Berlin-based Werkstatt Deutschland on Saturday reversed its decision to award Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin the prestigious Quadriga prize due to massive criticism.
The organization said its plans to give Putin the Quadriga Award as a "role model for enlightenment, dedication and the public good" had come under massive attack in the media and the political community.
Putin was to be honored for his contribution to Russia's"stability through the interaction between prosperity, economics and identity," as well asto the reliability of German-Russian ties.
But many German publicfigures have protested the plan, saying his human rights record made him an unacceptable candidate.
The prize, a small statue of the quadriga - a chariot pulled by four horses - on top of the Brandenburg Gate inBerlin, was to have been bestowed upon the Russian prime minister October 3, the Day of German Unity.
Putin served with the KGB in East Germany forfive years until German reunification in 1990.
Several Quadriga board members, including Cem Ozdemir, a co-chairof the German opposition Green party, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and history professor EdgarWolfrum, withdrew from the board in protest against the decision.
Ozdemir said there were "differences" between him and otherboard members in the evaluation of Putin's contribution to"democracy" and the rule of law, while Wolfrum described the decision as"scandalous."
Saturday 16 July 2011
Iran lawmakers reject Russia's nuclear proposals
Iranian lawmakers on Saturday dismissed Russia's "step-by-step"approach on Iran's nuclear program as a bid to revive Moscow's own political influence inthe region, Press TV reported.
The approach, laid out by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, would enable Iran to address questions from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its nuclear program.
MP Mohammad Karami-Rad said Iran has already responded to questions and ambiguities regarding its nuclear program, adding that "new conditions for resumingnegotiations are not acceptable."
Lavrov suggested Iran could revive negotiations to alleviate IAEA concerns about its nuclear activities and be rewarded by partial removal of sanctions.
Iran insists that as an IAEA member and a signatory to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), it has the right to the peaceful applications ofnuclear energy for electricity generation and medical research.
Karami-Rad's remarks echo comments by Alaeddin Boroujerdi, head of Iran's Majlis (parliament) Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, who also dismissed the Russian proposal as"repetitious."
Tehran says it has been fully cooperative with the Agency over its nuclear program, urging the body not to be swayed by certain Western countries.
The approach, laid out by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, would enable Iran to address questions from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its nuclear program.
MP Mohammad Karami-Rad said Iran has already responded to questions and ambiguities regarding its nuclear program, adding that "new conditions for resumingnegotiations are not acceptable."
Lavrov suggested Iran could revive negotiations to alleviate IAEA concerns about its nuclear activities and be rewarded by partial removal of sanctions.
Iran insists that as an IAEA member and a signatory to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), it has the right to the peaceful applications ofnuclear energy for electricity generation and medical research.
Karami-Rad's remarks echo comments by Alaeddin Boroujerdi, head of Iran's Majlis (parliament) Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, who also dismissed the Russian proposal as"repetitious."
Tehran says it has been fully cooperative with the Agency over its nuclear program, urging the body not to be swayed by certain Western countries.
YORUBA STAR ACTOR FEMI ADEBAYO,FINALLY OPENS UP ABOUT HIS ROMANCE WITH FUNKE AKINDELE
Femi Adebayo, the popular son of Adebayo Salami, one of the ace actors in the country, recently talked about his relationship with Funke Akindele.
Excerpts from the interview;
you are one of those actors that have been able to succeedvarious scandals. If I may ask you, did the scandals keep you moving or weigh youdown?
I love scandals, let them keep coming and Iknow I will ever succeed them.
we want you talk about Funke Akindele, a lot of things have been said about you and her?
Funke Akindele is my colleague, she remains my colleague and my very good friend and nothing will change that.
There was this news sometime that you divorced your wife (Iya Ibeji) because ofher?
Iya Ibeji, my wife was right at home eating Eba before I even left Ibadan (laughs)
If Funke Akindele proposes to you, will you marry her?
No comment
Excerpts from the interview;
you are one of those actors that have been able to succeedvarious scandals. If I may ask you, did the scandals keep you moving or weigh youdown?
I love scandals, let them keep coming and Iknow I will ever succeed them.
we want you talk about Funke Akindele, a lot of things have been said about you and her?
Funke Akindele is my colleague, she remains my colleague and my very good friend and nothing will change that.
There was this news sometime that you divorced your wife (Iya Ibeji) because ofher?
Iya Ibeji, my wife was right at home eating Eba before I even left Ibadan (laughs)
If Funke Akindele proposes to you, will you marry her?
No comment
Russia to complete recovery of boatwreckage July 17-18
Operation to rise the wreckage of Bulgaria cruise boat from the riverbed of Volga will finish on Sunday or Monday, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said.
Two large floating cranes, one from Moscow and another one from Volgograd, have arrived at the sitewhere the recovery operation will be carriedout, ministry spokesman Andrey Rodygin said. Military divers were brought in mid-week to aid in the search efforts.
"We have no difficultiesnow. We have the necessary equipment and human forces. We plan to complete the recovery by July 17-18,"Rodygin said.
The bodies of 114 victims have been recovered, while 79 people were rescued after the boat sank on Sunday in the Volga River about 80 kilometers south of Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan. There were 208 people on board thevessel, which was designed for 120 passengers.
Russian authorities on Friday folded efforts tofind the bodies of another 15 people believed to have died in the sinking.
Two large floating cranes, one from Moscow and another one from Volgograd, have arrived at the sitewhere the recovery operation will be carriedout, ministry spokesman Andrey Rodygin said. Military divers were brought in mid-week to aid in the search efforts.
"We have no difficultiesnow. We have the necessary equipment and human forces. We plan to complete the recovery by July 17-18,"Rodygin said.
The bodies of 114 victims have been recovered, while 79 people were rescued after the boat sank on Sunday in the Volga River about 80 kilometers south of Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan. There were 208 people on board thevessel, which was designed for 120 passengers.
Russian authorities on Friday folded efforts tofind the bodies of another 15 people believed to have died in the sinking.
Gaddafi rejects international recognition of rebels
Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi has rejected the recognitionby 40 countries and other world powers of the rebel Transitional National Council as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people.
"Trample on those recognitions, trample on them under your feet ... They are worthless," Gaddafi told his supporters in an audio message broadcast Friday night on state-run Libyan TV."Their decisions ... their recognition ... they are all now under your feet.Stomp on them."
The Libya Contact Group, which met on Friday in Istanbul, announced that it recognized the Libyan rebels' council as "the legitimate governing authority in Libya" until the establishment of an interim authority.
Libya has been rocked by fighting between pro- and anti-government forcessince mid-February. An international military operation began on March 19 following a UNresolution and has beenextended until September.
UN Security Council Resolution 1970, passed in February, prohibited states from providing any kind of arms to Libya. Resolution 1973, passed a month later, authorized countries"to take all necessary measures" to help protect Libyan civilians.
"Trample on those recognitions, trample on them under your feet ... They are worthless," Gaddafi told his supporters in an audio message broadcast Friday night on state-run Libyan TV."Their decisions ... their recognition ... they are all now under your feet.Stomp on them."
The Libya Contact Group, which met on Friday in Istanbul, announced that it recognized the Libyan rebels' council as "the legitimate governing authority in Libya" until the establishment of an interim authority.
Libya has been rocked by fighting between pro- and anti-government forcessince mid-February. An international military operation began on March 19 following a UNresolution and has beenextended until September.
UN Security Council Resolution 1970, passed in February, prohibited states from providing any kind of arms to Libya. Resolution 1973, passed a month later, authorized countries"to take all necessary measures" to help protect Libyan civilians.
Chavez heads to Cuba for further cancer treatment
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez plans to fly to Havana on Saturday to begin a new phase of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy sessions.
"I need to continue completing the strict plan designed by the medical team that is accompanying me on this ascent of the mountain," Chavez said on Friday in comments carried on state television.
The 56-year-old left-wing populist had surgery in Cuba last month to remove a cancerous tumor from his pelvic region.
'I'm going to begin the second stage of this slow, complex process of recuperation,' he saidon state television. "It will start with chemotherapy."
"I'm asking for legislative authority to absent myself from the country from Saturday, July 16, in order to continue the treatment plan in Havana needed for me to recover my full health," Chavez said.
Brazil's official news agency earlier reported that Chavez had accepted to be treated at the same Sao Paulo hospital that treats Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, who is also suffering from cancer.
"I have faith in God, medical science and our Cuban and Venezuelan doctors and finally in my own will to live - to live for my people, for my daughters and grandchildren and myself - that we will continue along the pathto recovery," Chavez added
"I need to continue completing the strict plan designed by the medical team that is accompanying me on this ascent of the mountain," Chavez said on Friday in comments carried on state television.
The 56-year-old left-wing populist had surgery in Cuba last month to remove a cancerous tumor from his pelvic region.
'I'm going to begin the second stage of this slow, complex process of recuperation,' he saidon state television. "It will start with chemotherapy."
"I'm asking for legislative authority to absent myself from the country from Saturday, July 16, in order to continue the treatment plan in Havana needed for me to recover my full health," Chavez said.
Brazil's official news agency earlier reported that Chavez had accepted to be treated at the same Sao Paulo hospital that treats Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, who is also suffering from cancer.
"I have faith in God, medical science and our Cuban and Venezuelan doctors and finally in my own will to live - to live for my people, for my daughters and grandchildren and myself - that we will continue along the pathto recovery," Chavez added
Panic, gridlock in Lagos over another rain
THERE was panic in Sogunle, Pleasure, Caaso and Kollington areas of Lagos State, on Thursday, following an early morning downpour. Some residents of the Lagos communities drowned during last Sunday’s downpour with many ofthem yet to recover from the trauma of thefloods.
The Thursday rain threw residents of Oyegunmade, Saka, Wuraola Ayinke, Alhaji Ajani, Fabukade, Ajisegiri and Olori at Sogunle into serious panic and confusion.
Some of the residents, who spoke to the Nigerian Tribune, lamented the pains thatthey had been suffering, since the Sunday downpour and expressed their fears at the Thursday rain.
A resident, who identified himself as Damilola Motunrayo, informed the Nigerian Tribune that two residents of Sogunle were swept away by the Sunday downpour, while properties worth several millions of naira were lost.
Motunrayo also stated that some of the residents, four days after the rain, were stillscooping water out of their apartments, as many of them had “nowhere to relocate to. “
The Thursday rain threw residents of Oyegunmade, Saka, Wuraola Ayinke, Alhaji Ajani, Fabukade, Ajisegiri and Olori at Sogunle into serious panic and confusion.
Some of the residents, who spoke to the Nigerian Tribune, lamented the pains thatthey had been suffering, since the Sunday downpour and expressed their fears at the Thursday rain.
A resident, who identified himself as Damilola Motunrayo, informed the Nigerian Tribune that two residents of Sogunle were swept away by the Sunday downpour, while properties worth several millions of naira were lost.
Motunrayo also stated that some of the residents, four days after the rain, were stillscooping water out of their apartments, as many of them had “nowhere to relocate to. “
New allowance: NYSC denies bribery charges
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, hasdebunked rumours that it requesting the sum ofN1, 500 from corps members before they could benefit from the newly approved corps members’ allowances by the Federal Government.
In a statement issued by Alao Olanipekun in Abuja, NYSC urged corpsmembers to disregard text messages asking them to pay the sum ofN1, 500 into an Intercontinental Bank account to revalidate their accounts for the payment of the arrears are the enemies of the state.
According to the statement “the Batch ’B’ 2010 Corps Members, who passed out in June 2011 and who will benefit from the arrears from March, 2011, will be paid through their existing NYSC bank accounts by e – payment.
“The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps has been drawn to a fraudulent SMS message asking corps members to pay the sum of N1, 500 into an Intercontinental Bank account to revalidate their accounts for the payment of the arrears of the newly approved corps members’ allowances”.
“The NYSC hereby dissociate itself from the message which was meant to mislead and defraud unsuspecting corps members and should be disregarded.
The Corps advised its members to be on guard and visit the NYSCSecretariats nearest to them for further clarifications on the payment of the arrears,warning the masterminds of the fake SMS message to desist forthwith or facethe full weight of the law.
It would be recalled thatthe Director General of NYSC, Gen. Maharazu Tsiga on Monday announced the increment of youth corps members’ allowance from N9, 775 to N19, 800 with effect from March, 2011.
In a statement issued by Alao Olanipekun in Abuja, NYSC urged corpsmembers to disregard text messages asking them to pay the sum ofN1, 500 into an Intercontinental Bank account to revalidate their accounts for the payment of the arrears are the enemies of the state.
According to the statement “the Batch ’B’ 2010 Corps Members, who passed out in June 2011 and who will benefit from the arrears from March, 2011, will be paid through their existing NYSC bank accounts by e – payment.
“The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps has been drawn to a fraudulent SMS message asking corps members to pay the sum of N1, 500 into an Intercontinental Bank account to revalidate their accounts for the payment of the arrears of the newly approved corps members’ allowances”.
“The NYSC hereby dissociate itself from the message which was meant to mislead and defraud unsuspecting corps members and should be disregarded.
The Corps advised its members to be on guard and visit the NYSCSecretariats nearest to them for further clarifications on the payment of the arrears,warning the masterminds of the fake SMS message to desist forthwith or facethe full weight of the law.
It would be recalled thatthe Director General of NYSC, Gen. Maharazu Tsiga on Monday announced the increment of youth corps members’ allowance from N9, 775 to N19, 800 with effect from March, 2011.
Senators, Reps back amnesty for Boko Haram
MEMBERS of the National Assembly from Borno state yesterday asked President Goodluck Jonathan to grant the alleged terrorist group Boko Haram an unconditionalamnesty to quell the menace of the sect in the state.
The unrest in the state also led to the rescue of over 50 students of Cross River origin who were stranded in the University of Maiduguri by Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba.
The legislators under the Borno State Caucus of the National Assembly, led by Senator Maina Maji Lawan also asked President Jonathan to withdraw the Joint Military Task Force, JTFfrom Maiduguri, the state capital and negotiate with the sect.
Senator Maji Lawan accompanied by Senators Mohammed Ndume, Ahmed Zana, and House of Representatives members Amuna Khadi, Muktar Aliyu andKyari Gugbawu told journalists in Abuja that the presence of JTF has escalated violence in Maduguri.
The Caucus observed that the use of force by the JTF will not bring an end to the crisis, while lamenting that the JTF has sacked Maiduguri through senseless killings of innocent Nigerians and burning of houses and cars.
He said, “We the National Assembly members from Borno State, having met and reviewed the security situation vis-à-vis the increased deployment of troops and other security agencies, observe that the situation is deteriorating by the day causing untold hardship on the innocent citizens.
“The caucus is further worried by the mass exodus of people with its attendant and concomitant effect of rendering people refugees. We are also worried by the closure of academic institutions, banks andother business as well as relevant agencies.
“The caucus resolves as follows; urged the President and Commander-in-Chief toorder for the withdrawal of the military from Maiduguriand its environs. The Federal Government should engage the Yusufiya group in dialogue in order to finda lasting solution to the crisis.”
The unrest in the state also led to the rescue of over 50 students of Cross River origin who were stranded in the University of Maiduguri by Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba.
The legislators under the Borno State Caucus of the National Assembly, led by Senator Maina Maji Lawan also asked President Jonathan to withdraw the Joint Military Task Force, JTFfrom Maiduguri, the state capital and negotiate with the sect.
