It is so unfortunate that the Minister Of Labour, Sen.Chris Ngige has lost focus in his office and all he does at this critical time is to interfere in Anambra election instead of negotiating with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and do everything possible to make sure the union is back to work.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had on Monday declared an indefinite strike over Federal Government failure to keep to the 2009 agreement.“If Ngige is a super leader, he should endeavour to address the protracted ASUU strike and bring an end to it by having proper negotiation with the union in the absence of the president.
If Ngige is a super leader, he should endeavour to address the lingering Labour problems in the country which even degenerated to the killing of a civil servant in Kogi and other states.
Sen. Chris Ngige is more interested in godfatherism in his state, Anambra state than his office as the Labour and Employment Minister.
Pensioners, under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners ( NUP) has criticized the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, accusing him of high level nepotism in the discharge of his duties.


Specifically, the NUP declared that Ngige was using his position to circumvent the trade union and pension laws to favour his kinsmen.

Briefing the Press at the Labour House, Abuja, the Chairman, Electricity Sector branch of the NUP, Mr Abel Olas Eikhor, accused the Minister of directing the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorates (PTAD) to circumvent the law and pay union dues into the account of an individual who is not a member of the Union.
The Union stated that rather than address the issues of a petition written against a former Chairman, Temple Ubani, the Minister who should be conversant with the provisions of the law asked PTAD to pay check off dues deducted from the Union members to Ubani even when Ubani was no longer a member of the union, having formed his own association.
He pointed out that in total disregard to the provisions of the Trade Union Act, the Minister has directed the PTAD to remit union dues of members of the Union to the accounts of Chief Ubani.
The Minister of Labour and employment is so confuse that he has no sense of direction. instead of the minister to declare an emergency on the issue of skill. Nigeria is a largely incompetent or skill deficient nation, specialized or basic. Assuming that there is a recognized index for skills and competency in the world, Nigeria will easily find itself in the bottom 10 in the world. The mMinister is busy interfering in Anambra election and his interest of being a godfather.
In my own opinion, I will suggest the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen.Chris Ngige be relieved of his office because of his poor performance.

Owing to the intervention of God in the person of Chief Willie Obiano, Anambra State has been enjoying a peace that seems to surpass all understanding. Kidnapping, armed robbery and other vices seem to be in the retreat as Akpokwudike has taken all steps to ensure that the people of Anambra can go about their daily businesses in the day and sleep well at night.

It is on this issue of security that we as a people cannot go back to Egypt as represented in the personality of a most deviant son of the state in the person of Hon. Tony Nwoye.

This one time NANS president who should not have been, because of his non-academic status at that point in time having been rusticated for cult related activities intends to become a governor of a state that has presented to Nigeria the likes of Zik, Ekwueme, Okadigbo, Asika, Kenneth Dike and so on. This is unacceptable to people like myself who suffered much in the dark days of Anambra.

Nwoye is associated with cultism and that was why he was rusticated from UNN in 1998. He later returned to Anambra where he engaged in thuggery, beating, killing and maiming his victim’s, such victims did include the late Barrister Barnabas Igwe and his pregnant wife who were so gruesomely murdered.

This did not end there, as students who opposed him got the beating of they life and nearly lost such lives.

As chairman of the PDP, he did worse using cultists to harass opponents as he demanded huge sums of money from several aspirants.
How can I forget how Ayakka Nsugbe shared money meant for the brigandage of Anambra as directed by Chris Uba., but for the clever nature of Ngige who asked all his supporters to stand down, the blood of the innocent Anambrarian would have been shed.

For a youth to be shedding blood at this young stage ought to tell our people much. Nwoye is a sponsor of a number of cult groups in Anambra, recently he started a cult war which took ten lives between the Fraternity and Vikings.

I do take time to write this owing to the truth that Anambra cannot prosper in peace or progress with a blood spilling fellow like Nwoye, we do not want the state to turn into another Rivers State.

A man who again recently sponsored a crisis between the Umuleri and Aguleri people will definitely give the state the whirlwind should he by misfortune become our governor.
It is thus a reason for why former President Jonathan refused to endorse his candidacy, Jonathan they say was sad by the security report on Nwoye that he canvassed for Willie Obiano even when he was in the opposition. Even when certain stakeholders offered to intervene.

My fellow Anambarians, with the level of security Gov. Obiano has achieved in Anambra State, I do not think it is wise for us Anambrarians to vote for someone who will ruin the security we have enjoyed in the last four years.
Electing Nwoye will be like inviting a snake to be a sleeping partner it will be like bringing in termite infested wood into a House, why should we complain when the lizards come for supper!

