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3 Prominent Nigerians made it into FOREIGN POLICY's List of 500 most powerful people on the planet.

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The names mentioned on the FP Power Map include presidents, business men, politicians, clerics, military commanders, and even terrorists. The Nigerians who made it into list are : former President, Goodluck Jonathan; Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry, William Kumuyi.

The magazine however did not describe in detail the level of influence wielded by the individuals on the list.

http://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/goodluck-jonathan-dangote-and-kumuyi-make-list-of-500-most-powerful-people-on-earth.190873/

OPEC members and key oil producers from outside the cartel will meet on April 17 in Doha in a bid to stabilise falling crude prices, Qatari energy minister Mohammed al-Sada said Wednesday.

The meeting is a “follow-up” to last month’s talks between Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela when they proposed an accord to freeze oil output at January levels, said a statement from Sada, the current OPEC president.

He said 15 countries accounting for some 73 per cent of global oil output supported the initiative, including the world’s top exporter Saudi Arabia, and Russia.

Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said this week that the meeting will “probably” be held in April.

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Oil prices, which have plummeted more than 60 per cent since mid-2014 partly because of oversupply, recently recovered slightly following talk of an output freeze.

But Novak’s comments put pressure on oil prices after he indicated Iran could be excluded from a freeze deal to allow it to increase its crude production after Western sanctions over its nuclear programme.

One of the world’s biggest producers, Iran, returned to the export market in January.

According to OPEC’s monthly report released on Monday, Iran pumped out 3.1 million barrels per day of crude in February, up from 2.9 million in January. It pumped 4.0 million bpd before sanctions were imposed.

Overall production by the 13-nation cartel fell by 175,000 barrels per day in February to an average of 32.28 million bpd, largely because of a steep drop in Iraqi output and smaller falls in Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, the report said.

Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday as investors bought back into the black gold after a two-day sell-off. At around 0600 GMT, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for delivery in April was up 1.62 per cent, or 59 cents, to $36.93.

Brent for May was up 1.21 per cent, or 47 cents, at $39.21.

http://www.punchng.com/40751-2/

What raised my eyebrow is the bail of N400,000 for a case of N309,000.

Meanwhile some of top Government officials who stole Billions are asked to pay meagre amount for their crimes.


Where is equity in Law?

While the guy should be looking for ways to ensure that lasting peace is restored to Agatu, and that those displaced are resettled he is collecting titles. Anyway, thank God for our politicians cos if not for them we could have fallen into anarchy.

Meanwhile, @lalasticlala good morning.

@Lalasticlala please do what you know how to do best...........

So the call for the Declaration of Sovereign State Of Biafra, has now been justified. A pig will remain a pig even if you spend you last penny trying to keep it clean.

Personally, I have observed that there are higher rates of fire due to petrol tankers during fuel scarcity...

In recent weeks, Nigerians have seen an increase in the prices of petroleum products, as well as queues at fuel stations across the country.

Nigerians are heavily dependent on fuel for the different socio-economic activities they carry out daily, hence the harsh suffering the scarcity has inflicted on the populace.

While the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has repeatedly assured the citizenry that the fuel situation will not last, it appears to get worse daily as the price of the product keeps rising at the black markets while scarcity reigns at the fuel stations.



According to a source in the petroleum industry, who spoke to YNaija, the fuel scarcity is caused by incompetence and corruption in the Pipelines And Products Marketing Company Limited (PPMC), an agency of the NNPC charged with security of supply of petroleum products imported by the NNPC to the domestic market.

While noting the dire effect of the fuel scarcity on business, our source stated that: “Don’t be fooled by anyone. How can this never ending fuel scarcity make sense? The ongoing hardship in the nation due to the persistent fuel queues is primarily caused by the PPMC leadership.”

Speaking further, the source said officials within the agency revealed that contrary to widespread belief that PPMC doesn’t import petrol, the company actually imported 24 cargoes of petrol products in January and another 25 cargoes in February.

A total of about 800, 000 to 1 million Metric Tonnes (MT) was imported every month by both the PPMC and independent marketers under the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) scheme, the source said.

