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A former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has revealed the most stressful task she encountered while working under former President Goodluck Jonathan.

She made the revelation in her book entitled ‘fighting corruption is dangerous.”

She said the frosty relationship that existed between her and officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, was her most stressful challenge.

According to her, the hostility was largely because of the lack of transparency in the operations of NNPC and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources – a problem that for long bedevilled the country.

Okonjo-Iweala said that at the heart of this were the discrepancies in revenue numbers.
She wrote, “In 2012, in addition to the serious issues of the oil subsidy fraud, tensions began to rise in FAAC meetings over the lower-than-projected disbursements of oil revenues to the Federation accounts.”

The former Minister stated that investigations by the finance ministry showed an average shortfall of N160 billion per annum, which according to NNPC’s explanations was due to oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

Okonjo-Iweala revealed that her attempts to get accountability for the development put her at crossroads with NNPC officials.

She described “trying to bring transparency and accountability to this sector” as “probably one of the most stressful and dangerous tasks of my job as finance minister!”

https://www.baze360.com.ng/2018/04/okonjo-iweala-reveals-most-stressful.html

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has spoken on the just concluded Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ edition.

Miracle, one of the 20 housemates, who participated in the reality show emerged winner of the N25 million grand prize on Sunday, beating off challenges from Cee-c Tobi, Nina and Alex.

Reacting, Atiku on his Twitter page congratulated the winner of the reality show, Miracle, describing his win as a proof that Nigerian youths were innovative.

Speaking on the reality show, the former Vice President encouraged Nigerian youths to keep believing in themselves, adding that the show depicted youths had what it takes to take Nigeria to the next level.

He wrote “Congratulations to Miracle, winner of #BBNaija. Miracle is proof that Nigerian youths are hardworking, innovative and creative.

“May this victory lead to the miraculous for Nigeria’s youth who have shown that they have what it takes to help take this great nation of ours to the next level. To Nigeria’s youth I say, continue to believe in yourselves.”

Senator Ali Ndume has said that President Muhammadu Buhari would now know who is more loyal to him (Buhari) between him and Senator Kabiru Marafa.

The Senator was reacting to the claim by Marafa that the pro-Buhari group in the National Assembly, which Ndume is the leader, was not loyal to the President but were hypocrites.

Senator Ndume, who spoke with Punch, stated that he won’t be exchanging words with his colleague.

He though all animals are equal, some are more equal than others.

He said, “I don’t want to take issues with Marafa. He is a senator and I am a senator but that is not to say that we are all the same.

“All animals are equal but some are more equal than the others. The good thing about this is that Buhari himself knows me, knows Marafa; and he knows who is Marafa and who is Ndume.

“If at the beginning I was not with Buhari and now I am with him, and then he was with Buhari and now he is with Saraki, which one is better?

“Let us agree with what he said: at the beginning I was not with Buhari and I have now realised that Buhari is good and decided to be with him.

“But he was with Buhari and now, because he was given Petroleum Downstream (committee to head), he is now a defender of Saraki.

“The good thing is that Buhari knows me more than Marafa because I only met Marafa in the 7th Senate but I have been with Buhari since 2002. I only knew Marafa in 2011.”


https://www.baze360.com.ng/2018/04/were-all-senators-but-some-animals-are.html

When it comes to making more money, manifestation can help. And it begins with how you handle your cash, as well as how you “see” money in your life. This ritual doesn’t take the place of prudent financial planning, but it can definitely shift your beliefs around money, and just may attract more into your life. Tap into the law of abundance with this law of abundance technique, brilliantly described by Ruby Warrington.


Several years ago, I found myself scouring Shopstyle in search of the perfect wallet. This “perfect wallet” was different than ones I would have looked for in the past: I was looking for one that was red, gold, or green, three colors thatwould make my wallet a money magnet. I had learned about this theory from my friendGala Darling, and as an entrepreneur living in expensive NYC, I felt I needed to give it a go.

