Friday 29 November 2013
Power tussle in Weppa wano clan By abdulmumini adeku
A power tussle has broken out in Weppa wano tribal clan in
Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.
In an exclusive interview with Paedia Express Multimedia in
lagos,Nigeria,an impeccable source close to the principal actors involved in
the crisis said that the issue was over
who will become the next king of the kingdom.
The kingship titled: Okumagbe of Weppa wano clan has been vacant since January 1st
2002 after the likes of Mr Cletus Isedu
and other members of the clan who are loyal to one of the contestants got
involved in the burning down of the royal palace.
The issue of who becomes the next king has been done based
on selection in the past from the four ruling houses that constitute Weppa wano clan.
It was gathered that Mr Cletus Isedu felt that his kinsman
that was positioned to get the role of the king was robbed off the chance of
becoming the next king of the kingdom as his uncle was the eldest person among
the people that were supposed to produce the next king..
It was learn t that because of his position which some very powerful
interest were not comfortable with ,he was declared wanted in the community .
worlds greatest klller under focus
The heart of the matter: Rethinking prevention of cardiovascular disease is
an Economist Intelligence Unit report, sponsored by AstraZeneca. It
investigates the health challenges posed by cardiovascular disease (CVD)
in the developed and the developing world, and examines the need for a
fresh look at prevention.
The report is also available to download in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Mandarin—see the Multimedia tab
The report is also available to download in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Mandarin—see the Multimedia tab
Why read this report
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s leading killer. It accounted for 30% of deaths around the globe in 2010 at an estimated total economic cost of over US$850bn
- The common feature of the disease across the world is its disproportionate impact on individuals from lower socio-economic groups
- Prevention could greatly reduce the spread of CVD: reduced smoking rates, improved diets and other primary prevention efforts are responsible for at least half of the reduction in CVD in developed countries in recent decades…
- …but prevention is little used. Governments devote only a small proportion of health spending to prevention of diseases of any kind—typically 3% in developed countries
- Population-wide measures like smoking bans and “fat taxes” yield significant results but require political adeptness to succeed. There is no shortcut for the slow work of changing hearts and minds
- The size of the CVD epidemic is such that a doctor-centred health system will not be able to cope. Innovative ways for nurses and non-medical personnel to provide preventative services are needed
- A growing number of stakeholders are involved in CVD prevention, sharing the burden with governments. Now, greater collaboration across different sectors and interest groups should be encouraged
- Collaboration works when incentives of stakeholders are aligned, including business. Finland’s famed North Karelia project suggests better alignment of interests is crucial to a successful “multi-sectoral” approach
Cardiovascular disease is the dominant epidemic of the 21st century. Dr Srinath Reddy, president of the World Heart Federation
We know a lot about what needs to be done, it just doesn’t get done. Beatriz Champagne, executive director of the InterAmerican Heart Foundation
Action at the country level will decide the future of the cardiovascular epidemic. Dr Shanthi Mendis, director ad interim, management of non-communicable diseases, WHO
Infographic
Contributors
- Author
- Paul Kielstra
- Editor
- James Chambers
- Interviewed for this report:
- Dr Kingsley Akinroye, former president, African Heart Network; incoming vice-president, World Heart Federation
- Ms Beatriz Champagne, executive director, Inter-American Heart Foundation
- Dr Douglas B. Clement, chair, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Dr Valentin Fuster, director of Mount Sinai Heart and physician-in-chief at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
- Dr Stephan Gielen, president, European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ESCARDIO)
- Dr Lutz Herbarth, leader, individual health management, KKH Allianz Insurance
- Dr Lixin Jiang, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing
- Ms Susanne Løgstrup, director, European Heart Network
- Dr Shanthi Mendis, director ad interim, management of non-communicable diseases, World Health Organization (WHO)
- Dr James Morrow, general practitioner, UK
- Professor Joep Perk, chair, cardiovascular prevention implementation committee, ESCARDIO
- Dr Pekka Puska, director general, Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare
- Dr Mike Rayner, director, British Heart Foundation Health Promotion Research Group
- Dr Srinath Reddy, president, World Heart Federation
- Professor Walter Ricciardi, president of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA)
- Dr Catherine Sykes, researcher, health psychology, City University, London
- Dr Janet Wright, executive director, Million Hearts
- Professor Salim Yusuf, director, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
Nestlé Nigeria Set to Break World Record for Longest Breakfast Cereal Table
Nestlé, the
leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Companyis poised to breakthe world
record for the longest breakfast cereal table. The historic event which will be
the first world record attempt for Nestlé Nigeria will take place on Saturday 30 November at Cocoa Mall, Ibadan.
