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Nairaland GeneralRe: Kokobet Thread For Online Customers by Onyi42(m): 6:20am On Jun 15, 2016
Kokobet pls i have 14800 i my account but when i try withdrawing what i see is insufficient funds
CrimeRe: Julius Alagwu, UNIZIK Student Stabbed To Death by Onyi42(m): 11:08am On Jun 08, 2016
How come am in this same department and ive not heard of this
PhonesRe: Infinix Hot Note X551 – Jim’s BIG Thing by Onyi42(m): 12:38am On May 25, 2016
Pls add me to the whatsapp group 08137356822
SportsRe: Tired Of Losing, Board On The Train Of Success by Onyi42(m): 7:18am On May 11, 2016
Boss me pls 08137356822
Foreign AffairsEgypt’s Head Of Information Service Blames Tom And Jerry For The Rise Of ISIS by Onyi42(op): 11:01am On May 06, 2016
[b][It is said that a bad workman blames his tools but how about one who blames cartoon characters?
The head of Egypt’s Information Service, Ambassador Salah Abdel Sadek has placed the blame for the rise of ISIS squarely at the paws of a well-known cat and mouse./b]

Speaking at Cairo University, he said that the characters encourage extremism and teach children that you can blow people up.
He opined that the cartoon as well as video games and ‘violent’ movies helped to spark violence and extremism across the Arab world.
Speaking to the academic audience, he said that Tom and Jerry contributed to the notion that violence was a ‘natural’ part of life.
According to local media, he said: ‘[The cartoon] portrays the violence in a funny manner and sends the message that, yes, I can hit him…and I can blow him up with explosives. It becomes set in [the viewers’] mind that this is natural.’
He added that it has become common place for young men to spend hours playing violent video games and that the gamer will be ‘happy and content’.
Egyptian fans of the cartoon need not fear though, despite the ambassador’s remarks, government has not yet taken steps to censor Tom and Jerry or video games but these are worrying signs.
They may well enjoy the carnage while it lasts.

http://www.gq234.com/funny-news-egypts-head-of-information-service-blames-tom-and-jerry-for-the-rise-of-isis/

SportsRe: Sabi Punters Prediction Group by Onyi42(m): 6:51pm On May 03, 2016
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Christianity EtcRe: From Pastor To Atheist: Why I Will Never Be A Christian Again by Onyi42(m): 10:28pm On May 01, 2016
Hard mirror you are really a coward...you said religion thrives on fear and that you've overcomes that still yet you are afraid of letting us know your name..
EducationNigerian Breaks 187-yr-old Record At University Of London by Onyi42(op): 7:04am On Apr 27, 2016
A Nigerian academic, Professor Abiodun Alao, will today deliver inaugural lecture at King’s College, University of London, making him the first black African scholar to deliver such lecture since the institution was established in 1829.

Alao, a professor of African Studies, was conferred with professorial title about two years ago alongside his Nigerian counterpart in the institution’s African Leadership Centre, Prof. Funmi Olonisakin, making them first black Africans to attain professorial cadre at the institution since its establishment.

The appointments have been confirmed in a letter by the institution’s President and Principal, Prof. Edward Byrne AC, justifying their elevations based on their contributions to African peace and security.

According to a statement obtained by Vanguard yesterday, Alao had published several single-authored books, well-researched journal articles and occasional papers, among others, which findings and recommendations “have largely helped establish peace and boost security in many African countries.”

In an institution that produced 12 Nobel Laureates among its professors, the statement said Alao had distinguished himself, citing about 100 widely recognized 100 academic articles and encyclopedia entries he had published, all of which were assessed to accord him professorial title.

As an academic tradition globally, the statement said the Nigerian academic would today deliver his inaugural lecture, titled, “Africa: A Voice to be Heard, Not a Problem to be Solved” at the Edward Safra Lecture Theatre at the college’s main campus.

The statement said the inaugural lecture, holding at the institution’s Edward Lecture Theatre on the Strand, “will be attended by many people from different parts of the world, including from the United States, Australia, Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.”

Aside his academic contributions, Alao joined the long list of globally renowned academics the institution had produced and whose research works had produced answers to different challenges of humanity and society since its establishment.

The statement pointed diverse assignments Alao had undertaken for international institution, which include the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), European Union (EU), World Bank, ECOWAS and for many individual countries in Africa and beyond.

