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Jollof rice is a delicacy that’s widely eaten in Nigeria. As such, Nigerians have devised creative ways to enjoy Jollof rice. In line with this, Jumia Food, Nigeria’s no 1 food ordering platforms shares some of the best ways to enjoy Nigerian Jollof.

Coconut jollof rice

Coconut jollof rice is one version of coconut rice made with coconut milk. To make this style of jollof rice, the rice is first pre-cooked with coconut milk and then stir-fried in a well-seasoned pepper-onion mixture. It is very tasty.

Pineapple jollof rice

Pineapple jollof rice is a mixture of pineapple and jollof rice. The pineapples are simply stir-fried with the pepper sauce before adding the rice.

Party Jollof

Party Jollof is literally the best type of Jollof in Nigeria because of its unique taste. A party is incomplete in Nigeria if there is no party Jollof.

Vegetable jollof rice

Jollof can also be made attractive and healthy by adding vegetables like carrot, green peas, green beans, and green pepper among others. Vegetable jollof rice is another jollof rice delicacy.

Baked jollof rice

Baked jollof rice is similar to party Jollof, only that, it is baked. The jollof rice sauce is first prepared and spread in a baking pan. The raw rice is then added to the sauce alongside chicken sauce and is allowed to bake until the rice is well cooked.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/surprising-ways-enjoy-nigerian-jollof-rice/

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7-year-old Nigerian comedienne and Internet sensation, Emmanuella has landed a Disney gig which is something that many A-list Nollywood stars would jump at not to talk of a child actress.

This fact is not lost on some of our politicians as Senate President, Bukola Saraki took to Twitter to congratulate Emmanuella and the Mark Angel Comedy team.

He tweeted:

“Congratulations Emmanuella! Make sure you make them laugh over there. Your story is an inspiration. Come by the @NGRSenate sometime, let’s discuss how we can develop the potential of our young talents in the creative industry. cc: @markangelcomedy.”

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Mark Angel Comedy respnded on Emmanuella’s behalf tweeting:

“Emmanuella and the entire Mark Angel Comedy team are excited about your warm congratulatory message to Emmanuella, we look forward to coming by the @NGRSenate and we require a means of contacting you sir @bukolasaraki. Thank you so much sir”.

Meanwhile, Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe state has also congratulated Emmanuella tweeting:

“It is always a thing of joy to see young Nigerians doing exceedingly well in the global entertainment industry. Very big congratulations to comedienne, Emmanuella as she gets a role with Disney Hollywood Film. I wish her well as she conquers the world with her amazing talent.”

Emmanuella had a few days ago taken to Instagram to reveal her new acting engagement with Disney. She had posted a picture of herself on set on her Instagram page writing: “Thanks @disneystudios God bless everyone whose support has added to bringing us here. I never dreamed of being here so soon. I miss Success. I love you all.”

source: http://www.opinions.ng/saraki-invites-emmanuella-senate-lands-disney-gig/

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede was a guest on Ray Power fm’s political and current affairs programme, ‘Political Platform’ where he answered and discussed a wide range of questions.

Speaking on the tendency of candidates to cheat despite reforms he has championed to curtail such, he explained :

“Even when JAMB sets-up rogue centres (to catch cheats), you find that it is these same poor people that you are fighting for, that pay N200,000 and we disqualify such students.”

The professor lamented the way parents facilitate cheating especially “mothers in particular (that are) determined to make graduates of their children at all cost”.

He expressed displeasure at the sensationalism attached to the Snake swallowing N36 million story which he explained is purely criminal and should be treated as such.

The JAMB Registrar also explained that the board is now checking accounts of fraudsters promising ‘miracle centres’ to identify candidates that have paid into those accounts to circumvent the exam process stating that; “we are now disqualifying such candidates”.

He also criticized journalists for not asking poignant questions at important times such as when some dubious officials were selling JAMB scratch card for up to N12,000 instead of N5,200 before he got appointed to the board. Responding to some of his critics who had complained about the billions he returned to government as against previous administrations at the board, he retorted: “I don’t know what they want me to do with government money”.

The major takeaway from this interview has to be that candidates need to prepare and try to pass JAMB examination without cheating because the board is serious about disqualifying cheats who are also liable for criminal prosecution.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/set-rogue-centres-catch-exam-cheats-jamb/

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By Arinbomen Star

Although every human being is endowed with some prowess, they do not all exploit it or influence their world with it in the same way. While some individuals create a sublime place for themselves in history through the agency of their prowess; others plunge themselves into an abyss of mundanity through misplaced exploitation of their prowess. In the same vein, there are those who live completely oblivious of their prowess; their lot being consignment to the systems that equilibrate the world.

Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, aka ‘Baba Africa’ or OBJ, as he’s fondly called by many Nigerians, is unarguably one of the most influential elder statesmen in contemporary Nigeria. Obasanjo’s reputation spans several nations in the African continent; and outside the shores of Africa, he’s also a figure with official recognition. He wields some political clout within Africa; and he’s one of the reigning political kingmakers in Nigeria’s political landscape. An erstwhile Nigerian president, who had a personal experience of the demonstration of Baba Africa’s political clout once said concerning him, “… Baba OBJ, the boss of all bosses”. “We’ve learnt at different times that you ignore OBJ at your peril”.

I took an interest in Obasanjo’s personality as a young chap in my first year in Senior Secondary School, when I first read two of his works- ‘Nzeogwu’ and ‘My command’. I was enthralled by his literary appreciation, knowing full well that his academic profile (as of then) was not too grand. Over the years, I have read a number of his works; and I am still as much in love with his intellectual prowess. He currently holds a Ph. D in Theology, a qualification he bagged recently from the National Open University of Nigeria.

How did Obasanjo’s influence become so formidable both within and without Nigeria? Local legend has it that he had a lowly background; and that by dint of fate and self-determination he broke ranks with mediocrity and rose to the limelight. Perhaps OBJ had a knowing of his leadership potentiality as a young lad. The course of his career endeavours is highly suggestive of this.

However, like every human being, OBJ has his eccentricities. Although most of his eccentricities are extreme, only one of them will be considered in this piece; it is OBJ’s uncanny penchant for the limelight. OBJ treasures being the cynosure of all eyes in his spheres of contact; and he will do whatever it takes to ensure that. Interestingly, he is very good at it: he knows when to make covert moves and when to swoop on his target. His military and political careers lend credence to this fact. During his reign as a democratic president of Nigeria, he made glaring demonstrations of his penchant for the limelight. He made both clandestine and overt attempts to perpetuate his reign. There were reports of him currying favour with the lawmakers in order to facilitate his ambition; however, he vehemently debunked the reports. His political subordinate attempted to succeed him; but he crushed his ambition and ensured that it never saw the light of the day. Perhaps it was some sort of retribution for his deputy’s refusal to uphold his place in the limelight. The ensuing cold war between them still lingers.

