Headline: NDLEA warns Kwara United players against drug abuse
Author: News Agency of Nigeria
Category: Nationwide/Latest News
Excerpt: The agency highlighted the risks of abuse to include infertility, cardiovascular diseases and premature death.
Pix: NDLEA officials
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, cautioned players and officials of Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin against drug abuse.
Speaking during a sensitisation programme for the players in Ilorin, Fatimoh Popoola, NDLEA’s Kwara Commander, highlighted the risks of abuse to include infertility, cardiovascular diseases and premature death.
She emphasised the fact that drug experimentation often leads to abuse.
“I urged you to avoid self-medication and consult the team doctor for any medical needs because discipline and diligence are key traits of responsible athletes,” Ms Popoola said.
In his remarks, Bashir Badawiy, the club’s General Manager, commended the NDLEA for partnering with the club on the issue.
He stated that the seminar provided valuable insight into drug regulations.
Also, Veteran broadcaster and Olympian, Hammed Adio, in his goodwill message called for a partnership between Kwara Sports Commission and NDLEA to raise awareness about drug abuse among athletes.
He encouraged Kwara United players to engage in extra training, drawing inspiration from sports legends like Rashidi Yekini and Muda Lawal as a way to stay focused and avoid social ills.
The highlights of the event included an exchange of souvenirs between Kwara United and NDLEA.
The NDLEA also announced Mr Badawiy as a Kwara NDLEA ambassador and he was decorated with the agency’s badge.
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Headline: My focus not 2027 elections, says Tinubu
Author: News Agency of Nigeria
Category: Nationwide/Politics/Latest News
Excerpt: President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the country and creating wealth for generations.
Pix: President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the country and creating wealth for generations.
The President on Saturday, October 5, 2024, said that his focus was not on the 2027 elections but on how to make Nigeria great for generations.
Tinubu gave the assurance at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zone Assembly which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
The event was hosted by the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The president was represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila said that he was pained by the hardship in the country.
He, however, gave the assurance that Nigeria would get better.
President Tinubu said that he made some tough decisions for the good of the country.
“For every moment in a country, a particular leader is produced for that time. This is the time to produce a leader that is courageous.
“The challenges of our country are diverse and immense.
“When a man has a strong conviction of what he is doing, he pursues it,” he said.
The President further added that he had love for Nigerians and would continue to listen to them and do what would be good for them.
In his address, Mr Sanwo-Olu said: “We have come as one big family to explore more ways to work together.
“It is to share ideas and agree on strategies to take South West to greater heights.
“We are blessed with assets and more positioned to move the country forward.”
He appealed to the leaders and other members to give adequate support to the Tinubu-led administration.
“We should strive to forge ahead,” the Lagos governor stated.
Also speaking, the keynote speaker and immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, said that South West APC should be ready to forge a united front.
“I am convinced that APC will remain strong to accomplish the business of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.
“APC remains the only successful party that emerged from the cohesiveness of four different political parties. That is history, we must continue to protect what makes us thick.
”Our congress should be regular, within a specific time frame. Our party is the framework in which we thrive as the ruling party,” he said.
Others who attended the event were the governors of Ekiti, Ondo and Ogun States.
Leaders at the meeting include ex-interim National Chairman of APC, Bisi Akande, former Ogun governors, Olusegun Osoba, and Ibikunle Amosun.
The event also attracted APC senators, representatives, house of assembly members and other top government officials from South West.
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Headline: APP sweeps 22 Chairmanship seats in Rivers LG polls
Author: News Agency of Nigeria
Category: Nationwide/Politics/Latest News
Excerpt: The chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Enebeli, described the elections as free and fair.
Pix: Voters/ Rivers collation centre
The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Rivers has swept 22 of the 23 chairmanship positions contested in Saturday, October 5, 2024, Local Government Elections.
The chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Enebeli, described the elections as free and fair.
Announcing the results, Mr Enebeli said that the winners secured a two-thirds majority of the votes in their respective wards across the 23 Local Government Areas (LGA) in the state.
“Results for 19 Wards in Etche LGA are still being collated, while the results for the 319 councillorship positions across the 23 LGAs will be announced in due course,” he said.
Mr Enebeli further said that elections were conducted in all the 6,866 units in 319 Wards, with 18 of the 19 political parties participating.
“The elections, which concluded at 3:00 pm, recorded a significant voter turnout, with many defying the rain to cast their ballots,” he said.
He commended the political parties and residents for their dedication to ensuring a smooth election process.
The RSIEC boss declared those who polled the highest number of votes duly elected chairmen of their respective LGAs.
The list of successful chairmen includes Vincent Obu (Abua/Odual), Chibudom Ezu (Ahoada-East), Iyekor Ikporo (Ahoada-West), Tonye Briggs-Oniyide (Akuku-Toru), Lazarus Nteogwuile (Andoni), and Sule Amachree (Asari-Toru).
Others were Anengi Barasua (Bonny), Harry Agiriye (Degema), Brain Gokpa (Eleme), David Omereji (Emohua), Monday Dumiye (Gokana), and Israel Abosi (Ikwerre).
Also declared winners were Martins Nwigbo (Khana), Chijioke Ihunwo (Obio/Akpor), Isaac Umejuru (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni), Ishmael Oforibika (Ogu/Bolo), Igwe Achese (Okrika), and Promise Reginald (Omuma).
The rest were Enyiada Cookey-Gam (Opobo/Nkoro), Gift Okere (Oyibo), Ezebunwo Ichemati (Port Harcourt) and Matthew Dike (Tai).
The declaration of the results was witnessed by agents of the 18 political parties, members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and civil society groups, among others.
