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the third picture has an inscription ETF project.
meaning
The factory is either within a technical school, poly or university as this is where
ETF fund projects.

Due to the size of late machines its not easily dismantled and reassemble so it's possible they are within a school environment.

The military need to analyse the pictures and make something out of it.

[color=#006600][/color] screen shots from the press statement and the constructive responds he got from Israel.

Just last week he made a statement through his facebook page that the rate of crime increase in River state is as a result of salary owed to pension and civil servants in the state by Amaechi administration, that as a result of that, their children has resorted to robbery, kidnapping as a means of livelihood. But someone countered him that PDP in the state played politics with everything including arming the youths with sophisticated weapons during electioneering campaign and now those arms and ammunition are still with the youths, hence the increase in crime.


Media aide to Gov Wike escapes assassination attempt

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Mr Opunabo Nko-Tariah, Thursday night escaped assassination bid on his life.
The media aide who narrated the incident to newsmen in Port Harcourt yesterday said unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle with Registration number, Rivers 105 RVG at Israel Ama bridge, Buguma community in Asari Toru local government area.

Opunabo Inko-Tariah (right)
Wondering how he escaped, the media aide, Mr Nko-Tariah said he still could not imagine how he survived the shooting, targeted at his vehicle.
He said the volleys of gunshots smashed one of the windscreens of the car, adding that while the shooting was on his Police escort told him not to stop which he did. He said at a point, the escort who was by his side in the vehicle had to quickly open his door and shot back at the assassins.
“I am still shocked over what happened. I was completely confused. The police escort told me not to stop the car and that I should continue to move on. It was God that save my life.


Source:

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/media-aide-to-gov-wike-escapes-assassination-attempt/

Exposed! Why EFCC arrested Akpabio

The arrest of former governor of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday might not be unconnected with his refusal to honour an earlier invitation to appear before them on August 27, 2015.

Findings by Saturday Vanguard revealed that Akpabio incurred the wrath of the anti-graft agency for not turning up on the said date after he had been duly served with the summons to appear and answer questions relating to series of petitions written against him on bordering on the abuse of office, diversion of funds and abuse of public office.

The petitions were sent in by an Abuja-based lawyer, Leo Ekpenyong and native of the state and Oro Youth Movement, one of the socio-political groups in the state, aleging massive looting of Akwa Ibom State funds by the Akpabio administration.

As a prelude to bringing the former governor to justice, the EFCC summoned and interrogated top officials of the administration who worked with him, including the former Finance Commissioner, who is now a Senator, like Akpabio.

However, Akpabio, who was summoned by the agency to appear on August 27, 2015, did not do so having moved against the invitation of the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, by the Senate over unremitted funds.

Akpabio had written a letter to the Senate leadership disassociating himself and other PDP members in the Senate from supporting the probe of Lamorde, claiming that it was ‘inappropriate’ at this time.

Based on that subtle support for the EFCC boss, he jetted out of the country a few days after not responding to the summon by the agency.

However, Saturday Vanguard learnt from competent sources that most of the officials who served under Akpabio who were invited by the EFCC to state what they knew about the diversion of funds of the state, made incriminating remarks against the former governor, who is now the Minority Leader in the Senate.

It was learnt that the EFCC moved against him apparently because of his initial refusal to honour its invitation and the statements made by officials of his administration, claiming that it was the governor who approved whatever expenditure they incurred while in office and that they had no reason to disobey him.

Saturday Vanguard learnt that Mr. Akpabio, accompanied by his lawyer, Mr. Ricky Tarfa, was taken in by EFCC operatives at about 5.20 pm.

He was immediately interrogated by a crack team of EFCC operatives, who did not free him as at the time of filing the report, but there were indications he would be freed before the end of the day.

An EFCC operative said: Akpabio was brought in at about 5.20 pm accompanied by a few aides and Mr. Rickey Tarfa.
“It is not yet known whether he will be allowed to go this night. It depends on how the interrogation goes.”

