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ROYAL NEWS

HRH Oba Idogu III confers Chieftaincy Titles Mrs Patience Odeh Gerrits, Others.

is Royal Highness, Oba Okhishimede Esomokhai, JP, OON, the Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom in AkokoEdo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria has unveiled his plan to confer chieftaincy titles on some Okpe indigenes and non-indigenes who have their footprints in the development of Okpe community in present Edo State of Nigeria. In a letter from the Royal palace addressed to one of the recipient of a chieftaincy title, Mrs. Patience Odeh Gerrits. It reads in part “You are being conferred as “Oluaa Oyherafe” of Okpe Kingdom. The title means “Daughter that remembers Home”. This title is in recognition of her contributions towards the development of her father’s land, Okpe Kingdom. She will be recognized during the 30th coronation anniversary event at the palace of His Majesty, Oba E. Idogu 111 (JP), OON. She is among the selected few been recognized on the recommendation of the traditional rulers’ council through the Olokpe-in-Council and based on meritorious service to the community. His Royal Highness, Oba Okhishimede Esomokhai, JP, OON The list comprises three Okpe indigenes and five non-Okpe The Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom indigenes. The list includes Holland based Mrs. Patience

Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Dr. Hassan Dankwambo to be honoured as well Mrs. Patience Odeh Gerrits Odeh Gerrits, Mr. J. S. Aigbe, Barrister Obega James, Mr. Kayode Ola, Mr. Kayode Falowo and Chief Andrew Ebalunode. Also on the list is the former two-time Deputy Governor of Edo State and the erstwhile Chief of Staff to ExPresident Goodluck Jonathan, His Excellency, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe and finally the current Governor of Gombe

State, His Excellency, Dr. Hassan Dankwambo. The conferment ceremony will take place on 18th November 2017 during the ceremony to mark the monarch’s 30th coronation anniversary celebration. The event promises to be a carnival and all roads lead to Okpe in Akoko-Edo government area of Edo State. Congratulations to all selected for the King’s recognition.

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Contents

The Voice Magazine Volume 19. No 167 November 2017 Edition

ARTICLES 3 - HRH Oba Idogu III confers Chieftaincy Titles Mrs Patience Odeh Gerrits, Others. 5 - Editorial: George Weah’s hopes of Liberian presidency to be decided in run-off 8- Feedback- Pages for your letters and opinion 9- Doctors of the World helps people without papers to the doctor Page 13- After Angola’s election: What has changed? Page 16 - Finally the Voice Achievers Award 2017 is here! Page 18 - United Foundations Gambia charts a new Future for The Gambia Page 19 - Reverence for Life, the words of Albert Schweitzer, Compiled by Harold E. Robles Page 25 - Eliane Becks Nininahazwe back from Burundi Pages 32 & 33 – Profiles of George Weah & Joseph Boakai Page 38 - Connecting Africans through business is my goal says Lailia Rahhall El Atfani Page 39 - AY Goes Dutch with other awardees Page 41 - New relationship with the Africa Arab council 44-46 - Invest in Real Estate in Nigeria 50-51 - Tragedy looms as multi-religious Nigeria is touted as an Islamic Republic 52-53 - Mediterranean migration to Europe: A Western made problem 58- Anthony Joshua to defend his World Boxing title 59 - An appeal on behalf of Bash Ali to President Buhari 4

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EDITORIAL

George Weah’s hopes of Liberian presidency to be decided in a run-off

passion for football was the only reason for consideration, George Weah of Liberia would have been President now but he is beginning to understand that the passion for football is totally and completely different from politics. People are united when it comes to football but divided when it comes to politics; for football no individual gains matter but the national interest while for politics, every one seek what he or she can gain from it. What an irony in life, yet politics seems to be the only norm accepted by all for change of power or government in the world. Every other method is perceived as unfair, unguaranteed or unconstitutional. We would prefer to see the majority of the peoples’ support prevail as we usually witness amazing support for the national teams; when they play football for country’s like Liberia that probably would not make it to the world cup finals. We were opportune to meet George Weah during the country’s civil war and observe how he appealed to the people’s conscience to lay down their arms to come and watch a football game; telling them they don’t need to kill each other

but embrace one another. The response was infectious, as people from every corner of the country came out to watch their national team play. They rejoiced together, danced and yet after the football match, they withdrew to the bushes again and resumed fighting. What an irony of life ! As

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Liberians decide in a second round voting between an Exfootballer and a professional politician, we are curious to see what side of the coin wins. It really does not matter, Liberia is still in the shoulder of his past glory. Bringing an American-Liberian technocrat like outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf seem not to have helped much. The complaint against her government is that they were too slow on the path of recovery. What should the people expect from an inexperienced politician like Senator George Weah tagged ‘King Geroge’ or the current Vice-President, Joseph Boakai tagged ‘sleeping Joe’; at 73 years of age. Does he have the stamina to withstand the pressure of governance? Time will definitely tell but we wish Liberians all the best as they make this important decision / election. The Voice Achievers Award 2017 The Voice Achievers Award is designed to recognize and appreciate outstanding individuals and corporate bodies who have contributed towards the advancement of Africa at local and international stages. The Voice Achievers Award began eight years ago. It has become an annual event where outstanding African men, women, Corporate bodies and friends of Africa who have distinguished themselves by impacting positively on the lives of Africans are celebrated. The event is an admirable package of activities, culminating with the award and gala night. African contemporary issues will be brought to the front burner as disscusants will engage the audience in an interactive session. The theme of this year’s discussion is “Reinventing Africa’s future now”. At the end of the discussion, it is expected that justice will be done to the topic. www.thevoicenewsmagazine.com

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FEEDBACK Dear Editor,

My impression of The Voice magazine/The Voice Achievers award

And Yes, my summary of your esteemed magazine is apt. You fill a vacuum in the narrative about migrants told by others whose only political Capital is anti-immigrants. The

sterling and positive contributions by immigrants in the socio-economic, cultural integration, entrepreneurship and business start ups, many of which are owned by migrants are never mentioned in the present xenophobic political debates. Thus, the work of the voice magazine in highlighting this aspect of our positive contributions, otherwise hidden from the tendentious narrative by the mainstream media is apt and commendable. And by the way, this is the message I have carried with me in all the international and national platforms the Lord has given me in the past 24 years. Bless you my brother and your wonderful team . Rev Tom Marfo Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Dear Editor,

Nomination for the Voice Achievers Award

How do the chair of the committee of this organization choose their awardees? I have seen some young women on facebook who are worthy of a nomination for instance best newcomer or something for the wonderful work they are doing. You can check their details at www. melaninwonder.com. I hope you will consider their work? By Janet Dara Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Dear Editor,

Our work is being recognized even in my local community.