Gerben Kamps,
Category Business Manager, Nestlé MILO Crunchy Cereals said, “With this world record attempt, we want to create awareness about the
importance of taking breakfast. Studies have shown that people who skip
breakfast miss out on many vital nutrients, which they are unlikely to make-up
for during the rest of the day.”
The current world
record dated Friday 26 April stands at 1,354 participants who sat down in Dubai
to eat together the world's largest cereal breakfast. Commenting on the choice
of location, Kamps said that the management of the recently opened Cocoa Mall
had embraced the cause of the world record attempt.
“We want to give
the people of Ibadan a fun-packed morning for the entire family. All you have
to do is bring your kids along on Saturday 30 November and join us at 9 AM at
Cocoa Mall,” said Kamps. In addition,
there will be great prizes to win and games to play. The first 100 people to be
seated will instantly get a welcome gift.There will be a Nestlé MILO Crunchy
Quiz with lots to learn about and earn with nutrition. There will be music,
dance and laughter for the whole family. Other attractions include a bouncing
castle, face-painting and unlimited flow of cereals!
Since its launch in
April 2012, Nestlé MILO Crunchy Cerealshas been embraced
by Nigerians. So far, the brand has given over a million bowls of cereal for
free to try in supermarkets across the country. Kamps said, “This year we’ve
teamed up successfully with the world's premier toy company, Mattel and brought
Hot Wheels to Nigeria. Special packs of Nestlé MILO Crunchy Cereals had free Hot
Wheels race cars inside.” The Category Business Manager also added that in December,
a similar promotion will run in partnership with National Geographic
Kamps also stressed
the nutritional benefits of eating breakfasts noting that all Nestlé cereals
are made with fibre-rich wholegrain and every bowl contains great source of
vitamins and minerals. He concluded by
saying, “The advantage of NestléMILO Cereals for breakfast is convenience and
nutrition to the mother and great tasting, fun breakfast to the children. So
far, we have placed 36 million smiles on kids’ faces: 36 million bowls of
nutritious Nestlé MILO Crunchy Cereals were consumed. For us, it is about
promoting breakfast for the whole family and that is why we want to breakthe world record for the longest
breakfast cereal table.”
GTBank Launches GTExpress Service …..Experience Banking in your Neighbourhood
Towards
achieving a more inclusive financial services industry, Guaranty Trust Bank plc
has launched its “GTExpress” service; a comprehensive agent banking service that
allows customers access financial services at convenient locations.
The
GTExpress service is banking via agent locations such as Supermarkets, Schools,
Cinemas, Markets and Restaurants. It is an initiative to reach out to
the underserved and unbanked segments of the population through the use of
non-banking retail outlets.
These non-banking outlets (agent locations)
will provide banking services such as Account Opening (Instant Accounts),Cash
deposit and Withdrawal via ATMs, Customer Enquiries, Bills payment, Funds
transfer services (local money value transfer) and other activities as the Central
Bank of Nigeria may prescribe from time to time.
According to the MD of GTBank; Segun
Agbaje “The unbanked sector of the economy
presents a significant growth area for banks in emerging markets. Our objective
is to offer banking products and services to this segment via non-banking
outlets thus breaking down barriers to financial inclusion such as accessibility
and cost”.
GTBank was
established in 1990 and has within the last 23 years come to be recognized as
one of the most innovative and service focused banks in the Nigerian financial
market space. The Bank has a record of “Industry First” innovations such as “Internet
Banking” which enables customers carry out transactions from the comfort of
their home or office; “GTConnect”- a fully interactive 24 hours self-service
Contact Centre; “Social Banking” service on Facebook that allows GTBank Account
holders transfer money, purchase airtime, pay bills, and confirm their account
balance on Facebook. “FastTrack” allows customers withdraw money quickly within
the Bank’s branches using their debit cards. The GTBank e-branches where
customers can carry out most of their banking transactions such as deposits and
withdrawals without visiting the banking hall.
GTBank has
consistently pushed the innovative boundaries to make banking a convenient
experience for its customers. Customers can direct their enquiries, complaints,
and suggestions to GTConnect on 01-4480000, 0700-482666328, 0802-9002900 and
0803-9003900 or careonline@gtbank.com
for prompt resolution. Alternatively, they could send emails to
enquires@gtbank, follow the Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gtbank,
Twitter at www.twitter.com/gtbank or simply walk into any of its branches
nationwide.
GTBank Upgrades its Internet Banking Platform ………anywhere, anytime, any device
Foremost
African financial institution; Guaranty
Trust Bank plc has announced the upgrade of its internet banking platform for
all customers. The upgrade incorporates a new look and additional technical
functionalities.
The
upgraded Internet Banking
platform provides customers with a more
user friendly way to carry out their online transactions and manage their
services. It also offers customers an account information reporting service via
its new homepage dashboard as well as an enhanced security feature with its
improved login keypad functionality. With its new responsive design, customers
can use Internet Banking conveniently on computers and mobile devices.
