The Battle For 2019 Is Between The Good And Evil – Ag President Osinbajo

August 9, 2018

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has described the battle for the 2019 election as a battle between the good and bad elements whose aim is to continue suffocating the nation by milking it dry.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Osinbajo spoke in Daura while addressing thousands of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and supporters at a campaign rally for the Katsina North Senatorial District by-election.
He made it clear that the Federal Government “would not compromise” in the ongoing war against corruption and protection of national interest.
He reeled out the achievements of the administration which focused on transforming the nation’s infrastructure like roads, rail lines, agriculture, education, health, security and the fight against corruption.
“We will not relent,” he said, adding that no amount of blackmail will stop the government.
He used the occasion to call on the electorate in Daura north senatorial district to vote for the APC, noting that the election was necessitated by the death of the senator for the area, late Mustafa Bukar.
Earlier, Katsina state governor, Aminu Masari described the current face-off in Nigeria’s Senate as unfortunate, uncalled for and saddening.
He called on Nigerians of every divide to continue to support the transformation agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari, stressing that “this country must be reformed to the right path of progress and prosperity.”
Also, Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje who spoke on behalf of the Northwest governors, described the bye-election as a testing ground, preparatory to the 2019 general elections and called on the electorate to use their votes wisely.
APC National Chairman, Adams Oshimhole called on the electorates to vote for the APC and shun financial inducements.
He described president Buhari as honest, gentle and one of the most decent Nigerian leader ever produced.
He said Nigeria would in the near future be bailed out of poverty, crimes and insecurity whose seed was laid by the 16 years of the Peoples Democratic Party rule in the country.

Balarabe Musa Endorses Frontline Labour Leader, Aremu For Kwara Governorship

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August 9, 2018

First Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa has endorsed the General Secretary of the Textile Union, Comrade Issa Aremu for the governorship of Kwara State in the 2019 election.
Speaking when Aremu, who contesting under the Labour Party platform visited him in Kaduna today, a Thursday, a Balarabe Musa said that Aremu has his support 99 percent.
The former Kaduna governor who commended Aremu’s commitment to struggle for social justice and development in Nigeria, remarked: “I support Comrade Aremu 99 per cent. I would have supported him 100 per cent if he runs on the platform of PRP.
“But Labour Party he chooses is part of progressive families committed to socialist transformation of Nigeria”.
Speaking the governorship candidate said that he was inspired by the progressive record of Musa as the first executive governor of Kaduna state, and adding: “I’m “an ideological and political son of Alhaji Balarabe Musa right from my university days.”

I Wil Look Into Rights Violation But Will Not Be Intimidated, New DSS Boss Vows

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August 9, 2018

Newly appointed Acting Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) , Mathew Seiyifa, has promised to look into complaints of human rights violation against operatives of the service even as he said that he will not be intimated in the process of carrying out his duties.
Seiyifa, who spoke today, Thursday in Abuja, assured that under him, the service would “take a different approach.
The acting DSS boss pledged to collaborate with other security agencies in the interest of Nigerians.
“The service, under my watch, would respect and uphold the legitimate rights of all Nigerians without promoting the individual rights of any person above the interest of the country.
“The service is ready to partner with all stakeholders to contain all forms of national threats in the country.”
He said that while the DSS would do its best to protect the rights of the citizens, it would not tolerate the abuse of freedom of speech by any person.
‘’The service would also protect its constitutional mandate as its reviews the issues which portray the DSS in a bad light.”
He stated that some of the issues that are of concern include the alleged detention and trial of criminal suspects in the country.

Dino Melaye Again, Fails To Appear In Court, Says He’s Sick

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August 9, 2018

The Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has again, failed to appear before a Senior Magistrate Court 11 sitting in Lokoja in a criminal case involving him and two others with his counsel saying that he was indisposed.
The trial magistrate, Sulyman Abdalah, had at the last hearing fixed Thursday August 9 to commence trial following the complaints by Melaye’ lawyer at the last sitting that he was attacked by kidnappers on his way to Lokoja for the trial.
When the case was called today, he was Tursday, his lawyer, Barrister Yemi Mohammed, who stood in for Chief Mike Ozekhome, told the court that his client could not be present in court on health ground.