This quantity of crude imported into the country can easily kill off the fuel crisis beleaguering the country, however, this is not the case because of the alleged corruption and incompetence in the PPMC, wherein petrol products are sent to selected private depots instead of PPMC depots for onward transfer to Independent Petroleum Marketer of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Major Oil Marketers Association Nigeria (MOMAN) depots.

These private depots, according to our source, are holding the country to ransom as they lack the ‘substantial retail network’ and are also selling the products at prices above the N86.50 stipulated by the federal government.

“MOMAN with over 40% of retail stations were left with no product to distribute,” the source said.

Sources within the industry also disclosed that with the level of incompetence showed by officials at PPMC, “this administration is seen to support the increasing disregard for the government regulated price by these marketers.”

Many wonder why President Muhammadu Buhari, who also doubles as the Minister of Petroleum Resources, is yet to take action considering that this isn’t the first time the PPMC has displayed poor understanding of oil distribution in the country.

“There has been a call for a probe into how the product imported by NNPC has been distributed yet nothing has been done,” another source says.

It would be recalled that YNaija had earlier reported that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, announced that the NNPC would be broken down to 30 companies.

It remains to be seen how the federal government plans to manage the new companies considering the difficulty previous and current administrations have had, in managing the NNPC alone.

To gauge the feelings of Nigerians on this, YNaija is running a poll on twitter.

http://ynaija.com/corruption-ppmc-fuel-scarcity-nigeria/

Good initiative. The state Government still need to disemminate this information to the grassroots through its ministry of info.

But come to think of it, Anambra one of the smallest states in terms of Land mass is one of the biggest in terms of initiatives and development.

I thought the Nigerian President has learnt from the way the Tanzania president does his things.

Anyway, please inform me when it is time for Biafran election, I want to contest for the post of Senate President...

Of the four vehicles,

1. School Bus
2. Ambulance
3. Police Car
4. VIP

Which should go first, second, third and fourth?

Are you a culprit? Do you indulge?

Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has trended on the news today, following a report which claims that his wife, Mabel has left him.



While Mabel has deleted her Instagram account, the rib-cracker reacted to the report, saying that it is only a ‘gossip’ from jealous fellows who are not happy with his success.

However, here are 10 things you probably do not know about AY.

1. He has been married to Mabel for 6years:

Ay has been married more than six years to to Mabel Makun, a director at Corporate World Entertainment LTD. Ay met his wife at university when he was putting on “The Most Beautiful Girl in DELSU” (Delta State University) beauty contest and was trying to get Mabel to be a part of it. Mabel turned the pageant down because she was too busy with schoolwork at the time. They has a daughter, Michelle.

2. He has more female fans:

Ay admitted to NigeriaFilms.com that getting married seemed to land him more female fans.

3. He loves to mimic Rev. Chris Okotie

Rev. Chris Okotie, a Nigerian pastor and leading televangelist, is often the subject of Ay’s jokes. When asked why he began mimicking Okotie, Ay told NigerianFilms.com, “I love to mimic him because of his person, character and good command of English. I decided to do that while his sermon tagged ‘Apocalypses’ was on the TV. I wanted to do a joke people could relate with then and that was how it started.”

4. He was popular during his University days

At his university Delta State Ay won the award for Most Fashionable Student on Campus, Most Celebrated Student on Campus and Best Showbiz Promoter. He also won the Most Celebrated Theatre Arts Student award and the Jaycee Club Socio-Cultural Personality Award.

5. He’s always been in entertainment

Ay studied theater arts in university and as a child he was the head of the drama team at his church. Ay was in charge of casting and directing his church productions. In university he went on to contribute jokes to the Delta Station radio.

6. He has done many jobs

Growing up, before getting into event planning, Ay worked as a dry cleaner, a bartender, a scavenger and a barber. He calls himself “a product of the street.”

7. He started as Ali Baba’s P.A

Ay got his start as a personal assistant to comedy legend Ali Baba. The two met when Ay invited Ali Baba to perform in a comedy show he was organizing at his university. Ali Baba was so impressed with Ay’s organizational skills he invited him to work for him in Lagos, Nigeria, where he gave him accommodations and a job as personal assistant and event manager. Ay eventually went on to open at shows for Ali Baba. Today he has risen to be the Chief Executive Officer at Corporate World Entertainment and earns around $1.7 million per year.

