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Abuja - All Progressives Congress has hit back at the People’s Democratic Party after the latter alleged President Muhammadu Buhari was shielding former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, from prosecution. PDP made the allegation through a statement by Felix Obua, Rivers State PDP Chairman, signed by his media assistant, Jerry Needam. “An overview of the eight-paragraph gibberish write-up undeniably offers a pen picture of an unstable state of mind of the writer, his boss and political party. Indeed, it tells of a group of persons who are operating within the horribly pathetic world of full-blown lunacy,” Chris Finebone APC Rivers State Publicity Secretary, said. He said the APC believed that the “obsession with Amaechi by Jerry Needam and his so-called sponsors was a testimony of a deliberate plot to discredit the former governor at all cost. “It underscores the real reasons for the so-called judicial commission of inquiry set up by the Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike. The APC is sure that those who are digging ditches for former Governor Chibuike Amaechi will ultimately become victims of their own devices.” Finebone insisted no amount of blackmail on Amaechi and the ongoing blackmail on President Muhammadu Buhari would stir up ill feelings between the duo. “As many times as they try shall they fail,” Finebone said. - CAJ News

Abuja - The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Thursday ordered two Permanent Secretaries from Adamawa, Dr Bala Usman and Mamud Abubakar, to appear before it on November 16 over charges on non-declaration assets. Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, issued the summon in Abuja at the resumed trial of the duo. "The accused persons must appear before this tribunal on November 16," Umar said. Earlier, Aliyu Ahmad, Counsel to the accused persons, urged the tribunal to adjourn to give him time to study an application filed by the prosecutor. Ahmad explained that he had filed a no case application and served same on the prosecutor. He said the prosecuting counsel, Peter Danladi, had also filed a reply to his no case application and would need time to respond. Danladi did not oppose the application for adjournment. He apologised for the delay in filing and serving the defense counsel with the reply.

President Buhari has made it known that he will
not treat those who voted for him the same he
will do those who did not vote him into power.
During a question and answer session in the
US yesterday, President Buhari made this
known. When a female white journalist asked
the president how he intended to deal with
issues in the Niger Delta, particularly
Amnesty, bunkering and inclusive
development, the president said
“(Going by election results), constituencies that gave
me 97% can not in all honesty be treated, on some
issues, with constituencies that gave me 5%. I think
these are political realities. While, certainly there will
be justice for everybody but the people who voted,
and made their votes count, they must feel the
government has appreciated the effort they put in
putting the government in place. I think this is really
fair....
President Buhari concluded his four-day state
visit to the United States on the invitation of
President Barrack Obama on July 22,
Wednesday.
video t come soon

Nigeria’s ex-president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, may be seeking a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following a snub by president Muhammadu Buhari. Obasanjo, a former army general, who publicly ripped his party membership card, is said to be planning a return to the PDP through the back door as his relationship with the Nigerian president has refused to improve. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo (left) may be on his way back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if reports are anything to go by Pointblanknews.com gathered that the president rejected every attempt by the Ogun state-born politician to get close to him (Buhari), shortly after he won the March 28 presidential election. Obasanjo, who had publicly stated his preference for Buhari ahead of former president, Goodluck Jonathan, had reportedly made the first move to get cozy, with the establishment of a think tank to study critical areas of the economy and make recommendations to guide Buhari. The committee, established under the Centre for Human Security, an offshoot of Obasanjo’s presidential library, studied five key areas – education, power, the economy, security and infrastructure. Reports confirmed that Obasanjo did not only present the report to Buhari, he also positioned and presented Stephen Orosanye to the president as a possible candidate for the post of the secretary to the federation which the Nigerian leader may not have favoured. Garba Shehu, Buhari’s chief spokesperson, had told reporters that the vice chairman of the committee and former minister of finance, Dr Kalu Idika Kalu, presented volumes of the report to Buhari in Abuja, but it was unclear if the president is looking towards that direction. And since it was gathered that Obasanjo’s ultimate goal was to be in the good books of Buhari and evade any form of scrutiny from his administration which seems not to be forthcoming, the Owu high chief may be seeking a return to the party which brought him into prominence. Pointblanknews.com further hinted that Obasanjo’s current move is to block any attempt to make immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan the BoT chairman of the party. A PDP source reportedly revealed that Obasanjo has already begun moves to return to the party after setting up meetings with PDP governors in the South- South and South- East, but it seems that a handful of them are not buying the idea, due to Obasanjo’s inglorious past and how he subjected Jonathan and the party to public ridicule. Former Akwa Ibom state governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio, is also reportedly being used by Obasanjo to convince others and is being groomed for a vice presidential spot in 2019 with a Northerner, preferably embattled former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido. Lamido, is being tried for an allegation N10 billion fraud which also involved his two sons. Ijaw youths had slammed Obasanjo following his comments on Jonathan, describing the comments as baseless, false and condemnable.

