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VP Shettima, Wike, Bosun Tijani, governor Dauda Lawal, senators Wamakko and Ned Nwoko, Uju Ihejrika, Muktar Aliyu Betara, Ooni, CDS Musa, Allen Onyema, Justices Mariam Muktar, Bello Ei-Rufai, Mary Odili, others for ‘Nigeria’s Pride Awards’
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa; FCT Ministers Nyesom Wike and Bosun Tijani; Governors Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State; Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Ademola Adeleke of Osun; Bala Mohammed of Bauchi; Babagana Zulum of Borno and Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River state, alongside Senators Aliyu Wamakko and Ned Munir Nwoko, Chief of Naval State, Emmanuel Ogalla, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, Hon. Mohammed Bello Ei-Rufai and CEO of Brittainia-U Group, Chief Mrs. Uju Ihejrika are among personalities and agencies that have been nominated for the maiden edition of Nigeria’s Pride Awards, scheduled for November this year.
The awards ceremony is being organized by African Leadership Scorecard Magazine, in collaboration with ‘The Beauties of Nigeria TV.’
In a statement on Saturday, the Organising Committee said the Awards is to celebrate individuals, agencies and institutions that have provided or are providing quality and exemplary leadership in their areas of service.
The Statement, signed on behalf of the Organising Committee of Awards, by the Facilitator, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, who is also the Publisher/CEO of African Leadership Scorecard Magazine and The Beauties of Nigeria TV, said although Nigeria is a country in need of quality leadership, the few who are doing well need to be celebrated as a way to encourage them to do more while spurring others to wake up.
Also nominated for the Awards are Nigeria’s multi-talented singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri, Kano Airport cleaner, Auwal Dankode and hotel worker, Ngozi Kekwaru, among others
According to the statement, the NAHCO and Hotel workers were nominated to be honoured for finding $10,000 and $70,000, respectively, which they found at their work places and returned the money to the owners.
For Davido, the nominees praised the multiple award-winning-entertainer, for uplifting hundreds of upcoming singers and other artists, the same with Ruth Kadiri
Members of the Awards Organising Committee are Bonaventure Phillips Melah, Facilitator; 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 and Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed (Ex-Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Kaduna/Katsina/Kano Zone).
See Full List of Nominees and Categories
1. Vice President Kashim Shettima- Quintessential Vice President
2. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike- Overall Best Nigerian Minister.
3. Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani- Outstanding Minister of the Year
4. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa- Shield of the Nation
5. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo- Best Governor on Empowerment
6. Dr. Dauda Lawal- Best Governor on Urban Renewal
7. Sen. Bassey Edet Otu- Best Governor on Agric/Food Security
8, Sen. Ademola Adeleke- Best Governor Infrastructure
9. Prof. Babagana Zulum- Most People-Oriented Governor
10. Senator Bala Mohammed- Best Governor on Urban Transformation
11. Sen. Ned Munir Nwoko- Protector of the Environment.
12. Senator Aliyu Wamakko- Champion of Poverty Eradication.
13. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala- Protector of Nigeria’s Territories.
14. Ooni of Ife- Exemplary Custodian of African Values
15. Retired Justice Mariam Aloma Muktar- Mother of Justice in Nigeria
16. Justice Mary Odili- Pillar of Truth and Justice
17. Mrs. Uju Ihejrika- Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
18. Chief Mike Ozekhome- Most Fearless Advocate
19. Amb. John Metchie- Prince of Peace and Reconciliation
20. Mrs. Adaora Umeoji-Light of the Girl-Child
21. Hon. Benjamin Kalu- Champion of Equity
22. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara
23. Hon. Ali Isa- B.C Grassroots Empowerment Lawmaker
34. Hon. Mohammed Bello Ei-Rufai- Young Progressive Politician of the Year
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- Best Head of Civil Service Award
29. Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC- Most Innovative Agency
30. Jaiz Bank- Most People-Oriented Bank
31. Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF- Most Employee-Friendly Agency
32. Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND- Most Educational Institution of the Year.
33. Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC- Most Inclusive Educational Institution.
34. Rural Electrification Agency, REA- Best Rural Connectivity Agency
35. PTAD- Best Reforms/ICT Compliance Agency
36. NHRC- Most Committed Agency of the Year.
37. David Adeleke (Davido)- Outstanding Humanity Entertainment Artist of the Year.
38. Ruth Kadiri- Inspirational Actress of the Year
39. Auwal Dankode- Hope of the Future Award- Male
40. Ngozi Kekwara- Hope of the Future Award (Female).
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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