Signed: Dr Emeka Ofordinkpa
National Secretary Association of Anambra Elite

The dearth of university spaces for young Nigerians, particularly youths within the South East region and Anambra State may be a thing of the past as a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Uga scaled through its first reading yesterday.

The piece of legislation which is the brainchild of Senator Andy Uba seeks to help boost the quality of education in Nigeria, particularly in his constituency area of Anambra South.
The dearth of university spaces for young Nigerians, particularly youths within the South East region and Anambra State may be a thing of the past as a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Uga scaled through its first reading yesterday.

The piece of legislation which is the brainchild of Senator Andy Uba seeks to help boost the quality of education in Nigeria, particularly in his constituency area of Anambra South.




Uba, who spoke with pressmen after the bill scaled it's first reading explained that the purpose of the bill was to help mitigate the burden on a number of universities within the southeast, owing to the huge amount of applications these universities received on a yearly basis with fewer spaces than the population which sought admissions.

This he said leaves most universities raising the cut off marks in order to prune the pressure on them, denying a number of these applicants access to tertiary education.

The frontline aspirant of the APC and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba has also debunked the rumours circulated online that he had bribed the National Chairman of the APC in order to enable him pick the ticket of the APC Anambra in the forthcoming primaries, stating that nothing could be further from the truth and blamed it on some fellow aspirants who had decided not to play fair.

Uba said this in a statement made by the Director of Media, Mrs. Ndidi Kennedy- Ukaga yesterday.

" We witnessed yesterday another low point in our campaign to rid Anambra of the poor style of governance presently witnessed under this present administration.

While Senator Uba has always sought to campaign on issues and his level of experience, some of his fellow aspirants, whose really have no selling point have chosen to mudslinging and character assassination.

Naturally, we have responded adequately without resorting to name calling or the fabrication of stories as it is not in our candidate's character to do so, we have rather focused more on matters affecting the delegates, matters affecting the party , matters affecting our dear state and the solutions to them.

We are however saddened that whereas we have acted maturely in these cases, these aspirants have decided to drag the name and office of the APC National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun in an allegation that is rather ridiculous.

The story accusing our principal of bribing the National Chairman with 500 million Naira is nothing more than petty mischief construed to tarnish the name of our principal and party Chairman as well as an attempt to taint the expected victory of Senator Uba at the forthcoming primaries.


Let us again state that Senator Uba will not attempt to bribe any officer of the party as we have no need for such, since we have been campaigning hard to the delegates, who are largely becoming more responsive to the Excel Agenda of Uba."

A frontline aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial district(APC), Senator Andy Uba today, Tuesday dismissed as false speculations that he is leaving his party, The All Progressive Congress (APC) for the The Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) insisting that the change agenda of the APC promises a better deal to transform and make Nigeria the most desirable country in the world.

In a statement signed by his media office Uba said that his rumoured defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were the antics of his detractors and those afraid of his looming popularity and growing chances of picking the All Progressive Party(APC) ticket.
" The fact that Senator Ahmed Makarfi is Andy Uba's good friend and ally doesn't translate to leaving the APC for PDP. Senator Uba is not a come and go politician, his ideology is constant, good governance is of the essence and that is what he has found in the APC.

The speculation about Sen Uba moving back to the PDP simply because the Markafi faction won its case at the Supreme Court as being speculated is false and should be disregarded.

Let us add the fact that the APC remains the only political party that is positioned to salvage Anambra State from the misery, mismanagement and under-development situations in which she has unfortunately found herself, why then should a star studded aspirant like Sen Uba leave such a platform?" The statement said.

Rapper and actress Munachi Abii has got some inspiring words to share with her followers. She shared a new photo on her Instagram page and her caption for the image, focusing on the importance of doing things for yourself, is very spot on.
http://www.naijagraceupdate.com/2017/04/laugh-some-morelive-some-more-munachi.html

A group of human rights lawyers of the Anayo Adibe and Partners have called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to investigate thoroughly the petition brought by Sen. Andy Uba against his former attorney, Evangelist Victor Uwajeh.
Three lawyers from the law firm: Mr. Anayo Adibe, Onyekachi Ndubusi and Benjamin Enyiagu, who made the call, on Thursday, at a press briefing, in Enugu, said that they decided to wade into the matter as the petition by Sen. Uba sent to the police on April 7, 2017, was akin to the one made by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) against Uwajeh in 2010, but which the court discharged and acquitted Uwajeh in 2013.The lawyers, however, pointed out that Uwajeh was left off the hook in 2013 as the politicians called by the EFCC to testify against him, as witnesses, declined. for details click the link above
http://www.naijagraceupdate.com/2017/04/forgery-petition-investigate-thoroughly.html

