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Politics / Ex-zambian President Arrested Over Nigerian Oil Deal. by fatdon1(m): 9:31am On Mar 26, 2013 |
Former Zambian president, Mr. Rupiah Banda, was arrested on Monday by the country's law enforcement agents over allegations of corruption and abuse of office, following a crude oil import deal with Nigeria. Banda, according to an online news agency, hotnaijanews.com, was also alleged to have misappropriated about $11m during his three-year reign as President of the country. The country's authorities are accusing him of procuring oil which did not benefit the country. He was said to have imported crude oil from Nigeria without actual deliveries, despite the fact that the funds were deposited into the bank account of his son. Banda, who was released from police custody and is due to appear in court on Tuesday, however, said the moves against him are politically motivated. He was questioned for close to three hours after his arrest related to the oil deal Monday before he was released on bail. Banda denies the charges, and his lawyers claim the arrest is an attempt by current President Michael Sata to silence him. After his release, Banda appeared before his supporters and told them to remain calm, reassuring them he would win his case in court. Earlier this month, parliament lifted Banda's presidential immunity, clearing the way for him to be prosecuted for several corruption and abuse of office charges. Banda lost to President Michael Sata in 2011 elections. The new government has been pursuing the corruption investigations against the former leader and his political allies. Banda, born 13 February 1937, was President of Zambia from 2008 to 2011. During the Presidency of Kenneth Kaunda, Banda held important diplomatic posts and was active in politics as a member of the United National Independence Party. Years later, he was appointed as Vice-President by President Levy Mwanawasa in October 2006, following the latter's re- election. He took over Mwanawasa's presidential responsibilities after Mwanawasa suffered a stroke in June 2008, and following Mwanawasa's death in August 2008, he became acting President. As the candidate of the governing Movement for Multiparty Democracy, he narrowly won the October 2008 presidential election, according to official results. Opposition leader Michael Sata defeated Banda in the September 2011 presidential election, and Sata accordingly succeeded Banda as President on September 23, 2011. www.mobile.punchng.com/output.php?link=http://www.punchng.com/news/ex-zambian-president-arrested-over-nigerian-oil-deal/ www.m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21925752
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Politics / Re: Easter: March 29 & April 1 Are Public Holidays by fatdon1(m): 9:25am On Mar 26, 2013 |
At least i go sleep well. |
Politics / Okonjo-iweala’s Mother: Police Arrest Palace Guard. by fatdon1(m): 6:22am On Mar 25, 2013 |
ASABA — POLICE have seized a 36-year-old palace guard and suspected kidnap kingpin, alleged to have facilitated the abduction of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, last December, in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State by kidnappers. DeltaState Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect, Chiejine, to Vanguard, yesterday, said: “While the police in DeltaState were after him, the Lagos State Police Command was also after him for some criminal offences, so we have handed him over to them.” He said the police did not have a hand in the Okonjo- Iweala mother kidnap until he was arrested by the police, last week, after a shootout in EdoState in connection with the death of 71-year-old Mrs. Regina Obi after collecting N2 million ransom from her family. Police shot dead one of the suspected kidnappers and arrested four others in separate operations in Benin City and Ogwashi-Uku Aduba said the suspect, who worked in the palace as a guard, confessed he was the one that brought the kidnappers to the palace to kidnap Prof. Okonjo. He said Chiejine’s house in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi-Uku was demolished when it was confirmed he was a kidnapper. Aduba stressed the need for people to be careful of the kind of people they employ as guards, saying: “This is the problem we have now, for practically every kidnap, there is an inside factor. Chiejine is very close to them in the palace and he is the one that brought the kidnappers.” www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/okonjo-iwealas-mother-police-arrest-palace-guard/ |
