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The Senate president said the federal lawmakers would focus on making more laws that will promote the economy, enhance the budget process and support the fight against corruption. According to Today, Dr. Saraki gave this indication while speaking with State House correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja yesterday.

Saraki said: “In 2017, our attention will be on the economy because that is really a major issue for us as a country. We want to see some of the economic bills put forward passed, to see that there is greater improvement in the budget process in 2017, and to see that the government implements the budget early.”

“Also, one of our pet projects is made-in-Nigeria products. We want to see that government continues to support Nigerians in this area so that we can begin to cushion the difficult times Nigerians are going through.”
“So, next year is very important to us and I think, on the part of National Assembly, we will continue to give our support to ensure that the right things are done,” he said.
He further noted that the senators achieved more in the last three months than they did in the entire year, adding that the National Assembly is settling down and, as such, Nigerians would see many more bills passed for the president to assent, as reported by Today.
On the president’s signing of 17 bills into law, Saraki said, “It shows, in part, what we have been able to do in the National Assembly and there are many more bills to come and the president is also responding to them. You are going to see more of that in 2017; there are a lot of bills lined up.”

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2017/01/saraki-unveils-what-nigerians-should.html

The Federal Government has begun the payment of the N30, 000 monthly stipends for participants of the N-Power scheme, a programme aimed at job creation by the FG. The N-Power programme is a scheme by the federal government aimed at employing the teeming and massive numbers of unemployed Nigerian graduates from tertiary institutions across the country.

Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, revealed this to news men on Friday, commenting that ``all successfully verified beneficiaries who have provided bank accounts are being processed for payment. `some beneficiaries will receive their first stipends today -December 30.’’

He said the process of payment would continue after the New Year Public holiday, and urged beneficiaries of subsequent batch to take the training seriously.
“Already, close to 50% of the 200,000 unemployed graduates selected in the first batch of N-Power job program have now been verified and being processed for December stipends' payment.
“This process will continue and some will receive their stipends after the New Year public holiday, starting from Tuesday, 3rd of January.
“N-Power Volunteer Corps members are encouraged to take their virtual training seriously over this period,’’ Mr Akande said.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2017/01/fg-begins-payment-of-n30000-monthly.html

The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to bomb the plane he travels with. The Governor said this during a thanksgiving service organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He said “They said they will blow the plane that I will enter. You are plotting, do you know whether God will blow your own plane before that time.”
Wike also alleged that the APC is not happy that he is paying workers’ salaries and pensions despite the recession.
According to Punch, the Rivers Governor also said the APC wants to get rid of him at all cost, in their bid to take charge of the state.

Wike also cursed those who want to shed blood in the state, saying that blood will flow in their families.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike was recorded celebrating the recent electoral violence in the state, in a leaked phone conversation with Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/apc-are-planning-to-bomb-my-plane.html

Doyin Okupe

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A very good friend of mine on Facebook Mike Ile took to his timeline to pop the question "What's the difference between Femi Adeshina and Doyin Okupe?" and boom the comments we will be sharing with you came forth from different persons who were in their own words describing the two personalities. see for yourself their comments in the screenshots.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/whats-difference-between-femi-adeshina.html

Juliet Ibrahim shows off glam looks in new photos she has released. The Ghanaian actress chose a glam beaded top over white skirt showed off her enviable shape in the look curated for her by popular stylist; Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky Jerry.

She chose the glam blue beaded look with blue statement earrings and blue shoes for a vibrant effect while serving up poses in the look she obviously loves and playing an adorable Santa Claus while at it.

Are you loving her style?
Credits:
Stylist:@swankyjerry
Makeup: @sutchay
Hair: @veebeezofficial

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/ghanaian-actress-juliet-ibrahim-goes.html

MMM is Back.We all thought that MMM will be back in January as promised, but contrary to people's expectations and to the greatest surprise of all, it is back in December.
Come and see jubilation on the street and in various houses and hamlets this morning.