The likes of Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison all starred for what was seen as the Red Devils' best team since the Class of 92

Up for the cup: The Red Devils saw off Sheffield United 6-3 in the FA Youth Cup final
The Manchester United Academy has undergone a major restructure this season, with Nicky Butt taking over at the top, as the Red Devils look to restart a production line which has been overtaken by the likes of big-spending Manchester City and Chelsea.
United have not tasted success in the FA Youth Cup since 2011, when a talent-packed side saw off Sheffield United 6-3 over two legs.
That vintage was rated as the best crop of youngsters since the Class of 92, and now five years has passed, it is becoming clear which of these players have filled their potential and those that have not seized the opportunities handed their way.

And it's a mixed batch. On one hand you have Paul Pogba , one of the planet's most highly-rated stars and on the other you have players who now ply their trade in the non-leagues.
Here, the Manchester Evening News run the rule over the 2011 FA Youth Cup winning side.
- See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/where-are-manchester-uniteds-fa-youth.html#more

Stephanie Davishas reassured fans she is "all good" after being rushed to hospital.
The pregnant former soap star raised concerns for her health after sharing a picture of her hooked up to a drip on Snapchat.
Writing on Twitter, Steph told fans this afternoon: "I'm all good and back at home thanks for the support. Resting up."

"Glad to hear it doll. Keep well," one fan wrote.

WENN
Stephanie is pregnant with her first child

"So pleased. Keep resting," another said.
The actress - confirmed to be expecting her first child with ex Jeremy McConnell - posted the concerning image to Snapchat earlier today.
It featured a shot of the 23-year-old's arm elevated and hooked to an IV.
Stephanie provided no explanation as to why she was receiving medical attention as she shared the picture with her followers.

Snapchat
- See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/stephanie-davishas-reassured-fans-she.html#more

All is set for the graduation of the first set of over 40 students from the SLOT Academy. The Academy, which is the brain child of Slot Foundation, is a CSR initiative aimed at providing technical skills and creating jobs for Nigerians. Confirming this development, the Chairman of Slot Foundation, who also doubles as the Managing Director of Slot, Engr Nnamdi Ezeigbo, said “Assessing the outgrowing need for skills and empowerment, we decided on setting up a proper technical school where Nigerians will be provided with quality technical skills that will further enrich their lives”. - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/slot-foundation-graduates-over-40.html#more

All is set for the graduation of the first set of over 40 students from the SLOT Academy. The Academy, which is the brain child of Slot Foundation, is a CSR initiative aimed at providing technical skills and creating jobs for Nigerians. Confirming this development, the Chairman of Slot Foundation, who also doubles as the Managing Director of Slot, Engr Nnamdi Ezeigbo, said “Assessing the outgrowing need for skills and empowerment, we decided on setting up a proper technical school where Nigerians will be provided with quality technical skills that will further enrich their lives”. read more
http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/slot-foundation-graduates-over-40.html#more

Britain could be set to enjoy its hottest summer in 40 years, according to weather experts.
Today both England and Wales are expected to be hotter than holiday destinations such as Ibiza and the Costa Del Sol, with temperatures of up to 26C expected.

But the lovely conditions may just be here to stay due to bursts of hot air from Africa and Spain.
Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden said: "The warmth we are seeing this week is set to continue into next week and beyond to deliver what is likely to be a much warmer than average May.
Britain could be set to enjoy its hottest summer in 40 years, according to weather experts.
Today both England and Wales are expected to be hotter than holiday destinations such as Ibiza and the Costa Del Sol, with temperatures of up to 26C expected.
But the lovely conditions may just be here to stay due to bursts of hot air from Africa and Spain.
Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden said: "The warmth we are seeing this week is set to continue into next week and beyond to deliver what is likely to be a much warmer than average May.
PA People enjoy the sun in Potters Field Park
People enjoy the sun in Potters Field Park, London
He told the Daily Express: "This will then pave the way for a potentially baking summer throughout June and into July due to dominant high pressure from the Azores [Bermuda]."
Piers Corbyn, forecaster for WeatherAction, added: "We are expecting very warm periods with notable Spanish plume events and bursts of heat from Africa. - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/uk-weather-britain-set-to-enjoy-hottest.html#sthash.zolWXDhF.dpuf

Stephen Crabb was speaking ahead of the incoming cap that will reduce annual benefits from £26,000-a-year to £20,000
A senior Tory minister has warned families on benefits they must find work ahead of plans to slash the limit they can claim.
Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb said that people must do all they can "now" to find employment, so they are not hit by the reduction in benefits coming in the autumn.
Currently families can claim a maximum of £26,000-a-year in benefits but this is set to drop to £23,000 in London and £20,000 in the rest of the country in a matter of months.

