FG Seeks Corps Members’ Support Against Vote-Buying

Lagos – Alhaji Muhammed Bello, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has enjoined corps members to assist the Federal Government through sensitization of the electorates to discourage vote buying among Nigerians.

He stated this in a message during the closing ceremony of 2018 Batch “C� Stream One Orientation Course held at NYSC Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja.

He described buying and selling of votes as acts of criminality, adding that there was the need for Nigerians to exercise their franchise without inducement.

Bello appealed to the corps members to be non-partisan in the discharge of their electoral assignments as the 2019 general election approaches.

Represented at the ceremony by the Director, Finance and Administration, FCT, Hajiya Sefiya T. Umar, he tasked corps employers not to reject corps member posted to their establishments but should rather provide an enabling environment for them.

“I charge you to embark on a sensitization spree to intimate the electorate on the criminality of vote buying and selling of votes. Also, educate them on the need to defend their votes and to vote according to their conscience at all times.

“The political landscape is agog and you are expected to be apolitical and non-partisan in all ramifications,� Bello said.

Speaking further, the FCT Minister urged the corps members to utilize the skills acquired while in camp and embrace post-camp training to perfect their skills towards becoming wealth creators.

NYSC FCT Coordinator, Mallam Balama Bello, urged the corps members to be patriotic and behave responsibly in their place of primary assignments.

“Bear in mind that the NYSC and the FCTA has an intrinsic reward system for hard work and excellence and reorder your choices to leverage the integrity and status advancement drive,� Balama said.

A total of 2,815 corps members participated in the orientation course at FCT Orientation Camp, Kubwa.

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JUSUN disrupts court sitting in Lafia

NASARAWA State Chapter of Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Tuesday, disrupted proceedings at the High Court 1, Lafia, where the Chief Judge, Justice Suleiman Dikko, was sitting.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that members of the union, who were protesting the non-constitution of the stateâ€s Customary Court of Appeal, Lafia, also complained of poor welfare.

Mr Jimoh Musa, State JUSUN Chairman, who spoke, said they would stage protests from time to time until their demands are met.

He said that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has given the State the nod to appoint three judges into the Customary Court of Appeal, to enable the court form quorum.

Musa alleged that till now, nothing was done to reopen the court.

He added that the union was demanding stoppage of all illegal deductions.

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Musa added that the union was only struggling for better welfare for its members and not fighting with anybody.

All efforts by NAN to get the reaction from the chief judge failed.

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'Messi's humility only makes him more of a legend' – Lenglet delighted to play alongside Barca idol

Having suffered the Argentine’s wizardly talents on several occasions with former club Sevilla, Lenglet loves having Leo as a team-mate

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EPL: Kovacic identifies Liverpool player that’ll deny them Premier League title

Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic has stated that Liverpool will not win the Premier League title with Dejan Lovren in their team. Liverpool now sits on the second position of the Premier League table after defeating Fulham 2-0 in their last weekend match. Jurgen Kloppâ€s side are two points behind league leaders, Manchester City. Kovacic, also […]

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Kremlin laments US 'unpredictability' under Trump

US President Donald Trump speaks during the Diwali ceremonial lighting of the Diya at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2018. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

The Kremlin hit out Wednesday at the “unpredictability” of the United States under the Trump administration, saying it was causing “deep global concern”.

“The fact that America has become unpredictable lately is no secret to anyone,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Dozhd TV during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to a regional summit in Singapore.

“Such unpredictability from the largest country, the most powerful economy in the world, is the subject of deep global concern,” he added.

Peskov’s comments come two weeks ahead of a slated face-to-face between President Donald Trump and Putin at a G20 summit in Argentina.

Relations between the two countries have hit new lows with American officials planning to roll out fresh sanctions against Moscow in response to the botched poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Britain.

Western governments have accused Russia of being behind the plot which saw Skripal and his daughter poisoned with a nerve agent. Two British citizens were also poisoned, one of whom died.

Moscow has denied being behind the brazen hit and has condemned efforts to sanction it over the incident.

“We do not recognise these unilateral restrictions… and we consider them illegitimate,” Peskov said of the threatened sanctions, adding they would only “further complicate” Russia-US relations.

