Speaking at the opening of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) South East Zonal Executive Council meeting, Mr. Ekweremadu expressed dismay at the handling of the Nigeria’s economy by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Worsening Economy: Nigeria Sliding Towards Revolution, Ekweremadu Warns Buhari, APC
Speaking at the opening of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) South East Zonal Executive Council meeting, Mr. Ekweremadu expressed dismay at the handling of the Nigeria’s economy by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government.
Job Creation Remains My priority – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that job creation will remain one of the topmost priorities of his administration’s economic agenda. The president stated this at the 2nd Convocation of the Kaduna State University in Kaduna.
He said it was only through job creation that government could attain its objectives of improved security and poverty reduction.
Biafra: Agitation, A Move To Frustrate Buhari’s Fight Against Corruption —Unongo
The former minister, who was speaking to newsmen in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, at the weekend, stated that the change mantra was what beneficiaries of the old system was resisting and opposing and were actively organising the unsuspecting youths.
Arms Deal Scandal: “I Collected N345m From Dasuki For Consultations” – Iyorchia Ayu
Former Senator of the Federal Republic, Iyorchia Ayu has explained why he collected N345m from the controversial arms deal funds through former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
Ayu, a native of Benue State said he collected the money as consultation fee on difficult issues.
$2bn Arms Deal: Sack Looms Over Emefiele
• Soludo, Ezekwesili, Tipped For Job
• I Don’t Deal In Weapons, Says Ayu
ONGOING investigations into how $2.1bn meant for the procurement of arms was squandered may lead to the premature exit of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
A source in the presidency told The Guardian that circumstances that surrounded the appointment of Emefiele, including recent revelations about movement of the funds, and his involvement in the unexplained presence of two former heads of commercial banks, when President Buhari hosted members of the international business community in London, are being counted against the governor.
“Already,” the source said, “a small team of legal and financial experts has been directed to weigh the various implications the removal of the CBN chief could trigger, especially to prevent a similar backlash, as when the past government engineered the untimely retirement of former CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.”
After Retirement, Ferguson Earns N32m A Day
Photos: Shiites Protest Killing Of Members In Bauchi, Yobe, Kaduna
Following Saturday’s violent clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Muslim sect, Shiite, in Zaria, Kaduna State, which reportedly led to the death of scores of the sect’s members, the Shiite group on Sunday, took to the streets of Bauchi, Potiskum in Yobe State and Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State to protest the killings of their members.
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Rep Kicks Against Immunity For Senate President, Speaker, CJN
Eze Igbo In Bauchi Warns Igbo Against Supporting Agitation For Biafra
Bauchi-The Eze Ndigbo of Bauchi State, Eze Umezika has warned the Igbo community in the state against supporting any unlawful agitation that will undermine the unity and peace of the nation and urged them to distance themselves from the pro-Biafra protests in parts of the country.
The Eze stated this Sunday during an interactive session with the State Commissioner of Police, Baba Tijjani at the police headquarters in Bauchi as part of efforts to enhance existing police public partnership towards effective policing in the state.
Steer Clear Of Benue S/Senatorial Rerun, Mark Cautions External Forces, Interests
Nigeria Must Remain One – Sen Useni
As a general who saw the Nigerian civil war, are you worried about the renewed agitation by MASSOB and IPOB in the South-east
$2.1bn Arms Deal: Lawyers, General Want Dasuki, Ayu, Yuguda Others Tried For Genocide
This is coming on the heels of rebuttals by many prominent Nigerians who allegedly benefitted from the disbursement of the $2.1billion and over N600billion in local currency. Former President of the Senate, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, in his reaction, said that he does not deal in arms procurement and would not have collected money from the Federal Government to buy military weapons and equipment.
$2.1bn Arms Deal: Falana Vows To Petition ICC Next Week
Insists Dasuki, Bafarawa, Dopkesi must be tried for crimes against humanity
Says total amount looted is $6bn
Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has vowed to drag the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and others implicated in the alleged $2.1 billion arms deal, to the International Criminal Court (ICC) next week.
Falana disclosed this in Abuja at the maiden lecture and dinner organised by the Amnesty International (AI), while delivering a lecture on ‘Promotion and Protection of human rights in Nigeria’, insisting that the accused must be prosecuted for crimes against humanity.
