The Plateau Police Command has presented 19 suspects in connection with the disappearance and death of Maj. Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd) and said investigations have not ended.

DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Police Command presented the suspects to journalists on Sunday in Jos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alkali was declared missing on Sept. 3. He had left Abuja and was on his way to Bauchi, via Jos. He never reached his destination.

On Sept. 29, his car and other personal effects were found in a pond in Dura-Du community of Jos South Local Government Area of the state.

On October 31, the body of Alkali was found in an abandoned Well at Gushwet in Shen community of Jos South LGA and was buried by the military on Nov. 3 in Abuja.

According to Tyopev, the 19 suspects paraded include the 13 earlier handed over to the police command by the military, while the remaining six were among the eight the police declared wanted in connection with the crime.

He said two among the eight suspects declared wanted are still at large.

On Oct. 17, the military handed over 13 suspects to us in connection with the disappearance and death of Maj. Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd).

After a painstaking interrogation on Oct. 21 we also declared eight suspects wanted. Six out of the eight reported themselves to the police, but two are at large.

So, the 19 suspects paraded today consist of the 13 handed over to us, and the six that reported themselves to us, he said.

The PPRO said the suspects were interrogated and found to have strong links with the crime, adding that they would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

He said efforts are being intensified to ensure the two remaining suspects are arrested.

Source: NAN

By Aminu Ahmed Garko

Aggrieved youths at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Muye, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger on Sunday attacked officials of ActionAid Nigeria in the community after distributing relief materials to recent flood victims there.

A witness who pleaded anonymity, said though none of the officials was injured, a Hillux van with registration number Abuja BD826KWL belonging to ActionAid had its windscreen smashed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there are about 10,000 families in six IDPs camps in Niger.

A total of 2,160 households will benefit from the assistance, out of which 1,850 will receive material supports and 310 household in hard-to-reach communities will get N30, 000 each from the ActionAid.

The IDPs and camps arose as a result of the last floods which sacked the people from their ancestral homes.

Mr Anicetus Atakpu, Programme Manager, told newsmen in Minna that the mob was not unconnected with the trauma at the IDPs are going through.

We are not disturbed, we always expect this kind of thing, Atakpu said.

The irate youths in IDPs were disappointed that only women were selected to be given relief materials by the ActionAid, whereas all of them were affected by the flood.

The youths expressed their disappointment at the beginning of the distribution of the relief materials but we told them the segment of the intervention was primarily for women.

They waited for us to finish the exercise and as we were leaving, they started throwing stones and other objects at us.

Some of us were hit but the real damage was to the windscreen of the vehicles in which we traveled to the IDP camp, we had to run for our lives, he said.

He, however, assured the youths at the camp that the organisation would very soon implement another programme for them, saying that the proposed scheme would target how they would be gainfully employed.

Atakpu pleaded with the federal and state governments to improve the standard of infrastructure, especially roads in the rural areas of the state because they served as hindrance in the discharge of their assignments.

NAN reports that ActionAid Nigeria has distributed rice, semovita and blanket worth N18 million to flood survivors in four IDP camps in the state. (NAN)

Source: NAN

By Edith Ike-Eboh

The Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured motorists that it has adequate petroleum products that will serve the nation, irrespective of the proposed strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress.

The Corporation gave the assurance in a statement by its spokesman, Mr Ndu Ughamadu in Abuja on Sunday.

The corporation had 39 days petroleum products sufficiency and about 25 days products availability on land

Motorists and other consumers of petroleum products are assured of adequate stock to meet their energy needs, he said.

Ughamadu further dispelled insinuations of any impending petroleum products scarcity in the country.

He said that providing information on the petroleum products stock level became imperative to dispel suggestions that the threat of strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) would result in a slip into a round of products shortages across the country.

Ughamadu advised motorists not to engage in panic buying as the corporation would do all it could to ensure the strike did not impact negatively on fuel distribution nationwide.

He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and volunteer information to the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) or any law enforcement agency around them, on any station that attempts to take advantage of any prevailing situation in the country at the expense of the consumers.(NAN)

Source: NAN

Project Management 101 Tips

A Project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.

What are the Characteristics of a Project?

• It must be smart

• Is Temporary (Clear start and end dates that correspond to what is required on the project schedule)

• Is Undertaken for a purpose

• It Consumes resources like Time, effort, money etc.

• Unique. It results in a single verifiable end product.

• One person responsible for each task assigned.

How do we know when we have gotten to the end of a project?

• When the objective will or cannot be met.

• When the need for the project no longer exists

• When the project objectives have been achieved

• If the client wishes to terminate the project.

