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 Jobs/Vacancies › Police To Recruit 31,000 Officers Yearly, Says Igp by actiondrilling(op): 5:48am On Sep 08, 2017 |
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris yesterday said that the police force under his administration will recruits 31,000 officers yearly for the next five years to effectively fight crimes in the country. Idris said the exercise would enable the agency to meet up with the United Nations (UN) standard of one policeman per four persons in every part of the country. The IG gave the hint at the commissioning of the new Nasarawa State police command headquarters on Shendam Road, Lafia. Nigeria Police Force is operating far below the United Nations standard of policing and in view of this, we are working towards recruiting 31,000 police every year in the next five years. “Even at that, we need government’s and the people’s cooperation to effectively fight crime to a very low level. The press must join us to publicize our idea in crime fight,” he stated. Speaking, Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura called on the IGP to raise the standard requirement in the recruitment of candidates to certain level above what it is presently. He also urged the police force to facilitate capacity building to handle the increasing crimes in the society and the new trend of criminal advancement. The state commissioner of Police, Sediq Abubarkar, in his welcome address, thanked Almakura for building the new office for effective operation of officers. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/police-to-recruit-31000-officers-yearly.html 3 Likes 2 Shares
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| Education › Government Begins Payment Of University Lecturers' Salary Arrears by actiondrilling(op): 5:39am On Sep 08, 2017 |
* ASUU insists on N200b revitalisation fundhttps://m.guardian.ng/news/government-begins-payment-of-varsity-teachers-salary-arrears/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › We’re Still In Sambisa –boko Haram by actiondrilling(op): 4:16am On Sep 05, 2017 |
Days after the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, renewed an ultimatum to his men to either capture or kill Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, after a 40-day ultimatum failed, the insurgents have issued fresh threats to attack the Nigerian military. They also threatened to attack towns and cities as well. Besides, Boko Haram, in an undated but fresh video, declared they celebrated Sallah in Sambisa, right after the 40-day ultimatum lapsed. In July, Buratai ordered his men to capture Shekau within 40 days. The deadline passed without Shekau’s capture. The army chief simply made the ultimatum open-ended. In the new video, Shuaibu Moni, one of the Boko Haram commanders, who was swapped with 82 Chibok girls released in May, taunted the military and issued threats on behalf of the sect. “We have observed the Eid-el-Kabir prayers peacefully, with our brothers, wives and children in Sambisa, under the leadership of Abu-Muhammad -Ibn-Mahammad Abubakar Shekau. “We thank Almighty Allah for sparing our lives, to witness this very wonderful day and good state of health. We want to tell the infidels of the world, infidels in Nigeria…and Buratai, who gave 40-day ultimatum, to kill our leader Abubakar Shekau that here, we are celebrating Sallah in Sambisa. “I also want them to know that killing Shekau is not the end of us. With or without Shekau, Boko Haram will remain. They should know we worship God and Shekau is only leading us on the path of service to the Lord. “They should know that just as they are giving orders to their military to invade our camps; we are also waiting for Shekau’s orders to invade their barracks, towns and cities at any giving time. “I have said it before and you have seen what I have done. I am not making empty noise; I guess you know who is talking you; this is ‘Moni.’ You have seen what we did in the university and the city of Maiduguri and other places. “We mean everything we are saying, and you should wait we are coming after you. We will never dialogue with the government.” Attempts to get the Defence Headquarters’ Director of Information, Major General John Enenche and spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Col. Sani Usman were not successful. Calls to Enenche’s mobile line and Usman’s as well as text messages, were neither returned nor replied. But, spokesman of the Nigeria Air Force, Air Commodore Adetokunbo Adesanya dismissed Boko Haram’s new threats. He said: “NAF bases are well defended; NAF personnel are well-trained, equipped, motivated and committed to the defence of NAF bases and other assigned critical points.” On August 14, 2017, Boko Haram Shekau released a new video where he taunted President Muhammadu Buhari, former president Goodluck Jonathan and Buratai. The video, delivered in Arabic, was released shortly after the terrorist organisation carried out an attack in the remote Borno State community of Amarwa. The group has used suicide bombings, kidnappings and other unconventional methods to attack innocent civilians, particularly in the states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe. An estimated 20,000 people have been killed by the terrorist sect while over two million have been displaced. Also, two months ago, Boko Haram released a video which showed some women they abducted in June. In the video, the women pleaded with the Nigerian government to negotiate with the terrorists for their release. The women are believed to be among 14 others abducted when the gunmen ambushed a convoy travelling under military escort along the Biu road in Borno State. The 4:35 minutes video footage featured a hooded Boko Haram member introducing the women. He thereafter asked two of them to deliver their message to the Nigerian government. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/were-still-in-sambisa-boko-haram.html
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| Politics › Bribery, Corruption And Destruction Of A Nation by actiondrilling(op): 6:20am On Sep 04, 2017 |
The recent report of a national corruption survey published by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBC) that a whopping N400 billion is spent on bribes each year since 2015 is an indication that the scourge of corruption is indeed capable of killing the country if nothing is done about it. The survey published by the NBS in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) which revealed that Nigerians have spent about N400 billion on payment of bribes between June 2015 and June 2016 should therefore wake every citizen up to the reality of how much Nigeria loses to corruption. Much of this crime takes place of course in the public-sector. “Almost a third of Nigerian adults pay bribes when in contact with public officials. Almost a third of Nigerian adults (32.3 per cent) who had contact with a public official between June 2015 and May 2016 had to pay or were requested to pay, a bribe to that public official. “The magnitude of public sector bribery in Nigeria becomes even more palpable when factoring in the frequency of those payments, as the majority of those who paid a bribe to a public official did so more than once over the course of the year.” Furthermore, it was disclosed that bribe-payers in Nigeria pay an average of some six bribes in one year, or roughly one bribe every two months. “On average, almost one bribe is paid by every adult Nigerian per year by combining the total number of people who paid a bribe to a public official with the frequency of those payments, it is estimated that a total of roughly 82.3 million bribes were paid in Nigeria in the 12 months prior to the survey. “This results in an average of 0.93 bribes paid per adult, or almost one bribe paid by every adult Nigerian per year”. The damning report also points out that roughly N400 billion is spent on bribes each year taking into account the fact that nine out of every ten bribes paid to public officials in Nigeria are paid in cash. It is estimated that the total amount of bribes paid to public officials in Nigeria in the 12 months prior to the survey was around 400 billion Nigerian Naira, the equivalent of $4.6 billion in purchasing power parity (PPP). “This sum is equivalent to 39 per cent of the combined federal and state education budgets in 2016,” the report stated. And no sector is without the stain of corruption. The survey also showed that the private sector is not an innocent bystander when it comes to corruption in the country. The report has it that police officers are among the three types of public officials to whom bribes are paid most frequently. “Although fewer people come into contact with judiciary officials than with police officers over the course of the year, when they do, the risk of bribery is considerable: at 33 per cent, the prevalence of bribery in relation to prosecutors is the second highest, closely followed by judges and magistrates. “While money is by far the most important form of bribe payment in Nigeria, the survey shows that other forms of bribe payment, such as the provision of food and drink, the handing over of valuables or the exchange of another service or favour, also exist. “The qualitative research analysis shows that such exchanges may sometimes include sexual services, although the actual extent of that particular form of bribe payment is unknown,” the report added. This incredible corruption survey done by the National Bureau of Statistics, assisted by a global body, underscores the widespread belief that corruption is Nigeria’s most powerful enemy which both government and the people must defeat. It is indeed shameful that the temple of justice, the judiciary, and the most important internal security institution, the police have been, expectedly, fingered as part of the most corrupt institutions in this connection. The main function of the police is to detect it when laws against graft have been broken. And the judiciary is the last hope of all citizens. So, if the citadel of justice is corrupt and the police too can be cited as corrupt, where would any redemption come for the country? Instead of raising any committee or council to examine the veracity or authenticity or timing of the report, government at all levels should brace up, close ranks to look at the implications of the message. Indeed, the NBS as a public agency has begun to garner credibility as a result of this report which holds a mirror up to Nigeria for the nation to see her ugliness. So, NBS deserves plaudits, in the circumstances, and other instituions should borrow a leaf from it to assist goverance process in Nigeria. There is certainly a growing need for the reform of institutions to prevent the scourge of corruption. In addition to the noise over recovery from those who have corruptly enriched themselves in office, institutions must be built to prevent corruption. Loot recovery and media trials alone without a reform of porous and loose institutions may not produce lasting results in the fight against the scourge. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/bribery-corruption-and-destruction-of.html
