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Barack Obama Makes Historic Visit To Cuba

BASAM 0 04:08:00

<p dir="ltr">President Barack Obama has arrived for a three-day historic visit to Cuba and to hold talks with its communist leader.<br>
 This is the first time in several decades, a US President is visiting the island nation of Cuba.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He arrived in Cuba with his wife, Michelle Obama, his two daughters and his mother-in-law.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Mr Obama is the first sitting President of the United States to visit since the 1959 revolution, which heralded decades of hostility.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Speaking at the reopened US embassy in Havana, he called the visit “historic” as he also spent time in the old city.</p>
<p dir="ltr">During the historic visit, President Obama would meet Cuban President, Raul Castro, but not retired revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro, and the pair would discuss trade and political reform.</p>
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Barack Obama Makes Historic Visit To Cuba

Barack Obama Makes Historic Visit To Cuba

President Barack Obama has arrived for a three-day historic visit to Cuba and to hold talks with its communist leader. This is the first t...

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Rivers Rerun: Missing INEC Electoral Officer Found

BASAM 0 04:00:00

<p dir="ltr">INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, has confirmed that the electoral officer for Ikwerre who was earlier declared missing during the Rivers rerun election has been found alive.<br>
 Mr Osifo Osaze is reported to have been attacked by gunmen who opened fire on his vehicle but he managed to escape his assailants into the bush.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The REC told Channels Television that Mr Osaze was found with bullet wounds and has been taken to hospital for treatment.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In another incident, a Youth Corps ad hoc INEC official was killed during violence at a polling unit in Ahoada West Local Government area on Saturday.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Mr Ikoiwak said that further announcements on the polls will be made in due course.</p>
<p dir="ltr">INEC had suspended further activities in the Rivers State rerun elections following the violent incidents trailing the conduct of the polls.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In a statement late on Sunday, INEC’s Director in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, regretted that “some of these elections witnessed the disruption of the process, including the barricading of  some of the INEC Local Government offices and Registration Area Centres (RACs) used for the distribution of Electoral materials which led to the late commencement of the exercise in some places and consequently, its smooth take off”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said that “the suspension does not affect constituencies where the exercise has been completed and the results declared by the returning officers”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">INEC had earlier suspended election in eight local government areas of the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Addressing reporters earlier on Sunday the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, said that the cancelation was due to irregularities at the affected local government areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source : Channelstv </p>
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Rivers Rerun: Missing INEC Electoral Officer Found

Rivers Rerun: Missing INEC Electoral Officer Found

INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, has confirmed that the electoral officer for Ikwerre who was earl...

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Air Force Acquires More Aircraft, Promises Better Welfare

BASAM 0 03:32:00

<p dir="ltr">The Nigerian Air Force says it has recorded 100% increase of serviceable aircraft to address the current national security threat in Nigeria.<br>
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this during the commissioning ceremony of staff accommodation in Kano’s Air Force base.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said that Government is determined to reposition the Nigerian Air Force into a highly professional service through capacity building.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Accompanied by top ranking officers, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar said that the Nigerian Air Force must continue to remain vibrant towards the nation’s air defence.<br>
He added that in order to achieve that, officers and men of the service also need to have a robust welfare package that will make them comfortable in confronting any kind of security threat.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Officers and men of the service had lacked adequate accommodation for mostly their family, a problem Sadique said is capable of dividing their attention in executing their duties.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To him, accommodation, healthcare facilities, capacity building among others should come first in any security institution across the country.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, the Air Chief has said that accommodation package for the personnel would continue across all Air Force bases across the country.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He added that with better welfare and equipment, there would be no hiding place for criminals.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source : Channelstv </p>
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Air Force Acquires More Aircraft, Promises Better Welfare

Air Force Acquires More Aircraft, Promises Better Welfare

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Western Governments Knew Where 80 Abducted Chibok Girls Were, British Envoy says

BASAM 0 02:58:00

<p dir="ltr"><u>R</u>eport by the U.K Sunday Times is alleging that the US and British governments knew where at least 80 of the Nigerian girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram sect where but failed to launch a rescue mission.<br>
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The former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Andrew Pocock, told the Sunday Times that a large group of the missing girls were spotted by British and American surveillance officials shortly after their disappearance on April 14, 2014, but experts felt nothing could be done.</p>
<p dir="ltr">‘Too High Risk’</p>
<p dir="ltr">Dr Pocock was quoted by the Sunday Times as saying that Western governments felt ‘powerless’ to help, as any rescue attempt would have been too high risk – with the Boko Haram terrorists using the girls as human shield.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said: “A couple of months after the kidnapping, fly-bys and an American eye in the sky spotted a group of up to 80 girls in a particular spot in the Sambisa forest, around a very large tree, called locally the Tree of Life, along with evidence of vehicular movement and a large encampment”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He told Sunday Times that the girls were there for at least four weeks but authorities were ‘powerless’ to intervene – and the Nigerian government did not ask for help anyway.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“A land-based attack would have been seen coming miles away and the girls killed, an air-based rescue, such as flying in helicopters or Hercules, would have required large numbers and meant a significant risk to the rescuers and even more so to the girls.’</p>
<p dir="ltr">“You might have rescued a few but many would have been killed. My personal fear was always about the girls not in that encampment – 80 were there, but 250 were taken, so the bulk were not there. What would have happened to them? You were damned if you do and damned if you don’t,” he added.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He further told the Sunday Sunday Times Magazine that the information was passed to the Nigerian government but it made no request for help.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Terrorists stormed a secondary boarding school in the remote town of Chibok in Borno state, northern Nigeria in April 14, 2014, and seized over 200 girls who were preparing for their final-year exams.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Although 57 of the girls managed to escape the rest have remained missing and have not been heard from or seen since.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The abduction triggered solidarity protests in different countries with protesters carrying placards mostly written, “Bring Back Our Girls”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In different intervals, top military officials said they were aware of the girls’ location, but could not launch an attack on the terrorists, fearing it could lead to civilian casualties.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source : Channelstv </p>
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Western Governments Knew Where 80 Abducted Chibok Girls Were, British Envoy says

Western Governments Knew Where 80 Abducted Chibok Girls Were, British Envoy says

R eport by the U.K Sunday Times is alleging that the US and British governments knew where at least 80 of the Nigerian girls kidnapped by th...

