This system churns out thousands of graduates every single year, and almost all of these graduates have the same mindset of seeking and getting a job somewhere. Whether or not we accept it, the JOB MARKET is overcrowded and government won’t give everyone a job. Actually every serious government should be more concerned with creating a supportive and enabling environment than creating jobs for its people. Every individual has a talent and a passion, and their wealth and fame lies in their vigorous pursuit of those passions and talents. It’s about time everyone begins learning a skill OR start to develop some latent ability within them. There’s nothing wrong with adding a skill to your degree. It could be learning plumbing, professional driving, wiring a house, tailoring, selling, carpentry, painting, fashion designing, etc, or it could developing some soft skills like becoming a great communicator, writer, or even becoming a motivational speaker or personal development expert. I had gone to give a safety briefing to some contractors and other management staff this day. After the briefing, one of the managers approached me, appreciated the manner of the talk and asked, ” are you a motivational speaker?”. Of course I sad NO. And she enthused I would make a good speaker if I could put my heart into it. I laughed away the talk, but the speech replayed later in my mind as I was preparing to retire to bed in the evening. I Googled on the topic and started to read almost all the materials that came up. That was how I started on the journey to personal development and motivational speaking. Last week, I went to give a give a talk to some youths. Although I refused to take a dime but I left there very fulfilled and I know I’m on my way to adding another skill to my skill pool. In this era, there’s no limit to the skills we can acquire. At the moment, an old man is fixing some plumbing works for me. As we talked, he told me how he’s been looking for youths to assist in learning that skill, but none has shown any interest. As an undergraduate, you can still make plans towards learning a skill while on campus. Skill is the way forward. No great nation ever took skill development for granted. It’s time to learn a skill. Any skill can be a temporal source of income. Men are losing their jobs; competition is fiercer now than ever. Even if you’re seeking to be the best in your chosen field, you can still add a skill. Any skill. Thanks for reading. Have a great day.
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Sunday, 12 July 2015
About 450 Nigerians deported... form Cameron
Those affected were picked up from Kousseri, a border town between Cameroon and Chad where they had initially been sent packing by the authorities in that country.
They were handed to government officials in Mubi, Adamawa State, North-Eastern Nigeria, according to Africa Review, a Kenyan digital news platform.
A Cameroonian official, Mr. Albert Mekondané Obounou, said those affected, “are foreign nationals without valid documents.”
A security source, who asked not to be named, revealed that the move was also part of an agreement reached by countries leading the fight against the insurgents in the sub-region.
“We decided to send home all foreigners without valid papers. Other countries of the sub-region involved in the fight against Boko Haram had advocated this solution to truly fight against the terrorists who infiltrate people,” the source naija oaded said.
A petroleum tanker disguised as chi-pin trailer transporting oil falls at IMSU junction Ow. Imo State...
A Tanker transporting Stolen petroleum Product (Bunker y) disguised as a chi-pin trailer Skidded and fell at IMSU Junction yesterday during a pursuit by the Nigerian Civil Defense Corp... although no life was lost, but few damages was recorded which include a police van that was packed at the roadside, few kiosks and a news paper stand.
according to eye witness, the trailer driver was dragging the steering with a corp defense officer which caused the accident, the officer got an injured arm while the driver came out unharmed, he tried to escape but was caught by passer by.
many citizen who saw that as an opportunity were given a daily bread from the flowing crude at the nearby gutters and potholes as the petroleum materials had to flow off the broken tanks.
the fire service were quickly called in case of fire outbreak, although none occurred and the car was able to be lifted and was taken to the station.
see photos below...
according to eye witness, the trailer driver was dragging the steering with a corp defense officer which caused the accident, the officer got an injured arm while the driver came out unharmed, he tried to escape but was caught by passer by.
many citizen who saw that as an opportunity were given a daily bread from the flowing crude at the nearby gutters and potholes as the petroleum materials had to flow off the broken tanks.
the fire service were quickly called in case of fire outbreak, although none occurred and the car was able to be lifted and was taken to the station.
see photos below...
Friday, 10 July 2015
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Soldiers Murder 30 Innocent Civillians In Plateau
A yet-to-be-identified number of people have allegedly been killed after soldiers invaded Kadarko, Kurmi and Wadata villages of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State following the alleged killing of four soldiers by persons.
Our correspondent gathered that the soldiers, who arrived the villages in over 40 trucks, were on a revenge mission over the alleged killing of their colleagues at Angwan Nanmi in Karin Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Executive Director of Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo, quoting sources from the village, alleged, during an interview with our correspondent on Saturday, that the military men opened fire on innocent people and burnt houses.
Lipdo said, “Information says soldiers in over 40 trucks arrived Kadarko, Kurmi and Wadata of Wase LGA in Plateau State today (Saturday) following report of alleged killing of four soldiers at Angwan Nanmi, Karin Lamido LGA of Taraba State.
“According to residents, the soldiers arrived and opened fire on innocent people, burning houses. It is not clear why soldiers would open fire on the people they are supposed to defend.
“Sources said it is in retaliation for the killings of their colleagues. Others denied this, more so when two of the four soldiers allegedly killed were even Tarohs from this area.
Villagers would rather believe it is a deliberate plan by the outgoing governor to intimidate the people of the area, following the overwhelming votes from the area that changed the results of the last election.”
Spokesman for the Special Task Force, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, while reacting to the allegation last night, said there was no truth in the claim that its members attacked anybody.
He said the operation was meant to check gunmen, who had been terrorising residents and security personnel in the area.
According to him, following frequent attacks on communities around the Plateau-Taraba border by some militiamen, the STF and soldiers from the 3 Armoured Division of the Nigerian Army, had been carrying out operations targeted at flushing out the militiamen.
He argued that soldiers, who were working to protect innocent civilians, could not turn around to kill the same civilians.
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Buhari Drops Governors Fashola & Fayemi From Ministerial List
All is not well with the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party’s rank and file seems in disarray following the alleged dropping of the names of Lagos governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) and former Ekiti State governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi from the ministerial list of President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
According to our investigation, both men who are supposed to be candidates of the national leader of the party Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not be enjoying the support of the Jagaban of Borgu kingdom that is expected to press for their inclusion. National Weekender learnt that their names were initially pencilled down on the list still being worked on before final vetting by the party’s national leadership but on advice of a very powerful chieftain in the South West, the names of the duo were erased.
This development has irked the trio of governors Chibuike Amaechi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rochas Okorocha and Adams Oshiohmole of Rivers, Kano, Imo and Edo States respectively. The governors in a show of solidarity for the duo who belongs to their constituency (Governors Forum even as Fayemi is no longer in office) felt slighted that they were not carried along in the decision to drop both men who had worked tirelessly to actualize the victory of the party in the 2015 General Elections.
Recall that Fayemi was Director of Media and Publicity of Buhari’s Campaign Organization even as Fashola played a supporting role behind the Director-General Gov. Amaechi. To this end, the governors frowned at the dropping of their names since it was not a reward for their hard work but rather an exercise of ingratitude which is capable of disuniting the party. Feelers from the party suggest that Fayemi was to get the portfolio of Minister for Information since he is the face of the party in Ekiti despite losing to Ayo Fayose in the gubernatorial election held on June 26 2014.
