Corpse Of Edward Soje, Kogi Civil Servant Who Committed Suicide By Hanging (Pic)

Nana Sule has released the real picture of Edward Soje,the Director of civil service commission that committed suicide due to alleged hardship caused by Governor Yahaya Bello.

Evans In Court For Second Arraignment

Alleged billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, ‎is currently before the Lagos state high court in Igbosere on fresh charges. Evans has been arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo

Jim Iyke Reveals He Wasn't In A Relationship With Nadia Buari

Jim Iyke however, in an interview with Punch revealed that the romance report between him and Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buhari, was never true.

According to Jim Iyke, they had something they wanted to achieve with the relationship rumour, as he further disclosed that dating and even getting engaged on their reality TV show was part of the script for the show.

Davido Meets, Ernest Bai Koroma, Sierra Leone President

Davido who is on a music tour in Sierra leone took to his IG page to share this photo with , Ernest Bai Koroma,the President of Sierra leone.

Ewedu soup wiped out police officer’s entire family including his dogs and pregnant wife in Kaduna

According to reports just coming in, the entire family of a police officer has been completely wiped out after eating Ewedu.
People in Dushai village along the Kagoro-Manchok road, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State are gripped by grief and wondering how a local staple vegetable, jute, (and known among the Yoruba of Southwest Nigeria as ewedu and called rama in Southern Kaduna), which they have been using to make soup for centuries could have caused the death of a whole family in their community.

Mother Of Two Infected By Her Husband With HIV In Kaduna (Photo)

A woman from Igabi Local Government Area Council in Kaduna, has been left in sorrow following the current predicament she found herself in. According to an online report which was published in Hausa by Arewa Dailypost, the 35-year-old woman and mother of two claims she was infected by her husband of 15 years with HIV.

According to the post, the woman claimed that she never wanted to marry the said man but was forced by her father to marry him.

Davido, police lock horns as music star faces fresh trouble

Embattled music star, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, may be in fresh trouble with the Lagos State Police Command, which is currently investigating the death of three friends of the talented artiste in just a week. While Davido is being quizzed as a principal suspect, though with no concrete evidence to nail him yet, his statement to the police on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Ikeja may have worsened his case and weakened his line of defence.

Tongues have been wagging following reports of three deaths in just one week. Aside Tagbo

Igbo group rally for Buhari in Abuja

From: Fred Ezeh, Abuja

Supporters of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration who claimed to be from the south eastern part of the country, on Thursday, caused a temporary traffic obstruction in major streets of Abuja, when they engaged in peaceful protest in support of the President.
The renewed protest might be to counter the resumed sit-out by the Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly boy group against some policies and programmes of the government, particularly as it concerns the

Chimamanda Adichie acknowledged as genius by New York Times

From: HENRY AKUBUIRO

Award-winning Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a cover star of the 2017 “Greats” issue of T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
This special issue, which is released annually, celebrates individuals who are masters in their respective fields and whose work and vision have transformed modern culture.
The 2017 “Greats” issue appeared online on October 16 and will be released, in print, on Sunday,

Anambra guber : Onitsha stands still as Ekwueme, Obi, Makarfi campaign for Obaze

The former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, yesterday urged voters to support the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseleka Obaze in the November 18 election.
Ekwueme said this yesterday while addressing the crowd that turned out at the flag-off of Obaze’s  campaign at the All Saints Cathedral filed Onitsha, saying that he was optimistic the party would take over power so that it can ensure good governance for the state.

I want to reposition Anambra -Nnoli

Gubernatorial candidate of the National Unity Party of Nigeria (NUPN) for the November 18 Anambra State election, Chief Amechi Justin Nnoli, in this interview said he would reposition the state on the part of development, if elected.

Monkeypox spreads to 11 states

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja and Tony John, Port Harcourt

The Federal Government, yesterday, said the Monkeypox virus has spread to 11 states with 74 suspected cases as against seven states and 33 cases recorded on October 11.

     Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, stated this when he briefed State House Correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the State House Council Chamber, Abuja.