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Rivers Re-run Election: INEC Suspends Action Pending Receipt Of Reports

BASAM 0 02:54:00

<p dir="ltr">The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended all action concerning the Rivers re-run polls in all other constituencies pending the receipt of a comprehensive report from its field officials and monitors.<br>
  In a statement late On Sunday, INEC said “the suspension does not affect constituencies where the exercise has been completed and the results declared by the returning officers”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The statement by INEC’s Director in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, read: “Rather unfortunately, some of these elections witnessed the disruption of the process, including the barricading of  some of the INEC Local Government offices and Registration Area Centres (RACs) used for the distribution of Electoral materials which led to the late commencement of the exercise in some places and consequently, its smooth take off.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Of more serious concern was the level of threats, violence and intimidation of election officials and voters by well-armed thugs and miscreants allegedly acting on behalf of some politicians, which marred the elections in some areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“There were reports of numerous attacks resulting in fatalities, kidnappings, ballot snatching, diversion of officials and materials, amongst others, which necessitated its suspension in eight Local Government Areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Regrettably, such deviant behaviour has continued today. Several permanent and ad hoc staff engaged have been attacked, again resulting in fatalities, while some have been forcibly abducted and taken to presently unknown destinations”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Mr Osaze-Uzzi, stressed that under such difficult circumstance, the Returning Officers were only able to collate and declare results in one Federal and nine State constituencies where the disruption and malpractices were not so widespread.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said: “Having reviewed the situation, the Commission is compelled to suspend all further action concerning the exercise in all the other constituencies in the State pending the receipt of a comprehensive report from its Field Officials and Monitors.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that the suspension does not affect the constituencies where the exercise has been completed and the results declared by the Returning Officers”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">INEC had earlier suspended election in eight local government areas of the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Addressing reporters earlier on Sunday the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, said that the cancelation was due to irregularities at the affected local government areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Election held in Etche and Asari-Toru Local Government Areas were the latest to be cancelled.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In a press statement, the INEC said: “Further to our earlier pronouncement on the suspension of the re-run in the six Local Government Areas of Khana, Bonny, Gokana, Andoni, Tai and Eleme, following disturbances and violence that impeded the electoral process in those parts of the state, it has become necessary to suspend elections in Etche and Asari-Toru LGAs for the same reasons.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Please note that the suspension of the re-run elections by INEC is necessitated by the need to forestall breakdown of law and order in the event of further aggravation of crisis.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“INEC needs to put all stakeholders on notice that we are still studying the situation in the other fifteen LGAs, where collations are currently going on”</p>
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Rivers Re-run Election: INEC Suspends Action Pending Receipt Of Reports

Rivers Re-run Election: INEC Suspends Action Pending Receipt Of Reports

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Obiano Launches Book On Achievements

BASAM 0 13:44:00

<p dir="ltr">Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has launched a book which captures his administration’s policies and programme since he assumed office.<br>
  Governor Obiano unveiled the book on Sunday at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Anambra State in southeast Nigeria, as part of activities marking his two years in office.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The 588-page book captures the developmental strides of the governor in critical sectors of the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Governor Obiano, who dedicated the successes recorded in the book to the people of the state, appealed for more support to enable him do more for the benefit of all.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Earlier the governor announced to the people of Anambra State that a very good foundation had been laid for sustainable development in the state since the inception of his administration.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He pointed out that the development strategy of the state in keeping afloat despite the present economic crunch in the country was his ability to define his vision and mission for the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Governor Obiano said that the vision and mission were hinged on four pillars of his administrative blueprint – agriculture, industrialisation, trade and commerce, and oil and gas.<br></p>
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Obiano Launches Book On Achievements

Obiano Launches Book On Achievements

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has launched a book which captures his administration’s policies and programme since he assumed offic...

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Troops Kill Suspected Boko Haram Suicide Bomber

BASAM 0 12:51:00

<p dir="ltr">Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade ambushed and killed a Boko Haram terrorist suicide bomber at Kumala and Musafanari villages’ general area.  According to the army, the operation which took place on Saturday led to the saving of lives and property of some residents of the area.</p>
<p dir="ltr">A military spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said the troops, after receiving a tipoff, laid an ambush for the terrorist at suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ crossing point, engaged the terrorist who was obviously on suicide mission, from Sambisa general area.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“The suicide bomber paid the price of his wicked activities as he was dealt with decisively.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“The troops recovered a motorcycle, 12 primed Improvised Explosive Devices and a hand bag containing personal effects which included a hijab obviously meant for disguise and concealment of explosives for the intended nefarious act,” he said.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The army spokesman further reassured Nigerians that the morale of the troops had remained high, as they continue to mop up all surviving terrorists.</p>
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Troops Kill Suspected Boko Haram Suicide Bomber

Troops Kill Suspected Boko Haram Suicide Bomber

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Governor Wike’s Chief Of Staff Held Over Assassination Attempt On NIMASA DG Dakuku

