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PoliticsPDP Leaders In Ido/osi Protest Against Harassment Of Fayose By Buhari & Apc(pics by jonhemma11(op): 7:31pm On Jun 30, 2016
Read what Tophe Igho shared on Facebook below.....

PDP Leaders in Ido/Osi,Political Appointees And All Other concern Leaders In Ido/Osi Accompany with All Local Govt. party Chairman and All Members of PDP in Ido/Osi L.G today Staged A Peaceful Protest Against the Ongoing Stunt Of APC/Buhari Led Administration in Respect Of Governor Ayodele Fayose And For the Benefit of The Masses And PDP @large in Nigeria.Our attention has been drawn to the ongoing stunt by the EFCC and we wish to say that we encourage the EFCC to carry out its investigations without politics as it is being done now.
As already pointed out, Governor Ayodele Fayose does not have anything to do with any fund from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). He has stated how his election was funded and Zenith Bank that he said funded his election has not denied doing so.

We await reports of EFCC investigations and we hope that the anti-corruption agency will be civil enough to allow an open and transparent trial in competent court of law and not media trial just to get at Governor Fayose because of his uncompromising stance against the misrule of the APC/Buhari led federal government.
Whatever stories being circulated by the EFCC and its political allies can at best be regarded as rumour nothing but Rumour We Say. It must be bring to your notice that Governor Fayose will remain resolute in making his opinions known on national issues and will not be intimidated.
On The Placards Are.
We Support Fayose .
Ido/Osi For PDP.
We Stand With Fayose.
Peace Must Reign In Ekiti.
Ido/osi For Peace.
Stop Harassing Fayose. 

Stop Harassing democracy.
Fayose Must Stay and So on
They All Said we must All Start Praying for the Victory of our Governor and PDP in The State For the Benefit Of All.

TravelApprentice Mechanic Crushes 1 Student 2 Death,Injures 2 In Calabar Accident(pics by jonhemma11(op):
As sent by a Trezzy blog reader @Chinemere.....

'An auto accident along Ikom/Calabar highway yesterday claimed the life of a female student while two of her siblings were rushed to the hospital after sustaining life threatening injuries. The accident occurred close to Obioko Ijiman in Ugep, Yakurr LGA.

The Honda Accord car with plate number AWK 638 AE was driven by one Mr. Etowa, a mechanic apprentice who was testing the car after effecting some repair work on the vehicle.

Etowa veered off his lane unto the opposite lane and first crushed two chickens before he lost control and rammed into a group of students who were returning from school at about 3.12pm.

The three students where later confirmed to be children of one Mr. Okoi in Ijiman Ugep. Some Police men later came to the scene of the accident, packed the body of the female student who had been badly crushed by the vehicle, in a bag and took her to her family compound where she was promptly buried by family members.

The other two siblings who were also critical injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical care while a crowd of sympathizers was seen crying and praying to God to spare the lives of the injured.


Mr. Etowa, the mechanic apprentice who drove the car was said to have eloped immediately the accident happened but the vehicle was vandalized by the angry crowd'.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/apprentice-mechanic-crushes-1-student.html

PoliticsRe: PDP Chief Uche Secondus Blast Buhari:Stop Causing Problems & Tackle 9ja Problems by jonhemma11(op): 3:11pm On Jun 28, 2016
Like say u wan go prison abi?
PoliticsPDP Chief Uche Secondus Blast Buhari:Stop Causing Problems & Tackle 9ja Problems by jonhemma11(op): 3:10pm On Jun 28, 2016
Secondus charges Buhari, to reduce battle fronts and tackle problems.

The immediate past Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Prince Uche Secondus has charged All Progressives Congress APC federal Government led by President Muhammedu Buhari to stop causing more problems for the country and set out to tackle the myriads it already created.

Prince Secondus noted that rather than strive to address the major socio economic issues weighing down Nigerians due to the confusion and lack of direction of the government in the last one year, the APC is rather busy creating more battle fronts and compounding the challenges of the county.

"Today under APC leadership the country has become a whole theatre of acrimony with agitations here and there with no clear sign of solution in sight forcing political watchers to question if the country is disintegrating.

"Even the Boko haram issue that was supposed to be progressing well has run into troubled waters because of the confusion in the ruling party.