Uncle Michael Modupe Mobolaji (MMM) who has been living in United States for the past 25 years just arrived Nigeria this Morning for new year celebration via Murtala Mohammed international Airport.
Glory be to God

Good Afternoon family!Happy Christmas and New year dearly Beloveth........HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/breaking-news-mmm-is-back-unexpected.html

Former Jigawa State Governor, Dr. Sule Lamido, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari benefitted greatly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido also criticized Buhari for saying that the PDP administration did not leave any savings in the national purse for him to utilize.

“If there is any great beneficiary of the PDP in Nigeria, the person is Buhari. From 1998 to 1999, there is no way he can get into any contest in Nigeria,” Lamido said during an interview with Daily Trust.
“He can't contest, I don't mean to insult him. But it is simply a historical empirical fact. With all those who are now calling the shots, all thanks to the PDP because the country has been stabilized and reconciled.
“One thing I find very funny is the claim that PDP left nothing in the kitty. To me, I find this very laughable because nowhere in the Nigerian constitution is it mandated that you must save for the incoming government.
“They said we have taken all the money and left nothing. And for 16 years, we have done nothing in Nigeria. We couldn't have been so totally dormant for 16 years. Having done nothing as they claimed and then there is no money, the two don't add up. We left nothing. Therefore, they can't work,” he added.

Lamido also said that Buhari’s anti-corruption war has made the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a sanctuary for thieves.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/president-buhari-is-great-beneficiary.html

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Yesterday, December 25, 2016, was Christmas day and as people around the world were celebrating with family and friends, here's how our Nigerian celebrities spent theirs. Paul Okoye and family went to be with 'baby Jesus' in church then later shared a family portrait on Instagram.

Peter, on the other hand, spent it with family. The Okoye family couldn't wait till boxing day before opening their presents.

Yemi Alade was busy turning up in her room. Playing old songs and Wizkid's hits. She also took it up a notch by twerking for fans to see.

Watching this video Below....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAh-0V3lHVk

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/christmas-heres-how-your-favourite.html

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) will soon rescue the remaining Chibok girls, its spokesman has said.Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar gave the assurance on Sunday, December 25, following the December 23 capture of Boko Haram stronghold, Sambisa Forest by the Nigerian Army.

“We should allow for calm in this operation, which is still ongoing. We have yet to come to point zero. We have taken over the heart and the centre of Sambisa,” Abubakar told Punch.
“The operation will culminate with Operation Rescue Finale which will end only when all the captives, including the Chibok girls have been rescued, and this would be soon.
“There are things we want to keep to ourselves for now. Everyone should understand that now that Sambisa is under the control of the military, there will be more rescues. We cannot say what will jeopardize the rescue operations of the troops.
“What we will do with Sambisa is still left with us. We have completely left that as a secret. It is our secret. People shouldn’t preempt us,” he added.
The over 200 Chibok girls were abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014 and believed to be held hostage in Sambisa Forest.
The sect, in October, released 21 of the girls following negotiations which were brokered by the Swiss government.

The Nigerian government has however denied paying a ransom to secure the girls’ release.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/well-rescue-remaining-girls-soon-dhq.html

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Demilade Martins Alejo, popularly known as YCEE is the cover of maiden edition of Vibe.ng Magazine.

In the Interview tagged “The Rise And Rise Of YCEE”, the Jagaban crooner reveals the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to become the musician he is today. From going to cyber cafes to download beats for recording his freestyles, to signing a record deal with Sony Music West Africa.
The down-to-earth Omo Alhaji, reveals juicy details about his personal life, celebrity crush, relationship, and what his girlfriend should expect from him.
Speaking to Vibe.ng, YCEE talks about his first EP, which is to be launched soon, titled “The First Wave”, and the Inspiration behind the name.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/rapper-ycee-graces-cover-of-vibeng.html

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has spoken on challenges confronting the present administration as well as plans to develop small businesses.He assured them of government’s commitment and determination to support the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in the country as efforts were ongoing to fix the challenges in the system.