Meanwhile Fashola would have been Minister for Works on account of his performance as governor of Lagos.
Our investigation further reveals that as replacements for Fashola and Fayemi, the very powerful party chieftain moving for their exclusion has recommended Sen. Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon and former governor, Segun Oni respectively. Says one of our sources, “ there is real trouble brewing within our party. A powerful member of the party in the South West has called for the names of Fashola and Fayemi to be dropped from the ministerial list. This has not gone down well with some very influential members of the party who are governors.
“Kwankwaso who is a great admirer of Fashola has kicked the decision to drop the latter into touch. He enjoys the support of Governors Amaechi, Oshiohmole and Okorocha. These governors feel that if this powerful party chieftain is not stopped now he may run their interests down in the party. A meeting will be held before the final ratification of the list by the party’s leadership and the aggrieved governors want to seize the opportunity to make their position known. And it is simply that Fashola and Fayemi must be on Buhari’s cabinet.”
National Weekender scooped that the second term move of Fashola which was against the wish of his godfather Tinubu was responsible for his plight. He is perhaps paying the prize for doing a second term. It is believed that he has not been forgiven by Tinubu for daring the Lion of Bourdillon. On Fayemi’s part, it is said that Tinubu is still angry with him for carelessly conceding defeat to Fayose in the 2014 governorship election when he actually had everything going for him. But Fayemi’s real sin was to have congratulated Fayose after the result of the election was announced without getting clearance from Tinubu.
One of our sources says, “This ministerial list is a very contentious issue especially as it concerns the dropping of the names of both men. Buhari is yet to say anything about the list because the leadership of the party entrusted the exercise in the hands of Tinubu who is the clearing house and coordinating all the interest groups within the party and those chosen to pick or appoint candidates. Mat be he will eventually speak at the meeting where expectedly the leadership of the party will take a stand.
Source:- The Nigerian Voice
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According to our investigation, both men who are supposed to be candidates of the national leader of the party Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not be enjoying the support of the Jagaban of Borgu kingdom that is expected to press for their inclusion. National Weekender learnt that their names were initially pencilled down on the list still being worked on before final vetting by the party’s national leadership but on advice of a very powerful chieftain in the South West, the names of the duo were erased.
This development has irked the trio of governors Chibuike Amaechi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rochas Okorocha and Adams Oshiohmole of Rivers, Kano, Imo and Edo States respectively. The governors in a show of solidarity for the duo who belongs to their constituency (Governors Forum even as Fayemi is no longer in office) felt slighted that they were not carried along in the decision to drop both men who had worked tirelessly to actualize the victory of the party in the 2015 General Elections.
Recall that Fayemi was Director of Media and Publicity of Buhari’s Campaign Organization even as Fashola played a supporting role behind the Director-General Gov. Amaechi. To this end, the governors frowned at the dropping of their names since it was not a reward for their hard work but rather an exercise of ingratitude which is capable of disuniting the party. Feelers from the party suggest that Fayemi was to get the portfolio of Minister for Information since he is the face of the party in Ekiti despite losing to Ayo Fayose in the gubernatorial election held on June 26 2014.
Meanwhile Fashola would have been Minister for Works on account of his performance as governor of Lagos.
Our investigation further reveals that as replacements for Fashola and Fayemi, the very powerful party chieftain moving for their exclusion has recommended Sen. Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon and former governor, Segun Oni respectively. Says one of our sources, “ there is real trouble brewing within our party. A powerful member of the party in the South West has called for the names of Fashola and Fayemi to be dropped from the ministerial list. This has not gone down well with some very influential members of the party who are governors.
“Kwankwaso who is a great admirer of Fashola has kicked the decision to drop the latter into touch. He enjoys the support of Governors Amaechi, Oshiohmole and Okorocha. These governors feel that if this powerful party chieftain is not stopped now he may run their interests down in the party. A meeting will be held before the final ratification of the list by the party’s leadership and the aggrieved governors want to seize the opportunity to make their position known. And it is simply that Fashola and Fayemi must be on Buhari’s cabinet.”
National Weekender scooped that the second term move of Fashola which was against the wish of his godfather Tinubu was responsible for his plight. He is perhaps paying the prize for doing a second term. It is believed that he has not been forgiven by Tinubu for daring the Lion of Bourdillon. On Fayemi’s part, it is said that Tinubu is still angry with him for carelessly conceding defeat to Fayose in the 2014 governorship election when he actually had everything going for him. But Fayemi’s real sin was to have congratulated Fayose after the result of the election was announced without getting clearance from Tinubu.
One of our sources says, “This ministerial list is a very contentious issue especially as it concerns the dropping of the names of both men. Buhari is yet to say anything about the list because the leadership of the party entrusted the exercise in the hands of Tinubu who is the clearing house and coordinating all the interest groups within the party and those chosen to pick or appoint candidates. Mat be he will eventually speak at the meeting where expectedly the leadership of the party will take a stand.
Source:- The Nigerian Voice
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Friday, 1 May 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the appointment of the Emir of Kano, Alh. Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Chancellor of University of Benin along with others for all the 38 Federal Universities in the country.
Also approved was the Tor Tiv, Akawe Torkula (Benue) for University of Calabar. The list of the new chancellors was contained in a statement signed by Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau.
The new chancellors are Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (Sokoto) University of Ibadan; Emir of Kano Alh. Muhammadu Sanusi II (Kano), University of Benin; Obot Akara, Umo Adiaka (Akwa-Ibom), Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe (Anambra), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; and Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu (Bauchi), Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Others are Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha (Adamawa), Federal University of Technology, Owerri; Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar (Niger), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar (Gombe), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State; and Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozien (Delta), Federal University, Gashua.
Also on the list are Isuoha 1 of Ohaisu, Afikpo, Ezeogu Engr. Ewa Elechi (Ebonyi), Federal University, Gusau; Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Michael Adejugbe (Ekiti), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; Igwe Chikezie Agubuzu (Enugu), National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos; Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V (Cross-River), University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; and Obi of Obinugwu, Orju, Eze Cletus Ikechukwu Ilomuanya (Imo), Federal University, Birnin Kebbi.
Others are Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje (Jigawa), University of Uyo; Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris (Kaduna), Federal University of Technology, Minna; Oni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade (Osun), University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir Usman (Katsina), University of Ilorin; Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar (Kebbi), University of Port-Harcourt; and Attah of Igala, Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni II (Kogi), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu (Lagos), University of Sokoto; Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai (Nasarawa) Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State; Shehu of Borno, Mustapha Umar El-Kanemi (Borno), University of Lagos; Amanayabo of Twon Brass, King Alfred Papa Prieye Diette Spiff (Bayelsa), Bayero University, Kano; and The Ibedaowei of Bomo Clan, King Joshua Igbugburu (Bayelsa) Federal University, Lafia.
Olowo of Owo, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III (Ondo) University of Jos; Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (Oyo); University of Maiduguri; Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba (Plateau), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Amanayabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Douglas, JEKI V (Rivers) Federal University, Dutsin-Ma; Aku Uka of Wukari, Dr. Shekarau Masa-Ibi II (Taraba) Federal University, Dutse; Ona of Abaji, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa (FCT) Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State; and Emir of Anka, Mohammed Attahiru Ahmed (Zamfara) Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.