Senator Maji Lawan accompanied by Senators Mohammed Ndume, Ahmed Zana, and House of Representatives members Amuna Khadi, Muktar Aliyu andKyari Gugbawu told journalists in Abuja that the presence of JTF has escalated violence in Maduguri.
The Caucus observed that the use of force by the JTF will not bring an end to the crisis, while lamenting that the JTF has sacked Maiduguri through senseless killings of innocent Nigerians and burning of houses and cars.
He said, “We the National Assembly members from Borno State, having met and reviewed the security situation vis-à-vis the increased deployment of troops and other security agencies, observe that the situation is deteriorating by the day causing untold hardship on the innocent citizens.
“The caucus is further worried by the mass exodus of people with its attendant and concomitant effect of rendering people refugees. We are also worried by the closure of academic institutions, banks andother business as well as relevant agencies.
“The caucus resolves as follows; urged the President and Commander-in-Chief toorder for the withdrawal of the military from Maiduguriand its environs. The Federal Government should engage the Yusufiya group in dialogue in order to finda lasting solution to the crisis.”
Boko Haram: Anger trails FG’s trial of 7 police officers
There is anger in the land, especially as it concerns security agencies, including the Nigeria Police and the Armed Forces, following the decision of the federal government to go ahead with the trial of seven police officers accused of killing Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf in 2009.
Secondly, the military establishment, especially members of the junior officers’ corps and Non Commissioned officers, are seething with rage over calls during the week by some so-called elders from Boko Haram States on President Goodluck Jonathan to order the withdrawal of troops deployed there to checkmate the increasing wave ofbombings and killings of innocent Nigerians.
Investigations by Saturday Vanguard showed that police officers, and the rank and file are devastatedto note that the same Boko Haram leader who led his group of blood thirsty murderers to attack the police barracks in Maiduguri in 2009, slaughtering 23 police officers and killing another 37 family members of the police officers, including women and children in cold blood, before he was apprehended and killed, is the same person being treated like a hero while seven police officers are being treated as villains by taking them for trial for murder.
The seven officers facing trial for terrorism and murder at a federal high court in Abuja are Assistant Commissioner of PoliceAkeera, Assistant Commissioner of PoliceMada Buba, CSP JB Abang, CSP Mahammed Ahmadu, Sergeant Adamu Gado,Police Constable Anthony Samuel, and Police Constable Linus Luka.
Secondly, the military establishment, especially members of the junior officers’ corps and Non Commissioned officers, are seething with rage over calls during the week by some so-called elders from Boko Haram States on President Goodluck Jonathan to order the withdrawal of troops deployed there to checkmate the increasing wave ofbombings and killings of innocent Nigerians.
Investigations by Saturday Vanguard showed that police officers, and the rank and file are devastatedto note that the same Boko Haram leader who led his group of blood thirsty murderers to attack the police barracks in Maiduguri in 2009, slaughtering 23 police officers and killing another 37 family members of the police officers, including women and children in cold blood, before he was apprehended and killed, is the same person being treated like a hero while seven police officers are being treated as villains by taking them for trial for murder.
The seven officers facing trial for terrorism and murder at a federal high court in Abuja are Assistant Commissioner of PoliceAkeera, Assistant Commissioner of PoliceMada Buba, CSP JB Abang, CSP Mahammed Ahmadu, Sergeant Adamu Gado,Police Constable Anthony Samuel, and Police Constable Linus Luka.
Boko Haram: Lagos, Delta, Ekiti evacuate over 1, 500 students from Borno
Following the degenerating security situation in Borno state as a result of the activities of Boko Haram, Lagos, Ekiti , Edo and Delta state governments yesterday commencedthe evacuation of theirindigenes from the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
No fewer than 14 of the 200 Lagos students from Lagos state arrived the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA), Lagos aboard Arik Air. The 14were the first batch ofevacuees expected outof the state within thenext two days.
A total 43 indigenes ofEkiti who were evacuated from Borno arrived Ado-Ekiti, the state capital in the early hours of yesterday. The evacuees who are students of tertiary institutions in the troubled state arrived the Government House, Ado-Ekiti at about 3.30 am in
three buses.
Also Delta State Government, yesterday evacuated 585 students from Delta State in Borno State as a proactive measure to save themfrom falling victim of the activities of the Boko Haram militia. The evacuated students were also studying at University of Maiduguri, Borno State.
Edo State Government also evacuated 100 of its students af the Maiduguri University in Borno State and also helped to evacuate fifty students of Ondo State origin stranded inthe state. Students were evacuated on Wednesday night, following the security challenge in the northern state.
No fewer than 14 of the 200 Lagos students from Lagos state arrived the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA), Lagos aboard Arik Air. The 14were the first batch ofevacuees expected outof the state within thenext two days.
A total 43 indigenes ofEkiti who were evacuated from Borno arrived Ado-Ekiti, the state capital in the early hours of yesterday. The evacuees who are students of tertiary institutions in the troubled state arrived the Government House, Ado-Ekiti at about 3.30 am in
three buses.
Also Delta State Government, yesterday evacuated 585 students from Delta State in Borno State as a proactive measure to save themfrom falling victim of the activities of the Boko Haram militia. The evacuated students were also studying at University of Maiduguri, Borno State.
Edo State Government also evacuated 100 of its students af the Maiduguri University in Borno State and also helped to evacuate fifty students of Ondo State origin stranded inthe state. Students were evacuated on Wednesday night, following the security challenge in the northern state.
Minimum wage: NLC, TUC declare total strike
THE two labour centres in the country, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, yesterday said thethree days warning strike over non-implementation of N18.000 minimum wage by all levels of governments still subsists and the strike would be total.
Leaders of NLC and TUC said the nation’s air space, seaports, financial sector, petroleum industry, manufacturing and other sectors of the economy would be closed during the strike that is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 20.
This came as the Federal Government hasinvited the labour Leaders to another crucial of meeting on Monday to avert the planned strike which thegovernment had alreadyadmitted that the nation’s economy wouldnot be able to absolve.
Earlier meeting with labour on Monday deadlocked as labour rejected among others, the payment time table presented by the federal government in which it said the only workers on level 01 to 06 would benefit from the new wage.
NLC in a statement in Abuja asked Federal government, Lagos and the oil producing states to pay more than N18.000, arguing that they had the capacity topay above the minimumwage.
TUC at a briefing after its National Executive Council, NEC meeting in Lagos, all the 36 states,the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, and the private sector would be shut down during the days of strike.
NLC in a statement by its President, Comrade Abduwaheed Omar said:“It is a total shut-down of the entire country. The D-Day we have decided to commence the nationwide strike for our Minimum Wage to be paid is Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Leaders of NLC and TUC said the nation’s air space, seaports, financial sector, petroleum industry, manufacturing and other sectors of the economy would be closed during the strike that is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 20.
This came as the Federal Government hasinvited the labour Leaders to another crucial of meeting on Monday to avert the planned strike which thegovernment had alreadyadmitted that the nation’s economy wouldnot be able to absolve.
Earlier meeting with labour on Monday deadlocked as labour rejected among others, the payment time table presented by the federal government in which it said the only workers on level 01 to 06 would benefit from the new wage.
NLC in a statement in Abuja asked Federal government, Lagos and the oil producing states to pay more than N18.000, arguing that they had the capacity topay above the minimumwage.
TUC at a briefing after its National Executive Council, NEC meeting in Lagos, all the 36 states,the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, and the private sector would be shut down during the days of strike.
NLC in a statement by its President, Comrade Abduwaheed Omar said:“It is a total shut-down of the entire country. The D-Day we have decided to commence the nationwide strike for our Minimum Wage to be paid is Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Mike Adenuga Might Be Africa’s Richest Man - Forbes
In March this year, Forbes published its annual rankings of the world's richest people. Mike Adenuga, who debuted on the list, was ranked as the second richest Nigerian, with a net worth of $2 billion, while Nigerian Aliko Dangote was valued at$13.8 billion.
But shortly after the list was published, controversy erupted in Nigerian media circles. Several Nigerian analysts and Adenuga’s staff refuted our valuation. Iwas bombarded with emails and messages requesting to know the criteria we used in valuing individuals’ wealth, and our rationale for valuing Adenuga so low. Read more http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2011/07/mike-adenuga-might-be-africas-richest.html#more
But shortly after the list was published, controversy erupted in Nigerian media circles. Several Nigerian analysts and Adenuga’s staff refuted our valuation. Iwas bombarded with emails and messages requesting to know the criteria we used in valuing individuals’ wealth, and our rationale for valuing Adenuga so low. Read more http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2011/07/mike-adenuga-might-be-africas-richest.html#more
Friday 15 July 2011
ACTRESS KATE HENSHAW NUTTAL PLANS TO CELEBRATE 40TH BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STLYE
Talented actress Kate Henshaw Nuttal is planning to celebrate her 40th birthday in a grand style.
According to source, she’s clocking 40 on July19 and she’s gathering those close to her to celebrate the milestone.
We learnt that apart from hitting 40, she’ll also celebrate the 10th anniversary of her marriage.
Wishing her a beautiful celebration...she's one of my favourite actress. Congrats Kate
According to source, she’s clocking 40 on July19 and she’s gathering those close to her to celebrate the milestone.
We learnt that apart from hitting 40, she’ll also celebrate the 10th anniversary of her marriage.
Wishing her a beautiful celebration...she's one of my favourite actress. Congrats Kate
ACTRESS UCHE JUMBO FINALLY HOOKS SUPER EAGLES STAR IKECHUKWU UCHE
The wave of marriage sweeping across Nollywood would stop at the door step of top actress, Uche Jumbo very soon as rumours of marriage to Super Eagles free scoring attacker, Ikechukwu Uche hit the streets.
Although Uche Jumbo is not running her mouth over her romance with the national team top striker, but she is not hiding it either.
She now wears a ring which she claimed to have gotten from Ikechukwu sometime last year when they had a secret engagement.
The ring is a simple silver ring with three diamond stones decorating it.
She has even told confidants that she andIkechukwu are heading straight to the altar soonest.
According to sources, some of uche’s very close friends knew of the engagement and are helping to keep it under the carpet.
Although Uche Jumbo is not running her mouth over her romance with the national team top striker, but she is not hiding it either.
She now wears a ring which she claimed to have gotten from Ikechukwu sometime last year when they had a secret engagement.
The ring is a simple silver ring with three diamond stones decorating it.
She has even told confidants that she andIkechukwu are heading straight to the altar soonest.
According to sources, some of uche’s very close friends knew of the engagement and are helping to keep it under the carpet.
CONTROVERSY TRAILS MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN NIGERIA 2011
There have been very serious allegations, hanging over the recently concluded MostBeautiful Girl in Nigeria.
These reactions became so prominent after Anambra state born Sylvia Nduka who represented Taraba state emerged the winner.
It was discovered by those who were observant at the live show that almost all the girls who were shortlisted for this year’s competition scored lower than 50 percent in spoken English.
In fact, one of the hottest stories in town right now is that all the 34 girls knew how to doone thing and that was ‘murdering of the English Language.
Eventually Miss Taraba, Sylvia Nduka, an accounting student of University of Lagos waschosen.
When Guy Murray-Bruce asked her how she feels winning the MBGN,She answered thus;” I feel exciting and happiness.”
The organizers have since dismissed the mistake as normal saying that the new queen was caught by the excitement.
According to them, Sylvia deserved her crown as judgement begins the moment the girls entered the camp. Character in the camp, personality and ability to adapt to grooming they told us, accounted for 70 percent of the score while the judges at the venue only had 30 percent of the mark to dispense.
According to them, it was not possible for the judges to evaluate the 34 girls by merely looking at them from seats in under 2 hours. Again they insisted “thejudges were also takinginto consideration the emotions of a hired crowd which was not the best criterion to arrive at the choice of a real queen”.
These reactions became so prominent after Anambra state born Sylvia Nduka who represented Taraba state emerged the winner.
It was discovered by those who were observant at the live show that almost all the girls who were shortlisted for this year’s competition scored lower than 50 percent in spoken English.
In fact, one of the hottest stories in town right now is that all the 34 girls knew how to doone thing and that was ‘murdering of the English Language.
Eventually Miss Taraba, Sylvia Nduka, an accounting student of University of Lagos waschosen.
When Guy Murray-Bruce asked her how she feels winning the MBGN,She answered thus;” I feel exciting and happiness.”
The organizers have since dismissed the mistake as normal saying that the new queen was caught by the excitement.
According to them, Sylvia deserved her crown as judgement begins the moment the girls entered the camp. Character in the camp, personality and ability to adapt to grooming they told us, accounted for 70 percent of the score while the judges at the venue only had 30 percent of the mark to dispense.
According to them, it was not possible for the judges to evaluate the 34 girls by merely looking at them from seats in under 2 hours. Again they insisted “thejudges were also takinginto consideration the emotions of a hired crowd which was not the best criterion to arrive at the choice of a real queen”.
Ekalé, mgbede oma, inawuni, dormon. Yaya makaranta/aiki/dai?
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Lady Gaga YouTube channel suspended over copyright violations
Flamboyant pop star Lady Gaga's official YouTube channel was temporarily suspended on Thursday over copyright violations related to an uploaded video, Penn Olson web site said.
The channel was suspended after Japanese company Media Interactive Inc. submitted the copyright claim after a medley of Gaga's songswas broadcast on the Japanese SMAP X SMAPTV program.
The pop star's official channel, which has a user base of 500,000 subscribers with total of 15 billion views, is currently operating normally.
Google, which owns YouTube, said that the broadcasting service is designated so that any user can report copyright violations which may result in a channel being suspended.
"About 48 hours of video are being uploaded every second. No team of moderators, even the biggest, can control such an amount of information. That is why YouTube asks users to report video violating the principles of the community," a Google spokesman said
The channel was suspended after Japanese company Media Interactive Inc. submitted the copyright claim after a medley of Gaga's songswas broadcast on the Japanese SMAP X SMAPTV program.
The pop star's official channel, which has a user base of 500,000 subscribers with total of 15 billion views, is currently operating normally.
Google, which owns YouTube, said that the broadcasting service is designated so that any user can report copyright violations which may result in a channel being suspended.
"About 48 hours of video are being uploaded every second. No team of moderators, even the biggest, can control such an amount of information. That is why YouTube asks users to report video violating the principles of the community," a Google spokesman said
Twitter marks fifth anniversary
Twitter marked the fifth anniversary of its public launch Friday with a slew of statistics demonstrating the explosive growth of the real-time blogging service.
"There were 224 Tweets sent on July 15,2006. Today, users sendthat many Tweets in less than a tenth of a second," Twitter said in a message on its @TwitterGlobalPR account.
"Yesterday, we saw more than 600,000 signups. It took us morethan 16 months to reach the first 600,000 Twitter accounts," Twitter said.
Twitter Engineering saidit is delivering 350 billion tweets a day.
The San Francisco-based Twitter said last month that Twitter users are sending 200 million messages a day, most of which have to be delivered to multiple accounts.
Twitter co-founder JackDorsey fired off the first tweets on March 21, 2006 and the serviceopened to the public on July 15, 2006.
Twitter now has more than 200 million users.
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 13 percent of online US adults use Twitter, up from eight percent in November 2010.
