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 Politics › Tinubu Proposes 7-point Agenda To Revive Nigeria’s Economy by actiondrilling(op): 6:23am On Oct 09, 2017 |
Tinubu Proposes 7-Point Agenda to Revive Nigeria’s Economyhttps://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/10/09/tinubu-proposes-7-point-agenda-to-revive-nigerias-economy/ 20 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › Rights Group Sues Government Over Alleged N40b Perks For Serving Ex-governors by actiondrilling(op): 6:07am On Oct 09, 2017 |
A Lagos-based rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has sued the Federal Government over its “failure to stop former governors, now serving as senators and ministers, from receiving double pay and life pensions as well as recover the over N40 billion of public funds unduly drawn by these public officers.” In the suit, filed at the Federal High Court Ikoyi over the weekend in Lagos, the group said its action followed the refusal of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to use his “position as a defender of public interest to institute legal actions to stop former governors from enjoying emoluments while drawing normal salaries and allowances in their positions as senators and ministers.” Citing Order 34, Rules 1 and 3 of the Federal High Court Rules 2009, the organisation noted: “Public function should be exercised in the public interest. Double emoluments promote private self-interest or self-dealing. By signing double perks, these former governors have abused their entrusted positions, and thereby obtained an undue advantage, contrary to Article 19 of the UN Convention against Corruption to which Nigeria is a state party.” The suit is seeking among other reliefs, an order granting leave to the applicant to apply for a judicial relief and an order of mandamus directing and or compelling the respondent to urgently institute appropriate legal actions to challenge the legality of states’ laws permitting former governors, who are now senators and ministers to enjoy governors’ emoluments while drawing normal salaries and allowances in their new political offices; and to identify those involved and seek full recovery of public funds from them. However, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi and his counterparts in the Ministries of Labour and Employment as well as Power, Works and Housing, Chris Ngige and Babatunde Fashola, have denied drawing extra funds as former governors. http://www.akelicious.com/2017/10/rights-group-sues-government-over.html
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| TV/Movies › We Have Launched Many Nigerians Into Digital Space:gotv by actiondrilling(op): 9:53am On Sep 27, 2017 |
General Manager, Sales and Distribution, GOtv, Akin Saliu, has said that the low-cost multichannel digital pay TV has through its subscription models, payment plan and affordable services launched many Nigerian families into the digital space. Saliu, who spoke yesterday when he visited Rutam House, the Corporate Headquarters of The Guardian, alongside top management members of staff of the firm, said the GOtv had since its inception spread across 50 cities within 26 states across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. He said the firm had not defaulted in its promise to offer the best of entertainment at affordable rates to its viewers since it joined the league of digital television transformation. “Last year, we launched GOtv Lite to bring back our viewers and offer more Nigerians opportunity to be part of the digital migration. It is the cheapest subscription, N400 per month with over 20 channels. We also have GOtv Plus with over 50 channels. In the Nigerian space, we have been able to fill the vacuum to ensure more Nigerians watch the pay TV. “We have helped to leapfrog many Nigerians into the digital space. We have assisted government in digitising. We have brought more people to watch high fidelity pictures and sound on GOtv, the best of local and international contents and we will continually delight our consumers. This October, we have three major initiatives to launch, we are not resting on our laurels, and we must continue to beat our chest to say we are number one in that market segment,” he said. Saliu, who asserted that GOtv had recorded phenomenal achievements within its six years of operation, assured that the firm would continually overlook challenges of cost and focus more on new commitments to provide the best of entertainment. http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/we-have-launched-many-nigerians-into.html
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| Politics › Senate To Meet Buhari Over Ipob by actiondrilling(op): 2:45am On Sep 27, 2017 |
The Senate has mandated its leadership to meet with the executive to resolve the crises emanating from series of ethnic agitation across the country, especially from the South East. The senators reached the decision yesterday at its resumption after eight-week recess. It was part of a truce Igbo senators reached with their northern counterparts at a closed-door session, which lasted about two hours. At the end of the executive session, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, read out the summary of the outcome of the meeting: “At about 12.30pm, we concluded our closed-door session. We deliberated on key national issues and resolved as follows that the unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is non negotiable. “We also resolved to seek all lawful avenues to ensure that peace is restored to all parts of Nigeria. “All groups or associations currently in agitations for one reason or the other should do so through the laws of the land.” It was learnt that Saraki, had before the session, intimated his colleagues of issues that would dominate discussions. A lawmaker who spoke to Daily Sun, said, Saraki opted for a closed-door session to allow lawmakers speak frankly on the Biafra issue. He said South East lawmakers were asked to speak first. Eyinnaya Abaribe, it was learnt, spoke extensively on behalf of South East lawmakers. He pleaded with senators from other geopolitical zones to condemn the recent “invasion” of the geopolitical zone by soldiers and the subsequent proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the Federal Government. The lawmaker said: “South East lawmakers also pleaded with other senators, especially those from the North to support them and prevail on the Federal Government to rescind the proscription of IPOB. “There were few hiccups, but Saraki was able to calm the whole thing. “In the end, lawmakers from the South East were able to make their case and we all agreed that the Senate leadership will meet with executive and find a way to resolve this.” Northern lawmakers, however, gave a condition that they would support South East senators if they openly criticised any act of violence by any agitating group, in any part of the country. It was learnt that South East lawmakers reluctantly agreed. At the end of the meeting, lawmakers agreed to also shelve the debate till another legislative day to be announced by the Senate leadership. http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/senate-to-meet-buhari-over-ipob.html
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| Politics › Obiano’s Aide Okpala Replies Peter Obi by actiondrilling(op): 2:26am On Sep 27, 2017 |
