Nakata's Blog: Fashola Finally Bow to NASS

Nakata's Blog: Fashola Finally Bow to NASS: Babatunde Fashola Speaking to NASS Committee Recall that there was a disagreement between the three-in-one minister, Honorable Ministe...

Fashola Finally Bow to NASS

Babatunde Fashola Speaking to NASS Committee

Recall that there was a disagreement between the three-in-one minister, Honorable Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola and the National Assembly over the amendment of 2017 budget that allegedly affects his ministries.

The disagreement transformed to confrontations, accusations and counter accusations between the two arms of government that led to unwarranted arguments and jibes on social media that also warranted the Senate to release a 3page statement.

However, peace and agreement was restored Friday 28 July, 2017 when the minister appeared before the national assembly joint technical committee on budget reconciliation at the NASS committee room.

The minister said he was only trying to stand for his ministries where necessary by getting back his budget in order to deliver what will benefit Nigerians as expected and that he does not intent to rubbish the NASS or incite them against the public.

Fashola apologised, he said "If you were angry with my comments, I am sorry and I apologise 100%. I am only interested in getting my budget back. Once more I am sorry." 

"I have no intention to rubbish the NASS, The public heard my comments and they have not attacked you, so I have no intention of incitement." he added.

His apology was accepted by the committee and they commended him as a devoted minister and an absolute gentleman.

"We have accepted your apologies and your budget as from today is restored. You are a complete gentleman." NASS Joint Technical Committee on Budget Reconciliation replied.


Now that the conflict has been resolved, Nigerians are eagerly waiting as usual for the busy minister in solving the nation's power failure problem, build adequate and affordable houses and fix the country's roads in which Apapa Lagos is a priority.

Chai! See Shocking Secret About Reekado Banks

Nakata's Blog: Chai! See Shocking Secret About Reekado Banks: The MavinsRecord youngstar, Reekado Banks just reveal a fact about his personal life. The ladies and gentlemen crooner is no doubt one...

Chai! See Shocking Secret About Reekado Banks

The MavinsRecord youngstar, Reekado Banks just reveal a fact about his personal life.

The ladies and gentlemen crooner is no doubt one of the best hip hop artist in Nigeria who has been consistent since he badged into the industry.

Like the popular Nigeria saying "One thing must kill a man", Reekado said he can die for breast. He got some of my Northern brothers back on this, with their rhetorical saying that if they are not killed by sweet things, should they die of bitterness?

Reekado Banks prefer to die of sweet packages, he is human afterall.

"One thing go kill man. Na breast get me" Reekado Banks said in pidgin.

He made this comment via his twitter handle @ReekadoBanks

Nice one Reekado, we are on the sane page.

BREAKING: Erudite Yoruba Scholar, Adebayo Faleti (...

My Thought, My Identity: BREAKING: Erudite Yoruba Scholar, Adebayo Faleti (...: Adebayo Faleti is a Nigerian born poet, educationist, writer, actor and an elder statesman. The 86years old Yoruba ambassador is also ...

BREAKING: Erudite Yoruba Scholar, Adebayo Faleti (OON) is dead

Adebayo Faleti is a Nigerian born poet, educationist, writer, actor and an elder statesman.

The 86years old Yoruba ambassador is also a translator, journalist, broadcaster, TV personality who pioneer Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), the first television station in Africa.

He is an erudite English/Yoruba scholar, and a linguist. He is an author of outstanding Yoruba literature; poetry, play and prose. Basorun Gaa is one of his play with myriad of both written and oral poem.

He starred in various Yoruba cum English movies. Some of them are Saworoide, Basorun Gaa, Oyenusi and recently October 1st

He died yesterday 22 July, 2017 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

May his soul rest in peace.

Details about his death soon.

CREDIT: Oduavoice.com

Nakata's Blog: Fish Out Shekau in 40days, Army Chief Directed

My Thought, My Identity: Fish Out Shekau in 40days, Army Chief Directed: Chief of Army Staff gives Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole deadline to capture Abubakar Shekau Yesterday, Friday 21st July, 2017...

Fish Out Shekau in 40days, Army Chief Directed

Chief of Army Staff gives Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole deadline to capture Abubakar Shekau

Yesterday, Friday 21st July, 2017, the COAS, Nigerian Army, Lietunant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai directed the theatre commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru Abubakar Shekau, the sectional leader of the deadly terrorist group, Book Haram, dead or alive.

