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Good one for Glo

PDP and these fast se-destruct IPOB goons will never reason rationally, as their sense of belonging has been completely eroded with sentiment, leaving them with ill-judgement and prejudice. One will want to imagine hw PDP self inflicted problem be blamed on APC, when fayose, wike and ifeanyi uguanyin were busy endorsing sherif as if he is the messiah to emancipated PDP from it current dungeon. I weep for PDP, and I sorry for hopeless IPOP and

This is good

nice one

APC coasting to victory

Good

Nice one!

Op you just ended up saying nothing

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Editor’s note: Nigeria seems to be going through one of its worst period in history due to the economic recession that has affected a lot of businesses and jobs.

In this opinion by Joseph Edgar, he points out that some professionals whom he described as Jankara economists have provided the wrong antidote to the country’s problem which has done more harm than good.

With the ongoing beating of the Naira at the exchange market and its apparent devaluation, I have come to the same conclusion that what we mostly have in Nigeria today are Jankara economists. This is because at the onset of this administration, they were all clamoring for the devaluation of the Naira. Their position still resonates in my ear.

The Naira was overvalued, it had to be brought down to its true value so that Nigerian exports can compete favorably. The devaluation will miraculously lead to a massive inflow of foreign investments and the economy will be stabilized. They even went on to push for a removal of subsidy on petrol stating that the free interplay of demand and supply would ensure the freeing up of much needed funds which would now be pushed into other areas of need like infrastructural development amongst others.

Fast forward the Naira has been devalued even beyond their wildest dream, subsidy has been largely removed and fuel prices jacked up, with a possible increase in the near future. What is now missing is the Eldorado. Where are all the goodies they promised now?

Instead what we are witnessing is the kind of inflation we have not seen in years. From a single digit position, we are now looking at a rate of 17% and still going. The Naira has crossed the N400 mark with no plans of easing up. Record job losses and a recession with a negative GDP position. We have been killed by Jankara economists o.

Instead of covering their head in shame, they are still coming out with blurry positions, pushing for more of their Jankara policies to be implemented. How do we save the economy and by extension our lives from the clutches of these Jankara economists who seem to have held hostage a government led by headless technocrats? The answer is very simple. Ignore them.

Yes, my plea to the Federal Government is to ignore these talking heads. Can I mention their names, will I enter trouble if I did, do I care? I guess not. People like Bismark Rewane I think have passed their sell by dates. He should go concentrate on other venture like coaching a kiddie football team for his theories and postulations are now out-dated and cannot be used at this time.

We should simply go back to the basics. We should start producing, simple. Change our lifestyles and take advantage of the huge market place that presents itself with a vibrant but dying middle class. The Government should start talking to operators in the real sector. These are the people who have their feet in the mud, who understand what it means to do business, create wealth under this harsh climate. Aggregate their challenges especially in funding, distribution and power and you will begin to see clear pathway to solving these issues.

The talking heads that are very versatile with their big mouths in front of TV sets adorning designer suits and who have never been involved in the production of goods and services have continually led us astray because they do not really have the practical experience. They are experts at best in the financial markets where we get a lot of buy and sell of currency without any real motivation to contribute meaningfully and practically to the economy. They hobnob in the guided conference centers of the world and talking what they don’t know. They are the once who have continually misled us, misled the government and brazenly put us in this quagmire.

Genuine players and their platforms like the Manufacturers Association, the Chambers of commerce and Industry and real life entrepreneurs like the Olams people, Innoson, the Salt people who are diversifying into cassava production are the ones who really understand what is going on and how their issues can be solved. They are the ones we should turn to and not these suit wearing clowns.

Enough of the Jankara economist. Let us regain our sanity. Thank you.

Men don’t automatically think you’re unattractive…but there are certain things you can do or say that will make you appear unattractive to them. Ladies, remember that first impressions really do leave an impact.

Women seem to notice everything that is “wrong” with another woman. They can easily spot any makeup disaster, ugly hairdo or tacky outfit. Ladies – brace yourselves and prepare for some home truths; here are the things men find unattractive about women.

1. Too much makeup

women that look like they have a mini cement mixer for the foundation they slap on.Keep it natural. Men don’t want to go in for a kiss and come out looking like they just joined the circus. Remember, foundation is supposed to be invisible to others and blend in with your skin. Stay away from glittery or shimmering eye makeup and never use clumpy mascara. Minimal makeup is sexier.

2. Mouth odour

Bad breath and discoloured teeth are unattractive to the opposite sex. Cut down on the coffee or red wine. Use whitening toothpaste or strips to brighten your smile and always carry gum or breath helpers in your purse. You never know when that kiss may be coming.