Photos Of Contestants For Queen Of Igboland Pageant!

The long awaited pictures of the contestants of Queen of Igboland Pageant is finally released.

A lot has been said concerning the most talked about pageant in the Eastern Part of Nigeria which had her audition since 9th September with acclaimed massive turnout of contestants.

The pictures has just been released as they commence online voting ahead of the pageant Grand Finale on 4th November 2017 at Grand Cubana Hall Owerri.

Veteran Journalist And Former STV General Manager, Oscar Udofia Is Dead

Broadcaster, pioneer General Manager of Silverbird TV, and lifelong friend of the Murray-Bruces, Oscar Udofia, has died. He died yesterday October 18th after battling with stroke for nine years.

He worked in several media houses before joining STV where he was working when he fell ill.

"I Dislike Pastors And Preachers, I Might Beat One Of Them Up"-by Burna boy

The "Soke" crooner "Burnaboy" has taken to his twitter page to expresses his dislike for pastors and preachers, considers knocking one of them out soon.
Check It On His Twitter Page Below:
https://twitter.com/burnaboy/status/917309682942922752

Breaking: Agbakoba sues FG over non inclusion of S/East Zone in NNPC board

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja to challenging the non inclusion of the South East Zone of Nigeria, in appointments to the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation of Nigeria.
* Olisa Agbakoba
Agbakoba in a statemet on Monday alleged that the appointment made by the Federal Government of Nigeria, contravenes the provisions of S.14 of the Constitution and also the Federal Character Commission, Act and the provisions of Sections 42 of the Constitution of Nigeria that prohibits discrimination of any of Nigeria’s ethnic groups such as, in this case, the South East.

Africa is the most disease prone continent

World Bank Official, Dr Khama Rogo has described Africa as the most disease prone continent with the largest burden of diseases in the world.
He made this observation on Monday when he led officials of World Bank and Pharm Access on a courtesy call on the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed at Government House, Ilorin.
Rogo, who is the World Bank Group Lead Health Specialist in Africa, said also that the continent was the lowest in accessible healthcare delivery to its citizenry.
He attributed the current state of health in Africa to inadequate finances compared to its rapidly growing population and poverty level.

Monkey pox hits Lagos

The dreaded but rare viral zoonotic disease (from animal to man) caused by Monkey pox virus that recently began in Bayelsa has reportedly hit Lagos state with two cases allegedly recorded.
A week ago, fear had griped residents of Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, following the outbreak of the viral epidemic, Monkey Pox, in the state, with report that 10 persons had already been infected while authorities in the state said they were tracking 49 persons alleged to have come in contact with the infected persons.Monkey-pox disease Monkey Pox is a viral illness caused by a group of viruses that include chicken pox and small pox.

Court Dissolves Marriage As DNA RevealsChild’s Paternity

An Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos State has dissolved a six-year-old marriage between a
herbalist, Fakoya Amos and his photographer wife, Bukola. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN), Amos, 40, had sought dissolution of their marriage over alleged infidelity, troublemaking and
child paternity against Bukola.  Dissolving the marriage, the court president, Mrs Funmi Adeola, ordered the

Army Searches Nnamdi Kanu’s Home For Arms

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of
the Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra
( IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that soldiers
have again invaded their Afaraukwu Umuahia
family home and carted away some household
items.
Prince Kanu said that the invasion by the soldiers
took place on Sunday afternoon.
He accused the invaders of looting the palace and
making away with such items as television,
generating sets, clothes among others belongings
of the family.
Kanu called on the international community to
prevail on the Nigerian Army to stop raiding their
home, and to produce his bother whose
whereabouts according to him has remained
unknown since after the September 14 military
invasion of the compound.
But when contacted the Desk Officer of Operation
Python Dance in charge of Abia State said no
household items were removed from Kanu’s
home.
According to him, the operation was based on the
intelligence that arms were hidden in the
compound.
He said “the things removed may be technical
items”, adding that “somebody was arrested with
weapon in the compound”.
The Army Officer who preferred to be simply
identified as Desk Officer for the operation also
said it was a joint operation with the police, and
directed further enquiries to the police.
Efforts to get the reaction of the police however
was not successful as the Police Public Relations
Officer (PPRO) in the state, Mr. Geoffrey Ogbonna
did not pick the calls to his cell phone.
He also did not respond to a text message sent
to his phone as at the time of filing this report.
The Commissioner of Police Mr. Anthony Ogbizi
did also not pick his calls even though it rang out
twice.

