NAIJ.com had earlier reported that a Nigerian movie director Pascal Atuma declared that Nollywood actresses sleep around to make it in the industry. The director had made the statement during an interview.

In the interview with TheCable Lifestyle, the director had claimed that actors have to be homosexuals or prostitutes to make it in the industry.

He also claimed that the industry is controlled by pimps who are interested in sleeping with actresses.

Popular Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri who was offended by the director's statement has called him out. She expressed that a lot of women in the industry work hard to get to where they are without sleeping around.

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The actress came to the defense of her colleagues and noted that many of them work very hard to achieve the best in the industry. She also expressed that she is deeply offended by the statement made by Atuma.

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Kadiri noted that she is an actress and producer who is successful. She also clarified that she doesn't sleep around to achieve what she has.

She said: “A lot of us work too hard to be placed into a general category and insulted by a practitioner Mr Pascal I am not a prostitute. I do not sleep with men for money or lifestyle… I feel offended. I am an ACTRESS and a PRODUCER I am successful and I am not a prostitute. SIR. If u have nothing to say pls don’t grant interviews… slamming us all and generalizing based on the lifestyle of few is very wrong. pascalatuma. @bolaaduwo @thecablelifestyle.”

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- Nigeria claim their first victory at the 2018 World Cup after defeating Iceland at the Volgograd Arena

- Ahmed Musa scored the two goals in the second half of the meeting to rank second on Group D table

- They will meet Argentina in their last group game to stand a chance of reaching the next stage of the 2018 edition of the tournament

Leicester City star Ahmed Musa scored twice to hand the Super Eagles their first victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter at the Volgograd Arena.

The 25-year-old grabbed his first of the goal after receiving a timely and superb pass and carefully controlled the ball and confidently powered the ball into the back of the net.

Musa cmpleted his brace in the game after mesmerizing the Iceland defence including the goalkeeper before making it 2-0 for Gernot Rohr's side.

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The former CSKA Moscow man tried to get an hatrick in this meeting but was denied by the woodworks later into the second half of the game.

Both teams had endured a barren draw in the first half as they both watched either sides before launching an attack, but the two sides failed to hit target.

Heimir Hallgrímsson's men made a lot of attempts to to break the Nigerian defence but all their efforts were unproductive as the three time AFCON champions kept a compact back line.

However, with this victory, Nigeria are second on the group table with three points as they face Argentina in their last group game next week.

A win for the Super Eagles will push them into the next round of the competition having failed to pick a point against Croatia in their first game.

Croatia are top the group with six points while Argentina and Iceland are one point each as they occupy the third and fourth positions.

Read our live updates below

FT' Nigeria 2-0 Iceland

97' newly introduced Iwobi tried to get his name on the scores sheet but his shot was blocked as the referee sounded the final whistle. Nigeria 2-0 Iceland

96' Mikel Obi suffers hand injury but he makes his way back into the game with less than 30 seconds to the end of the game

94' Victor Moses with another save after an Iceland's attack in Nigeria's danger zone

90' Alex Iwobi replaces Oghenekaro Etebo to have a feel of the game as the fourth official adds 6 minutes to of play

'90' Iceland win a free kick after Etebo hacks down GÍSLASON but their quick set piece was wasted

88' Francis Uzoho with another fantastic save from a close range advance from an Iceland attacker from the left flank

87' Ighalo made his first contact but pushed the ball too much as the goalkeeper made a simple save

84' Iheanacho takes his last kick in the match as Odion Ighalo comes into the game 5 minutes into the end of the game

82' SIGURDSSON misses an opportunity to reduce the deficit for Iceland as he balloons the ball over the bar

80' Penalty for Iceland as Ebuehi hacks down Alfred Finnbogason in the Super Eagles danger zone

77' Nigeria are playing better than they did in the first half of the game as they win most of the attacks Iceland throws at them

74' Goooooaaaaallllll Ahmed Musa dribbles the entire Iceland defence to carefully puts the ballt behind the net

72' Leon Balogun timely header went a bid wide as Iceland wins goal kick with just 18 minutes left to play

68' GÍSLASON tries a long range shot but went wide to gift Nigeria free kick

66' Victor Moses drives in from the right angle and launched a shot but it went a bit wide from the goal post

65' SIGURDSSON makes it out of the game as he makes way for Ingason after the defender suffer head injury earlier in the game

64' Fanstastic save from Super Eagles keeper Francis Uzuho as he launches Nigeria into another attack

60' GÍSLASON hacks Omeruo down in front of Nigera's box but managed to escape yellow card with half an hour left to play in the game

59' Omeruo saved SEVARSSON's header but Iceland are still attacking as Moses concedes a corner kick

57' Fantastic save from Iceland goalkeeper as Wilfred Ndidi tried a long range shot from outside the box.

48 Ahmed Musa opened scoring for Nigeria after getting an assist from Victor Moses early in the second half.

48' Goooooaaaaaaallllllll Ahmed Musa with a well taken goal for Nigeria.

48' Omeruo clears a box sent into the Nigeria box to gift Iceland a throwing in the game as the Super Eagles.