"There were 224 Tweets sent on July 15,2006. Today, users sendthat many Tweets in less than a tenth of a second," Twitter said in a message on its @TwitterGlobalPR account.
"Yesterday, we saw more than 600,000 signups. It took us morethan 16 months to reach the first 600,000 Twitter accounts," Twitter said.
Twitter Engineering saidit is delivering 350 billion tweets a day.
The San Francisco-based Twitter said last month that Twitter users are sending 200 million messages a day, most of which have to be delivered to multiple accounts.
Twitter co-founder JackDorsey fired off the first tweets on March 21, 2006 and the serviceopened to the public on July 15, 2006.
Twitter now has more than 200 million users.
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 13 percent of online US adults use Twitter, up from eight percent in November 2010.
Flood destroys property worth millions of naira in Cross River
Persistent rainfall in Cross River State in the last three weeks as foretold by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency has destroyed property worth millions of naira in different parts of thestate.
The cost of the property destroyed by the attendant flood was put at over N90 million by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), yet the state still has four months of intense rain ahead before the end of the year.
The state's director-general of SEMA, Vincent Aquah, who revealed this in Calabar said the persistent rain for the past one week has further compounded the socio-economic problems of the people of the state.
Mr Aquah said over 40 houses in Calabar and its suburbs have been overtaken by flood, rendering over 500 persons homeless whileover 1060 farms were destroyed in various parts of the state.
The local governments areas mostly affected include: Calabar South and Calabar Municipality,Obubra, Biase, Yakurr, Ikom, and Akampa.
The SEMA boss said that based on the Nigerian Meteorological Agency's (NIMET) predictions for higher rainfall this year, more devastating rainstorms would occur that could culminate in displacements.
The cost of the property destroyed by the attendant flood was put at over N90 million by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), yet the state still has four months of intense rain ahead before the end of the year.
The state's director-general of SEMA, Vincent Aquah, who revealed this in Calabar said the persistent rain for the past one week has further compounded the socio-economic problems of the people of the state.
Mr Aquah said over 40 houses in Calabar and its suburbs have been overtaken by flood, rendering over 500 persons homeless whileover 1060 farms were destroyed in various parts of the state.
The local governments areas mostly affected include: Calabar South and Calabar Municipality,Obubra, Biase, Yakurr, Ikom, and Akampa.
The SEMA boss said that based on the Nigerian Meteorological Agency's (NIMET) predictions for higher rainfall this year, more devastating rainstorms would occur that could culminate in displacements.
Berlusconi’s Austerity Plan Gets Final OK
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi ’s austerity plan won final approval by Parliament, opening the way for measures intended to balance the budget by 2014 and keep the region’s debt crisis at bay.
The Chamber of Deputies voted 314 to 280 in Rome to pass thepackage of spending cuts and tax increases. Berlusconi had staked his government’s future on the plan, surviving confidence votes on the measures in the Chamber earlier today and the upper house Senate yesterday.
“I’ve worked in the interest of Italians,” the premier said in the Chamber. “I’d love to beable to give them what I promised, a lowering of taxes, but it’s a difficult moment and now it’s just not possible.”
Berlusconi pushed for quick passage of the billafter investors began dumping Italian securities on concern that Italy , with the region’s second-highest debt, would become thenext victim of Europe ’s sovereign crisis. The selloff pushed the 10-year bond yield to a 14-year high 6.02 percent on July 12 and sent the benchmark stock index to the lowest since July 2009.
The yield premium that investors demand to hold Italian debt over German bunds rose 17 basis points today to 306 and the 10-year yield gained 12 basis points to 5.76 percent.
The Chamber of Deputies voted 314 to 280 in Rome to pass thepackage of spending cuts and tax increases. Berlusconi had staked his government’s future on the plan, surviving confidence votes on the measures in the Chamber earlier today and the upper house Senate yesterday.
“I’ve worked in the interest of Italians,” the premier said in the Chamber. “I’d love to beable to give them what I promised, a lowering of taxes, but it’s a difficult moment and now it’s just not possible.”
Berlusconi pushed for quick passage of the billafter investors began dumping Italian securities on concern that Italy , with the region’s second-highest debt, would become thenext victim of Europe ’s sovereign crisis. The selloff pushed the 10-year bond yield to a 14-year high 6.02 percent on July 12 and sent the benchmark stock index to the lowest since July 2009.
The yield premium that investors demand to hold Italian debt over German bunds rose 17 basis points today to 306 and the 10-year yield gained 12 basis points to 5.76 percent.
Tokyo ready to bid for 2020 Olympics
Japan’s Olympic chief declared Friday that Tokyo is ready to bid for the 2020 Summer Games to help boost Japan’s recovery from March’s earthquake and tsunami disaster.
“We must bring the Olympics back to Japan. Unfortunately, we missed out on 2016 but since then, we have been doing everything we can to prepare for 2020,” Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) president Tsunekazu Takeda said.
In 2009, Tokyo lost to Rio de Janeiro in the race to host the 2016 Summer Games along with Madrid and Chicago.
“I cannot formally announce the bid at this moment,” Takedasaid at an event marking the JOC’s 100th anniversary, according to Kyodo news agency.
“But we believe the Olympics will aid in the recovery and reconstruction of this country, and we want to help create a new Japan for the future, for our children.”
Tokyo’s governor Shintaro Ishihara is dueto make a formal announcement on the bid Saturday at a midday reception hosted by the JOC and attended by International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge, informed sources said.
The JOC was scheduled to hold a special executive boardmeeting early Saturdayat which Tokyo’s bid for its second SummerGames — it hosted the 1964 edition — was expected to be approved, they said.
“We must bring the Olympics back to Japan. Unfortunately, we missed out on 2016 but since then, we have been doing everything we can to prepare for 2020,” Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) president Tsunekazu Takeda said.
In 2009, Tokyo lost to Rio de Janeiro in the race to host the 2016 Summer Games along with Madrid and Chicago.
“I cannot formally announce the bid at this moment,” Takedasaid at an event marking the JOC’s 100th anniversary, according to Kyodo news agency.
“But we believe the Olympics will aid in the recovery and reconstruction of this country, and we want to help create a new Japan for the future, for our children.”
Tokyo’s governor Shintaro Ishihara is dueto make a formal announcement on the bid Saturday at a midday reception hosted by the JOC and attended by International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge, informed sources said.
The JOC was scheduled to hold a special executive boardmeeting early Saturdayat which Tokyo’s bid for its second SummerGames — it hosted the 1964 edition — was expected to be approved, they said.
Bomb Blast in Maiduguri Again
A bomb plantedby suspected Islamists,Boko Haram wounded eight policemen Friday inthe violence-hit city of Maiduguri, the military said, while soldiers wereagain accused of shooting civilians.
The incidents were the latest violence in Maiduguri, where thousands of residents have fled out of fear of more Islamist attacks and troops’ response, with soldiers earlier accused of shooting civilians and burning homes.
“The bomb was plantedand the van drove over it, exploding and injuring eight policemen,” said Colonel Victor Ebhaleme,operations commander for a military-police taskforce in the northeastern city.
“The bomb was from allindications planted by members of Boko Haram that have been engaged in such attacks.”
An emergency source said there had been reports of shootings by the military, with a number of innocent civilians killed, though hecould not yet provide details.
“The situation is very scary,” he said on condition of anonymity. “It’s terrible. Everybody is thinking about their lives.”
Ebhaleme denied soldiers targeted civilians, saying the areahad been cordoned off in case of multiple explosions, to collect evidence and for the speedy evacuation of any possible casualties.
The incidents were the latest violence in Maiduguri, where thousands of residents have fled out of fear of more Islamist attacks and troops’ response, with soldiers earlier accused of shooting civilians and burning homes.
“The bomb was plantedand the van drove over it, exploding and injuring eight policemen,” said Colonel Victor Ebhaleme,operations commander for a military-police taskforce in the northeastern city.
“The bomb was from allindications planted by members of Boko Haram that have been engaged in such attacks.”
An emergency source said there had been reports of shootings by the military, with a number of innocent civilians killed, though hecould not yet provide details.
“The situation is very scary,” he said on condition of anonymity. “It’s terrible. Everybody is thinking about their lives.”
Ebhaleme denied soldiers targeted civilians, saying the areahad been cordoned off in case of multiple explosions, to collect evidence and for the speedy evacuation of any possible casualties.
I'll probe ministries,agencies from 2007 - Jonathan •Directs EFCC, ICPC to investigate states, LGs
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, swore in the last batch of nine new ministers, with a declaration that his administration would probe the activities of all federal ministries, departmentsand agencies (MDAs) from 2007.
He has also directed thenation’s anti-corruption bodies to focus greater attention on all tiers of government as he vowed to defeat what he called the monster of corruption following the embarrassing ratingof Nigeria in the global corruption index.
The new ministers whotook their oath of officein the Aso Chambers of the Presidential Villa included Dr Mohammed Ali-Pate (Borno), Chief Edem Duke (Cross Rivers); Mrs Omobola Johnson (Ondo); Mrs Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia (Kaduna) and Dr Nurudeen Mohammad (Jigawa).
Others were Mrs Sarah Ochepe (Plateau); Ms Ama Pepple (Rivers); Ezebunwo Nyedem Wike (Rivers) and Dr Akinwunmi Adeshina Ayodeji (Ogun).
Jonathan explained thathe took his time and followed due process toput the cabinet together as stipulated by the Constitution, adding, “some of the ministers are returning to their old portfolios toensure not just continuity, but also the consolidation of projects and processes embarked upon in the last year.”(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
He has also directed thenation’s anti-corruption bodies to focus greater attention on all tiers of government as he vowed to defeat what he called the monster of corruption following the embarrassing ratingof Nigeria in the global corruption index.
The new ministers whotook their oath of officein the Aso Chambers of the Presidential Villa included Dr Mohammed Ali-Pate (Borno), Chief Edem Duke (Cross Rivers); Mrs Omobola Johnson (Ondo); Mrs Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia (Kaduna) and Dr Nurudeen Mohammad (Jigawa).
Others were Mrs Sarah Ochepe (Plateau); Ms Ama Pepple (Rivers); Ezebunwo Nyedem Wike (Rivers) and Dr Akinwunmi Adeshina Ayodeji (Ogun).
Jonathan explained thathe took his time and followed due process toput the cabinet together as stipulated by the Constitution, adding, “some of the ministers are returning to their old portfolios toensure not just continuity, but also the consolidation of projects and processes embarked upon in the last year.”(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
Lagos calls for precautionary health measures against flood
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, hasalerted members of thepublic to the health hazards of the flood occasioned by last Sunday’s downpour in the state and has, therefore, called on them to take precautionary health measures.
Idris, who spoke in Lagos, on Thursday, explained that the intermediate and secondary effects of the flood included the spread of cholera, typhoid fever, malaria, common cold and other Upper Respiratory TractInfection (URTIs), skin infections like scabies, fungal infections and allergic reactions triggering asthma attacks.
The commissioner, therefore, urged members of the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene at all times, ensure frequent and thorough handwashing at all times, clothe children and the elderly with warm clothings during the rains and take plenty of fruits that were thoroughly washed in order to boost their immunity.
He pointed out that members of the generalpublic should drink water from trusted andsafe sources or in the alternative they should boil their water before drinking if they were not sure of the source, prevent their children and others from wading through flood water.
According to him, other precautionary measuresthat are expected to betaken include the need for members of the public to avoid indiscrimate disposal or dumping of refuse into drainges, canals and waterways, clearing of drains in front of their houses and safe disposal of human wastes.(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
Idris, who spoke in Lagos, on Thursday, explained that the intermediate and secondary effects of the flood included the spread of cholera, typhoid fever, malaria, common cold and other Upper Respiratory TractInfection (URTIs), skin infections like scabies, fungal infections and allergic reactions triggering asthma attacks.
The commissioner, therefore, urged members of the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene at all times, ensure frequent and thorough handwashing at all times, clothe children and the elderly with warm clothings during the rains and take plenty of fruits that were thoroughly washed in order to boost their immunity.
He pointed out that members of the generalpublic should drink water from trusted andsafe sources or in the alternative they should boil their water before drinking if they were not sure of the source, prevent their children and others from wading through flood water.
According to him, other precautionary measuresthat are expected to betaken include the need for members of the public to avoid indiscrimate disposal or dumping of refuse into drainges, canals and waterways, clearing of drains in front of their houses and safe disposal of human wastes.(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
Mimiko urges Ondo workers to return to work
THE Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Thursday, urged the striking workers to go back to their duty posts.
This is just as he called on well meaning people of the state to prevail on the workers to reciprocate his government’s commitment to their welfare, by calling off the strike.
He assured the workersthat he was irrevocably committed to ensuring that their welfare took the focal point of his progra-mmes, saying that what his government had done, with the vexed minimum wage law, was unprecedented in the nation, as neither the Federal Governmentnor any state government had matched what it was willing to pay workers inthe state.
Governor Mimiko, however, wondered why, in spite this, the workers’ union leaders still called workers out for strike for the second time in one month, a situation he described as baffling and unethical, in view ofthe government/workers friendly posture, being aLabour Party (LP) government.
Mimiko, who made this appeal when he led top members of his government to the state specialist hospital, in Akure, however, commended health workers in the state for passionately discharging their duties and for their dedication to work.
He said their refusal to abandon their patients at this critical time was highly commendable and worthy of emulation by other workers in the state.(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
This is just as he called on well meaning people of the state to prevail on the workers to reciprocate his government’s commitment to their welfare, by calling off the strike.
He assured the workersthat he was irrevocably committed to ensuring that their welfare took the focal point of his progra-mmes, saying that what his government had done, with the vexed minimum wage law, was unprecedented in the nation, as neither the Federal Governmentnor any state government had matched what it was willing to pay workers inthe state.
Governor Mimiko, however, wondered why, in spite this, the workers’ union leaders still called workers out for strike for the second time in one month, a situation he described as baffling and unethical, in view ofthe government/workers friendly posture, being aLabour Party (LP) government.
Mimiko, who made this appeal when he led top members of his government to the state specialist hospital, in Akure, however, commended health workers in the state for passionately discharging their duties and for their dedication to work.
He said their refusal to abandon their patients at this critical time was highly commendable and worthy of emulation by other workers in the state.(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
Senate flays FG’s slow response to natural disasters
THE Senate, on Thursday, condemned the poor emergency response by the FederalGovernment to natural disasters in the country.The motion, moved by moved by Senator Ganiyu Solomon and six other senators, including Oluremi Tinubu,Gbenga Ashafa, Basheer Mohammed, Victor Lar, Joshua Dariye and Hope Uzodinma, was on the recent flood disaster which ravaged Lagos, destroyed properties worth billions of naira and wasted many lives.
Seconding the motion, Senator George Sekibo said “natural disasters of this nature are normally predicted and when this happens, people try to do something like evacuating the residents from the disaster prone areas.”
The Senate President, Mr David Mark, while contributing to the debate, called on the Federal Government to always get prepared fornatural disasters, so that the effect would be minimal whenever they occurred.
“Our reaction to natural disasters is very slow,” he said, adding that relevant government agencies should be put in a state of readiness at all times.”
The Senate president advocated the declaration of emergencies in area where natural disastersoccurred, adding that the emergency in this case did not mean the removal of the governoror disruption of the state administrative machineries.(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
Seconding the motion, Senator George Sekibo said “natural disasters of this nature are normally predicted and when this happens, people try to do something like evacuating the residents from the disaster prone areas.”