Mr. Ekpenyong had on June 8 petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the EFCC, calling for Mr. Akpabio’s probe and accusing him of looting Akwa Ibom state treasury.

To confirm the genuineness of the petition against Akpabio, the EFCC had summoned the author, Mr. Ekpenyong, on June 17, to adopt his petition and provide more details to some of the allegations he made against Mr. Akpabio.

But the former governor denied all the allegations against him through his former Information Commissioner, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, who is now the current Commissioner for Information in Umana described the contents of the petition by Mr. Ekpenyong as falsehood taken too far.

He said the petition betrayed a lack of understanding of the workings of government.

Umanah said:“Every sum withdrawn from a government account is tied to a subhead and there must be a budgetary provision. To attribute fraud to withdrawals which had the full sanction of Government and was accommodated in the budget is strange, mischievous and untenable.

More so, when one understands that there are checks and balances which guide all aspects of government financial administration,” he said.

He claimed that the allegation that the State Government spent N50 billion on the March General Elections falls flat on its face based on his explanations of the workings of government as regards financial transactions.

“There was no such provision in the budget of this year and such an amount could not have been paid as an extra-budgetary expenditure and yet salaries and other commitments were met. We challenge the petitioners to provide proof to support this wild allegation.

Who was it paid to? How was it paid? Where was it paid? And when was it paid?

“Senator Akpabio does not own a 25-storey building in Victoria Island or in any part of the world, as alleged by the petitioner. It is also a patent falsehood that the house at 22 Probyn Road, Ikoyi belongs to Senator Akpabio.

It is a rented building which ownership can be verified from Lagos State Lands Registry.

“Senator Akpabio does not own the properties mentioned in the petition to belong to him. You can verify the ownership of the properties (5 Okokosi Close, Maitama and Plot 28 Colorado Close, Maitama) from the land registry in Abuja,” he said.

He also denied the state received over N2 trillion as oil allocation.
“Please do note that the idea that the Akwa Ibom State Government received over N2.5 trillion in the eight years of the Akpabio administration is an outrageous lie. What this suggests is that the State Government received an average of N26 billion monthly for the period.

What a lie! From published accounts Akwa Ibom State never received up to N26 billion in any month throughout the period,” Umanah said.

EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, could not be reached for comments on the story as at the time of going to the press. Vanguard

Source:
www.daylight.ng/exposed-why-efcc-arrested-akpabio/

I need a make up artist, send me a private message if u reside in PH.

Can you imagine same Chopper went back to the same location on Thursday 15th but couldn't
land due to battery or button failure. They hover around the rig and returned back to base.

The worst part is that the management is hiding this whole thing from NCAA and other relevant authorities.
May God guild my people in the that rig, they shall all come out safely.


Lalastica and is hi love make Una do something oooh

A Bell series passenger Helicopter belonging to Carveton returning from Scarabeo-3 rig (Yinka Folawiyo Aje Petroleum Services Ltd) offshore lagos, had an emergency
landing at MMI after shouting May Day! May Day!! May Day!!!

And eye withness from one of the passengers said one of the engines caught fire mid air shortly after leaving the rig.
The helicopter is said to be carrying 11 passengers two of the passengers are said to brothers from South Africa, with some other expat workers.
The crew is a black and a white pilot one is named Captain Hakeem.

Other companies has since faced out the use of this type of helicopter as they are out dated and old.
One of the expat staff came on board for the first time in Nigeria when the Bristow helicopter crashed in Oworonshoki area of Lagos state and the day he was going his chopper made an emergency landing.
He said he has never had an emergency landing since his 25 years of service in the North Sea and he vowed never to return to Nigeria.

The fire service truck and NAMA arrived before the helicopter arrived.
The crew was evacuated safely.......na Godwin

[quote author=menabadoo post=38820271]Good but not good enough [/quote

what's the noise about this cement road

Governor Amaechi built many cement road in PH and Wike his upto 3 cement road that I can count.

so what's the media hype all about.

