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The Honourable Minister of Health and the facilitator of Buhari Leekansi Initiative, Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole has just delivered his polling unit for President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in today’s rescheduled general election.


Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole
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Adewole, an academic administrator turned politician who casted his ballot at Iroye area of Ilesa East local government of , Ward 07, Unit 06 of Ilesa East in Osun state at exactly 12:35pm. Announcing the result at the end of polls, the Presiding officer confirmed that in the presidential result, Buhari of the APC scored 156 as against 59 of the PDP.

So also, for the senatorial election, the candidate of the APC, Jibola Famurewa polled 161 while PDP garnered 50 votes, House of Representatives election, Lawrence Ayeni of APC defeated PDP by 167 votes to 50.

Speaking after the announcement, the Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology expressed satisfaction with this development saying “Ijesa people and the entire Osun State will deliver to PMB, mainly because we want the good works he has started in Nigeria to continue, we are proud of his achievements and we believe he will do more for the country especially for the Yoruba nation in his second term”, he concluded.

•We have court order to hold him for 3 months — POLICE •He’s innocent until proved guilty by court — LAWYER By Abdulwahab Abdulah LAGOS — Kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, has dragged the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and three others before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged illegal detention. EVANS Joined as respondents in the suit are the Nigeria Police Force, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Lagos State Police Command. In the rights enforcement suit filed on his behalf by a Lagos-based lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, Evans is praying for the order of court to direct the respondents to immediately charge him to court if there is any case against him in accordance with Sections 35 (1) (c) (3) (4) (5) (a) (b) and 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the alternative, he is praying the court to compel the respondents to immediately release him unconditionally in the absence of any offence that will warrant his being charged to court. Evans is further contending in the suit that his continued detention by the respondents since June 10, 2017, without being charged to court or released on bail is an infringement on his fundamental human rights. He argued that the respondents ought to have charged him to court in accordance with the provisions of Sections 35 and 36 of the Constitution. It was further argued that the alleged offence committed by the applicant (Evans) are correspondingly intertwined with the constitutional safeguards as provided under Sections 35 and 36 of the Constitution. Evans’ dad deposes to affidavit in son’s support To support Evans’ case, his father, Stephen Onwuamadike personally deposed to a 27-paragraph affidavit in support of the suit. In his affidavit, Evans’ father averred that his son (applicant) has been subjected to media trial without any court order by the respondents. He further averred that the media trial and news orchestrated by the respondents have continued to generate reactions in both print and electronic media without his son being afforded fair hearing and trial before a court of law. He added that since his son’s arrest, all his family members have been denied access to him while media practitioners have been granted unfettered access to him. The matter has not been assigned to any judge and no date has been fixed for the hearing. We have court order to hold him for 3 months — Police Meanwhile, reacting to the suit, spokesman for the Police High Command, Jimoh Moshood said that the Police had obtained a court order from a Federal High Court, Abuja, to detain Evans for three months, in order to allow them carry out proper investigation on the suspect. The investigation, according to the police will take operatives to Ghana, South Africa and many parts of the country before he could be arraigned. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, in the Lagos Command, Dasuki Galandanci had told journalists last Friday that the Police is in the midst of a thorough investigation on Evans. He said: “Evans has been a kidnapper for a long time and has been on the wanted list of the Police in Anambra, Abuja, Enugu, Edo and Lagos States. He also has a criminal gang, some of whom have been arrested in Enugu and Lagos. “But there are still more out there. Therefore, this needs a painstaking investigation. Besides, we need to understudy him as well as debrief him properly. By so doing, we intend to use his tactics to get others. He will eventually be charged to court after investigation is concluded.” ‘He is innocent before the law until proved guilty’ Also, reacting to Evans suit, a lawyer and Don, Gbenga Ojo, said, “It may surprise Nigerians that he had to approach the court, however, in the eyes of the law, he is presumed innocent until pronounced guilty by a competent court. However, as it is, I don’t think any court will grant him bail considering the allegations levelled against him. “It is the same law that gives him fundamental human rights to seek redress in court that provides that no one can kill other persons unlawfully or kidnap and subject victims to unbearable conditions. So, the court will look at all these before considering to do anything. In my opinion, no court will allow such application to fly. “However, if the prosecution is not ready to arraign him now due to their investigation, they should take him to the magistrate court to get a remand order, pending the conclusion of their investigation.”

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/evans-sues-police-says-charge-free-dad-files-27-point-affidavit-support/

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A UNIVERSITY STUDENT OF MAIDUGURI UNIVERSITY KILLED HER NEWBORN CHILD AND TRIED TO FLUSHED THE BABY THROUGH A SINK TOILET BUT GOT CAUGHT .