He was instructed to do so within the spate of 40days.

According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the command is to use all arsenal in its disposal to carry out this operation successfully.

The general public is therefore implore to assist and volunteer information that would lead to the accomplishment of this task.

This development is a demonstration that the Nigerian Army has confined with the public that Shekau is still alive after several declarations of his termination.

The Army also announced the rescue and quick treatment of an abandoned Boko Haram terrorist.

Chaos in Apapa as Police shot Tanker Driver, Banks razed

• A police officer attached to Diamond Bank, Creek Road in Apapa Lagos shot dead a tanker driver.
• Diamond, Sterling Bank set ablaze

The incident happened earlier today, Wednesday at about 9am when the police mopol asked the tanker driver to move his vehicle from the spot he parked and he refused, then the police threatened to shoot the victim and he replied that he should shoot him then the ugly incident happened as he was shot on the head.

Other reports said the police wanted to extort the tanker driver before argument ensued between them.

Tanker drivers however did not take it lightly, they ran after the officer while he ran into Diamond Bank. The mob set fire on the bank immediately in there attempt to get hold of him.

The reprisal did not end there, the mob moved to Sterling Bank, beside Diamond Bank and set fire on it too after breaking the entrance with stones and other damaging tools.

Other police officers around fled the environment for their dear life before a van of mopol arrived with sporadic gunshot. Yet, they could not restore parity.

It took the intervention of the men of the Nigerian Army, Apapa to bring back sanity into the area.

As at the time of this report, apart from the victim, there is no record of any casualty yet as much as we await the report of the Nigerian Police.

More photos from the scene:

LIFESTYLE: The Ilaje People and Their Flamboyant F...

LIFESTYLE: The Ilaje People and Their Flamboyant F...: The Ilaje people are one of the many dialects of the Yoruba race in Nigeria. The people speak Ilaje dialect of Yoruba and occupy Ilaje an...

LIFESTYLE: The Ilaje People and Their Flamboyant Funeral

The Ilaje people are one of the many dialects of the Yoruba race in Nigeria. The people speak Ilaje dialect of Yoruba and occupy Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.  They can also be found in Ajegunle and Majidun Lagos and in other riverine area across the country including Makoko. This is because their main occupation is fishing.
 

The Ilajes hold burial ceremony in high esteem that it seems to be more important than marriage, naming ceremony, or any other good in life. Generally, Yoruba doesn’t celebrate the death of youth, children, or any young person especially one that was survived by parents because they believe that it is a very sad situation. Therefore, the Ilajes only perform burial rite for an aged man or woman survived by at least a grown child.

This rite begins from the day the deceased gave up the ghost till the day he or she is buried. It consist of cleaning the dead and reserving it in the mortuary, Ere Iseyinde (farewell play), having series of family meetings, and the last stage which include church service, a mega party and finally, burial. Our focus here is actually on the Ere Iseyinde.

The importance of Ere Iseyinde is that it is the farewell play used in informing the public of the unexpected news and as a performance to celebrate the decease to the underworld. It consists of singing, drumming and dancing to traditional songs joyously by the participants. The songs are traditional and anyone among the congregation can lead at any point that suit him and the rest of the sympathizers.

TIME: Ere Iseyinde is usually performed in the evening till anytime in the night and possibly till dawn for seven consecutive days from the day of demise.

PARTICIPANTS: Family members, friends, neighbors, and wishers; both men and women. Children are involved as spectators.

INSTRUMENTS: The main traditional instrument is a pair of foot-length bamboo stick for each person. These bamboos are hit against themselves melodiously to the tune of songs. It is typically accompanied with supporting instruments that include Traditional Drum, Sekere (Shaker) and Hands to clap; together creating a percussive sound that gladdens and delights the listeners.

In conclusion, winning and dinning is significant. Traditional foods like Pupuru and Orugbo Soup’ will take centre stage and dominates the period. Also, various drinks headed by palm wine are available. Non-alcoholic drinks are also served but their intake cannot be compare to the amount of Ogogoro, gin and beers’. Trust the Ilajes, they take much alcohol but often not to stupor because it has become part of them.  

