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28/06/2015

Veteran Calls On Corporate Bodies To Support Nigerian Handball

By Anang Bako
Kaduna (Nigeria) – A Handball Veteran has advocated for sponsorship of sporting activities by philanthropists and organised private sector to groom more players for Nigeria’s national team.

Josiah Yahaya, a veteran handball player made the call while presenting prizes to winning teams at the finale of the Open Handball Championship in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria.

The championship was organised as part of plans to revive the game of handball in Kaduna state.

“For sometimes now, handball is dieing slowing due to lack of players and competition and needs to be re- awaken.

“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to corporate bodies and individual to assist the state government in sponsoring sporting activities in the state to attract more players to sport

“For long, the government alone has been sponsoring games and not all games are accorded with priority.

“If competitions can be organised frequently players will be exposed and sports will develop at grassroots level.

He added that Handball is a game that should be encouraged because it helps the youth leave the street and at the end of the day become professionals in the field.

“If Corporate bodies and private will come in and sponsor sporting activities, we will have more players that will represents the country at international tournaments.

Ten Handball teams participated in the championship – Abuja Veterans beat Kaduna Veterans 3-1 and Zonkwa Warriors lost to Kada professionals 1-4.

Foreign Football Administrators Begin Talent Hunt in Nigeria

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28/06/2015

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Foreign Football Administrators Begin Talent Hunt in Nigeria

By Anang Bako
Kaduna ( Nigeria) – A team of football administrators and coaches from Turkey are in Nigeria to scout for young footballers.

Among them are Sincanlioglu Sadetin, a football coach and administrative manager of Antalyaspor FC; Gozubuyuk Alaatin, football scout of Osmanlispor FC, which got promoted to the super liga last season.

Others are Yazici Recep a coach at Galatasarary; Kabay kamil, a coach at Antalyaspor; Korkmaz Ahmet, a Turkish ex-international; levent Dervisoglu and Gorkem Dervisoglu.

The talent hunt which is being conducted through a four day competition is organised by a kaduna based football academy ACE academy and also feature some teams playing in the pro-league.

Ten selected football academy drawn from across the nation are participating.

Speaking with journalists, Head of ACE ACADEMY, Kola Adebulugbe said the competition was to scout for talent and promote grass root soccer in the country.

He added that the competition was to foster unity, build human capacity and identify talents in the country.

“It is my believe that from here, we would raise individuals who would in turn, become soccer heroes and the pride of our people,” he said.

“Our Academy has been grooming young talents which are playing in different clubs outside of the country today and also in the flying eagles team.

Adebulugbe also said that some selected players will be sent to turkey to continue their carrier.

“At the end of the competition, lucky players will be selected in other to groom them and continue playing at turkey.

France: One Killed in Grenoble Factory Terror Attack

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26/06/2015

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France: One Killed in Grenoble Factory Terror Attack

One person is reported killed and several injured Friday morning, in a terror attack on a factory in French town of Grenoble.

Local media reports say decapitated body of a man was found on the factory premises, adding that a 30-year-old suspect, believed to have links with Islamic State (ISIS) terror group has been arrested – the man is known to the foreign intelligence services.

The head of the victim, who was said to be an employee of the factory was discovered by police hanging on the wire fence of the factory, beside 2 flags with Arabic writings – believed to be ISIS flag.

A media report say, the suspect terrorist was believed to have entered the factory and planted explosive devices.

Another version however say, two men in a car forced their way into the factory, and drove straight into gas cylinders which exploded.

The attack occurred around 10:00 am local time (0800 GMT).

French government has already tightened security at sensitive sites throughout the country, and the Interior Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve said he would immediately visit the site of the attack.

In mid January, 12 people were killed in France on the Charlie Hebdo magazine. Days after, four Jews were again murdered in Hyper Cacher supermarket in Paris in another terror attack.

Ramadan: Christian Cleric Feeds 700 Muslim Inmates, Disabled In Northern Nigeria

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24/06/2015

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Ramadan: Christian Cleric Feeds 700 Muslim Inmates, Disabled In Northern Nigeria

By Mohammad Ibrahim

Kaduna (Nigeria) – General Overseer of Christ Evangelical Intercessory Fellowship Ministry, Pastor Yohanna Buru has led a team of Christians to Kaduna convict Prison where they distributed food items to Muslim inmates in the spirit of Ramadan.

The team also secured release of four Muslim inmates with minor cases from the prison to enable them fast with their family members and other Muslims.