Ochidoma IV, Elias Ikoyi Obekpa (Benue) Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State; Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Idrisa (Yobe) Federal University, Lokoja; Eze Eberechi M. d**k (Abia), University of Abuja; and Alake of Egba, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III (Ogun), Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
The statement said all Vice Chancellors are required to contact their new chancellors to arrange for the appropriate investiture of their new Chancellors at a time convenient to both parties.
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The new chancellors are Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (Sokoto) University of Ibadan; Emir of Kano Alh. Muhammadu Sanusi II (Kano), University of Benin; Obot Akara, Umo Adiaka (Akwa-Ibom), Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe (Anambra), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; and Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu (Bauchi), Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Others are Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha (Adamawa), Federal University of Technology, Owerri; Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar (Niger), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar (Gombe), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State; and Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozien (Delta), Federal University, Gashua.
Also on the list are Isuoha 1 of Ohaisu, Afikpo, Ezeogu Engr. Ewa Elechi (Ebonyi), Federal University, Gusau; Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Michael Adejugbe (Ekiti), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; Igwe Chikezie Agubuzu (Enugu), National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos; Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V (Cross-River), University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; and Obi of Obinugwu, Orju, Eze Cletus Ikechukwu Ilomuanya (Imo), Federal University, Birnin Kebbi.
Others are Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje (Jigawa), University of Uyo; Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris (Kaduna), Federal University of Technology, Minna; Oni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade (Osun), University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir Usman (Katsina), University of Ilorin; Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar (Kebbi), University of Port-Harcourt; and Attah of Igala, Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni II (Kogi), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu (Lagos), University of Sokoto; Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai (Nasarawa) Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State; Shehu of Borno, Mustapha Umar El-Kanemi (Borno), University of Lagos; Amanayabo of Twon Brass, King Alfred Papa Prieye Diette Spiff (Bayelsa), Bayero University, Kano; and The Ibedaowei of Bomo Clan, King Joshua Igbugburu (Bayelsa) Federal University, Lafia.
Olowo of Owo, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III (Ondo) University of Jos; Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (Oyo); University of Maiduguri; Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba (Plateau), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Amanayabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Douglas, JEKI V (Rivers) Federal University, Dutsin-Ma; Aku Uka of Wukari, Dr. Shekarau Masa-Ibi II (Taraba) Federal University, Dutse; Ona of Abaji, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa (FCT) Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State; and Emir of Anka, Mohammed Attahiru Ahmed (Zamfara) Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.
Ochidoma IV, Elias Ikoyi Obekpa (Benue) Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State; Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Idrisa (Yobe) Federal University, Lokoja; Eze Eberechi M. d**k (Abia), University of Abuja; and Alake of Egba, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III (Ogun), Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
The statement said all Vice Chancellors are required to contact their new chancellors to arrange for the appropriate investiture of their new Chancellors at a time convenient to both parties.
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TWO ARMED ROBBERS MEET THEIR DEATH
Two armed robbers were crushed to death Wednesday on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos while robbing motorists.
A motorist said the gang members, numbering over eight, struck around 1:30pm.
The motorist said: “The robbery gang members drove against traffic. They were in four motorbikes.
We noticed they were heading towards Lagos Island direction. But suddenly, along Adekunle axis, they stopped and barricaded the road with their motorbikes. They started robbing motorists.”
Many commuters were dispossessed of their valuables in the operation which lasted over 30 minutes.
The operation abruptly came to an end after the owner of a wine coloured Toyota Carena car, speeding, rammed into two of the robbers, crushing them instantly to death.
An eye witness said: “The driver who killed the driver was a uniformed personnel. They two robbers chased him because he refused to stop after sighting them. As they pursued him, he suddenly reversed and crushed two of them to death.
By this time, a team of Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State Transport Management Authority LASTMA, stormed to the scene.
The bloody bodies of the robbers were removed. By then their other members had fled the scene.”
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A motorist said the gang members, numbering over eight, struck around 1:30pm.
The motorist said: “The robbery gang members drove against traffic. They were in four motorbikes.
We noticed they were heading towards Lagos Island direction. But suddenly, along Adekunle axis, they stopped and barricaded the road with their motorbikes. They started robbing motorists.”
Many commuters were dispossessed of their valuables in the operation which lasted over 30 minutes.
The operation abruptly came to an end after the owner of a wine coloured Toyota Carena car, speeding, rammed into two of the robbers, crushing them instantly to death.
An eye witness said: “The driver who killed the driver was a uniformed personnel. They two robbers chased him because he refused to stop after sighting them. As they pursued him, he suddenly reversed and crushed two of them to death.
By this time, a team of Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State Transport Management Authority LASTMA, stormed to the scene.
The bloody bodies of the robbers were removed. By then their other members had fled the scene.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/05/01/robbers-crushed-to-death-while-robbing-motorists-on-third-mainland-bridge/#sthash.ggOLNeWl.dpuf
Two armed robbers were crushed to death Wednesday on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos while robbing motorists.
A motorist said the gang members, numbering over eight, struck around 1:30pm.
The motorist said: “The robbery gang members drove against traffic. They were in four motorbikes.
We noticed they were heading towards Lagos Island direction. But suddenly, along Adekunle axis, they stopped and barricaded the road with their motorbikes. They started robbing motorists.”
Many commuters were dispossessed of their valuables in the operation which lasted over 30 minutes.
The operation abruptly came to an end after the owner of a wine coloured Toyota Carena car, speeding, rammed into two of the robbers, crushing them instantly to death.
An eye witness said: “The driver who killed the driver was a uniformed personnel. They two robbers chased him because he refused to stop after sighting them. As they pursued him, he suddenly reversed and crushed two of them to death.
By this time, a team of Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State Transport Management Authority LASTMA, stormed to the scene.
The bloody bodies of the robbers were removed. By then their other members had fled the scene.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/05/01/robbers-crushed-to-death-while-robbing-motorists-on-third-mainland-bridge/#sthash.ggOLNeWl.dpuf
A motorist said the gang members, numbering over eight, struck around 1:30pm.
The motorist said: “The robbery gang members drove against traffic. They were in four motorbikes.
We noticed they were heading towards Lagos Island direction. But suddenly, along Adekunle axis, they stopped and barricaded the road with their motorbikes. They started robbing motorists.”
Many commuters were dispossessed of their valuables in the operation which lasted over 30 minutes.
The operation abruptly came to an end after the owner of a wine coloured Toyota Carena car, speeding, rammed into two of the robbers, crushing them instantly to death.
An eye witness said: “The driver who killed the driver was a uniformed personnel. They two robbers chased him because he refused to stop after sighting them. As they pursued him, he suddenly reversed and crushed two of them to death.
By this time, a team of Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State Transport Management Authority LASTMA, stormed to the scene.
The bloody bodies of the robbers were removed. By then their other members had fled the scene.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/05/01/robbers-crushed-to-death-while-robbing-motorists-on-third-mainland-bridge/#sthash.ggOLNeWl.dpuf
Thursday, 30 April 2015
pollution: Lagos shuts 24 religious outfits over noise
By Monsuru Olowoopejo
Lagos—The Lagos State government
yesterday said at least 24 religious outfits were shut in year 2014 for
contravening the State guidelines on noise pollution.
