A 35 year old Nigerian man was sentenced to death today November 25th by way of a Malaysian High Court for trafficking in 251.66 gm of methapethamine.
Abuchi Ngwoke, was arrested in May 2012 at a Malaysian airport. He’d swallowed the drugs. The High court judge described Ngwoke’s testimony about swallowing gemstones in Nigeria before visiting Malaysia as absurd. A romantic date is yet to be set for his execution.
Students of the University of Jos continued their protests today after yesterday’s chaos in the institution over what they say is a 100% upsurge in school fees. The protesting students set fire right in front of the institution gate this afternoon, insisting that school authority must reduce their fees.
The students say the fee was N27,800 but has been risen up to #60,000. Additionally they say they certainly were forced to pay developmental levy which has never been used for any development within the university. They said all effort by the student union government to consult with the Vice Chancellor of the university Prof. Hayward Babale Mafuyai, was met with a stone wall since the VC refused to negotiate with the students.
Following his refusal to consult with students, they took to the streets to protest, blocking all roads ultimately causing the university of Jos thereby bringing all activities to a standstill. All university activities was also boycotted such as the exams that wast meant to start yesterday 24th November.
Every country needs rule of law, discipline, and order to survive. The laws and rules been constituted by communities and nation are meant to keep the community and the states to keep going.
The system of punishment, prison terms and even death sentences are meant to deter people from violating the law. That also will protect the communities and its people from evil and harm.
In Nigeria just like any other nation, there are laws, rules, codes, acts, bye laws, edicts and various decrees enacted, passed and implemented in order that Nigeria will keep going in order. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, those above said laws are not obeyed. When those laws, orders are violated, the law should be allowed to take its course. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, it is the government officials that are violating the law. They are not – as they cannot be brought before justice in Nigeria.
In some countries, when government officials violate the law, they resign or got removed. Scandal of US presidents, Nixon, Clinton got them out of office, Godon Brown of UK, Prime Ministers of Japan (from 2010 to date) etc. But in Nigeria, they don’t resign. They even get to enjoy their offices more. The Zaki Biam, Baga massacre, Haliburton scandal, fuel subsidy killing, the missing 20 billion dollars scandal are enough to bring down a government.
After carefully analyzing some unbelievable facts, I came to conclusion that some 3 unbelievable facts, if not in Nigeria cannot happen in any country of the world;
Firstly, the current general level of insecurity in Nigeria and the way our government is handling it: it is believe that over 14 thousand people have been killed so far. Also, over 3 million people are believed to have been displaced in Nigeria. Over 1 trillion naira is budgeted and spent on security annually. Unfortunately, security has kept on deteriorating day in – day out. Insurgency in the North East, cattle stealers, in the North West, tribal clashes in the North Central, militancy in the South-South, kidnapping in the South East and cultism in the South West, etc. If not in Nigeria, where on earth will this happen?
Secondly, the level of corruption, looting and misappropriation of public funds: just recently, 20 billion dollars went missing, over 40 billion excess crude account disappeared, legislature catering away 25 percent of national budget, over 20 billion naira spent on Presidency yearly, over 2 trillion stolen from subsidy scheme, a single minister buying a 1 billion dollar house in Austria, another minister buying 2 cars of 255 million naira, etc. It is believed that over 10 trillion naira has been stolen from Nigeria since independence. If not Nigeria – in Nigeria where on earth will this kind of massive looting spree take place?
Thirdly, subsequent government failures, lies and unwillingness: the subsequent and persistent government failure in carrying out it duties and programs. Same mistake have been allowed to take place in Nigeria. Nigeria is not learning lesson. Its is now time for Nigeria to develop. The government should try to put its best to develop the country. If Nigeria fails, it is not only the poor. Nigerian people that failed, it is all of the people of Nigeria that failed.
Comrade Abdulbaqi. Aliyu Jari
+2348035424321
@jariabdubaqi
The move by Israeli Prime Minister Natanyahu (LA) to rename the democratic state of Israel to Jewish state of Israel is most unfortunate, barbaric, in humane, and anti semetic.
The bill is expected to go to Israel parliament the Knesst next week. This development is part of series of Israel’s plan to continue causing tension and creating havoc and chaos in the middle east.
The proposed apartheid bill if passed into law, it will make all non jewish people living in Israel second class citizens, and that will undermine the voice and participation of the non jewish population. Out of the 8 million or so people of Israel, Arabs-Israelis account for about 2 million people. That is equivalent to 25 percent of the population of Israel. If the bill is passed, those 2 million people may likely be dis franchised and refugees in their own country.
