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ChaleeBendel:
Background: After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election which is universally acclaimed to have been won by late Chief M.L.O Abiola, there were pressures by Civil Society and the International Community on the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida led Military Junta to rescind its decision and declare Chief Abiola as the winner of the election.

Taking Matters Into His Hands: Upon seeing that the Nigerian Government which was led by General Sani Abacha were not going to yield, Chief Abiola, flanked by his wife, Late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola as well as supporters converged at Epetedo, Lagos where he made the now famous ‘Epedeto Declaration’. Date was June 11, 1994



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yjgm:
THE ARCHIVE: Full Result Of June 12 Election.

(NOT RELEASED OFFICIALLY )

The Cable

The number one topic in the polity at the moment is June 12, 1993 election, adjudged as freest and fairest in the history of the country.

The election was between Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention (NRC) and Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) chaired by Humphrey Nwosu (pictured) declared the results in only 14 states before the regime of former military president Ibrahim Babaginda annulled the exercise.

RESULTS IN ABUJA AND THE 30 STATES IN EXISTENCE THEN.

(1)-Abuja (FCT)☆
NRC-18,313 47.84
SDP-19,968 52.16
256,500
WINNER:-ABIOLA

(2)-Abia☆
NRC-151,227 58.96
SDP 105,273 41.04
334,490
WINNER:-TOFA

(3)-Adamawa☆
NRC-167,239 54.28
SDP-140,875 45.72 414,129
WINNER:-TOFA

(4)-Akwa Ibom☆
NRC-199,342 48.14 SDP-214,787 51.86 371,288
WINNER:-ABIOLA

(5)-Anambra☆
NRC-159,258 42.89 SDP-212,024 57.11 847,274
WINNER-ABIOLA

(6)-Bauchi☆
NRC- 524,836 60.73 SDP-339,339 39.27 406,132
WINNER:-TOFA

(7)-Benue☆
NRC-186,302 43.06 SDP-246,830 56.94
282,180
WINNER - ABIOLA

(-Borno☆
NRC-128,684 45.60 SDP-153,496 54.40 342,755
WINNER-ABIOLA

(9)-Cross River☆
NRC-153,452 44.77 SDP-189,303 55.23 472,278
WINNER-ABIOLA

(10)-Delta☆
NRC-145,001 30.70 SDP-327,277 69.30 308,979
WINNER-ABIOLA

(11)-Edo☆
NRC-103,572 33.52 SDP-205,407 66.48 427,190
WINNER-ABIOLA

(12)-Enugu☆
NRC-284,050 51.91 SDP-263,101 48.09 349,902
WINNER-TOFA

(13)-lmo☆
NRC-195,836 55.14 SDP-159,350 44.86 228,388
WINNER-TOFA

(14)-Jigawa☆
NRC-89,836 39.33
SDP-138,552 60.67 726,573
WINNER-ABIOLA

(15)-Kaduna☆
NRC-356,860 47.80 SDP-389,713 52.20 324,428
WINNER-ABIOLA

(16)-Kano☆
NRC-154,809 47.72 SDP-169,619 52.28 442,176
WINNER-ABIOLA

(17)-Katsina☆
NRC-271,077 61.30 SDP-171,162 38.70 286,974
WINNER-TOFA

(18)-Kebbi☆
NRC-144,808 67.34
SDP-70,219 32.66
488,492
WINNER-TOFA

(19)-Kogi☆
NRC-265,732 54.40 SDP-222,760 45.60 352,479
WINNER-TOFA

(20)-Kwara☆
NRC- 80,209 22.78 SDP-272,270 77.24 1,033,397
WINNER-ABIOLA

(21)-Lagos☆
NRC-.149,432 14.46 883,865 85.5
357,787
WINNER-ABIOLA

(22)-Niger☆
NRC-221,437 61.90 SDP-136,350 38.10 484,971
WINNER-TOFA

(23)-Ogun☆
NRC-59,246 12.22
SDP-425,725 87.78 964,018
WINNER-ABIOLA

(24)-Ondo☆
NRC-162,994 15.58
SDP-883,024 84.42 437,334
WINNER-ABIOLA

(25)-Osun☆
NRC-72,068 16.48
SDP-365,266 83.52 641,799
WINNER-ABIOLA

(26)-Oyo☆
NRC-105,788 16.48 SDP-536,011 83.52 676,959
WINNER-ABIOLA

(27)-Plateau☆
NRC-259,394 38.32 SDP-417,565 61.68 1,026,824
WINNER-ABIOLA

(28)-Rivers☆
NRC-6408,973 63.37
SDP-370,578 36.63
469,986
WINNER-TOFA

(29)-Sokoto☆
NRC-372,250 79.21
SDP- 97,726 20.79 469,986
WINNER-TOFA

(30)-Taraba☆
NRC-64,001 38.58
SDP-101,887 61.42 176,054
WINNER-ABIOLA

(31)-Yobe☆
NRC- 64,061 38.41
SDP-11,887 63.59
38,281
WINNER-ABIOLA

According to unofficial results, Tofa got a total of 5,952,087 (41.64%) of votes nationwide while Abiola, running on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), scored 8,341,309 (58.36%).