BASAM 0 news 12:06:00

<p dir="ltr">The Department of State Security in Rivers state has thwarted an assassination attempt on Peterside Dakuku, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in last year’s guber election in the state and reportedly arrested ChukwuEmeka Woke, the Chief of Staff to Governor Nyesom Wike for leading a killer squad in two Sport Utility Vehicles that trailed and opened fire on Mr. Dakuku. <br>
  According to a press release issued by Mr. Dakuku’s office, the gunmen trailed him from Aba Road as he drove towards his house in the GRA area of Port Harcourt, but as his car made to turn towards the GRA entrance to his home, the gunmen drove aggressively hoping to overtake his car. <br>
Mr. Dakuku then changed course and drove to the state headquarters of the DSS as his security aide had already radioed for help.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Soon as Dakuku was allowed into the premises of the DSS, officers at the gate reportedly opened fire on the two SUVs trailing him and succeeded in demobilizing the care and got some of the occupants including Mr. Woke arrested.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> One of Mr. Dakuku’s security aides was seriously injured as a result of exchange gunfire during the thirty-minute long <u>encounter</u>. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Scene of attack on Peterside Dakuku, source : saharareporters.com </p>
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Governor Wike’s Chief Of Staff Held Over Assassination Attempt On NIMASA DG Dakuku

Governor Wike’s Chief Of Staff Held Over Assassination Attempt On NIMASA DG Dakuku

The Department of State Security in Rivers state has thwarted an assassination attempt on Peterside Dakuku, the All Progressives Congress (A...

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Photographer Sues 2face For Alleged Breach Of Agreement

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<p dir="ltr"><u>P</u>hotographer, Mr Emmanuel Okolo, has filed a 120 million Naira copyright infringement suit against Nigeria’s popular musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face (2baba), and his wife, Annie.<br>
  The photographer sued the couple and one Mr Anthonio Anifite before Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He alleged that the defendants made use of some photographs he took at the traditional wedding of Mr and Mrs Idibia in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 2013 without duly attributing the works to him or acknowledging him.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He claimed that the act was contrary to an alleged agreement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The photographer, who sued alongside his company, Papilonmexy Films Studios Limited, claimed that the defendants wrote “2faceonline.com” across 148 out of the 355 high resolution photographs he took at the couple’s wedding and uploaded them on 2face’s official website, thereby denying him credit and referral opportunities.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He claimed Annie had called him on phone days after the wedding, requesting for copies of his photographs and that upon sending them to her, Annie complained about the watermark of Papilomenxy studios reflecting on them.</p>
<p dir="ltr">According to the photographer, Annie later sent the second defendant to negotiate with the photographer on the terms that the photographs could be released without watermarks.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The photographer claimed to have then released 355 high resolution photographs from the wedding to Anifite free of charge on the agreement that whenever and wherever they were used, the copyright would be credited to his company.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He, however, claimed that the defendants breached the terms of the signed agreement and went ahead to write “2faceonline.com” across 148 of the photographs that they uploaded on 2face’s official website.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The photographer, who described himself as “a certified film maker from the prestigious London Film Academy” and a holder of a Masters of Arts degree from Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, South Wales, United Kingdom, claimed to have suffered general and exemplary damages for which he is seeking 120 million Naira compensation from 2face, Annie and Anifite.</p>
<p dir="ltr">‘Premeditated Plan To Blackmail’</p>
<p dir="ltr">But the defendants have not only urged Justice Idris to dismiss the photographer’s suit but also filed a counter-claim wherein they are demanding 150 million damages from him and his studio.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They claimed that the photographer crashed into the venue of their traditional wedding, took pictures and circulated same for commercial gains without their permission.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They claimed that he was not invited but was just “one of the numerous photographers and pseudo-professionals and artisans who invaded the venue of the ceremonies to eke out a living for themselves without prior consultation with or the consent of the celebrants”.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They claimed that soon after their wedding they noticed some strange versions of their wedding pictures circulating online with Papilonmexy studio watermark and after painstaking findings they traced them to the photographer.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Idibias claimed that upon locating the photographer and expressing their displeasure, he pleaded them with them, while lamenting that he was hard hit by a downturn in the still photography business and sought any future engagement with them.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They also claimed that the photographer forced the photographs on them, saying he wanted to leverage on their popularity to get referrals.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They, however, claimed that they told him categorically that the only condition on which they could accept the photographs was for him to remove the watermarks of his company, which he allegedly agreed to.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They, however, said they were shocked when after uploading the photographs, the photographer wrote a pre-litigation letter to them demanding that his watermarks be boldly inscribed across the photographs and a letter of apology.</p>
<p dir="ltr">But they claimed to have immediately pulled down the photographs because having Papilonmexy watermarks on some pictures on 2face’s official website would distort the original idea of the website.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They accused the photographer of having a premeditated plan to blackmail and extort money from them.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“The second plaintiff (Okolo), through his several guile, deceit, cunning gate-crashing and opportunistic posturing carefully planned and orchestrated the entire events leading to the institution of this suit with the express intention of embarrassing, harassing and blackmailing the first and third defendants (Annie and 2face) with a view to extorting money from them,” the further claimed in their counter-claim.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They, however, urged the judge to order Okolo and his studio to pull down all the photographs of them that the photographer had circulated.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They are also praying the court to order Okolo and his studio to “render forthwith, account as well as make full and frank disclosure of all sums and profit made by them as a result of unauthorised commercial usage” of their photographs.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They are demanding 150 million Naira damages and an order of perpetual injunction restraining Okolo and his studio from further commercialising their photographs.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source : Channelstv </p>
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Photographer Sues 2face For Alleged Breach Of Agreement

Photographer Sues 2face For Alleged Breach Of Agreement

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National Economic Council’s Retreat Holds On Monday