Abeg make Aba people park well jooor,
Aba na Aba if u like build steel sheet road it will remain Aba.

Report from a friend in Bayelsa says the people of Immiringi, Ogbia LGA in Bayelsa state, same LGA with Former president GEJ woke up in a sad mood this morning.

Gun men attacked a military check point in front of An SPDC facility, Kolo creek field, the gunmen from an eye withness report attacked an Army check point and made away with a machine gun, one person was short dead.

The military men has presently cordoned off the area and they are doing stop and search now, meanwhile there are two police checkpoint before the Army check point that specialise in collecting bribe from commercial motorist and keke Napep operator.

Detail will come later as efforts being made to get the picture of the corpse and Army on stop and search.

Full details from the The NATION

Unidentified gunmen on Friday killed an oil worker at the Kolo Creek Oil fields operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa.

The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that sound of gunshots fired by the gunmen alerted armed security team stationed to guard the oil installation whose reaction repelled the gunmen to beat a retreat.

The remains of the victim of the attack, identified as Mr. Austin Igwe, was evacuated by policemen from Ogbia Division and troops of Operation Pulo Shield, the joint military outfit deployed to the field.

The slain person, according to sources at the Kolo Creek Oil field, was an unarmed security guard on duty when the gunmen arrived.

The victim’s relatives stormed the oilfield on hearing the news of his demise.



“We heard that unidentified gunmen had attacked Shell facility and that our brother who was on duty fell to their bullets, we got here and found out that it was true.

“The pain is too much to bear, this is tragedy for us, please I am short of words,” a relative said amidst tears.

An official of OPPS urged members of the bereaved family and community people who had gathered in the area to remain calm as investigations were underway.

Reacting to the development, Spokesman for Operation Pulo Shield, Lt.-Col Isa Ado, told NAN that he was on an official assignment and promised to make public details of the incident very soon.

Source:
thenationonlineng.net/gunmen-kill-oil-worker-in-bayelsa/

I bought 2000 units of sms from www.bulksmsnigeria.net but I noticed if I send 2page sms it will deduct 4units and most time people don't receive the sms.

I tried to send sms to my fone but suprised that instead of 2page they deducted 4 sms and I didn't receive the sms.

Please, who ever have a reliable bulksms vendor should introduce to me.

Multiple Bomb blast in Buhari Housing Estate, Damaturu Yobe state.
16 persons confirmed dead and many people injured and receiving treatment in Sani Abacha hospital.


The end of boko haram is very close, but how close is what we don't know.

source:
Channels news flash

When i was in primary school i will always fingering my dads electronics, collect speakers, buy bulbs, small radio motor and wire it round my house. i have a big tool box filled with electrical Junks, thank God i wasnt electrocuted then.

JS1
My daddy noticed all this i decide to take me to technical school, but the principal turned me back because i was too small and couldnt carry their hammer.
Later i got admitted into a normal school and finished my secondary school, this time my Technical life got increased.

AFTER SECONDARY SCHOOL
My uncle and relative advised me to do Environmental Mgt maybe they plan to bring me to work in DPR after graduation, my dad said i have know him to be good with Technical things but its left for him to decide.

JAMBITE STAGE
I applied for Environmental Mgt but missed the addmission because i had 268 in Jamb and UNN cut 270.
I missed the admission, though i also applied for POLY JAMB with that i secured addmission to study Elect/ELect my dream course but not in a Polytechnic.

POLY STAGE
I completed my OND with a distinction but still have my mind in the University, i sat for another Jamb and got admitted into University to study Environmental Technology.

UNI STAGE
Studied Environmental Management and graduated with Second upper lower, non of the so called uncle or relative ask me how is school thru out my years in the university.

