Buhari Bars Ministers From Using Large Convoys

President Muhammadu Buhari has outlawed the use of large convoys and retinue of aides by the ministers-designate.
This revelation was made by a minister-designate, Dr. Chris Ngige, who briefed State House correspondents at the end of a two-day retreat held for the 36 ministers-designate at the Presidential Villa on Friday.
According to him, the order was in line with the nation's economic reality.
Asked whether Buhari told them anything about the economy, Ngige said: "Yes, lean economy because we are going to block areas of leakages, retinue of aides, protocol staff, large convoys of cars are things that will not fly in this administration."

APC Senators Describe ‘N5,000 For Jobless Youths’ As A Wicked Trap From PDP.

Two senators of the All Progressives (APC) have defended the rejection of a motion proposing the payment of N5, 000 stipends to unemployed youths. Describing the motion as a “bobby trap” from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the lawmakers accused their colleagues of trivalising sensitive issues. Ibn Na’Allah, deputy leader of the senate, said the 8th senate was committed to the welfare of Nigerians and will contribute positively on any matter that will create jobs.

FG Plans N8tn Budget For 2016, Proposes 40% For Capital Projects. - Yemi Osinbajo.

The Federal Government is currently working on the 2016 budget that will be between N7tn and N8tn. The figures are higher than the 2015 budget of N4.4tn. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed in a paper entitled: ‘The economy – Where we are today’, which he delivered at a presidential retreat organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for ministers-
designate on Thursday. The retreat, which ends today (Friday), is holding behind

Lagos Light Rail’ll Be Completed Dec. 2016 – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said on Thursday that the state’s light rail project would be completed by December 2016 and would commence operation immediately. This is coming about six years after the Blue Line rail project was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Company. It is a 27- kilometre line stretching from Okokomaiko to Marina.

Paying ₦5000 monthly to the unemployed !

Omo Oodua Rere Wrote…

“If paying N5000 monthly to the unemployed is such a wonderful idea and PDP is so eager about its implementation, why didn’t they do it while Goodluck Jonathan was in office? ome people can’t do anything good except playing ‘holier- than-thou’. By the way, I can’t wait for 2014 to come, when the 2nd Onitsha Niger Bridge will be ready, according to PDP or has 2014 come and gone ?.

A few thoughts about the rumors around the downing of Kogalymavia Flight 9268

Well, I tried to avoid writing about this topic until more hard facts became available.  But since this is apparently turning into a political fight between, on one side, Russia and Egypt and, on the other, the US and UK, I think that I can at least offer a few general thoughts.

Sad : Toddler Boy drown and died After Falling Inside Well

The people at Kampala market located at Asero, an area in Abeokuta have been thrown into mourning following the death of a toddler, Ife who is one year and three months old belonging to one of them. Ife was discovered to have been missing, when his mom noticed he was no longer at her shop. As usual, children play around the market. They started looking for him and later traced him to a well which they all fetch water from and discovered his lifeless body. His father who described his death as a shock, said he had only called his wife, Ife’s mom about 30mins ago asking about his welfare and that of his mother, before they called him back to break the sad news. The unfortunate incident happened yesterday. 

Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe Blasts Kenyans - Stealing is in Every Kenyan's Blood

President Robert Mugabe, 91, threw caution to the wind in his views about Kenyans who he described as highly unscrupulous people. According to Mugabe, Kenyans are the most arrogant thieves in the world because they steal with high degree impunity.
 In his words:

Nigerians are in safe hands – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Thursday said Nigerians are in safe hands in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

The President’s wife spoke in Enugu, where she inaugurated a Health Screening Initiative Programme.

She also assured Nigerians that her husband’s administration would generate love, unity, security and integrity in the country.

EFCC: Man Bags 3 Years Jail Term For ₦1.7m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, secured the conviction of one Anyalebechi Wilson Nwachukwu before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Umuahia, Abia State.

Anyalebechi had been arraigned on May 5, 2014 on a 10-count charge bordering on forgery and obtaining money by false pretences to the tune of N1.7million (One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira).

