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after paying for acceptance fee what is the next thing . cause I have paid . through someone and she said I should come and collect receipt |
can I pay the tax clearance by my self. cause we don't stay. in Ogun state. and where do they pay it |
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia — At least 717 people were killed, and 863 injured, in a stampede in Mina, in Saudi Arabia, yesterday during the Islamic commemoration of Jamarat, which is the “stoning of the devil” with pebbles. This has now brought the death toll in Saudi Arabia to 824 as107 persons including six Nigerians died on September 11 when a huge red crane crashed into a part of the Grand Mosque — the largest in the world — that was filled with worshippers at the time. The head of Saudi Arabia’s civil defence said strong winds and heavy rains had caused the collapse. The Stoning of the Devil is a re-enactment of a story from the Q’uran involving the Prophet Ibrahim, which takes place during the Hajj, a few kilometers away from Mina. Some reports say total number of casualties remained unclear as more than three million pilgrims observing this year’s hajj, who spent the night in the plain fields of Muzdalifa, began trooping to the Jamarat as early as 3 a.m. local time. Saudi civil defence authorities confirmed the deaths on Twitter and said two medical centres had been opened to treat the injured. More than 4,000 emergency workers were sent to the scene, and hundreds of people were taken to four hospitals, the New York Times reported. Vanguard correspondent reports Nigerians among dead Our correspondent at the scene confirmed that several Nigerian pilgrims also died in the stampede while officials of Nigerian delegation are already taking stock of Nigerians and will soon come out with the number and identities of those Pilgrims involved. At press time, the more 200 rescue officials were busy attending to victims as hospitals close to Jamrah were busy. Cause of stampede An eye witness told Vanguard on telephone that “the stampede started from tents erected close to Jamrah. Pilgrims were not supposed to pass through the tents but they did since there were no officials to stop them and the pandemonium led to a massive stampede at the Jamrah exit points.” He added that Saudi officials who are saddled with the responsibility of controlling the movement of persons were not around the area at the time of the incident. According to hm, the exit points to the Jamrah are four. There was an ambulance parked close to one of the entries and again, another entry had been taken over by disabled persons, but since there were no security officials to direct movement, people became unruly when trying to find a way out, causing the stampede. Vanguard photographer, Lamidi Bamidele, who escaped death by the whiskers confirmed that officials were not around the area when the incident occurred. “I was at the centre of the stampede. Saudi police and traffic officials who used to control movement were not available. In fact it was after the stampede that they arrived. I managed to escape unhurt but not without losing my pair of shoes,” he stated. Nigerians involved It was gathered that some Nigerians were among those killed in the stampede. According to a source, “I saw a couple of bodies being moved away and I know they were Nigerians but I cannot confirm the number now. It was not difficult to know the identity of any pilgrim because each pilgrim always wears a band which indicates where he comes from. Authorities are still collating the number of Nigerians killed and injured in the stampede.” Iran slams Saudi Arabia over Hajj stampede Meanwhile, Iran has accused Saudi Arabia of safety errors after at least 43 of its citizens died in a stampede that killed hundreds of pilgrims during the pilgrimage. After saying the kingdom was responsible for Thursday’s tragedy, Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Saudi’s envoy to Tehran would be summoned to its foreign ministry. The head of Iran’s Hajj organisation, Said Ohadi, said that, for “unknown reasons,” two paths had been closed off near the site of a symbolic stoning of the devil ritual where the stampede occurred. “This caused this tragic incident,” he said on state television, according to the Associated Press news agency. The names of all Iranians killed in the stampede were read out in a sombre live broadcast in Tehran by a spokesman for the Hajj organisation. Saudi’s civil defence service has said at least 717 people were killed and 863 hurt. Ohadi said the path closures had left only three routes to the area where the stoning ceremony was held in Mina, about 5km from Mecca. Saudi Arabia orders probe into tragic stampede Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has ordered an investigation after the stampede, according to state media. Prince Mohamed bin Nayef, who chairs the Saudi Hajj committee, ordered the probe during a meeting, yesterday, with senior officials responsible for the pilgrimage in Mina, where the stampede took place. The findings of the investigation will be submitted to King Salman, “who will take appropriate measures”, the Saudi Press agency said. The Saudi Arabian interior ministry says the crush of Muslim pilgrims appears to have been caused by two waves of pilgrims meeting at an intersection. Ministry spokesman, Major-General Mansour al- Turki said high temperatures and fatigue might also have been factors in the disaster, the deadliest to afflict the Hajj pilgrimage in more than two decades. However, the head of Iran’s Hajj organisation, Said Ohadi, said that, for “unknown reasons,” two paths had been closed off near the site of a symbolic stoning of the devil ritual where the stampede occurred. “This caused this tragic incident,” he said on state television, according to the Associated Press news agency. The Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. It is the journey that every able-bodied adult Muslim must undertake at least once in their lives if they can afford it. WCC laments loss of lives in Hajj stampede General secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, has expressed grief over the loss of lives in Saudi Arabian stampede. In a statement yesterday, he said, “I have just learned with shock and sorrow about the considerable and tragic loss of life among those participating in the Hajj due to the accident that has taken place today (yesterday) in Mina, near Mecca. My heart goes out to the relatives of those who have died, and to those who have been wounded. I am saddened that people who are seeking to follow with loyalty and fidelity the tenets of their religion in this way should have suffered so grievously,” said the WCC general secretary. “I offer my prayers for the wellbeing of the remaining pilgrims during the rest of their time in and near Mecca and then safe travel to their homes,” the secretary general added. 1987: 400 people die as Saudi authorities confront pro-Iranian demonstrators. *1990: 1,426 pilgrims killed in stampede inside tunnel leading to holy sites *1994: 270 killed in stampede *1997: 343 pilgrims killed and 1,500 injured in fire incident *2006: 364 pilgrims died in a stampede during the stone-throwing ritual www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/nigerians-among-717-killed-in-hajj-stampede/ |