World leaders are currently meeting in Singapore, which is hosting the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.

Trump is not at the gathering and has sent Vice President Mike Pence instead.

Peskov said “no separate meeting” was currently planned between Putin and Pence. But he added that there was no need for a face-to-face given Trump and Putin will soon meet in Buenos Aires.

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APGA Intensifies Reconciliatory Efforts

Awka – The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) seems unrelenting in its efforts to reconcile differences within the party; especially as it concerned the just concluded primary elections of the party across the country.                           

The party apparently remorseful over the conduct of the primaries has also shown its readiness to atone for the sins committed against aggrieved members of the party.

This readiness was made manifest at a meeting held in Awka on Tuesday where the reconciliatory committee addressed political appointees in the state and stressed the need for the political officeholders to penetrate the ward levels to pursue the reconciliatory mission to put the party in good stead for the 2019 general election.

Speaking at the meeting, Chief of Staff to the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Primus Ugochukwu Odili, said the meeting was convened to reiterate to the appointees that they have only one political party and the onus is on them to exhibit loyalty to the party as well as ensure that they saved the party from extinction.

Odili explained that while addressing the government functionaries, he tried to recall the just concluded primary elections of the All Progressive Grand Alliance that was allegedly distorted but equally admonished them to go beyond party politics to know that Ndigbo must define their position in the polity called Nigeria.

The Chief of Staff emphasized that they will not get it right if they continue to jump from one political party to the other without a clear vision, stressing that Anambra has defined its political party as an APGA state.

He said other opposition parties were calling APGA for negotiations, but according to him, APGA owns Anambra State and is not prepared to negotiate its vantage position with any other political party in the state.

Meanwhile Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim the Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Indigenous Medicine and Herbal Practices, said it was a reconciliatory meeting, saying that it was natural for primary elections to breed resentments and aggressions but every political party worth its salt would carry everybody along and sue for peace and reconciliation.

Ibezim maintained that nothing was irreconcilable and APGA as a political party was handling its affairs discreetly so as to indulge all and sundry, stressing that victory for APGA is victory for the entire Igbo nation.

For his part, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Inter-Party Affairs cum Political Matters, Ben Obi, said the intent was for aggrieved members of the party to come back to the party to enable it forge ahead because the 2019 general elections and beyond.

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Fulham sack Slavisa Jokanovic and appoint Claudio Ranieri

Fulham sack manager Slavisa Jokanovic and replace him with Claudio Ranieri, who guided Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016.
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Ranieri named new Fulham boss after Jokanovic sacking

The former Leicester City boss returns to the English top flight looking to rescue the London club from a relegation scrap

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First Caravan Migrants Climb On US Fence As Hundreds Reach Tijuana

About 20 Central Americans, part of a migrant caravan that left Honduras a month ago, scaled the US border fence in Tijuana in southern California on Tuesday, according to media reports and eyewitnesses. The migrants sat on top of the fence for about 20 minutes and caused a US Border Patrol unit to be called […]

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Wife Shares Herbal Remedy for Staphylococcus, Gonorrhea and other Toilet Infections That Have been Kept Hidden for Years!

Wife Shares Herbal Remedy for Staphylococcus, Gonorrhea and other Toilet Infections That Have been Kept Hidden for Years!

A wife has now opened up about her she and her husband were able to finally eliminate staphylococcus aureus from their body system after so many years of battling with the infection.

The staph infection affected their health, made them suffer painful symptoms and almost made the couple infertile for life.

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Between Akeredolu’s highhandedness and the dismissed journalists lies a hatred for press freedom

Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria was a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), a position of influence in Nigeria’s legal profession. On many occasions in the past before his entrant into mainstream politics, he championed the cause and defended the rights of deprived Nigerians. But that seems to be a forgone tale now, as Akeredolu is a departure from his old self.

On Monday, November 12, 2018, the Ondo State government banned some journalists working with some media stations from covering the Governor’s activities and that of the state government. The banned media houses were Channels Television, African Independent Television (AIT), Raypower and Core Television.