"Ditto the federal Government's anti corruption fight is even skewed due to insincerity as Ministers already confirmed to be corrupt internationally continue to move untouched while Governors with immunity are harassed daily.

"Rather than confront the various challenges overwhelming the country, APC is currently bleeding soaked in its own greed and the obvious consequence is that a house divided against itself is bound to fall and the party is already falling.

The former PDP boss said that the federal Government under Buhari's watch is gradually eroding all indices of democratic principles especially those anchored on the rule of law and seperation of power as it has continued to violate all rules of free speech as enshrined in our status.

Unlike what the world is watching in Britain where democracy is being put into action and in America where President Barak Obama is being routinely criticized, Nigerians are leaving in fear, the press, judiciary, and politicians are in heavy apprehension because of the draconian system of our operatives who come after them for airing their views.

He advised the Government to respect various organs of governance and stop seeing himself as the Lord Mayor of state Governors and the National Assembly as this will amount to dictatorship.
The on going attempt to humiliate and intimidate the National Assembly Secondus is dangerous as the parliament remains the opium of democracy.

According to Secondus, while federal Government creates more and more problems it leaves unattended to very critical projects, for example, after the hype created by his government on cleaning up Ogoniland, nothing is happening in the project while Governor Neysom Wike massive opening up of Ogoni roads neglected over the years is evident.

The PDP Chieftain said that APC should note that after one year in office deceit by propaganda and lies can no longer be sustained as Nigerians now know better that inside the noisy drum is nothing but confusion and lack of direction.

Secondus finally warns the APC disorganized team to gauge the pulse of their various actions and inactions and stop moving the ship of state dangerously to avoidable turmoil as Nigerians are still waiting for all the wonders they promised.

Signed
Prince Uche Secondus
Former Deputy National Chairman of PDP.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/secondus-charges-buhari-to-reduce.html

CelebritiesRe: Toke Makinwa Looks Flawless As She Models For Cosmetic Line 'mecran'(photos) by jonhemma11(op): 9:09pm On Jun 27, 2016

CelebritiesToke Makinwa Looks Flawless As She Models For Cosmetic Line 'mecran'(photos) by jonhemma11(op): 9:08pm On Jun 27, 2016
Toke Makinwa scored an endorsement deal with skin lightening cosmetic line Mecran Cosmetics in March this year.

The company stated in its initial press release that they emphasize“safe and effective” skin lightening.

Now here are some ads from the campaign featuring their brand ambassador, media personality Toke Makinwa.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/toke-makinwas-ads-for-skin-lightening.html


EducationUniversity Professor Backs The Baby Of A Nursing Mother Writing Exam by jonhemma11(op): 10:34am On Jun 27, 2016
A Professor in a University is pictured backing a crying baby belonging to a mother, who is writing his examination. The Professor helped pacify the baby, while supervising at the exam hall in Bouake, Cote D’Ivorie. See more photos...

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/photos-university-prof-helps-mom.html

CelebritiesRe: Timaya Show Off His Macho Physique On Stage As He Thrills Fans In Abakaliki(pics by jonhemma11(op): 6:13pm On Jun 26, 2016

CelebritiesTimaya Show Off His Macho Physique On Stage As He Thrills Fans In Abakaliki(pics by jonhemma11(op): 6:12pm On Jun 26, 2016
38 year old, Timaya wowed the Abakaliki crowd with a performance of some of his greatest hits at Legend’s Real Deal Experience last night.

The Real Deal Experience saw Timaya bring the already exhilarated night to a close as lucky members of the audience went home with prizes like refrigerators, generators, televisions, face caps T-Shirts, and free drinks from the Taste, Tell and Win promotion and the Real Deal Experience game show.

The dancehall king after his performance said:

“I expected energy from my Abakaliki fans but the vigor they came with shocked me. I have found a new love for Ebonyi people and I will always be grateful for the love they have for me. The performance was great.”

Brand Manager, Legend, Oluseun Lawal added;

“Legend Extra Stout, has been, by visiting different cities across Nigeria, giving stout lovers wonderful experiences with their favorite music stars and chances to win great gifts from the competitions. Timaya’s performance last night was amazing. Having him make a Real Deal Experience comeback was worth it!”

