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On his website, he said: "I wrote this yesterday about President Buhari of Nigeria. There’s been a lot of interest in the blog in Nigeria. I’ll answer a few of the key points raised, here. Full story below: http://uncova.com/ex-british-parliamentarian-eric-joyce-says-buhari-is-dead |
The Federal Government on Wednesday says she will no longer recognise Taiwan as a country but rather pledged support for One China. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this while answering questions from newsmen after a joint news conference with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. Onyeama said Nigeria had withdrawn all diplomatic relations with Taiwan as a country, adding that Taiwanese office in Abuja would be shut down and be relocated to Lagos. According to him, Nigeria has communicated Taiwan and they are moving to Lagos as soon as possible. “Taiwan will stop enjoying any privileges because it is not a country that is recognised under international law and under the position we have taken internationally we recognise the people of China. “Taiwan will not have any diplomatic representation in Nigeria and also they will be moving to Lagos to the extent that they function as a trade mission with a skeletal staff. “Chinese Government does not oppose trading with Taiwan as such as long there is no formal contact with the Government that will suggest recognition of Taiwan as sovereign country,” he said. According to him, China does not oppose relationship with Taiwan in the level of trade but not on government to government level. The minister, however, said that Nigeria was not pressurised to take the decision, noting that the development was a bit of anormally on the side of Nigeria He said that Nigeria recognised the People’s Republic of China as country because Nigeria was one the leading African nations that fought for China to reclaim its seat at the UN Security Council from Taiwan. He said the step being taken was to right the wrong that one could not specifically say how it came. “It was not very clear how it got into Nigeria system – an arrangement for the Taiwan for a trade mission. “And in grating the right of the trade mission it did not accurately reflect the nature of relationship between Nigeria and Taiwan,” he said. Onyeama stated that the country took the decision to remove any iota of doubt in the mind of the Chinese people. He said on the issue of building trust, the international community had embraced one China and China is a member of the United Nations and we don’t want to leave any doubt on the issue. The minister stressed that Nigeria would adhere to it completely and there is no ambiguity at all. He said Nigeria as a nation would do everything to realise the One China Policy as well as any effort that would promote the peace and well being of the People’s Republic of China. According to Onyeama, China is one of the countries that have been in full support of reforms in the UN that would see Africa having two seats at the UN Security Council, as such deserved to be supported in her unification drive of One China. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/nigeria-severes-diplomatic-relations-taiwan-closes-abuja-office/ |
Which way, Nigeria... AWKA—A REPORT just released by the United Nations, UN, on Nigeria’s Common Country Analysis, CCA, has revealed a deeply divided society on the basis of the plurality of ethnic, religious and regional identities that had tended to define the country’s political existence. The report also painted a gloomy picture, with most of the development and social indices in the country registering at levels unacceptable. The report, which was read during a consultative meeting on the formulation of the UN Development Assistance Framework IV (UNDAF IV) for the South East geo-political zone in Awka observed that for decades, different segments of Nigeria’s population had, at different times, expressed feelings of marginalization, of being short –changed, dominated, oppressed, threatened, or even targeted for elimination. The report read in part: “Nigeria, with a population of over 75 million, is the most populous nation in Africa and the seventh most populous in the world. Her population will be approximately 200 million by 2019 and over 400 million by 2050, becoming one of the top five populous countries in the world. “Nigeria is one of the poorest and most unequal countries in the world, with over 80 million or 64% of her population living below poverty line. The situation has not changed over the decades, but is increasing. Poverty and hunger have remained high in rural areas, remote communities and among female –headed households and these cut across the six geo-political zones, with prevalence ranging from approximately 46.9 percent in the South West to 74.3 percent in North West and North East. “In Nigeria, 37% of children under five years old were stunted, 18 percent wasted, 29% underweight and overall, only 10% of children aged 6-23 months are fed appropriately based on recommended infant and young children feeding practices. “Youth unemployment which is 42% in 2016 is very high, creating poverty, helplessness, despair and easy target for crime and terrorism. Over 10 million children of school age are out of schools with no knowledge and skills. “Nigeria’s economy is currently in a recession and it is estimated that government revenues have fallen by as much as 33 percent, which has further resulted in the contraction of the Gross Domestic Product, GDP, by 0.36 percent in the first three months of 2016. “The vulnerable macroeconomic environment in Nigeria is affecting investors’ confidence in the domestic economy.” When