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 Education › JAMB Introduces A New Book For 2017 UTME Candidates - “in Dependence” by matonip(op): 5:05pm On Mar 13, 2017 |
[img]https://1.bp..com/-Kd90Epskcv0/WMa8CLYa8wI/AAAAAAAAAOI/m3wwFACSU5cb0Y_ibZwuso25XTP9hIOXQCLcB/s1600/20851737732_in%2Bdepenence.jpg[/img] According to the information on the official publication announced the registration details and process for 2017 UTME, a new book: “In Dependence” by Sarah Ladipo Manyika, has been introduced for candidates sitting for 2017 UTME. Irrespective of your course of study or method of testing, you will be tested on this book. A Little About The Book: “In Dependence” The book is written by a Nigerian named SARAH LADIPO MANYINKA who was born in Ibadan (South West Nigeria) in the late 1930s. "In Dependence" tells the story of Tayo Ajayi, a Nigerian man who gets a scholarship to study at Oxford in the 1960s, and Vanessa Richardson, the daughter of an ex-colonial officer. Tayo meets and falls in love with Vanessa Richardson, a British colonial officer’s daughter. And they negotiate their relationship against a background of race and racism. While it is a story of their love which spans from 1963 to 1998, it's way more than that. It's also a story about Nigeria, its independence and the changes that occur in the country post-independence - the Biafran war, the first coup and the numerous countercoups, military dictatorships, the brief return to civilian rule, exile of Nigerians, and towards the end of the book the eventual return to democracy. There are also issues of race, racism and cultural differences. source: http://www.matoblog.tk/2017/03/jamb-introduces-new-book-for-2017-utme.html?m=1 |
| Politics › Lai Mohammed Lists 5 Recent 'fake News' In Nigeria by matonip(op): 5:55am On Feb 22, 2017 |
[img]https://4.bp..com/-2eT996FqQx4/WKymgf4WFvI/AAAAAAAAaYY/4D_CVA0fUusdnj2OUMslUdKUnBNMPsSlwCLcB/s1600/Lai-Mohammed-4122.jpg[/img] The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the phenomenon of fake news as one of the greatest threat to the nation. He said: “Regrettably, fake news is circulated worldwide through the means of the social media and it travels faster. Only recently, we have to refute the fake news that Nigeria today is the most difficult place for Christians to live (1). There was also the fake report that the armed forces of Nigeria armed the Fulani herdsmen and instigate them to carry out attacks (2). All these news are unfounded, fake and has the capacity to set one religion or group against the other,’’ he said. The minister said the most recent of such disinformation was the news of the alleged killing of some mem... Continue Reading@http://www.matoblog.tk/2017/02/lai-mohammed-lists-5-recent-fake-news.html?m=1 |
| Fashion › Lil Kesh Goes Back To His Original Look After Fans Criticism by matonip(op): 8:59pm On Feb 13, 2017 |
https://www.nigeriafilms.com/nfc-image/lilkesh4000390.jpg Upcoming Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade popularly known as Lil Kesh has gone back to his original looks after he was fired by fans for taking a new look. The singer who used to go on afro cut went to plait his hair which gave him a very awkward look according to his fans. He could not contain the criticism as he returned to his former looks.Could it be that Lil was trying to re-brand his image but unfortunately, it did not work out for him. This is to show that fans have a very powerful influence on celebrities. Since the celebs are also living their lives to please their fans so they have to do what they have to do to please them. Can you compare the two looks ? What can you say about them. source: http://www.matoblog.tk/2017/02/lil-kesh-goes-back-to-his-original-look.html?m=1 |
| Celebrities › Nigerians Insist Seun Egbegbe Is Under A Spell by matonip(op): 8:29am On Feb 04, 2017 |
Shortly after news broke on the blogosphere that film maker , Seun Egbegbe , was arrested for allegedly defrauding a bureau de change operator of $60, 000, online commenters were quick to flood various blogs airing their opinion on the issue . Many of them insisted that the filmmaker must be under a “ spell . ” Egbegbe was re - arrested six days to his appearance before an Ikeja Magistrate ’ s Court over a case of theft he allegedly committed in Computer Village ( Lagos ) on November 22, 2016, when he reportedly stole nine iPh... read more@http://www.matoblog.tk/2017/02/nigerians-insist-seun-egbegbe-is-under.html?m=1 |
| Politics › BREAKING: Construction Of Vice President’s Gatehouse Costs N250m – Melaye by matonip(op): 7:12pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
The Chairman , Senate Committee of the Federal Capital Territory , Senator Dino Melaye , on Thursday said the lawmakers could call for a review of the contract awarded for the construction of the official residence of the vice president . Professor Yemi Osinbajo is the current Vice Preside nt. According to Melaye, the gatehouse of the three -bedroomed apartment will cost N 250m . He also described the cost of the official residence being constru.... read more@ http://www.matoblog.tk/2017/02/breaking-construction-of-vice.html?m=1 |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Full Text: President Trump's Inaugural Speech by matonip(m): 9:31pm On Jan 20, 2017 |
| Education › Jamb Meets Waec, Neco, To Fix 2017 Utme Date by matonip(op): 10:36pm On Jan 15, 2017 |
