The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 12-month ban on Warri Wolves reserve goalkeeper, Rhiogbere Tejiri, for acts for indiscipline.
The governing body said the suspension was placed on Tejiri following a row during Warri Wolves’ 3-0 Confederation Cup first leg defeat to AFC Leopards in Congo.
Completesportsnigeria.com reports that the decision was one of several taken by CAF during its disciplinary board meeting on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt.
Tejiri was accused of spitting at the assistant referee as the goalkeeper, who was not in action, was apparently unhappy with some of the calls during the match.
CAF stated on its website that the one-year ban “will be communicated to FIFA, who may extend it internationally.”
Wolves hosted Leopards in the return leg of their play-off tie this weekend with the winners reaching the group phase of Africa’s second-tier club competition.
The Warri side is the only Nigerian club left on the continent following the early exit of Kano Pillars, Enyimba and Dolphins. [myad]
Workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Plateau State chapter have expressed their anger with the state governor, David Jang for not paying their salaries for over a year but was out today to commission some projects they said he did not initiate.
The workers today, stopped the governor from inaugurating a radio station at the Jos campus of the Plateau State Polytechnic as they picketed the venue. The union leaders also prevented the governor from commissioning the new Revenue House of the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service.
The spokesman for the workers and chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Paul Dakogal, said: “It is inappropriate for Jang to commission any project. Jang did not contribute any resource in facilitating the project, how then can he commission it?
“When we heard that the governor planned to commission a radio station, among other projects in the state, in spite of the workers’ strike, we decided to stop that nonsense.
“He has not paid workers for more than a year; students are at home because of strike, yet he intended to commission projects.”
Dakogal said the union would not allow the inauguration of any project, even as he described the governor’s gesture as a move to add more feathers to his cap.
Dakogal maintained that the education sector in Plateau State had deteriorated in the past eight years of Jang’s administration in the state. [myad]
President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a sympathy message to former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the death of his younger sister, Madam Adunni Oluniola Eweje-Obasanjo. The woman died recently at the age of 76. In a condolence message signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan said that as Chief Obasanjo and other members of the family are mourning the sister, they should be consoled by the knowledge that she lived a worthy and very fulfilled life in the service of her family and community. The President prayed that God will grant Obasanjo and his family the fortitude to bear the loss of Madam Eweje-Obasanjo. He also prayed to God to receive Madam Eweje-Obasanjo’s soul and grant her eternal rest. [myad]
Wife of General Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President-elect, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has described children as the future of the future of Nigeria, giving an assurance that the incoming government’s commitment to the development of children in every geopolitical zone of the country would not be compromised. In a statement to mark the International Children’s Day on May 27, Mrs. Buhari said that education is going to be one of the main focuses of the incoming government of All Progressives Congress (APC). “Our children are our future. Education of our children is the best way to secure the future of our country.” Mrs. Buhari also called for the implementation of the Child Rights Act which has been passed by the National Assembly, but which is yet to be adopted by all the states of Nigeria. “Even if it means adapting the act to suit their specific needs, the Child Rights Act must be adopted in every single state of our country.” The incoming First Lady also assured Nigerians that, despite the need to focus on eradicating Boko Haram and restoring normalcy to life in the north east states of Nigeria, especially regarding encouraging children to return to school and making schools safe for all children, no child in any other part of Nigeria will be left out of the Buhari government’s plan for children. “No child in Nigeria will be left out of my husband’s plan for Nigeria,” she said. “Every child in every geopolitical zone of the country will be taken care of by the APC federal government.”
Hajiya Aisha extends her best wishes to children all over the country with special reference to the less privileged.
The fuel crisis in the fuel supply that has thrown Nigeria into serious confusion may start to ease off from tomorrow, as the nation’s senate intervened and got the oil markerters and other sundry operatives in the system to return to work.
The Senate announced a deal with industry stakeholders to end the strike that led to the crippling scarcity. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Senator Magnus Abe, read out the peace agreement.
As part of the deal, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has announced that its members will resume fuel lifting in the next six hours, meaning by this evening.
Similarly, oil industry union, NUPENG and PENGASSAN have called off their industrial action, which compounded the situation.
Earlier in the day, Capital Oil had kept its promise of late yesterday to start defying the oil marketers’ strike by resuming the lifting of petroleum products.
Chairman of Capital Oil, Ifeanyi Uba, had announced that the independent oil marketing company is pushing out 15 million litres to ease the situation across the country.