Russia Warns Turkey of Consequences of Ankara's 'Reckless Actions'
"The Turkish military attache was warned of the possible negative consequences of Ankara's reckless actions towards Russia's Armed Forces which are tasked with battling international terrorism in Syria," Russia's Defense Ministry said.
Car Bomb Blast in Syria's Homs Kills Civilians
At least 22 people were killed and over 70 injured in the explosion near a charity association and the al-Ahli hospital in the center of the Syrian city of Homs, a source in the hospital said Saturday.
"According to our information, 22 people have died. There are about 70 injured people in the hospital. Some of the wounded were also taken to other hospitals," an employee at the al-Ahli hospital told RIA Novosti.
Russian MoD Summons Turkish Military Attache Over Incident in Aegean Sea
The Russian Defense Ministry has summoned a Turkish military attache in Moscow over an incident in the Aegean Sea, the ministry press service said Sunday.
Russian Frigate Uses Firearms to Prevent Collision With Turkish Vessel in Aegean Sea The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the crew of the Russian 'Smetlivy' frigate was forced to use firearms to prevent a collision with a Turkish seiner vessel 22 kilometers from the Greek island of Limnos in the northern part of the Aegean Sea on December 13. Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov has urgently summoned a Turkish military envoy in Moscow following the incident.
Images From Shiites-Army Clash In Zaria, Many Feared Dead
Seven individuals were killed on Saturday, amid a firefight between the Nigerian Army and individuals from the Shi’a Muslim faction, in Zaria, Kaduna.
The official Twitter record of the Nigerian Army says individuals from Ibrahim Zakzaky’s Shi’a Muslim group endeavored to kill the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai.
Ibrahim El-Zakzaky is the leader of the Shi’a Islamic Movement center.
The individuals from the faction and troopers were said to have conflicted taking after an assault on the convoy of the Army Chief.
Meanwhile, the Shi’a individuals claim that the Nigerian Army raged the Shi’a Islamic Movement center headquarters Hussainia Baqeeyatullah-in the PZ area of Zaria and opened fire on a lot of Muslim faithfuls.
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Saturday, December 12, 2015
OoduaRere.com Personality of the Year 2015 - Polls
Loading ...‘V.V Putin (Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin) – Politician’.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, (Born 7 October 1952) has been the President of Russia since 7 May 2012, succeeding Dmitry Medvedev. Putin beforehand served as President from 2000 to 2008, and as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Amid his last term as Prime Minister, he was likewise the Chairman of United Russia, the ruling party.
For a long time Putin was an officer in the KGB, ascending to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before he resigned to enter governmental issues in his local Saint Petersburg in 1991.
He moved to Moscow in 1996 and joined President Boris Yeltsin’s organization where he climbed rapidly, getting to be Acting President on 31 December 1999 when Yeltsin suddenly resigned.
The New Ooni Of Ife – Traditional’ ( Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi)
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife (born October 17, 1974) is a Nigerian Accountant and the 51st Ooni of Ife. He succeeded the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade who passed on on July 28, 2015.
The Vangurd Newspaper depicted him as “a sharp business person driven by swinging impossibilities to ‘conceivable outcomes'” in its publication on October 27, 2015.[3]
In 2002, Adeyeye led the Federal Government designation to Canada that enhanced cooperations through an association with the legislature of Ondo State on solid mineral.
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi is from Giesi Royal Family, one of the four royal families in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The last Ooni from the family was Ooni Derin Ologbenla (1880-1894). Oba Ogunwusi expected the title of Ojaja the Second. Ojaja the first was from Agbedegbede Compound, Iremo Quarters (the familial home of the Giesi). His dad is Prince Ropo Ogunwusi, a veteran telecaster.
Oba Ogunwusi got his Staff of Office from Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Raufu Adesoji Aregbesola on Monday seventh December 2015 at Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife in the vicinity of a few dignitaries from varying backgrounds including the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.
Ooni Ogunwusi promised to unite all the Yoruba and keep away from amazingness tussle with any ruler it is without a doubt another first light. It is our Olodumare (GOD) that makes a ruler, and i am appreciative to God for setting me up for this throne. I didn’t turn into a lord coincidentally, GOD outlined it to be so in light of the fact that as a sovereign, I had individual dealings with more than 20kings and i will explore this to work for the solidarity of all Yoruba monarchs.