According to the state government through its Commissioner for Information, Yemi Olowolabi, the dismissed journalists refused to report activities about the state government and whenever they do, they do it in a bad light. However, in another turn of events, Olowolabi released another statement on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, accusing the dismissed journalists of being parasites and imposters who have turned the state government house into a beer parlour. This second statement is proof that the Ondo government has decided to victimise these media officers for carrying out their legitimate duties and have no basis for stopping them from working in the government house.

This action by the state government is dictatorial and an attempt to intimidate the media. The Ondo State government house is a public property that should be accessible to all journalists and neither the governor nor the government can single-handedly dictate which journalists have the right to cover activities relating to the governor and the government house. Akeredolu has no such power. This is a clear case of highhandedness and abuse of office. Akeredolu must be called to order and must desist from this draconian way of governance.

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China To Empower Visually-Impaired Persons In Lagos

Lagos – The Chinese Women Association in Nigeria, acting under the ‘China-Africa People-to- People Friendship Actionâ€, would, on Saturday, November 17, donate items worth N12 million to persons with visual impairment in Lagos.

Mrs. Zhou Jun, the associationâ€s president, said in Lagos that the donation would be made by them and Consulate General of China in Lagos to the Bethesda Home for the Blind, Surulere.

Zhou said that the consulate and the association had been supporting other orphanage and vulnerable persons in different communities in Lagos.

“On Saturday, November 17, the Chinese Women Association in Nigeria would donate items worth N12 million to the Bethesda Home for the Blind in Surulere.

“This project is one of the ‘China-Africa People-to People Friendship Actionsâ€, being funded by the Consulate of China in Lagos and implemented by the Chinese Women Association this year.

“We have before now donated whatever each orphanage or home needed. Chinese companies have been very supportive by giving us these items,� she said.

According to her, the ‘China-Africa People-to- People Friendship Actions†is launched every year to promote friendship between China and Africa.

She said that it was also meant to promote integration of Chinese associations with the local community, local development of education, culture, health and medical care.

The president listed the items to be donated to include power-generating sets, refrigerators, musical instruments, bags, drums, chairs and tables, cooking utensils, rich tissues, bed-sheets, and digital voice recorders.

Zhou, who said that about 12 different projects had been implemented by the association since 2016, added that the gesture was to promote more friendly and development relations between Nigeria and China.

“China and Nigeria are two friendly countries, and we believe in the survival and development of Nigeria and Nigerians.

“These donations are meant to assist orphanages and vulnerable groups in our host communities.

“We as a Chinese community in Lagos, Nigeria, will continue to show our love and responsibilities, obligation to orphanages, the blind and other disadvantaged persons,â€â€ she said.

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Abriba: Where Kinsmen Inherit Properties

The Abriba people in Abia state are known across the South Eastern states in Nigeria. There are several accounts on the origin of the Abriba people. One of which states that the people are a descendant of the Agunaguna sub-tribe of the Ekoi group in present Cross River state. As such, they are fondly called the Usukpam-Etete.

The Abriba people are shrewd in their business dealings and would stop at nothing to ensure that their business is fruitful. There is also a burning desire to outperform their predecessors and own estates.

Although Igbo women are singled from inheritance, the Abiriba people operate a unique system of lineage: the Ikwu-nne (motherâ€s lineage), the Ikwu-nna (fatherâ€s lineage) and the Ogo (in-law). This order determines how the properties are shared and have existed for over 200 years.

The children are the womanâ€s children and not the manâ€s. It is, therefore, her responsibility to train and take care of her children. The kinsmen also have more right on her husband than she does.

Accordingly, a child (irrespective of their gender) has a claim on their motherâ€s lineage properties. The same occurs for a woman where her brotherâ€s properties are given to her instead of his wife or his children. This is because of their Ada nne and the kinsmen status. In this regard, the wife is not left out as she is also willed her brotherâ€s estates and not her fathers especially if their father has sisters.

In extreme cases where there is no estate from the brother to inherit, the kinsmen take over the clothes and other material properties belonging to the man after he is buried.

As for the inlawâ€s estate, “ogo bu ikwu-atoâ€� (the in-laws are the third lineage.)

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Real Madrid appoint Solari until 202

European champions Real Madrid have handed Santiago Solari a contract as first team coach through to June 2021, the club announced in a statement on Tuesday.

