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2019 election: APC, PDP, UDP guber candidates shun peace accord The Taraba Governorship Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, United Democratic Party, UDP, and the All Progressives Party, APC, failed to show up at the peace accord signing ceremony. The candidates are Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba (PDP), Sen. Aisha Alhassan, the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs (UDP), and Alhaji Sani Danladi (APC). The signing of the peace accord took place on Thursday at the Police Command headquarters in Jalingo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 14 other candidates, including Mr Kefas Sule of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who is contesting on the platform of the All Blended Party (ABP) signed the peace pact. Mr David Akinremi, the Commissioner of Police in the state, who presided over the signing of the accord, said the aim was to commit the governorship candidates to peaceful conduct of the election. “We cannot as a nation move forward if w

Boko Haram: Many terrorists killed as troops take fight to Northern Borno Nigerian Army, Special Forces Command (NASFC), Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has dealt the terrorists that attacked troops location in Baga a deadly blow. The special forces move into the location with determination to wipe out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists that now goes by the appellation of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). A statement from the director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, said the triumphant troops, particularly the highly revered 707 Special Forces Brigade, “commenced clearance operations on 28th December 2018, where they cleared Zare, Gudumbali, Kukawa and Cross Kauwa without any resistance from suspected terrorists. “However, at Cross Kauwa, the unfortunate ISWAP terrorists made a costly mistake of raising their ugly heads. “In professional fashion, the troops exploited the situation to instantly and decisively neutralise the insurgents and captur

South West farmers resolve to work together for greater production Ibadan – The South West farmers have resolved to work as a team to put its house in order and speak with one voice to enhance food production in Nigeria. Co-founder Olisaeloka Peter Okocha Jr (R) and Chief Agronomist Gbolahan Folarin (L) are seen investigating newly cultivated yam seedlings at the PS Nutrac Farm on June 5, 2018, in Wasinmi, near Abeokuta. PS Nutrac Int. Ltd is an agriculture venture in Nigeria that aims to lead the agriculture industry into the future through utilising new aeroponics technologies and growing methods to address efficiency in food production, security, research and development. / AFP PHOTO / The Vice President (South West) Moringa Development Association, Mrs Grace Oluwatoye made the remark on Thursday at the 2019 Oyo State All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Congress held in Ibadan. Oluwatoye urged farmers to have a way of engaging government as the policymaker

Strike: FG’s offer in resolving our demands still far from expectations – ASUU The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the offer from the Federal Government towards resolving the demands of ASUU as contained in the 2017 Memorandum of Action (MoA) is still fluid and far from expectations. ASUU, in Strike Bulletin 8 signed by its President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, a copy of which was obtained by DAILY POST on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, asked its members to await rapidly unfolding developments from the strike. As a union, ASUU said that it will not participate in the conduct of 2019 elections but its members may voluntarily participate. Ogunyemi, in the bulletin, said the proposal from government towards resolving the demands of ASUU as contained in the 2017 MoA is still fluid and far from expectations. He said, “Though some progress has been made with respect to discussion with Government agents (The Minister of Labour and Emplo

Buhari 'lacks energy' to solve Nigeria's problems, says Eurasia Group [FILES] Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari The annual risk report by United States political risk consultancy corporation, Eurasia Group, has said Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is too sick and lacks the energy and creativity to solve Nigeria’s problems. Eurasia Group’s Top 10 risks report which put Nigeria as the 10th risk came with a focus on Nigeria’s February 2019 elections. The report described the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari as “an elderly, infirm leader who lacks the energy, creativity, or political savvy to move the needle on Nigeria’s most intractable problems.” Eurasia believes that if Buhari’s health problems continue, it could impact the economic outlook of the nation with investors unsure of “who is calling the shots and whether they’re qualified for the job.” “A politically weak president, for health or other reasons, would open the floodgates for political

Recruitment: PSC receives 294,851 applications as portal closes Jan. 11 The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it has received 294,851 applications in the ongoing recruitment of 10,000 constables  into the Nigeria Police Force as the portal closes on Jan. 11. The  commission had received 242, 455 applications as at Jan. 3, four weeks after the recruitment portal was opened. Recall  President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved the recruitment of 10,000 police constables to beef-up the strength of the force. A statement by the commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani  on Thursday in Abuja, said the applications came over five  weeks after the recruitment portal was opened on Nov. 30, 2018. Policemen on training Ani said that the applications hit the 242, 455 mark at 12 :30  p.m. on Wednesday. “The portal is expected to close on Jan. 11 in line with the Federal Character requirement of six weeks to allow applicants time to apply,” he sai

Tony Elumelu Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu (born 22 March 1963) is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Elumelu holds the Nigerian national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). He was recognised as one of "Africa's 20 Most Powerful People in 2012" by Forbes magazine Early life and family Elumelu was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, in 1963. He hails from Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. He has two degrees in economics from Nigerian universities, a bachelor's degree from Ambrose Alli University and a master of science degree from the University of Lagos. He attended Harvard Business School's six-week Advanced Management Programme. Tony Elumelu married Awele Vivien Elumelu, a medical doctor, in 1993, and they ha

