Another Benue son appointed CP Austin Iwar

The Police Service Commission has  approved the deployment of
Austin Iwar, as CP Gombe  State while Wilson Inalegwu, was retained as CP  FCT.

Austin I.Iwar Appointed commissioner of police

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the deployment of Austin Iwar to Gombe state as commissioner of police While  Wilson Inalegwu is retained as the CP  of FCT. They are Benue sons.

Police Commission approves deployment of 37 CPs

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the deployment of 37 Police Commissioners to State Commands and the Federal Capital Territory.A statement issued by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head, Press and Public Relations of the commission, in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the deployment was is in line with Section215 of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers the commission to appoint Officers to States as Commissioners of Police.Affected in the deployment are former FPRO, CP Emmanuel Ojukwu, who hasbeen deployed to Kogi, and IkechukwuNwodibo who is deployed toTaraba.Others are: J. Habila, Abia , Adejo Gabriel Adaji, Adamawa, Muritala U. Mani, Akwa Ibom, Karma Hosea,Anambra, Mohammed K. Mohmmed, Bauchi State and P. Okafor, Bayelsa.Dibai P. Yakadi, Benue , J. Opadokun, Borno, Henry Fadairo, Cross River, Usman Bala Alkali, Delta, P Abdalla, Ebonyi, Chris Ezike, Edo ,Etop J. James, Ekiti, Mohammed Adamu, Enugu, Wilson Inalegwu, FCT.Austin Iwar, Gombe,T. Lakanu, Imo, U.Tilli Abubakar, Jigawa, U.U.Shehu, Kaduna, M. Katsina, Kano,U. Abdullahi, Katsina, Yakubu O. Jubrin, Kebbi.E. Amadasun, Kwara, F. Owoseni, Lagos, Mohammed Sani Usman, Nasarawa state, Abubakar Marafa , Niger, Abdulmajid Ali, OgunM. Ogbodu, Ondo, K. Shodipo, Osun, Leye Oyebade , Oyo, Nasiru Oki,Plateau, Hyelasinda Kimo Musa, Rivers, Salisu F. Abdullahi , Sokoto, Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, Yobe, andFemi Ogunbayode , Zamfara.Chairman, PSC, Mr Mike Okiro, said the deployment was to reinvigorate the State Commands for more effective and efficient policing.

Press Release by the Rt Hon Emmanuel Jime Gubernatorial Campaign.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives RtHon Yakubu Dogara spoke  on behalf of President Buhari he  addressed the press and thanked Rt Hon Emmanuel Jime and Sen JKN Waku for agreeing to withdraw their case from court without asking for anything in return.Below is a  Press Release by the Rt Hon Emmanuel Jime Gubernatorial Campaign.
The justice we fought for was never about one candidate; it was about tomorrow being better. It was about avoiding a repeatof yesterday. Finally satisfied with the acknowledgementof the genuineness of our grievances and trusting a truly honourable man completely deserving of our total belief that he would bring sanity to all institutions, we make this one sacrifice by continuing the course of justicethrough alternative and legitimate channels. We note with high hopes, the fundamental changes our President shall bring to our party and to our nation. We will not like to be counted as one of those whose personal ambitions stood in the wayof the progress he is committed to.We, accordingly, give commensurate consideration to Mr. President’s series of fatherly entreaties. His clear understandingof what we fight for helped in no small measure in addressing our grouse especially with vivid assurances to rid our party of any tendency that elevates imposition and impunity.Long ago, the offer of a House of Reps ticket was meant to settle our grievances. But that would only have meant that lessons are not learnt and impunity is compensated by impunity in yet another process and contest we were not even an aspirant in. We rejected the offer. Therefore, we insisted that lessons be learnt and assurances of a no repeat be extracted. We are confident we are at that stage now. Lessons are learnt; assurances extracted.For the avoidance of doubt, we have always believed that we earnestly have a genuine and sound case notwithstandingany challenges and limiting factors we were likely to face in court.We regret nothing. We are happy to have stood for something wherein our grievances have been acknowledged and fully appreciated by even the highest office in the land.In the end, our stance for what is right has not waned; we believe our party, the APC shall be an exemplar of the change she professes. We commit ourselves to makingthis happen. For that, there is no sacrifice too big.We salute the eminent role played by Alh. Waziri Tambuwal, Executive Governor of Sokoto State and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogarain whom the President has trusted to lead today's efforts in complementing Mr President's efforts in this saga.To those we led on this journey, we are grateful for your continued support, prayers and steadfastness. In your numbers, we saw the good in our people and their readiness to support a good cause. We applaud that. We urge you to always walk with your shoulders high. We would not have let go if we didn't think we have extracted enough assurances that tomorrow would be better for Benue. Neveragain shall this mundane legacy of imposition be allowed to rear its ugly head in Benue State. For that was, after all, our ultimate goal. We count on your understanding always. We are grateful, we remain indebted to you.Signed:Emmanuel Jime Gubernatorial Campaign Organization.