The Senate President, Mr David Mark, while contributing to the debate, called on the Federal Government to always get prepared fornatural disasters, so that the effect would be minimal whenever they occurred.
“Our reaction to natural disasters is very slow,” he said, adding that relevant government agencies should be put in a state of readiness at all times.”
The Senate president advocated the declaration of emergencies in area where natural disastersoccurred, adding that the emergency in this case did not mean the removal of the governoror disruption of the state administrative machineries.(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)
Islamic banking ‘ll threaten national unity – Cleric
Amid the controversy triggered by the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to introduce Islamic banking in the country, Bishop John Alagbala Osa-Oni of Vineyard Christian Centre, Lagos, has said the banking model was a potential threat to national unity.
Osa-Oni consequently wants the CBN authorities to drop the idea of the non-interest banking system.
He spoke on the occasion of the thanksgiving service in Lagos to mark his 55th birthday.
Joining the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to reject Islamic banking in the country, the bishop said the religious colouration made it a potential source of conflict between Christians and Muslims in the country.
He noted the stated goals of the banking model to include non-interest which he faulted on grounds thatno business can be absolutely free.
“There is no free lunch anywhere in the world”,Osa-Oni said.(VANGUARD NEWSPAPER)
Osa-Oni consequently wants the CBN authorities to drop the idea of the non-interest banking system.
He spoke on the occasion of the thanksgiving service in Lagos to mark his 55th birthday.
Joining the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to reject Islamic banking in the country, the bishop said the religious colouration made it a potential source of conflict between Christians and Muslims in the country.
He noted the stated goals of the banking model to include non-interest which he faulted on grounds thatno business can be absolutely free.
“There is no free lunch anywhere in the world”,Osa-Oni said.(VANGUARD NEWSPAPER)
Olubadan, Alaafin loyalist at loggerhead over Oyo Council of Obas
OYO Traditional Council of Obas and Chiefs was yesterday embroiled in crisis as the Olubadan ofIbadan, Oba Samuel Odulana and the Onipetuof Ijeru, Oba Sunday Oyediran clashed openly.
Trouble started when Olubadan announced his taking over of the chairmanship of the council from Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who was controversially removed by the immediate past governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala.
This provoked an angry outburst from Oba Sunday Oyediran, said tobe a loyalist of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who was not disposed to the meetingled by the Olubadan of Ibadan.
Two Ibadan chiefs, HighChiefs Lekan Balogun and Omowale Kuye defended the Olubadan, condemning what they described as insult fromOba Oyediran.
Throughout the four years tenure of Akala the Olubadan and Soun of Ogbomoso boycottedthe council’s meetings because the former Governor Akala recognized the Alaafin as the permanent chairman.(Vanguard Newspaper)
Trouble started when Olubadan announced his taking over of the chairmanship of the council from Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who was controversially removed by the immediate past governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala.
This provoked an angry outburst from Oba Sunday Oyediran, said tobe a loyalist of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who was not disposed to the meetingled by the Olubadan of Ibadan.
Two Ibadan chiefs, HighChiefs Lekan Balogun and Omowale Kuye defended the Olubadan, condemning what they described as insult fromOba Oyediran.
Throughout the four years tenure of Akala the Olubadan and Soun of Ogbomoso boycottedthe council’s meetings because the former Governor Akala recognized the Alaafin as the permanent chairman.(Vanguard Newspaper)
Boko Haram: Imo orders evacuation of citizens in Maiduguri varsity
Imo State government has ordered the immediate evacuation of its citizens studying in University of Maiduguri, UNIMAID, Borno State.
Government’s decision was made public in a release signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Rochas Okorocha on Media, Mr. Chinedu Offor.
Offor said Governor Okorocha took the action to save the lives of Imo citizens studyingin the institution.
Vanguard investigation revealed that a senior aide of the governor hadbeen dispatched to Maiduguri to evacuate the trapped citizens.
It was also discovered that no fewer than five luxury buses had been dispatched from Owerri to Maiduguri on the rescue mission, especially now that schools in Bornu State had been closed.
Meanwhile, Governor Okorocha has sworn-in the three remaining commissioners in the state and charged themto work tirelessly for the good of the state and its people.
He also warned them to distance themselves from all forms of corruption, adding that he would relieve them of their positions whenever they were found wanting.(vanguard Newspaper)
Government’s decision was made public in a release signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Rochas Okorocha on Media, Mr. Chinedu Offor.
Offor said Governor Okorocha took the action to save the lives of Imo citizens studyingin the institution.
Vanguard investigation revealed that a senior aide of the governor hadbeen dispatched to Maiduguri to evacuate the trapped citizens.
It was also discovered that no fewer than five luxury buses had been dispatched from Owerri to Maiduguri on the rescue mission, especially now that schools in Bornu State had been closed.
Meanwhile, Governor Okorocha has sworn-in the three remaining commissioners in the state and charged themto work tirelessly for the good of the state and its people.
He also warned them to distance themselves from all forms of corruption, adding that he would relieve them of their positions whenever they were found wanting.(vanguard Newspaper)
Major powers gather for Libya talks
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton insisted onthe eve of the talks that Gadhafi's days were numbered, with the colonel hanging on inTripoli despite four months of NATO-led bombings backing up rebels battling his four-decade regime.
Foreign ministers from several other major powers will also attend the gathering in Istanbul.
The so-called International Contact Group on Libya will ponder the chances of negotiating a political settlement to the conflict with representatives of the regime -- excluding Gadhafi and his inner circle -- and the rebels, officials said.
The UN envoy for Libya, Abdul Ilah al-Khatib, will brief participants on his recent talks with both Tripoli and the rebels at their stronghold of Benghazi, a Turkish diplomat said.
"Ideas are maturing on how to launch a political track through the mediating role of the United Nations," Italy's foreign ministry spokesman Maurizio Massari said.
"The fundamental point is that Gadhafi is not part of this political process. A dialogue with members of the regime who are not Kadhafi's family or officials on thesanctions list could be the basis for this process," he said.
On Tuesday, Gadhafi's prime minister told France's Le Figaro daily that the embattled regime was ready to begin talks with Paris and Libyan rebels"without preconditions" and without input from Gadhafi(ASCOLOGY NEWS)
Foreign ministers from several other major powers will also attend the gathering in Istanbul.
The so-called International Contact Group on Libya will ponder the chances of negotiating a political settlement to the conflict with representatives of the regime -- excluding Gadhafi and his inner circle -- and the rebels, officials said.
The UN envoy for Libya, Abdul Ilah al-Khatib, will brief participants on his recent talks with both Tripoli and the rebels at their stronghold of Benghazi, a Turkish diplomat said.
"Ideas are maturing on how to launch a political track through the mediating role of the United Nations," Italy's foreign ministry spokesman Maurizio Massari said.
"The fundamental point is that Gadhafi is not part of this political process. A dialogue with members of the regime who are not Kadhafi's family or officials on thesanctions list could be the basis for this process," he said.
On Tuesday, Gadhafi's prime minister told France's Le Figaro daily that the embattled regime was ready to begin talks with Paris and Libyan rebels"without preconditions" and without input from Gadhafi(ASCOLOGY NEWS)
N1.3bn fraud: How N450m was paid for a N16m contract
A PermanentSecretary in the Taraba State Ministryof Finance, Asabe Maiangwa has told a High Court at the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Abuja how N450 million was paid out by the state government to several persons.
Out of which only N16 million was used for thesupply of stationeries and office equipment atthe instance of the thenCommissioner of Finance, Alhaji AbubakarUmar Tutari.
Maiangwa is the 7th prosecution witness in the prosecution of the former governor of Taraba state, Rev Jolly Nyame.
Rev Jolly Nyame is standing trial over a 41 count charge bordering on money laundering, criminal breach of trust and gratification to the tune of N1.3billion while he held sway as governor of Taraba State.
At the resumed hearing of the case, the witness who was beingled in cross examination by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, recounted how a whooping sum of N450 million was paid out from the state treasuryfor a phony contract.
Maiangwa who corroborated the previous testimony of the Accountant in the ministry, Alhaji Naigari Umar, said she was in Kaduna for a seminar in 2005 when her Secretary called her on phone to inform her that a cheque for the sum of N250 million wasreleased from the officeof the Accountant General to be paid through her ministry to Salman Global Ventures Ltd. For the rest of the story, click http://ascology.com/news/mobile/local-news/17113-N13bn-fraud-How-N450m-was-paid-for-N16m-contract.html
Out of which only N16 million was used for thesupply of stationeries and office equipment atthe instance of the thenCommissioner of Finance, Alhaji AbubakarUmar Tutari.
Maiangwa is the 7th prosecution witness in the prosecution of the former governor of Taraba state, Rev Jolly Nyame.
Rev Jolly Nyame is standing trial over a 41 count charge bordering on money laundering, criminal breach of trust and gratification to the tune of N1.3billion while he held sway as governor of Taraba State.
At the resumed hearing of the case, the witness who was beingled in cross examination by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, recounted how a whooping sum of N450 million was paid out from the state treasuryfor a phony contract.
Maiangwa who corroborated the previous testimony of the Accountant in the ministry, Alhaji Naigari Umar, said she was in Kaduna for a seminar in 2005 when her Secretary called her on phone to inform her that a cheque for the sum of N250 million wasreleased from the officeof the Accountant General to be paid through her ministry to Salman Global Ventures Ltd. For the rest of the story, click http://ascology.com/news/mobile/local-news/17113-N13bn-fraud-How-N450m-was-paid-for-N16m-contract.html
Oyo threatens legal action against Akala
Oyo State government has given the immediate past Governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, a seven-dayultimatum to withdraw what it called “a regime of spurious lies” being orchestrating in the media against it or face legal action.
In a letter to Alao-Akalaand his spokesman, Mr. Dotun Oyelade, the OyoState government through the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abiola Ajimobi,on Legal Matters, Mr. OjoAdebayo, demanded that the former government should either personally apologize or do so through his spokesman to avoid being dragged to court.
The government noted that much as it was notaverse to public criticismof any of its actions andactivities, it frowned at the falsehood and campaigns of calumny that Akala had been peddling against it, which it said was capable of tarnishing its name.
The letter reads: “The attention of the Oyo State Government has been drawn to the series of spurious lies being told in the media by the defeated gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, through his spokesman,Mr. Dotun Oyelade, against government andthe person of the governor, Senator AbiolaAjimobi.(VANGUARD NEWSPAPER)
In a letter to Alao-Akalaand his spokesman, Mr. Dotun Oyelade, the OyoState government through the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abiola Ajimobi,on Legal Matters, Mr. OjoAdebayo, demanded that the former government should either personally apologize or do so through his spokesman to avoid being dragged to court.
The government noted that much as it was notaverse to public criticismof any of its actions andactivities, it frowned at the falsehood and campaigns of calumny that Akala had been peddling against it, which it said was capable of tarnishing its name.
The letter reads: “The attention of the Oyo State Government has been drawn to the series of spurious lies being told in the media by the defeated gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, through his spokesman,Mr. Dotun Oyelade, against government andthe person of the governor, Senator AbiolaAjimobi.(VANGUARD NEWSPAPER)
Judges accused of stalling prosecution of Boko Haram members
A top security chief yesterday accusedsome judges in some states of the north of frustrating efforts by security agencies to prosecute the arrested members of the Islamicsect, Boko Haram just as Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State raised an alarm that members of the sect have infiltrated the country’s security agencies.
Also, as Lagos, Ekiti and Delta States have joinedother states in evacuating their students from Borno over the menace of the sect, all public buildings including premises of governors offices of thesix Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, controlled states are now no-go areas for people without invitation and specific mission.
This came as Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Sunday Ola Makinde gave his support for theuse of force by the government to dislodge the sect members.
A top security Chief who is part of the on-going push against the Boko Haram group told Vanguard in Abuja yesterday that the security agencies had made significant in-road into the cells of the Islamic extremists.
The source said: “We have rounded up many of them and this has started affecting their reach. As a result, they are now trying to cause panic among Nigerians. This is why they are publishing things such as the so-called watch-list of some prominent Nigerians meant for assassination.(VANGUARD NEWSPAPER)
Also, as Lagos, Ekiti and Delta States have joinedother states in evacuating their students from Borno over the menace of the sect, all public buildings including premises of governors offices of thesix Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, controlled states are now no-go areas for people without invitation and specific mission.
This came as Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Sunday Ola Makinde gave his support for theuse of force by the government to dislodge the sect members.
A top security Chief who is part of the on-going push against the Boko Haram group told Vanguard in Abuja yesterday that the security agencies had made significant in-road into the cells of the Islamic extremists.
The source said: “We have rounded up many of them and this has started affecting their reach. As a result, they are now trying to cause panic among Nigerians. This is why they are publishing things such as the so-called watch-list of some prominent Nigerians meant for assassination.(VANGUARD NEWSPAPER)
Thursday 14 July 2011
Woman with 7 miracle babies charged with child trafficking
The woman who claimed to have given birth to seven children in 11 months, (read http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2011/06/pastor-of-holy-ghost-power-salvation, if you missed it) the General Overseer of the Holy Ghost Power Salvation Ministries, Mrs. Precious Ogbonna, wasyesterday arraigned atan Owerri Chief Magistrate Court and charged with child trafficking.
Prosecutors say she along with some people who are at large, between the 6thMay 2010 and 2nd April2011 stole the children she claimed to have birthed. Doctors who ran several tests on the woman say there was no proof of a recent pregnancy, no proof she's ever breast fed any baby before and in fact her blood group was not found in four of the children. The children have since been taken from her. She's going down!(via Lindaikeji's blog)
Prosecutors say she along with some people who are at large, between the 6thMay 2010 and 2nd April2011 stole the children she claimed to have birthed. Doctors who ran several tests on the woman say there was no proof of a recent pregnancy, no proof she's ever breast fed any baby before and in fact her blood group was not found in four of the children. The children have since been taken from her. She's going down!(via Lindaikeji's blog)
Picture-less Blogging
Let me once again acknowledge my readers, pls I know 'pictureless' blogging is not interesting. I promise to do something about it soon, cross my heart..lolzzz. Reason is because am only doing mobile blogging at the moment, to return back to the full format soon. It's coming up to 0930hrs GMT...time to sleep. Goodnight, remember to dream oh.lol
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrivedin Nigeria Wednesdayon the final leg of an African tour
Merkel was scheduled to meet Jonathan on Thursday at 0900 GMT, officials said.
She was met on arrival at Abuja airport by deputy foreign minister Viola Onwuliri and other senior government officials and diplomats.
Jonathan in October launched a drive to attract foreign investors in a bid to boost electricity production in the world'seighth largest oil exporter and Africa's most populous nation.
The west African nation of 150 million which produces less than 4,000 megawatt of electricity is plagued by daily outages blamedon mismanagement andcorruption.
Jonathan, who has promised to make improved power supply a key item on his government programme, plans to privatise electricity generation and distribution, and boost natural gas availability to fire new plants.
Merkel, who is on a three-nation African tour, arrived in Abuja from Luanda after a one-day visit to Angola.
She was in Kenya earlierthis week.(Ascology News)
She was met on arrival at Abuja airport by deputy foreign minister Viola Onwuliri and other senior government officials and diplomats.
