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VP Shettima, Gov Dauda Lawal, Soludo, CDS Musa, Wike, Zulum, Adeleke, Bala Mohammed, Allen Onyema, Ned Nwoko, Ooni, others for ‘Nigeria’s Pride Awards’
Vice President Kashim Shettima; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; Governors Chukwuma Soludo, Dauda Lawal, Bassey Edet Otu, Ademola Adeleke, Babagana Zulum and Bala Mohammed of Anambra, Zamfara, Cross River, Osun, Borno and Bauchi states, respectively, as well as Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, have been nominated by Nigerians for the maiden edition of Nigeria’s Pride Awards, being organised by African Leadership Scorecard Magazine in collaboration with The Beauties of Nigeria TV.
Other personalities and agencies nominated for the awards include the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan-Ogunwusi; retired Justices Mariam Aloma Muktar and Mary Odili; the CEO of Air Peace, Barrister Allen Onyema; CEO of Brittainia-U, Mrs Uju Ihejrika; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome; Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, African Director, IAWPA, Amb. John Metchie; MD/CEO Zenith Bank, Adaora Umeoji; House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Hon. Hon. Benjamin Kalu; Minority Whip, Hon. Ali Isa; Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr. Chioma Ejikeme; Arise TV CEO, Nduka Obiagbena; Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu and former HOCSF Dr. Yemi Esan
Agencies that were nominated for the awards are the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Jaiz Bank, First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC and Rural Electrification Agency, REA.
It would be recalled that the Awards Organising Committee had on August 2, 2024, published an advertorial requesting the public to nominate leaders and agencies of their choices that they consider qualified for the various categories. The publication gave August 24 as deadline for the nominations.
In a statement released Friday, August 30, 2024, the Committee stared that a total of 52 persons and 24 agencies were nominated for the awards, noting that after due consideration of number of votes for each nominee, 25 personalities and eight (8) institutions were approved for the awards.
The statement was signed by the Awards Facilitator, Bonaventure Phillips Melah who is also the Publisher/CEO African Leadership Scorecard Magazine/The Beauties of Nigeria TV, the Chairman and Secretary of the Committee, Ahaziah Suleiman (Former Executive Director, Voice of Nigeria) and Hajia Medina Dauda-Nadabo, (Bureau Coordinator/Prpgrammes Officer, Voice of America, VOA) respectively.
Other members of the Committee are Victorson Agbenson (Deputy Director News, FRCN). Omotola Oleyede, Chudi Brass and Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed (Ex-Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Kaduna/Katsina/Kano Zone).
The Committee stated that although it is true that Nigeria is a country in dire need of quality leadership and visionary leaders, there are some who are doing very well in the areas of their individual calls by deploying their intellectual capabilities, education and their experiences; to impact positively, the lives of the people.
“These exceptional leaders and institutions should be celebrated, as a way of encouraging them to do more while spurring others to wake up,” the statement said.
See List of Nominees and Categories
1. Vice President Kashim Shettima- Quintessential Vice President
2. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike- Overall Best Nigerian Minister
3. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa- Shield of the Nation
4. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo- Best Governor on Empowerment
5. Dr. Dauda Lawal- Best Governor on Urban Renewal
6. Sen. Bassey Edet Otu- Best Governor on Agric/Food Security
7, Sen. Ademola Adeleke- Best Governor Infrastructure
8. Prof. Babagana Zulum- Most People-Oriented Governor
9. Senator Bala Mohammed- Best Governor on Urban Transformation
10. Sen. Ned Munir Nwoko- Protector of the Environment.
11. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala- Protector of Nigeria’s Territories.
12. Ooni of Ife- Exemplary Custodian of African Values
13. Retired Justice Mariam Aloma Muktar- Mother of Justice in Nigeria
14. Justice Mary Odili- Pillar of Truth and Justice
15. Mrs Uju Ihejrika- Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
16. Chief Mike Ozekhome- Most Fearless Advocate
17. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara – Best People- Oriented lawmaker of the year.