Mr Crabb, who replaced controversial Iain Duncan Smith earlier this year after he stepped down, warned that people needed to begin looking for employment now in order to not get hit from a potential drop of £6,000 in annual income. - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/top-tory-warns-families-on-benefits-to.html#more

Victims Jean and Peter Tarseywere found shot dead in their own home
A man accused of murdering a British couple at their retirement home
in Spain could be jailed for 42 years if found guilty.
Prosecutors revealed they were seeking the four decade-long sentence for Moroccan national Driss Drizi after he was charged with killing former Olympic diver David Tarsey and his wife Jean.
The tragic couple, both 77, were found hugging each other on the sofa of their home in Xalo, near Benidorm, with a single bullet wound to their heads in September last year.
Drizi, a 63-year-old painter who lived in a caravan near to the Tarseys, was arrested shortly after the bodies were found following an exhaustive police investigation.
Reports at the time said the immigrant, an acquaintance of David’s, had confessed during questioning to killing the couple, originally from west London, after a row.



Victims Jean and Peter Tarsey had started a new life in Spain
Last night it emerged mum-of-two Mrs Tarsey was shot first before her husband, a former engineer who competed in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics as well as the 1954 and 1958 Commonwealth Games, was murdered at their Spanish home.
The horrific nature of the shootings was laid bare in an indictment released by local state prosecutors ahead of Drizi’s trial.
Read more: British Benidorm couple found shot dead and locked in each other's arms
Referring to Mr Tarsey by his first name Peter rather than the middle name he was best known by, the five-page document said: “On March 26 2015 between 3pm and 4pm, the accused went to the home of Mr and Mrs Tarsey who he’d known for years.
Paul and Jean Tarsey
Spanish Police Guarding Paul and Jean Tarsey's villa in the Spanish village of Xalo
“Once inside an argument took place between the accused and Peter David which led to the accused leaving the house angry at what had happened and going back to his place.
“When he reached it, he got hold of a ORTGIES 7.65mm Browning pistol he had and went back to the Tarseys’ home where the argument between him and Mr Tarsey continued.
“In the course of the argument in the couple’s dining room, and with the intention of ending the couples’ lives, he took out the pistol and shot Jean Tarsey in the face. Read further
- See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/05/a-man-accused-of-murdering-british.html#more

2baba, talk the main thing leave the people out of this matter, you sleep with Tiwa savage ? yes/no na only me fit ask you www.naijagrace.com

medcine for naija nau yeye lifestyle

A high-flying head hunter whose business was struggling hanged herself after failing to find a 'less stressful' job, an inquest heard.
Smita Pandya, 46, headed her own recruitment consultancy firm which boasted it was a "leading expert" in the international aviation industry.
When the venture began to struggle her worried family suggested she find alternative, less stressful work.
But she was discovered hanged at her flat in posh Clifton, Bristol, where a rejection letter from a branch of Boots was found - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/#sthash.engEhSAI.dpuf

Marriage is an institution that nobody graduates from. we have only heard Tunji Balogun's side of the story, we have not heard Tiwa's part of the story, while we wait to hear Tiwa's part of the story and family intervention this is my advice to both of them, whatever the matter is they are in it together and it is both of them that can resolve their difference but divorce is not an alternative, there is an empire they've both built together and divorce will surely surely crumble it, - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/#sthash.4umdZRax.dpuf

My name is Oluwatosin, I'm in customer service at Access Bank ,I'm very homely and friendly, I started a relationship some months back and before I said yes to my boy friend I asked him about his previous relationship and he told me all I needed to know, it has been smooth all along not until three days ago when I read his chat with his ex-girl friend , he was inviting her to his house and telling her how much he has missed her and many other things - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/#sthash.LPHd31rT.dpuf.
http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/naijagrace-reader-im-heartbroken.html

PDP alleged that one of President Buhari's daughter flew first class on a BA flight to London today. The info was disclosed in two tweets posted on their official twitter account. Erm, a president's daughter shouldn't fly first class? May be it's for security reasons?

