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By Henry Umoru ABUJA- PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari Friday approved the reconstitution of the Board of Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) with Abdullahi Oteh Attah as Chairman/Chief Executive. Prseident Muhammadu Buhari
In a statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary; Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, members of the Board are Ahmed Garba, Barrister Hamza Hashim, Saa Godwin Gbue, Edward Adedamola, Mrs. Blessing Ifeyinwa and Ms. Benedicta Atto.
The circular added that this is in addition to the Statutory members of the Board provided for in Section 3(2)(a) of the FCT-IRS Act 2015 which include the following Directors/officials of the FCT Administration which are: Director of Treasury – Deputy Chairman; Solicitor-General, Legal Services Secretariat; Director of Land Administration; Director, Administration & Finance (Area Council Services Secretariat; Co-ordinator, Abuja Infrastructure and Investment Centre; Director, Department of Economic Planning, Research and Statistics and the Director of Information & Communications as Members.
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has also approved the redeployment of Barrister Harisu Umar of the FCT Legal Services Secretariat to the FCT-IRS as Secretary to the Board.
Meanwhile the appointment of the Chairman of the Board is subject to the confirmation of the National Assembly, in line with the enabling Act.
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the death of football fans through electrocution at a viewing centre in Calabar, describing the incident as tragic.
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, commiserated with the immediate families of the victims, the government and people of Cross River and football enthusiasts across the country over the sad incident
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He called on local and state governments to ensure that football viewing centers and other public spaces were made safe and conducive across the country.
He urged the Cross River State government to ensure that the recommendation of its Commission of Inquiry into the incident was made public and implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
He commended the prompt response of the Cross River state government and emergency management agencies to the sad occurrence while praying for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives, and quick recovery for the injured.
"This is clearly an unfortunate and avoidable loss of precious young Nigerians. As a government, we have a duty to ensure that our citizens are safe and protected, whether during leisure hour or work period.
"We must ensure that what is necessary to make our people secure in both public and private spaces is given the deserved priority at all times", he said.
More than 100 small businesses in Nigeria's Food Industry will be provided with free storefronts at the GTBank Food and Drink which holds during the Worker's Day holiday, on Sunday the 30th of April and Monday the 1st of May, 2017.
Organised by foremost African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, the 2-day event offers small businesses in the Nigerian Food Industry a free and vibrant platform to connect with a wider segment of their target markets as well as experts in their business fields.
The 2016 edition of the GTBank Food and Drink Fair had over 90 exhibitors from the food sector and attracted more than 25,000 guests. The 2017 edition will expand on the favourite features of the previous event, such as MasterClasses led by internationally renowned Chefs and Sales Exhibitions by small businesses.
It will also provide new and exciting features such as a Farmers' Market, where SMEs involved in agriculture will showcase and sell fresh and organic farm products, and a Baking Masterclass for children kids.
There will also be a diverse range of restaurants offering mouth-watering dishes, outdoor grills and thrilling entertainment as well as savoury wine tastings to enable attendees experience an exciting and eclectic mix of undiscovered brands and household names alike.
The GTBank Food and Drink Fair is absolutely free to attend and guarantees an unparalleled food experience for everyone. To participate in the Masterclasses holding at the fair, visit to register.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the governing boards of all the 25 Federal Polytechnics in the country.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the governing boards of all the 25 Federal Polytechnics in the country.
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Adamu said the boards are statutorily responsible for the governance and overall policy formulation for the Institutions concerned.
He said in making the appointments of the Chairpersons and Members of the respective Boards, the President, apart from ensuring geopolitical spread, was also guided by the stipulated requirements for such appointments.
He said the appointement was in line with was contained in each of the Acts establishing various institutions.
He added that each of the appointees was required to, among others, posses a minimum of a National Diploma and be a person of impeccable integrity with a strong commitment to technical education.
According to him, the affected Polytechnics and their respective Chairmen are as follows: Dr J.T. Orkar, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Afikpo; Chief Michael Oloko, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi and Chief Austin Adeze, Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti.
Others are Mrs Yalwa Tahir, Federal Polytechnic, Bali; Alhaji Abubakar Dantata, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi; Prof. Muhammad Sani Yakya, Federal Polytechnic, Bida; Alh. Mohammed Abubakar, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu and Prof. Nasir Yauri, Federal Polytechnic, Ede.
