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Friday, November 23, 201 2
Nigerian amputated in Saudi over theft Saudi authorities on Wednesday alnputated the hand of a Nigerian man cOnvicted oftheft, in compliance with the Islamic sharia law, the interior ministry .said. Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim was convicted of theft and sentenced to having Mhis right hand arnputated" the ministry said in a statement carried by SPA state news agency. 'Ibe punishment was executed in Mecca where the theft took place, It said. The AFP news agency says the kingdom applies the lslamic sharia law, including executions for people convicted of rape, murder, apostas)', armed robbe ry and drug trafficking.
Reps raise alarm over impending food crisis By Turakl A. Hassan The House of Representatives yesterday upressed serious concern over imminent food shortages in Nigeria as a result of the recent flood disaster in Ihe country. AdtJpting a motion on the matter sponsored by Rep Mohammed Shamsudeen Abdullahi (Cpe. Kadu na), and two others. the House urged the Federal Government to declare areas affected by the floods as Mdisasler zones" and accord them the state of national emergency.
Jonathan hands over D-8 chairmansh ip President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Islamabad handed over the chairmanship of the Summit of Heads Slate and Government' of the Eight Developing Nations (0-8) 10 President Asif Zardari of Pakistan. The ceremony took place at the opening of the Summit of the leaders of the 0 -8 held at the Presidential grounds in Islamabad The swnmit was attended by Presidents Jonathan. Zardari, Mahmoud Ahmadinljad of Iran and Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia. Also In attendance were Egyptian Vice President, Mahmoud Mekki; Turkish Prime Minister, Rectp Erdogan; Malaysian Dtputy Prime Minister, Hon'bl Mohyiddin; and the Advisor to Ule Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Prof. Gowher Rizvi. Jonathan asswned .the leadership of the 0-8 in April 2OIOal the 7th bi-annual summit held in Ahuja. (NAN)
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II'!! From left, Director. Chams Pic. Ayo Richard; Managing Director Chams Pic, Demola Aladekomo. and Chairman Board of Directon. Chams Pic Adebayo Dada Akinde. during the 2012 annual general meeting of the company in Abuja yesterday.
FG inaugurates c'ttee to evaluate foreign certificates By Boco Edet The Federal Government yesterday inaugurated a committtt to a~ss the quality or qualifications obtained from overseas. Education Minister Proressor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa'i, who inaugurated the 32ml National Standing Committee (NSC) on Evaluation of Foreign Qualilication in Abuja yesterday, said the committee became necessary to assess such qualifications for
employment and admission purposes. Rufa'i said the committee is upected to accord Nigerian equivalents to foreign qualifications, consider and recommend criteria for recognition of degrees obtained after studies at off-shore campuses In Nigeria and to server an appellate body by considering representations from aggrieved persons evaluated by officials of the Federal MinlstryofEducalion. Other terms of reference are to deal with
the broad principles and set criteria for the evaluation of foreign certificates, to consider briefs on various educational systems and appro\'II.' the Nigerian equivalents proposed by the DesM Officers among Olhers. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr McJohn Nwaobiala, said Ihe Irnportance of ensuring quality and standards in the sector could not be over-emphasised. Membership of the commiHee is drawn from more than 30 educational bodies.
Court orders artisan to pay Etteh N31 0,000 for trespass breach of contract dismissed a suit filed by an The artisan in his claims. averred artisan. Silas Andrew against the that Elteh engaged him to set up fonner speaker of the Howe of and dismanUe some scaffolds at her Rtpresenlati~路es. Patricia Elich for buildingsile in Lugbe. breach of contract He said Eltch p.1id him NSI),OOO The court also ordered Andrew with a promise to pay the balance of to pay Etteh the sum ofN3 I0,000 fur N 160,000 at the cnd ofUlc job. trespass on her propeny. The artisan claimed that after Andrew filed a suit before Justice he aecuted his own side of the Jude Okeke against Elteh and one contract. Elleh refused to pay him Mr Muftau Bakare, asking theCOUI1 his balance ofN 160,000. to order the defendants to-pay him But Elich in a counterclaim ' N3.2 million, as compensation for, filed by her counsel, OliefThnde
Olawoic, denied hiring him to do any job for her. She also told the court that Andrew was not entitled to claims udrurnoga Eltch tokl the court that rather. II was Andrew who was owing her money, for illegally taking over 200 scnffoldsfmm herconslruction site. Shealso prayed thecourt to order Andrew to pay her Nl million for trespassand without permission for removing her scaffolds. In dismissing Ule suit, Justice
Boko Haram: Soldiers uncover weapons, vehicles - Ihejirika
Air Force decorates 32 newly promoted officers .
An Abuja High COun yestcrday
By Mlsbahu Bashir Chief of Anny Staff Lieutenant General Azubuike lhejirika yesterday said soldiers have seized weapons, huge sums of money and vehicles meant for suicide bombings. He made the remarks at a meeting with Inspector General ofl'olict Mohammed Abubakar at the police headquaners in Abuja. He said weapons and vehicles destined for suidde bombings wcre recovered in the north-easl
~Within the last one week, soldiers have recovered not less than 30 types of assault weapons and huge amount or money concealed in engine compartments of vehicles belonging to terrorists. Also, vehicles meant for bomb attacks were reco\'t:red:' He called on Nigerians not to harbouring "terrorists in lhl!ir houses because by doing so, they are endangering civilians:" Abubakar said both services will commence joint trainings on intemal.security management.
By Misbahu Bashlr The Nigerian Air Force yesterday decorated 32 of its newly promoted officers with their new rank of Air Commodore. Speaking at the ceremony in AbuJa, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal AJex Baden, reminded the officers that promotion was not a right but a privilege fo r descrving efficers. Badeh reminded them that their duties would be more tedious and demanding as they
Okeke held Umt from the evidence before the court. Andrew failed to show to the murt that there existed any contrnctual agreement signed
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The judge said Andrew falled to present through his testimony and exhibits, enough evidence to support the claim that there was a brtach of contract. After the judgmcllt. Okeke advised counsel hamUing cases to always advice their clients on which kindofcases totaketocourl (NAN)
would be responSible for the management of more manpower and resources of the service. He urged the newlypromoted officers to justify their elevation by re-doubling their efforts in the discharge of their responsibilities, saying that ~to whom much is given, Illuch is expected." Responding on behalf of the omcers, Air Commodore Ademola Onitiju, thanked the air force for finding them fit for promotion.