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Beloved3:
Every object cause a depression in the belt based on their weight. The moon is too close to the earth and is affected by the Earth's distinct bend in the warp based on it's weight.

The moon will fall to the earth if it stops spinning and not to the sun.

respect80:
Haba, everything now na video.
Person no fit use 100mb check info online again o

The blockade of the Minna to Bida road by trailer and tanker drivers which started on Thursday took a new twist yesterday whe the blockade was extended to the Lambatta to Bida road.

This is even as the Niger State Government has said that the opening of the Bida-Minna Road “is not an option for now.”

Following the action of the protesters, vehicular movements between the two axis had been paralysed leading to confusion and trauma on the part of travellers.

The state government had closed the Minna to Bida road a year ago to give way for smooth operation by the construction company saddled with the reconstruction of the over 100 kilometre road.

The action of the government was also informed by the alleged continued damage of portions of the road already reconstructed.

However, spokesman of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association Alhaji Alhassan Salihu, has vowed that they would not back down from their action unless the road was reopened for them to ply.

In a statement yesterday, the state Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Sani Idris, said reopening of the road was “not an option for now” and blamed the federal government for the latest development.

“Niger State is the gateway between the North and South-west. It hosts the highest stretch of federal roads in the country yet the federal roads in the state have been mostly neglected. The state government continues to expend limited resources on Trunk A roads even when it’s also faced with several challenges that are primarily its duty in the governance of Niger State.

“Nigerlites of goodwill have implored and continue to beg the federal government to help not only Nigerlites but the entire country by fixing the Trunk A Lambata-Lapai-Bida Road and Jenna-Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road to resolve this issue of heavy duty vehicles regularly damaging the Minna-Bida road.

“As it stands today, the entire stretch of the entire roads in Niger State are suffering because of these heavy-duty vehicles. Only a few months ago these same vehicles completely destroyed the Minna-Zungeru Road, they’ve also destroyed the Bida-Zungeru Road and are now looking to destroy the work ongoing on Minna-Bida Road. The state government will not allow that,” Idris declared.

The commissioner added that :”The Governor Abubakar Sani Bello administration is determined that the road construction must go on and as such, opening the Minna-Bida Road to heavy-duty vehicles is not an option for now for that would destroy everything the government has done and taxpayers’ money would be wasted redoing what was already done.”

President Muhammadu Buhari is using the recovered $311 million stolen by the late Nigerian dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, to construct the Second Niger Bridge, Abuja-Kano, and Lagos-Ibadan expressways, Abubakar Malami, the attorney general of the federation reveals.

“So I think we are doing wonderfully well in terms of deploying the recovery of the looted assets and deploying same in projects that impact positively on the lives of people,” he said.

Mr Buhari’s regime had recovered $322 million from Switzerland in 2017 and $311 million from the U.S. in 2020.

The attorney general also stated that Nigeria was looking at the possibility of recovering a further £200 million from the U.S. aside from other associated assets being pursued in other countries.

“We are pursuing a lot of assets across the globe, and we intend very soon, we are coordinating a further meeting relating to huge recovery in the UK associated with certain personalities,” Mr Malami stated. “But I would not like to give further disclosure in respect of that to put into consideration the need not to be pre-emptive as far as our strategies are concerned.”

The justice minister also pointed out that the issue of terrorism financing was a work in progress.

He claimed that Mr Buhari’s regime had succeeded in blocking terrorism financing in Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will temporarily suspend the online Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) application process in Lagos to give room for all registrants to check for appropriateness or otherwise of their information supplied during the registration.

This was disclosed in a statement by INEC on Monday, in Lagos, in a bid to evaluate the process so far in the state.

INEC added that the process, which also involves biometric registration would be suspended from Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

“The exercise, based on the approved timelines and schedule, will start on September 24 and end on September 30 2021,” INEC said.

“The temporary CVR stoppage is to give room for all registrants to check for appropriateness or otherwise of their information supplied during the registration.

“The 7-day long activities are also to raise objections (if any) about names that are not supposed to be on the register, like names of dead persons, foreigners and Nigerians below the age of 18.

“The Commission will also use the period for other necessary housekeeping (backend) activities in preparation for the next quarter,” they added.

INEC stated that the names of all approved registrants will also be displayed publicly at the local government INEC offices in all the 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos state, urging the support of the masses with information gathering.