46' Iceland get the second half started and the Super Eagles had a very quick chance but Etebo's shot from range was weak and the keeper saved the ball

Half time substitution as Tyronne Ebuehi comes in for Bryan Idowu in a tactical formation

45' New Zealand referee Matthew Conger signals the end of the first half as both sides are yet to score

45' Troost-Ekong managed to avert danger but the corner kick that came afterwards was nodded out by the world cup debutants

44' Another near miss from Iceland as the set piece failed to make contact with the opposition in the Eagles box

44' Bryan Idowu gets the first yellow card of the game after fouling BÖDVARSSON at the edgte of Nigerian box

43' Victor Moses tried to cross the ball but Iceland defender stopped the ball from crossing into the danger zone

41' Ahmed Musa flagged offside after danger was cleared in the Nigerian box

38' Iheanacho set piece was blocked by Iceland's defence as the Super Eagles wins throwing

37' MAGNÚSSON trips Victor Moses at the right hand side of Iceland's half to win a free kick for Nigeria

36' Narros miss by Iceland's BJARNASON as Leon Balogun avert the danger in the Super Eagles 18 yard box

30' Kelechi Iheanacho wins free kick at the middle of the park after being fouled by Iceland player, but Etebo's delivery was also wasted

29' Troost-Ekong long range pass was wasted as he didn't target anybody and the ball went out of play

26' Mikel Obi's cross failed to find any Nigerian player in Iceland's box after Ahmed Musa's initial delivery was cleared out by the opposition

- 21' Victor Moses blocked Bjanason's shot to win a corner kick for his side and Uzoho once again came to the rescue of the Eagles

17' Moses tried to connect with Iheanacho in front of Iceland danger box but he missed the pass that could have given Nigeria the lead in this half

16' Iceland are trying to make something out of their build up but Leon Balogun averted the danger as Moses wins throwing for the Super Eagles

14' Iceland have won two back to back throwing as they move closer to the Nigerian danger zone

11' Oghenekaro Etebo wins a foul for the Super Eagles in the midfield and the free kick was quickly taken but Iceland sent the ball out to throwing

9' Iheanacho was brought down at the edge of Iceland danger zone but the referee ignore his cry for a free kick

7' Victor Moses wins corner for Super Eagles after his shot was blocked by Iceland defender

5' Another super save from Nigeria's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho

3' Francis Uzoho saves Sigurdson's superb free kick

2' Iceland with the first free kick in front of Nigeria's 18-yard box

1' Nigeria takes kickoff as they play from left to right in their green and white stripes while Iceland are in their all blue jersey

Nigeria line-up:

23 UZOHO, 2 IDOWU, 4 NDIDI, 5 EKONG, 6 BALOGUN, 7 MUSA, 8 ETEBO, 10 MIKEL, 11 MOSES, 14 IHEANACHO, 22 OMERUO

1 HALLDORSSON, 2 SÆVARSSON, 6 R. SIGURDSSON, 8 BJARNASON, 10 G. SIGURDSSON, 11 FINNBOGASON, 14 ÁRNASON, 17 GUNNARSSON, 18 MAGNÚSSON, 19 GÍSLASON, 22 BÖDVARSSON

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- The Super Eagles play Iceland in their second Group D game on Friday, June 22

- They will hope to bounce back from their opening group game defeat to Croatia over the weekend

- A win for them will give them a chance to progress to the next round of the tournament

Nigeria have the chance to get their 2018 World Cup campaign back on track when they play Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday, June 22.

The Super Eagles were beaten 2-0 by Croatia in their opening Group D game over the weekend - with Oghenekaro Etebo scoring an own goal, while Real Madrid star Luka Modric sealing the victory for the Croats from the penalty spot.

Iceland on the other hand forced Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their opening group game and will hope they can build up on that performance to ensure they stand a chance of reaching the second round of the competition in their debut appearance.

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Heimir Hallgrímsson's men could line up without Johann Berg Gudmundsson following the injury he sustained during their first game against Argentina.

After the first game, the three time African champions are with no point and they will hope they can turn the table in their favour after today's game.

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Nigeria and Iceland have only met just once in a friendly game and the European team were the better side on the day with a 3-0 victory over the Super Eagles.

Nigeria

• The Super Eagles have won all their five World Cup matches against European sides in their past appearances.
• They have won just one of their last 13 World Cup games (D3, L9), with that victory coming against Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2014.
• Nigeria have failed to progress to the knockout stage on the two occasions they have lost their opening game.
• Nigeria are currently on a World Cup losing streak of three games, their worst run since losing four matches between 1998 and 2002.
• They have failed to score in six of their last 11 World Cup matches.

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Iceland

• Iceland claimed a point in their first ever World Cup clash against Argentina.
• The last side to avoid defeat in their opening two matches were Senegal in 2002.
• FC Augsburg's striker Alfred Finnbogason has scored in his last three appearances for Iceland, though they've failed to win any of those matches (D2, L1).

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Possible line up

Nigeria: Francis Uzoho, Abdullahi Shehu, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Brian Idowu, Onyinye Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Alex Iwobi, John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo

Iceland: Hannes Thor Halldorsson, Birkir Saevarsson, Kari Arnason, Ragnar Sigurdsson, Hoerdur Magnusson, Rurik Gislason, Aron Gunnarsson, Emil Hallfredsson, Birkir Bjarnason, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Alfred Finnbogason.

NAIJ.com will bring you live updates of the encounter by 4pm (Nigerian time).

NAIJ.com previously reported that Nigeria were beaten 2-0 by Croatia in their opening Group D match.

Ogehenekaro Etebor unfortunately scored an own goal as Mario Manduzkic's flying header came off his foot and the ball rolled into the net to put Croatia ahead.

Gernot Rohr's men did not create a meaningful chance in the first half but came back strongly in the second half. However, Modric sealed victory for Croatia from the spot.

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- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the arrest of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe

- The national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, expressed fears over the safety of the Abia state senator

- The opposition urged the DSS to immediately declare Abaribe’s whereabouts and the charges against him

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, June 22, in Abuja decried the arrest of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe by the Directorate of Security Services (DSS).

In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party expressed fears over the safety of the senator, who represents Abia North Senatorial District.

