The newly created Rotary District 9127, on Monday, pledged to give priority to girl-child education and impact youths in the country positively.
The Pioneer District Governor of Rotary District 9127, Rotarian Mike Ukachi Nwanoshiri, gave the pledge during his inaugural press conference in Abuja.
The new District covers all Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Nwanoshiri said: “We are going to introduce girl child education. It’s a decision. If we don’t do it as their parents, they would not grow well. We talk about mental health? What is the cause of mental health? It is from our parents.
“What type of training did you give your young girl when she was young? How did you bring her up? We don’t allow them to be lost. If we don’t start now to treat that issue, we will be in trouble.”
The District Governor added that “we also have to encourage our young girls. They should not be cheap articles in the hands of men. They have to respect themselves knowing that through them birth came to the world.
“We teach them not to always depend on men to give them. I know I have some mothers in different clubs that will take that up to make sure we take the project up and make sure by the time they leave their youthful age, they would have the experience to have managed themselves.
“We have been talking about youth empowerment but this time around I would change the scenario. Now it would be about youth impact.
He urged youths to avoid vices in the society but develop themselves and work hard to succeed.
He expressed delight to be the new District Governor of the newly created Rotary District 9127.
“I am excited to lead this vibrant and dedicated community of Rotarians, and I am committed to building on the excellent work of our past Governors,” he added.
Girl-child education should be top priority – Rotary
Girl-child education should be top priority – Rotary
FCCPC raids steel companies in Ogun
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission conducted raids on three steel manufacturing companies in Ogun State due to the alleged production of substandard iron rods and other anti-competition practices.
According to the commission, the affected companies are African Foundries Limited in Ogijo, Monarch Steel Mill Limited in Sagamu, and Kam Steel Integrated Company, also in Sagamu.
Addressing journalists recently, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, stated that the commission’s visit was based on intelligence suggesting potential anti-competitive behaviour by these companies.
“Essentially, we received intelligence and surveillance reports that these companies are allegedly involved in anti-competitive behaviour. That is the reason we decided to visit these three companies,” Abdullahi explained.
The FCCPC chief further elaborated that some iron manufacturers produced 10mm iron rods but labelled and marketed them as 12mm.
“We are here to take samples of their products and review their records to determine if they are engaging in false, misleading, and deceptive practices,” he said.
According to Abdullahi, this malpractice is a significant contributor to building collapses in Nigeria.
“We are concerned about the safety of Nigerians, which is the essence of consumer protection. We need to ensure the safety of our population.
“We need to examine their processes to see if they are cutting corners. If they are, we will enforce the full extent of the law. That is why we are here,” he stated.
He also commented on the cooperation of the companies during the investigation, noting that all three firms were very cooperative.
“Their lawyers were involved, and our laws permit that,” he said.
However, Abdullahi emphasised that the FCCPC was still in the information-gathering stage and had not yet found any of the companies liable.
“We are still collecting information. We will return to our office and allow forensic experts to analyse the gathered materials. Their analysis will guide our findings,” he remarked.
No Cholera in Nasarawa – Health Commissioner
Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gaza Gwamna, announced on Monday that there are no confirmed cases of cholera in the state.
Gwamna, who spoke at a press conference in Akwanga, addressed concerns raised by reports of suspected cholera cases.
According to the commissioner, 29 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in two out of the state’s 13 local government areas, stating that 19 suspected cases were identified in Kokona, and 10 in Nasarawa-Eggon, including one mortality.
“The cases at the moment are still suspected and even the person that died in Nasarawa-Eggon was not confirmed, but treated as a suspected case before his death,” Gwamna stated.
He assured that all suspected cases were currently undergoing thorough medical examinations to determine their status.
In light of cholera outbreaks in other states, Gwamna stated that the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has implemented precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak.
Gwamna noted that cholera outbreaks were common during the rainy season due to potential water contamination.