Meanwhile, government-owned NNPC has announced that it has about 36 million litres discharging currently.
The fuel shortage was sparked off by oil marketers, who demanded immediate payment of alleged arrears of nearly $1 billion by the out-going Goodluck Jonathan administration which has, however, disputed the claim. [myad]
The Federal Government has declared the inauguration day for the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, which is on Friday May 29th as Public Holiday. It will also serve as celebration for Democracy Day.
Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Magaji today in Abuja.
He called on Nigerians at home and in Diaspora to support the incoming government and pray for the success of Nigeria’s democratic process.
Moro used the opportunity to congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan and Nigerians for the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections.
The Minister also congratulated Buhari on his electoral victory, wishing his administration good luck. [myad]
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that there is hand of God in the success his government achieved with particular reference to peace that the people in the state have enjoyed. Uduaghan said today in Asaba at a special thanksgiving service of the Government House Family to celebrate God’s Goodness on his administration for the past eight years at the Government House Chapel, that prayers for God’s control in the affairs of the state have been the secret. The governor gave all glory to God for the great stride the state had made in all facet of human endeavours, even as he thanked all the clergymen and prayer warriors for being steadfast in prayer for the state. He commended the Government House family too for supporting his administration with prayer in the last eight years. The governor also remembered the prayers offered by members of the Alter of New Beginning, and added: “the incoming administration will continue on this path of prayers for peace in the state.” Governor Uduaghan said that he is leaving a legacy of peace for the state and hoped that the in-coming administration would try to sustain this peace with prayers. According to him, direct investments have increased in the state as a result of the peace in the state, adding: “I pray that the peace God has granted the state will continue to be sustained.
“Foreign Direct Investment can only come into the state when there is peace and security. I thank God today that the era of war, kidnapping and robbery is over in the state as it had massive effects on investments.” Dr. Uduaghan emphasized that for peace to continue, people must pray and supplicate on behalf of the state. The chaplain of the chapel, Rev. Ben Golley expressed gratitude to God for his goodness and kindness, adding that governor Uduaghan, his family and members of his administration have every reason to thank God for his goodness to them in the last eight years. He said that the governor’s developmental strides and achievements could be attributed to God’s power and goodness in his life. [myad]
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), today, embarked on sit-at-home strike in protest against the refusal of the minister of the territory, Bala Mohammed, to settle their three years “13th month” allowances as he prepares to quit office in three days time. Worse hit by the strike today were the public primary and secondary schools which were completely shut down as teachers and administrative staff stayed at home. One of the aggrieved workers told our correspondent that workers were also protesting the minister’s claimed ignorance of the recent promotional interviews conducted for many workers in the territory. Though officials of the workers’ unions were not immediately available for comment on the sudden strike action, but a strong union member in FCT said that the protest is to show the workers’ anger and dissatisfaction to Bala Mohammed as he prepares to leave office on Friday. He said that the strike is also meant to register the workers’ grievances for the incoming government “about how we have been cheated for long.” Efforts to get the official version of the crisis, including phone calls to special assistant to the minister of media, Nosike Ogbuenyi proved abortive as he did not pick the calls, neither did he respond to text messages. [myad]
Chairman of River state APC, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed happiness over the resounding victory achieved by its candidates in the 22 local government councils in the state in the Saturday polls, conducted across the state. According to the party in a statement, the following candidates won the Saturday elections against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in their respective council areas: 1. August P. Ngo for Abuja/Odual 2. Sule Atago for Ahoada East 3. Samuel Eyiba for Ahoada West 4. Benibo Stanley for Akuku-Toru 5. Imie Benson for Andoni 6. Fred Vincent Fred-Horsefall for Asari Toru 7. Omuso G. Abbey for Bonny 8. Eli Sogbeye C. for Degema 9. Fineman Olungwe for Eleme 10. Worlu Lucky C for Emohua 11. Barr Reginald Ukwuoma for Etche 12. Badom Donatus for Gokana 13. Celestine Akpobari for Khana 14. Nnanta Gabriel Weli for Obio/Akpor 15. Oluo Anthony Chidi for Omuma 16. NathanielA Iringeri for Ogu/Bolo 17. Jaja Loveday Michael for Opobo/Nkoro 18. Opi Nengaomie Samuel for Okrika 19. Chief Kingsley A. Nwogu for Oyigbo 20. Bestman Amadi O.A for Ikwerre 21. Chimbiko Iche Akarolo for Phalga 22. Barizasi-Jane Felicia Nyaagbo for Tai The State, signed by the party Chairman in the state, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, thanked