The Senior Special Assistant on Media, Strategic Communications and legislative Matters, Prince Oliver Okpala says it is shameful for former Governor Peter Obi to be openly lying against the incumbent just to score cheap political point. Prince Okpala was reacting to Mr. Obi’s declaration that the incumbent Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, had nothing to show for the mandate he was given by the people of the state. The Senior Special Assistant said Mr. Obi was playing on the intelligence of the people, pointing out that Governor Obiano has not only exceedingly surpassed what he met on the ground by completing most of the existing projects, and has gone ahead to embark on very new strategic projects. He described former Governor Obi’s claim that he has no selfish interest in putting anyone into office as laughable, because according to him the real crux of the matter is not bad governance but the proceeds of godfatherism which Governor Obiano has refused to pay. According to Prince Okpala the reason for Obi's sudden negative turn against Governor Obiano was the Governor's refusal to pay the 7 billion naira he demanded which he, Obi claimed to have expended on his election. The Senior Media Aide emphasized that there is no room for godfatherism in Anambra as Governor Obiano has taken up the task of uplifting the lives of Ndi Anambra through popular projects and policies, as his only Godfather and what would speak for him in November, Governorship election. http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/obianos-aide-okpala-replies-peter-obi.html
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| Foreign Affairs › Trump Has Declared War On His Country Says North Korea by actiondrilling(op): 5:39pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
North Korea’s foreign minister accused US President Donald Trump on Monday of declaring war on his country and warned that Pyongyang would defend itself by shooting down US bombers. “Trump claimed our leadership would not be around much longer,” North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho told reporters outside his hotel in New York. “He declared a war on our country.” “All the member states and the whole world should clearly remember it was the United States that first declared war on our country,” Ri said. “Since the United States declared war on our country, we will have every right to take counter-measures including the right to shoot down US strategic bombers even when they are not yet inside the airspace border of our country,” he said. “The question of who won’t be around much longer will be answered then.” In his first address to the General Assembly, Trump last week threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea if it challenged America or its allies and derided leader Kim Jong-un as a “rocket man” who was “on a suicide mission.” Ri noted that the statement from Trump was “clearly a declaration of war” even if it came from the US president. Under the US Constitution, Congress is the sole power that can declare war. In his brief address to reporters before heading to the airport, Ri said that the international community had hoped that the “war of words between the DPRK and the United States not turn into real actions.” The North Korean nuclear crisis has dominated this year’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations, which wraps up on Monday, amid fears that the heated rhetoric could accidentally trigger a war. North Korea in recent weeks detonated its sixth nuclear bomb and has test-fired intercontinental missiles — saying it needs to defend itself against hostility from the United States and its allies. During his address to the General Assembly on Saturday, Ri launched a personal attack on Trump, calling him a “mentally deranged person full of megalomania.” Just hours before Ri took the UN podium, US bombers flew off the east coast of North Korea, the furthest north of the demilitarized zone that any US aircraft has flown this century. The Pentagon said the mission was a “demonstration of US resolve and a clear message that the president has many military options to defeat any threat.” Trump’s threat to destroy North Korea made “our rockets’ visit to the entire US mainland all the more inevitable,” Ri said on Saturday. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/trump-has-declared-war-on-his-country.html
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| Crime › Man To Hang For Stealing Sh16, Toothpaste And Toothbrush by actiondrilling(op): 3:39pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
A man who violently stole Sh16, a toothbrush and toothpaste faces the death penalty after his appeal was dismissed. James Muchangi was sentenced to death by a magistrate’s court in 2010 and has since been fighting for his freedom. His appeals at the High Court and the Court of Appeal have flopped and sealed his fate. On March 20, 2008, at about 5am, John Kanyingi was walking to a bus stage in Kahawa Wendani when two men armed with a panga and a piece of metal confronted him. They frisked his pockets and stole a black bag that contained a toothbrush, toothpaste and Sh16. The robbers cut Kanyingi on the left side of the face below the eye. He later reported the incident at Kahawa Police Post and was issued with a P3 form. On April 2, 2008, he was called by the police that two people had been arrested. The following day, the officers proceeded to Muchangi’s house and found Kanyingi's black bag hanging on the wall. Muchangi and his accomplice were then charged in court. The co-accused died during trial. In his defence, the accused claimed he was arrested by police officers while on his way home after having drinks at a local club. Muchangi maintained the charges were framed against him by the police as a way of keeping him behind bars. But the lower court did not believe his testimony and sentenced him to death for robbery with violence. He appealed before High Court judges Mbogholi Msagha and Lydiah Achode, arguing that the complainant did not positively identify him. But the two judges threw out the case and Muchangi moved to the Court of Appeal. In the Court of Appeal, he complained that he never led the police to the house where the items belonging to the complainant were recovered. He, however, could not explain how the items ended up in his house. “The fact that the appellant was found with personal effects of the complainant only days after the robbery points to the irresistible conclusion that he was involved in the robbery," Justices Philip Waki, Asike Makhandia and William Ouko ruled. http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/man-to-hang-for-stealing-sh16.html
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| Health › Breaking: Former World's Heaviest Woman Weighing 500kgs Dies by actiondrilling(op): 3:23pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
