Carlo Ancelotti talked about Real Madrid's past, present and future in an interview with The Times.One of the subjects he lifted the lid on was the aftermath of José Mourinho's reign: "[The club]didn't speak about what happened last year with Mourinho, and I didn't ask. To reach the semi-finals of the Champions League is not bad. It's not good enough for some clubs, but it's not bad", he stated."The supporters here don't just look to win; they look at how you play. At Real you have to win with style. It's not enough to win here. For example, Fabio Capello was sacked after he won the league. Chelsea were a more physical team, but here the technical skills of the playersare the best", the 'Los Blancos' coach noted.The former Milan boss stressed that "La Decima is not an obsession, but it's a motivation. For the club it's very important. Thelast time Real Madrid played in the final was 2002. For a club like Real Madrid this is not good"."There's a lot of balance in the Premier League now, but in my opinion Manchester City have the best squad. Arsenal are doing well, but we helped them of course. Arsène Wenger has to buy us dinner, as we gave them Özil!" the Italian quipped.Continuing on the subject of the German playmaker, Ancelotti reiterated that selling him"was my decision. When we bought Gareth Bale it was difficult to find space for him, and he needs to play".
The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) is planning to end the ongoing five-month strike mid-January next year, a faction of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter alleged on Monday.The faction, however, insisted that the closure of Nigerian universities by the lecturers must end this week.Leader of the faction, Dr Adeyemi Daramola, a lecturer in the Department of English, Faculty ofArts accused the body of assuming oracular posture on the strike.According to him, "The position of ASUU has not demonstrated original function of its rules which says "reports on agreement from the union universities' branches should be collated and announced"."ASUU-NEC has assumed an oracular posture by its very poor communication to members, government and the Nigerian society."The target of ASUU is to call off the strike by mid-January of 2014 which is no longer a rumour in the domain of its members. We have postponed other meetings of this pressure version of UNILAG"If necessary, we shall take all legitimate steps to ensure that normalcy is restored to all the Nigerian universities as soon as possible, as the group would not accept the rumour of a resumption date fixed for January, 2014. Abouttwo universities' academic calendar have beenwasted on strike, including lecturers' four months salaries lost."Another leader of the anti-strike faction, Dr Michael Ogbeide of the History Department told the Nigerian Tribune on phone that "the ASUU strike had become nonsense and must be stopped. A lot of our members also believe so but are afraid to speak out."He assured that the faction would keep pressurising the leadership until the strike is called off.When asked the next line of action if UNILAG ASUU leadership did not accede to the faction'srequest, he said "as an historian, in war, you don't divulge your strategy before hand."Early on Monday morning, there were rumours that the Unilag ASUU had decided to withdraw from the strike, but this was debunked by some members of the union, though it was confirmedthat there was a split among the members, withDaramola's faction reportedly kicking against the institution's continued participation in the strike.According to a source who pleaded anonymity,the congress actually turned out disorganised and divided, as some members, during the meeting began to protest, demanding UNILAG's withdrawal from the strike.It was learnt that after the meeting became rowdy, the two factions later held separate meetings, with both reportedly resolving to maintain their postures.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has asked for an autopsy to determine the actual cause of the death of its former president, Prof. Festus Iyayi, our correspondent learnt in Benin,Edo State, on Monday. the varsity teachers' union is said to be suspecting foul play in the death of Iyayi who died after his vehicle was involved in anaccidentwith a vehicle in the convoy of the Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada (retd.), on November 12.ASUU's suspicion that the cause of Iyayi's death could not have been the injuries he sustained in the accident was said to have been fuelled by an object, which reportedly pierced through the late activist's body.The University of Benin chapter of ASUU, in a statement on Monday, said,"Prof. Festus Iyayi did not just die in an accident, but was wilfully murdered by the state and its agents."At the appropriate time ASUU and Prof. Iyayi's family shall demand concrete answers from the state for his murder."The statement, which was signed by the union's chairman and secretary, Dr. Anthony Monye-Emina and Okeri Henry, respectively, said it was aware that there were deliberate steps by the state and its agents to distort facts of the accident as it happened.It stated,"This started with the reckless and irresponsible press statement that was issued by the Kogi State Government to try to explain away the killing of Prof. Iyayi, and there are further attempts to conceal and distort available evidence. We shall of course meet them with the facts."Warning state officials to stay away from Iyayi's funeral rites, ASUU said, "Iyayi's family are capable of giving the late professor the befitting burial he deserves."It also served notice that "Governor Idris Wada and those ancilliary to the accident will be made to face trial for the murder Prof. Iyayi."Commenting on the development, Iyayi family spokesman, Prof. Robert Ebewele, said that theissue of autopsy was ASUU's affair and that thefamily would go ahead with the burial already slated for the first week of December.
According to reports from the Nigerian Eye, Nigerian university lecturers have agreed to end the five-month old strike, if the federal government says yes to three of it conditions.These conditions will be made known to President Goodluck Jonathan today and if all parties come to agreement, the strike will be called off.ASUU has forbidden its local chapters and zonal chairman from talking to the media, until the end of the session. But a source, who was part of the ASUU session, which was held at Mambayya House in Kano, revealed the conditions as:•Commitment from the President that any review or reconsideration or renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement will not substantially affect the pact which is the cause of the ongoing strike;•Immediate payment of all outstanding salary arrears and allowances of varsity teachers without victimization; and•A written commitment from the President that the Federal Government will commit N225billion annually to the funding of universities for the next four years.There is a fourth condition, which is said to be “personal” to ASUU.The source said: “Our leaders are meeting with the President on Monday to table these conditions. Once the President accepts these three terms, the strike will be called off.“In principle, members voted about 60-40 per cent to call off the strike, but they added a caveat – that ASUU leaders should extract a commitment (signed and sealed) from the President.”It became imperative for ASUU to makes these demands, as it became obvious that the FG wanted the 2009 Agreement to be renegotiated.“If ASUU had accepted to renegotiate the entire Agreement , it means there will be no basis for the ongoing strike. The worst that can happen is either having the abridged version of the 2009 Agreement or a phased implementation of the document,” the source added.
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he has received the report of the three-member administrative panel of enquiry set up to probe the Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah's role in the purchase of two bullet proof cars.The President had in October instituted the panel to probe the procurement of two bullet proof cars by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, under the directive of Mrs. Oduah. The two cars were allegedly bought for N225million.The panel was asked to investigate the minister's role in the procurement and to determine if due process was followed in the procurement of the vehicles.The three-member panel, chaired by the immediate former Head of Service of the Federation, Isa Bello, also has the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, and Dick Iruenebere as members.Speaking to State House correspondents on his arrival at the presidentialwing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, the president was silent on the state of the report or whether government had decided to act on it.A separate investigation by the House of Representatives had indicted Mrs. Oduah for the purchase and allegedly called for her removal and prosecution.Several lawyers, activists and other Nigerians have also called for Mrs. Oduah's removal and prosecution following the scandal.Thanks Nigerians on illnessAlso at the airport, Mr. Jonathan thanked Nigerians for the show of love and concern towards him over his health issues; saying "I had health challenges, we thank God again because (of) the concern showed by Nigerians.""First let me thank and appreciate Nigerians for the show of love and concern. First on Wednesday, even though I was in London I read how people congratulated me, remembering my birthday that I don't normally celebrate anyway."I really had some health challenges I have to thank God again because, the concern shown my Nigerians and the love. I thank God that I am very okay to resume work I believe from this night."The most important thing is that I am back. You will expect that when you are holding a political office as the president of a country, anything that affectsyou attract a lot of attention. So that the President is sick alone even if you don't know ailment definitely it will cause apprehension," he said.The President also disclosed that he would meet with aggrieved governors (G7) of his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but did not state when the meeting would take place."I don't know I am just coming in, I believe within the week we will be able to meet," he said."Politics is about discussion, we belong to the same political party or even people from different political parties engaged in political discussion and political discussion is a continuous process, even duringelection people discuss. So we will continue to discuss."The G7 governors belong to a faction of the PDP led by Abubakar Baraje and are opposed to Bamanga Tukur as the national chairman of the party and also allegedly opposed to the planned re-election bid of Mr. Jonathan in 2015.Ministers did not abandon conferenceReacting to reports that some ministers abandoned the London conference, the president debunked the claims, stating that the ministers were not meant to stay through all the meetings."All of them performed very well. I think there are some kind of misconception. The Honorary International Investor Forum meets two times in a year, one in Nigeria and one outside Nigeria, sometimes it's London; most cases is London, the last time it was France or so."Ministers are not meant to sit throughout the period. Ministers are meantto go and make presentations even in Nigeria. The only person that normally sits throughout is the Minister of Trade and Investment that warehouses the HIIC. Some ministers don't normally sit for two days, in aday you may not see a minister. If a minister is meant to make a presentation on the second day, is not that for the two days you will expect all the ministers."Because I read some of the perception in the media, that the minister of communication technology was not there on Thursday, the minister of petroleum was there on Thursday. They were not meant to make presentation on Thursday, they appeared on Friday and made their presentation. Even in Nigeria, I even sit more in the meeting because it's agroup that advises the President."If I'm not there the Vice President takes over. Myself or the Vice President, trade and investment, CBN Governor, Economic Adviser, Finance Minister, Planning are the ones who stay more. So there is no issue about ministers; people make a lot of insinuations out of nothing," he said.