Akiga launches football academy in Makurdi

A new vista has been opened in thearea of football academies in Nigeria with the formal launch of the Felix Akiga Football Academy in Makurdi, Benue State courtesy offormer Nigerian basketball international, Chief Felix Akiga.At an impressive ceremony held in Makurdi, the Benue State capital recently, the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom who was represented by his deputy, Engr. Benson Abounu commended the initiative by Akiga noting that whatit means is that Benue State will remain the home of top football stars.“This is a good initiative that is in line with our campaign promises ofcreating a conducive environment for our youths and getting them off the streets. Education and sports isthe key to having an excellent and vibrant youth that can hold their own anywhere in the world. It is in line with our electoral promises that we’re identifying with this dream.“To imagine that this project is coming from basketball player is commendable. We’re therefore donating an expanse of land towards making the project a reality knowing that the benefits will be very rewarding.”The Director General National Sports Commission (NSC), MallamAl-hassan Yakmut in his address, which was read by Idris Gidado, an assistant director in the commission said that given the statutory roll the NSC is charged with in sports development, they cannot but identify with the private sector in the development of sportsin the country.“The NSC is proud to identify with this project and welcome the private sector participation in the development of sports. It’s important that our athletes fuse sports with education. This academy has set out to hunt and identify talents. It suits our programme of developing sports atthe grassroots. We’ll give this our support,” he stated.Akiga, the chief executive of ChoiceLeisure Limited with hotels in Makurdi, Zaria, Abuja, Obudu and Dubai, while shedding light on the project said the academy is to bridge the gap and get players to understand that contracts are not just signed for the sake of it, but must be thoroughly read and understood before putting pen to paper.“Many Nigerian athletes don’t understand the contracts they sign and those who manage them only exploit them for their personal gains. Sports have become scientific and must be understood as such. Prominent players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo don’t just play the way they do; they are calculative in their ball work because they have gone through a structured process,” he stated.

Akiga launches football academy in Makurdi

A new vista has been opened in thearea of football academies in Nigeria with the formal launch of the Felix Akiga Football Academy in Makurdi, Benue State courtesy offormer Nigerian basketball international, Chief Felix Akiga.At an impressive ceremony held in Makurdi, the Benue State capital recently, the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom who was represented by his deputy, Engr. Benson Abounu commended the initiative by Akiga noting that whatit means is that Benue State will remain the home of top football stars.“This is a good initiative that is in line with our campaign promises ofcreating a conducive environment for our youths and getting them off the streets. Education and sports isthe key to having an excellent and vibrant youth that can hold their own anywhere in the world. It is in line with our electoral promises that we’re identifying with this dream.“To imagine that this project is coming from basketball player is commendable. We’re therefore donating an expanse of land towards making the project a reality knowing that the benefits will be very rewarding.”The Director General National Sports Commission (NSC), MallamAl-hassan Yakmut in his address, which was read by Idris Gidado, an assistant director in the commission said that given the statutory roll the NSC is charged with in sports development, they cannot but identify with the private sector in the development of sportsin the country.“The NSC is proud to identify with this project and welcome the private sector participation in the development of sports. It’s important that our athletes fuse sports with education. This academy has set out to hunt and identify talents. It suits our programme of developing sports atthe grassroots. We’ll give this our support,” he stated.Akiga, the chief executive of ChoiceLeisure Limited with hotels in Makurdi, Zaria, Abuja, Obudu and Dubai, while shedding light on the project said the academy is to bridge the gap and get players to understand that contracts are not just signed for the sake of it, but must be thoroughly read and understood before putting pen to paper.“Many Nigerian athletes don’t understand the contracts they sign and those who manage them only exploit them for their personal gains. Sports have become scientific and must be understood as such. Prominent players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo don’t just play the way they do; they are calculative in their ball work because they have gone through a structured process,” he stated.