Girl Spotted With Symptoms Of Monkeypox In Kaduna (Photos)

A Facebook user identified as Daniel Igoche, has
raised an alarm after meeting a little girl with the
symptom of the dreaded Monkeypox virus in
Kaduna state. According to him, the little girl has
only been treated with traditional roots and herbs
due to financial constraint. The young man is
calling on the Kaduna state authorities to look
into the matter before it gets worse.
Twelves persons have been reportedly
quarantined in Bayelsa state after the first case of
suspected monkeypox infection was reported a
few days ago. The virus later spread to the
neighbouring state of Rivers.
Nigerians are required to always wash their
hands, avoid monkeys, bush meats, and dead
animals as well as be on the lookout for
symptoms which often manifests as various
stages of rash and an intense weakness of the
body, severe pains, among other things.
Samples from suspected victims in Bayelsa and
Rivers have been sent to the World Health
Organisation, WHO, laboratory in Dakar, Senegal
for confirmation.

3 Islamic Clerics Arrested For Possession Of Human Parts In Ogun

Posted by Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji
Three self acclaimed Islamic clerics have been arrested by Ogun State Police Command over alleged rituals and murder.
The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ilyasu, who paraded the suspects on Sunday at the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, headquarters in Abeokuta said they were arrested on October 5.
He gave the identities of the trio as Adebayo Mudashiru (36), Raheed Abass (33) and Rasaq Adenekan (42), adding that they were caught with fresh and dried human parts, human skull, reptiles and assorted charms.
Mr. Ilyasu disclosed that on interrogation the suspects were discovered to be serial killers, with their operational office located at number 6 Baase compound, Totoro, Abeokuta.
The three suspects while speaking with PREMIUM TIMES claimed to be ‘alfas’ – Islamic scholars. They said they engaged in the rituals to help solve their clients’ problems.
The police also paraded two suspects who are said to specialise in stealing Automated Machine, ATM, cards. They were arrested after their operation in Mowe town of the state.
The suspects, Michael Uko and Tope Adegoke, were arrested after robbing a victim, Aina Olufemi, the police said.
“They successfully robbed their victim, inflicted cutlass injuries on him, tied him down and went away with his ATM card after forcing him to give them his pin number,” the commissioner said.
He added the bandits later took the ATM card to the bank and withdrew N100,000 cash from the victim’s account.
“The Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, operatives swung into action and through diligent investigation, two members of the syndicate were arrested on the 5th of October, 2017,” Mr. Ilyasu said.

Rapper Nelly arrested for rape

Multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly has been arrested after a woman accused him of raping her in his tour bus.
He was arrested on Saturday in Auburn, State of Washington in the northwestern part of US, according to reports.
Rapper Nelly: arrested for rape
Police in Auburn said a woman called the emergency 911 just before 4:00 am local time (1100 GMT) “to report that she was sexually assaulted by a male, who is known as the rapper ‘Nelly.”
After police investigated the incident, “at 4:37 AM Nelly was taken into custody and booked” at the local jail, the police statement read.
The alleged assault reportedly took place on the tour bus hours after Nelly had performed at the White River Amphitheater just east of Auburn.
A lawyer for Nelly vehemently denied the charges.
Nelly — born Cornell Haynes Jr. — “is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation,” his attorney Scott Rosenblum told AFP in a statement.
“Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness.
“I am confident, once this scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges,” he added.
According to TMZ, Nelly, whose schedule has him performing Saturday evening with country duo Florida Georgia Line in the city of Ridgefield, a two-hour drive to the south of Auburn, was booked on a charge of second-degree rape.
The 42-year-old has received 12 Grammy nominations and won three Grammy awards, including for best rap solo performance in 2003.
A native of Austin, Texas, he grew up in St Louis, Missouri. His first three albums, released between 2000 and 2004, were all US number ones.
TONY