The health commissioner pointed out the ministry’s efforts to increase public awareness about hygiene and sanitation through collaborations with traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
He added that to enhance monitoring and response, Disease Surveillance Officers have been deployed to every electoral ward across the state.
Gwamna said these officers were responsible for daily reporting of any suspected cases to the ministry to facilitate prompt action.
He said, “They are expected to give reports of happenings in their areas on a daily basis to enable the government to take action in case of any outbreak.”
He reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration to providing quality and affordable healthcare services.
He also announced the governor’s approval to upgrade four Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to General Hospitals, aiming to improve service delivery.
The PHCs designated for upgrade are located in Assakyo (Lafia), Gudi (Akwanga), New Karu (Karu), and Azara (Awe).
No Cholera in Nasarawa – Health Commissioner
Sacked Enyimba accountant challenges club over unpaid N38m benefits
A former accountant of Enyimba FC, Ebere Ahiara, has alleged that the nine-time Nigerian champions owe him salaries and allowances to the tune of N38m following the termination of his appointment after 33 years of service at the club, The According reports.
Ahira was relieved of his duties by the club in a letter dated December 29, 2023, following the appointment of another accountant.
“I regret to inform you that the management has been forced to strategically downsize due to the current economic conditions and the difficulty in managing the inadequate finances of the club,” Sam Anozie, Chief of Staff to the Enyimba chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, notified Ahire on behalf of the chairman.
“In light of the above, your services will no longer be needed by the club as the management has improvised another way to provide those services you render.
“Your salary has been paid up till December 2023, which is the last month you will receive salary from Enyimba FC.”
In his acceptance, Ahire, however, noted that he received the letter February 9, 2024, thus claiming salaries for January and February 2024 and an outstanding March 2023 salary plus other allowances.
“I am grateful to God for the opportunity given to me to serve the club meritoriously in the Accounts/Finance Department for 33 years and six months without a single record of misconduct,” Ahire’s response read.
“Sir, I am confident that the management of the club will be willing to approve and make payment of my terminal benefits hereunder listed: March 2023 salary, balance of October 2023 salary, balance of December 2023 salary, January 2024 salary, February 2024 salary, six months salaries in lieu of notice, annual leave allowances and in lieu of leave allowances for 33 years totaling N38,462,000.00,” Ahira wrote.
Reacting to the allegations, the Chief of Staff to Kanu, Anozie, described Ahire’s claim as frivolous.
“He is talking about a leave allowance of N1m every year and we asked if he worked for 33 years and didn’t receive leave allowance. How would the new management pay him such money? That is a very frivolous claim,” Anozie told The According.
“The government appointed another accountant for the club, so, we decided to let him go, as the whole place was overstaffed. He was supposed to have left before December, immediately another person was appointed, but we paid him up till December in lieu.
“What was he doing by the January and February he is claiming? Nothing,” Anozie added.
Enyimba, two-time winners of the CAF Champions League, finished the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier League in third-place and will be competing in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
Stop ex-minister Diezani from using my name, estranged husband urges court
Admiral Alison Madueke has filed a petition in the Lagos State High Court, seeking a legal declaration to end his marriage to Diezani and requesting that she stop using his last name.
He is asking the court to order the former Minister of Petroleum Resources to revert to her maiden name, Agama.
This was contained in Madueke’s petition for jactitation of marriage (declaration that a marital union has ended).
The ex-Chief of Naval Staff argues that Diezani’s ongoing use of his name despite their marriage being legally over is damaging to his reputation and could lead to unintended consequences, including mistaken liability, particularly given the corruption allegations against her.
Madueke is a former military governor of Anambra and Imo states. He married Diezani on June 30, 1999, under the Marriage Act.
The petitioner, Madueke, noted that Diezani had previously filed for divorce at the Nassarawa State High Court in Mararaba Gurku in November 2021, citing an irreconcilable breakdown of their marriage, seeking to end their union formally.