There was a time in history when achievements of women, women warriors and Women stories where deliberately erased or not documented. It is wonderful to see that even without an Interview and permission, newspapers just get my stories and publish them.... one day a girl will be searching for some inspiration in old newspapers and they will find such articles I believe I would have done my part for the girl child.

Buumba Malambo The Zambia

Thanks so much Times of Zambia newspaper for not breaking the positive cycle..... Do your part for mother Zambia..

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response Dear Janet, Thank you for writing to us, yes we have a committee that considers each year voulme of nominations of which we select a list of about 30 persons to be recongized each year. Some will argue that 30 is a large number but as you can see more nominations keep coming up long after it is closed. We would check your nomination against next year and we truly wish them good luck in their future endeavours. Let them keep doing what they are doing right now and continue to impact the lives of Africans and others. Editor

Doctors of the World helps people without papers to the doctor

ou are sick, but you don’t have a health insurance. What can you do? You receive a high bill from the hospital, but you don’t have papers and no health insurance. What can you do? Many migrants in the Netherlands without a residence permit don’t know that they have the right to visit the doctor for a medical consult and that their safety is guaranteed. Everyone is entitled to medical care, with or without papers, with or without an insurance, with or without money. Doctors of the World helps people without a residence permit to gain access to healthcare because we believe that everybody, regardless of their background, is entitled to physical and mental wellbeing. How does Doctors of the World help people without a residence permit? 1. Consultation hours in Amsterdam and The Hague We help with healthcare-related questions, such as enrollment with a General Practitioner (‘huisarts”) or midwife. We will also contact other institutions when there are any problems in your way to healthcare. Where can you find us? Four days a week our healthcare bus, the mobile office of Doctors of the World, runs in Amsterdam and The Hague. On our website you can see where this bus is located and at which time. and on what day. Website: www.doktersvandewereld.org/need-help-2/ 2. Giving group presentations at various locations (churches, mosques, community houses) about

healthcare and how to get care without a residence permit Would you like to host a group presentation of Doctors of the World for your own organization and ‘followers’ ? Please contact our Outreach coordinator Carola Leering at: 020—4652866 or 06-28444803 (Monday, Wednesday or Thursday) Email: zorgrecht@doktersvandewereld.org 3. Provide information via our telephone help-desk. We provide information about rights and obligations and answer questions of people without a residence permit. Healthcare providers, support organizations and other stakeholders can also make use of our help-desk service for advice on access to health care for migrants without a residence permit. Phone helpdesk: 020-4083424 Email: zorgrecht@doktersvandewereld.org

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His Royal Highness, Oba Okhisimede Idogu III, JP, OON We wish you Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance, wisdom and strength as you celebrate 30 years on the throne of your forefathers. Long may you reign! Long live The King Long live Okpe Kingdom Long live Edo State Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria

hisimede Idogu III, JP, OON Oba Ok

amount Ruler of Okpe Kingdom The Par do State, Nigeria E

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Salute to Our Great King

His Royal Highness, Oba Okhisimede Idogu III, JP, OON on your 30th coronation anniversary as the Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom

The monarchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th coronation anniversary celebration is slated for Saturday, 18th November, 2017. We, your subjects rejoice with Your Majesty and appreciate your love towards our people. Congratulations to you and all your subjects. Signed: Mrs. Patience Odeh Gerrits

Senator Weah and Vice President Boakai for presidential run-off

ormer football star Senator George Weah and VicePresident Joseph Boakai have resume campaigns for presidential run-off elections in Liberia as both men could not secured the 50 plus one vote cast required by the constitution to have a clear winner. From Mr. Weah’s performance at the first round of voting which gave him close to 39% of the votes against his closest rival, the current Vice president at 29% is probably an indication that the Liberian people want a change from the Presidency of outgoing first female President in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; who is Will George Weah second time luck shine to the Presidency? not only the first Africa’s female elected president and but also a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. She has governed Liberia through the most difficult times in the history of the country, president under Ellen Johnson Sirleaf since 2005 although he has distanced himself from her record, saying “a lot more after several years of bitter civil war. Both candidates could have done better if the list of presidential needs to be achieved” candidates in this election race was less than 20. For a small Liberia, which was founded by freed US slaves in the 19th country as Liberia, having 20 candidates vie for the office of Century, has not had a smooth transfer of power in 73 years. the President showed how divided the people are and what Ms Sirleaf took office in 2006, after her predecessor, Charles task lies ahead of the two remaining candidates to convince the Taylor, was forced out of office by rebels in 2003, ending a flowers of the remaining 18 candidates to vote for them at the long civil war. Taylor is currently serving a 50-year prison sentence in the UK polls on 7th November 2017. Senator Weah, the first African to win the Ballon D’Or football for war crimes related to the conflict in neighbouring Sierra award, is on the ballot for the third time, first as a candidate, Leone. second time as a Vice President candidate and now contesting again for the President. There were speculations in the media during the counting the results of the elections that George Weah had out rightly won the elections but it turned out that he was short of the 50% plus one votes needed to avoid a run-off. Both Senator Weah and Vice President Boakai had predicted they would win the first round of voting. The profiles of these two men are different and clear to the naked eye. One represents the youths of Liberia and appeals to them and that is George Weah while the Vice President represents the continuation of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf legacy of rebuilding the country. Senator George Weah is 51 years old. He is a former footballer and the former winner of FIFA World Footballer of the Year. He was well known on the football pitch in Africa and Europe. According to reports; he has the backing of jailed warlord and former president Charles Taylor even though he claims he has no direct contact with him or spoken to him but his choice of Taylor’s ex-wife, Jewel Howard Taylor, is his running mate has continued to be the question many people ask him. His reply is simple, “she is a Liberian, a citizen, a senator and loved by her people so why can’t she be a good Vice President for Liberia? The second candidate is the current Vice-President, Mr. Joseph Boakai, who is 73 years old. He is nicknamed “Sleepy Joe”. Even though he denies it but he has been caught on camera on several occasions sleeping at public functions. Many expected that he should have retired with the outgoing President but his party choose him over other candidates. He describes himself Vice-President Joseph Boakai: Will he succeed his boss? as a ‘Dreamer for the future of Liberia’. He has been Vice-

After Angola’s election: What has changed?