"Some ladies are heartless..crazy, stupid. In fact I don't know any word suitable to describe this lady. Sometimes I wonder why some girls don't have the fear of God in their life.. The picture below is a true life story of what just happened at Murtala female Hostel at the University of Maiduguri today. As a lady gave birth to a female child..killed the child by herself and was coercing the child into the female hostel toilet..My question is... If this lady was treated in this manner will she be alive today?? Who will marry such a heartless woman as a wife? ?" ....

SEX IS FOOD!!! A must read...

Sex is not all about making children. You must be a different woman to your husband every time. Seduce your husband, don't always allow your husband to ask for Sex, there must be no timetable for sex. Be creative, don't be predictable. Give him what he wants. If you loose influence over your husband, you have lost womanhood. Be part of your husband plans.
Don't have too many children, you wanna sell them ? Allow your husband to check in and out anytime.
When a man is sexually satisfied, he is emotionally stable. Stop saying, is it food ? Yes, sex is food !!!
As a wife, try to invest in yourself spiritually so you can adequately support him. Build yourself as his prayer warrior so that you will not be forced to pray at the end of your life. Don't allow your husband to provide all your needs, he is not a money making machine. Iron sharpens iron, try to reciprocate.
You are meant to support each other spiritually, financially, physically and morally through thick and thin. You are a builder....Wise woman buildeth her home. Women need wisdom to build their homes. Do not be too outspoken, know when to talk, when to listen and when to be quiet.
Love your husband with all your heart, never tell him, if not because of my children, remember you've known him before the arrival of those children.
Pamper your husband, put his head on your chest and pray for him. Give him unannounced kiss from the back.... mwahhhhhh, don't be too holy to kiss in the public. He is your husband for God sake. Be romantic joooo, it is good for the heart. Some people are not happy that you're happy in that marriage, proof them wrong that you love him and he is your crown, always feel good when you hold him. Don't look 50 while you're still under 40, it drives men crazy. Always keep fit regardless of your age or body.

To men:
Do not take a woman who does all these for granted!
Pamper her, pray for her, cherish her, love her, support her financially, make her feel like your woman! God bless you and your marriages.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO?
What Should I Do With This my NECO result that was just released?
1. English F9
2. Mathematics F9
3. Biology F9
4. Economics F9
5. Chemistry F9
6. Physics F9
7. Civic Education F9
8. Geography F9
9. Yoruba A1
Should I go ahead to study my dream course Medicine at the University or should I use it to find a job?
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The young boy who is a student of Maryland Convent Private School dished out unbelievable reasons why he thinks Nigerian leaders should be blamed for corruption. Read the translated version of the audio below: THe young boy ”Goodday the chairperson, panel of judges, my co- debaters and my esteemed audience. All protocols are duly observed. Maryland convent private school. I stand here with an unshakable mind to support the motion which says: ‘Leaders are responsible for corruption in our country’. Before i proceed, I will like to define the word corruption according to an English dictionary. READ ALSO: Corruption Is Not Stealing – Goodluck Jonathan ”Corruption is a dishonest behaviour by politicians or people who work for the government. Our leaders are living a flamboyant life. Do you know that all the newly produced goods like vehicles, clothes, jewelries and shoes to mention a few are first seen with our leaders no matter the cost. Interestingly, they also have wardrobe allowance, vacation allowance and many other allowances. Hnmm, why not sleeping allowance too? READ ALSO: 9-Yr-Old Boy Writes Letter To Boko Haram (Photos) ”They have forgotten the citizens they made millions promises to before assuming the unmerited office. Some even keep updating their files in order not to vacate their seats which is supposed to be occupied by their grandchildren, thereby breeding unemployment. I hope that I have been able to convince you that it is our leaders who should be blamed for corruption in our country. I still maintain that leaders are responsible for corruption in this country. PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest gossips on Naij Gossip App ”My fellow citizens, have you ever been opportune to listen to news on televisions ? Where our leaders at the national assembly engage in fighting and punching themselves over bags of money and contracts instead of addressing the problems of our country. Nigeria! What a country. Buying leadership and denying us of the dividends that our past heroes have acquired for us. Please, our leaders, drop down self centeredness and bring back our country’s glory. Certainly, if our leaders were good, the followers must be good too, thank you!”