18. Amb. John Metchie- Prince of Peace and Reconciliation
19. Mrs. Adaora Umeoji-Light of the Girl-Child
20. Hon. Benjamin Kalu- Champion of Equity
21. Hon. Ali Isa- Best Grassroots Empowerment Lawmaker
22. Dr. Chioma Ejikeme- Pensioners’ Angel
23. Chief Nduka Obiagbena- Nigeria’s Media Pathfinder
24. Dr. Tony Ojukwu- Champion of Human Rights
25. Dr. Yemi Esan- Best Head of Civil Service Award
26. Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC- Most Innovative Agency
27. Jaiz Bank- Most People-Oriented Bank
28. Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF- Most Employee-Friendly Agency
29. Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND- Most Educational Institution of the Year.
30. Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC- Most Inclusive Educational Institution.
31. Rural Electrification Agency, REA- Best Rural Connectivity Agency
32. PTAD- Best Reforms/ICT Compliance Agency
33. NHRC- Most Committed Agency of the Year.
Health professionals have warned that regular consumption of shawarma containing high amounts of salt, sugar, fat, seasoning and processed meat may contribute to hypertension, obesity, diabetes and kidney disease.
Excessive salt can raise blood pressure and put additional strain on the kidneys, while high-calorie sauces may contribute to weight gain.
Nutrition experts advised Nigerians to eat shawarma in moderation, use less mayonnaise and other sauces, choose lean grilled meat and add more vegetables. Consumers were also urged to check vendors’ cleanliness and avoid food prepared where ingredients are exposed to flies, dust or poor handling.
A recent report by experts also warned that frequent consumption of Shawarma may increase the risk of other food-borne infections and long-term health problems.
The report contains documented cases of people who suffered vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and weakness after eating shawarma, with some requiring hospital treatment.
According to the report, poor hygiene could allow bacteria and other contaminants into shawarma, causing illnesses including cholera, dysentery, typhoid and salmonellosis.
It also raised concerns about mayonnaise and creamy sauces kept without proper refrigeration and warned that poor storage could encourage bacterial growth and increase the risk of food poisoning.
A study cited in the report found bacterial contamination in ready-to-eat shawarma sold on the streets
Experts also raised concerns about processed meat such as sausage, noting that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies processed meat as carcinogenic to humans.
The mystery surrounding the death of a man whose body was found by the roadside in Abuja has taken a new turn, with police tracing the case through his missing mobile phone to a married woman who allegedly spent time with him at a hotel.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja, saying investigators arrested Rukayat Muhammed after tracing the deceased’s final communications.
The man was found dead on August 26 along the Kubwa Expressway, near Katampe under the bridge, after his family had earlier reported him missing.
According to the police, the case initially raised suspicion of a possible “one chance” incident. Investigators, however, established that the dead man was the missing person after identifying his remains.
Sanusi said the deceased’s mobile phone was missing and had been switched off. Police investigators subsequently traced his last known communication, leading them to Rukayat, a resident of Garki Area 2.
Investigators reportedly discovered that Rukayat, who is married, was allegedly in a romantic relationship with the deceased. The police said she had saved his contact under the name “Safiyat.”
The CP said the pair had lodged at Good Samaritan Guest House on 2nd Avenue, Gwarinpa, where the man later died.
Sanusi said Rukayat allegedly discovered that the man was no longer breathing but failed to alert the police or hotel management. Instead, she allegedly took his phone and left the hotel.
The case took another turn when hotel management later discovered the man’s body inside the room after attempts to contact the occupants failed.
Rather than reporting the discovery, two hotel staff members, Ibrahim Omeiza and Kefat Bitrus, allegedly removed the body from the room and transported it to the Kubwa Expressway, where they dumped it under the Katampe bridge.
The police said the action was apparently intended to distance the hotel and its management from the death.
Sanusi said detectives were still working to establish exactly how the man died and determine the individual roles of those connected to the incident.
He warned that anyone found to have participated in the death, concealment or abandonment of the body would face prosecution.
The commissioner said the investigation remains ongoing.
The Enugu State Government has suspended His Royal Majesty, Igwe Eze William Ezugwu, the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Ogbozalla Opi Autonomous Community, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state.
The state government accused Igwe Ezugwu of violating provisions of the state’s Traditional Rulers Law.
In a letter of suspension dated September 24, the Enugu State Government cited his alleged failure to constitute his cabinet, failure to establish a Town Union governing body, and persistent conduct deemed inconsistent with the laws governing traditional rulers in the state.
The suspension comes barely three weeks after Igwe William Ezugwu received NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi at his palace in Opi, Nsukka LGA, where he reportedly blessed Obi’s presidential ambition.
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