Ondo Governorship Poll: Akeredolu Floors 27 Other Candidates

November 27, 2016

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, polled a total of 224,842 votes to defeat 27 other candidates in the governorship election, held in Ondo state yesterday, Saturday, November 26.
The results were declared today, Sunday by the Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali.
The result showed that Rotimi Akeredolu was followed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Eyitayo Olayinka Jegede, who polled a total of 150,380 votes while, Olusola Alex Oke of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in third place scored a total of 126,889 votes.
Declaring the result, Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali, said: “Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, having fulfilled the requirements of the law and got the highest votes is the winner and is returned elected.”
The state has a total of 1,647,973 registered voters and 584,997 were accredited for the election while a total of 580,887 votes were cast.
A total of 551,272 votes were valid and 29,615 votes were rejected across the eighteen (18) Local Government Areas in the state.
Here under is the full result with figures as declared by the Commission. [myad]

Tinubu Congratulates Akeredola, Wants APC Members To Close Rank

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November 27, 2016

The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu, the winner of the governorship election in Ondo State, even as he asked party members to close ranks “for the good of our party and its progressive ideals.”

Tinubu who had, before yesterday’s election, opposed to Akeredolu’s emergence as candidate of the APC and who abstained from the party’s candidate campaign launch in Akure last week, today, Sunday, shortly after Akeredolu was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), commended Ondo people for their exemplary conduct during the election.

He particularly commended the Ondo people for demonstrating their will to shun the regressive politics of yesterday by returning to the progressive brand of politics that has been the trademark of the people of that state.

“I congratulate all party members in the state, particularly the party leadership in the Southwest. I must express profound congratulations to President Muhammadu Buhari, the national leader of the party, whose stature and dignity helped guide the APC to another victory that should advance the progressive aims of the party and the people.

“To all the people and parties in Ondo, your election has been had and held. Now is the time that all must work for the continued development, prosperity and peace of your state and our beloved country.

“I appeal to all party members including those who have been disaffected from the primary until today to come together for the good of our party and its progressive ideals.

He extended congratulations “to Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN on the outcome of the election and for his perseverance and persistence in seeking that office.” [myad]

22 Foods That Should Be Avoided To Prevent High Blood Pressure

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November 27, 2016

High Blood Pressure, described by some medical experts as “the silent killer,” can lead to serious health risks and even death. While doctor may be the first one to spot it, it’s up to the sufferer to stay on top of keeping his blood pressure where it needs to be. Individual is his own best wellness advocate, and so knowing what’s helping, and harming his overall health is key. If his doctor has determined that he has high blood pressure, here are 22 foods he should limit, or avoid.

Sodium and salt

If you have high blood pressure, you need to be particularly mindful of how much sodium you consume on a daily basis. Why? It has been established that water is pulled into the blood vessels when you have excess sodium in your system, increasing the amount of blood and, ultimately, causing your blood pressure to increase. The same story adds about 77% of sodium consumed comes from packaged, prepared, and restaurant food.

What’s even more frightening is another 12% comes from foods that naturally contain sodium, which still doesn’t account for your salt shaker. To help people limit their salt intake, a list of foods that add the most sodium to our diets has been identified, so you definitely want to limit them.

Breads and rolls: One piece can contain 230 milligrams.
Cold cuts and cured meats: Pre-packaged turkey can contain 1,050 milligrams of sodium per serving.
Pizza: One slice can contain 760 milligrams.
Poultry: Three ounces of frozen and breaded nuggets can contain 600 milligrams.
Soup: One cup of canned chicken noodle soup can contain 940 milligrams.
Sandwiches: All in, your sandwich can easily surpass 1,500 milligrams.

Saturated fats raise the cholesterol in your blood, which can increase yoru risk of heart disease and stroke. So, it’s important for those with high boold pressure to be aware of how much they’re eating. The AHA recommends getting no more than 6% of your daily calories from saturated fat. This means you’ll want to cut back on these six foods.

Fatty beef
Lamb
Pork
Lard and cream
Butter
Cheese

Sugar has long been known to contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Interestingly, some researches show sugar can impact a person’s blood pressure directly, independent of weight gain. Consider this one more reason to pass on those office doughnuts. Here are five sweet treats you should limit.