3. Poor hygiene

Poorly manicured nails, hairy legs and unshaven armpits are major turn-offs for men. Poor personal hygiene cannot be hidden by makeup or cloth.

4. Negativity

Men like happy, positive women. So don’t complain about the lack of service at a restaurant or how long you had to wait in a line. Show your upbeat personality.

5. Being needy

Don’t ever drop your girlfriends and family for a man. Being too dependent on your man to make you happy is a turnoff. Expecting him to change to meet your needs is also very unattractive. They want to be loved for who they are.

Men don’t automatically think you’re unattractive…but there are certain things you can do or say that will make you appear unattractive to them. Ladies, remember that first impressions really do leave an impact.

Women seem to notice everything that is “wrong” with another woman. They can easily spot any makeup disaster, ugly hairdo or tacky outfit. Ladies – brace yourselves and prepare for some home truths; here are the things men find unattractive about women.

1. Too much makeup

women that look like they have a mini cement mixer for the foundation they slap on.Keep it natural. Men don’t want to go in for a kiss and come out looking like they just joined the circus. Remember, foundation is supposed to be invisible to others and blend in with your skin. Stay away from glittery or shimmering eye makeup and never use clumpy mascara. Minimal makeup is sexier.

2. Mouth odour

Bad breath and discoloured teeth are unattractive to the opposite sex. Cut down on the coffee or red wine. Use whitening toothpaste or strips to brighten your smile and always carry gum or breath helpers in your purse. You never know when that kiss may be coming.

3. Poor hygiene

Poorly manicured nails, hairy legs and unshaven armpits are major turn-offs for men. Poor personal hygiene cannot be hidden by makeup or cloth.

4. Negativity

Men like happy, positive women. So don’t complain about the lack of service at a restaurant or how long you had to wait in a line. Show your upbeat personality.

5. Being needy

Don’t ever drop your girlfriends and family for a man. Being too dependent on your man to make you happy is a turnoff. Expecting him to change to meet your needs is also very unattractive. They want to be loved for who they are.

Wish him goodluck

just smiling

Is there no 500gb pls?

BENIN — EDO State Chairman of Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, yesterday, took a swipe at the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who had said that the crises within PDP and a godfather led to the failure of the administration of former governor, Lucky Igbinedion. Orbih said Ize-Iyamu was the principal actor in parties that contributed to the failing of the said administration. Describing his allegation as baseless and mischievous, he said Ize-Iyamu’s statement as the former Secretary to the State Government, SSG, to Lucky Igbinedion’s administration, had exposed the kind of people who were the nucleus of that government. Speaking with newsmen in Benin yesterday, Orbih insisted that for a man who was the SSG to say that the party then in power did not have a manifesto showed how shallow those who were at the centre of that administration were. He noted that since 1999, when PDP was voted into office, it always had a constitution and a manifesto that were subjected to amendments over the years, but regretted that for a Principal Officer of that government to say otherwise was very unfortunate. On The Godfather On the allegation that a godfather contributed to the failure of Igbinedion’s government, he said: “I want to state that looking at the profile of that government from 1999 up to the time they left office, there was no office or position created by that government which was supposed to be occupied by a godfather. “So they cannot blame their successes or failure on an imaginary godfather because they did not create any position to be occupied by a godfather. “But the lesson we must learn from the unguarded statement from Pastor Ize-Iyamu is that in whatever we do, we should do it with the fear of God and with the interest of the people at heart. They have served and they are out of office. ‘Apologies needed’ “What I could pick out from his statement is that on his own, he has publicly admitted that they failed as a government. What ought to have followed that admittance is an apology and not to look for innocent people to blame for their failures. “It is a mark of statesmanship for people to own up to their failures. He ought to have admitted that as Secretary to the State Government, it was not Lucky Igbinedion. “It was a collective responsibility of all the adults in that government. Also, I don’t want people to single out Lucky Igbinedion as the one that failed. They all failed.”

Meanwhile, GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, said his government will give adequate support to groups and individuals involved in keeping the youths occupied positively as this would reduce the crime rate in the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a United States-based group, Access to Success, Oshiomhole said that part of the problem in the country was unemployment. He said: “Part of the problem in Nigeria today, like you have in America, is the problem of youth unemployment and because the youths are idle, some of them resort to crime and other activities which are quite dysfunctional. “Anything that will keep them busy, and encourage them to recognise that there is a future, and seeing people like you, they will believe that they also can overcome the poverty trap.”