Fashion / Re: Iyanya Covers New Edition Of Ella Fashion Magazine. by fatdon1(m): 9:48pm On Mar 24, 2013 |
Na God go punish d person wey do iyanya like dis. |
Fashion / Re: Iyanya Covers New Edition Of Ella Fashion Magazine. by fatdon1(m): 8:24pm On Mar 24, 2013 |
Emperortj93: How wil dis affect d ever increasin cost of browsing wit ma wack etisalat sim.... Btw "first to comment" *tankin jah 4 dis oppoturnity*u are sick! |
Fashion / Iyanya Covers New Edition Of Ella Fashion Magazine. by fatdon1(m): 6:53pm On Mar 24, 2013 |
Photo of Kukere master, Iyanya Covers New Edition of Ella Fashion Magazine… Lovely! www.ngtrends.com/2013/03/photo-iyanya-covers-new-edition-of-ella-fashion-magazine/ www.entertainment-gists..com/2013/03/iyanya-covers-new-edition-of-ella.html?m=1
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Politics / Boko Haram: Northerners Still Ready To Fight For Nigeria’s Unity, Jerry Gana. by fatdon1(m): 5:49pm On Mar 24, 2013 |
Despite the crisis in the Northern part of Nigeria occassioned by Boko Haram insurgency which has threatened the peaceful co-existence of the country, a former Minister of Information and Peoples DemocraticParty (PDP) chieftain, Professor Jerry Gana yesterday, said the region will not relent in fighting for Nigeria’s continued unity. Prof. Gana expressed optimism that current acts of terrorism in parts of the North aimed at dividing the country will not succeed and stressed that doubts about the country’s unity were removed by the Civil War. Gana, who was a Guest Speaker at the launch of The “Victors and the Vanquished of the Nigerian-Biafran Civil War” written by the first military governor of the former North Western State, Usman Farouk, declared: “The unity of Nigeria has been settled by the civil war. In the north, we are still ready to fight for the unity of this country. So, if anybody thinks he can break the country, the unity of the country is a settled issue.” He said the war also led to the creation of more states and more universities in the country. “Before independence, Nigeria’s population was about 60 million, but we are now about 160 million and there is strength and opportunities in high population,” he said in his speech read by a former Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Ahmed Dan Fulani. www.informationng.com/2013/03/boko-haram-northerners-still-ready-to-fight-for-nigerias-unity-says-jerry-gana.html
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Politics / Re: PHOTOS: Shell Exposes World’s Largest Illegal Oil Refinery In GEJ Backyard. by fatdon1(m): 9:04pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
The oil belongs 2 Niger delta, nd is in there backyard, hw can a man steal his own property? U can imagine Parasites talkin, very soon Nigeria wil b no more, lets see if u wil fly frm ur cursed land 2 come nd take what does not belong 2 u. PARASITES, Niger deltans carry on na we get am. 2 Likes |
Religion / Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by fatdon1(m): 8:44pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
Nigeria’s richest pastor and self- styled bishop, David Oyedepo, has made a glistening addition to his business empire by floating an airline called Dominion Air. Oyedepo, who a few years ago ignited debate on flamboyant Christianity by acquiring his fourth private jet, is the owner of Dominion Publishing House, Covenant University and an elite secondary school called Faith Academy. Sources within the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the agency charged with business registration in Nigeria, confirmed the registration of Dominion Air with David Oyedepo as its chairman. Another source within a Lagos-based insurance firm known to handle most of Oyedepo’s businesses said the airline project had been in the works for six years and was only made a reality this year. In a swift reaction, Lawrence Ofili, a member of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), “Pastor Oyedepo by his choice of businesses has severally demonstrated a disconnect between himself and hundreds of thousands of poor Christians who he claimed to have come to deliver. About 90 per cent of public schools in this country were built by early Christian missionaries; today Oyedepo has Covenant University but it is for children of millionaires,” says Mr Ofili. “Even with the high school called Faith Academy, I am aware that most children in his congregation dream to be educated there but their parents who probably pay tithes and offerings cannot afford the school fees. His Faith Tabernacle accommodates 50,000 worshippers every Sunday; how many of them are going to fly Dominion Air? Honestly this project is not for the poor. He should have settled for mechanised farming to engage unemployed men and women.” Listed by Forbes as Nigeria’s wealthiest pastor with a net worth of $150 million, David Oyedepo is a preacher and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, more popularly known as Winners’ Chapel. Besides his four private jets, Forbes also mentioned the preacher’s luxury homes in London and the United States. www.informationnaija.com/bishop-david-oyedepo-launches-airline-dominion-air/ |