Former Bayelsa state governor, Timipre Sylva has reacted to allegations made against him by Adams Oshiomole that he used thugs to disrupt the smooth election process at the APC governorship primary which held on Tuesday September 22nd. Sylva's reaction is contained in a statement released by his media aide Media Adviser, Doifie Bukoribo, yesterday night “It is unfortunate that people like Adams Oshiomhole, the governor of Edo State and former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, who pretend to be incorruptible, would conduct himself in the manner in which he did in relation to the Bayelsa State governorship primary. It was clear that Oshiomhole never wanted to conduct the primary as scheduled. First, on his request, the primary was shifted from its earlier date of Saturday, September 19 to the Tuesday, September 22 date. The grouse of the delegates was that the primaries had been shifted once on Oshiomhole’s request. That shift caused enough hardship already. The ‘comrade’ was again shifting the goal post, without giving consideration to these hapless delegates. It was that frustration that we were managing. It is so sad that the governor did not appreciate our effort. Second, as chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, Oshiomhole knew full well that accreditation of delegates was to begin at 8am on Tuesday, September 22, but he came to the venue of the programme well past 12 noon. After he arrived at that late hour, he proceeded with a meeting with the committee members and another meeting with the aspirants. He clearly had preconceived plans about the Bayelsa APC governorship primary. Third, Oshiomhole cannot really say anything about the primary election because he had left the venue at the time voting commenced. Oshiomhole set the process in motion for voting to commence before he excused himself on the grounds that he was going to eat, and he mandated other members of the committee to carry on without him. The world needs to know that the Bayelsa State Electoral Committee is made up of seven members, and of the seven only Oshiomhole left. The other six remained, conducted the primary and declared Sylva winner of the exercise. Fourth, it bothers on pettiness for Governor Oshiomhole to quote me as antagonist to new entrants to our party. Every discussion I had with the governor was public. The only private conversation I had with him was when he walked up to me and asked me if I truly believed he was working. against my interest. To that I answered ‘YES’. As a man of integrity (?) he even offered to step down as chairman. If he had stepped down would that have invalidated the primaries? We should refrain from exaggerating our worth and integrity. Let other good people judge our character. After all, I was the one that received all new entrants. Oshiomole was invited and he did not come. Fifth, Oshiomhole came to Yenagoa with a clear agenda, which was to get me out of the race at all cost. We are aware that he had been lobbying at the centre to get me out of the race in order to pave the way for one of the aspirants. Indeed, one of the aspirants had boasted openly that Oshiomhole would cancel the primary once he arrived, shortly before his arrival. Oshiomhole should not tell lies, if I was not there, contrary to his insinuation that I rented thugs to manhandle him, the crowd would have manhandled him. I personally accompanied Oshiomhole to the gate when he was going to eat. Seventh, if Oshiomhole has anything personal against me, let him tell the world. We are shocked that the man who claims to be morally upright with a strong ethical orientation would land in Yenagoa for an exercise in which he ought to be an impartial arbiter with a helicopter provided by a friend of one of the aspirants.”"he said http://lindaikeji..in/2015/09/apc-bayelsa-guber-primary-sylva-replies.html?m=1 |
The National Security Adviser (NSA) office has
issued a disturbing alert that Boko Haram
insurgents plot to launch attacks in Lagos.
Specifically, in Lagos seaports, Vanguard reports.
The alert was made after the US Embassy had
lamented over the security situation at the sea
ports. The notice triggered the increase in the
level of security checks and imposition of
additional restrictions.
Port Facility Security Officer Forum on its part
ordered the body members to enhance
surveillance and limit access to the premises.
An increased number of clearing agents have been
observed at the Nigerian Ports Authority since last
week.
Zeb Ikokide, the Forum vice chairman, warned
Customs to stop delaying cargoes at the gates,
noting that all the work with documentation should
be finished before the items reach the exit gate.
Olayiwola Shittu, Customs official, urged Nigerian
to be vigilant and assist security agencies in
ensuring safet at the ports.
https://www.naij.com/563027-boko-haram-likely-launch-attacks-lagos-nsa.html
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are engeering student doing there first level in ago iwoye or ibogun. cause I heard that we would be starting from ibogun direct instead of ago iwoye. Any news for it |
Samoranopapa:It is just showing not paid . |
pls. I have the paid the 40k for the acceptance fee so pls what the next step |
pls when will the school be resuming. ![]() |
Pls I chose oou for 1st choice got 34 for architecture. 223 for jamb. Am tired of checking their admission portal |
Can't remember. Made frontpage . Its my birthday can I get100 likes |
