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Saturday, 9 June 2012

Monarch Calls for More Investment in Agribusiness

By Yemi Olakitan

The traditional ruler of Ara Ekiti, Ekiti state, Oba Emanuel Folorunsho Adedara has called for more investment in agri business in the country. He was speaking at the official presentation of the staff of office and the celebration of his 10^th year anniversary in office. According to him, agriculture remained one of the untapped potentials of the Nigerian nation, which successive governments have not fully invested in. He said it was necessary to focus on agriculture since it is one of the nation’s areas of comparative advantage. He vowed to make land available to any group of people or individuals who would like to invest in agriculture in Ara Ekiti. He called on state, federal and private institutions to embrace agriculture, which he believes holds greater promise for the future generation than oil.

The Alara of Ara Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti state, said his passion for agriculture stemmed from the fact that Nigerians are suffering in the midst of plenty. ‘‘We have such a rich agricultural endowment in terms of our huge arable land and massive manpower. If we invest in agriculture, we can easily eradicate poverty in the country’’ he said. Speaking further, he wondered why the nation has so much arable land and hundreds of employable young people and but do not invest heavily in agribusiness. The monarch concluded that Agriculture is the way forward if Nigeria must join the league of industrialised nations. He said his kingdom is willing to give as much as 20,000 hectares of land to anyone willing to invest in Ara Ekiti.

The 10^th year anniversary and coronation ceremonies took place at Ara Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti state. It was a week- long activity, which was kicked off by the Ara Ekiti youths. The Iwuye ceremony took place on the second day. The unique gathering was used by the Oba to feast and pray for the town as well as his subjects and buttress his commitment to the development of agriculture. Youth empowerment and career talk was held on day three. Oba Adedara was presented with his official staff of office by the government and people of Ekiti State during the celebrations on the fifth Day, which was the grand finale.

Just Like Jude: Finally, a movie for kids by the Kids

kids on the set of the movie: Just Like Jude

In the last two and half decades, more than any other medium, the Audio Visual has been the greatest fascination of the Nigerian children, adolescents and even adults. We have watched so many movies which talked about how parents get their problems solved through the help of someone who was able to make them speak up, but the problem of the little child which has made him/her silent is not taken serious or noticed.

Children like every human are fascinated through audio visuals like cartoons, spider man, Barbie, Ben 10 and many more. Many film and television producers shy away and avoid children productions, either because they find it tedious working with kids or they tag them as being petty, stubborn or childish. This is what led to the the MOVIE “JUST LIKE JUDE” Damilare and Oyindamola are two major characters in the movie who will always want to wake up and find themselves right beside their parents who are so in love and love them in return. They call their home one which is made in heaven and they love it so much that they want their friends to be part of it. When Damilare heard the word “divorce” from a boy who was once the happiest boy in school and what it has turned him into, he feared to be part of that world.

It was his turn to have a taste of broken home and it sends his mind racing…is this what I will be going through? It affected him psychologically and academically and all hope that he was going to come out of his shell proves abortive, how on earth can this be happening to him? Oyindamola feels it’s a little problem the parents will get over and Ibeh his friend could not even help him out of his shell and when Uncle James came in, it becomes a matter of letting go or holding on.

“JUST LIKE JUDE” is moral filled movie with high moral lessons for the entire family. The movie deals with family values and mores. It discusses the fears and aspirations of kids in an ideal family setting.

Just like Jude is a professionally handled story, carefully woven with suspense and thrills. The cast did a good job in delivering their lines and the high tech equipments enhanced the quality of the movie.

The lead character Damilare is played by Dayo Sotade-George. It’s an emotional character which he played in a way that will grip you to your seat.

His sister Oyindamola is played by Eniola Ayodele also played this role like it was part of her life. You will want to see every next scene with the way she played her role.

Their parents MR AND MRS SALAKO are played by Yinka Aiyelokun and Bukky Ogunnote-Ogunade respectively.

The story is written and Directed by: Patience Aboba Osheka and produced by Deji-Etiwe Sulayman.

This is another block buster from the stable of Albasit communications the producer of Bubble Burst, Ileke, Awerijaye, Labalaba Nse bi Eiye, and the award winning movie Majata.

Albasit Communications is an entertainment outfit established to promote Nigeria’s indigenous cultural heritage, contemporary arts and to instill self-discipline and cultural awareness amongst Nigerians,especially the youths.The company is reputed for its contributions to the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Nigerian plane crash death toll rises to 157

Nigerian rescuers said on Tuesday that at least 157 people have died following Sunday’s plane crash in the city of Lagos.

Officials said four people were killed in an apartment block in the neighbourhood where the Dana Air plane came down.

That number is in addition to the 153 crew and passengers who were onboard at the time.

The death toll could rise further as search teams continue their work.

The plane was travelling from the capital Abuja to Lagos.

Both of its engines failed as it was coming in to land, civil aviation authorities said.

Investigators are still studying the flight’s black box recorder

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed there will never be a repeat of the disaster and has promised to improve air safety.

UNILAG students drag Jonathan to court over renaming of varsity

Written by Akeem Nafiu, LagosTuesday, 05 June 2012

Some students of Moshood Abiola University (formerly University of Lagos), have dragged President Goodluck Jonathan to a Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Justice Mohammed Liman for changing the name of the school.

The president had, in his Democracy Day broadcast to the nation, announced the renaming of UNILAG to Moshood Abiola University to honour the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola.

In the originating summons, the students, numbering 10, are seeking for a declaration that the University of Lagos, being a creation of an Act of the National Assembly to wit: University of Lagos Act 1967 (as amended), cannot be governed except in accordance with the provisions of the University of Lagos Act 1967.

Also, the students are seeking for a declaration that the power to change or amend the name of University of Lagos, being a corporate body having perpetual succession with common seal as provided under the University of Lagos Act 1967(as amended), belongs to the lational legislature.

Consequently, they are seeking for the court's order declaring that the announcement contained in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's May 29, 2012, broadcast changing the name of University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University is unconstitutional, ultra vires, null and void and of no effect whatsoever.

The students put forward two questions for the court's determination. These are:
(1) Whether the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in his capacity as the Visitor to University of Lagos has the power under the University of Lagos Act 1967, to unilaterally change the name of the institution to Moshood Abiola University?

(2) Whether the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in the exercise of the executive powers of the federation vested in him in Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, can unilaterally change the name of University of Lagos without recourse to the National Assembly?