Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said that former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme rejected the position of Senate President after losing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries in 1999.

Obasanjo made the revelation in Lagos at the launch of his new book entitled: Baba’s Story: Nigeria is 50.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the 60-page book, which was authored by a Ghanaian, Abyna-Ansaa Adjei, tells the Nigerian story from Obasanjo’s perspective.

In the book, Obasanjo is quoted as saying that Ekwueme, who was vice-president under the Shehu Shagari regime, declined the offer of senate president after losing the party’s nomination to him.

“By that time, the party founders had already agreed that Ekwueme would be the President of the Senate,” Obasanjo said.

The former ruler also defended his record in office from 1999 to 2007, stating that his administration instituted policies and programmes which helped in shaping the country.

“We made great strides in the area of education, health, telecommunications and banking.

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board has short listed former coach of Togo, Stephen Keshi and former U-23 coach, Samson Siasia for the post of the Super Eagles chief coach.

Rising from its board meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the NFF has also put in place four Committees in place which include: the Referees Appointment Committee, Appeals committee, Disciplinary Committee and the Technical Committee.

The two former Super Eagles players will be interviewed on November 2 after the official inauguration of the Technical Committee headed by Barrister Chris Green.

Truth no 2 holds water, like it or not.

I keep wondering the kind of money companies shower on some useful entertainment shows while they do little or nothing to encourage the intellectual and creative human resources in this country.

After spending 21 days in Omo Forest Reserve in Area J4, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, in search of the Golden Goblet, Twenty Three year old Oluwaremi Oyekunle has emerged winner of the 2010 edition of Gulder Ultimate Search. The University of Ibadan, Agriculture and Forestry as well as other contestants were presented to members of the public at a red carpet event on Saturday, October 23 at the New Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, anchored by the programme presenter, Mr Bob-Manuel Udokwu.

With the win Oyekunle, becomes the winner of the of N7million cash prize, N500, 000 wardrobe allowance and a Ford Explorer jeep.

Harvest of prizes

For this edition, Nigerian Breweries Plc, through its Gulder Brand gave all the contestant cash prices and the Gulder Ultimate Search’s Hall of Fame’s 18 carat gold neck lace. From the order of eviction, 22 year old Dandison Strongface, the first contestant to be evicted got a cash prize of N350, 000 and the 18 carat gold necklace. Followed by Tonia Oduah, younger sister to the first runners-up in the 2009 edition of the programme, Melvin Oduah, got N400, 000 and the gold necklace. Next in the order of eviction was the 24 year old Simeon Okorougo, a professional model, who got the gold necklace and N450, 000 cash prize.

Simeon was followed by Sabdat Bamitale Ahmed, a 27 year old professional basketball player who walked away with half a million naira and the 18 carat gold necklace. Next was Ofoegbu Ozioma, who got N550, 000 and an 18 carat gold necklace. Followed by Mercy Itohan Ebhodaghe, who also got the 18 carat gold neck lace and a cash prize of N600, 000.

The next evictee was Oduche Adaobi, who went home with N650, 000 and the 18 carat gold neck chain. Then Caroline Ukachi Mbanu who later emerged the Last Girl Standing got a cash price of N1million as The Last Girl Standing and N700, 000 for her fifth position on the order of rank in the search and the 18 carat gold neck chain. Fourth was Chukwuma Anyanwu who took time off from his studies, University of Hertfordshire in United Kingdom to come and participate in the adventurous search for fame and fortune went home N750, 000 cash prize and the 18 carat gold neck chain.

Next, were Adeleke Oshimade and Atiku Abubakar Kadiri. Both are 23 years old and native of Ogun state and Edo state respectively. The duo was ranked second in the adventurous 21 days competition and therefore went home with N2million each and the 18 carat gold necklace each.

A little history

The maiden edition of the GUS was held in 2004 at Snake Island in Lagos State. The second edition in 2005 was at the Obudu Hills, in Cross River State. Nifor in Benin, Edo State, played host to the third edition in 2006. The fourth edition was held in 2007 at the famous Sheri Hills in Jos, Plateau State. Awgu Hills in Enugu State was host to the fifth edition in 2008, while the sixth edition in 2009 brought out the tourism potentials in Omodo forest in Osun State. Past winners of the competition which began in 2004 at Snake Island, Lagos state Ezeugo Egwuagwu(GUS1), Lucan Chambliss(GUS2), Hector-Joberteh(GUS3), Dominic-Mudabai(Gus4),Micheal-Nwachukwu(GUS5) and Uche Nwaezeapu(GUS6).

#1 TRUTH ; Organizations Don’t Care About Your Degree.

You might have struggled for years through the university to come out with a good degree so telling you that companies and organizations don’t care for it seems harsh but that’s the fact.

Getting a good degree helps somehow in getting a good job but what really counts to every employer is what value, skills, knowledge, experience etc you are bringing to them. After all, almost every job seeker out there has a degree. What differentiates some from the rest? The extra.

#2 TRUTH; You Don’t Need Any Godfather Before You Can Get A good Job but Knowing Influential People Increases Your Chances.

The bigger and more influential your referees are the better your chances of getting called for interviews when you submit your CV.