Also, Prof. Eddy Olanipekun, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe; Dr Ibrahim Liman Sifawa, Federal Polytechnic, Idah; Prof. Abubakar Sadauki, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro; Chief Odey Ochicha, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji and Prof. Kingsley Alagoa, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda.
He also appointed Engr. Bassey Usang Bassey as head Federal Polytechnic, Mubi; Prof. Godwin Sogolo, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa; Chief Edwin Ogunbor, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri; Chief Osekula Zikora, Federal Polytechnic, Offa and Chief Lasbury Amadi, Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
Others are Sen. Ucha Julius, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny; Prof.Ike Udabah, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana; Chief Abayomi Daramola, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure and Alhaji Yusuf Hassan, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
Also in the group are: Prof. David Adewunmi, National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi; Dr Ismail Biodun Layi Oni, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi and Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba.
Adamu said that the new governing boards comprising the Chairmen and Members of the Polytechnics would to be inaugurated on a date to be announced soon
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Adamu said the boards are statutorily responsible for the governance and overall policy formulation for the Institutions concerned.
He said in making the appointments of the Chairpersons and Members of the respective Boards, the President, apart from ensuring geopolitical spread, was also guided by the stipulated requirements for such appointments.
He said the appointement was in line with was contained in each of the Acts establishing various institutions.
He added that each of the appointees was required to, among others, posses a minimum of a National Diploma and be a person of impeccable integrity with a strong commitment to technical education.
According to him, the affected Polytechnics and their respective Chairmen are as follows: Dr J.T. Orkar, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Afikpo; Chief Michael Oloko, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi and Chief Austin Adeze, Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti.
Others are Mrs Yalwa Tahir, Federal Polytechnic, Bali; Alhaji Abubakar Dantata, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi; Prof. Muhammad Sani Yakya, Federal Polytechnic, Bida; Alh. Mohammed Abubakar, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu and Prof. Nasir Yauri, Federal Polytechnic, Ede.
Also, Prof. Eddy Olanipekun, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe; Dr Ibrahim Liman Sifawa, Federal Polytechnic, Idah; Prof. Abubakar Sadauki, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro; Chief Odey Ochicha, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji and Prof. Kingsley Alagoa, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda.
He also appointed Engr. Bassey Usang Bassey as head Federal Polytechnic, Mubi; Prof. Godwin Sogolo, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa; Chief Edwin Ogunbor, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri; Chief Osekula Zikora, Federal Polytechnic, Offa and Chief Lasbury Amadi, Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
Others are Sen. Ucha Julius, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny; Prof.Ike Udabah, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana; Chief Abayomi Daramola, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure and Alhaji Yusuf Hassan, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
Also in the group are: Prof. David Adewunmi, National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi; Dr Ismail Biodun Layi Oni, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi and Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba.
Adamu said that the new governing boards comprising the Chairmen and Members of the Polytechnics would to be inaugurated on a date to be announced soon
I am 16 years old and have finished my secondary education. I am what a psychologist would call an early developer because I look like a full-grown lady and men make passes at me. Nobody believes me when I tell them my age. I am tired of telling people that I am still what my mum calls a minor.
Recently, a guy who has long graduated from the University approached me in the church and proposed to be my friend and have a relationship with me. I am a Christian and my family is born-again. My parents would practically skin me alive if I look at a guy let alone talk to one.
As I'm talking to you, I can hear my mother's voice warning me to focus on my education and forget relationships for now. She is always threatening hell-fire and damnation whenever issues of realtionship crops up in our discussion. I am a 21stcentury teenager. I cannot approach my mother with discussions like this. That's why I am asking you. Please help me. How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship?
Ufoma, Warri
Dear Ufoma,
Your mother is right in trying to protect you because she doesn't want you to make any mistake that would scuttle your future. Often, the younger we are, the less mature we are due to a lack of life experience. When we are just beginning to figure out who we are, we may not be firmly grounded enough to form solid romantic attachments and may be more prone to making unwise decisions that can leave us with emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual damage.
Being in a relationship puts one in almost constant temptation, especially as emotions begin to develop and the attraction to the other person deepens. Young teens, even older teens are besieged by hormonal and societal pressures that seem at times almost unbearable. Each day brings new feelings, doubts, fears, and confusion coupled with joys and exhilaration which can be very confusing. Young people spend much of their time just figuring out who they are and how they relate to the world and the people around them. To add the pressure of a relationship at this stage seems almost too much to ask. Such early relationships make it more difficult to avoid damage to the delicate and still-forming self-image, not to mention the problem of resisting temptation. If being marriage-minded is still far off, it is probably too early to begin dating or courtship. Safer for girls like you are group activities where young people can develop social skills and friendships without the pressure and inherent difficulties of romantic attachments.
