must read: "Blah, blah, blah," Jebb Bush said. "That's my answer

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jeb Bush says he's not reducing his presidential campaign, he is simply refocusing it with an eye toward the early caucus and primary states.

"We've made an adjustment in our campaign," Bush said Saturday before conducting a town hall in the pivotal state of South Carolina. "That's what leaders do."

Stumping the Palmetto State a day after his campaign announced staff reductions and pay cuts, Bush dismissed critics who said the changes reflect a struggling campaign that is losing ground to any number of rivals.

"Blah, blah, blah," Bush said. "That's my answer — blah, blah, blah."

The cuts came after a slide in polls that now show the former Florida governor well behind Donald Trump, Ben Carson and other Republican candidates, creating some unrest among Bush donors.

In response, Bush cited a number of candidates who have held early leads in Republican contests and then faded, a list that ranges from Herman Cain to Rudy Giuliani. John McCain, meanwhile, rallied from internal campaign troubles to win the2008 Republican presidential nomination.

"October is not when you elect people," Bush said before hosting a town hall at a Catholic high school in Charleston. "It's February, and then you move into March."

Bush said his efforts now focus on four contests in February: The Iowa caucuses, theNew Hampshire primary, the South Carolina primary and the Nevada caucuses. He said he is also taking aim at a March 1 group of primaries, including key southern states like Georgia and Texas.

"We have a campaign that is designed to win," Bush said. "And I'm going to win."

In discussing his campaign changes, Bush also talked about the changing nature of the Republican race. He cited a "new phenomenon" of candidates who have risen in the polls without any previous political experience, an apparent reference to Donald Trump and Ben Carson. He described them as "the frontrunners right now" who will be "held to account, just like all of us will."

Later Saturday morning, Bush again referred to the early Republican contests during the town hall hosted by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., talking up the importance of South Carolina in the primary process on several occasions. "The February states are important," Bush said.

Scott — who has not yet endorsed in the primary — said after the town hall he doesn't think Bush's campaign changes will hurt him in South Carolina. The senator compared the slim-down to the diet that Bush himself used to lose weight.

"I think he's doing the Paleo diet to his campaign," Scott said.

Also appearing at the town hall: U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., two days after chairing a hearing in which Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton testified about the 2012 terrorist attack on a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya.

"I don't know what y'all were doing Thursday," Gowdy told the supportive crowd. "I had a rough Thursday."

Democrats have accused Gowdy of conducting a partisan investigation designed to target Clinton's presidential campaign. Bush and Scott praised the South Carolina congressman for seeking the truth about the attack that killed four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya.

"I've been in the limelight myself a few times," Bush said. "And it's not easy."

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD READ THESE 30 RULES FOR GODLY WOMEN:

1). Never raise your voice for any reason to your husband. Its a sign of disrespect. 2). Don't expose your husband's weaknesses to your family and friends. It will bounce back at you.You are each other's keeper. 3). Never use attitudes and moods to communicate to your husband, you never know how your husband will interpret them. Defensive women don't have a happy home. 4). Never compare your husband to other men, you've no idea what their life is all about. If you attack his Ego, his Love for you will diminish. 5). Never ill treat your husband's friends because you don't like them, the person who's supposed to get rid of them is your husband. 6). Never forget that your husband married you, not your maid or anyone else. Do your duties. 7). Never assign anyone to give attention to your husband, people may do everything else but your husband is your own responsibility. 8). Never blame your husband if he comes back home empty handed. Rather encourage him. 9). Never be a wasteful wife, your husband's sweat is too precious to be wasted. 10). Never pretend to be sick for the purpose of denying your husband sex. You must give it to him how he wants it. Sex is very important to Men, if you keep denying him, it is a matter of time before another woman takes over that duty. No man can withstand sex starvation for too long (even the anointed ones) 12). Never answer for your husband in public opinion polls, let him handle what is directed to him although he may answer for you in public opinion polls. 13). Never shout or challenge your husband in front of children. Wise Women don't do that. 14). Don't forget to check the smartness of your husband before he checks out. 15). Never allow your friends to be too close to your husband. 16). Never be in a hurry in the bathroom and on the dressing table. Out there your husband is always surrounded by women who took their time on their looks. 17). Your parents or family or friends do not have the final say in your marriage. Don't waste your time looking up to them for a final word. You must Leave if you want to Cleave. 18). Never base your love on monetary things.Will you still submit to him even if you earn more money than him? 19). Don't forget that husbands want attention and good listeners, never be too busy for him. Good communication is the bed rock of every happy home. 20). If your idea worked better than his, never compare yourself to him. Its always team work. 21). Don't be too judgemental to your husband. No man wants a Nagging wife. 22). A lazy wife is a careless wife. She doesn't even know that her body needs a bath. 23). Does your husband like a kind of cooked food? Try to change your cooking. No man jokes with food. 24). Never be too demanding to your husband, enjoy every moment, resource as it comes. 25). Make a glass of water the very first welcome to your husband and everyone entering your home. Sweetness of attitude is true beauty. 26). Don't associate with women who have a wrong mental attitude about marriage. 27). Your marriage is as valuable to you as the value that you give it. Recklessness is unacceptable. 28). Fruit of the womb is a blessing from the Lord, love your children and teach them well. 29). You are never too old to influence your home. Never reduce your care for your family for any reason. 30). A prayerful wife is a better equipped wife,pray always for your husband and family.