The total vote cast was 14,293,396. Abiola won 19 of the 30 states and in the FCT, leaving Tofa with 11 states.

Source: https://www.thecable.ng/flashback-full-result-controversial-june-12-93-election
The Cable /
The Nigerian History Channel,Unofficial Results.

rottencorpse:
If you didn’t know, Queen Elizabeth II was still the Queen of Nigeria and the head of state as at that time; I mean at independence which was on October 1st 1960.
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She continued to rule alongside the Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and the appointed Governor General, Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikwe until Nigeria became a republic on October 1st 1963.
It was then; Nigerian government had its first Head of state (more about that soon in this post).
Now I have here for you the list of all Nigerian presidents since 1963 and it starts with:

1. Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikwe
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He is the first president of Nigeria’s first republic. He was born into Chukuemeka Azikwe's family on 16 November 1904.
The Onitsha-indigene also known as the Owelle of Onitsha could speak languages of the three major ethnic groups (Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba) fluently due to his upbringing.
He was highly studious as he obtained two Master degrees from different universities after he finished his undergraduate studies in Howard University, Washington DC.
He was a well-known editor who controlled over 12 different daily African-run newspapers. In 1960, he established University of Nigeria, Nsukka and served as Chancellor for University of Lagos from the year 1972 to 1976. He joined Nigeria’s people’s party in 1978.
He was the head of state from October 1, 1963 until he was removed from power, with his colleagues in the January 15, 1966 military coup. He was president from 1st Oct, 1963-16th Jan, 1966.
He left politics involuntarily on 31st December 1983 after the military coup. Chief Nnamdi Azikwe died on 11th May 1996 at University of Nigeria teaching hospital Enugu after which he was buried in Onitsha.

2. Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi Ironsi
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He became the second of all Nigerian presidents after Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was overthrown. He was born on 3rd March, 1924 in Abia state.
He got his first name Johnson from the last name of his brother- in law who was a Sierra Leonean. In 1942, he joined the army when he was 18 and he served the Nigerian army for 24 years.
The peak of his promotions in the Nigerian army was when he was promoted to the rank of Major General, making him the first indigenous Nigerian to head the entire Nigerian Army. Isn’t that interesting?

Aguiyi Ironsi became the first military head of state on 17th Jan 1966 until 29th July 1966 when a group of northern army rebelled against the government and assassinated him alongside Adekunle Fajuyi in the bloody July counter coup.
He was Nigerian president from 17th Jan 1966 – 29th July 1966. Although his regime was short, he passed a considerable number of decrees.

3. General Yakubu “Jack” Dan-Yumma Gowon
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General Yakubu Gowon is one of the Nigerian presidents who were overthrown. He became the third President of Nigeria at the age of 32 after Major General Aguiyi Ironsi was overthrown and assassinated. He was born on 19th October 1934.
This 5th of 11 children hailed from a small village in the present local government area of Plateau state but he had his early life education in Zaria. He joined the Nigerian army in 1954 and served for 21 years.
It was during his tenure that genocide claimed the lives of many (mostly Igbo people) by the Hausa and Fulani people. This we all know as the Nigeria Biafra war which lasted for 2 years.
This war led to the migration of the Igbo back to the east. It was also during his regime that Nigeria joined Organization of Petroleum Exporting countries precisely in 1971.
He was overthrown in a bloodless coup on 29th July 1975 by some group of officers who announced his overthrow.
This he must have received in shock because he was actually in an OAU summit in Kampala when the announcement was made. He was president from 1st Aug, 1966 -29th July 1975.
After his overthrow, the General left the country to get his PhD in political science from University of Warwick in United Kingdom.
Seven months later, the Nigerian government declared him wanted, stripped of his rank in absentia and had his pension cut off because he was suspected to have partaken in a coup d’etat that led to the death of General Murtala Mohammed.
However, President Sheu Shagari pardoned him but his rank as general was not returned until 1987 by General Ibrahim Babangida.

4. General Murtala Rufai Ramat Muhammed (30th July 1975 to 13th February 1976)
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The same group of officers who announced the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon appointed General Murtala Mohammed as the head of state and that was how he joined the list of Nigerian presidents.
The General was born to Risqua Mohammed on the 8th of November 1938. He obtained his school certificate in 1957 from a government college now called Barewa College.
He joined the Nigerian army in 1958 and in 1963 he travelled to Royal Corps of signal in England to study advanced telecommunications techniques.
He took power as the military head of state on 29th July 1975. While in office, he made plans and announced that in the future, the federal capital territory would be moved from Lagos to a federal capital territory in Abuja.
He took federal control of the country’s two largest newspapers (Daily times and New Nigerian) and the remaining state run newspapers.
10 days to his assassination, he created 7 new states (Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Imo, Niger, Ogun and Ondo) making a total of 19 states.
Unfortunately for him, he was killed at the age of 37 in his black Mercedes Benz while going to work from his personal house in Ikoyi on an early Friday morning in Lagos. (Dodan barracks to be precise).
Members of an abortive coup led by Col. Suka Buka Dimka ambushed his vehicle and got him assassinated on 13th Feb, 1976.