The convict had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him.

However, prosecution counsel,  Mainforce Adaka Ekwu,  urged the court to commence trial, when the convict later pleaded guilty to all the charges preferred against him.

Delivering his judgement, Justice Olubanjo found the accused person guilty on  the 10 counts  and sentenced him to three years imprisonment on each of the counts without an option of fine.

The sentence is to run concurrently from the date of  his arrest.

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Kenyan-Based Nigerian Pastor Says He Delivers Women By Sucking Their Breasts

A Kenyan-based Nigerian pastor, who goes by the name, Pastor Chijioke, has admitted that he ‘delivers’ women by sucking their breasts.

A radio station based in Nakuru, Kenya, 99.0 FM Hero Radio, revealed this via an audio recording where the supposed pastor claimed he sucks women’s breasts while giving them ‘deliverance’ in his church.

The On Air Presenter, OAP, Joyce Vobis, called the pastor’s mobile phone using a fake name, Nancy, to ask for spiritual guidance and counselling when he revealed quite a lot on air and didn’t realise he was being recorded.

Akwa Ibom Tibunal Should Have Cancelled Governorship Election – Etiebet

A previous Petroleum Minister, Don Etiebet has responded to the outcome of the Akwa Ibom. Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that sat in Abuja. As indicated by him, the decision was a fraud and suppression of the people’s will. Talking with columnists in Uyo on Wednesday, Etiebet said that he and different senior citizens in the state were determined to return majority rules system to Akwa Ibom State.

He said the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State had appealed for total cancelation of the governorship decision. Etiebet demanded that the decision should have been totally canceled, including that the environment was not favorable for the general population to participate.

His words: “We will always stand by the truth in this state. We have to work hard to ensure that this state belongs to all Akwa Ibom people, not to a group of hooligans, cult boys, or thugs.

“We are not going to submit to any intimidation by anybody. Who in this state has not benefitted from me that I should be afraid of?

“We want to return this state to democracy; we want to return this state to a situation where people will come out and cast their votes for the candidates of their choice. Right now, there is no such environment.”

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Saraki’s lawyers withdraw from corruption trial, vacate tribunal

The legal team of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday withdrew their representation in the corruption trial of Mr. Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The lawyers left the tribunal on Thursday after the special court refused to suspend the trial to allow the Supreme Court rule on the matter.

Mr. Saraki is facing a 13-count charge bordering on alleged corruption and false declaration of assets.
He was arraigned on September 18, but pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail.
On Wednesday, Mr. Saraki appealed to the Supreme Court to stop the trial after the Court of Appeal in Abuja refused his request last week.

Sir Tony Nammor: We Must Restructure and Re-organize Nigeria

Sir Tony Nammor is one prominent Nigerian politician and analyst; who besides being a Senatorial candidate has featured in most discussions and presentations relating to Socio-Political and economic affairs on both state and national levels in Nigeria. On this occassion; he shares his views on the state of the nation ; The expectations of the new president and the issues bordering around the arrest and detention of the pro biafran radion czar.
I have always emphasized that TRUTH shall be the only conscience that would heal Nigeria to set the pace for the nation’s effective development and growth. RESTRUCTURING and RE ORGANIZATION are the two main panacial at resolving Nigeria daunting problems for the nation is broken.

Afenifere Leader, Fasoranti, Withdraws Resignation

Reuben Fasoranti on Wednesday withdrew his resignation letter and rescinded his decision to step down from his leadership position in the socio-political group, Afenifere. Co-leaders of the Afenifere socio-political group had rejected Mr. Fasoranti’s and convinced him to rescind his decision.  In response to his resignation made public on Sunday, the leaders including the Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, convened an emergency meeting at Mr. Fasoranti’s residence in Akure.
Rising from the three-hour meeting, the leaders decided that the resignation would breach the succession order of the group.

EXCLUSIVE: Documents Detail how Bankers Helped Maina Launder Stolen Pension Funds

PREMIUM TIMES has obtained exclusive details of how officials at the an Abuja branch of Fidelity Bank allegedly facilitated the laundering of hundreds of millions of naira by the embattled former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina.