NEMA confirms 27 dead, 96 injured in Jambutu Mosque explosion By Wale Odunsi

About 27 persons died and 96 injured in Friday’s explosion at Jambutu Mosque during Juma’at prayer.

This confirmation was made by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

Injured victims were evacuated to Federal Medical Centre, Yola and Specialist Hospital Jimeta, Adamawa state.

However, residents say over 100 people died.

Security and hospital sources refused to give a figure but told our correspondent that many people lost their lives.

Audu Hassan, a resident of the area who spoke on phone, said the situation was scary.

“In fact, looking at the corpses is disturbing. Over hundred or more were killed in the explosion, this is sad coming at this time when Yola is about experiencing peace.”

According to him, the attackers came on different side and simultaneously detonated the bombs killing many people who came for the commissioning of the mosque as well as those who came to watch.

The explosion occurred at about 2:00 pm.

A member of the first aid group of Jama’atul Bid’a Wa Ikhamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) Mallam Yusuf Osama said the suicide bomber detonated his explosives shortly after the Friday prayers commences.

“It is a gory scenario, many people were killed in the blast and we are busy evacuating dead bodies and injured victims to hospital.

“The suicide bomber wanted to get access to the main bowl of the mosque so that he will cause massive havoc but before he reaches the building, the bomb detonated.

“The decapitated head of the suicide bomber was lying among the mangled bodies of the victims,” Osama noted.

Another eyewitness on condition of anonymity said a batch of soldiers drafted to the scene have opened fire on the crowd instantly killing about three people.

“When the first batch of soldiers came, they started beating people with horse whips which caused uproar as the worshippers retaliated by pelting the soldiers with stones. The soldiers later fired shots leading to the instant death of many people,” the source said.

Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer Adamawa State Police Command, DSP Othman Abubakar said he could not confirm the casualty figure.

GOSSIP: Stephanie Okereke delivers baby boy

Nollywood screen diva, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has delivered a bouncing baby boy.

The sexy actress took to her Instagram page to announce the cheering news to her teeming fans.

Following the announcement, fans and associates of the star actress have been bombarding her with congratulatory messages.

She, however, failed to disclose the place of her delivery but report says both the mother and the new child are in good condition.

Steph and Linus got married few years ago in an epoch-making wedding, which took place in an old castle in Paris, France.

Forces within APC working against Audu – Group alleges

A pressure group in the Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an alarm on how some party members from a section of the state were allegedly working to ensure that Prince Abubakar Audu lost the forthcoming governorship election.

The group, Kogi East APC Youth Front( KEAYF), in a press statement issued in Lokoja by its President, Dr Abimaje Ocheni, and Secretary, Miss Grace Ebune alleged that some party leaders from Kogi Central District were, among other grievances, blaming Audu for the defeat of Ebira candidates at the party’s primary election and had covertly decided to work against the APC at the November election in the state.

“There is a very disturbing evidence that a section of our party members, acting ethnic script, is trying to pull back a moving train.

“Regrettably, this section, specifically the Ebiras of the Central Senatorial District, is scheming under a diverse agenda to reverse all the advantages of our great party in the state”, the statement said.

“Ever since the resounding victory of Prince Abubakar Audu, the Adoja Attah-Igala, at our party’s primary election, members of the APC family from Kogi Central have not been at ease.

