Abuja – President of the Senate,Senator Bukola Saraki will tomorrow open another batch of ministerial list which was submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari for screening and confirmation.
Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), confirmed the submission of the list to the senate.
Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, Special Adviser on Media to the President of the Senate, also confirmed that the upper legislative chamber had received another batch of ministerial list.
“The list has been received by the Senate President.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Boko Haram: Buhari’s Timeline To End Insurgency Realisable – Obasanjo
He however stated that Nigeria does not have to wait until the last of the terrorist was killed before declaring victory.
According to him, evidence of victory comes immediately the military had exerted its authority over the terrorists.
Drama As Buhari Faults Auditor-General On Lake Chad Report
ABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari and Auditor General of the Federation, AGF, Samuel Ukura on Monday disagreed over the environmental audit reports on the drying-up of the Lake Chad.
While the president noted that the report did not take into account the feasibility study conducted by a team under the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasabjo which cost Nigeria $5 million, the AGF insisted that that was outside his supervision, saying that Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) has that responsibility.
But the president insisted that the AGF should give relevant explanations of the omission.
The development caused a minor stir in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, where the presentation was made.
Following the silence of surprise that ensued, the President requested that someone should interprete what the AGF meant, and later asked the Executive Secretary of the LCBC, Ambassador Sanusi Imran Abdullahi, to give his side of the story.
More details soon
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Obasanjo Takes Colombian Terror Experts To Buhari
Obasanjo, who spoke with State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, said Nigeria needs to learn how Colombia had survived insurgency for more than 50 years.
He said: “Let me just let you know that I have come to see the President for two reasons. The first one is the one you have just seen. I brought a delegation of those of us who visited Colombia last year under the auspices of a foundation which I am the chairman.
No Plan To Slash Fuel Pump Price – NNPC
Hajj Stampede: Nigerian death toll rises to 145 with 35 injured & 165 still missing
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday, October 12, confirmed that 145 Nigerian pilgrims died in the September 24 stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia with 35 injured and 165 still missing. Over 1,400 people over all have died.
Dr. Saleh Okenwa, the Commissioner, Planning, Research Statistic Information and Library Service (PRSILS) of the commission made this known while speaking with reporters in Makkah at a joint press conference to evaluate the operational activities of the Hajj exercise
...and the update on the stampede with the Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian Embassy in Riyadh, Ambassador Tijjani Hammanjoda and the Nigerian Consul-General to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Ahmed Umar.
Dr. Saleh Okenwa, the Commissioner, Planning, Research Statistic Information and Library Service (PRSILS) of the commission made this known while speaking with reporters in Makkah at a joint press conference to evaluate the operational activities of the Hajj exercise
...and the update on the stampede with the Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian Embassy in Riyadh, Ambassador Tijjani Hammanjoda and the Nigerian Consul-General to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Ahmed Umar.
Buhari will only head oil ministry for about a year- Emir Sanusi
In an interview with CNN's business reporter, John Defterios, Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II said President Buhari will head the Federal Ministry of Petroleum resources for about a year or a year and a half to stabilize it before handing over to a minister. In a related development, Femi Adesina this morning tweeted that President Buhari is not going to be designated as Minister of petroleum resources but will only be supervising the Ministry. See the tweet after the jump...
Tribunal Upholds Dino Melaye’s Election
The Kogi state election tribunal has upheld the election of Senator Dino Melaye as senator representing Kogi West in the senate. His predecessor, Smart Adeyemi had dragged him before the tribunal, contesting the results of the senatorial election. Dino Melaye announced the tribunal's verdict on his twitter handle.