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Man Utd-linked Arnautovic 'ready for the next step' as agent talks up West Ham exit

The Austrian forward’s brother and representative believes the Hammers star should be competing at a higher level

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Earth Tremors Frequent In FCT, Uncomfortable – FG

ABUJA – Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that the earth tremors observed in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was becoming more frequent than expected, describing the development as uncomfortable.

Earth tremors occurred around Abuja in September and November, 2018, creating serious anxiety among inhabitants of the capital city.

In a statement signed by Ishaku Kigbu, Special Assistant to the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, however noted that the Federal Government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to fashion out a common front in tackling the challenge of earth tremors in the country.

According to the statement, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) Earthquake Monitoring Command and Control Centre at Abuja noted that “it is very clear that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has great interest in the safety of the citizens of this great nation considering the immediate steps taken.

“The incidents evoked a lot of anxiety, especially among those living around Mpape and Maitama, but it also accelerated the robust plan by government to establish the necessary geoscientific infrastructure to monitor and mitigate all aspects of both natural and anthropogenic hazards.

“Indeed, the Federal Government has since set up an inter-ministerial committee to fashion out a common front in tackling the challenge of earth tremors in Nigeria, which has become uncomfortably more frequent than expected� the statement noted.

According to the statement, various stakeholders including the Ministry of Science and Technology, NEMA, the FCT and University of Ife Seismic team and the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency among others had meaninful assessment towards understanding the mechanism of what the country is faced with in recent times.

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Rooney ready to enjoy England farewell after pressure of 'Golden Generation'

Ahead of his final outing against the United States, the striker feels at ease enough to enjoy the experience

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2 beheaded in Rivers community

PORT HARCOURT—The discovery of two human heads at a junction in Choba community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday, created panic among residents.

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Callum Wilson: Hunger took me from non-league to England squad

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson says “hunger and desire” took him from non-league football to a first England call-up.
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Wildfires: Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Donate 181 Million Naira

Like Lady Gaga, celebrity couple, Miley Cyrus and her fiance, Liam Hemsworth have also joined in providing support towards the Woolsey fire.

The duo of Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth who lost their Malibu home to the fire are donating 181,500,000 naira ($500,000) to the Woolsey fire relief efforts.

In a statement released to E! News from Cyrus’s rep, Miley and Liam revealed,

“Their community and state are very special to them and they want to give back to the place that has created so many beautiful memories for themselves and others. They are donating $500,000 dollars to The Malibu Foundation through Miley’s charity, Happy Hippie in hopes to restore Malibu’s magic.”

According to the famous couple, the funds will be “used for those in financial need, emergency relief assistance, community rebuilding, wildfire prevention and climate change resilience.”

Although they lost their 907,500,000 naira ($2.5 million) four-bedroom home to the fire, their rep said they are “very grateful to be safe along with their animals!”

It would be recalled that Cyrus was out of the country as at the time of the fire but her Hollywood actor fiance was able to survey the damage firsthand. On Tuesday morning, he shared heartbreaking photos of “what’s left” of the Malibu residence.

Despite struggling with the loss of their home, Cyrus and Hemsworth continue to advocate on behalf of those in need.

“Those looking to get involved your time, support and donations are greatly appreciated,” they shared.

Cyrus released a song titled Malibu last year to celebrate the place where she and Hemsworth were able to rekindle their love.

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IGP Idris reveals number of police in Nigeria

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has revealed that about 334,000 policemen are currently in service in Nigeria. NAN reports that Idris said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2018 Safe School Leadership Empowerment Conference and Awards. He was represented by CP Olusegun Odumosu of the Inspectorate Department at the Force Headquarters. Idris attributed […]

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Alleged N5.7bn Fraud: Ex-SURE-P Boss Testifies Against Ex-Gov Shema

Nasiru Ingawa, Special Adviser to former Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State on SURE-P, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Katsina how Shema allegedly directed him to use about N5.7 billion state SURE-P funds for politics during his tenure.

The former special adviser testified at the resumed hearing of a fraud case against Shema.

Shema is standing trial before the court on a 26- count charge bordering on fraud, in contravention of Section 15(2d) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2011, as amended.

The offences are punishable under Section 15 (3) of the Act.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preferred the charges.

Ingawa told the court that he was the Special Adviser to Shema on SURE-P (Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme) from June, 2014, to May, 2015.