“First, it was alleged that the sudden realisation that the combined votes of their candidates, who were the first, second and third runners-up, surpassed that of Adoja, ignited a fresh sense of micro nationalism propelled more by regret than reason.”

KEAYF alleged that one of the contenders at the primary election had mounted a crusade to take Audu’s ticket even when it was obvious such was not possible.

I’ll wait for my Eagles chance, Iheanacho tells Oliseh

BY EPHRAIM NWOSU

Nigeria youth sensation, Kel­echi Iheanacho has declared that he would continue to bid his time for a Super Eagles’ chance despite being overlooked by Coach Sunday Oliseh in last week’s international friendly against Demo­cratic Republic of Congo and Camer­oon in Belgium.

The 18-year-old was recently pro­moted to Manchester City’s first team prior to the new season following a spectacular pre-season performance, but he was surprisingly snubbed by Oliseh for national team call up.

And speaking exclusively to The Sun Sports through Kennedy Ezenwere, Iheanacho’s mentor and coach at the Taye Academy Owerri, Imo State, the player said he won’t allow himself to be bothered by Nigeria snub because it could affect his output; but would rather concentrate on his game and wait for his time.

Said he: “I spoke with Kelechi again shortly after their match against Bournemouth and he made it clear that he bears no grudge against Oliseh for leaving him out of the friendly games; because he is aware that not everybody can be called to the national team at the same time.

‘’He is still a young player with promising future and I think he would be happy to wait for his time. God’s time, they say, is the best. He knows that when it is his time to be called up to the national team, nobody can stop him.

‘’Like every other player, he is very optimistic that he will play for the Super Eagles some day and he is looking forward to it with great enthusiasm, but he is not desperate about it.

“For now, he wants to keep on doing well with Man City and allow his form to speak for him.’’

Iheanacho came off the bench to score for the Citizens in last weekend 5-1 bashing of Bournemouth but the goal was wrongly disallowed.

The goal would have been his second league goal for City, after only previ­ously making two substitute appear­ances for the former English champions who top the Premier League with twenty one points after nine games.

Meanwhile, contrary to believe, the youngster’s exploits in England has not gone unnoticed by the Nigerian coach.

“Kudos to Kelechi Iheanacho for his goal that gives Man. City the much needed 3 points,” Oliseh reportedly tweeted in recognition of Iheanacho’s goal in the EPL week 5 fixture against Crystal Palace.

The ex-Juventus and Ajax midfielder, however, hinted that Iheanacho was still one for the future, but admitted he could also make the Super Eagles team soon.

“I do admit though that it feels good to have credible options 4 D future (sic), tomorrow na the future too (tomorrow is the future too),” Oliseh added.

FLYING EAGLES: MINOR FALL NIGERIA (1:2)

Croatia came from behind to defeat Group A winners Nigeria 2-1 and advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. 

Croatia, knowing a win would be enough for them to advance to the knockout stages, started the match in Coquimbo with great determination and created a number of chances early in the match. Croatia captain Nikola Moro had a shot from around the penalty area deflect strongly off Nigeria's brave defenders. 

Four minutes later, Nigeria had their first significant chance of the match when Victor Osemhen, after an impressive counter attack, slotted a shot past Croatia goalkeeper Adrian Semper only for it to hit the base of the goal post. 

Osemhen would not have to wait long to see his fortunes change when, after another swift counter attack, he calmly danced around Semper to score and become the tournament's outright top scorer, tallying his fourth goal at Chile 2015 so far. 

Croatia continued to have the majority of possession for the remainder of the half. In the 39th minute Moro had a strong free-kick saved superbly by Nigeria keeper Akpan Udoh. Croatia would have one more significant chance before the interval but Borna Sosa's shot was deflected for a corner after Ejike Ikwu's intervention. When the referee blew the whistle for half-time, Croatia had 18 attempts to Nigeria's three, but it was the Africans who held the important advantage. 

Croatia returned from the break anxious to finally convert a chance and they did so just five minutes into the second half. Josip Brekalo scored the equaliser after Moro wriggled his way along the Nigerian defense's goal-line and found his team-mate on the back post. 

Dario Basic's Croatia then used their momentum to take the lead four minutes later when they capitalised on an error from Nigeria's backline. Karlo Majic cooly curled in a right-footed shot to score his second of the tournament and, more importantly, give his team the lead. 