It added that Alao was part of the 4-person team that undertook “a comprehensive threat assessment for Rwanda immediately after the 1994 genocide and was on the team of academic experts that advised former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan on the civil war in Sierra Leone.

“He also co-authored the Concept Note for the Common Defence and Security Policy for the Africa Union and was the co-author of the first post-Civil War National Security Strategy Framework for Liberia. He was a member of the team that worked on the Development of Donor Countries Effectiveness in Fragile States, the statement said.

Ranking among the top 20 universities in the world, King’s College London holds a unique position in global scholarship, which the statement said, was evident in the landmark research works the institution’s professors and alumni had conducted since its establishment several decades ago.

Among its landmark research works, the statement cited the research that led to the discovery of the famous genetic testing, DNA undertaken at the College by Prof. Maurice Wilkins, while another retired scholar of the institution, Prof. John Lister, developed Antiseptic Surgery.

It cited the researches of Prof. Charles Wheatstone, who “invented the first working telegraphs line and Prof. James Maxwell, who began humanity’s first steps towards a unified theory of physics by bringing magnetism and electricity together in a research that paved way for radio, television, radar and mobile phones.

“The College also has among its former Professors, Thomas Hodgkin, who discovered the Hodgkin disease that was named after him and John Danrell who invented the world's first battery," the statement added.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/nigerian-breaks-187-yr-old-record-university-london/

ComputersRe: Is Shutting Down Via The Computer's Power Button Really Safe? by Onyi42(m): 11:48am On Mar 31, 2016
If not..what was the power button now made for
SportsRe: SABI PUNTERS Predictions Group by Onyi42(m): 6:49am On Mar 28, 2016
Pls add me bro 08137356822
EducationRe: Courses That Might Turn Your Passion Into Compassion by Onyi42(m): 1:54pm On Mar 21, 2016
Don't talk sh*t about biochemistry angry
PoliticsAtomic Agency To Transfer Nuclear To Nigeria by Onyi42(op): 12:00pm On Mar 19, 2016
The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, appealed to Nigeria to use nuclear technology responsibly.

Speaking in Abuja after meeting Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Amano informed IAEA regarded Nigeria as an important partner, hence the agency wanted to transfer nuclear technology which it is convinced, would not be used adversely.

“IAEA, as a responsible international agency, wants Nigeria to use nuclear power for peace and development,” said Amano.

While nuclear is vital in addressing energy challenges, there is always negativity around it owing to its use in warfare.

Meanwhile, Fashola reiterated the commitment of government to diversify its energy mix beyond the traditional sources of gas, oil and hydro.

He said the government was also diversifying to include nuclear and other renewable sources like solar, biomass and wind.

Fashola commended the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission and its team of experts for the research works and human capacity building efforts in this specialized field.

He Fashola challenged atomic energy experts to do more in the area of public enlightenment as many Nigerians have limited knowledge about the use of nuclear technology for power.

“You must begin to break down the seeming complex issues around nuclear power into simple terms and language that our people can understand, we must try to demystify issues around nuclear power in Nigeria,” he said.


http://www.sunnewsonline.ng/atomic-agency-to-transfer-nuclear-to-nigeria/

BusinessRe: Reasons For 100% Hike In Pure Water Price. by Onyi42(m): 4:00pm On Feb 26, 2016
I just bought water #5 minutes ago in awka
EducationRe: Share Your Experience Living With Your Room Mates In School by Onyi42(m): 6:20pm On Jan 17, 2016
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PoliticsLost But Found by Onyi42(op): 11:37pm On Jan 14, 2016
Was someone looking for this grin

PoliticsRe: Rate Buhari's Govt On A Scale Of 1-10 by Onyi42(m): 10:26pm On Jan 14, 2016
I rate him 5
Politics$2.1bn Arms Deal: Key Questions Jonathan Must Answer – SERAP by Onyi42(op): 7:23am On Jan 10, 2016
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project
(SERAP) has sent an open letter to former President
Goodluck Jonathan seeking explanations from him on
“what you knew or had reason to know on the apparent
diversion and sharing of over $2 billion meant for
purchase of arms to fight Boko Haram.”

The letter dated 8 January 2016 and signed by SERAP
executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni reads in part:
“SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek
explanations from you, as former President and
Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on
what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent
diversion and sharing of the over $2 billion meant to
purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight
Boko Haram.”

“SERAP considers that there is enough material in the
public domain to suggest that over $2 billion meant for
purchase of arms to equip Nigerians soldiers fighting
Boko Haram in the North East of the country was
diverted and shared among high-ranging government
and party officials under your watch as President and
Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces.”