Folorunso Alakija Folorunso Alakija (born 15 July 1951) is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman, one of the richest African women, and one of the richest black women in the world. In 2014, she temporarily unseated Oprah Winfrey as the richest woman of African descent in the world. She is involved in the fashion oil and printing industries. She is the group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group which consists of The Rose of Sharon Prints & Promotions Limited and Digital Reality Prints Limited and the executive vice-chairman of Famfa Oil Limited. Alakija is ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $2.1 billion.As of 2015, she is listed as the second most powerful woman in Africa after Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the 87th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes Early life and education Folorunsho was born in 15 July 1951 to the family of Chief L. A. Ogbara in Ikorodu, Lagos State. At age seven, she travelled to the United Kingd

Raymond Dokpesi Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi is a Nigerian media businessman born in 1951 in Ibadan, Nigeria. His parents are from Agenebode, Edo state in a family including six sisters siblings. He entered the Nigerian mass media industry with his company DAAR Communications and set-up the Nigerian TV network Africa Independent Television (AIT) He was the organising committee chairman of the People's Democratic Party national conference in 2015 Education Dokpesi started his early schooling with Loyola College Ibadan. After which he joined the Immaculate Conception College (ICC) Benin city where he was the pioneer member of Ozolua Play house, a dance/drama group. He did his undergraduate studies in the University of Benin Edo State and completed his studies in University of Gdansk, Poland where he earned his Doctorate degree in Marine Engineering. His studies, from secondary school to university level was sponsored by Alhaji Bamanga Tukur In the early 1990s, a

Abdul Samad Rabiu Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu CON (born 4 August 1960, Kano Nigeria) is a Nigerian businessman. His father, late Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu was one of Nigeria's foremost industrialists in the 1970s and 1980s. Abdul Samad is the founder and chairman of BUA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, infrastructure and agriculture with a revenue in excess of $2.5 billion. He is also the chairman of Nigerian Bank of Industry. In 2013, Forbes estimated Abdul Samad's wealth at $1.2 billion, bringing him to the global billionaire's club. Early life Abdul Samad Rabiu was born in Kano in the North-Western part of Nigeria, where he did his early education. He then attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and returned to Nigeria at the age of 24 to oversee the family business. This was the time his father, Isyaku Rabiu was detained by the administration of General Muhammadu Buhari on allegation of duty aversion on rice imports. As a yo

Oba Otudeko Oba Otudeko , CFR is a Nigerian entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of Honeywell Group, and is also the chairman of FBN Holdings Plc] The conglomerate's operations stretch across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate and marine transportation. Another piece of his fortune is in the oceanfront Radisson Blu in Lagos, Nigeria He is also the founder of Oba Otudeko Foundation. He was awarded the Nigerian National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) in 2011. This was after being awarded Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in November 2002 and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in December 2000 Education and professional qualification Ayoola Oba Otudeko was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, South-West Nigeria on 18 August 1943 to a royal family, thus making him an Omoba of the Yoruba people. Oba Otudeko studied Accountancy at the Leeds College of Commerce Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (which is now p

Jimoh Ibrahim Jimoh Ibrahim (born 24 February 1967) is a lawyer, politician, businessman, and philanthropist in Nigeria. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Nigeria, with business interests and subsidiaries in neighboring West African countries Background Ibrahim traces his origins to Ondo State, in southwestern Nigeria. He studied law at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Subsequently, he obtained the degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA), also from Obafemi Awolowo University. Later, he attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, graduating with a combined Master of Laws (LLM) and Masters In International Taxation degree. His investments include the following sectors, among others: oil & gas distribution, hotels, resorts, airlines, banking, real estate, insurance, publishing and investments.

Liverpool Star, Salah Crowned CAF African Player Of The Year Salah wins (Getty images) Mohamed Salah has been named African Player of the Year for the second time in succession. Salah defended his crown after scoring 44 goals for Liverpool and Egypt in 2018. He finished as the 2017-18 Premier League Golden Boot winner with 32 goals. Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also made the three-man shortlist for the award. The nominees for the main award made up the front three in CAF’s Africa Best XI of the year, with Guinea’s Naby Keita providing further Liverpool representation in a midfield completed by Atletico Madrid and Ghana’s Thomas Partey and Manchester City and Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez. The back-four was split between Serie A and the Premier League, with Juventusand Morocco’s Mehdi Benatia alongside Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly – an international colleague of Mane’s. Ivory Coast duo Serge Aurier and Eric Bailly won approval thanks,

Transfer: Man United wins race ahead of Liverpool to sign Villarreal star Former Premier League champions, Manchester United have won the race ahead of Liverpool to sign Villarreal defender, Adrian Corral. United and Liverpool are both interested in signing Carral in recent weeks. According to Spanish outlet, Super Deporte, United are on the verge of completing the signing of the youngster from the La Liga side. The report also claimed that the 16-year-old has already told Villarreal that he will not sign professional terms with the club. Corral will join United’s academy, which is currently run by former Red Devils’ manager, Nicky Butt once the deal is finalized. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/01/transfer-man-united-wins-race-ahead-of.html