James Ayatse's Daughter, Doofan Ayatse Marries. Collecting 1000 Paid As Bride Price

EXHIBITION OF EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AS TOR TIV GIVES OUT DAUGHTER FOR N1000
Tor Tiv the 5th His Royal Majesty, Prof. James Ayatse yesterday gave out his daughter Dr Doofan Ayatse of Shangev-ya, Kwande local government a hand in marriage to Dr David Tsenu Agishi of Etulo, Buruku local government all of Benue state at just one thousand naira (N1000) as dowry.
Speaking at the traditional marriage yesterday at his palace, Tor Tiv said his concern is for the peace, love and progress of the couple but not the money hence according to him no amount of money can buy his daughter in the name of dowry.
He further revealed that the N1000 dowry will soon become a law in Tiv land to enable even the paupers to marry.
Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/10/exhibition-of-exemplary-leadership-as.html?m=1

Fayose Is Qualified To Contest 2019 Election, No One Should Stop Him - Ladoja

Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashid Ladoja, has said that no one in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should stop Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, from contesting for Presidency in 2019, saying it is the governor’s fundamental human rights.
Ladoja, who visited the governor Fayose at the governor’s office in Ado- Ekiti yesterday, said is eminently qualified to contest for the presidency in 2019 and no one should stop him.
“Governor Fayose is my own brother and he is a go-getter. Whatever he sets his mind to achieve, he goes for it and he gets it. He is eminently qualified and possesses all the leadership capabilities to rule Nigeria and take us out of the woods.
“Some people in the PDP have said that they have zoned the presidency to the North, but it is left for Fayose to convince the members in the PDP to support him for his presidential ambition.
He is fit for it, judging from his antecedents as a quintessential leader in the country. I also want to advise the party leadership to use zoning of the presidency in a way that would guarantee the PDP winning the election in 2019, and not as a way of favouring some individuals who may not be ready for the job.”

Gunmen Kill Landlord In Port-Harcourt, Attack Tenants With Machete (Graphic)

Some unknown gunmen invaded a compound and shot the landlord and his friend dead.
The incident which took place on the 4th of October at no. 23 Mgbuoshimini community, Agip Mile 4, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State has left two people dead, The landlord popularly called Koko and his friend Dickson while some got injured from the machete cuts and also from stray bullets while escaping from the men of underworld.
According to one the deceased tenant who shared the story wrote:
“It was even by the grace of God that so many of us escaped that night because so many people were injured, some with machete cut, while others were hit by spray bullets but I thank God because i’m alive today not because i’m perfect but because my mission is yet to be accomplished. Rip Koko, Rip Dickson.

Girl Caught After Stealing Money From Woman's Account Through ATM.

A girl was humiliated after she was caught while
trying to play a fast one on a lady in Delta state.
According to reports, a lady who wanted to
withdraw money from the ATM at GT Bank was
discouraged due to the long queue as she
reportedly gave her ATM card to a girl who is
said to be in SS2 - to help her withdraw N10,000.
According to reports, the girl reportedly withdrew
N70,000 for herself (N50k which she transferred
to her account and N20K which she kept in her
pocket)...
After making the transfer, the girl decided to
disappear but was confronted by the owner of the
account who chased her with a motorcycle and
was shouting 'thief-thief'.
The girl was immediately nabbed by passersby
and it was discovered that the girl was a
secondary student in one of the schools in Sapele
area of Delta state and helps her mother to sell
at Okirigwhre market.

