Pendulum: WHEN HONOUR COMES FROM ABROAD

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BzDANSlsBspxIc9Yx34mbchA63BSgSxOLEfmmt7-kduIrZcC9Fj_cJP5PZCxjWGll80wRm76_8-GP9M7fZoXKxhTzw4fX01GIkM7jNNC9RLgXa716O5h48FWa_N62ZRtsvwDYCFU7cV1/s1600/IMG_4243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BzDANSlsBspxIc9Yx34mbchA63BSgSxOLEfmmt7-kduIrZcC9Fj_cJP5PZCxjWGll80wRm76_8-GP9M7fZoXKxhTzw4fX01GIkM7jNNC9RLgXa716O5h48FWa_N62ZRtsvwDYCFU7cV1/s400/IMG_4243.jpg" width="225" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <div dir="ltr"> Fellow Africans, let me start by thanking hundreds, if not thousands, of all those who felicitated with me last weekend on the honorary Doctorate degree bestowed on me by one of Ghana’s most prestigious institutions, the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA).</div> <div dir="ltr"> UPSA started out as a privately owned professional institute named the Institute of Professional Studies in 1965. In 1979, it was taken over by the Government of Ghana and in 1999 it became a tertiary institution by virtue of the Institute of Professional Studies Act 1999 (Act 566). The mandate of the newly revamped Institute was to offer professional programmes in the disciplines of Accountancy and Management leading to the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates.</div> <div dir="ltr"> The Institute was affiliated to the University of Ghana in so far as the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates was concerned.  However, the baby graduated to adulthood and the institution became a full-fledged University on 1^st September 2008 when it was granted a Presidential Charter with authority to award its own degrees, diplomas and certificates.</div> <div dir="ltr"> The Institute metamorphosed into a University in status and name when the University of Professional Studies Act 2012 (Act 850) received Presidential assent on 31 July 2012. The Institute was renamed the University of Professional Studies, Accra.</div> <div dir="ltr"> In the history of the University only three people had been honoured with honorary doctorate degrees and this was in 2013.  It was thus a special and privilege and honour for the University to singularly consider me as the next most worthy recipient of its honorary degree and this was made even more exceptional by the fact that I was the only recipient and the first non-Ghanaian.</div> <div dir="ltr"> In effect, what this particular recognition accorded me was awesome and apparently took into account the myriad of ways in which I have become an adopted son of Ghana. My close relationship with the Republic of Ghana spans more than two decades. In those twenty one years, many have come to see and accept me as an Associate Ghanaian primarily because of the way in which I have acted as the Chief Promoter of tourism and investment in the country. Through the extensive networks of Ovation International, we’ve been able to attract countless visitors and investors to the gentle giant of Africa. Before our very eyes, Ghana has repositioned herself as a destination of choice in Africa. Furthermore, I have done a great deal to repair the rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria and instead created a relationship of brotherhood borne out of genuine affection, goodwill and determination to jointly succeed.  Whenever Nigerians have needed a voice in Ghana I have immediately hearkened to the call and ensured that our position was clearly stated especially when attempts were made with smearing us by stereotyping us. I also was in the vanguard of promoting and encouraging the influx of Nigerian Banks into Ghana and now most Nigerian banks are represented there.  In addition Nigerians are establishing indigenous Ghanaian banks all because of our attempts to create conducive atmosphere for their investment.</div> <div dir="ltr"> As a friend told me, whatever good you do may seem unnoticed but someone, somewhere is watching and recording and someday the reward would come when you least expect. Such was the situation I found myself in last week as honour came from the most unlikely and unexpected corner. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a mail from the Council of the University of Professional Studies a few weeks ago informing me that the Council had resolved to confer me with the Honorary Doctorate Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.</div> <div dir="ltr"> The institution had obviously studied my resume and found it worthy of being greatly honoured. What was more, no condition whatsoever was attached to the award of the honorary degree. No one asked me to make donations or pay for this and that. The University wanted to appreciate “a pan African ambassador and role model” in its own inimitable way. The University was of the view that I had done a lot to showcase the very best of Africa generally and Ghana in particular and that it was necessary to give honour to whom it is due in his lifetime.  I cherish the kind and gracious gesture of the Governing Council of UPSA and they have created a committed, fervent and ardent adopted Alumnus.</div> <div dir="ltr"> In addition, I believe the University wanted to tap into the super brand that we had created beyond the shores of Ghana and by so doing extend the same international exposure to this outstanding Ghanaian institution which has done so much for the creation of a professional elite in Ghana. This expectation of the University has clearly worked. It is unbelievable how the University’s name exploded and trended for days after the convocation ceremony that heralded my honorary degree. It was so incredible. I thank God immensely for ensuring that UPSA received accolades for its decision. I sincerely relish what the University did for me.</div> <div dir="ltr"> As the icing on the cake I was thrilled and honoured when the President of Ghana, Joh Dramani Mahama informed me that he would be attending the convocation ceremony as a mark of honour and a demonstration of his respect for me.</div> <div dir="ltr"> What then can I say about President John Dramani Mahama? I’m not sure there are enough adjectives in the lexicon to describe this perfect gentleman. An invitation had been extended to him to attend the convocation at UPSA. From all indication, it was going to be a tough call as the President has been travelling within Ghana rendering accounts of his stewardship to his people. Also more pressing was the 40^th day funeral service for his beloved mum which according to Islamic rites, was coming up a day after the convocation. But the President still made the huge sacrifice of honouring us with his presence as he had promised. And he stayed with us from beginning to the end.</div> <div dir="ltr"> I was particularly touched by his speech. He gave three reasons why he decided to attend. Firstly, He spoke about UPSA being one of Ghana’s greatest universities. Secondly, he eulogised the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Joshua Alabi who he asserted had demonstrated how internally generated revenues can be judiciously managed to sustain universities.  He had therefore come to pay tribute to the great scholar whose tenure expires this December. Lastly, he told the congregation that he had honoured the invitation to attend particularly because of the honorary degree being awarded to me.  In this regard, he had very generous words for me:</div> <div dir="ltr"> “My third reason for being here this morning is to honour a great journalist and a respected African personality in the person of Chief Dele Momodu. I do this for his outstanding contribution to both national and international discourse, his strong personality, his vision, his perseverance in and strength in the face of adversity …” the President said amongst other kind words he spoke of me. This is what true friendship means.</div> <div dir="ltr"> I had met Mr Mahama before he became the Vice Presidential candidate to Professor John Evans Atta Mills. We got introduced by Mr Victor Smith who’s currently the High Commissioner of Ghana to Great Britain. I met a very charismatic and humble man and we were well attended to by Mr Mahama and his equally simple wife, Lady Lordina, when we visited their home then. And that was it.</div> <div dir="ltr"> Mr Mahama would soon become Vice President and we met on a few occasions thereafter. One of such opportunities was at an event hosted by GLO, Nigeria’s widely celebrated telecom prodigy, in Accra. I noticed the security around him was scanty, practically non-existent and may have been deliberately designed to be unobtrusive.  I approached his table and his face lit up as soon as he saw me. “Wow, Dele, long time no see…” It was clear that he genuinely meant this and was not merely patronising me.  On another occasion, I saw him in Abuja and his demeanour and disposition towards me was still the same. I discovered a man who has not been transfigured by power.  Similarly, when President Muhammadu Buhari visited Ghana last year, President Mahama was quick to inform President Buhari that I was as much a Ghanaian as I was a Nigerian.</div> <div dir="ltr"> As fate would have it, his boss, Professor Atta Mills took ill and died and presidential power landed on Mahama’s laps. I watched this development from the distance and was proud that the new found power still didn’t change Mahama. I became his secret admirer unknown to him. Since I do not partake in government contracts, I had no business running to him for anything. He served out the first term of his boss and went through his own election and won. My interest in watching his performance increased because I wanted to see if such a cerebral leader would debunk the belief that professionals often fail in politics.</div> <div dir="ltr"> Contrary to expectations, Mahama unleashed an elaborately ambitious master-plan for the development of Ghana and littered everywhere with a plethora of world class projects. Despite my regular visits to Ghana, I did not realise the extent of his vision. I only noticed that the airport kept changing for the better. The roads in the city were being tarred or resurfaced. I expected him to be commended for his uncommon efforts but he was being savagely attacked. I decided that the beautiful story of his achievements must be told now because of the African penchant for only saluting the valiant deeds of their leaders or heroes long after they are gone.  The Mahama project is a compelling story that must be told not just to honour and laud this bright star of Africa but to show the world the exciting leadership prospects and possibilities available in Africa.  I promise you a mind-blowing experience when you see what we are talking about. Very soon…</div> <div dir="ltr"> SEGUN ADENIYI’S WORTHY CAUSE</div> <div dir="ltr"> <b>In 2004, my brother and friend, Segun Adeniyi started hosting an annual Youth Conference, essentially for Teenagers. At the time, he was Editor of THISDAY and head of Teens Church at RCCG, Good Shepherds Pasture, Alagomeji, Lagos. The idea was to bring teenagers together to listen to expert advice on career choices in today’s dynamic and challenging world and the programme was always open to all RCCG Parishes in Lagos so attendance was always huge.</b></div> <div dir="ltr"> <b>The maiden edition in 2004 featured the late Dr. Dora Akunyili who was then the DG of NAFDAC along with Pastor Sam Adeyemi.  The second and third editions in 2005 and 2006 featured Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who was Finance Minister and Mrs Oby Ezekwesili who was the Education Minister, respectively. The preparations for the 2007 edition were truncated when Segun was appointed as spokesman to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on 30</b><b>^th</b><b> May 2007.</b></div> <div dir="ltr"> <b>As fate would have it in 2014 Segun became head of the Teens Department of The Everlasting Arms (TEAP) in Abuja. One of the teens who is on holiday from the UK rekindled the idea of a career conference in him and Segun swung into action.</b></div> <div dir="ltr"> <b>He came up with a Teens Summer Conference with the theme </b><b><u>“Your Life, Your Future:  Not a Laughing Matter”.</u></b><b> The conference will hold in Abuja on 13</b><b>^th</b><b> August 2016.  Speakers at the conference are, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele; the former Chairperson, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, the Director General of PenCom, Mrs. Chinelo Anohu-Amazu and ace comedian, Mr. Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere (aka Ali Baba)</b></div> <div dir="ltr"> <b>Attendance at the conference will be by registration at a portal already opened at</b><b><a href="http://www.rccgteapteens.org/">www.rccgteapteens.org</a></b><b>. I am sure that this Abuja Conference for Teens will inspire them. The objectives of the conference include teaching the teenagers to take responsibility for their future and making them realise that no matter the odds, they can reach their goals. I commend it to all our teenagers and I will ask parents to support this worthy cause which can only uplift and enhance their young children. There are still limited places available and I will urge our teens to register online at </b><b><a href="http://www.rccgteapteens.org./">www.rccgteapteens.org.</a></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BzDANSlsBspxIc9Yx34mbchA63BSgSxOLEfmmt7-kduIrZcC9Fj_cJP5PZCxjWGll80wRm76_8-GP9M7fZoXKxhTzw4fX01GIkM7jNNC9RLgXa716O5h48FWa_N62ZRtsvwDYCFU7cV1/s1600/IMG_4243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <br /> </a> </div>