https://naijaloaded-14fckyzftwhxrd5ctbau.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/jamb-1.png JAMB has now concluded plans to fix the dates for the 2017 UTME. This was made known today by The Head, Media and Information of the board, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Members of the JAMB board have been scheduled to meet with board members of WAEC, NECO and NABTEB on Tuesday, 17th January, to find suitable dates for the 2017 UTME. Remember that the new JAMB CBT no longer holds in one day, and may require up to 2 weeks to fully test all candidates, who apply for the exam. This meeting will therefore help avoid clashes in exam dates for other exam bodies, a problem experienced in previous exams. According to Mr. Fabian, this is the final preparation required before the Sale of 2017 UTME Registration Forms can commence. We therefore hope that another press briefing will be conducted just after the meeting on 17th January, to reveal the possible 2017 UTME Exam Dates, and when sale of registration forms will commence. source: http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/jamb-meets-waec-neco-to-fix-2017-utme.html?m=1 |
| Foreign Affairs › Donald Trump Asks Why US Is Bothering To Fight Boko Haram In Nigeria by matonip(op): 6:01pm On Jan 15, 2017 |
https://naijaloaded-14fckyzftwhxrd5ctbau.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/160422_POL_Donald-Trump-Act.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-700x499.jpg With five days left for him to take over as the 45th president of the United States of America, the transition team of US President-elect, Donald Trump, has asked the State Department series of mind-blowing Africa-related questions. The questions have also suggested Trump’s views of Africa, with the impression that he may retreat from development and humanitarian assistance to Africa. In a four-page list of Africa-related questions from the transition staff and obtained by New York Times, questions relating to terrorism and corruption in Africa were raised by the transition team of Donald Trump. First the transition team asked: “How does U.S. business compete with other nations in Africa? Are we losing out to the Chinese?” That is quickly followed with queries about humanitarian assistance money. “With so much corruption in Africa, how much of our funding is stolen? Why should we spend these funds on Africa when we are suffering here in the U.S.?” On terrorism, the document asks why the United States is even bothering to fight the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, why all of the schoolgirls kidnapped by the group have not been rescued and whether Qaeda operatives from Africa are living in the United States. And it questions the effectiveness of one of the more significant counterterrorism efforts on the continent. “We’ve been fighting al-Shabaab for a decade, why haven’t we won?” poses one question, referring to the terrorist group based in Somalia that was behind the Westgate mall attacks in Kenya in 2013. However, Monde Muyangwa, the Director of the Africa program at the Woodrow Wilson Institute, stated that the questions were necessary for an incoming government. “Many of the questions that they are asking are the right questions that any incoming administration should ask,” she said. But she also noted that “the framing of some of their questions suggests a narrower definition of U.S. interests in Africa, and a more transactional and short-term approach to policy and engagement with African countries.” In other questions, the Trump transition team challenges the benefits of a trade pact known as the African Growth and Opportunity Act. “Most of AGOA imports are petroleum products, with the benefits going to national oil companies, why do we support that massive benefit to corrupt regimes?” the questionnaire asks. “How,” the questionna... Read more@http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/donald-trump-asks-why-us-is-bothering.html?m=1 |
| Sports › I Don’t Care About Costa’s Future – Conte by matonip(op): 3:22pm On Jan 15, 2017 |
https://naijaloaded-14fckyzftwhxrd5ctbau.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Antonio-Conte-2-690450-620x400.jpg Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has refused to confirm if Diego Costa would return to the team, after he was left out of their 3-0 win over Leicester City on Saturday. Conte insisted that Costa was absent because of a back injury, but reports claim both men had a bust-up in training during the week. The Spain striker is also believed to be subject of interest from an unnamed club from China. “If you want to know the truth, I’m ready to tell the truth,” Conte told reporters at the King Power Stadium. “It’s this: On Tuesday, during the training session, Diego stopped because he felt a pain in his back. “From that moment, he didn’t train during the week. For this reason, today he wasn’t available for the starting XI, for the bench or to come with the squad. This is the reason, this is the truth about Diego.” He added: “Today I can’t be concerned about [Costa’s future]. Because today my players showed me a great performance, great spirit. It’s very important. “When you are able to win this type of game against Leicester, 3-0, it means that I can’t be concerned about [anything]. I must be pleased for my players, to work with these players. I want to continue to work with my players.” source: http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/i-dont-care-about-costas-future-conte.html?m=1 |