Examples and Difference between Project and Operations

Designing a new website for a Law Firm - Project
Providing support for an already developed system - Operations
Delivering a Parcel to a client - Project
Handling an order for materials for a building - Operations

Factors to Consider - Difference between Project and Operations

• Duration

• End Results

• Resources

• Level of Uncertainty

• Team Requirements (Guidelines vs Rules)

• Types of Changes

• Level of Automation

• Differing objectives

• States (Disequilibrium vs Equilibrium)

What is Project Management

• It is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities.

• It has Ten knowledge area.

• It involves five process groups.

• It is concerned with achieving project goals and objectives in a timely, orderly and organized manner.

• It is a shared understanding of what it takes to deliver products and services effectively and efficiently, individually as well as collaboratively.

10 Knowledge Areas of Project Management

• Project Integration Management

• Project Scope Management

• Project Schedule Management

• Project Cost Management

• Project Quality Management

• Project Resource Management

• Project Communication Management

• Project Risk Management

• Project Procurement Management

• Project Stakeholders Management

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of a man and his three children by his wife, who also took her life.

The man, Mr Nicholas Adetsav, a staff of Makurdi Local Government Council, and his children, were killed on Friday night in Makurdi.

His wife, believed to be responsible for the death of the quartet, also killed herself.

From information available to us, the woman has been having issues with her husband which might have culminated into this, Mr Moses Yamu, the commands spokesman, told the News Agency 0f Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Makurdi.

Yamu said that the couple, who lived at Vandeikya street, were both staff of Makurdi Local Government Council.

They have been having issues; just yesterday(Friday), the woman was seen with a pestle trying to smash her husbands car. No one knows the cause of their frequent fights.

He said that Police personnel sent to the house found the man foaming in the mouth, the three kids already dead, while the woman, also dead, was found holding a knife in her hands.

The incident happened at 8:30 p.m. on Friday; from what we have gathered, the couple fight on daily basis, he told NAN.

Yamu said that investigation had begun toward determining the reasons for the actions, while the corpses had been deposited at the St. Theresas Catholic Hospital, Makurdi .

The Chairman, Makurdi Local Government Council, Mrs. Akange Audu, confirmed that the couple were employees of the local government council.

The husband worked in the Department of Finance while his wife worked with the Department of Agriculture, she said.

She also confirmed that the couple were always fighting, adding that the woman had warned neighbors to stay off their fights.

A cross section of the neighbours, who spoke to NAN, said that the couple had been having issues.

They said that the couple had been fighting since Friday afternoon, but no one appeared sure of the cause of their fights.

One of the neighbors told NAN that she stopped intervening on their quarrels when Mrs. Adetsav threatened her with a knife during one of such interventions. (NAN)

Source: NAN

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Buhari administration is fixing the nations dilapidated infrastructure despite its lean resources, occasioned by the fall in oil prices.

The Minister stated this in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, on Friday when he visited the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti.

Things have gone so bad in the country before the advent of this Administration and these are what we are working to fix. Before we came to power oil prices soared but nothing was done with the money.

But, upon assumption of office, the price went down significantly. Even at that, we have done more with the little resources than the previous administrations, he said.

While responding to the Obas plea for the development of more infrastructure in the area, Alhaji Mohammed said the contract for the Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Kabba-Lokoja road has already been awarded, adding that he would soon inspect the project to find out what is hindering its timely execution.

He congratulated the Oba on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers and equally condoled with him over the death of the first Military Governor of Kwara State, Brig.General David Bamigboye (Rtd), who hailed from Omu-Aran.

In his remarks, the Olomu appealed to the Federal Government to establish an institution of higher learning in the community due to its rich history and population.

He also called on the Federal Government to immortalize the Late Gen. Bamigboye as a mark of honour for his patriotism and selfless service to the people of Kwara State.

He did a lot as a Governor of the old Kwara State in the areas of education and infrastructural development. We want the Federal Government to immortalize him by naming a street in his honour in the Federal Capital Territory, the traditional ruler said.

Meanwhile, the Minister also on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Gen. Bamigboye.

Mohammed described the late General as a statesman who laid the foundation for the socio-economic development of Kwara and Kogi States.

The General left his indelible marks in the sands of time, especially as it relates to Kwara State. What you have witnessed today in terms of socio-economic development is largely due to the effort of the late General, he said.

The Minister said despite his young age when he assumed the leadership of the old Kwara State, Gen. Bamigboye showed uncommon foresight and wisdom in governing the state.

Source: NAN

Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a thrilling semi-final at the Paris Masters on Saturday to extend his winning run to 22 matches ahead of his return to world number one next week.