Today, his portrait adorns the 20 naira note
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5. General Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo (13th February 1976 to 30th Sept 1979)
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Olusegun Obasanjo is also on the list of Nigerian presidents and he was born on 5th May 1937. He became an orphan at the age of 22. He joined the Nigerian army in 1950 and served for 21 years with several promotions.
After General Murtala Mohammed was assassinated, the Supreme Military Council appointed him as the head of state on the 13th Feb, 1976.
His regime benefited from oil revenues that increased and this he used to improve urban infrastructures on a large scale.
As the newly appointed head of state, he set a date to end military rule. On 1st October 1979, he resigned as the head of state and also resigned from the army after which he handed over power to the newly elected civilian president Shehu Shagari and then retired to his farm.

6. Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari (1st October 1979 to 31st December 1983)
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Shehu Shagari, another one time Nigerian President was born on 25th February, 1925 in a Northern Shagari village to his father Aliyu in Sokoto state.
He attended teachers training college in Zaria, Kaduna state. He was the first President of Nigeria’s second republic.
He got into politics at the age of 26 and he won the election in 1979 under National party of Nigeria with their motto “One Nation One Destiny”. I’m sure there were few parties back then compared to over 67 political parties we have in Nigeria today.
He also enjoyed the revenue from oil which he used to launch many road networks. He also finished building Kaduna refinery just to mention a few.
Shehu Shagari was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on 31st December 1983 by General Muhammadu Buhari.
He lost one of his three wives in a brief illness on 24th August 2001 and he has many children and on 25th February of 2018, he celebrated his 93rd birthday.

7. Major General Muhammadu Buhari (31st December 1983 to 27th August 1985)
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General Muhammadu Buhari was born on 17th December 1942 to a Fulani family of Chief Hardo Adamu in Daura, Katsina state.
He lost his father at the age of four and he enrolled in the Nigerian Military at the age of 19. He served in the military for 24 years.
After he overthrew Shehu Shagari in the military coup, his military rule enforced many new laws. First, he trimmed the number of ministries to 18 after which he decreed War against Indiscipline and Corruption.
Civil servants who failed to show up at work were forced to do frog jump, Nigerian citizens were forced to form neat queues at bus stops under the eyes of welding soldiers, just to mention a few.
In my own opinion, amidst all the Nigerian presidents, Buhari’s regime curbed Nigerians more. You can testify to that in his present reign as Nigerian President under APC political party.
However, because what goes around comes around, the major general was also overthrown in a bloodless coup led by General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in 1985.
General Ibrahim Babangida detained him in a small guarded bungalow in Benin City for good 3 years. He had access to a TV that showed only 2 channels and his family members were allowed to see him only on Babangida’s authorization.

8. General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (27th August 1985 to 26th August 1993)
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Yes, General Ibrahim Babangida is also one of the Nigerian presidents to ever rule this country. He was born on 17th August 1941 in Minna Niger State to his father Muhammad Babangida.
He attended Government college Bida Niger state after which he joined the army on 10th December 1962. He served for 31 years.
After he overthrew Major General Muhammadu Buhari, he created 11 new states. 2 states (Katsina and Akwa Ibom) on the 23rd September 1987 and 9 states (Abia, Enugu, Delta, Jigawa, Kebbi, Osun, Kogi, Taraba and Yobe) on the 27th August 1991 making a total of 30 states.
Also, he executed General Murtala Mohammed’s plan to relocate the seat of federal government from Lagos to Abuja.
He cancelled the June 12 1993 elections as it was unofficially announced that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola popularly called MKO Abiola won 19 out of the 30 states. He was forced to step down on 26th August 1993 due to pressure from armed forces ruling council.

9. Chief Ernest Adegunle Shonekan (26th August 1993 to 17th November 1993)
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He was born on 9th May 1936 in Lagos. He attended C.M.S grammar school in Lagos after which he received a law degree from University of London.
He was a seasoned business man with a wide network. He was appointed by Babangida on 26th August 1993 as an Interim President.
While in office, he released political prisoners. His administration lasted for only 3 months as he was forced to resign by General Sani Abacha. 3 months? That’s quite strange.

10. General Sani Abacha (17th November 1993 to 8th June 1998)
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Another person on my list of Nigerian Presidents that ever ruled this country is General Sani Abacha. He was born 20th September 1943 in Kano.
He attended Military Training College after which he served in the military from 1963 to 1998. In 1990, he became the first Nigerian soldier to attain the rank of a full general without skipping a single rank.
Some records showed him as the most successful coup plotter in the history of Nigerian military.
He overthrew the government of Ernest Shonekan and in 1994, he issued a decree that placed his government above the court jurisdiction.
While in office, he arrested Obasanjo for allegedly supporting a secret coup to overthrow him. He also hanged a human right activist by name Ken Saro Wiwa alongside 8 others.
He died 3 months to his 55th birthday on 8th June 1998. He is one of the Nigerian presidents who got intoxicated with power.
The government identified the cause of his death as a sudden heart attack while report has it that he was in the company of two Indian prostitutes imported from Dubai. It is thought that the prostitutes laced his drink with a poisonous substance.

