Makinde Honours Dotun Sanusi, Funmi Rotiba, Ogunkeyede, Oguntoye Twins, Others With Tourism Awards

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April 19, 2024

Makinde Honours Dotun Sanusi, Funmi Rotiba, Ogunkeyede, Oguntoye Twins, Others With Tourism Awards

In his frantic efforts to unlock the Oyo State tourism potential, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, lauded individuals who contributed to the tourism industry in the state, and rewarded their efforts with different awards.

The Governor commended the awardees for their immense contributions to the tourism potential of the state, stating that they are role models for others in the industry.

The awards were presented to the awardees at the first Oyo State International Tourism Summit (Dinner & Awards) which was held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Chairman Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Engineer Dotun Sanusi, was awarded the Oyo State Tourism Man of the Year for his significant investments in sports infrastructure development and tourism promotion in Oyo State.

Sanusi, represented at the event by Alhaji Fatai Owoseni, has made a name for himself in Oyo State and beyond with his Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort which has become a hub for sports and tourism. The resort features top-notch facilities such as a stadium, swimming pool, gym, and hotel rooms. The resort has attracted visitors from across Nigeria and beyond, contributing to the development of tourism in Oyo State and generating revenue for the local economy.

Other awardees at the event included Erelu Funmi Rotiba, Chief Executive Officer Special Tours Ltd; CEO Ufit fly, Evangelist Ajibola Ogunkeyede; a prominent radio presenter and researcher, Dr Abebayo Faleke, and the organisers of the famous annual World Twins Festival, Igboora, Ambassadors Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye as Oyo State Cultural Ambassadors, among others.

Governor Makinde while congratulating Jubril Dotun Sanusi and others, charged them to see the honour as a call for more work in making Oyo State a preferred tourism destination.

N80.2Bn Fraud: EFCC Declares ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted

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April 19, 2024

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N80.2Bn Fraud: EFCC Declares ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted

In a curious twist to it’s fight against corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, wanted.

The anti-graft agency also released 10 telephone numbers through which the public could contact it to share any information regarding the former governor’s whereabouts.

The EFCC’s statement…

“The public is hereby notified that YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO (former Governor of Kogi State), whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with alleged case of Money Laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88 (Eighty Billion, Two Hundred and Forty Six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand and Eighty Nine Naira, Eighty Eight Kobo).

“Bello, 48-year old Ebiraman, is a native of Okenne Local Government of Kogi State. His last known address is: 9, Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.

“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its lbadan, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt and Abuja offices or through these numbers:

09-9044751-3,

08093322644,

08183322644,

07026350721-3,

0706350724-5;

*e-mail address:

[email protected] or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies”.

BBNAIJA: Phyna Rejects 13 Million, Insists On 1 BTC

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BBNAIJA: Phyna Rejects 13 Million, Insists On 1 BTC

Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has rejected N13 million offered her by one of the sponsors of the reality show, Quidax.

It was earlier reported that Phyna, who won Season 7 of the reality show in 2022, has been calling out the organisers and their sponsors over incomplete prizes.

Quidax had pledged to give Phyna 1 BTC as part of her prizes but were yet to fulfil their promise two years after.

Following Phyna’s recent outburst, they met with the reality star and offered her N13m which they claimed was the value of 1 BTC in 2022 when they made the pledge.

However, speaking in a video message shared via her social media page, Phyna said she rejected the offer and insisted that they gave her the 1 BTC which she said is now worth over N90 million.

She also insisted that the organisers of the reality show and their sponsors must give her tickets for a trip-for-two to Maldives which was also part of her prizes.

Phyna said, “I am standing on my Maldives trip for two. So I’m waiting to get my tickets for Maldives. You can’t give me Kenya or Morocco as options to pick from. I can fund my trip if I want to go to Kenya or Morocco.

“Also, Quidax said they will give me N13m; the rate of 1 BTC in 2022. Before I countered that, I reminded them that as at when I checked in November 2022, 1 BTC was N22m but they insisted that it was N13.8m. So I referred to my Google and it showed me that 1 BTC was about N19m in November 2022.

“If Quidax had given me my 1 BTC in 2022, today I will be having about N96 million sitting in wallet. Now you are telling me that you are going to give me N13m, so what happens to all my lost in the past two, three years?”

U.S. CDC hosts 4th Biannual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting

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April 18, 2024

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U.S. CDC hosts 4th Biannual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting

By Edoamaowo Udeme

Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) concluded its fourth Biannual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting. The theme of the two-day event was “Improving public health programs through science.”