Governor Rochas Okorocha – Politician
Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha (born 22 September 1962) is a Nigerian and government official from Imo State, Nigeria who won the 6 May 2011 gubernatorial election in Imo State. He kept running on the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) platform. Rochas crushed his nearest adversary, incumbent representative Ikedi Ohakim, by a close-by margin of votes. Rochas selected Sir Jude Ejiogu as his Chief of Staff.
Rochas, an Igbo, was born on 22 September 1962 in Ogboko, Ideato South, Imo State. He went to Juladaco High School, Jos (1976-1981). He learned at the University of Jos (1990-1991), acquiring a recognition in Public Administration. He came back to the University of Jos (1993-1994) to get an advanced certificate in Public Administration.
Career positions include President, Nigeria Red Cross Society, President/Founder, Rochas Foundation Inc, President, Rochas Group of Companies Limited, Pro Chancellor, African Business School and Former Chairman, Board of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.
Tony Elumelu – Business Man
Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu (born 22 March 1963 in Jos, Nigeria) is a financial expert via training, a visionary business person and a philanthropist. Tony is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and author of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.
Elumelu holds the Nigerian national honours, the Commander of the Order of Nigeria (CON) and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). In 2011, New African magazine recorded him as one of the 100 most influential individuals in Africa and after a year, he was perceived as one of “Africa’s 20 Most Powerful People in 2012” by Forbes Magazine.
Loading ... Loading ...Don Jazzy – Producer
Michael Collins Ajereh (conceived 26 November 1982), otherwise called Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian multi recompense winning record producer, singer-lyricist, performer, previous CEO of Mo’ Hits Records and current CEO of Mavin Records. Born in Umuahia in Abia state, Alongside his companion and accomplice they made the Mohits record name.
There is no contention at all or debate when we say Don Jazzy has been the most consistent hit producer in Nigeria and the whole African continent for as long as decade. He has been exceptionally instrumental in soaring the Mavin “Triplets” – Reekado Banks,Korede Bello, and Di’Ja – and different artists he’s worked with in the business to moment acclaim with his enchantment fingers. Lively consistently uncovers new and incredible production methods that will get your head gesturing wildly and your feet moving quickly; you can’t help it.
Moreover, Don Jazzy is more than your normal music maker; he is an encapsulation of vision, venture and advancement – the motivation behind why his group (Mavin Records) is the greatest and brightest in Nigeria. The worth he adds to the inventive process of making music is remarkable. Look at his accolade of production: Korede Bello’s raving success “Godwin”, D’Prince – “OYO”, “Oga Titus”, “Adaobi”, “Looku”, “Blessing” by Iyanya. We could continue forever about the remarkably gifted Don Jazzy yet there isn’t sufficient time. Don Jazzy is basically… The best and first among equals in the music Production history in Nigeria… Don Jazzy.
In light of every one of these conspicuous realities, it’s entirely clear that Don Jazzy is The Hottest Producer In Nigeria for the year 2015.
Major-General Qasem Soleimani – Military’
Qasem Soleimani
Qasem Soleimani is a General in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Commander of the IRGC elite “Quds Force” which is, reportedly, in charge of extraterritorial and clandestine operations for the IRGC. Soleimani has had a long and prestigious career, but he still is a real “front line” general whorecently got wounded in Syria.
According to some sources, Soleimani participated in the development of the Russian military intervention in Syria. Currently Soleimani appears to be in charge of all the Iranian forces in Syria. According to Iranian sources Soleimani personally set-up the team which rescued the Captain Myrakhtin. The team was composed of 18 Syrian special forces members and six Hezbollah fighters and Russian special forces.
Here is the only photo of that ad-hoc team I have been able to find:
What is certain is that Soleimani and the Iranian and Hezbollah
Le Pen – Politician’
Marine Le Pen : Born Marion Anne Perrine Le Pen; 5 August 1968) is a French government official who is the president of the National Front (FN), the third-biggest political gathering in France in 2011, the biggest party in 2014 and one of the primary political powers. A legal counselor by profession, she is the daughter of long-lasting FN pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen. She is the auntie of Marion Maréchal-Le Pen.