It described the arrest as “gestapo-style’’, adding that it had further confirmed earlier alarm that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government has commenced total clampdown on the opposition.

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The party said that the attack was particularly targeted at opponents of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid.

He said: “The clampdown on Abaribe is feared to be in furtherance of the moves to intimidate and emasculate members of the National Assembly who are known for their outspokenness against constitutional violations.

“The PDP notes that the Federal Government has given no reasons for the arrest and detention of Senator Abaribe, who has been kept incommunicado without access to his lawyers and associates.’’

It noted the apprehension of Nigerians following numerous alleged plots by the federal government to frame up other lawmakers.

These, according to the party, include President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremmadu as well as Senators Dino Melaye and Shehu Sani.

The PDP urged the DSS to immediately declare Abaribe’s whereabouts as well as the charge against him.

“Moreover, the laws of our nation are clear on the process of arrest and prosecution of any citizen and not recourse to clampdown and intimidation.’’ It said.

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NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested the senator representing Abia South in the Senate, Eyinnaya Abaribe.

Abaribe, a former deputy governor of Abia state, has been a vocal critic of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

According to his special adviser, Nwokoma Okorie, Senator Abaribe was picked up on Friday, June 22, at his barber’s shop in the Apo area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

Supporters and associates of the senator have been on social media announcing his arrest.

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- Sime Vrsaljko has taken a jibe at Argentina’s Albiceleste after comparing them to ‘crying like girls’

- Strikes from the trio of Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic gave Croatia a well-deserved win to top Group D

- The Croatian defender equally rejected claims credited to Albiceleste boss that the South American side dominated the match

Croatia’s hard-tackling defence ace, Sime Vrsaljko has taken a jibe at Argentina’s Albiceleste after comparing them to ‘crying like girls’ during their 3-0 World Cup bashing on Thursday.

Strikes from the trio of Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic saw the European side race to well-deserved win in the top Group D log.

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko receives a yellow card for his troubles during their 3-0 win over Argentina Photo Credit: Getty Images.

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On the other hand, the Jorge Sampaoli-tutored Argentina side could not handle the rampaging Europeans, especially after Chelsea’s Argentine goalkeeper Willy Caballero ‘gifted’ Rebic the 53rd-minute opening goal.

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The Croatian defender equally rejected claims credited to Albiceleste boss that the South American side dominated the encounter.

"I don't know what game he watched," the full-back was quoted as saying in a Goal.com report, citing sources at Croatian media.

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko (2) leads celebrations after their thrashing Lionel Messi and teammates 3-0 Photo Credit: Getty Images

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"I saw Argentinians falling on the floor and crying like girls.

"We were firmer, better, had better chances. They will have to do well in the next game [against Nigeria] to progress to the second round, if they even progress."

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that Nigerians in Russia were full of joy following Argentina's disappointing defeat to Croatia in their second group game on Thursday.

The result ensured the Croats clinched their qualification to the next round of the competition.

Already, Croatia's last game against Iceland on June 26 is now seen as an inconsequential fixture, after the European side moved to the summit of Group D with 6 points from two matches.

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The operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly taken over the home of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe located at Apo Legislators’ Quarters, Abuja.

The operatives reportedly stormed the senator's residence with him around 5:30pm on Friday evening several hours after arresting him.

The Sun reports that people were not allowed to go in or out of the house. It was gathered that the operatives also searched the house, after which they returned to their office with Abaribe.

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Recall that NAIJ.com previously reported that Senator Abaribe was picked up on Friday, June 22, at his barber’s shop in the Apo area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, according to his special adviser, Nwokoma Okorie.

Supporters and associates of the senator have been on social media announcing his arrest.

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Abaribe, the southeast Senate caucus chairman, recently expressed shock over reported cuts in the 2018 budget allocation for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Terminal in Enugu state.

Abaribe and lawmakers from the region said they learnt that an allocation of N2 billion sustained by the two aviation committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, were said to have been slashed to N500 million.

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- A Nigerian in Austria has tipped Leicester City star Ahmed Musa to become president in 2019

- Ahmed Musa scored a brace as Nigeria secured their first win at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia

- The winger spent the second stanza of last season on loan at Russian side CSKA Moscow

A Nigerian in Austria has tipped Super Eagles and Leicester City star Ahmed Musa to become the next president of Nigeria.

The Nigerian made his intentions known when the three-time African champions camped in the European country for the final lap of their preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup staging in Russia from June 14 to July 15 this year.

They also got beaten 1-0 by Czech Republic in their last build up game on Wednesday, June 6, in a bid to fine tune their strategies for the championship.

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Musa came in as a substitute for Chelsea wing back Victor Moses in the final ten minutes of that match but could make little or no impact.

However, the 25-year-old is now a hero back home as his brace against Iceland powered Nigeria to a 2-0 win against Iceland in the Super Eagles second game at the World Cup.

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NAIJ.com previously reported that Super Eagles striker Ahmed Musa scored on Thursday night, March 15, as his club CSKA Moscow defeated French club Lyon 3-2 in tough Europa League match.

The victory helped Russian club CSKA Moscow to qualify for the quarter final of the 2017/18 Europa League championship.

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Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the 2019 general elections will be the most widely covered event in Nigeria.

Yakubu, who gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja at the 67th World Congress of the International Press Institute (IPI), also assured the World that INEC was committed to credible elections.

“The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has regularly conducted election debates involving candidates at national level.

“A number of media organisations have given similar opportunities to candidates at State level, including off-season Governorship elections on their own initiatives. This is most commendable.

“We have also been approached by a number of television stations in Nigeria requesting for partnership in setting up facilities for live coverage of our activities from the INEC Headquarters in the run-up to the 2019 general elections.