Sugar-sweetened beverages
Candy
Grain-based desserts like cakes, cookies, and pies
Fruit drinks
Dairy desserts and milk products like ice cream and sweetened yogurt

More often than not, trans fat is found in processed foods, which is bad news for people who’ve been following a typical American diet their whole lives. Experts say:“tTrans fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lowers your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.” Clearly, everyone should limit this unhealthy fat.

Because some processed foods can be sneaky about how they label their trans fat, it’s important to have a discerning eye. Reader’s Digest says you should be wary of these five foods.

Nondairy coffee creamer
Peanut butter
Popcorn
Frozen pizza
Margarine

High blood pressure is certainly nothing to mess around with, which is why a heart-healthy diet is a key factor in maintaining your overall health and well-being. Skip this stuff and go for more nutritious foods instead. [myad]

Election Situation Room Adjudges Ondo Guber Poll Peaceful

Greenbarge Reporters

November 27, 2016

The Convener of the Nigeria Civil Society, Situation Room, Clement Nwanko, has described the Ondo State governorship election as generally peaceful and smooth.

In a post election news briefing today, Sunday, in Akure, Ondo state capital, Nwanko commended the professionalism displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the voting process at the polling units.
He acknowledged the participation of all political parties in the election despite media reports of
call for postponement by some, and expressed satisfaction with the way all adhered to the peace accord they entered into before the election.
Nwankwo said that observations and reports from the field indicated that there was early distribution and deployment of personnel and materials, which led to commencement of voting at scheduled time of 8am on Saturday.
Security personnel carried out their duties in a civil way even though there were isolated incidents of misconduct by some.
Nwankwo, however, admitted that there were challenges with receiving collated results from local governments that were distant from Akure, the state collation headquarters.
According to him, it created delay in the announcement of results from all of the councils at the same time and advised that further work be done to improve collation time in future election.
“There was still much concern that the general arrangement of some polling units with inadequate floor spaces compromised vote secrecy.”
He said that the situation room observed in Polling Unit 005, Ward 01, Akoko South East and Polling Unit 005 Ward 03 in Idanre councils respectively report of police officer found collecting envelope from party agents.
The situation room also observed that there was poor welfare condition for security personnel deployed for the election and security men complained of lack of support and welfare package.
Nwanko also noticed the issue of vote buying by political parties in the election, saying reports of parties paying voters to induce support had continued and posed a threat to free election in Nigeria.
The situation room is made up of Civil Society Organization working in support of credible and transparent election in Nigeria. [myad]

Buhari Advises Contestants In Ondo Guber Poll To See Akeredolu’s Victory As Wish Of God

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November 27, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised all the contestants in the just concluded Ondo state governorship election to see the triumph of Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the wish of God.
He therefore asked them to work together with the governor-elect to make the state a truly progressive and economically prosperous one for all.
In a congratulatory message issued by the special adviser to Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the President described the victory of Chief Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well-deserved.
The President rejoiced with the people of Ondo State, who aligned with his own belief that Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, with his pedigree, possesses the qualities to transform the state into the Ondo of their dreams.
“From the beginning, this election set out to be a different kind of election. The unity and resilience of the party was tested. I am happy we came out of this victorious.
“This is a huge win. The mood today is against corruption, insecurity and for the restoration of the economy and the creation of jobs. This is where the party stands and I am happy that the electorate has read the situation correctly,” said the President.
Buhari also congratulated the Chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun, the Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, and all party faithful who put in their best and braved the odds to ensure a successful outing for the flag bearer.
The President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Security Agencies and the voters for the peaceful and successful conduct of the elections.
He urged the Governor-elect to put behind whatever acrimonies may have arisen from the electioneering process, and reach out to all well-meaning people in the state and beyond, to implement his vision and bring the much desired CHANGE to the people.
The President assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration under his watch is committed to playing by the rules, and that there will be no let-up “until we see the great nation of our dreams in all spheres of national development.” [myad]

Governor Fayose Accuses INEC Of Rigging Ondo Guber Election

Greenbarge Reporters

November 27, 2016

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of connived with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its collaborators in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rig the Ondo State Governorship election.
“Just as I would have loved to congratulate the winner, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), because in every contest, there must be a winner and a loser, the role of INEC in awarding victory to him in the election left much to be desired.”
The governor, who reacted to the outcome of the election in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayina, said that INEC gave the APC victory in the election by deliberately replacing the name of Eyitayo Jegede, the PDP candidate, thereby creating legal logjam that lasted till three days to the election.
He said that the PDP went to the election with its hands tied to the back because of the uncharitable actions of INEC, which has become an arm of the APC.
He said that apart from the APC, political parties in Nigeria are now contesting elections against INEC, saying: “to sustain the ‘see and buy’ strategy and legalize money politics, the APC-led federal government deliberately created poverty in the country so as to continue to enslave the minds of Nigerians with peanuts to get their votes on election day.

