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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

CRISTIANO RONALDO NETS JUVENTUS WINNER ON RECORD NIGHT FOR GIANLUIGI BUFFON
A superb Cristiano Ronaldo header sent Juventus three points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory at Sampdoria on Wednesday as Gianluigi Buffon matched the league appearance record.

Paulo Dybala's exquisite volley put the champions in front before Gianluca Caprari levelled, but a remarkable leap and towering header from Ronaldo on the brink of half-time proved decisive.

Ronaldo was denied his second goal by the offside flag late on, before Samp scorer Caprari was sent off in stoppage time when he was shown a second yellow card.
"The whole team showed the right attitude," Ronaldo told Sky Italia. "It was a good goal and I am glad to help the team with another three points.
"I had problems with my knee for a month, but that has gone now and I feel good physically."
It was a special night for Buffon as the veteran goalkeeper equalled Paolo Maldini's record of 647 Serie A appearances and set a new Juventus Serie A appearance record of 479 games, one more than Alessandro Del Piero.
Juve boss Maurizio Sarri fielded the attacking trident of Ronaldo, Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain for the second game in a row, and his side needed 19 minutes to find the opener as Dybala struck a sublime volley into the bottom corner.
Sampdoria drew level 10 minutes before the break when Caprari swept a finish past Buffon after a defensive mix-up.
But Juve went back in front through an extraordinary Ronaldo header, as the Portuguese was calculated to have jumped 71 centimetres off the ground to meet Sandro's cross at a height of 2.56 metres, before powering home.
"Ronaldo did something that you see in the NBA [National Basketball Association], he was up in the air for an hour and a half," said Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri.
"There's nothing you can say about it, you can only congratulate him and move on."
Ronaldo, who has six goals in his last five Juventus appearances, thought he had his second when he rounded goalkeeper Emil Audero to roll the ball into an empty net, but the effort was disallowed for offside.
The game ended on a sour note for Ranieri's side as Caprari caught Merih Demiral in the face with a flailing arm to earn a second yellow card.

Juventus head to Saudi Arabia this week, where they will face Coppa Italia holders Lazio in the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh on Sunday ahead of the winter break, which runs until the first weekend of January.
BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP BECOME 3RD DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT TO BE IMPEACHED IN USA
US President Donald Trump was impeached on Wednesday by the Democratic-led House of Representatives for obstruction of Congress and abuse of power related to his dealings with Ukraine 

Wednesday's historic votes on impeachment comes after a two-month inquiry by House Democrats, who accuse the president of pressuring Ukraine to open an investigation into the president's political rival and former vice president, Joe Biden, who is also a frontrunner in the 2020 Democratic presidential race. They also charge that the president obstructed their investigation by refusing to comply with subpoenas and directing members of his administration to do the same.

Trump will became the third president in United States history to be impeached.

Wednesday's votes set the stage for a trial in the Republican-led Senate in January. No president has ever been removed from office via the impeachment process set out in the Constitution, and Republican senators have given little indication of changing that.

Trump is impeached with 222 votes in favour and 170 against the first article of impeachment. Thirty-four representatives did not vote.
THE SWEETEST OF DODO IKIRE: THE PRIDE OF IKIRE-OSUN STATE
Prince Akinere, a renowned elephant hunter from Ile-Ife , founded the Ikire Township. Prince Akinrere was said to have sought the permission of his father Ewuwemi, the Ooni of Ife, to undertake an adventure for establishing his own town that he would reign as Oba.
As it was the custom in those days, Ifa Oracle had to be consulted before important decision could be taken. In view of the pronouncement of the Ifa Oracle, Prince Akinrere was directed to worship Osakire, one of the most important deities in Ile Ife before commencing the adventure. The Prince was a favorite of his father Oòni because of his bravery and devotion to the worship of Osakire, which he later adopted upon founding his own town. While leaving Ile-Ife, Ooni Ewuwemi gave an all white-beaded Crown (Adé Séséefun) to his son with an instruction that he should not wear it until he succeeded in establishing his own town and raised a shrine for Osakire. Onifade of imota land was attend with us upper last week, his is Akinyemi ifaunde ojeniyi. alias Arole Eegun imota
Prince Akinrere later settled at a location now called Oko Adesile, a few kilometers off old Ibadan - Ife road. At that time, the place was called Odi Ayan-Nnagi. Ayan-Nnagi, “Idaro Omo_Oba Nla” was Prince Akinrere’s pet name given to him by the admirers of his military prowess and ruggedness. Olaberinjo took after his father Akinrere as a wonderful archer who had earned the reputation of killing elephant from a very tender age. Olaberinjo distinguished himself within a short time as a great hunter and later got married. His father Akinrere died as his wife gave birth to a baby boy who was later named Kujemilayo meaning literally: DEATH DEPRIVED ME OF JOY. 

Much as he would have rejoiced over the birth of his first son, the death of his father ironically made it almost impossible, lamented Olaberinjo. Kuje, his son, also grew up to inherit the family’s profession of elephant hunting. At a later stage, things were becoming increasing difficult for the inhabitants of Odi-
Ayan Nnagi due to acute shortage of water. Olaberinjo already ageing, instructed his son, Kuje to intensify his search for water (this later led him to the bank of River Osun) and that he should also not forget to carry along with him the deity of his father as well as the white beaded crown brought from Ile-ife to enable him establish firmly as a direct crown Prince from Ile-Ife wherever he might choose to settle. Kuje had many children with whom he moved to the bank of River Osun otherwise known as Ikire-Omi, that is “Ikire by the water side” while Osakire was located at Moosa, both within the vicinity of the present-day Ikire.

 Principal among Kuye’s children are Disamu, Oladekan, Olanbeloye, Onsokan and Akintula - Most of the past Akire’s were descendants of these Kuje’s children. Shortly after settling at Ikire-Omi, Kuje fell sick and died. His children faced yet another problem, this time not that of a drought, which drove them to their present site, but paradoxically, floods, as Osun River was incessantly overflowing its banks, thereby destroying their camps and other valuables.
This terrible situation set them off on a journey in search of a permanent flood and drought free settlement, which led them to the present site of Ikire over four centuries ago. Akire, which is the official title of the ruler of IKIRE, is a contraction of Akinrere; the founder of IKIRE while the town itself derived its name from Osakire, which is the Chief Deity of Ikire.

The old Irewole Local Government with its headquarters in Ikire was created in 1976 following the Local Government Reform of that year. In 1989 and 1996 the present Ayedade Local Government and Isokan Local Government areas respectively were carved out of the old Irewole area. With this development the present Irewole Local Government is made of people of Ikire who share common ancestry. Local Government Area in the South and Ayedire Local Government in the North. Irewole Local Government shares common boundaries with Ayedaade Local Government Area in the East, Ife-North Local Government area in the South East, Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State in the West, Isokan Irewole Local Government is situated in the South Western part of Osun State with altitudes of between 121.92 meters and 298.704 meters above the sea level.
Its landmass is about 978.67m2 with over 300 villages and hamlets. It lies in the rainforest belt of the country. Going by the provisional figure for the headcount of 1991,Irewole Local Government has an estimated population of 77,884. With the active participation of the people in the 2006 Census the population of the area will definitely record an increase.
However, Dodo Ikire is a traditional delicacy from Ikire in South-western Nigeria. It was originally made from leftover plantain but today, people prepare it from fresh ingredients which are: over-ripe plantains, pepper, oil and salt. Dodo Ikire is black and round or conical in shape. Plantain or cooking banana , which has been peeled, sliced and deep fried is called Dodo in some parts of Nigeria.