Pendulum: WHEN HONOUR COMES FROM ABROAD

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Fellow Africans, let me start by thanking hundreds, if not thousands, of all those who felicitated with me last weekend on the honorary Doctorate degree bestowed on me by one of Ghana’s most prestigious institutions, the University of Professional… link to this post

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Cheques can now be paid into savings accounts - CBN

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8cuXlpMnXeQVCk5cwsOCgCTql9MBXGk87T9p8mprSxK3rCU3lIgHK1AqhrVJ7OJqG8zZe_21MTi4WQDB0vqcXH-HWK7aZJJkBoi4VVK623IuXYXnaKKo5bYjmWyzsgEmewL7CK8-Rg0y/s1600/index.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8cuXlpMnXeQVCk5cwsOCgCTql9MBXGk87T9p8mprSxK3rCU3lIgHK1AqhrVJ7OJqG8zZe_21MTi4WQDB0vqcXH-HWK7aZJJkBoi4VVK623IuXYXnaKKo5bYjmWyzsgEmewL7CK8-Rg0y/s400/index.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> The Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday said cheques can now be paid into savings accounts. Before now, cheques were only paid into current accounts. In a circular signed by Director, Banking & Payments System Department, Dipo Fatokun and issued to all banks and financial institutions yesterday August 2nd, the apex bank said bank customers with savings account linked to their BVN can deposit a maximum of N2 million cheque per day.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>The circular also stated that bank customers can now open a new account with another bank without the bank asking for their address since their addresses are in their BVN details. The circular reads in part<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “The CBN in furtherance of its efforts at strengthening the Nigerian payments system hereby issues the following directives: The removal of fixed interest rate on credit cards; Discontinuation of actual address verification in account opening for customers with the BVN; Banks should begin to embed BVN biometric data in payment cards issued henceforth, to facilitate offline BVN verification and biometric based customer authentication on such payment devices as Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, Point of Sales Terminals, POS, Kiosks, etc, Approval of BVN Watch-listing modalities and release by CBN of necessary Credit Risk Management System (CRMS) data, to facilitate its use for enriching the BVN watch-list; savings account customers with BVN should be allowed to deposit cheques worth not more than N2,000,000.00 (Two million naira) into their accounts, per customer, per day.</blockquote>

Cheques can now be paid into savings accounts - CBN

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The Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday said cheques can now be paid into savings accounts. Before now, cheques were only paid into current accounts. In a circular signed by Director, Banking & Payments System Department, Dipo Fatokun and issued to… link to this post

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ISIS beheads two 'spies' in front of children in Iraq, threaten France president Hollande with more attacks (Photos)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr9I99rI2-FbtW0qmj8LWWY-Rih3Em5tzaonE8dGuhNNXdmFhbLztB7oqxR1jMWMsB1a4TX6m7I7_QvY3RrAD37HwIeZP0r4uTJc_EvUyDuzc4gIOp7bxy29BrHEeA0dmjYiGQNTgiH5q/s1600/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr9I99rI2-FbtW0qmj8LWWY-Rih3Em5tzaonE8dGuhNNXdmFhbLztB7oqxR1jMWMsB1a4TX6m7I7_QvY3RrAD37HwIeZP0r4uTJc_EvUyDuzc4gIOp7bxy29BrHEeA0dmjYiGQNTgiH5q/s400/1.png" width="400" /></a></div> Terrorist Organization ISIS has for the first time publicly threatened the City of Marseilles in France promising a repeat of the Bastille day attacks as they butchered two alleged 'spies' in broad daylight at a busy park in front of little children.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>In the video, ISIS members wearing full commando gear threaten more attacks on the streets of Paris, Marseilles and Nice. They also called out President Francois Hollande before taking the small knives to decapitate the two victims.<br /> <br /> The video was released on ISIS terrorist channels and is labelled as coming from Wilayat Ninawa- one of ISIS' most important occupied territories in Iraq. <br /> <br /> In the seven-minute clip, one of the ISIS executioners says: 'President Hollande - it will be repeated on your citizens in the streets of Paris, Marseilles, and Nice.'<br /> <br /> After the two men are decapitated using small, serrated blades, children are interviewed about the beheadings. Then one of the terrorists holds one of the decapitated head and continues his rant.<br /> <br /> More photos...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9jgKELPnUSB0OgrFGy06GgEFCy01cI3RP9UXCEPYvnlv4kPz7KDOwc7viKKXdzeYyOf4jHS94Z1-e3WAIgcGR3Klgc-L-X86F3DxEsDBxjl0rE9Kqby4UJOsQJvSsRzcOr0inxbSMZNd/s1600/2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9jgKELPnUSB0OgrFGy06GgEFCy01cI3RP9UXCEPYvnlv4kPz7KDOwc7viKKXdzeYyOf4jHS94Z1-e3WAIgcGR3Klgc-L-X86F3DxEsDBxjl0rE9Kqby4UJOsQJvSsRzcOr0inxbSMZNd/s400/2.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-qQLKMGkiCIhi_AnhyphenhyphenbzAEbZcrhcMjCI3Obv3r86oEFhjyxHTCnkwxCjNbhJRdV1ZrwnHxLTiHprCsv4TyUs5s-hzscdvtDhlz8h7m6QVmXk5CHFVh5VcJ1mxf4zt7UE8SKgMZI_cS8G/s1600/3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-qQLKMGkiCIhi_AnhyphenhyphenbzAEbZcrhcMjCI3Obv3r86oEFhjyxHTCnkwxCjNbhJRdV1ZrwnHxLTiHprCsv4TyUs5s-hzscdvtDhlz8h7m6QVmXk5CHFVh5VcJ1mxf4zt7UE8SKgMZI_cS8G/s400/3.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeuEDM0Yb4EJAug76GRPce1kMUNue3VO981bQSYS1mSs8FfGnwV0GWNVjdjS9a37dhqxojfLMqmGHJ59iA4Qdii_bDomk6g6dg4LuTNBL-rFNNMZK1DMbs8IcudvQDlwBtsVOPyGkLDpvY/s1600/4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeuEDM0Yb4EJAug76GRPce1kMUNue3VO981bQSYS1mSs8FfGnwV0GWNVjdjS9a37dhqxojfLMqmGHJ59iA4Qdii_bDomk6g6dg4LuTNBL-rFNNMZK1DMbs8IcudvQDlwBtsVOPyGkLDpvY/s400/4.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjBbBeIlOgP19i5IXALbiRA-vf7p50Oto_hNRyo8DHEexh3NiB79SGf_y5EqXvajesshieXsIYfP2zu-0j3J9_0nfBqt0avXT_ZLQNngjjTchhrqGcm8nUVNz5zBmXYhKPlq6aisttgzx/s1600/5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjBbBeIlOgP19i5IXALbiRA-vf7p50Oto_hNRyo8DHEexh3NiB79SGf_y5EqXvajesshieXsIYfP2zu-0j3J9_0nfBqt0avXT_ZLQNngjjTchhrqGcm8nUVNz5zBmXYhKPlq6aisttgzx/s400/5.png" width="400" /></a></div>