contacted last night to react to the report, federal government officials said they where not aware of it and couldn’t, therefore, react. “Despite the fact that Nigeria is a signatory to a number of protocols on sustainable and renewable environment, the country had, over the decades, failed to protect the environment, ecosystem and natural resources. Over-exploitation of natural resources and pollution of the environment, desertification are exposing the population to vulnerability and risks caused by climate change, among others. “Nigeria is well-endowed with forest resources, accounting for 2.5% of GDP. But Nigeria has one of the highest rates of forest loss in the world. Between 1990 and 2000, Nigeria lost an average of 409,700 hectares of forest per year on average deforestation rate of 3.5% per annum. “Increase in population, human activities like farming, construction and cutting of trees, use of wood and effect of climate change lead to environmental destruction across Nigeria.” This in turn leads to unpredictable weather, drought and floods. The implication of destruction of the environment includes reduced agricultural productivity, destruction of property and loss of lives. “Nigeria faces humanitarian and emergency crises of considerable proportions fueled by a combination of factors including climate change, inter-communal conflicts and violence, insurgency, recurring floods, heavy handed tactics of security forces in combating crime and insurgency. The overall consequence is the situation of systematic and chronic internal displacement that has given rise to different humanitarian crises that include the most egregious and dehumanizing human rights abuses. “Over 80 million Nigerians live in poverty and are affected in one way or the other by the current humanitarian crisis. Available reports indicate that there are over 3.3 million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, which is Africa’s largest, ranking behind Syria and Columbia on a global scale. “The major challenges Nigeria is currently facing that constrain her economic growth and social development are lack of good governance, general increased insecurity across geo-political zones in North East, Niger Delta and Lake Chad region in particular. The situation is exacerbated by the existence of systematic accountability challenges, limited capacities of independent institutions/ commissions and limited accountability at the federal, states and local government levels. “Nigeria is a deeply divided society considering the plurality of ethnic, religious and regional identities that define her political existence. Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has struggled to build and sustain national integration. For decades, different segments of Nigeria’s population had, at different times, expressed feelings of marginalization, of being short-changed, dominated, oppressed, threatened, or even targeted for elimination.” The report recommended that transforming and diversifying Nigeria’s development paths needed a radical and new approach, especially by investing in people and in a strong more dynamic and inclusive productive informal sector. It also called for a design and support of joint programmes to address good governance, peace and security. www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/nigeria-deeply-divided-says-un-report/ |
Wadoo, thank you; thank you most heartily... |
Ghajini?? I'll confirm wadoo and revert.
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Hello brothers/sisters, I am Mike and I am searching for the name of an Indian movie I saw some years ago, about two lovers. I would urgently need an extract from the movie for a job. The key scene I remember was where both lovers made their footprints on a slate of ash colored clay. The held the footprint slate towards the end of the movie &was sitting with the spirit of the girl while the movie ended. Please whoever remembers the name of the movie could help ASAP. I thank y'all. Barka d'Salah... |
Dear Chinua Achebe, Week after week, the cover of The New York Times looks like a tattered mosaic, covered with photos of us, the American people protesting and crying out for injustice with red and black marked signs reading “Mike Brown: America is racist,” and “Trayvon Martin: Stand up for racial justice.” Mr. Achebe, please hear me, African colonization is over, but racism has yet to end.In all honesty, your book, Things Fall Apart- was something that I had on my dusty shelf for the past five years. It was brand new, and you could smell that new book scent, even five years after it was bought. “It’s an amazing classic,” my mother used to say. Yet I never bothered to pick it up; instead I played video games on my iPod. I had been ignorant: the same kind of ignorance the Commissioner had to the Igbo people’s culture. I was finally forced to read Things Fall Apart in African History class. It was just another book, just another classic. I went in thinking that I would skim some chapters, underline some random sentences, and then put the book back on the shelves. I mean, it was just another required school reading assignment. I was wrong. I began to comprehend the horrors of the ignorance of the European colonizers. The entire culture of the Igbo people was beginning to “fall apart,” yet the Europeans did not care about their culture and continued colonizing. Great relief struck me in the final chapter when I realized that colonization was over. Today, this kind of horrific ignorance did not happen. That’s where I was wrong yet again. Colonization may have ended, but racism has yet to end. Even at school, we see boys and girls like Okonkwo, brave and powerful, who are bullied by