What you should know

Recall Nairametrics reported earlier this month that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revealed that the introduction of the INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) will eliminate acts of fraud with Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), making Nigeria’s electoral process more efficient.

INEC revealed the IVED system will be the new voter verification device, adding that despite the ongoing voter registration process, the commission is working round the clock to improve service delivery and credible voter accreditation during elections in Nigeria.

The National Judicial Council NJC has recommended the appointment of six Chief Judges and 31 others as Judicial Officers to beef up judicial functions in some states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT.

At its 95th meeting held on September 15 & 16, 2021, the council considered the list of candidates presented by its Interview Committee and recommended the 37 successful candidates to their respective State Governors for appointment as Heads of Courts and other Judicial Officers in Nigeria.

Those recommended as Chief Judges are Justice Richard O. Olorunfemi for Kogi state, Justice Joe Itsebaga Acha for Edo, Justice Akintoroye Williams Akin for Ondo, Hon. Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Justice Ekaette Francesca Fabian-Obot for Akwa Ibom and Justice J. O. Adeyeye for Ekiti state.

Others are Baba Gana Mahdi as Grand Kadi, Yobe, Umaru Ahmad Liman as Grand Kadi, Bauchi, Justice Osagede Osado Emmanuel as President, Customary Court of Appeal, Nasarawa, Justice Mashud Akintunde Akinfemi Abass as President, Customary Court of Appeal, Oyo state and Siyaka Momoh Jimoh Usman as President Customary Court of Appeal, Kogi state.

Three Judges are recommended for High Court of Gombe and they are Zainab Abdulkadir Rasheed, Abdussalam Muhammad and Daurabo Suleiman Sikka.

Akwa Ibom has two, Effiong Asukwo Effiong and Princess Eme Daniel Ekong, Bauchi has one, Nana Fatima Jibril while Kaduna high court also has one Abdulkarim Mahmud.

The three candidates recommended for Katsina state are Kabir Shuaibu, Ibrahim Ishaku Mashi and Ibrahim Abubakar Mande while Professor Alero Akeredolu was recommended for Ondo state.

Four successful candidates for Oyo state High Court are; Olusola Adebisi Adetujoye, Folabimpe Beatrice Segun Olakojo, Professor Taiwo Elijah Adewale and Kareem Adeyimika Adedokun.

Kogi state has three candidates for its High Court and they are Abubakar Sule Ibrahim, Abdullah Sulyman as well as Aminu Ali Eri.

Two Kadis for Gombe Sharia Court of Appeal are Adamu Kuna Jibril and Ahmed Baba Bala while the four for Bauchi are Musa Sani Abubakar, Mahdi Manga, Khamis Al- Hamidallah Muhammad and Sani Musa with Ondo state having one in person of Orimisan James Okorisa and Oyo Customary Court of Appeal having Ajadi Olubukola Omolayo.

A statement issued by the NJC Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye, said that all the recommended candidates are expected to be sworn-in after approval by the President, Muhammadu Buhari,and their respective state governors and confirmation by the respective State Houses of Assembly.

Senator Shehu Sani has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Sani defected from the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP to the PDP.

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that Sani has been planning to join the Opposition Party for some time now. Last month, he met with all the 23 local government Chairmen of the PDP in Kaduna State at his residence to discuss an approach towards the 2023 Elections.

He officially defect at a meeting with party executives on Thursday.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday inaugurated Local Government Congresses Appeals Committee, charging aggrieved party members to explore the provided window to resolve their grievances.

The ruling party equally reiterated its resolve to enforce discipline and full compliance in accordance with the directives of the National Executive Committee (NEC) regarding suspension of those that took the party to court as enshrined in Article 21D of the party’s Constitution.

Speaking during a media briefing at the party’s National Secretariat, the Buhari House, National Secretary APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Sen John James Akpanudoedehe, urged members to explore internal resolution mechanisms.

“Our quest to rebuild and reposition our party had started in earnest with the membership registration exercises, Ward Congresses and the just concluded Local Government Congresses. Of course, with the sheer magnitude of these exercises there may be persons who could feel dissatisfied with the entire process.

“Therefore in line with the Constitution of our party; and the operating guidelines for the LG Congresses, the party had set up this Appeals Committee, so that such persons may approach and ventilate their grievances through this channel.

“Our party members should not forget that this is a family affair, so as you go forth to your various states of assignment, you must ensure that fair-hearing and justice be your guiding principles.