ISIS beheads two 'spies' in front of children in Iraq, threaten France president Hollande with more attacks (Photos)

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Terrorist Organization ISIS has for the first time publicly threatened the City of Marseilles in France promising a repeat of the Bastille day attacks as they butchered two alleged 'spies' in broad daylight at a busy park in front of little child… link to this post

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US deploys Supersonic bomber days after North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un declared war on America

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSe9F1yai4cKTga3Arnl2tGt-7E3ltoRZdw9qJhtuLwpIk22okj4kmU5bLkKhUv-W8vHi3zboDHWY_K_s19AmQu_DYlT6ykpTqJB333OMsSi0eyLT2itrJ3EU03BQ3C104OJd3fIWfs5dX/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSe9F1yai4cKTga3Arnl2tGt-7E3ltoRZdw9qJhtuLwpIk22okj4kmU5bLkKhUv-W8vHi3zboDHWY_K_s19AmQu_DYlT6ykpTqJB333OMsSi0eyLT2itrJ3EU03BQ3C104OJd3fIWfs5dX/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> US President Barack Obama has acted on Noth Korea's Supreme leader Kim Jong-Un’s bluff by deploying very powerful supersonic bombers to bases near North Korea - just days after the dictator Kim Jong-un declared war on America.<br /> <div> </div> <div> The North Korean leader accused Mr Obama of “crossing the red line” after introducing trade sanctions last week, and promised the “toughest countermeasures” in response. Obama in uncharacteristic fashion has deployed supersonic strike bombers to bases near North Korea - daring Kim Jong-Un to attack first.</div> <div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ysMVtCFbxxeIqFRL07rHPSbap6qFF_PfWvjlur1AJXbCCfMZYmVtEgxG3t1L1427u-dfUDJnC1PRgw_4WmjOZIi-oaWuFhsAm7ILN01EBDn2PvPUUO7sjzY4OPWYX7d9iDZwPFrnKbf5/s1600/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ysMVtCFbxxeIqFRL07rHPSbap6qFF_PfWvjlur1AJXbCCfMZYmVtEgxG3t1L1427u-dfUDJnC1PRgw_4WmjOZIi-oaWuFhsAm7ILN01EBDn2PvPUUO7sjzY4OPWYX7d9iDZwPFrnKbf5/s400/8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div> Around 300 US airmen have also been deployed alongside the B-1B Lancer bombers to Guam, a US territory in the Pacific Ocean within striking range of the North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang.</div> <div> </div> <div> A spokesman for the US Airforce said: “The B-1 units bring a unique perspective and years of repeated combat and operational experience from the Central Command theatre to the Pacific.</div> <div> </div> <div> “They will provide a significant rapid global strike capability that enables our readiness and commitment to deterrence, offers assurance to our allies, and strengthens regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.”</div> <div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim60SnCHDINlumc6-IX6y5qUZczKAa9XrVfXwY24bLbPBcOBPmyCWyHAcMn8ZdhQqy4Fs4mdum220UEL5E3tZzZRm3o1SGRnEDVhSiT1IPuqfD0hh-P4OhUknMxYPmD2lgokjakCYNDnF4/s1600/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim60SnCHDINlumc6-IX6y5qUZczKAa9XrVfXwY24bLbPBcOBPmyCWyHAcMn8ZdhQqy4Fs4mdum220UEL5E3tZzZRm3o1SGRnEDVhSiT1IPuqfD0hh-P4OhUknMxYPmD2lgokjakCYNDnF4/s400/7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div> <div> Along with declaring war on the US, North Korea also recently threatened to reduce Japan “to debris in a moment”.</div> <div> </div> <div> Most bizarrely, however, has been the dictator's order for border guards to kill snakes - amid 'fears' the snakes are spies working for his enemies. </div> <div> </div> <div> A source from within Pyongyang revealed: “From early this month, border patrol units received orders to capture snakes before they crawl over the banks of Amnok River.</div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div> “The key message from the Party was that the South’s National Intelligence Service had released snakes as part of a ‘cunning scheme’ to challenge our unity.</div> <div> </div> <div> “Under orders to capture the snakes before they reach land and hatch eggs, soldiers have no choice but to wade into the river to do so, naturally leading to complaints. </div> <div> </div> <div> “Some grumble among themselves about the nature of the state’s claims, justifiably pointing out that not even a three-year-old would believe that the South would attack us with snakes over propaganda leaflets or CDs.”</div> </div> <div> </div> <div> Source: Express UK/ The Sun UK</div>

US deploys Supersonic bomber days after North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un declared war on America

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US President Barack Obama has acted on Noth Korea's Supreme leader Kim Jong-Un’s bluff by deploying very powerful supersonic bombers to bases near North Korea - just days after the dictator Kim Jong-un declared war on America. The North Korean le… link to this post

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Donald Trump fires back at Obama

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5maehhg2Xa3ma9f0mkM3EQCW_YC1LrJkN9ecvT-ymrztElr1heGkG0dbC6OMk8npPNImV6F2XpPdHRmSA-QjXxB-b2U8NonQZoDZHlwBKW4cNG5DxFoFibkrEiMcibKryNMnkby-aXOX8/s1600/index.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5maehhg2Xa3ma9f0mkM3EQCW_YC1LrJkN9ecvT-ymrztElr1heGkG0dbC6OMk8npPNImV6F2XpPdHRmSA-QjXxB-b2U8NonQZoDZHlwBKW4cNG5DxFoFibkrEiMcibKryNMnkby-aXOX8/s400/index.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> President Barack Obama on Tuesday blasted Donald Trump, saying he was unfit to be president and even criticized the Republican party for supporting Trump. Trump has now fired back at Obama saying he and Clinton are responsible for destabilizing the Middle East and helping ISIS grow.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> "Hillary Clinton has proven herself unfit to serve in any government office," a Trump statement said.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a></blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> "Obama-Clinton have single-handedly destabilized the Middle East, handed Iraq, Libya and Syria to ISIS, and allowed our personnel to be slaughtered at Benghazi." </blockquote> Later on, in an interview with WJLA, Trump continued;<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> "He's a terrible president. He'll probably go down as the worst president in the history of our country. He's been a total disaster."</blockquote>