He said he did not oppose the suit, resulting in the court’s dissolution of the marriage, yet Diezani persists in using his surname, despite the formal termination of their marital union.
He stated, “On the 13th day of April 2022, judgment was delivered in Suit No. NSD/MG345/2021 by Hon. Justice A.A. Ozegya dissolving the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent on the ground that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
“The said dissolution of marriage has now become absolute by the operation of law.
“Even though the marriage has been dissolved and is now legally finalised, the respondent continues to use the petitioner’s first name (Alison) and surname (Madueke) as her own without any justification or consent from the petitioner.
“It is now more than two-years that the respondent continues to use the name of the petitioner to his embarrassment.”
Madueke revealed that he directed his legal representatives to serve Diezani a formal request on December 14, 2023, demanding that she cease using his surname and revert to her maiden name, Agama.
However, despite this legal notice, Diezani has failed to respond and continues to use his name.
The petition further read, “The respondent has continued to hold out herself as the wife of the petitioner even when the marriage has been dissolved.
“The respondent is undergoing criminal trials in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The charge in Nigeria is Suit No. FUC/ABI/CR/208/2010.
“The respondent faces public allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, for which trials are ongoing for both.
“The persistent portrayal of the respondent as the spouse of the petitioner is creating embarrassment, a misleading impression and tarnishing the reputation, integrity, and public image of the petitioner.
“The respondent’s continued use of the petitioner’s first and surname falsely suggests to the public a continuing relationship between the parties though same has since legally ended.
“The respondent’s continued use of the petitioner’s first and family names poses a significant risk of legal and financial harm to the petitioner.
“The petitioner seeks the intervention of this Honourable Court to prevent the respondent from further using his first name and surname, thereby safeguarding his image, personality, and reputation.”
Madueke sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining Diezani from further using his names following the dissolution of their marriage.
He also prayed for a perpetual injunction restraining the respondent from further asserting, by words or conduct, the existence of marriage between them.
He is seeking a court order that compels Diezani to revert to her maiden name and to publicly announce in a national newspaper, both in Nigeria and the UK, that she has ceased using his surname.
Diezani has held several significant positions in the Nigerian government, including Minister of Transportation, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, and Minister of Petroleum Resources.
She was also the first female President of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, elected in November 2014.
Diezani was accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of embezzling $2.5bn from the Nigerian government during her tenure from 2010 to 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
Corruption allegations have led to her arrest and legal proceedings in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Ibrahim gains promotion with Beerschot
Nigeria midfielder Alhassan Ibrahim has secured promotion to the Belgian First Division A with Beerschot, According Sports Extra reports.
They achieved the feat by finishing in pole position in the Challenger Pro League standings with 56 points in 30 matches, two points more than Dender in second place and winners of the second automatic promotion ticket.
Deinze, Lommel, Zulte Waregem, and Patro Eisden followed in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth positions in that particular order, and they will be involved in promotion play-offs.
Ibrahim, who started 12 of 25 appearances for Beerschot during their triumphant campaign, shared his excitement on Instagram on Monday.
“It’s an absolute pleasure; thank you for everything, Beerschot. Together, we made history, stated the former Wikki Tourists player, who will be playing his second season with Beerschot following his transfer from Nacional ahead of the 2022–23 season. He has scored once in 41 appearances for the club.
It was the first major trophy won by the 27-year-old, who also played for Akwa United and Austria Wien.
Close to this was the Nigeria Premier Football League Player of the Month award, given by NPFL League Bloggers, for April 2017.
Ibrahim represented Nigeria at the U-17 and U-20 levels before being promoted to the senior team, having been capped twice since 2017.
The Purple White Army, as Beerschot are also called, changed their name and logo in 2019.
They played in the second tier for three seasons and played the promotion final each year. Finally, after losing to Cercle Brugge K.S.V. and K.V. Mechelen, they gained promotion to the Belgian First Division A at the end of the 2019–2020 season.