- Becomes the first company in Nigeria to deliver ps4 to customersLagos 21st November -JUMIA, the leading ecommerce site in Nigeria, tannounces the launch of the new PlayStation Console PS4. JUMIA is the first company in Nigeria to offer the product.JUMIAcontinues to bring the best shopping experience to their customers in Nigeria by being the first company to offer PlayStation 4. The long awaited game console was released in USA on Tuesday selling out in 24 hours. Now the new PS4 is available in the Nigerian market with customers being able to start ordering and have it delivered anywhere in the country.Sony packaged the new PlayStation 4 with the latest Sony operating system 'Orbis S' along with other key features such as PlayStation Plus which connects all players online, Dual shock 4 wireless controller, and PlayStation motion sensing camera with 1280x800px lense making the new console one of the best to be seen in the gaming world.Ore Odusanya, Head Of Gaming & ElectronicsJUMIANigeria: "We are very excited to be the first company to have the latest PlayStation console available in Nigeria. Every day we strive to make the online shopping experience better for our customers and we are happy to now provide a requested world known product to the Nigerian market."JUMIA celebrates the launch of the new console in Nigeria with a gaming competition for customers at the Nigerian Comic Con 2013.The gaming tournament is in partnership with Nigerian gaming network and Nigerian Comic Con where JUMIA customers will play series ofPS4 games. The grand prize is a new PS4 Console along with new games.For fans to have a chance to win a brand new PlayStation 4 gaming console they need to wininvites to the Gaming Tournament this Saturday in Lagos onJUMIANigeria'sFacebookandTwitterpage.Get the best gaming experience with the new PlayStation 4
Top officials have revealed that Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba will be elevated to lead the country's U20 team, the Flying Eagles.According to the plan, second assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade, will also join Manu on the bench of the Flying Eagles.The new Flying Eagles are due to set up training camp by March 2014, officials disclosed.According to MTNFootball.com, coach Emmanuel Amuneke will then be elevated to head coach of the U17 with two new assistantsnamed, while Emeka Amadi remains as goalkeeper trainer."We want to ensure that this present U17 team grow with their coach. So as we are elevating the players, we are also elevating the coaches."However, we have ensured continuity by keeping Emmanuel Amuneke, so we can sustain the style, character of the Golden Eaglets,"a top official of the Nigeria Football Federation informed.However, there are some who believe that Nduka Ugbade would be a better choice for the new Eaglets than Amuneke because he is much more open and he is ready to listen and learn.
It has been previously reported that Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo secretly got married to an ex-footballer.In a recent interview with Encomium magazine, she finally admits the story is true and that she did have a traditional marriage ceremony. She also added that she might have a white wedding ceremony before the year runsout.photoNot just that, she also opens up about how she met her husband at friend's party a year ago and how she believes he will be her husband as soon as she saw him.Excerpts from the interview below:On marriage rumors:Yes, it is true that I am married.On how it feels to be married:It is God's blessing. It is a thing of joy, everybody prays for it.On why she wanted a secret weddingWe have done everything we need to do, the main ceremony will take place soon. Most likely before this year runs out, the white wedding will take place. So, I cannot say I had a secret wedding per se.On how she met him:I met him in Nigeria, at a colleague's birthday. Immediately I saw him, I knew he wasmy husband. It is more than a year ago now.How he approached herHe stood and was staring at me. He told me something said he should just talk to meand hedid. We introduced ourselves, I told him I was an actress, that was it.More about himHis name is Apo. He is from Anambra State. Heis an ex-footballer based in the United States ofAmerica.On if marriage will affect her acting careerHe knows I am an actress. I told him immediately I met him and he likes what I do. He supports me career wise. He understands what is happening in our industry, he is in full support.Why she chose a UK-based manMen that have travelled far and wide know what is happening in the industry, he is exposed. He has mingled with people from other cultural backgrounds and with different people. A lot of Nigerian men don't really understand what is happening in the industry, most especially if they are not into entertainment. He too is into show business as well. So, he understands the terrain. I think it is quite easy that way.He has mingled with a lot of show business stars, he knows as an actress, I have to mingle with friends so I can get movie roles. I have to kiss in movies and I can be away for some days. So, it is a good thing to have someone who understands you.
The House of Representatives has received the report of the House Committee on Aviation on thecontroversial purchase of two armoured cars by the Nigerian Minister of Aviation, StellaOduah.Oduah, who appeared before the House with other officials of the NCAA connected with the scandalous procurement, dismissed the allegations that the cars were purchased for her.She insisted that the procurement was captured in the 2013 budget as approved by the National Assembly and that she only gave conditional approval for it.The Minister of Finance,Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,also appeared before the House. She said her Ministry did not grant a waiver to Coscharis Motors Nigeria Limited for the purchase of the controversial BMWs allegedly imported by the NCAA.
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Frozen-out Eagles forward Osaze Odemwingieis delighted to be with Cardiff City.The Nigeria international says he's happier than he has felt for some time."I feel very happy right now. I have been through quite a lot this year and so far my time at Cardiff has felt like a new start," said Odemwingie who has played in Nigeria, Belgium, France and Russia."It has been great here. I scored my first goal against Newcastle a few weeks ago and it felt really good to hear the crowd calling my name again."I love challenges. I always have. Maybe that iswhy I have played in so many countries. Coming to Cardiff was a challenge"."After what happened at West Brom I want to remind people that I am a football player."This is probably the happiest I have been as a person. Coming to Cardiff has given me football again. It is going well and I hope it stays that way."
FG to Increase Tariffs on Imported Cars by 50 %The Federal Government has raised tariffs on imported cars and buses, with the increase in tariffs on both new and used cars reaching 50 per cent. The increase will take effect from January 2014.Imported fully built unit (FBU) cars, which total tariffs stood at 20 per cent in the past, will now attract 35 per cent duty and 35 per cent levy, totalling 70 per cent charges.The new policy was contained in a memo issued by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, which was sent to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dikko Inde Abdullahi, in which the minister also stated that the duty on buses had also been raised from 10 per cent to 35 percent without levy.FG aims at cutting down importation of automobiles to encourage production of cars and buses in the country. The government also hopes this would create an environment to support existing assembly plants and attract other Original Equipment Manufacturers who have expressed interest in NigeriaAs part of the policy, local auto manufacturers will no longer pay duties or levies on their Completely Knocked Down (CKD) sets imported from their overseas partners while Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) components for the local production of vehicles shall attract only five per cent duty without levy."We welcome the initiative. It was long overdue. This is one policy that will help the local industries discover themselves," said Stallion Motors spokesman, Mr. Manny Philipson, who spoke with LEADERSHIP correspondent on the issue on November 21, 2013, Thursday.With the policy becoming effective in January next year, prices of imported cars and buses are expected to rise astronomically as a result of the increased import duty.Analysts predict as much as 250 per cent rise in prices of imported vehicles.Some importers have expressed fears that the new policy could promote smuggling activities.The minister's directive dated November 14, 2013, was also sent to Federal Inland Revenue Service, destination inspection service providers at the nation's seaports and airports, namely Cotecna Destination Inspection Limited, Global Scan System and SGS Nigeria Limited.It stated that the approval for the introduction of the new fiscal measures was granted by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter, Ondo State and the university authorities are on a collision course over a directive that the students should resume for lectures.Gates to the nation's public universities have been shut in the last 144 days due to trade dispute between ASUU and the Federal GovernmentRegistrar of the state-owned university, R. B. Olotu in a statement in Akure directed the students to resume on Monday, November 25 for the second semester 2012/2013 session.But in a swift reaction, the ASUU Chapter of the university dissociated itself from the purported resumption of academic activities in the university.The Chapter's chairperson, Busuyi Mekusi in a statement asked members to disregard the directive.Mekusi said: "ASUU Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko Branch, wishes to dissociate itself from the purported resumptionof academic activities in the university, as its members are still part of the ongoing national strike by the union."Members should, therefore, disregard any pullto abandon the struggle, and be steadfast until the present position is reviewed by NEC." The union also wants to make it abundantly clear that it would resist every tyrannical propensity to intimidate and harass its members."The Registrar in his statement entitled: 'Resumption for the 2nd semester 2012/2013 session' directed all the students of university to resume."All the students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, are hereby informed that academic activities of the secondsemester of 2012/2013 session truncated as a result of the ASUU national strike are to resumeon Monday, 25th November, 2013 with the continuation of registration on the University portal (http://portal.aaua.edu.ng)."Lectures are to start on Monday, 2nd December, 2013It will be recalled that the Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Femi Mimiko had about a month ago expressed worries over the continued closure of the university by Ondo State.Prof. Mimiko threatened that he would recall the students if the four month old strike action was not suspended.
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, has reportedly remained hospitalized at an undisclosed London hospital to which he was taken early today after complaining of chronic stomach pain."The President woke up to get ready for the business of the day only to complain of seriousstomach pain", one presidency source said.The personal doctor to the President, Fortune Fibresima, reportedly administered some medicines but as the pain escalated, Mr. Jonathan was reportedly rushed to a hospital. Presidency officials hoped he would be released to participate at an Investor's Council Meeting taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Central London, about five minutes from the InterContinental Hotel where the Nigerian president is lodged. The meeting is the objective of his visit.Several presidency sources have confirmed to SaharaReporters that the President and several government officials partied heavily into the early hours of this morning as they celebrated Mr. Jonathan's 56th birthday.The Nigeria leader is accompanied on the trip by several Ministers and officials, but three state governors who were invited to accompany him did not show up. They include the Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, who opted to go to Poland. He was reportedly afraid the London Metropolitan Police might pull him aside for questioning concerning his role in the money laundering fraud that led his cousin and predecessor as governor, James Ibori, into jail in the United Kingdom.Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and his Borno State counterpart, Kashim Shettima, were also both invited on the trip both they did not show up.Last February, during another visit to London, Mr. Jonathan came down with an intestinal disorder described as Amoebic Colitis and he underwent testing at the London Clinic on Harley Street. It is unclear if his new troubles are related to that experience.President Jonathan is said to have a taste for ogogoro, a local gin that is widely-enjoyed in the riverine areas of Southern Nigeria. Presidential spokesman Reuben Abati has however denied that alcohol is served in the presidency.