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| Education › Adeboye Sues For Peace In Fg, ASUU Faceoff by actiondrilling(op): 6:05am On Sep 04, 2017 |
The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has urged the Federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve the ongoing impasse without further delay. He said the industrial action embarked upon by ASUU was caused by governments’ failure to address their demands, adding that the more the strike was prolonged, the more the economy and the development of the country suffer. He said this yesterday at the monthly thanksgiving service, where he celebrated the 50 years anniversary of his marriage with prayers for families and the unmarried at RCCG’s headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos. Adeboye, who spoke through the Assistant General Overseer, Administration and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said that the need for the Federal Government and ASUU to reach a consensus immediately becomes very crucial because education was the livewire of every successful country. added that the students were not only at the receiving end but also that the future of the country was at stake if the strike was allowed to continue. “Higher institutions of learning are the citadels where learning takes place to bring development to any country. Therefore, continuous strike will only continue to aggravate the chaos that would eventually lead to retrogression in the economy. “I, therefore, plead with the Federal Government to realise that education is the livewire of this country and to the best of its ability, accede to the demands of ASUU, while the union should be considerate with its demands knowing the present state of the country’s economy,” he said. He lamented the pains herdsmen have caused families and wondered whether those that had brought sorrow to many homes in the country were really Fulani herdsmen. “Herdsmen that we used to know were simply armed with staff, bottle water and were very friendly anywhere they went. The present day herdsmen go about with AK 47, maiming and killing and Nigerians are wondering who have been supplying them with such weapons and for what reasons,” he said. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/adeboye-sues-for-peace-in-fg-ASUU.html 5 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics › Former Governor Supports Monitoring Of Social Media By Military by actiondrilling(op): 4:45pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
Dr Babangida Aliyu, the immediate past governor of Niger, has voiced his support for monitoring of the social media by the military to ensure security and unity of the nation. Aliyu made the remark in Minna on Sunday during a media chat with newsmen. He said it was not bad if the Federal Government decides to monitor the social media through the military. “I support monitoring of the social media by the security agencies to control negative stories that can influence the lives of unsuspecting subscribers to do the wrong thing they never intended to do. “You cannot say negative things about a person or an institution especially when they are false without being challenged. “Some governments close the social media or part of it when they are in crisis in order to save their countries from collapse because of people who may not understand the use of social media,’’ he said. Aliyu noted that though the social media was a source for dissemination of both positive and negative information, “we should be careful not to use it wrongly to the detriment of the society. “The security agencies may be right in monitoring the social media, but we should be watchful so that the security agencies will not go to the extreme of infringing on people’s right,’’ he added. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche recently told newsmen that the activities of Nigerians on the social media were being monitored for hate speech, anti-government and anti-security information. He said that the move to monitor social media became necessary in the light of dissemination of false information capable of jeopardising the unity of the country. Aliyu was the governor of Niger from May 2007 to May 2015. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/former-governor-supports-monitoring-of.html
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| Politics › Breaking:nnpc “crashes Price Of Petrol, Cooking Gas” Nationwide by actiondrilling(op): 3:59pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that their sustained strategic intervention in the efficient supply and distribution petroleum products, has led to a significant reduction in the prices of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, nationwide. Spokesman of the corporation, Ndu Ughamadu, in a statement on Sunday, said a national survey by oil and gas forum, NNPC’s weekly TV programme, indicated that in the last few weeks, the price of petrol has fallen steadily from N145 per litre to between N142 and N143 per litre in some stations across the country.According to him, NNPC mega and affiliate stations across the country are selling for N143 per litre, while the pump price range is between N142 and N145 per litre in some major and independent marketers in Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, Enugu, Delta and other major cities. “One of the respondents in the survey and a manager at an independent fuel retail station in Abuja, Mohammed Abdullahi, said the station currently sells petrol at N142 per litre in line with the prevailing market situation in order to sustain the turnover of the business and to attract more motorists to the station,” the statement read. “Another independent marketer in Mosimi, Emeka Ikechukwu, said the going ex-depot prices of PMS had dropped from N138 per litre in most depots to N133.28 in NNPC depots and between N130 and N131 per litre in private depots. “However, the situation is slightly different in Aba and Umuahia in Abia State and Calabar in Cross River state where most independent fuel stations as well as major marketers selling the product at N145 per litre. “The survey also showed a similar trend of drop in price for cooking gas with the average price for refilling 5kg cylinder at N2,215.96 from the former price of N2,500.00. “The study further revealed that states with the lowest average price for the 5kg LPG refill were Kaduna and Niger at N2,000; Kogi at N2,005.00; and Oyo at N2,033.33.” Ughamadu also said the prices of cooking gas have also reduced. “At the NNPC Mega and retail stations nationwide, a 12.5kg of cooking gas that was sold for N4,500 a few months ago is now sold for N3,800 while other retail outlets sell the same quantity for N4,000,” he said. “NNPC has sustained its interventions through sustained improvement in the supply of the products and remodeling of distribution channels to address sufficiency issues across the country.” full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/breakingnnpc-crashes-price-of-petrol.html
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| Food › Pepsi Hiv Story Is Fake News by actiondrilling(op): 9:28am On Sep 02, 2017 |
Investigations have revealed that the false Pepsi HIV story is not about Nigeria but the fake UK MetropolitanPolice statement claiming the soft drink contained infected blood. This has since been denied by the UK Metropolitan Police and there was no Sky News report on this false story. Medical experts have assured Nigerians that there is no need to worry. Reason: The story is not true, and the HIV virus cannot survive up to five minutes outside the human body. According to a report first published by TheSun UK, Pepsi was hit by a sick hoax after a fake Met police statement was shared online claiming that the fizzy drink contained HIV-infected blood. The message – falsely attributed to Met Police– claimed that Pepsi bottles in the United Kingdom (UK) were contaminated.It began recirculating on social media in Britain after previously appearing in a different format in India. They alleged that contaminated bottles were in the UK, and stated that the warning comes from the Metropolitan Police.The message also said that the incident was“shown on Sky News”. The origins of the hoax go back to 2011, where a version of it appeared on Indian social networking sites and in email chains. Similar to the British hoax, the original claimed to be a message from the police, but referred to a range of Pepsi products and stated that the incident would be reported on NDTV. In a statement, Met police said: “This is being treated as a hoax”, adding “the allegation is unsubstantiated.” Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/pepsi-hiv-story-is-fake-news.html
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| Politics › Cleric Writes Un, Others, Over Biafra Agitators by actiondrilling(op): 6:38am On Sep 02, 2017 |