WAEC releases results, withheld 13 indebted states

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC has released the May/June 2015 WASSCE results, withholding the results of students in 13 states that are owing the Council.The Head of Nigerian Office, Mr Charles Eguridu who disclosed this at its Yaba Office said:”Out of 1,593,442 candidates who sat for the examinations, only 616,370 candidates, representing 38.68% obtained credits in five subjects and above including English Language andMathematics.”Justifying the slight improvement in the results from previous years, Eguridu said that in 2013, a total candidates who obtained five credits in English and Mathematics were 639,760 representing 38.30 per cent.He said, in 2014, 529,425 representing 31.28 per cent obtained five credits in English and Mathemstics.Meanwhile, Eguridu said that 6 states among the 19 states that are owing the Council have paid their debt, left with 13 states.The HNO who refused to disclosed the names of indebted states explained that he would not want politicians to hijacked the situation against their opponents. He, however noted that if any of the states that are owing can get an advanced payment guarantee from any reputable banks, students results in such states will be released.His words: ” I alerted the nation on the challenges which the Council was facing in Nigeria as a result of this indebtedness, and its adverse effects on our operations. I had stated then that the Council may be constrained from releasing the results of government-sponsored candidates of the affected states.
After my pronouncement, a few of the debtor states responded by paying their debts fully or partially; while a few others made promises, indicating their willingness to pay as soon as they are able to do so. Others have not made any efforts in addressing the matter.“After reviewing the situation, the Council has decided that the results of government-sponsored candidates of indebted states would be released if such states endeavour to produce bank guarantees, so that the Council will be assured that the fees will be paid. This decision is in appreciation of the general prevailing economic challenges in the country, and in order not to jeopardize the educational careers of the candidates of the indebted states.”He said that the results of 118,101 candidates, representing 7.41% are being withheld in connection with various cases of examination malpractice. According to him, the cases of such students are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the Nigerian Examinations Committee (NEC) of the Council in due course for consideration.Also, he noted that a total number of 109 blind candidates registered for and sat the examination. From this figure, 20 candidates, representing 18.34% obtained credit in 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.In the brake down of results, Eguridu said: “A total of 1,605,248 candidates registered for the May/June 2015 WASSCE, out of which 1,593,442 candidates, consisting of 864,096 male and 729,346 female candidates sat the examination.“Out of the total number of candidates who sat the examination, 1,498,069 candidates, representing 94.01% have their results fully released, while 95,373 candidates, representing 5.99%have a few of their subjects still being processed due to some errors mainly traceable to the candidates and schools in the course of registration or writing the examination.” Such errors are being corrected by the Council to enable the affected candidates get their results fully processed and released subsequently.“Of the total number of candidates thatsat the examination, 758,849 candidates, representing 47.62% obtained six (6) credits and above; 949,862 candidates, representing 59.61% obtained five (5) credits and above, while 1,114,988 candidates, representing 69.97 % obtained credit and above in four (4) subjects. In addition, 1,295,915 candidates, representing 78.81% obtained credit and above in three (3) subjects, while 1,376,743 candidates, representing 86.40% obtained credit and above in two (2) subjects. However, a total of 616,370 candidates, representing 38.68%, obtained credit in five (5) subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.“Candidates who sat the May/June 2015 WASSCE will be able to check thedetails of their performance on the Council’s results website: www.waecdirect.org within the next 24 hours,” he said.

Enugu State introduces paternity leave for male civil servants

THE introduction of paternity leave for male civil servants in Enugu State whose wives put to bed has been overwhelming commended.There was wild jubilation in the coal city as the news spread. Both civil servants and non civil servantshailed the new policy.The government of Enugu State led by Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi had last week Wednesday, announced the granting of three weeks paternity leave to male civil servants whose wives put to bed.Before now, female workers who gave birth were entitled to only three months maternity leave while their husbands were left out; but with the present directive, nursing mothers who are civil servants would now be enjoying additional three months, bringing the number of period they will observe their maternity leave to six months.State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sam Ngwu who announced this said that the new policy would meant “to strengthen the family as a social unit and also promote mother and child welfare”.He stated this while unveiling plansto mark this year’s Breast Feeding Week in the State in Enugu last week.
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