The Punch reports that Kpodo made the call at a news conference in Yenagoa on July 22, Wednesday. Speaking with journalists, the factional chairman said the former president, his wife should be prosecuted for the alleged looting of Nigeria’s resources. Kpodo also stated that the acceptance of defectors to the ruling APC was an illegal action because it provided cover for corrupt politicians and fake protection against prosecution by Buhari. “As a decent state executive, we consider the attempt to make the APC a dumping ground unacceptable and vexatious. APC in the state will not allow the party to become a dumping ground for desperate looters and thieves in need of protection from prosecution. “We call on President Muhammadu Buhari to order a detailed investigation into the acts of fraud and embezzlement by these defectors and their associates. “We support the moves by Buhari for the prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Patience Jonathan and his known associates for the looting and associated crimes committed against the state,” Kpodo said. Earlier this week, constitutional lawyer, Professor Itse Sagay, threw his weight behind the move to probe ex- president and his administration, describing it as a move in the right direction. Meanwhile, Matthew Iduoiriyekemwen, the Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and an aspirant in the 2016 governorship election in Edo state, insisted that if Buhari starts probing the activities of past regimes in Nigeria, he must extend it to 1999.

Abuja - The acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Amina Zakari, is to continue to act in that capacity until a substantive Chairman is appointed for the commission, reports Vanguard. Zakari tenure as a National Commissioner in the commission ended on Tuesday. Justifying her continued stay in office, the commission said the letter issued to her as acting Chairman of the commission supersedes that of her appointment as a National Commissioner Nick Dazang, INEC’s Deputy Director of Publicity, said there was no ambiguity over the position of Zakari in INEC having been named the acting Chairman of the commission by the President. He stated that Zakari did not need to leave at the end of her tenure as a National Commissioner but would continue to oversee the affairs of the commission pending the appointment of a substantive Chairman by government. - There has been anxiety in the commission over the status of Zakari following the end of her tenure in the commission on Tuesday. President Mohammudu Buhari had at the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Chairman of the commission, Professor Atahiru Jega, named Zakari as the acting Chairman. Read more at Vanguard.

Washington — President Barack Obama welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari to the Oval Office on Monday and praised him for working to bring "safety, security and peace" to a nation challenged by economic strains, a history of corruption and violence unleashed by the extremist group Boko Haram. Obama met with President Muhammadu Buhari less than eight weeks after Buhari took office to underscore the importance the U.S. attaches to good relations with Nigeria. The president said Buhari had "a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram and extremists of all sorts inside of his country. And he has a very clear agenda in terms of rooting out the corruption that too often has held back the economic growth and prosperity of his country." Obama, speaking to reporters at the outset of the meeting, said the U.S. hoped to partner with the country "so that Nigeria ends up being not only an anchor of prosperity and stability in the eastern part of the continent, but can also be an outstanding role model for developing countries around the world." He added that he would discuss with Buhari how the two nations can cooperate on counter-terrorism and how the U.S. "can be helpful in addressing some of the corruption issues that have held Nigeria back." Buhari, for his part, said Nigeria would be "ever grateful" to the U.S. for its support of free elections in his country. Buhari said U.S. and European pressures to ensure the election was "fair and credible led us to where we are now." U.S. relations with Nigeria soured over failures by the government and military, including the inability to locate more than 200 school girls, most of them Christian, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram from the northern town of Chibok in April 2014. The abduction led to international condemnation and a campaign to "Bring Back Our Girls" that reached as far as the White House. Then-President Goodluck Jonathan was angered by the U.S. refusal to sell his government helicopter gunships and retaliated by halting a U.S. military training program. Relations are now expected to improve under Buhari, a 72- year-old former military dictator who has pledged allegiance to democracy and promised to address U.S. concerns. Obama extended his invitation for a visit to Buhari almost immediately after he was declared the winner of the March election. "This feels to us like Nigeria is at an important moment in which there can be real reforms across the board," Grant Harris, the senior director for African affairs at the National Security Council, told reporters last week. "We're looking forward to what we can do with a president who has staked out an agenda that we think is the right agenda at the right time." Besides the Oval Office meeting with Obama, Buhari is to meet with Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry and other senior administration officials. - AP