The former world's fattest woman - who weighed 500Kgs - has died aged 37. Eman Ahmed reached the massive weight after being born with a condition that left her constantly hungry . The Egyptian had spent 25 years in bed due to her size but was flown to a hospital Mumbai, India, in February for surgery to combat her weight.She left Saifee hospital in May after her family fell out with doctors and flew to Abu Dhabi's Burjeel hospital where she celebrated her birthday last week.But the hospital announced this morning she had passed away in the early hours from underlying health conditions including heart disease and kidney dysfunction. A hospital spokesperson said: "She had been under supervision of a medical team of over 20 doctors from different specialities who were managing her medical condition from the time she arrived in the UAE. "Eman's family expressed their appreciation for the care and treatment provided to her by Burjeel hospital." She was born weighing a hefty 4Kgs and was shortly diagnosed afterwards with the parasitic disease called elephantiasis. By the time she turned 11, she was too heavy to support her weight standing up, and resorted to crawling in her home on her knees. Eventually she lost the strength to move on her own and was bedridden for 25 years. But a team of doctors at Saifee hospital came up with a plan to bring down her weight. She was transported in a huge operation from her home in Alexandria and was so fat that a wall of her home had to be brought down to help her bring out. After a seven-hour flight, she was transported to the hospital in a specially equipped truck accompanied by her sister, Shaimaa Ahmed, and a team of doctors.It is estimated the hospital spent £25million in building an infrastructure to house Eman. She lost 95Kgs before undergoing the surgery in March which pulled her weight down to 355Kgs. Then over two months she was put on a special diet and the hospital claims she weighed in at 165Kgs. But her sister Shalimaa disputed the size of the weight loss in a video she broadcast on YouTube. Following a meeting with doctors, it was decided Eman would be flown to the United Arab Emirates to continue her treatment. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/breaking-former-worlds-heaviest-woman.html
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| Celebrities › Rihanna Wants To Launch A Wine And Spirits Company by actiondrilling(op): 2:50pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, you should probably check the license page out here. We haven’t yet gotten over the release of Fenty Beauty products, with 40 shades of foundation and other products the Internet has been raving on. Not to speak of Rihanna’s longtime partnership with PUMA and her runway show at New York Fashion, which had pink sand dunes and bikers doing flips in the air over the show. There is also her constant feature as the cover girl of major magazines, her appearances in movies, and her philanthropy. And now there’s a winery somewhere in the mix.Perhaps all those days when she was caught carrying the wine glass out of restaurants, she was really giving us signs and preparing us for this. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/rihanna-wants-to-launch-wine-and.html
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| Politics › 5.2m People In N’east Suffer Acute Food Insecurity by actiondrilling(op): 6:12am On Sep 25, 2017 |
The United Nations (UN) estimates that up to 5.2 million people in northeastern Nigeria are experiencing acute food insecurity and require emergency food assistance, largely as a result of insurgency, resultant displacement and loss of means of livelihoods. This was revealed in a “Draft Nigeria Country Plan Global Food Security Strategy” document sent to Daily Sun by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which said food availability, accessibility, utilisation and stability remain a challenge in Nigeria. Despite government’s effort to strengthen the agricultural sector to generate broad-based growth and achieve food security, an annual growth rate of 2.5 per cent in food production remains sub-optimal. Furthermore, the document also revealed that the menace Boko Haram insurgency and resultant counter-insurgency measures by the Nigerian military have severely reduced trade, market activities and agricultural production in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in significantly increased food insecurity in these areas in recent years. Moreover, the organisation explained that the volatility in global food prices, restrictions on the ability of Nigerian importers to access foreign exchange, and wide gaps between official and parallel market exchange rates have led to increases in the prices of imported foods, contributing to rising vulnerability among poorer urban and rural households in Nigeria. With Nigeria’s population growing at an alarming 3.2 per cent per annum, the organisation suggested that food availability, accessibility, stability and utilisation must constantly be increased to prevent food insecurity. “With an estimated population of 182 million people (50.5 per cent male and 49.5 per cent female) in 2016 and an annual growth rate of 3.2 per cent, Nigeria will have a projected population of 440 million people by 2050. This has serious implications for increased food productivity and security.” Food security is closely linked to hunger and malnutrition. Nigeria’s 2016 Global Hunger Index (GHI) scores of 25.5 against the 2000 score of 40.9 indicates a substantial reduction in hunger. However, the 38 per cent reduction in hunger over the last 16 years still represents a serious level of hunger based on the GHI severity scale. According to the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), 37 per cent of children under five years of age are stunted; with 21 per cent severely stunted. This indicates chronic, long-standing malnutrition. The highest levels of severe and moderate stunting are found in children between 18 and 23 months, with approximately half of the children in this age category stunted. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/52m-people-in-neast-suffer-acute-food.html
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| Christianity Etc › Nafdac Signs Mou With Catholic Relief Service by actiondrilling(op): 5:32am On Sep 24, 2017 |
The National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for the sampling and testing of Finished Pharmaceutical Products under the Global Fund support. The Director General of NAFDAC, Yetunde Oni disclosed that four of its laboratories in different parts of the country have obtained the ISO 17025 accreditation. According to her, the Central Drug Control Laboratory in Yaba, Lagos, is about to get World Health Organisation (WHO) pre- qualification status. “So, when we have the two accreditations in place, this means our equipment will be top-notch.” Earlier, the Country Representative, Catholic Relief Services, Nigeria, Rebecca Hallam thanked NAFDAC and other key stakeholders for signing the agreement. She stressed that routine monitoring of the quality of FPPs is very critical. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/nafdac-signs-mou-with-catholic-relief.html
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| Celebrities › Again, Bobrisky Twerks Vigorously In New Video by actiondrilling(op): 4:52am On Sep 24, 2017 |
Nigerian male Barbie, Bobrisky is out here giving twerking lessons to ladies. In this new video he's seen vigorously twerking to Niniola's hit song, Maradona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHghGu8AG8s Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/again-bobrisky-twerks-vigorously-in-new.html |
| Celebrities › "Am On My Own": Peter Okoye Seems To Confirm Split by actiondrilling(op): 4:41am On Sep 24, 2017 |
