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Maxymilliano: Another interesting angle to the story...

Aviation sources confided in Daily Independent on Thursday that besides Akinkuotu, two others are also being considered for top appointment at the NCAA.

They are Dele Sasogbon and Benedict Oluwole Adeyileka.

While Sasogbon is scheduled to come on board as Director, General Aviation, Adeyileka has been pencilled down as the new Director of Airworthiness Standards (DAWS).

Sasogbon is presently the Special Assistant (Technical) to the Minister of Aviation.
Adeyileka is a Technical Director at Aero Contractors Airline.

Daily Independent learnt that the Federal Government, like Jonathan told Senate in the case of Akinkuotu, decided to make all the appointments from the South West region to correct the erroneous impression that the dismissal of Demuren had ethnic colouration.

It was equally gathered that Demuren would not have lost his job on Tuesday, but for the alleged intervention of former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu.

“The Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, had always maintained her stand that Demuren cannot be sacked based on the Dana crash of June 3, 2012. She even threatened at a time that she would quit her job should anything happen to Demuren. The Minister has a lot of respect for Demuren.

“But to her (Oduah) surprise, Demuren took his case to Tinubu for intervention.

The former Lagos State Governor through an emissary pleaded with President (Jonathan) that Demuren is the last Yoruba man standing in the aviation industry and that he should be spared.

“Tinubu based his intervention on a letter sent to all heads of aviation parastatals to indicate when they would observe their annual vacation.

“Demuren was to proceed on vacation today (March 15, 2013). Perhaps, that letter was perceived as a prelude to his exit from the NCAA.

“When the President called the Minister to inform her of Tinubu’s intervention, she (Oduah) got angry and told the President to take his appropriate decision on Demuren. That was how he was sacked,” our source said on Thursday.

http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/03/fg-names-akinkuotu-new-ncaa-dg/first-plane-land/

Junk journalist having a field day on this. What is the source of your report, please produce the proof of Tinubu's letter to Stakeholders and Presidency on this.

GARRI (x7):
www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/merger-fall-out-youre-a-failure-pdp-tells-okorocha/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Who is this rented Gorilla of a retired colonel. We all know the giant strides this Governor has taken to catapult development of the state which is evident in all spheres.

Ops, pls always shut-off comments like that b'cos it might heat-up the polity.

ItsModella: Jocelyn Wildenstein

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Walahi, this is the worst of all. this people are really mad.

I know vividly this is coming from an APCphobian. You never see anything good from Lagos government since 1999 yet you ply it's roads, used it's facilities, earn a living there. All said, it shows you are not in-tune to Globalization and Economic development. I believe it's hightime we try another set of people and get rid of the current occupant in the seat of power. They have no Locus standi to be there.

Our Govt has to rise up to this occasion and put a stop to all this bullshit. We have to stop our gas supplies to this people and make them feel it.

I guess all these soft drink manufacturers should always put up enligthment programmes to sensitize the populace on consumption and effects of these drinks. Honestly speaking, fruits/Vegs/Water are the best.

This is very good.

I marvel at the ranting of this same toothless dog called Doyin Okupe. It is in this same country we celebrated somebody who stole our money via NPA. If it were to be in Asia, he would have been food for the vultures.

May God Almighty descend upon these bad people HIS tormenting fire and brimstone.

Wonders shall never cease. The prosecutors should employ scientific means to tackle this issue and use these guys as bait for others.

Saksreal: JIHAD is a Term often misunderstood and associated with radical militants. The arabic word is wrongly misinterpretated as "Holy War", although there is no such thing in islam. Holy war is something undertaken to forcibly subject others to certain religious doctrines, which is forbidden in Islam.