General Overseer of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries Inc. Nnewi, Anambra State, Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh, has written to the secretary general of the United Nations and other world leaders, including United States of America, Russia and Israel to urgently intervene and save Igbo youths from being exterminated by military troops. He said, as he listened to Buhari’s recent broadcast and dishing order to service chiefs to crush members of the IPOB alongside other terrorist groups, he shed tears, knowing the implications and how disastrous and bloody such an order could be. Bishop Udeh, who spoke to newsmen at his cathedral church, Nnewi, yesterday, said after listening to the broadcast, he now had a vision where the spirit of God showed him how the military troops were drafted to Igbo land to clear Igbo youths, adding that if UN and other world bodies failed to intervene as urgently as possible, his vision in that spiritual world could manifest in the physical world. “Let the UN, USA, Russia, Israel and others intervene now to stop the military from wiping out innocent Igbo youths who are merely agitating for self determination within the ambit of the law,” he appealed. He said he was highly disappointed that rather than coming back to thank Nigerians for their prayers which led to his recovery and return to the country to resume work, Buhari is giving an order to the military to massacre Ndigbo just because they are agitating for self determination, which is allowed by law. He said Nigerians are tired of elected retired military officers as civilian presidents because autocracy had always run through their veins and blood, adding that after Buhari, Nigerians should only go for a civilian president who would always bend down and dialogue with the masses to find a lasting solution to the problems. He also urged Buhari to vacate the seat now based on health ground for his own good. “I can see that Buhari wants to die on the seat of power. I have always advised him to resign on health ground but the cabal in the presidency does not want him to leave the seat for another tribe. He should resign now because we are tired of military commanders. If he fails to resign, I shall resurrect my earlier call for his impeachment by the National Assembly,” he stated. He contended that the only election ever conducted in a free and transparent manner was the June 12, 1993 exercise which was won by the late Chief Moshood Abiola, adding that other elections conducted in Nigeria, including the one that brought Obasanjo, Yar’Adua and Jonathan and others into office were mere manipulations by the Northern cabals and caliphate. No party can defeat PDP in Abia – Deputy gov. From Chuks Onuoha, Umuahia. Abia State deputy governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, has said that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is the only party that is firmly rooted in all the 184 political wards of the state. He explained that as a result of the party’s popularity, it still remains the party to beat in the state. He stated that PDP would defeat the opposing All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and its counterpart, the All Progressive Congress, (APC) in the 2019 general elections. He stressed that with the return of some chieftains of the party who defected to opposition during the 2015 election, the coast is clear for the PDP in 2019. Chukwu who stated this in an interview with newsmen described Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as a bridge builder who does not practice politics with bitterness. He enjoined members of the opposition to heed the governor’s call to join hands and build the state. The deputy governor, a former speaker of the State Assembly, said that the PDP in Abia remains a big family, and described those who defected to the opposition in 2015, as men who took ‘decision in the heat of anger’ and made mistakes’. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/cleric-writes-un-others-over-biafra.html 1 Like
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| Sports › Nigerians In S/africa Hail Super Eagles’ Defeat Of Cameroon by actiondrilling(op): 9:45pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
Some Nigerians in South Africa have hailed the Super Eagles for their 4-0 win against Cameroon in a 2018 World Cup qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with the victory, Nigeria still leads its group with nine points having won all three matches played. Adetola Olubajo, Secretary-General of Nigeria Union South Africa, said the Eagles had done Nigerians in South Africa proud. “ With this victory, I can smell Russia. They still need to work harder to win out remaining matches. “ The team should remain focused and I am optimistic that with hard work and dedication, the Eagles will qualify,” he said. Ifeyinwa Obi-Emedo, Secretary of Nigerian Women Association, South Africa, said she was overwhelmed with joy with the win. “Each time the Eagles play so well, its like another decade has been added to my life. “ The Eagles should keep it up, forward ever, backward never,” she said. Collins Mgbo, Secretary of the Union in Limpopo Province, said the win had rekindled the hope and aspiration of Nigerians in the team. “We urge them to continue this way up to the finals in Russia in 2018. I am optimistic Nigeria will qualify,” he said. Ale Olorunfemi Joseph, a Nigerian resident in Pretoria, expressed joy with the Eagles victory over the defending African champions, Cameroon. “ I also commend the President of Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF), Amaju Pinnick for working hard to ensure the victory of the team and eventual qualification for the World Cup. Michael Evah, who lives in Johannesburg, praised the Eagles for giving Nigerians joy and hope with the victory. “The Super Eagles have shown zeal and purpose with this victory. I urge them to continue and qualify for the World Cup. I wish the team good luck in their subsequent engagements in the qualifiers. Ikele Odefa, a Johannesburg based businessman, said the Eagles had rekindled hope and put smiles on the faces of Nigerians, especially those living in South Africa. “I believe that we have the team to qualify for the World Cup. The team should remain focused and continue with same determination,” he said. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/nigerians-in-safrica-hail-super-eagles.html
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| Politics › Nema Complies With Buhari’s Order, Moves To Benue by actiondrilling(op): 6:38pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a team to provide humanitarian services to victims of floods in Benue state, the Director-General of the agency, Mustapha Maihaja, announced Friday. The reaction is in compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari. Maihaja,in a statement through NEMA’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Sani Datti, said that the humanitarian team had been reinforced with another contingent headed by Air Commodore Paul Ohemu, Director, Search and Rescue. He said that this was in addition to the officers of the North-Central Zonal Office of NEMA in Jos. NEMA boss said they were to deliver immediate humanitarian assistance to the affected persons in the various locations and to assess the situation for further support. He said that seven 30-tonne trucks had been dispatched to the state and were due to arrive Makurdi on Friday. Maihaja sympathised with the affected people and assured that NEMA would work closely with the state government in providing them with the necessary assistance. On Thursday President Buhari directed NEMA to deploy personnel and resources to provide succour to victims of flooding in Benue. The flood displaced over 100,000 people in 12 local government areas of the state. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/nema-complies-with-buharis-order-moves.html
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| Politics › Governors Caution Against Hate-speeches, Seek Love, Unity, Forgiveness by actiondrilling(op): 6:21am On Sep 01, 2017 |
The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged Nigerians to shun hate-speeches and collaborate with the government to surmount the plethora of problems bedeviling the nation. In a goodwill message in Asaba yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the governor said there was need for Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers. He, therefore, urged the Muslim faithful to imbibe the spirit of peace, sacrifice, love, piety, tolerance and mutual co-existence to underscore the significance of the festival. Also, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in his Sallah message called on Muslims to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love and continue to foster unity as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, enjoined Muslim faithful to demonstrate the virtue of selfless sacrifice as they celebrate.In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Adedayo Adeneye in Abeokuta, the governor said: “While I join my Muslim brothers and sisters to celebrate this holy day, I urge you to reflect on the essence of the festival. I also urge you to do so in a state of piety as it is a solemn festival.” Besides, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor and made available to journalists in Abakaliki yesterday, described unity and religious tolerance as sine qua non to achieving cohesion and peace in any country and called on Muslim faithful to preach peace as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State called for unity among the people.A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, quoted the governor as saying: “As our Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate Eid-el-Kabir today, I offer my felicitation on behalf of the government and good people of Edo State. Meanwhile, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, has urged Muslim faithful to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the state and country. Aregbesola, in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr. Sola Fasure, called on Nigerians to join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to build a peaceful and harmonious country. Also, his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose, has charged Muslims and Nigerians in general to be ready to make the sacrifices necessary for the progress of the country. In the same vein, Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has urged the Muslims to use the period to continue to promote and abide by the core values of Islam for the sustenance of peace, progress and unity of the country.The former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has implored the Muslims to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, forgiveness and selfless service as part of the virtues of Islam. Daniel, in a goodwill message signed by his Media Officer, Ayo Giwa, stated that Muslims should be guided by the spirit of the festival, which was a symbolic demonstration of total obedience to the will of Allah, kindness to one another and service to humanity as exhibited by Prophet Ibrahim. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/09/governors-caution-against-hate-speeches.html
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| Sports › Man City Eye Sanchez As Deadline Day Hots Up by actiondrilling(op): 5:52pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
