lalasticlala: I noticed that my MTN data speed has been slow for some days now.
Then MTN sent out a message that confirmed the slow data speeds.
Here is the message that someone received from MTN:
"Y'ello. We apologize for slow data speeds and difficulty with accessing the internet. Please bear with us as we work to resolve the issue. Thank you."
Have you also been experiencing this? Did you also get the message from MTN?
Can MTN staff or those working for other networks come and explain what’s really happening?
There's a problem with the West African Cable System. It seems that the cable was mistakenly cut. Angola has been seriously affected by it. Carriers are trying to route traffic through other avenues and this is causing congestion.
Something similar happened a few years ago and it affected all networks except Glo (because Glo had its own cable system).
This is an article by an American priest that explains the situation quite well (this article was written ahead of the 2016 US elections).
Priests have to tell people how to vote, not whom to vote for
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Aug 11, 2016 CRUX CONTRIBUTOR
They say you should not discuss religion, sex or politics in polite company, so when a priest discusses sex or politics, two of the three explosive topics are on the table, and the third’s there implicitly.
It seems there are two places the faithful do not want their priest: the bedroom and the voting booth. Unfortunately, we cannot turn off our faith once we leave church. A priest’s duty is to advise his flock on every aspect of life-and that includes both sex and politics.
When it comes to politics, there are some clear guidelines. As a private citizen, a priest is entitled to speak his mind about candidates and say whom he might vote for, but he should be clear that he is merely voicing his own opinion.
In a priest’s official capacity, he should speak out against injustice, corruption, violence, greed and lust, and he should speak out against clear violations of human rights on particular issues.
Is is not only a priest’s right, but also his duty to speak out against Nazism, Communism, abusive Capitalism, Jihadism and every other ungodly ideology. Priests should also speak out against particular issues like war, capital punishment, abortion, slavery, unjust wages, and crimes against marriage.
If need be, a priest can speak out against a particular candidate when that candidate takes an open stance on these issues. He must be careful, however, not to speak against the person in particular, but against the candidate’s or their party’s positions.
Priests are called to be courageous witnesses in the public square, and church history is full of priests who have stood up to the powers of this world. Whether it’s Poland’s St. Stanislaus and Jerzy Popieluszko, England’s Thomas Becket, El Salvador’s Oscar Romero, Germany’s Bishop von Galen, they have spoken against the crimes of corrupt leaders and paid the price.
To put it simply, Catholic priests have a duty to tell people how to vote, but not whom to vote for. This sounds like a tightrope, but it is not a difficult one to walk. The rule is that a priest advises his people on issues and principles that inform their conscience as Catholics, and then encourages them to vote responsibly.
As Americans go to the polls in November, most are conscious of the two presidential candidates. Given their records, personal character and party platforms, it is difficult for faithful Catholics to be completely enthusiastic about either.
However, voters should remember that they are not only electing a president. A total of 469 seats in the U.S. Congress (34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) are up for election. Also twelve states will elect governors, not to mention elections to state legislatures elections for mayor to major cities and a multitude of local elections.
The presidential candidates get the most attention, but great good can be accomplished through the election of reliable and virtuous congressmen/women and local and state officials.
To help American citizens, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published Forming Consciouses for Faithful Citizenship a two part summary which can be used as handouts in parishes and are available on the USCCB website. Pastors and people should make use of these resources in order to choose wisely.
smushi: We have about 5 of those filling stations in Benin city.
naptu2: You don't understand. The first time that I saw a compressed natural gas filling station in Nigeria was in 1989. That's almost 31 years ago. How many of these stations exist across Nigeria today.
Peugeot had committed to making Peugeot 504 cars that ran on compressed natural gas, expecting that there would be filling stations across Nigeria, but how many of these stations are in Lagos? How many are in Abuja? How many are in Enugu? Yet this is 31 years later.
KotalKahn: But he stated in the interview that there is a plant in Benin with 10,000 pilot vehicles. It means the know how and capacity is already there. Hope that answers your question
naptu2: You don't understand. The first time that I saw a compressed natural gas filling station in Nigeria was in 1989. That's almost 31 years ago. How many of these stations exist across Nigeria today.