Details contained in the proof of evidence attached to the 35-count amended charge of stealing and money laundering against a former Head of Service, Steve Oronsaye and five others showed how the bankers relying on telephone instructions and scanned email messages from Mr. Maina helped him to move hundreds of millions of naira from the accounts of the three companies to some Bureau De Change operators.

Check out top 12 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Kidney !

The kidneys are essential organs which are expected to keep up sound living. As of now, about 1 new case of kidney disappointment is seen day by day in any outpatient center in Nigeria with a few facilities seeing more than 3 new cases each day. Living with unending kidney ailments creates a big financial burden on patients in view of the need at least 3 sessions of hemodialysis every day, drugs administered amid every session, way of life adjustment, change in eating regimen and the expense and burden of having a kidney transplant. A lot of patients have kicked the bucket of kidney sickness and have been burdens to care givers and the general public however this can be stayed away from by avoiding certain ways of life that harms the kidneys.

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In this article, we are going to look at 12 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Kidney.

1. Blood pressure control: Uncontrolled hypertension is said to be among the leading cause of kidney failure. Hypertension is an elevation in blood pressure with values greater than 140 mmHg and 90 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressures respectively. Increase in blood targets and destroys the kidneys over time leading to an irreversible kidney damage that will warrant dialysis of kidney transplant. In Africa, hypertension is so common and it is said that 1 in every 3 Nigerians is battling with hypertension which is a silent killer because it usually shows no clinical signs or symptoms. Control of blood pressure greatly reduces the risk of developing kidney disease and it is an important one can maintain a healthy kidney.

2. Avoid Alcohol: Excessive consumption of alcohol is an important toxin that damages the cells in the kidneys. When this happens, the cells can no longer function properly leading to kidney disease. Cutting on the alcohol reduces the stress on the kidneys.


3. Avoid cigarettes: Cigarettes contains tar and over 200 toxins that are harmful to man. These toxins are harmful oxidants that increase metabolic stress on the kidneys and other vital organs. Oxidants targets and destroy tiny blood vessels found in the kidney and also increases oxidative stress on cells leading to cell death. When cells in the kidneys die, the kidney can no longer perform its role leading to kidney failure and death.

4. Drink plenty of water: The benefits of drinking adequate water daily cannot be emphasized. About 70% of an adult weight is made up of water and water is needed by all cells and organs in the body. Drinking enough water daily improves kidney functions leading to healthy kidneys.


5. Eat fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants which targets and neutralizes toxins and reactive free radicals that damage the cells of the kidneys. Fruits contain vitamins and minerals that are essential for fighting against diseases and infections. Taking fruits and vegetables daily is another way of maintaining healthy living.

6. Avoid Over the Counter drugs: Statistically, it has been shown that nearly every adult in Nigeria has taken drugs not prescribed by the doctor of pharmacist. Several drugs available in the market are nephrotoxic meaning that they can damage the kidneys if not taken with caution. Taking OTCs can be very harmful and in major hospitals in Nigeria, it has been identified as a major cause of kidney damage. These drugs when taken for a prolong period of time can damage the unique and labile cells of the kidneys leading to kidney failure. Endeavor to take drugs only prescribed by your physician to prevent renal damage.


7. Reduce salt intake: Salt is part of a normal diet, just adequate salt is healthy for the body but taking salt in excess can damage the kidneys. It has been noted that African kidneys can’t handle salt as the Caucasians and this has become a major public health concern because increase salt intake has been attributed to hypertension in Africans. Increase salt intake leads to accumulation of water in the water which in turn leads to increase in blood volume. The heart then works harder trying to pump this excess fluid in the body and this ultimately leads to hypertension which damages and destroys the kidneys. Reducing salt intake reduces the risk of hypertension and this helps to maintain healthy kidneys.