What about OBJ’s political inclination? Obasanjo is fond of hardball politics. This is not surprising, considering his penchant for the glamour of public attention. The membership card of his former political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was destroyed in 2015 in the full glare of the press at his behest. He did that to register his displeasure about his perceived marginalization by the party. Presumably the party stopped pandering to his whims and caprices as their political godfather. Thereafter, he surreptitiously threw his weight behind the new amalgam of opposition political parties, the All Progressive Party (APC). He proved his political mettle by ensuring that the once unpopular presidential aspirant, who had suffered serial losses at the polls, emerged the winner of the 2015 presidential elections in Nigeria. Unfortunately, recent events in the nation’s political arena have shown OBJ’s action in 2015 to be tantamount to cutting one’s nose in order to spite one’s face.

The most recent demonstrations of OBJ’s proclivity for playing to the gallery are his open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari and the launch of his new political party, Coalition for Nigerian Movement (CNM). Apparently, he had his plans carefully orchestrated, as both demonstrations happened in quick succession. His letter to the sitting president was a sandwich of vitriolic contents and sparse peripheral compliments; and he ensured that the press had first-hand access to the letter.

Why did OBJ withdraw his support for the APC? He claimed in his letter that it was due to President Buhari’s failure to deliver in key areas. Personally, I think it is more than that; I think his claim was just a charade. Recall that there is a reigning principality that bears as much political clout as OBJ in the APC; he is Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Baba OBJ is intolerant of someone rubbing shoulders with him, or sharing the limelight with him on the same platform. Again, it is possible that the APC reneged on the deal they struck with OBJ in order to win his support. Now that OBJ has successfully launched a new political party that he has full control over, what is his next move? Who is he going to anoint with his ‘magic oil’ to vie for the 2019 presidential elections? Will his magic wand play out again this time?

While OBJ reserves the prerogative to decide how he exploits his prowess, it is imperative that he makes prospective reflections on his choices and decisions before translating them into actions. Admittedly, OBJ has made significant contributions to some of Nigeria’s positive strides; and history will surely remind posterity about them. Nevertheless, he should always remember that the last chapter of his part in the history of Nigeria is yet to be written. So, how does he want this chapter of his life to be inscribed in Nigeria’s history books? The latter part of a legend’s life is often considered more important than its other parts. This is so because it signifies the crowning of his feats. History is replete with several important national and international figures whose latter unconscionable actions toppled from their exalted place in history. Like a flash in a pan, all their laudable impacts were obliterated; and the memory of their ignoble end superposes whatever good impressions they might have created in the minds of the people.

Baba OBJ should not take his hitherto exalted place in Nigeria’s history for granted. Rather than seeking gratification of his penchant for the limelight by all means, he should focus on consolidating his successes so far through genuine selflessness and patriotism. A rolling stone gathers no moss. He should concentrate his efforts on nation building through the right platform. Changing his political allegiance and forming splinter groups every now and then will only undermine his efforts; and scuttle his ability to successfully crown the giant strides he has made so far in Nigeria’s history.

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Yakubu John Jimoh, the young Nigerian man who has been campaigning against the ongoing Big Brother Naija show seems to be suspending his activism based on advice of his mentor. This is based on the letter that Yakubu has shared on social media.

See the letter next:

My mentor had advised me to back down. I will be back one day stronger. To my prodigy Yakubu Jimoh John who is on a one man crusade to stop the bad word ography in Big Brother.

Dear John,

I know you are getting disillusioned that you are not making any headway. Unfortunately, this is your first rodeo. John, most Nigerians really love big brother, they love the immorality and the drama. They love the scenario that is being showed there.

They only talk about it as if they don’t like it. Na Shakara – Fela. The more you try to stop them the more they will rush to watch the next episode. Afterward they will go to church. Some of them may even watch while on a weekend vigil or crusade. Even this will be over and another one that is worse will come. You see, these people love bad things. We call it downward spiral.

In fact, real live (sic) is worse than big brother. The nation is a very immoral country. Most men are not faithful to their wives. I heard even the women are revenging now on their husbands.

Dear John, You are like me when I was your age. You don’t fit in that place. I will take you out one day. Be patient.

Yakubu has promised to return stronger, we wish him all the best.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/anti-bbn-activist-suspends-campaign/

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SUPCASE, the leading manufacturer of protective yet affordable cases for smartphones and tablets, is proud to announce that the Unicorn Beetle Pro (UB Pro) took first place in CNET’s “Best Case Scenario” drop test at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Like most modern devices, smartphones are comprised of many delicate components that can easily become damaged or broken after the slightest drop. Although some major name brands claim their devices get stronger and sturdier year after year, the truth is today’s phones are some of the most vulnerable ever. In fact, in a previous CNET drop test the $999 iPhone X cracked on the first drop and was later deemed by SquareTrade as the “most breakable” iPhone yet. This is due in part to the shift from aluminum to glass construction to accommodate wireless charging, but the result is a very expensive accident waiting to happen.

Enter CNET’s “Best Case Scenario,” where a dozen case makers participated in a live drop test at CES to find out which could survive the highest drop and truly protect our most precious possession. The test consisted of four nail-biting, gut-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat rounds where a gorgeous new iPhone X was dropped from 10, 12, 16, then 20 feet in the air onto a solid block of concrete. Each round saw cracked screens, discolored pixels, nasty scratches and scuffs, and each round the UB Pro’s iPhone X remained unscathed and fully functional.

By the fourth and final round, only three cases survived the mayhem: Pelican’s Shield case, Zizo’s Bolt case and the SUPCASE UB Pro in a three-way tie for first place. However, the UB Pro boasted the lowest price point at just $19.95, compared to the Zizo Bolt’s $34.95 and Pelican Shield’s $59.99. Overall, the Unicorn Beetle Pro vastly outperformed cases that were much more expensive at an average $42 — more than twice as much as the UB Pro.

“Our mission has always been to create cases that not only can you trust to protect your phone, but are actually affordable,” affirmed SUPCASE founder and CEO Jason Li, who offered his own iPhone X for the infamous drop test. “Our phones are already expensive enough, and the reality is your case doesn’t have to be. A lot of times what you’re paying for is the brand name and not necessarily a guarantee of protection.”


About SUPCASE

SUPCASE began as a journey to deliver truly protective cases at an affordable price — a “Super Case” if you will. Offering premium durability and adaptability, SUPCASE utilizes advanced design and precision techniques, with defined edges, detailed trim, dual-accent colors and more. With designs constantly evolving to feature new upgrades and cutting-edge improvements, each case is not only unique but easy to install, pack and carry. Whether you live an active lifestyle or are in the habit of taking your device where no devices dare to go, SUPCASE gives you peace of mind knowing your smartphone or tablet is safe and secure without breaking the bank. SUPCASE is a trademark of Brillotech, Inc., a sister company of i-Blason LLC which is also known for safe and stylish mobile accessories. For more information, visit www.SUPCASE.com.

About Unicorn Beetle Pro


The Unicorn Beetle Pro line features SUPCASE’s most highly rated, protective smartphone and tablet cases yet. Forged from a full-body, thermoplastic-polyurethane and polycarbonate blend, UB Pro is designed from the ground up to absorb falls without compromising function or security. With a built-in screen protector, rotating belt clip holster and ergonomic side grips, these durable yet lightweight cases give you easy access to all your device’s functions and features while keeping ports safe from dust and debris.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/can-really-protect-1000-iphone-20-case/

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By Kurtis Adigba

Years ago, I stumbled on a prayer by a man. He said” Lord show me my friends, for my enemies I know”. What a prayer! It is possible to see, or perceive enemies as friends.