The Real Deal Experience will be visiting other major cities in Nigeria in the coming weeks as it has already made stops in Lagos, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and Umuahia.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/photos-timaya-gives-fans-showstopping.html








PoliticsRe: See Hw 9ja 1st ADC Was Buried Afta He Was Killed While Defending Murtala Mohamed by jonhemma11(op): 7:00pm On Jun 25, 2016

PoliticsSee Hw 9ja 1st ADC Was Buried Afta He Was Killed While Defending Murtala Mohamed by jonhemma11(op): 6:59pm On Jun 25, 2016
AKINTUNDE AKINSEHINWA, Nigeria’s 1st ADC to Late Gen. Murtala Mohammed was killed while defending the General


DEATH AND THE ASSASSINATION OF
MURTALA MUHAMMED


On a dark Friday, 13th of February of 1976, Akinsehinwa was with his boss when their motorcade was attacked by coup plotters.They were in a simple, black Mercedes Benz which had no bulletproof exterior. The head of state was killed in a shower of bullets immediately. Same with the driver of the car,Sergeant Adamu Michika and the Orderly Staff Sergeant Michael Otuwe was seriously injured
but later recovered. Akinsehinwa survived the first bullets, struggled and came out of the Benz limousine and returned fire at the attackers. But, he was overwhelmed and cut down in a fiery hail of gunshots. A postmortem examination showed six bullet wounds in his back. He was the very first ADC to die in duty while protecting a Nigerian head of state and the first of its kind in the world. He was 31.


BURIAL:

Above are photos from the burial of the late
Akinsehinwa, the bullet-riddled car,taking of his corpse from LUTH and his burial at the Ikoyi Burial Ground.Soldiers were pictured paying their last respects to him.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/see-how-nigerias-first-adc-akinsehinwa.html

CrimeInt’l Federation Of Lawyers Visit Boy Whose Joystick Was Cut Off By Lady In Mina by jonhemma11(op): 3:03pm On Jun 25, 2016
Director-General Child Right Acts Agency, Barrister Mairam Haruna Kolo and members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers has paid a visit to the 20-month-old boy whose jealous neighbour/stepmother cut off his penis and testicles in Minna, Niger state. Pictured above is the women group commiserating with the little boy’s mother over the tragic incidence.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/child-right-acts-agency-and-intl.html

PoliticsBen Murray-bruce & His Brothers Return Silverbird, Rhythm FM Back On Air by jonhemma11(op): 7:15pm On Jun 24, 2016


Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce has brought his broadcasting companies back on air after brief break in transmission following a bold attempt by Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to seize his properties over N11 billion debt. Rhythm FM and Silverbird Television have resumed operation.



The electronic media platforms owned by the family of Murray Bruce went off air on Thursday after officials of AMCON sealed off the company’s buildings in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt.


On Friday, the management of Silverbird communications issued a statement announcing that its radio and TV stations had resumed operation.


"The management of Silverbird Communications Ltd, owners of Rhythm Fm and Silverbird TV sincerely apologise to its numerous viewers, listeners and online subscribers over the disruption of our operations across television, radio and online media,” the statement read.


"This was due to a situation beyond our control. However, we are pleased to inform you that we are back on air on radio, television and on our online platform. We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. We remain committed to the provision of quality infotainment and premium service across our platforms."

CultureRe: Ooni Given Special Recognition By Members Of Black Caucus,USA House Of Rep(pics) by jonhemma11(op): 11:40am On Jun 24, 2016
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CultureRe: Ooni Given Special Recognition By Members Of Black Caucus,USA House Of Rep(pics) by jonhemma11(op): 11:40am On Jun 24, 2016

CultureOoni Given Special Recognition By Members Of Black Caucus,USA House Of Rep(pics) by jonhemma11(op): 11:39am On Jun 24, 2016
His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has been honoured by the members of the Black Caucus of the United States Of America House of Representatives(Congress).

You will recall Ooni Ogunwusi equally got a standing ovation recently at the hallow chamber of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg USA where he addressed the filled to cappacity Assembly.

Arole Oodua had earlier visited the governor Pennsylvania State Tom Wolf in his Hsrrisburg office where he was received by the Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack who on behalf the governor, government and people of the State of Pennsylvania thanked His Imperial Majesty for the unprecedented royal visit and assured that his government will work with Ife kingdom especially in the area of agriculture and youth development which the masses loving monarch is known to have been vigorously championing in the last six months.