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Editor’s note: An invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not your regular appointment. It is one that sends spasm through the body of the invitee as a visit to the office of the anti-graft agency is a visit that has the ability change the course of a person’s destination. The EFCC under President Muhammadu Buhari is becoming notorious for its ruthless way of handling cases of financial corruption. The appointment of Ibrahim Magu by President Buhari to replace Ibrahim Lamorde who was enshrouded in corruption-related cases was a clear sign of serious business and this was predictable considering Buhari was elected as president on the expectation that he would deal with the menace. People who understand and know Buhari’s stance on the issue of corruption and possibly have skeletons in their cupboards already fled the country around the time Buhari was sworn in as president. Ask Diezani Madueke, the former minister of petroleum who reportedly travelled to London on the same flight with Buhari. There were reports that she used the opportunity to try a last minute attempt to verbally clear herself to the president-elect but it was reported that Buhari turned his attention to something else. She has not returned to Nigeria since then and has been linked to a lot of financial mismanagement. If you get an invitation from the EFCC, here are 10 things to expect You are likely guilty An invitation by the EFCC is unofficially a sign that you are guilty of financial crime. Legally, a court has to decide if a person is guilty of a crime or not which makes every accused innocent until proven otherwise by a court. However, Magu has assured that anyone arrested by the anti-graft agency is likely not to come out clean because proper and extensive investigation would have been carried out before such invitation. What this means is that an invitation by the EFCC means there is a higher chance that you have committed financial; crime. You’re not going home soon Ask Femi Fani-Kayode and he will tell you a visit to the office of the EFCC is a long one. The office might be in Abuja or Lagos but it’s advisable you pack like you’re travelling to Australia. Fani-Kayode probably thought he would be questioned and be out of the anti-graft agency in a few hours but it soon became a long stay that turned into days and then weeks. Ask Olisa Metuh why he grew a beard while being held by the EFCC and he’ll probably tell you he didn’t know he was going to be there for a long time. What transpires during that period is not known but it will go a long way in shaping the case. EFCC may storm your house An invitation from EFCC is likely going to be followed by fierce-looking operatives storming your house and retrieving what might be considered intelligence that will later be used against you. The house is likely going to be sealed for as long as the operatives deem necessary so if you need to take any valuables out, it’s better to do it quick. Start thinking about Kuje prison Kuje prison in Abuja is fast becoming the home or interim apartment of people facing trial from the EFCC and if you land in the net of the anti- graft agency, you need to start finding out what living in Kuje is like. High profile persons like Raymond Dokpesi and Metuh have spent nights in the prison and the experience seems far from exciting. You’re going to fall sick Diezani before and after. Any tussle with the EFCC is likely going to leave you bruised if you eventually make it out. Many high profile Nigerians who have had tussles with the EFCC appear in court sick or ask the court to grant then time to treat themselves for strange ailments that didn’t occur during the period when they were reportedly spending their loot. The very vocal Metuh came to court and vomited, Sambo Dasuki claims he has cancer; Haliru Bello Mohammed appeared in court in a wheelchair, Kingsley Kuku fled to the US and sent pictures of himself in crutches while Diezani also shared pictures of herself looking cancer-stricken. Whether the sicknesses are real or not is a discussion for another day but you can bet sickness is one issue that can’t be far away from the case. If your lawyers are smart, EFCC is smarter If you think the eloquence and SANship of your lawyers is enough to sidestep EFCC, then think again. The EFCC under Buhari has shown its ruthlessness in dealing with court issues so that when a court order keeps you for two weeks, they are ready to activate another court order that will keep in under for another period. If a court grants you bail, another court is ready to keep you tied down for two weeks. Don’t rejoice yet if you get a bail as the anti-graft agency has aces up its sleeve. You might be related to Dasuki or Diezani The anti-corruption crusade in the present administration has focused on the misappropriation of arms deal and petroleum fund and Dasuki and Diezani were in charge of both respectively. Many persons who received money from the duo have either been arrested or are under the scrutiny of the anti-graft agency. Dasuki was accused of mismanaging fund meant for the purchase of arms especially at a time the country is facing terrorist attack while Diezani reportedly used petroleum money to campaign for the re-election of Jonathan. If you are related to either of the two, you might need to fact- check your sources of fund. You may return some money One thing the EFCC is interested in if the recovery of fund or loot and returning it is one way to save yourself from passing nights at the EFCC office. If you have not exhausted the entire fund with you, it is better you return it. If you have, then you should start preparing your defence. Before you make any choice, you may want to ask those who have been there before. You’re going to blame Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari Of course there is no way you will engage in a tussle with the EFCC without seeing President Buhari as the architect of your woes. It’s also a sort of mental cleansing so its fine to blame Buhari. You can almost bet that if Buhari was not president, the issue of corruption might not be considered a big deal and you won’t be facing charges from the EFCC. Your life will never remain the same Whether you come out guilty or innocent (which is unlikely) from your tussle with the EFCC, your life will never remain the same. It’s going to be a bumpy ride full of media prosecution (or persecution). Some of your friends will desert you (ask Dasuki) while your life might come to a standstill (ask Fani-Kayode) while you struggle to untangle yourself from the crises EFCC has thrown you into. You might end up being less of a talkative (ask Metuh) and embrace the altruistic fight against corruption.