“At least one international broadcast organisation has also recently approached us with a similar proposal.

“We welcome this development and for this reason, we are refurbishing our media centre, including two editorial suites for the convenience of the media,” he said.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the INEC boss extended invitations to any international media that wish to cover the 2019 general elections, adding that commission would provide logistics.

He also assured that the elections would be different from all previous elections in many respects:

He said the elections would involve the largest number of registered voters in history with over 80 million registered voters.

Yakubu said the election would unprecedentedly field the highest number of political parties.

“There are 68 political parties at present. However, with 138 applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, the number is set to rise higher.

“The political parties will contest in elections into 1,558 National, State as well as Local Constituencies in the Federal Capital Territory.

”From the statistics of new voter registration nationwide, youths will play a far greater role in the election and processes thereof in 2019 than in previous elections.

“There is also increasing determination by marginalised groups such as women, youths and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) for greater participation than never before,” he said.

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Yakubu said that INEC had been test running its plans in the off-season elections it had conducted so far and the results had been positive.

“So far, we have conducted elections into 180 constituencies, the last one about three weeks ago (Ibarapa East State Constituency in Oyo State) and the next one in three weeks (Ekiti Governorship election scheduled for 14th July 2019).

“Each of the elections we have conducted so far is a remarkable improvement on the previous one.

“The improvements are in terms of preparations and outcome, ranging from the deployment of personnel, functionality of technology and the speedy collation, transmission and declaration of results.

“There is also a remarkable reduction in pre- and post-election litigation challenging the outcome of the elections.

“Most remarkably, elections are won and lost irrespective of incumbency at State level,” he said.

Yakubu assured the Congress that the will of the Nigerian voters will continue to prevail and nothing but the votes cast by citizens would determine the outcome of elections.

NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the forthcoming general elections in 2019 may be contested by over 100 political parties.

The disclosure was made at an elections stakeholders' summit in Abuja on Thursday, June 21 by the chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new heads of federal agencies and renewed others.

Information on the appointments are in a statement signed by Olusegun Adekunle, the Permanent Secretary (General Services Office) Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday in Abuja.

For the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Adeola Adetunji, Prof. Mike Obadan, Prof. Justitia Nnabuko and Prof. Ummu Jalingo were appointed as Non-Executive Directors.

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According to the statement, their appointment is to take effect from June 7, 2018 for an initial period of four years.

Also, Prof. Abdullahi Dasilva Yusuf was appointed as Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, for an initial period of four years, with effect from June 19, 2018.

Dr Pauline N. Ikwugbu is the new Provost, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, for an initial period of four years, with effect from March 19, 2018.

Other appointments renewed by Buhari are as follows: Dr Ogbonnia Ibe-Enwo as Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi, for a second term of four years, with effect from Aug. 7, 2018.

Also, Olusegun Olarenwaju Aluko has been reappointed as Rector, Federal Polytechnic, IIaro, Ogun State for a second term of four years, with effect from Sept. 25, 2018.

Prof. Sunday Onohaebi, Rector, National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Edo, also reappointed for final term of four years, with effect from July 25, 2018.

The president urged the new appointees to regard their appointments as a call to national service.

He also urged them to carry out their responsibilities with diligence and prompt response to the yearnings of the public.

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In a previous report by NAIJ.com, hours after the conclusion of GCFR posthumous award to Late MKO Abiola, President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the renewal of the tenure of six chief executive officers of federal agencies.

Buhari also approved the appointment of two new chief executive officers of federal agencies and one senior special assistant.

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- President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates team following win over Iceland

- Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola also praised the team's remarkable showing

- Bukola Saraki also commended the team for showing discipline in the match

The Super Eagles have turned the table around in their favour following the 2-0 victory over Iceland in their Group D match.

Two second half goals from Ahmed Musa gave the Green and White men the all important win against the Scandinavian counterparts.

Musa now becomes the first Nigerian to score in two consecutive World Cup tournaments following his two goals against Argentina in Brazil, 2014.

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First to make a comment was business mogul, Femi Otedola, who stated he was so proud of the team's performance.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki also took to his social media handle to commend the team as he urged them to continue to maintain their discipline throughout the tournament.

President Muhammadu Buhari's personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmed was also not left out as he was grateful to the two goal hero Ahmed Musa.

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Garba Shehu who is the senior special assistant on media and publicity congratulated the team for the win and also said President Buhari was happy with team spirit.

President Buhari's through Shehu's twitter hand urged the boys to aim higher in the competition and maintain their confidence against Argentina.

Serie A side, Roma, who have been backing the Nigerian team to do well in Russia applauded the team on the twitter handle.

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Aine Derick simply did not write much words but related Musa's second goal to movie director's instruction.

Gernot Rohr's men will be playing their last group match against Argentina on Tuesday June, 26, after they were humbled by Group D leaders, Croatia.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the Eastern European side dismantled the South American power house by 3-0.

Atem Rebic got the first goal after capitalizing on a Willy Caballero's error to rifle home the first goal.

Real Madrid captain, Luka Modric got the second in superb fashion as he shot from outside the box to score the second.

Ivan Rakitic completed the rout as the Seleccion were condemned to their first defeat of the tournament by 3-0.

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Popular record label boss Don Jazzy has reacted to Super Eagles' recent win against Iceland at the Russia 2018 World Cup. The Super Eagles had won the game against Iceland all thanks to Ahmed Musa who scored two amazing goals.

Nigerians are all celebrating this amazing win that has taken the Super Eagles a step up in the World Cup games.

The record label boss who is known for his humourous personality joined the celebrations and made a statement saying that he might get a girl pregnant tonight in reaction to the win.