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/06/orbih-replies-ize-iyamu-you-contributed-to-failure-of-igbinedions-govt/

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Presidency hopes peace move sincere
Army deploys more troops, tanks
Ijaw youths advise govt not to use force
There is good news from the Niger Delta.
The militants whose attacks have caused a huge dip in Nigeria’s oil exports, forcing the economy into a big crisis, said last night that they were done with the hostilities.
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) broke the news in a letter posted on its website by its spokesman, Mudoch  Agbinibo, and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari. It also spoke of the need for regular dialogue to take place for the Nigerian union to survive.
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina welcomed the cessation of hostilities by the Avengers as “a good development which is in the interest of the country and especially the Niger Delta people.”
He said “anything that portends peace is always good,” adding that “we hope that it cuts across board and it is sincere.”
The Avengers alleged that the Federal Government was out to execute a predetermined genocide against the people of the Niger Delta through the recently launched Operation Crocodile Smile, which the military high command has explained as just a training drill designed to prepare the Amphibious Division for a better mastery of the Niger Delta terrain.
The group also observed that the Nigerian system would work better if the Federal Government learns from the developed democracies to allow internal protests and conflicts aimed at greater good of the nation.
“We call on President Muhammadu Buhari to put away the garb of a stooge to the imperialists, whenever he speaks outside Nigeria. We have listened carefully and halted hostilities in the Niger Delta. We expect a genuine and positive attitude to restructuring and self-determination for every component unit of Nigeria. Dear president, what makes those countries (Japan, Germany, France, USA, Britain etc.) great is the ability of their governments to accommodate internal protestations and conflicts for the greater good of their nations over the years.
“Nigeria is not a one-man personal property. We must have these talks every time if this union must continue to work as one. The people of the Niger Delta have been living here from time immemorial, so we have the secret of the terrain and survival of amphibious operations.
“No amount of troop surge and simulation exercises will make you win the oil war; you can only win battles. You cannot apply the might of the state to restore the people’s confidence in your leadership when you cannot differentiate between genuine demands and being mismanaged by disorganised characters and tribal lords around you in your government that are playing the court jesters’ role as well as counting the days that is left in your four years term.
“You can deceive the whole world but we cannot be deceived by the so glamorized ongoing military operations in the creeks of Ijaw communities in the Delta coded “ Operation Crocodile Smiles”… the world should knows that with your pronouncement in Kenya and your attitude to the military build-up in the Niger Delta, it is crystal clear that the military has nothing less than a pre-determined genocide in Niger Delta and burn more already scared national resources to the pockets of those that have failed to locate the missing Chibok School Girls.
“Please also tell those foreign nations that your troops are about carrying out extrajudicial killings in the Niger Delta in violation of Article Four of the Geneva Convention with “OPERATION CROCODILE SMILE”. All sane minds know the meaning of “ CROCRODILE TEARS” so by code-naming your military operation CROCODILE SMILES only betrays your motives and attitude to the whole world about the Niger Delta question.”
With an end to bombings, there is hope for increased oil and gas production, which will translate to more revenue for the Federation.
The militants in the last few months hit major pipelines including Shell’s Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) and Forcados terminal, ExxonMobil and Agip’s facilities. These attacks led to shut-in of various crude grades from Nigeria.
At the peak of the attacks, production dropped to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) against a budgeted 2.2 million bpd. Production had risen to 1.9 bpd before the renewed attacks.