Passage of PIB will open up oil and gas sector – Kachikwu

By Akpokona Omafuaire, Warri
WARRI – MINISTER for Petroleum (State), Dr
Ibe Kachikwu on Saturday said that the
passage of the modified Petroleum Industry Bill
(PIB) will open up the oil and gas sector to
new local and international Investors for
competitive growth and development in line
with international best practices.
Ibe Kachikwu
Kachikwu revealed this during the 20th
Convocation ceremony of the Petroleum
Training Institute (PTI), Effurun Delta State.
He noted that the PIB, which is being
considered in phases by the National Assembly,
is set to overhaul the entire industry
governance framework to fiscals and regulatory
form of the oil and gas sector.
According to him, “I therefore want to state
firmly that the PTI would benefit immensely
from the passage of the bill because I am
optimistic that the implementation of the
Industry reforms through the enacted bill will
strongly open up the oil and gas sector to new
local and international investors.”
He added that PTI is going to play a significant
role in the construction of a model modular
refinery which the federal government has
mandated the Nigerian Petroleum Development
Company (NPDC) to construct.
He said the modular refinery, when operational
would be used for experimental training and for
teaching purposes, adding that the PTI will
engage in the training and retraining of
manpower in line with the change mantra of
the Buhari administration.
The Petroleum minister noted that in spite of
the setbacks occasioned by wanton destruction
of oil facilities and installations as well as
decline in the country’s crude production by
over 700,000 barrels per day due to activities of
militants in the past, the federal government
has achieved tremendous reduction of militancy
in the Niger Delta region.
Kachikwu said recent development in the fall of
oil prices across the globe and other challenges
have caused serious ripple effects on the
fortune of the country, noting that these
developments has underscored the global shift
to gas.
“The successful implementation of the New
National Gas Policy, I must point out, would
lead to the harnessing of Nigeria’s vast gas
resources and commercializing our gas flares
for the economic development of the nation,”
Kachikwu said.
He promised the institute that the federal
government will continue to support it in
achieving its mandate of ensuring that the
institute becomes a leading oil and gas
capacity development institute that produces
the requisite manpower need of the oil and gas
industry.
“To realize this vision, I urge students, staff,
and management of the institute to give their
maximum cooperation to ensure that the
Principal/Chief Executive achieves the mandate
given to him by the Federal Government,”
Kachikwu said.
To actualize the institute’s Digital PTI (DiPTI)
project, Kachikwu said the Federal Government
has appropriated the sum of 200 million naira
in the 2017 budget for the take-off of the
project, adding that “the federal government
will ensure the release of more funds until the
DiPTI dream is achieved.”
Meanwhile the institute conferred PTI fellow on
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Senator Nimi
Barigha-Amange of PTI and former Pro-
Chancellor, FUPRE, and Chief Frank Kokori,
former Secretary-General, NUPENG, in
recognition of their outstanding achievements
in education, economy, politics and notable
contribution to oil and gas industry.
According to the Principal of the Institute, Prof
Sunny Iyuke, 1,102 students of the institute
were awarded National Diploma and Higher
National Diploma certificates respectively while
24 graduates were awarded the PTI General
Welding Certificates in the 2015/2016 academic
session.

Gas explosion At Atomic Junction In Accra.

A fuel station has exploded at Atomic junction in
Accra.
The incident happened at about 7:30pm and it's
still going on though rain is falling heavily and
ECG has taken power.
The fire was said to have started at a Total Fuel
station and extended to another station. Pls if
you've any family and love ones there call.
It's happening close to my house and from what I
can see, (the smoke and everything) it's a big
one.
Ghanaians on this forum and Nigerians in Ghana
Accra, hope you're safe? I really pray it's not a
repeat of June 3rd disaster.