Jonathan in October launched a drive to attract foreign investors in a bid to boost electricity production in the world'seighth largest oil exporter and Africa's most populous nation.
The west African nation of 150 million which produces less than 4,000 megawatt of electricity is plagued by daily outages blamedon mismanagement andcorruption.
Jonathan, who has promised to make improved power supply a key item on his government programme, plans to privatise electricity generation and distribution, and boost natural gas availability to fire new plants.
Merkel, who is on a three-nation African tour, arrived in Abuja from Luanda after a one-day visit to Angola.
She was in Kenya earlierthis week.(Ascology News)
The UN, France, Canada, US onWednesday condemned the"cowardly and blind" attacks in Mumbai while reaffirming its support for India in the fight against terrorism.
"As the city of Mumbai is again hit by a series of terrorist attacks, thepresident of the Republic firmly condemns the cowardly and blind violence and wants to express France's full solidarity with India 's authorities in these painful hours," said a statement issuedby President Nicolas Sarkozy's office.
"More than ever France is standing by India in its fight against the scourge of terrorism," the statement added.
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe earlier described the attacks as "barbaric" and said they evoked "horror andindignation".
"I condemn them in the strongest possible terms," the minister said in a statement.
"France reaffirms its support to India and theIndian people in the fight against terrorism in all its forms."
Three simultaneous blasts went off in India 's commercial capital on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring 141.
The bombings were thedeadliest attack in Mumbai since the 2008 siege by Islamist militants during which 166 people died.(Ascology News)
"More than ever France is standing by India in its fight against the scourge of terrorism," the statement added.
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe earlier described the attacks as "barbaric" and said they evoked "horror andindignation".
"I condemn them in the strongest possible terms," the minister said in a statement.
"France reaffirms its support to India and theIndian people in the fight against terrorism in all its forms."
Three simultaneous blasts went off in India 's commercial capital on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring 141.
The bombings were thedeadliest attack in Mumbai since the 2008 siege by Islamist militants during which 166 people died.(Ascology News)
Boko Haram: MEND threatens to resume hostilities
ATHE Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND, has threatened to resume hostilities following its dissatisfaction with thealleged position of the Federal Government that over 100 Boko Haram members arrested for bombing Police Headquarters in Abuja, would not be prosecuted, while HenryOkah, his brother, Charles Okah and other persons arrested under the guise of being members of MEND werebeing prosecuted.
MEND in a statement by its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo, said it “views with scorn the recent statement by the security services spokeswoman, Mrs Marilyn Ogar, that the over 100 Boko Haram members recently arrested in connection to the police headquarters bombing in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja will not be prosecuted but will be resolved politically”.
According to the spokesman, “MEND is preparing very hard for the resumption of hostilities with the training of new fighters joining our various camps and promises that the results will be felt both nationally and internationally, very soon”.
“This is a blatant disregard to all Christians in Nigeria killed with impunity and also an insult to all NigerDeltans as the government is displaying double standards as regards the Niger Delta indigenes falsely and unlawfully arrested overthe October 1st bomb blast carried out by our field operatives.(vanguard newspaper)
MEND in a statement by its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo, said it “views with scorn the recent statement by the security services spokeswoman, Mrs Marilyn Ogar, that the over 100 Boko Haram members recently arrested in connection to the police headquarters bombing in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja will not be prosecuted but will be resolved politically”.
According to the spokesman, “MEND is preparing very hard for the resumption of hostilities with the training of new fighters joining our various camps and promises that the results will be felt both nationally and internationally, very soon”.
“This is a blatant disregard to all Christians in Nigeria killed with impunity and also an insult to all NigerDeltans as the government is displaying double standards as regards the Niger Delta indigenes falsely and unlawfully arrested overthe October 1st bomb blast carried out by our field operatives.(vanguard newspaper)
Be yourselves, don’t try to be likeme, Soyinka warns
NOBEL laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Thursday, in Abeokuta , took a cursory look at his experience and asked Nigerian children and youths to drop the idea of attempting to emulate him in activism.
Prof. Soyinka who clocked 77 on Wednesday made the statement Thursday when Ogun state governor Ibikunle Amosun led no fewer than seventy-seven students, drawn from the 36 states of the country and diaspora to the icon’s house in Idi-Aba Abeokuta to celebrate with him.
Addressing the well-wishers in his living rooms, Prof. Soyinka warned all the77 children on the visit to drop the idea of emulating him saying “be yourselves”.
According to the Nobellaureate “ It is sometimes problematic to be Prof. Wole Soyinka. Be yourselves don’t try tobe like me “ he said.
While expressing surprise over the Birthday party organised by Ogun state Government, Soyinka said “ I heard nothing, everything was organized behind me. The topic, I have no idea. I became a visitor in my house. Hospitality I contributed nothing”.(vanguard newspaper)
Prof. Soyinka who clocked 77 on Wednesday made the statement Thursday when Ogun state governor Ibikunle Amosun led no fewer than seventy-seven students, drawn from the 36 states of the country and diaspora to the icon’s house in Idi-Aba Abeokuta to celebrate with him.
Addressing the well-wishers in his living rooms, Prof. Soyinka warned all the77 children on the visit to drop the idea of emulating him saying “be yourselves”.
According to the Nobellaureate “ It is sometimes problematic to be Prof. Wole Soyinka. Be yourselves don’t try tobe like me “ he said.
While expressing surprise over the Birthday party organised by Ogun state Government, Soyinka said “ I heard nothing, everything was organized behind me. The topic, I have no idea. I became a visitor in my house. Hospitality I contributed nothing”.(vanguard newspaper)
I’m not the brain behind Boko Haram –Modu Sheriff …Denied being quizzed
Former Borno State Governor, Alhaji Ali ModuSheriff, has denied a claim credited to formerMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) General Jeremiah Oseni (retd) that he was the brain behind the creation of the Islamic fundamentalist, Boko Haram.
The group, he said, had been in existence before he got into office in 2003.
He also denied being quizzed by the operatives of the State Security Service (SSS).
“No, it was not true that I was quizzed by the SSS. In fact, I went there on my own,” he said.
Speaking to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Sheriff explained that his apology to the group was in the interest of peace, since the group said it would stop its actions if he and two others apologised to them publicly.
He, however, said therewas nothing new in the public apology he made to the group, noting that it was not different from the one he made to the generality of the state when he handed over tothe current governor.
“I didn’t apologise to Boko Haram. I apologised to every citizen of Borno State(SUN NEWSPAPER)
The group, he said, had been in existence before he got into office in 2003.
He also denied being quizzed by the operatives of the State Security Service (SSS).
“No, it was not true that I was quizzed by the SSS. In fact, I went there on my own,” he said.
Speaking to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Sheriff explained that his apology to the group was in the interest of peace, since the group said it would stop its actions if he and two others apologised to them publicly.
He, however, said therewas nothing new in the public apology he made to the group, noting that it was not different from the one he made to the generality of the state when he handed over tothe current governor.
“I didn’t apologise to Boko Haram. I apologised to every citizen of Borno State(SUN NEWSPAPER)
As FG seeks dialogue... Boko Haram gives conditions
From daring Boko Haramcame a threat yesterday that the Islamic militants have listed the Presidential Villa, Abuja as target. Their spokesman, Mallam Abu Zaid, who spoke to journalists on phone in Maiduguri, Borno State yesterday, also called for the removal of troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) troops from the state, maintaining that their presence was a sad tale for innocent people.
The group said that it knew its targets, adding that members of the sect may consider temporary ceasefire should all the soldiers on the streets of Maiduguri are withdrawn.
Zaid admitted that theirmen carried out attackson some banks in the state, adding that they were compelled to attack the banks because they were not operating within the precepts of Islam. “They are not working for the cause of the masses and they are not operating within theIslamic system, and weattacked them becausewe believe it is our rightto do so,” he maintained. He vowed that the scet would continue to attack the banks.(The Sun Newspaper)
The group said that it knew its targets, adding that members of the sect may consider temporary ceasefire should all the soldiers on the streets of Maiduguri are withdrawn.
Zaid admitted that theirmen carried out attackson some banks in the state, adding that they were compelled to attack the banks because they were not operating within the precepts of Islam. “They are not working for the cause of the masses and they are not operating within theIslamic system, and weattacked them becausewe believe it is our rightto do so,” he maintained. He vowed that the scet would continue to attack the banks.(The Sun Newspaper)
PDP demands Fashola resignation
The Lagos state chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded for the"immediate resignation"of the governor of Lagos State, BabatundeFashola over the flooding of most parts of the state on Sunday.
The party also demanded an unreserved apology from the governor and the payment of adequate compensationto the families of thosewho lost their lives and property in the flood.
The party's publicity secretary in Lagos State, Taofik Gani, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, where it sympathised with residents affected by the two-days heavy downpour.
PDP described the disaster as "an avoidable trauma," insisting that the state government could have done more to prevent the flooding.(234next) Personally, I dont think this is the time to start 'sharing' or 'throwing' blames at people, rather its how to control and prevent re-occurence that should be in the 'front burner'. Demanding for the governor's resignation shouldnt be the next thing to do or what do you think?
The party also demanded an unreserved apology from the governor and the payment of adequate compensationto the families of thosewho lost their lives and property in the flood.
The party's publicity secretary in Lagos State, Taofik Gani, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, where it sympathised with residents affected by the two-days heavy downpour.
PDP described the disaster as "an avoidable trauma," insisting that the state government could have done more to prevent the flooding.(234next) Personally, I dont think this is the time to start 'sharing' or 'throwing' blames at people, rather its how to control and prevent re-occurence that should be in the 'front burner'. Demanding for the governor's resignation shouldnt be the next thing to do or what do you think?
Flood: Lagos urges PHCN, NNPC, others to conduct checks on facilities
Lagos State Government, yesterday,called on authorities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC; Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN and telecommunication operators in the state to embark on a round check exercise aimed at fixing all dilapidated and weakened pipelines, electric and telephone poles in the state. This is to avoid further loss of lives, following Sunday’s downpour in the state which led to the death of no fewer than 31 persons.
Similarly, the state government has urged Nigerians and Lagos residents to donate relief materials to people displaced by the flood because government cannot do it alone.
Speaking on the need for the checks, Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, LSC, Mrs Dominga Odebunmi, at atwo-day seminar on event risk and safety management, with the theme: “Organising and Managing Events Safely,” noted: “Psipelines, electric and telephone poles are vulnerable at this time of the season. They areweak and need urgent repairs.(vanguard newspaper)
Similarly, the state government has urged Nigerians and Lagos residents to donate relief materials to people displaced by the flood because government cannot do it alone.
Speaking on the need for the checks, Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, LSC, Mrs Dominga Odebunmi, at atwo-day seminar on event risk and safety management, with the theme: “Organising and Managing Events Safely,” noted: “Psipelines, electric and telephone poles are vulnerable at this time of the season. They areweak and need urgent repairs.(vanguard newspaper)
Boko Haram: Borno Corps members redeployed
The Director-General of National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, Brig-Gen Muharazu Ismaila Tsiga,yesterday, ordered the relocation of 1,753 Batch ‘B’ corps members from Borno tostates other than their places of origin due to lack of security of lives and property in the state.
Tsiga also said that the new N18,900 allowance for corps members tookretrospective effect from March 1, 2011 even as he warned against the collection of N1, 500 deposit from corps members on 2010batch B.(vanguard newspaper)
Tsiga also said that the new N18,900 allowance for corps members tookretrospective effect from March 1, 2011 even as he warned against the collection of N1, 500 deposit from corps members on 2010batch B.(vanguard newspaper)
Kaduna evacuates students from Maiduguri
Due to the security challenges currently being witnessed in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and the subsequent closure of the University of Maiduguri, which has ledto some difficulties in transportation, Kaduna State governor, Patrick Yakowa, has dispatched15 buses to Borno Statefor the immediate conveyance of all Kaduna State students back home.
A statement signed by the governor's spokesperson, Reuben Buhari, yesterday, read:"This is to cushion the transportation difficulties currently being experienced by some of the students".
It further read: "By this gesture, his Excellency is assuring all parents with wards studying in Maiduguri that they should not panic as the state government is adequately providing enough secured transportation back home for all their children."(234next)
A statement signed by the governor's spokesperson, Reuben Buhari, yesterday, read:"This is to cushion the transportation difficulties currently being experienced by some of the students".
It further read: "By this gesture, his Excellency is assuring all parents with wards studying in Maiduguri that they should not panic as the state government is adequately providing enough secured transportation back home for all their children."(234next)
Make teaching ofmaths easy, minister tells NMC
Minister of Education, Prof Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i has called on National Mathematical Centre, NMC, to take immediate steps to simplify the teaching of Mathematics in the country to engender theinterest of students.
Prof. Rufa’i identified poor perception and teaching method as largely responsible for the lack of interest in the subject by students, stressing that Mathematics is a ‘’Must Pass Subject” forevery student hence the need to arouse theirinterest through improved teaching methods.
The minister spoke while receiving the ChiefExecutive of NMC, Prof. Sam Ale who was on a courtesy call to congratulate her on her re-appointment.
According to her, “President Goodluck Jonathan and indeed theFederal Ministry of Education are keen on proper understanding ofMathematics as a majortool for the study of other subjects” and assured of the continued support of the Federal Government to the centre”.(vanguard newspaper), good afternoon. Ur's truly couldnt update since morning due to some technical hitches.
Prof. Rufa’i identified poor perception and teaching method as largely responsible for the lack of interest in the subject by students, stressing that Mathematics is a ‘’Must Pass Subject” forevery student hence the need to arouse theirinterest through improved teaching methods.
The minister spoke while receiving the ChiefExecutive of NMC, Prof. Sam Ale who was on a courtesy call to congratulate her on her re-appointment.
According to her, “President Goodluck Jonathan and indeed theFederal Ministry of Education are keen on proper understanding ofMathematics as a majortool for the study of other subjects” and assured of the continued support of the Federal Government to the centre”.(vanguard newspaper), good afternoon. Ur's truly couldnt update since morning due to some technical hitches.
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Sambo tops Boko Haram’s hit list – Report
Boko haram, has issued a list of prominent Nigerians it might likely attack, Times of Nigeria reports.
The hit list, which wassaid to have been obtained on Monday, was sent to the State Security Services in a recorded message format.
Though, the source of the report could not beverified, the list had Vice-President Namadi Sambo topping it.
Others on the list wereEmir of Zazzau, HRH Shehu Idris; and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, AlhajiAminu Masari.
The Emir is targeted because, according to the sect, he connived with dubious people to cheat Islam.
The sect’s spokesman, who did not introduce himself, in the recorded message, spoke in fluent Arabic and Hausa and declared that their mission wasto fight social injustices perpetrated against muslims in Nigeria.
The spokesman addedthat not only would the sect kill non-believers, but “also hypocritical muslims who connive to do harm to Islam and muslim.”
Other names, which featured on the list, included that of JigawaState Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, who allegedly promised President Goodluck Jonathan that regardless of how many lives would be lost, Jigawa State would go to Jonathan during the elections.
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, and Niger State Governor, Babaginda Aliyu were also mentioned in the list.(PUNCH NEWSPAPER)
The hit list, which wassaid to have been obtained on Monday, was sent to the State Security Services in a recorded message format.
Though, the source of the report could not beverified, the list had Vice-President Namadi Sambo topping it.