8. One of his breakthrough moments was not planned

One of Ay’s first breakthrough moments wasn’t planned. At the “Made in Warri” 2005 show, Ali Baba surprised Ay by calling him onstage and asking him to perform for five minutes. Organizers didn’t know this would happen. Ay did so well that he was officially invited back for the next show.

9. About his family

Ay is the oldest son in a family of seven children. His family is from Ifon in the Ondo State of Nigeria, but he was raised in the Delta State. He and his wife come from different tribes, but their families never showed any issue with that.

10. He lost his parents while in university

Mabel Makun said in an interview with MyNewHitManWrites.com that she was impressed when she learned that Ay managed to stay very focused while at Delta State University, even though he’d recently lost his parents when they met.

http://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/10-things-nigerians-should-know-about-comedian-ay.181622/

Nonsense?

Saw this picture on fb.

And I have been pondering on the comments.

What do you think? Do you go with what the artist has written?

CC: lalasticlala

This is one of the reasons I do not like being a Nigerian mtcheeew

The sun has upgraded. So this our guy has to upgrade too..

Don't laugh alone

Lazy people will always have something to say. Don't let their talks deter you. Just keep keeping on....

God bless our legitimate hustles

Mr David Ahmed Okoro started the day early, having set his alarm clock (MADE IN FINLAND) for 6am. While his teapot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his clipper (MADE IN HONG KONG). He put on his shirt (MADE IN THE UK), and designer jeans (MADE IN ITALY) and shoes (MADE IN THE USA).

After cooking his breakfast in his new electric cooker (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his wristwatch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to his radio (MADE IN VIETNAM) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) filled with petrol imported from (SAUDI ARABIA) and continued his search for a good paying NIGERIAN job...

At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his computer (MADE IN MALAYSIA), Mr David Ahmed Okoro decided to relax for a while. He put on his slippers (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA), while fiddling with his mobile phone (MADE IN SOUTH KOREA), and then wondered why he cant find a good paying job in... NIGERIA.

He felt achy and sore in his left knee, he decided to take one tablet of his TRAMADOL TABLETS (MADE IN BANGLADESH) to relieve the pain. Lying down on his bed and wondering why NIGERIAN External Foreign Reserve has depleted to under $ 28billion which has translated to free fall depreciation of Nigerian NAIRA to US DOLLAR at PARALLEL MARKET.......

Fellow Nigerians, let's us start producing, let us start buying made in NIGERIA goods If our economy is to grow and create better jobs.

How can a country like Nigeria be importing toothpick, cutting bud, cotton wool, matches, rubber band e.t.c? And we complain at d same time that there is no jobs for our teeming youths?

The situation is even pathetic now when you see Nigerians ( in Lagos) prefer Cotonou garri to that of Ijebu, buy cotonou pineapple and they say it is better than that of Nigeria. That is why frozen foods will be exported to Cotonou from farms like that of obasanjo repacked and imported back to Nigeria because they know Nigerians always prefer made in outside Nigeria goods .
That is why you will see an expatriate renumeration will be juicy than that of his Nigeria counterpart even if that Nigerian is more certificated than d expatriate ( This also happen in government parastatals).

Any nation that import majorly foreign made goods/ services rather than producing their own are hurting its people....

When we keep importing foreign made products into Nigeria, we keep importing poverty into our country and exporting jobs abroad...

Let's go back to the land to grow and patronise MADE IN NIGERIA products...

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People of all ages are becoming more and more addicted to their smartphones, tablets, laptops. Think about how many times have you been trying to speak to someone, but he or she was looking on their smartphone or when you tried to have a conversation with a person who was staring blankly at their laptop? It’s rude, highly annoying and spreading across all members and areas of society.

But what would our relationships be like if we put away the phone and started paying attention to people? What if you were checking your smartphone only when alone? You should definitely try it yourself, because here is what we found out: putting away your phone can improve your relationships with everyone. Here is what will happen when you do it:

1. You'll Become A Role Model

Eye contact has always been and will be vital in speaking with people. We want to see another’s eyes. It not only means someone is paying attention, but allows for us to be able to read or gauge what someone else may be thinking or feeling. And when you stop checking you phone every second, and show more interest in the person you're speaking to - this person will do the same. Look, it's not a secret to anyone, that we use our phones too much. So when you put down yours, people will do the same because they will feel uncomfortable using it. You can easily do this by asking them some very basic questions such as where they work, where they may have gone to school, what hobbies they may have, or what sports they may enjoy.

