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Our problem in the World Cup is not jersey but money.

Super Eagles Sign Agreement with NFF on World Cup Allowances and Bonuses

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Do you avoid caffeinated coffee because you’ve heard that they’re bad for you? You may want to reconsider your intentions. Coffee actually has its health benefits. It is loaded with essential nutrients that can improve your health and also make your life fast-paced. Jumia Nigeria, your trusted online store will share the top health benefits of coffee, that have been confirmed.

Coffee Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter: It can help people feel less tired and increase energy levels.

Coffee Can Help You Burn Fat: Did you know that caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat burning supplement? Studies show that caffeine can specifically increase the burning of fat, by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people.

The Caffeine Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance: It makes the fat cells break down body fat, releasing them into the blood as free fatty acids and making them available as fuel. Because of this, it makes sense to have a strong cup of coffee about a half an hour before you head to the gym.

There Are Essential Nutrients in Coffee: A single cup of coffee contains Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Manganese and Potassium, Magnesium and Niacin.

Did you know that coffee may lower the Risk of Type II Diabetes?: Type 2 diabetes currently afflicts about 300 million people worldwide. The studies show that people who drink the most coffee have a 23-50% lower risk of getting this disease.

Coffee Can Fight Depression and Make You Happier: Depression is a serious mental disorder that causes a significantly reduced quality of life. In a Harvard study published in 2011, women who drank 4 or more cups per day had a 20% lower risk of becoming depressed

Source: Health benefits of Coffee you will absolutely love

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Just say you did not get to ask your question. PMB was a guest, he was not the moderator of the session.

Read the Full Text of President Buhari’s Opening Address at the White House Press Conference with

anibirelawal:
Who is this

Kurtis Adigba.

fergie001:
Look at this 1diot that wants attention.

People criticising keyamo cannot stretch water for him to wash his hands,you must be the biggest fool...

What is his CV like that we should shudder?
Been a barrister to fryo or psquare?

Did you ask for the CV of those criticising him?
Because he has a chamber in lawanson and have assess to the nearest reporter,so we should faint or line up in fear when he talks?
We have seen the backside of a lot of cows that call themselves human right crusaders...from those defending fslc to those telling us that the President can even withdraw 1bn dollars and later present a budget in 2031,and tell us to fuse it to the budget...
When has criticisms become crime?any law against that?
This man must be a conman.

Gani Fawehinmi will never be forgotten...

The man was on Channels TV last night. I think he has attention.

Religion is a very volatile issue in Nigeria and United States President, Donald Trump might have inadvertently triggered off a new source of dispute between Christians and Muslims in the country.

He made the following comments at the Oval Office where he held talks with President Muhammadu Buhari.

“We have had very serious problems with Christians who are being murdered in Nigeria, we are going to be working on that problem very, very hard because we cannot allow that to happen,” Trump said.

However, in his opening statement at the Rose Garden press conference, he stated:

“We are deeply concerned by religious violence in Nigeria, including the burning of churches and the killing and persecution of Christians,” he pointed out.

“We encourage Nigeria and the federal, state and local leaders to do everything in their power to immediately secure the affected communities and to protect innocent civilians of all faiths, including Muslims and including Christians.”

This provides more insight into the United States position about the violence in Nigeria and shows it is not taking an anti-Muslim stance when it comes to the violence ravaging the country.

Therefore, it is important that Nigerians focus on our common security than engage in unnecessary squabbles over what Trump said about one religious group or the other.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/see-donald-trump-asked-protection-christians-muslims-nigeria/

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A legal practitioner and social commentator, Kurtis Adigba has criticised Nigerians over what he perceives to be the double standards we portray as a people. Read his post on the topic next…

Some Nigerians and fake sensitivity! The social media is replete with the condemnation of Festus Keyamo SAN after his appearance on “POLITICS” with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV.

Last night, was his first on the show after his appointment as the spokesperson of the Buhari Campaign Organization. Until his appointment 2 weeks ago, and his appearance last night, he was the champion of the people, the defender of the poor, the human rights advocate, and the crusader for justice, and just anything they thought of him. But you know what? Keyamo, is now a traitor, a villain, a sell-out, a turncoat, a man without conscience, and so on. Common (sic) folks, just an appearance on a TV show to air his views on a National issue has made Keyamo the most despicable person? In a country where values and morality are dead because of political partisanship? Give me a break!