Hanan can be seen in this photo...http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/buharis-16-year-old-daughter-flies.html#more

Commuters on a bus on the Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, were shell-shocked after some gunmen in a Camry blocked their path and killed a passenger.
It was gathered that the four men, wielding guns, cutlasses and daggers quickly made their way into the vehicle immediately they waylaid it.
A 40-year-old passenger, identified as Olusola Bamidele, was said to have been dragged down from the bus and butchered.

The men reportedly left him in a pool of blood and drove off in their car.
PUNCH Metro learnt that other passengers took to their heels, while the driver and the conductor took the victim to the Ikorodu General Hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
It was learnt that policemen from the Owode Onirin division later deposited the corpse in a mortuary.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victim was killed around 10pm on Friday.
He said,

“There was confusion here that night. The driver was coming from Mile 12 and going inward Ikorodu. When he got to Thomas bus stop, the Camry, which had been trailing the bus, waylaid it. Four men came out of the car and entered the vehicle through the back door.
“They brought out their target and stabbed him in the neck and chest. When they were sure he was dead, they entered their car and drove away. There was a lot of blood on the road.”

A source said the driver and his conductor thought the victim could still make it, hence the decision to take him to the hospital.

“But he could not make it. They were told he was dead,” he added.

The driver was said to have taken the deceased to the Owode Onirin Police Station.The family of the victim were later contacted and invited to the station.
- See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/gunmen-attack-commercial-bus-kill.html#more

Journalist and Pulse writer, Jola Sotubo has penned down her thoughts on the Linda Ikeji versus Wizkid saga.



Every Nigerian knows Linda Ikeji’s story, how she came up from nothing and became one of the richest young women in the country.
Linda epitomizes hard work and persistence and shows that determination is the key to success.
This used to be enough to make her an inspiring person, but it isn’t anymore.

Linda Ikeji’s fame and wealth have increased in great proportions over the past five years, but she has wasted so many opportunities to make real impact that I wonder if her good fortune has taught her anything.
The only thing Linda seems to have acquired with her position is money, possessions and a growing sense of vanity. Read more on
http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/linda-ikeji-is-no-longer-inspiration.html

A woman who was bitten by a three-legged tiger after she got inside a zoo so she could pet the animal has pleaded guilty to trespassing.

Jacqueline Eide, 33, admitted entering Henry Doorly Zoo, in Omaha, Nebraska after a social function last Halloween.
She was bitten by an 18-year-old Malayan tiger called Mai when she reached into the animal's exhibit.
Eide then ended up in Creighton University Medical Center with a "severe trauma" to her hand. see more on
http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/woman-who-got-into-zoo-to-pet-tiger-is.html#more

Belgian investigators have plotted his route away using footage captured at a number of locations.
The key suspect, who has still not been identified, is seen walking to the nearby town of Zaventem, and then into Brussels, before all trace of him is apparently lost.

The "man in the hat" was originally identified as a possible third attacker when he was seen on CCTV from the airport alongside the two bombers who detonated their suicide belts.
- See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/brussels-suspect-tracked-on-cctv-after.html#more

Officials in Hollywood have denied rumours they are planning to remove Donald Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mr Trump's star has been repeatedly targeted by vandals since his rise to prominence in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

The landmark, which sits next to that of actor Kevin Spacey on Hollywood Boulevard, has been daubed with swastikas, mute symbols, crosses and even dog excrement.
- See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/donald-trumps-star-will-stay-despite.html#more

Cynthia Morgan is “psychologically and emotionally down” after her Range Rover Sport was stolen
Cynthia Morgan was away in Abuja as at the time of the car theft.
According to reports; a source revealed that the Northside Inc. recording artist is quite down psychologically and emotionally at the moment. She has also decided to be indoors, keeping to herself most of the time.
“But if it is important for her to go out. She takes taxis [now],” the source explained the status of the “German Juice” singer, adding, “I actually understand her grief because she said goodbye to that club barely six months ago when the Range Rover arrived. But she is back to square one now. It hurts everybody.”
Efforts by the police to recover the vehicle have so far proved
abortive.
LESSON NOTICED: “No days unalert. Trust nobody.” - See more at: http://www.naijagraceblog.com/2016/04/cynthia-morgan-is-psychologically-and.html#more