“Dibo ko sebe (vote and collect money to cook soup) was the slang used by the APC in the Ondo State election and that only worked because the APC federal government have put Nigerians in abject poverty.
“Even though INEC allowed what appeared like a free and fair atmosphere on the election day, the election had been won and lost before it was held.
“For instance, INEC that witnessed the PDP primary election that produced Eyitayo Jegede succumbed to pressure from the APC cabal to replace him with Jimoh Ibrahim, who did not take part in any primary election known to the Electoral Act.
“What could anyone have done under 72 hours in an election that was heavily monetized by the APC?
“The whole process was a deliberate sabotage by INEC, which has totally bastardised the electoral process.
“Obviously, all these shenanigans are geared towards turning Nigeria to a one part state by weakening all opposition parties ahead of the 2019 general elections but I can assure Nigerians that this will not last because the people will always be defeat tyranny.” [myad]

Musical Icon, Yemi Alade Goes Into Partnership With Shell For Bright Energy Ideas

Greenbarge Reporters

November 27, 2016

Nigeria music icon, Yemi Alade, has taken the lead in spreading Shell’s #makethefuture campaign which aims to inspire youths and entrepreneurs for bright energy ideas that can help in the global quest for more and cleaner energy.
The multiple award nominee and winner of the 2015 MTV African Music Award Best Female Artist joined Shell-organized 50 Night tour of Kenya last week to celebrate the benefits and installation of GravityLight in some Kenya communities after she united with Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson and four other music stars in Rio, Brazil on Best Day of My Life music video for #makethefuture.
GravityLight, one of seven energy ideas celebrated in Rio, Brazil in October by Shell, offers a clean, safe, affordable and reliable alternative to other fuel sources including kerosene lamps, which are used in homes by millions of families in Africa, including Nigeria. The low-carbon innovation does not need batteries or sunlight and costs nothing to run. It works by connecting an elevated bag filled with 12kg of rocks or sand to a pulley system.
Each time the weight descends to the ground it powers a generator to create 20 minutes of light.
The Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor said: “the event in Kenya brings closer home how innovations and collaborations can help bridge the energy divide in the face of a rapidly growing global population.
“By continuing the conversation on providing a wider, more sustainable mix of energy resources for the world’s growing population, Shell is provoking thoughts on tomorrow’s solution, and supporting young entrepreneurs through our 13-year old LiveWIRE programme.”
Speaking on the relevance of her music to Shell bright energy ideas campaign, Yemi Alade said that her music offered a good platform to draw attention to the energy needs of the world with strong appeal to engaged millennial who form the bulk of her fans.
“Music offers a good platform and this is particularly true in Nigeria where we are working hard to provide the energy the nation badly needs to develop. In my music, I try to encourage people to look at the innovative side of life and this is what the ‘makethefuture seeks to achieve in the energy space. I’m pleased to be part of the energy train.
“GravityLight is really close to my heart as it’s an invention that solves a problem I know only too well. For many years as a girl, I had to use candles and kerosene lamps for hours while studying at night. Now with GravityLight, people have a safer way to study and families can have quality time in evenings. Being part of #makethefuture has been amazing – I’ve seen how it changed lives in Rio, and it’s moving to see it do that again in my home continent.”
Other bright energy innovations being supported by Shell are:
bio-bean – which explores how to reduce the UK’s CO2 emissions from transport by turning coffee dregs into a sustainable transport fuel, Capture Mobility – demonstrates how roadside turbulence from cars and trucks can generate clean power for local communities, MotionECO – uses waste cooking oil to help to create a market for renewable diesel in China (in transport, public services and logistics) and discourage the harmful reuse of cooking oil, Pavegen – converts power from footsteps into renewable energy that can power a community, and
Shell Eco-marathon – a global competition that sees students design ultra-efficient cars, and challenges them to see which can travel furthest on one liter of fuel. [myad]