Peugeot had committed to making Peugeot 504 cars that ran on compressed natural gas, expecting that there would be filling stations across Nigeria, but how many of these stations are in Lagos? How many are in Abuja? How many are in Enugu? Yet this is 31 years later.
playapayaski: We have their filling stations in Benin.. One is very close to where I reside
You don't understand. The first time that I saw a compressed natural gas filling station in Nigeria was in 1989. That's almost 31 years ago. How many of these stations exist across Nigeria today.
Peugeot had committed to making Peugeot 504 cars that ran on compressed natural gas, expecting that there would be filling stations across Nigeria, but how many of these stations are in Lagos? How many are in Abuja? How many are in Enugu? Yet this is 31 years later.
1) Compressed Natural Gas is actually cleaner than petrol, so it's good for the environment.
2) Nigeria has much more natural gas than crude oil, in other words, we have more gas than petrol.
But there's a problem.
If you check my posts above, you'll notice that this is not a new idea. This issue has been talked about from time to time since the 1980s.
The issue is, who is going to convert the cars from petrol burning cars into compressed natural gas burning cars? Who is going to provide the filling stations?
These are the questions and unfortunately they have not been answered in this write up.
naptu2: Let me clarify about Peugeot 504. PAN continued making Peugeot 504 in Nigeria, when other countries had stopped producing, it for specific reasons.
The original goal of the 1969 auto conference was to produce a Made In Nigeria car. Bedford had been doing CKD since 1959, but Gowon wanted a completely made in Nigeria car. Peugeot took this challenge very seriously.
They had been increasingly sourcing parts in Nigeria and they kept the public informed about it. So you'd hear announcements like 70% made in Nigeria, 80% made in Nigeria, etc.
You could win a 504 if you hit a hole in one at the Nigerian golf tournament at Ikoyi Club in the 1980s. It was heavily marketed.
Peugeot had a joint venture with the Nigerian Gas Company (a subsidiary of NNPC) to produce a Peugeot 504 that ran on gas (1989). There was a lot of publicity about it, but NGC did not fulfil its part of the obligation (there were no filling stations equipped with gas dispensers).
So this was a thing of pride for PAN. They had built a Made In Nigeria car and they wanted it to go on forever, so they kept re-inventing it. Adding plastic here and there, until they finally stopped making it in 2005. They were still re-modelling the cars in 2008.
naptu2: I remember that, back in the 1980s, NNPC regularly exhibited a made in Nigeria peugeot 504 that ran on gas, with the promise that such cars would go on sale in Nigeria "next year".
CotenantNIG: There ought to be a place Nigerians can donate funds for soldiers family but corruption would never allow that to happen because some people would still mis manage the money
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Peller To Sponsor Education Of Fallen Hero’s Child
LATEST NEWS By Tribune Online On Jan 15, 2020
A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has promised to provide free education for the daughter of a fallen Iseyin-born soldier, Ismail Ojeke, who died on Jan. 5 while fighting insurgents in the North East Zone.
Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, made the promise when he visited the family of the late hero in Iseyin on Wednesday.
“I share your pain and my thoughts and mind are with you and your entire family members in this very difficult time; I can’t console you enough, only God can.
“I want to appeal that we keep praying to God to overlook his sins and accept his coming. It’s indeed a dark moment for all of us here in Iseyin and indeed Oyo State,” he said.
The lawmaker, thereafter, promised to assume responsibility for the education of Hannat, the only child of the late soldier.
According to him, the child will receive the best of education up to the university level at no cost to the family members.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Ojeke was recruited into the Nigerian Army in 2019 and died on Jan.5 during a battle with insurgents in Borno.
Remembrance Day: Shina Peller To Sponsor Education Of Fallen Hero's Child
Yesterday, I paid a condolence visit to the family of the fallen Iseyin-born brave soldier, Ismail Ishola Ojeke, who was killed at warfront alongside his colleagues in Borno State while trying to defend our country and Nigerians from terrorist attacks.