The state government further said the new Material Recovery Facility,
would be established to capture the huge waste generated daily and
boost the Waste-to-wealth programme in the state.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello and General Manager of
the Lagos State Environment Protection, LASEPA, Mr Ademola Shabi, an
engineer, disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in
Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
Shabi reeling out the activities of his agency in the year under
review added that 13 industries were shut for violating the
environmental guidelines set by the government.
He lamented that the pollution generated daily in the state was
increasing and the government must embark on measures to reduce it,
adding; “We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But
we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated.”
According to him, “We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the
last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on
noise pollution.”
The general manager explained that these religious outfits contribute
“the religious outfits contribute about 50 percent of the noise
pollution in the state. In the last few years, we have been having
problem to control noise from these outfits. We have been able to shut
them down while some have relocated from the community where they were.
Source: Vanguard
President
Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido
Ado Bayero as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority
(NPA). Alhaji Sanusi, a lawyer, from Kano State takes over from Mallam
Habib Abdullahi (pictured above) who has been relieved of his
appointment as Managing Director of the NPA.
The appointment of the new NPA Managing Director takes effect from tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 2015.
President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours.
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) April 29, 2015
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The appointment of the new NPA Managing Director takes effect from tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 2015.
President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours.
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) April 29, 2015
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President
Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido
Ado Bayero as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority
(NPA). Alhaji Sanusi, a lawyer, from Kano State takes over from Mallam
Habib Abdullahi (pictured above) who has been relieved of his
appointment as Managing Director of the NPA.
The appointment of the new NPA Managing Director takes effect from tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 2015.
President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours.
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) April 29, 2015
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The appointment of the new NPA Managing Director takes effect from tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 2015.
President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours.
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) April 29, 2015
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The
Lagos State government yesterday said at least 24 religious outfits
were shut in year 2014 for contravening the State guidelines on noise
pollution.
The state government further said the new Material Recovery Facility, would be established to capture the huge waste generated daily and boost the Waste-to-wealth programme in the state.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello and General Manager of the Lagos State Environment Protection, LASEPA, Mr Ademola Shabi, an engineer, disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
Shabi reeling out the activities of his agency in the year under review added that 13 industries were shut for violating the environmental guidelines set by the government.
He lamented that the pollution generated daily in the state was increasing and the government must embark on measures to reduce it, adding; “We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated.”
According to him, “We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”
The general manager explained that these religious outfits contribute “the religious outfits contribute about 50 percent of the noise pollution in the state.
In the last few years, we have been having problem to control noise from these outfits. We have been able to shut them down while some have relocated from the community where they were.
Source: Vanguard
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The state government further said the new Material Recovery Facility, would be established to capture the huge waste generated daily and boost the Waste-to-wealth programme in the state.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello and General Manager of the Lagos State Environment Protection, LASEPA, Mr Ademola Shabi, an engineer, disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
Shabi reeling out the activities of his agency in the year under review added that 13 industries were shut for violating the environmental guidelines set by the government.
He lamented that the pollution generated daily in the state was increasing and the government must embark on measures to reduce it, adding; “We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated.”
According to him, “We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”
The general manager explained that these religious outfits contribute “the religious outfits contribute about 50 percent of the noise pollution in the state.
In the last few years, we have been having problem to control noise from these outfits. We have been able to shut them down while some have relocated from the community where they were.
Source: Vanguard
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The
Lagos State government yesterday said at least 24 religious outfits
were shut in year 2014 for contravening the State guidelines on noise
pollution.
The state government further said the new Material Recovery Facility, would be established to capture the huge waste generated daily and boost the Waste-to-wealth programme in the state.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello and General Manager of the Lagos State Environment Protection, LASEPA, Mr Ademola Shabi, an engineer, disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
Shabi reeling out the activities of his agency in the year under review added that 13 industries were shut for violating the environmental guidelines set by the government.
He lamented that the pollution generated daily in the state was increasing and the government must embark on measures to reduce it, adding; “We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated.”
According to him, “We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”
The general manager explained that these religious outfits contribute “the religious outfits contribute about 50 percent of the noise pollution in the state.
In the last few years, we have been having problem to control noise from these outfits. We have been able to shut them down while some have relocated from the community where they were.
Source: Vanguard
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/04/30/lagos-state-shuts-down-24-religious-outfits-for-causing-too-much-noise/#sthash.nIdlU51P.dpuf
The state government further said the new Material Recovery Facility, would be established to capture the huge waste generated daily and boost the Waste-to-wealth programme in the state.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello and General Manager of the Lagos State Environment Protection, LASEPA, Mr Ademola Shabi, an engineer, disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
Shabi reeling out the activities of his agency in the year under review added that 13 industries were shut for violating the environmental guidelines set by the government.
He lamented that the pollution generated daily in the state was increasing and the government must embark on measures to reduce it, adding; “We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated.”
According to him, “We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”
The general manager explained that these religious outfits contribute “the religious outfits contribute about 50 percent of the noise pollution in the state.
In the last few years, we have been having problem to control noise from these outfits. We have been able to shut them down while some have relocated from the community where they were.
Source: Vanguard
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ABOUT 160 MORE BOKO HARAM HOSTAGES RELEASED...
According to AFP, the Nigerian Army says it has rescued about 160 more hostages from Sambisa Forest.
“We are still trying to compute the actual number of those rescued. But tentatively there are about 60 women of various ages and around 100 children,” Army spokesman Sani Usman told AFP.
He also said one woman was killed in the fighting and eight other rescued hostages were injured. A soldier was also killed and four others wounded.
“We are still trying to compute the actual number of those rescued. But tentatively there are about 60 women of various ages and around 100 children,” Army spokesman Sani Usman told AFP.
He also said one woman was killed in the fighting and eight other rescued hostages were injured. A soldier was also killed and four others wounded.
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Another have embarked on a journey from Yola to FCT to witness Buhari's inuaguration..
Just Few weeks to to the inauguration of the president elect Gen. M. Buhari. A Man Abubakar Duduwale have started a journey from Yola city in Adamawa State to the FCT just to be part if Buhari's Inauguration.. The distance between Abuja and Yola if 573.3 km and will take 11hours to travel by car, so it will take Mr. Duduwale one to two week to complete his mission..... Lets pray it not madness this time....
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
MASS DEFECT FROM APC TO PDP.... WHAT IKOKWU THINKS OF APC
SECOND Republic Politician and one
of the founders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Guy Ikokwu,
has commended leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for
closing their door to defectors, who were trooping to the party from the
PDP and other parties.
Ikokwu, who is also the President of Pan Ndigbo Forum (PNF) said the advice is in order and will enhance democracy.
Since the PDP lost the March 28 presidential polls and most of the governorship and legislative seats at the state and federal levels, a host of PDP stalwarts had been defecting to the APC in droves with their supporters.
President-elect, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), last week said those defecting to the APC would not be considered for appointment. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement, spoke in like manner and advised those leaving the PDP for the APC to remain where they are.