Donald Trump fires back at Obama

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President Barack Obama on Tuesday blasted Donald Trump, saying he was unfit to be president and even criticized the Republican party for supporting Trump. Trump has now fired back at Obama saying he and Clinton are responsible for destabilizing the … link to this post

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ISIS announces new leader for Boko Haram, says al-Barnawi replaces Shekau

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRpx2XeO_vJk6OmSgMDGAg6PSH_9d49BhTEifZCLRr9b2DA_8OwYoUigs5BaXkZqjlOOmiqMQn7FyAk8OVcTh6RhamwDxIE_R1QZXmVBWm_m6BWmjDRJC1wT_jXN3FpqsbSY7STHLf3Uk/s1600/index.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRpx2XeO_vJk6OmSgMDGAg6PSH_9d49BhTEifZCLRr9b2DA_8OwYoUigs5BaXkZqjlOOmiqMQn7FyAk8OVcTh6RhamwDxIE_R1QZXmVBWm_m6BWmjDRJC1wT_jXN3FpqsbSY7STHLf3Uk/s400/index.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, ISIS, has announced a new leader for its West African branch which is Boko Haram. According to BBC, the terrorist group announced this in the latest issue of their magazine. The magazine featured its first interview with Abu Musab al-Barnawi who replaces Abubakar Shekau.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>Recall that in January 2015, al-Barnawi appeared in a video clip where he described himself as the spokesman for Boko Haram. This was before the Nigeria-based jihadist group pledged allegiance to IS.<br /> <br /> Shekau has not made a verified appearance in any of the sects propaganda videos since August 2015.

ISIS announces new leader for Boko Haram, says al-Barnawi replaces Shekau

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Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, ISIS, has announced a new leader for its West African branch which is Boko Haram. According to BBC, the terrorist group announced this in the latest issue of their magazine. The magazine featured its first inter… link to this post

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New Texas law allows college students to carry guns on campus

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-CJHMHU92_Uz-Rv0OvcLjQ9DtoEtaLfW5fY5poZ8t4Y5ifXJUIpLU3fOAa0aeN1YsBvBxUi5676Q2RwyW9TNf7w1TFhbcUIvME0gdNSCDMpfb8TD8Yt7Hc0izVLq18onabJRRSI4WxKm/s1600/index.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-CJHMHU92_Uz-Rv0OvcLjQ9DtoEtaLfW5fY5poZ8t4Y5ifXJUIpLU3fOAa0aeN1YsBvBxUi5676Q2RwyW9TNf7w1TFhbcUIvME0gdNSCDMpfb8TD8Yt7Hc0izVLq18onabJRRSI4WxKm/s400/index.jpg" width="390" /></a></div> College students in Texas are now permitted to carry handguns in school. A new state law that went into effect on Monday August 1st, permits students who are at least 21 years old and have a concealed handgun license, to bring guns onto most college campuses. The controversial campus law permits the students to do so at all public colleges and universities.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>While some college facilities, including sports arenas and chemical labs, are off-limits for concealed gun holders, private schools and two-year community colleges are excluded until next year.<br /> <br /> According to proponents of the law, an armed student body might be able to prevent incidents of mass shootings before the police might arrive. Critics however fear that new measures might encourage more violence, especially in a school environment filled with depression and alcohol.<br /> <br /> The Texas law took effect on the 50th anniversary of the clock tower massacre - one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history - in which a student gunman shot 49 people, killing 16, at the University of Texas at Austin. The shooter, Charles Whitman, a Marine-trained 25-yr-old engineering student, climbed to the 28th-floor observation deck of a campus clock tower and began firing on students and staff.<br /> <br /> The University of Texas unsuccessfully lobbied against the law which was pushed through by Republican Gov. Gregg Abbott and a majority in the Republican-led state Legislature.

New Texas law allows college students to carry guns on campus

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College students in Texas are now permitted to carry handguns in school. A new state law that went into effect on Monday August 1st, permits students who are at least 21 years old and have a concealed handgun license, to bring guns onto most coll… link to this post

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Former President Jonathan leads AU Elections Observation Mission team to Zambia

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UP_F6kA6SRl5lT6DGgyOZJ4DJrb2S6qKBl9OX4ltQNMlSVB-FOGKP5Xjz6gw9AMm4Ls-N9beuwxBFLT8trMGMGUh9Bo6tNA2awTKgtMjEI0JVqBVigp5L-_fWl4y2PmcnOf7ua6uxFuC/s1600/index.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UP_F6kA6SRl5lT6DGgyOZJ4DJrb2S6qKBl9OX4ltQNMlSVB-FOGKP5Xjz6gw9AMm4Ls-N9beuwxBFLT8trMGMGUh9Bo6tNA2awTKgtMjEI0JVqBVigp5L-_fWl4y2PmcnOf7ua6uxFuC/s400/index.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> Former President Goodluck Jonathan will be leading the African Union Elections Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the Zambia ahead of the country's general election scheduled to take place on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1600079160" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">October 11, 2016</span></span>.</div> <div> </div> <div dir="ltr"> According to a press statement released on African Union's website on Monday, August 1st, the team headed by former Nigerian President would lead members of the Short Term observers from 1st to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1600079161" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">15 August 2016</span></span>. Read the full statement below:</div> <div dir="ltr"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <div> "The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has approved the deployment of African Union Elections Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the General Elections scheduled to place in the Republic of Zambia on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1600079162" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11 October 2016</span></span>.</div> <div> </div> <div> The deployment of the AUEOM will take place in two phases. The first phase comprises the deployment of long term election experts and took place from 14 July to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1600079163" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">22 August 2016</span></span> and it is made up of 10 observers. For the first time, the African Union long term experts include election/ legal political/media/campaign analysts. The objective is ensure that the AUEOM approaches its work with added professionalism and factual analysis of the legal, political, electoral, media and campaign aspects of the electoral process in Zambia.</div> <div> </div> <div> At the second phase of the Mission, the long term experts will to be joined by Short Term observers from the 1st to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1600079164" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">15 August 2016</span></span>. The Short Term Mission will be headed by H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.</div> <div> </div> <div> The African Union Elections Observation Mission draws its mandate from various African Union instruments, most importantly: (a) the African Union Guidelines for Elections Observation and Monitoring Missions?(2002); (b) the OUA/AU Declaration on Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa (2002); African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (1981) and (c) African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (2007), among others.</div> <div> </div> <div> The objectives of the Mission is (a) to provide an accurate and impartial reporting or assessment of the quality of the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1600079165" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">25th October</span></span> General Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania, including the degree to which the conduct of the elections meets regional, continental and international standards for democratic elections; (b) to offer recommendations for improvement of future elections based on the findings; and, and (c) to demonstrate AU’s interest to support Tanzania’s elections and democratisation process to ensure that the conduct of genuine elections contributes to the consolidation of democratic governance, peace and stability in Tanzania in particular and the East African sub-region in general.</div>

Former President Jonathan leads AU Elections Observation Mission team to Zambia

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan will be leading the African Union Elections Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the Zambia ahead of the country's general election scheduled to take place on October 11, 2016. According to a press statement released … link to this post