Peter and Paul Okoye have been leaving telling posts on social media that hints at a breakup of their group P-Square but they have not come out to confirm anything. However, Peter's recent post comes close to a confirmation. In Snapchat video, Peter revealed he was in Philadelphia for a solo show - without his brother. "My name is Mr P," Peter said "As from today, guess what? It's show time, I'm about to go on stage." He was surrounded by some friends in the snap but noticeably absent was his twin brother, Paul. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/am-on-my-own-peter-okoye-seems-to.html
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| Politics › Nigeria Under Threats Says Buratai by actiondrilling(op): 5:25pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has stated that the country is faced with numerous threats and gave reasons for the military operations of Crocodile and Python dances. Buratai said this yesterday, while delivering his address during executive session of the 13th All Editors’ National Conference 2017, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Army Chief, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major-General Enobong Udoh, disclosed that the Nigerian Army decided to embark on Operations Python Dance 11 and Crocodile Smile 11 in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country, in order to tackle rising challenges of militancy, kidnapping and pipeline vandalism. He further stated that the ongoing Operation Mesa in states in the North and the Middle Belt, was aimed at tackling challenges of cattle rustling, herdsmen-farmers clashes and kidnapping. Buratai said the exercises were aimed at focusing the personnel to relative professional scenarios as against stimulated training sessions. He noted: “Our country is faced with a plethora of threats ranging from Boko Haram insurgency in the North East with several others, such as armed banditry, cattle rustling, armed robbery, sea robbery and piracy, militancy, cultism and cult-related violence, kidnapping and hostage-taking, pipeline vandalism, Illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft, Illegal refining of petroleum, herdsmen-farmers clashes, activities of IPOB and other separatist groups.” Meanwhile, President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has said that a total of 259 bills have so far been presented to the Eighth Senate. Saraki disclosed this in his presentation, saying that out of the number, 147 have been read for the third time and passed into law. The Senate President, who was represented by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, said a total of 143 bills have passed through the second reading, while 11 others were harmonised and 14 rejected. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/nigeria-under-threats-says-buratai.html
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| Career › 516 Police Personnel, Others Participate In Fitness Exercise In Enugu by actiondrilling(op): 5:18pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
No fewer than 516 police personnel and other officers from sister security agencies in Enugu State have participated in a routine monthly fitness exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that officers of other security agencies present at the exercise included the Nigeria Prisons and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as well as staff of corporate organisations including NAN. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr Ebere Amaraizu, told NAN during the exercise on Saturday that the exercise was to keep security personnel in Enugu State up and doing in the discharge of their duties. Amaraizu said that the exercise, tagged “Walk/Jog for Life’’ also promote synergy and co-operation among security agencies and the members of the public. “Through this monthly fitness exercise, the Enugu State Police Command has been able to close the communication and interaction gap between members of the public and security agencies in the state. “It has increased the number of people involved in fighting crime and criminality; thus, increasing safety and calmness in the entire state,’’ he said. The PPRO, however, appealed to more corporate organisations to get involved in the exercise in order to promote security consciousness among residents. “We want philanthropists and corporate organisations to partner with us in printing security information leaflets, banners and other items that would carry beneficial security tips. “These security tips and addresses both in GSM and social media can be handy and helpful to anyone at any moment,’’ Amaraizu said. One of the participants, Mr Johnson Ugwu, an officer of NSCDC, told NAN that ‘’the exercise has extended the frontiers of the inter-agency co-operation between NSCDC and Nigeria Police as well as other security agencies’’. NAN reports that the participants walked and jogged through Ridge Way, Okpara Avenue, Prisons Way, Camp Road, Zik Avenue and terminated at Agbani Road all within Enugu metropolis. NAN also recalls that the Enugu State Police Command monthly Walk/Jog Exercise commenced in January 2009. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/516-police-personnel-others-participate.html
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| Romance › Female Soldiers Are The Best In Relationships And Marriages Says Chizoba by actiondrilling(op): 5:38am On Sep 22, 2017 |
Our beautiful and gallant young female Soldier has urged all Nigerian men to have the courage to walk up to a Female Soldier they have feelings for. That Nigerian female soldiers are loving and caring people because of their training to love and defend the nation. So they can defend and protect their home likewise. She wrote: I know some Civilian Find it so difficult to Approach a Female Soldier for Relationships. My Dear Listen to my Little Advice. Female Soldiers are The Best in Relationships and Marriages. With the following Reasons. 1. She is an Independent woman to you. She has Already got a job, and it’s the best thing a man can wish for. 2. You won’t bother someone Harassing your wife for Any Reason. She is a Soldier, So I don’t think that there is any form of harassment that can come to her that she can’t handle. 3. She will always fight for you. If you get Married or in a relationship with a Female soldier,Every of your problem is her Problem, She won’t ever let any harm come to you. 4. She will be Trust worthy, You won’t be afraid of thinking about your wife or girlfriend cheating on you,because Even People around her can’t even go close to her once they know that she is in a relationship with you . 5. They are the Most Caring They care for their Loved ones more than anything, Love and care is what they Give you. 6. They are Educated with Military and Civil Law You don’t have much to say to her, because she already know what’s good and Bad. She knows what to do and the time to do it.. If you Love a Female Soldier, don’t be Afraid to Approach her, we are all kind hearted and devoted Incase you are afraid of anyone, come to Me I will help you talk to her. Am proud to be a female soldier Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/female-soldiers-are-best-in.html