His take on APC’s stand: Report from the APC Committee as elaborated by their Media Director Alhaji Lai Mohammed revealed that the president-elect, the party chairman and the party leaders are not in favour of any more embrace with political defectors who were referred to as fair weather collaborators.
VANGUARD
Ikokwu, who is also the President of Pan Ndigbo Forum (PNF) said the advice is in order and will enhance democracy.
Since the PDP lost the March 28 presidential polls and most of the governorship and legislative seats at the state and federal levels, a host of PDP stalwarts had been defecting to the APC in droves with their supporters.
President-elect, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), last week said those defecting to the APC would not be considered for appointment. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement, spoke in like manner and advised those leaving the PDP for the APC to remain where they are.
His take on APC’s stand: Report from the APC Committee as elaborated by their Media Director Alhaji Lai Mohammed revealed that the president-elect, the party chairman and the party leaders are not in favour of any more embrace with political defectors who were referred to as fair weather collaborators.
VANGUARD
BREAKING NEWS... updates on chibok girls
I am glad to inform the public that the Nigerian troops have rescued at-least 200 girls and over 90 women from the sambisa forest.. it is also said that three camps where destroyed.
At
least 200 girls and 93 women have been rescued from Sambisa forest by
the Nigerian troops the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Armed
Forces (Defence Headquarters) has said yesterday evening. It also said
three camps were destroyed including the notorious Tokumbere forest. -
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At
least 200 girls and 93 women have been rescued from Sambisa forest by
the Nigerian troops the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Armed
Forces (Defence Headquarters) has said yesterday evening. It also said
three camps were destroyed including the notorious Tokumbere forest. -
See more at:
http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/04/29/chibok-girls-200-girls-93-women-rescued-from-sambisa-forest-by-nigerian-troops/#sthash.BXRVBjFg.dpuf
At
least 200 girls and 93 women have been rescued from Sambisa forest by
the Nigerian troops the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Armed
Forces (Defence Headquarters) has said yesterday evening. It also said
three camps were destroyed including the notorious Tokumbere forest. -
See more at:
http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/04/29/chibok-girls-200-girls-93-women-rescued-from-sambisa-forest-by-nigerian-troops/#sthash.BXRVBjFg.dpuf
WHY GEN. M BUHARI BARRED AIT
Security officials attached to Muhammadu Buhari have barred African
Independent Television (AIT) from covering the functions of the
president-elect till further notice.
Buhari Clamps Down On AIT
The security team according to Punch cited security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.
The directive which took effect on Monday, April 27, was enforced when members of AIT crew, who were at the Defence House to cover of a meeting between Buhari and a visiting Cuban delegation, were asked to leave.
Confirming this to Punch, the crew said: Yes, we were told but we cannot just leave; we have a job to do. In any case, we have not been officially informed about what we have done wrong.
On why AIT was restricted from covering functions of the president-elect, Mallam Garba Sheh, the director of press of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, noted that security concerns informed the decision.
He said: “AIT has been asked to stay aside based on security and family concerns. In addition, General Buhari has decided that they will have to resolve some issues relating to issues of standard and ethics.
“We will be talking with them to try and resolve the matter but for now, the station has been asked to stay aside because, like I said, there are some family and security concerns.
“They have been asked to step down their coverage until we resolve the matter with them on ethics and standards.”
In weeks building up the presidential election, AIT was criticized for airing a documentary, “The Real Buhari” which x-rayed the retired general’s past military regime as one that become the first to sentence a woman to death by firing squad.
The documentary was described by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a“fabricated and hate broadcast” against its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) also indicted the African Independent Television (AIT) and the National Television Authority (NTA) for the airing several documentaries which maligned the image of Muhammadu Buhari. see more at naijaloaded.com
Buhari Clamps Down On AIT
The security team according to Punch cited security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.
The directive which took effect on Monday, April 27, was enforced when members of AIT crew, who were at the Defence House to cover of a meeting between Buhari and a visiting Cuban delegation, were asked to leave.
Confirming this to Punch, the crew said: Yes, we were told but we cannot just leave; we have a job to do. In any case, we have not been officially informed about what we have done wrong.
On why AIT was restricted from covering functions of the president-elect, Mallam Garba Sheh, the director of press of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, noted that security concerns informed the decision.
He said: “AIT has been asked to stay aside based on security and family concerns. In addition, General Buhari has decided that they will have to resolve some issues relating to issues of standard and ethics.
“We will be talking with them to try and resolve the matter but for now, the station has been asked to stay aside because, like I said, there are some family and security concerns.
“They have been asked to step down their coverage until we resolve the matter with them on ethics and standards.”
In weeks building up the presidential election, AIT was criticized for airing a documentary, “The Real Buhari” which x-rayed the retired general’s past military regime as one that become the first to sentence a woman to death by firing squad.
The documentary was described by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a“fabricated and hate broadcast” against its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) also indicted the African Independent Television (AIT) and the National Television Authority (NTA) for the airing several documentaries which maligned the image of Muhammadu Buhari. see more at naijaloaded.com
MAN TRAVELED FROM KADUNA TO LAGOS
Another version of craze, weeks after the trekking man.
A 35-year-old Kaduna-born cyclist and supporter of the
president-elect Gen Buhari and Professor Osinbajo, Mohammed Kabiru
Jafaru, has embarked on a bicycle ride from Kaduna to Lagos to meet with
the vice president-elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo in Lagos State as a
way to show his appreciation to the Yorubas for voting en-mass for the
Buhari-Osinbajo ticket during last election.
Mohammed started his journey to Lagos at exactly 6: 35am at the palace of Sarkin Hayin Malam Bello, Alhaji Kabiru Isa Gangarida yesterday April 27th.
Source..... Naijaloaded.com
Mohammed started his journey to Lagos at exactly 6: 35am at the palace of Sarkin Hayin Malam Bello, Alhaji Kabiru Isa Gangarida yesterday April 27th.
“I have decided to embark on this journey to Lagos because I want to go and thank Yoruba people for their immense support and contributions that led to the victory of General Muhammadu Buhari during the March 28 presidential election. The decision to undertake the journey came to my mind after analysing the votes cast for Buhari by the Yoruba people and after I discussed my intention with my immediate family and friends, they encouraged me to go on the journey.”he told journalist
Source..... Naijaloaded.com
BOKO HARAM KILL 21 IN YOBE
Twenty-one persons have been killed by men suspected to be
insurgents, dressed in military camouflage, in a highway attack in Yobe
State.
The 21 persons, according to a local vigilante source, had been
residing in Damaturu after fleeing their communities earlier captured by
the insurgents.
But at the weekend, they undertook a trip to their communities to
carry some foodstuffs from their silos because they felt that peace had
returned to the place.
However, the victims who had been displaced from Lazarawa, Ngirbua,
Maram and Garin Kuyama villages miscalculated as they were attacked on
their way on Yobe Road.
The source claimed that the victims were intercepted and killed in Bultaram village on their way back to Damaturu.
“They opened fire on all of them, we believe they cannot be soldiers but insurgents dressed in military camouflage,” he said.