“I remember him (Shema) telling me that we were going to use the funds for politics and that we would extract our savings from there,â€â€ he said.

He said that the duo wrote memos for certain programmes and used half of the money, while the remaining half went into savings.

Ingawa also said that the department made direct purchases from which a certain percentage would go into savings.

He added that sometimes, they wrote memos for programmes not implemented at all.

“The tradition is that I had to sit down and discuss with him on any programme; if he agreed, he would instruct me on exactly how much the savings should be from that programme,â€â€ he said.

The witness testified that, sometimes, he gave the funds to Shema directly, while some other times, he (Shema) instructed him who to give.

Justice Hadiza Rabiu Shagari adjourned the case to January 14, 2019, for continuation of trial.

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How will Pulisic and the USMNT line up against England?

After more than a year of missing all but one U.S. national team match, the Dortmund star is back and his presence as the USA’s playmaker will be key

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2019 presidency: ‘Its not about money’ – PDP replies APC over Atiku

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has told the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, that the 2019 election is not about who has more money. The main opposition party said this while warning the APC to stop the “fixationâ€� on its Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The PDP was reacting to a statement made by the […]

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‘Young’ Super Eagles’ future excites cheerleading John Ogu

The 30-year-old is part of Nigeria’s set-up for South Africa and Uganda games, and has offered a hint into how exciting the future would be…

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Only our House of Assembly can investigate us – Rivers government

The Rivers State Government has reiterated that only the State House of Assembly has the right to investigate its financial activities. State Commissioner for Information, Emma Okah said this while briefing newsmen shortly after appearing before the Joint Committee of the Rivers State House of Assembly auditing the financial activities of agencies and ministries. Okah, […]

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Keen on preserving heritage, Osun launches fashion social enterprise ‘Ijinle’

The governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Chairman, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Sir Wale Adeeyo; Adebola Williams; Founder, LDA Couture, Lanre Da Silva; were among the personalities who witnessed the graduation of the first stream of trainees to power a new fashion social enterprise focused on preserving vintage Yoruba tailoring tagged the Ijinle Project yesterday, Monday, 12 November, 2018 at Terra Kulture, Lagos.

IJINLE is a focused on Entrepreneurship development and Heritage preservation. The project was built around the veteran, Mr Kabiru Durojaiye, a custodian of the age-old and fast-dying Mastercraftsmanship in Vintage Yoruba Tailoring – the traditional way of making Yoruba wears. To preserve Mr Kabiru’s skills, the state organised an entrepreneurship project, competitively selecting 15 promising young tailors to intern with Mr Kabiru over 18 weeks, learning intricate details of producing vintage traditional pieces and new products.

The event was hosted by musician, Sound Sultan and Segun ‘Laff Up†Ogundipe, as the initiative also launched its product line: Ijinle Vintage, Ijinle Millenial and Ijinle Smart, with Big Brother Nigeria 2018 contestant, Tobi Bakre joining the runway models to showcase the innovative Ijinle vintage and smart pieces.

In keeping with the project’s goal of advocating for further adoption of indigenous fashion in public and private sector for the purpose of boosting the local economy and a Nigerian identity, the event featured Ojoma Ochai, Director of Arts West Africa, British Council who made the case for the government to evolve practical policies to expand the demand side in boosting the Nigerian Garment value chain given that Nigeria currently spend $4 billion yearly on imported clothes.

Speaking at the event, the Governor, State of Osun, commended the trainees, stating that the Ijinle project is the fruition of the inspiration and efforts of many individuals  working to improve the State of Osun economy and the country through creativity and entrepreneurship.

Trainees were placed under an 18-week  internship program with prolific vintage  master-craftsman, Mr. Kabiru Durojaye, based in Mushin, where they honed their skills in producing  vintage pieces like the  Traditional Agbada, Dasiki, Buba, Kembe, Agadasi, To’Bo and Kamu.

Upon graduation, the project and its participants will transition into a vintage garment production company based out of Osun with a business development center in Lagos. IJINLE will be producing premium Vintage and Smart Traditionals for corporate and public sector, said the project coordinator, Muinat Attunise.