Operatives of the Special Fraud Unit, SFU, Milverton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos have arrested a 24-year-old man who posed as a lady to defraud a United States of America couple of$42,497, purportedly for the purchase of a property in Lagos.The suspect, identified as Olafinraye Adedamola, admitted the offence while being paraded yesterday.photoHe was said to have connived with a Malaysian lady to defraud the couple. The Malaysian lady, according to him, was his Facebook friend, adding that he had intended to use the money to further his studies in a tertiary institution.How he was arrestedExplaining how the artisan who trained in aluminum works was arrested, spokesperson for the unit, Ngozi Isintume-Agu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said: "An intelligencereport dated September 24, 2013 from NigerianFinancial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Abuja addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit (SFU) alleged that one Olafinraye Adedamola opened a USD Domiciliary Account No. 273/6980678251/0 with the Demurin, Ketu, Lagos Branch of Sterling Bank Plc and through suspicious circumstances, cumulative sum of USD 42,497 was paid into the account by unsuspecting victims abroad between August 13, 2013 and September 16, 2013."The suspected illicit inflows were followed by immediate cash withdrawals by the suspect who appeared to have no known affiliation with the international depositors."SFU operatives swung into action and investigation carried out on the domiciliary account revealed that $18,129.92 is still left in the account and a lien was immediately placedon the account."The suspect was traced to his house at 7, Agidi Road, Oshogun, Alapere, Ketu, Lagos but he evaded police arrest and his father, a proprietor of a moribund driving school, feigned ignorance of his son's whereabouts. However, the fleeing suspect was later apprehended by the Police."Olafinraye Adedamola who posed as a lady named Janet was born in 1989 in Kosofe LGA Ketu, Lagos."An artisan who trained in construction of aluminum but currently a driving instructor in his father's moribund driving school located in Ketu, Lagos claimed he met a Nigerian at a conference in Malaysia who introduced him to the victim who requested that he purchased property for him in Nigeria which was the basis for the disbursement of the money into his account and that he had already bought a building at Ogba, Ikeja for N4 million and that the documents were with him."I intended to further my studies with the money- SuspectAdedamola who noted that this was his first attempt, said he first met the couple on Facebook and in the course of their discussion,booked for a meeting in Malaysia.According to him; "I posed as Janet on the Facebook, using a white woman's photograph.I told the couple that I was an estate manager and convinced them to buy property in Lagos."Since they have not been to Nigeria, they asked us to meet elsewhere and when I stumbled on a business conference that was holding in Malasia, I booked the meeting."On reaching Malaysia, I told a Facebook lady friend to pose as Janet after telling her what to say. That was how the deal was struck and they paid the dollar equivalent of N3.4 million into my account. I intended to use the money tofurther my studies because I am determined to be a graduate. I used part of the money to travel again to Malaysia for leisure in August."My regret is that I was caught at the end because I used my genuine data to open the account. I guess it was because it is my first time."The suspect, according to Isintume-Agu, will be charged to court.
Reports have it that Multiple explosions and sporadic gunshots has left Gayawa village, Ungogo Local Government area of Kano state in a state of chaos on Tuesday morning.According to an eyewitness report, "The early morning military raid lasted for one and half hours and there are fears of heavy casualties among the suspected insurgent."Tuesday's operation was on the heels of a raid where two soldiers and two suspected terrorists were killed in the city.Efforts to speak with the JTF commanders for confirmation proved abortive.
Implementation of the agreement between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Unionof Universities, ASUU, may have to be delayed as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters, Aloysius Etok, has said that the ongoing negotiations between the duo would be null and void without the input of National Wages and Salaries Commission.Senator Etok stated this during an oversight tour of the Commission. He said that under no guise should the Federal Government negotiatesalary or wage increase without the input of the relevant commission.He attributed most of the incessant industrial actions in the country to sentimental negotiation for salary increase in the civil service.He said: "We have said this earlier that on no account should Federal Government negotiate salary increase or anything that has to do with wages or salaries without the input of the Commission."They should avoid the issue of sentimental increase or negotiation and there should be no exceptions. Four months is about a semester."Etok further stated that the commission was expected to have played a prominent role in the2009 agreement reached between the Federal Government and ASUU.Questions budget implementationThe Etok-led committee also demanded explanations from the commission on how the 2013 appropriation was implemented and whythe impact of the commission was not felt on civil servants salaries crises that threaten some sectors of the economy from time to time.He lamented the withholding of part of the 2013 budget of the commission, stressing that the commission required funds to carry out its research-based projects, calling for its immediate release so that the commission can implement its budget to the full.He said: "The commission might look small but the importance cannot be overestimated. We have come to know your level of im-plementation of 2013 budget."We also want to know the relevance of the commission to the Federal Government; why your impact is not felt in the salary problems across the country; why the commission wouldbe there when ASUU is on strike for months and who guided the Federal Govern-ment in the agreement entered into with ASUU in 2009?"You cannot be ruled out in the scheme of things in this country.""They allowed ASUU compute its own salary"Also speaking, Chairman of the commission, Dr. Richard Egbule, exonerated the com-mission from the agreement reached between the Federal Government and ASUU.He said: "The Wages Commission has been up and doing in everything concerning wages andsalaries in this country."When the controversial agreement was reached in 2009, we were there but not as negotiators. We made it known to them that theroute they were going was wrong. Today, I wish to say that ASSU did not go on strike because of salaries because we handled it verywell."What is controversial was the excess workload allowance, but we have asked them to employ more lecturers to avoid excess workload."There has never been a time any agency was asked to go and compute its own salary, but they allowed ASUU to do so. We needed a structural increase where government agency would be factored in."Egbule noted with regret that successive leaderships of ASUU had established the culture of using industrial action to announce their arrival.The Senate committee visited the National Assembly Service Commission, where the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Umaru Fika, disclosed that N2.5 billion was appropriated tothem in the 2013 fiscal year.
A popular US blog, bossip.com recently blasted singing sensation Wizkid and Akon for preferring to use light-skinned ladies for their upcoming video.Apparently, a few ladies at the auditions got miffed and let out the story.Here is how it was reported on Bossip;photoAhead of the upcoming concert that will see thelikes of Akon, WizKid, Sarkodie and more in Ghana, controversy sparks! In a recent video shoot for an up and coming Akon and WizKid video, some Ghanaian models and girl were called upon to participate by the directors a few days ahead of the shoot.Presumably prior to Akon and Wiz Kids arrival in Ghana.A model reported on the day of the shoot some girls were turned away as the agent (or the man responsible for calling them) informed them that "they now want half cast girls". A term used to describe girls with mixed heritage,usually ones with white blood in them."THEY", most likely referring to WizKid, Akon and/or his music video producer, turning awaya fleet of arrivals originally requested to attend by the model scout. In fact, the agent requested if the girls could help him seek light skinned girls because 'THEY' were so adamant on this request even on late notice.Nigeria, where WizKid is from, and Senegal where Akon is from, are countries both flooded with girls bleaching their skin simply because of such discrimination and being made to feel ugly if dark. Not just in media and modelling, but general favours in life. Whilst there are good people in both countries trying to reverse the self esteem damage of such activities such as Adama Paris who banned skinned bleach models from the Senegalese national fashion week, Akon and Wiz Kid's team are trying to further such acts internationally.If this is the intentions Akon and the arrogant side kick WizKid wish to introduce to Ghana, then we will be more than glad to uninvite them. Unfortunately for these bigots, Ghana has never been a land where girls are discriminated for skin tone in any field. In such matters, it is obvious they will pass the blame onto an employee to maintain their reputation. But for any such behavior, both these artists should be boycotted until their position is clarified.
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Chris Ngige says he has no confidence that INEC will conduct a free and fair election in Anambra State.He made this known at the press conference held on Sunday morning. Ngige noted that indications already showed that the commission was planning to announce the PGA governor, the reason it went ahead to schedule election in 65 wards in Obosi which is his stronghold on a day of worship.According to his wordse, the entire exercise was fraudulent, going by the fact that besides the lapses in his stronghold, the PDP candidatealso had issues finding his name in the register.He told journalists that scheduling election in Obosi on a worship day was an attempt to prevent people from participating.Ngige recalled that his party had complained about the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof Onukaogu whose elections in 2011 were upturned by the court and his patty recorded victory in rerun elections.Based on all the fact that there were issues everywhere in the state in the course of the election process, Ngige asked for a cancellation of the entire result, and added thatanything on the contrary, his party would toe the line of litigation.The candidate lamented over the current situation,"This morning we sent our agents to go to the wards where the fresh elections are billed to hold, and when they got there, they found out that there were still no result sheets in the materials, yet they are bent on holding the election.And added,"We will not accept the charade going on in Obosi, and our party will take a stand soon about the entire election, and anything outside that, you know it will end up in the tribunal, appeal court, and Supreme Court."
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday dissociated itself from the planned resumption of academic activities at the EnuguState University of Science and Technology.The union said its attention has been drawn to the announcement by ESUT management that students are resuming academic activities today - November 18, 2013.It stated this in a statement signed by the Chairman of ASUU-ESUT, Prof. Agu Gab Agu and others.The union said, "The academic staff of ESUT dissociates itself from the above announcement."The statement also read, "While ASUU-ESUT mourns the demise of Prof. Festus Iyayi, a former President of ASUU, it awaits the direction of the NEC on the ongoing strike."Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened for the late Prof. Iyayi at the ASUU Secretariat in ESUT, Agbani Campus.Prof. Agu described the demise of Iyayi as a big loss to ASUU. "His death was a big loss to the union, the academia and the country in general," he said.The ASUU-ESUT boss prayed that God should grant the family of the former ASUU president the fortitude to bear the loss.
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has dismissed report going round the media, especially social media platforms that it held of the union’s National Exectuve Council to discuss the possibility of calling off the strike.Chairman of the University of Ibadan branch of the union, Dr. Olusegun Ajiboye, said the stories of the meeting in Kano are rumours.
He said in an interview monitored on Diamond FM, University of Ibadan, that there was no meeting scheduled by the union for Saturday as they were still observing seven days of mourning in honour of the late former national chairman of the union, Festus Iyayi.The union was last week scheduled the meeting of its National Executive Council to hold in Kano, where they were expected to take a final decision on whether to continue with their strike or accept the FG’s offer, but cancelled it when one of their colleague and a former president of the union was killed in a car crash by the convoy of the Governor of Kogi state.No new date has been fixed for the cancelled meeting, thus the fate of university students whoi have stayed at home for over four months remains unknown.