Pastor Buru who also heads ‘Peace revival and reconciliation foundation of Nigeria’ appealed to “Muslims and Christians leaders in all the 36 states of Nigeria to live together in communities just like how they lived in the 80’s and early 90’s, without fighting and attacking each other in the name of religion.

“We are also calling on Religious leaders in the country to redouble effort in the fight against religious extremists, causing political instability and negative impact to national and international development of the country“

He stressed that in the spirit of Ramadan and as Peace Ambassadors they would do all it takes to promote peaceful coexistence among believers of the two major religions in the country.

“We held various peace events with our Muslim brothers for mutual understanding through the use of different sports, like endurance trekking and marathon competition. We want peace in Kaduna and Nigeria at large,” he said.

Pastor Buru had also visited a destitute home where he donated food and soft drinks and had a session of breaking of fast with them.

He said he did that to relieve them of the trouble of going out to beg to feed their families.

“We appeal to wealthy individuals, philanthropists and Government to always help the needy, most expecially orphans, widow, unemployed youth, elderly men, women with food and other items, so as to make life meaningful to them,” he said.

Pastor Buru also expressed dissatisfaction over the negative attitude of some Nigerian traders who increase prices of foodstuff during religions festivals.

The Christian leader later took another team of christians to breaking of fast with islamic scholars.

He called on Nigerians to pray for an end to Boko Haram insurgency, saying without peace the north and Nigeria will not move forward.

Nigerian Herbalists Delve Into Research, Commence Product Standardisation — Chairman

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24/06/2015

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Nigerian Herbalists Delve Into Research, Commence Product Standardisation — Chairman

By Anang Bako
Kaduna (Nigeria) – Herbal medicine practitioners in Nigeria say they have improved on their dosage and packaging system to meet international standard. The drugs are now delivered to patronisers in the form of syrup and capsules, as against the usual powdered form.

Chairman, National Association of Progressive Herbal Medicine, Dr Ahmed Ayodele, Who spoke with Africa Prime News in Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria at the ongoing Herbal Trade Fair said their members have now delve into research to fill-up the gap that existed between them and orthodox medicine researchers.

Our Correspondent who visited the Trade Fair ground reports seeing the packaged drugs in both syrup and capsules packs.

He said “We have a new drug now which is in capsulated form called ‘excel capsule’ and has high patronage due to its positive work.”

Ayodele said the Nigerian Association also collaborate and share experiences with herbalists from other African countries on research and efficacy of their drugs.

“Herbal experience is heredity to some people, but with western education, we travel to some Africa countries to see how effective their roots is compared to Nigeria, so that we can also tap from them.”

Ayodele who called on Nigerian Government to support the Association’s drive toward introducing more drugs into the African market, also called for assistance to sanitise herbal practice in the country.

“If the government will assist us with funds to carry out more research to improve our herbal drugs, I belive our country will also start exporting to other countries.”

“We cannot run away from our cultural heritage that is why we want the ministry that deals with cultural heritage to involve promotion of traditional medicine in their agenda.

Nigeria: Unimaid Gets License To Run Radio Station

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24/06/2015

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Nigeria: Unimaid Gets License To Run Radio Station

By Iliya Kure

Kaduna (Nigeria) – The Mass Communication Department of University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria has obtained a license to run a Radio station. The Department has many years ago applied for the license but was not issued until now.

A Senior Lecturer in the Department, Dr. Mohammed Gujbawu Haruna, said in a Facebook closed group of the department ‘MACOSA UNIMAID’ that Prof. Danjuma Gambo broke the news this morning.

“Finally our Radio license is here! After waiting for years to go on air, the NBC has finally granted license to Unimaid Radio to operate. Prof Danjuma Gambo broke the news this morning while taking over the Station as its pioneer Director. I say a big congrats to all Macosites!” Gujbawu posts.

Already past and present students of the department have started reacting; celebrating and congratulating each other for the success in acquiring the license.

Below are some of the comments made by some members of the closed group, comprising of past and present students;

Josiah Bala Mijnyawa said “wow!!, dat’s an achievement indeed!, 4ward eva mass comm.”

Jack Vince said “Long o’er due. Great to have it at last. Kudos to the HOD, Prof. G.I. Gambo and all lecturers of the department whose efforts have been so crowned with the desired success. Congratulations.”