The Serb outlasted Federer in just over three hours to prevail 7-6 (8/6), 5-7, 7-6 (7/3).

He will meet Russias Karen Khachanov in Sundays final as he looks to pull level with Rafael Nadal on 33 career Masters titles.

Djokovic, who will replace an injury-plagued Nadal at the top of the rankings on Monday, now leads Federer 25-22 overall and has not lost to the Swiss since 2015.

Novak is obviously on a roll. You can feel it. At the end it came down to a few things here and there, said Federer, who returned to play in Paris this week for the first time in three years.

But overall Im happy with my game. Its better than last week in Basel. There I won the tournament and here I played in the semis and it needed somebody of Novaks calibre to beat me.

So thats all right. And Im looking forward to a rest now and a good preparation for London (ATP Finals).

Djokovic will go in search of a fifth Paris trophy after denying Federer a shot at a historic 100th title, although the Wimbledon and US Open champion was pushed all the way by his 37-year-old rival.

Djokovic watched four break points, one of which Federer saved with a magnificent reflex volley, go by as he led 4-3 in the opening set, before saving a set point on his serve in the tie-break.

A Federer backhand drifted wide to hand Djokovic the lead, although two more break points passed the Serb by in the first game of the second set with the Swiss on the ropes.

The missed opportunity proved costly when Federer conjured up just a second break point of the contest at 6-5, converting in style as he gambled on Djokovic going cross-court before batting a winner down the line to force a decider.

Federer fended off two more break points to open the third set as Djokovic hit the deck when his ankle appeared to catch in the surface.

The Serb threw his racket down in frustration as Federer again escaped from 15-40 down to move 5-4 ahead, but the 20-time Grand Slam champions magic fizzled out as the final set headed to a tie-break.

Djokovic reeled off six successive points to bring up five match points, clinching victory at the third attempt when Federer picked out the net to end a tense concluding rally.

Earlier, the 22-year-old Khachanov advanced to his first Masters final after beating Austrian sixth seed Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1.

Im really happy to achieve this, to make it to the finals. But the tournament is not over. I mean, Im looking forward to play finals tomorrow, said the 18th-ranked Khachanov.

Going into the Paris Masters, Khachanov had won just three of his 19 matches against players in the Top 10 but it took him just 71 minutes to add the scalp of world number eight Thiem to those of John Isner (9) and Alexander Zverev (5) whom he beat earlier in the week.

The 1.98m Khachanov dominated from the baseline and attacked the Thiem service, breaking the Austrian in his final five service games of the match.

The Russian number two now has 15 match wins at this level this year, including a trip to the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

Khachanov has also won two ATP World Tour titles in 2018 with triumphs in Marseille and at the Kremlin Cup.

I am very happy with the way I have been playing, said the Russian who is assured of climbing at least to 12th in the ATP rankings when they are published on Monday.

Source: NAN

Alexandre Lacazette extended Arsenals unbeaten run to 14 games and dealt a blow to Liverpools quest to win the Premier League for the first time in nearly three decades by salvaging a 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Saturday.

James Milners opener just after the hour mark looked set to send Jurgen Klopps men three points clear of champions Manchester City, who host Southampton on Sunday, at the top of the table.

However, that lead is now a solitary point as Lacazette struck eight minutes from time to give the hosts a well-deserved point from an enthralling encounter.

After a baptism of fire in defeats to City and Chelsea in his first two matches as Arsenals first new manager for 22 years, Unai Emery has impressively put his stamp on the Gunners.

However, in a run of 12 wins and a draw before Liverpools visit, Arsenal hadnt faced any side that finished ahead of them in Arsene Wengers last season.

In contrast to their last visit to the Emirates when they conceded three times in five minutes, Liverpool needed to show their new-found defensive resolve as a confident Arsenal started the brighter.

Alisson Becker spread himself well to block from Lacazette before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangs deflected effort from the edge of the area flew just wide.

Granit Xhaka fired too close to Alisson from a well-worked corner, but the Brazilian international was fortunate when he rushed from his goal and was beaten to a floated cross by Henrikh Mkhitaryan, whose header drifted inches wide.

However, Liverpool also had plenty of chances in a thrilling first half that somehow lacked only goals.

A dubious offside decision denied Sadio Mane the opening goal and Virgil van Dijk twice should have scored when he was first repelled by Bernd Leno and then flicked a header against the post with the German keeper caught flapping.

Leno didnt get so lucky with his next mistake as he palmed Manes dangerous cross back into the heart of the box and Milner drilled into the unguarded net.

However, Leno made amends with a fingertip stop to again deny Van Dijk and Liverpool a crucial second following a towering header from a corner.

