Yes We Spent 82million On Soyinka But......nddc Boss

Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs. Ibim Semenitari has said that although N82 million was spent by Rivers State Government to host Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, the money was not for Soyinka to eat dinner alone, other expenses were incurred.

In a Statement by Bekee Anyalewechi, Special Assistant (media) to the Ag. Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Semenitari explained that expenses covered “Dance Drama by University of Port Harcourt Arts Village; Great Singha & His Highlife Band; Set Design, Stage Lighting & Costume Design; Costume Design & Stage Property; Dinner; Transportation and Accommodation of guests from outside the country and those outside Rivers State; Decoration; Travels & Logistics, etc.”

Accident In Abuja,SUV Catches Fire Due To Fuel Leakage At Police Checkpoint

A Blue Ford SUV with plate number, Abuja, GWA – 302 FB on Monday afternoon erupted in flames at a Police checkpoint close to Ushafa Bridge along the Ushafa – Bwari express road in the Federal capital Territory, FCT Luckily, the driver was rescued unhurt. However, despite attempts made by passersby who were seen using fire extinguishers to help quench the fire which was said to have been caused by fuel linkage, the fire raged on.

The Meaning Of Apc's Loss In Bayelsa

The embarrassing loss of the APC in the just concluded Governorship election in Bayelsa state is not only a pain to the party but a very clear signal that they have no place in the South South region of the Delta.

Lost & Found: The Most Spectacular Blunders of US Military Logistics

The Pentagon had apparently misplaced or lost shipments of military hardware and classified materials on numerous occasions.

A recent incident involving a Hellfire missile used in a NATO training exercise in Spain last year being inadvertently shipped to Cuba serves as another example of the US Department of Defense logistics’ inefficiency and incompetence, according to Bloomberg editor Tobin Harshaw.
The Hellfire missile incident, however, wasn’t the only US military logistics blunder, he points out.

Devil pushed me to pour hot water on my neighbour-Suspect (Photo)

16 days after Williams Esther, bathed her neighbor,Mrs. Mabel Enwongomfon–Umoh with a bucket of hot water during a minor argument,she has blamed the devil for her wicked act .
The incident, which happened on Christmas eve,  has left Mabel in excruciating pain as she sustained severe burns on her chest, breasts, neck and a part of her face, it has also deprived her two months old baby from being breastfed because of her breast injuries.

9 of 10 Popular Quotes People Always Gets Wrong (The Graduate)

9) The Graduate

Almost everyone believes that the quote from The Graduate said by Dustin Hoffman is “Mrs Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?” when it is truthfully “Mrs Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me. Aren’t you?”

Arms Scam: Metuh, Others To Spend Weekend In Detention

Indications emerged on Friday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission might not release the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, and others in detention. It was gathered that the anti-graft agency might not release the detainees until after charges had been prepared. It was further learnt that operatives were still grilling the suspects as of the time of filing this report by 7.30 pm on Friday. A top operative, who confided in our correspondent, wondered why the people were talking of granting bail to the suspects when the commission was still at the stage of interrogation with them.

Graphic Photo: 22-Year-Old Man Set Ablaze By Father Dies In Omu-Aran

A 22-year-old man in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Sola Akangbe, died in the early hours of Saturday following wounds from a fire allegedly set on him by his biological father, Kehinde.

The deceased, a wheelbarrow pusher, was said to have suffered high degree burns and was confirmed dead by doctors at Ajisafe Hospital, Omu-Aran, where he was rushed to by the police on Friday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that doctors at the hospital battled to save his life as the fire affected most parts of his body.

1 of Top 7 Most Dangerous Terrorist Group/affiliate In The World.

1. Al-Qaeda.

Also from Saudi Arabia Terrorist institution.Al-Qaeda is without a doubt the most dangerous terrorist group in the world, whose objective is the unity of all Muslims through jihad, and the interpretation of the Sharia Law to the letter. The founder of this group is the late Osama Bin Laden, a once most wanted man by the United States and many other governments but who was allgely killed by US forces in 2011 and body thrown to shark in the sea to eat. (can anyone believe that?) . This terrorist organization is so dangerous because it carries out acts of terror that result in the loss of numerous lives, with one of the most notable attacks being the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US soil where over 3,000 Americans lost their lives. This terrorist group is famous for planting suicide bombers in crowded places, killing all people they consider infidels, Christians, and Americans and they do not hesitate to kill anyone they feel is against their cause.
    