Yusuf Buba said “I have no doubt in my life that with the radio put in place will not only serve the University but its immediate environment. Congrats again”

Elia’s Ayuba said “Good news, though we were not privileged to use it, I know it will greatly benefit those behind us, congratulation to all Macosites.”

Amin Ahmed said “With this spanking new Fm station put in place, this will go a long way to serving as a platform for grooming students into Radio/TV presenters, dJ, MC, actors etc.

Ramadan Welfare Package: Feeding Of Poor Fraudulent – El-Rufai

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23/06/2015

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Ramadan Welfare Package: Feeding Of Poor Fraudulent – El-Rufai

By Mohammad Ibrahim

Kaduna (Nigeria) – Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria has described the so-called feeding of the poor during Ramadan as fraudulent.

He described it as a window to create and loot public treasury with impunity using religion as a cover.

A statement by the Governor’s Media Aide, Samuel Aruwan says, the Governor disclosed while hosting religious leaders at the government house.

El Rufai, explained that the State is broke, and needs to tighten its finances to serve the people better, in a manner that befits their massive support for change.

The State Governor last week announced his decision to discontinue the practice of distributing food items and gifts during Ramadan – a decision that generated uproar in the state among various groups.

Aruwan statement added that the Governor made it clear that his administration will no longer tolerate the siphoning of government resources in the guise of gifts to prominent politicians, public servants and famous figures, or the feeding of indigent persons during religious occasions; neither will it be involved in sponsoring people.

“The governor explain that the government has stopped issuing contracts to so called ‘super’ politicians to supply foods, beverages and other essentials as Ramadan gifts across the state because the process is entirely fraudulent with nothing tangible to show for it, except playing to the gallery to score cheap political goals and fraudulently enrich a few individuals.

“Findings have revealed how it is mainly prominent politicians and influential personalities that benefit from the Ramadan and Christmas gifts instead of the so called ‘poor’. Food stuffs, bought with public resources, are distributed to prominent government officials and other personalities while the poor in whose name those foods are procured queue in droves for crumbs and are constantly subjected to several forms of hardships and degrading circumstances after such sham gestures.

“The hundreds of million of naira involved have not translated into visible feeding points in Kaduna,” he said.

The statement added that the Governor is committed to always helping the needy in a transparent and sustainable manner.

It says El-Rufai is focused on providing sincere leadership, and that includes taking steps against the looting of the public treasury in the guise of feeding ordinary citizens who are deprived of social justice and basic amenities.

Nigeria: Gbagyi Community Decry Marginalisation Under El-Rufai’s Government

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23/06/2015

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Nigeria: Gbagyi Community Decry Marginalisation Under El-Rufai’s Government

By Mohammad Ibrahim

Kaduna (Nigeria) – Gbagyi Progressive Union( GYPU) in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria has alleged marginalisation of its people that campaigned for the state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai – they faulted his recent appointments as sidelining of politicians from their domain.

The group said, El-Rufai’s recent appointments of 10 persons into the state cabinet gives them reason for concerned as none of their kinsmen has been appointed so far.

A statement by chairman of the group, Amos Isah and another official, Abashe Dauda, also warned Governor El-Rufai against imposing any non-Gbagyi as sole Administrator of Chikun Local government area of the state.

“Gbagyis have second largest population in the state after the Hausa -Fulani spread in Chikun, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Igabi, Birnin Gwari, Kajuru and Kargarko Local Government Areas of the state.

“However, in 16 years of democracy, no Gbagyi man was ever considered for minister, SSG or even in any key advisory appointment despite many brilliant minds in our midst. This led to the routing of PDP in Chikun and Birnin Gwari LGs and other parts of the state with sizable number of Gbagyis. Thinking that we are not going to be disappointed.

“But your 10 appointments which has no Gbagyi input or consideration gives us reasons for concern. This is because 50 percent of your recent appointment are for people outside the state.

“This is worrisome, particularly as you reduced the number of ministries and cabinet members in your administration,” the statement says.

The group said the over 700,000 strong Gbagyis will be sidelined, marginalised and silenced if this government is formed without the face of Gbagyis as commissioners, Special Advisers and Assistants.

“Our prayers is for the Present administration to at least maintain the previous formula adopted in local government for elective and appointing positions, if it cannot be improved upon.

“We should also be considered for federal appointments, as we have not enjoyed such since the inception of democracy in the state. The formation of the state cabinet without Gbagyi being represented cannot be said to have been completed,” says the statement.

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