No matter when a person decides to begin a romantic relationship, this should be a time of building on the foundation that he or she has been taught, of growing and figuring out what God wants him or her to do.
I cannot hang to myself
Dear Julie,
I don't know how to keep certain things to myself. One thing that's difficult for me in relationships is "hanging on to myself." It seems that once I get close to someone , I give in and accommodate so much that there's nothing left of me. And before I knew it, they would be taking me for granted. Is it 'see finish' or what?
Kennedy, Lagos
Dear Kennedy ,
It's hard to experience fulfillment in a relationship which is not equal and reciprocal. The best way to avoid "giving yourself up" in a relationship is to develop some assertiveness skills. Be firm. Learn how to express your feelings, beliefs, opinions, and needs openly and honestly. You have a right to have feelings and to make requests. State them directly and firmly and without apology. Acknowledge the other person's point of view, but repeat your request as many times as necessary. Learn to say "no" to unreasonable requests. Offer a reason, not an excuse , if you choose, but your feelings are reason enough. Trust them.\
We're from different worlds
Aunty Julie,
My bae and I are from different backgrounds.My parents were educated while hers were not. My father is a professor and my mother holds a Phd in Social Sciences. I grew up in a University environment and my lifestyle is basically urbane.
My bae is educated but her parents who were business people struggled to put her through school. Her orientation in life is basically different but we love each other. However, the differences in our backgrounds always spring up when least expected and it can be pretty frustrating.
What can we do about it?
Elo, Port-Harcourt
Dear Elo,
It's normal for relationship partners to have different needs in at least few areas. Coming from different worlds or having differing needs don't mean your relationship is coming apart, but it is important to communicate about them to avoid misunderstandings. Tell your partner directly what you want or need, rather than expecting them to know already . Set aside time to discuss unresolved issues. Pouting, sulking, and the "silent treatment" don't make matters any better. Inevitably, you and your partner will have conflicts but they needn't be nasty. Stay in the present, don't dwell on past grievances. Listen actively , express back to your partner what you understand his/her thoughts and feelings to be. There should be no saving up hurts and hostilities and dumping them on your partner all at once and if you are wrong, admit it!
How do I go about meeting the right people?
Aunty Julie,
I am a young lady of 23 and still an undergraduate. I will say I'm mature for relationships and have had a failed relationship in the past. Ever since, I have not connected with another lover. I don't think I have a poor self-concept. I feel pretty good about myself. But in my university, it is easy to get lost in the crowd. How do I go about meeting the right people? I worry aboutbefriending people who will influence my life negatively.
Jane, Benin City.
Dear Jane,
It appears you see meeting people as something which requires effort, and you're right! No matter how stunningly attractive you may be, passively waiting for others to throw themselves your way not only doesn't work very reliably, it doesn't allow you to be very choosy. One of the best ways to meet people is to put yourself in places where there are likely to be other people who share your interests and values. And as a student, there are many organizations you can join. There are students union meetings, departmental meetings and other social groups. Check for information on groups based on religion, athletics, academics, political/special interests, ethnicity/culture, and service or charity. You cannot get lost in a crowd if you identify yourself with the right groups. And when you're with people, initiate a conversation by asking a question, commenting on the situation, asking for or offering an opinion, expressing some interest, showing some concern, or offering or requesting help. When you've engaged someone in conversation, let him know you're listening and interested. Make eye contact, adopt an open posture, reflect the feelings you hear, paraphrase what he is saying, and ask for clarification if you don't understand. Always remember that no risks, no gains. Don't be discouraged if you and the other person don't "click" first and every time. Goodluck.
COCK-TALES
Lunch hour
"My Darling," said a husband to his wife, "I invited a friend for lunch."
"What? Are you crazy?" The wife replied. The house is a mess, I haven't been shopping, and I am not going to prepare any meal."
"I know that" husband replied.
"So why did you invite him then"? She asked.
"Because the poor fool is thinking about getting married."
Bruising
A woman came to a doctor, with bumps and bruising all over her body. The woman complained that it was her husband, who beat her. The doctor was surprised.
"I thought your husband was out of town."
" So did I.."
Compliment
A woman standing in front of the mirror complained to her husband:
"I look ugly. At least you tell me any compliment!"