Russia Delivers Nearly 14,000 Tons of Cargo to Syria’s Hmeimim Airbase

According to Russian Aerospace Forces spokesman, Russia’s military transport aviation has carried out over 280 sorties to deliver infrastructure for Syria’s Hmeimim airbase and has transferred almost 14,000 metric tons of cargo there.

 Russia’s military transport aviation has carried out over 280 sorties to prepare infrastructure of Syria’s Hmeimim airbase and has transferred there almost 14,000 metric tons of cargo, a Russian Aerospace Forces spokesman said Saturday.

Dismissed Anambra PDP Senator Ekwunife Seeks Nomination From APC!

The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gripped by grumbling after former Senator Uche Ekwunife ditched her political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected to the APC, and blanketed the state with her campaign posters seeking nomination to represent the APC in a forthcoming senatorial race.

Oshodi Market Demolition - Traders Reject Alternative - VANGUARD

January 08, 2016

By Monsur Olowoopejo

Lagos—

Traders from the demolished Owonifari electronic Market, Oshodi yesterday rejected the Lagos State Government’s plans to relocate them to Oshodi Resettlement Market (former Isopakodowo market), citing structural instability and several spiritual activities associated with the structure as their reason for the rejection.

They added that the available space in the market cannot accommodate them.

Amaechi Sets The Ball In Transport

BY YAKUBU DATI

“leadership courage, within or outside governance , transfers back to, and animates follower, so that when a familiar voice is heard saying “Let us march,” it finds the followers not merely ready, but miles ahead.”



Wole Soyinka

Since assuming office as Minister of Transport, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has left no one in doubt about his quest to surpass his indelible footprints as Rivers State Governor where he earned his place as first among equals in the committee of State Executives.

EFCC Arrests Ibrahim Akut Baba

One Ibrahim Akut Baba, a care taker chairman of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at the State High Court, on a one count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

In a statement signed by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity in Abuja, the petitioner, Alhaji Auwal Ibrahim of Rahusa Investment Limited, Sabon Hunkuyi, Kaduna State alleged that, sometime in 2011, the accused informed him that, he had secured for him a contract for the supply of gas at N200, 000.00 (two hundred thousand naira) per truck and that, he should advance him a total sum of N1, 000,000.00 (one million naira) for five trucks.

Army Reacts To Hunger Strike By Reinstated Soldiers

Army reacts to hunger strike by reinstated soldiers


By Wale Odunsi on January 8, 2016 @dailypostngr
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The Nigerian Army on Friday reacted to the alleged maltreatment of about 3000 soldiers recently re-engaged.

Some of the soldiers had told Daily Trust that they were on hunger strike to protest the army’s refusal to post them five months after re-engagement.

The soldiers are part of about 2,500 soldiers and 102 officers dismissed from service over alleged offenses committed during counter insurgency operations.

The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos)

As one who presides over the most populous country in Africa, President Muhammadu Buhari is no doubt an influential man. It is not out of place that millions of people within and outside the country might want to get his attention for one favour or the other. Expectedly, not many people will get that needed access to him.

There are, however, a few individuals who are very close to the President and, hence, wield huge influence in their own rights. These are apart from members of his immediate family that consists of the First Lady (sorry, the President’s wife), Hajia Aisha Buhari, and the children.

Customs Collects N903bn Revenue For 2015 – Ali

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) collected a total of N903 billion in 2015 out of a target of N954 billion, comptroller-general of the Service Col. Hameed Ali Rtd, has said.

Ali who stated this while fielding questions from journalists after the decoration of newly promoted senior officers of the Service in Abuja, noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy on the importation of 41 items denied the Customs revenue collection to the tune of N240 billion in 2015.

The CGC yesterday decorated six newly promoted Deputy Comptrollers General and eight Assistant Comptrollers General.

Graphic Photos From Election Shooting In Nembe LGA, Bayelsa

The Friday January 8 elections held in Nembe Bassambiri LGA, Bayelsa state, was marred with tales of violence, maiming, and killings. Above are pictures of some of the victims who were left with varying degrees of injuries.
   