Ooni Ogunwusi was accompanied by a retinue of prominent Yoruba kings, chiefs, personal aides and prominent sons and daughter of Ife Kingdom and Yoruba race at large.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/ooni-given-special-recognition-by.html

NYSCFace Of The Akwa-Ibom Corper Burnt To Death In Road Accident by jonhemma11(op): 7:44am On Jun 24, 2016
Pictured below is the Corp member who allegedly burnt beyond recognition in fatal accident which occurred in Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom LGA, Akwa Ibom about 3pm on Wednesday June 22. The driver of the vehicle allegedly escaped.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/photo-corp-member-who-burnt-to-death-in.html

See the graphic photos here https://www.nairaland.com/3183662/female-corper-burnt-death-akwa-ibom

PoliticsAMCON: Bruce Brothers Sign Court Order As AMCON Takes Over Silverbird by jonhemma11(op): 6:21pm On Jun 23, 2016
Brothers of common sense Senator Ben Murray Bruce, Guy and Jonathan Murray-Bruce receiving repo court documents

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/photos-of-ben-bruces-brothers-receiving.html

PoliticsAMCON Officials Taking Over Ben Murray's Silverbird Cinema In Lagos by jonhemma11(op): 11:14am On Jun 23, 2016
Here are few photos from Silverbird Cinema, Victoria Island, Lagos State showing officials from AMCON taking over Senator Ben Murray-Bruce’s Silverbird Cinema. It was earlier reported that AMCON have taken over his properties in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt over N11 billion debt. Continue to see more photos after the cut..

PoliticsRe: PDP: Freezing Of Fayose’s Personal Bank Account:Buhari On A Revenge Mission by jonhemma11(op): 7:55pm On Jun 22, 2016
Fayose don jam!
PoliticsPDP: Freezing Of Fayose’s Personal Bank Account:Buhari On A Revenge Mission by jonhemma11(op): 7:53pm On Jun 22, 2016
Press Statement

Freezing of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s personal Bank Account: President Buhari on a revenge mission

The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been observing with dismay, the dangerous trend of politically motivated trials and tyrannical administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) demanding that the ruling Party must stop the witch-hunt in the interest of peace and stability of our Nation.

The Party in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 described the freezing of the personal account of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State as unlawful, undemocratic, autocratic, oppressive, draconian and to say the least, the height of desperation by the Buhari administration to cover up for its failure to deliver on his campaign promises to Nigerians.

Prince Dayo Adeyeye, a member of the PDP National Caretaker Committee who spoke to the media on behalf of the Party says the events in the Country in recent times has shown that President Buhari and the APC has no agenda for nation building but on a revenge mission. “This government is all out to silence any voice of the opposition”, he decried. Nigerians will recall that Chief Olisa Metuh, the former National Publicity Secretary of our great Party is today standing trial for receiving campaign funds and since his arrest and prosecution by the anti-graft agency, Chief Metuh could not challenge the APC government on policy issues until he left office.

Nigerians will also recall that one of the known opposition voice apart from some individuals and governors of our Party that has exposed the APC led administration for running the Country aground in the last one year is the former spokesman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, Chief Femi Fani Kayode; and he is now standing trial for receiving campaign funds from the Director of Finance of the Campaign. It’s now the turn of the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose who has been consistent in condemning the woes the APC government brought upon Nigerians and for remaining critical of the APC and President Buhari’s administration.

The Party condemned the freezing of Governor Fayose’s personal account and asked the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to free the bank account immediately saying that the action violates Section 308 of 1999 Constitution as a sitting Governor cannot stand trial until after office.

“President Buhari and his Party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) has introduced a dangerous trend in our polity and if this is not checked or curtailed immediately, Nigeria may be heading to an imperial-rule where the leader of the nation is a supreme ruler dictating who survives at the expense of Nigeria Constitution”.

The Party called on all well-meaning Nigerians and all stakeholders in the Nigerian project who are still alive to rise up to the occasion and call the APC government to order before President Buhari destroys our hard earned democracy.