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Jibrin: Dogara is giving other lawmakers $25k bribe to sign vote of confience for him'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OcFkB0YQeK-BurgHaCsUKDv280qgjqlQGe1Fq653YoaNlDqzUy2IvyAuKMIox2EhY7IiMDDeOnz6Wbvrm9-D_vXAc9c41R8C63Qi9UxfS0Cjd0m29cZN12jzQjsdDK27aEpaNp0-0xJP/s1600/7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OcFkB0YQeK-BurgHaCsUKDv280qgjqlQGe1Fq653YoaNlDqzUy2IvyAuKMIox2EhY7IiMDDeOnz6Wbvrm9-D_vXAc9c41R8C63Qi9UxfS0Cjd0m29cZN12jzQjsdDK27aEpaNp0-0xJP/s400/7.png" width="400" /></a></div> Sacked chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has alleged that Speaker Yakubu Dogara is bribing some lawmakers with $25,000 each to sign a vote of confidence for him and three other principal officers he has accused of budget padding. Read a statement he shared today after the cut...<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0_2uMzWbfEY6ymH42tMUigl4X7BwHJoALWkfB_ozzmCTZxUPPm1zAYz7rNJm9r05FBpnFKvY8UfElhHD6m3zrCl9rk4sVl3FppFdILOvqjHOSn2E8DUbVTNqstf0FXCYUFOLO144hpBY/s1600/6.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0_2uMzWbfEY6ymH42tMUigl4X7BwHJoALWkfB_ozzmCTZxUPPm1zAYz7rNJm9r05FBpnFKvY8UfElhHD6m3zrCl9rk4sVl3FppFdILOvqjHOSn2E8DUbVTNqstf0FXCYUFOLO144hpBY/s1600/6.png" /></a></div> <br /> DESPERATE SPEAKER YAKUBU DOGARA IS BRIBING SOME MEMBERS WITH $25,000 EACH TO SIGN A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FOR HIM AND THE 3 OTHER CORRUPT PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Fellow Nigerians, in a desperate attempt, corrupt Speaker Dogara and the 3 others have opened a register for a vote of confidence signature. The register is opened at his Asokoro guest house located at wilbeford Juta crescent. Hon members are giving $25,000 to sign. This disgraceful act is coordinated by Hon Zakari Mohammed, Hon Jagaba Adams Jagaba and DCOS to Mr Speaker Hon CID Maduabum. My stand is that the corrupt Speaker Dogara, Lasun, Doguwa and Ogor must listen to Nigerians, reconvene the house immediately and step aside. Investigation by anti graft agencies is already on and I pledge to support the investigation and prosecution of these corrupt public officers. I am also obliged to respond to some allegations that Iam sponsored by some external forces to destabilize the House of Representatives. The worthless and laughable allegation is orchestrated by Speaker Dogara and his gang of thieves to discredit my unstoppable mission. No external forces in this matter, if there are any, they deserve commendation for sponsoring a struggle to wipe out corruption in the House. In any case, are the external forces responsible for the massive theft and abuse of office by Speaker Dogara and the 12 other members? He will soon resort to religious blackmail forgetting I was the one,muslim from northwest that spearhead&mobilize resources for his election. I had a very good meeting with my party APC yesterday. I thank the party for their objectivity&I will continue to cooperate with the party. But I stand by my allegations against Speaker Dogara and his corrupt gang of 12. We shall continue this struggle. There is no going back!!!                                                               

Jibrin: Dogara is giving other lawmakers $25k bribe to sign vote of confience for him'

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Sacked chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has alleged that Speaker Yakubu Dogara is bribing some lawmakers with $25,000 each to sign a vote of confidence for him and three other principal offic… link to this post

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Court rules that seizure of Fayose’s properties by EFCC does not violate his immunity

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMfab9FJiLJO7kuB-bvSh9Mzj7BPCp5hxNt9z-ds0aesVFl_6HuN9VHZteMVs66y2wRooFefZN-NhlL93cVIWYJfgECoMS3BJ8h_-H7Tu8BBwu037qoTWqeGHu2gnjzGGaeOFedbuows9/s400/index.jpg" width="400" /></div> Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the order he gave on July 20th authorizing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to seize some properties belonging to Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose is valid and that the properties must remain seized until investigations by EFCC is completed.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>Ruling on an application by Fayose’s lawyer, Mike Ozekhome asking the court to set aside the interim forfeiture orders, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba ruled that the order of interim forfeiture did not violate the provisions of section 308 of the Constitution which confers immunity from civil and criminal proceedings on Fayose.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “It is my considered opinion that the order of court, made on July 20, 2016 in respect of some property of the applicant, and within the limited scope and duration within which it was obtained, was duly procured and does not offend the provision of the Constitution referred to.</blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> Although Section 308 of the Constitution serves to isolate governors of states from the distraction of litigation and legal proceedings, to enable them to attend to official responsibilities, it should not be interpreted in such a way as to defeat the fight against corruption, to mean that the EFCC or other investigating agencies cannot take a peep into the assets or personal accounts of a serving governor in the execution of a strictly worded and mutually supervised interim attachment orders for the purposes of obtaining evidence for use in future when the immunity has lapsed.”he said ‎</blockquote> Among Fayose's properties that have been seized are four sets of four-bedroom apartments at Charlets 3, 4, 6 and 9, Plot 100, Tiaminu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two others are at 44 Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja and Plot 1504 Yedzeram Street, Maitama Abuja.

Court rules that seizure of Fayose’s properties by EFCC does not violate his immunity

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Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the order he gave on July 20th authorizing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to seize some properties belonging to Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose is valid and tha… link to this post

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Michelle Obama stuns at the White House state dinner

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The black-tie affair – called by the White House a 'celebration of summer bounty' – marked the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the U.S. and the city-state, which Obama referred to as an anchor for the U.S. presence in Southeast Asia. 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Michelle Obama stuns at the White House state dinner

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President Obama hosted Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching at the 12th state dinner Tuesday night in Washington. The black-tie affair – called by the White House a 'celebration of summer bounty' – marked the 50th ann… link to this post

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Stomach Infrastructure Program is a Way of Life -Fayose

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50BSOk1_BTBozgWAG8H6i5kvrGoQ3G8HIjyMMl0nBRvgnLOaB-Ww9cI8vfk4Iq-zyqHnj_fK_XpiVHXK9UKeMKhqA0ZOOKSG4OO3hWNHHLInXr16nf5__V67X0GdDSUsvWu2h4kfFeWI3/s1600/1a2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50BSOk1_BTBozgWAG8H6i5kvrGoQ3G8HIjyMMl0nBRvgnLOaB-Ww9cI8vfk4Iq-zyqHnj_fK_XpiVHXK9UKeMKhqA0ZOOKSG4OO3hWNHHLInXr16nf5__V67X0GdDSUsvWu2h4kfFeWI3/s400/1a2.png" width="400" /></a></div> Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has described his Stomach Infrastructure Program as a way of life he is not ready to jettison anytime soon. He made this assertion while speaking with journalists after a special session with widows from across the state at Funmilayo Olayinka Women Development Centre, Fajuyi, Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aHTDPFG847JWvC-GEgrQ-atvxCW56l_KF23Q4XKW7UTRszFjsfgGAmlwZUt1bZlaCQtNcUMCS8l5pWh_UDYnUTaOkBFhcgpdxKEUUQnFZEncr0-B7tkOYHLJuagG8LLiIUM4dJO_CX6W/s1600/IMG-20160802-WA0041.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aHTDPFG847JWvC-GEgrQ-atvxCW56l_KF23Q4XKW7UTRszFjsfgGAmlwZUt1bZlaCQtNcUMCS8l5pWh_UDYnUTaOkBFhcgpdxKEUUQnFZEncr0-B7tkOYHLJuagG8LLiIUM4dJO_CX6W/s400/IMG-20160802-WA0041.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Governor Fayose who promised to continue to do his best in making the widows happy assured them that he'll ensure their quota in the poverty alleviation scheme whereby #5,000 will be paid ten thousand beneficiaries is well protected.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BKpGnRhgyNj6HQrjArDOFD_A2-ocVJVp7rrnRKuJUgY_v-DiJvG2mTKyl2NdXehE7CRC6R8e0kJgVZuRMEURV6MhfgA9mE_IIivxYLOWLDfzXh48PwJ_EcXVWXK_64F0e8kKAKGIy0xo/s1600/1a1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BKpGnRhgyNj6HQrjArDOFD_A2-ocVJVp7rrnRKuJUgY_v-DiJvG2mTKyl2NdXehE7CRC6R8e0kJgVZuRMEURV6MhfgA9mE_IIivxYLOWLDfzXh48PwJ_EcXVWXK_64F0e8kKAKGIy0xo/s400/1a1.png" width="400" /></a></div> 'It's an ongoing thing, we didn't just start today, today's program is meant to alleviate the suffering of the people, to help them in keeping body and soul together, this is the one for the widows, we have done for people in some other sectors that needs to be supported.</blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> "It's a way of life, we are doing it continuously and we'll not stop. The #5,000 monthly stipend we talked about, it's about our poverty alleviation package of #5,000 per person, though it cannot go round at a time, we will ensure we maximize the number of beneficiaries from the widow's category, we'll make sure they get the stipend, and on time too", the governor said.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGva9EagGUmyu53q8fFlKMmWdR1kkrTEfIY8zsvNtwzWbFKfZN6r8thbzNxZNnQ1XA1za01aWYVfMxVSAH2FuAIzrmErlCoE0I4xR7HpnpTE2bB5lI_fAghBVbx-L1fO8Rae8GT2FK4HY/s1600/1a4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGva9EagGUmyu53q8fFlKMmWdR1kkrTEfIY8zsvNtwzWbFKfZN6r8thbzNxZNnQ1XA1za01aWYVfMxVSAH2FuAIzrmErlCoE0I4xR7HpnpTE2bB5lI_fAghBVbx-L1fO8Rae8GT2FK4HY/s400/1a4.png" width="400" /></a></div> Participants at the program went home with food items and some cash, they appreciated the government's kind gesture and urged the governor to make it a regular exercise.</blockquote> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYCjjjsMOoSEU6wTudNMuS8wosPY_6hDPTIbihLzrSLW4oaYMmO_L1HPq93tI9IYHqeJUGF43RSGiAJHqKoALImdjZ4hM6-uBxXEj5cqsMtxJO5gk3owpvfPbxMILRYj64uSb6OKWVkYi/s1600/1a5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYCjjjsMOoSEU6wTudNMuS8wosPY_6hDPTIbihLzrSLW4oaYMmO_L1HPq93tI9IYHqeJUGF43RSGiAJHqKoALImdjZ4hM6-uBxXEj5cqsMtxJO5gk3owpvfPbxMILRYj64uSb6OKWVkYi/s400/1a5.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Stomach Infrastructure Program is a Way of Life -Fayose