"Your vision is perfect!"
Lovers
Two friends, a florist and a plumber were talking:
"I think my wife has a lover," said the florist.
" How do you know?" asked the plumber
"When I returned home after work, I found freshly gathered roses on the bed."
"Well, and I think my wife has a lover too ," said the plumber.
"How do you know?"
"When I returned home after work, I found a plumber, lying on the bed."
Even as Nigerian model and musician Chukie Edozien who goes by the stage name, Lynxx battles to revive his career, Showtime can authoritatively reveal that the Delta State-born sex symbol may also be battling with another major crisis at the moment.
*Lynxxx
The controversial former Pepsi ambassador was in 2013 slammed with a N10 million legal suit (suit no: mcl/1389/2013) after he allegedly assaulted one Richard Bennet (Pope) an acclaimed UK-based Nigerian businessman.
Lynxx alleged that Bennet sexually harassed and assaulted his manager's cousin, Nikki at a birthday gig for singer, Praiz.
The singer was said to be with his manager and some friends at the time when Bennet walked into Ntycee Night Club with his nephews to relax.
In his words, Bennet claimed it was while strolling around the club that his drink spilled on a lady who allegedly slapped him and emptied the content of her glass cup on him.
"Lynxx on learning what had happened, grabbed me by the lapel, and later broke bottles and threatened to kill me if I did not apologise to the lady who I later learnt was his relation," he said. "Lynxxx and his friends remained at the gate, regrouped and later forced themselves back into the club where they "brutally assaulted me with several blows to my head and body." Benett further claimed.
Showtime was reliably informed that after all moves to reconcile the warring parties failed, the matter was eventually brought before a Lagos Magistrate court and presided over by Mrs. Joy Ogbomoiko who after examining the facts of the case, on Thursday April 6, 2017 passed a judgment awarding the claimant N2 million damages.
Although council to Benett, Terfa Mark Anata of Festus Keyamo Chambers declined speaking to our correspondent in court, he walked away full of smiles and self satisfaction. More details later.
REDTV a dynamic online lifestyle channel, supported by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, that puts the spotlight on Africa with a distinct global appeal, has announced its sponsorship of the Runway Jazz Festival as part of events lined up for the commemoration of Lagos @ 50.
Waje
The Runway Jazz Festival scheduled to commence on April 29 and close on the April 30th, is organised by Sweet Sound Production in conjunction with Lagos State Government. The event, a fusion of world class Jazz performances and fashion, coincides with the international Jazz Day themed "Promoting Peace, Unity and Dialogue through Art".
Speaking at the press conference held in Lagos at the weekend, Obinna Okerekeocha, Creative Director, Red TV, said the partnership will afford REDTV's teeming viewers and lovers of contemporary Jazz the opportunity to experience a world class Jazz concert in Lagos. Headlining Runway Jazz 2017, according to Okerekeocha are two Grammy awards winners; American Saxophonist, Najee and UK Singer-songwriter, Joss Stone. Others billed to perform at the event to be held in Eko Hotel Convention Centre are some of Nigeria's finest entertainers including Waje, Yinka Davies, Dede, Heavywind, Tosin Alao, Xerona Duke and host band, Sweet Sound.
The two-day event will kick-off with the Music & Business Masterclass on Saturday April 29and the Runway Jazz Concert on Sunday April 30, 2017
The above question practically dominated the entire cyber space during the week as fans of song writer and performer, Harrison Tare Okiri ( Harrysong) were shocked to see a photograph of the Ijaw born singer getting married to a certain lady with one eye.
Harrysong
The photo had since sparked of serious controversy with many still questioning its authenticity. However, information available to Showtime is that it was a scene from the singer's video shoot during the week.
The story is said to border on the unconditional love of a certain young man who married his partial blind lover defiant of his mother and his best friend, Udeme's discouragement.
The title of the song is Comsa. Video was shot by the ever creative Adasa Cookey of Squareball Entertainment and special effects by Ife of Beauty Makeovers.
A member of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timi Frank, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and National Assembly leadership to rescue the party from collapse.
Other party leaders Frank appealed to in a statement on Friday in Abuja, included Sen. Bola Tinubu and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
He pleaded with the leaders and other stakeholders to urgently salvage the party.
Frank was reacting to the postponement of the party`s National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings by its National Working Council (NWC).
The party's NWC through a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday announced the postponement of the meetings citing "unexpected developments" as reason.