He said: "We did thissss. If I catch any geh this night. Na belle straight. ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️ #Worldcup ."

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Don Jazzy who shared his reaction on Twitter also gave thanks to Nigeria's trending football player Ahmed Musa. He said: "Thank you Musa. Thank you Super Eagles. #Worldcup ."

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It doesn't come as a surprise that Don Jazzy made a joke saying he would get any girl pregnant tonight to celebrate. NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the Mavin boss had reacted to a photo of him describing an impotent man on social media.

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- The federal government recently accused Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state of poor governance

- Minister of Defense, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, accused Yari of abdicating his responsibility as the chief security officer of his state

- Chairman of Senate joint committees on petroleum resources, Senator Kabir Marafa, has reacted to the government's stance

Chairman of Senate joint committees on petroleum resources, Senator Kabir Marafa has said that the Federal Government has vindicated him on the failure of Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara to stop banditry in the state.

The government had through the minister of interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, during a panel session at the opening of the 67th International Press Institute Congress on Thursday, June 21, blamed the governor for the festering banditry in the state.

Marafa, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker, in a statement sent to NAIJ.com, said his numerous calls on the governor at different fora including on the floor of he Senate fell on deaf ears.

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The senator who represents Zamfara Central Senatorial District in the Senate said rather than the governor to make use of his advise, he tagged him as his enemy.

“Zamfara state is our only state we must therefore put all hands on deck to make it work.

“Like the Federal Government, I have faulted the governor's halfhearted approach to the problem of banditry that had grounded almost all activities in the state,” he said.

He said the first step to end the banditry was for the governor to show courage by bringing those around him that are accused of having a hand in the "business" to book

“While the second and most important one is taking his job serious by stopping without further delay all his regular trips to Abuja and outside the country and concentrate on providing the much needed leadership in the state,” he added.

The senator counselled the governor to stop blaming Buhari for his failures, adding that “he should discard the secondary responsibility of governor's forum chair and concentrate on his primary responsibility of providing security of lives and property of the people of the state.”

He said: “If he remains an absentee governor, there is no how he can tackle the menace of banditry in the state. It is only when he is on ground that other things can take shape for the good of the state.”

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Meanwhile, Senator Shehu Sani has faulted the approach of the Federal Government in trying to resolve the killings in parts of Zamfara and Kaduna states.

The APC senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, said the current mode of operation by security agencies in the area won't yield any result.

He urged the president to facilitate the use of modern security equipment to nip the crisis in the bud before it becomes uncontrollable.

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- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of four non-executive directors for the Central Bank of Nigeria

- The president also appointed Prof. Abdullahi Dasilva Yusuf as Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

- President Buhari urged the new appointees to regard their appointments as a call to national service

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new heads of federal agencies and renewed others.

Information on the appointments are in a statement signed by Olusegun Adekunle, the Permanent Secretary (General Services Office) Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday in Abuja.

For the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Adeola Adetunji, Prof. Mike Obadan, Prof. Justitia Nnabuko and Prof. Ummu Jalingo were appointed as Non-Executive Directors.

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According to the statement, their appointment is to take effect from June 7, 2018 for an initial period of four years.

Also, Prof. Abdullahi Dasilva Yusuf was appointed as Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, for an initial period of four years, with effect from June 19, 2018.

Dr Pauline N. Ikwugbu is the new Provost, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, for an initial period of four years, with effect from March 19, 2018.

Other appointments renewed by Buhari are as follows: Dr Ogbonnia Ibe-Enwo as Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi, for a second term of four years, with effect from Aug. 7, 2018.

Also, Olusegun Olarenwaju Aluko has been reappointed as Rector, Federal Polytechnic, IIaro, Ogun State for a second term of four years, with effect from Sept. 25, 2018.

Prof. Sunday Onohaebi, Rector, National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Edo, also reappointed for final term of four years, with effect from July 25, 2018.

The president urged the new appointees to regard their appointments as a call to national service.

He also urged them to carry out their responsibilities with diligence and prompt response to the yearnings of the public.

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In a previous report by NAIJ.com, hours after the conclusion of GCFR posthumous award to Late MKO Abiola, President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the renewal of the tenure of six chief executive officers of federal agencies.

Buhari also approved the appointment of two new chief executive officers of federal agencies and one senior special assistant.

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- Comedian Seyi Law celebrates his birthday

- The comedian shared a photo of his family as he clocked 35

Popular Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has shared a testimony as he clocks 35. The comedian took to social media to celebrate his family as the greatest birthday gift.

The comedian who shared a photo with his wife and daughter on Instagram noted that he is grateful to God. He also expressed that his heart rejoices with the fulfillment of new promises that his new age brings.

Seyi Law said: "It's a new day filled with testimony. A new season to celebrate God's faithfulness. My heart rejoices at the fulfilment of a new promise. I am grateful to the creator of life and time. Happy Birthday to a Husband and Father. It's another birthday mehn and the birthday gift is huge."

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The 35-year-old comedian was born on June 22, 1983. He is married to Stacey Aletile and they both have a beautiful daughter named Tiwaloluwa Oluwademiladeola Chidera Aviella.

Despite being a popular comedian, Seyi Law has been featured in many Nollywood movies such as My Wife and I and Prophet Nebu.

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Seyi Law is known as a doting father who loves his beautiful daughter Tiwa a lot. He has been seen performing on stage with her many times.

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- Nigeria is inching closer towards diversifying its energy mix with the inclusion of nuclear energy

- Minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, is leading Nigeria's strides towards the attainment of that goal

- Fashola says it is imperative for Nigeria to lay emphasis on the gains and safety of nuclear energy

As Nigeria continues to battle with epileptic power supply and other energy challenges, minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, is optimistic that Nigeria is inching closer towards diversifying its energy mix with the inclusion of nuclear energy.