He revealed that the bodies of the victims had not been buried as
their relations were awaiting clearance from the military authorities
operating in the area. SOURCE.. PUNCH NEWSPAPERS
Sunday, 26 April 2015
HOW IKPEAZU, OKOROCHA AND ISHAKU WON IN ABIA, IMO AND TARABA
Imo State governor and candidate of All Progressives Congress, Chief Rochas Okorocha, was early this morning declared winner of the governorship election in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Meanwhile, In the other two states where supplementary governorship elections also held on Saturday, the governorship candidates of Peoples Democratic Party in Abia and Taraba states, Dr Victor Ikpeazu and Mr. Darius Ishaku, respectively, won, after results were collated and declared by INEC.
Okorocha scored 416,996 votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who polled 320,705 votes. Okorocha was declared winner by the State Returning Officer, Professor Ibidapo Obe, who is Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
In the senatorial election in Delta Central, Ighoyota Amori of PDP won the election, polling 115, 000 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Ovie Omo-Agege, of Labour Party, who scored 53, 000 votes. Amore was declared the senator-elect. Amori polled 2, 981 votes in Ughelli South, while Omo-Agege polled 681 votes. In Sapele, Amori got 8, 864 votes, Omo-Agege got 1, 541. In Udu, the PDP candidate got 9, 194 votes, while his LP challenger got 3, 956 votes. In Uvwie, Amori got 4, 819 votes, while Omo-Agege got 2, 366 votes. In Okpe, the PDP candidate scored 8, 613, while the LP candidate got 2, 022 votes. In Ethiope West, Amori got 172, while Omo-Agege had 12 votes. Also in Ethiope East, Amori scored 14, 142 votes, while Omo-Agege scored 7, 168 votes.
The results announced early this morning by INEC showed that Okorocha led Ihedioha in 20 of the 23 local government areas where the supplementary polls took place in Imo State. Okorocha won in Nkwerre (APC 255, PDP 164), Oru west (APC 395, PDP 129), Okigwe (APC 603, PDP 76), Orlu (APC 687, PDP 179), Ihitte Uboma (APC 131, PDP 66), Nwangele (APC 271, PDP 55), Orsu (APC 471, PDP 218), Njaba (APC 1095, PDP 236), Obowo (APC 697, PDP 505), Ow. North (APC 674, PDP 620), Onuimo (APC 412, PDP 207), Ohaji/Egbema (APC 1210, PDP 996), Owerri West (APC 1342, PDP 793), Ehime Mbano (APC 604, PDP 393),
Mbaitoli (APC 3997, PDP 2422), Oru East (APC 7154, PDP 1168), Ngor Okpala (APC 416, PDP 323), Isu (APC 2773, PDP 979), Isiala Mbano (APC 1415, PDP 1000), and Oguta (APC 5030, PDP 1378). Ihedioha won in three local governments, namely, Ezinihitte (APC 213, PDP 715) and Aboh Mbaise (APC 686, PDP 939), Ikeduru (APC 786, PDP 1022). Okorocha had polled 385, 671 votes, while Ihedioha scored 306, 142 votes at the main election on April 11. That gave a difference of 79, 529 votes between the highest scorer and the runner-up, and the number of cancelled votes was 144, 715. The election was declared inconclusive by the INEC Returning Officer in the state, Obe. After the supplementary election, APC had 31,326 votes while PDP had 13,624. The Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) stipulates that where the number cancelled votes exceeds the difference between the number of votes polled by the candidate who comes first and the person in second place, a winner cannot be declared until the conclusion of a supplementary election in the areas affected by the cancellations. Results, as announced by INEC, from the eight local government areas of Abia State where the supplementary governorship elections held showed that in Aba North PDP got 754 while APGA polled 857; in Ikwuano PDP 1,748, APGA 2179; Ohafia, PDP 2,479, APGA 326; Isiala Ngwa North, PDP 60, APGA 60; Aba South, PDP 722, APGA 2536; Ogwunagbo, PDP 1893, APGA polled 1289; Umuahia South, PDP 1377, APGA 4184; Umuahia North, PDP 1,899, APGA 2,376, and Osisioma, APGA 5,322, PDP 1668. The Collation/Returning Officer for the Abia State governorship the election, Professor Benjamin Ozumba, had on April 12, announced that the governorship elections were inconclusive and subsequently rescheduled in some polling units where either did not hold or were cancelled due to irregularities. But Ikpeazu had polled 248,459 votes against Otti’s 165,406 votes after the first election on April 11, making a difference of 83,053 votes, while 177,000 votes were cancelled – which was more than the vote difference between the top candidate and the runner-up. This had necessitated the supplementary election.
In Taraba State, as results of the supplementary election continued to trickle in, the governorship candidate of the PDP, Darius Ishaku, was steadily consolidating his lead in the April 11 gubernatorial election, which was declared inconclusive by INEC. Going into yesterday’s supplementary election which was conducted in 218 polling units, Ishaku was ahead of his main challenger, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan of APC by 54, 812 votes.
Results announced from the various polling units across the 10 local government areas indicate that PDP won in Kofar Sarki in Takum local government by 588 votes against seven votes polled by APC.
In Daka polling unit in Takum, PDP polled 378 while APC scored 110 votes just as PDP scored 178 against APC’s five votes in Rafin-Kada ward in Wukari local government.
At Asibiti ward in Donga local government, PDP scored 4,412 while APC scored 604 and in Akete ward still in Donga local government, PDP polled 2,065 votes in 11 out of the 12 polling units collated while APC scored 1,506.
Also at Suntai Daaji in Donga local government, PDP garnered 1,139 votes against APC’s 74 votes, while at Nyitan ward in Donga, PDP scored 4,304 while APC scored 199 votes. In the only polling unit where election was held in Yorro local government, PDP scored 469 while APC polled 34 votes.
At Muhammed Tukur polling unit which was the only polling unit where election was conducted in Jalingo local government, APC polled 362 votes while PDP polled 90 votes while in 17 out of the 20 polling units in Bali local government, PDP polled 5,370 votes while APC polled 750 votes.
The PDP candidate is also leading in Karim Lamido local government where the acting governor of the state, Alhaji Sani Danladi, hails from just as PDP is leading in all the four polling units in Ussa local government.
The total number of registered voters in the 218 polling units where the election was conducted is127, 125 and based on the low turnout of voters, the number of accredited voters in the election is not expected to be more than 50 per cent of the registered voters.
The local governments where the additional elections were held are Donga, Bali, Takum, Karim Lamido, Kurmi, Yorro, Ussa, Wukari and Zing.
- Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/how-okorocha-ikpeazu-ishaku-win-in-imo-abia-taraba/#sthash.rinLgC7V
Meanwhile, In the other two states where supplementary governorship elections also held on Saturday, the governorship candidates of Peoples Democratic Party in Abia and Taraba states, Dr Victor Ikpeazu and Mr. Darius Ishaku, respectively, won, after results were collated and declared by INEC.