Ere Iseyinde Video: https://youtu.be/CwQOF47WC8g

Daystar Leadership Academy Graduates 2,000 SMSEs

Nakata's Blog: Daystar Leadership Academy Graduates 2,000 SMSEs: Daystar Business Forum graduates about 2,000 small and medium business starters, owners and potential beginners today Saturday the 15th ...

Daystar Leadership Academy Graduates 2,000 SMSEs

Daystar Business Forum graduates about 2,000 small and medium business starters, owners and potential beginners today Saturday the 15th day of July, 2017 Daystar Christian Center, Oregun, Ikeja Lagos.

SMEs from all business, producing goods or rendering services registered and undergo a four weeks business training which focuses on how to write a presentable and marketable business plan and how to plan, write, present and defend a pitch and the legal framework of business. They were also trained about how to make their business digital and why it needed to be digital using various Google tools.

 The course which was handled by professionals and facilitators in every field is known as DBAMS Module 1 Set 11.

It is a holy fact that nothing is absolutely free. However, it is pertinent to inform you that the training was successfully completed without paying any fee whatsoever. It is viewed as means of giving back to the society by the organizers who devoted their time and resources to volunteer themselves for this great opportunity.

A practical pitch presentation added glamour to the event while a group of expert criticize their presentations.

Edward Esene, senior consultant at Kinetics and Associate is one of the notable figures among the trainers.

The trainees who gained enormously from the program appreciate the organizers by presenting to them gifts which include a laptop, a printer, two A4 papers and a large projector board.

The door to join this entrepreneurs' forum is still very open as another module begins.
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You can contact them via their twitter handle @daystarNG.

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McGregor Promises to Knock Mayweather Out in the F...

Nakata's Blog: McGregor Promises to Knock Mayweather Out in the F...: At the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor International Press Tour day 2 in Los Angeles, Wednesday, McGregor who again owns the day and th...

McGregor Promises to Knock Mayweather Out in the Fourth Round

At the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor International Press Tour day 2 in Los Angeles, Wednesday, McGregor who again owns the day and the fans promised to knock down Mayweather in the fourth round. He said "I will knock him out in the fourth round, mark my word" while the fans cheers.

He said this ahead of their August 26 boxing match that has been making airwaves for sometimes. The match is between an Irish kick boxing champion without a boxing experience, Conor McGregor (21-3, 18 KOs in MMA) and the 40years old American, Floyd Mayweather (49, 19 KOs).

The face off is expletive as they trade insults and use 'f' words on each other.

McGregor mocks Mayweather's dress style that he dresses like a 12year old boy and Mayweather replied that it is only those that are not rich that put on suit often. So hilarious right?

It almost gets out of hand when Mayweather snatches an Irish flag from a fan and draped it. Then his Irish opponent seized his 'money bag' in protest. He also said the American can not even read.

What a great night of debate, what a great fight to expect.

APPLY HERE for Various Positions in the Nigerian Navy with SSCE and Above

   

           Ratings Requirements

GUIDE TO APPLICANTS ON HERE
ATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY FOR EACH CATEGORY

    A1 - Marine Engineer Artificers

    OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
    A2 - Weapon Electrical Artificers

    OND in Electrical Electronic Engineering (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
    A3 - Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification

    Diploma in Airframe & Engine recognized by ICAO and must also posses SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
    A4 - Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics)

    Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits, inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
    A5 - Hull Engineer Artificers

    OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
    B1 - Marine Engineer Mechanics

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical biasness is an advantage.
    B2 - Weapon Electrical Mechanics

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered, technical bias is an advantage.
    B3 - Hull Mechanical/Fitters

    As in B1 and B2 with additional trade in plumbing, welding, machining or woodwork.
    B4 - Automobile Mechanics

    As it is in B1.
    B5 - Dockyard Mechanics

    As it is in B1.
    C1 - Communications

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics.
    C2 - Computer

    OND in Computer Studies/Computer Science (at least Lower Credit), Desktop Publishing, Office Suite and must also possess 5 Credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.
    C3 - ICT

    OND in Computer Studies/Computer Science (at least Lower Credit), Computer literacy is compulsory and must possess 5 Credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics. Proficiency or industry certification in any of the following areas shall be an added advantage:

        Database.