Oriki Ikire
Ewú ni wínrin,
Ọmọ àdalè gbin'ewùrà,
Ọmọ àdalè gbin isu Ìgángán,
Ọmọ ewú filè hàn mí,
Ọmọ ewú fònà hàn mí,
Ọmọ ewú kí kòjé fabuja ilé Ìkirè han ni,
Ọmọ àkànkù ilé,
Ọmọ àkànkù ọ̀nà èjìgbò,
Ọkan ókù oloku kò sin,
Ọmọ asákú mawo, marooyin,
Ọmọ àkànkù mawo maroyin
Ọmọ gbinrin ni yeye aro,
Ọmọ olóríṣà kò jẹ́kan,
Èyí taa mú ohun méjì sebo lọ́jọ́ gbogbo
ọmọ onígbó rúrú tí àjòjì ò́ gbọdò wò,
àjòjì kàjòjì tó bá wobè yio dẹni ẹbọ,
àjòjì wéré-wéré ọ̀nà Ìkirè,
èyí tí pani sí ju eji lọ....
Èyin ọmọ Ìkirè owó yín dá
Kí Èdùmàrè tún Ìkirè ṣe.
Kí ìpínlè Òsun má dàrú..
In conclusion, The town lies along the road from Ibadan to Ile-Ife. A collecting point for local cash crops (cacao, palm oil and kernels), it also serves as a trade centre for yams, corn (maize), cassava (manioc), palm produce, cotton, and kola nuts. Cotton weaving is a traditional industry of its Yoruba inhabitants. Pop. (2008 est.) 153,585.
Akire, is the official title of the ruler of IKIRE, the town headed by a king called AKIRE of IKIRE Land, Oba Olatunde Falabi ORISATOLA 111

*Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikire*
©OLAMIDE AKINWUMI JAMES, A student Journalist from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He is the Sports Editor of ECHO MEDIA NEWSPAPER (an campus newspaper, longest and only surviving in AAUA); CEO of Sky Media Consultant, A trainee Reporter at Radio AAUA 90 3FM, A freelance writer, An Activist; He can be reached via Akinwumiolamide09@gmail.com, 09068215955.

Friday, December 13, 2019

AKEREDOLU URGES VARSITY NOT TO DEPEND ON SUBVENTIONS
OLAMIDE AKINWUMI

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has impel the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, to look beyond state government subvention in maintaining the institution.

The governor made this known while delivered his address on the 9th Convocation ceremony of the institution. 
He said, "as an institution you must tap from the wealth experience and research conducted and generate fund through internal revenue such as agriculture, establishment of well medical center and  partnership with different organization nationally and globally, he explained."

However, Governor Akeredolu, offered the overall best graduating student of the institution, Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi, graduating from the department of Accounting, with the CGPA of 4.76 an immediate employment. 

Governor Akeredolu, had earlier, congratulate Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, for the completion of his tenure as Vice Chancellor of the University, and wishes him success in all his endeavors.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ROUND OF 16 CLUBS
CLUB AND THEIR POSSIBLE OPPONENTS IN THE LAST 16

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool (holders)
✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid
✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid
✅🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon


🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City
✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid
✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid
✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

🇪🇸 FC Barcelona
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 
✅🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🇪🇸 Valencia
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 
✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid
✅🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid
✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig
✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 
✅🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid
✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea


🇮🇹 Juventus
✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 
✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea


🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 
✅🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid
✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea


🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea
✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona
✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig
✅🇮🇹 Juventus
✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain


🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 
✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona
✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain
✅🇮🇹 Juventus
✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig
✅🇪🇸 Valencia


🇪🇸 Real Madrid
✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City
✅🇮🇹 Juventus
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool
✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig


🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid
✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain
✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool
✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig


🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City
✅🇮🇹 Juventus
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool
✅🇪🇸 Valencia


🇮🇹 SSC Napoli
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City
✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain
✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona
✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig
✅🇪🇸 Valencia


🇮🇹 Atalanta
✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool
✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona
✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig
✅🇪🇸 Valencia


🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool
✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City
✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona
✅🇪🇸 Valencia
✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
✅🇮🇹 Juventus
*NOTE: The draw will take place next week Monday.*
PASTOR BAGS 4-YEARS IMPRISONMENT SEE THE REASON
A Pastor, Solomon Oni Opaalade, has been sentenced to four years and five months imprisonment for stealing turkey and goat.
The Pastor who is a founder of one Cherubim and Seraphim Church at Baruwa Estate, Old Governors office area, Osogbo, was alleged to have been known for such act in the street.
The convict was also charged for threatening one Oluwasegun Hammed with charms, after stealing his He-goat.

The Principal State Counsel from Ministry of Justice in Osun state, Adekunle Adeniyi,  alleged that the accused stole nine turkeys belonging to the complainant.
The prosecution further alleged that the accused stole a goat valued at N18,000, property of Hammed.

He pleaded not guilty to the allegations of stealing,  breach of peace and threat to life and forcibly entry leveled against him by the police.
The prosecutor called five witnesses including Oluwasegun Hammed, Shittu Tokunbo, Pastor Stephen Oyeyemi, Olayinka Bayowa and Cletus Monjok who investigated the case. Two turkeys, charms and statement of the convict were tendered as well.

One of the witness, Hammed, who was also a victim revealed how the convict reacted when he informed the him that he had told the community about the theft of his He-goat, the convict returned the following day fully dressed in Charms or local juju and other fetish objects and threatened to deal with him for exposing him.

The presiding Magistrate, Mrs. Adijat Oloyede, sentenced the convict to 18 months imprisonment on each of the three counts with an option of N10,000 each.
  • FEDPOFFA ELECT Adigun Abiola AS NEW SUG President
  • Oluwapelumi Fasoyin

  • A 22-year-old, Azeez Adigun ABIOLA popularly known as Adigun has been declared the winner of the just concluded Student Union Government, SUG, the election of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara state.

  • Adigun, an HND II student of Food Science and Technology, won the electronic voting after polling 5,550 votes, against his counterpart Bello Nurudeen, who polled 2,032 votes.

  • The new SUG president and his crew from the Reformation movement won all the 15 posts in the E-voting.

  • Adigun thanked all the electoral umpire, says, “Words can not express how happy I’m and reformation movement at large for this victory of our concluded election, at the beginning it was tough and rough, is it before we were slated to contest under Reformation movement we want to say or after we have been slated, is it class to class campaign we want to talk or face to face, but to God be the glory for success plus victory as last”.

  • “I say a very big thanks to the DSA Mr. Gbenga Alemino and his team, also Appreciate the effort of the ICEC Committee for the credible free and fair Election they conduct. I say a gigantic thanks to you all and pledge works commence with an impending alacrity for we believe injustice to one is an injustice to all.