Lagos - Tourism stakeholders on Saturday called for a Disneyland franchise in Nigeria to boost the nation's tourism sector. The stakeholders said a replication of Disneyland Park in the country would transform it into tourists’ destination. Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney a renowned Hollywood movie entrepreneur. Walt Disney came up with the concept of Disneyland after visiting various amusement parks with his daughters in the 1930s and 1940s. After hiring a consultant to help him determine an appropriate site for his project, Walt bought a 160-acre site near Anaheim in 1953. Disneyland has a larger cumulative attendance than any other theme park in the world with over 650 million guests since it opened. Mrs Nike Okundaye, the Managing Director of Nike Arts Gallery, Lagos, said she was amazed at the wonders at Disneyland at Los Angeles, U.S. which had unique rides, toys, games, animals among others. She said the equipment were capable of keeping an individual perpetually thrilled and enthralled. According to her, a replication of such a facility in the country can transform the lives of Nigerians and boost tourism "Nigerians who are stressed and depressed can visit a place like that in the country and become happier and healthier. "The children's mental faculty can be easily sharpened through the rides, toys and games," Okundaye said. The artist observed that the Walt Disney in Florida which was opened to the public several years ago had transformed the community to one of the biggest international vacation destinations in the wor "Nigeria can tap into this and revive the tourism sector to generate huge revenue for the country." Also speaking, Segun Adefila, the Managing Director of Crown Troupe of Africa, said it was long over due for Nigeria to have such a facility. He, however, said he and other investor might invest in it to create an African Disney world in Nigeria and make the nation a tourism hub. He said Nigeria could create such a theme park against the backdrop of the nation’s rich cultures. "This kind of theme park should be all- encompassing in the country like the way it is run in foreign countries. "We should have a zoo, cinema houses, swimming pool, hotels where people can relax and a host of others," Adefila said. For Adeniyi Olokun, the Secretary of Hotel and Personnel Services Employers' Association (HOPESEA), the government should show interest in the creation of Disney world through partnership with the private sector. "The banks can also buy into this by encouraging individuals, group of people who want to obtain loans to set it up "It is a lucrative business where huge revenue can be generated," he said. An art consultant, Ben-Johnson Egbele, also believed that a Disney world should be established in the country. "A Disneyland Park in Nigeria should be based on the nation's culture and not Western culture or concept. "Disney world in Florida, Paris and others are basically depicting the Western culture. "African arts, crafts, sculptures, bronze works, paintings and more should be exhibited and foreign tourists who are interested in learning our craft will take advantage of it." Egbele added: "All aspects of our national life should be represented there as well as the cultural practices of the major ethnic groups in the country." - NAN

Johannesburg - The President of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, said on Saturday that the body had opened new ward offices in some provinces of that country. Addressing the 2015 National Congress of the Union in Johannesburg, Anyene said the new ward offices had assisted in coordinating the activities of Nigerians in the nine provinces of South Africa. "We have laid the foundation for the Nigeria Union to continue to move forward. "We have created, through the provincial chapters, many ward offices. The Nigeria Union has gone deeper into the provinces of South Africa. "Recently, the Union visited the newest offices in Springbok and Orpington wards because of the crisis in those areas," he said. According to Anyene, the Union is moving forward in its developmental initiatives and members are keying into them. The president, however, urged chairmen of provinces to disseminate the information and decisions taken by the national executive to ward chairmen. "This will make them (ward chairmen) to be properly informed on issues and decisions taken and also give them a sense of belonging. "The ward chairmen are expected to pass on the same information to Nigerians living in their areas," he said. Anyene said the Union was very pro-active during the xenophobic attacks in reaching out to Nigerians in South Africa with useful information and safety tips. "During the xenophobic attacks, Nigeria Union provided leadership. "Our structure in Durban, Kwazulu Natal Province, coordinated with the national executive to reach out to Nigerians. "I must say we did well to save Nigerians during the attacks. The Union provided the leadership for citizens of other African countries affected in the attacks," he said. He further said that the Union had set up all the structures needed for its administration in South Africa. "You are part of these achievements and we thank the provinces for being part of the Union in the service of our people in South Africa," Anyene said. - NAN