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The Most Beautiful Natural Waterfall: Erin Ijesha (Olumirin)

Erin Ijesha (Olumirin) is a seven step waterfall in Osun State, Nigeria, the waterfalls is a new energizing and amazing experience with nature. Every progression of the waterfall has a flowing fountain that denote the magical way of the spot. The waterfall is a wonderful array of seven extraordinary levels, with every level giving a radical new standpoint when compared with the previous level. The water fall oozes a remedial feeling which only something natural can produce.

2 of Top 10 Nigerian Snacks & Their Health Benefits (Akara)

2. Akara
At number two is akara. Akara is very popular among Nigerians. It's so tasty and wonderful. Am sure God gave the recipe to oduduwa to give us Nigerians. Akara is made with beans and deeply fried in oil. It is the best snack that can be eaten with bread or pap.
What are the health benefits of Akara? Well to benefit from eating akara somehow depends on the oil used in frying it. It should be cholesterol free. However it is rich in dietary fiber, protein and is perfect for weight loss.
Now it's time to find out the number one snack in Nigeria.

3,032 Pardoned Soldiers Reject Redeployment To N-east To Fight Boko Haram

….say they have never been really re-instated


By Luka Binniyat

KADUNA—The 3032 soldiers, who were pardoned last August for various offences during campaigns against the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the North East of Nigeria, have rejected posting to the fronts.

The soldiers explained that they were never really pardoned and re-integrated into the Army, but rather, re-sentenced to the war front.


*Some suspected culprits at the inauguration of a general court martial to try erring army personnel, in Jos, yesterday. PHOTO: NAN.
*Some of the soldiers

Vanguard learned this created anxiety at the Command and Staff College, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, NASI, Jaji, Kaduna state, when over 3,000 soldiers – who claimed to have been subjected to unimaginable ill treatment after their pardon – were gathered by the Commandant of NASI, Major General Kassim Aldulkareem, to inform them that they have been assigned new riffles and should be ready for deployment to the fronts on the 11 January, 2016.

Nigeria Wins Bid to Provide Communications Satellite Technology to Belarus

By Dele Ogbodo
Abuja — The federal government, through the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited, on Wednesday disclosed that it had won the bid to provide communications satellite technology services to the Republic of Belarus over a 15-year period.
Besides leasing transponders to neighbouring Ghana, Gabon, Cote'dVoire and several other countries using its NIGCOMSAT -1R infrastructure, wining the Belarus satellite bid has further positioned Nigeria among top global communications satellite players.

Ethiopia Kicks Out US Killer Drone Base

At the request of the Ethiopian government, the United States has stopped flying drones from southern Ethiopia in its campaign against militants in Somalia and Yemen, officials said.

On Tuesday, US officials confirmed that drone activities had ceased at an airfield in the town of Arba Minch, which had been used to launch Reaper drones that can carry Hellfire missiles and satellite-guided bombs.

"This was done upon request by the Ethiopian government," government spokesman Getachew Reda said, according to Reuters.

Photos: US dumps 24 mine resistant vehicles worth $11m to Nigerian army

The United States will today donate 24 mine resistant armor military vehicles to the Nigerian army as part of its promises to aid Nigeria in it's fight against the dreaded terrorist group- Boko Haram. The vehicles worth $11m will be given to military officials at the Nigerian Army 9th Brigade Parade ground,Ikeja. A statement yesterday, by the Public Affairs Section of the US Consulate General Lagos, said: “The US is pleased to donate 24 Mine-Resistant, Armor-Protected (MRAP) vehicles valued at $11m to Nigeria’s military authorities. “The equipment donation represents part of the continuing US commitment to Nigeria and its neighbours to counter Boko Haram’s senseless acts of terror and promote regional security.”
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Photos: Man shouting Allahu Akbar killed outside Paris police station

A knife-wielding man believed to be have explosives strapped on his shirt was killed while attempting to enter a Paris police station this afternoon. According to reports, the man was shouting Allahu Akbar as he tried to gain entrance into the station when police opened fired at him to prevent him from entering the building.