The Nigerian political elites, are enemies of the people posing as their friends- frenemies. The political elites are selfish, and calculatingly manipulative. They are clever at wiping up sentiments at the expense of the real issues affecting the masses. The truth, the simple truth is: they don’t care. They don’t give a damn about the people. When they see the people, they are seeing votes, not people. They talk so much of the people in high sounding words, but it is all empty words. No substance, no concrete intentions and actions. They are experts at weaponizing poverty and religion to divide and rule the people.

The typical elites, equates their personal interest with the interests of their communities, States, and even religion. If they are in power, the benefits go to them, their families and associates. If they are not in power, it is their communities, States, and religions that are being treated unfairly by the power that be. Then you hear stories like’ this government hate our people’ there is nepotism’ the government is pro Islam or Christianity ‘ and so on. How many communities and states can truly say that they benefited from their daughters or sons being in power?
Obasanjo, was President for 8 years, what did he do for the Yorubas in concrete terms? He couldn’t even do the Lagos-Ibadan Road nor the Ota road leading to his farm. Jonathan was President for 5 years plus, what did he do for the Ijaws beyond empowering some few friends and associates? He didn’t do the road leading to his state. For 8 years, the Southeast occupied the office of the president of the senate, what did they do? The Southeast, have the worst roads and infrastructure in Nigeria. For 8 years, David Mark, was president of the senate, how did that impact positively the living standards of the Idomas? What about governors, ministers, representatives and senators? Nothing. The people, are only pawns on the political chessboards of the political elites.

The political elites are fixated on the political objectives as contained in sections 14 & 15 of the Constitution, and never on section 16 that deals with the economic goals for the people. Section 14(3)provides” The composition of the Government of the Federation or any of its agencies and the conduct of its affairs shall be carried out in such a manner as to reflect the federal character of Nigeria and the need to promote national unity, and also command national loyalty, thereby ensuring that there shall be no predominance of persons from a few States or from a few ethnic or other sectional groups in that Government or in any of its agencies”. S14(4) provides” The composition of the Government of a State, a Local government council, or any of the agencies of such Government or council, and the conduct of the affairs of the Government or council or such agencies shall be carried out in such a manner as to recognize the diversity of the people within its area of authority and the need to promote a sense of belonging and loyalty among all the peoples of the Federation”. How many States, Councils, Agencies, and organizations( government) are observing or complying with these provisions? But all we hear is about federal appointments! Even in States, Councils, and Agencies, where appointments are heavily lopsided in favor of a few, you find leaders of such bodies pillorying the federal government for not observing the same provisions. There are States in this country that people from certain parts of the states can never be governor, speaker or chief judge.

Recently, I was a guest at a radio Programme. Our conversation veered off into the politics of domination by some ethnic groups in Nigeria. The other guest was vehement in his view that democracy, is a game of numbers, and as such, it was okay for his people to dominate the politics of the state to the near exclusion of other groups. But then in a sudden twist, he posited that the domination of political power by the Northern part of the country, was totally unjustifiable. I remanded him that he said democracy is a game of numbers, and he said” democracy is also about fairness”. You see the hypocrisy of the elites, they approbate and reprobate at the same time so long as it is in their interests. Ethnic oppressors and champions, are posing as national leaders for selfish interests. And even when the positions are fairly distributed, who gets them? The same political elites. How many new faces have you seen in government in the last 18 years plus? It is the same people moving from one place to another. When they can’t get what they want, then the people are the ones being cheated and not the political elites who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

Section 16(1) provides” The State shall, within the context of the ideals and objectives for which provisions are made in this Constitution –
(a) harness the resources of the nation and promote national prosperity and an efficient, a dynamic and self-reliant economy; and,
(b)control the national economy in such a manner as to secure the maximum welfare, freedom and happiness of every citizen on the basis of social justice and equality of status and opportunity.
16(2) provides” The State shall direct it’s policy towards ensuring-
(b) that the material resources of the nation are harnessed and distributed as best as possible to serve the common good:
(c) that the economic system is not operated in such a manner as to permit the concentration of wealth or the means of production and exchange in the hands of a few individuals or of a group; and
(d) that suitable and adequate shelter, suitable and adequate food, reasonable national minimum living wage, old age, care and pensions, and unemployment , sick benefits and welfare of the disabled are provided for all citizens”.

Do you hear the political elites talk about suitable and adequate shelter, and food for the people? What about minimum living wage and pensions for the retired? Do they care about the welfare of the sick, aged, and the disabled in our midst? No. In fact, the only time you hear about these things are during campaigns. All that the elites are concerned about, is the fair distribution of political opportunities, not economic equality or adequacy for the people. Did you know that these things are in the Constitution?

The political elites, are just out to use the people and gain power for their selfish interests. And that is why, we the people, must be sober and vigilant. We must ask ourselves: is this about us? Is he or she our champion? What has he or she done for us in the past? What can he or she do now? And is he or she sincere?

God, please help the people to know their friends. God bless Nigeria.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/nigerias-political-elite-opportunism/

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A Twitter user, @LawalAbubakar_ has gone on Twitter to give thanks to God for being able to tweet for the first time after falling into a coma and suffering memory loss after he was involved in car accident.

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A Twitter user, @LawalAbubakar_ has gone on Twitter to give thanks to God for being able to tweet for the first time after falling into a coma and suffering memory loss after he was involved in car accident.


Source: http://www.opinions.ng/man-thanks-god-twitter-coming-coma-ghastly-accident/

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By Kurtis Adigba

Former President Jacob ZUMA, (yes you heard me right) was pushed by the ANC into resigning from his position as the president of the Republic of South Africa.

South Africa, operates a Parliamentary Democracy. Members of the parties are elected to the parliament, and the party with the majority in the parliament, forms the government. It follows therefore that the leader of the party with the majority in parliament, will be elected the president of the Republic. This is similar to what obtains in the United Kingdom. The difference between the two is that in the UK, the leader of the party with the majority will be Prime Minister, not president. The Queen or King, is the ceremonial president in the UK.

Since the abolition of minority rule in SA( Apartheid), the ANC- African National Congress has dominated power; from Presidents Nelson Mandela to Thabo Mbeki, and Jacob Zuma. The ANC, had dominated the parliament by winning overwhelming majorities in the parliament until the last election, in which the party won just about 61% of the votes, and seats in parliament. This was due to the several scandals plaguing President Zuma, and the divisions within the party. Zuma, was accused of abusing his power for personal profit, over inflating the cost of repairs of his personal property using government funds, and money laundering and corruption. The Gupta family( a powerful, corrupt, and rich Indian family) in SA were thought to be his fronts. They were so powerful to the point of winning every major government contract, and deciding on the choice of key cabinet ministers. Only this morning, the SA powerful anti-corruption police force, the Hawks, raided compounds belonging to the Gupta family, and arrested two members of the family.

Zuma’s divisive politics, ensured that the ANC became factionalized. Julius Malema, youth leader of the ANC, after series of confrontations with Zuma, left the party and formed the EFF. He is a sworn enemy of Zuma and has severally referred to Zuma as a criminal in parliament. There are also other factions of the party.