Politics / Re: PHOTOS: Shell Exposes World’s Largest Illegal Oil Refinery In GEJ Backyard. by fatdon1(m): 8:32pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
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Politics / Re: PHOTOS: Shell Exposes World’s Largest Illegal Oil Refinery In GEJ Backyard. by fatdon1(m): 8:30pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
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Politics / PHOTOS: Shell Exposes World’s Largest Illegal Oil Refinery In GEJ Backyard. by fatdon1(m): 8:28pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
A man working at an illegal oil refinery site pours oil under a locally made burner to keep the fire going, near river Nun in Nigeria’s oil state of Bayelsa www.informationnaija.com/photos-shell-exposes-worlds-largest-illegal-oil-refinery-in-president-jonathans-backyard/
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Politics / Igbo Group Declares 7-day-Mourning For Achebe by fatdon1(m): 5:44pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
The Igbo Youth Movement has declared seven days of mourning beginning from Friday for the late international novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe, who died on Thursday. In a statement issued on Friday, the President of IYM, Mr. Elliot Uko, said the movement was still in shock after learning of the death of Achebe. “We wail and mourn and wish it was not true. Achebe presented traditional African society to the rest of the world 55 years ago. “He was the man who gave the world an insight into the orderliness of pre-colonial Africa. His ideas and message translated to over 100 languages. “Lately, he stood up for the truth in an inspiring display of courage and love for his people and respect for history. “He was not afraid of name calling or the expected abuse. He chose the truth in order to inspire all generations. A great Iroko has fallen, IYM hereby declares seven days of mourning for the man of his people,” he said. www.punchng.com/news/igbo-group-declares-7-day-mourning/ 4 Likes |
Politics / 12 Feared Killed As Gunmen Assail Adamawa Police Station, Prison, Bank. by fatdon1(m): 1:01pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
YOLA: Unknown Gunmen Friday night laid complete siege on Ganye, headquarters of Ganye Local Government in Adamawa State, with heavy casualties. The gunmen said to be numbering about thirty overran the divisional police station, the prison headquarters and an old generation bank, all located some meters from each other. Also attacked were relaxation places, where the heavy casualties were recorded. Eyewitness account told vanguard in Yola that the attackers first struck at divisional police station which was set ablaze before proceeding to the prisons where the inmates were set free and the building also set on fire. The attack, according to the eyewitness which took the residents by surprise began moment after the last Muslim prayers, ISHA’I where the attackers were shouting “ALLAH is Great, ALLAH is Great, as the marched round the town unchallenged. At the old generation bank, the attackers were reported to have used dynamites to pull down parts of the building before gaining entrance into the banking hall and the strong room. No confirmation yet of the amount of money stolen from the bank but the eyewitness said the amount runs into millions as rappers of various denominations littered the entire premises of the bank. Almost all the Hotels and other relaxation joints in the town was set ablaze and ransacked, even as fun seekers ran helter skelter for their dear lives. The eyewitness added that most of the casualties were recorded in the relaxation centres as the attackers opened fire sporadically on people seen to be patronizing the drinking joints and their owners. Adamawa State Police command has confirmed the incident. The command’s public relations officer, PPRO Mohammed Ibrahim (SP) said already detachment of Military and Police have been dispatched to the area. Also, the comptroller of Prisons incharge of Adamawa State, Mr. Andrew Barka equally confirmed the ransacking of Ganye Prisons, but failed to give further details. Ganye local government council which shares common border with the Republic of Cameroon has been vulnerable to attacks by gunmen of recent. www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/12-feared-killed-as-gunmen-assail-adamawa-police-station-prison-bank/ |