| Foreign Affairs › We’ll Force Gambia Jammeh To Step Down With Military Force – ECOWAS by matonip(op): 9:09pm On Jan 14, 2017 |
https://naijaloaded-14fckyzftwhxrd5ctbau.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ecowas-700x413.jpg As crisis escalates in the Gambia nation of West Africa, the entire West African countries are now ready to pull troops together to combat the uprising in the country, should Yahya Jammeh, the nation’s leader continue to remain adamant to step down. Punch is reporting that the 15 countries in the region are set to seek approval from the United Nations Security Council to deploy troops to help curtail the restiveness in the Gambia. A UN envoy, Mohammed Ibn Chambas said a delegation of the ECOWAS leaders to Banjul are now prepared to employ force to compel Jammeh hands over power to the president-elect, Adama Barrow. Chambas was quoted to have said that: “They plan to leave no doubt about the determination of ECOWAS to use all necessary means, including force, to have the will of the Gambian people upheld. “Should this be deemed necessary, ECOWAS intends to seek the endorsement of the AU Peace and Security Commission and the formal approval of this council to deploy troops to the Gambia”. The ECOWAS members have called on Jammeh to step down and allow peace reign in the country having ruled the country for 22 years. This is even as the African Union has said that as from January 19, Jammeh is no more recognized as head of Gambia. Led by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigeria’s president, the delegation landed in Banjul on Friday with Barrow to hold talks with other regional leaders in Mali. source: http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/well-force-gambia-jammeh-to-step-down.html?m=1 |
| TV/Movies › Nollywood Actor Gideon Okeke Blasts Chinwetalu Agu Over His Vulgar Slangs by matonip(op): 10:28pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
Nollywood actor and Tinsel star Gideon Okeke took to his Instagram page to slam veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu for always using vulgar slangs in his movies. [img]https://3.bp..com/-qUtYZnJwOwE/WHdOj80N7TI/AAAAAAACyog/BhamrecpHyE_qZLTJWPIxOYVlRPy5va8gCLcB/s1600/PicsArt_01-12-08.44.49.jpg[/img] According to Gideon, Chinwetalu Agu's vulgarity is no longer funny as young kids also watch his movies. He also came after directors and producers who give Chinwetalu Agu the freedom to use those slangs in movies. Gideon was however forced to delete his post after fans came for him. Read the drama@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/nollywood-actor-gideon-okeke-blasts.html?m=1 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: God Used A Witch To Save My Life — Pastor Enoch Adeboye by matonip(m): 4:47pm On Jan 08, 2017 |
| Foreign Affairs › Michelle Obama Delivers Emotional Last Speech As FLOTUS by matonip(op): 6:09pm On Jan 07, 2017 |
https://naijaloaded-14fckyzftwhxrd5ctbau.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Michelle-Obama-delivers-emotional-final-speech-700x393.jpg Michelle Obama’s last speech got so emotional at the end…My eyes watered when her voice shook. Michelle Obama delivered a stirring final speech as first lady Friday, speaking with tears in her eyes as she painted a picture of a nation made better by its multicultural identity. “Our glorious diversity — our diversities of faiths, colors and creeds — that is not a threat to who we are, it makes us who we are,” Obama said. Obama bid farewell from the White House while honoring the 2017 School Counselor of the Year, an award extended through her Reach Higher initiative to encourage post-secondary education. It was a bittersweet finale to Obama’s eight years in the White House, where she stood as a champion of healthy living and opportunities for higher education. “No matter where they’re from, how much money their parents have, no matter what they look like, or who they love, or how they worship or what language they speak at home, they have a place in this country,” Obama said with counselors standing alongside her at the podium. It was a star-studded event featuring actors and performing artists, including Usher, Kelly Rowland, Andy Cohen and Jay Pharoah, all of whom have contributed to the Reach Higher program since it was first established in 2014. “We wanted to make higher education cool,” Obama said. “We wanted to change the conversation around what it means and what it takes to be a success in this country.” ‘It Is Simple’: Michelle Obama Delivers ‘Final Message as First Lady’ 1:49 The first lady leaves the White House as a widely popular public figure: Obama’s approval ratings soared and held strong throughout her husband’s presidency. In the lead-up to the November elections, Gallup placed her favorability ratings at 64 percent, a nod to her stature as a beloved figure within the Democratic Party. On the presidential campaign trail last fall, Obama was reserved as a marquee speaker among those stumping for Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. Her keynote address at the Democratic National Convention drew praise as a high point of the party’s confab. But despite all the praise, the first lady has remained adamant that once President Obama leaves the White House, she will not be seeking elected office. Terri Tchorzynski, who works at a technical school in Battle Creek, Mich., was named School Counselor of the Year. She called Obama the nation’s “school counselor-in-chief,” and vowed that the incoming administration would not undo the work the first lady championed. “I can promise you, all school counselors will continue the legacy that you have established,” she said. Obama ended her address fighting back tears before saying one final thank you. *Gosh!..I love this woman,her wisdom and the way she speaks is definitely of God….Love her final speech hairstyle. A first Lady like this is a Country’s pride….wow. FLOTUS -First Lady of the United States. Credit to : http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/michelle-obama-delivers-emotional-last.html?m=1 |