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<p dir="ltr">The National Economic Council (NEC) retreat is expected to hold on Monday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.<br>
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President Muhammadu Buhari will be addressing the members during the opening ceremony of the retreat.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajor, who is chairman of the forum, is expected to preside over the event that will commence by 9:00am local time at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thirty-six state governors will be attending.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Central Bank Governor and the Budget and Planning Minister are among those expected at the forum.</p>
<p dir="ltr">A spokesman for the Vice President, Laolu Akande, said that the objective of the National Economic Council Retreat was to provide a forum for in-depth discussions by NEC members of the policy actions that the States and the Federal Government could consider in order to stimulate local production, cut costs and enhance public revenues among other measures to stimulate the economy.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Contrary to suggestions, the Retreat is not an emergency national economic conference.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The idea was mooted at the last regular NEC meeting in January, where members requested an intensive session to review economic trends and evolve strategies to cope.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source :Channelstv </p>
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National Economic Council’s Retreat Holds On Monday

National Economic Council’s Retreat Holds On Monday

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Rivers Rerun: INEC Suspends Elections In Six LGAs

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TOP VIDEOS<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">Rivers Rerun: INEC Suspends Elections In Six LGAs<br>
Channels Television. <br>
Updated March 19, 2016<br>
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INEC has suspended the legislative elections in six local government areas of Rivers State.<br></p>
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INEC’s decision, according to the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Aniedi Ikoikwak, follows reported cases of violence and other hitches witnessed in some parts of the state including Andoni, Bonny, Gokana, Khana, Eleme and Tai local councils where the exercise has been suspended.</p>
<p dir="ltr">No date has been fixed for the rerun elections in the affected areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, voting has ended in the Rivers rerun election and counting has started in some polling units to determine the outcome of the election.</p>
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Rivers Rerun: INEC Suspends Elections In Six LGAs

Rivers Rerun: INEC Suspends Elections In Six LGAs

TOP VIDEOS Rivers Rerun: INEC Suspends Elections In Six LGAs Channels Television. Updated March 19, 2016 302 INEC has suspended the l...

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Oshiomhole Increases Health Worker's Salaries

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<p dir="ltr">The Governor made the pronouncement on Friday when he invited members of the Joint Health Workers’ Union to the Edo State Government House.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Governor Oshiomhole said that though, the state capacity to pay salaries has not increased, the government decided on the increment of workers’ salaries because of the harsh economic realities.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Chairman of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), Agbonlahor Osaretin, pledged the workers’ commitment to duty in line with the motivation received.</p>
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Oshiomhole Increases Health Worker's Salaries

Oshiomhole Increases Health Worker's Salaries

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Rivers Security: Army Launches Investigation Into Death Of Officers – COAS

BASAM 0 05:44:00

<p dir="ltr">The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has revealed that the Nigerian Army has launched a thorough investigation into the killings of its personnel in Rivers State, south south Nigeria.<br>
  The Army chief made the statement on Saturday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, when he paid a courtesy visit on the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, at the Government House.</p>
<p dir="ltr">General Burutai said that the present happening in Rivers State is unfortunate, but assured that the combined security operatives are working assiduously to bring the situation under control as several arrests have been made in connection with the killings.</p>
<p dir="ltr">His mission to Imo State was to familiarise with the officers of the 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze and also assess the security situation in the state, especially as it relates to the issue of kidnapping, cultism, and oil bunkering.</p>
<p dir="ltr">While commending the Nigerian Army for their courage and commitment in fighting terrorism in the north-east and kidnapping in the south-east, Governor Okorocha also implored the Chief of Army Staff to provide more men and logistics for Imo State in order to succumb the security challenges facing the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">On issues of the Biafra agitations, the Army chief urged all Nigerians to think more of the unity and progress of the country rather than agitating a divided Nigeria.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Earlier, General Burutai addressed officers of the 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze and assured them of a better welfare condition.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Chief of Army Staff and his entourage proceeded to 82 division Nigerian Army in Enugu to familiarise with the officers.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Nigerian Army on Thursday, said it lost two of its men from an ambush by unknown men in Abonemma, Akukutoru Local Government Area of Rivers State.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The victims, one officer and one soldier, were among the troops on patrol in before a fierce encounter ensued between them and the gunmen.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source :Channelstv </p>
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THE MINISTERS ARE WORKING BUT INFORMATION IS SCANTY By Dele Momodu #pendulum