I met and shared words of encouragement with his parent, wife and other close members of the family on the demise of this courageous son of ours.
In my own little way of immortalizing the departed soldier, I have decided to give scholarship to the only child, Hanat Ogunbiyi, that he has left behind.
May God grant Ismail and other departed soldiers an eternal rest and give their family the fortitude to bear their loss.
Octopusssy: I wonder if people of nowadays take time out to read. Did those accusing the op of pedophilia not read the part where he said the child's sister said that the child's behaviour to him is typical? Op's point is that it shouldn't be so and it is worrisome? A toddler shouldn't be bearing gudges for as long as a week. I mean, I as a full grown ass adult can't hold grudges that long, talk less a child who is guileless and pure.
Why must everything be about sex?
Bunch of twisted, rotten minded _fucks.
You should know that people (especially on Nairaland) are in permanent reaction mode. 90% of them do not read posts. They see a title or some words in a post and become triggered and start reacting based on past experience, even though that past experience has nothing to do with what's actually in the post.
nkwuocha1: Well I can relate to this with my kids, especially my daughter.
"You are not my friend again!" my daughter usually scream to me. "I hate you!" "I will not talk to you again!" Now those words would send me screaming back at her as well!
"I don't care!" "Don't come to my room ever again"! "You are not even fine like a princess again!" "Don't talk to me again,your mother is finer than you!" "I love you too!" Now I will move past her without acknowledging her presence.Will buy goodies for the house,and she'd look at me to see my reaction if she tries to cunningly take some, ofcourse behind my back.
She is a smart one though.After few hours of ignoring her,she starts crying or sobbing quietly.If I still ignore her,she hangs around me, watching me closely.If I continue to bullshit her,she runs in tears to her mum and hugs her wailing uncontrollable
THE TRUCE Now,that's the best time to ask her what the problem is? She'd look at me in those lovely eyes and not say a word."Come to daddy",then seconds she is curled round my neck and won't let me read on NL,cos she would talk and jump and rant ,and tell me all the atrocities done to her by her other siblings till she sleeps. .
Now OP,since she behaves like an adult,IGNORE her like an adult.play with others and don't try to touch her.Buy gifts but don't acknowledge she is around.Just give some to have it shared.
Do this every other time, and she will revolt,if she does still ignore.One day it will move her tears,now that's the break point you need to call a truce.
Octopusssy: Now this is someone that understands the psychology of children.
Mummy: “What did you say”? Baby daughter: “Are you being mean to me”? Mummy: “No”,
Baby daughter (with tears in her eyes) : “Are you happy”? Mummy: “Yeah”
Baby daughter (crying) : “I need another mummy”. Mummy: “You need another mummy”? Baby daughter: “Yes”. Mummy: “Okay”.
Mummy: “Who do you want as your mummy”? Baby daughter: “Auntie Jean”. Mummy: “Okay, I’ll tell her”. Baby daughter: “Okay mummy”.
Mummy: “But you can’t call me mummy anymore”. Baby daughter (looking confused) : “Mama”?? Mummy (laughing) : “You can’t call me mama”.
Baby daughter (confused) : “What’s your name”? Mummy: “Michelle” Baby daughter: “Michelle”? Baby daughter (looking sad and confused) : “You’re not Michelle”!
Mummy (laughing) : “Are you ready to go now”? Baby daughter: “Yeah mummy”.
Reports of Remembrance Day ceremonies across Eastern Nigeria.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day-Legionnaires wants improvement of welfare
Published 10 hours ago on January 15, 2020 By IFEYINWA OKONKWO
The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Enugu State Council, Mr Emeka Igwesi has called for improvement in the welfare of ex-servicemen in the country.
Igwesi made the call on Wednesday in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency in Enugu shortly after the laying of wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and others.
The event was part of the activities to mark the end of the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in the state.
Also, Nigerians remember fallen heroes, rally support for grieving families.