| Business › Dangote Drops Out Of World’s Top 100 Billionaires – The Reason Will Shock You by matonip(op): 10:12pm On Jan 03, 2017 |
https://naijaloaded-14fckyzftwhxrd5ctbau.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Dangote-drops-out-of-worlds-top-100-billionaires.jpeg While the world’s wealthiest people are ending 2016 with $237 billion more than they had at the start of the year, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is sadly not part of the party as he lost a whopping $4.9 billion of his fortune. The industialist who was formely the world’s 46th-richest man, dropped out of the top 100 list to No. 112 with a total fortune of $10.4 billion. The drop according to reports was due to falling oil prices and naira devaluation. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, disappointing economic data from China at the beginning, the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union in the middle and the election of billionaire Donald Trump at the end, saw the biggest fortunes on the planet whipsawed through $4.8 trillion of daily net worth gains and losses during the year, rising 5.7 percent to $4.4 trillion by the close of trading Dec. 27. http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/dangote-drops-out-of-worlds-top-100.html?m=1 |
| Literature › Seven Leadership Principles To Learn From An Eagle As You Enter 2017 by matonip(op): 12:00pm On Jan 03, 2017 |
*SEVEN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES TO LEARN FROM AN EAGLE AS YOU ENTER 2017* 1. *Eagles fly Alone and at High Altitudes.* They don't fly with sparrows, ravens, and other small birds. *MEANING*; Stay away from narrow-minded people, those that bring you down. Eagle flies with Eagles. Keep good company. 2. *Eagles have an Accurate Vision.* They have the ability to focus on something as far as 5km away. No matter the obstacles, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it. *MEANING*; Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacles and you will succeed. 3. *Eagles do not Eat Dead things. They Feed only on Fresh Prey.* *MEANING*; Do not rely on your past success, keep looking for new frontiers to conquer. Leave your past where it belongs, in the past. 4. *Eagles Love the Storm.* When clouds gather, the eagle gets excited, the eagle uses the storms wind to lift itself higher. Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift itself above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime, all the other birds hide in the branches and leaves of the tree. *MEANING*; Face your challenges head on knowing that these will make you emerge stronger and better than you were. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers are not afraid to rise to greater heights. Achievers are not afraid of challenges, rather they relish them and use them profitably. 5. *When a Female Eagle Meets a Male Eagle* and they want to mate, she flies down to earth, picks a twig and flies back into the air with the male eagle in hot pursuit. Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she drops the twig and let it fall to the ground while she watches. The male eagle chases after the twig and catches it before it reached the ground, then bring it back to the female eagle. The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a much higher altitude and drops the twig again for the male eagle to chase. This goes on for hours with the height increasing each time until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of picking the twig which shows commitment. Then and only then will she allow him to mate with her. *MEANING*; Whether in private life or business, one should test the commitment of the people intended for partnership. 6. *Eagles Prepare for Training;* They remove the feathers and soft grass in the nest so that the young ones get uncomfortable in preparation for flying and eventually flies when it becomes unbearable to stay in the nest. *MEANING*; Leave your Comfort Zone, there is No Growth there. 7. *When the Eagle Grows Old,* His feathers becomes weak and cannot take him as fast and as high as it should. This makes him weak and could make him die. So he retires to a place far away in the mountains. While there, he plucks out the weak feathers on his body and breaks its beaks and claws against the rocks until he is completely bare; a very bloody and painful process. Then he stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, new beaks and claws and then he comes out flying higher than before. *MEANING*; We occasionally need to shed off old habit no matter how difficult, things that burden us or add no value to our lives should be let go of. *YES, NEVER GIVE UP,* *BE AN EAGLE, NEVER EVER GIVE UP !!! *HAPPY NEW YEAR* source:http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/seven-leadership-principles-to-learn.html?m=1 |
