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In fact, I just heard someone have won N10 million the other day.

The Winner.

Eleven-year-olds become millionaires
By Ben Ezeamalu
December 25, 2009 12:20AMT
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Two eleven year olds, Teniola Tope-Ojo and Ihuoma Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, became millionaires during the children's special edition of the game show, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' held at the Ultima Studios in Ikeja, Lagos.

Millionaire kids

Teniola, a Junior Secondary Two student of Holy Child College, Ikoyi, Lagos, went home with the sum of N2 million naira; while Master Emmanuel, a Junior Secondary One student at Christ The Redeemer's College, Sagamu, pocketed N1 million naira.

While Emmanuel, who speaks Igbo, English, and French, said his ambitions are to meet the president of the United States of America, Barrack Obama and to become a footballer cum Petroleum Engineer; Teniola, who also speaks English and French as well as her native language, Yoruba, said her ambitions are to meet the Queen of England and to become a world renowned gynaecologist.

Some of the guests who witnessed the occasion included the deputy governor of Lagos State, Sarah Adebisi Sosan, who was also the ‘Mother of the Day'. Also in attendance as the special guest was veteran story teller, 68-year-old Jimi Solanke.

The deputy governor congratulated the kids and thanked the organisers of the programme for giving the children a platform to display their intelligence.

"Thank you very much, Frank Edoho (host of the show) and the entire crew of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' It's been very exciting to be in the midst of my children and watching them display that intelligence that we are known for. Nigerian children, you are great! God bless you all," Mrs. Sosan said.

Other winners

A total of seven kids played in the game, winning between N250, 000 and N2 million in scholarships.

Also, winners from the ‘audience play' received books and educational materials up to N20, 000.

Two months ago, 36-year-old banker turned entrepreneur, Chimuanya Ufodike, became the first person to win N10 million, the maximum amount, on the game show.

According to the organisers, the show, which is now in its fourth season in Nigeria, had disbursed a total of N73, 236, 000 by the end of the third season.

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/5502036-146/Eleven-year-olds_become_millionaires___.csp

omotundemi:
merry christmas and happy new year to u too and i hope next year will be more fruitful and more profitable

Thanks. We are all expecting a prosperous new year.

omotundemi:
merry christmas and happy new year to u too and i hope next year will be more fruitful and more profitable

Thanks. We are all expecting a prosperous new year.

Oboma1:
Many will come, but be very careful. [b]A lot are seeking what to eat and run thereafter, [/b]but you will always see, and identify them. It is for sure.

Good advice!.

In Nigeria today, the worst road is Ikot-Ekpene - Aba road. A car can disappear inside the huge pot-holes along that road. It is the worst in Nigeria today. No car in Nigeria can survive that road if rain falls. I will give any car driver that come out of that road $5,000 catch if he/she succeeds to drive the road after rain falls. I mean every single word. I am talking out of experince.

Otobroto:
How can they be under control when the driver of this nation is far away in Saudi Arabia, and the second driver is an extreme loyalist?. He pretends he can not drive.

I tire for his own kind of loyalty. Can't he ask Akala how it is done?

Otobroto:
How can they be under control when the driver of this nation is far away in Saudi Arabia, and the second driver is an extreme loyalist?. He pretends he can not drive.

I tire for his own kind of loyalty. Can't he ask Akala how it is done?

Otobroto:
The guy needs these agbero's to survive. They can never be sanctioned, so long they get their N14 billion monthly tax. As for the Police men, they are now certified uniform gratification collectors.

If they do not stay on the road, then rush them when they run at you.

Okada Riders In Ojodu Cry Out Over Police Extortion


“Please sir, rescue us from the hands of Police in our area”. This is the lamentation of motorcycle riders popularly called Okada riders who are decrying the constant harassment and extortion of money at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State.
The riders association in a text message to Daily Independent are lamenting that the harassment is becoming over bearing. According to them, Police always mount a check point at Sabo/Gbadamosi and as soon as it is 9.00pm they would start arresting Okada Riders and they must settle with N1000 or above that and any attempt to argue or refuse parting with the money the Okada would delayed till the next day.
They said that what pain them most is that the Police men would his at dark area and ass soon as they sited an Okada they would come out and arrest them and delay them till the person settles, saying sometimes it could be as much as N1500.
“The worst of it all is that they do not stay on the road but hide inside the market (Oja). Please help us and do something on this illegal duty of the police”. One of them said.
It would be recalled that Lagos State government banned Okada from operating as from after 10pm but one wonders why Police should be disturbing innocent riders at 9pm, one hour before the time allowed.
The riders are appealing to the state government and the state Police Commissioner, to check the excesses of his officers. Police is destroying the image of the country now that Nigeria is re-branding and such extortion is capable of rubbishing the efforts on re-branding the country.
The Lagos State government should also ensure that its good intention to ban Okadas from operating any time after 10 pm is not rubbished by some greedy police officers.


http://independentngonline.com/DailyIndependent/Article.aspx?id=5526

I don't want to be critical of that budget. I wish the state well.