LABOUR MARKET
The same uncle asked me to go and do Msc before i can be employed.
I started doing house hold electrical wiring and fault founding. later got a job thru one of my client with my BSc (Environmental Management Technology) and after 2years they switched me to Maintenance department and made me a Lead maintenance Engineer (Electrical/Electronic equipment including heavy voltage), i started heading people with BSC and MSc.

CAREER GROWTH
I started acquiring some certification and going for short curses, today im the General Manager Technical in my place of work.

Moral of my long grammer
Look at a child and support him in what ever he/she is good in, with that you can support him/her to grow and achieve their dream

Thank you for this thread

GiantParrot:
I don't know the objectives of the speech and therefore not sure what metrics to appraise it against. It does qualify as impressive rhetoric that restates the need for clear and workable actions to manage climate change, and the causes and dangers of global warming/climate change, all of which I believe are very well known to most of the audience.
What caught my attention was the above excerpt. I wish he provided more details on this. It would be useful to know what the adopted strategy of mitigation and adaptation entails.

That excerpt also got me thinking before I read your comment, I have tried to look around the twin strategy of Adaptation and Mitigation to see what effort has been put in that area....and yet I can't see anything

APC and lies..

MizMyColi:
You are a very intolerant human being.
Your life is filled with hate and bitterness at the core to have uttered such a statement.


Look.
My name is Adannaya.
I know the one in whom I have believed.
I know who I am.
I am everything good, I am worthy, I am complete, and I am whole.

I totally reject whatever evil thought you have thought towards me.
And I declare that You will NEVER witness same in your life.

Where you have wished me ill, as a result of my stance on this issue, I wish you well.

Where you have me chaos, I wish you peace and joy that endureth.

Be blessed!

Hey Adannaya!
Please, please and please stop this things you are saying.
When it concerns you then you will know wether to forgive the person or not.

I have when people open their mouth to preach peach and tollerance simply because the person is not in anyway related to you.

Wait until police man beat you up for no reason talk more of killing someone. For no reason before you.

oliverjiad:
Uve got a mail

Regards

Jaid

thanks Jiad will call you later.

still trying to get the cost of clearing.
clearing agents the house pls can I get the cost of clearing a lexus Rx 330 2004.

Thank you

Someone help is very urgent, I have a lexus rx 330 2004 to ship to Nigeria from texts.
Please I will like to know anyone with best offer to ship it to nigeria and also the best offer for clearing it in Lagos as well.

my email is princechuksjnr@yahoo.com.

thank you

adesegun121:
It happened today at the University of Jos medical school. The boyfriend of a female medical student named Chinenye Umeh disrupted a lecture to propose to her. It caused an uproar of course because this has never happened before. According to the eyes witness, the girl first ran out and the guy had to run after her and brought her to the front of the class to propose to her in front of her classmates/friends and the lecturer. It was so romantic, other students cheered. Congrats to the latest couple.

http://www.gistmelove..com/2015/08/man-disrupts-girlfriends-class-in.html

The girl on yellow top tho, sampling her own ring.

She be like "me too get my own ring ooo"

I might go for monkey tail since I don't like smoke.....

U.S Govt's Department of Health Finally Admits That Marijuana Kills Cancer

Everyone from hippies to several creditable scientists have previously argued that smoking or ingesting the herb can have medicinal benefits.


 
The US government has thrown its weight behind the earth-shattering claims that cannabis kills cancer cells. Everyone from hippies to conspiracy theorists and even several creditable scientists have previously argued that smoking or ingesting the herb can have medicinal benefits.

Cancer kills up to 20,000 people worldwide every day, according to global health estimates. Health researchers for the US government claim that cannabinoids - the active ingredients in cannabis, can inhibit the illness by causing cell death and blocking key blood vessels needed by tumours to grow.

They say studies in mice and rats show cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells while still protecting normal cells. Key chemical ingredients in marijuana were found effective in fighting against colon cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and several other forms of the disease.