It said that new dates for the meetings would be announced in due course.
Frank, however, blamed the postponement of the meetings on the lack of trust from the party leaders on Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the party's National Chairman and his leadership style.
He said the party under its current leadership, was not bringing anything on the table to support President Muhammadu Buhari's administration contrary to expectations.
He said that what the party needed at the moment a national leadership that could consult widely before taking decision.
By Desmond Chima-Ike Super music producer, Ayodele Basel also known as Del B has been hospitalized according to information reaching Vanguard Showtime.
Ayodele Basel
Del B who was said to be in the company of his younger brother, Michael and others suddenly started feeling funny on the set of a video shoot in Ikeja during the week and in the process, kept complaining about a severe stomach ache.
His crew which comprises of his younger brother, his manager, Ugo and T-boy immediately took him to the car, switched on the air conditioner and left him to rest. However it was reported that things turned out a bit weird when he started losing strength and it became obvious he was passing out.
He was said to have been immediately rushed to, First City hospital, Lekki where tests where ran on him, late in the night on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
As at the time of publishing this report, Showtime gathered that the result of an initial test ran him was out and indicated he has ulcer.
Although there were indications that he is stabilized and had returned home on Friday, but none of his crew could speak with us as at press time.
Del B is a top Nigerian sound engineer, multiple record producer and songwriter. He is currently working on the release of an EP which will drop sometime this year.
Lagos – A man, Azeez Oladipupo, who allegedly hit his neighbour with an iron rod in the face, was on Friday released on N500,000 bail on the orders of a Tinubu Magistrates' Court, Lagos.
The Magistrate, Mrs F.O. Ikobayo, who gave the ruling, also granted the accused two responsible sureties in like sum.
The 25-year-old is facing a charge of assault occasioning harm to which he pleaded not guilty.
Earlier, the prosecutor, ASP Richard Odigie told the court that the accused committed the offence on April 14 at about 4.00 p.m. at Sapati Village, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
He said the accused allegedly hit his neighbour, Friday Koku, with an iron rod in the face during an argument which eventually led to a fight.
The offence contravened Section 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (as amended) which, on conviction, attracts a three-year jail term.
The case was adjourned until April 24 for mention.
Johannesburg – Twenty school pupils were killed in a minibus accident in South Africa on Friday, the Education Department of Gauteng province said on Twitter.
"It is with great sadness to inform that a minibus transporting learners was involved in a horrific accident," one of the tweets said.
The victims were believed to have been killed on the scene near Bronkhorstspruit in the northern province, where the largest city Johannesburg is located. The minibus caught fire, provincial education official Panyaza Lesufi tweeted.
Manchester United FC of England(Man U) has sent condolences to the families of football fans who died while watching Thursday night's UEFA Europa League match against Anderlecht. Venue where Man U fans watching a Europa League quarter final match were electrocuted in Nyakasang. No fewer than 30 people died in Calabar after an electricity cable fell on the roof of the viewing centre where they were watching Manchester United versus Anderlecht on Thursday night.
"Our thoughts go out to the Manchester United fans, their friends and families affected by the tragedy yesterday in Calabar, Nigeria,'' the club wrote on its Twitter handle on Friday.
The condolence message was not posted on the club's website.
The British High Commission in Nigeria added: "Our deepest sympathy for the loss of lives in Calabar during a Europa League football match between."
The Nigerian Police contradicted earlier reports on the tragedy.
The police said the incident was the result of an issue with an electrical transformer at the viewing centre in which the fans had gathered.
A police statement said: "Around 10pm we were called that an incident that has happened so immediately our men went there.
"Until this morning we have about seven persons dead, we have 10 that have been admitted to hospital and another one in intensive care.
"According to the information we gathered the high tension electric cable that was very close to the viewing centre fell on the building."
According to the News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, 30 persons died in the incident.
Abuja – The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has expressed sadness over the death of some football fans in Calabar, who were electrocuted while watching Europa League quarter-final game on Thursday.Venue where Man U fans watching a Europa League quarter final match were electrocuted in Nyakasang.
Seven fans were confirmed dead and many injured as an electric cable from a high tension installation fell on the viewing centre where they were watching the match between Manchester United and Anderlecht.
"FIFA is deeply saddened by the deaths of several football fans in Calabar and offer our deepest condolences to family and friends of the victims," the world football body wrote on its Twitter handle on Friday.
Manchester United has also commiserated with the families of the dead fans.
United won the game 2-1 and qualified for the semi-finals of the competition.