BASAM 0 articles 05:20:00

<p dir="ltr">Fellow Nigerians, I have been greatly troubled by the spate of criticisms and vicious attacks against the Buhari government. You cannot blame me. I was one of those who went all out to campaign for the change movement. Naturally, we must take credit for whatever success President Buhari achieves and face the public odium for its failure, God forbid. My fervent prayer had been that Buhari will not fail because the disgrace would be too monumental for some of us.<br>
  I decided to go on a solo rescue mission hoping to make my modest contribution in the process. What I discovered through my interactions with some of our leaders is that majority have been too scared of talking for whatever reason. My unlettered mum used to tell me a Yoruba adage that “lack of effective communication is the beginning of foolishness and backwardness.<br>
I have since had the opportunity of chatting hither and tither with some of the key cabinet members, officially and unofficially and realised that this government should jettison propaganda and let each Ministry provide its road maps to Nigerians. For example, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola is a super technocrat who has been saddled with so much. After our one hour long telephone conversation, he allayed my fears substantially on the intractable power problems in our country. He is meticulously plotting his paths through the labyrinth of electrical wilderness. Very soon, he believes, we shall enjoy some relief. He is not someone to be fazed on intimidated by daunting challenges.<br>
Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is another Minister in charge of one of the most essential sectors of our economy, transportation. In the last few weeks, he’s been able to breakdown his plans and activities. I was very impressed when he acknowledged the foundation laid by former President Goodluck Jonathan and how the Buhari government would work assiduously to bring our transportation to its most modern level ever. His ideas are ambitious but practical.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I have been mostly worried about the petroleum sector. The long queues have returned with a vengeance. The price of oil has fallen globally and our fattest cash cow has been growing leaner. Dr Ibe Kachikwu is a brainbox I have known for decades. They don’t get better than him in that industry. What then is the problem? To change any system is not always very simple. Those who used to make easy money would do anything and everything to frustrate the changer. My probe revealed some of the obstacles militating against this government but slowly and steadily hope is rising.<br>
Change is in the air. Although it has been slow in coming it is gratifying to note that the patience of the longsuffering Nigerian masses, especially in the area of delivery of petroleum products is going to be rewarded after all. I’m willing to wait a little more for the magic wand to blossom.</p>
<p dir="ltr">President Muhammadu Buhari has never hidden the fact that apart from the security situation and the fight against corruption his major love is to reproduce his feats in revamping the petroleum sector in respect of which he had two bites at the cherry, firstly as Commissioner for Petroleum under the military administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo between 1976 and 1979 and more recently as Chairman of the Petroleum Task Force (PTF) under President Olusegun Obasanjo. As it was one of the first acts of his present administration was the appointment of Nigerian and Harvard trained Dr Ibe Kachikwu as Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). Kachikwu’s appointment was hailed as all those who know him as a first rate appointment and one likely to sanitise the petroleum sector after the tales of corruption and mismanagement that we had been regaled with. When Kachikwu was later appointed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources thuds being the first person to combine the dual roles of Group Managing Director of NNPC and Minister no one batted an eyelid as Kachikwu had already distinguished himself as an astute manager of this depreciating national economic pillar and a savvy administrator capable of utilising and maximising the use of scarce resources.<br>
It is also a demonstration of the fairness and objectivity of Dr Kachikwu that he has been quick to accept that some of the groundwork of what he has been doing at NNPC and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources was laid by previous administrations. However what he has excelled in is to bring his vast array of talents and contacts to bear in taking the NNPC to the next level by insisting that things must work rather than just jettisoning them. Thus he has intensified work on preserving the security and integrity of the pipeline network by combining more traditional methods of manual security with proven scientific methods. The result is that our pipelines are becoming more secure and we will soon begin to see the changes that have been rung.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In agreement with President Buhari that we cannot have refineries and still be importing petroleum products Kachikwu has gone to great lengths to oversee the revival of the ailing refineries in the country. It is clear that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources has taking the President’s marching orders to heart and he has definitely been making giant strides in this respect.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“For the first time, Nigeria’s refineries are now ready to work”, Dr Kachilkwu said at a press briefing on Tuesday. “For the first time, our refineries are ready now to work. Crude has been pumped from Brass to Port Harcourt. Pipeline is being used for the first time in six years. For the first time we are able to pump to Ilorin, we have not done that in 10 years.”<br>
The Minister of State also said that NNPC has saved Nigeria N1 trillion in what would have been subsidy payments and a further $1 billion under an efficient and effective importation programme which he has put in place. He has also listed some other achievements in the petroleum industry in the short period of time that he has taken command of the sector.<br>
He said the change at NNPC is only just starting, adding that NNPC which should ordinarily be a cash cow but has been seriously haemorrhaging in the past will be delivering profit in two to three months. He expatiated by stating that from the innovative trend of publishing reports on the Corporation’s activities Nigerians would see that the Corporation has gone from an average deficit of over N30 billion to N3 billion in a period of six months.<br>
Dr Kachikwu added “If you continue on this tangent, this company should continue to show monthly profitability in two to three months. That would be dramatic, and that is even before we have even started – because we haven’t started.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Looking at specific initiatives that Dr Kachikwu has deployed, the Direct Sales-Direct Purchase (DSDP) initiative seems to be one of the most dramatic. Kachikwu modestly attributes the adoption and unqualified success of DSDP to all Nigerians who through their suggestions and concern led to him and his team coming up with the final concept of DSDP. DSDP was adopted to replace the much maligned and abused Crude Oil Swap and the Offshore Processing Arrangement (OPA). The aim was to reduce corruption and introduce and entrench transparency into the crude oil for product exchange transactions carried on by the Corporation. To achieve this, the bidding process has been thrown open. In addition, because the assessment process is transparent and is based on the global and or national track record of performance of the respective bidding companies, the influence of the Minister or GMD of NNPC is greatly reduced. The effect is that bid winners are selected on merit rather than on the basis of ‘man know man’ so that the entire process can now be said to fully comply and be in tandem with global best practices.<br>
Before the advent of DSDP, crude oil was exchanged for petroleum products through third party traders at a pre-determined yield pattern. However the DSDP option eliminates all the middlemen and gives the NNPC control of the sale and purchase of crude oil with its partners with the expectation that the initiative would save the Country at least $1 billion annually. In effect the policy is aimed at reducing the gaps inherent in the OPA and the losses incurred by the NNPC in the past.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Another positive outcome of the new arrangement is that it would help the country to grow indigenous capacity in the international crude oil business and generate employment opportunities for indigenous companies because the Minister is determined to encourage fellow Nigerians by ensuring that they are selected to participate in the initiative albeit through the transparent process that has been evolved.<br>
The DSDP initiative also gives other government agencies such as the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigeria Extractive Industry and Transparency Initiative (NEITI), the opportunity to be a part of the bidding process in order to engender adherence to due process.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Notably Dr Kachikwu has implemented a price modulation policy which has rid the Federal Government of the burden of subsidy on imported petroleum products since January 2016. As Dr Kachikwu said on Tuesday “Look at the fact that with the removal or connivance on the removal of subsidy cost, you are saving the nation N1 trillion. For the first time this organisation is not worrying about where to get the next subsidy money or who is going to pay it.”<br>
“But imagine what it looks like if you succeeded in identifying and doing all those. Imagine what it would look like if every business unit followed the same principles and monitored cost at those various levels.” For this reason Kachikwu has gone forward to unbundle the monolithic NNPC and established 5 profit units as separate entities with two further administrative units which owing to their very nature are supportive of the entire organisation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Kachikwu said that for the first time, NNPC has met up with 75 percent of its responsibility to the federation account, highlighting the new ways of the corporation.<br>
“This is simply through your 20 fixes; you deciding to cut costs, and to watch your expenses and there’s still a huge amount of expenses you still need to cut.<br>
There is definitely more to come from this man as he next targets the elimination of the perennial fuel scarcity in the country.</p>
<p dir="ltr">AMBSAM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION</p>
<p dir="ltr">On 28th March, 2015, (the day of the Presidential and National Assembly elections) Epe, in Lagos State, was thrown into deep sorrow and mourning following the tragic death of five illustrious sons of the town in a boat accident. These young and promising gentlemen are Olakunle Adewale, Olawale Mogaji, Gbolahan<br>
Mogaji, Muiz Bello and Shamsideen Agoro.</p>
<p dir="ltr">These young men were on election-related assignment to some remote villages in the Epe area where water transportation was the only means of movement. Whilst they accomplished their assignment they sadly didn’t return alive. A sixth person, Tunde Salawu, who was not involved in the boat accident also died about the same time whilst on election-related assignment. The tragic boat incident and the death of Salawu was unprecedented in the history of the town and brought grief and anguish all round.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The untimely death of these gentlemen takes on added significance when one takes into account that Epe is the hometown of the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, a governor who I admire a lot because of the silent but painstaking and decent way that he is continuing in the transformation of Lagos State and building on the legacy of his predecessors.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Given the circumstances of their demise and the vacuum apparently created at family level, the immediate consolatory step envisioned after the sad development was to institutionalize a programme that would immortalize them and keep them in our consciousness. In this direction, a group of concerned and public-spirited individuals established a not-for-profit, non-governmental foundation known as AMBSAM Memorial Foundation in honour of their memories. (AMBSAM is derived from the initials of the victims).</p>
<p dir="ltr">One of the objectives of the Foundation is to cater for the immediate dependents of the departed. The Foundation will also be used as a spring-board to alleviate the suffering of other less privileged and vulnerable youths in the community regardless of religion or gender. I associate with the spirit and intentions of the founders of the Foundation because all too often we give no regard at all to causes such as this. In other countries this kind of initiative is the norm and it is my hope and expectation that in the not too distant future tragedies such as this and the Lekki Gardens disaster as another instance will occupy our consciousness through overt acts and will not be swept under the carpet after a couple of months. My colleagues in the Media, both traditional and social, bear a huge burden and responsibility in this regard. We must never forget our basic humanity and there is no better way to remember than to remember innocent victims like those now honoured by the AMBSAM foundation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The launching of the Foundation is slated to hold on Monday, 28th March, 2016 to coincide with the first year anniversary of the incident. The concept of the AMBSAM Foundation is salutary and should be commended particularly as it honours otherwise nondescript Nigerians!</p>
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THE MINISTERS ARE WORKING BUT INFORMATION IS SCANTY By Dele Momodu #pendulum