Politics / Sambo's Supporters Die In Autocrash. by fatdon1(m): 8:48am On Mar 23, 2013 |
Two supporters of Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Friday died on Airport Road in Kaduna when a bus in which they were travelling crashed. The crash, in which some other occupants of the bus sustained varying degrees of injury, occurred around 5.30pm, few minutes after they welcomed Sambo at the airport. The vice-president was in Kaduna for the Peoples Democratic Party’s North-West reconciliation meeting scheduled for Saturday (today). “The supporters were among those that went to the Kaduna Airport to welcome Vice-President Namadi Sambo. Two of them died on the spot but the injured ones were taken to the 44 Army Reference Hospital,” a source said. The dead persons were said to have been buried according to Islamic rites on Friday. When contacted, Special Adviser to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Umar Sani, said, “Those involved in the autocrash were supporters who came to welcome the vice-president at the airport. They are not among the vice-president convoy.” A government official told newsmen that the state government would pick the medical bills of the injured persons. Efforts to the reach the Director-General, Media and Public Affairs to the state governor, Ahmed Mayaike, proved abortive as calls to his phones did not connect. www.mobile.punchng.com/output.php?link=http://www.punchng.com/news/sambos-supporters-die-in-autocrash/ |
Phones / Happy 7th Birthday Twitter! by fatdon1(m): 11:20am On Mar 22, 2013 |
Today Twitter celebrates its seventh birthday. It was on this day in 2006 that creator Jack Dorsey sent out his very first tweet and a new social network was born. And while many similar sites may have withered and effectively died (think MySpace and Bebo), Twitter has grown in popularity, approval, and global recognition. By their own estimations, Twitter has over 200 million active users, with over 400 million tweets sent every single day. It may have attracted its fair share of criticism from technophobes and cynics, but all sorts of people have recognised the importance of joining and engaging with the Twittersphere: politicians, musicians, bloggers, journalists and budding celebrities. The potential to reach and interact with fans is incomparable; Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry have a collective fan base of over 100 million followers. But of course as with every successful social network there was always likely to be a number of controversies; some of which would have life-changing consequences for those involved. One such example is the Twitter joke trial which all started in January 2010. After discovering that his upcoming travel plans could be in jeopardy, 26-year-old Paul Chambers tweeted: “Crap! Robin Hood airport is closed. You’ve got a week and a bit to get your s**t together, otherwise I’m blowing the airport sky high!!” Mr Chambers was heavily fined for what had essentially been a misguided joke and it took three separate appeals before his conviction was finally quashed in July 2012 – more than two-and- a-half years after the tweet had been sent. A more recent example of legally- problematic tweeting came courtesy of Sally Bercow, former Celebrity Big Brother contestant and wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons. Mrs Bercow alluded to false claims of Lord McAlpine’s involvement in a child abuse scandal when she tweeted “Why is Lord McAlpine trending? *innocent face*” to her 56,000 followers in November 2012. Mrs Bercow is now in the process of being sued for libel by Lord McAlpine. Twitter users who retweeted the claim were originally threatened with legal action too, but – to the relief of many – it seems like most of these offenders are now off the hook. Such misuses of Twitter seems to be happening more and more regularly in recent times, which is perhaps inevitable as the microblogging site continues to expand. Whether it’s the barefaced snubbing of Ryan Giggs’ superinjuction, naming the rape victim in the Ched Evans trial, or sharing recent photographs of one of the James Bulger murderers, it seems that many people regard Twitter as a safe haven for flouting these legal responsibilities. But just because you hide behind a computer screen