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has described his Stomach Infrastructure Program as a way of life he is not ready to jettison anytime soon. He made this assertion while speaking with journalists after a special session with widows from … link to this post

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Rotimi Amaechi: There was recession during the last administration but it was covered up

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0ZOE4oQpIjO9OzpsuKTm5ckBcuRyg01hEX2OXjLDHqpe0KAISqrs7lxJyZYVkFKQ08HGiwTCGZRsDGT1bU3q4MCfE7bN9lYhmbPCf6r1FsaEvjti7STtOeRDBs5HG4M1Z4rvmPwJNpzc/s1600/1a1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0ZOE4oQpIjO9OzpsuKTm5ckBcuRyg01hEX2OXjLDHqpe0KAISqrs7lxJyZYVkFKQ08HGiwTCGZRsDGT1bU3q4MCfE7bN9lYhmbPCf6r1FsaEvjti7STtOeRDBs5HG4M1Z4rvmPwJNpzc/s400/1a1.png" width="400" /></a></div> Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi says during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Nigeria went into recession but was covered up by the government who preferred to call it cash-strapped.‎ Amaechi said this in an interview on the Osasu show:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <blockquote> “People just pick up words without knowing what words mean. Even under Goodluck we went into recession. I am one of those who participated in the budget. We looked at what happened in the past and we discovered that actually if recession means three times, we have done more than the three times before we came in. The difference is that while our government is transparent and open, we are able to admit that, federal government was saying even to me as chairman of governor’s forum, ‘Amaechi, don’t say that again. If you remember as Governor, I said we’re broke. </blockquote> <blockquote> The minister for finance came to my office in Abuja here and pleaded with me that I shouldn’t say it again. That if I said it, it would affect Nigeria in terms of investment that investors will run away. That I shouldn’t say we are broke. I should say we are cashed strapped. That was what Ngozi Okonjo Iweala told me. So I knew as chairman of Governor’s forum, that we had gone into recession under Goodluck. I knew as chairman of governor’s forum. </blockquote> <blockquote> And when I open my mouth to say it, that we are broke, she spoke to me not to say it.”‎he said </blockquote>

Rotimi Amaechi: There was recession during the last administration but it was covered up

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Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi says during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Nigeria went into recession but was covered up by the government who preferred to call it cash-strapped.‎ Amaechi said this in an interview on the Osasu show:… link to this post

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No Need For External Probe Of Dogara, Others- Reps

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6Xo8MYsb8IGBEUijkiFK57T9z4AE0_feLD0Pyleo4zzmINGgbhv-rmT1QDg7BldNKB3oFYJSjObDogkV6y-Ddn0b8OBDnR03oG_sJNNJDBbVcTLXvahIySA0KaqUqTDLIVBNSdyQ2ka2/s1600/Yakubu-Dogara-Speaker-House-of-Reps.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6Xo8MYsb8IGBEUijkiFK57T9z4AE0_feLD0Pyleo4zzmINGgbhv-rmT1QDg7BldNKB3oFYJSjObDogkV6y-Ddn0b8OBDnR03oG_sJNNJDBbVcTLXvahIySA0KaqUqTDLIVBNSdyQ2ka2/s320/Yakubu-Dogara-Speaker-House-of-Reps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Members of the House of Reps Committee on Appropriation said yesterday that there was no breach whatsoever in the 2016 budget process that would warrant the probe of Speaker Yakubu Dogara, his deputy Yussuf Suleimon Lasun, chief whip, Alhassan Ado Doguwa and minority leader, Leo Ogor. Addressing a press conference yesterday in Abuja, deputy chairman of the committee, Rep Chris Emeka Azubogu (PDP, Anambra), who was accompanied by eight other members of the committee, said the allegations levelled against the quartet by the former chairman of the committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, were all lies.<br /> A new group in the House known as </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> ‘Transparency Group’ comprising of over 100 members, had on Wednesday called for an external probe into the matter and that anybody found wanting should be punished. But the appropriation committee members insisted that there was no need for that.<br /> <div class="copy-paste-block" style="text-align: justify;"> Jibrin had following his sack last week alleged that Dogara and the other three leaders tried to force him to insert projects worth N40 billion for them in the budget, among other weighty allegations.<br /> However, the lawmakers said they were dismayed and disappointed by Jibrin’s conduct and allegations since his removal, saying he was the one who perpetrated all the irregularities in the budget. They also alleged that Jibrin “hijacked” the budget process and single-handedly ran away from them only to return after weeks with a report on the budget. “We wish to state that we totally disassociate ourselves from all the calculated plot to pull down the integrity of the leadership and members of the 8th House of Representatives.”<br /> They said following Jibrin’s action of “hijacking” the budget, they approached the Speaker with complaints and demanded the former chairman’s sack.<br /> While calling on Jibrin to tow the path of honour and conduct himself in a manner befitting of a lawmaker, the legislators said they were “solidly in support of Mr Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers of the House of Reps.”</div> <div class="copy-paste-block" style="text-align: justify;"> Credit: DailyTrust</div>

No Need For External Probe Of Dogara, Others- Reps

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Members of the House of Reps Committee on Appropriation said yesterday that there was no breach whatsoever in the 2016 budget process that would warrant the probe of Speaker Yakubu Dogara, his deputy Yussuf Suleimon Lasun, chief whip, Alhassan … link to this post

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Photo: Kaduna state gov, Nasir El-Rufai attends Sunday service at Tunde Bakare's church in Lagos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-fiVt6jdl79JIijdQro2PreRGR5NtV5TWIbu2kXlV9yYH2MOJ572AE0t4lu88MEsk_TwyWgoHit_0D8IwgkbrbjsHrTKEfnkIpy2k_RpSNM-bt_CYcBV8VQF6gxn3DXytQqMAyX4PJ6O/s1600/00000.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-fiVt6jdl79JIijdQro2PreRGR5NtV5TWIbu2kXlV9yYH2MOJ572AE0t4lu88MEsk_TwyWgoHit_0D8IwgkbrbjsHrTKEfnkIpy2k_RpSNM-bt_CYcBV8VQF6gxn3DXytQqMAyX4PJ6O/s1600/00000.png" /></a></div> Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai today attended the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_68787914" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ"><span style="color: #222222;">Sunday</span></span></span> service of the Latter Rain Assembly Lagos which is founded by former Vice presidential aspirant, Tunde Bakare. The picture was shared on the church's twitter handle this afternoon.