Zuma, was Deputy President to Thabo Mbeki until 2009 when he as leader of the ANC masterminded the recall of President Mbeki by the party’s NEC. Suspecting that he might be treated the same way Mbeki was, Zuma worked very hard to have his ex-wife elected as the president of the ANC. She lost to Cyril Ramophosa, the deputy president, and now, the president in waiting. From the moment Ramophosa was elected as president of ANC, Zuma knew he was in trouble. The party wanted a change just as the country. Zuma, had survived so many no confidence votes in the past because his party, ANC, was with him. But now, the leadership of the party, wanted a change, hoping that the fortunes of the party, will be better with Zuma gone. So, the party’s NEC huddled together in Cape Town for 24 hours, and after the meeting, demanded that President Zuma be recalled by the party from his position as the president of the Republic. When it became clear that he was not going to obey the demand from the party, the party teamed up with others to bring a vote of no confidence against the president in the parliament tomorrow. A vote of no confidence, is not an impeachment. It simply a political opinion, and so, no legal proofs or thresholds are required. In an impeachment, criminal allegations against the president must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. A vote of confidence, will remove the president without any criminal trial. Zuma, sensing that the game is up, threw in the towel by resigning from his position as president.

The ANC, was able to compel Zuma into resigning because the party is supreme , and higher than any of its members. This is different to what obtains in Nigeria. Once elected, the president, becomes the leader of his party, and can sack the leadership of the party at will.

In ANC, the president of the country, may not be the president of the party. Methinks we need to give supremacy to the political parties in Nigeria. The SC in Ameachi vs PDP said parties not candidates win elections. What do you think?\

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/zuma-anc-lessons-nigeria/

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has released a press statement in which it claims that the Management of the Nigerian Law School is provoking Muslims with its alleged insistence that Muslim ladies should not wear hijab to its customary dinner. Read the press release next:

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOLS PROVOKING MUSLIMS

Although the dust is yet to settle on the call to bar hijab saga featuring Amasa Firdaus, the six Nigerian Law School campuses across the nation may not allow female Muslim students due for Bar Part II to wear their hijabs during the 2017/2018 First Term Law Dinner, which started yesterday, Wednesday, 13th February, 2018. The dinners will run till tomorrow, Thursday, 15th February, 2018.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) warns that any attempt to bar female Muslim law students who wish to use hijab from doing so is an infringement on Allah-given fundamental rights of those students as entrenched in Section 38 (i) & (ii) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Already, MURIC has received reports of a number of female Muslim law students at the Agbani, Enugu, Lagos and Abuja campuses who are allegedly being threatened with disciplinary measures should they use the Hijab at the Law Dinner.

We remind authorities of these Law School campuses of the provisions of Section 42 of the Nigerian Constitution which prohibits the placing of any citizen under any internally formulated restriction. We also call attention to Section 13 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act (1991) which forbids officials from taking any action “prejudicial to the rights of any person knowing that such act is unlawful or contrary to any government policy”
We affirm clearly, emphatically and unequivocally that whatever emanates from any circular in any Nigerian institution (the Law Schools included) must comply with the dictates of the Nigerian Constitution which is the font et origo of all laws, rules, regulations, provisions and directives in this country.

MURIC warns that certain campuses of the Nigerian Law Schools are deliberately precipitating crisis by stereotyping female Muslim students on the issue of hijab. Those who seek to play God in the lives of Nigerian Muslims are religious fanatics bent on intimidating, oppressing and persecuting Muslims.
This is a dangerous situation capable of snowballing into a religious crisis whose consequences no one can predict. The Qur’an affirms that oppression is worse than killing (Qur’an 2:191). This verse underlines the gravity of the hijab phenomenon. Female Muslims are being persecuted in order to give undue advantage to non-Muslims. It is religious apartheid. It is unacceptable. We will rather be free men in our graves than live like puppets and second class citizens.

Those who make rules and regulations impossible to obey make it impossible not to disobey. Law Schools where anti-Muslim dressing codes are issued in a multi-religious Nigeria do not belong to decent and accommodating communities of men and women.

While MURIC advocates non-violence in its interventions (based on its avowed motto, ‘Dialogue, Not Violence’), Nigerian Law Schools should not wait until radical and anti-dialogue elements hijack the initiative and start disrupting Law School Dinners. They may even do more. The fact that these anti-Muslim antics are not attempted anywhere in the core North suggests tactical conspiracy against Nigerian Muslims by authorities of those Law Schools where the profiling and persecution of Muslims have become the stock-in-trade.
Finally, we call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly (particularly the House of Representatives where the Amasa Firdaus case is still being investigated) to turn its attention to what is going on in the Law School Dinners across the country. Muslims are not being violent now but they are being persecuted. Those who fail to listen to the dialogue group may have cause to regret it sooner or later.

Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)

source: http://www.opinions.ng/muric-nigerian-law-school-stop-provoking-muslims/

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That President Muhammadu Buhari rode to power on the crest of amazing goodwill and political euphoria is not in question. However, what is in question is whether or not he has done enough to meet the aspirations of Nigerians considering the environment in which he is operating having succeeded 16 years of what many have characterized as a period ‘PDP misrule’.

There are 3 Major Groups into which most Nigerians would fall if you look at perceptions of President Buhari:

1. Anti-Buharists

Those Who Believe He is a complete disaster as a leader and never voted for him.

This group comprises of those against him from the onset and never voted for him in 2015 or before then in 2007 and 2011. They do not believe in him and probably never will.

2. The Disillusioned

Those who voted for him but have become disillusioned with his leadership style. They accuse him of a lack of dynamism and an inept approach to solving Nigeria’s problems. From the economy, to herdsmen/farmers clashes to the anti-corruption war, this group feel President Buhari has not done enough to earn their continued support.

3. Buharists

These are people who believe in President Buhari and have a great deal of empathy for him, believing that the odds are stacked against him and he is trying his best. They excuse his flaws which include an inability to always communicate effectively with Nigerians and his rather slow decision-making process as part of the things that make him who he is- an incorruptible patriot that wants the best for Nigeria.

What might determine the future direction of Nigeria is population of these 3 classifications of Nigerians come 2019.

The Anti-Buharists are largely domiciled in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), with people like Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Alhaji Sule Lamido and others. This group feel they lost big at the federal level in 2015 and want to make this right in 2019. Perhaps, their resolve is strengthened by different accusations of corruption and for some of them, like Fani-Kayode and Lamido ongoing trials that could attract jail time if convicted. They are fervently looking for allies within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). So far, their attempts have not been successful to the point that they can confidently hope to regain the presidency for their party in 2019. Their case is not also helped by the creation of what has been called the ‘3rd Force’.

Some of those disillusioned including former President Obasanjo, Prof. Pat Utomi, Aisha Yesufu of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign are not ready to join the PDP. Yet, they do not want President Buhari to return. This group of individuals are seeking to promote a ‘3rd Force’ either by forming a new political party or joining one of the existing ones outside of the APC and PDP but their clout as serious political deal-makers and potential winners remains suspect.

