Federal Gov. to Create Database for 20,000 Agric Cooperatives

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Akinwumi Adesina disclosed that over 20,000 cooperative societies could be encoded in the ministry’s database to offer appropriate assistance where needed.

The minister said,

“The apex federation was also complementing the efforts of the ministry to significantly improve on current low access of agricultural credit from financial service providers by agric cooperatives and farmers groups.”

Based on Adesina,

“We have introduced the cooperative data analysis system as part of our efforts to make the cooperative societies become more hard working in order to be self-reliant, progressive and competitive. This system will enable us track their individual performances and their respective needs so that appropriate assistance can be given to those that require help.”

Speaking on the significance of cooperative societies, the minister described them as viable tools for empowerment, job and wealth creation, especially in rural areas.  Cooperative societies are now being incorporated into President Jonathan’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda in a bid to boost the economy and solve the issues of poverty and unemployment

Federal Gov. to Create Database for 20,000 Agric Cooperatives 

40million Nigerians Can Afford Cars Under Jonathan – NOI

President Goodluck Jonathan’s reforms, policies and overall efforts to alter Nigeria’s woes within the last 36 months have yielded very good results as over 40 million Nigerians are comfortable enough to possess cars of these own.

Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said,

“The improvement in the economic situation of Nigerians based on concrete steps has led to a situation where about 40 million Nigerians are comfortable to have cars.”

The minister also argued when the tempo of which the nation is performing is sustained and surpassed, Nigeria can be among the 20 biggest economies in the nearest future.

In accordance with Dr Iweala, the positive Transformation Agenda championed by President Jonathan has led local and international investors to find business environment in Nigeria healthy, resulting in massive investments

40million Nigerians Can Afford Cars Under Jonathan – NOI

Federal Executive Council (FEC) Approves ₦22 Billion for Road Projects in Niger Delta

In line with the determination of the current administration to boost road infrastructure in the states, the Federal Executive Council approved the amount of 22 billion naira for road projects in the Niger Delta.

East West Road

Briefing State House Correspondents following the meeting, the Minister of Niger Delta Steve Oru said council approved N6.178 billion for the construction of Mbaise Ring Road intersecting and Owerri-Umuhaia Road in Imo State that has been awarded to Messrs Arab Contractors with a completion amount of 18 months.

The Minister also disclosed the FEC approved N9.067 billion for the construction of Calabar-Oban-Nsan-Okoroba-Ajassor Road in Cross River State to Messrs CCECC Nigeria Limited with a completion amount of 24 months. The council approved N3.55 billion for Phase 1 of Mbak Mkpeti-Itu-Okoita-Arochukwu Road in Abia, Cross River and Akwa Ibom awarded to Messrs United Radak Nigeria Limited with a completion amount of 24 months. Whilst the construction of Mbak Atai-Ikot-Ntu-Mkpeti-Okuiboku Road in Akwa Ibom was awarded at N3.246bn to Messrs Jukoko International Ltd and also approved by the council with a completion amount of 18 months.

President Jonathan has spent several billions of dollars on road infrastructure since visiting power and his administration has constructed or rehabilitated more kilometres of roads than any administration in the nation’s history,

Federal Executive Council (FEC) Approves ₦22 Billion for Road Projects in Niger Delta

FG Moves to Create More Jobs for Nigerians in Power Sector

In a bid to open more job spaces for Nigerians in the energy sector, President Goodluck Jonathan initiated a one-year apprenticeship scheme to coach 7,400 young Nigerians on technical jobs.


This initiative, christened the “National Power Sector Apprenticeship Scheme (NAPSAS),” is supposed to lessen the sector’s reliance on foreign expatriates.

Minister of Power Prof Chinedu Osita Nebo said,

“We need this and we cannot run away from it because if we don’t do it, the Chinese, Pakistani and Indians are coming. They are even here already and you see them doing jobs that Nigerians can do. Why don’t we train our people as we create these jobs so that when the international companies demand for expatriate quota, we can ask them if they have exhausted the local capacity that we have here.”

The NAPSAS programme will give young Nigerians the chance for technical trainings in the community of electrical fitters, cable jointers, linesmen and district substation operators within half a year to at least one year.