The arabic word "Jihad" means a struggle or striving and applies to any great effort on the personal and social level. It is striving to do good and remove injustice and evil from oneself and the society. This exertion of effort can be spiritual, economic, social or political. For example, one of the highest level of Jihad is to stand before a tyrant and speak a word of truth. Restraining oneself from wrongdoing is also a form of Jihad. It is a broad concept that includes opposing evil inclinations within oneself, opposing injustice through peaceful means, efforts to improve the quality of life in a society as well as the striving by military forces on a battlefield in defence of the community or oppressed people. Jihad is not synonymus with war and it certainly does not involve terrorism. Armed Jihad is not an option for muslim individuals or groups and can only be declared by the muslim head of state. Moreover it must never be fought for wordly gain, conquest or revenge. Muslims may only engage in battle to protect people's lives, properties and freedom.


Jihad has conditions of restraint that distinguishes it from any other kind of warfare. They can be summarised as follows.

** Muslims must not begin hostilities. They must strive for peace as much as possible.
** All treaties and agreements must be observed as long as the enemy observes them.
** Muslims must fight only those who fight against them; non-combatants are not to be harmed.
** Weapons of mass destruction must never be used and collective punishment is strictly prohibited.
** Self-defense is not considered jihad if muslims are striking back in revenge.
** Hostilities should be ended as soon as the other party is inclined to peace

The word is always misconstrued. Anything good you does and worth emulating is basically Jihad.

afm4ever: oleburuku oleburuku

Pls, name your ideas and be more explicit. If you need followership, pls open up at least a bit. Or is it gambling?

Pls, How can I transfer my contacts from Nokia E71 to Iphone5. Tried pairing which was successful, but it could not still connect and transfer contacts unlike Nokia to Nokia and other devices.

Pls, How can I transfer my contacts from Nokia E71 to Iphone5. Tried pairing which was successful but it could not still connect and transfer unlike Nokia to Nokia.

Pls help out.

ndu_chucks: The selection of either Fashola or Ngige, in addition to the support of a mega party, will make Buhari's electability more realistic than it has ever been. Ngige could help Buhari secure the East and cost GEJ a significant number of votes there. With proper campaign marketing and with a few big guns (IBB OBJ ) potentially jumping ship to the mega party, Buhari can come out smelling like roses, before the elections, regardless of current image.

After Buhari's first term, he will step aside for the new generation. I agree with you that, at that point, Ngige may not be the right flagbearer for the mega party.

This is a more realistic permutation.

The sugar used to mixed the concentrates of these juices were the bleached sugar which is harmful to health.

I do imagine what our regulatory agency(s) are doing to enlightened and ameliorate the abuse of these substances. Infact, they should encourage people going for the green (vegetables and natural fruits).

My mum used to be addicted to chilled Orobo Pepsi but the resultant effect almost killed her causing Hypertension and Diabetes.

Sugar consumption is allowable for kids and sportsmen because they can always burn out the calories but should be moderated not to lead to addiction.

Can the car go for 1.2m

mexxyaaron: I work in MRS Apapa,its true and the offices building were damaged especially the glass windows and ceiling.But I thank God no one died,but few people were injured including myself,I was cut by a glass.Can't upload pictures now due to confidential reasons.

Are you a MOG staff? whats your first name?

trendystuf: Love conquers all things..... even a 60 year age gap. According to Hugh: ‘The dramatic age difference between difference & Crystal & me really doesn’t matter. Whatever time I have left, we want to spend together.’ Wow!

Congrats to the couple!

Source: http://trendysturvs..com/2013/01/86-year-old-hugh-hefner-ties-knot-with.html

The girl na ole over ten.

With or without shoes on, I love driving.

I started off without shoes, then later with shoes on and it's pretty interesting 'cos the type of shoe determines how u press the accelerator e.g. with utility boots you'll probably press gentler 'cos pressing harder due to the boots will kind of make the car jerk forward. I guess in that situation, somebody not too experience will have to drive with shoe/boot off.

Driving with office shoe will cause wrinkles and may deform the shoe. That is the essence of removing shoes while driving. If you can't do without shoe, then get a pair of slippers (I gat one in the car).

Sincere 9gerian: It's so exciting to note that while the HATERS continue to HATE, Jonathan has continued to IMPRESS and DELIVER.