Manchester City were reported to have upped their bid for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez on Thursday as a record-breaking transfer window sped towards a dramatic conclusion. British media reported that having seen a £50 million ($64.4 million, 54.3 million euros) offer for Sanchez rebuffed, City had returned with a second bid of £55 million plus add-ons. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur completed moves for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Serge Aurier respectively as record Premier League spending soared above £1.2 billion. Paris Saint-Germain’s sensational 222 million euros ($264 million) capture of Neymar from Barcelona earlier this month has sent transfer fees skyrocketing across the continent. In addition to Brazilian icon Neymar, PSG are also poised to wrap up a deal for 18-year-old Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe. The French teenager is expected to join on a season-long loan before signing for 180 million euros next year in a move designed to prevent PSG falling foul of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations. Barcelona have already spent 105 million euros, rising to 145 million euros, to prise France starlet Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund. But Liverpool continue to resist Barca’s attempts to lure Neymar’s Brazil team-mate Philippe Coutinho to Camp Nou, having rejected three offers for the playmaker. Liverpool and Arsenal, who may need to replace both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sanchez, have been linked with Monaco winger Thomas Lemar. However, with deadline day clashing with a round of World Cup qualifying matches, Lemar spent Thursday preparing for France’s game against the Netherlands at Stade de France. Liverpool are reported to have spent £35 million on Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is believed to have signed a five-year contract. The 24-year-old England midfielder is thought to have rejected a new contract offer from Arsenal and an approach from Chelsea, both of whom were prepared to pay him more money. – Swansea swoop for Sanches – “I know my choice might come as a surprise to many and the decision to leave was tough after being a part of the club for so many years,” Oxlade-Chamberlain said in a Twitter post. “But I feel that this move is right for the next stage in my ongoing development.” Oxlade-Chamberlain follows Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Dominic Solanke through the door at Anfield, while Naby Keita will arrive from RB Leipzig next year in a club-record deal worth over £48 million. Making room for the new arrivals, Belgian striker Divock Origi has joined Wolfsburg on a season-long loan. Spurs are believed to have paid £23 million to sign controversial Ivorian right-back Aurier from PSG. Aurier, 24, received a two-month suspended prison sentence last year for assaulting a police officer and was banned by PSG for directing a homophobic slur at former coach Laurent Blanc. In an appeal to Spurs’ supporters, he said: “This is a fresh start for me and I will do everything to make the Spurs fanbase, which is huge and diverse, proud of me.” Swansea City pulled off a major coup by securing the services of 20-year-old Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches from Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. Sanches, voted Young Player of the Tournament at Euro 2016, will rejoin forces with Swansea manager Paul Clement, who was previously Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant at Bayern. “We wanted Renato Sanches to go to a club where he could play at a high level and have a coach who counts on him,” Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told German football magazine Kicker. While the transfer window closes on Thursday in England, France, Germany and Italy, Spanish clubs have an extra day to complete any deals. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/man-city-eye-sanchez-as-deadline-day.html
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| Politics › Sp500 In A Positive Territory Ahead Of The Friday’s Nfp Data by actiondrilling(op): 5:45pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
SP500 is on a best way to set new all time highs… again. That was not so clear as fas as few days ago, when we had a strong risk aversion caused by increased tensions over the Korean Peninsula. North Korea fired missiles which flew over the territory of Japan. Markets were griped by the fear but mild response from the US without a ‘Fire and Fury’ scenario was taken very optimistic by the markets.All save heavens were quickly dumped and stocks bounced. SP500 did not stop the correction in the random place. The downswing was terminated exactly on the long-term up trendline (red). Rising price created a right shoulder of the iH&S formation. In addition to that, we were inside of the flag formation, which was a very bullish sign. The upper line of the flag was in the same time the neckline so we should not be surprised that the breakout there triggered a significant buy signal and that traders respected that by climbing higher. The neckline was broken and later defended as a closest support,which increases the chances for a mid-term bullish success. The current sentiment is positive. The closest resistance is the 2482. With the current situation the chances that we will make new all time highs are very high. Tomasz Wisniewski Chief Analyst – Alpari Research & Analysis Limited Alpari Research & Analysis LTD (UK) is a company part of Alpari Brand, which aims to deliver superior market research, analysis and trading education for free both to Alpari’s clients and the general public. The Alpari brand Founded in 1998, Alpari is today one of the largest brands on the financial markets. The companies of the brand provide trading and investment services to over one million clients from tens of different countries. Visit us and learn how Alpari Nigeria can help you achieve more. More details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/sp500-in-positive-territory-ahead-of.html
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| Business › Naira Closes At N362 As Cbn Injects $547m by actiondrilling(op): 5:17pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
In anticipation of Sallah holiday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday raised the total intervention for the week to 547 million dollars as against 195 million dollars offred the previous week. The CBN spokesman, Mr Isaac Okorafor in a statement in Abuja, said that the intervention would uplift the Naira exchange rate, boost liquidity in the forex market and ensure timely execution and settlement of eligible transactions. Okorafor, also expressed confidence that the interventions would continue to guarantee stability in the market and ensure availability to individuals and business concerns with genuine demand for Forex transactions. Meanwhile, the Naira on Thursday closed at N362 to a dollar as supply by CBN improves. This is a far improvement over the N370 it was selling earlier in the week. Also, the Pound Sterling and the Euro have maintained their strength against the Naira, exchanging at N462 and N428 respectively. (NAN) Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/naira-closes-at-n362-as-cbn-injects-547m.html
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| Sports › Eden Hazard Reveals How Much Chelsea May Sell Him by actiondrilling(op): 3:09pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
Belgium captain, Eden Hazard, has said he thinks he would be worth €300 million in today’s transfer market. Brazilian international Neymar Jr. completed a €222m move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona earlier in the month, a record for a single player. Prices of players have escalated incredibly over the last two months, and Hazard is curious to find out what he may be valued at. Hazard who also spoke on other issues, told HNL, “I don’t know how much I would cost. Maybe €300 million? It all depends on the market. “Neymar is a Brazilian, has a lot of potential, is a year younger than I am and played for Barcelona. “A transfer fee also depends on your contract and on a number of other things. We will see how much I am worth if I ever get a transfer. “I didn’t really think about a transfer much. Although maybe it did cross my mind [that I could have joined Barcelona following Neymar’s transfer]. A lot has happened this transfer window. That’s a good thing. “Every time someone leaves a club, other players could come in to replace them. If it isn’t me, then at least it’s someone else. But I am feeling well at Chelsea. I have just started my sixth season here and I am enjoying myself.” The 26-year-old attacker also reacted positively to recent praise from Real Madrid, and current Footballer of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo. “Ronaldo mentioning me as one of his heirs shows that he knows a lot about football! “On a more serious note, it’s good to hear someone like Ronaldo say something like that. He is one of the best players in the world, maybe even one of the best ever. “It’s pretty nice that he’s so positive about me. I do not feel any extra pressure because of it. It just makes me want to get better even more.” source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/eden-hazard-reveals-how-much-chelsea.html
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| Politics › Makarfi Warns Against Further Wrangling In Pdp by actiondrilling(op): 6:05am On Aug 31, 2017 |
Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has cautioned warring members of the party against internal wrangling in the party. Makarfi, who gave the warning yesterday when he inaugurated caretaker committees for Lagos and Kwara states’ chapters of the party, pointed out that internal wrangling is a wrong signal that would drive people away from the party. Chief Tunde Osainakan is the Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter while Tunde Akindeyi is the Chairman of Kwara State Chapter. The chairman, who noted that normalcy is fast returning to the PDP, said: “Anyone who wants to come around should come and join. The party is big enough to accommodate all. In fact, all we should be doing is to invite people to come and join the party but how can we do this if we continue to fight ourselves. We will be sending wrong message. However, I am glad that we are sending the right message now. “I want us to stop looking at these things as if everything starts and ends with what we are doing right now. We have only started the process of democratisation, which will be taken down to the local level. “You are to go back to your states to consult and set up local council committees and ward caretaker committees in your states immediately. There is a lot of room at the lower levels to ensure that power returns to the people.” In another development, a group, under the aegis of PDP National Volunteer Front, has called on Makarfi to cancel the Anambra State primary election, alleging irregularities. The group warned that failure to conduct a more credible primary election and placate the aggrieved aspirants of the party, means losing the election from the onset. The National Marshal of the Front, Emmanuel Nwosu, at a press briefing in Awka yesterday, said: “The primary election was marred by irregularities that first emanated from a flawed ward congress. They failed to elect the constitutional three delegates per ward in over 90 per cent of the 326 wards of the state. “We are saddened by the process that led to that primary election. We are also worried that the aspirants on the party’s platform withdrew in droves in protest, and the ones that participated in the election also saw the flawed process and complained bitterly. “We want to state here as members of the party that their grievances are well founded, and we call on the national leadership to address this injustice and offer redress to their complaints. “On our own, we will engage the state caretaker committee to ensure that justice is done for everyone.” full details at MAKARFI WARNS AGAINST FURTHER WRANGLING IN PDP
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| Politics › Acf Applauds Withdrawal Of Quit Notice By Arewa Youths by actiondrilling(op): 6:06am On Aug 26, 2017 |
The Arewa leadership has applauded the decision by the Northern Youth coalition to withdraw the October 1 quit notice issued to the Igbos to vacate the North. According to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday, in a statement on the withdrawal of the quit notice to the Igbo, the decision was a good development in the interest of peace, unity and corporate existence of Nigeria. National Publicity Secretary, ACF, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim Biu, said: “ACF commends the efforts of the Chairman, Northern States Governors Forum, Alhaji Kashim Shettima and other leaders of thought from the North in persuading the Northern Youths to withdraw the quit notice in the interest of peace and unity of Nigeria. The ACF particularly hails the efforts of Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who engaged the Northern leaders, traditional rulers and Igbo Leaders in an interactive dialogue that doused the tension created by the IPOB Biafra agitators and the subsequent quit notice given by the Northern Youths Coalition to the Igbos living in the North.” In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, president of Igbo Community Welfare in Kaduna of and the Vice President Igbo of Delegate Assembly in the 19 Northern states, Chris Nnoli, expressed happiness over the Northern group’s withdrawal of the quit notice issued to Igbos. Reacting to the Coalition of Northern Group’s latest position on eviction of Igbos residing in the region Nnoli said, “With all the assurances we have received, believe that there is no cause for alarm. If you see our people traveling, they went for festival. So if anybody is seen traveling, it should not cause anxiety, because they are surely coming back.” more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/acf-applauds-withdrawal-of-quit-notice.html
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| Politics › Come Back Home Too, Buhari Taunts London Protesters, Prays At Aso Rock Mosque by actiondrilling(op): 5:50am On Aug 26, 2017 |
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday taunted critics and protesters of his over 100 days medical sojourn in London, United Kingdom (UK) even as he thanked Nigerians who prayed for his speedy recovery devoid of political and religious affiliations. In a veiled reference to the #ResumeOrResign campaign group who had laid siege at his Nigeria House temporary abode while in the UK, President Buhari who played host to the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) in the presidential villa, yesterday, asked the protesters to also return back to the country. He prayed that they are not stuck there so that they do not experience the effect of Brexit and consequences of tax evasion.His words: “I am very happy with the prayers, it was very covered and reported across religions and ethnics. People were praying. “Some groups in London came and sang the national anthem and asked that I should go back home.“Indeed I have come back home. I hope those who went there are not stuck there, they will come back and join us… those that are stuck there with the Brexit, I hope they have weighed the implications that it won’t affect them including those that have properties there. Those who are not paying tax here, I hope when they sell their properties there they will bring some of the money here. We need it very badly here.” He stressed that while in London, he closely followed events back home and was impressed with how they had been tackling inadequate food production because huge food imports were taking a toll on the Naira. “I had so much time to watch television, NTA, I heard so much information about the states. I am very pleased with the states, you are all doing your best and it is proving to be good enough on agriculture and solid minerals. You are succeeding in agriculture because I think people cannot afford foreign food. “The devaluation of the Naira is not my making; it may not favour us but it is something we cannot change. Some people were asking me if we should be more strict on the border, but I want to thank God this year is better than what it used to be. Speaking at the occasion, the Governor of Zamfara State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdullaziz Yari, said that when President Buhari came on board in 2015, some State Governors were owing salaries but with the bailout approved by the President and the Paris Club refunds, states have paid the backlog of salaries. Also speaking, Governor Dave Umayi of Ebonyi State reiterated the commitment of State governors to the unity of the country and promised to assist the administration in improving the wellbeing of Nigerians. Fielding questions from State House Correspondents after the meeting, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, commended Nigerians who stood behind and prayed for President during his medical travails. “Our President went to take care of his health and now he is back healthy and healthier than before. We are here to appreciate him. We thank Almighty God that he is back safely. “We equally thank his able lieutenant, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who held the country firm in his absence. That is the demonstration of teamwork. It has equally shown that Nigerians selected the best and elected the best in 2015 general elections and today Nigeria is better for it. Also fielding questions, the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalung, who expressed gratitude to God for bringing back President Buhari, prayed that God will continue to guide him as he strives to tackle the challenges of governance in Nigeria. He also commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for piloting the affairs of the country while the President was away. “We must commend him. In the absence of the president there was no vacuum because the Acting President filled in the gap and did his best up to this moment and showed absolute loyalty both to the nation and Mr. President. Yesterday, President Buhari also observed the Juma’at prayers at the presidential villa mosque for the first time in over three months. He was joined by other worshippers including state governors, top government officials as well as Muslim staff of State House for the prayers. The president returned last Saturday from a medical follow-up over an undisclosed ailment in London, UK after about 103 days in that country. Shortly before the prayers were to commence, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, sent a message to State House correspondents that cameras would not be allowed in the mosque from now henceforth. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/come-back-home-too-buhari-taunts-london.html
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| Politics › Makarfi Inaugurates Caretaker Executive For Ogun, Kashamu Kicks by actiondrilling(op): 12:33pm On Aug 24, 2017 |
A senator, Buruji Kashamu, has vowed to contest the inauguration of a caretaker committee for Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The caretaker executive was installed in Abuja on Wednesday by the PDP caretaker chairman, Ahmed Makarfi. Tunde Odanye, a politician from Osun State, was named as the head of the caretaker executive in Ogun State, with a mandate to conduct statewide congresses within three months. The congresses would produce substantive new leadership for the party at local and state level. But Mr. Kashamu, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, said the move was one sided and an affront to the judiciary. He argued that the hitherto state executive secured a court order that it must not be dissolved. The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court in an August 11 order said the executive, which was led by Mr. Kashamu’s associate, Bayo Dayo, should be recognised as a legitimate body by the PDP national executive. The court also ordered that Mr. Dayo’s members be allowed to participate at the party’s non-elective convention held on August 12 in Abuja. It was at the convention that Mr. Dayo’s executive was dissolved, a move that was followed with yesterday’s inauguration of a caretaker executive. Messrs. Kashamu and Dayo, as well as other politicians loyal to the erstwhile PDP faction led by Ali Sheriff, stayed away from the non-elective convention, which held against the backdrop of last month’s Supreme Court ruling that confirmed Mr. Makarfi as the authentic leader of the PDP. Mr. Kashamu has maintained that the Supreme Court ruling was silent on the protracted supremacy tussle that has beset the PDP leadership in the South-West for more than two years. The party has been torn between Mr. Kashamu and former Governor Gbenga Daniel, who has the backing of Kessington Adebutu, a lottery businessman and financier of the party. He argued that the new caretaker committee was packed with loyalists of Messrs. Daniel and Adebutu, with the exception of chairman and secretary who were tapped from outside the state. Ariyo Folabi, the caretaker committee’s secretary, is from Ekiti State. A spokesperson for Mr. Daniel, Ayo Giwa, could not be reached for comments as his phone line indicated it was unreachable Thursday morning. full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/makarfi-inaugurates-caretaker-executive.html