The minister explained the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) will manage the scheme and trainees will undoubtedly be drawn from all states of the federation, with state governments sponsoring 1,000 of them while the government will sponsor another 1,000 as well as providing monthly stipends of N18,000 during the duration of the training.

Nebo also announced the initiative will undoubtedly be launched by President Jonathan at an unannounced date.

FG Moves to Create More Jobs for Nigerians in Power Sector

Federal Executive Council (FEC)Approves $200 million Loan to Check Flood in Ibadan

Consistent with FG’s plans to clear all elements of the country  of environmental challenges, the Federal Executive Council approved a credit facility of $200million to manage frequent flooding in Ibadan metropolis.

Briefing State House Correspondents by the end of today’s Council meeting, Minister of State for Finance Amb Bashir Yuguda recalled that Ibadan, capital of Oyo state, witnessed massive flooding in 1980 and 2011 which resulted in lack of properties.

The minister noted some remedial works were carried out to avert the long run occurrence of flooding in the town, stressing with the credit facility of $200million, the  government would have the ability to manage the frequent flooding in the city.

 “It is important to know that when the Eleyele Dam became unsafe, there were lots of problems that happened in Ibadan: drainage system was bad, solid waste management was threatened, the land use planning and flood control assess management was also threatened. We believe with this credit facility coming, the Federal Government will be able to assess the situation,” Yuguda said.

 

Federal Executive Council (FEC)Approves $200 million Loan to Check Flood in Ibadan

Lupita Nyong'o dazzles in new shoot for Lancome

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o looked flawless as she posed on roses for Lancome’s latest ad for L’Absolu Rouge lipstick, in a plan photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Lupita Nyong'o dazzles in new shoot for Lancome

OAP/TV personality Maria Okanrende shares hot new promo pics

Maria Okanrende is the co-host of the extremely popular “Morning Rush” show (alongside Olisa & Osi) on the Beat 99.9FM. She’s also a TV personality, event host and actress!


The 27 year old, who plays the role of “Foye” on popular MTV drama Shuga is from Ogun but was born in London. Maria’s 3 favourite things are food, fashion and music and her style is casual, trendy & occasionally “girly”. See more photos bellow.
 

OAP/TV personality Maria Okanrende shares hot new promo pics

Check out Photos from 2face Idibia Dad's Burial

2face Idibia buried his father, Michael Idibia who died on August 23rd, today at their hometown of Amufu Ejeba in Enumoga Ehaje, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State. May his soul continue steadily to rest in peace.


See more pics bellow

Check out Photos from 2face Idibia Dad's Burial

Bovi,Vector & Toolz, are the new faces Vitafoam

OAP Toolz, comic Bovi and rapper Vector are the brand new looks of Vitafoam. The stars were lately unveiled at the headquarters of the organization in Ikeja.


See more photos bellow.

Bovi,Vector & Toolz, are the new faces Vitafoam

Terrorist: Man Eliminates girlfriend & uploads photos of her body on the internet

33 year old David Kalac strangled his  girlfriend 30 year old mother of 4 Amber Lynn Schraw, and posted photos of her body to 4chan.

David killed Amber either on Monday night or Tuesday morning at their house in Washington and posted three grisly photos of her lying dead on a bed with what seemed like strangulation marks on her neck to 4chan on Tuesday afternoon, writing

“Turns out its way harder to strangle someone to death than it looks in the movies. She fought so Damn hard.” Then he wrote again when people doubted the story “Check the news for port orchard Washington in a few hours,”  then he wrote that Amber son’s “will be home from school soon. He’ll find her, then call the cops. I just wanted to share the pics before they find me.”

35 minutes later, Amber’s body was found by her teenage son, who called his father who then called the police. David, who fled the house after committing the murder, turned himself directly into police on Wednesday night in Oregon, and is reported to be cooperating with investigators. He’s been faced with second degree murder.

Terrorist: Man Eliminates girlfriend & uploads photos of her body on the internet

See what this Man did to a Friend On FB

So, this person whose name is Alhaji Arinze posted this pic of his friend on his page on Facebook and wrote’RIP, gone too soon”.Lots of his followers joined him in saying RIP until some mutual friends saw the post and let everyone realize that the said man is greatly alive. hehe.