The Vice President said: “We are progressing but it is slow and the reason it is slow is because there have been a lot of damages in the past.

“For instance look at what is happening in the Niger Delta; that is where we get most of the money.
“But when the boys in the Niger Delta decided in blowing up the pipelines, production dropped from the two million barrels per day that we used to do to one million per day.
“And we lost 60 per cent of what we used to earn from oil, that is partly responsible for the problem that you see today.’’
On the Buhari administration’s reinvigorated rice production programme, Osinbajo said Nigeria was now on the path of improved and sustainable production of rice for domestic consumption contrary to what obtained in the past.
“Now there are many people with jobs because we are beginning to produce rice, mill it locally and distribute.
“In the meantime it will be expensive and when it is expensive there will be suffering but that is the only way we are going to stop importing rice.’’
Prof. Osinbajo encouraged the artisans not to despair as government was focused on addressing key sectors that would improve the economy and create jobs for Nigerians.
According to him, “We are trying to deal with the problem in the Niger Delta, address farming, industry and the economy so that this problem you are talking about will be fixed permanently.”
He, however, told the artisans to brace up as there was no quick-fix to the problems confronting the economy, stressing that “there is no country that can make progress without some pain.’’
He gave the assurance that the administration was addressing the issues on all fronts with the fight against corruption.
“If you don’t fight corruption the money which we are trying to get, some persons will pocket it and that is all and there won’t be anything,’’ he noted.
He solicited the support and cooperation of the artisans and other Nigerians to help revamp the economy for the progress of the nation and assured that the current hardships would soon end.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/we-are-progressing-at-slow-rate-says-vp.html

What business has jobs with the current state of our minds? Well it has a lot to do with it. The level of your reasoning, determines what comes to you in this life. I can’t expect to win a gold medal when I always have the mindset that all athletic field events are useless. This is exactly how it is with all other disciplines of human lifestyle. In this post today, I will be pointing out few ways a dirty (negative) mindset denies an individual a job that should have been his/hers. Read on.


Human mindset is more like the way the eye is to our brains. What you see makes your brain think and come up with a thought. Same way, your ideology/mindset is the point of view that somehow rules your life in terms of decisions, communications, relationships, career and more. So let us see what happens when it’s negative from the job perspective.

1. It Makes You have less faith in your Application/Resume:
We are in an era where and when applying for jobs are very easy these days online. Folks from Nigeria are used to jobberman, efritin and the rest of them. But how is the mind behind the application and submission of CVs? Sometimes people claim to have faith but actually what they have is nothing compared to the real definition of faith/hope. See what happens here is this; People believe that there are no jobs but when they see an opening, they go for it. But the truth is, there are jobs all over the place but the question is, which one are you looking at?

A Graduate or non-graduate can still have something doing with his/her life. All it takes is a change of mindset towards jobs and the world at large. The TV, radios and newspapers will tell you that there are no jobs based on their calculations but actually those are just bookish analysis because there are jobs all over the place just that we all have failed to awaken them from their mummy graves all over the nations in the world. With all these news of “no jobs” your faith and mindset is tampered and shifted to fear so that even when you apply for a job, you don’t believe that you can get it despite the fact that you are qualified for it. Start thinking positive for it opens doors of positive results for you and always think outside the box.

2. It will make you lazy and skill-less:
The rising unemployment percentage calculations being aired on TVs, radios, and more have made some persons lazy to hunt for what they can actually do with their lives. The mindset has become so negative that it can’t even think of something to improvise on and make a living out of. When we talk about jobs, we don’t just limit ourselves to office white collar jobs alone. A business you founded or a mechanic repair unit you start up is your own job too which you created for yourself.

A negative mindset will weaken your morale from being able to think outside the box to come up with an idea of what to use your brains for. Some persons are good singers but they wouldn’t just volunteer to sing at shows in religious gatherings but instead remain in the audience when actually they can perform more excellently than most music artistes these days. Use what you have as a potential to make a living. You must not have an office to be called one who has a job. There are jobs right inside of you but the problem is that you are not looking at it or even trying to wake it up.