Let me ask with due respect to you guys: how many of you tearing into Keyamo are qualified to hold water for him to wash his hands? How many of you identified with, or joined him in his frequent battles with the government? How many of you are better morally than him? How many of you has contributed more to the development of the country than him? How many?

Festus Keyamo, realized that as an outsider, you can’t do much to change the system. He threw his hat into the ring and joined politics. He joined the APC, and contested for the governorship seat of Delta State. He lost in some controversial circumstance. He stayed in the party working and walking his way up within the party. He is now the spokesperson of the campaign organization of the presumptive nominee of his party. Who are you? You are not even a member of any political party where decisions are made! You are a professional critic, a do nothing professor of good governance on social media, a theorist of good value who is numb to corruption because of partisanship, and a destroyer per excellence.

We complain about incompetent people in governance but we are quick to condemn them when they go into politics and try to make a difference. A political party, is not a church or mosque. A politician, is not a pastor or an imam. The rules of politics are not in tandem with religion. And how many of us are even practicing our religion according to the rules and principles! What is happening to Festus Keyamo is the reason why decent professionals don’t want to venture into politics. If you think you are better, please join a party, and show us how it should be done.

And for all of you attacking Keyamo today, please know: that the “prostitute “ today, was once a virgin.

Do you know why we have fewer human rights advocates today? I will tell you. They have realized you are an ungrateful people not worth fighting for, or dying for. When they are detained because of fighting for you, you don’t protest to have them released. You don’t care about their families. When they offer themselves for elective positions, you don’t vote for them. Tell me which country with sane electorates, would not have voted for Gani Fawehinmi? When he sought for our votes, he got less than 30,000 votes nationwide . And we keep expecting them to fight and die for us?

source: “You are an ungrateful people not worth fighting for”, Lawyer slams Nigerians over attacks on Festus Keyamo (SAN)

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The trending topic last week in Nigeria was the arrest and subsequent attempt to escape by Senator Dino Melaye whilst being transported by the police from Abuja to his native Kogi state to face the illegal possession of firearms charge in Lokoja.

His fellow senator, Ben Murray-Bruce has taken to Twitter to accuse the Nigerian police of gassing Senator Melaye twice.

He tweeted:

“Just met with @dino_melaye. Very sad to hear what transpired. Dino is asthmatic, yet while in transit, the police gassed him & he could barely breathe. Second time they gassed him, he had to force his way out of the vehicle. Dino literally escaped death. SAD!”

The police are yet to respond to this accusation but it adds a new twist to the ongoing saga between Senator Melaye and his opponents.

Source: Police Gassed Dino—Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

By Olalekan Fadeyi

Attention of the University Management has been drawn to the most untruthful and malicious publication of Naijaloaded in its March 15, 2018 edition, titled “How I made a perfect payback for a lecturer who failed me for 6 years in the University”, in which a certain mischievous individual, Akeju Oluwanishola Femi who claimed to be a graduate from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, alleged that he was unduly failed in a practical course that he took during his undergraduate programme in the Department of Pure and Applied Biology.

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The University was bothered by the calculated attempt to bring its long earned and maintained integrity to opprobrium and disrepute by the said online publication, particularly at a time when it was consolidating on its ranking generally among Nigerian Universities.
Being that as it may, our response to the highly libelous publication which the media organization did not bother to balance with official position of the University, which we expect that Naijaloaded would carry and give the same prominence that it gave to the originating damaging story, goes thus:
Akeju Oluwanishola Femi was admitted during the 2008/2009 academic session to study for Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science. He claimed to have hailed from Ido-Osi, in Ekiti State.

He, along with other students, irrespective of their courses of study, were required to take courses in Biology and a few other Science related Courses in their 100 Levels.

His Academic records (Statement of results), revealed that he passed BIO 101 and 103 at first attempt during Harmattan Semester of 2008/2009 and BIO 102 during Rain Semester of the same session all with grade E.

The student’s BIO 104 was Carried Forward (CRF), an indication that he failed to register for this course. The student failed to register for BIO 104, which was his only outstanding course in Biology until his spillover year when he registered for it as the only course and passed with grade E.

There were no formal or informal reports of victimization of this candidate in any Biology courses either at Computer Science and Engineering Department or Pure and Applied Biology Department.

The claim that the student / writer was failed by a Muslim lecturer could not be true as no single lecturer teaches any course singly in the Department.