Photo: Kaduna state gov, Nasir El-Rufai attends Sunday service at Tunde Bakare's church in Lagos

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Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai today attended the Sunday service of the Latter Rain Assembly Lagos which is founded by former Vice presidential aspirant, Tunde Bakare. The picture was shared on the church's twitter handle this afternoon. … link to this post

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JAMB withdraws 2016 admission list forwarded to various universities, says candidates should not to panic

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0una6k0F0Fd-4EbMI5XYHuQIB2__8P2j7zaYGuojPyuH6rRF9wF4ZsSJ8gdg192WibI5m1sVpZAycCewiW2YWTK_BBfNN7DJirIJTn7vhm4-4_pkOzn36Jj6sxsJ7H-lIPhpK-o3GqUN_/s1600/o.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0una6k0F0Fd-4EbMI5XYHuQIB2__8P2j7zaYGuojPyuH6rRF9wF4ZsSJ8gdg192WibI5m1sVpZAycCewiW2YWTK_BBfNN7DJirIJTn7vhm4-4_pkOzn36Jj6sxsJ7H-lIPhpK-o3GqUN_/s400/o.png" width="400" /></a></div> The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withdrawn the 2016 admission list it forwarded to different Nigerian Universities. This was disclosed in a statement by the body's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin released today July 31st. Part of the statement reads <br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “This is to ensure that the University Senate perform its statutory responsibility of conducting the selection of candidates and refer it to JAMB for confirmation in line with the admission criteria of merit, catchment and educationally disadvantaged states as directed by the Hon Minister of Education at the policy committee meeting,” </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><span style="background-color: white;"></span>The earlier list was sent to help fast track the process of admission so as to allow other tiers of institutions also conduct their admission. Candidates should not panic because this is part of the process of the 2016 admission exercise. JAMB regrets any inconvenience this decision would have caused the tertiary institutions. The board regrets any inconvenience it’s proactive step would have caused the tertiary institutions.” </blockquote>

JAMB withdraws 2016 admission list forwarded to various universities, says candidates should not to panic

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withdrawn the 2016 admission list it forwarded to different Nigerian Universities. This was disclosed in a statement by the body's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin released today July 31st. Par… link to this post

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Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian stun in new photos

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Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian stun in new photos

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Kim K and her husband, Kanye West looked amazing as they stepped out in West Hollywood for a lunch date on Sunday. Kanye West's jeans though, so on point! More photos after the cut... … link to this post

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Fayose: I regret campaigning for Sheriff to become PDP Chairman and have learnt my lessons

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3U9YR4sotJ9uuFuzk-wNgzpOfaTMmjz1v0SNrVnpU_FH5zI1x_jvgCNdCC1pR-XOwYo_aENd8XrIXRtp2s4NVaJ6D8PvxmO4_1VNY2OapBZCEUgsgeKtexzzDSczF2f-d2F-8kpEqmGjg/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3U9YR4sotJ9uuFuzk-wNgzpOfaTMmjz1v0SNrVnpU_FH5zI1x_jvgCNdCC1pR-XOwYo_aENd8XrIXRtp2s4NVaJ6D8PvxmO4_1VNY2OapBZCEUgsgeKtexzzDSczF2f-d2F-8kpEqmGjg/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, said he regrets campaigning for the embattled factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to become the Chairman.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> Fayose said:<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “I must tell you that I have learnt my lessons from my past experience. I will not openly identify or campaign for a candidate any longer. As part of our great party in Ekiti, I ‘m assuring you that I do not have a personal candidate and God knows I have not spoken to my people about any candidate. </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “We will allow God to choose for us this time by ensuring that all aspirants have a level-playing ground. </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “I have learnt my lessons on Ali Modu Sheriff and I take full responsibility for the consequences. Imagine, if we have allowed him to get there, with the way he is now behaving, it would have been worse than this.”</blockquote> Fayose lamented that in regards to the crisis rocking the party, some people were merely paying lip service to reconciliation efforts in the PDP because of selfish interests.<br /> <br /> Fayose also condemned those going to court to express their grievances on party matters.<br /> <br /> He said:<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “Dry bones of the PDP will rise again”. “God will give the PDP a new leader that will reposition the party to progress in the country. </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “In Ekiti, we have no anointed candidate; we would come to Port Harcourt with open mind and let God do justice”</blockquote> Dr. Raymond Dokpesi, who is running for PDP Chairmanship was in Ekiti State at the Jibowu Hall, Government House, soliciting for support. He pleaded with the stakeholders to allow him to serve the party. He assured everyone that he is a great leader, a transformer and a bridge builder, who will promote, protect and project the PDP with growth.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Source: This Day

Fayose: I regret campaigning for Sheriff to become PDP Chairman and have learnt my lessons

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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, said he regrets campaigning for the embattled factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to become the Chairman. Fayose said: “I must tell you that I have learnt my l… link to this post

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Photos: Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II celebrates his 55th birthday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssW7-6QT3oM6wyAZ0pnif4-13fqK5DJrWZNaEev7iQjMoz-NS4Gq-ufvjVPYuYOWtX5sbs8TJSEDLf1dEW4zuLh9qTbEt1b3vn_UJiGfluYnuGu9KVuwW_FVJZ8lKExlzudjNAQzk64oJ/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssW7-6QT3oM6wyAZ0pnif4-13fqK5DJrWZNaEev7iQjMoz-NS4Gq-ufvjVPYuYOWtX5sbs8TJSEDLf1dEW4zuLh9qTbEt1b3vn_UJiGfluYnuGu9KVuwW_FVJZ8lKExlzudjNAQzk64oJ/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, celebrated his 55th birthday on Sunday. Pictured is the Emir posing for a photo with his birthday cake and wives. Another photo after the cut..<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkElHbla1D5zidnGqco3PSdvOJtEc4l3Suop1LE67KgfSwotODsnalIYgqHrEvgc76-K2OP4qOGYo2H4WlGW8wO_qo4HGcRWY8KPGsXJanDzoWzwu8MQXiYsiJnB4be5bV7iCUGd-O2Wy/s1600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkElHbla1D5zidnGqco3PSdvOJtEc4l3Suop1LE67KgfSwotODsnalIYgqHrEvgc76-K2OP4qOGYo2H4WlGW8wO_qo4HGcRWY8KPGsXJanDzoWzwu8MQXiYsiJnB4be5bV7iCUGd-O2Wy/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEw1cA436MJ0StS-gJhyM5kvMWJyRaHh4zQ7r2xB1-p0686BH8Q2NRakPHOpNGRxZziagg3j9dO96n9Jm4vRlHaeKLqA83S8rf988KA2SfSdM3ZFx3PmpGHClTv5BW47SyTFEVD6qu4wz/s1600/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEw1cA436MJ0StS-gJhyM5kvMWJyRaHh4zQ7r2xB1-p0686BH8Q2NRakPHOpNGRxZziagg3j9dO96n9Jm4vRlHaeKLqA83S8rf988KA2SfSdM3ZFx3PmpGHClTv5BW47SyTFEVD6qu4wz/s400/3.jpg" width="322" /></a></div>

Photos: Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II celebrates his 55th birthday

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Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, celebrated his 55th birthday on Sunday. Pictured is the Emir posing for a photo with his birthday cake and wives. Another photo after the cut.. … link to this post

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Two Nigerians killed in South Africa

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK00nGY5_4WmlJ87CCeNDEkBlpV9K5IH1x1zIYhvnEMMPIn8Qas5fW24KCRR8qkca63jx3BNujpbZkUUukhrkE7yRDTK_doq7ky2Wlhw-v7RelL_5c9qfDzRIbZy4TjXLPf3fhENgmBU32/s1600/index.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK00nGY5_4WmlJ87CCeNDEkBlpV9K5IH1x1zIYhvnEMMPIn8Qas5fW24KCRR8qkca63jx3BNujpbZkUUukhrkE7yRDTK_doq7ky2Wlhw-v7RelL_5c9qfDzRIbZy4TjXLPf3fhENgmBU32/s400/index.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Barely a week after a 35 year old Nigerian businessman, Ikejiaku Chinedu, was beaten to death by guards of a private security firm situated on the outskirts of Polokwane, Limpopo Province of South Africa, at about 8p.m on Tuesday July 25th, two other Nigerians, Gideon Ogalaonye and Nnamdi Michael have been killed in the country.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>According to Ikechukwu Anyene the president of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, one of the victims, Gideon Ogalaonye who hails from Onitsha, Anambra was allegedly shot dead while on a visit to the home of his daughters while Nnamdi Michael from Enugu state was allegedly stabbed to death by a Zimbabwean who wanted to steal his mobile phone. The Zimbawean has been arrested by the South African police.