  • “Fedpoffites, all our campaign and manifesto promised that we will never manipulate ‘yes’ to No and NO TO Yes Is still intact. We promise you that this is the time of ‘no-nonsense’ and we will never jeopardize the interest of the entire students.”
  • Meanwhile, his running mate from the opposition Liberation Movement, Bello faulted the process, lamented non-transparency in the poll stated that some students reported a case of illegal use of their Matriculation number and Surname which is the requirement of voting in the E-voting; to cast vote without their consent

GOV. FAYEMI ORDERED SACK OF WORKERS,  NOT ME VC's

The attention of the Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun has been drawn to a publication in Wazobia and other online media credited to him with the above caption.

In the said publication, the Vice Chancellor was alleged to have granted interview where he purportedly claimed that the Governor of Ekiti State and Visitor to the University, Dr Kayode Fayemi ordered the sack of workers in the University.

I wish to state unequivocally that the Vice Chancellor did not grant any interview where he purportedly made the statement. The story apart from being misleading and mischievous, is nothing but a figment of  imagination of its promoter who is bent on destroying the good relationship between the Vice Chancellor and Ekiti State Governor.

The facts are there for anybody to verify that the responsibility of formulating policies in the University falls within the purview of the Governing Council and the Council under the leadership of Professor Bamitale Omole will not shirk in its responsibility in that regard.

It is crystal clear that Dr Kayode Fayemi, by his pedigree (unlike the promoter of the misleading story and his paymaster), is familiar with the workings of the University system. This he has demonstrated since he came on board by not interfering in the management of Ekiti State University. The University has enjoyed tremendous support of Dr Fayemi and his government through various interventions. For example, his intervention led to the accreditation of the medical programme of the College of Medicine which culminated in the graduation of the first set of Medical students that had stagnated for about ten years. His intervention through the release of funds also brought about the accreditation of various degree programmes in the University.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Governor of Ekiti State, while exercising his power as the Visitor to the University constituted a Visitation Panel which culminated in the issuance of Government white paper arising from the recommendations of the Visitation Panel.

Thereafter, as a fall out of the white paper, the Governing Council commissioned a firm of External Auditors  to carry out a comprehensive staff audit in the University.

The Governing Council of Ekiti State University at its meeting of 5th December, 2019 considered the report of the staff audit carried out by the firm. This is sequel to the findings in the Report of the Visitation Panel as accepted by the Government White Paper to the university which noted among other things that there was over staffing, redundancy and personnel misalignment in virtually all the sections of the university and which astronomically increased the wage bill of the University beyond its capacity to pay.

The Governing Council noted the findings contained in the Report of the External Staff Auditors that:
(1) over 600 workers were employed irregularly against university regulations within the period 2016-2018 thereby causing a major personnel disalignment  and skyrocketing of the university wage bill by about 100% within two years.
(2) 228 members of staff could not produce/show evidence of Primary School Leaving Certificate
(3) there were some ghost workers whose names were found on the university pay roll without being on the university nominal role.
(4) some members of staff presented falsified birth and educational certificates.
(5) some of the members of staff lacked the required basic educational qualification.
(6) some members of staff were illegally retained in the university services after having been due to retire.
(7) there are other cases of over aged staff.

Consequently after due consideration of the issues involved, and the overall best interest of the university in being properly positioned for local relevance and global competitiveness, the Governing Council of Ekiti State University directed that those who were found to have fallen into the categories listed in 1-7 above be disengaged of their appointments forthwith in accordance with the university regulations.

This is exactly what the Governing Council did.

Therefore, to drag the name of Dr Fayemi into the matter is callous and unacceptable. Between 2015 and 2018, the administration of Dr Fayemi's predecessor was owing workers 8 months salaries. The administration did not release a dime to the University as Capital vote neither did it increase its subvention. Rather, the administration colluded with the administration of the former Vice Chancellor to flood the University with many staff thus increasing the wage bill which led the University to its present precarious and parlous state.

I wish to advise that the promoter (and his paymaster) should desist from spreading falsehood and join hands in reclaiming the lost values of Ekiti State.

Bode Olofinmuagun
Head, Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs,
Ekiti State University,
Ado Ekiti.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Messi beat Van Djik with only 7 point to claims 2019 ballondOr.

Here are the full rankings
1st - Messi - 686 pts

2nd - Van Dijk - 679 pts

3rd - Ronaldo - 476 pts

4th - Mané - 347 pts

5th - Salah - 178 pts

6th - Mbappé - 89 pts

7th - Alisson - 67 pts

8th - Lewandowski - 44 pts

9th - Bernardo Silva - 41 pts

10th - Mahrez - 33 pts

11th – De Jong - 31 pts

12th – Sterling - 30 pts

13th – Hazard - 25 pts

14th – De Bruyne - 14 pts

15th – De Ligt - 13 pts

16th – Agüero - 12 pts

17th – Firmino - 11 pts

18th – Griezmann - 9 pts

19th – Alexander-Arnold - 8 pts

20th – Tadic - 5 pts

20th – Aubameyang - 5 pts

22nd – Son Heung-min - 4 pts

23rd – Lloris - 3 pts

24th – Koulibaly - 2 pts

24th – Ter Stegen - 2 pts

26th – Wijnaldum - 1 pt

26th – Benzema - 1 pt

28th – Felix - 0 pt

28th – Marquinhos - 0 pts

28th – Van der Beek - 0 pts
OFFICIAL: The top 10 ranking for the inaugural #YachineTrophy 
🇧🇷 Alisson Becker 🏆 
🇩🇪 Marc-André ter Stegen
🇧🇷 Ederson Moraes
🇸🇮 Jan Oblak
🇫🇷 Hugo Lloris
🇩🇪 Manuel Neuer
🇨🇲 André Onana
🇪🇸 Kepa Arrizabalaga
🇵🇱 Wojciech Szczęsny
🇸🇮 Samir Handanović
AAUA 9TH CONVOCATION LECTURE: DON ADVISED VARSITY TO UTILISED AVAILABLE RESOURCES
BY: OLAMIDE AKINWUMI
Tony  Allen, the executive Vice President/Provost, a Professor of public policy of Delaware university USA, has advised Adekunle Ajasin University, to exploits the available resources in their environment for the benefit of mankind.
The DON, gave the advised on Tuesday, when delivered the 9th convocation lecture of the institution titled, the role of university in the development of the society with perspective from the United State of America.
He said, “ as an institution you need to understand your environmental-social issues, politics, economic and the resources available in resolving them.”

The DON, who was represented by Dr. Larry Morris, the Personal Assistant to the Governor of Delaware state, USA, urged the institution to focus more on sports and get partnership with Non-Governmental Organization NGO's increasing the opportunities in sports sector.

The Vice chancellor of the institution, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, had earlier, described convocation lecture as an integral aspects in the convocation ceremony which the university have been observing perfectly.

Professor Ajibefun, however, extended his warming greeting to the guest lecturer and other invited guests that graced the occasions.