ngola’s ruling MPLA party after Jose Eduardo dos Santos retired and elected a new President seem to remain the same as the old man is still a very dominant figure in the ruling party that won the last President elections with 61.07 percent of the votes. Before the polls, the opposition were confident that they could wrestle power out of the hands of the ruling party. Of course they complained of irregularities but President João Lourenço was declared and since been sworn in as President of sub-Saharan Africa’s thirdlargest economy. He replaced Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who steps down after 38 years at the helm of affairs but he has continued as head of the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). A role which many think still gives him so much influence in the running of the country. He is like a man who stepped aside, only to put his choice candidate there as a proxy. The main opposition National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) took 26.67 percent, with the smaller opposition party CASA-CE winning 9.44 percent. Again if the opposition was united they probably would have given a stronger challenge to the new oligarch in African politics. According to the new President, with elections over, he will settle down to do the work that he is elected for – to produce a better future for the country and the people of Angola.” Electoral observers have said the vote on August 23 was reasonably free and fair. The head of the African Union’s observation mission, Jose Maria Neves, congratulated Angola on a poll he said served as a “reference for the continent”. On the streets of Luanda, cheering and the honking of horns was heard as residents celebrated another electoral win for the MPLA, which has maintained an unbroken hold on power since Africa’s second-largest crude producer gained

independence from Portugal in 1975. President Lourenço is the third president since independence. Much is not known about him. He is a quiet 63-year-old more used to army barracks and the closed doors of party politics

than the public spotlight, he has denied he will remain in the shadow of his predecessor, Dos Santos. President Lourenço has promised to kick-start the economy and has not ruled out deals with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to help restructure it. Angola imports everything from washing powder to long-life milk at a huge cost. With the current dispensation, the ruling party, MPLA have 150 lawmakers, giving them the twothirds parliamentary majority needed to pass any form of legislation. Tough times await the opposition except if they can come together to work for the interest of the country to check the excesses of the new powers that be or else they may be preparing for another long term rule.

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United Foundations Gambia charts a new Future for The Gambia

number of Dutch and Belgian educationists, health workers and philanthropists gathered at the Landing center in Arnhem, The Netherlands to share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences as they contribute towards the development of The Gambia. The large number of Dutch and Belgian foundations and individuals, each with its own identity and method, is active in The Gambia. United Foundations Gambia (VSG) works with all of these foundations in order to make their work stronger in The Gambia. The Secretary of United Foundations, Barbara Somers said their aim is to create a better approach to collect its member’s experiences and know-how and share it with other members. “We would like our members to use each other’s services,” declares the Secretary. The association maintains contacts with the authorities in both the Netherlands, Belgium and The Gambia and enables it members to work in The Gambia without any hindrance. Over the years, the Association has been working to help Gambian nationals to have employment with Dutch businesses in the Gambia. After the introduction of Members of the Foundation, a number of recommendations were made to create new ways for members to share each other’s knowledge and services and to use their knowledge, experiences in a

meaningful way to help socio-economic development in The Gambia. The program was climax by a film, Sworn not to eat Fish, produced by the Learn2Learn Foundation, depicts the motives of young people who take extreme

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measures to reach Europe. There is still a lot of work to do in the Gambia, but these Dutch and Belgian individuals are motivated to help the country. For further information, visit www.vsgambia.com

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Reverence for Life, the words of Albert Schweitzer, Compiled by Harold E. Robles Foreword by Roger Gamble, US Ambassador, Retired.

Publishing this book has long been the dream of compiler, Harold E. Robles, as from a young age he regarded Albert Schweitzer as his mentor and role model. ‘Selecting the words for this book from Albert Schweitzer’s oeuvre was difficult,’ Harold Robles commented, ‘as so many of his words should be published!’ Maurice Bassett noted: ‘As a publisher, I have to say I am honoured to have the opportunity to publish Reverence for Life: The Words of Albert Schweitzer. It’s a rare book which elevates our consciousness by showing us the true value of all life - all living beings - and helps us to step into a more evolved, more compassionate humanity, what humanity can be at its best. I am most grateful to Harold Robles for giving me the opportunity to be of service in releasing this book. It cannot help but to change the lives of those who read it and ultimately change our culture for the better.’ Please note: You financially support the mission of the Health Promoters when purchasing a copy of Reverence for Life, the words of Albert Schweitzer. Reverence for Life will be available soon in hardcover, paperback, eBook and eventually also as audiobook on Amazon.com ISBN paperback: 978-160025-113-9 US Dollars: 9.95 ISBN hardcover: 978-1-60025-115-3 US Dollars: 29.95

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Eliane Becks Nininahazwe back from Burundi Few months ago, Eliane informed us of her planned trip to her country of brith, Burundi to bring HIV/Aids awareness program to a population that has been neglected over the years. She recently returned back after 20 days stay in Burundi, she will be sharing some of her very personal experiences with you in this magazine. This is her short remarks on her return from Burundi titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;At my home safeâ&#x20AC;? Hello Netherlands. After 20 days of work in Burundi, I would like to inform you that I arrived safe back to the Netherlands. It was a very long trip from Friday 23.30pm I was at Bujumbura Airport waiting for the Flight from 02:55 to Jomo Kenyatta Nairobi Airport which arrived at 05:35 the following morning. The connection flight from Nairobi to Amsterdam Airport was ready to leave at 07:55 and we arrived safely at Schiphol at 15h40. It was a great surprised by my parents in Law together with my boys, they were all at the Airport waiting for me since my

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Profile of George Weah

From ‘Football to Politics’: A big game changer four successful seasons, and won the Italian Serie A twice. His most notable goal in Italy saw him run the length of the field against Verona. He moved to the English Premier League towards the end of his career and had spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, before returning to France to play for Marseille in 2001, and subsequently ending his career with AlJazira in 2003. At international level, he represented Liberia at the African Cup of Nations on two occasions. An idol in Africa, Weah has been heavily involved in politics in his homeland George Weah: Loved by the youths of Liberia. Will Liberia. He ran unsuccessfully for that be enough to deliver him the Presidency? president in the 2005 election, losing to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the second round George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah was of voting. In the 2011 election, he ran for vice president born 1 October 1966. He is a Liberian politician, and retired professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the greatest African players of all-time and as one of the best forwards of his generation. In 1995. He was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first African player to win these awards. In 1989, 1994 and 1995, he was named the African Footballer of the Year, and in 1996, he was named African Player of the Century. Known for his acceleration, speed, and dribbling ability, in addition to his goal scoring and finishing, Weah was described by FIFA as “the precursor of the multiGeorge Weah: On the verge of making history in Africa functional strikers of today”. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 on Winston Tubman’s ticket. Running as a Congress list of the world’s greatest living players. After starting his career in his home country of Liberia, for Democratic Change candidate, Weah was elected Weah spent 14 years of his professional football career to the Senate in 2014. playing for clubs in France, Italy and England. Arsène Weah is currently a candidate for President of Liberia Wenger brought him to Europe when he signed for in the 2017 general election against Vice President Monaco in 1988. Weah moved to Paris Saint-Germain Joseph Boakai in run-off after winning the first round in 1992 where he won Ligue 1 in 1994 and became of voting. the top scorer of the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. He signed for Milan in 1995 where he spent