it does not excuse you from laws regarding defamation and contempt of court, and you’ll do yourself no favours for behaving as though you’re above the law. Over 650 people faced criminal charges last year in connection with comments that they had shared on social network websites, including Twitter. Twitter has become a useful and powerful tool over these last seven years, and its power and popularity continue to grow. Although it can be used for anything, whether it’s raising your public profile or simply sharing a few thoughts with friends, the potential for misuse is ever-present for each and every user. So go ahead, use Twitter’s great features and its international reach to your own advantage – but remember to tweet responsibly! www.blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/21/twitters-7th-birthday-a-look-back-at-the-controversies/ www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_twitter-turns-seven-years-old_1814147
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Politics / Akinnola’s Death, A Great National Loss – Jonathan. by fatdon1(m): 9:20am On Mar 22, 2013 |
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday described the death of High Chief Bayo Akinnola, the traditional Prime Minister of Ondo Kingdom, as a great national loss. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, Jonathan said he received the news of the death with sadness. The President, on behalf of the Federal Government, extended sincere condolences to the daughter of the deceased and Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson. He also commiserated with other members of the Akinnola family and the Government and People of Ondo State. “The President joins them in mourning the illustrious Lisa of Ondo Kingdom, who distinguished himself in life as a renowned educationist, administrator, entrepreneur, industrialist and leader of his people. “President Jonathan urges Chief Akinnola’s family, friends, associates, dependants and admirers to be consoled by the knowledge that he lived a most fulfilled life, and has left a legacy of notable achievements in various fields of human endeavour,’’ Abati said. “The President prays that God Almighty will console all who mourn Chief Akinnola and grant his departed soul eternal peace,’’ he added. www.247nigerianewsupdate.com/akinnolas-death-a-great-national-loss-jonathan/ |
Politics / CPC Blasts Jonathan For Fuel Subsidy Removal 24hrs After Kano Bombings. by fatdon1(m): 7:15pm On Mar 21, 2013 |
The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has berated President Goodluck Jonathan for insisting on total fuel subsidy removal at a time when Nigerians were still mourning bomb blasts victims in Kano. Mr Jonathan had at the Nigeria Summit in Lagos on Tuesday, said his administration would still remove fuel subsidy after due consultations with Nigerians. He was quoted as saying, “We cannot continue to waste resources meant for a greater number of Nigerians to subsidise the affluent middle class, who are the main beneficiaries(of fuel subsidy).” But in its reaction, the CPC described the President as “uncaring” adding that since he had once said he did not give a damn, Nigerians should expect anything from him. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Fashakin who made the party’s position known in an interview said, “The President does not give a damn. Even if Nigerians masses that are already pauperised are mangled. “Even if the country moves into anarchy, the President does not give a damn. Is it not totally out of place that you have a situation where there is no welfare Nigerians are getting from their own government? “When Nigerians are still mourning over the bombing that took place in Kano, this government is thinking of how to further add to their sorrow. “That is President Jonathan in his true element. A man that is anti-people and does not care about what happens to the people he claims elected him. www.informationng.com/2013/03/cpc-blasts-jonathan-for-fuel-subsidy-removal-talk-less-than-24hrs-after-kano-bombings.html |
Politics / Re: Boko Haram Caught In Lagos At Ijora Today by fatdon1(m): 3:44pm On Mar 21, 2013 |
We are all gonna die
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Politics / ‘we Are Not Increasing NYSC Allowance’ – NYSC Director General. by fatdon1(m): 3:36pm On Mar 21, 2013 |