Underscoring the need for Nigeria to diversify its energy mix with inclusion of nuclear energy, Fashola said it was imperative for Nigeria to lay emphasis on the gains and safety of nuclear energy as obtained in other advanced nations.

He further stressed nuclear energy would lead to sustainable development, stressing that nations have moved towards adoption of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, which nuclear energy provides.

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He, however emphasized the need for Nigerians to be properly informed about the capacity that has been developed in Nigeria’s nuclear industry; stating that focus should be on information sharing as people are scared of things they don’t understand.

The minister further assured Nigerians on the safety and benefits of nuclear energy, stressing it should be adopted for development and peaceful purposes - with a view towards attaining sustainable development goals.

In October 2017, Nigeria and Russia signed several agreements on the construction and operation of a nuclear power plant as well as a nuclear research centre housing a multi-purpose research reactor.

The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) signed the agreement on behalf of the Nigerian Government; while ROSATOM, Russia's state owned nuclear energy provider, signed on behalf of the Russian federation.

The deal was reached after long period of negotiations, with both countries signing their first intergovernmental nuclear co-operation agreement in 2009.

Faced with rapidly increasing baseload electricity demand, the federal government in 2007 approved a technical framework for a nuclear power programme seeking the support of the IAEA to develop plans for up to 4000 Mega Watts of nuclear capacity by 2025.

This eventually paved the way for signing of Nigeria's first intergovernmental cooperation agreement on nuclear with Russia in 2009.

Subsequently, agreements on the design, construction, operation and decommissioning of an initial nuclear power plant was made.

Two sites, at Geregu in Kogi state and Itu in Akwa Ibom state, were confirmed in 2015 as preferred sites for Nigeria's first nuclear power plants after evaluation by the NAEC.

According to World Bank figures, with approximately 80 million people lacking access to grid electricity, Nigeria has the largest access deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa and the second largest in the world, after India. The national electrification rate is 55 percent, and the rural electrification rate is only 39 percent. Nigeria hopes the proposed nuclear power plants will help deal with the country's energy deficit.

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Officials of Nigeria's Nuclear Regulatory Agency and the Atomic Energy Commission recently participated in the 10th edition of ATOMEXPO.

The international forum seeks global partnerships on peaceful uses of atomic energy and was held in the Russian city of Sochi, between May, Monday 14, to Wednesday, 16.

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- The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has inaugurated the party’s Kano and Jigawa state chairmen

- Oyegun charged the newly-inaugurated state chairmen to work for the re-election of their respective state governors and President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019

- The APC national chairman while handing over copies the party’s constitution and manifesto to the Kano and Jigawa state chairmen charged them to be lawful

In one of his last assignments as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Friday evening, June 22, inaugurated the party’s Kano and Jigawa state chairmen, Abdullahi Abass and Hon. Ado Sani Kiri.

The APC national chairman charged the newly-inaugurated State Chairmen to work for the re-election of their respective state governors and President Muhammadu Buhari in the forthcoming 2019 elections to consolidate on the good work the President has started.

Odigie-Oyegun who was accompanied by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sen. Osita Izunaso performed the inauguration at the Party’ National Secretariat.

In attendance were the Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa; Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin and a horde of party supporters.

While handing over copies the party’s constitution and manifesto to the Kano and Jigawa state chairmen, Odigie-Oyegun charged them to be lawful in their dealings in office and ensure party supremacy.

“It must be your guidelines. No one of us can be greater than that constitution.” he said.

Odigie-Oyegun added: “I want to congratulate the APC Chairmen of Kano and Jigawa states. You have in a sense made my day. This will constitute one of the last pleasant activities that I will be undertaking as Chairman of our great party, the APC.

“You are part of the grassroots leadership of this great party at a very important level. You are the work horses of the APC... We are approaching another election, four years clearly is not enough for the kind of agenda that we have in the manifesto of the party... You are going work very hard in difficult circumstances because of the state of the economy at the point we took over.

The fact that it is recovering rapidly now is something you can build on in your message to the people as we advance towards 2019. There are successes, familiarise yourself with those successes of the APC, of president Buhari."

Odigie-Oyegun cited the administration’s achievements in the railway, agriculture, infrastructure, road network and electricity generation sectors.

“We took over at under 3000 megawatts; today we have a constant 7000 megawatts. It has not solved the problem, but one thing is clear, we have a president that is working hard to improve the sector.

“It is my prayer that you will work hard to return the governors of Kano and Jigawa States and most importantly give our President another four years to consolidate the good work he has started.

It has been difficult. Enemies of the nation have been fighting back. Patrons of corruption have been fighting back, but he has been steadfast inspite of criticisms. So work to make sure there is continuity.” the APC national chairman stated.

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NAIJ.com previously reported that former Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, said that he will ensure party supremacy if elected as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at its National Convention on Saturday, June 23.

He stated this on Wednesday, June 20, in Abuja when he had an interactive session with APC young stakeholders, NAN reports.

Oshiomhole stressed that it was the duty of political parties, particularly a governing one, to have policies on the economy, social policies and policies that would determine how the society is organised and run.

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History will be kind to the likes of Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid. Many have called the Starboy a national treasure and frankly, he has earned that name for putting Nigeria on the map with his passion for music.

From the slums of Ojuelegba, Wizkid has risen to the level of a world-class star and has had his music played virtually in several corners around the world. They say music unites souls and the young man has evidently delivered tunes that will play in the hearts of millions of his fans scattered around the globe.