others because of his or her skin color. When looking for jobs we see men and women of color be put down and disrespected like the six tribe leaders who were led in and abused by the Commissioner and his men. Today, we see injustice everywhere, like when the white men completely ignored the Igbo culture and took over the tribe.Mr. Achebe, today’s racism not only encompasses African-Americans, it has enveloped the Asian, Hispanic and other cultures as well. I can recall a time when boys who I thought were my friends made fun of my eyes and the color of my skin. They yelled that I studied too much and that I shouldn’t be playing basketball or sports at all. But like the Igbo people, I didn’t stand up for myself. I stood back in fear that they would hurt more. Mr. Achebe, should I have acted like Okonkwo? Should I have fought back, displaying manliness? Would they have received the message? Mr. Achebe, is this what we need? Do colored men and women need to stand up with violence like Okonkwo? What is it that we need to end racism? Today, I saw pictures about cars being burnt down and buildings torn by protestors in the Ferguson area, demanding justice. I immediately realized that this was what Okonkwo would do. An urgent reaction would have been instigated against the whites and things may have stayed together, instead of falling apart. The culture may have stayed stable. But is this what we need Mr. Achebe? Slowly, things may be falling apart right before our eyes, my eyes. And I am just standing here like the scared Igbo people. I am standing here noticing injustice, but not acting against it. I am standing here watching racism gradually evolve into acceptance. Okonkwo would not have acted like I. Okonkwo would have fought back. But is that the best method? Mr. Achebe, when things are falling apart, how should you act? Joonho Jo, a tenth grader at Philips Exeter Academy, wrote the New Hampshire Level III (grades 9-12) winning letter to Chinua Achebe for 2015. “Letters About Literature,” is a reading, writing programme of the Centre for the Book in the Library of Congress; New Hampshire State Library, USA. http://sunnewsonline.com/new/us-students-award-winning-letter-to-achebe/ |
oluemmakay:Na wa oo... which kain church be this one now!!! @Assemblies + Redeemed Church.. una for add Winners' join am naa.. msheew... i tire for una jare.. |
The Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, on Sunday doled out foodstuffs and money to some workers employed by the Osun State Government because of the non-payment of their salaries for the past seven months. The pastor of the church in Osogbo, Olumuyiwa Emmanuel, announced during the service that anybody who needed foodstuffs and money should wait after the service when they would be distributed. After the service, one of the pastors, Victor Iyogu, asked those who needed church’s assistance to remain on their seats after others had left. He said ushers would attend to them to know what they needed. The foodstuffs and money were later distributed to a large number of people who waited for the succour offered by the church. The church disallowed journalists from covering the distribution, which they said was against the injunction of the Bible which admonished Christians not to publicise giving alms. Church’s security men and ushers turned back journalists with cameras, saying the gesture was not meant to be publicised. The state pastor had on June 7 directed church members to bring food and money for distribution to some state government workers who were finding it difficult to feed because of the non-payment of their salaries. Also, the District Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Osogbo District, Rev. P. A. Ajidahun, also implored Christians to remember those who were going through hardship. Ajidahun said this in an interview with our correspondent on Sunday. He said giving foodstuffs and other materials to assist the needy was a culture in the church. He said, “We have been giving before OSCAN chairman said so, even when salaries were regular. We have distributed food items four times this year and it has been a usual practice since I came to this church in 2013.” Ajidahun urged christians to continue to pray for the government for God to grant the leaders the wisdom to govern well. It will be recalled that the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, on Tuesday advised churches in the state to begin to donate foodstuffs to workers to assist them cope with the hardship. The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun State, Mr. Jacob Adekomi, also said labour unions would soon approach wealthy Nigerians like Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Femi Otedola to donate foodstuffs to workers in the state. www.punchng.com/metro-plus/winners-chapel-doles-out-food-aid-to-osun-workers/
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Isnothing:...see all of you defrauding pple in this forum, your sun will go down in the morning... |
Jesus Christ is God. This is the gospel and the key fact that made Christianity different from Islam. Is.9:6- unto us a son is given and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace... #may God gv us understanding |
Friends, For 2years now i've been searching for this gospel song i once heard @school some long time ago. I remember the lyrics but i cannot find the song anywhere online. I'll write some part of the lyrics whoever can tell me how i can get it will get @least #400 airtime from me...sey i no try ni..hehehe... #the song starts: This in essence is the message We heard from Christ (both lines twice) and are passing unto you... God is love..twice Pure love...twice God is love...pure love... There's not a trace of darkness in Him... #end of song Pls help me, it's my favourite gospel song &i can bet you'll love it too. Regards... |