Profile of Joseph Boakai

From Vice-President to President!

oseph Nyumah Sr. was born on 30 November 1944 in Worsonga, Foya District, Lofa County to illiterate parents. He is married to Kartumu Boakai and they have four children. Boakai is a religious Baptist and a Deacon of the Effort Baptist Church. He is a Liberian politician who has been Vice President of Liberia since January 2006, serving under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Previously he was Minister of Agriculture from 1983 to 1985. Boakai attended primary and high school in Sierra Leone and Liberia before graduating from the College of West Africa, the University of Liberia in 1972 with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business administration, and then Kansas State University, which he attended on a USAID grant, graduating in 1976. Boakai went on to jobs in both the public and private sector. He worked as a resident manager (1973-1980) and managing director (1980-1982) for the Liberia Produce Marketing Corporation (LPMC). From 1983 to 1985, he served as Minister of Agriculture under President Samuel Doe. While Minister of Agriculture, Boakai chaired the 15 nation West African Rice Development Association. In 1992, he was the managing director of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC). He later worked as a consultant to the World Bank in Washington and also founded a firm dealing in agricultural equipment and consultancy. He has served as board chairman of the Liberia Wood Management Corporation and of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company. He recently announced his intention to run for the Liberian presidency which is scheduled for October 10, 2017. He is viewed by many as a safe and uncorrupt candidate.

EVENTS LISTING, INVITATION AND TICKETING WEBSITE DEBUTS A new website designed for event organisers and users has launched. Inviterite is the next-generation platform intended to assist event organisers with the creation of stunning listings and sending email invitations to the attendees at the press of a button. Public, private and business events can all be listed, as well as sending bespoke invitation notes and sale of tickets. All these are built in to the platform, complemented by a user-friendly and aesthetically-pleasing 3-step process with features that are easy to navigate. Inviterite aims to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with existing providers of service in this sector, by creating a niche market with added values and a platform that is backed by a vibrant digital media and marketing outlet. It will consistently improve upon both the mechanisms and dynamics of its operations without disruption to the users. Franklyn Frantos, Co-Founder of Feferity Media Group Limited, owners of Inviterite said: “We have in Inviterite an all-encompassing event listing, invitation and ticketing portal where no facet of celebration or social activities are ignored. Grand celebrations, small group private events, formal ceremonies and social get-togethers are all allowed on our platform. Users of this website will be treated warmly as clients, and not just as some obscure website visitors logged on somewhere. This way, we aim to build a community of client-users who will have at their disposal functional data sets built up from constant patronage and which can then be used to assist in planning future events.” We also have a vast understanding of the nuances of events organising among the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. These would be brought to the fore and used to the fullest advantage to ensure events are completed to perfection. Inviterite will massively deploy social networking media promos for more visibility of users’ events prior to its holding. What’s more, we are allowing users free access to this platform, so no commissions or charges are incurred whether organisers list free-of-fees or fee-based events. Event organisers are enjoined to register on our platform and upload current and future events. It doesn’t matter if they are listed elsewhere already. It would simply increase the events’ visibility. Visit https://inviterite.co.uk to register and use this exciting new service. And, remember.... it’s FREE! -EndsNotes to editors * Inviterite is the first event listing website designed to consider, specifically Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups in its provisions. * The portal has both the capability and the resources to fully engage the vast array of social and formal events, specific to these groups, thereby making the most success of events listed on the site. * The services are being provided free as neither fee nor commission is charged for the usage. * Inviterite is powered by Feferity Media Group Ltd, a consolidated media outfit, publishers of Feferity magazine (online/ digital and print editions). The online edition is due to go live early in October while the preview (print) edition will be on the newsstand 1st week in December. * Feferity will offer event organisers who use Inviterite the requisite pre-and post-event media support to make their events exceed expectations in terms of success. (Public, Private and Business Event Listings, Invitation & Tickets) Feferity Media Group Ltd Kemp House, 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX United Kingdom Tel: 03330 110 781 Web: inviterite.co.uk Facebook: Inviterite; Twitter: @inviteriteuk Pinterest: Inviterite; LinkedIn: Inviterite

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The first ever International Business Dinner Conference focusing on business opportunities & Foreign Direct Investment is drawing closer. Friday 10th November 2019 at the famous Boathouse in Rotterdam several representatives and owners of big and established European Companies and Institutions will come together to discuss ways of actualizing the potentials of Delta State by building and strengthening the middle class to boost the State economy through FDI by 2019. We can confirm the following Speakers from Nigeria Comrade Adams Oshiomhole former Edo State Governor, Mr. Jones Ode Erue Chairman All Progressives Congress, Delta State and Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo Commissioner Representing Delta State NDDC. Tickets are on sale as participants from Nigeria, Ireland, Canada, Spain, Germany, Belgium, France, UK, US. Confirm your seat now as we have limited places of 150 guests.

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Connecting Africans through business is my goal says Lailia Rahhall El Atfani

Laila El Atfani Rahhal is a business woman of Middle East/ North Africa origin resident in Dubai in United Arab Emirate. She is one of the awardees for the Voice Achievers Award 2017. Not only is she being recognized for her involvement in promoting businesses in the Middle East but as well as in the African continent. She is also a goodwill Ambassador for many charitable organizations around the world for her humanity works. She is very versatile and with good communication skills in English, French, Spanish, Turkish and Arabic fluency. She will be our gateway to many African/Arab businesses in the near future. Having gone through copies of the Voice magazine, she has accepted a partnership deal with the Voice magazine to make the publication more visible to the Arab world which are very interested in doing business in and with Africa. This partnership according to the Voice magazine publisher, Pastor Elvis Iruh is mutual for the development and prosperity of Africa. “Many times we have acted as if North Africa is not part of Africa but this is not true and that is what we are trying to correct with this new partnership deal with our friend and colleague, Laila El Atfani Rahhal. She is excited about the opportunity to represent The Voice magazine to the Arab world and we would be hearing more from her and from several businesses in Arab world.