The chairman said that the ex-soldiers and families of the fallen heroes were not getting the attention they deserved in terms of their welfare.
He described the event as `significant, an encouragement to the military and an honour to the fallen heroes.
“You can see the condition of some of the legionnaires that attended the wreath laying ceremony. Some of them are either wounded or incapacitated.
“We call for improvement in our welfare including those of the families of the fallen heroes,” he said.
Igwesi said that some state governments like Rivers State and few others were taking good care of the legionnaires in their states, adding that others needed to emulate such.
“Our pension needs to be reviewed as we are not receiving enough payment. The assistance given to the families of fallen heroes is not enough to empower them economically,’’ he said.
The highlight of the occasion was the laying of wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the state governor and other dignitaries.
In Anambra, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Uche Okafor, has urged well-meaning Nigerians to commit part of their God-given resources to better the condition of families of fallen heroes and legionaries.
Okafor, in a statement in Awka, to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, also urged government at all levels to prioritise the welfare and proper upkeep of ex-service men in the country.
He extolled the contributions of Nigeria’s ex-service men to the security, growth and unity of the country, noting that the peace and corporate existence of Nigerians required our collective responsibility.
“I call on the serving security personnel in the country to emulate the team spirit and selfless services rendered by the country’s fallen heroes.
“I also urge them to intensify efforts towards the provision of adequate security for the masses,” he said.
The speaker commended Gov. Willie Obiano for his support to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion and urged security chiefs to complement the governor’s efforts in securing lives and property of residents in Anambra.
In Abakaliki, Legionnaires in Ebonyi called on concerned stakeholders to redeem pledges they made to the legion during past armed forces Remembrance Day celebrations.
Rtd. Capt.Fidelis Ogodo, Chairman of the legion made the appeal on Wednesday in Abakaliki during the celebration of the 2020 armed forces remembrance day, urging Gov. David Umahi to intervene in the issue.
Ogodo said that the legion would be grateful if the governor compelled those concerned to redeem the pledges which would assist them to enhance welfare of their members.
“The Local Government Area chairmen and Coordinators of Development Centres are supposed to launch armed forces remembrance day in their various LGAs.
“They are however, not doing so according to reports we received from our council legion chairmen.
“We appeal to the governor, business moguls, special guests and other honourable men and women, to assist the legion by donating generously towards the upkeep of veterans and their families.
“We also urge the state governor to remember wives of veterans and those of fallen heroes in his various empowerment schemes,” he said.
The state legion chairman thanked the state governor for continuously paying the monthly stipends of indigenous legionaries despite paucity of funds in the state.
“We also thank him for donating a brand new Hilux Van to the legionaries during the armed forces Remembrance Day of 2019 and appointing two of our members as his Senior Technical Assistants.
“We also urge the governor to provide us with a befitting office accommodation as the office provided for us at the state government’s cabinet office is not enough.
“We want to remind the governor of the letter dated May.16, 2019 from the Federal Ministry of Defense, requesting the government to allocate farm lands to the legion for agricultural activities among other needs,” he said.
The Nigeria News Agency reports that Gov. David Umahi inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Nigerian Army, police and other security agencies and also laid a wreath at the tomb of the ‘unknown soldier’.
The commander of the military cantonment, Nkwoagu, near Abakaliki, state commissioner of police, state chairman of the Nigerian legion, state chairman of the traditional rulers council among others, also laid wreaths.
Prayers for the continued peace and unity of the nation and for the families of the legionaries were offered at the occasion by the catholic and the Anglican chaplains of the Nigerian Army, it’s Imam among others.
In Abia, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu admonished Nigerians to engage in acts that would not only promote national peace and unity but also complement Federal Government’s initiatives toward nation building.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Chief Ude Oko-Chukwu, who described the event as the best form of remembrance, said it provided an opportunity for Nigerians to rekindle and reaffirm their resolve to live in peace.
“It is pertinent for Nigerians to join hands in peace building, reduction of conflicts, banditry and kidnapping to the barest minimum.