“SERAP and indeed Nigerians reserve the right to pursue
justice through appropriate national and international
accountability mechanisms to ensure that everyone
involved in this heinous crime is brought to justice in
accordance with international standards of fairness.”
“Is it correct to suggest that the budget of over $2
billion to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers fighting
Boko Haram in the North-East of the country was
authorised by you or your office? In other words, did
your former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col.
Sambo Dasuki (rtd) seek your approval to collect from
the Central Bank of Nigeria the over $2 billion meant
for purchase of arms for Nigerian soldiers?” “If so,
Nigerians would like to hear from you whether the
apparent diversion and sharing of our commonwealth by
your former NSAwas expressly or implicitly authorised
by you.”

“Is it then correct to suggest that the former NSA
implements presidential decisions and not make them? If
so, is it also correct to suggest that the apparent
diversion and sharing of the over $2 billion meant for
purchase of arms was a presidential-level decision and
that you signed off on it?” “Is it not correct to
suggest that yourAdministration acted on the basis
that it was essentially unrestrained by international or
Nigerian law in engaging in or encouraging the
apparent diversion and sharing of the over $2 billion
meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers in order to
protect them against attacks from Boko Haram and to
enhance their ability to defend the territorial integrity
of the country and provide security for its citizens?”
“Assuming you did not directly order or authorise the
apparent diversion and sharing of the over $2 billion
meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, is it fair
to suggest that you at least knew, or had reason to
know, that your own former NSA was apparently
involved in the heinous crime of corruption to wit: the
diversion and sharing of over $2 billion meant to
purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers; and did not take all
necessary and reasonable measures in your power as
Commander-in-Chief and President to prevent the
alleged diversion and sharing of our commonwealth, as
explained above?”

“Would you accept that the apparent diversion and
sharing of the over $2 billion was largely due to your
failure to ensure: (1) that system was in place to
ensure a transparent and accountable spending of
budget for military operations in strict accordance with
the standards of international law including the UN
Convention against Corruption; (2) that any such
system was operating in a continuous and effective
manner; and (3) that violations of the standards were
punished when detected by that system?” “After the
apparent diversion and sharing of the over $2 billion
was brought to your attention, did you take any step to
refer your former NSA and all those involved in the
diversion and sharing to appropriate anticorruption
agencies to ensure that all those who were alleged to be
responsible for this heinous crime of corruption are
brought to justice?”

“Would you agree that the apparent diversion and
sharing of the over $2 billion meant for purchase of
arms for Nigerian soldiers has seriously undermined the
ability of the soldiers to defend themselves and fight
Boko Haram; resulted in some soldiers being unfairly
tried for refusing to fight without being provided with
necessary arms; inflicted severe pain or suffering; and
caused unnecessary loss of lives and displacement of
law-abiding citizens?”

“Would SERAP be correct to suggest that you, as
President and Commander-in-Chief, knew about the
authorization, apparent diversion and sharing of the
over $2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian
soldiers, in the chain of command involving your former
NSA and others?” “Would it therefore be correct to
further suggest that your acts and/or omissions
concerning the apparent diversion and sharing of the
over $ 2 billion were such as to give rise to personal
liability through command responsibility for the actions
of your former NSA and others who worked under
you?” “Would you now, on the basis of the above,
apologise to Nigerians for the apparent diversion and
sharing of the over $2 billion and the catastrophic
consequences for Nigerian soldiers and their families,
including those who have lost their lives; those unfairly
tried and convicted; and millions of displaced
Nigerians?”

“Nigerians are eagerly awaiting your clarifications on
the issues raised above and your apology.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/2-1bn-arms-deal-key-questions-jonathan-must-answer-serap/
EducationReduce Times Spent On Social Media Devices, VC Urges Students by Onyi42(op): 4:42pm On Jan 09, 2016
Sango-Ota – Prof. Isaac Adebayo, the Vice-Chancellor,
Bells University, Sango-Ota, Ogun, on Saturday advised
all new students to be focused and desist from spending
much times on social media devices like chatting.

Adebayo gave the advice at the 11th Matriculation of
the institution in Sango Ota, Ogun.

The don urged the new students to be serious in order
to face the rigors of academic life, adding that life in
the University was different from life outside the
world.

“Students should desist from spending much times on
social media devices like chatting, and concentrate
more on their studies in order to meet competitive
global market,” he warned.

