New photos of President Buhari and his son Yusuf.

These new photos of were taken at the state House Abuja

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35 FRSC officials killed on duty

Minna—No fewer than 35 regular marshals have been killed by motorists on highways across the country in the past one year while on official duties, with seven of them from Niger State.

Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Susan Ajenge, who disclosed this on the floor of the Niger State House of Assembly, said the development occurred when the staff were trying to enforce simple safety regulations.

According to her, another staff recently knocked down by a driver while trying to clear obstruction on the highway, was lying critically in a hospital and had gone through two operations and might lose his manhood.

The state legislatures had summoned the Commander to defend the series of criticism by the public against FRSC over allegations of officials intimidating and harassing motorists in its desperate move to generate revenue for government.

However, Ajenge defended the commission, lamenting that rather than obey simple traffic rules, motorists would turn around to criticise and attack FRSC officials.

Governor Okorocha speak on potential Igbo presidency in 2019

Ndigbo should stop thinking and talking about Igbo presidency in 2019.”– Governor Rochas Okorocha has accused previous Igboleaders of inaction and advised people to look for candidates with passion, vision and missionRochas Okorocha, the governor of Imo state, has delivered a fiery speech on the presidential election in 2019 and potential Igbo presidency at a post election press briefing in Owerri, on Friday, July 29.Okorocha said: “Ndigbo should stop thinking and talking about Igbo presidency in 2019. They should rather be thinking of someone that has something positive to offer to the people.

We need a president with passion, vision and mission and not mere sentiment. Igbos have had people that held choice public offices in the past. They ended up not doing any tangible thing for the people. So, the issue cannot be based on mere sentiment.”The governor has also congradulated the locals for electing all the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the last re-run polls. He also added:“What the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took from us in Chief Ike Ekweremadu will be redressed soonest.”Besides, he stressed the neccessity of replacement of the incumbent Deputy Senate President of the National Assembly.“For the National Assembly to continue to have Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President is not good for the nation’s democracy and I urge the National Assembly to do the needful now that the South east has an APC senator.”

Answering a question on whether his administration willcontinue with the free education policy, Okorocha said:“I have been receiving proposals from concerned people, urging me to reintroduce school fees in our primary schools, to enable government pay salaries. I am seriously considering this option.”

FIVE NIGERIAN PLAYERS TO WATCHOUT FOR AT THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS (MIKEL EXCLUDED)

The Dream Team VI are set to light up the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil as they begin their quest for gold at the multi-nation tournament.
The national U-23 team are pegged alongside Japan, Sweden and Colombia in Group B which many tipping Nigeria to top the group after the preliminaries.

There is no doubt that Chelsea midfield maestro Mikel Obi is the most decorated player in the present crop of players that will feature at the Games, however the nation has never lacked talents who can take-on the rest of the world.
vanuchidavid.blogspot.com takes a look at five players who will shine at the Rio Olympics:

1. Daniel Akpeyi: It was no surprise that Samson Siasia extended a call-up to the Chippa United shot stopper as his presence in the goal mouth for young lads will boost the confidence of defenders. He has two caps to his name in the senior national team.

Daniel Akpeyi
Akpeyi is no stranger to youth tournaments as he was a member of the team that featured at the 2005 World Youth Championships in Netherlands and also at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where Nigeria won silver.

2. Sadiq Umar: The 19-year-old has continued his rise to the level of being a world class player with sterling performances for his Serie B club Spezia before going on loan to Serie A side Roma.

Umar was selected by Siasia in the 35-man provisional team to the Olympics and the striker did not fail to impress as he made the final 18-man cut. All eyes will be on the striker when he plays his first international game for Nigeria.

Etebo Oghenekaro
The 20-year-old was named Most Valuable Player at the CAF tournament with five goals after which he registered his first goal for the Super Eagles against Egypt in an AFCON qualifier played at the Sani Abacha stadium in Kaduna.