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Presidency hopes peace move sincere
Army deploys more troops, tanks
Ijaw youths advise govt not to use force
There is good news from the Niger Delta.
The militants whose attacks have caused a huge dip in Nigeria’s oil exports, forcing the economy into a big crisis, said last night that they were done with the hostilities.
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) broke the news in a letter posted on its website by its spokesman, Mudoch  Agbinibo, and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari. It also spoke of the need for regular dialogue to take place for the Nigerian union to survive.
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina welcomed the cessation of hostilities by the Avengers as “a good development which is in the interest of the country and especially the Niger Delta people.”
He said “anything that portends peace is always good,” adding that “we hope that it cuts across board and it is sincere.”
The Avengers alleged that the Federal Government was out to execute a predetermined genocide against the people of the Niger Delta through the recently launched Operation Crocodile Smile, which the military high command has explained as just a training drill designed to prepare the Amphibious Division for a better mastery of the Niger Delta terrain.
The group also observed that the Nigerian system would work better if the Federal Government learns from the developed democracies to allow internal protests and conflicts aimed at greater good of the nation.
“We call on President Muhammadu Buhari to put away the garb of a stooge to the imperialists, whenever he speaks outside Nigeria. We have listened carefully and halted hostilities in the Niger Delta. We expect a genuine and positive attitude to restructuring and self-determination for every component unit of Nigeria. Dear president, what makes those countries (Japan, Germany, France, USA, Britain etc.) great is the ability of their governments to accommodate internal protestations and conflicts for the greater good of their nations over the years.
“Nigeria is not a one-man personal property. We must have these talks every time if this union must continue to work as one. The people of the Niger Delta have been living here from time immemorial, so we have the secret of the terrain and survival of amphibious operations.
“No amount of troop surge and simulation exercises will make you win the oil war; you can only win battles. You cannot apply the might of the state to restore the people’s confidence in your leadership when you cannot differentiate between genuine demands and being mismanaged by disorganised characters and tribal lords around you in your government that are playing the court jesters’ role as well as counting the days that is left in your four years term.
“You can deceive the whole world but we cannot be deceived by the so glamorized ongoing military operations in the creeks of Ijaw communities in the Delta coded “ Operation Crocodile Smiles”… the world should knows that with your pronouncement in Kenya and your attitude to the military build-up in the Niger Delta, it is crystal clear that the military has nothing less than a pre-determined genocide in Niger Delta and burn more already scared national resources to the pockets of those that have failed to locate the missing Chibok School Girls.
“Please also tell those foreign nations that your troops are about carrying out extrajudicial killings in the Niger Delta in violation of Article Four of the Geneva Convention with “OPERATION CROCODILE SMILE”. All sane minds know the meaning of “ CROCRODILE TEARS” so by code-naming your military operation CROCODILE SMILES only betrays your motives and attitude to the whole world about the Niger Delta question.”
With an end to bombings, there is hope for increased oil and gas production, which will translate to more revenue for the Federation.
The militants in the last few months hit major pipelines including Shell’s Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) and Forcados terminal, ExxonMobil and Agip’s facilities. These attacks led to shut-in of various crude grades from Nigeria.
At the peak of the attacks, production dropped to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) against a budgeted 2.2 million bpd. Production had risen to 1.9 bpd before the renewed attacks.

http://thenationonlineng.net/niger-delta-avengers-buhari-no-attacks/

Good bra work wonders, it tucks you in and lifts you in all the right places. Knowing how to wash and care for your bra’s properly can make them last longer, but how long is too long? There would come a time when your bra doesn't perform the way they are supposed to especially if you are the type that has kept them for long.

Here are 11 signs to show that you need to replace your bra.

1. When the cup of the bra begins to look very very WEIRD.

2. When there’s a terrible smell around the underarm that just refuses to go away no matter how hard you try.

3. When you can feel metal digging into your skin, from places in the bra you never knew metals existed.

4. When your strapless bra begins to loose its strap (it constantly drops to your waist).

5. If you would be embarrassed when someone goes through your bra drawer.

6. When the one or two of the hook and eye closures have been bitten away by your dog or are nowhere to be found.

7. When there are weird fat bulges and holes around the lace.

8. When you constantly have to re-adjust the length of your strap because it keeps dropping to your elbow.

9. When you can see red marks/indention on your skin after wearing the bra all day (obviously that’s a sign that its now too tight).

10. When the fabric used to be dark pink now its a white washed pink.

11. When the you are uncomfortable and you find out after a quick peek in the bathroom that the straps have bruised your skin.