The Buharists, like Governor Nasir El Rufai, Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amechi.and others mostly from the APC have been mobilizing their associates to work for a return of President Buhari in 2019. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu also falls into this category not because he shares the Buhari philosophy 100% but because their political destinies seem intertwined. Each needs the other to make headway and achieve their ambitions with the APC as the party to keep them in power and for Tinubu land a shot at presidency in 2023 with strong potential to win.

This last political calculation in addition to the number of governors and federal legislators that need the APC to get reelected still make President Buhari a strong favourite to win a 2nd term in 2019. A major caveat might be his health which remains a source of concern for many of his supporters. The recent attempt by the National Assembly to change the order of 2019 general elections to ensure National Assembly elections holds first with an ammendment to the Electoral Act is likely to be frustrated as the Executive might do all in its power to maintain the current schedule which has the presidential election holding first.

12 months to the presidential election in 2019, the political calculations remain very interesting to put it mildly.


Source: http://www.opinions.ng/nigerians-buhari-projections-2019/

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African cuisine is as diverse and fascinating as the continent’s history, cultures, and traditions. With a combination of tastes and flavours, the continent is an absolute foodie haven. If you set foot in any of the following foodie destinations, don’t leave without treating yourself to these delicious foods. Jumia Food, Nigeria’s No 1 food ordering platform shares some of these destinations.

Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. So, it should not come as a surprise that it has a very rich food culture. The country boasts a delicious array of traditional foods – a combination of meat, maize, vegetables, and spices. You’d be doing yourself a disservice not to try dishes such as jollof rice, eba and egusi soup.

Ghana

If you want to experience the best tastes of Ghana, you should try the street food. Chichinga, probably the most popular street food in Ghana. Made from beef, chicken or sausage with a peanut-spice rub or ground spices, the chichinga is a true embodiment of Ghanaian taste. However, if you fancy something more solid and filling, then banku is your best bet.

Ethiopia

Africa’s oldest independent country offers the best of both worlds: an ancient cultural heritage and a unique, delicious cuisine consisting of vegetables, spicy meat, and varieties of bread. The best known Ethiopian food is probably injera, normally eaten with meat, lentils, beans, and vegetable sauces.

Angola

Angolan cuisine has a great resemblance to that of Portugal because the former was colonised by the later. Notwithstanding, you will discover a delectable assortment of dishes that are uniquely African. The most common ingredients in Angolan cuisine include cassava, peanut, maize, and chilli. Chicken and seafood.

Kenya

Kenya offers a variety of yummy dishes and one of them is nyama choma (roasted meat). Nyama choma is always good companions with a relish of thinly sliced raw tomatoes and onion, and goes down well with a cold local Tusker beer.

Zambia

Zambia’s cuisine mainly features carbohydrates, and the country’s staple food is maize, mainly served in the form of nshima, a meal made from ground maize and has the appearance of thickened porridge. Never leave this South African country without having a taste of nshima.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/awesome-african-foodie-destinations/

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By Kurtis Adigba

The main problem with the Nigerian Police Force, is that it’s pretending to be in charge of security situation in the country. The truth is: the police is ill-equipped, ill-trained, understaffed, underfunded, and it’s personnel unevenly distributed.

It is not uncommon, not to find policemen in some parts of the country in times of crises, or security breaches. On the other hand, you find some individuals, who are not public officers, and who are not entitled, move around and about with 10-25 police personnel fully armed. It is also a common thing to see policemen sitting in front of stores, or carrying personal effects of some VIPs and their wives, when they should be providing security to the public.
By global standards, it should be a policeman to 400 citizens, but in Nigeria, the ratio is about 1-10,000. And even at this disturbing ratio, the country does not have the entire force working for the security and protection of the citizenry. Yes, we are told we don’t have enough personnel to police the country effectively, but are we deploying what we have in the best possible, and most effective ways?

Our public officers, draw too many policemen to their security teams. When you see the security convoy of a typical political or public officer, you have the feeling they are going to war against the people. The same people that elected them, and gave them the mandate. Sad!

Above all, the police, is now a flamethrower in conflicts, instead of a dispassionate peacemaker or law enforcer. A police spokesman will inject the police into a conflict by making a careless statement about a party to the conflict, and make the case that the police is partial, credible and strong.

The police, need better training, improved funding, and a complete overhaul to be able to provide security in the 21st century. The colonial mindset, training, and infrastructure of the NPF, are not adequate or attuned to modern policing.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/problem-nigerian-police/

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SlayerForever:
So observing fast,abstaining from all earthly pleasures,reflecting on Jesus' death and acknowledging our sins is a bad thing? You're lost bro.

i dont know when catholics will stop arguing with a non

cos it just like u re playing a loud speaker for a deaf...he is not hearin

gistsky:
Well, thank God I'm not dust and wont return there. I'm a living soul (redeemed) seated wt Christ.

yea dude ....i can see your immortality

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February 14th has been marked as a day to celebrate love across the globe. And Nigeria is not an exception. One of the things to do is to take bae to a restaurant for a romantic dinner in the evening. Wondering which restaurant to go? Jumia Food, Nigeria’s No 1 food ordering platform, shares some of the restaurants.

Lagoon restaurant

If you’re looking for a fantastic restaurant that offers the best of Brazilian, Lebanese and Indian dishes, Lagoon restaurant is definitely the place to go. It’s located at Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island.

Sailor’s Lounge

Sailors Lounge is located at Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase. It’s a beautiful place where you and your partner are guaranteed an unhindered view of the Lagos lagoon. With a wide array of tasty meals, coupled with good music to listen to, your dinner with your date is sure going to be fabulous.

The Grillroom

An unforgettable treat awaits you and your significant other at The Grillroom at Wheatbaker hotel. It is located at Lawrence Road, Ikoyi. The Grillroom offers a daily buffet and it also has a pool area where lovers can swim, relax and have a swell time.

Casper and Gambini’s

This is an exotic restaurant that offers spectacular menus that will definitely make your Val night one to remember. Additionally, it offers a serene atmosphere which serves as one of the major attraction to the restaurant apart from the menu. It is located at Agoro Odiyan Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island.

RSVP

RSVP is another faultless restaurant to have an unforgettable Val evening. It is a wonderful restaurant that offers delectable dishes, nice drinks as well as a poolside for relaxation and fun.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/romantic-restaurants-take-bae-vals-day-lagos/

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South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) has decided to recall President Jacob Zuma from his position. This is the first formal step in a process that is likely to lead to his removal as president should he refuse to voluntarily resign.

Read the full statement from the ANC next:

Statement of the African National Congress following special meeting of the National Executive Committee held on the 12th February 2018

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) convened a special meeting on Monday, 12th February 2018 at the Saint George Hotel, Tshwane. The meeting was called to reflect on the current situation as it pertains to the position of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Comrade Jacob Zuma.

The NEC received a report from the Officials on their engagement with President Zuma. These engagements had been informed by the commitment to pursue firstly the interest of the country and the ANC and the determination to handle the matter with utmost dignity.

The NEC noted the report of the Officials that the President had agreed in principle to resign and had proposed time frames extending from three to six months. While appreciating President Zuma’s proposal, the NEC noted that South Africa is going through a period of uncertainty and anxiety as a result of the unresolved matter of transition. Further that this uncertainty and anxiety will erode the renewed hope and confidence among South Africans since the 54th National Conference of the ANC.