4. Okechukwu Azubuike: The Yeni Malatyaspor midfielder has captained the team all through their qualifying campaign because of his leadership qualities and his influence in the midfield.

Azubuike admitted the team’s poor performance at the Suwon tournament as he took responsibility for their sloppiness after coming third in the four-nation tourney.
He said: “I am very concerned and it’s the same with the other players and we have been holding meetings on how we can improve” and this a trait of true leadership.
5. William Ekong: With six appearances for the Super Eagles, the 22-year-old was given the chance to represent Nigeria because of his composure and consistency in defence for both club and country.

Though the Gent defender is another new entry into the squad, Siasia believes his experience playing for the Dutch U-19 and U-20 national teams as well as briefs spells in England and the Eredivisie, could be a key factor when the Dream Team VI come up against tough competitors at the Games.

Updated: Stephen Keshi finally laid to rest. See photos

Keshi will be honoured by naming a stadium in delta state in his name after completion of the project

His death came barely after six month after his wife, kate keshi,54, lost her three year long fight against the cancer sickness on december 9

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

by Tamara Yakovich

My youngest child turned seven months old yesterday. They grow so quickly, don't they? His development is bittersweet, I can't wait for him to reach that next stage, but then again I want him to stay little! He is at that point where he is about to crawl - but can't quite do it yet. That doesn't stop him from moving around and getting where he needs to go though! He scoots around this house as fast as he can, dragging his little body with chubby arms. I love that 'army crawl'!

His favorite adventure the past few days has been 'chasing the bouncy blue ball'. I watched this closely today, and this is what I saw. His whole face lights up as soon as he sees the ball, and 'the chase' is on! He scoots after the ball - almost gets it in his grasp - and it slips away. No matter, he squeals with delight and chases it again. He catches it the next time, rolls over on his back, and holds on tight. He uses both hands and feet to keep the ball where he wants it while he 'hugs and kisses' the ball. He is so happy to have caught it, finally!

Then he lets the ball go, he watches it roll away, perhaps wondering where it will end up, or where it will take him next. He flips himself over and takes off after it again with a big smile on his face. He could do this all day long.

Chase the ball, catch the ball, hold it and play with it joyfully for a while, then watch it roll away once more. Does he get a little frustrated when the ball rolls away for the tenth time? Maybe a little, but he knows that half the fun, maybe even MOST of the fun, is in the chase!

How many times have you 'almost' had your DREAM or your GOAL in your grasp, just to watch it slip away? Do you stop the chase? Do you sit down and give up? Or - like the small child - do you realize that the fun is in 'the chase'? Worse yet - do you 'catch' your dream or your goal and then hold on to it so tightly that you stop moving?

Lessons learned:

1. The FUN is in the chase!

2. If your dream/goal slips away - keep after it - you never know where 'the chase' might take you!

3. Once you have your dream/goal in your grasp - set a new one and start chasing again!

4. Remember - the FUN is in the chase!

Now - go out there and 'squeal with delight' as you chase after your dreams with a smile on your face! If you do it this way, no one will ever know that you don't already have your dreams in your grasp!

Meditation: for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: - Philippians 4:11

You will succeed because Jesus loves You!

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Sometimes, It's Too Late RIP

The death of a loved one is never forgotten neither can one get over it,
The death of a young person who has so much to offer is even more painful
So much left undone, words left unsaid.
In a World full of uncertainty, we should always learn to forgive,and make amends, show love to each other while we still live.
Chianen Mbachirin was a 300level student of Economics at the University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State. He was the First son and second child of a family of Five. He was born into the family of Pastor Mbachirin who hails from Mbayegh,Ushongo Local Government. He met his death on  Tuesday the 15th of March, 2016 in a fatal accident.
Chianen will be buried according to Christian rites on the 21st March, 2016 after the wake on 20th at Ushongo.
He will be greatly missed by both families and friends.
Rest in Perfect Peace Dear Brother.