DSS SEEKS BETTER COOPERATION WITH NIGERIAN BLOGGERS

  

WE ARE ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN NIGERIA, DSS TELLS NIGERIAN BLOGGERS

 The Directorate of State Security (DSS) has urged media practitioners, especially bloggers to see themselves as stakeholders in the Nigerian project. This was made known on Wednesday by the Lagos State Director of the Agency when a delegation of Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria, (GPBN) led by its President, Mr. Chris Kehinde Nwandu paid a courtesy visit to the State Headquarters of the Security Agency in Lagos. 

Represented by her Deputy, Mr Ahmed, the DSS asked the media to act as partners with Security Agencies in the country to rid Nigeria of criminals and undesirable elements as it is the norm in advanced countries.

The Directorate of State Securirity (DSS) promised that its doors are always wide open to all Nigerians at any given time to volunteer information that will lead to the prevention of crime in whatever form.

 
 The Agency which frowned at the level of crime being perpetrated by some unpatriotic Nigerians stated that rate of crime in Nigeria compared to what is obtainable in other advanced countries is not as high as being magnified by the media. HThe security chief enjoined media practitioners to see themselves first and foremost as patriots, this according to him should reflect on its news delivery especially when reporting sensitive issues bordering on National interest. 
He commended the idea behind the formation of Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria; urging bloggers to always verify all information being published in order to avoid unnecessary litigations. On its part, the Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria urged the Agency to open a more robust means of communication for Nigerians to report issues relating to crime without unnecessarily endangering their lives when such privileged information gets into the hands of same people being accused. The Guild urged the Agency to build more confidence and trust in Nigerians so that they will be willing to volunteer  information without endangering the lives of people.

The GPBN according to its President, Chris Kehinde Nwandu was formed in order to streamline the practice of blogging and online media practices.

 Its aims and objectives are to bring some level of Professionalism into the Profession bearing in mind inherent ethical behaviours. The association pledged to support the efforts of the DSS and other relevant Security Agencies towards achieving their core mandates and desired results. It also seeks the support of the Security Agency in the area of unhindered access to information on the activities of the Agency as the law establishing the Agency permits. 

Source: GPBN news bulletin

#WeAreNotAfraid in London: 5 dead as terror-linked attacker knifed the heart of capital!

The hashtag #WeAreNotAfraid took off on social media with people posting messages of strength in unity. Eyewitnesses say a man armed with a knife attempted to force his way past a security check-point at the front of Parliament.He then reportedly attack a police officer before he was shot by armed police. The terror attack in the heart of capital prompted a huge response from the emergency services.
The car reportedly mowed into several people on Westminster Bridge.

At least five persons have been confirmed dead after a terror attack outside the Houses of Parliament by a knife-wielding man who was taken by police . 

Eyewitnesses described a car deliberately mounting the pavement on Westminster Bridge before hitting numerous pedestrians.Horrific pictures show a woman trapped under a red doubledecker bus and multiple people lying injured on the floor being comforted by friends and passersby.Theresa May was dramatically bundled from the House of Commons by police and Parliament is still in lockdown.Authorities are piecing together the history of the Westminster terrorist who killed five people including a policeman on a broad daylight of Wednesday. The attacker, before being shot, left a trail of 40 injured when he ploughed a Hyundai 4x4 into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, then ran at parliament with a knife. The attacker was shot dead by police, but not before fatally stabbing an officer on security detail. Police say they know his identity and suspect he was motived by international terrorism.There was an overnight police raid in Birmingham – police are not yet saying if it is connected. There is a lot more to take in as Britain comes to grips with the arrival on its own soil of a mode of terrorist attack previously seen in Nice and Berlin.Theresa May emerged from a meeting of the government’s Cobra emergency committee to speak outside 10 Downing Street on later on Wednesday evening. Her voice wavered at times as she condemned the “sick and depraved attack” and praised the bravery of those who responded. The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said defeating London’s spirit was a hopeless cause for the terrorists.World leaders, as always, responded with messages of condolence and solidarity. The hashtag #WeAreNotAfraid took off on social media with people posting messages of strength in unity.Eyewitnesses say a man armed with a knife attempted to force his way past a security check-point at the front of Parliament.He then reportedly attack a police officer before he was shot by armed police.Watching the incident unfold from the press gallery inside the Houses of Parliament, George Eaton the political editor of the New Statesman told Sky News: "I saw a large crowd fleeing the attacker who appeared to be carrying a knife, fleeing him from close to the Tube station."He then entered the gates of Parliament and charged at officers. We now know that one of them was sadly stabbed. He was then very swiftly shot by armed police."
The terror attack prompted a huge response from the emergency services.
The car reportedly mowed into several people on Westminster Bridge (Photo: REUTERS)Friends and family seen helping to console those left injured (Photo: Reuters)Chaotic scenes outside the Houses of ParliamentDaily Mail political editor Jason Groves witnessed the incident from his office window.He said: "I heard a bang coming from Westminster Tube station, looked out the window, there's a commotion, armed cops were running, the crowd of people outside were running as if for their lives."A guy comes through the vehicle entrance wielding something, towards a copper, the copper tumbles.