The National Executive Committee firmly believes that this situation requires us to act with urgency in order to steer our country towards greater levels of unity, renewal and hope. We are determined to restore the integrity of the public institutions, create political stability and urgent economic recovery. Some of the matters we are contending with are the opportunistic manoeuvers by the opposition in parliament including motions of no confidence in the President, calls for dissolution for parliament and other desperate acts. The ANC’s approach to this matter has, at all times, been informed by the interests of the South African people.

Sensitive of the need to handle this matter with dignity, the NEC once again sent a delegation to brief the President Jacob Zuma about the need to shorten the timeframes so that this matter is speedily resolved. The NEC received feedback from the delegation that the President of the Republic did not accede to a shorter time frame.

The NEC therefore decided as follows:

To recall its deployee, Comrade Jacob Zuma, in accordance with Rule 12.2.21.2 of the ANC Constitution, which accords the NEC the authority to “recall any public representative”.

There should be continuing interaction between the officials of the ANC and the President of the Republic.
The decision by the NEC to recall its deployee was taken only after exhaustive discussion on the impact such a recall would have on the country, the ANC and the functioning of government.

The decision of the NEC provides certainty to the people of South Africa at a time when the economic and social challenges facing the country require urgent and resolute response by all sections of society.

It is critical that South Africans are united around the task of growth, job creation and economic transformation.

This decision will be communicated publicly and through appropriate forums to all structures of the ANC, Alliance Structures and all the Mass Democratic Formations.

All necessary parliamentary processes that arise from this decision will now ensue.

Issued by

Ace Magashule

Secretary General

African National Congress

source: http://www.opinions.ng/read-ancs-full-statement-recalling-jacob-zuma-south-africas-president/

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By Yakubu John Jimoh

This article is to challenge and reflect on how immolarity which should be a thing of shame has gained much ground in our society.

Recently, there has been a lot of clamour by Nigerian youths on the need for us to take political power through democratic means and become leaders of this country.

However, the youths that want to become leaders promote and fancy immorality, spend much of their time to promote it. Nigerian youths have seriously lost their way, we can use social media to bring about positive change for ourselves and the society. However, we use these platforms to promote non-productive TV programs like Big Brother Naija (BBN) which is fast-becoming a bad word ographic show. The same youths who don’t want the old style of leadership to be recycled that want to end cabalism and Godfatherism spend endless hours debating BBN -it is a thing of shame to our country.

In Islam and Christianity, immolarity is highly condemned , it is a thing of shame how it is being placed highly in our present society where a whooping N25 million and a brand new SUV is awarded to the most sexy and spoilt person. The sponsors should back down on this, they are promoting nudity and other forms of immorality.

Unashamed youths too will start displaying their body which should be their private part and property of their husband/wife. This thing is killing the minds of young generation that’s coming up. Almost everyone now has access to the Internet, in many homes children and teenagers are watching it, and it is weakening their emotions and making them to do dirty things. Children that should be taught the way of the lord and many other useful thing.

Last July, something strange happened that I saw, a boy used to watch Big Brother Naija very well. This boy in order to satisfy his sexual urge, had to go peep on ladies whenever they are bathing. The boy has been doing it with others boys for months. This thing is promoting filthiness of the mind by corrupting it spiritually and mentally, These kind of boys can go extra mile to fufill the sexual urge.

I warn that this will not help the young minds and the youth should use his precious time to study better things. TV programs should be used to create solutions to our society not problems.

I will continue to write to stop this immolarities called entertainment in our society. If you have the same urge and zeal with me to bring a change and end to this, you can do the following:

1. Help by sharing it to many social media outlets and groups.

2. Publish story like this on your blogs.

3. You write to stop this as I am doing now.

4. Use these hashtags to create awareness #StopImmorality #StopBigBrotherNaija #EndBigBrotherNaija

source: http://www.opinions.ng/big-brother-naija-example-moral-decadence-society/

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Who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria? This is the simple question that the ‘Money Line with Nancy’ TV show on AIT asked and practically all the respondents failed it. This goes to show the great disconnect between the average Nigerian and the leadership class in the country.

Watch the video next:
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source: http://www.opinions.ng/shocking-reactions-question-central-bank-governor/

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Liberia’s former President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has just won the $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership.

The prize celebrates African leaders that have governed well, raised living standards and then left office without acrimony.

She becomes the first woman to win the prize and 5th person overall.

See the list of previous winners next:
Winners of Mo Ibrahim Prize:

2007: Mozambique’s former President Joaquim Chissano
2008: Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae
2009: No award given
2010: No award given
2011: Cape Verde’s former President Pedro Verona Pires
2012: No award given
2013: No award given
2014: Namibia’s former President Hifikipunye Pohamba
2015: No award given
2016: No award given

source: http://www.opinions.ng/ellen-johnson-sirleaf-wins-5-million-mo-ibrahim-prize-african-leadership/

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Paddy Adenuga is in the news again. This time his story of how he almost bought Chevron Netherlands has been dissected by popular Economic analyst, Feyi Fawehinmi for Quartz Africa, his article can be summed-up in this except:

“There’s much to commend in Adenuga’s tenacity and willingness to take a big bet. Certainly the Nigerian economy could do with a lot more bold and daring entrepreneurs willing to go against the grain of what is the acceptable way of doing things. The trouble is that his story is none of these at all. It is the same kind of story that has caused so many problems of late in the Nigerian economy.”

He also compared Paddy’s tactics to that of his father billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga:

“In essence, these loans were taken out and then handed over to the taxpayer when they went bad. Around a third of these loans relate to the oil and gas ‘enclave’ as the chart from AMCON’s website shows.

“Indeed, Adenuga senior was revealed to be a debtor to AMCON, among others, by a newspaper a couple of years ago. The last time AMCON published a list of its top 100 debtors, the top three were all oil and gas companies with close to $1 billion outstanding among them. All of them taken out in the heady days of $100 oil and aggressive assumptions about how much money it was possible to make.”

The Article has not gone down well with Paddy, who tweeted:

the #qzafrica article’s attempt to tie my chevron NL acquisition with AMCON is dangerous, ill-informed, and a case of poor journalism. i’d never use Nigeria’s tax payer money for a private European deal – NEVER! i’m open to criticism – i am just not open to lies and falsehoods.

What do you think, is Feyi Fawehinmi right about Paddy’s business strategies? You can drop your comment below.


souce: http://www.opinions.ng/paddy-adenuga-feyi-fawehinmi-clash-chevron-netherlands-story/

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By Kurtis Adigba

Somehow, I found myself feeling sympathetic with some of our friends on the other side of the political divide. All I did, was to imagine myself wearing their shoes.

Why won’t I feel bad and be bitter against the Buhari government if I was a celebrity car importer making hundreds of millions of Naira as profits because I found ways, and pliable men that allowed me get away without paying import duties? Now, my profits are gone, and my business is almost ruined because I now have to pay import duties. On top of that, the Customs are daily confiscating vehicles that I sold 2 to 3 years ago from their owners for non-payment of import duties, and they are asking me to come and pay and retrieve their vehicles for them, or refund their monies.