'Amaechi is not qualified to be a Minister' - Rivers' PDP
Press statement - PDP
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insists that former governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is not qualified to be appointed as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is consequent upon the fact that the combined effect of Sections 66 (1) and 147 (5) of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and read together, disqualifies Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers State from becoming a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In view of the foregoing, it is instructive to spell out the constitutional provision which states as follow:
EFCC interrogates former Benue governor, Suswam over allegations of fraud while in office
Former Benue state governor, Gabriel Suswam was today invited and interrogated by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC ,over allegations of fraud running into billions of Naira while he served as governor of the state. EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwajuren who confirmed that Suswan was invited today, said “He was invited by the EFCC in connection with ongoing corruption investigation in Benue state.” Last week, the former finance commissioner under Suswam's administration, Omadachi Oklobia was grilled for several hours at the anti-graft headquarters in Abuja to defend allegations of diversion of public funds, abuse of office, embezzlement and fraud committed by them while in office.
Photo: Senate President receives 2nd batch of Ministerial list
President Buhari today sent the second batch of ministerial list to the senate for screening. Senate president Bukola Saraki pictured above receiving the list from the Chief of Staff to the president, Abba Kyari. More photos after the jump.
10 arrested in connection of the killing of Lagos Free Trade Zone MD
Ambode orders police to fish out killers of Lekki Free Trade Zone MD
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has ordered the Lagos state police command to fish out the killers of the Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investment Company, Tajudeen Disu, who was killed in a land fracas in Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, this morning.
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MD of Lekki Free Trade Zone killed In Land Fracas in Lagos today
The MD of Lekki Free Trade Zone Tajudeen Disu was killed this morning October 12th during a Land protest that escalated into a riot in Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Eye witnesses say a protest staged by the villagers of the community over what they termed forceful taking over of their land by the Lagos state government for Dangote group, went violent after the deceased invited police officers who shot at them, killing two of the protesters. The protest became violent, resulting in a gun battle. The deceased was said to have been killed by a stray bullet. The police have taken over the community now and are in search of the killers of Mr Disu.
Neighbour pours hot water on pregnant woman during fight in Lagos (photos)
The ugly incident happened on Gbagada Road, in Bariga, Lagos on Friday night October 9th. The woman, who is said to be about 6 months pregnant (pictured above in hospital) was attacked with hot water by a neighbour during a fight in their compound. The attacker has been arrested while the pregnant woman is receiving treatment. The case is being handled by the police at CMS police station, Bariga. See more photos after the jump
Police release statement on explosion in Lagos yesterday, says it was minor fire incident
Press statement from the Nigerian Police Force, Lagos state. Read below... Lagos did not record any explosion incident today as been erroneously circulated. Rather, a minor fire incident occurred at L & K Bus-Stop, in Oworonshoki area of Lagos State at about 1400hrs, where a wine shop went in flames caused by a leaking refrigerator gas. No life was lost. However, three persons suffered burns and were taken to hospital; two were treated and discharged at a private hospital, while the third, is admitted at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi-Araba. In line with the Inspector-General’s of Police policy thrust of pro-active policing, the Command will continue to emplace measures to increase Police visibility in the state with a view to nipping in the bud any untoward incident, please.
NFF may ban social media use in Super Eagles camp ...
Enyeama announced on social media that he was quitting Super Eagles before he even informed his coach or the NFF of his decision and this has prompted the Nigerian football governing body to consider putting a restriction on use of social media in Super Eagles camp henceforth. NFF president Amaju Pinnick was quoted as saying "No player launches his career through the social media. When players are at their clubs, they don’t broadcast camp situation on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, The same restraint and discipline must be observed in the national camp. A small group had been working on the document and I am happy to say that it is now ready for implementation. This will spell out how players and officials must conduct themselves while in any of the national camps, and minimize the probability of misunderstanding between coaches and players."
Police arrest Falae's abductors in Ondo, Niger and Ekiti state
The Nigerian Police have arrested 6 of the suspected Fulani herdsmen that abducted former Secretary General of the Federation, Olu Falae from his farm in Ondo state on Monday September 21st.