Others on the list wereEmir of Zazzau, HRH Shehu Idris; and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, AlhajiAminu Masari.
The Emir is targeted because, according to the sect, he connived with dubious people to cheat Islam.
The sect’s spokesman, who did not introduce himself, in the recorded message, spoke in fluent Arabic and Hausa and declared that their mission wasto fight social injustices perpetrated against muslims in Nigeria.
The spokesman addedthat not only would the sect kill non-believers, but “also hypocritical muslims who connive to do harm to Islam and muslim.”
Other names, which featured on the list, included that of JigawaState Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, who allegedly promised President Goodluck Jonathan that regardless of how many lives would be lost, Jigawa State would go to Jonathan during the elections.
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, and Niger State Governor, Babaginda Aliyu were also mentioned in the list.(PUNCH NEWSPAPER)
Frank and Catherine set to Divorce
The couple who have been married for over ten years and have three children together, separated a few months back and now live apart. Friends of the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host say he has already started divorce proceedings against hiswife.
They've used all their lifelines 50/50 when they both started staying separately, Phone a friend when they both had media interview on their marriage and now theyare on "ask the audience".....lol(courtesy: leyeomole's blog) this is not a good news at all, too bad. I hope its not true...to keep you posted.
They've used all their lifelines 50/50 when they both started staying separately, Phone a friend when they both had media interview on their marriage and now theyare on "ask the audience".....lol(courtesy: leyeomole's blog) this is not a good news at all, too bad. I hope its not true...to keep you posted.
Why we can’t arrest sect leaders yet: Army chief
The Army chief spoke inIbadan at the opening of a three-day workshop on civil-military affairs held at the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan.
He described as unfortunate the situation in which the people have refused to give genuine informationthat could lead to the arrest of members of Boko Haram.
Gen Ihejirika said in spiteof this drawback, the army was up to the task. He assured Nigerians that Boko Haram would soon be crushed.
He said people have refused to give information about the sect because of the fear of reprisal.
He recalled that some people in the past who volunteered informationto security operatives which led to the arrest of some suspected criminals were later traced to their houses and killed.
He said information given would be treated with confidentiality.
Gen Ihejirika was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Muhammad Abubakar.
He said it was pertinentfor the military to build on professionalism withemphasis on creating anenabling environment tofoster cordial relationship between the civil and military institutions.
He said the military needs a complete re-orientation to mitigate these challenges, saying that the interface between the civil society and the military could not be severed as both dependon each other.
He described as unfortunate the situation in which the people have refused to give genuine informationthat could lead to the arrest of members of Boko Haram.
Gen Ihejirika said in spiteof this drawback, the army was up to the task. He assured Nigerians that Boko Haram would soon be crushed.
He said people have refused to give information about the sect because of the fear of reprisal.
He recalled that some people in the past who volunteered informationto security operatives which led to the arrest of some suspected criminals were later traced to their houses and killed.
He said information given would be treated with confidentiality.
Gen Ihejirika was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Muhammad Abubakar.
He said it was pertinentfor the military to build on professionalism withemphasis on creating anenabling environment tofoster cordial relationship between the civil and military institutions.
He said the military needs a complete re-orientation to mitigate these challenges, saying that the interface between the civil society and the military could not be severed as both dependon each other.
Oyo CP Redeployed
The police boss, who has been facing persistent calls by the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and some notable individuals including the factural leader of the state chapter of the National Union of Road TransportWorkers (NURTW) AlhajiLateef Akinsola (a.k.a Tokyo), was transferred after spending three years in the Pacesetter State.
He would be succeeded by Mr Salihu Hashimu, who was until yesterday his counterpart in Jigawa. Hashimu supervised theApril general elections in Oyo while Bolanta was in Sokoto.
Reacting to the development through its state Secretary Mr Wasiu Olatunbosun, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), lauded the redeployment, saying it was overdue, despite the controversies surrounding his handling of many cases during his tenure.
Olatunbosun, said the ACN was happy with the development, pointing out that the party was expecting a new commissioner of police that will ensure peace and tranquillity in the state.(via ASCOLOGY NEWS) I also support the state government's stand on his redeployment. And on this note, I'll be officially signing out for today. Thanks for being there, God bless you abundantely. Oda aro ooo, sai gobé, ka chi foo.
He would be succeeded by Mr Salihu Hashimu, who was until yesterday his counterpart in Jigawa. Hashimu supervised theApril general elections in Oyo while Bolanta was in Sokoto.
Reacting to the development through its state Secretary Mr Wasiu Olatunbosun, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), lauded the redeployment, saying it was overdue, despite the controversies surrounding his handling of many cases during his tenure.
Olatunbosun, said the ACN was happy with the development, pointing out that the party was expecting a new commissioner of police that will ensure peace and tranquillity in the state.(via ASCOLOGY NEWS) I also support the state government's stand on his redeployment. And on this note, I'll be officially signing out for today. Thanks for being there, God bless you abundantely. Oda aro ooo, sai gobé, ka chi foo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NIGERIA'S NOBEL PRIZE WINNER(AKINWALE OLUWOLE SOYINKA)
TODAY, Nigeria’s literary icon and Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka clocks 75. And the drums have been rolling since last month in celebration of one of Africa’s finest writers and most fiery political activists, who is not only rich in the corpus ofworks he has done, but also now in age. Wole Soyinka was born on 13 July 1934 at Abeokuta, near Ibadan in western Nigeria. After preparatory university studies in 1954 at Government College in Ibadan, he continued at the University of Leeds, where, later, in 1973, hetook his doctorate. During the six years spent in England, he was a dramaturgist at the Royal Court Theatrein London 1958-1959. In 1960, he was awarded a Rockefeller bursary and returned to Nigeria to study African drama.At the same time, he taught drama and literature at various universities in Ibadan, Lagos, and Ife, where, since 1975, he has been professor of comparative literature. In 1960, he founded thetheatre group, “The 1960 Masks” and in 1964, the “Orisun Theatre Company”, in which he has produced his own plays and takenpart as actor. He has periodically been visiting professor at the universities of Cambridge, Sheffield, and Yale. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR!!! WISHING YOU MANY MORE BEAUTIFUL YEARS AHEAD. Hearty Cheers!!!
Boko Haram taunt Nigeria Army, threaten attacks
The threat was contained in a statement signed by Abu Zaid, identified as aspokesman for the Islamist sect known as Boko Haram.
It was anonymously distributed to journalists and its authenticity could not be verified.
It made reference to recent comments from army chief General Azubuike Ihejirika dismissing the Islamistsas "cowards" for engaging in hit-and-run attacks.
"We consider your description of us as cowards as an affront that will not be ignored... We will soon continue with attacks on militarybarracks to prove our capability to General Ihejirika," the statement said.
"We have attacked you in your barracks and by Allah's grace we will do it again very soon," said the statement written in the Hausa dialect widely spoken in Nigeria's mainly Muslim north, where most of the violence has occurred.
The sect has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks on a number of markets located at military barracks.
Last month, it also claimed a bomb blast that struck a car park at national police headquarters in Abuja, saying it was a response to police chief Hafiz Ringim's remarks that the sect's days were numbered.(Ascology News)
It was anonymously distributed to journalists and its authenticity could not be verified.
It made reference to recent comments from army chief General Azubuike Ihejirika dismissing the Islamistsas "cowards" for engaging in hit-and-run attacks.
"We consider your description of us as cowards as an affront that will not be ignored... We will soon continue with attacks on militarybarracks to prove our capability to General Ihejirika," the statement said.
"We have attacked you in your barracks and by Allah's grace we will do it again very soon," said the statement written in the Hausa dialect widely spoken in Nigeria's mainly Muslim north, where most of the violence has occurred.
The sect has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks on a number of markets located at military barracks.
Last month, it also claimed a bomb blast that struck a car park at national police headquarters in Abuja, saying it was a response to police chief Hafiz Ringim's remarks that the sect's days were numbered.(Ascology News)
Armed Robbers Terrorize Enugu Residents
Residents of the coal city, Enugu, are now living in fear following increasing attacks by armed robbers operating on fast moving motorcycles popularly called ‘Okada’.
Many victims who had been traumatized by the menace of Okada robbery, have continued to count their losses while praying that the long arm of the law should catch up with the hoodlums.
Apart from large amount of money, other valuables like laptop computers, mobile telephone handsets, jewelries and handbags are easily snatched from people trekking along the streets by the Okada robbers most ofthem armed with either foreign or locally-made pistols.(Vanguard Newspaper) This issue of armed robbery is gradually increasing by the day. It's becoming an "unbecoming"...the government have to do something urgently to address it before it gets 'out of hand', prominent among possible solutions to curbing robbery in our society is the massive creation of jobs. A lot of youths/graduates out there are unemployed and atimes, its frustration that makes them to start joining bad gangs out of desperation to make money...good evening everyone, hope ur day was good?
Many victims who had been traumatized by the menace of Okada robbery, have continued to count their losses while praying that the long arm of the law should catch up with the hoodlums.
Apart from large amount of money, other valuables like laptop computers, mobile telephone handsets, jewelries and handbags are easily snatched from people trekking along the streets by the Okada robbers most ofthem armed with either foreign or locally-made pistols.(Vanguard Newspaper) This issue of armed robbery is gradually increasing by the day. It's becoming an "unbecoming"...the government have to do something urgently to address it before it gets 'out of hand', prominent among possible solutions to curbing robbery in our society is the massive creation of jobs. A lot of youths/graduates out there are unemployed and atimes, its frustration that makes them to start joining bad gangs out of desperation to make money...good evening everyone, hope ur day was good?
Nigerian youth, national asset, says minister
THE newly appointed Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has assumed office yesterday promising to reposition the Ministry to make it more effective and efficient. Addressing officials of the ministry, the minister noted that the ministry is actually in a vantage position to turnthe enormous population of Nigerian youth into an asset.
According to him, “with about 70 million Nigerian youths, the Ministry of Youth Development is one of the most important ministries, and we can make serious positive impact by taking advantage of our large youthful population.”
He urged the management and staff of the ministry to join him in this quest to ensure a turn around in the fortunes of the ministry and make impact in the lives of every Nigerian youth.
“The ministry is relatively young, having been established in 2007, this provides us with the opportunity of giving it the direction wewant.”, he said(via vanguard newspaper). That is how they keep 'praising the youths', yet they don't want the younger generation to take over, especially all those 'glorified' positions. Yaya keke? Inawuni
According to him, “with about 70 million Nigerian youths, the Ministry of Youth Development is one of the most important ministries, and we can make serious positive impact by taking advantage of our large youthful population.”
He urged the management and staff of the ministry to join him in this quest to ensure a turn around in the fortunes of the ministry and make impact in the lives of every Nigerian youth.
“The ministry is relatively young, having been established in 2007, this provides us with the opportunity of giving it the direction wewant.”, he said(via vanguard newspaper). That is how they keep 'praising the youths', yet they don't want the younger generation to take over, especially all those 'glorified' positions. Yaya keke? Inawuni
Master plan for highways underway – Minister
The Minister of Works, Mr Mike Onolememan, on Tuesday gave an assurance that a master plan for the nation’s highways would be developed to enhance infrastructure planning and design.
Onolememan, who said this in Abuja while addressing management staff of the ministry, called for retreats involving staffwho would be involved in the development of the master plan.
He said the ministry would play a key role in President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda and urged all the staff to be involved bearing in mind the ministry’s strategic position.
Onolememan said the ministry’s major challenges were planning, design and identification of green areas, adding that theywould be addressed accordingly.
The minister expressed sadness over the huge sums of money awarded every year for projects that were often abandoned.(vanguard newspaper)
Onolememan, who said this in Abuja while addressing management staff of the ministry, called for retreats involving staffwho would be involved in the development of the master plan.
He said the ministry would play a key role in President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda and urged all the staff to be involved bearing in mind the ministry’s strategic position.
Onolememan said the ministry’s major challenges were planning, design and identification of green areas, adding that theywould be addressed accordingly.
The minister expressed sadness over the huge sums of money awarded every year for projects that were often abandoned.(vanguard newspaper)
Imo 10,000 jobs: Only 2,035 genuine – Committee
The Imo government 10,000 jobs verification committee, on Tuesday submitted itsreport to government. The committee found out that only 2,035 of the 10,000 jobs said tobe given to youths were genuine.
The Ikedi Ohakim-led administration in its last week in office, announced the job offer, which Gov. Rochas Okorocha suspended in June and set up the verification committee in that regard.
Presenting the report to the Secretary to theGovernment of Imo (SSI), Prof. Anthony Anwuka, the committee’s Chairman,Mr Charles Onuoha, said that only 8,211 beneficiaries of the said employment scheme showed up forverification.
Onuoha said that the verification which covered the period between Oct. 2010 andApril 2011, was thorough and devoid ofany victimisation.
The chairman said some of the offers were “politically-motivated” because some public officers involved in the exercisecompromised their positions.(Vanguard Newspaper)
The Ikedi Ohakim-led administration in its last week in office, announced the job offer, which Gov. Rochas Okorocha suspended in June and set up the verification committee in that regard.
Presenting the report to the Secretary to theGovernment of Imo (SSI), Prof. Anthony Anwuka, the committee’s Chairman,Mr Charles Onuoha, said that only 8,211 beneficiaries of the said employment scheme showed up forverification.
Onuoha said that the verification which covered the period between Oct. 2010 andApril 2011, was thorough and devoid ofany victimisation.
The chairman said some of the offers were “politically-motivated” because some public officers involved in the exercisecompromised their positions.(Vanguard Newspaper)
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Northern group blames former Borno governor for Boko Haram
Mr Useni, who condemned the use of violence as a means of settling grievances, blamed Mr Sherrif for neglecting the youth in the state after using them to achieve his political aims. “I remember when I was the deputy national chairman of the ANPP, I went to Borno State to commission some projects and when we were driving along one of the major streets, I saw young boys selling petrol in jerry cans and I asked the governor why he allowed them to be selling on a major road like that, and he said, ‘no, no, leave them; they are very useful during general elections. We can use them to turn everywhere.’
“So, it means they were used during the elections. So, that was how it all started. And if you remember, we had the same problem in Rivers State where one of the former governors used thugs and at the end of it, they became militants. So, there is always reason for something. No matter how good a government at the top is, some politicians at the state and local government will renege on their duties and divert public funds meant for infrastructure development to fund their political ambition.” Speaking on the way forward, Mr Useni said the Forum is organising a conference and putting together a team that will work with the government to resolve the issue.
“So, there are lot of things responsible for all these and the best way is for us to sit down and tell ourselves the truth. That is why we are organising Arewa Peace Conference come December this year. All the governors will come so that we will sit and talk and we will follow up with a monitoring group to follow up. As an organisation, that is all we can do since we have no legislative powers. But for now, we are going to start something before the conference.”(Source: 234next.com)
GE Nigeria is recruiting Graduate Trainee Control Engineers
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Saro, with head-office in Lagos, has diversified commercial interests in Crop Protection, FMCG, Public Health and Agro Commodities in both Nigeria and West Africa. Our businesses are growing and we are recruiting fresh graduates to be part of the growth. Position: Graduate Trainee Scheme POSITIONS The programme is designed to equip fresh graduates with requisite skis necessary to assume leadership roles and be exposed to [...]