3. It Underestimates Your Potentials:
Some persons will be on Facebook, twitter, instagram seeing someone asking about who can offer a particular kind of service to get paid and wouldn’t give it a shot even when it is related to what they read/studied. You know why? The negative mindset wouldn’t allow him/her to remember that he/she can always take the job and learn quickly and secretly how to do it or offer it to someone with more experience and later share the money to be paid. This is the reason why your mindset and morale must be positive at all times cause it will make you a quick thinker. So why not decide to make a change on this day?

Seek for works you know you can do better at a cheaper rate for a start. If you can fix home electronics and more, you don’t need to have a license/workshop to start. You can visit households and render your service and get paid. Swallow your pride and start out little. You can also work under a friend for some time to raise some money to do something with your life. Never sit back and be left in the dark of joblessness. You are no different from people who are considered billionaires of this time. Always think outside the Box at all times. I have come to discover that I have passion for freelance writing so instread of wasting it, I decided to open a website to publish my contents and I also write for other websites to get paid. No potential is meant to be Inert.


This post was aimed at awakening the genius in you. You deserve better in life than being jobless for your talents/potential needs to be put to work. Don’t wait for the government to provide a job. Start by doing something that is less considered as a job and you will end up becoming a CEO of your own world.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/3-ways-dirty-mindset-can-deny-you-job.html

Again, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has released 22 things that would happen in Nigeria in 2017. According to him, the 'prophecies' were inspired by the Holy Spirit.In a statement on Friday, December 23, 2016, Governor Fayose noted that about 90 percent of his 2016 predictions came to pass.

“Fellow Nigerians, remember I predicted 20 things that will be experienced this year 2016. Almost 90 percent of what the Holy Spirit led me to predict came to pass," Fayose said.
“The Holy Spirit has once again led me to tell Nigerians what may happen in 2017. We therefore need prayer to avert further calamities in Nigeria. May God help our country.”
Fayose's predictions for 2017 reads:
1. 2017 will be a defining year for Nigeria as there will be major revolution and uprising against the Federal Government because of economic hardship.
2. More judges perceived not to be doing the bidding of the Federal Government will be arrested and humiliated.
3. Efforts will be made to prevent Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen from being made the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
4. Dollar will go as high as N600 to $1.
5. APC-led Federal Government will still not have solution to the economic problems of the country as the economy will move from recession to depression.
6. About four ministers will be removed.
7. There will be more pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele.
8. Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) will absolve Senate President Bukola Saraki.
9. Crisis in the APC will deepen as former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will officially show intention to leave the party and declare his intention to vie for the office of the president in 2019.
10. A former Head of State/President may pass on.

11. A new (major) party that will wrestle power from the APC will emerge.
12. More Shi’ite Muslims will be killed and Federal Government will not release the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
13. Disobedience to court order and abuse of human rights will continue.
14. Hardship will be more as poverty will continue to ravage the country.
15. The academic community will further lose confidence in the APC-led Federal Government approach to the country’s economic and political challenges.
16. Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano will be re-elected.
17. $29.9 Billion Loan: Federal Government will find it difficult to source the loan.
18. EFCC: Magu may face prosecution.
19. There will be boost in agriculture.
20. Haliburton gate may still be revisited.
21. There will be no solution to power problem as power generation will drop to all time low.
22. Performance of the Federal Government 2017 Budget will be the worst in the history of Nigeria.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/governor-fayose-releases-22-prophecies.html

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has set up a panel to investigate the violence which occurred in the state during the December 10, 2016 rerun elections.This was disclosed via a statement released by Wike’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu.

The statement reads:

“In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 2 (1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law of Rivers State (CAP 30) of Rivers State of Nigeria 1999 and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of Rivers State; His Excellency, Nyesom Wike, hereby constitutes and appoints a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the killings and other violent acts/matters that occurred during the December 10, 2016 rerun/supplementary elections to elect members of the National Assembly and House of Assembly in Rivers State.”