Gombe - The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday said the Federal Government was committed to stamping out the activities of insurgents in the country. Osinbajo said this in Gombe when he paid a condolence visit to families that lost their loved one to the Gombe central market twin blasts on Thursday. "The incident is unfortunate; we are convinced we are going to stamp out insurgency in the country," he said. Osinbajo said he was directed by President Mohammadu Buhari, to commiserate with the people of Gombe over the incident. "This morning when we paid the President Sallah homage, he asked me to come to Gombe to commiserate with the people, the Emir and governor of Gombe over the terrible incident that happened. "He said I should let them know that we are with them; we heard about the death of men, women and children and we feel your pains. "People should be rejoicing in celebration of Sallah but instead they are mourning; it is unfortunate," he said. Osinbajo said it was the duty of the government to protect the lives and properties of the citizenry. "I salute the braveness of Gombe people. In spite of the unfortunate incident they are still in the market "This is because they know, it is only God that can protect them, men can only do their best," he said. Governor Dankwambo, in his speech thanked the Osinbajo for the visit, adding that the people of Gombe State were highly honoured with the gesture. The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu, also thanked the vice president for the visit. He said the visit did not come to him as surprise considering the love the Buhari and Osinbajo had for Gombe people and the entire north east. The vice president visited the Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, to see the victims of the blast. He also visited the scene of the blast, some bereaved families. It would be recalled that a twin blasts at Gombe central market on Thursday claimed over 50 lives and left many people wounded. - NAN

Abuja - The Lagos State Government said it would enforce the verdict of the Coroner’s inquest into the tragic collapse of the Synagogue Church of All Nations building last year. State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said this was in line with upholding the rule of law. Ambode said that the state government would prosecute the Synagogue Church of All Nations for neglecting to obtain building approval before commencing the building. This was contrary to the provisions of the Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2010. The government will ensure the prosecution of the contractor, Engineer Akinbela Fatiregun of Hardrock Engineering Company Limited and Structural Engineer, Oladele Ogundeji, who constructed and supervised the collapsed building respectively Ambode added that the Coroner’s verdict earlier this month made a number of recommendations which the state government will act upon accordingly. The Governor said one of the provisions of the Coroner Law 2007 is the provision that empowered a Coroner to commence an inquest to find out the cause and manner of death which occur in an unusual manner. “His Excellency hereby reiterates his Government’s commitment to uphold and enforce the sanctity of the law in the state and calls on all Lagos residents to respect the rule of law,” Ambode said. More than 100 worshipers died at the church owned by prominent pastor, TB Joshua last September.

Abuja - The new acting Army Chief of Staff, Maj-Gen,
Tukur Burutai, will be heading to Yobe State to celebrate
his appointment with troops fighting Boko Haram, Punch
reported.
Burutai met behind closed doors with President
Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,
where he was told of what is expected of him in the
appointment.
The Army chief expressed that it is only fair he celebrates
Sallah with the troops.
His appointment was approved earlier in the week by
Buhari, together with the National Security advisor for the
country.
Burutai was the Commander of the Multinational Joint
Task Force before his appointment.
For more on this story visit Punch

Op are u sure this is not the new nollywood movie I heard of. anyway I Al's learnt that Jim is there to contest for the post of a councillor so he need security with Ak47 cos my Igbo brothers no they smile. Jim don't want to be kidnapped

Lagos - Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has directed relevant officials of the Government to work with the chairmen of Local Government Councils to facilitate the payment of salaries of council workers in the state. The government is set to commence the payment of salaries of workers in the Local Government Service, starting with the June arrears. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, chief press secretary, said Dickson maintained even though the payment of salaries at that level of government was purely the responsibility of the local government councils, the state government has decided to intervene to ease the plight of the council workers.
Iworiso-Markson said steps were already being taken to ensure the payment of the outstanding arrears of the salaries, within the shortest possible time. He enjoined all local government staff to exercise restraint, as every necessary step would be taken to ensure that all arrears of their salaries are paid. Iworiso-Markson said the state government also expressed satisfaction with their sense of maturity and understanding, despite the difficult times, they have been going through. Bayelsa is among a number of states that are set to benefit from a bailout package President Muhammadu Buhari has approved for financially-struggling states. Financial problems have led to a failure to pay government workers in recent months.

