PDP alleges plan to poison Metuh in detention

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised series of alarms over the arrest of its spokesperson, Mr Olisa Metuh, alleging plans to poison him in detention, reports ITRealms.

National Secretary of PDP, Prof. Wale Oladipo in a press statement made available to newsmen in reaction to the arrest, alleged that aside the plans of All Progressive Congress (APC) to institute a one-party state in Nigeria, Metuh may be poisoned in detention.

The party, he said, was not taken aback by the arrest of Mr. Metuh, given series of threats to his life before now and since the assumption of the new government.

“The excesses of security agencies under this government, especially the Directorate of Security Services (DSS) and the EFCC, in abridging the human rights of PDP members have become worrisome and a threat to our democratic evolution,” Oladipo said.

Further, PDP intelligence report to the party showed they were “aware of top directives to break Chief Metuh and if possible poison him during his detention by the EFCC”.

Additionally, the party alleged Metuh has since his arrest Tuesday been denied access to his lawyers.

 

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Aregbesola explains why Osun is passionate on education

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The State of Osun has explained its passion behind the determination to improve education in the state reports ITRealms.

The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, gave this insight saying that the goal in the education sector arises from the conviction that education is the fulcrum upon which life and living rest.

Governor Aregbesola stated this while receiving a 35 year old compilation of past Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) questions and answers produced and presented to him by the leadership of the Coalition of All Progressives Supporters Group (CAPSG) at Government House, Osogbo.

ITRealms also reports that the compendium contains past questions and answers of English and Mathematics from 1980 to 2015.

Gov. Aregbesola noted that only education could guarantee the improvement and betterment of human conditions, stressing that a solid education guarantees perpetual and reliable succession and an assured future.

APC government in the state, Aregbesola said is passionate about education as there could not be improvement in the condition of the state if government fails to equip it's upcoming generation and develop them to explore nature to its extreme possibilities so that it won't be a threat to them.

He noted that in spite of the campaigns of calumny being orchestrated by certain individuals and group to discredit policies and programmes of his government, a group like the Coalition still believes and supports the government.

Aregbesola said the gesture is highly impressive and will serve as an elixir for government to continue to do the utmost within its capacity to guarantee a better future for its youths.

"We are indeed passionate about education because there cannot be any improvement in our condition if we do not equip our upcoming generations.

"We are determined to develop and equip them to be able to explore nature to the extreme possibilities so that nature will no longer be a threat to them.

"Education is life itself; it guarantees improvement and betterment of human conditions.

"Without education there is no succession. Education guarantees trustworthy and reliable succession. And no one will want destruction for his succession. This is why education occupies uppermost place in our heart," Aregbesola said. 

Earlier in his remark, the National Youth Leader of the Group, Comrade Mojeed Yaya, commended Governor Aregbesola's commitment to education in the state.

Comrade Yaya also lauded Governor Aregbesola for making education available, accessible and attractive to all children in the state, saying his giant strides in education had broken the gap between the poor and the rich.

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Glass House mourns killing of Ibrahim Abubakar

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Nigerians wake up Wednesday morning to the news that the Head of Protocol at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Mr. Ibrahim Abubakar has been killed by unknown gun men at his residence in Abuja, reports ITRealms.

According to the official NFF Twitter handle, ‘thenff,’ “NFF’s Head of Protocol Ibrahim Abubakar was shot dead by armed robbers in his house in Abuja in the early hours of today.”

As at the time of this report, ITRealms gathered that Abubakar’s remains was being arranged for final rites of burial in Kaduna in line with Islamic ceremonies.

The Nigeria Police Force is yet to make any official statement over the killing of Mr. Abubakar, even as the Glass House headquarters of NFF has been besieged with condolences.

ITRealms reports that Abubakar, 43, was reportedly brutally murdered in cold blood by dare-devil armed robbers in his home at Kado Estate near Gwarinpa in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed surprise on the sudden death of Abubakar who was full of life the previous day, Tuesday at work.

"He was full of life when he left the office yesterday; the Federation has lost a dedicated and assiduous staff. This is so painful," he said.

Meanwhile, the Sports and Youth Minister Barr Solomon Dalung, Wednesday afternoon paid a condolence visit to the Glass House, secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the death of its Head of Protocol, Ibrahim Abubakar.

Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Christian Ohaa and other top officers , they were received by the Deputy General Secretary of the NFF, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme at the Glass house.

Abubakar popularly known as 'Ibro' joined the Nigeria Football Federation in 2007 and was survived by a wife and three boys.

May his gentle soul rest in peace, Amen.

Baji Boye /GEE

 

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CradleCount app debuts, targets pregnant women

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Young Nigerian science graduate, Kesandu Nwokolo and her team have developed an mobile device application to assist in reducing the incident of infant and maternal mortality in Africa called CradleCount, reports ITRealms.