Guaranty Trust Bank’s Internet
Banking platform was the first to be introduced in the Nigerian financial
services industry in 1991 and it has been recognized as one of the most robust
in the industry, supporting an array of service offerings that include bills
payments, own and third party transfers and foreign exchange transfers to any
bank account in the world. Customers can visit the GTBank internet banking
platform through the GTBank corporate website; www.gtbank.com and clicking on the internet banking
log in tab.
Speaking on the development, Sina Ayegbusi, Head of Guaranty Trust Bank
plc’s Technology Division stated that the Bank’s
commitment to superior customer service experience drives it to ensure that it
utilizes revolutionary technology to simplify and secure the online banking
transaction and experience of its customers. He further stated that “The
upgrade to our Internet Banking platform gives our diverse costumers various
on-the-go banking options due to its responsive design that makes it convenient
for use on computer and mobile devices”..
The Bank’s alternative
banking channels were given a Payment Card Industry Standards Council (PCISSC)
certification in 2011, implying that the channels meet acceptable technical and
operational requirements to prevent fraud. It also has Standards
Organisation of Nigeria (SON)’s International Standards Organisation (ISO)
9001:2000 certification in recognition of quality management systems and
conformity with global best practice. The Bank was recognized earlier in the
year as the 2013 Bank of the Year for Nigeria by African Bankers’ Magazine its
Managing Director emerged the 2013 African Banker of the Year at the African
Banker Awards.
Friday 22 November 2013
FG TO COMPLETES 65.34KM AKURE – ILESHA ROAD IN 21 MONTHS SAYS MIKE ONOLEMEMEN
By Henry Ibya
The Minister of
Works, Arc. Mike Onolememen, has stated the Federal Government's resolve to rehabilitate
Akure – Ilesha road and deliver it to Nigerians in 21 months. The
Minister made this statement while flagging – off rehabilitation works on the road over the weekend in Akure.Arc.
MikeOnolememen who was represented by Director Highways, Permanent Secretary's
Office,
Engr. Yemi Oguntominiyi, remarked that the Akure – Ilesha alignment which forms part of the link road between the South West and South East Geopolitical Zones of the country, will considerably reduce travel time of commuters, traffic fatalities, vehicle operating cost as well as promote employment generation and
transportation of rural communities and goods on the alignment.
The Minister also noted that the project, which is being handled by Messrs Kopek Construction Limited, will be completed and delivered within 21 months from the day of flag – off.
The project is funded to the tune of 90% by the World Bank and 10% by the Federal Government. This is borne out of the
understanding that since governments around the globe cannot single handedly meet the huge infrastructure deficit of nations by relying on public purse, it becomes apparent for governments to partner-with -multilateral and private sector financiers in order to meet up with demands of citizens.
Earlier, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Dr. Olusegun Mimiko represented by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Gboye Adegbenro, had noted that though the road was long overdue for rehabilitation, but thanked the Federal Government for innovatively placing the rehabilitation under a very reassuring funding source that will ensure completion within specified period of 21 months.TheDirector, Road Sector Development Team (RSDT), Engr. Ishaq Mohammed, promised to supervise, monitor and ensure the delivery of the road within the 21 months. Also present at the flag-off was Senator Iyiola Omisore, Hon. Jibola Famurewa and other elder statesmen.
Engr. Yemi Oguntominiyi, remarked that the Akure – Ilesha alignment which forms part of the link road between the South West and South East Geopolitical Zones of the country, will considerably reduce travel time of commuters, traffic fatalities, vehicle operating cost as well as promote employment generation and
transportation of rural communities and goods on the alignment.
The Minister also noted that the project, which is being handled by Messrs Kopek Construction Limited, will be completed and delivered within 21 months from the day of flag – off.
The project is funded to the tune of 90% by the World Bank and 10% by the Federal Government. This is borne out of the
understanding that since governments around the globe cannot single handedly meet the huge infrastructure deficit of nations by relying on public purse, it becomes apparent for governments to partner-with -multilateral and private sector financiers in order to meet up with demands of citizens.
Earlier, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Dr. Olusegun Mimiko represented by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Gboye Adegbenro, had noted that though the road was long overdue for rehabilitation, but thanked the Federal Government for innovatively placing the rehabilitation under a very reassuring funding source that will ensure completion within specified period of 21 months.TheDirector, Road Sector Development Team (RSDT), Engr. Ishaq Mohammed, promised to supervise, monitor and ensure the delivery of the road within the 21 months. Also present at the flag-off was Senator Iyiola Omisore, Hon. Jibola Famurewa and other elder statesmen.
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