It was also suggested that cannabidiol can boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy without any of the nasty side effects.

A health researcher on the US government's Cancer.org website claimed: "Studies in mice and rats have shown that cannabinoids may inhibit tumor growth by causing cell death, blocking cell growth, and blocking the development of blood vessels needed by tumors to grow. Laboratory and animal studies have shown that cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells while protecting normal cells.

A study in mice showed that cannabinoids may protect against inflammation of the colon and may have potential in reducing the risk of colon cancer, and possibly in its treatment.

A laboratory study of delta-9-THC in hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) cells showed that it damaged or killed the cancer cells. The same study of delta-9-THC in mouse models of liver cancer showed that it had antitumor effects."

Source:
http://www.tori.ng/news/7294/us-govts-department-of-health-finally-admits-that.html

queenfav:
my signature red lips look...

@op I read your post about lawyer....send me a pm If you are in PH I need a makover for my wife for our wedding.

queenfav:
I woke up this morning with a lot on my mind. So much that I didn't know when tears started rolling down my cheeks.

I am getting frustrated. To think I did everything right in school to ensure I left with with a 2:1 grade. I ask myself ,where did I go wrong? To make matters worse, my family members think all is well since I am a "barrister".

I am slowly beginning to regret my decision to be a lawyer. Though I am still serving as a batch C corps member,I get scared. So scared that I may have to take up work in a firm that pays 15000 naira. God knows I have tried. I have sent out more than 200 applications, yet nothing!

Which job recuitment site have I not signed up with? This was not what I envisaged for my career when I was being called to bar. Even in the midst of the mass failure of my set, I bagged a 2.2 from law school; still nothing to show for it. I know people from my university that graduated with 3rd class now working with top law firms.

Well, I have been told to stop wasting my time by applying for associate jobs on the websites of law firms. The reason being that they rarely employ lawyers anonymously. It is mostly through recommendation or connection. God knows I really want to practice law, but the job is not forthcoming. I have my rent to pay, bills to take care of and cannot survive on 15k a month after 6 years of going to school. I am open to suggestions anyways.

Someone even adviced I start a business or learn a trade! Yes, that's how sad it is. Many may feel am overreacting. All fingers are not equal. Family members and friends I thought would be able to help out are now giving me the cold shoulder. I have cause to be worried since I am solely responsible for myself now. I can't even bear the thought of going back home to depend on my parents. If I had known it was going to be this way, I wouldn't have wasted my time and resources becoming a lawyer. What's the point? I am still looking and bringing myself to apply to firms.

After december, I may have to think of something else to do.

Opp @ family members giving cold shoulder.
Go back to your profile and check #Rule 1.

This is really Barbaric.......

Bristow Helicopter Involved in Accident

AUGUST 12, 2015

• Mobilizing full resources of incident response team
• Committed to providing assistance to family members
• Fully cooperating with Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Police

NIGERIA, (August 12, 2015) – Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited, confirmed today that one of its helicopters, tail number 5N-BGD, was involved in an accident at about 3:30 p.m. local time today on approach to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at Lagos, Nigeria. The aircraft, a Sikorsky S-76C+, was returning from a drilling rig offshore. Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft carried 10 passengers and a crew of two, subject to confirmation. The company is in the process of collecting pertinent information and will release more details as soon as it is available.

At this time, the full resources of Bristow Helicopter’s incident response team are being mobilized. Families are being contacted and Bristow is fully cooperating with authorities responding to the incident.

“Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident,” said Bristow’s Regional Director Africa, Duncan Moore. “We are committing our full resources to help.

“Our highest priority is to take care of our crew and clients and their family members and provide them with any assistance needed,” Moore said.

Bristow personnel are currently working to confirm the number of people on board, their identities and the extent of any injuries. Bristow will continue to release additional information as soon as it is confirmed.

About Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited
Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited provides aviation services to the offshore energy industry, serving major integrated offshore energy companies in Africa’s oil and gas industry. With headquarters located in Lagos, Nigeria, Bristow Group’s Africa region comprises operations in Nigeria and Ghana.

Media inquiries contact:
Tunji Olugbodi
Verdant Zeal
Phone: 234-802-290-6999
E-mail: tunjiolugbodi@gmail.com

Julie King
External Communications
Bristow Group
Phone: 832-551-9814
E-mail: julie.king@bristowgroup.com

Source:

http://bristowgroup.com/bristow-news/latest-news/2015/bristow-helicopter-involved-accident/



LATEST NEWS
Press Releases

Bristow Publishes Dedicated Hotline for Friends and Family

AUGUST 12, 2015

NIGERIA, (August 12, 2015) – Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited has published a dedicated hotline for relatives and friends of those on board its helicopter, tail number 5N-BGD, that was involved in an accident near the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at Lagos, Nigeria. Family members of those on board may telephone +1 (855) 979-7533 or +1 (567) 302-7004 for more information.

“We are committed to providing our full support to family members of those on board,” said Bristow’s Regional Director Africa, Duncan Moore.

Bristow will continue to release additional information as soon as it is confirmed.

Source:

http://bristowgroup.com/bristow-news/latest-news/2015/bristow-publishes-dedicated-hotline-friends-and-fa/

I cried deep inside the moment I saw this picture

Calyb:
I don't intend growing the catfish till it get to 2kg each. I will only train them for 3-4 months before selling them out immediately. Well I may wish to select few to outgrow them in a selected pond, but will definately reduce them their number in the pond. Thanks a lot

Now you finally agree with Apitch, im not into fishery but u wud have paused and make more findings when Apitch raised a point of order, rather u ruled him out of order just as Senator Saraki constantly rule Senator Marafa out of other.

Now another twist of 1kg and 2kg is coming up. My own point is since u have all this space in the site u wud have increased it once and for all instead of saying u are a fishery graduate and all that bla bla bla.....

My dear theory and practical experience are two difference things.

All the same wish you well, I like your confidence and entrepreneurial skills

Kuraino:
Then they are likely to wail for 8 years cos we ain't done yet

They will have to wail for 16 good years.
It has to be equal

Kuraino:
Nobody should wail about marginalisation again oo

Wailers Will always Wail........because (WUSH)
I.e Wail until something happens

BEVERLY HILLS, August 03, (THEWILL) – United States congressman, Rep. Darrel Edward Issah, representing California, Monday said his government would relax or completely lift the application of the Leahy Law on Nigeria, which has made it difficult for the military to get crucial weapons from the United States and its allies.

THEWILL can report that the United States as well as Amnesty International both alleged human rights violations by the Nigerian military in its ongoing military operations against the Boko Haram, but the Nigerian military denies the allegations.

The Leahy Law prohibits the Department of State and Department of Defence from providing military assistance to foreign military units that violate human rights.

Rep. Issah, who spoke to journalists after a meeting with Service Chiefs and Ministry of Defence personnel in Abuja, said the reversal of the Law on Nigeria followed the policy of the new military command with regards to the ongoing military operations in the country.

“There were a number of things that were discussed at the meeting but basically the need for additional technical support including overhead surveillance. This was discussed because it is important in the fight against Boko Haram.

“This is because of the trust in the new regime which has began the process of ensuring that the military’s professionalism in the battle field is made in a way that we all can be confident that the rule of law is followed.

“Following this development, we have began the process of lifting restriction under the Leahy Law but the vast majority of the support U.S. provides will be given regardless of the restrictions,’’ he said.

Issah added that the U.S. would provide other forms of support that would not only boost the military’s capabilities but would also create the environment to rebuild devastated communities.

He said the U.S. through its agencies in Nigeria would help rebuild and rehabilitate communities and victims of insurgency in the northeast.

“We are looking forward to working with the President and the military to rebuild the confidence of the people of Nigeria in the professionalism of the military.