Kobojunkie:
lol

I mean every single word here. It is just not about contributing to a thread, but thinking, and saying it the way it is. That guy really annoyed me with his contribution. Latest trend now is almost like stop and search. You can be in your business premises, and some thugs will just jump out of a vehicle, and sweep at a particular roll of shops, asking for tax for every taxable thing. I KNOW THAT VERY SOON, THEY WILL ASK FOR "ATMOSPHERE TAX". You will pay for the Oxygen being used in Lagos, because one guy wants to plant flowers in Lagos, and buy more BRT buses that are almost like Molues now. Today in Lagos, both state and Federal are fighting for who collects Advert permit, either directly or indirectly. Even as telecom firms pays appropriate taxes to federal government, Lagos state government too is asking them to pay taxes for each installed mast in the state. That is the basis for this argument. DOUBLE TAXATION AND HIGH TAX RATE. It is too much. Nigerians are ready to pay taxes, so long the roads will be well tarred, the rail will function, and there will be enough vehicles for mass transit, ailing industries will work, and generally, people are made to be accountable for every kobo in the government coffers. We are tired of mono-economy, oil.

rethink:
Nigerians want development but they want it cheap. They want power cheap they want housing cheap they want water cheap. They live in astronomical expensive towns outside nigeria but when it comes to Nigeria the Elites want a new Law.

but look they will compare Nigeria to south Africa and other places. There are somes places in south Africa that the pay $1600 a month for an apartment those people pay taxes, some of our landlords never pay taxes.

I support any thing that will make people pay taxes this gives a feeling of ownership to the state you live in. A citizen that pays taxes owns the state. people should never be given licences to build is there are not ready to utilize the land well.

you can run out of lagos if you dont like.

Do you live up to your username before you type? Where people are paying so much as tax, are they paying into people's pocket? or are they paying into government's coffers? Who in Nigeria is against paying tax? Even now, who tells you people are not paying tax? Do you know that PAYE system exist in Nigeria? Have any thug like guy, who can be mistaken as a miscreant approached you to collect tax? Has any uniformed thugged rough-handled you, and taken you to a make-shift illegal spot to demand for development tax? Have you paid Tv permit, Radio permit, advert permit, business permit, to local, state, and federal government before? My guy, always live to your username before you vomit those things!.

Director of NBC, I mean.

selingel:
AIT: Presidency Denies Revocation Plot
Written by By Golu Timothy, Abuja
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 01:23



The Presidency yesterday washed its hands off the alleged plans to revoke the operational network licence issued to DAAR Communications, owners of African Independent Television and Raypower radio stations, saying it is not aware of any such move.

A source our correspondent that neither President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua nor Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was briefed on any issue related to the alleged revocation of the network licence.

Already, the source said, Vice President Jonathan has summoned the Minister of Information and Communications, Prof Dora Akunyili, and the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Engr Yomi Bolarinwa, have been summoned to the Presidential Villa to explain the circumstances leading to the "purported move to revoke the licence."

According to the source, "The Presidency was not aware of the development and is not happy with the revocation allegation. Right now as we speak, the Minister (Prof Akunyili) and the DG (Engr Bolarinwa) have been summoned to defend the purported action. I can also authoritatively tell you that The Presidency is not aware of the development because neither the President nor the Vice President was briefed. This administration is one that is built on the tenets of rule of law and the freedom of the press. Any move that will erode these principles will be addressed promptly and collectively."



http://www.leadershipnigeria.com/index.php/news/headlines/9997-ait-presidency-denies-revocation-plot

You can see what Director General of BON and Madam Rebranding is causing this government.

AIT: Presidency Denies Revocation Plot
Written by By Golu Timothy, Abuja
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 01:23



The Presidency yesterday washed its hands off the alleged plans to revoke the operational network licence issued to DAAR Communications, owners of African Independent Television and Raypower radio stations, saying it is not aware of any such move.

A source our correspondent that neither President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua nor Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was briefed on any issue related to the alleged revocation of the network licence.

Already, the source said, Vice President Jonathan has summoned the Minister of Information and Communications, Prof Dora Akunyili, and the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Engr Yomi Bolarinwa, have been summoned to the Presidential Villa to explain the circumstances leading to the "purported move to revoke the licence."

According to the source, "The Presidency was not aware of the development and is not happy with the revocation allegation. Right now as we speak, the Minister (Prof Akunyili) and the DG (Engr Bolarinwa) have been summoned to defend the purported action. I can also authoritatively tell you that The Presidency is not aware of the development because neither the President nor the Vice President was briefed. This administration is one that is built on the tenets of rule of law and the freedom of the press. Any move that will erode these principles will be addressed promptly and collectively."



http://www.leadershipnigeria.com/index.php/news/headlines/9997-ait-presidency-denies-revocation-plot

N.I.Gboi:
hope the government has provided alternatives for these folks. banning the bikes without providing an alternative means of survival is very dangerous. its just like blessing people to become criminals. that is the problem with most of these governments. they just act without thinking their actions through. "My neighbouring governor has done this, so i must also do", i guess that's how they usually think.

let's also hope that alternative transport means have been provided.