United will face Spanish side, Celta Vigo, in the semi-finals, while Ajax of Netherlands will meet Lyon of France.
Lagos – An Igando Customary Court in Lagos State on Friday dissolved an 18-year-old marriage between Mrs Taiwo Bolumade and her husband, Olajide over counter allegations of infidelity and battery.
This dissolution came after several adjournments by the court asking the couple to resolve their differences were unsuccessful.
Earlier, Mrs Taiwo Bolumade, 42, had told the court that she stumbled on a message where her friend was begging her husband, Olajide, 45, to return her pant.
"My husband is dating my married friend and I discovered this when I was with his cell phone.
"Then, a whatsApp message entered with my friend's picture appearing on the screen begging my husband to return her pant.
"I showed my husband the message; he confessed that he was having an illegal affair with her that I should forgive him.
"I also went to my friend's house to confront her for having an illegal affair with my husband.
"She also begged me that I should not let her husband hear about it and promised to end the relationship with my husband," the petitioner told the court.
The petitioner, a mother of four, also alleged that her husband had developed the habit of threatening to kill her with dangerous weapons at the slightest provocation.
"My husband is used to beating me up using dangerous weapons; recently he threatened to kill me.
"Anytime I received a call, my husband would demand for my cell phone to know if it were a man that called; and if I refused to surrender it to him, he would beat the hell out of me.
"He once attacked me on the bed with a cutlass; threatening to machete me but I escaped by the whiskers," she said.
The petitioner said that her husband had refused to eat food prepared by her in the past three years.
She, therefore, pleaded with the court to grant her application for divorce, saying she no longer loved her husband.
Olajide, who denied her wife's allegation of infidelity, accused Taiwo of having an extra-marital affair with another man.
"My wife is having an affair with a man; I had caught them severally behind a transformer where they were always meeting around 11p.m.
"She and her lover arrested me on two occasions, accusing me of always calling her lover's cell phone and threatening his life, an allegation I knew nothing about," he said.
Olajide also described his wife as "an ingrate", alleging that he bought two cars for her when his business was booming but when it crashed, she started misbehaving. "In fact, she even invited the police to arrest me claiming I stole her N100,000 of which I am innocent of," he said.
According to him, Taiwo always goes out at will without my permission and will always return home between 11:p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
The husband said he stopped eating foods prepared by his wife because she was fond of abusing him before serving him.
Olajide, however, urged the court to grant his wife's application for divorce, saying he was also fed up with the 18-year-old marriage.
The president of the court, Mr Adegboyega Omilola, in his judgment said that it appeared that the couple was fed up with the marriage as all efforts to reconcile them had failed.
"Since both parties had consented to the dissolution of their marriage, this court has no choice than to dissolve the marriage. "This court, therefore, pronounces the marriage between Mrs Taiwo Bolumade and Mr Olajide Bolumade dissolved today.
"Both parties are no longer husband and wife; they are free to go their separate ways without any hindrances and molestations," Omilola ruled.
hobnobs with DSS boss after Jummat prayer By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA-Apparently determined to conclude its assignment before the expiration of the 14 days ultimatum, the 3 man committee set up to investigate Babachir Lawal and the Ayo Oke met on Friday.
Lawal and Oke who were hitherto the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA respectively were suspended from office on Wednesday by President Muhammadu Buhari following their indictment in corruption allegations.Osinbajo, Magu, Daura and Idris
While Lawal was alleged to have concerned a large chunk of the money appropriated for the welfare of the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs through a grass-cutting project of the Presidential Initiative on North East, PINE, Oke got trapped in the $43m found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Lagos recently as his agency was the first to claim ownership of the money.
In its Friday meeting, the panel headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and had the National Security Adviser, NSA, Babagana Monguno and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami as members also summoned the acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu just as it did on its Thursday session.
Leaving off the meeting after about two and half hours, Magu who came out first declined to answer questions put to him by Journalists.
“Wait for him, I am coming back now”, he simply said as he exited Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa.
Minutes later, the Attorney-General was seen coming down from the Vice President’s office.
But he, too, wouldn’t speak to Journalists on the outcome of the meeting.
“Go and speak to the Chairman”, he said while walking out of the Villa premises.
Meanwhile, the DSS Director-General, Lawal Dauru whose office issued a damning Security report that stalled the confirmation of Magu by the Senate was seen at the Presidential forcourt after worshiping at the State House mosque on Friday hobnobbing with the EFCC boss.