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| Politics › Igbo Leaders Thumb Up Bindow’s Peace Initiative by actiondrilling(op): 4:08pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Chief Fidelis Umeh, the President-General of Igbo Cultural Association in Adamawa, has commended Governor Muhammadu Bindow’s efforts at maintaining peace and stability in the state. Umeh made this known at a news conference held in Yola on Thursday, describing the governor as a role model in bringing about change, development and peaceful co-existence among diverse people of the state. According to him, activities of Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) were not in the overall interest of the Igbos. “The Igbos residing in the state are totally against the movement and activities of IPOB. “ Permit me to use this ample opportunity to indicate my ardent admiration and profound appreciation to Gov. Bindow for the positive change and development he has brought to the state.” Umeh also expressed gratitude to the governor for ensuring that the Igbos live in peace in the state, saying that the Igbo community appreciated his concern for their safety. “We Igbo community in the state want to use this opportunity to appreciate your hospitality and tolerance to primordial, ethnic and religious differences. “ We also promise to remain law abiding citizens and to always offer our unflinching support as we work together in transforming the state. “We, the leaders of Igbo in the state are therefore, calling on all our brothers and sisters across the state to remain calm and go on with their normal businesses.” Umeh added. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/igbo-leaders-thumb-up-bindows-peace.html
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| Politics › Anambra Guber Poll: Apc Submits Nwoye’s Name by actiondrilling(op): 6:25pm On Sep 18, 2017 |
After several days of speculations and political horse trading, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has submitted the name of Hon. Tony Nwoye to the Independent National Electoral (INEC) as its candidate for the November 18 governorship election in Anambra state. The party also issued a certificate of return to Nwoye as the party’s candidate against the recommendation of the Appeal panel, calling for the outright cancelation of the primary election. The appeals panel had told the National Working Committee that most of the aspirants who contested the primary led by Sen Andy Uba, questioned Nwoye’s emergence, demanding a repeat of the exercise. However, the Chairman of the Committee that conducted the primary and Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima on his part told the party that non of the aspirants questioned the integrity of the primary through out the exercise. On his part, Senator Andy Uba who wanted an outright cancelation of the primary and declaring him winner, Sen Uba wrote: “I complained to some members of the Primary Election Committee sent from the headquarters of the party. To be frank, I continued with the exercise in protest after observing all these irregularities. Most of the disgruntled delegates of the primary election have gone to various courts to depose to an affidavit of events that transpired.” The Nation was informed that the Appeal panel recommended a repeat of the governorship poll. However, rising from a crucial meeting at the party national secretariat on Monday, decided to forward Nwoye’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in order to meet the deadline for submission of names of candidates for the election. National Organising Secretary Osita Izunazo, who confirmed the development told newsmen that the NWC threw out Sen. Uba’s petition against Nwoye and also overruled the recommendation of the Appeal panel for total concelation of the primary poll. “I can confirm to you that the NWC has issued certificate of return to Tony Nwoye as APC governorship candidate for November 18, Anambra election.” more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/anambra-guber-poll-apc-submits-nwoyes.html
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| Politics › Enugu Government Approves N310m For Lg Elections by actiondrilling(op): 6:06pm On Sep 18, 2017 |
The State Executive Council voted yesterday 31 August 2017 to release N310.23m to the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for the conduct of the scheduled November 4, 2017 local government councils elections in the State. This is in addition to the N25m already approved by the Council on19thJuly 2017 as take-off funds for the Commission. The approval followed a financial request for funds made to government by the chairman of ENSIEC, Dr. Mike E. Ajogwu, a senior advocate (SAN) and fellow of the international Institute of Arbitrators. The funds will be deployed for procurement of sensitive materials, ballot papers and election forms, transportation, security, publicity and payment of honoraria and allowances to fulltime and ad-hoc staff. The state government also announced yesterday that it has constituted new executive management committees for all affected local government councils where interim administrators have indicated interest in running for office for the November 4 elections. ENSIEC time table for the elections shows that contestants for the 17 chairmanships and 260 councillorship positions will slug it out on Nov. 4, with runoff elections scheduled for 2nd December 2017. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly constituted managers of the councils, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi announced that in accordance with the law, interim chairmen of LGs and their deputies who have expressed interest in contesting the elections have resigned their appointments. He enjoined the newly sworn chairmen and deputies to be impartial and non-partisan in the performance of their duties. Responding on behalf of his colleagues, the interim chair of Nkanu East LGA, Mr. Uche Nwobodo, thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in them and promised that they would make the state proud with the quality services they intend to deliver during their 4-month tenure. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/enugu-government-approves-n310m-for-lg.html
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| Politics › 59 Ipob Members To Face Trial For Murder, Arson by actiondrilling(op): 7:19am On Sep 18, 2017 |
At least one person, a police officer, has been confirmed dead after an attack by suspected members of the pro-Biafra separatist group, IPOB, in Abia State, the police have said. The police also announced that at least 59 suspected members of the now outlawed group have been arrested by security officials. The new Abia State Commissioner of Police, Anthony Ogbizi, who stated these, also said suspected members of IPOB, recently arrested, will be prosecuted for murder, arson and other related crimes. Ogbizi disclosed this during a press briefing and parade of seven suspected members of IPOB at Ariaria police station in Aba. He said following the proscription of IPOB by governors in the South East and its declaration as a terrorist group by the Nigerian Army, anybody found with Biafra materials would be arrested and prosecuted. He said that they would be prosecuted under the Anti Terrorism Act to ensure they were properly dealt with. Ogbizi, echoing what the army had earlier said, stressed that IPOB by their action had shown itself to be a terrorist group, which must be dealt with as such. He said that between September 10 and September 14, 2017, the Ariaria police station was attacked by suspected members of IPOB, who destroyed everything in the station. He said they came with petrol bombs, which they used to gain entrance, destroyed properties and took three pump action guns. He said: “Even some policemen were seriously injured. In fact, as I