Moreover, there was no record of this candidate ever failing any course he registered for in the Pure and Applied Biology Department.

That the first day of the student /writer in biology practical class was dreadful as claimed could not also be true as the candidate passed BIO 103 which was his first experience in biology practical class.

That the (writer) sat for the same biology course for good six consecutive years was not correct as there was no record of such. He only did biology courses at 100 level and never again until his spillover year.

That the (student/writer) visited the lecturer in his office to beg him at the third time of failing the course again could not be true. Since there was no record of the student ever failing any of the biology courses at any point in time, there was no basis for this claim.
That he (student /writer), consulted his level advisor, Dr. Mrs. A.A. Adigun on this same issue and was advised to go and beg the lecturer has no basis as the writer never failed any biology course, also remains a lie. The mentioned level advisor denied any knowledge of such when contacted by the investigative committee set up to look into Akeju’s claims. All attempts to reach the said writer indirectly through the level advisor and directly through the writer’s GSM no. and that of his next of kin proved abortive (these steps were taken to substantiate the claims made in the write-up).

That he (student /writer), met the accused lecturer at the former Fine and Applied Art Department (FAA) along the way that leads to ‘Alata eatery’, in Under G revealed that the writer might be suffering from confusion of location. There is no route that matches the direction of location as described in LAUTECH. The described route can be verified by anybody that is conversant with LAUTECH as non-existent.

That he (student /writer), could not go for NYSC at the expected time was as a result of other courses which he failed ( i.e. MEE 231, MEE 211, CSE 301, CSE 331, CVE 401) and of course, BIO 104 he deliberately refused to register for at the available opportunities ( Rain semesters of 2009/2010 to 2012/2013).
That he (student /writer), registered as a spillover student for BIO 104 and borrowed four (4) other courses to boost his CGPA was not correct as his academic records showed that he only registered for BIO 104 as a single course in the Rain Semester of the said spillover year. In addition, he scored grade E in the said course and the claim that he scored A’s in BIO 101, 102, 104 and 106 were all false. BIO 106 as a course does not exist in the curriculum of courses being offered in the department.

His (student/writer) claim that the lecturer (“that failed him”) has a daughter who gate-crashed together with him and the wife for marking WAEC scripts in Ogbomoso during his NYSC was unfounded. The record before the committee revealed that no lecturer of the Department of Pure and Applied Biology (Muslim or Christian) participated in the marking of WAEC scripts from 2008/2009 till date. In addition, none of the Muslim lecturers in Pure and Applied Biology Department has a grown up daughter that was qualified to mark any exam scripts during the period mentioned till date.

Going through the above submission of the Institution, every right thinking individual whose mind is devoid of any attempt to malign for no just cause, would not only see the concocted lies in the story line as told by Akeju Oluwanishola Femi and published without adherence to ethics of journalism practice as it concerns fair play by Naijaloaded, but that the claimant/writer was never an average student, talk less of being a brilliant student while with us.

Source: How I made a perfect payback for a lecturer who failed me for 6 years in the University

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igbodefender:
Kanye has a right to his beliefs for Pete sakes.

Yes.

The Edo state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring an attack on Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, who moved the motion for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari over his approval and withdrawal of $496 million from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) without the lawmakers’ approval.

Read the press release signed by the PDP state publicity secretary Chris Osa Nehikhare next…

State Sponsored Hooliganism at Benin Airport.

Edo PDP condemns in the strongest terms the display of State Sponsored Hooliganism as enacted by APC members who were kitted in black after recruitment in government house. The execution of their dastardly plan was carried out in the presence of the Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Yesterday, Friday, April 27, 2018, Distinguished Senator Matthew Urhoghide in the presence of Gov Godwin Obaseki was attacked by APC led government sponsored thugs as he disembarked from the plane that brought him from Abuja.

We were informed when the flight was airborne that APC thugs kitted in Black had been mobilized from government house with a mission was to invade the Benin airport and their target was Distinguished Senator Matthew Urhoghide.

In the presence of the governor, who draws N400m monthly from the state security vote, these thugs kitted in black by Edo state government, attacked Senator Matthew Urhoghide, a former state woman leader and our youth leader. After observing and supervising the attack, with a smirk on his face, the governor, Godwin Obaseki, climbed into his Jeep and gave a fist pump in approval and solidarity with his thugs for a mission accomplished.