He implored matriculating students and under-
graduates to empower themselves by acquiring
additional skills and professional certificates to boost
their future careers.

“Parents should advise their children to be of good
behaviour and prepare to go the extra mile by ensuring
that their wards key into various professional
certificates available within and outside the university.
He told the students to take advantage of the
accredited centre named ATLAS on the campus, which
prepared students for professional examinations in
Accounting and Personnel Management.

Adeyemi said the institution’s skill development and
resource centre would soon commence short-term skill
acquisition training in various vocations for students of
the institution.

According to him, this will prepare them for the highly
competitive market as well as laying the foundation for
a future as employers of labour.

He, however, lamented that low enrolment of students
was one of the major challenges confronting private
universities in Nigeria.

A total of 449 students were admitted for the
2015/2016 academics session, including 427
undergraduate students and postgraduate students in
four faculties.

The faculties were College of National and Applied
Sciences, College of Management of Sciences, College
of Engineering and College of Environmental Sciences.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/reduce-times-spent-on-social-media-devices-vc-urges-students/
PoliticsOshiomhole Carpets PDP On ‘rice And Garri’ Politics by Onyi42(op): 7:58am On Jan 09, 2016
AS controversy rages over alleged diversion of Goodluck Jonathan campaign rice meant for distribution to the people of Edo State in the last general election by a gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Friday, took a swipe at the said aspirant and the PDP, saying the people of Edo State will no longer be swayed by rice and garri politics.


A chieftain of the PDP, Mr Okharedia Ihimekpen had alleged that bags of rice released by former President Goodluck Jonathan to sway votes in favour of the PDP in the last general election were not distributed.

Speaking at the 2016 Auchi Day celebration, on Friday, Governor Oshiomhole said politics of rice and garri was out of fashion as the people now prefer politics of development which his administration has introduced to the state in the last seven years.

Giving his scorecard to the mammoth crowd of natives of the town who thronged the palace of the Otaru, Alhaji Haliru Momoh, Ikelebe 111 and some invited guests at the Auchi Day celebration, Oshiomhole said: “the PDP Federal Government awarded the Auchi erosion contract to one of their own; in the name of Auchi erosion, they enriched themselves and abandoned even the tractor in the erosion site, compounding the erosion problem. You wrote petitions and those letters were read and ignored but we thank God for using me.

“We thank God that today, in the Auchi Erosion site, we can now locate two, three football pitches of Olympic standards in those areas that erosion had claimed.

“We have shown that government needs not lament, that government can listen and when contracts are awarded, they are meant to be done, not to provide avenue for them to deepen their pockets and use out of it to buy rice once in two years.

“I am glad that, Otaru, it will go down in the records that it was under your reign that God used us to dualise the Auchi road which your highness has kindly named Oshiomhole way and I am humbled. At night, we now can have street light in spite of the challenges of power arising from PDP mismanagement of billions of naira that was voted for power

“As you drive here, you see red roofs of schools that Auchi children can now attend and this year before the end of my tenure your Highness, the remaining schools in Auchi will wear red roofs. We will do that because your highness, you deserve it and I will try to discharge only part of my debt obligations to you.

“Every commitment that I have made, I will do, including the ones we are already doing. We will sustain them, we will complete them before the end of my tenure. My government will never lament. When others are not paying salaries, we paid before Christmas because my task is to make things happen, not to cry.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/oshiomhole-carpets-pdp-on-rice-and-garri-politics/

SportsRe: Yaya Toure Insults CAF Player Of The Year Award. by Onyi42(m): 3:49pm On Jan 08, 2016
this guy na cow grin
SportsRe: Pierre-emerick Aubameyang Is GLO-CAF African Footballer Of The Year 2015 by Onyi42(m): 11:50pm On Jan 07, 2016
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Jokes EtcRe: How I Lost A Job Opportunity Because Of Romanceland. by Onyi42(m): 11:42pm On Jan 06, 2016
iffa hear say this story na real cry
PropertiesRe: The Safest And Most Private Estates In Lagos? by Onyi42(m): 1:49pm On Jan 05, 2016
iba housing estate
PoliticsRe: It Is A Class War silly! By Joseph Edgar by Onyi42(m): 2:59pm On Dec 26, 2015
you said it all
CelebritiesRe: I Cried When I Saw Tuface With These Shoes by Onyi42(m): 7:18pm On Dec 13, 2015
On top person money again huh

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