Signed:
Prince Dayo Adeyeye
Member , PDP National Caretaker Committee
For: Publicity

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/freezing-of-governor-ayodele-fayoses.html
CelebritiesMercy Aigbe Flaunt Cleavage As She Covers Latest Issue Of Exquisite Magazine(Pix by jonhemma11(op):
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry on the cover of Exquisite Magazine’s latest issue.

Styled by Toyin Lawani of TiannahStyling with photography by Studio 24 and makeup by Zaron Cosmetics,she looks charming like a queen.

Talking about the movie star, EM says she is on a “takeover mode” and we agree.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/mercy-aigbe-gentry-is-regal-queen-on.html

TravelGod Is Good Motors & Dangote Trailer Collide On Abuja-Lokoja Road, 1 Die by jonhemma11(op): 9:07pm On Jun 21, 2016
Read what a Trezzy Blog reader @Cyndy sent below....

'God is Good Motors got involved in ghastly accident with Dangote Trailer this evening along Abuja-Lokoja Road. According to eyewitnesses, 1 person died instantly at the scene of the accident while others are seriously injured'

Continue to see more photos after the cut…


Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/five-die-as-god-is-good-motors-dangote.html






PoliticsRe: Photos: Plans To Recommence Work On The Second Niger Bridge Underway - Fashola by jonhemma11(op): 2:59pm On Jun 21, 2016
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PoliticsRe: Photos: Plans To Recommence Work On The Second Niger Bridge Underway - Fashola by jonhemma11(op): 2:59pm On Jun 21, 2016

PoliticsPhotos: Plans To Recommence Work On The Second Niger Bridge Underway - Fashola by jonhemma11(op): 2:58pm On Jun 21, 2016
"The importance of this bridge project to Nigerians and Ndi Igbo in particular cannot be over-emphasized" - Gov Obiano



There are very strong indications that construction work will soon recommence on the Second Niger Bridge. This was one of the fallouts from an inspection tour of the Bridge and Major Federal Roads made by the Ministry of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola.
The Second Niger Bridge project which is being executed under a Public Private Partnership Arrangement, consists of 10kilometre Road and 1.5kilometre bridge. The Minister upon arrival, was received by Governor Willie Obiano during a brief townhall meeting held at the Julius Berger Dockyard, attended by key stakeholders in the project.

Speaking during the meeting, the Minister, Mr Fashola explained that aside providing the opportunity to inspect the progress of work on the project, the visit was also to meet with Stakeholder-Landowners on the State's end to get their assurances towards eliminating any form of hostilities that can impede the progress of the project. Describing the Project as one of the largest infrastructural development projects of the Federal Government with huge potentials for economic prosperity for people of the SouthEast and Nigeria in general especially in the area of Commerce and Transport, Mr Fashola restated the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration towards the timely completion of the project.

Welcoming the Minister, Governor Obiano said the bridge project holds greater prospects for the realization of the State's vision to become a hub for commercial activities in the Country and commended the Federal Government for its renewed efforts at accelerating the pace of work on the project. The Governor called for the Federal Government's immediate intervention on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway especially the Umunya Axis to save commuters from the untold hardship they face daily.

He thanked the Minister for his intervention in assisting the state get back the #43.8billion it is owed by the Federal Government on road works, adding that repay of the funds will avail his government the resources to continue to intervene on the deplorable condition of some Federal Roads in the State. Earlier, the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe who spoke on behalf of the Communities who donated their lands as assets for the project, stressed the need for the payment of the due compensation for the lands, which he regretted has not been done uptil now, assuring that they remain the strongest advocates of the project because of the benefits to their communities.

The Minister later visited the site for the bridge from the Odekpe axis, after which the Governor took him to the Umunya axis of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway for first hand information on the deplorable state of the road.

Photo Credit : Ifeanyi Aniagoh , SSA(Digital Media )

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/photos-plans-to-recommence-work-on.html

PoliticsSoldier Carrying Sand After Kiling Boko Haram In Sambisa Forest(pic by jonhemma11(op): 12:12pm On Jun 20, 2016
This was shared by a Facebook user Idris Ahmed.He wrote..….

'PRAY FOR THE PATRIOTS OF SAMBISA FOREST!

These are Nigerian soldiers braving the heat of the day doing some manual labour inside the Sambisa forest after practically smoking the Boko Haram terrorists to hell where they truly belong. Kindly spare a moment to pray for them, for a briliant well done job, and for putting their lives on the line to make Nigeria a safe place for the rest of us. Ameen.