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| Politics › Ojukwu’s Son Confirms Buhari’s Meeting With Father by actiondrilling(op): 11:01am On Aug 24, 2017 |
The first son of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mr Emeka Ojukwu (Jr), has vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari on his reported discussions with his late father on the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria. Ojukwu told journalists on Wednesday in Awka Anambra State, that Buhari’s position that he (Buhari) and his late father’s discussion was right. The son to late Ikemba Nnewi told newsmen that he never granted any media interview or posted any message on social media to disclaim Buhari’s discussions with his father. “My late father actually held the said meeting with Buhari before his demise and all that Buhari said in his nationwide broadcast were true. “It has been brought to my attention that there is an article making the rounds on social media attributed to me refuting the remarks of Mr. President concerning his relationship and discussions with my late father. “Let me state the following categorically; firstly, that I made no such comments to anybody, and secondly that I am aware that His Excellency’s comments were indeed factual’’, he said. Ojukwu said he has observed a disturbing trend in the social media whereby fake news is attributed to people on the social media. According to him, “I don’t know who is behind this report attributed to me and what their motivation might be, any time I feel to comment on any matter, I do so publicly and not via some anonymous email’’. Ojukwu Jr. urged members of the public to discountenance the stories in the social media or any media platform whatsoever credited to him. He warned that such malicious and damaging publications would not be taken lightly should he track the source. Ojukwu called on Mr President not to take such comments serious as it smacks of gutter and yellow media reportage aimed at overheating the polity. President Buhari in his nationwide broadcast on Monday made reference to the meeting he had with the late warlord. “In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united. “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of bringing back order, if necessary with their blood,’’ Buhari said. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/ojukwus-son-confirms-buharis-meeting.html
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| Politics › Peoples Redemption Party(prp)is The Only Political Party With Ideology Says Dr M by actiondrilling(op): 10:55am On Aug 24, 2017 |
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship aspirant Dr Stephen Obiorah Mbah said that Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) is the only party that is not corrupt. Our members are not corrupt and will never be. PRP is here to wipe away the tears of the poor and down trodden and also comfort them. PRP is the only party with ideology. Ourapitalism and 20% socialism. Capitalism for infra structural development and socialism for social safety net for the state. Some items in our manifesto include 1. Complete Security Network in the state. For example, people can demonstrate without being killed. Vigilante will be expanded and reequipped. 2. Free antenatal care for pregnant women and delivery. 3. Free scholarship for children of qualified widows up to state University level. Also, they will be assisted with healthcare costs. 4. Agricultural self sufficiency in 3 years mainly through creation of farm settlements and encouraging the youth go into agriculture as a profession. The 10 items in my manifesto with more details will be available after our party primaries on 30/08/17. The current political environment of other political party favors PRP and my candidacy. If I secure my party's ticket, it will be the first time an Awka indigene will be contesting for governorship. Awka and the local governments in the capital territory will give me major support. Also, I have the required education and experience to lay the foundation of the 21st century, modern Anambra State. My government will lead by example and will not insert square pegs in round holes. I am begging politicians to reject money politics and work with me to make Anambra better again by continuing from where Peter Obi and Willie Obiano stopped. I will out perform both recent past governors. More details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/peoples-redemption-party-prp-is-only.html
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| Education › ASUU Cautions Labour Minister, Chris Ngige, Over Blackmail On Strike by actiondrilling(op): 6:12am On Aug 24, 2017 |
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the Minister for Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, not to embark on cheap blackmail over the ongoing strike embarked upon by the union. The University of Ibadan (UI) ASUU Chapter Chairman, Dr. Deji Omole, who condemned the tactic employed by the Federal Government over the demands of the union, said it was deceitful for the minister to insinuate that the N23 billion earned allowances, which the Federal Government promised to pay soon, were only for lecturers. He stated that the said earned allowances were for both deserving academic and non-academic members of staff, stressing that it was too early for Ngige to embark on cheap blackmail. Omole said that the union was more interested in enduring legacies, which would reposition public education in the country through adequate funding of public education, which the present government had been silent about. Also, President of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has asked his members to disregard the comment by the minister that the strike is illegal. He said: “Our national struggle to revitalise the Nigerian university system is comprehensive and total. Remain resolute and steadfast as victory is certain.” In another development, the Unified Nigerian Youth Forum has cautioned the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) against lowering qualification entry mark, saying that such will result to admitting unqualified candidates into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In statement signed by its President, Abdulsalam Muhammad Kazeem, the forum said: “We reject in totality the pronouncement of the cut-off mark for 2017/2018 academic session by JAMB registrar. “120/100 marks for universities and polytechnic as cut-off marks out of 400 marks further shows the level of decay in our educational system. With this development, we are sure that the level of un-seriousness will increase from 20 per cent to 78 per cent. “Lowering the qualification entry mark to our institutions is not in tandem with new global realities, in terms of educational standard as it will lead to the admission of unqualified candidates into our tertiary institutions, and it further shows that Nigeria does no give regards to excellence. In another development, a 15-year-old Ikeoluwa Abioye, who scored A1 in all the nine subjects she wrote in the 2017 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), has appealed to Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola and other good-spirited Nigerians to support and help her achieve her academic goals. Abioye, an indigene of Irepodun Local Council of Osun State, who was yesterday celebrated and honoured by her alma mater, Starfield Schools, Iju, Lagos, for scoring A1 in all the nine subjects, also scored 305 in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The candidate, in a chat with The Guardian, said her school’s competitive learning environment, father’s routine mentoring and personal target, launched her to spotlight. She said, if sponsored, she would love to go to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) or Harvard University to study Computer Engineering. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/ASUU-cautions-labour-minister-chris.html
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| Politics › Presidency Cautions Opinion Leaders Against ‘irresponsible Statements’ by actiondrilling(op): 5:53am On Aug 24, 2017 |
The Presidency has advised opinion leaders to exercise restraint in their choice of words to avoid heating up the polity and causing acrimony. Defending the President’s speech, the Presidency said yesterday that it was a matter of great satisfaction that majority of the citizens welcomed the broadcast. To criticise the President on restructuring, the Presidency said, it is completely off the mark. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Malam Garba Shehu, the President has no power to impose restructuring on the country by military diktat. The National Assembly members are the elected representatives of the people who can handle agitation for restructuring and other constitutional changes, he said. He explained that the President is constitutionally-bound to work with the National Assembly to deal with such complex issues, reminding critics that the President would not exercise arbitrary powers or bypass the legislature in taking such fundamental decisions. Shehu said: “Changes don’t happen on a whim in a democracy. The ‘immediate effect’ military mentality cannot work under a democratic order. Since the President has sworn to defend the constitution, he would remain faithful to that oath by working with the legislature in taking major decisions on the future of Nigeria’s federal system. Shehu noted that while Nigerians are free to express themselves, they should exercise such liberty with restraint and a sense of responsibility. He said calling President Buhari an enemy of Nigeria is in extreme bad taste, adding that nothing in Buhari’s service record would justify such scurrilous language. “The country’s parliament is ready and willing to discuss all issues but the pundits are more interested in TV and newspaper headlines. Threats don’t work in a democracy. Democracy requires planning and proper process. Issues are resolved through established processes, not by abuses, insults or irresponsible statements,” Shehu said. source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/presidency-cautions-opinion-leaders.html 1 Like