A French Catholic priest has been kidnapped inCameroon by Islamist militants, France's foreign ministry said on Thursday.Priest Kidnapped By Boko Haram in CameroonFrance's President François Hollande has warned French nationals"not to put their lives in danger by exposing themselves to kidnappings".A French priest, named as 42-year-old Fr. George Vandenbeusch, has been kidnapped byIslamist militants in Cameroon, France's foreign ministy said on Thursday.After news of the kidnapping reached France President Francois Hollande on Thursday urged the French "not to put their lives in danger" after Vandenbeusch reportedly ignored repeated warnings he was in a risky area.Hollande also promised that "everything will be done" to secure the release of Roman Catholic priest Georges Vandenbeusch, who was kidnapped by armed men near the border with Nigeria."We are doing everything possible for this priest to be found and to give him back his freedom,"Hollande said during a visit to Monaco."He was practising his faith in an area he knewto be dangerous. Nevertheless, everything must be done and will be done so that he can released without delay,"Hollande said."I would also ask all of my compatriots who live or travel in what I would qualify as high-risk areas to do nothing to put their lives in danger or to expose themselves to kidnappings," he added.Vandenbeusch was abducted near the town of Koza, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) from Nigeria, the French foreign ministry said in a statement."We are working with Cameroonian authoritiesto secure his release,"it said.A separate church statement said Vandenbeusch was 42 years old and had been working in the area since September 2011.Priest Kidnapped By Boko Haram in CameroonThe ministry said it had designated the area, from where seven members of a French family were kidnapped by Islamist militants in February and held hostage for two months, as a dangerous zone.Although it had put out a travel advisory, the Roman Catholic priest "chose to remain in his parish to carry out his work," the statement said."Investigations are being conducted to verify the circumstances in which he was kidnapped and to establish the identity of his abductors,"it said.Vandenbeusch's church is located in Nguetchewe, also close to the Nigerian border.A nun who worked with Vandenbeusch said the priest had been kidnapped from his house by armed men who spoke English.Although Cameroon is predominantly French-speaking, English is spoken in several areas, notably near the Nigerian frontier.Vandendeusch"was kidnapped around 11:00 pm (2200 GMT) by armed men,"Sister Francoise said by telephone."They spoke English. We think they came on foot. They were not hooded. We do not know what they took from his house. They were alone with him."She said the kidnappers"asked us for money".The latest kidnapping brings to eight the total number of French hostages held worldwide.Four others are being held in Syria, one in Nigeria and two in the Sahel region on the southern fringes of the Sahara desert.In February, seven members of the Moulin-Fournier family were kidnapped in Cameroon while visiting a national park just miles from the Nigerian border.They were then taken to neighbouring Nigeria and held by Boko Haram, an Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist group blamed for a string of deadly attacks since 2009 in an insurgency in northern Nigeria.The family was released in April. France denied paying ransom or launching a military operation to secure their freedom.Boko Haram has in the past called for the creation of an Islamic state in Nigeria.It is believed to be made up of many different factions, some of them hardcore Islamists who would resist any concessions to Nigeria's secular government.
Super Eagles Qualify for Brazil 2014The Super Eagles dominated on Saturday and predictably qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.The African champions defeated the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2-0 at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar.Victor Moses and substitute Victor Obinna Nsofor were the heroes for Nigeria.Moses converted a 20th minute penalty to put Super Eagles, who had earlier defeated the Ethiopians 2-1 in Adiss Ababa, ahead on 3-1 aggregate.Nsofor, who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League, stunned the East Africans when he fired home a superb free- kick in the 82nd minute to send the packed U.J Esuene Stadium into celebration.Nigeria thus qualified for next year's global soccer fiesta on 4-1 aggregate.
After the tragic passing of the former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Festus Iyayi, who died on Tuesday in a car accident on Lokoja-Abuja Expressway,it was decided to postpone the planned NEC meeting.Yesterday, as Iyayi was returning from the meeting in one of the Northern ASUU chapters, a dire car accident occured, which led to the former ASUU president death.He was in company with some ASUU leaders and they were said to be returning from Kano where they sought the views of members on ending the four-month-old ASUU strike.Thus, it was decided to postpone of ASUU's executive meeting, scheduled for Wednesday. The aim of the meeting is to decide whether to continue or to call off the 4-months strike.Details coming soon
Here is the list of some funny observations about Nigerian Nollywood movies.1. It's funny that a Ghost picks up a call in Nollywood. How is it actually possible?2. Interesting to know: why should a Ghost look "left and right" before crossing the road?3. Isn't it funny when two Ghosts fall in love?4. Why do Nollywood characters always die or run mad immediately after their confessions?5. How come a legendary Village Movie, set in the 70′s, still find Brazilian hair on Mercy Johnson?6. Why must all hired assassins be found in uncompleted or abandoned buildings?7. Can you imagine a complete Yoruba movie without a visit to the 'Baba'?8. How can one explain that nine times out of ten Olu Jacobs dies of heart attack in Nollywood movies.9. "15 years ago" , Ini Edo calls her boyfriend using a Blackberry Bold 5.10. When poor people come to Lagos to struggle, they always make it. Really?11. Isn't it funny when Segun Arinze acts as Ramsey Noah's dad?12. It's quite a strange thing to hear from a blind woman: "I'm happy to see you, my son".Maybe you have something to add?
FIFA has appointed Nigeria's Peter Edibi as one of the referees for the upcoming Club World Cup.An appointment confirmation letter by FIFA Referees Committee has been filed, in which letter Edibi was asked to report to the Palmeraie Golf Palace Hotel in Marrrakech, Morocco by December 4.There are also five other African referees invited to officiate in the annual tournament, and they include.The event, which will take place in Morocco from December 11-21, will see the likes of Bayern Munich of Germany, Al Ahly of Egypt, Atletico Mineiro of Brazil, Monterrey of Mexico, Auckland City of New Zealand and hosts Raja Casablanca compete for the $20 million prize on offer.
Budding songstress, Chidinma Ekile has denied being the one in the sex tape that has gone viral on the Internet.The sex tape that has been trending on the social media feature a lady who had a striking resemblance to the popular Miss Kedike.Many thought this was a mere attack at the singer's thriving career while others believed this new development would ruin her career.To this allegation, Chidinma cries out with a response that has completely set things back to normal"I didn't make any sex tape o, I have no idea where that tape is from and I am still a virgin o!"She has also promised to sue the people who made this slanderous tape.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka hasvoted to suspend the ongoing strike once the arrears of four months salaries are paid.At a meeting on Monday as a prelude to Wednesday's national congress in Kano, the branch said it was resolute about the issue of salaries which accumulated during the strike.The branch president of the union, Dr Ifeanyichukwu Abada, told journalist in Nsukka, Enugu State, the decision to suspend the strike was to respect the person of "Mr President for stepping into the matter".Abada said, however, that the strike would onlybe called off in the university if the salaries from July to date were paid.He said the lecturers were not expected to resume lectures without the salaries.He said that if the national body failed to insist on the salary caveat, the UNN branch would continue with the strike until otherwise.The lecturers embarked on the strike from July 1 citing the non-implementation of some agreement they allegedly reached with government in 2009.
You know that eating breakfast is important. But did you realize that some a.m. choices can set the tone for how you feel the rest of your day.7 Worst Foods You Should Never Eat For BreakfastNot only that, but eating a healthy breakfast every morning can reduce the risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Here you will get the scoop on which breakfast foods to avoid.Bacon, ham and sausageProcessed meat has nitrates that are associated with colorectal cancer. In fact, the Institute for Cancer Research published a list ofthe top ten things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Avoiding nitrates is a number one of them. What does that mean for morning meat eaters? It is time to find a different breakfast option.Sugary cerealsHow can you tell the difference between a bad sugary cereal and a good one for your health? Some cereals are full of carbs and sugar. Whenyou eat them, your blood sugar rapidly spikes and then bottoms out. Since you probably do not want your energy to crash at the beginning of the day, it is best to avoid those cereals.Instead, choose cereals with higher fiber and protein. Do you seek for another option? Add ground flaxseed or walnuts for more protein and fiber.Packaged pancakes with artificial sweet syrup7 Worst Foods You Should Never Eat For BreakfastThere are many artificial types of sweet syrup on the market that are full of high fructose corn syrup. The sweetener, which is derived from corn, is also present in most processed and packaged foods.High fructose corn syrup can lead to more abdominal obesity and visceral fat, which is stored between the organs. This is the fat that leads to cancer. A recent study in one journal also linked high fructose corn syrup consumption to diabetes.Toaster pastries, doughnutsNot only are these pastries made with refined white flour, but there is much sugar added. Sugar is the worst way to fuel you in the morning, because it results in a rapid rise in blood sugar. That means you will be hungry sooner and increase your chances of high blood sugar, obesity and diabetes.If all those health risks are not enough to put you off pastries, there is the other way they can be detrimental to your health. As many scientists believe sugar and cancer are linked.Microwavable breakfast sandwiches7 Worst Foods You Should Never Eat For BreakfastHealthy options exist, but many are packed with preservatives and sodium. In this case best idea is to make your own by microwaving a beaten egg and toast a whole grain muffin.Light YogurtsThey may have only hundred calories and come in flavors such as red velvet cheesecake, but they are usually filled with artificial sweeteners and chemicals. Go for low fat yogurt instead.MuffinsThey top the list of the most caloric breakfast foods. What is the reason? They are extremely dense and what they are packed with is generally not what you need - white flour, oil orbutter and a lot of sugar.