“It is also important to state that the party shall enforce discipline and full compliance with the directives of NEC with regards to those who have taken the party to court as enshrined in Article 21D of the party’s Constitution.

“Recall that the National Chairman of the CECPC, Governor Mai Mala Buni recently approved the constitution of a National Reconciliation Committee headed by Sen. Abdullahi Adamu. The party is grateful for your sacrifices and wishes you journeying mercies to and from your various destinations,” he noted.

Similarly, the ruling party on Wednesday released the timetable and schedule of activities for the October 2 State Congresses.

The statement signed by the party’s scribe revealed that aspirants for the position of State Chairman will purchase nomination forms for N100,000, while Deputy State Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer aspirants will pay N50,000, just as aspirants for the position of Senatorial Chairmen are to purchase forms at N50,000, Senatorial Youth Leader N30,000 and other offices N30,000.

“The nationwide State Congresses of the APC to elect party executives has been fixed for Saturday, 2nd October, 2021. According to the approved schedule of activities, sale of forms will commence from Wednesday, September 15, to Monday September 27, 2021.

“Screening of aspirants for State executive positions will take place from Wednesday September 19 to Thursday September 30, 2021. Appeals arising from State Congresses is scheduled from October 9 to 16, 2021.

“On the cost of nomination forms, aspirants for the position of State Chairman will purchase forms at the cost of N100,000. Deputy State Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer aspirants will pay N50,000. Aspirants for the position of Senatorial Chairmen are to purchase forms at N50,000; Senatorial Youth Leader N30,000 and other offices N30,000.

“Female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants are to pay 50 per cent of the prescribed fees for each position. Equally, the party congratulates members on the just concluded LG Congresses and urges those who may have been dissatisfied with the exercise to approach the Appeal Committees that have been detailed to resume sittings in various states.

“The Appeal Committees have been charged to ensure fair hearing as they attend to complaints,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the ruling party has chided the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over comments concerning the request by President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government for fresh foreign borrowing.

APC reminded the opposition party that the borrowings “is for the good of the country as the money is used to develop critical infrastructure that is stimulating economic growth, generating jobs, reducing poverty and improving the general well-being of the citizenry.”

“Unlike in the brazen looting days of the PDP, the borrowings are designed to finance the deficit in the 2021 budget to enable the realisation of the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan that touches key sectors such as infrastructure development, boosting healthcare services, strengthening agriculture to deepen food security, more energy generation and continued tackling of the ravaging COVID-19 global pandemic.

“From the forgone, it is abundantly clear that the borrowing is hinged on genuine needs and based on the necessity to strengthen the foundation of the national economy and achieve the desired primary purpose of government of uplifting the living standard of the citizens.

“It was in PDP’s era that loans to fund power generation, purchase arms and ammunition to fight a raging insurgency was misappropriated and diverted to fund PDP activities; and the borrowed money ultimately found its way to the pockets of cronies, friends and family members of administration officials. Nigeria is still servicing a $460 million loan taken from China to fund a phoney Abuja Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) contract awarded in August 2010.

“Nigerians should also reflect and recall that the PDP had in its 16 years of misrule pushed the country into a dark ditch of insolvency, and a period in which most state governments could not pay workers salaries, not even the minimum wage, or settle contractors’ bills and cater for patients in hospitals, to name a few.

“In a welcome and commendable change, the Buhari-led adminstration through its economic management skills bailed out states to pay salary backlogs and embarked on large-scale infrastructure development projects that stimulated the economy and exited the era of insolvency and recession caused by the ineptitude of the PDP administation.

“The APC welcomes the continued and multi-partisan cooperation which exists between the executive and legislature on national issues. This will ensure good governance, particularly in the area of economic development. The country and citizens are the ultimate beneficiaries,” the statement signed by the party’s chief scribe read.

DoggoneDogg:
SCOAN's crisis will be nothing compared to RCCG & Winners when Adeboye & Oyedepo finally kick the bucket.

Na there una go understand wetin dem mean by church business. The court cases & assassinations will fly in left, right & centre.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha revealed that Nigeria is expected to have received a total of 52 million vaccines by the second quarter of 2022.

The SGF disclosed this at the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 in Abuja, on Monday, stating that Nigeria currently has its disposal vaccines from Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson.

“The most potent way of getting out of this situation is through vaccines, which science and research have presented to us. I call on every eligible person to come out and be vaccinated.