Prominent Nigerians were seen  placing orders for the premium Vintage pieces at the event. Muinat Atunnise announced that the  project was open for business and orders could be taken online at the project’s website www.ijinleproject.com, email Ijinleproject@gmail.com or  @ijinleproject on allsocial media handles. Official hashtag for the project is #WearNaija #Ijinle.

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Real Madrid Confirm Santiago Solari As Permanent Manager Till 2021

Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday announced the appointment of stand-in coach Santiago Solari as the new manager of the club in a permanent deal that will last till June 2021:

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Solari, 42, had taken charge of the team on an interim basis after previous boss Julen Lopetegui was sacked in October after just four months in charge.

The former Madrid player and Castillo coach has however overseen an upturn in form during his brief time as boss, earning him the trust, at least for now, of the Los Blancos hierachy and a 18-month permanent deal.

In his short stint, he led the Los Blancos to four wins in four games, scoring 15 goals and conceding just two.

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ATP Finals: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares reach semi-finals in doubles

Britain’s Jamie Murray and partner Bruno Soares reach the doubles semi-finals of the ATP Finals in London for a third successive year.
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Okowa: We’ll Utilise Dry Season To Complete Road Projects

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said that with the setting-in of the dry season, contractors handling different road projects in the state have fully mobilised to sites. Governor Okowa made the disclosure yesterday during the inspection of some road projects in Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika South local government area of Delta State. The […]

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Alex Heredia: Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria again

The experienced former Bafana goalkeeper coach spoke to Goal ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash against the Super Eagles on Saturday

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FG serves roadside Ladipo market auto parts dealers eviction notice

A mechanic repairing a vehicle right on the service lane

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Adedamola Kuti, on Tuesday issued final eviction warning to auto spare parts dealers at the popular Ladipo Market in Lagos, trading on its Right of Way (RoW).

Kuti also served final notices on car dealers on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during a RoW recovery tour by the ministry.

While inspecting the Ladipo Market, he warned spare parts dealers who displayed their wares on the road set back to desist from the act and trade only inside the market.

He also warned auto mechanics using the highway in front of the market as workshops to vacate immediately to avoid being victims of government action.

Kuti said that the traders usually used their wares to block the highway and engaged in street trading, thereby creating obstruction and causing gridlock.

“We are just recovering our RoW. We are not here to disturb anybodyâ€s business but individual businesses should not disturb other road users.

“The road is not part of the market. The market is right inside; go inside and transact business,â€â€ he said

Kuti said that the ministry had served earlier notices on the traders to vacate the RoW and was giving them a final warning before government would move in to enforce sanctions.

“We are not here to disturb anybodyâ€s business. The road is not for trading; they should go into the market to do transactions,â€â€ he said.

Mr Jude Nwankwo, President-General, Ladipo Central Executive Auto Dealers Association (LACEC), promised that the association was going to ensure total compliance by its members.

“We have promised to comply and there must be free flow of traffic here,â€â€ he said.

Nwankwo said that the association was going to shut down the market on Friday till noon to clean it in order to address sanitation concerns raised by the controllerâ€s team.

He appealed to the Lagos State Government to construct a pedestrian bridge and car park for the market operators to save lives and reduce hardship on road users and customers to the market.

During the tour of car dealers†shops on both carriageways of the Lagos Ibadan-Expressway, Kuti appealed to the various companies to comply with the directive and remove cars parked on road setbacks for sale.

“We have warned you that you should leave the highway. We are already expanding this road and we do not want this obstruction on our highway.

“Please leave before we come and evacuate the cars,â€â€ he told the car dealers.

The controller said that “Federal Government RoW is 150ft, about 50 meters from the centre of the highwayâ€â€.

Kuti said that the contract for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was ongoing and the ministry did not want obstruction to the project.

`We have warned them; they have been issued letters and now, this is going to be a final warning.

“The next time we come, we are coming to enforce the law.

“They cannot continue to do business on a busy highway, it is unacceptable,â€â€ Kuti said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment had marked all the auto shops after the Otedola Bridge on Ibadan-bound carriageway on the expressway for demolition.

NAN reports that some of the car dealers were remorseful, rendered apologies and promised to move their cars from the highway, while others insisted that they did not get previous notices served.

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