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A background check on her reveals a woman with the heart of gold for Africa. She is a Special Advisor to the President and Director of International relations and diplomacy of Africa Arab council AACID, Ambassador Emad Tariq Al Janabi. Also a member of the Arab African Council for Integration and Development. She is the owner of Businessgate.org. A website dedicated to exploiting greater exposure for Africa/Arab business to international public and producing international magazines for men and women in Arabic. She is the owner of Macan FUEL and petroleum product trading and Vice-President of Diva Production company in United States of America, they are casting right now for a new film production titled; “Karma”. By Elvis Iruh

AY Goes Dutch with other awardees

he multi-award-winning actor, ace comedian, radio and T.V presenter, actor, writer, director and MC will hit the Dutch city of Amsterdam on the 17th of November 2017. One of African’s most respected comedian will also receive an award at the event. The most sought after comedian is expected to crack many ribs with his first class jokes. Born as Ayo Makun, A.Y, has promised residents of Amsterdam and adjoining Central European countries like Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, France and others that it will be a show to remember. The organizers of the event, “The Voice African Achievers Award” have promised their guests and supporters of a unique occasion that will culminate with a gala night. The Voice Magazine, published in The Netherlands since August 1999 will be marking their 18th anniversary in the media world and will use the event to recognize distinguished Africans and Friends of

Africa. The event known to be the biggest African event in Central Europe attracts guests from Africa, Europe, North and South America and the Caribbean. Notable Africans that have received the prestigious award includes: Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, former President of Zambia, The President of Sierra Leone, President Ernest Bai Koroma, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and many others. “A.Y will rejuvenate your life on the 17th of November 2017” stated an official of Organization. The event will take place at De Koning Party & Event Amsterdam Isolatorweg 29, 1014AS, Amsterdam. For more information on the award ceremony and coverage of the event, media interviews with any of the awardees, kindly send a message to the press department via our e-mail at info@thevoicenewsmagazine.com

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Rwandan First Lady to receive The Voice Magazine Personality of the Year Award 2017 in Amsterdam

irst Lady of Republic of Rwanda, Her Excellency, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame will this year receive the African Woman Personality of the year and African Heroine Award from The Voice Achievers Award on 17th November 2017 at the De Koning Party & Event Amsterdam in The Netherlands. The First Lady has accepted her nomination of The Voice Magazine Achievers Award 2017. The statement was released in Almere, The Netherlands by The Voice Achievers Award Committee. In appreciation of her continued promotion of a sustainable Health Care delivery, infrastructural development, skill acquisition for the less privileged, advancing the good course of her people and the African continent at large, The Voice Magazine Achievers Award, the most prestigious African Award in Central Europe, will honour Her Excellency in an African flavored ceremony in Amsterdam. The Rwandan Ambassador to The Netherlands, His Excellency, Ambassador Jean Pierre Karabaranga delivered the confirmation news to The Voice magazine publisher, Pastor Elvis Iruh emphasizing the importance of this award. Also on the package this year is the multi-award-winning actor, ace comedian, radio and TV presenter, actor, writer, director and MC, Mr Ayo Makun popularly known as AY Comedian. The most sort after comedian is expected to crack many ribs with his first class jokes. Born as Ayo Makun, A.Y, has promised residents of Amsterdam and adjoining Central European countries like Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, France and others that it will be a show to remember. The event is an admirable package of activities, culminating with the award and gala night. African contemporary issues 40

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will be brought to the front burner as discussants will engage the audience in an interactive session. The theme of this year’s discussion is “Reinventing Africa’s future now”. At the end of the discussion, it is expected that justice will be done to the topic. Distinguished Africans from various African countries and platforms will be on a panel of discussants. It will be anchored by Former CNN staff, Mr. Abeka Salmin Abdallah. The organizers of the event, “The Voice African Achievers Award” have promised their guests and supporters of a unique occasion that will culminate with a gala night. The Voice Magazine, published in The Netherlands since August 1999 will be marking their 18th anniversary in the media world and will use the event to recognize distinguished Africans and Friends of Africa. The event known to be the biggest African event in Central Europe attracts guests from Africa, Europe, North and South America and the Caribbean. Notable Africans that have received the prestigious award includes: Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, former President of Zambia, The President of Sierra Leone, President Ernest Bai Koroma, Mrs. Constancia Mangue Nsue de Obiang, the first Lady of Equatorial Guinea, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal court, Mrs. Fatou Bensouda, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah among many others. “A.Y will rejuvenate your life on the 17th of November 2017” stated an official of Organization. The event will take place at De Koning Party & Event Amsterdam Isolatorweg 29, 1014AS, Amsterdam. For more information on the award ceremony and coverage of the event, media interviews with any of the awardees, kindly send a message to the press department via our e-mail at info@thevoicenewsmagazine.com or call +31684999548.

New relationship with the Africa Arab council

mbassador Emad Tariq Janabi proposes new prospects for cooperation with Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Africa Arab Council. In the vocabulary of the work programme for the work of Ambassador Emad Tariq janabi in Baghdad, the capital of the republic of Iraq, his lordship was visiting the ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Baghdad, His Excellency Ambassador Abdelaziz Bin Khalid Al-Alshammari, where he was briefed on the nature of work and activities of the African Arab Council for integration and development and achievements in economic,social and cultural development and the most prominent conferences held in many Arab and African countries plus future projects that they hope will be for the Arab kingdom Saudi Arabiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions to its stowing and success. His Excellency, plus the government of the kingdom and the institutions of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been pleased to support the council, its activities and its various engagements over the years. During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Alshammari confirmed the intention of the Arab kingdom of Saudi Arabia to open up the prospects for fruitful and effective cooperation with Iraq in various fields, particularly the economic side, as the kingdom and the guidance of the custodian of the two holy places, His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdul and His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman, will step up their pioneering steps in cooperation and coordination with the Iraqi government to start a new phase in strong fraternal relations and the queen will have the leading role in supporting the plans of the Iraqi government in various areas. His Excellency the Saudi Ambassador in Iraq added that the kingdom would participate actively in the Baghdad

International Fair through the participation of its discreet companies in the exhibition with a very large number of support to the Iraqi economy, as well as agreements in the area of economic cooperation and investment, and the revitalization of both countries for open direct air lines not

only by the Baghdad International Airport but by the airport in Najaf. In his speech, Ambassador Emad Janabi stressed that the competent authorities in the kingdom would do the land lines between the two countries and develop land border crossings to stimulate trade between the kingdom and Iraq. The Saudi Ambassador in Iraq also stressed that the kingdom would have a significant contribution to the reconstruction of areas the terrorist attacks have affected in the Iraqi cities and to support the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities in achieving the ultimate victory over terrorism. On the gains of the meeting, the ambassador welcomed the proposal of the African Arab Council for integration and development to establish an international investment conference in which the Arab Republic of Egypt, the republic of Iraq and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia would co-host the event in the future.