#3 TRUTH ; Nothing Goes For Nothing

Many young job seekers foolishly talk about their desire to land very lucrative jobs in oil companies, telecommunications companies, banks etc but possess little or no skills to ensure they get their dream jobs. Be prepared to improve yourself tremendously if you are aiming for the really juicy jobs.

Knowing these truths, no matter how unpalatable and tackling them will move you closer to making a successful career for yourself in whatever sector you choose.

source: http://ngjobsncareers.com

#1 TRUTH ; Organizations Don’t Care About Your Degree.

You might have struggled for years through the university to come out with a good degree so telling you that companies and organizations don’t care for it seems harsh but that’s the fact.

Getting a good degree helps somehow in getting a good job but what really counts to every employer is what value, skills, knowledge, experience etc you are bringing to them. After all, almost every job seeker out there has a degree. What differentiates some from the rest? The extra.

#2 TRUTH; You Don’t Need Any Godfather Before You Can Get A good Job but Knowing Influential People Increases Your Chances.

The bigger and more influential your referees are the better your chances of getting called for interviews when you submit your CV.

#3 TRUTH ; Nothing Goes For Nothing

Many young job seekers foolishly talk about their desire to land very lucrative jobs in oil companies, telecommunications companies, banks etc but possess little or no skills to ensure they get their dream jobs. Be prepared to improve yourself tremendously if you are aiming for the really juicy jobs.

Knowing these truths, no matter how unpalatable and tackling them will move you closer to making a successful career for yourself in whatever sector you choose.

Rooney, who is understood to be in turmoil over whether to accept a new offer to remain at Old Trafford, sparked fury among Manchester United supporters by claiming that he is ready to leave the club due to the failure of senior figures to prove they match his ambition.

Derogatory banners and chants were directed at Rooney during Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Bursaspor at Old Trafford, but the animosity reached new depths with a mob of around 30 people being dispersed by police.

The group, which consisted of men wearing balaclavas and Eric Cantona-masks, descended on Rooney’s family home around 8.30pm, when police were called to assist.

Eight officers arrived on the scene to clear the disturbance, which Cheshire police have confirmed cleared peacefully with no arrests made.

The mob, who were labelled as the ‘Men in Black’ on fans’ forums and Twitter last night, carried banners warning Rooney against leaving United for neighbours Manchester City.

Rooney is understood to have been in the house at the time, but the player was not confronted by the group.

The events mirror similar attacks on United chief executive David Gill and England captain Rio Ferdinand, Rooney’s United team-mate, who received a similar ‘visit’ from supporters in 2005 during his lengthy contract dispute with the club.

A United spokesman confirmed last night that they were aware of the incident at Rooney’s house, but security details surrounding the player remain a private matter.

Nigerian media mogul Raymond Dokpesi has lodged a lawsuit against the secret police over his arrest in connection with the Independence Day Abuja bombings.

Mr Dokpesi, election campaign chief to a rival of the president in elections due next year, wants 100m naira ($660,000; £410,000) in damages.

He was one of nine people arrested in Nigeria over the twin car-bombings which killed at least 12 people.

He says the arrest was “malicious”.

Mr Dokpesi was freed at least nine hours after being detained on 4 October – three days after the bombing.

He owns the Africa Independent Television network, one of Nigeria’s biggest, and is running the campaign of former military ruler Gen Ibrahim Babangida.

Gen Babangida is challenging President Goodluck Jonathan for the right to become Nigeria’s governing party’s presidential candidate.

On Monday, another candidate for the People’s Democratic Party nomination – the former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar – called for an international inquiry into the 1 October bombings to ensure the investigations were not manipulated for political reasons.

When Mr Dokpesi was arrested, officials said he had exchanged text messages with the alleged mastermind of the bombing, Henry Okah, who has been charged with terrorism offences in South Africa, where he is based.

Mr Okah is a former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend), which is fighting for more control of Nigeria’s oil wealth for residents of the oil-producing Delta region.

He has denied any links to the blasts, but an e-mail purportedly sent by Mend said it had carried out the attacks.

If confirmed, this would be the first time Nigeria’s oil militants have struck in the capital.

Mr Okah is believed to lead a militant Mend faction opposed to a government amnesty.

Most Mend commanders have joined the amnesty, set up to end years of unrest in the region which cut Nigeria’s oil output by up to 20%.

Abia has become the symbol of a failed state where the leades have totally lost ideas. For such a small state to become ungovernable by its leaders shows that somebody fast (politics aside) has to be done

Given what is happeneing in Abia state (with the recent devilish kidnapping of 15 whole children), DO you think it will be right for Goodluck to declare state of emergency in Abia State to stop these senseless sufferings and trauma undergone by Abians.

This evening Osaze's West Bromwich Albion took a rare 3 points from Arsenal at the Emirate Stadium beating the hosts by three goals to two.

Osaze opened the goal scoring in the 50th minute after West Brom had missed a 38th minute penalty missed by C, Brunt. By the 73rd minute West Brom had gone up 3-0 courtesy of two more goals from G. Jara and J. Thomas.

Arsenal attempted to claw their way back with two goals from Sami Nasri who scored his second on 90 minutes but West Brom held on to run out winners.

With that performance Osaze now has scored 4 premier league goals in his first season in England's top flight after just 4 matches.