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Friday, 13 May 2016

See Photo: Spanish club C.D. Palencia unveil there new football kits very 'ridiculous' ever

C.D. Palencia, a team that plays in the fourth division of the Spanish football league have released their new set of jerseys/kits and to say the least they look ridiculous.

The kits which have the design of the human muscular system look strange to be worn as kits as the players look more like half-dressed extras for a scene from "Game of Thrones" than they do actual soccer players. See more photos after the cut.

Embattled senate president Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, seem to be moving from one case to another, jumping from frying pan to fire. Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has declared the election that produced them as a nullity and couldn’t stand the test of legality.

The AGF has therefore ordered the Director of Public Prosecution to immediate begin the process of taking them out of the office of Senate President and Deputy which they are occupying illegally.

In a legal position written by the office of the AGF, Malami wrote that since the election was conducted with a forged document [Senate Standing Order], it is just natural that election in itself is a nullity from the beginning.

The legal position by the Ministry of Justice with reference number, DPPA/ADV/258/15, recommended that some suspects [those who masterminded the face document], should be prosecuted.

The legal position, which analysed the evidence thrown up by the police investigation, had indicated that the “leadership election, based on the forged document, cannot stand and it is null and void”.

The legal advice added, Further investigation should reveal: “Who authorised the promulgation of the Senate Standing Order 2015?

“Who published the Senate Standing Order 2015?

“Who approved the Senate Standing Order 2015?

“Who paid for the publishing of the Senate Standing Order 2015? and

“Who distributed the Senate Standing Order 2015?”

Sodeeqstarblog gathered that the office of the AGF has assembled the evidence for their prosecution.

Police Approve promotion of 2054 officers

The Police Service Commission says it has approved the promotion of 2,058 senior police officers.

The PSC said this in a statement by its Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, on Friday.

The commission said one Commissioner of Police, Kaumi Ahmadu, was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police while 99 Superintendents of Police were elevated to the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police.

The PSC also approved the promotion of 754 Deputy Superintendents of Police to the rank of Superintendents of Police.

The statement added, “1203 Assistant Superintendents of Police were also promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police while one Inspector was elevated to the next rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police 2.

“The Chairman of the commission, Dr. Mike Mbama Okiro, a retired Inspector General of Police, said the promotions were based on merit, seniority and availability of vacancies. He reiterated the commission’s commitment to ensure that deserving police officers are promoted as of when due to serve as motivation to the officers.”

According to the statement, Okiro charged the promoted officers to continue to give their best in the service of the nation. He reminded them that the security of lives and property of every Nigerian and others living in Nigeria is not negotiable.

“The list of the promoted officers has been conveyed to IGP Solomon Arase for implementation,” the statement added.

Source: Punch

Lagos commissions 70,000 capacity motorbikes assembly plant

Governor Ambode Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday commissioned a 70,000 capacity motorbikes assembly plant in the State.

He also emphasised the leadership status of the State as the most attractive location financially and socially for investment in Africa at the grand opening of the CFAO Yamaha Showroom and Assembly Plant. Ambode said with a population in excess of 21million, a significant proportion of which comprises of the mid-class with strong purchasing powers, he was convinced that the State has what every investor desires in investing in any city.

He said aside the fact that Lagos accounts for 60 per cent of Nigeria’s industrial capacity, the State also attracts between 70 to 80 per cent of $6bn annual Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria, adding that measures are being taken to increase the figure by 50 per cent.

The Governor lauded the collaboration between CFAO of France and Yamaha of Japan to bring about the joint venture in Lagos, saying the partnership was good news for Lagos economy and a boost to the efforts of his administration in bringing investment to the State.

“The significance of locating this Assembly Plant in Lagos is very clear. Lagos remains the most attractive location financially and socially for investment in Africa. I have come to assure you that you have made the right decision to locate your business here,” he said.

He said the take off of the CFAO Yamaha Plant in Lagos brings the number of assembly plants located in Lagos to over 10, adding that the State still has the capacity to accommodate more plants.

Besides, Governor Ambode recalled how his administration, upon inception, prioritized the issue of making Lagos the first choice destination for foreign investment.

While stating that the State is open for business and serious investors, Governor Ambode assured investors and would-be investors that government would continue to invest in security, job opportunity and infrastructure which are the tripod upon which his administration was built.