There were chances for both sides towards the end and Nigeria threatened to score an equaliser in the final minutes. The stand-out moment was Croatia defender Branimir Kalaica's last-ditch block on Samuel Chukwueze to keep his side 2-1 ahead. 

Croatia held on to their lead in the end to become the first Croatian team ever to reach the Round of 16 in the tournament and will now face the runners-up in Group C on Thursday 29 October, while Group A winners Nigeria will wait to see which third-placed team from Groups C, D or E they will come up against in the Round of 16 on Wednesday 28 October.

Quotes

"I am very proud of my players who played a great match. We approached this game as a final, telling us it was absolutely necessary to win or go home. I believed in my team. It has shown that it can compete with the best teams in the world," Dario Basic, Croatia coach.

"My players wanted to win, but we were not the best tonight. The Croats have asked us many problems. They prevented us from playing our game and deserved to win. My players are very talented, but still have room for improvement collectively," Emmanuel Amuneke, Nigeria coach.

Tribunal Reserves Ruling On Rivers Governorship Election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to dismiss the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Mr Dakuku Peterside, on the ground that it lacks merit and substance.

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, also called on the tribunal to dismiss the petition, saying the petitioner failed to prove the several allegations against his election on April 11, 2015.

The Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Suleiman Ambrosa, after listening to the adoption of written addresses by counsels to the petitioners and the defendants adjourned the petition for judgment.

The defendants, Emmanuel Ukala (SAN) and Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), while adopting their written addresses, claimed that the burden of proof rests on the petitioner who failed to discharge same before the tribunal.

The petitioner, Akin Olujimi (SAN), however, asked the tribunal to grant the reliefs sought in their petition, saying they have successfully proved their case.

With the adoption of written addresses by all the parties, the tribunal reserved judgment to a date to be announced to all the parties.

CONFESSION: I Have Never Taken Bribe In My Life – Amaechi

After weeks of high-wired politics and a long waiting game, former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, arrived at the Senate and was screened as a ministerial nominee.The former governor was top on the list of the order paper released by the Senate.

Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio had earlier said that the PDP caucus in the Senate had no questions for Amaechi as the caucus had just received reports of the petition written against the former Rivers State Governor and had not had time to study the reports in question.

The Majority Leader, in a swift reaction to that then moved a motion that since the PDP senators had no question for Amaechi, he should be allowed to ‘bow and go’ on the basis of being a former House Speaker and former Governor.

A brief argument ensued between the two caucuses before the matter was resolved and the screening commenced..... 

READ MORE....http://www.channelstv.com/2015/10/22/i-have-never-taken-bribe-in-my-life-amaechi/

A MUST READ UPDATE.......Petrol will soon be cheaper, says Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is working on a medium-term reduction of the pump price of petroleum products. The professor of law said the government was working on ensuring that private refineries work, while reducing importation of refined petroleum. “We are unbundling the NNPC so that its various components are effective core centres and are able to do their business well,” he told Bloomberg in an interview. “In the refining area, we know that at the moment, we have quite a few, about two of the refineries are getting back up. Using those refineries, we have seen the inefficiencies already; we’ve seen the cost. “You can refine at 60 percent capacity, but if it costs 20% more than it would cost you elsewhere, perhaps a private refinery, then you know that there’s a problem.” He said the government was going to reduce the role of the NNPC to its main objective of regulating the sector and ensure a reduction of pump price of petroleum products. “We are going to have private refineries at the site of the old refineries, so they can benefit from the available infrastructure. “We think that in the medium term, we would be able to get cheaper pump price, pump price of oil would be cheaper because we would be importing far less fine petroleum. A lot of that would be produced locally. “Now, we have well over 30 modular refineries, so we think a lot of modular refineries would come. Many of them, their major concern is feed stock, are we going to be guaranteed feed stock? “We are working on that. Once we are able to deal with that.......... Read more at: https://www.thecable.ng/petrol-will-soon-cheaper-says-osinbajo

RICH WORLD, HUNGRY PEOPLE by Akerele Akintunde

Oladejo Olasunkanmi

Amidst the abundance in the world it is ironical that we still witness this level of hunger and starvation across the globe. A world where over 805 million of her population is hungry, imagine the entire North and South America in hunger. Our continual pursuit of a world without hunger has not been helped by the incessant conflict across the world rendering many homeless and refugees. These range from conflict in Northeast Nigeria leaving behind more than a million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); the crisis in Syrian and others around different part of Africa and middle-east. Other economic downturn has accounted for job loses, fall in the price of crude oil, the depreciation of other currencies against fast rising strength US dollars has left more hardship to the world. More than ever, the gap between the rich and poor globally keep soaring and you can begin to see that the middle class in most economy keep on getting more conspicuous by the day as their numbers can be counted by the fingers.