The attacker reportedly drove his car along Westminster Bridge, pictured, before attempting to enter Parliament(Photo: FameFlynet)"The man's running towards Westminster Hall, and then you've got a plain clothes copper comes running out."Not from the gate, but from the inside, shoots him once from maybe 10 or 15 yards away with a handgun, and then gets closer to him and shoots him again from over him and he doesn't get up."Prime Minister Theresa May was inside the Houses of Parliament as the incident unfolded.

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told Sky News of the moment she was whisked away by her security team."He then entered the gates of Parliament and charged at officers. We now know that one of them was sadly stabbed. He was then very swiftly shot by armed police."The terror attack prompted a huge response from the emergency services.The car reportedly mowed into several people on Westminster Bridge(Photo: REUTERS)Friends and family seen helping to console those left injured (Photo: Reuters)Chaotic scenes outside the Houses of ParliamentDaily Mail political editor Jason Groves witnessed the incident from his office window.He said: "I heard a bang coming from Westminster Tube station, looked out the window, there's a commotion, armed cops were running, the crowd of people outside were running as if for their lives."A guy comes through the vehicle entrance wielding something, towards a copper, the copper tumbles.


The attacker reportedly drove his car along Westminster Bridge, pictured, before attempting to enter Parliament(Photo: FameFlynet)"The man's running towards Westminster Hall, and then you've got a plain clothes copper comes running out."Not from the gate, but from the inside, shoots him once from maybe 10 or 15 yards away with a handgun, and then gets closer to him and shoots him again from over him and he doesn't get up."Prime Minister Theresa May was inside the Houses of Parliament as the incident unfolded.

Ooni of Ife received by British royalty in London to promote cultural and intellectual values

The king of Yoruba ancestral home of Ile Ife has been specially distinguished to lay a wreath as part of activities commemorating Commonwealth Day 2017 in Buckingham Palace, London on Tuesday.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi arrived the United Kingdom on Sunday, March 12th on a-2 weeks visit to interact and promote intellectual and cultural richness of Nigerian descents among the British people.

Upon arrival the monarch and his entourage, were thrown a warm  welcome right from the airport. Subsequently a royal courtesy welcome took place in London where Ooni of Ife with wife, was received by the British royalty, Prince Charles and wife, Princess Camilla.

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Princess Camilla Duchess of Cornwall having a chat with Queen Wuraola

Prince Charles is the eldest child of the Queen Elizabeth and the heir apparent to the throne. During his visit to the UK, the Ooni will attend the Commonwealth Day celebration, and then visit the Nigerian High Commission, London

Ooni of Ife meets with Prince Charles of England

His Imperial Majesty, the monarch of Ile-Ife, Osun state, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his wife, Queen Wuraola met with the British Royalty, Prince Charles and wife, Princess Camilla

 The king of Yoruba ancestral home of Ile Ife has been distinguished to lay a wreath as part of activities commemorating Commonwealth Day 2017 in Buckingham Palace, London on Tuesday.

NUJ Europe  gathered that the king will deliver a lecture at Oxford University, among many other engagements.