Hi everyone, I was just reading through his prophesies for the year and found key points that he mentioned about. #FEARISCATCHINGME Acclaimed man of God, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has released what he believed would happen in this New Year. One of his prophecies was that 2015 election would be a replica of June 12. He said Jonathan should be prayerful as there are plans to kill him. Suleiman who head the Auchi-based Omega Fire Ministries also said the queen of England and Shehu Shagari may die.http://dailypost.ng/2015/01/05/ostle-sulemans-2015-prophecies-general-election-another-june-12-buharis-health-needs-attention/
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has reserved judgment in the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the August 9, 2014 governorship election in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, seeking to upturn the decision of the Election Petitions Tribunal that affirmed the victory of Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Final arguments on the case on Monday offered the counsel to Omisore, Dr. Alex Izinyon (SAN) and Chief Chris Uche (SAN) the chance to convince the appellate court that the tribunal erred in its judgment and so should set aside the decision. But counsel to the governor, Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) and that of All Progressive Congress, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN(, prayed the court to dismiss the appeal. At the hearing that lasted for about five hours, Isinyon urged the court to allow the appeal because the tribunal did not make use of the evidence brought before it by the petitioner and the appellant in the matter. But Olujimi said the court should dismiss the appeal because the appellants did not establish any of the allegations made before the tribunal. Izinyo stated that the petitioner listed in his evidences 17 local governments of the state where malpractices were established but the tribunal failed to rule on the issue substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act brought before it by the applicant. But Olujimi, in his submissions, said the court should dismiss the appeal because the appellants did not establish any of the allegations made before the Tribunal. http://www.punchng.com/politics/osun-governorship-appeal-court-reserves-judgment/ |
THERE appears to be palpable fear in the camp of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State as speculations were rife on Monday that six commissioners in Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s cabinet were set to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party on or before Friday. Amaechi’s deputy, Mr. Tele Ikuru, had defected to the PDP on Sunday with a promise that his supporters would soon join him in his new party. Though five commissioners were seen to be Amaechi’s die-hard supporters, other commissioners could be well out of the APC and were only waiting for the right time. A source in the Government House, Port Harcourt, told our correspondent that he could only vouch for commissioners in charge of Information, Agriculture, Works and two other ministries, adding that those who stood for pecuniary gains could defect to the PDP. “Yes, the deputy governor has defected and you will agree with me that he (Ikuru) has supporters who will definitely want to go with him. We are suspecting them already and very soon, they will show themselves. “But one thing is clear, the Amaechi they are betraying has always stood by them. Amaechi does not betray anybody and anything he tells you today, check in the next 20 years, he will still maintain his stand,” the source said. Also a House of Assembly source told our correspondent that he could no longer vouch for all the state legislators because some of them now believed in stomach infrastructure. He insisted that some members of the House who believed in integrity would continue to stay with the governor. Though, the Assembly source did not mention any member likely to defect to the PDP, he said it would be unnecessary to assume that the 25 APC lawmakers were still intact. “The PDP may have infiltrated them within the past 12 months and you must know that those who would leave by this time believe in stomach infrastructure while those with integrity will continue to stay with Amaechi,” the source said. Speaking through his aide, the State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Victor Giadom, said that he was committed to the belief of Amaechi and had never thought of defecting to another political party. Giadom, who is also the Director-General of the Dakuku Peterside Campaign Organisation, described the claim that some commissioners would defect to the PDP as mere propaganda, adding that no commissioner would leave the APC for another party. The Chairman of the PDP in the state, Mr. Felix Obuah, predicted that Amaechi would be left with only five commissioners after a possible mass defection of his aides to the PDP. “Amaechi has only five commissioners and more than two-thirds of the members of the state House of Assembly have joined PDP. They are already talking with me. Today, we are celebrating one of our own (Ikuru) and his teeming supporters who have seen reasons in what we are fighting for,” he said. http://www.punchng.com/news/six-rivers-commissioners-may-defect-to-pdp/ WAR!!! ..hehehe... I like Politics die...lolzz |
The Elite Employee Quest 2015 - Stage 2 begins Wednesday 25th March 2015, as contained in pg 56 of today's Punch Newspaper. Those that knows what it's about could keep a date...