This act is another evidence of the disdain and intolerance with which the APC government views the legislature and opposition voices. In their glaring failure, they exhibit executive rascality, misplaced power arrogance and obvious ignorance of constitutional rights and roles of the three arms of government.
Arising from the ugly event at the airport, It is now obvious that the APC govt at state and federal level are fast losing grip in the act of governance. In their desperate efforts to cling on to power, they have resorted to state sponsored hooliganism.

Senator Urhoghide cannot be cowed, intimidated or harassed. Senator Urhoghide will continue to carry out his constitutionally assigned role as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Edo PDP will send a report of this ugly incident to the police for investigation and necessary action.

We appeal to our teeming members in Edo South senatorial district to remain calm and law abiding while the police are carrying out their investigation.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/pdp-accuses-apc-senator-attack/

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aloeman15:
in a way, this is an own goal.
just this week, lai was boasting about all states having bumper harvests and net export of agric produce.
are these implement a matter of duplication of the state govts efforts, or is it that the farmers were all using hoes?

Just sell your forever living products in peace now.

"Just give me the money ", that's their mentality.

Wow, but this story has a source. Where is it?

Herb Friend

The name of a white guy visiting Nigeria interviewed on TV.

Enigmatic rapper and husband to Kim Kardashian, Kanye West took to Twitter 2 days ago to declare his support for the President of the United States, Donald Trump. He also took a swipe at Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama.

He tweeted:

“Free thinkers don’t fear retaliation for your thoughts. The traditional thinkers are only using thoughts and words but they are in a mental prison. You are free. You’ve already won. Feel energized. Move in love not fear. Be afraid of nothing.

“You don’t have to agree with trump but the mob can’t make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother. I love everyone. I don’t agree with everything anyone does. That’s what makes us individuals. And we have the right to independent thought.

“If your friend jumps off the bridge you don’t have to do the same. Ye being Ye is a fight for you to be you. For people In my life the idea of Trump is pretty much a 50 50 split but I don’t tell a Hillary supporter not to support Hillary I love Hillary too.

“I love when people have their own ideas. You don’t have to be allowed anymore. Just be. Love who you want to love. That’s free thought. I’m not even political. I’m not a democrat or a republican.

“And also I’m all the way out the sunken place. And I’m not scared anymore. I’m not scared of the media. I’m not scared of the past and I’m optimistic about the future. This tweet is in love not fear.

“With love I am invincible. Truth is subjective but love is the most powerful force in the world and the world needs to express more of it.
“I said express love more because we have love but we don’t express it. My friend Tmills will always say “I love you” and it used to make me feel weird to hear that. Now I tell everyone I love them. He sparked me to start expressing love more.
“When my daughter acts out she actually says afterwards I just want to hear you say I love you more.
“No race religion region or political party can argue with the power of love.
“Fear takes strategy Unlearn linear thinking Hit you with these zig zag thoughts.”

Kanye also confirmed that his wife is not comfortable with some of his tweets. She called him urging him to distance himself from some of Donald Trump’s actions, he tweeted:

My wife just called me and she wanted me to make this clear to everyone. I don’t agree with everything Trump does. I don’t agree 100% with anyone but myself.

He also tweeted and shared how he got is Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat which apparently was personally signed by Donald Trump.


While criticizing Obama: "Obama was in office for eight years and nothing in Chicago changed."

Donald Trump responded to Kanye’s endorsement, tweeting:

Thank you Kanye, very cool!

What do you think about Kanye’s latest tweets and views? Is it a case of mental instability, smart political positioning or just someone being honest?
Some people are already suggesting that Kanye could run for president of the United States in 2024.
What do you think about this?

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/989252420294336512
Many fans and fellow celebrities have reacted with consternation and outrage to Kanye’s decision with some questioning his mental state. He lost 9 million Twitter folowers in 10 minutes.



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Source: Kanye West Declares Support for Donald Trump, Might Run for President in 2024

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Nigeria leads the world in terms of population growth rate. We are driving the increase in the number of people on the planet more than any other country in terms of percentage growth rate.

Our research (see table below from Internetworldstats) shows that of all the top 10 countries in the world with the highest population, Nigeria has the highest growth rate of 58% between years 2000-2018 which is quite astonishing.



A similar study by the Spectator Index gives Nigeria a higher score when it comes to population growth over the last 20 years.

Population growth, past twenty years.