Okorocha scored 416,996 votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who polled 320,705 votes. Okorocha was declared winner by the State Returning Officer, Professor Ibidapo Obe, who is Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
In the senatorial election in Delta Central, Ighoyota Amori of PDP won the election, polling 115, 000 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Ovie Omo-Agege, of Labour Party, who scored 53, 000 votes. Amore was declared the senator-elect. Amori polled 2, 981 votes in Ughelli South, while Omo-Agege polled 681 votes. In Sapele, Amori got 8, 864 votes, Omo-Agege got 1, 541. In Udu, the PDP candidate got 9, 194 votes, while his LP challenger got 3, 956 votes. In Uvwie, Amori got 4, 819 votes, while Omo-Agege got 2, 366 votes. In Okpe, the PDP candidate scored 8, 613, while the LP candidate got 2, 022 votes. In Ethiope West, Amori got 172, while Omo-Agege had 12 votes. Also in Ethiope East, Amori scored 14, 142 votes, while Omo-Agege scored 7, 168 votes.
The results announced early this morning by INEC showed that Okorocha led Ihedioha in 20 of the 23 local government areas where the supplementary polls took place in Imo State. Okorocha won in Nkwerre (APC 255, PDP 164), Oru west (APC 395, PDP 129), Okigwe (APC 603, PDP 76), Orlu (APC 687, PDP 179), Ihitte Uboma (APC 131, PDP 66), Nwangele (APC 271, PDP 55), Orsu (APC 471, PDP 218), Njaba (APC 1095, PDP 236), Obowo (APC 697, PDP 505), Ow. North (APC 674, PDP 620), Onuimo (APC 412, PDP 207), Ohaji/Egbema (APC 1210, PDP 996), Owerri West (APC 1342, PDP 793), Ehime Mbano (APC 604, PDP 393),
Mbaitoli (APC 3997, PDP 2422), Oru East (APC 7154, PDP 1168), Ngor Okpala (APC 416, PDP 323), Isu (APC 2773, PDP 979), Isiala Mbano (APC 1415, PDP 1000), and Oguta (APC 5030, PDP 1378). Ihedioha won in three local governments, namely, Ezinihitte (APC 213, PDP 715) and Aboh Mbaise (APC 686, PDP 939), Ikeduru (APC 786, PDP 1022). Okorocha had polled 385, 671 votes, while Ihedioha scored 306, 142 votes at the main election on April 11. That gave a difference of 79, 529 votes between the highest scorer and the runner-up, and the number of cancelled votes was 144, 715. The election was declared inconclusive by the INEC Returning Officer in the state, Obe. After the supplementary election, APC had 31,326 votes while PDP had 13,624. The Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) stipulates that where the number cancelled votes exceeds the difference between the number of votes polled by the candidate who comes first and the person in second place, a winner cannot be declared until the conclusion of a supplementary election in the areas affected by the cancellations. Results, as announced by INEC, from the eight local government areas of Abia State where the supplementary governorship elections held showed that in Aba North PDP got 754 while APGA polled 857; in Ikwuano PDP 1,748, APGA 2179; Ohafia, PDP 2,479, APGA 326; Isiala Ngwa North, PDP 60, APGA 60; Aba South, PDP 722, APGA 2536; Ogwunagbo, PDP 1893, APGA polled 1289; Umuahia South, PDP 1377, APGA 4184; Umuahia North, PDP 1,899, APGA 2,376, and Osisioma, APGA 5,322, PDP 1668. The Collation/Returning Officer for the Abia State governorship the election, Professor Benjamin Ozumba, had on April 12, announced that the governorship elections were inconclusive and subsequently rescheduled in some polling units where either did not hold or were cancelled due to irregularities. But Ikpeazu had polled 248,459 votes against Otti’s 165,406 votes after the first election on April 11, making a difference of 83,053 votes, while 177,000 votes were cancelled – which was more than the vote difference between the top candidate and the runner-up. This had necessitated the supplementary election.
In Taraba State, as results of the supplementary election continued to trickle in, the governorship candidate of the PDP, Darius Ishaku, was steadily consolidating his lead in the April 11 gubernatorial election, which was declared inconclusive by INEC. Going into yesterday’s supplementary election which was conducted in 218 polling units, Ishaku was ahead of his main challenger, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan of APC by 54, 812 votes.
Results announced from the various polling units across the 10 local government areas indicate that PDP won in Kofar Sarki in Takum local government by 588 votes against seven votes polled by APC.
In Daka polling unit in Takum, PDP polled 378 while APC scored 110 votes just as PDP scored 178 against APC’s five votes in Rafin-Kada ward in Wukari local government.
At Asibiti ward in Donga local government, PDP scored 4,412 while APC scored 604 and in Akete ward still in Donga local government, PDP polled 2,065 votes in 11 out of the 12 polling units collated while APC scored 1,506.
Also at Suntai Daaji in Donga local government, PDP garnered 1,139 votes against APC’s 74 votes, while at Nyitan ward in Donga, PDP scored 4,304 while APC scored 199 votes. In the only polling unit where election was held in Yorro local government, PDP scored 469 while APC polled 34 votes.
At Muhammed Tukur polling unit which was the only polling unit where election was conducted in Jalingo local government, APC polled 362 votes while PDP polled 90 votes while in 17 out of the 20 polling units in Bali local government, PDP polled 5,370 votes while APC polled 750 votes.
The PDP candidate is also leading in Karim Lamido local government where the acting governor of the state, Alhaji Sani Danladi, hails from just as PDP is leading in all the four polling units in Ussa local government.
The total number of registered voters in the 218 polling units where the election was conducted is127, 125 and based on the low turnout of voters, the number of accredited voters in the election is not expected to be more than 50 per cent of the registered voters.
The local governments where the additional elections were held are Donga, Bali, Takum, Karim Lamido, Kurmi, Yorro, Ussa, Wukari and Zing.
- Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/how-okorocha-ikpeazu-ishaku-win-in-imo-abia-taraba/#sthash.rinLgC7V
Saturday, 25 April 2015
HAVE YOU SEEN THE BEST E LIBRARY IN WEST AFRICA?
HAVE YOU SEEN THE BEST E LIBRARY IN WEST AFRICA? DO YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS?
Lets applaud the Gov. of Akwa ibom state for the selfless service he rendered to his State during his tenure as the Gov. indeed he made our country and his people proud. We can now boast of the largest E Library in Nigeria, right in the heart of Akwa ibom State, Uyo... photos below speaks better.... I charge other African leaders to do more to improve ICT and learning in our countries.... for the best tomorrow...
Lets applaud the Gov. of Akwa ibom state for the selfless service he rendered to his State during his tenure as the Gov. indeed he made our country and his people proud. We can now boast of the largest E Library in Nigeria, right in the heart of Akwa ibom State, Uyo... photos below speaks better.... I charge other African leaders to do more to improve ICT and learning in our countries.... for the best tomorrow...
NACOSS SOFTWARE SUMMIT 2015
I have been opportuned to be at the NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTERS SCIENCE STUDENTS (NACOSS) national software summit 2015.. tagged: Using the software to solve real world problems..... powered by ISPON, NCS, ACCENTURE, NTA, CHANNELS TV ETC... I confess its a rare one... during the software exhibition section, I saw young Nigeria IT student displaying so many wonderful software.. I was stunned.... the question I asked was, 'if these students could do this much with the little support and facilities provided in our tertiary institutions... what will happen when they are properly supported and provided the necessary and improved material and learning environ?