Aviation experts urged the FG to ensure that all aircraft in Nigeria were properly maintained to prevent aviation disasters.Two professors of aeronautics and astronautics at the Kwara State University, Malete,Prof. Leo DanielandProf. Chris Odetunde,gave the advice in an interview in Malete on Monday, November 11.Prof. Odetunde, who is the Head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics atthe University, stressed that most of Nigeria's aircraft were not airworthy, adding that it was quite unfortunate that they were still flying.He said that aircraft engines needed regular checks, while the runways of airports ought to be resurfaced and sanitised, as part of efforts to avoid air crashes.In turn, Prof. Daniel noted that most aviation mishaps in the country were a replica of previous ones, stressing the need for aviation investigators to ensure that the factors behind air accidents were duly rectified to avoid the recurrence of the accidents.Both professors stressed that all the domestic and international airports in the country should have facilities for aircraft maintenance and certification of airworthiness. The experts urged the FG to enforce aviation laws, while encouraging other stakeholders to play their expected roles in efforts to curtail the rate of air disasters in the country. They also said the pilots and aircraft crew members should be regularly trained and re-training.
During themarathon-like 13 hour negotiation with the Federal Government last week,the delegation of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) refused food and drinks provided by the Presidency..A source close to a member of ASUU team said the Union's delegates took only water.A senior lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in a chat with DailyPost in Lagos said, "First, what our leaders went there to do was to negotiate, not to eat.""You can't go to the house of a man whom you have scores to settle and get too comfortable. That would be wrong,"the lecturer added.It will be recalled thatASUU and FG met behindclosed door on Monday, November 4,at the First Lady Conference Room, Presidential Villa,Abuja. President Goodluck Jonathan had made some offers which ASUU was expected to take to their members for deliberation with the hope that it will pacify them into resuming academic activities this week. However,the ASUU members are still negotiating between themselves the next moves.
UNIJOS ASUU Soften Their Stance, Ready to End StrikeThe University of Jos (UNIJOS) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),who voted against ending the 135-day strike, states it will resume classes, if directed by the national body. The Chapter's Chairman, Dr. David Jangdam, said this in Jos on November 12, 2013 Tuesday."Yes, the local ASUU chapter voted 159 to 88 against ending the strike at its congress on Monday, but we shall abide by any decision taken by the nationalbody on Wednesday," he said.ASUU's central body is expected to meet in Kano on November 13, 2013, Wednesday, to take a final decision on whether or not to end the strike after collating resolutions from various local branches who considered the offer by President Goodluck Jonathan during their congresses on Monday.President Jonathan had made the offers toward ending the strike during a meeting with the striking lecturers who are seeking better funding for the universities and improved welfare packages for the teaching staff.Dr. Jangdam told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos that the decision of the national body was final and binding on all local chapters."Even the strike was not supported by all the universities. Many local chapters of ASUU opposed it, but majority wanted it and we embarked on it," he said.He explained that ASUU's decisions were usually from bottom-to-top with representatives at meetings having to revert to the local branches before any decision would be taken.Dr. Jangdam also rejected suggestions that thelocal branch's position was influenced by the internal disagreement with management over the conduct of the post-UTME examinations during the strike.ASUU had condemned that action, and declared that the examinations were "illegal, wasteful and of no effect"."At the congress meeting yesterday, we made it clear that no local issue will be discussed."Our focus was solely on the issues related to the national strike. Other local disagreements shall be tackled locally and therefore had no effect on our stance yesterday," he said.He said that the lecturers voted against ending the strike because they did not trust the FederalGovernment to fulfill its promises and thereforewanted something concrete to be seen on ground before resuming classes.Dr. Jangdam also rejected suggestions that thelecturers had not been fair to university education in the country."I think the questions should be if the system is fair to the educational sector; Nigerians should ask the leaders why the educational sector is usually the least in their priorities," he said.He claimed that it was wrong for Nigerians to blame the lecturers for the bad situation in the universities, saying that the search light shouldrather be on those in authority that decided what should go to the ivory towers at budget planning sessions."Sometimes, I find the situation a bit perplexing; I wonder why should Nigerians complain about poor quality of graduates and heap the blame on the universitiesand the lecturers even when they know that not much attention is paid to the educational sector?," he asked.
If you are really into a girl but can’t tell if she likes you or is leading you on then take a look at these 8 SURE signs that her motives are not pure. Save yourself heartache and grief by not allowing any woman to toy with your emotions. You deserve better!
1. She Only Calls When She Needs Something
Does she call often but only when she needs something from you or it is convenient for her? Is there always a favor she needs? Furniture to be moved? A creepy guy she needs you to scare off? Be careful that you aren’t getting used!
2. She Calls You Her “Best Friend”
“Best Friend” is girl code for “a guy that I will never date.” You are the guy who gets all of the crappy parts of being a boyfriend and none of the benefits. You have heard of the “friend zone”, right? Well, every girl’s best male friend is in the “friend zone” for life. If you want something more you need to be careful because chances are good that she doesn’t feel the same way… at least not now.
3. She Touches You… But Never in the Right Places
If she grabs your elbow, musses your hair or punches you in the stomach then she is not touching you in the right places. She touches you because it is flirtatious and she may be trying to keep you under the impression that she is interested. If she were really interested she would be touching your hands, your face, your thighs, etc.
4. She Has Tons of Guy Friends
Are you one of many guys that she hangs out with? Does she seem to always be flirting and playing with guys’ hearts? You may want to believe that you are the exception but you are probably not! She may not even realize that she is doing it but a woman with many, many male friends is usually leading most, if not all, of them on.
5. She is Never in a Relationship
If she always seems to be single and prefers it that way then don’t kid yourself into thinking that you are going to change her. She may think you are a great guy but if she wanted a boyfriend she would make it clear.
6. She is Always in a Relationship
This is a whole other problem. If she is a “serial monogamist” – the kind of person who can’t be alone – then she may be unintentionally using you as her “fill-In boyfriend” until she finds a new guy to date. This is a terrible position to be in so don’t allow her to use you to get what she needs if you aren’t getting what you need.
7. She Flirts with Your Friends
If she is flirting with your friends then you probably don’t mean much to her. It may seem innocent but it’s not. No woman who is interested in a guy is going to flirt with his friends. If she is, then she is playing games. Either way, she is NOT a keeper.
8. She has a BOYFRIEND or HUSBAND
This seems obvious but, sadly, it’s not. Many men (and women!) have been fooled into thinking that someone they cared about was going to leave their significant other for them. First of all, it may never happen. Second of all, how could you ever trust someone who started dating you when they were in another relationship? Your love will be doomed from the start so move on!
If you have noticed one or more of these signs then you need to be careful. You may be falling for a girl who is just using you. It is sad but true that these women are out there. Your feelings and your emotions may not matter to her. You have become a pawn in a Chess game that you won’t win. Start running now!
1. She Only Calls When She Needs Something
Does she call often but only when she needs something from you or it is convenient for her? Is there always a favor she needs? Furniture to be moved? A creepy guy she needs you to scare off? Be careful that you aren’t getting used!
2. She Calls You Her “Best Friend”
“Best Friend” is girl code for “a guy that I will never date.” You are the guy who gets all of the crappy parts of being a boyfriend and none of the benefits. You have heard of the “friend zone”, right? Well, every girl’s best male friend is in the “friend zone” for life. If you want something more you need to be careful because chances are good that she doesn’t feel the same way… at least not now.
3. She Touches You… But Never in the Right Places
If she grabs your elbow, musses your hair or punches you in the stomach then she is not touching you in the right places. She touches you because it is flirtatious and she may be trying to keep you under the impression that she is interested. If she were really interested she would be touching your hands, your face, your thighs, etc.
4. She Has Tons of Guy Friends
Are you one of many guys that she hangs out with? Does she seem to always be flirting and playing with guys’ hearts? You may want to believe that you are the exception but you are probably not! She may not even realize that she is doing it but a woman with many, many male friends is usually leading most, if not all, of them on.
5. She is Never in a Relationship
If she always seems to be single and prefers it that way then don’t kid yourself into thinking that you are going to change her. She may think you are a great guy but if she wanted a boyfriend she would make it clear.
6. She is Always in a Relationship
This is a whole other problem. If she is a “serial monogamist” – the kind of person who can’t be alone – then she may be unintentionally using you as her “fill-In boyfriend” until she finds a new guy to date. This is a terrible position to be in so don’t allow her to use you to get what she needs if you aren’t getting what you need.
7. She Flirts with Your Friends
If she is flirting with your friends then you probably don’t mean much to her. It may seem innocent but it’s not. No woman who is interested in a guy is going to flirt with his friends. If she is, then she is playing games. Either way, she is NOT a keeper.
8. She has a BOYFRIEND or HUSBAND
This seems obvious but, sadly, it’s not. Many men (and women!) have been fooled into thinking that someone they cared about was going to leave their significant other for them. First of all, it may never happen. Second of all, how could you ever trust someone who started dating you when they were in another relationship? Your love will be doomed from the start so move on!
If you have noticed one or more of these signs then you need to be careful. You may be falling for a girl who is just using you. It is sad but true that these women are out there. Your feelings and your emotions may not matter to her. You have become a pawn in a Chess game that you won’t win. Start running now!
Despite the triumph of the Golden Eaglets Friday in Abu Dhabi it was a show of shame and national disgrace as NFF General secretary Barrister Musa and the Federations First Vice President Chief Mike Umeh exchanged blows in public, right inside the stadium.
Eye witness account has it that problem started brewing early evening when Chief Umeh wondered why members of the League Management Committee were allocated " better cars" than NFF chieftains. He then and there told a colleague that Musa was incompetent and not fit to handle NFF matters.
On getting to the stadium, Chief Umeh was given a Category 1 ticket and again he complained insisting that every country was given 20 VIP tickets and wondered why he could not have one as NFF Vice President.
At the stadium Chief Umeh boiled over when he saw members of the LMC in the VIP Box and challenged the GS who said he knew nothing about it "Oga two of us are seating here, I don't know anything about tickets besides I just arrived yesterday " the General Secretary replied. He was shocked when Chief Umeh said "you are a useless man .
I have to trek five minutes to ease myself in a competition that belongs to us?" That really got Barrister Ahmadu angry and he told him to withdraw the statement. Instead Chief Umeh repeated it and the General Secretary said he was a " hopeless man". As they were sitting together they rose to their feet and went for each other's jugular saying a lot of unprintable things.
