Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Buhari inaugurates his economic adviser, Dipeolu, Others

ABUJA-President Muhammadu Buhari has managed the oath of office on his Economic Adviser, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu. 

President GMB inagurates his economic adviser 
Dr. Dipeolu and others today 10th of August  2016.


From the left, Special Adviser to the President on Planning, Alhaji Tijani Abdullahi; Economic Adviser to the President, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu; Political Adviser to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu and the Presidential Adviser on Social Investment, Mrs. Maryam Uwais take pledge of office before President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja.

The function occurred amid the meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC on Wednesday at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president who managed the meeting likewise introduced othet four uncommon counsels and one lasting secretary.

Those introduced incorporated the Special Adviser on Social Investment, Mrs. Maryam Uwais; Special Adviser on Political Matter, Senator Babafemi Ojudu; Special Adviser on Planning, Tijani Abdullahi; and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Rafiu Enikanolaye. While Uwais, Ojudu and Dipeolu were conveyed to the Office of the Vice President, Abdullahi was sent in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.

ESPN's John Saunders dies at 61

Long-term ESPN identity John Saunders has passed on at age 61, the system reported Wednesday. No reason for death was given.


His survivors incorporate his significant other, Wanda, and girls Aleah and Jenna.

Saunders joined ESPN in 1986 as a "SportsCenter" grapple. He served as a studio host and play-by-play examiner for that system and ABC, covering NCAA football and ball and additionally the MLB, NHL and WNBA. He likewise facilitated ESPN's "The Sports Reporters" throughout the previous 15 years.

"John was an exceptional ability and his agreeable, instructive style has been a warm welcome to games fans for a considerable length of time," ESPN President John Skipper said in an announcement. "His extensive variety of achievements over various games and title occasions is among the most noteworthy this industry has ever seen.

"All the more critically, John was a cherished and committed family man who thought profoundly about individuals and causes, as confirm by his long-standing endeavors as an energetic board part for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. He was a standout amongst the most critical and compelling individuals from the ESPN family, as a partner and tutor, and he will be woefully missed. Our considerations are with his friends and family at this greatly troublesome time."

A large portion of Saunders' partners communicated their distress and paid tribute to their companion on Wednesday.

Tennis fans punch above their weight

They come brandishing the well known sky blue and white shirts of their football legends, gladly wrap standards over the dividers and Argentine banners around their shoulders.

Sporadically, they even escape that a punch-up follows.

Sounds like a normal matchday at Argentina's threatening football stadiums, with the exception of these boisterous scenes are a typical sight at the glimmering, 10 000-seater focus court of the Olympic Games tennis focus at Barra.

For the Argentine fans, it's a matter of national pride that Juan Martin del Potro, the 'Tower of Tandil' is displaying his extensive abilities on the dirt of their detested neighbors, Brazil.

"The group dependably makes a unique air," said Del Potro, who staggered world No 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round.

The Argentine then achieved the last-16 by seeing off Portugal's Joao Sousa.

It was very much for two fans – one Brazilian and one Argentine – who reached boiling point.

"I trust that won't happen again in light of the fact that individuals need to appreciate these matches and we need peace amongst Argentina and Brazil. This is not football," said Del Potro.

The 2009 US Open champion's name was generally booed when he went ahead court.

However, the sneers were regularly muffled by shouts of "Delpo, Delpo" after each fruitful point.

Fans wearing Argentina shirts embellished with the name of football saint Lionel Messi on the back may have been out-numbered however they were not out-sung.

No less than one fan got the message, holding up a standard painted with "PAZ" (PEACE).

BELLUCI GRUDGE MATCH?

On Wednesday, a little band of Argentine diehards shuddered in the downpour as they attended to Court One for Del Potro's match against Taro Daniel of Japan.

Banners and flags showed devotions from all over Argentina. "770km Un Solo Corazon" (one heart) read one.

It's conceivable that Del Potro could confront Brazilian No 1 Thomaz Bellucci in the elimination rounds.

Bellucci played to a pressed house on Tuesday night when he crushed Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas in another tie stewing with repressed South American strain.

Each time Cuevas found the net, the best part of the 10 000 group thundered their disparagement.

"When we play Davis Cup in Brazil, it's not in a major stadium like this with such a large number of individuals," said Bellucci.

"The environment was astonishing. The Brazil fans are exceptionally enthusiastic, benevolent, they play with the players.

"When you win a point they begin shouting. In Europe, individuals are more quiet, they don't make that much clamor. Here, they get insane."

Del Potro's countryman Juan Monaco couldn't utilize the group backing to guide him past shielding champion Andy Murray, losing in straight sets in the second round.

That didn't anticipate him tossing the majority of his playing gear into the thankful hands of his fans toward the end.

"It was a sort of appreciation to them, to the fans who attempted to come here," said Monaco.

Djokovic left the court in tears on Sunday after his misfortune to Del Potro, pumping his right clench hand against his heart.

"I don't know how to express gratitude toward them, genuinely. This sort of environment, I have encountered just a couple times throughout my life," said Djokovic.

"I had a feeling that I was in my own nation. I felt Brazilian."

Duncan Mighty Gives To (Dowagers) Widows, Says It Is One Of My Success Secrets

The Port Harcourt artist , Duncan Mighty is urging others to provide for dowagers(widow) and said it is one of his mysteries of taking off higher.

'One of my privileged insights of moving higher relentless is recalling the dowagers (widow). God answers them immediately pls ensure u connect with the dowagers near u', he composed