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Tragedy looms as Multi-Religious Nigeria is touted as an Islamic Republic....

he document which is commonly referred to as the questions the legitimacy, under Islamic teachings of deploying ‘1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’, such public funds to Shari’a-compliant ventures, as would be though in reality merely the appendix to a Military expected of ‘Islamic’ or ‘Muslim majority’ States. decree, upon which the Nigeria state is predicated and governed, Under the ruling administration in Nigeria headed by a man, proclaims unequivocally, the secular status of the Nigerian Muhammadu Buhari, who had severally professed a desire federation. With the litany of ethno-sectarian conflicts which to ensure the application of Shari’a laws across a secular have led to the deaths of countless thousands, particularly in Nigeria, there have been brash efforts to position and posture Nigeria’s northern region, the palpable heightened degree of Nigeria as an Islamic state. One of such brash actions has been sensitivity and apprehension amongst Nigerians regarding the involvement of the Federal Government in promoting, any actions by government to tilt the polity towards any of championing and facilitating the SUKUK (Shari’a-compliant) the two main religious bodies should suffice to curb any intentions at creating a semblance of foisting a State Religion on Nigerians or nuances that may create the impression of domination by one religion over the other. When however, a subsisting regime, enmeshed in an aura of self-created invincibility, all-knowing and we-havethem-by-the-balls mindset, deliberately acts in manners that projects a secular state as being a one-religion state or ‘dominated’ by one religion, it is only a matter of time before the veil that has been so craftfully woven over the eyes of some who ostensibly for lucre and positions held, are willing to allow the macabre unconstitutional dance towards a mono-religion state. Then the agitations will overwhelm the already weakened President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey contraption. with President Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting The irony inherent in the deliberate perpetuation of a falsehood that a secular state is ‘Islamic’ or ‘Muslim-majority’ is that, resulting from Bonds, an unconstitutional move in itself since the Federal the absence of genuine theocratic structures and institutions, Government was deploying state resources in a discriminatory the State and those who decide to propagate and project such manner towards the promotion and elevation of a religious falsehood are perceived and treated as fraudulent by the wider faith contrary to the provisions of Nigeria’s constitution. international community. This is in addition to the fact that Spurious and tenuous efforts have been made by Buhari’s the basic expectations, from a religious perspective, of an government to douse the implications of the Federal ‘Islamic’ or ‘Muslim majority’ state will be absent. Government involvement in a strictly religious financial In the instant case of Nigeria, the reality that a sizable instrument, such as the cosmetic positioning of the Governor of percentage of national income is derived from Value Added Nigeria’s Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele (a Christian) as the Tax (VAT) levied on breweries for alcoholic products and to Chairman of the International Islamic Liquidity Management a smaller extent livestock (including pork meat) – sources Corporation (IILMC). Most such diversionary acts amount considered as forbidden under Islamic tenets, and that such to naught – as the ludicrous nature of such farce would have VAT proceeds are lumped into a national treasury which been laughable if not for the dire potent implications if the then gets ‘shared’ amongst Nigeria’s constituent levels of continuing religious slant the Nigerian polity is being forced governments (Federal, States and Local Governments), to digress towards is not hastily corrected.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 Not done with floating and dealing in the SUKUK Bonds, in yet another to-hell-with-you-guys stance, the occupant of the Office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria opted to attend a meeting of a so-called ‘D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation’, a group comprised of the following Islamic countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan and, you guessed right, Nigeria. How and when did Nigeria get into this D-8 group, which in its website affirms that the ‘idea of cooperation among major Muslim developing countries was mooted by Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan, former Prime Minister of Turkey”? From what sources does the membership fees for such religion-based organizations emanate in a secular Nigeria? When the above is juxtaposed alongside a very striking

Now that President Buhari is found to be corrupt...

President Buhari is probably fighting a lone war against corruption in high places, as a large number of those working with or around him are not just corrupt but very corrupt, making things just too difficult for him. And you do not expect him to employ the fire brigade approach and get consumed, too. If you truly understand how bad, rotten and corrupt the system has been over the decades, you probably wouldn’t be expecting President Buhari to perform the kind of miracle we all expect him to, as expunging corruption from Nigeria’s system cannot be a day’s job. As we should know, corruption is a terrible and rugged fighter that will fight with the last drop of its blood, especially when you employ the top-down approach of fighting it. It will always fight back, firing on all cylinders. Their strategy now is to paint President Buhari ‘corrupt’ too, so we can say “they are all the same,” and then naturally desire to go back to the old order; and they have almost succeeded, with the events playing out recently. Remember also President Buhari had lamented how corruption is fighting back over and over since he started the fight, but we seem not to pay adequate attention to really understand him. While assuring that Nigeria is determined to emerge

religion-based slant in leadership of state institutions and coming on the heels of Nigeria’s continuing membership of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), it will take a spectacularly blind mind not to discern a worrisome pattern that if not stemmed early enough, portends dire outcomes. There is nothing wrong with a people hobnobbing with whosoever they so desire to be with. When however an entire multi-ethnic and multi-religious contraption is by deceit, subterfuge, sleuth and all manners of vague posturing ensnared into being perceived, seen or become a religious state, a transgenerational catastrophe would have been ignited. A holistic restructuring and renegotiation of the Nigerian contraption will spare all and sundry this looming tragedy. By Eze Eluchie, Contributing Editor for The Voice magazine

victorious in the war against corruption, Buhari told the world that corrupt Nigerians had built a formidable arsenal of illicit wealth, which they had deployed against the fight on diverse fronts. Consequently, I enjoin us not to be ignorant of the vices of corruption, even as I urge President Buhari to up his game, and redraft his anti-corruption strategy so that his efforts may not be wasted. VP Osinbajo once said that if President Buhari lost the war on corruption the consequences would be bad for Nigeria “The effect of corruption on Nigeria is, of course, unquantifiable. Aside from soiling Nigeria’s corporate image in the international community, all the social, economic and political structures in the country have been ruined by corruption. Social services and infrastructure are in a shambles. The people are pauperized as the ordinary people are always the victims. While the people wallow in abject poverty and want, members of the political class and their business class associates bask in stupendous stolen wealth.” - The Guardian In summary, let us be on the lookout for their strategies and see things from a different perspective while contributing our individual quota to the fight against corruption. By Philip Obin CEO @ Potech Ltd www.philipobin.com www.thevoicenewsmagazine.com