The intervention of some board members including Chief Inyama and some Management staff did little to assuage them. It took some time to get Musa to leave the seat for another one. A board member has called for a probe of the incidence when they get back home. "It was shameful to say the least. Chief Umeh did not behave maturely but there is need to find out where all our VIP tickets went to," he said.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that the NFF is spoiling for a war with the National Sports Commission, NSC over its penchant for sidelining it whenever football matters get to the presidency. An inside NFF source said the federation members were not happy when the NSC failed to provide seat for them during the reception for the Super Eagles after they won the Africa Nations Cup in South Africa.
"The NFF is not ready to be pushed aside when the President hosts the Eaglets in Abuja. This ceremony is an NFF ceremony, so the NSC should not push the NFF aside. In fact the NFF president, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has done well and should be commended. He even deserves a national honour," the source stressed.
President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to host the victorious Golden Eaglets today in Aso Rock to show the country's appreciation for their feat at the U-17 World Cup which has brought honour to the country, his Media aide, Dr. Rueben Abati disclosed shortly after the team won the trophy Friday.
Eye witness account has it that problem started brewing early evening when Chief Umeh wondered why members of the League Management Committee were allocated " better cars" than NFF chieftains. He then and there told a colleague that Musa was incompetent and not fit to handle NFF matters.
On getting to the stadium, Chief Umeh was given a Category 1 ticket and again he complained insisting that every country was given 20 VIP tickets and wondered why he could not have one as NFF Vice President.
At the stadium Chief Umeh boiled over when he saw members of the LMC in the VIP Box and challenged the GS who said he knew nothing about it "Oga two of us are seating here, I don't know anything about tickets besides I just arrived yesterday " the General Secretary replied. He was shocked when Chief Umeh said "you are a useless man .
I have to trek five minutes to ease myself in a competition that belongs to us?" That really got Barrister Ahmadu angry and he told him to withdraw the statement. Instead Chief Umeh repeated it and the General Secretary said he was a " hopeless man". As they were sitting together they rose to their feet and went for each other's jugular saying a lot of unprintable things.
The intervention of some board members including Chief Inyama and some Management staff did little to assuage them. It took some time to get Musa to leave the seat for another one. A board member has called for a probe of the incidence when they get back home. "It was shameful to say the least. Chief Umeh did not behave maturely but there is need to find out where all our VIP tickets went to," he said.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that the NFF is spoiling for a war with the National Sports Commission, NSC over its penchant for sidelining it whenever football matters get to the presidency. An inside NFF source said the federation members were not happy when the NSC failed to provide seat for them during the reception for the Super Eagles after they won the Africa Nations Cup in South Africa.
"The NFF is not ready to be pushed aside when the President hosts the Eaglets in Abuja. This ceremony is an NFF ceremony, so the NSC should not push the NFF aside. In fact the NFF president, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has done well and should be commended. He even deserves a national honour," the source stressed.
President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to host the victorious Golden Eaglets today in Aso Rock to show the country's appreciation for their feat at the U-17 World Cup which has brought honour to the country, his Media aide, Dr. Rueben Abati disclosed shortly after the team won the trophy Friday.
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) on Saturday set up a six-man Reception Organising Committee to prepare a reception for the five new Governors of the PDP who have decided to join the faction.
The decision was taken at its NWC monthly meeting in Abuja, presided over by its National Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, a statement by National Publicity Secretary Eze Chukwuemeka Eze said.
The meeting also welcomed the ruling of the Appeal Court which returned Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola to his seat as the National Secretary of PDP.
"It pleaded with him to ensure that the impunity in PDP becomes something of the past as we await other court rulings that will restore the Baraje-led NWC as the authentic NWC of the party to enable us join him in rebuilding the party," it said.
Following consultation with the party's Legal Adviser, Barr. Eric Opia, the NWC also decided that Prince Oyinlola does not need another oath of office to return to work as PDP National Secretary as he had previously taken the PDP's oath of office alongside other members of the NWC that were sworn-in at the Eagle Square on March 24, 2012.
"The NWC welcomed the initiative of the National Security Adviser to President Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki, to further broker peace amongst the G7 Governors, PDP and the Presidency knowing the implication of the continued crisis on governance and the security of the nation," the statement said. "The NSA has once again by this act demonstrated that he is a statesman unlike some of the hawks in the Presidency who prefer that the crisis in the party continues. These hawks are deceiving Mr. President into thinking that they love him more than those in the nPDP while they are actually engineering his political misfortune."
Members of the Reception Organising Committee are Dr. Sam Jaja, the National Vice Chairman of nPDP; Nasir Isa Abubakar, the National Organising Secretary who is to serve as the Secretary of the Committee; Abubakar G. Umar, the National Treasurer; Hon. Binta Masi Garba, the Women Leader; Mr. Timi Frank, the Youth Leader; and Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, the National Public Secretary.
The committee is to submit for immediate consideration by the G7 Governors the venue, logistics and modalities for receiving the five Governors, ex-Governors, Nationalists and key members of the National Assembly who have indicated interest in joining nPDP.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) on Saturday set up a six-man Reception Organising Committee to prepare a reception for the five new Governors of the PDP who have decided to join the faction.
The decision was taken at its NWC monthly meeting in Abuja, presided over by its National Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, a statement by National Publicity Secretary Eze Chukwuemeka Eze said.
The meeting also welcomed the ruling of the Appeal Court which returned Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola to his seat as the National Secretary of PDP.
"It pleaded with him to ensure that the impunity in PDP becomes something of the past as we await other court rulings that will restore the Baraje-led NWC as the authentic NWC of the party to enable us join him in rebuilding the party," it said.
Following consultation with the party's Legal Adviser, Barr. Eric Opia, the NWC also decided that Prince Oyinlola does not need another oath of office to return to work as PDP National Secretary as he had previously taken the PDP's oath of office alongside other members of the NWC that were sworn-in at the Eagle Square on March 24, 2012.
"The NWC welcomed the initiative of the National Security Adviser to President Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki, to further broker peace amongst the G7 Governors, PDP and the Presidency knowing the implication of the continued crisis on governance and the security of the nation," the statement said. "The NSA has once again by this act demonstrated that he is a statesman unlike some of the hawks in the Presidency who prefer that the crisis in the party continues. These hawks are deceiving Mr. President into thinking that they love him more than those in the nPDP while they are actually engineering his political misfortune."
Members of the Reception Organising Committee are Dr. Sam Jaja, the National Vice Chairman of nPDP; Nasir Isa Abubakar, the National Organising Secretary who is to serve as the Secretary of the Committee; Abubakar G. Umar, the National Treasurer; Hon. Binta Masi Garba, the Women Leader; Mr. Timi Frank, the Youth Leader; and Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, the National Public Secretary.
The committee is to submit for immediate consideration by the G7 Governors the venue, logistics and modalities for receiving the five Governors, ex-Governors, Nationalists and key members of the National Assembly who have indicated interest in joining nPDP.
President Goodluck Jonathan may disagree with the House of Representatives in terms of the probe into the controversial two bulletproof cars acquired for the Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
It has been learnt by the journalists that the President may be very objective in his judgment and may discard the report of the House Committee.
Stella Oduah had earlier appeared before the House Committee earlier and defended herself with all proofs that due process as specified in the Public Procurement Act was followed.
Anyway, the House had recommended that Jonathan fires the minister of aviation for going beyond the official limit she was to approve for any purchase and to sanction the former acting Director General of NCAA, Nkemakolam Joyce, and the Agency's Director of Finance, Salawu Ozigi.
The panel has also recommended for the immediate termination of a loan agreement of N643, 088,25 to finance the purchase of 54 vehicles (including the armoured vehicles) between the NCAA and the First Bank of Nigeria; Coscharis Motors Limited is to be urged to return the N255m meant for the bulletproof vehicles.
However, an insider source in the Presidency has disclosed that President Jonathan is free to either act on the recommendation or not.
The source revealed that the essence of another Committee as set up by Jonathan was to look at the case objectively and from a more neutral angle, saying that Jonathan's intention from the onset was not to act on the report.
He said, "I am sure you are aware that the President also set up an administrative panel to probe this matter.
"If he has confidence in the House of Representatives probe and is duty-bound to implement its resolution, he would not have bothered to set up a separate probe panel.
He claims that the resolutions of the National Assembly are simply advisory and Jonathan is not legally bound to implement them.
The House is equally not oblivious of the fact that the president is not legally bound to implement its report.
Reacting to this, House spokesman, Mr. Zakari Mohammed said, "It is the duty of the Executive to implement reports; if they say they will not implement, it is left to Nigerians to judge."
"In plenary, we shall take a formal position on the matter. We will respond to the Presidency appropriately. We would have been surprised if they accepted to implement the report."
Mohammed also blamed the Presidency for failing to implement other House resolutions. According to him, 36 bills passed by the National Assembly are awaiting presidential assent.
It has been learnt by the journalists that the President may be very objective in his judgment and may discard the report of the House Committee.
Stella Oduah had earlier appeared before the House Committee earlier and defended herself with all proofs that due process as specified in the Public Procurement Act was followed.
Anyway, the House had recommended that Jonathan fires the minister of aviation for going beyond the official limit she was to approve for any purchase and to sanction the former acting Director General of NCAA, Nkemakolam Joyce, and the Agency's Director of Finance, Salawu Ozigi.
The panel has also recommended for the immediate termination of a loan agreement of N643, 088,25 to finance the purchase of 54 vehicles (including the armoured vehicles) between the NCAA and the First Bank of Nigeria; Coscharis Motors Limited is to be urged to return the N255m meant for the bulletproof vehicles.
However, an insider source in the Presidency has disclosed that President Jonathan is free to either act on the recommendation or not.
The source revealed that the essence of another Committee as set up by Jonathan was to look at the case objectively and from a more neutral angle, saying that Jonathan's intention from the onset was not to act on the report.