Contrary to the rumour going viral that the NYSC Allowee has been increased to N38, 000, the Director of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General Nnamdi Okore Affia, has reacted stating that the Federal Government does not have any plan to increase the monthly allowance of corps members. “To be honest with you there is no plan to increase your monthly allowance; all you have heard is nothing but rumours. If there is such plan I must be the first person to know but as far as I am concerned there is no official plan to increase your allowance; even if the plan is on the pipeline, it has not reach my level. Your monthly allowance is still N19, 800,” General Affia said this on Wednesday while addressing the 2013 Batch A corps members deployed to Katsina State. www.247nigerianewsupdate.com/we-are-not-increasing-nysc-allowance-nysc-director-general/ |
Celebrities / Re: Kanye Wants To Name His Baby North West. by fatdon1(m): 9:38am On Mar 21, 2013 |
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Politics / More Ghost Workers Uncovered In Ondo. by fatdon1(m): 10:01pm On Mar 20, 2013 |
Akure — CONTRARY to earlier reports, 10,000 ghost workers instead of 6,000, were uncovered by Ondo State government in the 18 local government councils of the state. Already, chairmen of councils where unauthorised recruitment of unqualified workers or non-existing individuals’ names were used to defraud the local councils are being investigated. According to the outcome of a staff audit committee set up by Governor Olusegun Mimiko, over 6,000 of them were junior staff, while 4,000 were in the senior cadre. It will be recalled that the House of Assembly recently suspended some council chairmen in the state for failure to carry out staff audit. This, according to investigation, spurred the state government to set up the staff audit which later discovered the fraud. The staff audit also discovered “unauthorised recruitment of unqualified workers or non-existing individuals whose names were being used to deduct salaries from the local government accounts on monthly basis.” It was discovered in the course of the audit committee’s investigation that the difference in nominal roles of the local councils between December 2008 and December 2012 was over 10,000 staff claimed to have been employed. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Rotimi Adelola, said the fraud, which caused government between N400 and N500 million naira monthly to augment salaries in the third tier, was worrisome. He said: “The names given as workers recruited at the time of the illegal recruitment are fictitious being used by the council operators to defraud the state. “And the few names that could be traced are those of school pupils and family friends who collect salaries for rendering no service.” www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/more-ghost-workers-uncovered-in-ondo/ |
Celebrities / Re: Kanye Wants To Name His Baby North West. by fatdon1(m): 9:51pm On Mar 20, 2013 |
Mscheeew,if he likes he shld name his son illuminati....h☺w does dat affect us? |
Celebrities / Kanye Wants To Name His Baby North West. by fatdon1(m): 7:44pm On Mar 20, 2013 |
It's reported that the rapper wants to call his first child North West while the reality TV star is preparing a monochrome nursery for the bundle of joy. "Kanye's ego is something else, so he's quite serious about the title," a source tells The Sun. "He also has a sense of humor though and knows how his self-indulgence is seen by the general public. It's half tongue-in-cheek, half what Kanye probably feels is true." A different source opens up to PEOPLE about Kim's black and white nursery plan. "Kim was gushing about her nursery plans while carefully selecting gifts for her baby registry with sisters Khloe and Kourtney at Bel Bambini in West Hollywood," the source claims. "She mainly looked at simple clothing, nothing too girly." Kim is due to give birth in early July. The mom-to-be sparked a pregnancy scare earlier this month after being rushed to hospital following a couple of trips overseas with her baby daddy. She quickly assured she was fine and has been out and about ever since. www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00058804.html www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/543303/kanye-west-wants-to-name-his-baby-with-kim-kardashian-north
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Sports / Re: Nigeria Now 30th In FIFA World Rankings. by fatdon1(m): 10:06pm On Mar 14, 2013 |
Nigeria 30th. We should have been on the number 1 spot. Ojoro FIFA. |
Phones / Re: Airtel Introduces Special Complementary Service To Facebook Users. by fatdon1(m): 11:36am On Mar 12, 2013 |
They are the best. |
Politics / Re: Boko-Haram Kill Four People In Kano Drive-by Shooting by fatdon1(m): 10:25pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Hmmmm... I Fear For My Country.