On October 16^th of every year, the issue of hunger is brought to public conscience in commemoration of the founding of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Through the statistics, it cannot be hard to tell that the culmination of recent global events has left more people to be hungry than currently estimated. In every society where hunger is prevalent, the most vulnerable are the children that are supposed to be the leaders of tomorrow and the mothers that are to nurture them. These are voiceless majority and even when they make a sound they are very inaudible because of their fragility. It brings us to question; do we really have a future? In a world in which one in nine people live with the indignation of hunger, cutting across both rural and urban setting. What will you make of destitute in some of the world's most prosperous cities? 

This year, The World Food Day’s theme: Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the cycle of Rural Poverty, brings to mind the how most of the rural communities in Asia, Africa and some in South America are the most affected. 

Hunger is also self-evident in some cities and I totally support that the way to go is not just in Agriculture but also social protection. Beyond advocacy, volunteering and donation government of every nation must be compelled by the United Nation on legislation that will provide safety net for hunger stricken population, support peasant farmers on new technology that will improve productivity and will safeguard food waste. The problem of hunger in the world has gone past a one day aggressive sensitisation; it is a daily problem that requires holistic radical approach to resolving. 

The world has never been more inventive than this time, and solving a humanly solvable problem has become a herculean task. Considering the fact that no human problem or disease has been more devastating than hunger and the approach to rescuing the situation has been sort of lackadaisical. 

Crimes, deviant behaviours and Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder have all been linked with hunger; I would not argue otherwise. I cannot imagine our children concentrating in class when something as simple as what to eat because there is none becomes a mystery to be unravelled. Our world has never made more money as it did now and so her the people has never been as starved as we were now. A collective will wins, and it is no fallacy that we should never underestimate every little help. Government, agencies, corporate organisation, Non-profit and individuals all have a role to play within the reach of their influence to help say No To Hunger!

“There is no vicious inhumanity than keeping children hungry.” 

― M.F. Moonzajer

Akerele Akintunde Hareef is a Cofounder/Executive Director of a hunger relief organisation in Nigeria, FoodClique Support Initiative and a writer for Diaspora Magazine. He writes from Stuttgart, Germany.

WHO IS SENATOR (PROF.) ROBERT AJAYI BOROFFICE?

The highest expression for a gifted personality is selfless service to the fellow men and intrinsic capability to unravel problem of the masses. An unusual powerful gift of nature moulded and polished by education and sound upbringing. Professor Robert Ajayi Boroffice was born on 23rd of April, 1949 at Iboje Quarters, Oka-Akoko in Ondo State to the family of Late Pa Zachaeus Omololu Boroffice and Late Mrs. Comfort Aina Boroffice.

He had his elementary education at Christ School, Oka-Akoko between 1955 and 1960, and later proceeded to African Church Grammar School, Oka-Akoko between 1961 and 1965 for his secondary education and graduated in the first division in the West African School Certificate Examination. He also attended Victory College, Ikare-Akoko between 1966 and 1967 for his Higher School Certificate and graduated in flying colours.

In 1968 after teaching briefly in his Alma mater, African Church Grammar School, he proceeded to University of Ibadan for a degree in Geology, but he later changed his course to Zoology. 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
He graduated in 1971 as the best student in the department with Second Class Upper division which was very rare in the Zoology department in University of Ibadan at that time. As a result of his excellent performance, he was admitted to pursue his Doctorate degree programme in that same department. In 1975, Ajayi Boroffice bagged a Ph.D. degree in Genetics. In 1978, he proceeded to University of Newcastle - Upon Time for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Human Genetics.