Opening day provided state-HIV programs and partners a platform to share their scientific work. Overall, 35 posters and 9 oral abstracts were presented, highlighting the importance of evidence-based program design and implementation. The day concluded with select presenters and projects being honored for their scientific contributions by Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas the Special Adviser to the President for Health.

Presentations and panels on day two focused on strengthening collaborations for effective public health programs. Speakers highlighted the vital role state ministries of health play in achieving sustainable outbreak responses, immunization systems, and HIV programs. Discussions focused on improving health outcomes and achieving HIV epidemic control at the sub-national level.

At the meeting, U.S. CDC Country Director Dr. Mary Boyd expressed her enthusiasm for the scientific work being done in Nigeria and thanked state and implementing partners for their willingness to ask question and follow the science. By doing so, Boyd noted, Nigeria will end HIV as a public health threat by 2030, reach zero-dose children, and strengthen its ability to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats.

Photo Caption: U.S. CDC Country Director Dr. Mary Boyd speaks at U.S. CDC’s 4th Biannual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting

The meeting was part of the U.S. CDC’s commitment to regularly review and adapt programming to meet the needs of the HIV response in Nigeria. The next meeting will be in October 2024.

Bayelsa State Boosts Riverine Healthcare with Six New UNICEF-Donated Ambulance Boats

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April 17, 2024

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Bayelsa State Boosts Riverine Healthcare with Six New UNICEF-Donated Ambulance Boats

By Edoamaowo Udeme

The United Nation Childrens Fund (UNICEF) has handed over six ambulance boats to the Bayelsa State Government to improve healthcare and emergency response services in riverine communities living in far flung areas.

This was contained in a released statement from its Nigerian office today, according to the release “The ambulance boats, funded by Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), are equipped with medical amenities, and staffed with healthcare personnel trained to provide swift and effective emergency medical assistance, transport patients including pregnant women in labour and newborns to medical facilities and facilitate immunization outreach programmes”

With nearly 100 out of every 1000 children not surviving to see their fifth birthday, infant mortality at 70 per 1000 births, 32 per cent of pregnant women not receiving antenatal care and only about 40 per cent babies delivered in health facilities in Bayelsa State, the ambulance boats are timely to improve survival rates for women and children.

“The provision of these ambulance boats represents a critical step towards ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to lifesaving healthcare services, said Ms. Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative. “These boats will not only serve as a means of transportation for patients but also function as platforms for delivering essential healthcare interventions, such as immunizations, antenatal care, and health education, directly to those in need”.

“We are deeply grateful for the donation of these six ambulance boats, which bring hope to our riverine communities. This initiative is an important step in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives of our mothers, children, and vulnerable populations across Bayelsa. These boats will not only ensure timely medical interventions but also fortify our resolve to provide equitable healthcare services, irrespective of geographical barriers. Together, we are navigating towards a brighter, healthier future for every citizen of Bayelsa State.” Said His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor, Bayelsa State.

This initiative builds on the priorities of the Federal Ministry of Health as expressed in the Nigeria Health Renewal Investment Initiative, to make the health system more equitable and efficient, reduce the number of children who have not received any vaccine, and improve immunization coverage.

The delivery of the ambulance boats makes up part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022 between the Bayelsa State Government, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Governors Forum, GAVI, and UNICEF to improve routine immunization and primary healthcare systems and reduce loss of life, particularly among women and children.

Kebbi State Hands-over 10 Hectares of Land to NASENI for Establishment of AMEDI

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Kebbi State Hands-over 10 Hectares of Land to NASENI for Establishment of AMEDI

By Edoamaowo Udeme

The Kebbi State Government has handed over ten hectares of land to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for the establishment of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) today in Birni Kebbi.

This was in line with the Federal Government’s directive that the six geopolitical zones in the country should host one AMEDI each.

The document of the 10 hectares of land situated along Birnin Kebbi-Argungu road was handed over to the Executive Vice Chairman /CEO of the Agency Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu by the Permanent Secretary of Kebbi State Cabinet Office, Alhaji Dahiru Zaki.
The Permanent Secretary led a delegation of Kebbi State Government officials including the Perm Sec, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Alhaji Abukar Ahmed; Representative of Perm Sec, Ministry of Agriculture, Alhaji Adamu Dankawu; Special Adviser, Special Duties to the Governor, Alhaji Shafiu Zauro and the representative of the District Head of Zauro, (the host community) to the event.

Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office; Alh Dahiru Zaki (3rd from left) handing over the documents of the 10 Hectares of land meant for the establishment of the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) to NASENI’s Director of Procurement, Dr Mohammad Mohammed who represented the EVC/CEO, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State today.