Sharing insights into CradleCount, Nwokolo, who is a science graduate from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA said that CradleCount helps pregnant women and also health practitioners, mostly in accurate calculation of the expected date of delivery using the last menstrual period.

“It also informs the pregnant women how many days to the delivery of the baby,” she said, adding that the app has alerts that remind pregnant mothers to register and follow up with their antenatal care.

According to her, CradleCount app also sends regular pregnancy and health tips to expectant mothers and could also work without an internet connection.

CradleCount, she said, has been well designed with good aesthetic values and background colours that mothers could change the background of the app depending on the sex of the baby they are expecting.

“Cradle app is Free to download and easy to use,” she said, emphasizing that potential users like the pregnant women or health practitioners for pregnant women could download the app through the Google play store, by search for CradleCount. or through this link:

She further enjoined those interested in joining the conversation with other pregnant women who use CradleCount App on Facebook and follow the CradleCount team on Twitter @CradleCount.

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Chain Reactions explians ‘Youth Trends Report’

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Leading public relations consultancy firm, Chain Reactions Nigeria has unwrapped its youth trends report in collaboration with a United Kingdom-based company, TrendWatching in Lagos, reports ITRealms.

According to the Executive Director, Strategic Communications at Chain Reactions Nigeria, Mr. Lere Ojedokun, the report is an in-depth study of emerging trends amongst members of the Nigerian youth class aimed at helping both government and businesses understand the new cultural and behavioral patterns amongst Nigerian youth and how to engage with them.

The launch which held recently in Lagos was attended by a rich galaxy of industry leaders from across the music, media, sports, fashion, technology sectors as well as government and indeed from other sectors with need to engage with the Nigerian youth segment.

The event dubbed, “Naija Decoded” under the inspiring theme, “Unwrapping The Nu Natives”, had an impressive panel of discussants comprising Head, Youth Market Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Elvis Ogiemwanye; Nigeria’s pace setting Pop Culture Strategist; Franklin Ozekhome; multiple award winning Nollywood Actor and Producer, Kunle Afolayan, EbonyTV Presenter, Lamide Akintobi, Brilla FM Sports Presenter, Babafemi Raji, Fashion Designer, George Tailor with a robust debate on emerging trends coordinated by leading On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa.

Speaking about the youth report initiative, Israel Jaiye Opayemi, Managing Director/Chief Strategist, Chain Reactions Nigeria, said the intent of the initiative is to change the way governments at all levels and indeed businesses in Nigeria see and engage with the Nigerian youth segment by offering them deep insights into the mindset and behavioural trends amongst Nigerian youth.

Explaining his company’s motivation for the partnership with TrendWatching UK, Opayemi said, it was based on “a consuming passion to contribute to the broader development of knowledge about the Nigerian youth market and indeed the youth segment in Nigeria. The intent is to help public and private sector organizations gain a deep understanding of how best to speak to members of the youth class.”

“The report is focused on the trends that are currently hip amongst those we now refer to as ‘NU Natives’, a new class of Nigerian youth that is not defined by geography, finance or society. The new native defines himself or herself and celebrates his or her afro-centric roots but he or she is still very technology savvy and worldly. The trends are illustrated with cross-industry innovations, insights from Trend Watching’s global spotters, and relevant statistics.”

Equally speaking the Africa Regional Director, Trend Watching, Lola Pedro expressed excitement about its first creative partnership in Nigeria saying, “ as Africa’s giant, Nigeria has always represented a market of great interest to us, both in the light of tracking the relentless stream of innovations stemming from the continent’s most populous country but also due to the vast strategic opportunities we believe we can uncover for forward-thinking organisations.”

She commended Chain Reactions Nigeria, saying “it has thus been inspiring to be able to conduct this first of its kind, Nigeria-specific youth trends research in collaboration with such a progressive, PR firm. Chain Reactions Nigeria epitomizes the future-focused mindset required to truly disrupt Nigeria’s consumer landscape by understanding today’s consumers and subsequently bringing about compelling profitable innovation opportunities.”

“As Trend Watching constantly seeks to maintain its global reputation for thought leadership, connecting with local, early adopters like Chain Reactions remains a thoroughly rewarding endeavour,” she further said.   

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Pix: L-R: Nollywood Actor/Producer, Kunle Afolayan; EbonyLive TV Presenter, Lamide Akintobi, Fashion Designer, Tayo Gabriels; Brilla FM Sports Presenter, Babafemi Raji and Head, Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Elvis Daniels at the unveiling of The Nigerian Youth Trends Report, themed “Unwrapping The Nu Natives” undertaken by Chain Reactions Nigeria and TrendWatching, United Kingdom in Lagos recently.