        Computer-Aided Design.

        Personal Computer Maintenance.

        Networking Fundamentals.

        Website Development and Management.

        Programming.
    D1 - Seaman

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.
    D2 - Survey Recorders

    OND in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawing.
    D3 - Physical Training Instructors

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits Inclusive of English Language. Interest and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level is required.
    D4 - Chaplain Assistants

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the NN is required.
    D5 - Mosque Assistants

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of Arabic, Islamic Religious Knowledge and English Language. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque attendant as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN is required.
    D6 - Firemen

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language.
    E1 - Writers

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Accounts/Economics. Computer skill is compulsory. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration would be added advantage.
    E2 - Store Assistants

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.
    E3 - Caterers

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Home Management/Food Nutrition. Certificate or Navy proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.
    E4 - Ordinance

    Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.
    E5 - Project Technicians.

    OND in relevant discipline such as Architecture, Quantity Survey, Civil/ Structure/ Building technology, Electrical/ Mechanical installation, Urban and Rural Planning, Estate Management, Land Economy and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics.
    F1 - Medical Assistants

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology/ Health Science and Physics.
    F2 - Medical Records/Health Administration

    OND/professional qualification in Medical Records or Health Administration (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Biology/Health Science.
    F3 - Physiotherapist, Public Health, Occupational Therapist, Dental Therapist and Dental Lab Assistants

    OND/professional Qualification in relevant fields and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits In English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Maths.
    G - Bandsmen

    SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language. Certificate in music and proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.
    H - Drivers/Mechanics

    SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language. Current Mechanic apprenticeship certificate and evidence of driving experience as well as a letter of recommendation (as a mechanic) from past or present employer is required.
    J - Journalists

    OND in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, Printing Technology, Information Library, Public Relations, Graphic Arts, Film Making and Cinematography and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Maths
    K - Nurses

    Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT, Psychiatric, Paediatric, Orthopaedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anesthetic, Public Health, Occupational Health, Nephrology/Dialysis all Theatre Nursing and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Biology/Health Science, Physics and Chemistry.
    N - Education

    NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE/equivalent with 5 Credits inclusive of English Language and Maths for Science/Technical subjects or 5 credits Including English Language and at least a pass in Maths for Arts subjects.

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A Permanent Solution to Lekki, V.I, Ajah's Flooding

By: Ayannuga Olugbenga Paul
                   Oluayan1

Isolated Development is Zero Development

They are having problem in lekki/Ajah because the entire peninsula was developed in isolation by individual rich man and woman

Nigerians believe that technology is a product they can just throw money at and buy.  It is not, it's a culture they must live

Here is the story of average Nigerians.
In the fifties, when my Dad moved to Lagos in search of greener pastures. The destination them was Agege, cheap housing and community lifestyle. Thatch roof building are common in the area.

After some years and during independence era, those that made few money felt Agege no longer fit their social status. Too many hold up, rowdy scene..etc Instead of them to communally solve the social problems,  they moved to Surulere (New Lagos).

That's where the cream de la cream congregate. Even the middle class of Ido, Yaba and Ebute Meta came to New Lagos as a status upgrade.

The traffic and rowdy scene they left behind came to western avenue and Surulere in general to meet them.
The rich people of that time felt they have to move somewhere else.

They sandfilled Oso-Osa (VI). They money, VI was 100% residential, military generals became omo onile. Disgruntled rich people left mainland and came to VI

Few years later, some of them died, those with two wives had their nice compound separated by fence.. semi detach start surfacing. Some sold their for commercial activities.  The quiet residential estate became boom town and all the problems they left behind at Surulere came to their door step. They decided to move again, they left VI for Lekki

Admiralty way only had building on one side, the other was water view. Soon the problem they left behind came there. The other side was built. Commercial activities came to residential area.  Not it take one hour to drive 4 miles during rush hour.

The entire Lekki became a mess, they want to move again. The next destination is Eko Atlantic city. The problems they are leaving behind is already waiting for them there, end of story.

Instead of them to stay behind, develop engineering and social solutions to their problems,  they are running away from it. Problems are like shadow,  you can't run away from it. You solve it by having lights

Average Nigerians think society problem is not their problem as long as they can have money to fix themselves alone. They forget that theirs is just a reflection of the problem.