8. Adequate sugar control:Diabetes is a major disease that destroys kidneys. Increase in blood sugar for several reasons targets the cells of the kidneys leading to kidney failure. Diabetes is second to hypertension as the leading cause of kidney failure in Nigeria. For patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, it is important that you control your blood sugar properly to prevent kidney injury and damage.


9. Treat UTI promptly and properly: Urinary tract infection can affect any part of the urinary tract and the kidneys are not spared. Infection can ascend from the urethra into the bladder and then to the kidneys. Infections of the kidneys can lead to kidney damage and failure. It is advisable that all cases of urinary tract infection should be treated adequately and promptly by a physician to prevent the affectation of the kidneys. Antibiotics are highly effective in treating urinary tract infection.

10. Regular exercise: Having regular exercise increases blood flow to vital organs in the body, helps in weight reduction/ maintain adequate weight, increases the secretion of dopamine in the body, rejuvenate and relaxes the body. All this factors increases blood flow to the kidneys and also helps in maintaining healthy kidneys.

11. Personal protection at work (occupational hazard): People working in industries, factories, road construction workers have a higher risk of developing kidney disease. This is as a result of constant exposure to chemicals and metals like asbestos, silicon, hydrocarbons, tar, silver, and gold particles and other toxic metals and elements found as part of occupational hazard. It is essential that all workers exposed to theses toxins are protected to prevent kidney damage that may result from exposure to such metals and elements.

12. Avoid obesity and watch your cholesterol: Obesity is another risk factor for kidney damage. Increase blood cholesterol accumulates within the lumen of blood vessels that carry blood into the kidneys and this reduces blood supply to the kidneys. When this happens, kidney cells begin to die and subsequently kidney damage occurs. Maintaining a healthy kidney implies that you must control your weight by regular exercise, adequate and healthy diet and watching your blood cholesterol.

Kidney failure is a debilitating medical condition that puts strain on the patients and care givers. The best remedy is to prevent kidney failure from taking place

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Stop Hating Other Nigerians If You Want To Produce President – Okorocha Tells Ndigbo

The Imo State governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has advised people of the South-East zone to refrain from harboring bad blood against people of other parts of the country, if they are serious about producing the country’s President in the future.

Okorocha, who made this known yesterday while fielding questions from newsmen in Owerri, the Imo state capital, declared that he has been vindicated by the eventual victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 election.

Graphic Photos From Edo State Robbery Incident

Attempt by the robbers who robbed and killed scores in Igarra last night to escape enroute Makeke Ojah road met brink walls as vigilantes in Makeke town took up the role of the police to protect the people. The robbers who met resistance from the civilian security killed one of the vigilantes and escaped into the forest. Angered by the death of their colleagues, the vigilantes mobilized into the bush and confronted the robbers. Four of the robbers were reportedly killed by the vigilante. Also, the robbers abandoned 1 pump action and seven AK47 to enable them free movement. Below is the photo of the dead armed robber and items recovered above...

What Has Buhari's Administration Achieved This Year?

As far as federal administration is concerned, this year has ended. I don't see anything else this government can put in place this year that could create a positive effect in the short term. Portfolios are yet to be handed to the recently confirmed ministers and rumors have it that the ministers will likely get their portfolios next week. We have eight weeks left in 2015 and a federal executive council or a cabinet has not yet been instituted.

Nigerians Dig Up, Eat Contaminated Chicken Buried By Customs In Rivers (Photos)

There was pandemonium on Saturday and Sunday near the Trailer Park at Ebubu in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers when scores of youth, women and children descended on a burrow pit; dug out and took home several tonnes of chicken condemned and buried by men of the Nigerian Customs.

The scavengers came with shovels, pans, basins and buckets to cart their loot home.

The Customs had on Friday dug out a canal there and buried thousands of cartons of frozen poultry they seized at the Onne Ports. Witnesses said the chicken were brought in six containers, emptied and
buried before the customs party left.

Kidnapper Nabbed In Owerri After Withdrawing Ransom From Bank

A suspected criminal who abducted a young man in Imo state has met his Waterloo subsequent to setting off to the bank to cash in on the ransom money.