am talking to you, one of the injured police officer is dead. Doctors tried in vain to save his life. Now, we have lost a soul and you know what it takes to train a police officer. You know the vacuum that creates. It takes a minimum of one year to train a police officer.” Ogbizi said the group also destroyed property of lawful citizens, adding that their demonstration was not peaceful. He alleged that the group attacked a bank to get money to acquire more weapons. The police boss said about 30 IPOB members were arrested when they attacked soldiers at Isiala Ngwa and about 29 arrested in Umuahia. He added that suspected IPOB members attacked military officers and the residences of Commissioner of Police and AIG Zone 9 in Umuahia. Ogbizi said volunteered that the army recovered several exhibits including the coat of arms of Biafra from the suspects. “As I am talking to you now, information reaching me said they have started gathering at Nnamdi Kanu’s house”, he said. Ogbizi called on the people to volunteer information on the whereabouts of the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. He denied rumours circulating in the state that security agents have arrested Kanu’s father. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/59-ipob-members-to-face-trial-for.html
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| Business › Sec, Nse To Tackle Multiplicity Of Database In Capital Market by actiondrilling(op): 6:08am On Sep 18, 2017 |
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has unfolded plans to complete the installation of a technology infrastructure portal that would enable it capture investors’ data forms for dematerialisation, e-dividend, and Direct Cash Settlement (DCS) in one centralised data base by January 2018. The Director, Market Development of SEC, Henry Adekunle Rowland, in an interview with The Guardian, during the Investors’ Clinic held at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), said the mechanism is part of the Commission’s effort to boost market development, and restore confidence in retail investors. With the infrastructure, the pains investors go through while completing various data forms in the nation’s capital market would be eliminated.Furthermore, he noted that the initiative would enhance turnaround time for investors’ completion of data form, thereby attracting more retail investment into the market. He added that once the data of an investor is captured in the centralised database, which would be held by the central depository, all qualified stakeholders handling such investment would have direct access to the investors’ data form. “The impact is that everybody qualifies to see the data base at the same time; once a broker is working on it, the registrar can be working on it, and it enhances the turnaround time, and makes investors experience more friendly. “The objective is that we don’t want investors to go through the rigors of completing various forms, you complete one form for e-dividend, you complete another for DCS, you are called upon again to complete another for X and Y. “What we are trying to do is to consolidate all these efforts to make sure we have a centralised data base once we capture the data of an investor in the centralised database, which would be held by the central depository.“It would be held in such a way that all stakeholders that are qualified like the SEC, NSE, CBN, CSCS, registrars, and brokers can have direct access to the data. Investors will complete this form online; we gather all the data and information of the investors we require and keep it in that centralised database.” The Operations Manager, Market Operations, NSE, Keneth Nwafor, urged stockbrokers to support the regulators by creating awareness of these initiatives to the investing public. “All these initiatives would help reduce the level of complaint on diversion of investors’ money and market infractions. It would improve speed and transparency and boost both local and foreign investors’ confidence in the market.” The Chief Executive Officer of United Securities Limited, Seyi Owoturo, stressed the need for operators to identify those investors that are yet to migrate their securities to their preferred brokers. He pointed out that just about 55 per cent of investors in the market have migrated their securities properly, urging stockbrokers to identify the remaining 45 per cent investors to enhance the processes. “To help this process, from our estimation currently just about 50 to 55 per cent of investors have actually migrated their securities properly to their preferred brokers. This gives room for brokers to actually begin to look at the history of their public offering. “This would help them to identify those people that have bought shares in the past and actually go after this people to migrate their securities to their account because ultimately when they want to sell; it is the same brokers they will come to. There is an opportunity for about 45 per cent of the market to actually migrate their securities to their preferred broker.” more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/sec-nse-to-tackle-multiplicity-of.html
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| Career › Meet The Youngest Pizza Maker by actiondrilling(op): 12:11am On Sep 18, 2017 |
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| Politics › Tinubu Breaks Silence On Happenings In Nigeria by actiondrilling(op): 8:27am On Sep 16, 2017 |
The lawmaker representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Oluremi Tinubu, has affirmed that hate speech and quit notices will hurt Nigeria. Tinubu, while describing Nigeria as a complex country, noted that her greatness lied in the diversity of the different groups that make up the country. The senator spoke at a town hall meeting with her constituents on Friday at Arcade Hall, Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos on Friday. Tinubu commended the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, one of the groups that formed the coalition, for prevailing on the youth to withdraw their quit notice. “I also appeal to others to follow suit and take back any statement capable of leading to hostilities and apprehension,” she said. She called on Nigerians to re-evaluate themselves and those around them to adequately benefit from the diversity of ideas and experiences. She said that Lagos “with all the different ethnicities that make up Nigeria residing within her boundaries, has proven that it is possible to coexist peacefully.” more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/tinubu-breaks-silence-on-happenings-in.html 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Open Letter To The Executive Governor Of Imo State By Casmir Nguzoro by actiondrilling(op): 6:32am On Sep 16, 2017 |