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| Phones › ‘internet Usage Low In Bayelsa, Yobe, Ebonyi States, Others’ by actiondrilling(op): 6:15am On Aug 23, 2017 |
A report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has ranked 10 states in Nigeria low in their adoption and usage of the Internet.Although, there are over 90 million Internet users in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the NBS report for the first half of the year, ranked Bayelsa State lowest with 0.74 per cent penetration. Yobe followed with 0.78 per cent, and Ebonyi in third position with 0.82 per cent. Ekiti, Zamfara, Jigawa and Gombe states with 0.91 per cent; 0.92 per cent; one per cent; and 1.08 per cent followed respectively.Taraba had 1.14 per cent; Kebbi 1.28 per cent, while troubled Borno had 1.47 per cent Internet penetration among the lower ranked states. Expectedly, Lagos with 12.82 per cent penetration led states with the highest Internet penetration in Nigeria, Ogun followed with 6.01 per cent; Oyo 5.28 per cent and Kano enjoyed 4.75 per cent penetration. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ranked fifth with 4.65 per cent; Kaduna 4.54 per cent; Rivers 4.19 per cent; Delta 3.46 per cent; Niger 3.44 per cent; Edo 3.18 per cent; Anambra 2.84 per cent, Benue 2.54 per cent; Kwara 2.34 per cent, and Nasarawa 2.28 per cent penetration. However, there was a drop of 1.75 per cent in the subscribers’ base, as a total of 92,136,023 subscribers were active on the Internet against 93,776,711 in the third quarter of 2016. Meanwhile, in a related data from Internetworldstats, Nigeria is ranked eight among the top 20 global Internet users. Nigeria, which was the sole African country listed in this category is ahead of developed countries like Germany (9th), United Kingdom (12th), France (14th), Italy (16th), and South Korea (19th). From the report, the total Internet users of the top 20 countries were 2,738,949,556, while the rest of the world, excluding the first 20 countries had 993,023,867. The report positioned these following countries with their Internet users: China is first (731,434,547); India second (462,124,989); United States third (286,942,362); Brazil fourth (139,111,185); Indonesia fifth (132,700,000); Japan sixth (118,453,595); and Russia seventh (104,553,691). Nigeria is eight (93,591,174); Germany ninth (71,727,551); United Kingdom 12th (60,273,385); France 14th (56,367,330); Italy 16th (51,836,798), and South Korea 19th (45,314,248). However, Internet penetration for the countries was listed as thus: China: 52.7 per cent, India: 34.4 per cent, United States: 87.9 per cent, Brazil: 65.9 per cent, Indonesia: 50.4 per cent, Japan: 94.0 per cent, and Russia: 72.9 per cent. Nigeria had 48.8 per cent, Germany: 89.0 per cent. United Kingdom: 92.0 per cent, France: 86.8 per cent, Italy: 86.7 per cent, and South Korea: 89.4 per cent. The total Internet penetration of the top 20 was 54.4per cent and the rest of the world at 40.0 per cent, while total world users at 49.6 per cent. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/internet-usage-low-in-bayelsa-yobe.html
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| Politics › Crush Ipob, Boko Haram, Others Now, Buhari Orders Military by actiondrilling(op): 6:08am On Aug 23, 2017 |
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed the military chiefs and heads of other security agencies in the country to immediately tame threats to the peace and unity of the nation. He gave the directive during a three-hour closed-door meeting with the service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonishakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas who was represented. Also at the meeting were the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris; National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Mongunu (rtd) and the Director-General of Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, Gen. Olonishakin said the directive by President Buhari was for the military to checkmate the Boko Haram menace in the north east and the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South East. He said they were further directed to protect the unity of the country as well as lives and property of Nigerians wherever they reside. Specifically, he said, the security chiefs were charged by the president to enhance their operational strategies and ensure that troops carry out their assignments diligently. On whether there was a directive from President Buhari on the activities of IPOB, the CDS said: “All security threats were treated one after the other, ranging from terrorism to kidnapping, herdsmen/farmers clash and IPOB issue. Comments were made as to what to do as regards those issues.” On the renewed onslaught against Boko Haram, he said, “On the Boko Haram issue, you all know it is an asymmetric warfare. It is not that the Boko Haram have stepped up their game, it is just the issue of suicide bombing that has been the problem. We are working with the security agencies and the intelligence agencies to make sure that we address that menace,” he said. Also yesterday in Abuja, President Buhari assured that his administration would carry the south east geopolitical zone along especially in the areas of appointments and provision of infrastructure. He gave the assurance while receiving a coalition of south east youths group who were at the Aso Rock Villa gate to declare support for him.Receiving the group on behalf of Buhari at the gate leading to the Villa, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina assured that the administration would specifically pay attention to roads in the region, including the construction of the Second Niger bridge as well as appointments. Earlier, leader of the coalition with the name “South east youths for Buhari”, Steve Anyata said the reason for the visit was, among others, to inform the president that while he was away on medical vacation, some youths from the north issued a quit notice to Igbo to leave the northern zone before October 1. All these happened at the Presidential Villa as the presidency explained why construction giant, Julius Berger is carrying out renovation in the office of Buhari. The president who returned to Nigeria last Saturday resumed work on Monday but operated from his official residence instead of the main office in Aso Rock. A presidency source told The Guardian yesterday that the construction firm had already begun renovation, hence the temporary halt to the president’s activities in the main office situated within the Villa. Confirming the development, Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, explained through his twitter handle@BashirAhmaad why Buhari is working from home. “Some renovations are on going at the office. He’ll be back to the main office after the works,” he twitted. It was learnt that the renovation was a result of damage rodents had caused after invading the Buhari’s office.A foreign news agency quoted Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity as saying that while Buhari was away on a medical follow-up in the United Kingdom (UK), rats had a field day with the furniture, cables and air-conditioning units in his office. “He has used the residential office for many years. What is important is that the job gets done. Whether he does it from his bedroom or his sitting room or his anteroom — it does not matter. Let the job be done. And the job will be done,” he said. Source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/crush-ipob-boko-haram-others-now-buhari.html
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| Politics › Nigeria Ranks 3rd In Global Internet Crimes – NCC by actiondrilling(op): 9:28pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Tuesday Nigeria currently ranks third globally in cyber related crimes behind the United Kingdom and United States. NCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at the ongoing 2017 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos. The conference theme isthrough Institution Building.” Danbatta, at a breakout session with the sub-theme: “The Business of Cyber Law, Internet Policy and Privacy Rights,” moderated by a former NBA president, Mr. Augustine Alegeh (SAN), said the number of internet users in Nigeria has hit 91.6 million. He said: “About N127 billion was the estimated loss to cyber-crime in Nigeria in 2015; Nigeria ranks third in global internet crimes behind the UK and U.S. “A critical factor militating against Africa’s economic resurgence is the weakness of its institutions. “Nigeria ranks 169 out of 199 on the World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings. We are in a middle of a revolution and the rise of what we call the networked society. “The NCC stipulates the laws of engagement that will make the cyberspace safe and ensure the confidence as well as the safety of the cyberspace. “There are benefits and risks of the use of cyberspace and both should be properly managed.” Soruce:NAN and http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/nigeria-ranks-3rd-in-global-internet.html
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| Business › Egypt Begins Bitcoin Trading by actiondrilling(op): 7:23pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