“To make the military something that the people will rely on as the nation tries to clear insurgents and protect the civilians; that is important to the new president of Nigeria, our president and it is also important to the congress.

“But we are looking forward to a great difference in the relationship, a proactive relationship and one in which we can provide a greater level of support,’’ he said.

On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Ismaila Aliyu, said the visit was a sign of the renewed confidence in Nigeria’s military on the global scene.

He said Nigeria now enjoyed a greater level of confidence and trust in the international community, stressing that it would impact positively on the nation’s efforts in repositioning its economy.

“The U.S. believes in Nigeria, they have trust and confidence in Nigeria, that is why they are here.

On the issue of human rights, the U.S. is pleased with what we have been doing in recent times to address the gaps that may have existed in the past.

“This visit is a follow up to Mr. President’s visit to the U.S., we have said it and will continue to state that the visit was of great benefit to Nigeria, it has rekindled confidence in the relations between the two countries,’’ he said.

NAN reports that Issah led a delegation from the U.S. congress judicial committee to the meeting with Nigeria’s top ranking defence officials.

Other issues that dominated discussions between officials of the two countries include justice reforms and support for devastated communities, among others.


Source

http://thewillnigeria.com/news/united-states-to-relax-leahy-law-on-nigeria-congressman/

Caption this photo of tricycle operator who wraps his keke with mosquito net and sleeps inside.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 04, (THEWILL) – Barring any last minute changes, President Muhammadu Buhari will appoint Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the Executive Vice Chairman of ExxonMobil Africa as the new Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Sources familiar with the development, who asked not be named because they are not authorized to speak on the matter, told THEWILL that President Buhari met with Dr. Kachikwu on Monday night to finalise talks on his vision for the state owned corporation, which has been enmeshed in allegations of corruption and dubious accounting practices.

“Dr. Kachikwu will be announced anytime from today,” an often reliable source told THEWILL.

The appointment according to insiders is one of the many to come in the President’s bid to rid the NNPC of corruption.

Nigeria earns billions of dollars from crude oil, which finances about 85 percent of the federal budget, but an estimated 250, 000 barrels of crude is stolen daily by thieves and sold abroad, the President said during his recent visit to Washington D.C.

Dr. Kachikwu, who has been scheduled to perform a wider role in his new portfolio, is a very well respected technocrat with an impeccable record. He has never held a political appointment, THEWILL gathered.

ExxonMobil insiders say he is a workaholic and widely connected in the international community. He is expected to use his vast experience to restructure the NNPC, pursue creditors and recover missing funds, as well as reposition the NNPC into a world-class corporation amongst several other tasks, the sources said.

THEWILL further gathered that Dr. Kachikwu is one of the highest top ranking black men in ExxonMobil.

Our sources say his candidacy is being promoted by the West and influential patrons who are frustrated by the rot in the petroleum sector.

According to his resume obtained by THEWILL from Zoominfo.com, Kachikwu, from Delta State, is a First Class Graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and the Nigerian Law School, where he was best graduand and multiple awards winner in both Institutions. He also has a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Law from Harvard Law School USA, with distinctions.

A former investment attorney in the United States, the publisher of several magazine titles, has also taught Law at Harvard, Nigerian Law School and several globally acclaimed institutions.

He has three published Law books in Investment Law and Contracts and numerous articles in various Journals. In his capacity as the Vice Chairman and General Counsel of ExxonMobil, he oversees the compliance programs of the company and advices on issues related to adherence with compliance regulations and anti-corruption laws in Africa.

Before he joined Mobil, Kachikwu worked as General Counsel of Texaco Upstream and Downstream in Nigeria.

Source:
http://thewillnigeria.com/news/exclusive-buhari-to-appoint-exxonmobil-vice-chairman-kachikwu-as-gmd-nnpc/

I came across this pic while on traffic I snapped it and decided to share with fellow naira landers