“The judicial commission of inquiry has the following terms of reference; investigate the remote and immediate causes of the violence during the December 10, 2016 rerun/supplementary elections in Rivers State.
“Identify the perpetrators of the various acts of violence and killings in the aforesaid elections; identify the victims of the violence, including those killed, identify if property were damaged and the value of such property.
“Determine if the violence was localized to specific areas within the state or was statewide. Make appropriate recommendations concerning their findings or any other recommendations as the commission may consider appropriate in the circumstance and submit its report to the Governor of Rivers State within one (1) month from the date of its sitting.”

The panel will be chaired by Justice Chinwendu Nwogu while its members include Mrs. Grace Akpughunum-Okwulehie, Prof. O.V.C. Okene and Sir Anthony Ozurumba.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/rivers-election-governor-wike-creates.html

Veteran broadcaster and ‘king of talk shows’, Emma Ugolee back in June revealed he has been battling kidney disease for four years now.
Now, doctors say his blood vessels are collapsing from 5 years of dialysis. Nigerian singer, Djinee and Sound Sultan took to Instagram to collectively ask for help from Nigerians.
Djinee wrote, "Emma Ugolee called me yesterday and his words were, "Bro, the doctors said they can't continue to prick me anymore. My blood vessels are collapsing from 5 years of dialysis. They said I have to do the surgery now". I sunk.
Because I've been with him for close to half the dialysis sessions and witnessed first hand the pain that comes with the many complications including one failed kidney transplant. How he remains so strong and optimistic beats me.

My friend is not perfect but he is a good soul and deserves better from life. Always looking out for everyone even in his state. In fact, I witnessed one of those sessions where he paid for another patient who was in the same ward, strapped to the dialyser as he was.
And there were many of such bailouts from Emma. His refusal for 5years to solicit for public help characterises Emma's personality. Some might call it pride but I call it the refusal of a man to burden others with "his problem".
So when he called yesterday, it wasn't that he had given up but our (his friends) collective cry for help. Please, I beg of you, look at the picture attached to the post. Support with any amount. HE NEEDS THE SURGERY NOW! NO MORE DIALYSIS! God bless you as you've read this."
The 39-year-old presenter had his first TV stint with Minaj Broadcast International (MBI) between 2000 – 2004. He hails from Abia State and holds OND in Banking and Finance, Bsc in Economics and a MBA in Marketing


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/media-personality-emma-ugolee-needs.html

Ex-Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye and ex-deputy governor, Long Jang, have dumped the opposition party, PDP to join the national ruling APC party.In multiple reports, the Plateau politicians were received by the APC national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at the Jos township stadium.

The politicians were joined by the incumbent deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yusuf Gagdi, at the welcome ceremony on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
Plateau State APC chairman, Lateb Dabang announced the names of 17 major political leaders from the three senatorial zones who joined the national ruling party.
An excited Governor Simon Lalong, who spoke at the occasion, reportedly said the event marked the return of Plateau bigwigs into the political circle.
“Things will be different by this time next year. Everyone will be smiling. We will not even be talking about importing rice into this country,” Oyegun said as he welcomed the new politicians.
Meanwhile, a PDP chieftain in Plateau state has said all the members who defected to APC will regret their actions sooner or later.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/ex-governor-joshua-dariye-jang-dump-pdp.html

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is set to reject an offer of N82m (£170,000) a week from China to join Ligue 1 side Marseille.Mikel Obi is set to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window after being frozen out of the team by manager Antonio Conte.

The midfielder has been offered N82m (£170,000) by Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG managed by his former boss, André Villas-Boas.
The offer from the Chinese club is £100,000 more than his current wage at Chelsea but the midfielder rejected the deal as he wants to remain in Europe.
Mikel prefers a move to France to play for Marseille who are ready to pay him his current wage at Chelsea.
According to the UK Standard, the Nigeria international wants to play in a competitive league and add to his medal collection rather than moving to China for the money and play in a weaker league.
The report also states that the midfielder wants to remain in Europe because of his young family in London.
Mikel and his partner Olga Diyachenko have twin daughters, Ava and Mia.