THE MINISTERS ARE WORKING BUT INFORMATION IS SCANTY By Dele Momodu #pendulum

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Lafarge, Ashaka Cement Announce Disappointing Earnings

BASAM 0 Business 02:57:00

<p dir="ltr">listed leading cement producer, Ashaka Cement on Friday announced disappointing earnings for the 2015 financial period.<br>
  Ashaka Cement, based in Nigeria’s North West town of Ashaka, reports a revenue fall to 17.4 billion Naira in 2015 from 21.1 billion recorded in the same period of 2014.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Net profit was a 1.2 billion fall in the 12 months to December 2015 at 2.7 billion Naira against 4.5 billion Naira a year earlier.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ashaka Cement said that its pre-tax profit declined from 5.2 billion Naira in 2014 to 3.2 billion in the past financial year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Industries in Nigeria were faced with severe foreign exchange supply shortages in 2015 including difficulties of power outages, months of petro-products scarcity as well as rising general operating expenses in a year of electoral transition.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Lafarge Earnings</p>
<p dir="ltr">Nigeria’s second largest cement producer, Lafarge Africa has also announced a disappointing profit decline of about seven billion Naira, for the 2015 financial year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In a statement released to the stock exchange on Thursday, the cement giant reported a net profit of 26.9 billion Naira down from 33.5 billion reported in the 2014 full year period.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Lafarge Africa said that its revenue rose from 260.8 billion naira to 267.2 billion in the 12 months to December 2015.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Headline profit was seen at 29.3 billion Naira in 2015, a near 10 billion Naira fall from 40.4 billion Naira posted in 2014.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source :Channelstv </p>
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Lafarge, Ashaka Cement Announce Disappointing Earnings

Lafarge, Ashaka Cement Announce Disappointing Earnings

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Rivers Rerun: Observers Caution Politicians, Demand Credible Polls

BASAM 0 02:54:00

<p dir="ltr">group called Neighbourhood Watch in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital has called on politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint in the Rivers rerun polls.<br>
  Leader of the group, Charles Inko-Tariah, while condemning the spate of violence that has greeted the build up to the state and National Assembly rerun in the state, asked the players to be reminded that the people are important than their ambitions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, another group known as West African Network of Election Observers have been talking to journalists about their concerns so far as regards the Rivers rerun.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Hours to the rerun elections, tension has been at high degrees and security has been heightened as only just on Thursday, the Nigerian Army lost two of its men in a shootout with hoodlums in Abonemma area of the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">However, all appears set for the exercise.</p>
<p dir="ltr">All sensitive materials for the polls have been delivered at the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Port Harcourt.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Sorting and distribution have been done at the different senatorial zones and constituencies in all 23 local government areas in the state.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The INEC has recruited the services of 24,930 adhoc staff, 379 collation officers and 37 returning officers for the elections.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source :Channelstv </p>
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Rivers Rerun: Observers Caution Politicians, Demand Credible Polls