As at press time, Magu never returned to the Villa to meet with Journalists as he promised.
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Unlike some other cases, i wasn’t born with Glaucoma, Short-Sightedness (Myopia), Hyperopia (Far-Sightedness), Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) or Eye Floaters. It all started when I was in my early 20’s.
Amid my pain, I had no idea I would one day discover a solution to improve my eyesight and be able to throw my glasses away.
I will never forget the day I walked into the opticians with high hopes that I would be given a pair of maybe eye medicine that would somehow 'cure' me.
My hopes were shattered when the optician told me I would have to wear glasses for the rest of my life. True to his words, Year by year my vision got worse. I had to go back for a thicker pair of glasses every year.
Few years later my vision was so bad, I was virtually blind without my glasses.
Life improved at first when eye glasses lenses came along. But being forgetful as I am, I would too often leave my glasses on and fall asleep. The irritation and pain in my eyes the next morning would be unbearable.
Is There Any Solution Out There?
This question ponders repeatedly in my head for several weeks, while my quest for finding the cure is still on.
I wanted something that was effective at getting rid of my problem; improve my eye health and most of all, something free of side-effects.
But this was easier said than done…
I started by using over-the-counter products to keep my eyes lubricated along with other suggestions given by opticians and doctors. I tried recommendations given by naturopaths. I tried numerous products that supposedly enhanced eye health. However, none of these worked as I would expect.
Years passed, and I had since tested dozens of other methods, wasted a lot of money without any satisfactory results…
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ABUJA-CHIEF of Army Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, has tasked journalists to exercise restraint while reporting issues that have serious security implications.
He particularly asked reporters to ensure they balance their reports by getting the side of the military through appropriate military quarters, reminding them that the Directorate of Defence Information would remain the clearing house for all media related issues of the military.
General Gabriel Olonisakin
Olonisakin, who spoke, yesterday, through Rear Admiral Jonathan Ango, at a one-day 2017 Defence Correspondents’ Seminar, held at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, asked journalists especially Defence Correspondents to always liaise with the Director of Defence Information, DDI, to obtain official statements and also clear doubts.
While acknowledging the roles media has been playing in the restoration of peace in the country, especially North East, Olonisakin noted that due to the continuous drive of the military to maintain an open door policy,media organisations “have always been granted permission and provided armed escorts to our theatres of operation.”
“Likewise, some Non Governmental Organisations and Civil Society Organisations were facilitated to perform their duties at different locations of the mission areas nationwide, “he added.
The Chief of Defence Staff said the Defence Headquarters would continue to leverage on the existing cordial relationship between the media and the military,”having in mind the critical role media plays on military operations.”
“It is in acknowledgement of this enormous and vital role, that this forum is being given all necessary support, so as to further explore more areas for collaboration and partnership.
“Indeed, our determination and resolve to restore peace and security in the country have never been in doubt. The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are working assiduously to ensure that terrorism and criminalities among others are checkmated, “he further said.
He commended the organisers of the seminar for choosing a theme:” Professional Information Management, a Panacea for Improved National Security”, saying he was particularly happy that the topic elicited intellectual discourse on issues surrounding information management and national security.
Noting that the theme was aimed at creating greater awareness among media practitioners on the subject, Olonisakin said there was “no better time than now for such a topical issue to be discussed by the media stakeholders.”
Earlier, in his welcome address, Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche, said it was necessary for the Defence Headquarters and his office in particular, to always ensure that Defence Correspondents were adequately prepared to function creditably.
…We Don’t Demolish Without Adequate Notice, Says Commissioner
The Lagos State Government on Friday debunked media reports linking it to the demolition of Berger retail market, saying that the allegation was far from the truth.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Wasiu Anifowose, the State Government described the media reports as figment of imagination of the authors.
The demolition exercise was carried out on Wednesday and most traders denied being served contravention notices.
While clarifying the position of the State Government, Anifowose said it was not the norm of the government to act in such manner, adding that before any demolition is carried out, all statutory notices are served.
"As a State Government, we like to categorically deny involvement in the demolition exercise as alleged in some national dailies.
"While the reports in one breath claimed that the State Government was responsible for the demolition, it was also said that it was in compliance with a court judgment.
“The same report also alleged that an unnamed former Governor was behind the exercise, while still claiming that the land on which the retail market was located had been under global acquisition for years.