Ends up Alhaji Arinze is pissed at something the Paul guy did. Read the hilarious comments bellow

See what this Man did to a Friend On FB

Check out Actor OC Ukeje's Bride to be!

See actor OC Ukeje’s bride-to-be, Ibukun Togonu. Their wedding is set for this Saturday November 8th in Lagos.

She’s beautiful !

Check out Actor OC Ukeje's Bride to be!

Atiku Abubakar Pictured with his wife @ book launch today

Ex-Vice president & presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar together with his wife, Titi, pictured earlier today at the launch of the book “Re-thinking the Legal Framework for rights of Women & Girl-Child in Nigeria” which was written in her honor. More pics bellow..

Atiku Abubakar Pictured with his wife @ book launch today

eLDee together with wife mark 6th wedding anniversary

Rapper Lanre Dabiri also known as eLDee The Don & his wife Dolapo are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary today.

Happy anniversary to them.

eLDee together with wife mark 6th wedding anniversary

What is Wrong With this Photo ( Kcee's Version)

Caption this photo !

What is Wrong With this Photo ( Kcee's Version)

Beyonce shares pic of Kelly Rowland new born son's hand

Queen Bey shared the photo bellow on her page and wrote

“There’s no better feeling than holding my beautiful newphew. I thank God for honour of witnessing my sisters journey into motherhood. I’ve always dreamt of our little ones growing up together. I’m so thankful for our bond. Baby Ty, I love you somuch Congrats to y spoons”

Beyonce shares pic of Kelly Rowland new born son's hand

Kelly Rowland delivered Titan together with Solange !

Beyonce’s sister Solange Knowles posted the news headlines that she was in the delivery room when Kelly Rowland gave birth to her son, Titan, in a heartfelt congrats to Kelly on IG

Kelly Rowland delivered Titan together with Solange !

How Donatella Versace, 59, transformed herself into a human waxwork

Donatella Versace, 59, who runs one of the most powerful fashion brands on the planet, her late brother Gianni Versace’s brand, has transformed herself right into a wax work in accordance with plastic surgeons with botox, implants and laser resurfacing


Her skin is currently permanently shiny, that they say is just a symptom of an excessive amount of Botox and laser resurfacing used to smooth the skin. She also had lip and jaw implant and a number of other procedures. See her transformation over time bellow.

How Donatella Versace, 59, transformed herself into a human waxwork

Watch New video: Deby J - She Fine

Fast rising singer Debi J releases the uber-sharp visual for “She Fine. “She Fine” is definitely an infectious pop song released earlier with the visual shot by Unlimited L.A. It was shot in the town of South Africa and it sees the great looking singer serenading his love interest.

Enjoy…

Watch New video: Deby J - She Fine

Ukraine’s 'Right Sector' head Recognized as Elected Member of Parliament

Ukraine’s Central Election Commission has recognized leader of the ultra-nationalist Right Sector, Dmytro Yarosh, an elected person in the country’s parliament at the commission’s meeting Thursday.

Dmytro Yarosh, leader of the Ukrainian nationalists, was included in the Interpol wanted list for inciting terrorist activities. © RIA Novosti. Pavel Palamarchuk

Based on the Central Election Commission, Yarosh won in a single-member electoral district in the Dnipropetrovsk region with 30.27 percent of votes.

Yarosh ran for presidency in May, however, gaining significantly less than 1 percent of votes. At the request of the Russian authorities the first choice of the Ukrainian nationalists was contained in the Interpol wanted list for inciting terrorist activities.

Ukraine held early parliamentary elections on October 26. Ukrainians visited the polls to vote for 423 members of parliament — 225 of these from party lists and 198 in single-candidate constituencies. The People’s Front party headed by Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Petro Poroshenko Bloc garnered 22.22 and 21.82 percent of the votes respectively.

Members of the Right Sector movement were those types of, who clashed with police and seized administrative buildings in Ukraine in January, ahead of the February 22 government coup. Moscow has repeatedly called on Kiev to disarm the group.

Ukraine’s 'Right Sector' head Recognized as Elected Member of Parliament