GROWING UP

Ayo was born on July 16, 1990 and grew up in Surulere in his family home with a Christian mother and Muslim father along with 12 female siblings. The young boy was majorly influenced by music from King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, and Bob Marley which he admitted to being the cushion to his heart while growing up in a polygamous home.

As an aspiring musician, he had to convince his father of his passion by making frequent visits to the studio. He got lucky when Naeto C mentored and coached him at 15 to activate his fullest potential.

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IN THE BEGINNING

At age 11, Interestingly, the young boy was already shooting for the stars and made his first album with one of Nigeria's celebrated music icons, late OJB Jezreel. The seven-track album was a collaborative one with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. With the stage name, Lil' Prinz, in 2006, Ayo gained the support of family and friends when he released the album in church.

Little did Ayo know his breakthrough was to activate eight years after. Thousands of Nigerians first came to know Wizkid after he was discovered by singer, Banky W in 2009. Wasting no time, he was signed on to record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). Who much is given, much is expected, in 2010, the 19-year-old at the time, officially launched his career with the release of Hola At Your Boy, which gained him the award for Next rated at the Headies.

With the song he immediately gained the attention of many young Nigerians who fell easily for his cuteness and swag. Unrelenting, he followed it with release of his first studio album in 2001 titled Superstar. The album had major hit singles such as Tease Me/Bad Guys, Don't Dull, Love My Baby, Pakurumo and Oluwa Lo Ni, all which rocked Nigerian charts for weeks.

SETTING THE TIDE

Having gained more confidence and acceptance, the young man went on to release a second studio album titled Ayo in September 2014. The album was loaded with hit singles such as Jaiye Jaiye, On Top Your Matter, One Question, Joy, Bombay and Show You the Money, all which sealed his place as a great artiste in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

He however didn't stop there, in 2015, Starboy decided to tell his success story and announced his plans to release a third studio album. Although he didn't come through, he marked his terrain as an international superstar with the release of Ojuelegba and went on to perform with the likes of Chris Brown as well as do major collaborations with big names such as Drake and Skepta.

Still on the matter, he managed to release and EP titled Sounds From The Other Side, which again reminded his fans and millions of people around the world the stuff he was really made of. In 2016, Wizkid regained his position as one of the greatest artiste from Nigeria when he featured on a song with Drake titles One Dance. The single reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it kept for 10 non-consecutive weeks.

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A STAR IS BORN

In March 2013, when Wizzy baby started having issues with E.M.E over contract negotiations, things got really ugly and following the expiration of his 5-year contract with the record label, Wizkid left the and established his label imprint Starboy Entertainment.

In September 2017, the Starboy sold out Royal Albert Hall in London. The success of the that day made him vow to repeat such with the iconic 02 Arena. It was only a matter of time, in April, 2018, tickets to Afrorepublik had already sold out weeks before Wizzy took the stage.

Grand performances from the likes of Mr Eazi, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Not3s, Yxng Bane and Maleek Berry had the crowd of 20,000 cheering and dancing in excitement before Wizkid stepped out to take the fans on a wild roller coaster of good music. Needless to say, he made history that very night.

DOLCE AND GABANNA

After the 02 Arena, people assumed the Starboy had done the greatest until he was unmasked as the first African artist to walk at one of the famed house’s shows of Dolce and Gabanna. Wizkid walked alongside world famous model, Noami Campbell. The same woman who introduced hi at his Afrorepublik show in London just few weeks prior.

According to reports, the 27-year-ols superstar is worth about N4 billion and for the Baba Nla, this is only just the beginning and fans are elated with anticipation over his soon-to-be released album he has promised them he is working on.

For anyone who ever doubted growth and progress, Wizkid has proven over the years, the true power of dreams and passion.

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- Nigeria Police Force has deployed 5,000 personnel for the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention scheduled for June 23

- Also deployed are the Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD), the Police Mounted Troop, Dog Section (K9) among others

- Two police helicopters, six Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were also deployed for security at the convention

The Nigeria Police Force has deployed 5,000 personnel comprising, the Police Mobile Force (PMF), the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Special Protection Unit (SPU) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention scheduled for June 23 in Abuja

Also deployed are the Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD), the police mounted troop, Dog Section (K9), the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID), the police air-wing and the force armament unit

The Force spokesman, Acting DCP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, June 22, said that the inspector-general of police, Mr Ibrahim Idris had directed the implementation of the arrangement to ensure a secured and hitch-free convention.

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He said at the police air-wing and the Force Armament Unit have been deployed under the supervision of the deputy inspector-general of police, department of operations, to ensure adequate security for the accredited participants at the convention.

Moshood said that two police helicopters, six Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were also deployed for security at the convention.

“Personnel of other security and safety agencies are also being deployed to complement the force in ensuring adequate security and a hitch-free convention,” he said.

He said that only accredited delegates and party officials bearing the APC clearance/identification tags would be allowed into the venue.

“Personnel of all Security and Safety agencies deployed for the security of the convention must also wear the certified identification tag conspicuously at the venue,” he said.

The spokesman said that only one aide would be allowed to follow their principals into the venue of the convention.

“The Nigeria police force hereby warns all unauthorised individual(s) and group(s) who have no business with the convention to steer clear of the venue.

“The full weight of the law will be applied on any person or group of persons who try to disrupt the orderliness and conduct of the convention.

“The personnel deployed are under strict instruction to be civil, polite but strict and firm in the discharge of their duties during the convention,” he said.

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He said that there would be diversion of traffic from all the routes to the Eagle Square from Ahmadu Bello Way, Shehu Shagari Way and other Roads leading to the venue of the convention.

“Road users and other members of the Public are advised to use alternative routes. The diversion of traffic will take effect from 2200Hrs of 22nd of June, 2018 till the end of the convention,” he said.