Editor’s note: An invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not your regular appointment. It is one that sends spasm through the body of the invitee as a visit to the office of the anti-graft agency is a visit that has the ability change the course of a person’s destination. The EFCC under President Muhammadu Buhari is becoming notorious for its ruthless way of handling cases of financial corruption. The appointment of Ibrahim Magu by President Buhari to replace Ibrahim Lamorde who was enshrouded in corruption-related cases was a clear sign of serious business and this was predictable considering Buhari was elected as president on the expectation that he would deal with the menace. People who understand and know Buhari’s stance on the issue of corruption and possibly have skeletons in their cupboards already fled the country around the time Buhari was sworn in as president. Ask Diezani Madueke, the former minister of petroleum who reportedly travelled to London on the same flight with Buhari. There were reports that she used the opportunity to try a last minute attempt to verbally clear herself to the president-elect but it was reported that Buhari turned his attention to something else. She has not returned to Nigeria since then and has been linked to a lot of financial mismanagement. If you get an invitation from the EFCC, here are 10 things to expect You are likely guilty An invitation by the EFCC is unofficially a sign that you are guilty of financial crime. Legally, a court has to decide if a person is guilty of a crime or not which makes every accused innocent until proven otherwise by a court. However, Magu has assured that anyone arrested by the anti-graft agency is likely not to come out clean because proper and extensive investigation would have been carried out before such invitation. What this means is that an invitation by the EFCC means there is a higher chance that you have committed financial; crime. You’re not going home soon Ask Femi Fani-Kayode and he will tell you a visit to the office of the EFCC is a long one. The office might be in Abuja or Lagos but it’s advisable you pack like you’re travelling to Australia. Fani-Kayode probably thought he would be questioned and be out of the anti-graft agency in a few hours but it soon became a long stay that turned into days and then weeks. Ask Olisa Metuh why he grew a beard while being held by the EFCC and he’ll probably tell you he didn’t know he was going to be there for a long time. What transpires during that period is not known but it will go a long way in shaping the case. EFCC may storm your house An invitation from EFCC is likely going to be followed by fierce-looking operatives storming your house and retrieving what might be considered intelligence that will later be used against you. The house is likely going to be sealed for as long as the operatives deem necessary so if you need to take any valuables out, it’s better to do it quick. Start thinking about Kuje prison Kuje prison in Abuja is fast becoming the home or interim apartment of people facing trial from the EFCC and if you land in the net of the anti- graft agency, you need to start finding out what living in Kuje is like. High profile persons like Raymond Dokpesi and Metuh have spent nights in the prison and the experience seems far from exciting. You’re going to fall sick Diezani before and after. Any tussle with the EFCC is likely going to leave you bruised if you eventually make it out. Many high profile Nigerians who have had tussles with the EFCC appear in court sick or ask the court to grant then time to treat themselves for strange ailments that didn’t occur during the period when they were reportedly spending their loot. The very vocal Metuh came to court and vomited, Sambo Dasuki claims he has cancer; Haliru Bello Mohammed appeared in court in a wheelchair, Kingsley Kuku fled to the US and sent pictures of himself in crutches while Diezani also shared pictures of herself looking cancer-stricken. Whether the sicknesses are real or not is a discussion for another day but you can bet sickness is one issue that can’t be far away from the case. If your lawyers are smart, EFCC is smarter If you think the eloquence and SANship of your lawyers is enough to sidestep EFCC, then think again. The EFCC under Buhari has shown its ruthlessness in dealing with court issues so that when a court order keeps you for two weeks, they are ready to activate another court order that will keep in under for another period. If a court grants you bail, another court is ready to keep you tied down for two weeks. Don’t rejoice yet if you get a bail as the anti-graft agency has aces up its sleeve. You might be related to Dasuki or Diezani The anti-corruption crusade in the present administration has focused on the misappropriation of arms deal and petroleum fund and Dasuki and Diezani were in charge of both respectively. Many persons who received money from the duo have either been arrested or are under the scrutiny of the anti-graft agency. Dasuki was accused of mismanaging fund meant for the purchase of arms especially at a time the country is facing terrorist attack while Diezani reportedly used petroleum money to campaign for the re-election of Jonathan. If you are related to either of the two, you might need to fact- check your sources of fund. You may return some money One thing the EFCC is interested in if the recovery of fund or loot and returning it is one way to save yourself from passing nights at the EFCC office. If you have not exhausted the entire fund with you, it is better you return it. If you have, then you should start preparing your defence. Before you make any choice, you may want to ask those who have been there before. You’re going to blame Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari Of course there is no way you will engage in a tussle with the EFCC without seeing President Buhari as the architect of your woes. It’s also a sort of mental cleansing so its fine to blame Buhari. You can almost bet that if Buhari was not president, the issue of corruption might not be considered a big deal and you won’t be facing charges from the EFCC. Your life will never remain the same Whether you come out guilty or innocent (which is unlikely) from your tussle with the EFCC, your life will never remain the same. It’s going to be a bumpy ride full of media prosecution (or persecution). Some of your friends will desert you (ask Dasuki) while your life might come to a standstill (ask Fani-Kayode) while you struggle to untangle yourself from the crises EFCC has thrown you into. You might end up being less of a talkative (ask Metuh) and embrace the altruistic fight against corruption.