She joined the FN in 1986, its Executive Committee in 2000 and was a VP of the FN for a long time (2003–2011). She at present is an ex officio member from the FN Executive Office, Executive Committee and Central Committee.
She has been a provincial councilor since 1998 (Île-de-France: 2004–2010, Nord-Pas-de-Calais: 1998–2004, 2010–present), a Member of the European Parliament since 2004 (Île-de-France: 2004–2009, North-West France: 2009–present) and was a civil councilor in Hénin-Beaumont, Pas-de-Calais for a long three years (2008–2011).
Loading ...Major-General Alexander Zakharchenko – Military’
Zakharchenko
Following the Ukronazi debacle in Debaltsevo, there we no further amazing battles or huge Novorussian victories in 2015. Nonetheless, the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics can be proud of an amazing feat: they finally managed to transform a militia of volunteers into a real, regular, army. This is anextremely difficult process which, at time, has been outright painful to observe. I believe that most of the credit for this revolution (because that is exactly what such a process mandates) should go to Alexander Zakharchenko whose unique mix of calm confidence, iron determination, immense patience and heartfelt love for his country made it possible for him to convince the people of Novorussia and most military commanders (who had been completely independent in the initial stages of the insurrection) to trust and join him.
Zakharchenko had to fight various “hot-heads” and uncooperative militia commanders, the local mobsters, corrupt officials and ruthless oligarchs while coordinating the battles in the Debaltsevo “cauldron” – the first battle in which the forces of the LNR and DNR acted like one Novorussian military. In the process, Zakharchenko got wounded in his leg and even after he left the hospital the pain continued to cripple him. He was fully aware of the number of other Novorussian leaders who had been murdered, sometimes in mysterious circumstances, and he knew that each movement of his implied taking a risk for his life.
Zakharchenko under heavy protection
And yet he continued to work long hours ceaselessly day after day. Under his leadership even the local economy began showing signs of improvement and the crime wave which had done so much damage to Novorussia slowly began to recede. The situation in Novorussia is still far from good, but at least now it is comparable to the situation in the rest of the Ukraine. Yes, there are still many severe problems, but what Zakharchenko has done over the past year is truly remarkable even if his success are not of the kind which make for juicy headlines. Last but not least, under Zakharchenko’s leadership, the Novorussians have successfully conducted a voluntary mobilization. While the exact figures of men under arms are hard to come by, the consensus is that the Novorussia military is now fairly big, well equipped, well trained and disciplined. Most importantly, it is now probably capable of operational-level offensives, something which appears to have been sufficient, at least so far, to deter an Ukronazi offensive.
As the regime in Kiev collapses, along with the Ukrainian economy, a last desperate attack of the Ukronazis on Novorussia is possible, if not likely, and although it is very dangerous to be over-confident, there are good reasons to believe that Novorussia is now read to beat back any Ukronazi attack. And that is also in no small measure a personal achievement of Alexander Zakharchenko. For all these reasons I believe that it is only fair to recognize him and his hard work.
Russian pilot in Syria
The Russian Airman – Military’
I don’t think that anybody can deny that the performance of the Russian airmen in Syria has been absolutely spectacular: the number of sorties, the extremely high effectiveness of their strikes, their courage – everything that the world has seen during this mission by the Russian air task force in Syria has been truly remarkable, especially when compared to the, frankly, pathetic performance of the US-lead “coalition” forces. Furthermore, following the Turkish attack on the Russian SU-24 and the murder by Turkish forces of one of the two pilots who had parachuted from the burning machine (a war crime), the 2nd pilot, Konstantin Myrakhtin managed to elude Turkish special forces for 10 hours before being rescued by a special team composed of Hezbollah, Syrian and Russian special forces. Considering the small stretch of land involved and the presence of a large Turkish force it is absolutely remarkable how Captain Mutrashkin managed to remain free and to establish contact with the rescue team even though one Russian helicopter came under fire, had to crash land, and then was blown up (by a US made TOW missile – thank you Uncle Sam), but everybody was safely evacuated in 2nd chopper.