He said, "I am sure you are aware that the President also set up an administrative panel to probe this matter.
"If he has confidence in the House of Representatives probe and is duty-bound to implement its resolution, he would not have bothered to set up a separate probe panel.
He claims that the resolutions of the National Assembly are simply advisory and Jonathan is not legally bound to implement them.
The House is equally not oblivious of the fact that the president is not legally bound to implement its report.
Reacting to this, House spokesman, Mr. Zakari Mohammed said, "It is the duty of the Executive to implement reports; if they say they will not implement, it is left to Nigerians to judge."
"In plenary, we shall take a formal position on the matter. We will respond to the Presidency appropriately. We would have been surprised if they accepted to implement the report."
Mohammed also blamed the Presidency for failing to implement other House resolutions. According to him, 36 bills passed by the National Assembly are awaiting presidential assent.
All branches of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will hold their congresses today to brief its members on President Goodluck Jonathan's offer.
Nigeria public universities were closed down several months ago as a result of the Federal Government's failure to implement the agreement it entered into in 2010 with lecturers.
There have been a lot of calls to the Federal Government and ASUU to come to a compromise so that students resume academic activities.
Both warring factions had maintained hard stand on the issue as ASUU argued that poor funding was responsible for the dwindling fortunes of education and its attendant poor quality of graduates, while the Federal Government said the university lecturers downed tools over enhanced earned allowance.
The leading members of the Senate and President Jonathan had separate meetings with the union and relevant stakeholders last Monday, in the coruse of which new offers were made to the teachers with a plea for them to re-open universities.
A branch Chairman of ASUU stated that the outcome of today's meeting of the various branches would be announced to the national leadership of the union, which will in turn convene an emergency NEC meeting between Wednesday and Thursday this week to consider the positions of various branches .
The Chairman, who did not want his name to be mentioned, said:
"It is at the meeting that the various branches will take position and communicate same to the national leadership Monday evening, then an emergency NEC meeting would be convened between Wednesday and Thursday.
"We have not been told of the venue, but we were told to prepare because it would take two days by road from my branch."
According to his words, calling for a strike or calling it off is not the decision to be taken by the ASUU President (Dr. Nasir Fagge) or the national executive alone.
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There are indications that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may call off the their lingering strike on Thursday.
Barring a last-minute change, the National Executive Committee of ASUU will meet on Wednesday night to consider the position of the congresses of the over 50 public universities regarding the offer made by the FG to revamp the institutions.
ASUU and the FG presided by Goodluck Jonathan met last Tuesday (started on Monday) in Abuja.
Then ASUU leaders briefed the zonal coordinators on the offer and ordered the local branches to organize congress meetings.
This step is to enable all the lecturers to be involved into the action the union would take after its NEC meeting on Thursday.
However, feelers from most universities that had organised their congresses revealed that ASUU would suspend the strike after the Thursday NEC meeting.
In some universities, the congress meetings will be held today.
However, there is no official information regarding whether the strike will be called off or not after the NEC meeting.
The Ibadan Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Adesola, said,
"Yes, the NEC will hold on Wednesday evening but ASUU has a process which we are going to follow. NEC reserves the right to call off the strike after due consultation with members and this is why congresses are being called in all the chapters of the union."
Another source disclosed that some members had expressed mixed feelings about the Federal Government's new offer based on its refusal to honour past agreements.
A top official of the union, who confirmed the fears, told one of the journalists that although members' opinions at the zonal congresses were divided over the government's offer, the majority still decided to give the government the benefit of the doubt.
He also said that the majority opinion was that the review of the agreement which was supposed to hold this year should be postponed till next year in the interest of peace.
The official added that members were persuaded because President Goodluck Jonathan personally met with the union. They felt since the President was involved in the discussions, the government would not say that it was arm-twisted to make the offer.
One of the sources at the meeting between the government and ASUU revealed that the government after a long debate had agreed to inject N220bn yearly for the next five years starting from 2014.
According to this information provided from this source, Jonathan showed he was serious about ending the strike, both parties were frank during the longs-lasting discussions and demonstrated their commitment to the matter.
It was also added,
"The money will be released on a yearly basis at N220bn per annum beginning from 2014. For the outgoing year, the Federal Government will only release N100bn and this has been processed.
What is more, the National Universities Commission and the Trade Union Congress are to become joint guarantors of the new agreement while the Minister of Education will act as the implementation officer.
The source also stated that the government had agreed to revamp the public universities by ensuring that all the issues that always lead to strike were dealt with once and for all.
There are indications that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may call off the their lingering strike on Thursday.
Barring a last-minute change, the National Executive Committee of ASUU will meet on Wednesday night to consider the position of the congresses of the over 50 public universities regarding the offer made by the FG to revamp the institutions.
ASUU and the FG presided by Goodluck Jonathan met last Tuesday (started on Monday) in Abuja.
Then ASUU leaders briefed the zonal coordinators on the offer and ordered the local branches to organize congress meetings.
This step is to enable all the lecturers to be involved into the action the union would take after its NEC meeting on Thursday.
However, feelers from most universities that had organised their congresses revealed that ASUU would suspend the strike after the Thursday NEC meeting.
In some universities, the congress meetings will be held today.
However, there is no official information regarding whether the strike will be called off or not after the NEC meeting.
The Ibadan Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Adesola, said,
"Yes, the NEC will hold on Wednesday evening but ASUU has a process which we are going to follow. NEC reserves the right to call off the strike after due consultation with members and this is why congresses are being called in all the chapters of the union."
Another source disclosed that some members had expressed mixed feelings about the Federal Government's new offer based on its refusal to honour past agreements.
A top official of the union, who confirmed the fears, told one of the journalists that although members' opinions at the zonal congresses were divided over the government's offer, the majority still decided to give the government the benefit of the doubt.
He also said that the majority opinion was that the review of the agreement which was supposed to hold this year should be postponed till next year in the interest of peace.
The official added that members were persuaded because President Goodluck Jonathan personally met with the union. They felt since the President was involved in the discussions, the government would not say that it was arm-twisted to make the offer.
One of the sources at the meeting between the government and ASUU revealed that the government after a long debate had agreed to inject N220bn yearly for the next five years starting from 2014.
According to this information provided from this source, Jonathan showed he was serious about ending the strike, both parties were frank during the longs-lasting discussions and demonstrated their commitment to the matter.
It was also added,
"The money will be released on a yearly basis at N220bn per annum beginning from 2014. For the outgoing year, the Federal Government will only release N100bn and this has been processed.
What is more, the National Universities Commission and the Trade Union Congress are to become joint guarantors of the new agreement while the Minister of Education will act as the implementation officer.
The source also stated that the government had agreed to revamp the public universities by ensuring that all the issues that always lead to strike were dealt with once and for all.
Kano - Two soldiers and five suspected Boko Haram extremists were killed in shootouts early Saturday morning on the outskirts of Kano.Items recovered during the operation include two AK 47 rifles, 458 rounds of 7.62 special and six AK 47 rifle magazines.
Army Captain Ikedichi Iweha, spokesman for the security forces' combined Joint Task Force, said the suspects were planning simultaneous suicide attacks in the Nigerian capital Abuja and Kano.
In an email sent to reporters, Iweha said "intelligence available indicates that the terrorists were in the process of finalizing plans."
Iweha said security is being tightened in Kano, amid fears that insurgents are fleeing to the city from the three northeastern states currently under emergency rule.
Soldiers and agents of the Department of Security Services (DSS) engaged in a shootout with the terrorist sect cell during security raids Hotoro Dan'marke and Brigade Quarters.
"Sequel to the series of cordon and search operations being carried out by the Joint Task Force (JTF) and the men of the DSS in Kano, complementing the ongoing operations by troops in the North Eastern axis of the country, the JTF wishes to keep the general public abreast with developments," Iweha, the spokesman, said via statement.
"In the early hours of Saturday, 9 November 2013, at about 0300 hours to be precise, a combined team of the JTF and DSS personnel stormed two residences at Hotoro Dan Marke and Brigade general areas. In the resulting shootout, five terrorists and two soldiers lost their lives. Intelligence available indicates that the terrorists were in the process of finalizing plans to carry out simultaneous suicide attacks in Abuja and Kano respectively. Items recovered during the operation include two AK 47 rifles, 458 rounds of 7.62 special and six AK 47 rifle magazines.
"This is due to the cooperation the JTF is receiving from members of the general public. The recent rise in activities of members of the terrorist sect may not be unconnected with the increase in pressure being mounted on them by troops in the North Eastern axis and their desperation to make loud statements of their presence.
"Members of the general public are therefore enjoined to go about their normal businesses without fear as the JTF has increased its patrols to cope with the pressure of the ember periods and fleeing terrorists. However, worrisome is the ease with which terrorists secure accommodation easily in Panshekara, Ja'en, Mariri, Farawa, Hotoro, Sherada, Brigade and other outskirt areas in the state despite appeals by the JTF to property owners to desist from renting their properties to persons with questionable identities.
The strike of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has entered its fourth month, and lecturers of the government-owned universities will on Monday hold a referendum to make some decisions.
Local chapters of the Union in each campus have invited members for the crucial meeting during which they will be briefed on the outcome of the 13-hour long meeting ASUU Executives had with the President Goodluck Jonathan and other officials of the Federal Government.
The briefing will be followed by voting in favour or against the continuation of the strike.
Though some members of the union are still sceptical about the promise of the government, there are indications that the referendum will favour ending the strike.
According to a union member, referendum is always conducted before a strike is embarked upon or called off.
The ASUU embarked on a strike to demand the implementation of the 2009 agreement with government on July 1.
Local chapters of the Union in each campus have invited members for the crucial meeting during which they will be briefed on the outcome of the 13-hour long meeting ASUU Executives had with the President Goodluck Jonathan and other officials of the Federal Government.
The briefing will be followed by voting in favour or against the continuation of the strike.
Though some members of the union are still sceptical about the promise of the government, there are indications that the referendum will favour ending the strike.