According to reports, the suspects were arrested in various locations in Niger, Ondo and Ekiti state by a team of Special Intelligence Squad deployed by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase. Three of the abductors were apprehended in Niger State. The suspects are being detained at the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, in Akure, the state capital and will be paraded soon.
Buhari will pick his ministers from the 36 states - Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina says contrary to popular opinion, President Buhari will be picking all his ministers from the 36 states of the federation. He said this via his twitter handle this morning. Continue to see more of his tweets..
Woman arrested for trying to sell her baby for N100,000
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Enugu State Command, has arrested Nkechi Isioko, for allegedly attempting to sell her baby for N100,000.
Nkechi had allegedly collected the sum of N100, 000 from one Mrs. Blessing Egbo before members of the NSCDC arrested her and the suspected buyer.
She claimed that Mrs. Egbo initially gave her part payment of N10,000, and later gave her the rest of the money.
Split in Libya causes Concern in Qatar
In Libya the civil war, in which a significant role belongs to external players, is continuing. It has long been known that one of the main sponsors of radical Libyan groups is Qatar which supports the coalition “Dawn of Libya”. However, in recent days has come information on a new split in the Dawn of Libya coalition. So, according to mass media reports, rebels from Misurata which made up the backbone of the Islamist coalition were “wavering”. Understanding that the Misurata ones can waver and go on to negotiations with the new government, the Qataris began to additionally strengthen an alternative force in the agency of the Libyan “Islamic State”, which is now expanding its presence near Sirt. Also, according to available data, Libyan IS is actively intercepting control over the transit of drugs through Libya and the flow of illegal migrants to the EU, thereby trying to strengthen its financial base directly within the territory of Libya.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Top 10 easy ways To Become A Nigerian
1) Constantly complain that Nigeria is the worst country on Earth.
But when October 1st comes, take complete pride in your origins and celebrate like crazy.Wear green and white to show your patriotism, attend independence party, then 2nd of October go back to your nagging.
2) To be a Nigerian, you don’t have to be too time conscious, arrive late to any event, the event will most likely have not started when you finally arrive late.
3.Learn to be joyous.
Every weekend, attend a party, wear the Aso ebi your friend Shove down your throat, and tell yourself that the biggest achievement that any man can be proud of is to remain alive. It doesn’t matter if you are trapped in squalor. If you are lucky to have some means, then you are truly lucky. That is why we are among the happiest people on earth.
4.Keep a mental note of enemies.
To be a Nigerian, you should have enemies and if you don’t have one, you will need to create one for yourself, else who will you blame for your misfortunes or failure. Even the Enemy complains of his enemies.
5) Look rich at all time even when you’re broke
To be a Nigerian, you won’t climb up the social quo if you don’t “pack” yourself properly.You have to either wear it, drive it or live it, else no one will take you serious. You must be loud with your wealth and accomplishments. Even if you are poor, you must carry on with life with a certain swagger. Don’t ever forget that you are a Nigerian; your country is the sixth largest producer of crude oil in the world, the most populous black nation on earth, and the home of the happiest people in the universe.
6) You must wake up each day dreaming of one hundred other ways of making money. After making the money, you should also learn how to flaun[/b]t it. The wealth you’ve acquired need to be rubbed on the faces of those enemies.
7) In George Orwell’s book- Animal farm, all animals are equal but some are more equal, to be a Nigerian you should always have it in mind that, all men are equal by citizenship, but some are to be called Ogas.
8) You must also adore titles to yourself.
It doesn’t matter how ridiculous they might sound; titles like Chief, Hajia, Alhaji, Otunba, Dame, and other professional titles like Doctor , Engineer. They show how important you’re and why people should regard you. These titles show the exercise of lust for respect, authority, and power to satisfy your unworthy egos and vanity, so you must add one to your name.
So you can now call yourself Alhaji Dr. (Chief)……..