Country Population Growth Rate in the last 20 Years

Nigeria 72%
Saudi Arabia 69%
Egypt 55%
Pakistan 54%
India 34%
Indonesia 31%
South Africa 31%
Turkey 29%
Mexico 26%
Canada 22%
United States 18%
UK 13%
China 12%
France 11%
South Korea 11%

This shows 2 things primarily:

1. Nigerians are prolific when it comes to sex and,

2. Family planning is not something most Nigerians care about.

While countries like Poland, Japan and Germany seem on the other end of the spectrum of population growth rate over the last 2 decades, with -2%, 0% and 1% respectively, they are faring better with less social upheaval and higher standards of living compared to Nigeria.

A lot of our problems relating to poverty and underdevelopment can be traced to poor planning and population control. There is little improvement in infrastructure, health and education to meet the increasing population. Already, Nigeria’s middle belt is a battleground between herdsmen and farmers clashing over scarce fertile land and water.

Nigeria’s huge population can be an asset but it takes proper control and planning to make this happen. Uncontrolled population growth portends a bleak future if nothing is done now.

Like this Twitter user asked: “Nigerians, what’s the rush?”



source: How Nigeria is the ‘World Champion’ in Population Growth Rate

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Popular satirical presenter on Sahara Reporters TV, ‘Dr. Damages’ has taken to Twitter to slam the owner of the platform he presents on, Omoyele Sowore who is running for President in 2019.

Sowore was pictured pushing a wheelbarrow containing oranges which is a sight common in many parts of Nigeria with young men selling fruits and vegetables in markets and on the roadside in their barrows.

Dr. Damages is obviously not impressed at this attempt at populism.

He tweeted:

This must be Sowore’s version of what Americans call, retail politics. Fela was right when he talked about the things men do when “spirit catch them.”

Many Nigerians on social media have criticised Sowore observing that he is using tactics similar to those of ‘typical’ Nigerian politicians which his campaign says he is out to replace.

Some ardent of supporters of Sowore believe he has done nothing wrong though explaining that it is just a publicity stunt that helps to get more people to know about their presidential aspirant.

What do you think- hit or miss?

Source: Nigerian Election 2019: Dr. Damages Shades Omoyele Sowore over Orange Seller Stunt

Resolved;

How my Negative Experience at Carlcare Android Service Centre, Abuja had a Positive Outcome

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By Arinbomen Star

In recent times, the situation in Nigeria’s political amphitheatre has been attracting so much attention both locally and internationally. Demonstrations by the two main political gladiators in the amphitheatre, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Party (APC), have elicited diverse reactions from both the spectators and the analysts alike. Unlike the gladiators in the classical amphitheatre who engage in fisticuffs with the aim of regaling their fans, clinching a trophy and having their names registered in the Hall of Fame; Nigeria’s political gladiators are engaged in political power tussle.

Having successfully wrested power from the PDP, the APC is poised to keep it for as long as possible. What is really worrisome about the tussle between the two gladiators is the crassness of their engagement. While the APC has resorted to character defamation, slander, libel and self-righteous tactics, the PDP is gallantly defending its integrity through vehement denouncement of claims by the APC.

I think the case against the PDP is glaringly obvious; and the party’s helmsmen are gradually coming to terms with their abuse of public office and betrayal of public trust when their party held sway over the country. What boggles the mind, however, is the elaborate display of immaculate political posture by the APC helmsmen, as well as their refusal to take responsibility for the state of affairs in the country. Are the helmsmen of the APC as squeaky clean as they make Nigerians believe? Are they innocent of Nigeria’s current predicaments? What is the relevance of the fuss they keep making about their integrity mantra and self-righteous stance?

Integrity, in its real essence, is adherence to sterling moral principles and demonstration of unqualified honesty in acts and in disposition. An objective assessment of an individual’s integrity, therefore, is their ability to uphold the tenets of moral uprightness, and be above board in the face of circumstances that challenge this inherent asset. The words of men of integrity are invariably in tune with their deeds. They mean what they say; and they act out the profession of their ideals. The situation is different with charlatans. They inveigle themselves into the affection of others by false pretences, and then resort to manipulative schemes in a bid to maintain the status quo. Inevitably, their claims are debunked as mere charades by the prevailing circumstances. They soon fall out of grace with the people and plunge into the abyss of ignominy.