According to a union member, referendum is always conducted before a strike is embarked upon or called off.
The ASUU embarked on a strike to demand the implementation of the 2009 agreement with government on July 1.
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Indications emerged on Thursday that the French tyre manufacturer, Michelin, might soon reopen its production plant in the country.
A highly placed source in the company told newsmen that Michelin might consider resuming manufacturing in the country if the Federal Government lived up to its promise of making the business environment conducive.
The Federal Government had, on Friday, at the opening of the Lagos International Trade Fair, said it would be offering tyre manufacturers a five to 10-year tax holiday as part of its commitment to the new automobile policy.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, who represented President Goodluck Jonathan at the opening ceremony of the fair, said the value chain on key automobile products, including metal, iron ore, plastic and tyre would also be improved.
He added that the new automobile policy would include bringing back Michelin and Dunlop, saying, "Part of the problem was that some of the tyres were brought in at 10 per cent, while some are 20 per cent and 40 per cent.
"Anybody that goes into tyre production like Michelin and others will start bringing in tyres at five per cent based on the level of commitment to produce tyres locally."
Although the Michelin source said the company would make its position on the issue public after due consultations, he, however, stressed that the idea of coming back was welcomed as Nigeria remained the biggest market in sub-Sahara Africa.
He said, "If the Federal Government follows the said plan, Michelin may begin producing here again; the company may consider the proposal.
The Federal Government had, on Friday, at the opening of the Lagos International Trade Fair, said it would be offering tyre manufacturers a five to 10-year tax holiday as part of its commitment to the new automobile policy.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, who represented President Goodluck Jonathan at the opening ceremony of the fair, said the value chain on key automobile products, including metal, iron ore, plastic and tyre would also be improved.
He added that the new automobile policy would include bringing back Michelin and Dunlop, saying, "Part of the problem was that some of the tyres were brought in at 10 per cent, while some are 20 per cent and 40 per cent.
"Anybody that goes into tyre production like Michelin and others will start bringing in tyres at five per cent based on the level of commitment to produce tyres locally."
Although the Michelin source said the company would make its position on the issue public after due consultations, he, however, stressed that the idea of coming back was welcomed as Nigeria remained the biggest market in sub-Sahara Africa.
He said, "If the Federal Government follows the said plan, Michelin may begin producing here again; the company may consider the proposal.
Artiste- Waje
Album – W.A.J.E (Words Aren’t Just Enough)
Producers – Del B, Spellz, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Cobhams Asuquo, J. Martins, Pappy J, Leriq, M.I
Guests – Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, M.I, Phyno, Eva
Label – Waje Music Entertainment (2013)
Producers – Del B, Spellz, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Cobhams Asuquo, J. Martins, Pappy J, Leriq, M.I
Guests – Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, M.I, Phyno, Eva
Label – Waje Music Entertainment (2013)
Personally My best tracks in this Album are Only You, Black and White,I wish and No Be You
One of the Best Albums This Year
Waje made fans and the music empire wait tirelessly for her debut album; but while at it, the diva worked her way to the top of the Nigerian music food chain and earned her placed as one of the best and highly respected female vocalists in the industry. A little reminiscent of her previously released body of work ‘The Singles EP’ which containing tracks ranging from motivational ‘So Inspired’(which features Muna) to the R&B gem ‘For a Minute’ to the poppy ‘Kolo’; ‘W.A.J.E’ which is an acronym for ‘Words Aren’t Just Enough’ boasts a number of mid tempo ear candies crafted by experimenting with electro, afro-pop, high-life, world, R&B, jazz, alternative and soul music. Now we access what the award-winning songstress took what seemed a lifetime to cook:
The stage looks set for a thrilling climax at this year's FIFA U 17 World Cup as Nigeria and Mexico battle for the trophy in the 2013 finals.
The Golden Eaglets, coached by Manu Garba, are hoping to etch their names in the sands of history as Nigeria guns for a record fourth title following previous wins in 1985, 1993 and 2007.
The Eaglets, from the blast of the first whistle in the UAE, have shown they are capable of ruling the world.
The team has continued to garner support with each win; the latest being the presence of a high-powered federal delegation led by the President of the Senate, David Mark, currently at the UAE.
The Nigerian lads have ramped up fantastic results along the way to reach their sixth final, including a 6-1 defeat of defending champions, Mexico, as well as scoring a total of 23 goals - more than any team in the competition.
Going into Friday's final against Mexico, the Golden Eaglets, under their current handlers, have played a total of 48 matches; won 43, drew 4 and only lost once. They have scored a total of 218 goals and conceded just 53.
MAVIN records has released an official statement in regards to Wande Coal's exit from the label.
Read statement below:
An official statement from Mavin Records regarding Wande Coal's exit from the label...
It is with deep regret that we officially announce the departure of recording artist Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, from Mavin Records due to irreconcilable differences.
Over the past few months, Mavin Records has made a concerted move to consolidate its position in the Nigerian music industry. Mavin has pursued a renewed ethos to raise its standards of quality and professionalism to a world-class level. Wande's vision has not aligned with ours and a few months ago all parties mutually agreed that a separation would be the best course of action.
Legal parties on both sides have spent the past six months trying to reach an amicable solution in terms of musical property rights. However the decision by Wande Coal to release 'Baby Face' purportedly as his own material is a direct breach of intellectual property law and compelled an immediate clarification on our part.
According to a report by TMZ, Khloe Kardashian and her estranged husband, Lamar Odom, have secretly put their home up for sale Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are packing it in -- we've learned they are secretly selling their Tarzana mansion.
Real estate sources tell TMZ ... Khloe has given several San Fernando Valley realtors a pocket listing -- meaning the house will not appear in the multiple listing service. It's being done on the down low.
Any prospective buyer must pre-qualify before seeing the house, meaning they must have the dough to buy the crib. We're told Khloe and Lamar want a cool $4 mil for the house. They paid $3.95 million in 2009.
Our sources say Khloe is the driving force behind the sale, telling realtors she wants to "start fresh and move on." Title to the house is held in both Khloe and Lamar's names.
Khloe intends to divorce Lamar, but no documents have been prepared or filed because she knows he's in a fragile state and doesn't want to push him over the edge.
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Wayne Rooney believes that Manchester United's extensive experience of beating Arsenal will stand them in good stead for Sunday's clash with the Premier League leaders.
The Red Devils are eight points behind the Gunners after a poor start to their title defence but are now unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions.
Consequently, Rooney is confident that his side can go some way to bridging the gap at Old Trafford.
"We're obviously capable of beating Arsenal - we've done it many times in the past," the England international told reporters. "They're on a good run of form at the moment and are top of the league, so we know it's going to be a difficult game. "But we have to go into that game confident, believing we can edge closer to them and bring ourselves back into the mix."
Although Arsene Wenger's side have been in impressive form, having not lost in the league since the opening day, Rooney is hesitant to mark them down as title favourites.
"We'll have to wait and see where they are in March," the 28-year-old remarked. "We've seen before that they've been in the top two until February and March and then they've faded off, so it's down to them to try to stay there.
"They're doing brilliantly at the minute and they're in a great position so it's up to us to catch them.
"We know we're capable of playing better and we're starting to do that; we need to start picking points up and see where we are come Christmas.
Consequently, Rooney is confident that his side can go some way to bridging the gap at Old Trafford.
"We're obviously capable of beating Arsenal - we've done it many times in the past," the England international told reporters. "They're on a good run of form at the moment and are top of the league, so we know it's going to be a difficult game. "But we have to go into that game confident, believing we can edge closer to them and bring ourselves back into the mix."
Although Arsene Wenger's side have been in impressive form, having not lost in the league since the opening day, Rooney is hesitant to mark them down as title favourites.
"We'll have to wait and see where they are in March," the 28-year-old remarked. "We've seen before that they've been in the top two until February and March and then they've faded off, so it's down to them to try to stay there.
"They're doing brilliantly at the minute and they're in a great position so it's up to us to catch them.
"We know we're capable of playing better and we're starting to do that; we need to start picking points up and see where we are come Christmas.
The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has concluded that the Aviation Minister, Mrs. Stella Oduah is a serial liar.
The committee dismissed every single claim the Minister made during her testimony to the committee earlier in the week concerning the purchase of two bulletproof cars for her by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This was contained in a report obtained by SaharaReporters.
"There was no provision for armoured vehicle in Nigerian law for a minister in any event, any procurement for an armoured vehicle must be provided for in the appropriation act and backed by relevant approval," the report said.
The committee also noted that the Minister and the Director-General of the NCAA claimed that both vehicles were purchased under a lease agreement with First Bank Plc.
"The assertion is not true because First Bank Plc clearly stated that they were procured under auto loan, this is clearly shown by the loan agreement between NCAA and First Bank."
Furthermore, it said, "The document submitted shows that BMW chassis No. DW68044 and DW68032 while on ground committee inspect BMW vehicle chassis No. DW68044 and W68011, the identity of W68011 is still unknown to the committee because the vehicle chassis number did not tally with the documents submitted."
Turning to other testimonies, the committee recalled that the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, clearly stated in her presentation that her Ministry did not approve any waiver for the two vehicles.
"Coscharis Motors Limited claimed that the Federal Ministry of Finance granted it import duty VAT, ETLS, CISS, and port charges waiver to import two number bullet proof BMW armoured cars, this claim is false. The Hon. Minister of Finance in the testimony before the committee stated that the Federal Ministry of Finance only granted waivers to Lagos State Government through Coscharis Motors Limited in 2012 for the importation of 300 units vehicles for use during the 2012 Eko Games and that the waiver did not include the importation of two BMW armoured cars."
Similarly, both Mrs. Oduah and the DG of NCAA claimed in their presentation that the procurement of the operations vehicles complied with the relevant laws of public procurement, fiscal responsibility and due process. This claim was countered by the Bureau of Public Procurement assertion that it was not part of the transaction between NCAA, First Bank and Coscharis Motors Limited to procure the operational vehicles. Furthermore, no evidence at complying with due process was shown however.