AN ICON: HISTORY WILL FOREVER BE KIND TO PROFESSOR IGBEKELE AJIBEFUN – A VICE CHANCELLOR LIKE NO OTHER
On January 6, 2015, you assumed office as the 5th Vice Chancellor of one of the most prestigious and award winning 21st Century institution, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State and I recall vividly that one of your first official duty was the swearing in of Comrade Ogunade Adebola Oluwakayode led AAUA Students’ Union executives on January 8, 2015.   

Since then, it has been from one giant stride to another, and Adekunle Ajasin University has grown from being just a popular University in Nigeria to a world renowned institution of learning. 

The various great feats since recorded is as a result of your administrative prowess, strength to overcome mountains and your intelligence to see beyond the present situation.     

I also recall that Professor Ajibefun Igbekele, in his inaugural speech did promise to make both the staff and students happy. Almost five years to that day now, that promise has been kept faithfully.

The promised has not only been kept, it has also been demonstrated significantly on the various facets of the university. This explains why AAUA emerged best in webometric ranking, recent award of the Best State University in Nigeria among others.

The score card is very clear: Professor Ajibefun has taken our university to the next level - A level we thought is still far away.

Sir, your regime prioritises staff welfare so well that despite the fact that you met a backlog of unpaid salaries, you cleared all debts and not only that, regularised all emoluments - Your resolve to make workers happy, is legendry!

Under your watch, our university’s research endeavour attracted global attention.
What else do I say about the infrastructures that came into existence under your watch - Is it the faculty buildings, befitting lecture theatres, new faculty of Environmental Management and building design, digitalisation of bursary and electronic senate? The list just goes on.

Sir, with your unprecedented contribution to the overall development of AAUA, history will forever be kind to you for making our institution a place of beauty and a destination of learning.

Written and complied by Ogunade Adebola Oluwakayode P.K.A K.DIVINE, 0803 925 0515, kdivinewemmy11@gmail.com

Friday, November 29, 2019

AAUA HOLDS COMMENDATION SERVICE FOR A DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, on Wednesday 27 Has Held A Commendation Service In Honour Of An Exemplary  Administrator, Elder Olusola Isaac Asunloye.

The Vice Chancellor Of The Institution, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Described The Late Elder Asunloye, As A Dedicated And Hardworking Person Who Contributed Tremendously To The University Development.

However, The Acting Register Of The Institution, Mr. Opeooluwa Akinfemiwa, Described The Death Of Mr. Asunloye, As A Great Shock And Painful Tragedy To The University.

The University Chaplain, Pastor Akanbi, Had Earlier, In His Sermon, Described Death As An Inevitable Occurrence That None Can Escape When It Comes, And Admonished That People Should Fear God In Whichever Position They Find Themselves And As Well Remembered That The Death Of A Saint Is  Precious In The Sight Of God.

Until His Death, Late Elder Olusola Asunloye, Aged 59, Was The Deputy Director Academic Planning Of The Institution.
EKSU STUDENT MACHETES LOVER’S HEAD

A 200-level student of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Dotun Ayilola has inflicted a deep machete cut on the fore head of his lover, Providence Precious Oyinloye over a disagreement on money for pregnancy test.

Roundoffnews gathered the incident occurred at the hostel of the male lover in off campus on Tuesday night.

The boy who is from the department of Linguistic allegedly injured Precious of the Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, during a fight over the inability of the boy to provide two thousand naira for his lover precious to carry out a pregnancy test after she had not been feeling too well.

According to a student “Precious requested the sum of #2,000 from her boyfriend to run a pregnancy test but he refused to give her telling her he will give it to her the following day but Precious was inconvenient with the response, which made Precious grab his Penis and it led to a fight”.

“During the fight Dotun injured Precious with Cutlass on her forehead and she bled profusely before she was rushed to the Varsity health center, where she is currently receiving treatment.

The boy has been arrested by the school security.
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DEATH IS INEVITABLE AS FEDPOFFA LOST 16 GRADUTING STUDENTS

It was indeed one of saddest day on earth yesterday at Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, when the SAD news broken that the institution has lost sixteen of her graduating students who were on their way to Kano to serve their father's land National Youth Service  Corps (NYSC), in an auto crash (accident).
 
Some of the students who expressed their feelings about the incident said,  "Our aim of coming to school is to learn, graduate and become someone great in the society, though death is inevitable but it is much for us."

I pray that God Almighty will console their families in Jesus name and CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE
SHOCK NEWS AS GUNNER SACK COACH

Arsenal Football Club, on Friday 29th November, has sack their head coach, Unai Emery, followed the club woeful performance's under his tenure.

Both the North London clubs(Arsenal and Tottenham) has change managers in the space of 10 days.
AAUA TO HOLDS 9TH CONVOCATION CERMENONY WITH 20YEARS ANNIVERSARY

As AAUA Plan To Holds Her 9th Convocation And 20years Anniversary, from 29th of November to 6th of December, 2019. Being The Students Of the institutions this are the things you should known about the Varsity.

Firstly, Adekunle Ajasin University was first established as Obafemi Awolowo University in March 1982 by the government of the old Ondo State, headed by the late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin . The immediately succeeding military government of Navy Commodore Michael Bamidele Otiko changed its name to Ondo State University in 1985. Its relocation to Akungba Akoko, in the new Ondo State became imperative in 1999, following the creation of a new state out of the old Ondo three years earlier in October 1996. 

The bill backing the relocation was signed into law by the then Governor of the State, Chief Adebayo Adefarati , in November 1999, and that prompted the movement of a crop of workers from the old site in Ado-Ekiti to Akungba Akoko on 1 December 1999. The bill for yet another name change, this time to Adekunle Ajasin University, in order to immortalise the late Governor Ajasin, was signed into law by Governor Adefarati in 2004 following the demise of the former. 

The amended and subsisting statute of the University was signed into law in November 2007 by yet another governor, the former Governor Olusegun Agagu. In these circumstances, it can rightly be said that while the history of AAUA started in 1982, its relocation on 5 November 1999 marked the beginning of the second phase of its history now in its present location, Akungba Akoko.

Adekunle Ajasin University, run undergraduate and post-graduate as well as Pre-degree, JUBEB programmes with seven faculties ranging from Science , Arts, Education, Law, Social Science and Management science|Management Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and the newly created one environmental and design

However, AAUA's Sports Complex, provides indoor and out-door sports such as table tennis, badminton, soccer, basketball, cricket, judo, track and field events that encourage staff and students to keep fit physically.
The University is headed by the  Vice Chancellors which are assisted by two deputy Vice Chancellors, both academic and administration.

*This are the Names of the past Vice Chancellors of the institution till Date*
Prof. Akin Akindoyemi, January, 2000 to January, 2001
Prof. Funso Akere, 4 May 2002 to 30 April 2006
Prof. Dr Med. Philip Abiodun, 1 October 2006 to 18 January 2009
Prof. N.O. Mimiko , 4 January 2010 to 4 January 2015
Prof. Igbekele Amos Ajibefun,  6 January 2015 till date.
*© AKINWUMI OLAMIDE, A student Journalist from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He is the Sports Editor of ECHO MEDIA NEWSPAPER (an campus newspaper, longest and only surviving in AAUA); CEO of Sky Media Consultant, A trainee Reporter at Radio AAUA 90 3FM, A freelance writer, An Activist; He can be reached via Akinwumiolamide09@gmail.com*

Friday, August 23, 2019

MEET NIGERIA YOUNG MESSI; ADEBAYO AKINOLA


Adebayo Akinola Emmanuel  (Ondo City, Ondo State)is a professional footballer who plays as a Defensive & Holding for Winner FC
Full name :Adebayo Akinola Emmanuel

Date of birth: born 22 September 1999.