Nicholas Nwabueze, 22, is a customer of Ifeoma Olewu, the mother of Somtochukwu, 2. On the 27th of October, 2015, went to her shop, Zone 4, World Bank Area, New Owerri, Imo State to buy something. Be that as it may, he saw Chukwu leaving their compound while Ifeoma was inside the shop.

He immediately kidnapped him and requested a payoff of N500,000 which was paid the following day. He however kept the kid in his guardianship, hoping to release him after cashing the money. He just succeeded in pulling back N120,000 through the ATM machine.

After that, the machine stopped dispensing and he was compelled to go inside the bank to inquire as to why. It was in that process that he was captured. He later admitted that he wanted to obtain cash from the folks since the kid’s dad lives in China

 
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Abortion cases in Nigeria soars, increase by 640,000 – Study

Notwithstanding being exceedingly confined, the instances of abortion in Nigeria somewhere around 1996 and 2012 expanded by 640,000, another study conducted by researchers at the Guttmacher Institute and the University of Ibadan has shown.

The study which is titled, ‘The rate of fetus removal in Nigeria,’ uncovered that 1.25 million abortions were performed in Nigeria in 2012, interestingly with 610,000 abortions evaluated to have happened in the nation in 1996.

It noted that the increment in abortions was not just because of the nation’s more prominent populace size, additionally as an aftereffect of an evident ascent in abortions rate, including that the majority of them were perilous.

The study’s lead author and Director of International Research, Guttmacher Institute, Dr. Akinrinola Bankole, expressed that in spite of the fact that abortions was allowed just when important to spare a lady’s life, its induced form was common in Nigeria.

Bankole, who talked at a event in Abuja on Wednesday, expressed that the assessed rate was 33 abortions for every 1,000 ladies matured 15 to 49 years in 2012.

He said, “Although this rate is greater than the 23 abortions per 1,000 women rate estimated in a previous study in 1996, the most prudent conclusion may be that the abortion rate has increased slightly, as the two rates were calculated using different approaches.”

The study noted that most of the abortions were clandestine and many were unsafe.  This, it said, was a major contributor to Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate, which was among the highest in the world.

Bankole said, “These findings make clear not only that abortion is common in Nigeria, but unsafe services are putting women’s health and lives at risk. Clandestine procedures are often carried out under unsanitary conditions by providers who are not appropriately trained. The resulting complications range from unchecked bleeding to serious infections and even death.”

On measures adopted for the study, he noted that a widely used indirect methodology was undertaken to estimate the incidence of abortion and unintended pregnancy in Nigeria in 2012.

According to the study’s lead author, data on provision of abortion and post-abortion care were collected from a nationally representative sample of 772 health facilities.

Bankole stated that estimates of the likelihood that women who had unsafe abortion experience, complications and obtained treatment were collected from 194 health care professionals with a broad understanding of the abortion context in Nigeria.

“Results from findings showed that an estimated 1.25 million induced abortions occurred in Nigeria in 2012, equivalent to a rate of 33 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15 to 49,” he said.

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Six killed in Edo bank robbery, police recover IEDs

Alexander Okere
No fewer than six persons including a motorcyclist and two bank customers have been reportedly killed in a bank robbery attack at Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
It was learnt that the robbers stormed the town in two Toyota Sienna buses at about 6pm on Tuesday, where some of them reportedly attacked a police station in the area and killed two policemen.
The others were said to have raided a new generation bank nearby, reportedly destroyed the entry with explosives and carted away an undisclosed sum of money.
The motorcyclist, bank customers and a private security man were also said to have ‎been shot dead in the bank premises.

NDLEA impounds bullion vans with Indian hemp in Ogun

The men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ogun State command, have impounded two purposely-built bullion vans and a Ford bus loaded with bags and parcels of Cannabis Sativa popularly known as Indian hemp. The two vans, with number plates, FKJ 731 XQ and LSR 837 XR respectively, were impounded in Ijebu Igbo area of the state, where the suspects had abandoned them. Concealed inside the vans were 42 bags of the illicit drug, weighing 512 kilogrammes.