Mr Babatunde Loye the Chairman of Central Association of Nigerians in United Kingdom (CANUK)  disclosed that a Corporate Dinner and Awards Night is being organised to take place on Saturday 18th March at JW Marriot Hotel, 86-90 Park Lane London W1K 7TN with  Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi hosting Nigerians in UK.

 

“We are very pleased to have the Ooni of Ife as our special guest and host for this very important gathering of influencers in the corporate world and reputable foreign investors,” Loye said.

“The occasion will provide opportunities for profound deliberations and exchange of links on business and investment. And it is also a platform to honour and appreciate those who are impacting our world in several positive ways.”

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Babatunde Loye (right) with Ooni and other Yoruba monarchs

He will round up his trip with An Evening with His Imperial Majesty, a royal dinner gala night organised by the Ooni of Ife Global Outreach on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Arora Ballroom, Intercontinental Hotel, London, with cultural performances and special guests in attendance.

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There will also be a royal Gala night with the king at the same venue, Arora Ballroom, Intercontinental Hotel, London

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By Lashley Oladigbolu, London

SHOOTING STARS FORCE A 1-1 DRAW IN GOMBE AFTER YEARS!

By Jubril Arowolo,

  Substitute Nonso Mbakwe ensured that Shooting Stars did not leave Pantami Stadium empty-ended by scoring  a late minute equalizer against Gombe United on Sunday evening!
  It was a week 13 game of the NPFL and all was going the way of the home team before Nonso connected a 92'  free kick by Captain Seun Akinyemi from the right and found the left angle of goalkeeper Fabiyi to silence the vociferous crowd.

 Midway into the first half in-form midfielder, Samuel Agba has put Gombe United ahead in the 30th after converting a spot kick when defender Samuel Olabisi handled the ball in the box.
  Before then, the homers had failed to put their chances away towards the tail end of the game with goalkeeper Adamu Abubakar and his defence line mostly busied!
 However, succour came in the added time with a foul on another substitute, Fawaz Otun and captain Seun Akinyemi had played it to lurking Nonso Mbakwe whose low connect caught goal keeper Emmanuel Fabiyi on the wrong side!

By this result, Shooting Stars   got another draw to make five draws in the last five games since week nine in Katsina!
Also, it ended their futile trips to Gombe in the last 21 years after the team's last drawn game in 1996 with Duke Udi's late equalizer!

London Friendlies: Rohr names Super Eagles squad to battle Senegal, Burkina Faso

Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has released his squad list for the two friendly games in London later in March.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Senegal and Burkina Faso in friendly games on Thursday, March 23 and Monday, March 27 respectively.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Senegal and Burkina Faso in friendly games on Thursday, March 23 and Monday, March 27 respectively.

Both matches will be played at The Hive, home ground of Barnet Football Club.

The Hive Stadium, home of Barnet FC

These games have been arranged the prepare the Super Eagles for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 

                               Squad list

Goalkeepers

Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah)

Defenders

Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); William Paul Ekong (KAA Gent, Belgium); Kenneth Omeruo (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Uche Henry Agbo (Granada FC, Spain); Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Musa Muhammed (FC Zeljeznicar, Bosnia-Herzegovina); Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Gijon, Spain); Kingsley Madu (Zulte Waregem, Belgium); Chidozie Awaziem (FC Porto, Portugal)

Midfielders

Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

Forwards

Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Isaac Success (Watford FC, England); Noah Joel Bazee (Hannover 96, Germany); Victor Osimhen (Wolfsburg FC, Germany.

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Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has released his squad list for the two friendly games to take place in London later in March.

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  2015 FIFA U-17 star, Victor Osimhen has also been called up by Rohr (Instagram/Victor Osimhen) 

  

For the games, Rohr named the usual suspects in his teams while Noah Joel Bazee and Holland –based defender Tyronne Ebuehi are called up for the first time.

  German born Nigerian striker Noah Joel Bazee has been given his first call up (Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Youngster Victor Osimhen, record top scorer at the FIFA U17 World Cup have also been called up.

The Super Eagles will face South Africa in June for their first game of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers group stage. They stand to face African champions Cameroon in a double header for the 2018 FIFA WORLD Cup qualifiers group stage slated for  August and September.