The Chelsea midfielder is said to have sought the advice of former teammate Didier Drogba about Marseille.
Drogba remains a fan favourite at Marseille where he played between 2003 and 2004.
Note: £1=N605


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/chelsea-midfielder-john-mikel-obi.html

President Muhammadu Buhari has gotten the support of the Supreme Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide (SNDYCW) ahead of his rumoured second term ambition. In a recent report by Daily Trust, the group disclosed that it has formally adopted President Buhari for an unquestionable and constitutional second term in office come 2019.

This was made known by the group's National President, Prince Michael Newgent Ekamon, in a statement.
Ekamon said President Buhari has done well, notwithstanding the bottlenecks which he has been faced with in the last 18 months.
The statement further stressed the need for Nigerians to throw their weight behind the president whom the SNDYCW described as best chance and best shot at the future as envisaged by the founding fathers 56 years ago.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/niger-delta-youths-back-president.html

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state has said it does not have confidence in the panel set up by the police to investigate what happened during the Rivers rerun election.The PDP also said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris is sympathetic to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Punch, the Rivers PDP Chairman, Chief Felix Obuah said the biased role of the police during the December 10 election is the cause of the party’s lack of confidence in the panel.
Obuah said “For such panel to make sense to the Rivers people, the police high command especially the Inspector-General of Police should first do the needful.
“The police high command should do so by proving to the Rivers people and indeed, all Nigerians that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, or at best, sympathetic to APC’s cause.
“First and foremost, the police high command ordered and did withdraw all orderlies attached to all politicians, only to turn back to attach all the orderlies withdrawn from the PDP politicians to those of the APC.

“There was no APC candidate or chieftain on that day of election that did not have no fewer than 50 policemen attached to them while those of the PDP were left to their own fate.”
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that his government will not assist the police as it investigates the violence and alleged fraud that occurred during the Rivers rerun elections.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/rivers-run-nigerian-police-must-do.html

The police say they would deploy 10,000 personnel to provide security during Wednesday’s local government elections in Abia.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Abia, Ogbonnaya Nta, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Umuahia on Tuesday.

He said the command was collaborating with other security agencies to ensure adequate security of lives and property during the polls.

The PPRO said that movements would only be restricted around the polling centres and warned those who may be planning to foment trouble to desist from doing so.
According to Nta, anybody who has no business with the election should steer clear from the polling centres during the voting.
In a related development, the State Government declared Wednesday a work-free day for state civil servants.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Bonnie Iwuoha, said in a statement that the measure was to enable workers to participate in the elections.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/we-will-depoly-10000-policemen-for-abia.html

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There were several actors who gave memorable performances in the Hausa language film industry popularly known as Kannywood. In compiling this list, Pulse Movies, industry professionals and Kannywood movie enthusiasts collaborated, and argued over who deserved to be recognised for their skills and work done in 2016.

Here’s a list of 10 actors who made Kannywood movies worth watching in 2016 (in no particular order).

1.Adam Zango

In October 2016, actor Adam Zango took to Instagram to announce his exit from the Hausa film industry.
Movies starred in: “Basaja Gidan Yari”, “ Afra”
Ado Gwanja
Movies starred in: “Dan Kuka”, “Daga Murna”

2.Aisha Aliyu Tsamiya

Aisha Aliyu Tsamiya started her career in acting almost four years ago. She shot into the limelight when she starred in "SO" alongside Adam Zango and "Dakin Amarya".
Movies starred in: “Yar Amana”, “Salama”

3.Ali Nuhu

Popularly called the 'King of Kannywood," Ali Nuhu is a Nollywood actor, producer and director.
Movies starred in: “Kasata” , “Indon Kauye”, “Kisan Hutu”

4. Fati Shu'uma

22 year-old Fati Abubakar popularly known as Fati Shu'uma is a fast rising star in Kannywood.
Movies starred in: “Basma”, “Yan Gambia”, “Yar Mallam”.