9) To be a Nigerian, you must be very cautious all the time, treat all with nothing less than suspicion. You should not be able to speak your native language or if you can you should pretend not to be able to speak your native language, even while your battle with English Language remained evident, else people will think you’re country-side’, ‘village-bred’, or ‘unexposed’.
10) To be a Nigerian, you must be an optimist. A pessimist is not a Nigerian.
This is the only way to survive is to always hope; hope there will be constant power supply, hope for change, hope that your boss at work will promote you as you can’t remember the last time you got promoted, hope that one day boko haram will stop bombing, you have to always anticipate a brighter future else you will die of depression before old age. And this hope needs some rekindling, so for you to be a Nigerian you also need to be an ardent reader of motivational books.
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11.Also, for you be a Nigerian, you also have to portray Ethnicity and tribal sentiment;Yorubas are these… Hausas are that, Igbos are those…etc
Finally, you’re now a Nigerian, but learn how to scream “Do you know who I am?” when you find yourself in certain situations.
Of course, you’re now a Nigerian but you still need to confirm if people truly know who you are.
Oya you can now start hurling your insults cause you all hate the truth.
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Check out Top 10 Super hot Popular Non Yoruba Indigene Celebs Making Waves In The Yoruba Movie Industry
The yoruba movie industry can boast of some talented actors and actresses who are making waves but who are not yoruba by ethnicity, some of them achieved fame through the yoruba movie industry while some of them features both in the Yoruba and English sector.
1. Fathia Balogun –
This is one versatile actress in the yoruba movie industry I never knew she is not originally yoruba until I came across her profile online because she has adapted so well. Fathia is Urhobo from Delta state. She was born on February 1969 at Ukwara, water side local government area of Delta State, southern Nigeria.
2. Kelvin Ikeduba –
The actor was born on August 21st, 1976 in Delta state as Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba. Kelvin has lived all his life in Lagos, he hails from Delta state and is an Economics graduate from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. His perfect mastery of Igbo, Yoruba and English languages has made him one of the most versatile actors in the Nollywood circuit, being able to fit comfortably well into both Yoruba and English movies.
3. Richard Agbor –
This is my celebrity crush, I love this actor so much, especially his opolo eyes. Richard Agbor has been in Nollywood for over 17 years and has contributed tremendously to its growth in both Yoruba and the English sectors. The model cum actor hails from Cross River State
4. Mercy Aigbe Gentry –
Mercy is from Edo state, she earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006. Mercy Aigbe, is married to a Nigerian hotelier and has three children and three stepdaughters.
5. Regina Chukwu –
Regina Chukwu hails from Enugu State and is a Yoruba film producer who has an OND in Business Administration from Lagos State Polytechnic. She entered into the move industry 2003, starting off as a make-up artist, from there her love for acting, script writing and producing saw her produce her first movie Oguso in 2008, followed by Idaro, Akun and Ebolo.
6. Liz DaSilva –
Liz started her movie career back in 2004 when she was first introduced to movie producer Muka Ray by actress Iyabo Ojo. She was born in Togo but was brought up in Lagos Island.
7. Rose Odika –
Rose grew up and currently lives in Ibadan, she is from Aniocha North, Nseluku, a town before Asaba in Delta state. Her family came to Ibadan in 1978 and they have been living there since then
8. Racheal Oniga –
Oniga was born on May 23, 1957 in Eku, Delta State, Nigeria as Racheal Tabuno Oniga. She made her debut in the yoruba movie industry in the movie owo blow
9. Doris Simeon
though born and bred in Lagos she is a Native of Edo State, Nigeria. She attended Primary, Secondary and film schools, Wale Adenuga’s PEFTI, and graduated in 2006. She was married to Daniel Ademonikan and they have a son together.
10. Clarion Chukura –
(born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah on the 24th July 1964) is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. Chukwura was born as the only daughter in a family of 4. She is from Anambra state, popular music video director Clarence Peter is her son. His father is popular fuji musician Shina Peters.
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