| Politics › Better 2017? FG To Start Paying N5000 To Unemployed Youths by matonip(op): 11:57am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Federal Government has started the monthly payment of N30,000 for beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme, the job creation programme of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Laolu Akande, senior special assistant, media and publicity, office of the vice-president, stated this in an interview with NAN, saying “all successfully verified beneficiaries who have provided bank accounts are being processed for payment’’. According to him “some beneficiaries will receive their first stipends on December 30.’’ Akande said the process of payment would continue after the New Year public holiday, urging beneficiaries of subsequent batch of the scheme to take their virtual training seriously. He urged states who had yet to conclude the physical verification process to do so, “as that would enable the N-Power beneficiaries in those states to draw from its benefits & empowerment offers.’’ The N-Power programme is designed to engage the massive numbers of unemployed Nigerian graduates from tertiary institu... Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/better-2017-fg-to-start-paying-n5000-to.html?m=1 |
| Politics › Better 2017? FG To Start Paying N5000 To Unemployed Youths by matonip(op): 3:09pm On Jan 01, 2017 |
Federal Government has started the monthly payment of N30,000 for beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme, the job creation programme of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Laolu Akande, senior special assistant, media and publicity, office of the vice-president, stated this in an interview with NAN, saying “all successfully verified beneficiaries who have provided bank accounts are being processed for payment’’. According to him “some beneficiaries will receive their first stipends on December 30.’’ Akande said the process of payment would continue after the New Year public holiday, urging beneficiaries of subsequent batch of the scheme to take their virtual training seriously. He urged states who had yet to conclude the physical verification process to do so, “as that would enable the N-Power beneficiaries in those states to draw from its benefits & empowerment offers.’’ The N-Power programme is designed to engage the massive numbers of unemployed Nigerian graduates from tertiary institutions across the country. The unemployed graduates selected for the N-POWER progra... Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2017/01/better-2017-fg-to-start-paying-n5000-to.html |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Mountain Of Fire 2017 Prophecies By Pastor Dr. D.K Olukoya by matonip(m): 12:44pm On Jan 01, 2017 |
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| Politics › Re: Fayose Comes For DSS For Recording His Phone Conversation With Gov. Wike by matonip(op): 9:41am On Dec 30, 2016 |
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| Politics › Fayose Comes For DSS For Recording His Phone Conversation With Gov. Wike by matonip(op): 9:30am On Dec 30, 2016 |
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has accused the Department of State Service (DSS) of recording telephone conversations of Nigerians perceived as critical of the Pres. Buhari’s APC government, editing the conversations and leaking same to SR. Governor Fayose, who said he was not bothered by the new sinister antic of the federal government, added that; "Rather than sitting down and be monitoring peoples phones, the federal government should provide food for Nigerians and save the lives of those that are being killed in Southern Kaduna and other places." The governor, who reacted to his telephone conversation with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike that was published by Sahara Reporters today, through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said; “If the President and his hatchet men in the DSS, EFCC and other federal governm.... Read more @ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/fayose-comes-for-dss-for-recording-his.html?m=1 |
| Politics › Audio Leak: Governors Wike And Fayose Mock Nigerian Army Over Rivers Rerun by matonip(op): 10:07am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Sahara reporters has obtained an exclusive audio of a telephone conversation between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his counterpart in Ekiti State, Governor Ayodele Fayose, in which both men discussed Mr. Wike’s sharp maneuvers during the December 10, 2016 rerun of legislative elections in Rivers State. SaharaReporters has obtained an exclusive audio of a telephone conversation between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his counterpart in Ekiti State, Governor Ayodele Fayose, in which both men discussed Mr. Wike’s sharp maneuvers during the December 10, 2016 rerun of legislative elections in Rivers State. In the leaked telephone conversation, the two governors can be heard having an excited conversation about how Mr. Wike stormed a collation center during the election. The tone of the exchanges makes it clear that Mr. Wike’s aim was to manipulate the results of the elections in favor of his cand... Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/audio-leak-governors-wike-and-fayose.html?m=1 |