Place of birth: Ondo city, Ondo state.

Height: 1.65

Nickname: Young Messi

Playing position: Defensive/Holding midfielder (4,10)

Weight: 58kg

Current club: Winner's FC

Jersey Number: 3

Phone Number: 08100870448.

Manger Name: Coach Igwe Sunday (08060116877)

Religion: Christianity

Hobby: Playing football, writing and Impacting.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Institution:
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria

Course study:
Political science 200level

HONOURS:
1.WON AAUASU FRESHER'S CUP GAME 2017/2019 representing the faculty of social and management sciences.

2.Name the best player of the Department of Public Administration & Political Science (NAPPAS) AAUA 2017/2018.






AGBI OLUWAFEMI PROFILE

Agbi Olwafemi Joshua  (Ikare Ondo State)is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Amazing football academy
PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Agbi Olwafemi Joshua

Date of birth: 31 May 1999(age 20)

Place of birth: Ikare Akoko Ondo State.

Height: 1.7

Playing position: Forward (7,11)

Weight: 70kg

Current team
Amazing football academy

Jersey Number
7

Email: agbifemi6@gmail.com

Phone Number: 09036646667

Manager Name: Coach Ademati Kazeem(08133537204

Religion: Christianity

Hobby: Playing football and reading inspirational books.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Institution Attend: Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria

Course of Study: Geography Planning Science(GPS) 400Level

 RECORD
1. Won AAUASU FRESHERS Game 2015/2016, representing faculty of Social and Management Science.

2. Runner up at AAUA VICE CHANCELLORS CUP 2015/2016 representing  faculty of Social and Management Science.

3. WON Gold medal at OSHIGA representing Adekunle Ajasin University

4. Runners up SOMASSA Dean's cup 2016/17

HONOUR
Best player award for SOMASSA Dean's cup 2016/17

Best player of geography and planning science 2017/2018.




AMANZE UCHE- record, speed and achievements


Amanze Uche Christopher is a Nigerian born in IMO state.
He is record winner in 100meter and 200meter in Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko Ondo State.
Owing to his achievements and dominance in sprint competition, he is widely considered to be the best  sprinter of all time in the institution.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Full name: Amanze Uche Christopher
Date of birth: November 18 2002
Nationality: Nigerians
Nickname: Krisxbolt
Address: No 1, Ugbioko Street,Upper Ekehwan Road, Benin city, Edo state
Height: 152m
Weight: 159cm and 52kg
Sport: Sports Track.
Email: amanzeuche2016@gmail.com
Coached: Coach Yemi
Phone number: +234 814 115 2894
Religion: Christianity
Hubby: Loves listening to music and playing video games

RECORD
6x National Association of Physical and Health Education Recreation Sport and Dance AAUA (NAPHERSD)  champion
3x Nigeria University education student association AAUA ..(NUESA) Champion
3x AAUA FRESHMEN (FRESHERS CUP) Champion
100mgOld Medalist In 7Th Oluyemi  Kayode Memorial Athletics Competition.. Ekiti State Association In Conjunction With VIRIDIS FOUNTAIN GLOBAL(VFOGLO)
100m gold in 8th oluyemi  kayode memorial athletics competition.. Ekiti State Association in conjunction with VIRIDIS FOUNTAIN GLOBAL(VFOGLO)
200M BRONZE MEDALIST IN 8th Oluyemi  Kay Freshers Ode Memorial Athletics Competition.. Ekiti State Association in conjunction with VIRIDIS FOUNTAIN GLOBAL(VFOGLO)

HONOUR
Male Sports Personality Of The Year 2016/2017
Track Start Of The Year 2016/2017 AAUASU Game
Awards… Male Athlete Of The Year 2017/2018
National Association Of Physical And Health Education, Recreation, sport And Dance (Naphersd) Male Athlete Of The Year 2017/2018
Male Athlete Of The Year 2016/2017 National Association Of Physical And Health Education, Recreation,Sport And Dance (Naphersd)




Thursday, June 27, 2019

AGBANA FC QUALIFY FOR ROUND 16 OF 2019 EKITI BET9JA FOOTBALL LEAGUE


The Academy who qualify for Round of 16 of the competition by defeating two teams in the knockout stages of the competition.

The state football regulatory body, Ekiti State Football Association (FA) has pick July 23 for the kick off for the round 16.

Coach Agbana Ademola, founder of the Academy described the progress of the Team in the competition as futile of teams spirits and hardworking of the players.
"I will give all my best to the team in order for us to achieve our aim which is to win the competition.
I we try to reshuffle the team for proper blending"

He further give kudos to the organizer of the competition; Ekiti Bet9ja Football League.
"I want to use this beautiful opportunity to give kudos to the organizer of the competition for a well job done.

Also, my Kudos go to the Chairman of Ekiti State Football Association (FA) in person of Mr Bayo Kehinde Olanlege"

Others teams that made it out to the Round of 16 of competition were; 
Phoenix ASC, CE,  Ado Ekiti
Ikole United FC
 Ikere United FC
Ojurube FC
Petemmal FC
Ijero United FC
Ekiti East United FC
Ojoko FC
Eksu Galacticos
Ajibade FC
Ifaki United FC
Flying Angels FC
Kola Babes FC
Odun Memorial FC

OLAMIDE AKINWUMI
Media Officer
AGBANA INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY
09068215955

Thursday, June 6, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA AS THE BEST VARSITY IN NIGERIA

 The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released its rankings for all Universities in Nigeria, both private and government owned, and the rankings showed quite curious results.

According to the ranking, out of over hundred (100) ranked Universities in Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came out top, beating University of Lagos, and Obafemi Awolowo University to second and third places respectively.

At the 4th position is University of Ibadan. The only Non-Federal University in the top ten ranking, National Daily gathered is Covenant University, Ota which also emerged as the best Private University in the ranking on the 6th position in the National Ranking.

Lagos State University, (LASU), Ojo is the best ranked State University at 16th position. Other Universities at the top include: University of Ilorin at 5th, University of Nigeria, Nsukka at 7th, while University of Benin, University of Abuja and University of Port Harcourt occupy the 8th, 9th, and 10th position respectively.

Sitting at the bottom of the ladder are: Crescent University, Abeokuta at 108th, Rhema University, Aba at 109, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo State at 110th and lastly Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa ranked 111th.

Meanwhile three universities were unranked. They are: Pan African University Lagos, Adamawa State University Mubi and Plateau State University.