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Champion Breweries Recruitment 2011
Champion Breweries Plc is a member of a leading industrial group involved in brewing and beverage production in Nigeria. As a result of qualified and competent persons to fill the following vacant positions. SENIOR LABORATORY ANALYST: JOB/MAN SPECIFICATION BSC or HND Microbiology, Food Science & Technology Analytical Chemistry or any related field (Minimum Grade 2.2) plus credits in mathematics, English [...]
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Senate rejects Ando, Taraba ministerial nominee•Confirms Ama Pepple, Ochekpe, 3 others•Ando not Taraba people’s choice –H/Assembly
THE Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the nomination of Dr Obadiah Ando, a ministerial nominee from Taraba State, as it confirmed five more ministerial nominees.
Those confirmed were Edem Duke (Cross River); Sarah Ochekpe (Plateau), Nyesom Wike, Ama Pepple (Rivers) and Hadiza Ibra-him Mailafia (Kaduna).
However, screening and possible confirmation of Dr Nurudeen Mohammed (Jigawa); Mrs Omobola Johnson Olubusola (Ondo) and Dr Mohammed Pate (Bauchi) were adjourned till today.
Dr Ando, who was the immediate past Minister of Water Resources, appeared for screening and reeled out his achievements, but his rejection was announced by an overwhelming ‘nay’ voice vote from almost all senators, including opposition senators.
Ando, whose rejection was the first since the screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees started on June 29, had a problem with the people of Taraba State.
Last week, senators from Taraba State rejected his nomination, based on his alleged non-performance and inaccessibility to the people when he was minister.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
Those confirmed were Edem Duke (Cross River); Sarah Ochekpe (Plateau), Nyesom Wike, Ama Pepple (Rivers) and Hadiza Ibra-him Mailafia (Kaduna).
However, screening and possible confirmation of Dr Nurudeen Mohammed (Jigawa); Mrs Omobola Johnson Olubusola (Ondo) and Dr Mohammed Pate (Bauchi) were adjourned till today.
Dr Ando, who was the immediate past Minister of Water Resources, appeared for screening and reeled out his achievements, but his rejection was announced by an overwhelming ‘nay’ voice vote from almost all senators, including opposition senators.
Ando, whose rejection was the first since the screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees started on June 29, had a problem with the people of Taraba State.
Last week, senators from Taraba State rejected his nomination, based on his alleged non-performance and inaccessibility to the people when he was minister.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
Withdrawal limit: CBN challenges court’s jurisdiction to hear suit
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, challenged the jurisdiction of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to hear the suit filed against it by 11 communities in Delta State over the apex bank’s cash withdrawal limit.
The trial judge,Justice Adamu Bello, subsequently fixed October 11 to hear the preliminary objection of the bank.
The court also fixed that date to entertain the application for the enforcement of the fundamental human rights of the riverine communities.
The communities, led by a human rights activist in the Niger Delta, Mr Eyiri Emami, had dragged the CBN Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to court , over the directive of the apex bank which pegged the daily withdrawal limit by individuals and corporate organisations at N150,000 and N1million respectively.
But counsel for the CBN and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation who was also joined in the suit, Mr Damian Dodo (SAN), in his notice of preliminary objection, asked the court to dismiss the suit for failing to disclose any reasonable cause of action.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
I don't "buy" this CBN's idea of withdrawal limit at all...have a nice day people
The trial judge,Justice Adamu Bello, subsequently fixed October 11 to hear the preliminary objection of the bank.
The court also fixed that date to entertain the application for the enforcement of the fundamental human rights of the riverine communities.
The communities, led by a human rights activist in the Niger Delta, Mr Eyiri Emami, had dragged the CBN Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to court , over the directive of the apex bank which pegged the daily withdrawal limit by individuals and corporate organisations at N150,000 and N1million respectively.
But counsel for the CBN and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation who was also joined in the suit, Mr Damian Dodo (SAN), in his notice of preliminary objection, asked the court to dismiss the suit for failing to disclose any reasonable cause of action.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
I don't "buy" this CBN's idea of withdrawal limit at all...have a nice day people
Epidemic outbreak looms in Lagos •As rain wreaks more havoc, more dead bodies found •NEMA confirms 9 deaths in Katsina
This is because many residents were still living in unhygienic conditions three days after last Sunday’s downpour.
Nigerian Tribune investigations showed that some wells, especially in Lagos, which had been the source of drinking water, and overhead tanks of many households in the Lagos metropolis were overrun by the flood thereby contaminating the water.
Many residents of Aboru in Alimosho Local Government Area expressed worries over the health hazards posed by the prevalent unhygienic conditions in the area after the flood.
When Nigerian Tribune visited some of the worst hit areas by the flood, such as Alabede, Ikola, Raji Rasaki and Akinola, some inhabitants were seen fetching water from the wells, which had been submerged by the flood and water from the nearby canal.
It was also observed that the water, which was greenish and emitting some unpleasant odour, was still being used by the residents to carry out their domestic chores, in spite of the health implications of their actions.
Besides, some of the victims who had their foodstuffs destroyed by the flood were making frantic efforts to make the foodstuffs edible.
“We never prepared for this disaster. So we have no choice but to make do with what we have. For instance, where we do we go now to fetch water? Besides, it is not possible to throw out all these materials on the excuse that they have been affected by the flood,” Joyce, a housewife and one of the victims in Alabede Street, said.
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Boko Haram: Maiduguri residents flee •Another bomb blast in Suleja •Plateau govt evacuates students from UNIMAID •Borno elders accuse JTF of killing innocent civilians •FG to dialogue with Boko Haram
THOUSANDS of people are still fleeing Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, following the rumour doing the rounds that the government is planning to re-peat the Odi massacre in Borno, as a result of the Boko Haram menace in the state.
When Nigerian Tribune visited the Kano motor park on Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of people were seen waiting anxiously for vehicles.
Some groups of Almajiris who were going to ‘Tashan Journey’ on the outskirts of Maiduguri to board trucks going to Kano and other parts of the northern state, told Nigerian Tribune that their Mallams asked them to flee, because the soldiers would come and kill them all.
Also, some students who spoke to the Nigerian Tribune said transport fare had skyrocketed, as buses to Kano from Maiduguri now charged N5,500 as against N2,600
“Even at that, there are no vehicles to take us home and our parents are disturbed,” they added.
Meanwhile, 18 Borno elders, led by Dr Shettima Ali Monguno, on Tuesday, in Maiduguri, accused the Joint Task Force, Operation Restore Order in Borno of killing hundreds of youths in the state for no concrete reasons other than that they were youths.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Committee of Borno Elders and Leaders of Thought, including Shettima Ali Monguno, OFR; Imam Baba Gana Asil, the Imam Idaini of Borno; Alhaji Garba Abba Satomi, OON; Alhaji Bukar Bolori, OON; Alhaji Usman Gaji Galtimari, CON; Alhaji Kyari Sandabe, OFR; Brigadier-General Abba Kyari (retd); Air Vice Marshal Al-amin Daggash, CFR; Alhaji Shettima Ali Kidaji; Ambassador Yusufari, OFR; AIG Zanna Laminu Mamadi, mni (retd); AIG Muktar Alkali, OON, mni (retd); Alhaji Tijjani Bolori, OON; Alhaji Dr Bulama Mali Gubio, mni; Alhaji Umar Abba Shuwa; Alhaji Ibrahim El-Zubairu; Mallam Ibrahim Mustapha and Alhaji Gambo Gubio mni.
According to them, many communities had been sacked and people in their thousands were fleeing Maiduguri, because of the humanitarian crisis the state was in and as such demanded the immediate withdrawal of all soldiers on the streets of Maiduguri.
Meanwhile, another bomb blast hit Madalla, a suburb of Suleja town in Niger State, the second in less than 48 hours, but no casualty was recorded.
The explosive was allegedly planted close to the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Madalla at about 8:30 p.m by yet-to-be identified persons, causing panic in the area after it exploded.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Richard Oguche, confirmed the story, adding that the bomb was thrown close to ECWA church, but the explosion did not cause any harm.
In another development, the Plateau State government has concluded arrangements to evacuate its students at the University of Miaduguri, following indefinite closure of the institution as a result of the latest clash between the Joint Task Force and the Boko Haram sect in Miaduguri.
Nigerian Tribune learnt that the students of the institution, who are of Plateau origin, made distress calls to the state government in the early hours of Tuesday, following the closure of the university.
A source close to the students told the Nigerian Tribune by phone that some of them, who attempted to travel to Jos on their own, were stranded at the motor parks within the state capital.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
Good morning guys, how was your night?
Is dialogue really the best solution to this 'haram' issue? What do yout think?
When Nigerian Tribune visited the Kano motor park on Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of people were seen waiting anxiously for vehicles.
Some groups of Almajiris who were going to ‘Tashan Journey’ on the outskirts of Maiduguri to board trucks going to Kano and other parts of the northern state, told Nigerian Tribune that their Mallams asked them to flee, because the soldiers would come and kill them all.
Also, some students who spoke to the Nigerian Tribune said transport fare had skyrocketed, as buses to Kano from Maiduguri now charged N5,500 as against N2,600
“Even at that, there are no vehicles to take us home and our parents are disturbed,” they added.
Meanwhile, 18 Borno elders, led by Dr Shettima Ali Monguno, on Tuesday, in Maiduguri, accused the Joint Task Force, Operation Restore Order in Borno of killing hundreds of youths in the state for no concrete reasons other than that they were youths.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Committee of Borno Elders and Leaders of Thought, including Shettima Ali Monguno, OFR; Imam Baba Gana Asil, the Imam Idaini of Borno; Alhaji Garba Abba Satomi, OON; Alhaji Bukar Bolori, OON; Alhaji Usman Gaji Galtimari, CON; Alhaji Kyari Sandabe, OFR; Brigadier-General Abba Kyari (retd); Air Vice Marshal Al-amin Daggash, CFR; Alhaji Shettima Ali Kidaji; Ambassador Yusufari, OFR; AIG Zanna Laminu Mamadi, mni (retd); AIG Muktar Alkali, OON, mni (retd); Alhaji Tijjani Bolori, OON; Alhaji Dr Bulama Mali Gubio, mni; Alhaji Umar Abba Shuwa; Alhaji Ibrahim El-Zubairu; Mallam Ibrahim Mustapha and Alhaji Gambo Gubio mni.
According to them, many communities had been sacked and people in their thousands were fleeing Maiduguri, because of the humanitarian crisis the state was in and as such demanded the immediate withdrawal of all soldiers on the streets of Maiduguri.
Meanwhile, another bomb blast hit Madalla, a suburb of Suleja town in Niger State, the second in less than 48 hours, but no casualty was recorded.
The explosive was allegedly planted close to the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Madalla at about 8:30 p.m by yet-to-be identified persons, causing panic in the area after it exploded.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Richard Oguche, confirmed the story, adding that the bomb was thrown close to ECWA church, but the explosion did not cause any harm.
In another development, the Plateau State government has concluded arrangements to evacuate its students at the University of Miaduguri, following indefinite closure of the institution as a result of the latest clash between the Joint Task Force and the Boko Haram sect in Miaduguri.
Nigerian Tribune learnt that the students of the institution, who are of Plateau origin, made distress calls to the state government in the early hours of Tuesday, following the closure of the university.
A source close to the students told the Nigerian Tribune by phone that some of them, who attempted to travel to Jos on their own, were stranded at the motor parks within the state capital.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
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Is dialogue really the best solution to this 'haram' issue? What do yout think?
Tuesday 12 July 2011
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ACN assures citizens of govt efforts to solve flooding
THE Ogun State Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, has assured victims of Sunday’s flood disaster in the state that government will ameliorate their plight.
The party in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Sola Lawal, called for calm, noting that government was assessing the impact ofthe flood towards alleviating their suffering.
The party also pledged to take precautionary measures to forestall a re-occurrence of the flood in areas such as Isheri, Ifo, Agbado, Ijaiye, Lantoro road and Oke-Ijeun amongst other places.
The statement said, “The ACN-led administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun is a responsive government which is alive to its responsibilities toward assuaging the sufferings of its people in all aspects and will not fold its hands when its people groan in agony over such a natural disaster.
“We therefore appeal tothose who this sad incident has affected in any way to remain calmand await the prompt and lasting solution in the overall interest of the state.
The party in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Sola Lawal, called for calm, noting that government was assessing the impact ofthe flood towards alleviating their suffering.
The party also pledged to take precautionary measures to forestall a re-occurrence of the flood in areas such as Isheri, Ifo, Agbado, Ijaiye, Lantoro road and Oke-Ijeun amongst other places.
The statement said, “The ACN-led administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun is a responsive government which is alive to its responsibilities toward assuaging the sufferings of its people in all aspects and will not fold its hands when its people groan in agony over such a natural disaster.
“We therefore appeal tothose who this sad incident has affected in any way to remain calmand await the prompt and lasting solution in the overall interest of the state.
Shake-up in Policeover Boko Haram
Following increased bombings and attacks by Boko Haram on innocent citizens in some northern, the Inspector General of Police, Mr Hafiz Ringim, Tuesday, ordered the immediate redeployment of Commissioners of Police of Borno, Niger, Katsina, Kano and Bauchi States.
Also redeployed, according to the IGP’s directive, are the Commissioners of Police of Kebbi, Sokoto,Nasarawa, Plateau, Jigawa, Benue, Ondo, Oyo, Imo, Ogun, Ebonyi states and Federal Capital Territory, as well as the Commissioners of Police in charge of Homicide and Federal Operations.
Vanguard’s investigation revealed that CP Baba Adisa Bolanta, formerly the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, has been deployed in Sokoto; CP Ibrahim Mohammed is redeployed in Katsina State; CP Simeon Midenda, formerly CP incharge FEDOPS,is moved to Borno State; CP Ibrahim Idris is the new Kano State CP; CP Ikechukwu Aduba is CPin charge Bauchi State, CP Michael Zuokummoh,formerly of Niger State is the new CP in charge FCT.(Vanguard Newspaper)
Also redeployed, according to the IGP’s directive, are the Commissioners of Police of Kebbi, Sokoto,Nasarawa, Plateau, Jigawa, Benue, Ondo, Oyo, Imo, Ogun, Ebonyi states and Federal Capital Territory, as well as the Commissioners of Police in charge of Homicide and Federal Operations.
Vanguard’s investigation revealed that CP Baba Adisa Bolanta, formerly the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, has been deployed in Sokoto; CP Ibrahim Mohammed is redeployed in Katsina State; CP Simeon Midenda, formerly CP incharge FEDOPS,is moved to Borno State; CP Ibrahim Idris is the new Kano State CP; CP Ikechukwu Aduba is CPin charge Bauchi State, CP Michael Zuokummoh,formerly of Niger State is the new CP in charge FCT.(Vanguard Newspaper)
GTBank confirms Agbaje as new CEO
Following the death of the former chief executive and co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, GT Bank,Mr Tayo Aderinokun, the bank, Tuesday, confirmed Mr Segun Agbaje as its new CEO.
The bank’s chairman, Oluwole Oduyemi, said ina statement: “Mr. SegunAgbaje is the natural successor to Mr. Aderinokun in line with the well defined succession plan of the bank.”