Yemen Launches Ballistic Missile On Saudi Arabia, Kills One

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August 9, 2018

Yemen’s Houthi militias has launched a fresh ballistic missile on Saudi Arabia’s border city of Jazan, killing one Yemen resident and injuring 11 civilians.
According to the Saudi Press Agency in report today, the Thursday, the quoting the spokesperson of Saudi-led coalition involved in a war in Yemen, Colonel Turki Al-Malki, as saying in a statement that the attack took place yesterday, the August 8 at 20:34 p.m. local time (1734 GMT).
He said that the Saudi air forces intercepted the missile launched from Northern Amran in Yemen, and adding that the interception resulted in the projection of fragments throughout some residential areas, which caused the death of the Yemeni resident and injured 11 civilians.
“This hostile act carried out by the Houthi rebels proves that the Iranian regime is still providing them with advanced capabilities, in flagrant defiance of the UN Security Council Resolutions 2216 and 2231, with the main objective of threatening Saudi Arabian, regional and international security. “
The spokesperson warned that the coalition would take all deterring measures against “such barbaric, frivolous launches” in conformity with international humanitarian law.
Saudi cities, mainly those at the border, are the main targets of such attacks, but most of the missiles were intercepted and destroyed without reporting any injury among civilians.
The attacks have been the responses of the Houthis against the coalition airstrikes on areas dominated by them in Yemen.

August 18 Date With Mali’s Djoliba FC: Enyimba Will Conquer – Coach

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August 8, 2018

Coach Sidi-Usman Abd’Allah of Enyimba International FC of Aba has expressed the confidence that his team would conquer the Djoliba Athletic Club of Mali in the CAF Confederation Cup scheduled for August 18.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria’s Enyimba will have to turn the tide in their favour as they battle for a spot in the knockout stage of the competition.

The Aba Elephants, who slipped from the top of Group C table after a disappointing 0-2 loss away to Williamsville AC of Côte d’ Ivoire, now find themselves in the third spot with six points from four games.

Williamsville with seven points replaced Enyimba at the top of the table after their victory, while CARA Brazzaville of Congo also with six points are on the second position albeit with a superior goal difference.

Enyimba’s next opponents, Djoliba with four points currently lie at the bottom of the table.

The two-time CAF Champions League winners must now ensure that they win their remaining two matches against Djibola and CARA Brazzaville respectively to stand any chance of advancing to the next round.

They are away to Djoliba of Mali on Aug. 18 and end their group campaign at home against CARA Brazzaville on Aug. 28.

Abd’Allah, the club’s first assistant coach, who took over the reigns of the club from Paul Aigbogun, told NAN that he believed his boys were ready for the challenges ahead.

He noted that his team were conversant with their opponents’ formation and tactics having played them at home, adding however, that it would be a different ball game as the Malians play in front of their home crowd.

“We have to start working hard and immediately remove the memories of our last defeat by winning our next two matches and booking our ticket to the knockout phase of the competition.

“But first, we want to solely focus on our next game, which is against our Malian counterparts.

“It won’t be an easy match as our opponents have a lot of experience, especially playing in front of their home fans, but I believe we can come out good having defeated the same team 2-0 earlier on Match Day One.

“The Bamako-based team always like to take control of the midfield, stringing a lot of good passes together in an effort to wear their opponents down and can also be dangerous going forward.

“However, my players know what is at stake, so everybody is going to prepare hard. Our response to our last defeat has to be emphatic and swift. We need to begin to produce positive results, starting from August 18.

“We have to convert our chances and also improve on our overall quality in every department of the team as we look forward to a good performance in Mali,” he said.

Source: NAN. [myad]

We’re Happy To ‘Donate’ Akpabio To APC – PDP BoT Chair

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August 8, 2018

Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibril has said that the party was happy “donating ” the former senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio to the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Reacting to the defection of senator Akpabio to APC today, Wednesday, Senator Walid agreed that it was his right to decamp to another party but that there are competent hands in the party to take over from him.

According to him, in view of the exemplary conduct of the acting president in response to the siege on the national assembly, the party is ready to let go of Akpabio.

“The recent attempt to tamper with the legitimate function of the National Assembly by selfish individuals who attempted to block the Assembly should be condemned and appropriate action taken against the intruders.

“In this respect, the Acting President Osinbajo should be praised for taking a decision to do away with the DSS boss, promising that the situation will be further investigated.

“The purported resignation of our minority Leader, Godwill Akpabio is also an act of Democracy.