Why won’t I be angry with the government when as a Customs officer attached to one of the ports, or land borders, I used to come home daily with not less than N300,000? And I wasn’t stealing from anyone. All I did, was to help in undervaluing some goods that came to my table, and in appreciation, the agent gave me some money as a token of appreciation. I didn’t demand anything from the agent. Friends, is it bad to help another person in need? Now, it is risky to ‘help’ any agent.

Why will I not be upset with this government when as a senior officer in WEAC or JAMB, I made bastard money? Every time we sold forms, I made money so much that I looked forward desperately to the next admission cycle. Then, this yeye government came on board, and now they are telling us that we should collect all the monies and pay into one useless account because of one yeye TSA Policy. Now, things are so bad. I hate this government so bad.

Why shouldn’t I pray for this government to fail? As a the pay officer in my ministry, department, or agency, I had the opportunity and privilege to include fictitious names on the pay roll. At the end of every month, I was making so much money from collecting their salaries. Then this government came to power and started using biometric to pay salaries. When they started with physical screening and verification, it was easy for me to arrange people to attend, but this biometric thing, spoilt everything for me. This government must go.

Why should I not be angry with this government? Is this the change they promised? The change that makes it impossible for me to operate multiple accounts in different banks using fake names. This government did not introduce BVN but because of their wickedness, they started enforcing it. Now, I have accounts with so much money, and I cannot claim ownership because I’m not able to show evidence of how I made the monies in these accounts. I have abandoned them. But I’m so angry with this government.

What do you mean by saying, I hate this Buhari government? Why shouldn’t I? Give me one reason why I should be happy with government. You know me, don’t you? You know that as we speak, the government is owing me millions, and it has refused to pay because it’s claiming that the jobs I did, cannot be found or verified. But you know how we were doing these things, don’t you? It was an arrangee now! They give us award papers, we show up on site, and they pay us 75 %mobilisation fees. We collect and settle. Period. How I wish I got my money before this evil government came! Yes, I’m a member of the ruling party but this is not what I bargained for. How can I spend N320million on my election, and the government is not allowing me to recoup my money? What nonsense is that? I’m more angry that people are even telling lies that I’m making so much money. Under this stingy and wicked man, there is nothing beyond salaries and allowances. All other avenues of making money in the past, are now closed. The most painful thing to me is this Maina man! That man is lucky. Whilst the government is dealing with me and others, Maina, is in self-imposed exile enjoying himself. I’m done, as in done with this government. I can’t wait for 2019 to come fast enough!

source: http://www.opinions.ng/many-sins-buharis-government/

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Many people rarely consider adding visits to historical buildings to their itinerary when they travel. Such visits can help them expand their knowledge and can also be a great way to reinforce lessons. Some of these historical buildings have hands-on exhibits and tours which add to the visitors’ experience. This said, Nigeria has no shortage of these historic buildings, sites and landmark. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency highlights some of the historical buildings to visit.

Mary Slessor House, Calabar
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Built in the late 19th century, the Mary Slessor House once housed the iconic Scottish missionary Mary Slessor who was best known for stopping the killing of twins in Calabar. Rather than reside among her colleagues in the missionary quarters, she decided to stay among the Calabar people. The result of that decision is the Mary Slessor House in Ekenge, Calabar, which stands till today as a testament to her selfless service and courage.

First Presbyterian Church, Calabar

Calabar is an important tourist hub because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean attracted attention from foreigners especially European missionaries and colonialists. The First Presbyterian Church in Nigeria was founded by Rev. Hope Masterton Waddell as early as 1846 and has endured as a lasting legacy of missionary work in Nigeria. It is also a wonderful place to visit.

Oba of Benin Palace, Edo

This ancient building was first constructed around the 13th century by Oba Ewedo of Benin and later rebuilt by his successor, Oba Eweka II in the 20th. This building is a symbol of the enduring legacies of one of the most powerful traditional kingdoms in Nigeria and indeed West Africa.

First Storey Building in Nigeria, Badagry

Widely reputed to be the first-storey building erected by foreigners in Nigeria, this building was once used as a primary school by the Methodist Church. Its foundations were laid by the famous missionary Henry Townsend in 1842 and completed in 1845 by Rev. Bernard Freeman and other notable missionaries. This historic building would later house the first African C.M.S (Church Missionary Society) bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther who translated the Bible from English to Yoruba.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/must-see-historical-buildings-travel-around-nigeria/

Ever wondered which foods are the most eaten in the world? Jumia Food, Nigeria’s No. 1 online food ordering platform, shares 4 of the most eaten foods in the world.

French Fries

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This delicious food is one of the most popular in the world largely because of the many restaurants and fast foods across the world that have consistently featured this food on their menu. It is basically made from potatoes that have been chopped to small stick shapes and are then deep fried. It can be fried till it’s crispy or soft; it really all depends on the taste preference of the person or people involved. It is typically served with chilli or tomato sauce and chicken.

Ice Cream

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Well, this goes without saying. Ice cream can easily be considered as one of the world’s most popular foods and is loved by many people. Especially during the summer season, there is hardly anything more refreshing than a cone or cup of chilling ice cream. The best part about ice cream is that it is available in a variety of flavours, so there is really something for every individual palate to enjoy.

Chicken

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This is a very common food that’s eaten across the world and the major difference being the mode of cooking and the ingredients added to spice it up in each of these countries. Chicken is so delightfully dynamic, it can wet fried, deep fried, roasted, grilled, cooked etc. It is easy to prepare, doesn’t take a lot of time to cook and can be served with such a large variety of meals like rice, french fries, soups etc. Chicken is considered one of the most common meals in traditional cultures.

Chocolate

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Chocolate – a typical sweet food that has become one of the most popular food types and flavours in the world, most commonly comes in dark, milk and white varieties. This is one food a large number of people in the world not only love but feel passionate about. However, as awesome and delightfully sweet as chocolate can be, it is best to eat it in moderation because chocolate makers are known to add lot of sugar and milk to the chocolate for taste, which can be bad for your teeth and health if it is eaten in excess.

souce: http://www.opinions.ng/see-top-4-eaten-foods-world/

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doyinbaby:
fine there are false news,which is just 10 in 100 .......how about the hundreds that have been killed all over Nigeria,how about farms that have been burnt,women raped,people severely maimed.........after 0ver 70 people were killed in Benue ,igp said it was a communal clash( igp will get is reward from God for this insensitive statement)....ortom met with buhari after the killings of 70 people in Benue buhari was talking of cattle colony.( meaning cattle colony is more important to him that commensurating with and compensating the families who lost loved ones)......Let me announce to you that your buhari is ]EVIL for Everyone who is directly or indirectly in support of herdsmen killing innocent people, all get their duty reward from God...........

Why do you need fake news?

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Innoson manufactures durable and affordable vehicles for Africans with the purpose of eradicating tokunbo vehicles from Africa. They have a vehicle for every lifestyle and AutoJosh Car Blog will like to show you those vehicles and their prices.

Innoson Price List

FOX – N7,665,000

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It comes with automatic folding mirrors, USB port for iPod and MP3 integration, 6.5-inch HD LED Touch screen, BOSCH ABS+EBD system, 2 SRS airbags etc.