You don't fix shadow by providing light to One side, it will just change direction. You fix shadow by providing light to everywhere,  therefore no darkness for shadow to thrive

Until We start thinking about solving society problems,  solving individual problems will be an effort in futility

The so called rich among us, those that steal our commonwealth can't even enjoy it. It look like an enjoyment only in the face of the poor.

The insecurity is affecting them,  lack of electricity is affecting them. They can't even open their gate or live in a house without prison wall. They can't travel anyhow. They are scared of hanging out with their people. They are scared of people coming to beg for help. They are scared of witches and wizards.
They are scared of every problems they created.

They can't get to church or mosque early because they want to avoid conversation.  They run out of church before the end of service to avoid conversation.  How do they enjoy life by running away from people around them?

Olowo kan laarin otoshi mefa, otoshi loun naa. This Yoruba saying means that "A wealthy person among many poverty stricken people is also in poverty".

The way out is simple. We need to start thinking communal when seeking solutions. We need to get rid of our selfish skin.

We need to bring government back to our locality. Let every village, town, city, borough, parish, county or whatever division we want to use govern themselves.

Let them develop their own building code, town planing structure and govern themselves the way they like.

That is when development will become a way of life.

People will have sense of ownership

Therefore they will jealously protect their critical infrastructure

That is why we need restructuring

That is why we need true federalism

That is why we need to get involved

That is why we the youths need to stand our ground.

That is why we must come together as youths and fight the establishment together.

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#IamInvolvedNow, you too should
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#BasedOnCommonSense, let's take back our country and rewrite history together.

My Thought, My Identity: FG Plans to Jail Nigeria Celebrities that Fail to ...

Nakata's Blog-FG Plans to Jail Nigeria Celebrities that Fail to ...: The federal government has fine-tuned plans to punish and possibly jail entertainers who evade taxes after the nine-month grace period ...

My Thought, My Identity: BREAKING: A Nigerian Air force Helicopter Crashes

My Thought, My Identity: BREAKING: A Nigerian Air force Helicopter Crashes: A Nigerian Air Force Agusta 106 Light Utility Helicopter has reportedly crashed into a yet to obe identified lagoon in the northeast. N...

FG Plans to Jail Nigeria Celebrities that Fail to Pay Tax

The federal government has fine-tuned plans to punish and possibly jail entertainers who evade taxes after the nine-month grace period set out by the recently launched voluntary asset and income declaration scheme (VAIDS).

TheCable learnt that for 15 months, the federal government via various agencies and departments, to include the private sector, has been gathering information on tax compliance of many celebrities and high net worth individuals in the country.

“Highly qualified” agents of the federal ministry of finance have worked with the banks, Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU), bureau de change (BDCs), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), to monitor the degree of tax compliance of many celebrities and high net worth individuals.

The government has also reviewed land ownership, ownership of exotic cars, yatchs, private jets and other luxurious properties to understand the earnings and assets of many of these persons, relative to their taxes.

Following massive revelations, the government launched VAIDS, a scheme that allows these celebrities and other Nigerians to declare their assets and income, and pay necessary taxes without interest, penalty or investigation.

TheCable understands that the scheme, which will run for nine months, is a grace period for the celebrities to make amends or face the full wrath of the law, which could include up to five years jail term.

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For celebrities with houses in exotic locations worth millions of naira, and a tax record not consistent with the value of the property, the government advises that such celebrities “complete form VA1” and clarify sources of income for the house and pay necessary taxes within July 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.

Celebrities who do not take advantage of the scheme risk “up to five-year imprisonment, get severe extra penalties: up to 100% of the outstanding tax due, a compound interest at 21% per annum, and forfeiture of such assets”.

BREAKING: A Nigerian Air force Helicopter Crashes

A Nigerian Air Force Agusta 106 Light Utility Helicopter has reportedly crashed into a yet to be identified lagoon in the northeast.

NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya made the confirmation to newsmen. He also said that no life was lost following the crash. He said the pilots ditched the aircraft to minimise damage.

“The Chief of the Air Staff has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incidence. “Members of the board are already in Maiduguri to commence work,” Adesanya added.

More Details Soon...