Kebbi State got the nod of the Federal Government because of its vast arable land in rice production and other farm produce among the seven states of the North-West geopolitical zone.

The handing over of the land documents was done on the permanent site of the proposed institute. NASENI’s Director of Procurement, Dr. Mohammed Mohammed, received the documents on behalf of the EVC /CEO of the Agency.

Alhaji Zaki said that Kebbi State people are grateful to the Federal Government for siting the Institute in the state saying it will accelerate development and create job opportunities for the teeming youths in the state. He added that Kebbi State was chosen as the site of the new AMEDI due to its agrarian capacity in rice production and other cash crops.

He added that, ”This land was earmarked by the state government in the last two years for allocation to NASENI for establishment of AMEDI. We are leading producer of rice and so many other crops and that is what informed the decision to site this project in Kebbi state.”

Speaking on behalf of the EVC/CEO of NASENI, Dr. Mohammed appreciated Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State for giving NASENI the land at a strategic location along Airport road in Birnin Kebbi to start building the Institute. He said the project would commence immediately as the EVC/CEO has put all the necessary machinery in place.

Nigerian Music Artiste, Davido Reacts To Cubana Chief Priest Bail

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April 17, 2024

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Nigerian Music Artiste, Davido Reacts To Cubana Chief Priest Bail

In a recent development surrounding the alleged Naira abuse case, popular singer Davido has voiced his reaction to the bail granted to socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest. Cubana Chief Priest was granted bail in the sum of N10 million after pleading not guilty to the charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The arraignment took place before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Cubana Chief Priest faced a three-count charge related to the abuse of the Naira. Following his plea, he was granted bail with the requirement of two sureties in like sum.

Expressing gratitude on his Instagram handle following the bail, Cubana Chief Priest thanked his friends and fans for their support during the trial. He acknowledged feeling humbled by the experience, stating that it affirmed his stature.

Davido, in response to Cubana Chief Priest’s post, expressed disbelief at the possibility of his friend being incarcerated. He emphatically stated his inability to endure six months without seeing him, indicating strong support and confidence in Cubana Chief Priest’s innocence.

This reaction comes in the wake of another high-profile case where Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced popular crossdresser Bobrisky to six months in jail without the option of a fine for Naira mutilation.

Court grants Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail

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Court grants Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos State has granted businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10m bail with two sureties in like sum. The Nation reported that the celebrity bar man pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. He was alleged to have sprayed the naira on February 13, 2024 at Eko Hotel. Cubana Chief Priest was said to have also committed the offences while dancing during a social event. He was said to have tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 notes issued by the CBN by spraying the same for two hours. The anti-graft agency arraigned Cubana Chief Priest on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira notes at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. In the charge filed on April 4 by the EFFC’s prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), and seven other lawyers representing the executive chairman of the anti-graft Commission, it was alleged that Okechukwu Pasca on February 13, 2024, at Eko Hotel, within the jurisdiction of the court, while dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007. In count 2, it was alleged “that you, Okechukwu Pasca,l sometime in 2020, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.” In count 3, it was alleged: “that you, Okechukwu Pasca,l sometime in January 2024, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.” Recall that the EFCC on April 5 secured the conviction of a popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, on similar charges for which he was sentenced to six months imprisonment. However, upon news of his arrest, multiple videos of the socialite abusing the Naira have continued to make rounds on social media.

Naira Abuse: DSOB Advises Deltans Against Selling, Buying, Spraying Bank Notes

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Naira Abuse: DSOB Advises Deltans Against Selling, Buying, Spraying Bank Notes

As the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, intensifies raids, arrests and prosecution of persons alleged to have abused the national currency, the Naira, Delta State Orientation Bureau, has advised citizens to avoid actions or inactions that would constitute violation of Section 21(1) and Section 20(5) of the Central Bank Act of 2007.

The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Barrister Latimore Oghenesivbe, in a statement on Wednesday, said EFCC taskforce on abuse of the Naira has activated and reinforced operational strategies in all zones of the commission, including Delta State, aimed at preserving the integrity of the national currency by the federal government.

He listed several ways and means by which bank notes can be abused in violation of the relevant provisions of the CBN Act 2007, to include; spraying of the Naira at social gatherings or events, writing on bank notes, stapling of bank notes due to corrosion caused by the pins, tearing bank notes, selling of bank notes at events and parties, mutilation and rejection of bank notes, as well as, money bouquet arranged in a way similar to flower bouquet, which offers the smell of freshly printed bills that one can spend at social gatherings and events.

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