2. You'll Become More Likable

Don't tell anyone about your phone ban, believe me, no one will ask you why you're spending so little time starring on your phone. But at the same time everyone will notice the changes in you. If your smartphone is away, your eyes are on the person, and you are smiling and engaging them in conversation. You will be amazed at how people will become attracted to you. Putting away your phone makes people feel appreciated and respected. Because simply nodding, but looking at your phone when someone is trying to talk to you is not the best way to show someone your respect.

3. You'll Seem To Be More Trustworthy

You need to remove all distractions and give people your full attention to gain their trust. When meeting with a new prospect, customer, or stakeholder, put away your phone. Your ability to establish a trusting and high-quality relationship with this individual may be significantly improved by this one simple act. In fact, share the research cited above with your contact.

Keeping your Blackberry or iPhone out of sight during the meeting is a great way to show engagement. If this is not possible, it may be better to postpone the meeting to such a time when a cellphone is not needed. Remember, keeping your smartphone out of reach and out of mind will keep your relationship goals within reach and top of mind.

http://job.naij.com/tips-How+Putting+Down+Your+Phone+Will+Solve+All+Your+Relationship+Problems-370-page-3

One girl just may have found a solution to an ages-old conundrum, how to keep
other women off your man. In an image shared online, she is seen standing with her boyfriend who doesn’t look so pleased with her idea. She made him wear a shirt with three images of her and on its front are the words: “If you are reading this, you are too close. I have a girlfriend.” And for emphasis, she underlined the word ‘girlfriend’.

This idea may help reduce the amount of HBP in our ladies... Or don't you think so?

http://amibor.com/see-how-this-lady-keeps-other-girls-away-from-her-man/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%2Fworkerspace+%28Jobs%2CNews%2CEntertainment%2CSports%2CGossips%29

CC: lalasticlala

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige reportedly collapsed today, February 18, 2016, in Abuja.
Ngige is said to have collapsed while defending his ministry’s budget before the House of Representatives Committee on Labour.
Details of the incident are still sketchy but the minister is said to be currently receiving medical attention.

Story developing.

http://pulse.ng/local/ngige-minister-reportedly-collapses-while-defending-budget-at-house-of-reps-id4703229.html

cc: lalasticlala

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In all honesty, how willl you react to this situation?

8. Mambilla Plateau

The Mambilla Plateau is a high grassland Plateau which is a part and extension of the Adamawa, Obudu, Shebbi and Atlantic mountain chain. The Mambilla Plateau, which lies to the southern edge of Taraba State, is renowned for its rich scenic beauty. It stands at well over 1,830 meters above sea level and has a temperate climate with lush pasture green vegetation. The access route up the Plateau and the canyons is a breath-taking delight, with snake-like winding road that ascend the Plateau and natural springs that bore through rocks adorn the road.

There is also is a spectacular bridge suspended over a valley. The Plateau is one of the few places in the federation where temperate plants like Apples, Pears, Arabica Coffee, Strawberries, Tea and Irish Potatoes grow very well. The whole area is Tsetse fly and Mosquito free with more than 2 million herds of cattle.

7. Idanre Hills
The historic Idanre hills are a marvelous tourist attraction in Ondo state. Located in Idanre town, 9 miles southwest of Akure, the state capital, Idanre Hills is no dreamland or imagery of sorts. Said to be 800 years old and reached by about 640 steps with 5 resting points on your way to the top, it is a breathtaking landscape that also provides a window to the town’s colorful history. From a few miles to the town center, a first time visitor will not cease to marvel at the aesthetics, architecture and thoroughness employed by nature in the assemblage of hills of various shapes and sizes at Idanre, also called ‘Oke Idanre’ by the locals.