the electorate for overwhelmingly voting for the party in the elections, describing their action as an endorsement of the eight years administration of out-going Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. The said that the decision by the Amaechi administration to organise the council polls as not only timely but also an affirmation of his status as a true democrat. “Not minding the opposition of by the PDP leadership in Rivers State, Governor Amaechi has once again, true to his political sagacity, proved that he is in charge of the politics of Rivers State. The successful conduct of the polls and the eager acceptance of the 22 candidates fielded by APC by the people of Rivers State has once more demonstrated that Rivers State is an APC State.” The party congratulated the State electorate for having faith in it by electing all the 22 candidates it presented. “We wish to reassure the good people of Rivers State that with the calibre of candidates so elected, the APC revolution at the various local government areas is about to take off. With this election, the State has finally buried the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a political party and by the time we have a re-run governorship election the PDP will be formally nailed.” The statement said that with the successful conduct of the council polls, the State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has showed that it has a lot to teach the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State in the art of conducting credible elections. “RSIEC’s transparent conduct of the council polls proves that conducting a credible election is not rocket science and that that both the State Resident Electoral Commissioner and most of the Directors ought to be in prison than moving around freely on account of the charade which they foisted on Rivers State on March 28 and April 11 in the name of elections.” The party praised the strategy adopted by the police to checkmate the killing squad of PDP during the council polls, “which simply shows that the Nigeria Police will perform wonders if allowed to act professionally by the powers that be. “We commend the police and wish that they continue to act in this manner for the greatness of our nation.” APC advised the newly elected Council Chairmen to promote security and the development of their various areas and implement the party’s manifesto. [myad]
Members of the United States bomb squad were quickly on hand yesterday to safely destroy a pressure cooker, a dangerous explosive, found in a “suspicious” vehicle left unattended very close to the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol building. Reports said that the vehicle’s owner was located and arrested.
Authorities have noted that pressure cookers have been used in the past to create explosive devices. Three people were killed and more than 260 others wounded in April 2013 when two pressure-cooker bombs were set off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon
Police Lt. Kimberly A. Schneider told reporters that Capitol Police officers on routine patrol spotted the parked, unoccupied vehicle on a street on the mall west of the Capitol around 5 p.m on Sunday.
“Further investigation revealed a pressure cooker, and an odor of gasoline was detected,” Schneider said, adding that a Capitol Police bomb squad was called in because the vehicle was deemed “suspicious in nature.”
She said the squad, known as the Hazardous Devices Section, destroyed “items of concern in the vehicle, including the pressure cooker” at about 7:45 p.m. after temporarily closing off the area on the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. She did not immediately identify the other items but said only that “this safe disruption produced a loud ‘bang.’
Asked by AP if the “disruption” involved controlled detonation of the items, she said that was accurate. She also said that follow-up searching of the vehicle detected “nothing hazardous.” Her email said the suspicious vehicle was investigated during a Memorial Day Concert in Washington though it was unclear how many people were nearby at the time.
She said the bomb squad intervention came after authorities had set up a security perimeter around the site on 3rd Street in the nation’s capital. She said that street was temporarily closed between Independence Avenue and Constitution Avenue while authorities investigated.
After the pressure cooker was destroyed, she said, police conducted a thorough “hand search” of the vehicle and concluded their investigation by about 8:20 p.m. “with negative results and nothing hazardous found.”
Asked whether police had specifically identified any threat to public safety, Schneider said: “If we can’t determine whether or not an item is safe/dangerous, we’d have to treat it as dangerous until we determine otherwise. She added that was “why the items were safely disrupted, out of an abundance of caution.” She didn’t elaborate.
She added that the vehicle owner was located and her statement identified him as Israel Shimeles of the Washington suburb of Alexandria, Virginia. The statement said Shimeles was arrested by Capitol Police and charged with “Operating After Revocation” and that he was being processed Sunday evening at the police headquarters building.
It wasn’t immediately known if he had an attorney. Schneider didn’t elaborate on the charge.
Schneider also said the city’s Metropolitan Police, U.S. Park Police, the U.S. Secret Service, the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force were assisting Capitol Police. [myad]
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