The National Universities Commission (NUC), has released list of courses not accredited in Nigerian universities. Noting that a certificate issued for those courses will be considered void. With the university of Abuja having the highest number of unaccredited courses.
The unaccredited courses pose serious danger to students who study them as the certificates issued by these universities for the courses will not be officially recognised.
Premium Times reports that 2016 accreditation status report indicated that these unaccredited courses were taught in 37 out of 143 universities in the country. The Quality Assurance Department of the NUC is in charge of accrediting courses in the universities.
The NUC insists that for a course to be accredited, it must meet the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) that has been stipulated by the commission. Some of the requirements include: “qualified faculty members, good learning environment and adequate teaching materials – equipment, books and journals”.
According to the NUC, accreditation is necessary to ensure “employers and other members of the community that Nigerian graduates of all academic programmes have attained an acceptable level of competency in their areas of specialization.” It also says it is also important to certify courses to assure “the international community that the programmes offered in Nigerian Universities are of high standards and that graduates of the institutions are adequate for employment and further studies.”
According to the commission, the pre-accreditation process include “drawing up a list of academic programmes to be certified, compilation of list of panel chairmen/members, time-tabling, budgeting and organizing the accreditation coordination meeting for panel chairmen and members in a simulation workshop.”
The post-accreditation activities include “analyzing accreditation reports (technical and administrative), ranking of programmes and universities based on their accreditation status, publishing of accreditation status of programmes, issuance of certificates to programmes that earned Full and Interim accreditation results.”
According to Premium Times, 13 federal universities, 16 state universities and eight private universities were running courses that had not been accredited. Some of the high profile institutions include University of Nigeria, Nsukka; University of Benin, University of Jos, University of Calabar. The biggest casualty seems to be the University of Abuja which has 15 of its courses, including Law, unaccredited. See full list of unaccredited courses and their universities in the table below: S/No School Course
1.University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Russian
Dentistry
Statistics
2. University of Benin
Anatomy
Pharmacy
3. University of Calabar
Business Management
Theatre and Media
Arts
Public Health
4. University of Jos
History and International Relations
Medical Laboratory Science
Biochemistry
Science Laboratory Technology
5. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Architecture
Microbiology
6. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
Banking
7. Federal University of Technology, Minna
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Geography Education
Industrial and Technical Education
Mathematics Education
Physics Education
8. University of Abuja
Accounting
English Language
Linguistics
Philosophy
Agricultural Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Economics Education
Education (Social Science)
Geography Education
Integrated Science
Mathematics Education
Law
Chemistry
Microbiology
9. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Automobile Education
Building
Technology Education
Business Education
Electrical Electronics Technology Education
Integrated Science
Architecture
Building Industrial
Design Survey & Geo-informatics
Applied Geophysics
Engineering Physics
Physics Electronics
10. University of Uyo
Efik/Ibibio
11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nursing Science
Industrial/Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
12. University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Chemistry Environmental Management & Toxicology
Geology
Geophysics
Mathematics
13. Federal University, Wukari
English/Literary Studies
14. Rivers State University of Science & Technology
Quantity Surveying
15. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Material & Production Engineering
Architecture
Building
Biochemistry
Botany
Microbiology
Political Science
16. Abia State University
English Language Education
French Education
Igbo Education
History Education
Religious Studies Education
Education (Library Studies/Igbo/English/Social Studies/Government)
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Economics Education
Geography Education
Guidance & Counselling
Mass Communication
17. Enugu State University of Science & Technology
Library & Information Science
18. Olabisi Onabanjo University
Christian Religious Studies Education
History Education
Islamic Studies Education
Electrical Electronics Engineering
19. Ekiti State University African
Traditional Religion
Religious Studies
Civil Engineering
20. Lagos State University
English Language
French
Philosophy
Yoruba
21. Imo State University
English & Literary Studies
French
Theatre Arts
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing Law
22. Delta State University
Accounting & Finance
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical & Metallurgical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering Law
23. Kogi State University
Medicine & Surgery
24. Niger Delta University
Adult & Community Education
Economics Education
Geography Education
Marketing Education
Political Science Education
Religious Studies Education
Social Studies
Botany
Computer Science
Mathematics
Pure & Applied Chemistry Zoology
25. Anambra State University
Early Childhood Education
Human Kinetics
Geology
Microbiology
26. Ebonyi State University
Building/Woodwork Education
Physics Education
Applied Biology
Applied Microbiology
Applied Statistics
Biotechnology
Geology
Industrial Mathematics
27. Nasarawa State University
English
28. Cross River University of Technology
Physiology
Wood Production
Engineering
Architecture
29. Kebbi State University of Science & Technology
Information Technology
30. Babcock University
Rench
31. Benson Idahosa University
Business Education
32. Ajayi Crowther University
Actuarial Science & Insurance
33. Caritas University
Bio-technology Microbiology
34. Kwararafa University, Wukari
Public Administration
computer Science
Statistics Economics
Mass Communication
Sociology
35. Novena University
Chemistry
36. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Building
Quantity Surveying
37. Tansian University, Anambra
Architecture

Nigerians will never cease to amaze me, and this attitude of comparing Nigeria with Ghana in all ramifications is really exasperating and nauseating. Ghana doesnt go near Lagos in economical terms let alone Nigeria. Pls Nigerians stop this attitude and forget about Ghana who is not way near Fuji Island

Nairaland is gradually derailing and fast loosing it worth. I wonder hw could this trash make a front page

Ok good one @ OP

Just observing

Very much Interested
usibengate@gmail.com

Thanks

Location please

Nice one