Egypt’s first bitcoin exchange will go live later this month, the founders of Bitcoin Egypt said. The founders linked the Middle East’s most populous country with a cryptocurrency that has surged in value in recent months. Many governments around the world are still mulling how to regulate and classify bitcoin, a volatile digital currency that has captured the interest of speculative investors worldwide. Its value has soared,roughly quadrupling since the start of 2017 and trading at around 4,400 dollars on Thursday. Egypt, most of whose 93 million people have no bank accounts, but where electronic payments have grown in recent years, lacks regulations for digital currency. This means local retailers cannot accept it as payment, but users on an exchange may be left to trade freely, potentially cashing in on its ascent. “We’re still waiting on the Egyptian government to set some kind of regulations…Without any laws, bitcoin is not legal money in Egypt,” said Bitcoin Egypt founder Rami Khalil. He said the exchange has picked up about 300 pre-registrations from users ahead of its launch. The Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority, the country’s financial markets regulator, did not respond to requests for comment. Khalil and co-founder Omar Abdelrasoul see their platform connecting a community of several thousand bitcoin enthusiasts who will for the first time be able to trade in Egyptian pounds. The pounds have roughly halved in value since November after flotation under an International Monetary Fund loan programme. “Cryptoassets are happening whether (the Egyptian government) joins in or not. And by not joining they’re missing out on a very big market. Currently bitcoin is about a 70 billion dollars market,” said Khalil. Cryptocurrencies allow anonymous peer-to-peer transactions between individual users without the need for banks or central banks. Bitcoin’s lack of central authority makes it attractive to those wanting to get around capital controls. This has helped it proliferate in China, the world’s most active bitcoin market, but has led some governments to crack down on its use to prevent money laundering. Those same dynamics could propel bitcoin in Egypt, where a shortage of hard currency after the 2011 uprising sharply, restricted bank transfers. Meanwhile, liquidity at banks has improved and capital controls have been lifted in recent months, businesses still resort to a black market for dollars to obtain currency not available in the formal banking system. “We’re trying to get people used to the idea of bitcoin, to ready the market so that in a couple of years we will reach a greater number of users. “But for now we are trying to let people know what cryptocurrency is,” said Abdelrasoul. (Reuters/NAN) http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/egypt-begins-bitcoin-trading.html
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| Crime › 10-year-old Rape Victim Gives Birth by actiondrilling(op): 2:24pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
A 10-year old girl in India who had been raped, but whose abortion plea was turned down by the country’s Supreme Court, on Thursday delivered a baby. Both the minor and the baby girl were safe at the state-run hospital in northern city of Chandigarh, according to Dasari Harish, chairman of the committee which was set up to treat and take care of the girl. “The girl is stable. The infant has been admitted to the neo-natal intensive care unit for quick recovery,’’ he said by phone from Chandigarh. The girl was repeatedly raped by her uncle over several months. The crime came to light when the girl was taken to hospital complaining of stomachache in July, and was found to be over 20 weeks into the pregnancy.. Her uncle was arrested shortly afterwards. Indian law prohibits medical termination of pregnancies after 20 weeks except when the mother’s life is at risk. Lawyers had approached the Supreme Court on behalf of her parents but the judges refused their plea to allow an exception. more details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/10-year-old-rape-victim-gives-birth.html
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| Politics › Four Questions To Ask Before You Start An Affair by actiondrilling(op): 9:51pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
1. Why are you having an affair? Nine times out of ten,attraction to someone else is about a need not being met in your marriage - the excitement of sex that's different, having someone who listens to you. Rather than throwing out everything you have built, try to fix what you have. 2. Who else will this affect? Write down the names of everyone whose lives would be affected if you had an affair - not just your husband and children, but your potential lover's children, your friendship groups, your family. 3. How well do you really know him? How often have you warned your children about 'stranger danger'? During an affair you spend so little time with your lover that you cannot know enough about his background. Many dangerous men prey on vulnerable women. After I divorced, I had a police check done on my new partner. 4. Should you end your marriage first? A new relationship stands a better chance of success if you have ended the previous one first. If your marriage isn't working, end it and start again without the baggage of infidelity. source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/four-questions-to-ask-before-you-start.html
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| Politics › Justice Is About Administering Rule Of Law, Says Saraki by actiondrilling(op): 6:31am On Aug 11, 2017 |
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday described justice as keeping people safe and administering rule of law. Saraki, who spoke yesterday through Senator David Umoru, at the submission of the National Policy on Justice. He said the policy, which also include tackling harm, rehabilitating and supporting victims was overdue, considering that the importance of administration of justice in the country. The senate president added that an efficient justice delivery is central to the nation’s economic growth, development and the socio economic wellbeing of the citizens. According to him, inventors will only put their money in a place where there is a functional judicial system and where every citizen is governed in equal measures by the rule of law. “It is my belief that in order to restore confidence amongst Nigerians in our justice system, judicial reforms need to be institutionalised and constantly reviewed to reflect the dynamics of the society,” he added. A National Policy on Justice that is aimed at addressing decay in the justice sector was also yesterday adopted at a national summit in Abuja. The 34-page policy document provided a blueprint that outlined the various reforms desirable in the justice sector to engender smooth, fair, just and transparent administration of justice in the country. Other issues addressed include delay in justice dispensation, lack of public confidence in justice delivery system and access to court and other challenges militating against efficient justice delivery. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami explained that the policy also contained the needed professional guidance for all justice sector institutions in the discharge of their duties and attainment of an effective and efficient administration of justice. Represented by the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Taiwo Abidogun, the minister noted that the policy has set out agreed principles and guidelines for effective and efficient service delivery. He said: “The policy provides the framework for resolving cross institutional problem developing and managing an all-inclusive reforms, as well as coordinating the implementation of reforms.” The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, who was represented by Justice Mary Odili stressed that courts have the responsibility of determining both criminal and civil cases. He expressed the hope that the policy will achieve its goal of building consensus among justice sector institutions for the purpose of collectively addressing the major challenges facing the justice delivery. Meanwhile, Saraki yesterday announced a downsizing of his official aides.He said the action was done to reposition his office for a stronger and efficient service delivery. Saraki’s special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu disclosed that 98 persons were affected in the exercise. He denied speculations that the staff strength was reduced to cut cost. source:http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/justice-is-about-administering-rule-of.html
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| Politics › Gov-fayose Treating Ekiti Workers Like Slaves – Apc by actiondrilling(op): 9:54am On Aug 10, 2017 |
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, Bamidele Faparusi has accused Governor Fayose of treating Ekiti workers like slaves. Faparusi, who is also a guber candidate, said that the bailout funds which Ekiti state received from the Federal Government, is enough to pay workers for some months. According to Daily Post, he said the President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ekiti chapter, Bunmi Ajimoko had to prostrate and begged Fayose before he agreed to pay their 2015 entitlements. Faparusi said “Under Dr Kayode Fayemi, several appointments were made. Former Governor Fayemi appointed about 45-member cabinet and several Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants and added to the State civil service the wage bill was N2.5 billion monthly. “But now, Governor Fayose, hiding under economic recession pruned down the appointments to about 30-member cabinet and with few special assistants reportedly less than 20 and he was still claiming a monthly wage bill of N2.5 billion while the LG is N1.4 billion even when available records at the Accountant General’s office confirmed that the authentic State’s wage bill was N1.7 billion when that of LG is N1.1 billion. “Even at N2.5b wage bill, the staggering N9.9 billion received by both local and state government can pay three months salaries for both State and local government’s civil servants and the 2015 leave bonus across board. “So, Governor Fayose should stop treating the workers like slaves. He should know that the State runs a full-fledged monolithic economy resting primarily on civil service architecture and whatever affected that arm will permeate to all sectors like Ekiti people are currently groaning under hardship under the reign of terror as typified by Governor Fayose.” He also called on Nigerians to disregard Fayose’s comments, adding that he is not fit to be a Governor.The Governorship aspirant said “Governor Fayose is a man that loathed development of institution and party structure with passion. Rather than fortifying the PDP to be able to play opposition role, he decided to hijack their roles and subsumed them to the extent that the state PDP under Barrister Gboyega guntuase and Jackson Adebayo as Publicity Secretary was a shadow of itself. “I want to plead with Nigerians to ignore Fayose’s ranting and perceive him as being grossly infantile and callow to be a governor under an ideal society except in a degenerated society like Nigeria.” full details at http://www.akelicious.com/2017/08/gov-fayose-treating-ekiti-workers-like.html
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