Rivers Rerun: Observers Caution Politicians, Demand Credible Polls

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Court Orders Remand Of Ikorodu Kidnap Suspects

BASAM 0 news 02:51:00

<p dir="ltr">Six of the men accused of abducting three schoolgirls at Ikorodu have been arraigned before the Ebutte Metta Magistrate Court in Lagos.<br>
  The prosecution counsel, Mr Godwin Osuji, asked that the kidnap suspects be remanded in prison custody pending legal advice from the Department of Public Prosecution.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Arguing the remand application, Osuyi, said the application was brought pursuant to section 264(1) and (2), of the administration of Criminal Justice of Lagos State, 2011.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The court granted the application before adjourning the case till April 25, 2016. The Court also ordered the Police to duplicate the case file and forward it to the DPP for advice.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The six men are accused of abducting three schoolgirls from Macaulay Babington Junior Seminary Ikorodu in Lagos State.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The defence counsel, Ola Ogunbiyi said that the arraignment was proper and expressed optimism that justice would be done.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The six suspected kidnappers ordered to be remanded in prison custody are: Emmanuel Arigidi, 37: Gift Pius, 30: Omoni Rufus Fred, 32: Owei Omobo Geofrey, 38: Akanji Seun, 38: and James Henry Segun, 29.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In the charge sheet marked D/13/16, attached to the remand application, the Police alleged that the suspected kidnappers had on February 29, 2016, at about 8p.m, while armed with AK 47, and offensive weapons, invaded Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu, and unlawfully kidnapped and detained three students of the school.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The three students allegedly kidnapped by the suspects are: Tofunmi Popo-Olaniyan, 15: Olusa Timilelun, 14 and Deborah Akintayo, 14: all girls.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Police alleged that the suspects took the students away to a creek between Imota and Igbokuta of Ikorodu, on February 29, before they were rescued by the Police on March 6.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They were also alleged to have robbed the Principal of the school, one Venerable Olaoluwa Adeyemi of the sum of 5.6 million Naira.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Aside that, the first suspect, Emmanuel Arigidi, is alleged to be a member of the armed gang that robbed FCMB at Admiralty Way, Lekki, of the sum of 24 million Naira on March 12, 2015.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The offences according to the Osuyi, are contrary to and punishable under sections 409, 269(1), and 295(2) of the Criminal laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, <u>2011</u></p>
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Court Orders Remand Of Ikorodu Kidnap Suspects

Court Orders Remand Of Ikorodu Kidnap Suspects

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Agatu Killings: Benue Lawmakers Condemn FG’s ‘Lukewarm Attitude’

BASAM 0 news 02:50:00

<p dir="ltr">Benue State lawmakers in the House of Representatives have condemned the “lukewarm attitude” of the Federal Government towards the killings in the state.<br>
  Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers on Friday in Abuja, Honourable Orker Jev, said that over 1,000 people have been killed and over 100 villages razed in Agatu area by armed herdsmen, who are yet to be apprehended by security forces.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The lawmakers said that the Federal Government must take active steps to stop the killings in the area.</p>
<p dir="ltr">They also urged the Federal Government to provide intervention funds and programmes for the displaced people in the affected communities.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The lawmakers maintained that government must ensure that peace returns to the state that is known as the ‘Food Basket of the Nation.’</p>
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Agatu Killings: Benue Lawmakers Condemn FG’s ‘Lukewarm Attitude’

Agatu Killings: Benue Lawmakers Condemn FG’s ‘Lukewarm Attitude’

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First Minister of Sadness by Haruna Mohammed