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Hi Yinkaolu, Kindly reach me at thisismike@gmail.com asap, please. Thank you... |
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Drexel Mars: At end of the day, either OBJ's boy (Andy Uba) or Tinubu's boy (Ngige) must rule the heartland of ibos. 2 down, Imo and Anambra down, 3 to follow. Very soon south east will be an annex of southwest. We don't try to rule or dominate the ibos, we install puppets and enslave their generations to come. Just like Rochas, the next budget of Anambra will be shared in OBJ's bedroom or Tinubu's bedroom.*SMH* Must u alwaz allow d devil use u, must u? U can alwaz resist him esp wen he tries planting some evil seeds in ur heart, to sow. Resist d devil bro., he cud destroy ur God-given intellect. Bless u |
3ace: I just smile each time people say pastors should scrutinise the donations of church members. How many of you will not take offence if you're being interrogated about the money you made legitimately? How many of you will maintain the initial friendly mood with which you came before being asked the question? Some things are easier said than done. Except the person is your child, it will be difficult to look the person in the eye and say "where did you get the money from?". Even if a pastor summons the courage to ask, what is the guarantee that a thief will tell you he stole it? I see no sense in pastors being indicted except it's been confirmed that such pastors connived to perfect the illegal act. The highest they can do if the pastor is not guilty is to ask for a refund. Simple!...thank U jare |
Though a lot needs to be done but i love the proposed 1year for early childhood devt. Chrn frm 1yr starts learning not 2talk more of btw 4-5. The ECD wil make the chrn smarter &more prepared to begin prim. educatñ. It is a + &we shud acknowlege it ;-) |
Adex097: Even weeed smokers and danfo drivers at Lagos garages prostrate...Respect and humility are two different things...IMOhehehe... Don't mind our funny yoruba Nlers. They shud keep deceiving themselves. Humility ko, prostrate ni. |
Dosoq: wat do u expect from a well-trained yoruba boy? we r nt dos dt wakes deir father with kick,.....yorubas r known 4 showing regards n respect 2 elderly 1sAll u yoruba folks shud sharap. I've lived among u for yrs &i knw d kind of silly "respect" u gv 2ur elders. Wen u postrate out of fear/pretense &as well making jest of tht person. In Igbo we call it "isu imi". Wat's tht in english anyway? I'll alwaz remain an easterner, believe me sincerely... |
Jenams: Why is amechi bringin dis islamic extremists to our midst? Na wa oPeople like u shud be outrightly executed in ths Nation. #spits# |
Jack Baueress: Meanwhile, the most frequent visiting Governor is the best Governor in Nigeria according to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? Interesting!misinformed human. What he won was best governor in fight against polio SE Zone. Take note |
Friends, pls help clear me further about the difference b/w an O'level & A'level certificates. Thank you... |
savcy: THE MOVIE 'SAKOBI-the Snake girl' NAIM CAUSE AM. ;-DYou're vry correct... |
donigspain: OBSESSION!!!I've never had time for donigians; i've made my point clear ;-) |
I'm displeased wit pple like donigspain. While some influential men like Pst. Adeboye wud prefer keep quiet on Nat'l issues, thoz tht stands up 2say somthng are tagged wit unmentionable names. Wat do we do 2theze pple like donigspain? What I'm displeased wit pple like donigspain. While some influential men like Pst. Adeboye wud prefer keep quiet on Nat'l issues, thoz tht stands up 2say somthng are tagged wit unmentionable names. Wat do we do 2theze pple like donigspain? What![]() |
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