Here is the full List of Ranking:

1 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
2  University of Lagos,  Akoka-Lagos
3  Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
4  University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
5  University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
6  Covenant University,  Ota, Ogun State
7  University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
8  University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
9  University of Abuja, Abuja, FCT
10  University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
11  Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
12  Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
13  University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
14  Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
15  Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
16  Lagos State University, Ojo
17  Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State
18  Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
19  Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
20  American University of Nigeria,  Yola, Adamawa State
21  Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Osun State
22  Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
23  University of Jos,  Jos, Plateau State
24  Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
25  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
26  University of Uyo,  Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
27  Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,  Bauchi
28  Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
29  Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
30  Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
31  Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko
32  Benue State University, Makurdi
33  Redeemer’s University, Mowe
34  Kwara State University, Malete
35  Veritas University,  Abuja, FCT
36  Osun State University, Oshogbo
37  University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State
38  Nasarawa State University, Keffi
39  African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, FCT
40  Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
41  University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
42  Kogi State University, Anyigba
43  Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
44  Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
45  Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
46  Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ndufu-Alike
47  University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State
48  Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University,  Katsina
49  Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT
50  Bowen University,  Iwo
51  Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
52  Delta State University, Abraka
53  Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
54  Abia State University, Uturu
55  Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
56  Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State
57  Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
58  Imo State University, Owerri
59  Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State
60  Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
61  Kaduna State University, Kaduna
62  Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State
63  Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo
64  Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
65  Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
66  Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
67  Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo Town, Oyo State
68  Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
69  Bingham University, Auta Balaifi
70  Baze University, Abuja, FCT
71  Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State
72  Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
73  Joseph Ayo Babalola University,  Ikeji-Arakeji
74  Madonna University, Okija
75  Crawford University, Faith City
76  Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
77  Caritas University,  Enugu, Enugu State
78  Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
79  Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State
80  Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
81  Elizade University,  Ilara-Mokin
82  Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
83  Caleb University,  Imota
84  Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil
85  Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
86  Sokoto State University, Sokoto
87  Fountain University, Oshogbo, Osun State
88  Adeleke University,  Ede, Osun State
89  Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
90  Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
91  University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State
92  Oduduwa University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
93  Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike
94  Taraba State University, Jalingo
95  Obong University,  Obong Ntak
96  Yobe State University, Damaturu
97  Renaissance University, Enugu, Enugu State
98 Salem University,  Lokoja, Kogi State
99  Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo State
100  Al-Qalam University, Katsina,   Katsina State
101 Novena University, Ogume
102  Western Delta University, Oghara
103  Gombe State University, Gombe
104  Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State
105  Bauchi State University, Gadau …
106  Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
107  Tansian University, Umunya …
108  Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
109  Rhema University, Aba, Abia State
110  Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo State
111  Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
Unranked – Pan African University, Lagos
Unranked – Adamawa State University, Mubi
Unranked.....
NETHERLANDS🇳🇱 PUNISH ENGLAND; TO PLAY PORTUGAL IN NATIONS LEAGUE FINAL⚔

The Netherlands silenced the cheers of England‘s riotous fans as a valiant comeback clinched a 3-1 victory after extra-time in Guimaraes and a place in the Nations League final.

Marcus Rashford gave England the lead from the penalty spot after Matthijs de Ligt lost control of the ball in his own box and attempted a rash recovering slide tackle.

Memphis Depay consistently came close to pegging England back but lacked a concise finish, while Jadon Sancho missed a point-blank header early in the second half. Finally, though, the Dutch had their breakthrough as De Ligt redeemed his early error, leaping high above John Stones at the near-post and drumming a header past Jordan Pickford.

Neither side could break the deadlock, despite a spate of late chances at either end, but John Stones’ cataclysmic error in extra-time gifted the ball to Depay on the edge of England’s box and it was bundled in by Quincy Promes via the heel of Kyle Walker seconds later in a grim ending to Gareth Southgate’s Nations League campaign.

Promes would then seal the result after Ross Barkley gave away possession to Depay inside the penalty box.

Holland will now take on Portugal in the final.

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The Netherlands silenced the cheers of England‘s riotous fans as a valiant comeback clinched a 3-1 victory after extra-time in Guimaraes and a place in the Nations League final.

Marcus Rashford gave England the lead from the penalty spot after Matthijs de Ligt lost control of the ball in his own box and attempted a rash recovering slide tackle.

Memphis Depay consistently came close to pegging England back but lacked a concise finish, while Jadon Sancho missed a point-blank header early in the second half. Finally, though, the Dutch had their breakthrough as De Ligt redeemed his early error, leaping high above John Stones at the near-post and drumming a header past Jordan Pickford.

Neither side could break the deadlock, despite a spate of late chances at either end, but John Stones’ cataclysmic error in extra-time gifted the ball to Depay on the edge of England’s box and it was bundled in by Quincy Promes via the heel of Kyle Walker seconds later in a grim ending to Gareth Southgate’s Nations League campaign.

Promes would then seal the result after Ross Barkley gave away possession to Depay inside the penalty box.

Holland will now take on Portugal in the final.
MY SADDEST DAY AS SENATE PRESIDENT – SARAKI

Nigeria’s Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has said that April 18, 2018, was the saddest day of his tenure.

Mr Saraki said this Thursday while delivering his valedictory speech. The valedictory session marks the last sitting of the eighth Senate.
After other senators had taken turns to reflect on the eighth Senate, it was the turn of Mr Saraki to deliver the last speech.
Before reading his speech, Mr Saraki asked his colleagues to observe a minute silence in honour of late Senators Ali Wakili (Bauchi South), Isiaka Adeleke (Osun West) and Bukar Mustapha (Katsina North) who passed away in the course of the eight Senate.
Mr Saraki thanked his colleagues for their support even in the face of trials.
He noted that the Senate invasion, which led to the theft of the mace, would remain ‘saddest’ moment for him.
“Distinguished colleagues, let me thank each and every one of you for your contributions towards making this the historic Senate that it is. When I think of the many trials and tribulations we have faced as an institution, and my own personal travails, particularly at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, I am humbled, because none of our achievements would have been possible without the support and cooperation of the entire members of this chamber.
“The invasion of the National Assembly by armed security operatives in August 2018 will live in infamy. This way down the line, however, I realise that the day of that invasion was the saddest – but in many ways, it was also a good day for asserting the independence of the legislature and the triumph of democracy.
“It also turned out to be a showcase of the special relationship between this chamber and the House, as Honourable Members stood in unison with their Senate colleagues in defiance of the invaders. I thank the House of Representatives for the remarkable unity of the two chambers of the 8th National Assembly, for it was only in unity that we could withstand the storm.”
Mr Saraki boasted of the conduct of his colleagues who he said had no scandal in the last four years.
“In closing, distinguished colleagues, let me say that I am quite proud of the fact that there was not a whiff of scandal in this Senate. You carried yourselves with the bearing and sense of probity worthy of the office. You played your part in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. May the work we have done here bear bountiful fruits in the length and breadth of this great country of ours, and may it be so for years to come.”
As part of its achievements, Mr Saraki mentioned the Senate’s effort on National Assembly Joint Public Hearing on the Budget, Senate’s roundtable, intervention in the North East, intervention in the two-year strike of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), engagement with the executive among others.
Other achievements, he said, include making public the National Assembly budget and setting aside of one per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.
“Just the other week, the Minister of Health called the 1 per cent CRF a ‘game changer’, no doubt because, by our activities in this chamber, we are touching the lives of Nigerians and even those unborn.
“Speaking of commendations, our interventions on health also won plaudits from international philanthropists Bill Gates and Bono, as well as the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Similarly, our amendment of the Universal Basic Education Act, guaranteeing free education for children aged nine to twelve, won praise from education rights activist and Nobel Laureate, Malala Yousafzai.
“We cracked the code of several Bills that had eluded Senates before us. We broke the decade-old Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into a quartet of workable bills including the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), whose passage stands as a major achievement of the eighth Senate. The Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) was the most comprehensive reform law governing Nigeria’s business environment in nearly 30 years. The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) Bill was one of the major anti-corruption laws we passed, and it saved the country from being expelled from the global body of the Egmont Group. And as recently as May 22, we passed the Nigerian Football Federation Bill which had been caught in the legislative bottleneck for 15 years,” he said.
Mr Saraki advised his successor to continue in that line.
On the other hand, the Senate president urged a more cordial relationship between the executive and legislature.
“And as we say all the things we have done, we must also be reflective and candid enough to acknowledge the things we didn’t do. It is my hope that the ninth Senate will improve on our performance and deliver on those areas that we were not quite able to touch.
“It is also important that I make some comments about Legislature-Executive Relations. My own take is that if the Executive sees the National Assembly’s work on the budget as interference despite the provision of the constitution, then there will continue to be problems between both arms of government.
“If the presidency refuses to have engagements and consultations with the leadership of the National Assembly before the president submits the budget to the legislature, then there will continue to be frictions.”
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AAUA MANAGEMENT Announces Date For Resumption, Examination