During his secondary school education, Robert was on the then Western State Scholarship. In the undergraduate programme, he was on West-German government scholarship and for his graduate studies; he enjoyed the Bulgarian government grant. As a Post-Doctorate Research Fellow, he enjoyed Inter-University Council Fellowship Award.
Professor Boroffice started his academic career at the University of Ibadan as Lecturer II in 1975. He served on various Committees and in several capacities while in the University of Ibadan. These include among others:
House Allocation Committee
• Chairman Business Committee of the school Senate
• Secretary of the University Congregation
• Assistance hall warden, Kuti hall

He was invited in 1985 to assist in the academic development of the Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos. He left University of Ibadan in 1985 as Senior Lecturer and in 1986 he became a Professor of Zoology at the Lagos State University.

POST HELD WHILE PRACTICING
While in Lagos State University, he served in various capacities which among others are:
• Head, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Dean, Faculty of Sciences
• Chairman Committee of Deans
• Chairman University Examination Committee
• Chairman Staff Welfare Committee
• Chairman LASU Staff School PTA
• Chairman Chapel Committee, Chapel of Light, Lagos State University
• Chairman Board of Trustees, Chapel of Light Lagos State University.

Professor Boroffice served on various boards among which are:
• Ondo State Scholarship Board
• Chairman, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
• Member, Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research
• Member, Governing Board of Nigerian Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Abuja
• Member, Governing Council of Lagos State University
• Chairman Board of Directors, Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited.

In 1992, he was invited to join the staff of the National Agency for Science and Engineering and Infrastructure (NASENI) as the Coordinating Director of Science and given the responsibility of developing programmes in High-Tech. Between 1992 and 2000, he was able to develop programmes in Space Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Information and Communication Technology, and eventually midwifed three agencies in the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology namely:
• National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)
• National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)
• National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).


He was appointed the pioneer Director-General and Chief Executive of NASRDA in 1999. In the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, he proved himself to be an excellent administrator. He represented Nigeria on several international organisations which include:
• United Nations Committee on Science and Technology for Development
• United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
• Committee on Earth Observation Satellites.


Today, the name of Professor Robert Ajayi Boroffice is bold in the evolution of Space Science and Technology in Nigeria and Africa. He has created a collection of monuments in the field of Space Science and Technology, and one cannot but be fascinated by his lifestyle and monumental achievements. Under his guidance and leadership, NASRDA became the fastest growing space agency in the world. He successfully developed from a virgin land to what is now a pride of Africa - Obasanjo Space Centre. In addition to the physical infrastructure on ground, he pursued aggressively capacity building in all areas of Space Science and Technology. Thus, the agency can now boast of over 150 Space Scientists trained in different parts of the world.


The highlights of his achievement in NASRDA include:
The successful launch of a low Earth Orbit Micro-satellite code named NigeriaSat-1 in 2003. The first of its kind in the black world.


The successful launch of Geostationary Orbit Communication Satellite code named NigcomSat-1 in 2007. The first in the black world.

The manufacture of NigeriaSat-2, a 300kg Earth Observation Satellite with a 2.5m resolution in the panchromatic band and 5m in the multispectral band- this was launched in 2011 by his successor.

The manufacture of Nigeriasat-X, that was later launched in 2011 by his successor.

Telemedicine network linking six Federal Medical Centres with two Teaching Hospitals in the country
Tele-education network linking via satellite, the National Open University of Nigeria Lagos with 13 other study centres across the country.


R. A Boroffice service to his community includes youth empowerment through skill acquisition and employment and provision of boreholes in various communities in Akoko.

RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND
He is a practicing Christian and a complete gentleman, highly dedicated and very proactive in Christian activities. An elder in the New Covenant Church, Abuja, and a life member of Gideon’s International; a life member of the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International, and a President and co-founder of Gaius Ministry.

AWARDS
For his academic excellence and service to his community, state, nation and humanity, Professor Boroffice has received many awards which include:
• Officer of the Order of Niger, OON
• Full member of International Academy of Astronautics
• Distinguished Scientist Award by the Science Association of Nigeria
• Environment Award by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• Achiever Award by Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
• Excellent in Science Award by the International Association of Lion Clubs
• The Development in Nigeria Merit Award
• Geoson Award by Geoinformation Society of Nigeria
• Award of Honour by International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, and Nigeria Union of Planetary and Radio Sciences
• Financial Integrity Award by the Editorial Board Of Credit Market Magazine
• Leadership Excellence Award by National Association of Akoko Students
• Spirit of Detroit Award by the City Council of Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Outstanding Merit Award by West Africa International Magazine
• Excellence Award by Federation of Yoruba Parapo Students Union
• Award of Leadership Excellence in Science and Technology Award of Excellency by Akoko Union
• Nation Builder Award by Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation, Michigan, USA
• Award of Excellency by the Nigerian Institute of Physics
• Ondo State Man of the Year for 2008, by Society Watch International, Dublin Ireland and Owena Press Limited, Akure
• Merit Award by Lagos State University Staff School
• Award of Excellence by National Association of Ondo State Students(NAOSS)
• Oka Distinguished Achievers Merit Award in the field of Science by Oka-Akoko Community
• A Distinguished Scientist and Achievers in the Field of Science Award by Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.