| Politics › SERAP Asks EFCC To Probe Missing N500m From Chibok Safe School Funds by matonip(op): 9:59am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Ibrahim Mustafa Magu, Chairman Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting him to “urgently begin a thorough, transparent and effective investigation into allegation that N500 million Safe School funds for Chibok girls, commissioned by former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to rebuild the Government Girls School in Chibok, is missing and cannot be accounted for.” The organization urged the EFCC to “invite for questioning, and name and shame anyone suspected to be involved in the alleged diversion, including the contractors allegedly handling the project.” In the petition dated 27 December 2016 and signed by SERAP senior staff attorney Timothy Adewale, the organization said: “The allegation that N500m has been lost to corruption has resulted in denying the girls access to education, and shows the failure of the former President Goodluck Jonathan government to live up to Nigeria’s commitments under the global Safe School Declaration.” The petition reads in part: “SERAP believes that the diversion of the funds will expose the school to attacks in the future. This is a fundamental breach of the country’s obligations including guarantees of non-repetition, which contribute to prevention and deterrence of future attacks.” “SERAP urges the EFCC to work with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to set up a mechanism to monitor government’s spending of the safe school funds in order to ensure that the funds are spent exactly to prevent and deter future attacks, and to allow the girls to go back to school as soon as possible.” “SERAP is seriously concerned that the school has remained in a state of disrepair since the abdu... Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/serap-asks-efcc-to-probe-missing-n500m.html?m=1 |
| Music/Radio › P-square X Gee Jay – Bank Alert G-version by matonip(op): 11:10am On Dec 28, 2016 |
2017 is about to close its curtains on a very beautiful note with the Gospel remix of Psquare’s 2016 hit single titled “Bank Alert”. They teamed up with Gee Jay to serve this sensational single, laced with just the right amount of gospel vibe to get your praise on. Gee Jay’s story is quite an interesting one. She shared a remix of the song on her facebook page and it somehow found its way to the Okoye bro.... read more and download audio@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/p-square-x-gee-jay-bank-alert-g-version.html?m=1 |
| Celebrities › Kiss Daniel Attacked & Robbed While Performing On Stage In Calabar by matonip(op): 5:14am On Dec 27, 2016*. Modified: 9:54pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Popular Nigerian singer, Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kiss Daniel, was attacked in the early hours of Monday by suspected armed robbers who stormed the Calabar Christmas Village while he was performing. [img]https://4.bp..com/-oHoBLdbQPJA/WGHiMMr0Y2I/AAAAAAACvvU/W5mBbPt-wuwNESIPLZYebXAPKZ-HX0_tgCLcB/s1600/Calabar-Christmas-Village-inset-Kees-Daniel-.jpg[/img] According to PUNCH Metro, the robbers, whose numbers could not be ascertained, stormed the village at about 1am and shot repeatedly into the air while also dispossessing people of their valuables. It could not be confirmed if anyone was killed in the incident, but it was learnt that several people were stabbed. It was learnt that some others, who sustained gunshot injuries, had been hospitalised. The Calabar Christmas Village, which is located in the precinct of Calabar Municipal Council Secretariat, opens for 24 hours from December 1 to December 31 every year as a central location of revelry. It was not clear if Kiss Daniel was injured, but an eyewitness said the robbers rushed to the stage while the pandemonium was on and succeeded in removing some items from the musician before he was whisked away by security operatives. An injured shop owner in the village, Glory Andem, told PUNCH Metro that the presence of robbers became obvious when some spectators started throwing bottles at the musician. She said: “It was a serious situation and I got injured. What happened was that some guys came into the village and tried to rob Kiss Daniel when he was singing, ‘ Oya talk to me o mama. ’ “They were throwing bottles and other things at him. Before we knew it, they brought out guns and started shooting. Some security men immediately rushed to the singer. But even with the security, the robbers rushed at him and removed his clothes and collected things from him. “They would have killed that guy. To be honest, I don’t know how he managed to escape. You know there are several thousands of people in the Christmas village usually and the situation led to a serious pandemonium. “They broke up everything in my shop. They took all my money. They robbed a lot of shops. Our chairs were broken. Everybody was running at the same time. It was a terrible experience. “Several cars were vandalised. They broke the cars to steal from them. At a point, the lights went off and I thought I was going to die. As I speak with you, I have a serious cut from the incident and I want to go to a hospital to take a tetanus injections.” But the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, said it was not a robbery attack, but a misunderstanding between the organisers. He said the original plan was that Kiss Daniel and other musicians would perform at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, but the venue was changed to the Christmas village without any notice to security agencies. “There was no robbery incident in Calabar and nobody was attacked by robbers in any other part of Cross River State. What happened was that the government had initially planned to host the musician at the stadium, but the plan was changed to the Calabar Christmas Village. They probably had misunderstanding with the organisers. It was the change of venue that was not properly organised,” he said. Efforts to get the state government to comment proved abortive as no official was willing to speak. |