In 2021/22, Beerschot were relegated to the Challenger Pro League after two seasons due to finishing in 18th position.
Naira slumps by N3, trades at N1,508/$1 at official window
The Nigerian currency, the naira started the week on a losing note against the American dollar.
The domestic currency lost N3 to trade at N1,508/$1, data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) has shown.
At the end of trading on Monday, July 1, 2024, the naira lost N3 against the dollar following the rate of N1,505/$1 it recorded on Friday, June 28, 2024.
The intra-day high and low recorded during the day were N1,536/$1 and N1,441/$1 respectively, representing a lean spread of N95$1.
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However, the naira gained against the dollar at the parallel section of the market to trade at N1,510/$1, as against the rate of N1,525/$1 it traded the previous trading day representing a gain of N15 for the local currency.
The naira also gained N20 against the British Pound to trade at N1,900£1 as against the previous trading day’s rate of N1,920£1.
The Canadian dollar continues to close flat against the naira to trade at N1,200| CA$1 same as the previous trading day rate of N1,200| CA$1.
The naira lost N10 against the Euro to trade at ₦1,590/€1 as against the previous trading day’s rate of ₦1,600/€1.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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Rotary donates 36-bed accommodation to LASUTH for patients’ relatives
As part of efforts to provide support to families of patients accessing care in Lagos, the Rotary Club, Ikeja GRA, has donated a 36-bed apartment to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, for relatives of hospitalised patients.
The donation makes LASUTH the first public hospital in Lagos State with accommodation for patients’ relatives, according to the Chief Medical Director of the tertiary hospital, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo.
The club said the apartment would address the challenge of accommodation that families and relatives face whenever their sick loved ones are hospitalised at the health facility.
Rotary expressed worry that relatives of patients on admission often sleep on bare floors and in their cars at night because there are no accommodations in the hospital, while hotels in the vicinity are very expensive and out of reach for most families.
Physicians say when families face the challenge of supporting a loved one during a hospital stay; the emotional toll can be immense.
According to them, one of the major concerns that arise is finding suitable accommodation for the family members who need to be close to the hospital, stressing that having accommodation for patients’ relatives on the hospital premises ensures that families can easily access their loved ones and medical staff.
This proximity eliminates the need for long commutes, reducing stress and allowing family members to be readily available for support and care.
Unveiling the facility, President of Rotary Club Ikeja GRA, Adeyemi Adesina, said Rotary supported LASUTH with the apartment so that families and relatives of patients admitted at the hospital could have a decent place to have their bath, relax, and have a change of clothing.
Adesina said, “It is a caregiver quarter which is supposed to service those people who come to care for their loved ones within the hospital.
“We saw it as a need for people sleeping on the floor, corridor, and cars because they have a patient within the hospital. We considered it a need that should be met one way or the other.
“We are providing a 36-bed apartment but we know that the need is more than that because due to our culture, we don’t normally abandon our loved one in the hospital. So, we have been able to do that.”
He noted that the facility was provided for anyone having a patient at LASUTH irrespective of social and financial status, adding that the idea of Rotary is giving to society, helping the needy, and making a positive impact on the environment.
“We just want people to have a decent place to take a nap, sleep, take a shower, and have a convenient place to eat. We don’t want you to be stressed taking care of your loved ones. I think this facility will be able to provide those services.
“You don’t need to go too far before you can have a good bath or use the restroom. We spent over N65 million on the facility and we have provided beds. We are still going to be providing fans and air conditioners to ensure that the facility is well furnished and very convenient for people.”
The District Governor of Rotary International District 9110, covering all the Rotary Clubs in Lagos and Ogun states, Ifeyinwa Ejezie, said the provision of the facility will put an end to the era of caregivers sleeping in the corridor and in cars while caring for their loved ones within the hospital.