Anyway, even if they dont provide alternative, GOD will provide.

Enjoyment1:
Look at all the issues raised. Look at those involved in these crises; these Madam Rebranding, notorious Attorney General, and ever biased NBC. This is obviously the fallout of FIFA Under 17 Championship. I am ashamed of Madam Rebranding for partaking in this show of shame.

She needs to apologise to Nigerians.

Kay 17:
the man is a saint?? no no! he is stealing and chopping money. apart from building street lights( that never go on), extending roads, or BRT and planting flowers. what else could be shown for his work. no ambulance service, no water, no light, no effective fire brigades, no social welfare, no metro. the guy is simply a demagogue, he is good at manipulating the crowd.

Yes he is not a Saint though, but he is trying. I am just against his tax collection method and tax-duplication. Why ask someone to pay another N428million, after you have collected N16million on a piece of land worth N1.6b? What is the basis for this?

Spyker:
To make matters worse, public power supply was cut off just as Obi took the microphone.

I love this part, this is what should be happening each time any of our leaders has something to say and until they fix the power problem in the country, i don't think any of them deserve a second chance. It is better we continue changing Governors every four years till one gets it right.

I am beginning to see Anambra politics as a do-or-die issue here. Why are the politicians behaving like this? Even the people of the state, are just allowing things to go unnoticed. Is it by force to serve, as they alwys claim?

c0274309:
I second Igbo boy's earlier statement. Accepted people in the western world cry out when double taxed they still end up paying these taxes cos it is the law, Higher income earners get their Annual Income taxed at 40% in the UK and scream earth, wind and fire but the fact remains they still pay it or risk getting a higher payment figure or jail time.

People who are jobless and can't even afford a meal still have to pay their council tax irrespective or they risk a visit from the Baliffs with over-exaggerated sums and a further court order which could also lead to serving jail time.

As to Fashola loosing foresight I totally disagree; From a logical view the article talks about a private developer's intent to build a condominium of 52 flats and pent houses (which is quite a number) in an already clustered Lekki phase 1; Could this be another strategic way of declustering Lagos residents without the influx of taking the Lagos State Govt to court which we all know is useless in naija and never time cautious.

Yes, you are right to an extent, but have you seen the figures displaced as against the tax policy here?. Have you noticed the double taxation techniques?

Dora should resign.

Dora should resigned. She has failed!.

edoyad:
When a few years back the US released intelligence reports that the entity known as Nigeria would cease to exist by the middle of the next decade, the Obasanjo people(and many of us too) came out with ferocity condemning the US. Now the signs of that inevitable disintegration are beginning to show but instead of the illegal "leadership" to tackle the real problems they still want to fight with populace.
These types of events prelude seismic activities that shake a nation's foundations. A wise govt like the Apartheid one in South Africa in the 1980s read the writing on the wall and relinquished political power, in Nigeria the blind mice don't seem to understand what the writing reads. I weep for what is about to erupt, MY COUNTRY NIGERIA.

I am not moved about what America says. They have not resolved their own problems, yet they want to assist others. Even those they tend to assist, are they not doing so because of the favour they intend to gain? Why didnt they assist Liberia, when that country needed them most? Is it not because they dont have oil wells? I am moved by what you and me intend to turn this country into.

Dis Guy:
Erm sorry are you implying the current minister of health is less capable than Dora?
You are not blaming Dora for accepting a lesser post in the hope a UN post comes along?
to me that's what she was hoping for a step up for an international role via UN like Obikwezili***
you are not blaming your senators for not being able to deliver the post for one of theirs?

Well, since she was not Minister, it would have been better if she had become a Minister in her field before moving forward. That not withstanding, if the UN job came before the ministerial job, why not? The issue here is, she is not doing well in that Ministry. She is being used to step on toes, which will back fire on her soon.

Dis Guy:
Erm sorry are you implying the current minister of health is less capable than Dora?
You are not blaming Dora for accepting a lesser post in the hope a UN post comes along?
to me that's what she was hoping for a step up for an international role via UN like Obikwezili***
you are not blaming your senators for not being able to deliver the post for one of theirs?

Well, since she was not Minister, it would have been better if she had become a Minister in her field before moving forward. That not withstanding, if the UN job came before the ministerial job, why not? The issue here is, she is not doing well in that Ministry. She is being used to step on toes, which will back fire on her soon.

Will this drama ever end in Anambra? Even after the elections, the problem that will exist will even be greater than before the elections.