11. General Abdulsalami Abubakar (9th June 1998 to 29th May 1999)
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He was born on 13th June 1942 to his father Abubakar Jibrin in Minna. He studied at Kaduna Technical College. He served in the Nigerian Air force for 3 years and served for 33 years in the Nigerian Army.
He was sworn in on 9th June after Abacha’s sudden death. His administration adopted a new constitution, allowed multiparty elections and lifted ban on political activities.
He released Obasanjo from prison on 15th June 1998 and after assuming office, he promised to hold elections and transfer power to the elected president.
He established Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and he fulfilled his promise by transferring power to the President Elect Olusegun Obasanjo on 29th May 1999.
He is one of the few Nigerian presidents who willingly transferred power without any saga. He is married to Fati Lami Abubakar with 6 children.

12. Chief Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo (29th May 1999 to 29th May 2007)
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Baba Africa as he is fondly called is one of the Nigerian presidents who returned to power. As we discussed earlier, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was appointed as the president of Nigeria on 13th February 1976 but he resigned after three years.
Baba Africa came back campaigning after he was released from prison in 1998. He campaigned under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
He defeated Olufalae and others and was sworn in on 29th May 1999 which ushered in the fourth republic.
His first tenure ended in 2003 and Baba Africa ran for a second term under the same party, PDP which he won by a margin of more than 11 million votes.
President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime was full of activities. To mention a few, he established the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to tackle human and ecological issues in the Niger Delta region of Southern Nigeria.
Another which will forever be in the heart of Nigerians is the commissioning of MTN Nigeria’s digital microwave transmission in January 2003 as MTN became the first GSM network to make a call.
Obasanjo stepped down after the April 2007 general election. He was married four times and God blessed him with twenty children.

13. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (29th May 2007 to 5th May 2010)
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The 13th Nigerian president was born on 16th August, 1951 in Katsina into a Fulani family. He attended Ahmadu Bello University where he obtained a BSc. Degree in Education and Chemistry after which he went back to obtain his MSc. Degree in Analytical Chemistry.
He campaigned under the platform of PDP and he won 70% of the votes of the April 2007 election. He was the first of all Nigerian Presidents to declare his assets.
President Umaru was battling with Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium (a fibrous sack surrounding the heart). He left Nigeria for Saudi Arabia on 23rd November 2009 to get treatment. His Vice, Goodluck Jonathan was declared the acting president.
He returned on 24th February 2010 but died on 5th May at Aso Rock Presidential Villa. He is survived by his wife, Turai Yaradua with 7 children.

14. Goodluck Ebele Azikwe Jonathan(5th May 2010 to 29th May 2015)
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The ever lucky President was born on 20th November 1957 in Bayelsa state to a family of canoe makers.
He had a humble beginning as his early school days were with no shoes, no school bags, no generators but lantern. Yet, he finished secondary school and held a doctorate degree from University of Port Harcourt.
He served as a Science Inspector of Education and a lecturer at Rivers state College of Education before he joined Peoples Democratic Party in 1998.
He became the first civilian deputy governor of Bayelsa state on May 29, 1999 after which he was re-elected with the Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha in 2004.
On 9 December 2005, Jonathan, who was Deputy Governor at the time, was sworn in as Governor of Bayelsa State upon the impeachment of the Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.
He became the Vice President in 2007 and he joined the list of Nigerian presidents after President Umaru Yaradua’s death on 5th May 2010.
In 2011, Jonathan and Vice-President Sambo travelled the country to campaign and the ever lucky president won the general election against General Muhammadu Buhari.
With his victory, so many parents in Nigeria started naming their children “Goodluck”. I hope the luck follows them too.
While President Goodluck Jonathan was in office, he renamed University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University in honor of late MKO Abiola.
He signed into law same sex marriage prohibition Act. He removed fuel subsidy but he had security challenges which was majorly bombings from Boko Haram.
He lost the 2015 presidential election to Sir Muhammadu Buhari. Amidst all Nigerian Presidents, he was the first sitting Nigerian President who humbly accepted defeat by calling the President Elect Sir Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate him on his victory.
The story of Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure as President will not be complete if Mrs. Patience Jonathan the ever bold, active, and supportive wife is not mentioned.


15. President Muhammadu Buhari (25th May 2015 till Date)
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Hope u still remember that the incumbent President, General Muhammadu Buhari once served as the head of state in 1983 for 2 years.
He again showed interest in 2015 and campaigned under the platform of All Progressives Congress APC party.
His performance during his first regime as a resolute anti-corruption fighter, and his incorruptible and honest reputation served as an advantage to him as Nigerians felt he was needed.
He won the election and was sworn in on 29th May 2015 in a ceremony attended by at least 23 Heads of State and Government.

This brings us to the end of the list of Nigerian Presidents from 1960 till date. I hope everyone is looking forward to the 2019 general elections? Please keep your heads up and make sure y'all endeavour to vote.