It took another year or so for me to find a red wallet that also fit my personal style—one by Philip Lim that was even embossed with a subtle dollar sign. Flawless! Whether it’s played any role in my never missing a rent check forthe past few years, I can’t really say. But what I do know is that a recent Skype meeting with a woman known as The Modern Money Witch (a.k.a. Lara-Rose Duong) took the concept of using your wallet to actively attract cash to a whole new level.


According to Lara-Rose, loveismoney. It’s the grown-up symbol for the nurturing (food, shelter, hugs) we receive aslovewhen we’re babies.

Step one in Lara-Rose’s system for receiving more money in your life is to create an actual abundance altar in your wallet. Fun!

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an altar in your wallet:

1. Take everything out of your wallet and smudge it with smoke from white sage or Palo Santo incense sticks.

2.Hold your empty wallet with both hands and set an intention. Something like:“I am open to receiving abundance so that I may share it with the world,”works. Say it as you hold your wallet.

3. Choose an “altar” in your wallet—it can be anindividual pocket or an entire section.


4. Place items in your wallet altar. Some classic things to include: an image of Lakshmi, or other abundance icon (I chose a card of prosperity Goddess Abundantia); a piece of citrine, a silver dollar, or an abundance spell, sealed with a pentagon sign. And feel free to choose itemsthat feel meaningful to you, too.

5. Also include a paper money offering to your abundance icon. This bill is not to be spent, but can be refreshed annually on a date that resonates with you (like the Spring or Fall Equinox, Beltane, or your birthday).

6. Toss our old receipts, business cards, etc., and return only the items you absolutely need to your wallet. Commit to regularly clearing out any unneeded items to keepenergetic pathways of abundance clear.

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No fewer than 15 persons have been killed while several others were injured after herdsmen invaded Uzughul, Tse Ginde, in Saghev council ward of Guma LGA, early hours of Saturday.

We gathered that the attackers numbering over 20 set ablaze many shops and several houses, including that of one Dr. David Tsevende.

Sources in the village hinted our reporter that the attackers wearing military camouflage drove into the village in a white Hilux patrol van.

After gunning down some villagers, the gunmen reportedly carted away assorted food items belonging to traders and farmers in the community.

Confirming the attack to DAILY POST, Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, said 10 corpses have so far been recovered.

He described the attack as unprovoked, while calling on the relevant security agencies to come to their aide.

Akase said, ” I can confirm that Fulani herdsmen last night and earlier today invaded Saghev Ward of Guma Local Gvernment Area, Benue State and killed many innocent persons.
“The attacked communities are Tse-Abi, Tse-Ginde, Tse-Peviv, Tse-Ikyo, Agenke and Gbenke.

“Ten corpses have so far been recovered with many others injured. The armed herdsmen also burnt numerous houses, shops and other property in the area.

“This mindless attack was unprovoked, and we urge security agencies to arrest the herdsmen behind the killings for prosecution.”

https://www.baze360.com.ng/2018/04/over-15-killed-as-herdsmen-sack-saghev.html

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on Saturday, announced that it recovered 47 illegal arms as well as 172 live ammunitions and cartridges across the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Odiko Macdon, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen at the command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia in Uyo.

Macdon said the recovery was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on recovery of prohibited firearms, ammunition and weapons across the country.

He said the arms were recovered from suspected bandits, vigilance group and individuals.

According to him, arms recovered include three AK 47, one G3 rifle, three Pump action gun, three Single barrelled gun and 37 locally-made pistols.

“Today again, the Commissioner of Police has been able to showcase arms that have been recovered. Most of these arms were returned while some were seized during the mop up operations.

“A total of three AK 47, one G3 rifle, three Pump action gun, three Single barrel gun and then 37 locally made pistols and over 172 live ammunition and cartridges were recovered”.

The police spokesman also said that within the month, the command arrested 17 suspects over alleged involvement in different forms of criminalities in the state.

NAN reports that some of the suspects were arrested for murder, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of fire arms.

“It is unfortunate and dastardly act when you see a family of three and two connive together and kill their brother and cut his head as you can see there.

“All the persons so paraded, ranging from cultism, unlawful possession of fire arms, murder and burglary, will be charged to court.”

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https://www.baze360.com.ng/2018/04/17-suspects-arrested-as-police-recover.html