The All Progressives Party (APC) secured the mandate to superintend Nigeria’s apex political office by virtue of their grandiose promises to Nigerians; and the professed high moral standard, as well as the immaculate political posture of their standard-bearer, Muhammadu Buhari. Three years after toppling his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) predecessor from the presidential domain, the new honcho of Nigeria’s apex political office is yet to get his act together. The Nigerian ship has been meandering under his captaincy; and all his efforts have been directed at blaming his predecessor for creating the storm that has been rocking the ship. So far, the APC-led presidency has demonstrated to Nigerians what its “change” agenda is worth. Nigerians have munched the APC pudding; and I suppose their appetites have been jaded by the stench of pudding.

Long before the APC secured the mandate to steer the affairs of Nigeria, I had been observing their political shenanigans with rapt attention. Reading between the lines, I knew the alliance of the composite factions that constitute the party, as well as the party’s media propaganda, was a ploy to present the Trojan horse to Nigerians. I went through the party’s manifesto and all I could see was hollowness sandwiched with grandiose visions. Unfortunately, Nigerians were too engrossed with the desire for a “change” to carefully consider the genuineness of the seemingly juicy offer. Alas, they were easily taken in by the decoy.

Considering the journey so far under the leadership of the APC-led presidency, it breaks my heart to see all my predictions about this political reign come true. This political dispensation has failed to lead Nigeria out of the woods. All it has offered Nigerians so far is some encouragement about the need to buoy up their hopes and keep their fingers crossed.

The incumbent Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and a national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, were quoted recently as saying, “We won’t stop talking about Jonathan’s corrupt government.” The incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been mouthing the same rhetoric at different forums, both within and outside the shores of Nigeria. For crying out loud! When will the APC-led government begin to focus on their agenda for Nigeria? When will they stop crying over spilt milk?

By dwelling on the shortcomings of an outgone administration and blaming their political ineptitude on those shortcomings, the APC-led government have demonstrated to Nigerians that they are utterly bereft of any vision for the country. If the PDP administration had been adjudged squeaky clean by Nigerians, there wouldn’t have been any need for a “change” in the first place. Therefore, the APC administration should spare Nigerians its banal rhetoric of how the PDP administration plundered the country’s treasury; and take responsibility for its failure.

So far, this administration has preoccupied itself with chasing a ghost while neglecting its primary responsibilities to the citizenry. No viable vistas of opportunities have been provided for Nigerians by this administration; yet the President had the presence of mind to describe “a lot Nigerian youths” as indolent and unlettered opportunists, right before the full glare of the international community. Unemployment rate in the country is still as high as ever; education has been consigned to the whims and caprices of entrepreneurs and the unconscionable administrators of our ivory towers; the health sector has been incapacitated by the perennial neglect of the government; insecurity has transmogrified into an untamed menace; and corrupt public office holders have a field day within the camp of the ruling elite. What’s more? I think it’s time this administration beat a retreat from its excursion in the realm of fantasies.

The anti-graft war of this political dispensation is another issue that has attracted a lot of attention. The original deal was a holistic clampdown on corrupt elements, who illegally appropriate our commonwealth; and then plough back the recovered plunder into the economy. However, things seem to have taken a different course. Given the way events have played out so far, it is obvious that this administration’s anti-graft war is more or less a grotesque war of attrition. The selective nature of the crusade, the associated politicizing of ensuing backlash from some quarters, and the poor accountability of the custodians of the recovered booty all lend some credence to this position.

Bringing corrupt elements whose allegiances lie outside the APC to book, while creating a safe haven for looters within the fold of the ruling elite, is tantamount to a political witch-hunt. Turning a blind eye, by the government, to allegations of corruption levelled against public office holders who are loyal to the APC brings the genuineness of the anti-graft crusade of this administration under serious question. All said, it can be inferred that this administration’s fight against corruption is, on the one hand, an attention-seeking mission designed to give a dog a bad name in order to hang him; and on the other hand, a diversionary scheme with the ulterior motive of shrouding the political ineptitude and the sharp practice of this administration in secrecy.

Shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of power from his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, he proclaimed victory over the Boko Haram terrorist group. “Boko Haram has been degraded”, the President affirmed. Perhaps out of this administration’s desperation to prove its ‘mettle’ to Nigerians, a Nigerian Air Force jet released its payload on a refugee camp in Borno State, killing scores of innocent civilians. The Nigerian Army claimed they miscalculated. Twice, incarcerated Boko Haram’s warlords were officially released to their “degraded” group in exchange for some of the abducted Chibok school girls. Then came a paradigm shift in presidential domain: “Boko Haram has been technically defeated”, the Minister of Information and Culture (Lai Mohammed) announced. Dapchi school girls’ abduction occurred recently; and the “degraded” or “technically defeated” terrorist group claimed responsibility for the act.

Just recently, the President approved the release of one billion dollars for the procurement of arms and ammunition to combat the same terrorist group that he claimed had been annihilated. My concern about this development borders on its well-thought-out timing, its proximity to the 2019 electioneering period. The dots just don’t connect; I mean, trying to reconcile the President’s long-upheld position about the Boko Haram terrorist group and his reason for approving the release of the said money. I think the APC live under the self-delusion that they are omniscient and other Nigerians are nincompoops; otherwise, they wouldn’t be overtly insulting the intelligence of Nigerians. Although the release still awaits the approval of the National Assembly, it is sure to get their consent. However, Nigerians are watching to see how this will ultimately play out.

The declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari that he would be vying for the 2019 presidential elections is another major contentious issue that has brought his professed integrity and patriotism under question. While officially notifying the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the APC about his ambition, the President said that his decision was borne out of the “clamour” by Nigerians for the continuity of his presidential reign. What a sweeping statement! On which platform was the said “clamour” expressed by Nigerians? Did Mr. President, by his use of “Nigerians”, mean his family, cronies and party loyalists? I guess too many odds are against the President’s 2019 re-election ambition. His failure to fulfill his campaign promises to Nigerians; his demonstration of lack of originality; his politicizing issues that border on the wellbeing of Nigerians; his senescent physical and psychical status; and suchlike, all underscore the need for the president to pave the way for more enterprising presidential aspirants.

The debate about the President’s earlier one-term tenure promise notwithstanding, the odds against his 2019 re-election ambition are crystal clear. Besides, he had earlier in 2015 admitted some of the odds against him. “I wish I became Head of State when I was a governor, just a few years as a young man. Now at 72, there’s a limit to what I can do”, President Muhammadu Buhari told a group of Nigerians resident in South Africa. Being a man of integrity, as the President and his sycophants have always claimed, the President should have taken all these issues into consideration before declaring his intention to seek re-election in 2019. After all, a minstrel who regales people with his artistry can perceive the melody of his music, except he is hard of hearing or bereft of the sense of aesthetics.

At this critical point in the history of Nigeria, we are almost at the crossroads of making another decision about a four-year superintendence of the affairs of our nation, and by whom. It behoves all Nigerians to take their destinies into their hands by making informed choices about the governance of our dear country. It’s time Nigerians started resisting the deceits of politicians who indulge in self-serving governance for the entire length of their reign, and return at the eleventh hour to manipulate the electorate in order to further their wrong course.

A four-year political reign is too precious to be spent on frivolities, such as political retribution, gerrymandering and playing to the gallery; all in a bid to discredit political opponents. Most times, popular choices are usually farcical choices. Let’s look out for political aspirant who though are unpopular, yet carry in them the right ideas, orientation and inclination. No longer should Nigerians mortgage their future on the altar of temporary gratification. The trend of events in Nigeria in the last three years has shown that the APC presidential reign is not better than the PDP’s. Heroes need not sing their praises; rather, their feats declare their worth. Good governance does not consist in denigrating others in order to take the shine off them. Condemning others for flaws that are also ingrained in one’s personality is sheer hypocrisy. So, let not the pot call the kettle black.

The APC helmsmen can continue their current theatrical melodrama in Nigeria’s political amphitheatre, while their political sycophants cheer them on. However, they should reckon that both a bad reign and a good one have a place in history. What makes the difference, however, is the kind of memory that each reign evokes in the psyche of posterity. Sooner or later, the boisterous storm will blow; and the rump of the chicken will be exposed. The APC political dispensation may hold sway now but it cannot continue to reign in perpetuity. Someday it’ll be toppled. Then, all its clandestine manipulative schemes, sharp practice shrouded in secrecy and edifice of deceits will become public knowledge. The chickens always come home to roost.

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Source: APC Political Reign: The Nigerian Tale of the Pot Calling the Kettle Black

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Ageing is a natural part of life that can’t be avoided. However, the foods you eat can help you age better, both inside and out. Jumia Food, Nigeria’s no 1 food ordering platform shares foods that can help you look younger.