Unlike the Avengers, who will soon become scavengers, history will be kind to these heroes.

Culled from my FB Friend's page, Umar Farouk.'

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/see-what-nigerian-soldier-was-spotted.html

PoliticsMasquerades Spotted Going To School In Osun State(photo) by jonhemma11(op): 8:09pm On Jun 19, 2016
This was tweeted by PDP Frontier before Fayose's aide Lere Olayinka retweeted it.According to PDP Frontier,masquerades were spotted going to school in Osun state.They wrote....

'Masquerades going to school in Osun state
When will these people stop embarrassing Nigerian Youths?'

CrimeRe: See Graphic Photo Of The Rufus Giwa Student,ondo State Killed By Police by jonhemma11(op): 4:26pm On Jun 19, 2016
crazymommy:
That picture is false...that picture has been online for more than 2days with different story entirely...
As I said it was shared by a FB user.
CrimeSee Graphic Photo Of The Rufus Giwa Student,ondo State Killed By Police by jonhemma11(op): 4:19pm On Jun 19, 2016
According to a Facebook user Ibironke Tolulope,there was an unrest in their school yesterday evening when police chasing an okada man killed a RUFUS GIWA Poly student. 

This prompted the students to blocking road leading to the town and school front gate.The students this morning went to police station unarmed but police shot many of them.

Read what he wrote above

PoliticsRe: Selective & Secret Recruitments By APC/Buhari Govt 2 Favour Some APC Leaders:PDP by jonhemma11(op): 9:14am On Jun 19, 2016
What donu think?
PoliticsSelective & Secret Recruitments By APC/Buhari Govt 2 Favour Some APC Leaders:PDP by jonhemma11(op): 9:13am On Jun 19, 2016
As released by PDP on social media.

Selective and Secret Recruitments by APC/Buhari Government to favour only some APC leaders and stalwarts

Amidst complaints of massive unemployment in Nigeria, more indications have emerged that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government have been engaging in secret recruitment of personnel to fill the available vacancies in their organisations.

A couple of months ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was alleged to have recruited about 909 personnel without adherence to the laid down rules on hiring new employees.

Majority of the beneficiaries were said to be children and relatives of top functionaries of the Federal Government and chieftains of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Although the apex bank did not deny the report, officials of the bank said there was nothing wrong with what they described as “targeted recruitment.”

Investigations, however, revealed that similar “selective or targeted” hiring of personnel into the public service have continued to take place behind closed doors.

It was learnt that agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have also indulged in secret recruitments.

In some of these agencies, it was learnt, hundreds of employees have been recruited since the inception of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in May 2015.

Investigations have also revealed that many of those recruited were essentially handpicked from lists sent to these agencies by some influential politicians in APC.

In PTDF, for instance, about 200 persons were reportedly recruited without any form of advertisement for the jobs as required by law while an unspecified number of persons have equally been recruited into the Nigeria Immigration Service.

When contacted, the PTDF to clarify the report of the recruitment, a senior official of the agency could neither deny nor confirm it, but urged our correspondent to seek the needed information from the management.

Head of Press and External Relations, PTDF, Mr. Kalu Otisi, did not respond to calls made to his mobile phone in respect of the issue.

In the case of NIS, a senior official in the organisation confirmed that it had taken in new employees but said, “it was not a recruitment, but a mere replacement exercise.”

It could be recalled that about 2,000 persons recruited into the Immigration Service in the twilight of the Goodluck Jonathan administration were sacked when the APC-led government took over power.

The affected personnel, who were recruited through a presidential directive after the 2014 immigration recruitment, lost their jobs on the excuse that the process of their recruitment did not follow due process.

However, they have now been replaced secretly, contrary to the civil service rules. Recently, the sacked immigration officials staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Interior, Abuja. During the protest, the sacked workers lamented their plight and urged the government to reconsider its stand on their matter.

But an official of the NIS explained that what happened was not recruitment, but a replacement exercise meant to fill existing vacancies created by death, retirement or resignation of some former employees.

In the case of NSCDC, it was learnt that the authorities of the agency allocated job slots to prominent political office holders and chieftains of the ruling APC as a form of political patronage.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/selective-and-secret-recruitments-by.html

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