Mediterranean migration to Europe: A Western made problem

These are dark days for Africa; although not in the sense of a nuclear apocalypse. Capsized boats! Hundreds are drowning….thousands are rescued….thousands of dead migrants are at sea. Meanwhile there are scores of unknown people who are missing. This has now become a weekly report. There is no conclusion in sight; there seems to be nothing to solve the problem. The crisis is Western-made. It is intensified by poor political leadership in the African states. African countries are politically independent, yet they still remain in some kind of perverse bondage; namely economical. These countries are plagued with corruption and insecurity. There are ram-shackled infrastructures and as a result: poverty, unemployment, messy urbanisation and anxiety is widespread. Migration to Europe, through the desert and the Mediterranean Sea, is seen as a means to escape the failure of the leadership in Africa. The adverse effect of Western policies towards Africa and the hypocrisy of European politicians is in the backdrop of all this. It is true that Italy and Spain have been receiving and hosting significant numbers of African migrants, but many other countries pay blind eyes to the terrible predicament of migrants. They even politicise it for their political advantage. Over the years, Africa has either been a food basket for Europe or a raw material patch; hence the struggle for it. Africa has endured years of servitude, colonisation and religious moderation. The consequence of this is the enormous suffering and deprivation, which has extended to the newest age-groups. To worsen the situation, countries in Africa have methods of governance that have been overthrown and replaced by a Western model of democracy. Democracy as a concept is not bad after all, but its democratic model cannot help an underdeveloped Africa. It takes sincerity, only such exhibited by veteran writer, Basil Davison (Black Man Burden), to understand that Africa had a superior democracy or representative government before her invasion. Such sophistication shown by the Bini Kingdom (Nigeria) and the Ashanti Kingdom (Gold Coast) would have placed most of

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the nations in prosperity and peace. As if that was not enough, the West decides who rules different African nations. Once such a leader supports the Western bid then they can rule for what would seem like eternity. As seen in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central Africa Republic, the government may oppress or repress its people. No Western power opposes that, providing that the resources are theirs to plunder. Through technical hitches with the West, there eventually comes the option for a regime change. Sometimes these changes just happen; very much like a match being struck. So, when looking at the bigger picture, how could the government of Kabila thrive even after overstaying its mandate? It is now apparent that the pretence is not as fearsome as it looked. The illegal invasion of Libya and eventual death of Cornel Mohammed Gadhafi opened the floodgate of migrants using the Mediterranean to Europe. Despite the exclamation over the extremist views of the field marshal, Libya had unity. The sub region was free from insurgents, terrorists and mass migration. The current insecurity and exodus from West African and Syria is directly caused by the action (or inaction) of the Obama administration. Hilary Clinton’s poor understanding of the regional and political dimension of African countries plays a factor in this. The understanding is so poor, to the extent that the US only considered their economic and political interests and abandoned one of their finest diplomat in Benghazi. Ambassador Christopher Stephen, the American ambassador to Libya, was gruesomely murdered after he made a desperate distress call; which was not acted upon. This is an aberration of American’s principle. There is a right to life under their constitution. Also highlighted here is the Western “I don’t care” attitude which is akin to throwing away the keg with the wine in it. There have been enough lessons evident from the regime change in Iraq. Suffice to say, that Libya’s political predicament was avoidable. In desperate foolishness, migrants look at the horizon. With high hopes they plunge and delve into the unknown; beyond the sea. Notwithstanding, little preparation for their precarious endeavour risks everything in their lives. Footprints left on the spotless domes of the Sahara Desert are soon obliterated by the wind and storm. Yet unaffected by the harsh conditions, their match to Europe continues with minds fixed on the trophy; namely, a life in Europe.

By Lucky Aghedo In great numbers, African youths of all ages move from different African countries; through desert into the Mediterranean Sea and then to Europe. All in all, these young Africans are desperately seeking greener pasture. In rafters and over loaded boats they brace the sea. The Red Cross counts the dead and rescues the lucky survivors. The missing are estimated, no one truly knows the actual numbers as the footprint on the sands are wiped away and there are obviously no foot print on the oceans, rivers and embankments. Those who are rescued become traumatised by their experiences, yet they are left without counselling. This has led to many metal health problems. Crimes and tension with their host communities becomes more likely. On the other hand, Africa is losing significant labour force, as able young men and women go forth into the exodus to the “greener pasture”. This truth remains: Africa needs development and the west must face this reality. After the Second World War, Germany benefited from Marshal Funds for development. Such a plan will benefit Africa. Why has such a plan not been advanced for any region in Africa? The meeting of African leaders in France to discuss floating migrants is another example of the lip service and tea parties, where the leaders adorn themselves in fancy clothes to enhance their images. All the while, their countries suffer: they lack in infrastructure, development, security and employment to name a few mainland necessities. The summit recommends that genuine asylum seekers should apply for asylum in their respective countries. There is no mention of the categories of asylum seekers. We hear too often of economic migrants. This group is the most vulnerable, yet they are not rendered any status. Their asylum applications are often rejected on the ground that it fails the criterion set on the asylum requirement. The economic wellbeing of any nation is an echo of her political decisions. Therefore, the dilemma of economic migrants should be carefully determined. The reckless political and economic decision of politicians has blurred the line, thus differentiating political and economic categorisations of asylum. This must critically be reviewed.

Political independence short of economic independence is subjugation. As a consequence, Africans still suffer from colonialism; this should have ended decades ago. It should have ended before the United Kingdom’s Enoch Powell had anything to say about decolonisation. The motivation for taking the precarious journey is lack of hope for a bright future. Development plans are cut short due to lack of continuity in government. Insecurity is rampant and this is reflected in the massive unemployment rate, basic amenities, exorbitant cost of education and the oppression and marginalisation of minority tribes. It is true that Europe will not be administrators in Africa again, nevertheless they still pull the strings. They are similar to Mario Puzo’s Godfather in that respect. The multinational companies operating there have duties in the development of their immediate operational areas. The Western leaders are as culpable as their African counterparts. They aid and abet corruption as they encourage and do business with these leaders. It is indeed very similar to the Mafioso in a lot of ways! Further migration to Europe will be fuelled by the current political situation in Nigeria and Spain. The agitation in South Eastern Nigeria worsened by the poor political decision of the government to invade and violate peaceful demonstrators. While on the European shores; crisis looms large. Catalans had a referendum despite the Spanish government’s swift opposition. A democratic course which will embolden oppressed observers and people like the Biafra people or the Oduduwa Kingdom. Democracy is only good if it is governed well. The oppression of people anywhere in world will be overthrown no matter how long or difficult it takes. It is a natural tendency of all to aspire to greatness and freedom. Hence all the oppressed people crave for self-determination and autonomy. Whether capitalist or socialist everyone deserves freedom and better life. No nation or race deserve the label called refugees.