Opinionated:
Education.

Joebie:
I guess not. Take lots of fiber in your diet if you are straining while using the toilet. However, your best bet is to consult a doctor to see what’s causing it.

adem30:
What I believe is Saraki might not directly be involved the said robbery, but those guys might be connected to him as his political thugs, which means they still works for him. The issue of car gift to those guys will not surprise anyone from Kwara state, because it was not a rumor, it's wat almost everyone is aware of.

RiyadhGoddess:
@Op, hope she didn't bite his kini sha?

Opinionated:
The electricity service provider in Nigeria over the last 40 years has become a source of pain, anger and frustration for Nigerians. The company continually fails to deliver electricity, does not bill accurately for the most part and insists on getting paid.

While there are a few alternative power solutions out there, few can be relied upon at the expense of what used to ECN, NEPA, PHCN and now several “EDCs”.

However, some of the new Electricity Distribution Companies are trying to improve on customer service even if supply of electricity is still epileptic.

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company also Known as Ikeja Electric now sends its customers notification of their debt and its plan to disconnect them soon. While this might not seem like good news to many people, it does give you the chance to pay your bills before any embarrassing disconnection occurs. Also, you get notified of payment when you pay your bills with a balance of any amount still owed given.

This will also help to curb fraud where some officials of the company or even sometimes the people sent to pay on a customer’s behalf pocket the money and claim to have paid thereby causing argument on whether or not a bill has been settled.

This is the example of the message IKEDC customers now get to avoid disconnection:

Dear Customer,
Our record shows that as at today, you have outstanding bills yet to be paid. We advise that you please settle all outstanding debts to avoid service disruption. Please disregard if payments have been made.

Thank you for allowing us serve you.



Upon payment being made by the customer, you receive a message like this:

Dear (account number) Your payment of ₦ danger danger for your IE bill was successful. Your outstanding balance is ₦ danger danger Pls pay to avoid service disruption. For enquires call 017000250

Of course, there may be some other notifications depending on whether you use a prepaid meter or have a credit balance with the company.

We applaud the willingness to communicate more effectively with customers but would also love to have steady electricity supply or what do you say?

source: IKEDC Now Sends SMS Alert for Disconnection and Payment

cc: lalasticlala mynd44

Niyinficient:
Goats in general but mostly used for nanny goats.

Guinea pig cant be 'emon' o....guinea pigs are mostly tailess, fieldmice can pass for emon tho

2mch:
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Cobra – Ọka
Ox , Bull – Malu
Spit Snake – Ṣebe
Dog – Aja
Hedgehog – Ọya
Pangolin – Akika
Crocodile – Ọni
Alligator – Ahọnrihọn
Pig – Ẹlẹdẹ
Vulture – Igun, Gunnugun, Gurugu, Akala


Wood-Carrier – Arigiṣẹgi
Hawk – Asa
Palm-Bird – Ologiri
A specie of Bird – Olofẹrẹ
Sparrow – Olokoṣẹ
Peacock – Ọkin
Squirrel – Ọkẹrẹ
Rabbit – Ehoro
crickets – Okinrin
Pouch Rat – Okete

Wild Goat – Edu
A specie of Deer – Ekulu
Shark – Akurakuda
Rat/Mouse – Eku/Ekute
Earthworm – Ekolo
Sing Bird – Ẹyẹ-Orin
Partridge – Aparo
Horse – Ẹṣin
Donkey – Kẹtẹkẹtẹ
Camel – Rakunmi


Ass – Ibakasiẹ
Bat – Adan
Pelican – Ẹyẹ-Ofu
Water-bird – Osin
Dove – Adaba
Viper – Paramọlẹ
Sea-Gulls – Pẹju-pẹju
Yellow-haired Monkey *** Sọmidọlọti/Oloyo
Sea-Bird – Yoja-yoja
Mosquito – Ẹfọn/Yanmu-yanmu


A specie of Beetles – Yanrinbo
Raven – Ẹyẹ-Iwo
Snail – Igbin/Aginniṣọ
Freshwater Snail – Iṣawuru
Stay – Igala
Steer – Ẹgbọọrọ-Akọ Malu
Trout – Ẹja
Buffalo – Ẹfọn
Monkey – Ọbọ
Ape – Ẹdun


Lizard – Alangba
Lobster – Alakasa
Boa Constrictor – Ere
Boar – Ẹlẹdẹ Igbo,
Gorilla, Baboon – Inaki, Inoki, Iro
Chimpanzee – Elegbede
Phython-Constrictor – Ojola
Electric Fish – Ojiji
Scorpion – Ojogan/Akeekee
Toad – Opolo


Antelope – Egbin (Etu)
Tick/Flee – Eegbọn
Hippopotamus – Erinmi
Rhinoceros – Ẹranko bi Imado.
Reynard (Fox) – Kọlọkọlọ
Hyena/Wolf – Ikoko
Giraffe – Agbanrere
Cow – Abo-Malu
Crab – Akan
Wild Pigeon – Oriri