UMU – N8,000,000

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It comes with automatic folding mirrors, USB port for iPod and MP3 integration, 6.5-inch HD LED Touch screen, automatic stop/start feature, Nova-Link security system, 2 SRS airbags, German Continental MK100 brake system etc.


IVM G5 – N12,390,000

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It is a 5 seater SUV powered by a 2.4 liter engine sending power to 2 wheels through the manual/automatic transmission. It has power steering, ABS, reverse sensor, GPRS, A/C, power window, power sunroof, central lock, bluetooth handsfree, TFT display screen, MP5 etc.

G6 – N12,915,000

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G80 – N27,825,000
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G40 – NN17,325,000
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Carrier 4×4 – N13,860,000

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It is a 5 seater 4×4 powered by a 2.7 liter Mitsubishi engine and manual transmission. It has a 70 liter petrol tank. It reaches a maximum speed of 140 Km/h. It also comes with A/C, power window, dual airbags, central lock, MP3, etc.

Carrier 4×2- N9,400,000

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This is a 5 seater 2 wheel drive powered by a 2.7 liter Mitsubishi engine and manual transmission. It has a 70 liter petrol tank. It also comes with A/C, power window, reverse sensor, dual airbags, central lock, MP3 etc.

IVM 5000 – N9,400,000

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14 + 1 seater powered by a 2.4 liter engine with a 5 speed manual transmission. Other features are A/C, Power window, Central lock, Radio/ cassette player/ USB etc

IVM 6601- N22,995,000

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The IVM 6601 is a 23 seater bus with 2.7 liter petrol engine. Gearbox is 5 speed manual and fuel tank capacity is 85 liters. Other features are A/C, Power window, MP3/CD Player etc.

IVM 6857 – N27,700,00

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The seating capacity is 43 passengers. Engine type is a 2.7 liter Cummins engine, transmission is a 6 speed manual and fuel tank capacity is 256 liters. It also has ABS, A/C, Digital TV, MP3 etc.

IVM 6800 – N34,650,000

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The IVM 6800 is a 33 seater powered by a cummins diesel engine and a 6 speed manual transmission. It also comes with A/C, Digital TV, MP3 Player etc



Which is your most preferred amongst these 12 vehicles from Innoson? Tell us in the comment section.

Note: Prices might vary a little due to Value Added Tax, location of purchase and time of purchase. The stated price for the IVM UMU is a close estimate as the car is currently out of stock.

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It is not advisable to travel without proper planning. This is because there are endless places where you can go and be safe as you explore, but to go and hope for the best is not good enough. You need a plan for things such as medical care, money problems and bank trouble. So, when travelling, you may encounter issues accessing money. Some of these could be your ATM card not working, a machine eating your card, you losing your card, and someone stealing your wallet with your card in it. The good news here is that you can do some things to minimise the impact of losing access to money. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of the things you can do if you lose access to your money while travelling.

Have many money backup plans

Online banking means you can move money around very easily. It means you can put a bit of money on your debit card and also put money on another bank’s debit card. You can also move your money to online accounts as well. If one card is lost, get online and transfer your money to a safe or usable account.

Carry some cash with you

One of the ultimate rules of travelling abroad is to make sure you have at least some cash on you when you travel. You never know what the situation will be when you arrive at your destination. Perhaps your bank cards won’t work with the local ATM’s, or your bank freezes your account when you try accessing an ATM withdraw, or you lose your wallet.

Contact your bank if you lose access to your card

If your card has been lost, stolen, swallowed by an ATM, or is not working, then tell your bank right away. They help reduce your losses if any fraud occurs with your missing card, and they may also be able to advise you on how to regain access to your funds again.

Western Union is your friend

If you are travelling abroad and you are stranded, one of the best ways to bounce back is to reach out to your friends and family to wire money to you via Western Union. You can easily withdraw the money at any bank of your choice. This is the best way you can get some emergency cash.


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The best part of food is how dynamic it can be, there is a food for everyone and a food that anyone can successfully whip up, regardless of your level of cooking expertise. Jumia Food, Nigeria’s No.1 online food ordering platform, shares 4 of the easiest foods to cook.


Omelette

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This is a quick and easy meal to prepare, which can be tailored to your specific taste. All you basically need to do is mix two eggs with two tablespoons of milk and some salt and pepper, heat some butter or oil in the frying pan and add the egg mixture, stir after one minute and reduce the heat, sprinkle desired ingredients or spices onto the surface and wait for the omelette to settle underneath, and then fold in half and serve as desired.

Burger
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This food is so ridiculously easy to make; it’s quite unbelievable. You can typically start by dicing a small onion then tip it into a bowl with the desired portion of minced beef and mix in the required egg quantity, roll the mixture into balls (the number of balls you roll it into depends on you) and flatten them to make burger-shaped patties, put the flattened balls in a plate and cover, leaving it in the fridge for about half an hour to firm up, heat up the barbeque or grill and place the burger on it, leaving it to cook for about 15 minutes while turning from side to side to ensure it is well cooked, and finally serve between two slices of bread including any topping you desire on it.


Spaghetti Bolognese
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Sounds fancy but it’s actually really easy to whip up, and you can do so under 30 minutes. The best part about this dish is that it doesn’t spoil easily (as long as you preserve it well), in fact the longer it stays, the tastier it becomes because all the flavours become deeper and mingle more effectively. You can prepare of this meal by adding chopped mushrooms to minced beef and cooking for three minutes. Then, stir in some cloves of garlic (optional), chopped tomatoes, beef stock, mixed herbs (optional) and spices. You season to taste and bring to boil and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, you can simultaneously cook the Spaghetti as the minced beef is cooking, then drain when it’s ready and serve with your bolognese sauce on top or by the side (depends on your preference).



Noodles
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It really doesn’t get any easier with this food. All you need to do is boil water, add the noodles, add the pre-packed ingredients, stir the noodles, test it by tasting it to see that it is soft enough and the drain the noodle. Voila! Your noodles are ready and can be served with boiled eggs, fried eggs, sardines etc., however you desire.


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Traveling with a group can be exceedingly fun for everyone involved, but it does not come without complexities. If you are the leader of a group trip, then you may want to take note of these safety tips shared by Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency.
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Pair your travellers

Endeavour to pair your travellers and ask each person to remain with each other at all times. Instruct each person in the group to alert the group leader when their assigned buddy or partner is out of sight.

Pick your hotel wisely

Reach out to someone who is familiar with the cities you are visiting and is able to help you select a location that is safe and group-friendly.

Do a door check

As the group leader, before you head to bed, check every external door to make sure they are bolted. If you can, you can check to ensure that everyone is in their rooms. This is especially important if you are travelling to big cities.

Emergency contact

If almost everyone in your group has a smartphone, then make sure the members of the group have the phone number for the leader and one more group member to their contact list. Also, make sure everyone has taken note of the address and phone number of the hotel where the group is staying.

Have an agreed meeting spot

If your group is visiting a large attraction, then pick a centrally located spot and turn it into the rendezvous spot, should someone become separated from the group

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/safety-tips-travelling-group/

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