The Senate of the University at its emergency meeting held today, Thursday, 6th June 2019, discussed the resumption of students from mid semester break.

Senate after deliberation, decided as follows:

1.       That students should resume on campus for the remaining part of first semester     2018/2019 academic session on Sunday, 9th June, 2019.

2.       The first semester 2018/2019 examinations will commence on Monday 17th June, 2019.

This circular serves to bring the above decisions of Senate to the attention of students and the University Community for their information and compliance, please.

Thank you.

Opeoluwa AKINFEMIWA
Ag. Registrar
KANO STATE GOVERNMENT SUSPEND EMIR MALLAM MUHAMMADU SANUSI II

This letter from the Office of the Secretary to the State government which houses both the administrative and political machineries in Kano State relaying the contents of the report submitted by the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption commission can be interpreted as a talented demonstration of witch hunting.
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MORATA SAYS CHELSEA🔵 NEVER APPRECIATED HIM

Alvaro Morata is hoping to complete a permanent move to Atletico Madrid after saying he does not feel "appreciated or loved" by Chelsea.

The Spain forward joined Atletico from Chelsea on an 18-month loan deal in January after being made surplus to requirements by head coach Maurizio Sarri.

Morata, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid for a then club-record £57m fee in July 2017, scored 24 goals in 72 appearances during his spell with the Blues and helped them win the FA Cup during his debut campaign.

But he is now hoping to seal a permanent return to the Spanish capital after scoring six goals in 17 appearances for Atletico.

"I had lost confidence in myself previously. I was very upset by the opinion of the people in England. I think they caught me in the middle of everything," the 26-year-old told Goal.

"I didn't quite feel loved or appreciated by the club or the fans. I started very well at Chelsea, but an injury in the end leaves you a bit stuck."

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES BRILLIANT FREE KICK IN NATIONS LEAGUE SEMI FINAL

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal of the UEFA Nations League finals when he put a magnificent free kick past Yann Sommer in the Switzerland goal.

It's no surprise to see Cristiano Ronaldo score at the perfect time, the Juventus forward has made a career of it, whether it's been for Manchester United, Real Madrid or the Old Lady.

Ronaldo though hasn't been seen for Portugal in months, since the end of last summer's World Cup in Russia, deciding to take a break from international football.

It came as a surprise to no one when the all time Portugal top scorer decided to return for the UEFA Nations League finals.
The tournament is in its first year and the Iberian peninsular side qualified for the final four and are hosting the finals.

It took the 34 year old just 24 minutes to make a huge impact as he scored an incredible free kick goal to put his side 1-0 up against Switzerland in the semi final:
Ronaldo has had a knack of scoring free kicks throughout his career and his hat-trick in the World Cup last year against Spain was finished off with a last minute set piece.

However the stats this season in Italy aren't too kind to the former Sporting winger. In February he was rated as Serie As worst free kick taker after lining up 13 of them and not scoring a single one.
The strike against Switzerland though was the 57th goal from a direct free kick of his career and the 86th goal of his international career.

Ronaldo would add two more to his international tally late in the second half to put Portugal through to the final, where they'll face either England or Netherlands, who play on Thursday in the second semi final.

If you could choose one player to take a free kick to score and win you £100 million who would you pick?

JIMI AGBAJE SPEAKS ON ‘DUMPING’ PDP FOR APC


Mr Felix Oboagwina, media aide to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in the 2019 elections in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, has denied reports that his principal had dumped the opposition party.
Oboagwina told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos that social media posts that Agbaje had left the PDP to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) were untrue.
NAN reports that the posts that Agbaje had joined APC have featured prominently on social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook in the past few days.
One of the posts sighted by a NAN on WhatsApp and Facebook on Wednesday read “Lagos PDP finally emptied as Jimi Agbaje defects to APC’’.
It was also reported that former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Wednesday disclosed that the party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State in the last election, Jimi Agbaje, appears to have joined the All Progressives Congress, APC.
George also revealed that Agbaje failed in the last election because ‘he thinks he knows it all’, adding that it was Lagos people who worked against him.
He said that Agbaje originally come from the APC and had been part of the ruling party in the state from the beginning.
Reacting, Oboagwina described the reports as fake news, saying they were figments of the imaginations of the authors.
He said that Agbaje was still very much in the PDP and that there was no way he could have joined APC on social media.
“There is nothing like that, nothing like that at all. He is still in PDP; he has not defected.
“How can people say he has defected on social media? He is too big for that; he is in PDP,” Oboagwina said.
When asked if there were plans by his principal to dump the PDP for the APC, he answered in the negative.
Source: https://dailypost.ng

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S AIDE SPEAKS ON COMPARING ODUNLADE ADEKOLA, IBRAHIM CHATTA AND FEMI ADEBAYO


Tolu Ogunlesi, President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigerians in comparing who they think is the best actor between Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Chatta and Femi Adebayo .

According to Tolu who aired his view via his Twitter handle, he said Odunlade should not be compared with anybody.
He went further to act comically by saying An Executive Order has been issued to prevent people from Odunlande with anybody.

What he said:
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tolu ogunlesi
@toluogunlesi
Kindly desist from comparing Odunlade with anybody. An Executive Order has been issued to that effect. Defy the Order and what happened in 1995 will repeat itself.

Source: https://www.informationng.com
BID REJECTED: CHELSEA TURN DOWN LATEST BIG-MONEY OFFER FROM REAL MADRID FOR HAZARD

Chelsea have reportedly turned down a second offer from Real Madrid for Eden Hazard as the transfer saga looks set to drag on.

Given the Belgian’s importance to the Blues, it’s highly likely that they will not agree to sell until their demands are met by Real Madrid.