Porcupine – Oorẹ, Eerẹ, Ojigbọn
Black-Ants – Tanpẹpẹ
Centipede – Tanisanko
Millipede – Ọkun
Goanna – Awonrinwon
Frog – Akere, Konko
Chicken – Oromọ-Adiẹ
Nocturnal Animal – Ajao
Hound – Aja-Ọdẹ
Elephant – Erin/Ajanaku


Sheep – Aguntan
Ram – Agbo
Woodcock – Agbe
A species of Woodcock – Aluko
White-feathered Bird (Penguin) – Lekeleke
Chamelon – Ọga, Alagẹmọ
Crane-Bird – Akọ
Parrot – Odidẹrẹ (Aiyekooto)
Ostrich – Ogongo
White-Ant – Ikan, Ikamudu


Tortoise – Ijapa (Alabaun)
Tiger – Amotekun
Lion – Kiniun
Pigeon – Ẹyẹle
Pig/Swine – Ẹlẹdẹ
Eagle – Idi .
Guinea Fowl – Awo
Guinea Fowl – Ẹtu
Guinea Pig – Ẹmọ-Ile
Jelly-Fish – Ẹja-Odo


A specie of Bird – Afẹrẹgbojo/Afe-imojo
Spider – Alantakun
Butterfly – Labalaba
Bee – Oyin
Cockroach – Aayan
Cricket – Irẹ
Crab – Akan
Housefly – Eṣinṣin/Eeṣin
Gnats – Kokoro-Ojuọti
Wall-Gecko – Ọmọnle


Mouse – Eliri
Colt Young Horse – Agodongbo
Woodpecker – Akoko
Palm-Bird – Ẹga
Insect – Ipin
Red-Ant – Abonilejọpọn
Civet-cat – Ẹta
Zebra – Kẹtẹkẹtẹ-Abila
Owl – Owiwi
Lice – Ina-Ori


Bed-bug – Idun
Leopard – Ekun
Hind – Abo-Agbọnrin
Cat – Ologinni
Turkey – Tolotolo
Swallow – Alapandẹdẹ
Kine – Abo-Malu
Stallion – Akọ-Ẹṣin
Gadfly – Iru, Eṣinṣin-nla
Duck – Pẹpẹyẹ
Jackal – Akata/Ajako
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MayhorE:
Igbo names and their meanings have always been a question for the non- Igbos. Most Yoruba names are easily translated because of its structure. They are usually combinations of the most commonly spoken Yoruba words, most times prayers. Igbo names
know no boundaries as there are Igbo names and meanings for baby boys , Igbo names for girls , Igbo names for twins, and funky Igbo names. Twins in Igbo culture are called ejima. Just as other cultures have numerous names for God, there are also many Igbo names for God.
The Igbo tribe hails from the southeastern part of the beautiful nation, Nigeria. An ethnic group is known for being its brother’s keeper, the Igbos are known for their marketing skills, trade, business, and construction. The Igbo man and woman can make a business out of anything. Their ethnic name defines their culture and the personal name describes each individual’s unique being. A name is a means of identification. Names tell who you are, where you’re from, the family or clan and sometimes your purpose. Most Nigerian names are prayers.
The average Nigerian believes in speaking things into existence, hence the prayers being names. Just like other cultures, most
Igbos believe what you call a child can determine their future. The Igbo man loves to appraise God in the naming of a child. These names have undertones with strong meanings. A name also tells your position in your family, the circumstances under which a child was born and even the type of birth, multiple maybe.
1. Achebe: This name is famous but uncommon thanks to the Nigerian novelist, poet, professor and critic, Chinua Achebe . Achebe means one who is protected by the goddess.
2. Adaego: Adaego means daughter of wealth. To every beautiful girl bearing the name, you are a daughter of wealth.
3. Adaeze: Adaeze is a name given to a princess. This name means the daughter of a king.
4. Adaugo: Adaugos are very beautiful as the name implies. The name means beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle
5. Adanna: Adanna is another beautiful Igbo name which means father’s daughter, given to the eldest daughter.
6. Adaobi: Adaobi is a name given to the first daughter in the family.
7. Adaku: Adaku is a name given to the girl born with a silver spoon or one who brings a silver spoon to her home.
8. Adaolisa: Adaolisa is a name given to a girl meaning God’s daughter.
9. Afamefuna : Afamefuna is a name for a male child. This name means ‘my name will not be lost’.
10. Akunna: Akunna means father’s wealth and is a name given to females.
11. Chukwudi: Chukwudi is a variant of the name Chidi, meaning god exists.
12. Nnamdi: Nnamdi is a powerful name given to boys in Igbo It means “my father is alive”
13. Chimdindu: My God is alive.
14. Okonkwo: Okonkwo is someone born on Nkwo day being one of the days in the Igbo
15. Chimdi: Chimdi means God lives. This name is unisex.
16. Chidera: Chidera is a unisex name which means God has written.
17. Kelechi: Kelechi is a unisex name which means thank God.
18. Chinenye: Chinenye translates to God gives heart.
19. Kenechukwu: Kenechukwu, just like Kelechi means thank God.
20. Chukwuemeka: This name is given to boys, and it means God has done something great.
21. Amadi: Amadi is a name for boys. Amadi means free man.
22. Oluchi : God’s work
23. Amobi: Who knows the heart of man? Amobi is a name for a male child which poses a serious question.
24. Chinonso: Chinonso is a unisex name mostly given to boys which means God is nearby.
25. Chiamaka: Chiamaka is a female name which means God is beautiful.
26. Amaka: Amaka means a queen of ravishing beauty who is spontaneous and versatile by nature
27. Anwulika: Anwulika means my joy is great or joy is greater. It is mostly given to girls.
28. Arinze: Arinze is a male name. it means “if not for God” or “thanks be to God”.
29. Chibuike: Chibuike means God is strength and is a male name.
30. Obiora: Obiora is a male name. it means “everyone’s heart”.
31. Chigozie: Chigozie is a name given mostly to boys. It means God has blessed me.
32. Chetachi/Chetachukwu: This name is unisex and it means one who always remembers God.
33. Nnenna: Father’s mother
34. Chibuzor: Chibuzor is given mainly to boys but it is unisex. It means God first or God leads.
35. Ebuka: Ebuka is a male name which means God is great.
36. Chinedu: Chinedu is a name given to male children. It means God leads.
37. Chinyere : God This name is given to female children.
38. Okeke: Someone born on Eke day, being one of the days in the Igbo
39. Uchenna: Often shortened to Uche, Uchenna is unisex and it means God’s idea.
40. Okafor: One born on Afor day, being one of the days of the
Igbo week
41. Amaechi: Amaechi is given to male children and it means ‘who knows tomorrow’.
42. Amarachi: Amarachi means God’s grace and is given to female children.
43. Chidiebere: God is merciful.
44. Chidinma: God is good.
45. Chika: God is the greatest
46. Chioma: Good God. This name is a female name.
47. Chike: God’s power. This name is given to males.
48. Chima: Chima is a unisex name. It means God knows.
49. Chinwe: Chinwe is a unisex name given mainly to females. It means God owns
50. Chinwendu: God owns life
51. Ebele: Ebele is a unisex name which means mercy and kindness.
52. Ekene: Ekene means praise.
53. Chidozie: Chidozie is a prayer, the name means may God fix it and make it good for me. It is a male name.
54. Onyinye: Onyinye is a name given to beautiful girls, it means gift.
55. Chisom: Chisom means God follows me.
56. Ikenna: Ikenna means father’s power.
57. Ifunanya: Ifunanya means love and it is a female name.
58. Chizoba: This name is unisex and it means God protect us
59. Ngozi: Ngozi is one of the most common Igbo names, given to beautiful girls. Ngozi means blessing.
60. Nkiruka: Nkiruka is a beautiful name for females. Nkiruka means the best is still to come.