And Emerys decision to sacrifice Aubameyang rather than Lacazette with his substitutions was vindicated when the French international kept his composure to brilliantly curl into the far corner after being forced wide by Alisson.

Both sides poured forward in a frantic finale, but Klopps decision to withdraw Mohamed Salah for Joel Matip in stoppage time showed the German was happy to protect Liverpools unbeaten league start.

A return of five points from a possible nine from visits to Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal is already a drastic improvement on Liverpools record of a single point from away games against top six opposition last season.

Yet, even that upturn may not be enough to keep pace with a City side showing no let-up after romping to the title with 100 points.

Source: NAN

The fate of a Pakistani Christian woman, Asia Bibi accused of blasphemy was in limbo Saturday after the government allowed Islamist hardliners to appeal against her acquittal and put her on a no fly list.

Bibis lawyer who saved her from the gallows left the country early Saturday after threats to his life.

Bibi, who had been on death row since 2010, was acquitted of all charges by Pakistans Supreme Court on Wednesday, triggering protests by Islamist hardliners who paralysed the country for three days blocking roads and disrupting traffic in major cities.

The protesters, however, ended their action Friday night after the government reached a controversial deal to put Bibi on the no-fly list and saying it would not object to an appeal against the verdict, which was filed earlier in the Supreme Court.

We have requested the Supreme Court to put Asia Bibi on the Exit Control List as soon as possible so that she could not fly out of the country, Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhry, the lawyer of Qari Salam who filed the case against Bibi, told AFP.

We fear that she would be flown out of the country so we have requested the court for an early hearing of the case, he said, adding that he would exploit all legal remedies to make sure Asia Bibi is hanged according to the law.

Bibis lawyer Saif-ul-Mulook and Pakistani media criticised the government for caving in to the Islamist hardliners after Prime Minister Imran Khan had earlier appeared to stand up to them following the court verdict.

Mulook said the Islamist outcry was unfortunate but not unexpected.

Whats painful is the response of the government. They cannot even implement an order of the countrys highest court, he said, adding that the struggle for justice must continue.

Dawn, the countrys oldest newspaper, blasted the deal as another surrender in an editorial on Saturday.

Yet another government has capitulated to violent religious extremists who neither believe in democracy, nor the constitution, it read.

According to the agreement, which came after a failed first round of talks, legal proceedings will follow to impose a travel ban on Bibi and stop her leaving the country.

Her life would be more or less the same, either inside a prison or in solitary confinement for security fears until a decision on the appeal, said Mulook.

Bibis husband Ashiq Masih called on authorities to protect her, saying he worried she may be attacked.

The situation is dangerous for Asia. I feel that her life is not secure, he told German Deutsche Welle radio. So I appeal to government to enhance Asias security in jail.

Blasphemy is a massively inflammatory charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unproven allegations of insulting Islam and its Prophet Mohammed can provoke death at the hands of vigilantes.

Mulook himself left Pakistan early Saturday, citing threats to his life from Islamist hardliners and other lawyers.

In the current scenario, its not possible for me to live in Pakistan, the 62-year-old lawyer told AFP before boarding a plane to Europe. I need to stay alive as I still have to fight the legal battle for Asia Bibi, he said.

Life in the major cities of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad returned to normalcy as shops opened and traffic resumed after the protesters dispersed Friday night.

The Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan party (TLP), which has largely led the demonstrations, announced an end to the mass protests after reaching a deal with the government.

Source: NAN

By ibironke Ariyo

The Vanguard against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non Governmental Organisation, has taken the campaign against drug abuse to the streets, sensitising men, women, children, teenagers, and drivers among many others against the menace.

The President of the Organisation, Dr Hope Abraham, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, said that the rising cases of illegal drug consumption in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) called for concern.

Abraham explained that the rate people consumed various types of illicit drugs had increased, adding that it had made them irresponsible to themselves and the society.

Intake of prohibited substances has adverse effect on health; drug abuse is dangerous and these should be avoided for sound health, he said.

He explained that the group embarked on the campaign to sensitise the community and particularly the commercial drivers against all forms of drug abuse in order to ensure the peace and safety of the entire members of the community.

We dont intend to stop there, as we are planning to organise more campaigns across the country.

The campaign is a continuous thing and it will dwell more on consumption of various prohibited substances by Nigerians, he said.

He said that circulation of hard drugs was actually high in rapidly developing cities, including the FCT.

The President of the organisation, however, said that the group would ensure that prohibited substance was not found in the territory, adding that the aim of the organsation was to ensure a society free of drug abuse.

He appealed to the residents of the FCT to join hands with the organisation and relevant agencies to ensure a responsible society free of social vices.

Source: NAN