SEE MORE: Maurizio Sarri drops biggest hint yet he’s leaving Chelsea for Juventus
Hazard was in fine form again this past season, bagging 21 goals and 17 assists in 52 games, helping Chelsea to a top-four finish in the Premier League as well as winning the Europa League.

Coupled with their transfer ban which will deny them the chance to bring in an immediate replacement this summer if he does leave, it’s clear that they will only green light an exit if completely happy with the deal.

According to Calciomercato , via HNL in Belgium, the Premier League giants have rejected a second offer from Madrid which stood at €120m.

It has previously been reported that Chelsea were holding out for €120m, as per the Independent , but either one of the reports is inaccurate, or perhaps their demands have since gone up.
Regardless, it remains to be seen if Zinedine Zidane will see Madrid make a suitable offer to convince Chelsea to sell, as he’ll hope to continue to bolster his squad in the coming weeks having seen the arrival of Luka Jovic confirmed on Tuesday, as noted by
BBC Sport.

Having scored just 63 goals in 38 La Liga games this past season, attacking reinforcements are certainly needed in the Spanish capital, especially considering that prior to that they’d scored over 100 goals in three of the last four campaigns.
Given their inability to replace Cristiano Ronaldo adequately after the talisman’s move to Juventus last summer, the addition of Jovic and perhaps Hazard if a deal can be struck with Chelsea, will certainly raise the quality level in the final third.
For now, based on the report above, an agreement between the two clubs is still missing.

POLICE ARRESTS THREE AAUA STUDENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF THEIR COLLEAGUE

Three suspected student cult members of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko(AAUA) have been arrested by police detectives in Ondo State over the death of a student during initiation.

The deceased, 21 years Old Daniel Paul Oluwatosin, was a 200 level student in the Department of Philosophy .

The suspected cultists include 19- year-old- Ifedayo Oluwaseun , Nafiu Akani David, 22, and Ajibola Philips aged 22.
The state Police Commissioner Undie Adie, said: “On the 20/4/2019 at about 1300hrs, one Kabiru Rasak ‘M’ of Achiever University Road Idase, Owo came to the station and reported that his cousin one Daniel Paul ‘m’, aged 21yrs, who was a student of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, was murdered by unknown person(s).
“On the strength of this information, detectives from the Special Anti-Cultism Squad Akure swung into action and made the arrest.

According to the Police, the suspects confessed to belong to a cult group.
“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to be members of ‘Aiye’ secret cult confraternity; they also stated that on 20/4/2019 at about 4a.m., they took the deceased to the bush at Akungba Akoko town where he was murdered during initiation."
"The suspects mentioned other members of the group who are still at large," the police added.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun has set up a six-man investigation panel on the incident.

The VC through a memo signed by the institution’s Acting Registrar, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa and obtained by ECHO said the panel should submit its report within three weeks.
Source: Echo Newspaper
FIVE EX-GOVERNORS IN TROUBLE


Sacked Ogun LG officials ready to testify against Amosun
…Lagos Assembly set to probe Ambode
…Kwara, Imo government officials already in EFCC net

No fewer than five former governors who recently handed over power last Wednes-day, May 29 are in trouble over alleged corrupt practices while in office.
The five governors are former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, ex-Ogun governors, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Rochas Okorocha, Abdulfatah Ahmed and Barrister Mohammed Abubakar, governors of Imo, Kwara and Bauchi states respectively.

Last night, the sacked Chairmen of the 20 local government councils and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) under the aegis of ALGON in Ogun State have vowed to clear their names before the panel set up by Ogun State House of Assembly and tell the whole world the pains they undergone during the immediate past administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun which they described as dark era of politics.

In a press statement signed by the duo of the ALGON Chairman, Hon Semiu Bola and the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association, Comrade Femi Onanuga, they vowed to explore the window of opportunities open to LG/LCDA chief Executives by the Ogun state House of Assembly to clear their precious names as a good name is better than silver and gold.
“We have graciously put behind us the dark days in our various LG/LCDA of immediate past administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun and hopefully looking forward to our incumbent Governor Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun MFR” the Chairmen, whose tenure in office would end in October 2019 if they are not sacked by the House of Assembly.
The statement denied earlier press release purportedly from Ogun ALGON circulating on the social media which described the suspension order of the local government executives by the state House of assembly as unconstitutional and one that could never stand the test of time.

The previous press release denied by ALGON had claimed that the suspension was a mere rumour. The fake press release states “We would like to make it crystal clear that the purported rumoured suspension of the LG and LCDA political functionaries by the Ogun State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Suraj Adekunbi is a mere rumour and if it’s found to be true it cannot stand the test of time as it’s illegal, unconstitutional and was done in bad faith with no regards for the wish of the people that elected 57 LG /LCDA Chairmen, 57 Vice Chairmen and 349 Councillors not to mention the 57 appointed Secretaries to the LGs / LCDAs”

In a related development, officials of Kwara and Imo State state governments have already been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
The Four Kwara State officials that had already been arraigned by EFCC include Abubakar Ishiak (Permanent Secretary Government House), Shina Akorede (Director of Finance and Administration), Rasaq Momonu (Controller Finance and Accounts) and Hafeez Yusuf (Cashier) the quartet were arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin
The officials were charged to court for allegedly engaging in money laundering to the tune of N20.3 million.
In the charge sheet, EFCC accused the four of making “cash payment of N20.3 million to one Energy Multi-Trade Interbiz Limited for services rendered to the Kwara State Government House, saying that the cash sum exceeded the limitation of N10 million payable to a corporate body thus committing an offence contrary to section 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and punishable under section 12(2) of the same Act.”

Similarly, EFCC had also arrested the Acting Accountant-General of Imo State, Mr. Uzoho Casmir on suspicion of laundering the sum of N1.050billion.

The cash was allegedly withdrawn in three tranches for vote buying during the last governorship election in the State. Okorocha’s son-inlaw, Uche Nwosu contested the election under the banner of Action Alliance..

In Lagos, our investigation revealed that the House of Assembly would soon set up a probe panel against the immediate past governor, Ambode.
The former governor who had been at logger-heads with the House of Assembly towards the tail end of his administration is being considered for Ministerial appointment by the power brokers in the presidency. However, our correspondent is yet to ascertain the position of the National leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on the issue.

Tinubu came to the rescue of Ambode when the House wanted to commence impeachment proceedings against him few months ago.

However, an associate of the former governor who pleaded for anonymity said Ambode is not losing sleep over the probe issue because he has no skeleton in his cupboard.
“We are ready for this because we are aware of all their sinister moves but I assure you that majority of Lagosians whom Ambode served diligently during his term will rise against them” he said

In Bauchi State, the newly sworn-in governor, Senator Bala Muhammed has vowed to probe ex-governor of the state Mohammed Abubakar’s administration despite the State House of Assembly passing a bill to repeal the state public property and funds recovery tribunal of 2017 in the state into law less than two weeks to the end of Abubakar’s administration,

The first, second and third readings of the three bill was done on the same day on the floor of the House with the Speaker, Kawuwa Damina presiding
the Member representing Lere/Bula constituency, Aminu Tukur who was against the passage of the new bill said the repealed law was put in place to serve as a deterrent to whoever misappropriate the funds of the citizens.