Agbaje who joined GT Bank when it was first launched in 1991, would take over as the bank’s substantive head consequence on the death of his predecessor who died last month in a London hospital after several months of illness. Courtesy: Vanguard Newspaper
The bank’s chairman, Oluwole Oduyemi, said ina statement: “Mr. SegunAgbaje is the natural successor to Mr. Aderinokun in line with the well defined succession plan of the bank.”
Agbaje who joined GT Bank when it was first launched in 1991, would take over as the bank’s substantive head consequence on the death of his predecessor who died last month in a London hospital after several months of illness. Courtesy: Vanguard Newspaper
Residents flee Maiduguri
Thousands fled Maiduguri and the local university was shut after a week of intensified clashes between an Islamist sect and military forces. The Boko Haram sect, which says it wants a wider application of sharia Islamic law across Africa's most populous nation, has claimed responsibility for the killings of police officers and attacks with homemade explosives on churches and drinking places in recent months.
What I do to sustain my marriage —Omotola Jalade
GE accosted her sometime ago to know the secret behind her unharmed marriage, and this is what she said:
“Being married to somebody outside showbiz is an advantage for me. So I’m imagining maybe that could help. He is not in my profession, so I don’t see him often, and I’m not in his own profession, so he doesn’t see me often, too. We don’t see each other often. So, I guess that gives us space which is important in marriage. He has space and I have space. Don’t forget that a marriage is a partnership of two individuals.
I had my life before I met him and the same goes for him, so we need to understand and respect each other’s freedom and individuality. I think the reason why a lot of marriages run into trouble is because the couples don’t understand that they are two different people and are into a partnership of and for life.
The purpose of us coming together is to try see how to make each other’s life bearable and not unbearable. I mean, you shouldn’t be in my business all the time and I shouldn’t be in yours. When it is time for us to collaborate and think about how to make our lives more enjoyable and sweeter, we will do that and when it’s time for me to figure out myself I need my partner to get out of my situation; that is totally important. But like I always say, I think the highest part of it is the fear of God.
If you fear God and you know that you do not necessarily have to answer to him or her it makes things easier because you know that you have a higher being to answer to. So even when you make mistakes, you report yourself to God first and foremost, so that he can help you out, and then you can go ahead to sort it out with the human being(s). But the good thing is that you wouldn’t even do all those naughty stuffs that break marriages because you know somebody up there is watching you.”
Hmmm….this is quite sweet to hear; or what do you think? We hope some actresses whose names we wouldn’t want to mention are reading this. Oops!
Source: Nigeriafilms
STAR ACTOR PA KASUMU CRITICALLY ILL
According to source, the 56 year old actor is reported to be diagnosed with heart, liver and kidney related diseases.
We learnt the actor is currently spending about #34,000 per month on medications to stabilize his conditions.
When asked about his state of health, he replied;
Yes I must confess to you that I just thank God that I am alive. In fact, I had given up all hopes already. I taught the end had come for me. I taught it was fever that’s why I left for the hospital. In fact when I got to the hospital, I lost consciousness. I only discovered when waking up that my manhood was in the hands of two nurses while they guarded it into a receptacle for me to urinate. I got so confused. It was the following day that they tried to conduct series of test on me and they could not really achieve much due to the lack of enough medical facilities at the private hospital. That made the doctor on duty to refer me to Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH).”
“But I Thank God that I am feeling ok for now, though, I still feel a little tired when I am walking, ‘And I am heavily on drugs that cost me about N34,000(Thirty Four Thousand Naira)every month,” he said.
We wish him speedy recovery.
Courtesy: Nigeriafilms
Army uncovers illegal brewery in barracks
THE Nigerian Army in Rivers State has smashed an illegal factory producing illicit alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within Port Harcourt Army Barracks.
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in a statement, said the Army handed two suspects behind the illicit business to the agency.
While commending the army for helping rid the country of illicit and harmful consumables, NAFDAC in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, South-South, Mr. Cyril Monye, enjoined Nigerians to patronise authorised places for NAFDAC regulated products.
Items handed over to the agency, according to the statement, include: adulterated Elliot Rum, Squadron Dark Rum, Chelsea Dry Gin, 501, MG, Dry Gin, Hennessey, Bacchus Wine, Don Simon, Lords Dry Gin, Royal Challenge, Esplendido, Remy Martins, Red Label, Bitter Apperito, McDowell’s, Genseng Drinks.
It added that the two suspects arrested had been handed over to the police for further investigation.
Courtesy: Vanguard Newspaper
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in a statement, said the Army handed two suspects behind the illicit business to the agency.
While commending the army for helping rid the country of illicit and harmful consumables, NAFDAC in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, South-South, Mr. Cyril Monye, enjoined Nigerians to patronise authorised places for NAFDAC regulated products.
Items handed over to the agency, according to the statement, include: adulterated Elliot Rum, Squadron Dark Rum, Chelsea Dry Gin, 501, MG, Dry Gin, Hennessey, Bacchus Wine, Don Simon, Lords Dry Gin, Royal Challenge, Esplendido, Remy Martins, Red Label, Bitter Apperito, McDowell’s, Genseng Drinks.
It added that the two suspects arrested had been handed over to the police for further investigation.
Courtesy: Vanguard Newspaper
How Funke Akindele (Jenifa), Ruined Femi Adebayo’s Marriage
The blissful marriage of the couple began to experience turbulence several months ago. After several reports made the rounds that the actor has been involved in secret affairs with the leading actress who featured prominently in the Yoruba movie Jenifa (a village prostitute who got admission to the University in the City) 1 and 2, Funke Akindele. Femi Adebayo is the son to the ace actor Adebayo Salami (Oga-Bello) who was formerly the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) national President.
Before things finally degenerated to this level, there have been several reports making rounds about how Femi sent Khadijat packing with three children after several efforts by and concerned friends and relatives to reconcile the embattled couple failed. Khadijat now presently live with her parents at Ikpe road, GRA Area, Offa, and Kwara State. The University of Ilorin Graduate of Computer Science SE gathered has been abandoned and left to cater for three kids. The embattled woman also has to face the reality of getting a job for the upkeep of the children, unlike when she lived happily with her husband as a full house wife, to take proper care of the kids.
A source further hinted SE that several efforts made by Khadijat to be reconciled with her husband yielded no result. There were situations she sent text messages to Femi about the crises in their marriage and the need to make up as a couple. Such text messages a source informed are forwarded by Femi to the mobile number of his father, Chief Adebayo Salami, which one way or the other always get to other members of the Adebayo’s family, Khadijat’s family, we discovered, has not been happy with Femi’s father and mother the way they have handled the crises between the couple. They believe Oga Bello as an authority in the Nigeria movie industry should have called both his son Femi and Funke to order, rather than watch them, a situation that has adversely affected the marriage which has resulted in constant feature in the media, leading to an eventual crash. This ugly trend has caused more damage than truth. On his part Oga Bello has denied any knowledge of the relationship between his son and Funke. He said he’s not aware that his son, Femi is having an affair with Funke Akindele.
Before this whole issue finally degenerated to its present state, Oga Bello earlier spoke, saying that only Femi and Funke can clear the air on their relationship. He said: Everybody is entitled to his own opinion. Only Femi and Funke can talk better on that. I am their father in the industry.’’ Another Nollywood source said, these days, Funke has become the toast in Adebayo’s household. The source disclosed:
‘‘Funke has played herself to be a very important personality to all members of Femi Adebayo’s family. They are involved in the production of her movies. Apart from that, she visits them at their Ikorodu, Lagos home regularly. ’’
Source: Nigeriafilms
Personally, I dnt want to believe this is true especially allegation of wife 'abandonment' levelled against him. He seems responsible to me and am one of his fans for that matter and even Jenifa(the lady in the middle of the whole controversy). Let's wait and see where this whole story is heading. Yoruba people will say 'ka si ma wooo', so eje ka ma wo na...ndewo ooooooooo
VANGUARD MEDIA LIMITED VACANCY FOR PRINTING TECHNOLOGIST REQUIRED
VANGUARD MEDIA LIMITED VACANCY FOR PRINTING TECHNOLOGIST REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of OND in Printing Technology AGE: 24 – 32 years EXPERIENCE: 8 years on Web-offser Press, preferably on Quad Stock Machine Must be a team player quality conscious with ability to solve production problems with minimal supervision REMUNERATION: Attractive salary and other benefits [...] Full details Visit: http://latestnigerianjobs.com/vanguard-newspaper-nigeria-job-for-ond/
Teaching Job Vacancies in Ibadan Vacancies in an international school based in Ibadan
Teaching Job Vacancies in Ibadan Vacancies in an international school based in Ibadan 1. Geography teacher 2. Computer studies teacher 3. Biology teacher 4. Trained nurse (with srn certificate) 5. Mathematics teacher 6. Creative arts teacher 7. Chemistry teacher 8. Librarian Requirement At least m.sc, m.a, m.ed, b.sc, b.a, b.ed (pgde) Minimum of 3years experience [...] Full details Visit: http://latestnigerianjobs.com/nursing-librarian-and-teaching-job-vacancies-in-ibadan-july-2011/
Lagos Leadership Conference 2011 - Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos.
Theme: New Beginning, New Things You are cordially invited to the 4th edition of the Lagos Leadership Conference (LLC) organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God Peace Assembly, Victoria Island, Lagos. Who Should Attend: Youth Leaders Religious Leaders Church Leaders Aspiring Leaders All other interested parties Speakers: Mr Aigboje Aig Imoukhuede (MD/CEO Access Bank [...] Full details Visit: http://latestnigerianjobs.com/lagos-leadership-conference-2011-redeemed-christian-church-of-god-lagos/
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Maltina Dance All 2011 Registration, Audition Venues and Dates
Welcome to the fifth exciting season of Nigeria’s premiere dance tv reality show – Maltina Dance All. The show has kept viewers amazed and inspired as talented dancing families showcased their moves in steps from Hip Hop, Jive, Pantomine, Wazobia and Salsa in the chance to become Nigeria’s No.1 Dance Family.
An initiative of The Nations No.1 Malt Drink, Maltina, MDA as is mostly called has traveled across the country from Lagos to Benin, Enugu, Jos, Abuja and Owerri, in search of dancers who represent the best in Nigeria with fun and excitement. The Maltina dance all team has spread their tentacles across the six geographical locations of the nation, searching for the best talent in dance, along with a supportive and equally good dance family.
Prizes
1st prize Winner:
Family SUV + 5 Million
2nd Prize Winner:
1 Million Naira
3rd Prize Winner:
500, 000 naira
To register, follow the link http://www.nigeriantalent.com/maltina-dance-all-2011/
An initiative of The Nations No.1 Malt Drink, Maltina, MDA as is mostly called has traveled across the country from Lagos to Benin, Enugu, Jos, Abuja and Owerri, in search of dancers who represent the best in Nigeria with fun and excitement. The Maltina dance all team has spread their tentacles across the six geographical locations of the nation, searching for the best talent in dance, along with a supportive and equally good dance family.
Prizes
1st prize Winner:
Family SUV + 5 Million
2nd Prize Winner:
1 Million Naira
3rd Prize Winner:
500, 000 naira
To register, follow the link http://www.nigeriantalent.com/maltina-dance-all-2011/
Reddington Hospital Vacancies for Nurses, Pharmacists, Consultants, ICT Staff, Supervisors
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FG creates investment ministry, targets creation of 3m jobs annually
THE Federal Government, yesterday, created the Ministry of Trade and Investment in line with its promise to transform the economy within the next four years.
It also announced the setting up of $500million capital for small and medium scale companies at single digit interest rate.
The fund which will be administered by the new ministry in collaboration with Lagos Business School is aimed at breaking the country’s vicious circle of poverty through aggressive and productive investment drive.
It will be headed by former Minister of Finance, Dr. Olusegun Aganga.
Good idea, hope the ministry will be productive, because the rate of unemployment in Nigeria currently is just too high. A lot of us are still actively job hunting...lets watch and see
It also announced the setting up of $500million capital for small and medium scale companies at single digit interest rate.
The fund which will be administered by the new ministry in collaboration with Lagos Business School is aimed at breaking the country’s vicious circle of poverty through aggressive and productive investment drive.
It will be headed by former Minister of Finance, Dr. Olusegun Aganga.
Good idea, hope the ministry will be productive, because the rate of unemployment in Nigeria currently is just too high. A lot of us are still actively job hunting...lets watch and see
FG backdates new minimum wage to March •Only GL 01 to GL 06 officers affected
WE have a circular ready and we have almost distributed it but I was asked to wait because, normally, when we get approval for issuance of circular, we issue and send around. Money is available; it is with effect from 23rd March, 2011 and arrears will be paid to those who are concerned.”
Chairman National Salaries Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Richard Egbule, told the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), as well as employers’ association on the readiness of the Federal Government to implement the N18,000 National Minimum Wage on Monday.
The Minister of Labour, Chief Emeka Wogu, actually ensured that the circular that contained the structure for the payment and implementation of the new minimum wage was released to the labour leaders at the crucial meeting called at the instance of the minister.
Follow the link for the rest of the story
http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/front-page-news/24898-fg-backdates-new-minimum-wage-to-march-only-gl-01-to-gl-06-officers-affected
Irrespective of whatever excuses the government is giving, I think this new minimum wage should have been formalised by now, if not for the planned industrial action, I'm sure government will still be stylishly 'buying time' before full implementation. Anyway, congratulations to the Nigerian workers...the state governments should follow this good example and stop bringing up excuses. Have a nice day everyone...ubochi oma ooooo
Chairman National Salaries Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Richard Egbule, told the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), as well as employers’ association on the readiness of the Federal Government to implement the N18,000 National Minimum Wage on Monday.
The Minister of Labour, Chief Emeka Wogu, actually ensured that the circular that contained the structure for the payment and implementation of the new minimum wage was released to the labour leaders at the crucial meeting called at the instance of the minister.
Follow the link for the rest of the story
http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/front-page-news/24898-fg-backdates-new-minimum-wage-to-march-only-gl-01-to-gl-06-officers-affected
Irrespective of whatever excuses the government is giving, I think this new minimum wage should have been formalised by now, if not for the planned industrial action, I'm sure government will still be stylishly 'buying time' before full implementation. Anyway, congratulations to the Nigerian workers...the state governments should follow this good example and stop bringing up excuses. Have a nice day everyone...ubochi oma ooooo
Corps members to receive N19,800 monthly
The increment was conveyed in a letter from the Presidency to the Office of the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and sent to all state Coordinators of the NYSC.
Tsiga who spoke to newsmen, Monday, in Abuja said “I am delighted to inform you that The President and Commander-in- Chief, Goodluck Jonathan has graciously approved increment in the Corps members allowances from N9,775.00 to N19,800.00 with effect from March,2011.
” The payment will take effect from March, 2011″ and the 2010 Batch ‘B’ Corps members that have just passed out from the scheme will therefore be paid in arrears” he said.
“They are serving their fatherland, we are posting them to states outside their state of origin, nobody gives them anything except the allowances and it has been stipulated in the law establishing the NYSC that the Federal, States, Local Government and other stakeholders should periodically review the allowances of the corps members”, he said.
He called on states and local governments to emulate the gesture of the Federal Government and improve on the allowances, accommodation and other welfare of the corps members as according to him,” the future of the country are in their hands”.(Vanguard Newspaper)
Congratulations gentlemen corp members, I guess the minimum wage payment has now been implemented for the corpers. Corpers shuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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