| Foreign Affairs › ‘there Is Only 1 US President, I Am Till Jan 2017’- Obama Warns Donald Trump by matonip(op): 10:06am On Dec 26, 2016 |
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has told incoming President Donald Trump to accept the fact that there is only one U.S. President at a time. Obama also told the president-elect that he remains the U.S. President till Jan. 20, 2017 , when he would complete his two-term presidency of the U.S. and handover to Trump. Obama’s remarks followed what the White House termed as Trump’s undue interference in U.S. policies since his election. Also ther president-elect had on Thursday, directed the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Ms Samantha Power, to veto the Security Council’s Resolution on Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory. However, the Obama’s administration disregarded Trump’s directive and had gone ahead to abstain from voting on the resolution when it finally came up on Friday, drawing criticisms from the president-elect and his team. The White House, in a response by Obama’s Deputy National Security Advisor for Strat... Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/there-is-only-1-us-president-i-am-till.html?m=1 |
| Health › Re: 5 Mistakes A Pregnant Woman Should Avoid by matonip(op): 10:02am On Dec 26, 2016 |
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| Health › 5 Mistakes A Pregnant Woman Should Avoid by matonip(op): 10:09pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Being pregnant for nine months is no joke, even if it isn’t your first rodeo. Apart from the excitement and happiness of having a baby, there are difficulties as well. We don’t mean to burst your bubble; we’re just trying to be realistic. Many pregnant women, or those who are planning a pregnancy, are unaware of problems that may crop up. So, if you want to be aware of the common mistakes pregnant women make, then please keep reading! After all, these problems can be avoided with the right information. 1. Eating for two: This is possibly one of the most common pregnancy mistakes. When people tell you that you have to eat for two, or if this is how you’re justifying your appetite – don’t! It’s a mistake that almost every pregnant woman makes. Your baby is still developing, which means you shouldn’t eat double the amount you, a fully-grown adult, already eats. For a woman, the approximate calorie intake lies in-between 1800 to 2000. As you can see, your little one most certainly don’t need so much. To provide your baby enough nutrition, all you need is to increase your calorie intake by 300. Keep in mind that if you gain too much weight during pregnancy, there could be risks of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and a medically advised C-section during delivery. This could also result in postpartum health problems. 2. Insufficient sleep: Doctors say that around 6 hours of sleep for adults is good enough. However, when you’re pregnant, this should increase as you will experience many hormonal and physical changes, along with exhaustion. If you get enough sleep, your body will be fit enough to go through a strenuous labor. Research suggests that “Women who sleep well and stay out of stress take less time to deliver the child. They also experi.... Continue Reading@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/5-mistakes-pregnant-woman-should-avoid.html?m=1 |
| Politics › See Reason Buhari Gave For Not Visiting Enugu For South-east Economic. by matonip(op): 9:56pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
The Presidency last night debunked reports that President Muhammadu Buhari snubbed the south-east economic and security summit held in Enugu on Thursday. A statement by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu stated that the president had earlier accepted a request by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu to attend at the said date only for some stakeholders to tell him later that the date was close to Christmas and as such may clash with the peoples activities. The statement reads in full: “Contrary to media reports alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari snubbed the recent South-East Economic and Security Summit in Enugu, below is the accurate account: The President was presented with a request to attend the Economic and Security Summit by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. “The President happily accepted. The visit to Enugu was scheduled for Thursday 22nd as can be found on the weekly programme. After this was done, some other stakeholders from the South East came and advised him not to go in view of the closeness of the date to Christmas; that given the sensitivity of the period to the people, a presidential visit may come with over exertion and possibly, be disruptive of Christmas. “In view of this, President Buhari requested that the event be pushed forward to January, 2017. Given his nature, he did not insist. “He said if the change of date is not possible, then the event could go on without him. That is what the organizers chose to do.” http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/see-reason-buhari-gave-for-not-visiting.html?m=1 |