Troops storm Niger Delta for Operation Crocodile Smile II

- Nigerian Army troops have stormed Niger
Delta for the commencement of Operation
Crocodile Smile II
- The Army said the operation aims to
reassure the public fight crimes like
cultism, militancy, and kidnapping in the
region
- Enobong Udoh, the general officer
commanding 6 division of the Army, said
the operation is in collaboration with other
security services and agencies of
government
Nigerian Army has announced the
deployment of troops for the
commencement of Operation Crocodile
Smile II in the six Niger Delta states.
Enobong Udoh, the general officer
commanding 6 division of the Army,
made this known on Saturday, October
7, while addressing troops.
He said: ''Operation Crocodile Smile is
not a show of force but a confidence-
building patrol that seeks to reassure
the people of Rivers state and the Niger
Delta that the army is ready to work.
''We are ready to work in close synergy
and collaboration with other security
services and agencies of government to
ensure that there is peace and security
for the people.
''Our operation aims to reassure the
public that we are ready to fight crimes
like cultism, militancy, and kidnapping so
that people can go about their business
without fear.''
Udoh added that troops would carry out
collaborative patrols with the police,
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and
the Department of State Security (DSS).
Others are Nigerian Security and Civil
Defense Corps, Nigerian Customs
Service, Nigerian Immigration Service
and personnel of the Nigerian Prison
Service.
He said the division would carry out the
exercise slated from October 7 to
October 28 in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and
Rivers states while another formation
would cover other states in the Niger
Delta.
Meanwhile, ALEXPLUS.com had reported that
Aminu Iliyasu, the division’s deputy
director, army public relations said the
troops were expected to begin the
operation in the entire region.
How Nigerians celebrated the 57th
Independence anniversary in Umuahia.

Governor Willie Obiano and wife cruise around Anambra state in 'keke napep'

Governor Willie Obiano and his wife,
Ebelechukwu, have shocked Anambra state
residents after they were seen cruising
around inside a keke napep.
In a bid to campaign for his second
term as governor of the state, Obiano
and his wife shared a ride inside a
tricycle cruising around Akwa, the
capital of Anambra.
The bold campaign step taken by the
governor could be seen as a way to get
to know his people and experience how
they live.
A governor can decide to live a day like
the residents of his state but that does
not mean he has to stop being a
governor.

Forget about Biafra, fight for restructuring - Ohanaeze allegedly tells Igbos

The president-general, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,
John Nwodo, has allegedly advised Ndigbo
to abandon the agitation for a sovereign
Biafran state
- Nwodo described the Biafra struggls as a
‘tall order’, and told Igbos to push for the
country to be restructured instead
- He further urged members of the
outlawed IPOB group, to tone down their
fiery rhetoric, as he stated that nothing
could be solved by using hate speech
Members of the Igbo ethnic group have
allegedly been advised by Chief John
Nwodo, president-general, Ohanaeze
Ndigbo, to abandon the struggle for
Biafra and push for restructuring.
According to reports, Nwodo allegedly
made his comments at the third
inauguration of the state and local
government executives, Ohanaeze
Ndigbo Abia state chapter, on Thursday, October 5.
NNPC scam for his re-election
Alexplus gathers that Nwodo allegedly
described the struggle for Biafra as a
‘tall order’ which would hamper the
political relationship between Ndigbo
and other ethnic groups in the country.
He also reportedly stated that Biafra
was not in the overall interest of
Ndigbo; hence, he advised his kinsmen
to abandon the struggle and push for
the restructuring of the country instead.
Nwodo also cautioned members of the
outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), telling them to tone down their
rhetoric, as he stressed that nothing
could be solved through hate speech.
He stated: “We should forget Biafra and
insist on restructuring. We must seek for
peaceful ways of resolving the issues.”

Abuja chamber advocates government’s partnership with private sector to boost economy