He said, “We will therefore continue to invest in the critical infrastructure and security to guaranty safety and good return on investment. As a government, we will continue to explore ways to create an enabling environment to make your business thrive. We are committed to introducing new incentives for businesses in Lagos to enable them grow, support the society and take more of our youths off the street.

“The ease of doing business is of concern to us and as a result, we are working to improve the indices of doing business in Lagos while we continue in our commitment to carry out judicial and security sector reforms.”

Earlier, Chairman of CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode thanked Governor Ambode for making out time not only to personally attend the event, but also arriving on time, saying the development was an eloquent testimony of the Governor’s commitment to encourage investment in the State.

Also, Managing Director of the company, Mr. Olivier Levigne said the vision of the firm is to be the grand company and a great organisation that is an open enterprise and a leader in its chosen field.

The CFAO Yamaha Showroom and Assembly Plant has the capacity to produce 70, 000 Motorbikes annually.

We won’t hold South-West congress, says PDP

Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that it would not hold the South-West zonal congress of the party originally scheduled for Saturday.

The party said that it was recalling its officers already sent to Akure, the Ondo State capital, where the congress was originally scheduled to hold.

National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, stated this in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja on Friday.

Oladipo said the decision to stop the congress was because of the order by Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos, which restrained the party from going ahead with its zonal congress.

Apart from Akure, another faction of the party had planned to hold a separate zonal congress in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.

But in positive answer to an ex parte application brought before him on Thursday by the incumbent PDP South-West Zonal Secretary, Chief ‘Pegba Otemolu, Justice Buba restrained the party from going ahead with the scheduled congress.

The judge said the order would subsist until the final determination of Otemolu’s main suit. Oladipo said that as a law abiding party, the PDP would not disobey the court order.

He said, “We are a law-abiding party. I have been served the court order and as a respondent in the case, I’m telling you that we are not going to flout the order of the court.

“I’m also aware that the Independent National Electoral Commission will also not be at the congress. “As a matter of fact, we are withdrawing our officers who have been sent to conduct the congress. We will stay action on it until the case if determined by the court.”

Increase minimum wage, Murray-Bruce tells Buhari

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called on President Buhari to either increase minimum wage for workers or excuse them from paying tax to cushion the effects of the recent fuel price hike. Murray-Bruce made the appeal via tweeter late Thursday night. “I appeal to @MBuhari to consider the immense suffering in Nigeria and increase minimum wage to help workers cope with increased fuel price,” he tweeted. “Either @Mbuhari increases the minimum wage to help masses cope with increased fuel price or he should allow minimum wage earners pay no tax.” He justified the call for minimum wage increase, saying the President and his cabinet, don’t buy fuel with their money, yet earn more than minimum wage workers who do. He accused the government of first reneging on its promise ₦5000 allowance to poor Nigerians and further adding to the suffering by increasing the fuel price. Already FG ruled out the ₦5k allowance it promised poor Nigerians. Instead of assisting them the FG wants to take from them via fuel price. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 12, 2016 Increase minimum wage because the President and his cabinet, dont buy fuel with their money, yet earn more than minimum wage workers who do! — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 12, 2016 Either @Mbuhariincreases the minimum wage to help masses cope with increased fuel price or he should allow minimum wage earners pay no tax. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 12, 2016 I appeal to @MBuharito consider the immense suffering in Nigeria and increase minimum wage to help workers cope with increased fuel price. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 12, 2016 source: punch

29 militants killed in Afghan military operations

The Afghan Defense Ministry said on Friday in Kabul that that 29 militants have been killed during military operations conducted by Afghan security forces in 17 of the country’s 34 provinces within last 24 hours. The ministry said in a statement that provides daily operational updates that 40 militants were wounded and five suspected militants were detained in the raids. It said the army launched the raids in close coordination with police and personnel of national intelligence agency. The updates noted that joint forces also seized weapons and ammunition besides defusing several landmines planted recently by the militants. It added that the security forces also confiscated two vehicles and eight motorbikes. The Afghan security forces have beefed up security operations against militants since early April after Taliban militants started their so-called annual spring offensive and step up attacks across the country. The statement also confirmed the loss of three army personnel during clashes across the country over the same period. The Taliban has yet to make comments.