The Nigeria Football Federation technical director, Amodu Shuaibu has passed on at age 58 – Shuaibu was a former coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria The NFF has announced the death of its technical director, Amodu Shuaibu. Late Amodu Shaiubu A former coach of the Super Eagles, Shuaibu was aged 58. Follow The NFF ✔ @thenff NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has died at the age of 58. 7:01 AM - 10 Jun 2016 1,181 1,181 Retweets 84 84 likes His death comes three days after the death of another former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. The four-time coach of the Super Eagles was said to have complained of chest pains yesterday night, June 10 and died in his sleep. Before then, he drove himself in the afternoon to drop his friend with his car (pictured below). Late Amodu Shuaibu’s car He was discovered dead about 4am this morning. NAIJ.com reporter is at the mortuary at Stella Obasanjo hospital in Benin where his body was deposited. The late Amodu has always contributed his quota to the development of football in Nigeria. READ ALSO: These 10 messages in late Stephen Keshi’s condolence register will make you cry Under his stewardship, Nigeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa but Amodu was sacked despite the team’s third-place finish at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola. It was the second time he had been removed from his post ahead of a World Cup finals tournament – Amodu was also fired ahead of the 2002 edition after Nigeria finished third at the 2002 Nations Cup in Mali. The late Amodu was born April 18, 1958 in Edo State. He managed the Super Eagles between 1998–1999, 2001–2002 and 2008–2010 and was brought back briefly last year before his elevation to head the NFF technical department.

sApp Email – Nigerian army returned to Oporoza in search for militants, Tompolo – The locals confirmed the development while many of them fled into the bush again Less then 72 hours after the Nigerian army ended six-day siege on the Oporoza community, the soldiers have returned to traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West local government Aarea, Delta state. Vanguard source said: “ The soldiers are scattered all over the community, they are moving from place to place, we do not know what they came to do again.” READ ALSO: Niger Delta Avengers: Why the war remains unwinnable “Most of the young people fled into the bush again, but some women and elderly ones, who could not run waited behind to know what they came for this time around. I am seeing about 50 soldiers, though I am not sure of the exact number.” Another security source who was surprised over the presence of the military added: “ There is nothing wrong in soldiers going back to Oporoza if they got more intelligence information on the perpetrators and their modus operandi.” The troops searched the Oporoza Guesthouse, which they ransacked earlier and other strategic places. Chief Godspower Gbenekama, Ijaw leader, also confirmed to Vanguard that soldiers raided Oporoza earlier today, but at about 7.57 am, another leader from the area, Piniki Azaiye, said: “They just left now without harassing anybody.” The soldiers raided the communities in search for the ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, who has many times denied link with Niger Delta Avengers in the last few weeks. READ ALSO: Ijaw people beg President Buhari to stop army For many years criminal groups in the Niger Delta have extorted and bombed oil installations for profit. However, the Avengers seem to be more interested in undermining the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