He said that any member of the public with complaint or observation on security issue can call the following numbers 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 for immediate response.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had reported that in one of his last assignments as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Friday evening, June 22, inaugurated the party’s Kano and Jigawa state chairmen, Abdullahi Abass and Hon. Ado Sani Kiri.

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- Three hundred and twenty soldiers on Friday, June 22, formally retired from the service

- The soldiers completed a six-month training at the Nigerian Armed Forces Ressetlement Centre(NAFRC), in new skills

- The soldiers were made up of 262 from the Nigerian Army, 44 from the Nigerian Navy and 14 from the Nigerian Air Force

Three hundred and twenty soldiers, who have completed a six-month training at the Nigerian Armed Forces Ressetlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, in new skills, have formally retired from the service.

The soldiers, comprising 262 from the Nigerian Army, 44 from the Nigerian Navy and 14 from the Nigerian Air Force were sent off at a passing-out ceremony held at the Centre on Friday, June 22.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, who urged them to continue to contribute their quota towards surmounting threats to lives and property within their domiciled area.

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“You will have to prove in your relationships that you have passed through a highly disciplined system such as the military.

“I believe you are all capable of succeeding and positively influencing whatever environment you find yourselves after now,” he said.

The CDS said he had no doubt that the training they have passed through at the Centre would expose them to several entrepreneurial and management skills that would help mitigate the envisaged pitfalls as well as living a stress free life in retirement.

“Let me use this opportunity to intimate you that the Defence Headquarters recently organised a workshop with the aim of harmonising all armed forces veterans associations.

“Thus a Veteran Association of Nigeria has been proposed and modalities for its establishment are ongoing.

“Also, a change in name and mandate of NAFRC is being considered to better reflect the current role of the Centre in capacity development of our retiring officers, soldiers, ratings and airmen,” he said.

The CDS also said that the Defence Headquarters was making efforts towards reviewing the mandate of the Centre, noting that the needs of the mordern day retirement go beyond mere vocational training.

Earlier, the NAFRC Commandant, Air Vice Marshall Austin Jekenu, during his welcome address, urged the retired personnel to make good use of the skills acquired.

He also urged the retired personnel to be obedient to constituted authority while contributing to the progress of their community.

Jekenu urged all the retiring servicemen to positively contribute to boost national economy in whatever business they engaged in.

“The Centre graduates 2 courses annually and it is on record that we have trained over 41, 000 ex-servicemen of the Nigerian Armed Forces since its inception.

“We have enjoyed tremendous support from the National Assembly, Ministry of Defence, CDS and Service Chiefs,” he said.

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In a previous report by NAIJ.com, the Army War College, Nigeria, graduated its 33 pioneer officers.

They comprise 30 officers from army of the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel; one from Navy; a Commander; one from Air Force (Wing Commander) and a Police officer, ACP.

The pioneer participants also known as “Course 1’’ of the college, 2017, had under gone a 26-week training in military “operational arts, campaign and strategic skills,’’ leading to the award of the “Fellow War College.’’

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A man who lives in Ghana has been denied a United Kingdom visa after he requested to save his sister who is suffering from a rare blood cancer. The man's visa was denied due to his financial circumstances.

According to BBC, the woman identified as Shirley Kordie has a rare blood cancer that can only be treated through a transplant. The 33-year-old is reported to have hypoplastic MDS.

Kordie's brother Joseph is a perfect stem cell match but he lives in Ghana and she resides in the United Kingdom.

The 33-year-old who has a 4-year-old son identified as Blessing, expressed that he doesn't want to live her baby without a mother. She cried out saying she wants to live a life for him.

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She said: "My life is in danger - I need to get my life back for my son. I have my little boy, and I want to live for him."

The Anthony Nolan Trust and the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust has launched a campaign to help the woman and her son. The Anthony Nolan Trust revealed that Joseph was denied his visa because he doesn't earn enough money.

A petition with 10,000 signatures pleading with the UK government to reverse its decision about Joseph's visa was submitted.

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Amelia Chong, the spokesperson for Anthony Nolan Trust said there were no alternative options for a donor on the international stem cell register.

Chong said: "Her brother is a perfect, 10 out of 10 match for her. We have reviewed all those on the donor list and he is not only the perfect match, he is the only match. All Joseph needs is a temporary visa to undergo the procedure."

It was gathered that Kordie has been receiving treatment at the Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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- Switzerland on Friday night, June 22, defeated Serbia 2-1 in Group E at Russia 2018 World Cup

- The win has given them hopes of reaching the knock out stages at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

- A draw for them against Costa Rica in their last Group E game will secure their passage to the round of 16

Switzerland on Friday night, June 22, came back from a goal down to defeat Serbia 2-1 in their second Group E game at the Russia 2018 World Cup.

Serbia would have themselves to blame for this defeat after allowing Xherden Shaqiri to score the winner at the death.

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opener for Serbia in the 5th minute, but Granit Xhaka and Shaqiri scored the two goals that gave Switzerland the vital win to restore their hopes of reaching the round of 16.

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Switzerland will fac Costa Rica in their last game in Group E in which a draw for them will qualify them for the round of 16 at the Russia 2018 World Cup.

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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how South American giants Brazil finally got a well-deserved win after Philippe Coutinho and Neymar’s added time goals help break down the hard fighting Costa Rica 2-0 in Friday’s Group E fixture at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg.

The Brazilians who were yet to record a win at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, played out a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their opening game, and were close to record another draw before the former Liverpool man struck in the 90th minute.

Paris-Saint-Germain striker Neymar scored the winner for Brazil at the death.

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