1) Nothing excites me more than the privatisation of PHCN that is almost being concluded by this govt. For me, this is the most important achievement of the GEJ administration. 24hrs power supply is around the corner. Some of us now see more days of 24hrs non-stop public power supply.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201211250072.html
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/phcn-fg-shifts-ground-agrees-to-pay-off-54000-staff/

2) Another exciting transformation is the massive rehabilitation of the rail transport system. Only few days ago, it was reported that the Lagos-Kano rail line has been completed and tested, and ready to take-off 20th of this month.
This will add to the numerous other rail routes that have been rehabilitated and put to use including the Lagos-Illorin rail line and other intra-city railway services. Other corridors currently under serious construction include eastern corridor(Enugu-PH-north), Abuja-Kaduna(fast rail line), Itapke-Ajaokuta-Warri(fast rail line).
The implication of reviving the rail transport cannot be over-emphasised, including reduced cost of transportation, reduced price of food items, safer transport, longer life span of our roads,etc
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/1000-commuters-move-by-train-to-ilorin/
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/sambo-rehabilitation-of-4000km-rail-lines-in-advanced-stages/126761/
http://www.punchng.com/news/lagos-kano-mass-transit-train-service-begins-dec-20/

3) What about the massive re-building of 11 airports in Nigeria, including the one Enugu, Owerri, Benin,Lagos,etc The completed ones are simple beautiful to behold. When the 11 airports currently under re-construction are completed, reconstruction will begin immediately in the remaining 11 airports under FAAN. Also part of the aviation master plan of this govt is total over-haul of the institutions in the industry(done already), creation of a national carrier, building of aero-tropolis, building of 5 new international terminals in 5 airports, including Enugu. If this is not transformation, tell me what it is.
https://www.nairaland.com/1087612/new-face-remodelled-benin-airport
http://www.informationnigeria.org/2012/10/photo-speak-commissioning-of-remodelled-gat-mma-lagos.html
http://nigerianaviation./2012/09/26/upgraded-airport-terminals-at-enugu-and-port-harcourt/
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95770:airports-remodelling-on-course&catid=32:business-travel&Itemid=563

4) The education sector has also received serious attention in terms of infrastructural upgrade. The federal unity schools are being rehabilitated in phases, Almajiri schools are being built to cater for the over 11million out of school children in the north, the higher institutions are recieving more funds than ever this time,etc Also important is the creation of 9 new federal universities in Ebonyi, Jigawa, Gombe, Ekiti, Bayelsa, Kogi,etc In fact, some of the brand new universities, including federal university Kashere, Gombe has commenced operation providing access to higher education for locals and employment.
http://prnigeria.com/2012/08/08/federal-university-kashere-holds-maiden-matriculation/
http://www.fulokoja.edu.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38
http://www.universitiesnews.com/2012/08/10/nigeria-fg-increases-funding-to-universities-others-by-over-40-percent/

5) Significant progress is being made in terms of road construction. In the last 1 to 2yrs, 11 inherited(most abandoned) road projects, were COMPLETED, including: Vom-Manchok road (Plateau State), Yola-Numan road (Adamawa State), Gombe Bye-pass (Gombe State), Kaduna Refinery road (Kaduna State), Kano-Daura-Mai Adua road (Katsina State), Aba-Owerri road (Abia State), Onitsha-Owerri road (Anambra State) and Oyo-Ogbomosho road (Oyo State).
Massive work is ongoing in various other highways in the 6 geo-political zones, including ongoing dualisation of Abuja–Abaji–Lokoja Road, Kano–Potiskum–Maiduguri Road; the Benin–Ore–Shagamu Expressway; the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway; and the construction of the Loko–Oweto bridge( across River Benue), East-West road,etc
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/09/providing-motorable-road-for-nigerians-is-my-commitment/
http://leadership.ng/nga/articles/42461/2012/12/13/abujalokoja_road_ready_2014_minister.html
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/newsextra/60567-govt-to-complete-enugu-onitsha-expressway-soon.html
We expect ACTUAL construction of 2nd Niger bridge to commence in 2013.
Failure to build 2nd Niger Bridge is the ONLY thing that can make me stop supporting GEJ. Enugu-PH road is currently undergoing rehabilitation to make it motorable, pending when full re-construction will commence. Lagos-Ibadan expressway is currently recieving similar attention.