5.Jamila Umar Nagudu

Jamila Umar Nagudu is described as the Queen of Kannywood.
Movies starred in: “Mahauciya”, “Kaddara Ko Son Zuciya”, “Maula”

6.Rahama Sadau

Rahama Sadau joined the Hausa film industry in 2013. She gained fame after her role in the movie “Gani Ga Wane” alongside the popular Kannywood star Ali Nuhu.
In October 2016, Sadau was expelled from Kannywood by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria for featuring in a romantic music video by Jos born singer, ClassiQ.
Movies starred in: “Ana Wata Ga Wata”, “Hallacci”

7.Sadiq Sani Sadiq

Sadiq Sani Sadiq began in the industry as a producer before switching to acting.
Movies starred in: “Kasata”, “ Iyalina”
Suleiman Bosho
Movies starred in: “Police”, “Headmaster”

8.Nuhu Abdullahi

Nuhu Abdullahi started as a producer before switching to acting.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/top-10-kannywood-actors-actresses-of.html

Caroline Danjuma is proud of her little boy! The actress took to her Instagram page on December 16, 2016, to share a touching story of her first child’s progress in school.

According to her, she feels blessed to be his mother. "This boy right here is KING," she says, adding, "Every time I see his school result I cry .. I don’t deserve u but I am extremely blessed to have you as my son."
"I command heaven to favour you, uphold you, protect and guide you.
May you continuously be a light in presence of darkness, those who await your downfall may they live to eat the crumbs under your table, your enemies shall be servants to servants .. your kingdom shall reign n shall bring glory to God and heaven .. bless you my Luv .. PROUD mother," she concluded.
Recall that the mum of three has ended things with her husband of eight years.

She, however, said, she's grateful for the financial supports she gets from him and how he cares for their children.
Meanwhile, Caroline made a huge comeback on our TV screen this year in the romantic drama, "Stalker" co-starring alongside, Nse Ikpe Etim, Jim Iyke and Ayo Makun.

SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/i-dont-deserve-you-caroline-danjuma-to.html

see more of the photos here http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/ex-beauty-queen-omowunmi-akinnifesi.html

Omowunmi Akinnifesi turned a year older on the 4th of December 2016 and as is expected, she threw a lavish party to mark the new year.

The ex-Beauty now Fashion Designer hosted some close family friends to a birthday dinner and private shopping party from her new collection.

The event was MC’ed by Dornald Madueke, a friend of the celebrant, keeping the guests well entertained.

Rocking a custom made drape dress off her Omowunmi brand, the celebrant was definitely the center of attention.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/ex-beauty-queen-omowunmi-akinnifesi.html

Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, December 16, said no one can intimidate or influence him in the running of the Commission.

Yakubu stated this while declaring open a capacity development workshop for INEC press corps, with the theme 'Repositioning the Media for Effective Coverage of Electoral Processes.'
He recalled how INEC workers were brutalised and almost killed during the Rivers rerun election, adding that there were 70 incidences of deliberate obstruction.


He blamed politicians involved in the election for the series of violence that marred the polls, noting that it is as a result of their hate speeches.
On the allegations of bribery against INEC staff, Yakubu said an administrative inquiry will be set up to uncover what transpired, warning that any of them found guilty will be dealt with accordingly.

Responding to a question on whether he was being influenced by the presidency, he said: "For those who know me, it is too late for me to be intimidated by anybody at this stage. There is nothing I am looking for that God has not given me.
"The only job I prayed for is to be a lecturer, but I am a professor.
So anything I do now is a bonus. I don’t think anybody can intimidate me or influence me to do anything at this stage. So, directly or indirectly, I have not been approached by anybody to do anything in any way. There is no influence in INEC; there will never be an influence on INEC."
The Chairman added that the best criterion to assess INEC would be the outcome of polls.


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/presidency-cant-influence-me-inec.html

he even got more than he wished for....lolz


SOURCE: http://www.gistpark.com/2016/12/boys-retweets-gets-school-exam.html