Governor okorocha needs our help, to help him fish out sycophants in his media team. By Casmir Nguzoro Early before 2015 election, I personally raised an alarm on this same issue. I can remember telling people around me and equally making some publications, saying that one of the major problem of Governor Rochas Okorocha is that, he is surrounded mostly sycophants, praise singers rather than advisers . He is surrounded by mostly selfish and self centered people, people who don't care about the feelings and well-being of the poor masses, people who don't care about the good name of the governor. Mostly people who end up destroying his image instead of looking for a way to make the people of Imo State to like the governor. People who are only interested in what they will gain. They will be like, after all opportunity comes but once, who cares whether you like what the governor is doing or not. And believe me when I say that, this is where the problem of our governor started. I must confess, to be a leader is not easy, nor matter what you do, nor matter how hard you try, you can never please all at the same time. But in all you do, make sure you have more of people that support you for your good, and not sycophants. When Governor Okorocha came into poor in 2011, imolites Celebrated him. He was the redeemer, the rescuer, but today, the rescuer is looking for a rescuer. You made imolites smile, you gave hope to students with your free education, you gave hope to civil servants with your #20000 minimum wage, to gave hope to pensioners, to the market women, you helped them fry corn, yes we saw the images . You started building general hospitals in almost all the local governments in Imo State. You had projects going on almost everywhere, you beautified government house Owerri. Hon Emeka found it hard to win you in 2015 election all because you had the love of many imolites. What is he going to promise imolites that you were not currently doing. Imo civil servants, market women and pensioners were ready to die in the name of voting for you. After 2015 election what happened? You broke our heart, you broke the heart of many. Believe me if a free and fair is being conducted between you and Emeka Ihedioha, or OKEY EZE, or Ike C IBE, or the owner of good Light Foundation (Mr Stanley ). Believe me you will be surprise to see imolites voting massively against you. Not that you are bad, no no no, not that at all . You are one of the governors I respect so much, you have dreams of making Imo great. When you came, you came with love, but at the long run you were carried away . Your sycophants increased and started attacking social media activist like us. I can remember one jobless slowpoke with name ejiofor was assigned to always attack my write-ups and my personality. Smiles but that didn't stop us from saying the truth . After 2015 there was vum vam everywhere, Adapalm one of the highest palm oil producing farms was VAMED.. it was leased out. Instead of Imo State government to build soap factories, broom factories, cream factories and all factories that generates their raw materials from palm trees. It was leased or sold out. And bongo square was introduced, there came shop rites, oya ndi Imo time to spend your money without any Job and source of income. Owerri was filled with yahoo boys. I still repeat it, you were the best, I can remember boasting with your name back then in 2012 telling my Akwa Ibom friends that you are better than Gov Godswill , but I can't say that outside my room again, to avoid people beating me to death. Do you know that if you had completed the general hospitals and schools, maintain free education, pay civil servants 100% salary, pay pensioners their as at when due, you would have created a history that would be very hard to erase. Your social media team is a failure, they went to employ as many online sycophants and thugs, created many fake facebook accounts. If you doubt me search for your name on facebook, you will see as many facebooks accounts with your names, their by creating bad name for our governor. Posting things in your name, attacking and insulting people online. Using abusive word's on people . They were all trained on how to lie, yet they were not professionals. They later went ahead to start organizing awards for best facebook sycophants of the year. Am so happy that you have found the truth, I wont mention names of sycophants if not I would have mentioned one facebook account with Imo newsblog. My Governor sir, with respect you have to look twice with an open eye on your media team, started from the head. I wont be surprised that the will come here to comment and attack me, while I know that you will be following my comments and see those commenting, use your hand and identify the sycophants with abusive comments. May be they just changed their minds. I want I believe Imo for my unborn children, as a leader, Lead well, the lord will be your strength sir. Think about the well being and pains of those that voted you in. SOURCE:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/open-letter-to-executive-governor-of.html
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| Politics › Photos:northern Youth Dressed In Igbo Attire As They Preach For Peace Round Kano by actiondrilling(op): 6:09am On Sep 16, 2017 |
Northern Youth dressed in Igbo attire and went round Kano preaching peace and assuring the Igbo community of their safety despite what happened in Aba and Port Harcourt. Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/photosnorthern-youth-dressed-in-igbo.html 2 Likes
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| Business › Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops For Seventh Consecutive Month, Says Nbs by actiondrilling(op): 5:26am On Sep 16, 2017 |
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday said Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped from 16.05 per cent in July to 16.01 per cent in August. The NBS made this known in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which measures inflation. The development, the NBS noted, is the seventh consecutive month in which the index would be declining since January this year. “The urban index rose by 16.13 per cent (year-on-year) in August 2017, down by 0.09 per cent points from 16.04 per cent recorded in July, and the rural index increased by 15.91 per cent in August from 16.08 per cent in July. “Food price pressure continued into July as all major food sub-indexes increased. The food index increased by 20.28 per cent (year-on-year) in July, up by 0.37 per cent points from the rate recorded in June (19.91 per cent). “This represents the highest year on year increase in food inflation since the beginning of the new series in 2009.” According to the NBS, food index reduced by 0.03 per cent to stand at 20.25 per cent, down from 20.28 per cent recorded in July. “Food price pressure continued into August as all major food sub-indexes increased. The Food Index increased by 20.25 per cent (year-on-year) in July, down marginally by 0.03 per cent points from the 20.28 per cent recorded in July,” the report stated. NBS data also revealed that food prices recorded an eight-year high in July this year. more at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/nigerias-inflation-rate-drops-for.html 4 Likes
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| Politics › Breaking:igbos In Kano Disown Ipob, Kanu by actiondrilling(op): 8:49pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