“Our story is that some of the market women came to my office yesterday saying that their market was being demolished, and after finding out from relevant agencies because I have not given any directive on demolition and having confirmed that our agencies were not involved, I told the market people that the demolition nerver came from us.
“We don’t demolish without organising a stakeholder meeting with the concerned people and we also ensure that we give them enough notice,” Anifowose said.
He added that the last time the State Government carried out a demolition exercise was in January when lay-by was being constructed.
"For the avoidance of doubt, the Lagos State Government hereby categorically deny involvement in the demoilition exercise," Anifowose said.
…Orders Contractors Handling Uncompleted Projects Back To Site …Promises Massive Infrastructural Renewal In Ojo Axis …Holds 7th Town Hall Meeting In Oto-Awori
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said that plans are already underway to commence construction of three new ultra modern General Hospitals in the State this year to improve healthcare delivery in the State.
Governor Ambode of Lagos State
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the second quarterly Town Hall Meeting for the year and seventh in the series held at Shibiri/Ekunpa Area Office in Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), said the State Government was already concluding the necessary paperwork before the contractors would move to site.
The Governor, who took time to take questions from community leaders, traditional rulers, market women, youth leaders and party leaders in the area, said the decision to bring the Town Hall Meeting to Oto-Awori LCDA was in continuation of his commitment to leave no community behind in the development of the State.
He said he was also in the area to listen to the requests of the people in the axis and see how his administration could respond accordingly.
Responding to the request for a General Hospital to be constructed in the area, Governor Ambode said three new facilities have been catered for in the 2017 budget.
“Talking about General Hospitals, in the budget we have designated General Hospitals for three areas and Ojo Local Government is one of them. It is in the pipeline, its just a matter of time, we are already closing in on it,” he said.
Governor Ambode also assured that efforts would be made to improve healthcare service delivery in the riverine area in Oto Awori, saying that residents in such areas have remained relevant in the government's achievements over the years.
“This area is traditionally and historically known to be a major supporter of government and we must give them back for the support which they have always been known for,” he said.
The Governor also acceded to the request of the residents for the rehabilitation of the access roads linking the area to the Alimosho General Hospital which they currently use pending the construction of a nearby General Hospital.
He, therefore, directed the State Public Works Corporation to immediately fix the roads to improve accessibility to the facility.
Besides, the Governor directed contractors handling several ongoing road projects across the State to return to their various sites or risks their contracts being terminated, saying that his administration would not tolerate any form of laxity in project delivery.
"I like the idea of bringing to the fore the issue of uncompleted projects. If we are able to do a link bridge in 11 months, if we are able to do Ajah flyover in 13 months and Abule Egba flyover in 13 months and we are going to commission all of them next month, how can these roads be there forever? So, obviously we should use the same spirit of delivering service to do all the outstanding roads. The Ministry of Works must go back to these sites, I must know what is going on within the next few days," the Governor said.
He listed some of the projects to include Mile 10 Road, Mowo Road, Tedi Road, Ilaje Road, Goriola Oseni Road, Sabo Mosafejo Road and Imude Orisa Road where only 1.5km of the road was covered by the contractor.
"These are contracts already awarded, it's for our own contractors to go there and finish the job, so the responsibility is on us to make sure you deliver these roads within the shortest possible time," he said.
The Governor also said that he had approved all the mini waterworks across the State, numbering about 41 to function optimally within the next 12 weeks to ensure that residents have access to clean and portable water.
Addressing issues concerning the physically challenged, Governor Ambode directed that the Civil Service Comission and the Local Government Civil Service Commission should put modalities in place to employ at least 250 physically challenged persons into the State Civil Service.
He also ordered the Chairman of the State's Sports Commission to offset all arrears of allowances owed the physically challenged athletes in the State next week.
Projecting for the next quarter, Governor Ambode said the Government would kick start the implementation of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative, implement the construction of 181 roads across the 57 LGs/LCDAs, complete the Abule-Egba and Ajah flyover bridges, further signalization of Lekki – Ajah express road and continuation of Road network upgrade in all the three Senatorial Zones.
"Furthermore, initiatives for Tourism will be intensified by commencing Development of Heritage Centre for Leadership (Presidential Lodge), Lagos History Centre, J.K Randle Centre, Transformation of the Onikan Museum, Development of tourism hubs in Lagos-West, Lagos-East, Construction of 6 Cultural Theatres in Alimosho, Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Ikeja and Lagos Mainland, and continuation of Epe and Badagry Waterfront development as well as other tourist potentials in the area," he said.