ASIWAJU OF AKOKOLAND 

 The title conferred on him by all Akoko Obas in May 2009. After leaving office as an active academician and public servant, Prof. Boroffice quest to serve his people did not fade. This factor aroused his interest in active politics and prior to 2011 general election, he had positioned himself to vie for Ondo North Senatorial District seat. As a man who never disconnect with his people at the grass-root, though he faced little opposition yet, he got the ticket of his party to contest the senatorial election and he defeated other two contenders to emerge as the Senator representing the good people of Ondo North senatorial district at the 7th National Assembly in Nigeria. Currently, he is the Chairman committee of Science and Technology at the senate.
Asiwaju of Akokoland presented himself for highest office in Ondo State, on 28th of December 2011; all roads led to Oka-Akoko the headquarters of Akoko South West local government where Boroffice officially declared his intention to contest the 2012 gubernatorial election in his beloved state under the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN while the mother of all political declarations came up in Akure the state capital in February 2012. The event the ACN leaders called a huge achievement for them considering the popularity and virtue of the first African to pilot space technology on African soil. Though, Senator Boroffice was not considered by the party leaders for the governorship ticket yet, he proved his loyalty to progressive course by worked assiduously to ensure victory for the party in Akoko South West local government where he hails from. Shortly after the 2012 governorship election in Ondo State, ACN and other three political parties merged to form All Progressives Congress, APC. Senator Ajayi Boroffice has being consistent in his contribution to build APC in the state and he has also done well in synergized with other progressive leaders to nurture the party to an acceptable standard at the national and international levels. In February 2014, Oka-Akoko born Professor of Zoology turned politician together with the representative of APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu were in faraway Maryland, USA to unveil APC logo. 
In recognition for the adequate representation offered by the man Boroffice at the 7th National Assembly and his altruism, his quest to continue the good work for the people of northern senatorial district of Ondo State was supported by the majority of APC members from his district as shown by the result of the primary election held on December 8, 2014 in Owo and during presidential and national assembly election held on March 28, 2015 across Nigeria. Prof. Ajayi Boroffice is a current Senator of the Federal Republic in the 8th national assembly as he won re-election on the platform of All Progressives Congress, the darling political household that will formed the new government in the majority of the states and at the center under the leadership of the retired but not tired no-nonsense man, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR).
The man, Asiwaju of Akokoland is a complete personality and an embodiment of humility. He is married to the amiable Prof. (Mrs.) Olusinmibo Bamidele Boroffice, a former Director of National Board of Incubation Technology, Abuja. The marriage is blessed with children and grandchildren.

We are waiting for Buhari’s cabinet, new policies – US

By Monsuru Olowoopejo

United States, US Government has said it is waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate his cabinet and introduce policies that would drive Nigeria in the next four years.

Meantime, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has commended the efforts of the US government in ensuring peaceful democratic transition in the last general elections in Nigeria.

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle disclosed this when he led some foreign investors on a courtesy visit to the Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.

During the visit held behind closed-doors, Entwistle noted that the cabinet is needed to be constituted urgently considering the enormous task before the central government and state governments.

His words “What everyone is waiting for at this time is the confirming of the cabinet at the federal level and the new policies that will drive the country.”

“The US government stands with you (Ambode) as you take up these challenges of running the State of Lagos. The relationship between Lagos State and US governments has always been excellent. I can assure you that it will continue.

“We have a new consul-general, who is experienced, has previously served in Abuja. That excellent relationship will continue.

Entwistle described the country’s last general elections as historic, noting that it was a fascinating time “to be in Nigeria. It is a fascinating moment for the US-Nigeria relationship. Of course, I am referring to the historic elections earlier this year.”