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Sports

Anthony Joshua defended his World Boxing titles British Nigerian born heavyweight boxing champion last weekend successfully defended his world heavyweight boxing titles. His opponent was a last minute replacement from the much advertised fight against Bulgarian European title holder, Kubrat Pulev who injured himself in training. His replacement is France-based Cameroonian called Carlos Takam. He fought before a full capacity crowd of nearly 80,000 fans at Cardiff’s Principality in Wales. And it was also the first time Anthony Joshua fought in Wales before such a huge crowd. Takam is ranked third in the IBF rankings, he has only been stopped once in 12 rounds, with that defeat coming against Alexander Povetkin three years ago. Carlos Takam insisted he was not worried about the prospect of facing Anthony Joshua. Joshua, meanwhile, who beat Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round earlier this year, had managed to knock out all but two of his 18 opponents inside three rounds. But Takam, who knows all about big fight nights, isn’t losing sleep over the challenge facing him. “I don’t know if I’m excited, stressed or confused but I’m definitely ready for the fight,” Takam told the media. “It will be a 58

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proper fight. “AJ is a good boxer who likes to box and I like opponents who like to come forward and throw punches. I like to get stuck in as well. “I believe in myself. I never go into a fight thinking I might lose - I’m a winner, I like to win not to lose. “I’m not scared, 80,000 fans means nothing to me. I’ve boxed in New Zealand, Canada and Russia so that won’t faze me. “It’s about what happens in the ring. It’s about me and him.” For many of boxing observers, they want to see how Joshua reacts to an unknown boxer like Takam. His biggest test so far was with Wladimir Klitschko who floored him, an older experienced boxer but he recovered from the knock down to win by a knockout himself. Joshua is unbeaten in his 19 professional fights before this fight.. He had been due to face Kubrat Pulev, the Bulgarian whose only career defeat came against Klitschko. However, he pulled out with less than two weeks before the fight with an apparent shoulder injury, forcing promoter Eddie Hearn to call up his second-choice IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam. According to the camp of Joshua, he is prepared and he knows about Takam. Anthony Joshua is expected to be nearly a stone lighter for this world title class and it probably show in the fight as the shorter man stood man to man with him in the centre of the ring until the 10th round when he was stopped. Anthony Joshua (20-0). He retained his IBF/ WBA heavyweight titles but with a premature 10th round stoppage over his opponent, Takam. Yes he has taken some punches but he was still standing on his feet. As far as I’m concerned the most exciting fighter in the world boxing today is Anthony Joshua and he has delivered again.. Looking into the future, the fight that would excite the boxing world is a world title unification bout with Deontay Wilder. His camp says they also want the fight so it is just a matter of time that both boxers we have a head on coalition in the boxing ring.

An appeal on behalf of Bash Ali to President Buhari The President, Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR CommanderIn-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja-Nigeria. Dear Mr President, ISSUE OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE (AN OPEN LETTER) Bash Ali- OON, a National Award Holder and the oldest active young man in the world of boxing history, to me is among the most patriotic Nigerians. This is a NigerianAmerican citizen with all the opportunities at his beck and call in America who decided to come home to his mother land to bring honour by rewriting the world boxing history, has being taken for a ride for eleven years now. While Presidential statements are taken as directives in other climes and held in high

office is ridiculing, but that the exalted office, as history will recall took eleven years of pleading for Bash Ali to be given an opportunity to bring honour to his mother land. Please note, this is a man that turned down a Forty-Eight Million Euro offer deal for this same envisaged Guinness Book of World Record Boxing Tournament to have taken place in Europe. Please let your government that is held in high esteem as a result of your integrity be the one as history beckons to do the needful. It is embarrassing enough for Bash Ali OON, to be pleading and begging for eleven years now for the needful to be done. And moreover, why is the Minister of sport and all the sport advisory team (SA’s, SSA’s and PA’s) not to have seen the huge embedded business in this anticipated Guinness Book of World Record Boxing Tournament and to advice Mr President

What happened to all the local committees set up for this event to take place in Nigeria under three Presidents? esteem as actions follows immediately to the spirit and letter, to bring about the desired result-effects, but here in Nigeria, an impression has been given over the years as if Presidential statements is now like a beer parlour-gutter talks, thereby ridiculing the exalted office. What message are we sending to the youth? That Nigeria is NOT worth dying or sacrificing for? Is it surprising why some of our sports men and women are renouncing their place of birth and taking up the citizenship of other nation? We need to work the talk to correct these anomalies. The Office of the President should realize, it is NOT Bash Ali that this exalted

appropriately. Mr President, please treat this Bash Ali’s matter as an issue of National importance with military dispatch so as to inspire our youth that we got a Country that Nigeria cares. With this singular act alone, we would begin to correct the impression other nations has about us as jokers and not serious people. Sir, history would be kind to you if you break this jinx that two previous Presidential directives could not and did not mean to do. Akhidenor Teddy Knorr (Town Chanter) Concern Nigerian on behalf of Concern Nigerians Boxing Fans and the Boxing World. www.thevoicenewsmagazine.com

Congratulations! Congratulations !! As you celebrate your coronation anniversary, it is our prayer that God Almighty will continue to lead and guide you with the wisdom to govern the Kingdom in peace and prosperity. Your reign has been a blessing to us all. Congratulations to you and all your subjects.

On behalf of my family, it gives me pleasure to write this heartily congratulatory message to Your Royal Highness, Oba Okhisimede Idogu III, JP, OON on your 30th coronation anniversary as the Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Okpe Kingdom.

Signed: errits Mr. & Mrs. Jan G lands r e th e N e h T , e ll o Zw 60

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Congratulations to His Royal Highness, Oba Okhisimede Idogu III, JP, OON 30 years on the throne ......

On behalf of my family, I congratulate and rejoice with Our Royal Majesty, Oba Okhisimede Idogu III, JP, OON on the celebration of your 30 years coronation and conferment of traditional chieftaincy titles on your subjects. Your wise counsels and commitment to the progress of our people and unity of our State and the nation in general has remained exemplary. As we rejoice, I pray the Almighty God to grant you continuous good health and more years on the throne of your ancestors. Amen.

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