propanet:
RECRUITMENT INTO THE FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE (FFS)

The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for full time appointments to fill existing vacancies in the following positions in the Federal Fire Service (FFS).

1. POSITIONS:
CATEGORY A: SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
i. Assistant Superintendent of Fire I (ASF I) [CONPASS 09]
Applicants must possess a Master Degree or Hold the Membership of a recognized professional body

ii. Assistant Superintendent of Fire II (ASF II) [CONPASS 08]
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.

CATEGORY B: INSPECTORATE CADRE
i. Senior Inspector of Fire (SIF) [CONPASS 08]
Applicants must possess Higher National Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic/Institution.

ii. Inspector of Fire (IF) Nursing [CONHESS 06]
Applicant must be Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwive (RM) or Registered Nurse/Midwive (RN/RM) from recognized institutions.

iii. Assistant Inspector of Fire (AIF), General Duty, CONPASS 06.
Applicants must possess National Diploma (ND), NCE or Advanced NABTEB obtained from recognized institutions.

CATEGORY C: ASSISTANT CADRE
i. Fire Assistant II (FA II) CONPASS 04
Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits in not more than two (2) sittings, which must include Mathematics and English Language.

ii. Fire Assistant III (FA III) CONPASS 03
Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalent with a minimum of three (3) credits in not more than two (2) sittings, which must include at least English or Mathematics.

2. METHOD OF APPLICATION
a. Applications must be online. Candidates are expected to log into the website www.cdfipb.careers or www.fedfire.gov.ng, fill and submit the application form online.
b. Candidates for the positions on Categories A and Bi (Holders of Degree and HND certificates) are expected to log into the website www.cdfipb.careers fill and submit the application form online.
c. Candidates on Categories B ii and C (ND, NCE, NATEB, SSCE, NECO or their equivalents) are to log into www.fedfire.gov.ng to fill and submit their applications.
d. Candidates are advised to print out the Referee form which must be duly completed for siting during screening and submission during documentation.
e. Candidates should NOTE, that Multiple Applications will automatically lead to disqualification.

3. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted online within six (6) weeks from the date of publication.

4. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECRUITMENT
i. Applicants must be Nigerians by birth;
ii. Applicants must possess the requisite qualifications and certificates. Any certificate or qualification not presented and accepted at the recruitment centre shall not be accepted after the recruitment;
iii. Applicants must be fit and present certificates of medical fitness from government recognized hospitals;
iv. Applicants must be of good character and must not have been convicted of any criminal offences;
v. Applicants must not be drug addicts or members of any secret society or cult;
vi. Applicants must not be financially embarrassed;
vii. Applicants must be between ages of 18 and 30 years;
viii. Applicants’ height must not be less than 1.65m for male and 1.60m for female;
ix. Applicants’ chest measurement must not be less than 0.87 for men;
x. Computer literacy will be of added advantage.
5. CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE!
6. CLOSING
All Applications are expected to be completed and submitted within six weeks from the date of this publication.

Signed
Director/Ag. Secretary to the Board
Bsc and HND holders Apply here www.cdfipb.careers

ND, NCE, NATEB, SSCE, NECO or their equivalents Apply here www.fedfire.gov.ng

Opinionated:
Do you use a gas cooker or keep a gas cylinder at home? No doubt, you are one of those who have found great benefit in using gas cookers and have experienced how efficient and convenient it is to use. This is most especially true after graduating from the usage of kerosene stoves and fire woods. However, one of the biggest problems associated with using a gas cooker which is now affordable is the issue of safety. If you are careless about using it, it can lead to a catastrophe. As such, Jumia Nigeria the online shop you can trust shares gas safety hacks you must know.

Keep your appliances well maintained

Gas appliances should be safety checked and serviced at least once every year, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. A thorough service on your boiler and gas supply will include a range of tests and checks to ensure that the appliance is operating safely.

Have a carbon monoxide (CO2) alarm installed

Carbon monoxide is not only a potentially dangerous gas. It’s also incredibly hard to detect as it is both odourless and colourless. Carbon monoxide alarms detect and alert you to the presence of the poisonous gas, and should be fitted in your home.

Ventilation

Store gas cylinders upright in a well-ventilated area that is situated away from open flames, power outlets and electrical appliances. Also, if the ventilation of your room is hot, endeavour to open your windows.

Be careful when cooking

Today, gas cookers and cookers are found in almost every home because it is now inexpensive. So, when cooking with it, don’t sit or stand too close to the gas heater or cooker when it is in use, as this can be hazardous or result in gas burns.

Never light a naked flame if you smell CO2

Ensure you refrain from lighting a match, cigarette lighter, or any other source of flame or spark whenever you smell or perceive carbon monoxide. If you do, you are at risk of burning down your home as a result of an explosion.


Source: http://www.opinions.ng/gas-safety-tips-everyone-know/

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Opinionated:
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When it comes to watching movies on your phone, it is important to note that not all phones are created equal. Depending on factors like speaker quality, battery life, and screen size, a phone can either make your experience enjoyable, or completely ruin the fun. So if you’re a streaming video lover, Jumia Nigeria, your trusted online store will highlight features to help you make informed decision on your next smartphone purchase.

Screen Size

If you love to watch movies on your phone, the screen size should be the number one concern for people who watch streaming video on their smartphones. So to make sure you can see the content as clearly as possible, be sure to get phones with screens that are larger than 5 inches, not including the bezels, hardware keys, sensors, or anything else on the front face of the phone like the Samsung S9 or S8.

Screen Resolution

Just like TVs, higher screen resolution is almost always better when it comes to watching media on a phone, as it offers more clarity and definition with 4K videos. However, a higher resolution also means that the battery will have to provide more power to the screen, which is one reason why AMOLED screens are preferred, as black pixels are simply turned off, so no power is being sent to them. The iPhone 7, iPhone X & iPhone 8 are definitely phones you will want to explore

Screen Type

When it comes down to it, all smartphone displays fall into one of two overarching categories: AMOLED or LCD. Out of these, our preferred screen type is AMOLED, because it’s the newer technology, which comes with benefits like lower battery consumption, amazing screen contrast, and wider viewing angles.

Battery Size

The bigger the battery, the longer you’ll be able to watch videos on the phone. A battery with a 3,000 mAh rating or higher like Gionee M5 will be able to provide an easy five hours of multimedia usage. While you’re watching videos, the battery will power the screen, speakers, modem, and everything else that’ll process the multimedia being played.

Speaker Placement

Depending on the speaker location, the phone’s audio output will either be optimal or hindered. When watching videos, the speakers might get partially blocked by how the phone is being held, and we don’t want that. The optimal speaker placement would be dual front-facing, but not many phones have this feature. At the very least, all of the phones in this list have true stereo sound, though most use a combination of front- and bottom-facing speakers.

Expandable Storage

If the phone has an SD card slot, you’ll have the option of adding extra storage. This comes in handy when downloading movies or other multimedia apps that allow you to watch videos offline.

Source: 5 features you should spot if you like to watch movies on your phone

dfrost:
So which one is now safe?

MoHen:
It would be a WONDER if pasuma truly wrote this, and did pasuma just indirectly insult ceeC's parents??. This girl has disgraced her family gan oh

MoHen:
It would be a WONDER if pasuma truly wrote this, and did pasuma just indirectly insult ceeC's parents??. This girl has disgraced her family gan oh