I guess u are living in a fool's world. sleeping slowpoke with unguided and unrealistic facts.

The idea that Christ was born on Dec 25 also has no basis in historical fact. "We don't even know which season he was born in. The whole idea of celebrating his birth during the darkest part of the year is probably linked to pagan traditions and the winter solstice.

"http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/9693576/Jesus-was-born-years-earlier-than-thought-claims-Pope.html[/quote]Infact, X-mas connotes paganism going by the statement above. But, all actions will be judge according to intention.

But, this is funny. Infact see how life could be, Alhaji AbdulRasaq is celebrating 85yrs while Baba Oloye left to the great beyond. Well, Inna lillahi wa inna ilaehi rajiuna.

I guess mine is better

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My heart bled at the site of the man in the dump-site. Irrespective of his qualifications, it is a blow to human race considering the various challenges he faced on a daily basis.

The Good Lord, I pray unto you to enliven the heart of our people to love their fellow human being and uphold the Nigerian project into seeing the light of day.

RIP, Pa Thorpe and visit the wicked with your anger.

Oseniade: 300,000 km? That's worth at least 7yrs of slavery.

Of course O, my brother. Even, the yeye PHD holders needs be verified whether it's genuine or Orijo. PHD is as a result of intuitive thinking which brings about creativity and creation of wealth. why waisting it for 13-20Hrs hard labour on the road as a hauler driver. He can do more if he wants to alleviate poverty than this.

Well, capitalist extra-ordinary in action. It's modern days slavery. Please, don't misquote me, I love the man for investing in the country but on this issue, I do not buy into it.

Let people organise corrective rape for this f**kers. That is y for quite sometime, I seldom watch d BBA 'cos of the rubbish that accompanied it.

Growing up was very interesting. Some of the things that still trickles me is this issue of Ingris Lakwage.

We come across these in our daily. Some are:
1. 1-2-3 enter your shoe and follow me.
2. Why shall I shy!
3. Who build this gada?
4. My sons are on the seat.

Please, feed me more.

I attended a course on Niches Marketing, though a day course. But up till now I still cannot start fully. Anybody with useful idea on this.

dorothy111: I'm not into politics, and I detaste making unnecessary comment, but the fact is, Gov. Mimiko retrench a lot of workers but fail to employ a single person. I'm a student of the state university, which means I know more about my school more than yourself. A university having two lecture theatres, 3 blocks of classroom and some shitty laboratories. I know a lot of parent will prefer paying 30k as tuition fee, but the standard of learning is nothing to write home about, because in the long run, student will feel inferior to is colleagues in other university. The senior lecturers are sad, the non-teaching staffs are on strike.

I think the major town in ondo state are : Akure, Ondo town, Owo and Okitipupa. Apart from painting Akure, just state a single "project" which his administration worked on.

Meanwhile, planting flowers and tree isn't to help government, it is for you and me. It's helps in bioremediation, which in turns reduces the effect of ozone depletion. The flooding that is happening all over the country now can be corrected by planting trees. Dude, you really need to help your kids

Thanks dorothy111

Most of the Fash haters need to get a life or they will be walking on a thin rope. Presently, Lagos is still witnessing unprecedented transformation. Haters bring a parallel Government that has equal the achievement of this man (Fash) in terms of managing the State population, Human capital, resources, urban renewal programmes and the mega city project. Still waiting for your perforated defences.

rodeo0070: 1001 likes for you...
This is unconditional and down to earth...very and I repeat, very uncommon.

A very very touching story.

vinderbilt: THIS ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTED THE POSSIBLE WAYS FEMI OTEDOLA COULD PAY HIS DEBT.. IS THAT HOW IT HAPPENED?

http://naijastartups..com/2012/09/how-could-femi-otedola-pay-back-12.html

Nigeria, I hail thee.