“I commend the military and other security agencies for their immense contributions toward national security and urge Nigerians to appreciate the sacrifices made by the nation’s departed and living heroes,’’ he said.
The colourful ceremony was attended by top government functionaries, including the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chris Ezem, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Ukachi Amala, and the Wife of the First Military Head of State, Mrs Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi.
In Imo, the Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Dr Collins Chiji also called for support for the armed forces of Nigeria for their sacrifices for the country.
The Speaker, who stood in for the governor in waiting, Senator Hope Uzodimma, said it was a “thing of joy and glory” that the ceremony coincided with the swearing in of the new governor of the state.
NAN reports that the ceremonies for the Remembrance Day were held at the same venue the inauguration of the new governor is expected to take place.
The Speaker also stood in for the governor during the wreath laying ceremony and prayers for departed soliders.
Present at the ceremony were representatives of the Navy, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, widows of fallen soliders and the Police were also present to lay wreaths.
realoscar84: Naptu, where are the pics for Kogi my beautiful state na? Nice job Sir.
vince96w2: I know kogi will never be there..the money for the ceremony has been looted.
Remembrance Day: Kogi governor promises more support for family of fallen heroes
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to continue to support the Armed forces, law enforcement agencies and the families of fallen heroes in the state.
The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday at the commemoration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the World War I and II Cenotaph, Lokoja.
The governor charged the living heroes to continue to defend the nation’s sovereignty, urging the citizens to support the government in catering for the well being of the loved ones left behind by the nation’s fallen heroes.
He similarly implored citizens to maintain law and order as security was a collaborative effort of different sectors of the society while urging the media to avoid disseminating falsehood.
The governor was joined by top service chiefs, representative of retired Service Men and the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRH Dr Ado Ibrahim CON, as they laid wreaths in honour and remembrance of the nation’s fallen heroes.
The governor had earlier inspected the Guard of Honour, signed the Hard Book, and released the white pigeons which symbolise existing national peace.
The governor's father was a soldier. He was General Ironsi's ADC and was kidnapped with Ironsi during the July 29th, 1966 coup. He later became the governor of Kano State during the Murtala/Obasanjo era.
Mary Noel Berje |Chief Press| Niger State Governor @chiefpressngs
2020 ARMED FORCES REMEMBERANCE DAY: GOVERNOR SANI BELLO URGES MILITARY NOT TO RELENT IN SAFEGUARDING LIVES AND PROPERTY OF NIGERIANS
Niger State Governor, Alh. Abubakar Sani Bello has appeal to the military as well as other security agencies not to relent but continue to do their best in the provision of security for the safety of lives and property of the people.
Governor Sani Bello made the appeal at the 2020 Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and Wreath-laying Ceremony in Minna, the state capital.
The Governor, who acknowledged that the military has been overstretched and overwhelmed because of the size of the state, said the state government has been working closely with the Military to ensure safety of the people and that they have been doing their best in that regard.
"The military has been doing its best. They are overstretched and overwhelmed due to the size of the state. We have been in close contact with them and they are doing their best. We will continue to support them, and keep appealing to them to do their best."
While appreciating their contributions in sustaining the corporate existence of the country, the Gov assured them of the state govt's continuous support, stressing that the welfare of the military was never enough considering the sacrifices of laying down their lives.
He said government, at all levels including well-meaning Nigerians must rally round and support the Military by not only providing them with basic and necessary logistics to operate, but by supporting the families of the fallen heroes.
Highpoint of the ceremony was the laying of the Wreath on the Tomb of the slain heroes by Gov Sani Bello, Speaker of the State Assembly, Bar Abdullahi Bawa Wuse, the Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers and Etsu Nupe, Alh Yahaya Abubakar.
as well as the State Chapter Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Alhaji Abubakar Musa Kutigi amongst others.
There was the symbolic release of Pigeons for peace in the state and country as well as the traditional Military Gun salute.
Prayers from both Christian and Muslim faiths were also offered for the soul of the fallen heroes.
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