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From: Tony John, Port Harcourt NO fewer than 16 persons were feared dead in cult war supremacy in Ikwerre and Etche Local Government Areas of Rivers State. Sunday Sun gathered that armed men on Friday night invaded Omuoda, Omuigwe, Omuahunwo and Omuchiolu communities in Ikwerre Local Government Area, where about 14 persons, including a nursing mother and baby were shot death. Sources from the Aluu town in Ikwerre Lo­ cal Government and some of the affected communities said houses were razed by the armed invaders and people have fled the place for fear of reprisal attack. According to sources, people now live in fear, as the supremacy cult battle between Icelanders and Degbam rages on. Yesterday, security operatives were on red alert in readiness for any eventuality in Aluu communities. A community source, who did not want his name in print for fear of attack, confirmed that the clash was between Degbam and Iceland. In the ensuing encounter, he said, 14 people lost their lives, while some escaped with bullet wounds. He said many people had deserted the community because of the threat of reprisal attack by the rival group. In a related development, two other persons were also allegedly killed in a separate cult clash in Obite community in Etche Local Government Area of the state. A source, who witnessed the heavy shooting, said the cult group invaded the community at about 9 pm, destroyed and looted people’s property. One of the deceased victims was said to have been shot dead as a result of mistaken identity, as the group took him for the chief security officer of the community. At the time of filing the report, the state police command was yet to confirm the incident.

…Send 8,000 workers into labour market By EMEKA OKOROANYANWU and BLAISE UDUNZE NIGERIAN banks are in the news again, and for the wrong reasons. Last week, two banks, Ecobank and Diamond Bank sacked over 1060 staff citing economic downturn as reason for the cut.The recent sack has increased the number so far chopped off from the salary block in the industry since one year ago to about 8,500. Before Ecobank and Diamond bank which recently sacked 200, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) had laid off 700 workers earlier in the year while Fidelity Bank sacked 100 late last year. FBN Holdings, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, recently said it would prune the number of its employees by 1,000. While Ecobank has allegedly closed down its 100 branches in Nigeria, some other banks are said to be planning to cut down the size of their workforce. Many are wondering why Nigerian banks are so hard hit by the prevailing economic situation in the country? The problem of the banks is hydra-headed. The economy at present is faced with weakening oil sector which has seen the reduction in earnings. This, coupled with the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which has reduced drastically the take home of many banks; the foreign exchange crisis, inflation, abolition of commissions on turnover (COT) and other economic headwinds, have dragged the banks into unplanned financial crisis. For one, the Nigerian banking industry is heavily exposed to the oil and gas sector, which contributes over 70 percent of government revenue and 90 percent of all exports. With the fall in global oil prices by nearly 60 percent from $115per barrel to about $44 per barrel in the past 23 months, thus resulting in lower government revenues, and thereby decreasing banks’ takes. With a high level of exposure to the oil and gas sector, which unfortunately is facing a sustained period of low oil prices, non-performing loans in Nigerian banks have reached alarming proportions. This has continued to significantly lower banks’ revenue and profits especially in 2016. TSA implementation Again, the implementation of the Single Treasury Account (TSA) by the Federal Government presented additional challenge to banks. With the introduction of the TSA, about N2.9 trillion of government funds were withdrawn from the banks and moved into the Central Banks of Nigeria (CBN) vaults. This sudden withdraw caught the banks napping as over the years, they have been beneficiaries of cheap federal government deposits. Full abolition of COT Nigerian banks are also faced with significant pressure from the abolition of commissions on turnover (COT), which came into force on January 1 this year. COT alone contributes over 60 percent of the fees and commissions of banks. Thus, Nigerian banks are losing about N100 billion (out of N550 billion) in annual revenues as a result of the implementation of the zero COT policy. Instead of COT, the CBN directed banks to introduce a “negotiable” current account maintenance fee to replace the Commission On Turnover (COT). In a circular issued to banks, the apex bank directed banks to charge a fee not exceeding N1 per N1,000 in respect of all “customer induced debit transactions. The directive is targeted at easing the pressure on Nigerian banks. But how far this has been achieved is still under conjecture. Arrest of bank MDs To complicate the woes of the banks, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently beamed its searchlight on Nigerian banks, leading to the arrest of some bank managing directors. The arrest was based on the allegation that they helped the past administration launder public funds of over $ 115m into private pockets. As a result, some banks were forced to return some undisclosed amounts of money to the federal government. This has further depleted their purses. Hope for recovery of the banking system Despite these threats facing Nigerian banks this year, it is widely expected that they will weather the storm and grow much stronger. During her visit to Nigeria, Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, admitted that the Nigerian banks are generally well-capitalized and more resilient” compared with the period of the global financial crisis in 2008/2009 that resulted in several bank failures around the world. The optimism derives from the growth outlook of the Nigerian economy. From 3.8 per cent GDP growth of 2015, Nigeria is expected to grow by 4.2 per cent this year. This growth outlook is expected to improve business confidence in Nigeria and boost the performance of the banking sector. Additional source of optimism for the banks is the active role they would play in financing the deficit of the federal budget. President Muhammadu Buhari plans to finance half of the N2.2 trillion budget deficit through domestic bonds. While the growth outlook for the Nigerian economy and that of the banks are predicated on the non-oil sectors activities, a dramatic improvement in the outlooks could come about if oil price makes unexpected, strong rebound in the course of the year. This would help strengthen the naira and support the exchange rate, which has partly made foreign portfolio investors to remain on the sidelines of investing in Nigeria. Head of Research at Afrinvest, Ayodeji Ebo, has recently noted that the banking sector is on the path of recovery especially in the light of the policy pronouncement by the Minster of State for Petroleum Resources on the liberalization of the Petroleum Downstream sector. According to him, there is a need for a complementary policy from the Monetary Authority, particularly in terms of foreign exchange administration.