The evergreen landscape surrounding the hills provides fellowship with nature’s best. The peacefulness that pervades the atmosphere, the blossoming civilization that existed on the hills, the rigors of climbing and a refreshing swim in Arun River, all make the Idanre Hills a wonderful place to visit. If you are adventurous enough, the tallest of the hills which rises to about 300 feet above sea level, challenges you to a climbing game. Those who successfully dare the peak are rewarded with the very rare panoramic view of the topography at bird’s eye, which is a unique fortitude for ancient residents.

The excitement takes you further atop of the hills to the Arun River, a small river on the hill. It is believed that a swim in the middle of the river “will result in an eerie, fuzzy feeling.” Arun River is crystal clear and one can see crabs and a few other aquatic animals, and adjudge the water’s friendly depths. The more adventurous can also dare the Agboogun Footprints, which is widely believed to enlarge or contract to accommodate every foot.

6. Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort
In the heart of Ikogosi, a small, quiet town with rich, local customs, in the Western part of Ekiti State (Ekiti Tourism Corridor), lies a warm spring which has now catapulted Ikogosi-Ekiti to national and international limelight. What is mysterious about the Ikogosi Warm Spring is the fact that, flowing side by side the warm spring, is another spring, a cold one. According to experts, it is a geological wonder to have such occurrence out of the same rock formation and this Ekiti flagship tourist destination is said to be the only one of its kind discovered anywhere in the world. The meeting point of the warm and cold springs is a unique attraction to tourists.

In order to give tourists and visitors a long-lasting experience, a well-landscaped 116-hectare resort is located around the warm spring at Ikogosi-Ekiti. The resort has one Executive VIP chalet, three VIP villas, twelve western suites, seventy-five standard rooms of different styles, themes and offerings and seven support staff quarters.

5. MicCom Golf Course Ada


MicCom Golf Hotels Resort is Nigeria’s only privately owned golf course with hotel facilities attached to it. It is situated in the rustic town of Ada in Osun State. The course is set in the serene, picturesque location deep within the lovely and tranquil forests of the South-West. This tranquility is only broken by the musical chirping of birds.

The hotel is set in the splendor of nature and the peacefulness and tranquility remains unbroken. The Golf course is set within the most natural hazards, and its every golfer’s delight.

4. Yankari National Park

Located in the South-Eastern part of Bauchi, Yankari National Park is undoubtedly Nigeria’s most developed animal reserve and park. The park has the largest collection of Animals than any other park in the country. It currently hosts 50 different species of animals and about 550 elephants – the largest herd of elephants in West Africa. It’s best visited between February and late April.

The Games Reserve also boasts of more than 59 caves, a well system used by slaves and Wiki warm spring. The spring water forms a pool which is 200m long and 10m wide, containing crystal-clear water at a temperature of around 31 degrees Celsius. It available for tourists to swim in.

Yankari Park also has several archaeological preserves including the Dukkey Well System and the Ampara and Shanshau iron smelting works and furnace shafts dating back many centuries.

3. Obudu Mountain Resort

Obudu Mountain Resort is in Cross River State situated close to the border of Cameroon and is reached from Lagos by plane. It offers the leisure seeker and the conference goer a complete contrast. Not only in its temperate climate but also it’s exciting and different location.

Nestling at the top of the mountain the Obudu Mountain Resort is situated on a plateau at 1576 meters above sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountains. The temperate climate offers a total contrast and welcome respite from Africa’s tropical heat. Idyllic tranquility, beautiful scenery and breathtaking views make it ideal for the lone adventurer, families on reunion, young couple or holiday group. The food and beverage offering is found in the Terrace Restaurant and Bar with a cozy and relaxing atmosphere made complete by the blazing log fire. National and international cuisine is guaranteed to suit all tastes and the healthy appetites from a day’s nature walk or round of golf.

The resort provides accommodation in the form of African round huts and chalets on stilts maximizing the breathtaking views. It also offers self-contained suites varying in size from the 2-bedroom Governor’s Lodge with its own lounge/dining room and kitchenette to the 20 Mountain Villas, each with three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchenette and balcony. There’s a fully equipped gym, two floodlight tennis courts, a squash court and a natural swimming pool. Keen golfers can show their prowess on the hotel’s 9-hole golf course.