19naia:
No matter what city quality Nigeria tries to build, it will never escape this standard of living in its destiny. Unless, the wealth and might of it's boasted economy is reset so that the significant part of that wealth is not soley in the hands of a few billionaires and a college of political office holders.
Majority of people in Nigeria can only afford this type of living and so this type of life will sprout every where in Nigeria.
The questin to ask, how many of them work for the so call great FCT and its up keep, yet their salaries cannot afford them to live within the FCT image proper.
A man with amillion toilets will still have his house scattered with excrement if he keeps all the toilets to himself and forbids his workforce of toilet cleaners to share some of his 1million toilets or does not pay them enough to afford their own toilet.

FCT will get exactly what it pays for and it will not get whatever it is not paying for. Increase minimum wage and make measures to control price gougeing and artificial inflation.

brother I really like ur post and u did a very good analysis of what the FCT is. in fact I have gone round the place and the so call place the call the heart of the fct is filled with empty houses.

Jigawa - Gov. Muhammed Badaru of Jigawa, on Thursday, freed 40 inmates from prisons in the State, ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Hussaini Magama, announced this when he addressed the beneficiaries in Medium Prison, Gumel. Magama told them that N504,600 was released by the governor to effect the release of the inmates with minor offenses According to him, the governor’s gesture would help in decongesting the prisons in the state. "A committee was set up by the governor to go round the prisons and select some inmates with minor offenses that could not pay their fines. "This is governor's way to show mercy to people because of this holy season", he said. Magama urged them to be law-abiding and not indulge in anything that would make them to return to prison.

shamsuRana:
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trying to share the pics but its not working. pls can u help me out on how to share pics

this pics where taken from a part in the federal capital. now my question is. is this how a federal capital is suppose to be. if it was not taken in my presence I would have said this is ajegunle or a place worst than that. what's ur say pals.
more pics to come soon.
cc: lalasticala
Seun

Abuja - Former President Gooodluck Jonathan has kicked
against President Muhammadu Buhari’s plan to probe
how $2.1billion was illegally withdrawn from the Excess
Crude Account (ECA), reports NewsDay.
Jonathan, who just returned to the country after a short
vacation in the U.S and the UK, is particularly not happy
with the way the Buhari administration has been
castigating him and his erstwhile cabinet members.
Jonathan is angry because he believes the Buhari
administration is blackmailing him and his ministers,
contrary to the terms of the 2015 poll peace agreement
which led to a smooth transition from the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition All Progressives
Congress (APC).
The former President is planning a protest to the Gen.
Abubakar Abdulsalami National Peace Committee for
2015 General Elections.
Issues Jonathan plans to table before the Abdulsalami
Committee include the controversial $2.1billion withdrawn
from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) without recourse to
the National Economic Council(NEC), the corruption tar
being put on his administration and the $4billion taxes and
dividends paid by the Nigerian Liquified Natural gas Ltd
between 2009 and 2014.

MizMyColi:
This journal can lie ehn
Where did he ask for increased funding?

Does this
Or this

I earnestly do not expect this terror to stop anytime soon, not when those at the helm of affairs are all in on the conspiracy.
The fight against terrorism does not need more funds as much it needs a people united in purpose and sincerity.

u just hit the nail on the head.

Lagos - Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has appealed to for adequate funding, partnership and collaboration of the global community to combat terrorism, extremism and insurgency. He asked the international community to develop a viable mechanism to deal with the scourge of terrorism as it addresses all aspects of human security for sustainable development. Osinbajo, in a presentation made available to CAJ News, said the phenomenon of global terrorism constituted a potent threat to peace, stability and economic development of countries worldwide. “We must take parallel action to intensify efforts towards blocking all sources of funding for terrorist activities,” he said at the ongoing International Conference on Financing for Development held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Also Read: NLC in Anambra appeals for relocation of Boko Haram suspects Osinbajo’s presentation came on the back of the Boko Haram terror sect intensifying its reign of terror in Nigeria. While the attacks have been commonplace in Borno State, Kaduna and Plateau States have recently suffered such attacks. More than 13 000 people have been killed and an estimated 2 million displaced as a result of such attacks. Meanwhile, Osinabajo called for support to Africa in repatriating illicit funds finding their way into the continent. “This conference (in Ethiopia) must come up with a mechanism for dismantling safe havens and the return of stolen funds and assets to the countries of origin as mandated in the United Nations Conventions Against Corruption and Transnational Organised Crime.” source:CAJ news