“Therefore, considering the recent action taken by Acting President Osinbajo, the PDP is happy to donate Senator Godwill Akpabio to APC through him with great pleasure, as we have many PDP Senators to do that job which has been upgraded to majority leader.

“On behalf of the BOT, we wish Akpabio bye-bye and safe journey, advising him to learn from history, especially from those that left us and are now returning in troops.” [myad]

We’ll Bounce Back, Falconets Coach Promises As They Face Haiti

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August 8, 2018

Coach of the Nigeria’s youth female national team, Falconets, Godwin Izilien has vowed that the team will bounce back from its loss to Germany in the opening match of the FIFA U–20 Women’s World Cup, by defeating Haiti team tomorrow, Thursday.

Izilien, who has in the past handled Nigeria’s female senior team, Super Falcons and under-17 boys squad, Golden Eaglets, said that what he saw from Coach Chris Danjuma’s side against Germany gave him confidence that Falconets will bounce back to winning ways.

Having reached the final in 2010 and 2014, Izilien charged the team to rise from Monday’s defeat by Germany and win their remaining group games against Haiti and China.

He posited that the Falconets would be out of contention for the second round if they failed to beat Haiti.

Izilien also called on the team’s technical crew to work on the tactically organisation and shooting ability of the Falconets to ensure they utilise all chances they create in games.

He noted that the Falconets gave Germany a good fight, but lost focus in the middle of the second half, which gave their opponents advantage to slot in a goal.

Izilien therefore tasked the girls to go all out for victory against Haiti, saying that picking the vital three points in the game would put the girls in high spirit to win the final group game against China.

“The Falconets could not deliver against Germany because the team’s main striker did not get enough support up front.

“The German girls were not spectacular in the game, but they capitalized on a minute’s loss of focus in the second half to score.

“The girls need more encouragement to go far in the championship. I think the coaches would have seen the mistakes in the team and corrected them before their next game against Haiti.

“They need to be more resilient and tactically disciplined in all departments of the game to earn the vital three points in the encounter.” [myad]

Iranian Club, Esteghlal, Signs On Ex Nigeria International, Alhaji Gero

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August 8, 2018

Persian Gulf Pro League side, Esteghlal F.C have announced the signing of ex-Nigeria U20 international, Alhaji Gero.

The center forward has penned a deal tying him to the The Blues of the Capital until 2021.

Aged 24, Gero represented Nigerian clubs El-Kanemi Warriors, Lobi Stars, Kaduna United and Enugu Rangers before moving abroad in 2013 after making the Flying Eagles roster for the 2013 Fifa U20 World Cup in Turkey.

Prior to agreeing terms with Esteghlal F.C, he turned out for Scandinavian teams östers IF, Viborg FF and östersunds FK.

He saw his stock rise last season after playing a key role in östersunds FK’s qualification to the knock out rounds of the Europa League, playing 12 matches and scoring 2 goals.

Esteghlal F.C are managed by German Winfried Schäfer who was in the dugout when Cameroon won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2002.

Their next game in the league is against Tractor Sazi on Friday, August 10. [myad]

Security Siege: Kalu Fingers Politicians Desperate To Win 2019 On ‘Public Sympathy’

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August 8, 2018

Former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Orji Uzo Kalu has accused politicians who are desperate to win the 2019 elections on a platter of public sympathy of responsible for the siege on the National Assembly by men and officers of the Department of State Security (DSS) on Tuesday.

In a series of tweets today, Wednesday, the former governor described as funny, insinuation that what happened at the National Assembly was a siege on Nigeria’s democracy, stressing that it had nothing to do with the democracy but was meant to discredit President Muhammadu Buhari by desperate politicians.

Kalu wrote: “Its funny to insinuate that what transpired at the NASS was a siege on democracy. It was nothing but a scripted act by power hungry political elites who have vowed to win election on a platter of public sympathy rather than credibility.

“They have failed in all efforts to dent and discredit the efforts of Mr. President.

“They have lost every atom of credibility thus resulting to feasting on the Intellect of an average Nigerian who could be “emotional thinkers” in order to whip up public sympathy and support.

“It has absolutely nothing to do with our democracy or the masses neither did such order come from the Presidency.

“Don’t be fooled and be on intellectual guard we are in a political period and we should expect more of such.” [myad]

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