The World has condemned the move by state of Israel and I have joined in doing that. That was why US State Secretary John Kerry said ” a jewish state of Israel means and apartheid state of Israel”. Due to this kinds of terrorizing actions by Israel, that was why the state of Peru leveled it a terrorist state this year.
Since the creation of state of Israel in 1960s, Israel has not been living in peace with its six Arab neighbors – especially Palestine and Lebanon. The first and second Intifada (war between combine forces of Arabs and Israel), Egypt, palestine and host of other Arabs countries waged a battle against Israel. That resulted into thousands of death and permanent enmity between Arab and Israel. Saudi Arabia, egypt, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan.
Palestine is the closest neighbor of Israel, since 1960s, over 500 thousand people have been killed by Israel. And its forces. The blocked that Israel places on Palestine for the fast 7 years has killed many people, businesses, futures and ambitions of Palestinians.
Out of over 20 Arab counties, and over 100 Islamic, muslim majority states including Nigeria, Israel has not been recognized as a state by more than 30 of them. In fact, with about 205 countries in this world, less than 50 of them have recognized Israel.
The world should put a stop to Israel’s proposed discriminatory actions. For peace to be achieved in the middle-east, the US, the UN and the world should lead the way in ensuring peace in the middle-east, and in the whole world .
Comrade Abdulbaqi Aliyu Jari
+2348035424321
@jariabdubaqi
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The pretty and elegant daughter of Justice Amina Augie, Maryam Augie, who was simply recently unveiled at the 15th anniversary of fashion design label Tiffany Amber, got married yesterday November 24th.
She married Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, a politician, businessman, and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. Before joining politics, the multimillionaire politician was Chairman/CEO of Green Forest Group Limited & Chairman of Turkish Construction giant, TASYAPI
Maryam is one of many young emerging leaders from the north and a solid voice for the less privileged and does so through her NGO, AYAHAY Foundation. Their wedding held in Kebbi as the reception arises on December 21, at the Harrow Park Golf Club, CBD Abuja.
It seems nudity is the fastest way to get attention these days.
Singer & reality star K Michelle recently unveiled her new single art-cover and on it, she’s completely nude aside from red roses covering her privates. See the entire pic bellow.
Singer Mocheddah and her fiancé, BK Olateru- Olagbegi were one of many attractions at the Etisalat iParty that held at Eko Hotel on thursday 20th November 2014.
The 2, caring less about other guests present chatted happily, seizing every opportunity to put on and hug each other. BK who doubles while the singer’s manager has been her ‘man’for over five years. See more pics bellow.
It was a gathering of great faces and voices in the Nigerian broadcasting world, whilst the fifth edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) finally held on Saturday November 15, 2014, at the Ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Lagos. It was a morning with memories that could outlive all who attended the function especially people who grabbed NBMA’s new plaque made from’18 carat’gold ; a monument of honour and prestige from the event.
The event which was anchored by the wonderful trio of Wazobia FM’s electrifying presenter Omotunde Adebowale- David a.k.a Lolo1 alongside Rhythm FM’s ace presenter Anita Isedeh otherwise referred to as Omalicha and ‘Elajoe ‘, was a combination of music, comedy and fashion show. There have been lots of winners in the competitive categories and the smile on the faces along with their tight grip on the plaques inside their hands told the whole story without needing words. His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State was crowned whilst the Best Governor in the Northern region of Nigeria. Aside inducting Otunba Dayo Adeneye (D-1) into NBMA’s Hall of Fame, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, the Executive Chairman ATAR Communication, bagged The Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the growth of quality broadcasting in the Northern element of Nigeria.
Prince Gbolahan Lawal, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperatives, Mr. Teslim Olawale Raji, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Mr. Lateef Raji, Special Adviser on Information & Strategy and Zdon Paporella got Special Recognition Awards. Mr 2K, Frank D’Nero, MC Linchung, De-Don, Marcello, K-Lite, Nysot among few other shining and rising music and comedy stars rocked the microphone to the delight of audience. ‘3G Stitches’proved why he’s hot in the fashion scene. The unsung gifted fashion designer showcased a number of his fashion collections through the event. Rainbow FM’s In-House VDJ Unbeatable was behind the turntable.
See more pics from the events bellow.