The Igbo Community Association in Kano State has distanced itself from the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The President-General of the association, Mr. Ebenezer Chima, made the position of the association known at a joint news conference in Kano on Friday. “We want to state categorically here that we, the Igbo residing and doing business in Kano State, unequivocally state that we dissociate ourselves from the activities of IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. “We are strongly advocating peace and unity in the land,” Chima said. While condemning “in its entirety’ the unfortunate and avoidable crisis in Abia,” he called on all Igbo resident in the state to remain calm, promising nothing would happen to them. According to him, “the state government under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and security agents have given the assurance of adequate security of our lives and property. “However, we join the South-East governors, the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo and other notable Igbo leaders, to ask the Federal Government to address the issues of equality and even distribution of our common wealth. “This, we believe, will bring an end to the agitations in the country.’’ On his part, President of Ethnic Community Leaders Association in the state, Dr. Jimpat Ayelangbe, assured all non-indigenes of adequate security of their lives and property. He said the assurance stemmed from the meetings they had with various leaders and security agencies in the state. “ECLAK got the mandate to speak to the media by allaying fears of our people over the concern of their lives and property. “ECLAK is interested in a united Nigeria because we believe that those not living in their states of origin should not contribute to disorganise the country.’’ full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/breakingigbos-in-kano-disown-ipob-kanu.html
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| Politics › Photos Of The Yoruba Mosque Destroyed By Ipob Members In Aba State by actiondrilling(op): 6:58am On Sep 15, 2017 |
actiondrilling:T[quote author=actiondrilling post=60472983]This is Yoruba Mosque here in abia aba state so called IPOB biafra destroyed everything both Quran's,properties,certificate of people reside in the Mosque. 1 Like 1 Share
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| Crime › Breaking:many Injured As Hausa, Igbo Traders Clash In Jos by actiondrilling(op): 7:30pm On Sep 14, 2017 |
There is an ongoing fight between Hausa and Igbo traders in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Akelicious has learnt. It was gathered that several people have been injured along Rwang Pam street, an area said to be dominated by Igbos, and Ahmadu Bello way. Police and other security officials have, however, arrived to calm the situation. A reaident, who gave his name as Ojobo told Akelicious that several houses and shops belonging to Igbo traders have been destroyed. “I barely escaped with my life as we speak. I don’t event know where my parents are. “Many Igbos boys have been injured. Tell the police to come to our aid,” he told Akelicious on phone with a shrieking voice. More details letter. Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/breakingmany-injured-as-hausa-igbo.html
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| Politics › Be Careful How You Handle Ipob’s Agitation – N’delta Group Tells Fg by actiondrilling(op): 4:23pm On Sep 14, 2017 |
A Niger Delta group under the aegis of the Centre for Peace & Environmental Justice, CEPEJ on Thursday warned the Federal Government of Nigeria to be careful in handling the agitations of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPO and its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in the Eastern Part of the Country. The group handed down the warning during a chat with select Journalists in Warri today. The group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Sheriff Mulade stated that Nigeria was sitting on a “keg of gunpowder” and will become “history” if better, peaceful and non-violent approach are not applied in handling the agitations. Mulade noted that Nigerians are not happy, stressing that,”There are no longer patriotic Nigerians. You can’t just go there and surround the premises of Nnamdi Kanu.” Mulade urged to he Federal Government to incorporate the traditional ruler in the country in addressing the issues. Mulade said,”Using only political approach is the reason why the agitations has degenerated to the level it is.” “People should be calm. The presence of military is not a much threat. The Government is trying to keep peace.” Mulade stated that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu should allow peace to reign in the aastern Part of Nigeria and respect his bail conditions. He noted that declaring war is good but the end is not palatable. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/be-careful-how-you-handle-ipobs.html
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| Sports › Germany Top Fifa Rankings by actiondrilling(op): 3:51pm On Sep 14, 2017 |
Germany have overtaken Neymar’s Brazil at the top of the FIFA rankings released Thursday while Gareth Bales’ Wales have moved ahead of England to grab British bragging rights. Joachim Loew’s Germany lead their World Cup group after victories over the Czech Republic and Norway in September to maintain their unbeaten record in qualifying. Argentina’s troubled campaign which has left Lionel Messi and his teammates in danger of missing out on Russia 2018 sees them slide to fourth place, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal moving up to third. Wales meanwhile become the highest-ranked British side after overtaking England to move into 13th place after wins over Moldova and Austria in this month’s qualifying for the World Cup. England are 15th despite recent victories over Malta and Slovakia. Higher rankings can mean a kinder draw for next year’s World Cup. FIFA rankings as of September 14: 1. Germany (+1) 2. Brazil (-1) 3. Portugal (+3) 4. Argentina (-1) 5. Belgium (+4) 6. Poland (-1) 7. Switzerland (-3) 8. France (+2) 9. Chile (-2) 10. Colombia (-2) full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/germany-top-fifa-rankings.html
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| Politics › Anambra Students To Get N15,000 For Holiday Jobs – Tony Nwoye by actiondrilling(op): 10:10am On Sep 13, 2017 |
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship polls in the state, Tony Nwoye, has said students in the state will have the opportunity of earning at least N15,000 during long vacation holidays if they enrol into a holiday job scheme he is proposing. In a statement, he said that the scheme also incorporated a paid internship programme under which participants will work lesser hours. He said: “Job will be exclusive to students from SS1, both male and female. These students will be sent to Government institutions or private companies to work during the period of their long vacation. “The maximum number of months to work will be two months but a student can work for less if he or she wishes. “For every student that will be employed under this scheme, my administration will pay N15,0000 naira per month to such student and a Thank You letter signed by me and delivered to the ministry of youth to be given to the student on the completion of this work. “Internship will be open to all students, both male and female from JSS 1. Unlike Holiday Jobs, those under this scheme will work fewer hours and should not be allowed to work for more than one month so as not to be exploited by some employers. “They will be posted to both public and private institutions including private companies. The students under this category will be paid N15,000 at the completion of this programme and a letter sent to them and signed by me.” more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/anambra-students-to-get-n15000-for.html
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