Moved to a new town, or even a new country? Or just a bit short on friends right at the moment? Here’s how to add new faces to your circle of friends. We all need friends. Not heaps. For some people one or two or three are enough. Other people want their social lives to be like rush-hour traffic. This is not the place to carry on about why friends are so special – thousands of internet postings have done that already. (You know the somewhat nauseating ones arriving in your inbox with subject lines such as “What makes a good friend?” My only answer to that would be that a good friend who knew me really well would not send that stuff to me. But then it’s Monday morning and I am feeling grumpy.) Friends come in all shapes and sizes, as well as all ages and genders. You will know who your friends really are when your life goes pear-shaped and you need some support. A sobering thought is that you might get as much support from them as you routinely give to others, so if you’re not doing that, it might be time to make an effort. Friends are just great to spend time with, for going with you old haunts or new spots, or just sitting around at home with you spending quality time in front of the TV together eating chips and chocolates and whatever else you can lay your hands on. But in order to make new friends, you need to get out there, though – no one is going to come and knock on your door looking for friendship. So no more mooching in front of the TV over weekends in your pyjamas, unless you enjoy being a one-man band. But there are a few tricks to making new friends, and it isn’t always quite as easy as it looks on TV or in the movies. Here are a few ideas: Where to meet new friends For the brave, there are internet dating/friendship sites, or other social platforms. You might be lucky – and then again you might not. At least in this way you can establish certain joint interests before you meet, but the problem is all you have to go on is what the other person chooses to say about themselves. It may be true, and then again she might not be telling you about the two restraining orders previous friends have taken out against her. Even when just meeting a potential new friend, never invite them to your home the first time. Meet in a public place that is familiar to you, and possibly consider taking someone with you. Always let someone else know where you are going. I might sound paranoid, but rather be safe than sorry. Someone you’ve met on the internet is actually still a complete stranger to you. If you have a favourite coffee shop or other regular haunt, and there is someone who hangs out there when you do, sooner or later you will get it together to make a few comments or strike up a conversation. Many people have met new friends in supermarkets, at the gym, at work, on their regular taxi/train/bus commute. One of the best ways to meet new friends is via your existing friends. Friends of friends are at least not a completely unknown entity, as you would know something about them before making them part of your world. Accept all social invitations from your friends, and make an effort with new people you think might become future friends. If you’re new to town and know nobody, join the poetry club, or the tennis club, or the hiking club, or the winetasting club – or whatever. You are likely to meet like-minded people on these activities and maybe they can become friends. At least you know you already have something in common. How to make contact If you’re in the same place as someone else regularly, give it some time and then start by acknowledging the other person with a nod or a smile, and then take it from there. Too much too soon can just look creepy or desperate. Keep things casual and start off making short conversations and possibly having a quick cup of coffee together. Never invite someone you don’t really know on a one-to- one activity initially. If you’re stuck for a day outing with someone who turns out not to be your type, it could be a problem. Say you’re going wine-tasting with a group of friends if she’d like to join you. That’s a low pressure invite, as you’re going anyway. Movies in a group are always good, as are braais or get-togethers at someone’s house. Trying out a new pub or club with a group of friends can also work. Then you will also have an opportunity to check out your potential new friend in a social setting, and see whether her way of doing things speaks to you. Danger signals If someone latches onto you, and starts phoning constantly, you could have a problem on your hands. You could just ignore the calls, or you could make an appointment for next month, and say you’ll speak to her then. Unless someone is new to town, it is danger signal if they have no friends they have known for a while. Another danger signal is if someone who has known you for all of a few days tells you absolutely everything about their personal life. This means the person has no boundaries and this could spell trouble in the future. What also isn’t a good sign is if someone starts badmouthing some of her other friends or some of your mutual acquaintances. Chances are next time she will be talking about you. Also, see if you are comfortable about the way the person dresses, their drinking and smoking habits, and how they behave around your other friends or your partner. Also find out if their personal views and way of doing things are compatible with yours. You don’t feel like discovering six months down the line that you have a rabid racist on your hands, or someone who is rude to waiters in restaurants.