One of the founding fathers of Ebonyi state, Senator Dr. Ofia Nwali dies at 74 – Governor Umahi says Senator Nwali death is a national loss – Late Ofia Nwali’s son, Oguzor Nwali said his father was a great man whose love for the unity of the Igbo race and Nigeria in general Dr. Ofia Nwali, a senator who represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Lagos in the second republic is dead. The former lawmaker died in the early hours of Monday, May 23 at the age of 74, in his country home Ameka, Ezza south local government area of Ebonyi state, after a brief illness, The Sun reports. His remains have been deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FETHA) mortuary, Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. According to Governor David Umahi, who cancelled his official engagement in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, to commiserate with the ex-lawmaker’s family, “Senator Nwali death is a national loss.” READ ALSO: 200 naked women protest in Ebonyi Dr. Ofia Nwali, a senator who represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Lagos in the second republic is dead. He said: “The late senator Nwali is a foremost Nigerian, a great scientist and man who was highly principled and disciplined. We prayed God grant his soul eternal rest. “The news of the death of our dear father came to me as a great shock because he was a man who had every reason to live for us. His life was full of mysteries and he was one of the few founding fathers of this state who stood for the truth and justice. Ebonyi state government and indeed Nigeria at large has lost a great mind, a colossus and a computer wizard and we pray God to accept his soul.” READ ALSO: No need for Fulani herdsmen to leave our land – Gov Umahi Governor Umahi who was accompanied by Prof Ben Odoh, the secretary to the state government, and some top government officials urged Senator Nwali’s children to immortalize their late father by living just and upholding all the good virtues he had while alive. He also assured the family of state government’s assistance. Speaking shortly after, the late Ofia Nwali’s son, Oguzor Nwali said his father “was a great man whose love for the unity of the Igbo race and Nigeria in general knew no bounds and said the family and Nigeria in general had lost a great hero and patriot.” Senator Dr. Ofia Nwali was the first black man to obtain a PhD in computer and analytical studies from the prestigious Harvard University, United States of America, USA. He is a community leader, researcher and the chief of Ameka, a small town in Ebonyi state. He was educated at Brown University and Harvard (Phd, 1966). He then worked with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research before returning to Nigeria after the civil war. He worked with the East Central Data Processing Centre and was later elected a senator of the Nigerian republic in 1979. He represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Lagos between 1979-1983 and was the first person to submit a written request for the creation of Ebonyi state on October 10, 1979 to the then National Assembly, Tafawa Balewa square, Lagos state.

