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Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Dangote, Wike, Soludo, Dauda Lawal, Allen Onyema, others to receive Nigeria’s Pride Award
Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote and his conglomerate, Dangote Group, have been nominated for Nigeria’s Pride Awards being organized by African Leadership Scorecard Magazine, in collaboration with THE BEAUTIES OF NIGERIA TV, scheduled for November 19, in Abuja.
The former president is to be honured with the ‘Outstanding Global Peace and Reconciliation Icon of the Decade’ while Dangote, a business mogul who is also the richest black man on earth is to receive ‘Africa’s Brightest Shining Star of the Century’ award with the Dangote Group also to be crowned as the ‘Chief Cornerstone of Businesses in Africa.”
Also to be honoured are six state governors- Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra; Prof. Babagana Zulum of Borno; Dr. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Senator Bala Mohammed of Bauchi; Senator Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Senator Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River.
Two serving Ministers Barrister Nyesom Wike of FCT and Dr. Tijani Bosun, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy are to be honoured alongside Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; senators Aliyu Wamakko and Ned Nwoko; Deputy House of Reps Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CEO of Air Peace, Barrister Allen Onyema, Ooni of Ife, Oba Dr. Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; MD/CEO of Zenith Bank, Barrister Dame Adaora Umeoji; Jaiz Bank, Dr. Chioma Ejikeme, CEO of PTAD, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara; Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, CEO of NHRC; Human Rights Lawyer, Dr. Mike Ozekhome, Hon. Ali Isa; CEO of Brittainia-U Group, Mrs. Catherine Uju Ifejika, former Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan; award-winning singer Davido and Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri.
Other nominees are Kano Airport cleaner, Auwal Dankode and hotel worker, Ngozi Kekwaru, among other personalities, some federal agencies and corporate organisations.
In a statement Thursday, signed on behalf of the Organising Committee, Facilitator of the awards, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, who is also the Publisher/CEO of African Leadership Scorecard Magazine/Founder of the Beauties of Nigeria TV, said although Nigeria is a country in need of quality leadership, the few among us, who are doing well need to be celebrated as a way of encouraging them to do more while motivating others to wake up.
According to the statement, since Dr. Goodluck Jonathan left office as the 14th President of Nigeria, he has been involved in citizen’s diplomacy, waging peace across Africa and the world, which has earned him recognition as Africa’s fore-most statesman who is seen, not only as an icon of peace and reconciliation but also an inspiration to the present and future generations, while at the same time, standing in the gap for Nigeria and helping to positively impact the country’s global perspective.
On Dangote, the Award Organising Committee said the successful takeoff of the Dangote Refinery, recoginsed as the largest single-train refinery in the world with the capacity of 650,000 barrels per day which also produces diesel, aviation fuel and other products, is a landmark achievement unprecedented in the history o Africa.
Bonaventure Melah said the NAHCO and Hotel workers were nominated to be honoured for finding $10,000 and $70,000, respectively, at their work places and returned the money to the owners and described them as the real faces of the Nigeria and also praised multiple award-winning singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, for uplifting hundreds of upcoming musicians and other artists, the same with Ruth Kadiri.
Other members of the Awards Organising Committee are Mr. Ahaziah Suleiman (Former Executive Director, Voice of Nigeria), Chairman; Hajia Medina Dauda-Nadabo, (Bureau Coordinator/Prpgrammes Officer, Voice of America, VOA), Secretary; Victorson Agbenson (Deputy Director News, FRCN), Omotola Oleyede, Chudi Brass a Media Expert and Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed (Ex-Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Kaduna/Katsina/Kano Zone).
See Full List of Nominees and Categories
1. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan- Outstanding Global Peace and Reconciliation Icon of the Decade
2. Alhaji Aliko Dangote/Dangote Group- Africa’s Brightest Shining Star of the Century.’
3. Dangote Group- ‘Chief Cornerstone of Businesses in Africa.”
4. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo- Best Governor on Empowerment
5. Dr. Dauda Lawal- Best Governor on Urban Renewal
6. Prof. Babagana Zulum- Most People-Oriented Governor
7. Senator Bala Mohammed- Best Governor on Urban Transformation
8. Sen. Bassey Edet Otu- Best Governor on Agric/Food Security
9. Sen. Ademola Adeleke- Best Governor Infrastructure
10. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike- Overall Best Nigerian Minister.
11. Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani- Outstanding Minister of the Year
12. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa- Shield of the Nation
13. Sen. Ned Munir Nwoko- Protector of the Environment.
14. Senator Aliyu Wamakko- Champion of Poverty Eradication.
15. Ooni of Ife- Exemplary Custodian of African Values
16. Retired Justice Mariam Aloma Muktar- Mother of Justice in Nigeria
17. Justice Mary Odili- Pillar of Truth and Justice
18. Mrs. Uju Ihejrika- Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
19. Chief Mike Ozekhome- Most Fearless Advocate
20. Amb. John Metchie- Prince of Peace and Reconciliation
21. Mrs. Adaora Umeoji-Light of the Girl-Child
22. Hon. Benjamin Kalu- Champion of Equity
23. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara
24. Hon. Ali Isa- B.C Grassroots Empowerment Lawmaker
25. Dr. Chioma Ejikeme- Pensioners’ Angel
26. Chief Nduka Obiagbena- Nigeria’s Media Pathfinder
27. Dr. Tony Ojukwu- Champion of Human Rights
28. Dr. Yemi Esan- Excellent Service to the Nation
29. Amb John Metchie – Exemplary Peace Ambassador
30. Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC- Most Innovative Agency
31. Jaiz Bank- Most People-Oriented Bank
32. Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF- Employee Protector-In-Chief
33. Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund- Most Impressive Institutional Funding Agency of the Year
34. Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC- Most Compliant Agency on International Best Practices
35. Rural Electrification Agency, REA- Most Improved Service Delivery Agency
36. PTAD- Best Reforms/ICT Compliance Agency
37. NHRC- Most Committed Agency of the Year.
38. David Adeleke (Davido)- Outstanding Humanity Entertainment Artist of the Year.
39. Ruth Kadiri- Inspirational Actress of the Year
40. Auwal Dankode- Hope of the Future Award- Male
41. Ngozi Kekwara- Hope of the Future Award (Female).
President Bola Tinubu on Monday disclosed that his government has created 650,000 jobs through its National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinics in 19 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Tinubu also vowed to remove all bottlenecks militating against Nigerians turning ideas and skills into successful businesses.
The President made this known via his verified X handle, @officialABAT and explained that a tailor should not need millions of naira to buy industrial machinery before she can grow her business while a food processor should not have to build a factory before producing at scale.
This, he stated, informed why the Federal Government, “under our Renewed Hope administration, is investing in shared MSME hubs through our National MSME Clinics, giving entrepreneurs access to modern equipment, reliable power and production facilities without carrying the full cost alone.”
According to Tinubu: “Today, 21 shared facilities across 19 states and the FCT are supporting businesses and an estimated 650,000 jobs. ReadPolitical News
“Nigerians do not lack ideas, skill or ambition. Too often, they lack access to the tools and infrastructure needed to turn them into successful businesses.
“Our job is to remove those barriers.
“When small businesses can produce more, at lower cost, they become more competitive. They grow. They employ more people. They create income and opportunity for Nigerian families.
“Giving Nigerian enterprise the tools to succeed is how we build prosperity from the ground up. That is the Nigeria we are building.”
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.
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