Dr Adetokunbo Kayode, the President, Abuja
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI),
says Public-Private -Partnership will help boost
the nation’s economy.
Kayode spoke on Saturday in Abuja at the
closing ceremony of the 12th Abuja
International Trade Fair, which held from Sept.
21 to Oct. 7.
The theme of the fair is: `Returning Nigeria to
the Path of Sufficiency Through Non-Oil
Exports.’
“The chamber is always available for
partnership for the development of the
economy, government agencies should go into
public- private -partnership because without
them there would not be development,’’ he
said.
Kayode said that the fair served as an
exhibition that enabled companies,
organisations and individuals showcase their
latest products and services.
He added that the theme was in response to
the spirit and intent of the Economic Recovery
and Growth Plan.
According to him, the chamber believes that
the economy must become externally
diversified with the non-oil sector becoming the
main source of earning foreign exchange.
Kayode said the theme was also a call for all
stakeholders to support efforts and initiatives
to promote local production of goods and
services to achieve self-sufficiency and
stimulate export.
He said the fair was meant to promote
accelerated development of industry, trade and
commerce, engender real growth and
diversification of the Nigerian economy by
promoting non-oil exports.
NAN
Awards and certificates were presented to
NASCO Groups, Ghana Company and the
Federal Inland Revenue Service, as the best
food, foreign and consistence exhibitors
respectively, among others.
NWAFOR POLYCARP
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Economy
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI) has called on local
industrialists and other stakeholders in
the manufacturing sector to step up
production to boost the nation’s
economy.

Osinbajo delivers keynote on `What Makes Africa Work’ at London FT summit

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will deliver the
keynote address at this year’s Africa Summit,
with the theme “What Makes Africa Work, ”
taking place in London, from Oct. 8, to Oct. 9.
The Vice Presidential Spokesman, Mr Laolu
Akande, in a statement issued on Saturday in
Abuja, said the vice president leaves for London
on Saturday, and is expected back on Monday.
Akande stated that the Africa Summit hosted
by the Financial Times (FT) of London is a
global forum, reputed as one of the leading
conferences in the world on African business
and economic matters.
He noted that the FT itself has had a
relationship with the African continent that
stretched back to its opening issue more than
125 years ago.
He said the summit would attract global
leaders, economic experts, investors and
intellectuals from Africa and around the world.
“Osinbajo will discuss the increasing economic
prospects in Africa and detail the progress of
the Buhari administration, especially through
the Federal Government’s medium-term
Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), to
the global audience.
“The summit which will also include
presentations from other leaders and speakers
will feature first-hand experiences and
interactions from government and business
leaders in the continent, while providing
credible opportunities and encouraging foreign
investments.
“So far, the yearly event has become a platform
for the dissemination of a more accurate and
beneficial narrative of the improving economic
environment in Africa,’’ Akande added.

Chimamanda Adichie, Her Parents And Brothers Pictured In Baltimore

Nigerian Man Shot Dead In South Africa By Security Operatives Over N6k Debt

A Nigerian man simply identified as Jarule, from
Ifako, Lagos, was shot dead, this morning, by
some trigger happy security operatives in South
Africa, for allegedly owing about N6,000 in rands.
The incident took place at Johannesburg Central
Business District (CBD). .
According to Charles, who is an eyewitness and
his friend, Jarule pays N6,000 at the parking lot,
monthly. It was alleged that Jarule was shot
twice by the security men for owing for a month.

Nigeria Is The First African Country To Qualify For FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia

Nigeria have become the first African side to book
their place at 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ after
a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo earned them an
unassailable lead at the head of Group B.
Alex Iwobi repeated his feat of being the thorn in
the Zambians' side, once again finding himself on
the scoresheet against the Chipolopolo. Having
scored in the first Group B game between the
sides, he came off the bench in the second half to
end Zambian hopes of creating a final day climax
on 6 November, instead seeing the Super Eagles
book a spot at their sixth finals.
Seen by many as the toughest group of the
continent’s five qualifying tables, Nigeria have
been dominant, remaining unbeaten throughout
and only dropping points thanks to a
Cameroonian penalty on the road in Yaounde. The
4-0 win a few days earlier against the reigning
African champions was a particular highlight.
With a rich youthful streak through the side,
seeing the likes of Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and
Moses Simon score crucial goals throughout
qualifying, there will be something of a fresh feel
to the side who have only missed one tournament
– Germany 2006 – since their debut in 1994.
Led by the seasoned John Obi Mikel, who made
his belated World Cup debut at Brazil 2014, they
will hoping to better their Round of 16 exit from
three years ago – the furthest stage they have
reached, having also done so in their first two
appearances.