nrexzy:
Fayose u got Run from Government house soon

How pls

“Terminate their lives! If they claim they want to sleep with your wives, they want to touch your children, bring them down”, governor Fayose told residents of a community in Ekiti invaded by fulani herdsmen – Fayose said he would present a bill to the Ekiti house of assembly to criminalize grazing in wrong areas Governor Ayodele Fayose, while addressing local hunters at Oke-Ako Ekiti yesterday, May 23 Following the killing of two persons in Ekiti by Fulani herdsmen, the Ekiti state governor has declared war on herdsmen in the state. Speaking yesterday, May 23 when he paid a courtesy visit to the families of dead, Fayose who promise to raise N2,5 million for the families of the dead also said he would raise N2.5 million for local hunters to defend the communities against the herdsmen. “Before leaving you today, I will raise for you (hunters) #2.5m, Secondly, I will raise #2.5m again for the affected families,” Fayose said. Speaking further, he added: “I want to say it very clearly, everything you want me to do, I will do. Because the moment you are not secured then I had better resigned as a governor. READ ALSO: Grazing reserves bill will tear Nigeria apart, cause civil war – Anglican Church “If I cannot provide adequate security for you, it is better for me to leave this office. The only reason you voted for me is because you know I am competent to do the needful in circumstances like this. Nobody will take Ekiti away from us. “This killing of our people must stop. It is deliberate and we must take all actions to stop it. “They have killed two, they have killed all of us, a fight against one Ekiti man is a fight against everybody, the President must rise up to the challenge and stand this decaying security situation in the face, we cannot continue like this. Governor Ayodele Fayose, while addressing local hunters at Oke-Ako Ekiti yesterday, May 23 “When they defeat you they will go to the next community, when they defeat that community they will go to another one, this is Ekiti Parapo war and it must be fought in the totality of our spirit. I stand by you, I stand for you and that is why you elected me at a time like this. I will not disappoint you. “Like I said earlier, you want a Pick Up Van, today, today, I will give you a Pick Up. “Let it be said, those people behind this herdsmen, we’ll defeat you, we will defeat you. Enough of this political herdsmen operating as herdsmen but are Boko Haram, they are coming into South West gradually, we are going to fight you. READ ALSO: How Fulani herdsmen, farmers’ clash may make Nigeria poor “Anywhere you find a cow that is grazing unnecessarily on our ways, call my attention, we will take them out. I am going to the house of assembly to criminalize grazing in wrong areas. You hide under grazing to kill people, you are operating in the night, where would you tell me someone grazing found AK47? “Some people are behind them, using AK 47, you rape my wife, you rape my children, if they attempt it, bring them down! Terminate their lives! If they claim they want to sleep with your wives, they want to touch your children, bring them down! Bring them down! “It is a war against Ekiti, it must be fought with the totality of our strength. God bless you, I want to reassure you, we’ll provide the necessary security to keep you in your community. Don’t run away, don’t go to another community, it is your home and nobody will have drive you out of your home!” Fayose had earlier said he cannot guarantee the level that the reprisal attacks can get to because as a governor adding that it is his responsibility to defend and protect the people. Fayose described activities of the Fulani Herdsmen as inimical to the revival of agriculture in the country.

salam1:
u mean to say dey r becoming more popular, can u compare 2012 fuel subsidy crowd to dis?

but u called it change. is this a change

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) rode on the back of the support Nigerians gave them to emerge victorious at the 2015 presidential elections. Using the slogan ‘Change’ that resonated round the nation, the APC presented Muhammadu Buhari (now president) as its presidential candidate. Buhari’s antecedent as an upright and incorruptible individual also helped in boosting the image of the APC during the electioneering period. The recent removal of petroleum subsidies by the Buhari government which triggered the increase of a litre of fuel from N87 to N145, that also culminated in the ongoing nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has shown that the APC and President Buhari might lose the confidence Nigerians reposed on them before the 2015 elections. After the declaration by the government, many Nigerians lambasted the party and the president for lying to them during the electioneering period and making campaign promises which they say has now been reversed or denied. READ ALSO: Nationwide strike: 6 major requests by the Nigeria Labour Congress The national leadership of the APC has since declared its support for the Buhari government for its move, ending the hope of some Nigerians who expected the party to put pressure on the president to drop the idea. NAIJ.com has compiled five photos that are targeted towards the APC as the nationwide protest continues. See below: 1. New abbreviation for APC and harsh words for petroleum minister, Dr Ibe Kachikwu

– Ernest Azuzu has stated that he is alive and not dead as speculated – The actor reveals why he has been absent from the screens Nollywood actor, Ernest Azuzu , has cleared the air on the rumours concerning his death. Rumour had it that the actor died the same day that upcoming actor, Ceejay Perez, died in a fatal motor accident in Onitsha, Anambra State. Azuzu bared his mind in a short Facebook post “my name is ernest chidozie azuzu please am not dead for the people carrying rumours that my enemy is dead i just wish them long life but this has proven what god said that people like me will not die because GOD is the maker of life”. READ ALSO: Popular Nollywood Actor Turns Beggar, Accuses Colleagues According to the actor, he has been absent from the screens due to his health condition. In his words, “I was in LASUTH for two months, three days and for that long, nobody from Nollywood, not even Ibinabo Fiberesima, visited me. And she heard that I was admitted there. My friends told her that I was down with stroke and she pretended as if she didn’t hear. It’s not fair. I’m a human being too.” “I am limping right now, because I have stroke. I am limping because my people don’t care. I’m limping because the industry is already messed up. I don’t know what Ibinabo is doing. Ibinabo is just gallivanting. She is having fun and that is not the reason we put her there. She should go out there and fight for our people,” he stated. The Imo-born actor began his acting career in the late 90s film, Another Campus Queen. He also featured in a number of Nollywood flicks like like Royal War, Last Wedding, most notably the highly acclaimed and successful, Rituals.

As spotted in Lagos state yesterday

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