Two Nigerians killed in South Africa

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Barely a week after a 35 year old Nigerian businessman, Ikejiaku Chinedu, was beaten to death by guards of a private security firm situated on the outskirts of Polokwane, Limpopo Province of South Africa, at about 8p.m on Tuesday July 25th, two o… link to this post

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Happy 40th birthday to football legend Kanu Nwankwo

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishsUKWQzDx2_Hx4Dji8j4NN-qIEl0_bk4uMr1Td5Q6mmeRH4udWeXAvl2els8MiGdw5cLUIDMGMuK5hFBAFt_Y2wbDIsUyYES9jnDR-kArd3rxxYgCQRTOuYUU2lZVYufShhcf_jb_lQr/s1600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishsUKWQzDx2_Hx4Dji8j4NN-qIEl0_bk4uMr1Td5Q6mmeRH4udWeXAvl2els8MiGdw5cLUIDMGMuK5hFBAFt_Y2wbDIsUyYES9jnDR-kArd3rxxYgCQRTOuYUU2lZVYufShhcf_jb_lQr/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div> Happy birthday to Kanu Nwankwo, the footballer who gave the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal, so many fond memories. He turns 40 today. Wishing him many more amazing years ahead! He got a happy birthday shout out from NFF and FIFA. See that after the cut...<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlgMeqm6Jnddh0D99exwlwMZ3ppeYgycIzkGnboLCdu1GjJqwBedSz6c17VJmyEMRsH_qUg3xKyKR0_btmVMp9nDp1VvVhWl3WqGRc-Sa2tbK9nt7NLe5NsES2zmdrBSe-oFXfWqa1-UZw/s1600/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlgMeqm6Jnddh0D99exwlwMZ3ppeYgycIzkGnboLCdu1GjJqwBedSz6c17VJmyEMRsH_qUg3xKyKR0_btmVMp9nDp1VvVhWl3WqGRc-Sa2tbK9nt7NLe5NsES2zmdrBSe-oFXfWqa1-UZw/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ooRKTxM73w1E_lQVWeMIOaIUfOETV1no50SwpZ8s0JaA3TOh530ZpRuJPtXCam8LS2Q7g9jXWK3SBEDNrDyPMoowkjOQekCkaeUlXYzrvM52SEDxHRDxHKoZpKGCIjEc7A0SHEz73QCT/s1600/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ooRKTxM73w1E_lQVWeMIOaIUfOETV1no50SwpZ8s0JaA3TOh530ZpRuJPtXCam8LS2Q7g9jXWK3SBEDNrDyPMoowkjOQekCkaeUlXYzrvM52SEDxHRDxHKoZpKGCIjEc7A0SHEz73QCT/s1600/5.jpg" /></a></div>

Happy 40th birthday to football legend Kanu Nwankwo

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Happy birthday to Kanu Nwankwo, the footballer who gave the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal, so many fond memories. He turns 40 today. Wishing him many more amazing years ahead! He got a happy birthday shout out from NFF an… link to this post

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Kanye West goes on Twitter to rant about the feud going on between Apple and Tidal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo27m6V3WOpeYcQs0ORE3rdlL7REsMCE6GwZR8NnOtXBSUXvYDXQYIbyIQXAyQhc8Lmb5PFKH1RfBcRDyBF3-riGDZHPk-OROjdsMaVRNC6HWYexrTCAN8vo97fTaLGLi3y6oxHR7yoBn/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo27m6V3WOpeYcQs0ORE3rdlL7REsMCE6GwZR8NnOtXBSUXvYDXQYIbyIQXAyQhc8Lmb5PFKH1RfBcRDyBF3-riGDZHPk-OROjdsMaVRNC6HWYexrTCAN8vo97fTaLGLi3y6oxHR7yoBn/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Kanye West took to twitter on Saturday to rant about the beef between Apple and Jay Z's Tidal telling Apple to pay Jay Z his money because they are "f---ing up the rap game." with their beef. Read his tweets after the cut... <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCe7D2LrOepf58iybLV-KZ2DBPXGht3kwx_ewsI9-yvacmVwQZ11NdBtgZ9GFOOSfqBSb1fB7QieGqlFbJVVgf-7fRn6yKZEYMlzdjew_cHBa3i5kol7-4XpCj-9HJ5vusRcJec2TmQDt/s1600/Kanye1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCe7D2LrOepf58iybLV-KZ2DBPXGht3kwx_ewsI9-yvacmVwQZ11NdBtgZ9GFOOSfqBSb1fB7QieGqlFbJVVgf-7fRn6yKZEYMlzdjew_cHBa3i5kol7-4XpCj-9HJ5vusRcJec2TmQDt/s400/Kanye1.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99SgzKccsS-q1euBunBzQuC3yU_Ilx3K2dHGbKlG4b2751TNef5fImOuTZOdqxiUov0tyvwQgknHqQm_8Bbv-2IxrIxIkrmVkLgnlQPJ8EsdAGvoDTxY4TZKKv3BoRgW4s1mhIZkEjJwK/s1600/kan1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99SgzKccsS-q1euBunBzQuC3yU_Ilx3K2dHGbKlG4b2751TNef5fImOuTZOdqxiUov0tyvwQgknHqQm_8Bbv-2IxrIxIkrmVkLgnlQPJ8EsdAGvoDTxY4TZKKv3BoRgW4s1mhIZkEjJwK/s400/kan1.png" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn_jIs89cepoh2OvAWYaEpdDekuCToMsYXoD3nN1AU6plbza0ihm7QU3eHUC9OzvgCZz1Lq2b01uXrFz2C9Hc476zMeQse8wNFO61UZt_J1m8kyUVXsIyxov3552QZVG6yrrcqsCTGn6h/s1600/kan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn_jIs89cepoh2OvAWYaEpdDekuCToMsYXoD3nN1AU6plbza0ihm7QU3eHUC9OzvgCZz1Lq2b01uXrFz2C9Hc476zMeQse8wNFO61UZt_J1m8kyUVXsIyxov3552QZVG6yrrcqsCTGn6h/s400/kan.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyxs2kcHANdP49DNSygGxB2KAlr_CUWxyOKuqBZh55VD3Fh_GqdWk9rg0B9fOv-VX1hjee79M-Z4g_VlSrcE7ywC2cAihZ-H7NOkcPEJIBvh6-cNf8jFfRfNJb65FBcdNo_2nUhpYKrPP/s1600/kanye2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyxs2kcHANdP49DNSygGxB2KAlr_CUWxyOKuqBZh55VD3Fh_GqdWk9rg0B9fOv-VX1hjee79M-Z4g_VlSrcE7ywC2cAihZ-H7NOkcPEJIBvh6-cNf8jFfRfNJb65FBcdNo_2nUhpYKrPP/s400/kanye2.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Kanye West goes on Twitter to rant about the feud going on between Apple and Tidal

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Kanye West took to twitter on Saturday to rant about the beef between Apple and Jay Z's Tidal telling Apple to pay Jay Z his money because they are "f---ing up the rap game." with their beef. Read his tweets after the cut... … link to this post

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