Jim Ovia Jim James Ovia (born November 4, 1951) is a Nigerian businessman. He founded Zenith Bank in 1990. Early life Jim Ovia holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana, Monroe, Louisiana, USA in 1979 and a B.Sc. degree in Business Administration from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA (1977). He is also an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM). Career He served as CEO until 2010, when he moved into the chairman role. He was the recipient of a Nigerian national honor. During two decades of leadership, he helped position the bank as one of the largest and most profitable in Africa. Ovia is the founder of Visafone Communications Limited and the chairman of both the Nigerian Software Development Initiative (NSDI) and the National Information Technology Advisory Council (NITAC). He is a member of the Honorary International Investor Council as well as the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). He is the Chairman o

Femi Otedola Femi Otedola (born November 4, 1962) is a Nigerian businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and chairman of Forte Oil PLC, an importer of fuel products. Otedola is also the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, and the owner of a number of other businesses across shipping, real estate and finance. He has recently invested in power generation as part of the liberalisation of the sector in Nigeria Early life Otedola was born in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, south west Nigeria, into the family of the late Sir Michael Otedola, Governor of Lagos State from 1992 to 1993. As a child he always wanted to be a Reverend Father but his business instinct started quite early Fuel marketing Zenon Petroleum and Gas In 2003, having identified an opportunity in the fuel retail market, Otedola secured the finance to set up Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, a petroleum products marketing and distribution company As owner and chairman of Zenon, in 2004 he invested N1

Orji Uzor Kalu Orji Uzor Kalu (born April 21, 1960) is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria, who served as the governor of Abia State, Nigeria from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007. Prior to his election, he served as the chairman of the Borno Water Board and the chairman of the Cooperative and Commerce Bank Limited. Kalu was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) and the chairman of the PPA Board of Trustees. He was the party's presidential candidate in the April 2007 general election. He is currently a member of the ruling party after he officially announced his resignation as a PPA BOT. Background Kalu attended Christ the King School Aba and Government College Umuahia. After studying at Barewa College, Zaria, he enrolled in the University of Maiduguri where he studied political science. During his time at the university, Kalu became a student activist, and particip

2019 Polls: Buhari Encouraging Under-Age Voting — Afenifere Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is encouraging under-age voting by not signing the Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly into law. The group said the only way the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can prevent the incidence of under-age voting in the 2019 general elections was to insist on the use of card reader for all registered voters. According to INEC, 13.5 million Nigerians voted manually without biometric accreditation in the 2015 presidential election. The data shows that President Muhammadu Buhari, who was then candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won in nine of the 10 states where people voted manually. Speaking to our correspondent, Yinka Odumakin, national publicity secretary of Afenifere, said President Buhari having been a major beneficiary of underage voting in 2015 wanted a

Borno State goverment raises panel on pensioners' documentation, payments Borno State governor Kashim Shettima PHOTO: TWITTER/GOVERNOR BORNO Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has raised a biometric data capture panel on pensioners’ documentation and pension payments for retired workers. Inaugurating the committee recently at the Government House, Maiduguri, Shettima said that the panel headed by Yerima Saleh, an ex-Head of Service (HoS), is saddled with the responsibility of uncovering the problems besetting pensioners’ documentation and payments. He said though the Workers Biometrics Committee cleared 9,000 pensioners, while 500 pensioners have pending cases that withheld payments of their pensions. According to him, the panel has representatives of stakeholders that included Mohammed Abdullahi, Ali Grema, and Mai Bukar Galtimari, who represented the National Union of Pensioners (NUP). He said the inauguration of the panel follows concern by a group of p

Forbes releases 2018 list of Africa's Richest billionaires, Aliko Dangote retains position as richest African for the eight time followed by Mike Adenuga  Forbes magazine has released its 2018 list of Africa's Richest billionaires. Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote retained his position as the richest man in Africa for eight years straight. He, however, lost almost $2bn compared to his last year’s worth. According to the list, Aliko's networth currently stands at $10.3 billion. Telecommunication's magnate, Mike Adenuga, was number 2 on the list with a $9.2 billion worth. Folorunsho Alakija was one of the billionaires who suffered a drop in their net worth between last year and this year, as she held No 19 on the 20-man list. She is currently worth $1.1 billion. Nigeria’s cement mogul Abdulsamad Rabiu, who runs and owns the BUA Group,featured on the list for the first time since 2015, with his networth standing at $1.6 billion. See the list below source:

Djokovic and Halep top seeds at Australian Open Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) and Britain’s Andy Murray arrive on court during a practice session in Melbourne on January 10, 2019, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament. (Photo by ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE / AFP) / World number ones Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were named top seeds on Thursday for next week’s Australian Open, with 23-time major winner Serena Williams lurking at 16 on the women’s side. Djokovic heads long-time rival Rafael Nadal and defending champion Roger Federer, with young-gun Alexander Zverev seeded four as he targets a maiden Grand Slam title. The Serbian world number one is aiming to make history by claiming a record seventh Australian Open crown when the tournament starts at Melbourne Park on Monday, as is Swiss legend Federer. The pair face a stern challenge from Zverev, the torch-bearer for the next generation who has so far failed to get beyond the quarter-finals at any major. With wo