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CAF Awards : Wake up call for more investment in Sports – Senate tells FG

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By Lateef Taiwo

The Senate through its Committee on Sports Development on Wednesday , told the federal government that harvest of Awards made by Nigerian Sports men and Women from CAF Award in Morocco last Sunday, was a wake up call for more investment in Sports.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila , the Awards are described ” as bold and big statements made on behalf of Nigeria by the winners .

” It is a wake up call for government to invest more in Sports and to pull the private sector more into it “.

In the CAF Awards , Victor Osimhen won Men African Player of the Year Award , Asisat Oshoala , won Women African Player of the year Award , Chiamaka Nnadozie won Best Goalkeeper of the year and Super Falcons won the best Women National Team Award .

Accordingly the Senate through its Sports Committee congratulated President Bola Tinubu , the Minister of Sports , Senator John Owan Enoh and Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) , on the feats recorded by Nigerians from the Awards .

Senator Sumaila in the statement also described the harvest of Awards by Nigerians as new dawn for sports in the country under the ‘ Renewed Hope ‘ agenda of President Tinubu .

The statement reads : ” By this clean sweep of awards by our son, Victor Osimhen, our daughters Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and the entire Super Falcons Team, we in the Senate Committee , will leverage on the success for Nation building .

” We stand to be corrected , no sector has done Nigeria this proud . No sector has brought Nigeria honour and glory more than sports . This is the more reason for the development of the sector in making it one of the strongest pillars for diversification of the Nation’s economy .

” We will not encourage the handshake policy of the past to be used for those who have done us the new honours but ensure that those who deserve to be rewarded are handsomely rewarded to serve as an encouragement for others to strive to be the best “.

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Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered

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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.

According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.

Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.

Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.

Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.

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Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered

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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.

According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.

Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.

Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.

Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.

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Special Birthday Wishes to Zege Mule U Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa

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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.

I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.

Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.

I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.

It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.

May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.

Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.

Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice

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