Dark chocolate

Chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanols, which protect the skin from sun damage and stops your body from turning red. However, the amount of flavanols varies significantly among different types of chocolate.

Vegetables

Vegetables are extremely full of nutrients and are also very low in calories. They contain antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart disease, cataracts and cancer. So, the more you eat vegetables, the lesser the chances of you suffering any of the aforementioned ailments.

Avocados

Avocados are rich in healthy fat, fibre, several vitamins and minerals that are essential for health. Additionally, these minerals can fight inflammation, protect your skin from the sun and help repair damaged DNA.

Spices

Spices do more than just add flavour to your food. They also contain various compounds that may have beneficial effects on your health. Interestingly, research has revealed that some spices may even help your skin look younger. They include cinnamon, chili peppers and ginger.

Walnuts

If you have grey hair then eating walnuts is your sure bet to get rid of them. Walnuts are great for fighting off the grey hair. This is due to the copper in the nuts. The copper helps to keep your natural hair colour bright and radiant.

Foods That Can Help You Look Younger

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With so many available styles, feature, quality and technology options, selecting the best appliances for your new home can be overwhelming, even if you’re working with a design or a preferred brand.

While there are so many fine brands with premium home appliances, Jumia Nigeria, your trusted online store recommends three solid brands that will ensure a house is filled with functional appliances while remaining on a budget.

Tested & Trusted

If there is any home appliance that has gained the trust of millions of people, it is Binatone. It is reliable, durable and fits into the budget of everyone depending on your specification

Relatively New Entry

Bruhm, although a relatively new brand in Nigeria but regarded as a German machine with products designed to be rugged and functional. It is also very affordable being that it is yet to carve out its own market share

Polystar

The brand, over time, has carved a niche for itself in the highly dynamic and competitive consumer electronics market through a combination of its superior quality, durability and affordability.

Source: 3 Top Brands With the Most Affordable Home Appliances


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By Babatunde Akintunde O’


Customers don’t expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong. – Donald Porter

A few weeks ago, my phone stopped charging and eventually crashed, leaving me with no smartphone for 24 hours.

The following day after I made the post, I decided to take the phone to Carlcare service centre, Wuse, Abuja.
I met a fair young lady who penned down my complaints and diagnosed two things wrong with the device:
First, she said the main issue with the phone is the charging port, so I had to pay N600 for the replacement. Secondly, she said the screen is cracked and they’ll have to change the screen before fixing the charging port. I told her the screen, despite being cracked is working perfectly and I don’t have a complain on it. She told me that’s their policy, I must pay for both screen and the charging port. I asked how much for the screen, she said it’s N13,000 – I asked to pay via POS, they explained their POS machine is faulty. I asked: “if I pay for the phone, can I wait to get it fixed?” She said no, I had to come back in four days.

Since I couldn’t bear being without a smartphone phone for another four days due to the kind of work I do, I decided to go get another phone while they fix the faulty one.

I went outside to use the next ATM, withdrew and paid for the screen and charging port. I was given a receipt.
Fast forward to 8 days later, I called the customer care line on the receipt they have to inquire on the status of my phone, If I could come get it.

The phone rang for like 3 times before an unprofessional voice said “hello” from the other end, I quickly introduced myself and asked if I could come get my phone, she said: “Come to our office”. I told her I needed to be sure the phone is ready for collection before coming over, she offered no sensible explanation and shouted at me that I should just come with the receipt to their office.

I picked the receipt and headed to their office, I got there in few minutes and proceeded to the phone collection point, submitted my receipt and waited for like 30 minutes before I was called, I was handed over the phone same way I dropped it for them.

I was mad; “What’s this thrash? Where’s the new screen? What’s with the charging port?” I asked.

She referred me to another lady at the counter, then she said: ‘we haven’t fixed your phone because we discovered what’s actually wrong with your phone is the battery, you have to change it. I asked how much and she said it’s N4,000.

I lamented the poor manner the customer care service was. They simply could have told me when I called earlier that my phone isn’t ready and I will have to pay to replace the battery.

If I had not gotten another phone, I probably would have been disappointed by the clueless mode of operation at the service centre.

I left very angry.


Source: My Negative Experience at Carlcare Android Service Centre, Abuja

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