I beg of our governments to look into OURICT & IT STUDENTS' situation.... as IT And ICT are the major sector of our economy... special thanks to the numerous sponsors who played great role in the success of the project and who believed in the ability of our students... thanks alot pls keep supporting Nigeria
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Elections and Politics in Nigeria
POLITICS IN NIGERIA
{Elections in Nigeria, game
politicians play on the poor masses}
I stand to write not
against my country's politics or our renowned politicians to air my view and
observation in our current and past electoral practices i witnessed as a
citizen.
With a bird eye-view, no
matter how i look at it i still see "elections as a game our politicians
and leaders play on us".
Just like the game of
soccer and every other game, the politicians are the coaches manipulating its
subjects and citizens (Players) who have a common goal which is electing a good
leader who will use the resources of the state to better the lives of its
citizens. But in the end unlike other games where the glory and benefits of the
victory is enjoyed equally by both coaches and players, they abandon their
players most of whom sustained injuries or loosed their properties and lives in
the course of the electoral processes, and swallow the glory and benefits
alone.
What do they Coach?
Exposing their youth to
violence from opposing parties.
Encouraging thuggrey by
training the citizens they want to save into political thugs.
People Killing their
brothers and friends who are of different political opinion as them, and so
many other social vices which destroy their motherland, People will give up
their lives recklessly just to make sure you rule at the end of the day you
covert power and public fund into your kitchen.
Why do i keep believing
that they know who will and when he will rule and just want to fulfill all
righteousness by conducting so called election where our votes does not count,
just to please democracy?
Why would a leader at the
end of his tenure want to appoint the next ruler as he or she sees fit without
allowing the ruled choose their fate?
Why will and aged citizen
vote for his age mate when his children are lying at home jobless waiting to be
the future leaders while during their own age they were head of states and
ministers between the ages of 25 and 35.
I can’t cry enough if even
my eyeballs are falling. The foolish youths among us allow themselves to be
used as tools and their rightful places taken right under their noses, and you
claim you are jobless, how are we sure of achieving our dreams when our
yesterday leaders still leads and might even be the future leaders in or place,
yet they campaigned for change they cannot afford.
I can’t even say it all
here because the more i think of it, the more i want to go insane.
To the president Elect of
the Federal republic of Nigeria, Gen. M Buhari, although i never supported you
but I still want to congratulate you using this opportunity, please remember
the people that believed in you, supported and voted for you. Please we need
those changes you promised especially the youths.
THE TREKKING MAN
A man claimed he had to trek from Lagos to Abuja just to congratulate the president elect, Gen. Buhari lets analyze see how possible this might be.
On an ideal situation (Road Conditions, Diversions, Weather Conditions, Traffic, etc. affect driving distance), a driving journey from Lagos to Abuja by road (Lagos –> Abuja) is approximately 587 Minutes – 9 hour(s) 47 minutes(s).
That means it would take a car in good working condition just approximately 10 hours from Lagos to Abuja by the route on the Map below.
Having said that, what time would it take an average person to walk the same distance? How many hours would he have to walk each day? And in how many days would he complete his journey?
Let’s assume Buhari was officially declared winner of the election on the 30th of March 2015 and our trekking guy started his journey on the 2nd of April 2015….!!!
If by 20th of April 2015 Hamisu Abubakar arrived the FCT on foot, it is also confortable to conclude that it took him 18days to walk from Lagos to Abuja on foot.
24 Hours in a day by 18days would be 432 Hours…. How many hours did he walk each day to complete his task in 18 days considering the fact that from Lagos to Abuja is approximately 736.6km?
That means it would take a car in good working condition just approximately 10 hours from Lagos to Abuja by the route on the Map below.
Having said that, what time would it take an average person to walk the same distance? How many hours would he have to walk each day? And in how many days would he complete his journey?
Let’s assume Buhari was officially declared winner of the election on the 30th of March 2015 and our trekking guy started his journey on the 2nd of April 2015….!!!
If by 20th of April 2015 Hamisu Abubakar arrived the FCT on foot, it is also confortable to conclude that it took him 18days to walk from Lagos to Abuja on foot.
24 Hours in a day by 18days would be 432 Hours…. How many hours did he walk each day to complete his task in 18 days considering the fact that from Lagos to Abuja is approximately 736.6km?
I think this man is either crazy or bluffing... What do you think.
On
an ideal situation (Road Conditions, Diversions, Weather Conditions,
Traffic, etc. affect driving distance), a driving journey from Lagos to
Abuja by road (Lagos –> Abuja) is approximately 587 Minutes – 9
hour(s) 47 minutes(s).
That means it would take a car in good working condition just approximately 10 hours from Lagos to Abuja by the route on the Map below.
Having said that, what time would it take an average person to walk the same distance? How many hours would he have to walk each day? And in how many days would he complete his journey?
Let’s assume Buhari was officially declared winner of the election on the 30th of March 2015 and our trekking guy started his journey on the 2nd of April 2015….!!!
If by 20th of April 2015 Hamisu Abubakar arrived the FCT on foot, it is also confortable to conclude that it took him 18days to walk from Lagos to Abuja on foot.
24 Hours in a day by 18days would be 432 Hours…. How many hours did he walk each day to complete his task in 18 days considering the fact that from Lagos to Abuja is approximately 736.6km?
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/04/21/a-critical-analysis-of-the-trekking-guys-journey-from-lagos-to-abuja/#sthash.0ecDT9Co.dpuf
That means it would take a car in good working condition just approximately 10 hours from Lagos to Abuja by the route on the Map below.
Having said that, what time would it take an average person to walk the same distance? How many hours would he have to walk each day? And in how many days would he complete his journey?
Let’s assume Buhari was officially declared winner of the election on the 30th of March 2015 and our trekking guy started his journey on the 2nd of April 2015….!!!
If by 20th of April 2015 Hamisu Abubakar arrived the FCT on foot, it is also confortable to conclude that it took him 18days to walk from Lagos to Abuja on foot.
24 Hours in a day by 18days would be 432 Hours…. How many hours did he walk each day to complete his task in 18 days considering the fact that from Lagos to Abuja is approximately 736.6km?
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/04/21/a-critical-analysis-of-the-trekking-guys-journey-from-lagos-to-abuja/#sthash.0ecDT9Co.dpuf
A Critical Analysis Of The Trekking Guy’s Journey From Lagos To Abuja
On an ideal situation (Road Conditions, Diversions, Weather Conditions, Traffic, etc. affect driving distance), a driving journey from Lagos to Abuja by road (Lagos –> Abuja) is approximately 587 Minutes – 9 hour(s) 47 minutes(s).
That means it would take a car in good working condition just approximately 10 hours from Lagos to Abuja by the route on the Map below.
Having said that, what time would it take an average person to walk the same distance? How many hours would he have to walk each day? And in how many days would he complete his journey?
Let’s assume Buhari was officially declared winner of the election on the 30th of March 2015 and our trekking guy started his journey on the 2nd of April 2015….!!!
If by 20th of April 2015 Hamisu Abubakar arrived the FCT on foot, it is also confortable to conclude that it took him 18days to walk from Lagos to Abuja on foot.
24 Hours in a day by 18days would be 432 Hours…. How many hours did he walk each day to complete his task in 18 days considering the fact that from Lagos to Abuja is approximately 736.6km?
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