Russian Sukhoi-34 – the most important aircraft in Syria
During the operation in Syria the Russian pilots showed exceptional courage, skills and determination . Thinking of how much this small force has achieved, I think of Churchill’s famous sentence “Never was so much owed by so many to so few” which, I think, fully applies to them. To pick as the “Saker Military Man of the Year” was really a no-brainer
‘Ron Paul – American Author’
Ronald Ernest “Ron” Paul (born August 20, 1935) is an American government official, author, and physician, who is a previous Republican congressman, two-time Republican presidential hopeful, and the presidential chosen one of the Libertarian Party in the 1988 U.S. presidential election.
Paul served as the U.S. Representative for Texas’ fourteenth and 22nd congressional districts. He represented the 22nd congressional district from 1976 to 1977 and from 1979 to 1985, and afterward represented the fourteenth congressional region, which included Galveston, from 1997 to 2013.
On three events, he looked for the administration of the United States: as the Libertarian Party chosen one in 1988 and as a hopeful in the Republican primaries of 2008 and 2012.
Paul is a pundit of the national government’s monetary approaches, particularly the presence of the Federal Reserve, the assessment arrangement, the military–industrial complex, and the War on Drugs. Paul was the first executive of the conservative PAC Citizens for a Sound Economy and has been described as the “scholarly back up godfather” of the Tea Party movement.
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Gambia President Declares Country Islamic Republic
Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh declared on Saturday his formerly secular country an Islamic republic.
Gambia's population of 1.8 million people is 95 percent Muslim, but no state religion was previously announced.
"Gambia's destiny is in the hands of the Almighty Allah. As from today, Gambia is an Islamic state. We will be an Islamic state that will respect the rights of the citizens," the President was quoted on his office's website as saying.
Video: Russian Sub Test-Fires Sineva Intercontinental Missile From Barents Sea
Russia has successfully launched a Sineva intercontinental missile from the Barents Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
– The missile was launched from a Verkhoturye strategic nuclear submarine.
"On December 12, the crew of Capt. 1st Rank Dmitry Zelikov on the Russian Northern fleet’s strategic nuclear submarine Verkhoturye carried out a successful launch of a Sineva intercontinental ballistic missile from the designated area in the Barents Sea to Kamchatka's Kura Test Range," the ministry said in a statement.
Watch the video after the jump break.
Syrian Snipers Using Newest Russian Rifle to Fight Terrorists -
The advances of the Syrian Army against terrorists are not only backed up by Russian airstrikes but also by cutting-edge Russian-produced firearms, Rossiyskaya Gazeta wrote citing media reports.
The newest MTs-116M sniper rifle was spotted in use by a female unit of the Syrian Army. The unit is currently engaged in fighting in the Damascus suburbs, near the municipality of Jobar.
The weapon was developed by Instrument Design Bureau, one of the leading Russian defense companies, in 1997.
Surprise Outcome of Arab Spring: Gulf States Turn to Russia for Arms
In the wake of the “Arab Spring revolutions” of the past few years the Gulf monarchies have been losing faith in the security guarantees offered to them by Washington, a Moscow-based political analyst said on Friday.
US Navy’s Newest Ship Breaks Down in the Open Sea
The US’ Milwaukee littoral combat ship commissioned in November broke down in the open sea and had to be towed to a naval base, Navy Times reported.
The US Navy combat ship Milwaukee broke down in the open sea on December 11, while transiting from Halifax, Canada, to Mayport, Florida, and ultimately its home port of San Diego.
According to the article, the ship was commissioned 20 days ago, on November 21.
Russian Warships Equipped With Kalibr Missiles Join Black Sea Fleet
On Saturday, St. Andrew's flag, a sign of the Russian Federation’s Navy, were sanctified and raised on the new ships. The solemn ceremony was attended by commanders of the Black Sea Fleet led by Admiral Vitko, as well as the head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksenov.
US, Russian Experts Praise 'Incredibly Capable' S-400 Air Defense System
Russia's formidable S-400 air defense system is so good that it could not be destroyed by the Boeing EA-18G Growler, the US electronic warfare aircraft, or any other single weapon – particularly when the S-400 missile complex is part of an integrated air defense system (IADS).
Defense expert Tyler Rogoway described it the S-400 Triumf as an "incredibly capable and critical weapon system," adding that tackling it is "far from simple" but is not entirely impossible. The key to beating a complex defense system is to unleash a complex of measures against it, including jamming, surveillance and attack capabilities.
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