Agric Minister Showers Blessings On Ebonyi Governor For Banning Sale Of Foreign Rice

Greenbarge Reporters

November 27, 2016

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has showered blessings on the Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi for banning the sale of foreign rice in the state.
Audu Ogbe, who visited Ettem Amagu Rice Farm in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebony state as part of his assessment of agricultural potential of the state said: “Governor, I hear you banned the sale of foreign rice in your state, God bless you for it. I also hear you invited young men to come back from Lagos and work here, God bless you also for it. They will be happier here in this state than living under the bridge or substandard accommodation in Lagos, Abuja or elsewhere.”
The minister, who was accompanied by the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Rice production, Abubakar Bagudu and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, commended Umahi’s agricultural policy, particularly in ensuring massive rice production in the state.
Ogbeh advised youths to key into agriculture to diversify the economy and to see it as a way out of the present economic recession in the country.
He promised to bring agricultural equipment like rice harvesters, threshers, par- boiling drums, etc. to Ebonyi State.
“By the middle of last week, I had some machines ready for you (Ebonyi State). These include threshers and even new par-boiling drums which operate differently from what women are using. When those machines come, young men will be thought how to enter a farm and harvest rice for farmers. These young men and farmers will make so much money to the extent that they will become millionaires in the villages. So wealth is here (in farming).”

The minister announced the Federal Government’s plan to plant 1,500 hectares of cashew nuts and set up two cashew roasting plants in Ebonyi State early next year, even as he expressed satisfaction with what he saw at Ettem Amagu and Akueze Rice Farms.
He described Ebonyi farmers as the real heroes of President Muhammadu Buhari’s push to diversify the nation’s economy especially through agriculture.
“Governor, next year, we shall plant for you 1,500 hectares of cashew nuts per the three senatorial districts in your state. “We shall also build two factories here for roasting cashew.”
He also promised that the Federal Government would rehabilitate the Ettem Amagu Ikwo Dam to encourage dry season rice cultivation in the state.
The minister explained that under Operation 1,037 of the Federal Government, a minimum of 10 dams per state and the FCT would be built.
This was even as the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele said that the apex bank’s Anchor Borrowers Programme would commence next year to boost farming and tackle challenges confronting farmers.
Emefiele pledged the bank’s readiness to participate in the clearing and re-dredging of the Ettem Amagu Dam.
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Rice production and governor of Kebbi State, Bagudu, said that what he saw in rice producing states showed that the country has achieved self sufficiency in rice production and should therefore commence plan for rice export.
“Success recorded in the last one year is phenomenal. What we have seen in terms of rice output seems to suggest that the goal of self sufficiency which we hitherto thought will be achieved in 2017 might have already been achieved.”
Governor Umahi had, while welcoming them, commended President Buhari for reviving agriculture in the country.
He expressed the readiness of the state government to partner the Federal Government in all season farming.
“There are over30 dams in this state. They are recharged by very near streams. So we want assistance from the Federal Government in the area of irrigation. We want assistance in the area of money to the farmers. We want assistance in the area of biomass plants. The cost of buying diesel and maintenance is too high; we also need harvesters to assist our farmers.”
The team also visited the state’s modern rice mills in Oso-Edda and Ikwo where they saw live processed rice rolling out of the machines.
They were also taken to the popular Abakaliki Rice Mill where they witnessed the processing of rice paddies with locally-fabricated machines.
Before departing for the Government House, the team saw mountains of rice husk in the Abakaliki rice mill which the Umahi administration plans to use to generate electricity. [myad]