| Christianity Etc › “god NEVER ENDORSED The Bible, Its Full Of Fake Stories” – Kemi Omololu Olunloyo by matonip(op): 9:36pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Kemi Omololu Olunloyo, controversial journalist and daughter of a former governor of Oyo State, took to her IG page to reveal her disbelief in the bible.. Kemi Olunloyo, who expressed her disbelief for the bible, claims the bible is full of ‘fake’ stories and also claimed Christmas is not associated with being a Christian as its being purported all over the world. She wrote; WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN THE BIBLE #HNNReligion Many of u fans all over social are asking me how I knew about Jesus and God if not the bible. Stupid dumbass question. The answer is FROM MY UGLY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER who told us stories. I don’t believe or read the bible. I will never touch it again. It is full of fake stories. God NEVER ENDORSED the bible! He asked us to worship him directly not thru a book or pastor. If more people were spiritual like me rather than being religious, this will be a better world. I became a born again spiritual being Sunday December 25th 2011 and now this Sunday December 25th 2016 #Kesus is back. Remember Kesus, my spiritual name. I don’t do church, don’t respect pastors or read the bible. So many versions of it too. That King James (Lebron) version is the FAKEST! The real King in the biblical days was not even A CHRISTIAN and his royal biblicalness had no business writing a BIBLE. Christianity has nothing to do with Christmas! Jesus was not even born December 25th either. Lies everywhere. 400 ppl got blocked off my verified Facebook page’s 77,000 and I’m ready to block another 400 who insult me. There is an Igbo guy in my inbox now who says he wants to marry me and get rid of my bachelorette reality show, good looking and all and I must “give my life to Jesus” begging me. He says if I do he will give me $100K aka N48M. He’s a company CEO. You can’t even “buy” me with these Jesus freak lines. I already love Jesus and God and that’s why my Christmas name is #KESUS. Absolutely no bibles, pastors or church. Religion is the biggest lie to mankind. I see ppl heading to #Mecca to stone the devil. The devil is already in ur home, office, everywhere and many DIE in stampedes there! I’m not religious, Im spiritual. STAY SPIRITUAL! I LOVE YOU ALL!! #MerryChristmas #MadamHNN http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/god-never-endorsed-bible-i-dont-believe.html?m=1 |
| Travel › Arik Air Failed To Bring My Brother Home On Time For Christmas by matonip(op): 2:21pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Read with me a mail I received from one of us yesterday. Our lady is outraged because Arik Air failed to bring her brother home on time for Christmas despite purchasing his flight ticket two months ago for over N500,000. Many Arik Air passengers were yesterday reportedly stranded at the JFK International Airport in New York following the inability of the airline to transport them back home to Nigeria. According to our reader, her brother's Arik Air flight was supposed to leave New York on the 22nd but Arik moved it to 24th. Only for him to show up at the airport on the 24th being yesterday and was beyond shocked when the airline told him they still couldn't transport him. He was asked to return on Monday, 26th, meaning no Christmas for him with his family. Read the mail below: Hello Mato love, Compliments of the season. How are my boys? See Arik again o So my bro inlaw bought ticket to leave USA on the 22nd. Arik cancelled, apologised and moved his flight forward to today. He didn't talk. He has been at the aiport since morning and they are claiming they wil pick them by 5pm from USA. Peo...Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/outraged-lady-slams-arik-air-after-they.html?m=1 |
| TV/Movies › The Expendables 4 To End The Franchise In 2018 by matonip(op): 7:38pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Sylvester Stallone’s career has been defined by comebacks, following up high-profile duds with major hits consistently enough to make him one of Hollywood’s most prominent survivors. While critics and awards voters pegged last year’s Creed as his most recent return to respectability, in the meantime Stallone has kept busy developing plans for The Expendables; an action franchise built around uniting fellow over-the-hill 1980s and ’90s action stars on screen. Created in 2010 by Stallone, who wrote and directed the first installment, The Expendables series follows a team of mercenaries who are continually drawn into dangerous conflicts while carrying out covert paramilitary operations around the world; with Stallone himself, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li making up the core team. While the film was a box office success, some fans criticised it for an adverti... Read more@ http://www.matoblog.ml/2016/12/the-expendables-4-to-end-franchise-in.html?m=1 |