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Celebrities / I’m Yet To Decide Whether To Accept Gov. Akpabio’s Gift – Tuface Idibia. by fatdon1(m): 6:54pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Award winning musician, Tuface Idibia, on Sunday said he was yet to decide whether or not to accept the controversial wedding gifts presented to him and his wife on Friday by Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom. Mr. Akpabio had stunned guests at the wedding of the celerity couple with the announcement of a donation of two brand new Toyota Prado SUVs to them. The lucky couple are also to have 29 delegates from Akwa Ibom State attend their star-studded white wedding in Dubai, the United Arab Emirate, UAE, courtesy of the governor. The Eket-Ibeno Road, which has remained in a bad state for a long time, is to be fully rehabilitated before the next child dedication ceremony of the couple, the governor said. The gifts have triggered condemnations by some Nigerians who consider them as outrageous and Governor Akpabio as profligate in the management of public funds. But speaking to PREMIUM TIMES Sunday morning, Tuface said the cars were yet to be delivered and that he would only decide what to do with them after they arrived. “The governor made a promise, when the cars come, we will decide whether to accept them or not,” the musician said through his spokesperson, Bola Omisore. “We cannot take a decision on the basis of a promise that is yet to be fulfilled.” Asked to comment on the widespread criticism that has trailed the presentation of the gift to Tuface and his wife, Mr. Omisore said he and his clients were not aware of any criticisms over the cars. On whether it is appropriate for the musician to accept the gift when the funds used in buying them could be used in solving some of the numerous developmental challenges in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Omisore said, “No comment”. www.premiumtimesng.com/news/123997-im-yet-to-decide-whether-to-accept-gov-akpabios-gift-tuface-idibia.html
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Politics / Abuja Airport To Experience Power Outage From 10 A.m-10.30 P.m Sunday – FAAN. by fatdon1(m): 2:09pm On Mar 09, 2013 |
Electricity supply at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will be interrupted between 10 a.m. and 10.30 p.m. on Sunday. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said in a statement that “the proposed interruption on March 10 is to allow the agency to improve on power supply at the airport.’’ According to the statement signed by the agency’s spokesman, Mr Yakubu Dati, the temporary disconnection is to enable engineers to switch over to a new and improved source of power supply to the airport. “It is expected that the new source of power supply will drastically reduce the incidents of power outage and thereby enhance service delivery at the airport. “The power improvement project, which is taking place simultaneously in major airports across the country, is designed by the Federal Government to improve power supply to all airports,’’ it added. (NAN) www.informationng.com/2013/03/abuja-airport-to-experience-power-outage-from-10-a-m-10-30-p-m-sunday-faan.html
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Nairaland / General / Re: Who Is Sincere9gerian? by fatdon1(m): 2:04pm On Mar 09, 2013 |
He Is My Father! |
Politics / Obasanjo; Nobody Is Bigger Than The Law, As He Collects Driver’s Licence. by fatdon1(m): 9:52am On Mar 09, 2013 |
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that nobody is above the law in the collective drive to ensure compliance with traffic rules and regulations in Nigeria.Speaking after processing his driver’s license at the Abuja national headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Obasanjo said, “If I have to drive, I must have a valid driver’s license like others. That informed my visit. We should note that the driver’s licence serves other purposes beyond driving of a vehicle and also useful outside the country such as certification of somebody’s identity.” He added, “Anybody who wants to be law abiding must go through this process because you cannot be bigger than the law, no matter your political position or social status. You must pass through this process unless you are not ready to be law abiding”. While commending the performance of the FRSC in the last 25 years especially for impacting positively on Nigerian road users, Obasanjo called for redoubled efforts on road safety management. He further advised drivers to pass through the necessary certification process for acquiring the driver’s licence in order to reduce the spate of road crashes in the country. In his reaction, Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the FRSC, Osita Chidoka, described the visit of Obasanjo to process his driver’s license as a strong signal that Nigeria has what it takes to be a country governed by law. www.informationng.com/2013/03/nobody-is-bigger-than-the-law-obasanjo-says-as-he-visits-frsc-to-collect-drivers-licence.html |
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