President Buhari Will Never Tamper With Press Freedom – Adesina

Greenbarge Reporters

November 27, 2016

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina has made it clear that President Muhammadu Buhari has no intention of tampering with press freedom.
He also assured that the President is committed to transparency and accountability, as his government grapples with the task of restoring the fortunes of the nation’s economy.
Speaking when the out-going Chairman of the State House Press Corps (SHPC), Mr. Kehinde Amodu, led the newly-elected Chairman of the Corps, Alhaji Ubale Musa, on a courtesy visit to him and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu at the Aso Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday, Adesina said it is noteworthy that the election of officers into the Corps was done in a transparent manner, in tandem with the stance of the current administration’s electoral reform, devoid of any form of interference.
He reiterated the belief of President Buhari that Nigeria can only be great if Nigerians shun all forms of corruption, greed and selfishness in their actions.
The Presidential spokesman said that the election of Ubale Musa is very instructive, given that the same Musa had been “rusticated” from the State House Press Corps by the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, and that he had his accreditation restored by the Buhari administration.
The Buhari government’s action in restoring Ubale’s accreditation was to demonstrate the government belief in freedom of the Press.
The Special Adviser to the President called on the chairman-elect to continue to lead his colleagues in an inclusive manner, having enjoyed an overwhelming support in his electoral victory.
In his remarks, the outgoing chairman, Mr. Amodu, told the Presidential spokesmen that the best candidate won the election and assured that given the maturity and level-headedness of Musa, there will be good working relation between the Corps and government officials in the Presidential Villa.
Alhaji Ubale Musa said he was happy to have come up at this time in the life of the administration and asked for the cooperation of the Presidential spokesmen to make his job easy.
He assured them of the support of his colleagues as President Buhari embarks on implementing his change agenda.
Ubale Musa, a correspondent of Deutsche Welle defeated Rashidat Yusuf of Murhi International and Felix Onuoha of Reuters to emerge victorious. [myad]

Group Drags 3 India Nationals, Company To EFCC Over Alleged N106.5 Million Fraud

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November 27, 2016

A civil right group, Save Lagos Group (SLG) has dragged three citizens of the Republic of India and their company, SUNOLA Vegetable Oil & Foods Limited Company, a subsidiary of KEWALRAM Nigeria Limited, Lagos, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged illegal and fraudulent seizure of N160. 5 Million Commission rates of the goods bought by the Company’s Authorized Distributor, Mr. Selim Alamutu, the Chairman CESSA-KAMSEL Integrated Investment Limited from 2004 to 2016.
The group also alleged that Inspector Sule who is the Officer-In- Charge of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of Lagos State Police Command connived with the India citizens to evade the investigation of the Company’s fraudulent activities. It further alleged that many Nigeria citizens have been defrauded by these Indian citizens through their Company in Nigeria, and that it has been the habit of Nigeria Security personnel to cover up foreigners from arrest over criminal acts.
In a statement, the Convener of the Save Lagos Group, Comrade Adeyemi Alimi Sulaiman listed the Company officials who have been dragged to the anti-graft agency as Suresh Naya, Rajesh Ramaswamy and Rajnesh Potey, who were respectively ex General Manager, ex Acting General Manager and incumbent General Manager of SUNOLA Foods Limited, Isolo, Lagos State. It also includes the Company’s Head of Account Section, Otteh.
The statement said that the group is taking the action of reporting the officers to the anti graft agency in accordance with Part VII of Section 38(1) and Part II of 6(1a-q) of the EFCC Act 2004.
The group wanted the anti-graft Commission to investigate the Lagos State Airport Road Branch of the Zenith Bank with Account Number-1011361443, which the India Company has been used to defraud unsuspected Nigerian customers of their Company, and described the Company action as illegal, evil, satanic and anti Nigerians.
It called on the concerned authority to save unsuspected Nigerians from the antics of these non-Nigerians.
The statement reads:
“The Commission of the sales of Mr. Alamutu of CESSA –KAMSEL Integrated Investment Limited from SUNOLA Nig. LTD management since 2004 till date, of this business transaction is now sum of One Hundred Million Naira (N100, 000,000) which is in accordance with the Company agreement with their authorized distributor (Mr. Alamutu) and another payment of Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Naira were also made to the Zenith Bank Account of SUNOLA Nigeria Limited by Mr. Alamutu in recent time.
“In view of the indubitable fact that jungle rule of delusive demagogues and desperadoes are being satanically entrenched in the aforementioned SUNOLA Refined Vegetable Oils and KEWALRAM Nigeria Limited to the charging of those of unsuspected distributors like Mr. Selim Alamutu and his Companies, who strictly believe in the rule of law/rule of Business tramsaction, ethics and good conscience as principle man of integrity, uprightness, truthfulness and Godliness.
So far, we are sincerely and loyally embarked on a radical investigation with a view to authenticating the veracity of these empirical reports in your office and in any competent Court of Law.” [myad]

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