From my little research on events especially wedding , though its not that easy to get everything in place but still an individual can save through the following ways
1 No matter how organised you are, find a friend or
outsider to assist you during the process. This will be
particularly handy as you approach your wedding day as
you will need to hand over control and responsibility. It’s
best if that person has a clear overview of your vision.
2 Budget, budget, budget. It’s important to be honest with
yourself, your partner, your teams and your wedding
coordinator when it comes to your budget. Set it and stick
to it to avoid overspending.
3 Make a list of the décor ideas that you would like to try.
Test these out as soon as possible. Keep notes of how
long they took to complete and the costs involved. This
will help you eliminate the less practical ideas and give
you some valuable tips you can pass on to the décor
team.
4 Where it’s impossible to avoid using a traditional
supplier, don’t be afraid to ask for a discount.
5 Keep a running list of all the contact names and
numbers for the big day. Make sure you give a copy of
this to your coordinator or maid of honour so that
someone other than you has the information necessary to
solve problems in the days leading up to the wedding. At
that stage you’ll be too busy to worry about the little
details.
6 When selecting a venue, be honest about your plans.
Ensure they’re comfortable with your DIY ideas and that
they allow things such as music and self-catering. Also,
ensure they are happy for you to set up a day in advance
and clean up the day after, and if there is an extra fee for
this.
7 Don’t be afraid to be flexible. ‘If you can’t find a team of
white horses and a glass carriage, it’s ok to make use of
that Rolls Royce you’ve been offered,’ says Jo.
8 Get creative! Send e-invitations to guests, name your
tables after your favourite childhood shows, wear a purple
wedding dress, have a different theme for each table, and
so on. This is your day and you have the power to make it
uniquely yours. If it fits in with your vision of your dream
wedding, make it happen!
9 ‘Consider hiring a photographer only to take official
portraits, but then ask all the guests to take as many
pictures as possible of the rest of the day and share them
with you,’ says Jo.
10 Prioritise and invest in the important things. Take a
look at all the elements involved in realising your dream
day. Now examine your available resources and budget
and prioritise. You can’t get married without a marriage
official, rings, a venue and food, but perhaps you don’t
need a budget-breaking wedding car or a make-up artist.

According to insiders, President Muhammadu Buhari’s
sack of the service chiefs and his forthcoming trip to the
United States of America for extensive bilateral,
economic and financial discussions with President
Barrack Obama seems to be connected.
According to Vanguard, Buhari is scheduled to answer
certain questions about the terrorism challenges as well
as Nigeria’s military capability to tackle the menace
conclusively with his US counterpart and
this necessitated the sack of the service chiefs.
Obama and Buhari
Sources told reporters that Buhari knew that Obama
would demand to know the why after so much money
was devoted to the war on insurgency, including foreign
contributions, the Boko Haram terrorists were still holding
sway.
“America will ask President Buhari why the Military
Commanders (Sacked Service Chiefs) were still in place,
when after several months of being in control and getting
huge financial support from the Jonathan administration,
Boko Haram is still biting hard.
“They will present Buhari with the figures and ask how this
huge amount of money was spent, and for what purposes?
Why is the result not showing?
“This is because America will tell President Buhari
pointblank, that we have a package to assist you conquer
this menace but it will be on the grounds that you have a
new team with thinking faculty, a team that is tested and will
spare no effort in ending the Boko Haram mayhem.”
The source suggests that Buhari will now look Obama in
the face and say, “I have a new team in place. Trusted,
with integrity, and primed to actualize my mission of ending
Boko haram insurgency”.
He said: “Buhari will tell the Americans that he has set
machinery in motion to investigate how the huge amount of
money so far released to fight insurgency was spent and why
after such releases to the security agencies, many of the
equipment promised, to deal with Boko Haram, are nowhere
to be seen.
“President Buhari will also show the Americans a blueprint of
how he intends to employ new resources improve and equip
the armed forces, putting in mind accountability, to ensure
that any suspected corrupt tendencies are nipped in the
bud,” the source added.
Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria has increased in recent
weeks following a surge in suicide attacks in the Northern
part of the nation.

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pls can someone help me and summarise the write up.

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RichDad1:
What of Animal farm- George Orwell? because that is what best describe Nigeria as a country now.

click like if you read the book or watched the film.

just reminded me if beast of England. how many of us still remember that song. snowball

tociano009:

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