“There are various choices now. We have AstraZeneca, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson and we expect Pfizer to be delivered very soon,” he said.

“There will be enough vaccines to go round soon. By the second quarter of 2022, we would have received about 52
million doses of the vaccines,” he added.

He revealed the FG is working on policies to ease travels for fully vaccinated Nigerians, including exploring the principles of reciprocity between Nigeria and other nations.

“For the time being, Nigerians are advised to always carry their vaccination card details or barcode on their electronic
devices for easy access especially for those travelling outside the country.

“The ministries of Foreign Affairs and Aviation will continue to dialogue with the representatives of the UAE to resolve the issue of the Emirates flights between Nigeria and the UAE.

“The protection of the interest of Nigerians remains our primary focus,” he added.

In case you missed it Nairametrics recently reported that the WHO stated the COVAX initiative has already achieved significant progress and hit major milestones. These achievements include the raising of more than US$10 billion, legally binding commitments for up to 4.5 billion doses of vaccine and the delivery of 240 million doses to 139 countries in just six months.

The statement further revealed that COVAX was unable to ensure that the most vulnerable people in the world get
adequate vaccine supply due to a number of drawbacks including, export bans in some countries, prioritization of bilateral deals by manufacturers and countries, challenges in scaling up production by some key producers, and delays in filing for regulatory approval.

Going further, COVAX expects to have access to 1.43 billion doses of vaccine in 2021, and of these doses, approximately 1.2 billion will be supplied to the lower-income economies participating in the COVAX.

Meanwhile, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) explained that Nigerians who have
received their covid vaccinations and still experience a “breakthrough infection” will only experience milder symptoms compared to those who were unvaccinated.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Saturday, October 2 to conduct its state congresses across the country.

National Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Senator James Akpanudoedehe, announced this in a statement on Monday.

He added that the party’s leadership has scheduled Wednesday to commence the sale of forms for the exercise.

nairavsdollars:
very gentle woman.

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and six other prominent Nigerians are to be conferred with the chieftaincy title of Iyin Ekiti.

The Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye said the conferment of the chieftaincy title was part of activities marking his first year coronation anniversary.

Others to be honoured by the monarch are, an indigene of the town and former Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major Gen. Johnson Bamidele Olawumi and wife, an Israeli, Him Hille and wife, Engineer Ayodeji Adeosun and Bar. Veronica Safia Ndanusa.

Addressing journalists in his palace ahead of the weeklong anniversary which commences on Monday 13, 2021, Oba Ajakaiye said titles was in recognition of their contribution to the community and the country at large.

The traditional ruler who spoke alongside the Secretary of the Oluyin in Council, Opeyemi Arije noted that the town has witnessed tremendous peace and development in the last year of his reign.

Arije who doubles as the Secretary to the local organising committee of the anniversary said, ” We are witnessing new dimensions to Obaship in our town”.

“Kabiyesi has given a facelift to the palace by providing an office for Oluyin in Council and mini-conference hall.

“He also facilitated and commissioned five motorized boreholes donated by indigenes, support for the creation of LCDA and equipping its Secretariat as well as ensuring that the only bank in the town 6 months was reopened after it was attacked by armed robbers”

Sterope:
It is disappointing that this is coming from a female.I pray you find yourself in leadership position, if you are one inch a good worker. Please share your experience.

Till then, continue to be the patriarchy gatekeeper.

dominique:
Totally wrong! Sisi basically means spinsterhood. Are you trying to say all women slept around in their youths?

larryjonze:
i am curious what do ladies define as maturity ... she is considerably young, she has final yr + nysc ahead which seems to be a priority, thats her truth got nothing to do with immaturity. however whats d probability she won't disappoint within that two years
That a lady has a job or she is independent does not mean she is mature, as far as marriage is concern an 18yrs old gurl can marry, the earlier the better.
What OP needs is a wife material one whu has contentment, there are couples that survive on salary less than 70k ... its all about cutting your coat according to your size. you no get money buh ur taste naa tonto dickeh

dominique:
She's keeping her options open for a more financially stable man. Better keep your options open as well else premium disappoinment loading.



Youthful unmarried lady. Doing sisi basically means enjoying life as a spinster

MummyD2020:
Its your type that puts undue pressure on the gullible. 29 is too old. Oya let the competition begin! Single guys, start scrambling for babes below 27 oh. N9 try cross pass 27. Maturity in marriage is more important than been naive