She said the accommodation was a way of giving back to society and doing good in the world.
“Caregivers will be using the facility and caring for their loved ones in the hospital and I think LASUTH is the first to have such a facility in Lagos”, Ejezie said.
Commending Rotary for the donation, LASUTH CMD, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, said, “We are excited to have such a facility. You know that in the beginning, we were sceptical; we didn’t know that they would be able to fulfil their promise. But they made us very proud.
“They have been able to fulfil their promise of erecting this structure in a record time. So we are very happy.
“We are going to boast that we are the only public hospital in the state that has provided a structure where relatives of patients can lay their heads at night instead of just sleeping all over the compound and inside their cars and so on.
“We are still relation-dependent health facilities. However, this is not the case in developed countries. The reality is that relatives stay with their patients and they have to sleep.”
Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Rivers sets date for local govt elections amidst leadership dispute
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has officially scheduled October 5 as the date for conducting local government elections across the state.Read more
2. Wike challenges FCT Senator Kingibe, predicts loss of support in 2027
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), engaged in a verbal exchange with Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, warning her that she would lose popular support in the upcoming elections in 2027.Read more
3. INEC lacks constitutional mandate to conduct local govt elections – Mahmood Yakubu
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has clarified that the commission does not possess the constitutional authority to oversee local council elections across Nigeria, except within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Read more
4. Aliko Dangote University faces shutdown after power disconnection despite partial payment
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, is confronting a potential shutdown after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) disconnected its power supply despite the university paying N20 million of its N60 million monthly electricity bill.Read more
5. NAF clarifies drone, not helicopter, crashed in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) has clarified earlier reports on the air mishap in Kaduna State.Read more
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6. No subsisting judgment for Kanu’s release, Obi a big liar – Omokri
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday described as a big lie a claim by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on a subsisting court judgment ordering the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.Read more
7. Volume of non-bank transactions pose threat to West Africa’s financial stability- Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has expressed worries over the rising volume of non-bank transactions, which he said, threatens financial stability in West Africa.Read more
8. Banking, trading, manufacturing sectors lead as capital importation surges by 210% in Q1 2024- NBS
The banking, trading and manufacturing sectors led the way as Nigeria’s capital importation grew by 210.16 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.Read more
9. Ika people reject Sen Nwoko’s Bill to ‘annex’ Anioma State to South East
The Onu Ika Nigeria, has rejected the proposed Bill by Senator Ned Nwoko to create Anioma State from the present Delta State as part of the South-East region.Read more
10. Ronaldo misses penalty but Costa saves 3 to send Portugal to Euros Q’final
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time but Portugal successfully reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship on Monday night.Read more
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Kanu plans appeal after losing N1bn suit against FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the fundamental rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government.
Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit for lacking in merit.
But Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimako, told The According, “We will appeal.”
The judge said the IPOB leader failed to provide evidence to sustain his claim that the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the Attorney General of the Federation; the Department of State Services and its Director General, listed as defendants, violated his fundamental rights.
Kanu had, in the suit marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that the DSS and its Director General violated his right to a fair hearing by allegedly preventing his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him to prepare him for his treason trial.
He alleged that DSS officials eavesdropped on his conversations with his lawyers, which constituted a breach of his right to a fair hearing.
He further alleged that DSS operatives did not allow his lawyers to take notes during pre-trial meetings with him.
He prayed the court to make “a declaration that the respondents’ act of forcible seizure and photocopying of confidential legal documents pertaining to facilitating the preparation of his defence which were brought to him at the respondents’ detention facility by his lawyers, amounted to a denial of his rights to be defended by legal practitioners of his own choice.”
But in his judgment on Monday, Justice Omotosho said Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to sustain his claims.
Kanu has been on trial since 2015 when he was arrested over his secessionist push. He fled the country in 2017 after being granted bail but he was rearrested in Kenya and repatriated to Nigeria in 2021 and has been in the DSS detention since then.
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