BASAM 0 02:34:00

<p dir="ltr">By Haruna Mohammed Salisu</p>
<p dir="ltr">Two things prompted this write-up: just last week, I travelled to Kano to collect my result, certifying me as a graduate of mass communication with 4.07 as my cumulative CGPA and the second best graduating student, secondly, the world happiness report released by the United Nations sustainable Development Solutions Network. The survey ranked countries based on their abilities to provide basic necessities of life for<br>
their citizens thereby making them happy .The report published on several news outfits ranked Denmark the “ Happiest Nation, Burundi, the least happy” and Nigeria 103rd least happiest in the World. But to start with the first one, as usually the case with many students who graduated and are awaiting mobilization for National Youth Service, I started browsing the street of some major towns and cities in search of a temporary job to earn a living and avoid being dependent. Nigerian youthsNigerian youth I visited several secondary schools in Kano to see if I could be appointed a classroom teacher, of all the schools I visited, the school principal pulls out dossiers of applicants waiting to be called for an interview. I wasn’t discourage, I visited some private radio stations where some of my friends work, one of the whispered: “ we haven’t been paid salaries for three months”. What! A friend and classmate<br>
who resides in Gombe told me of a newly<br>
established Radio station—Progress FM. He advised I visit him to see if I could be lucky this time around. I conceded. Upon entry into the reception of Progress FM in his company, I demanded contact with the General Manager which I got within a couple of minutes. I tabled my issue immediately. She replied, though in a<br>
very encouraging tone at least not to get me demoralized.<br>
“We have over 40 staff already” wow! I thanked my friend for his support and left for Bauchi, my home state. Upon arrival, another friend of mine who studied mass communication at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi and have completed his NYSC but is still jobless told me to hold on a second. “ I thought you have been an Editor-in-Chief of Bayero Beacon and THE READER, your school based Newspaper and Magazine? He interrogated. Yes. I replied. And you also have more than four points as your CGPA? Yes. I answered again. Then you have a chance to work with the Daily Trust Newspaper, he said. No. Daily Trust only employs best graduating students and I am the second. I replied in a rather low tone of hopelessness. What about<br>
other National Dailies such as Vanguard, The Guardian, Sahara Reporters, Premium Times and other online newspapers? He further queried.<br>
Probably they only employ more experienced writers and seasoned journalists, but unfortunately I’m not one.<br>
I conceded. But you can apply for Graduate Assistant in your University or Polytechnic where they teach Mass Communication, what about that? He continued with his mind boggling questions. This time around, he mentioned what I like doing most, but I was getting angrier with his questions. Universities no longer employ graduate assistants, and even if they do, you need the support of someone very influential to<br>
bag the job, I told him. Just hold on, after your NYSC, you can apply for Nigeria Defence Academy and join the Army, he<br>
insists. I also have interest in joining the army, and I believe I have something to offer, especially in the areas of strategic<br>
communication. I believe, with a well coordinated strategic intelligence and communication, the army will unequivocally defeat the Boko Haram<br>
insurgents, I declared. But if I could not get job in all the places I mentioned earlier just because I am not an anointed candidate and lack the support of those in position of authority, I wonder how I could have access to join the army.<br>
  These are my predicaments, and no doubt of thousands of graduates in Nigeria who are still jobless for no fault of theirs. And whose future is still cloudy. Aren’t these enough to make me sad? If you think these reasons are not enough,<br>
then hold on. As I said earlier, Denmark is ranked the first “happiest nation on earth” and Nigeria is103rd least happiest. Do you know that only Nasarawa state is richer in terms of mineral resources than the entire Denmark? Denmark has Natural gas, Limestone, Chalk, Clay, Sand, Gravel, Salt, Wind, Water, Solar and fuel trading.<br>
In Nasarawa state, all the above resources are available plus; Beryl (emerald) Asquamirine and Haliodor), Dolomite/Marble, Sapphire, Tourmaline,<br>
Quartz- Amethyst (Topaz, gamet), Zireon,<br>
Tantalite, Cassiterite, Columbite, Limonite,<br>
Galena, Iron-Ore, Barytes, Feldspar, Limestone,<br>
Mica, Cooking coal, Talc, Cay, Salt, Chalcopyrite.<br>
Not to talk of oil, richer agricultural land, our sea and water ways.<br>
Isn’t this enough to make you sad? In Denmark, a lawmaker takes 38,000 US Dollars as his annual salaries while a Nigerian lawmaker takes more than four times that per month (181,974 US dollars), yet a graduate in Nigeria cannot afford three square meals. In one year, a Nigerian lawmaker takes $2,183,688 US which is equivalent to four hundred and thirty million, one<br>
hundred and eighty six thousand, five hundred and thirty-six naira (N430,186,536) and his Danish counterpart has to work for more than 57<br>
years to earn that salaries. Not only that, a Nigerian worker who earns N18,000 minimum wage has to work for more than 190 years before he will bag what a “distinguished” senator will earn in one year. Aren’t all these enough to make you sad? Then hold on. Do you know that a Nigerian Senator earns more than Barrack Obama of US and David Cameron<br>
of UK? A lawmaker in Sweden has to work for 12 years before he/she will earn what a senator in Nigeria will take home in 12 months. Despite all the jumbo salaries of our lawmakers, about 300,000 children die annually of, guess what? Malaria! But no child dies of malaria in Denmark. As of 2015, our infant mortality rate (number of<br>
babies dying before they reach one year per 1000 birth) was put at 57 children while only 3 children die in Denmark before they reach age one. Isn’t this enough to make you sad? Even citizens<br>
from war torn countries like Libya, Somalia, Lebanon and Tunisia are happier than Nigerians according to the ranking. While countries like United Arab Emirates are appointing Minister of Happiness to “align and derive government policy<br>
to create social good and satisfaction”, Nigeria should appoint its first ever minister of sadness to mobilize and coordinate sad people in Nigeria and at least remind them that President Buhari is in charge, probably things may get better.<br>
I am calling on PMB to appoint me as his first minister of sadness, but my worries for now lies on the fact that I may not pass ministerial screening especially in the event that the National “Legislooters” (Legislators) become upset with my article Haruna Mohammed Salisu writes from Bauchi. He could be reached at<br>
08063180608 or harunababale@gmail.com</p>

First Minister of Sadness by Haruna Mohammed

First Minister of Sadness by Haruna Mohammed

By Haruna Mohammed Salisu Two things prompted this write-up: just last week, I travelled to Kano to collect my result, certifying me as a g...

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FULANI HERDSMEN OR TERRORIST? by Kayode Abiodun

BASAM 0 02:11:00

<p dir="ltr">The fulani ethnic group (also known as Bororo'en, fellaata, fellah, fulfude, Fula and peul) are people that live in an area that stretches from Ouadai(chad) to far away Ethiopia, they are mainly found in twenty Nations in wide swath of Africa from Mauritania and Senegal to Sudan. They are grouped into the settlers and the Nomads. They are estimated to be about 25million people. They are mainly Muslims and rears cattle. </p>
<p dir="ltr">  History says that the arrival of the Fulani In Nigeria Coincides with the Rise of Uthman Dan fodi and since then the Fulanis have been a Core member of the Entity called Nigeria. the Settlers are found in states like Kano, Kaduna, katsina, taraba, and Adamawa. The nomads can be found in almost every state in Nigeria. The Nomads don't stay in a place for a long time because their Cattles need Fresh Forages which is very scarce in the dry season so they move the Cattles in search of Greener pastures. This search for Fresh forages causes Conflict between the Nomads and the Farmers with the latter claiming that the Farm produce in millions are being destroyed due to Grazing of Cattles on their farms. They (the farmers ) also claimed that their lands were being degraded on a daily basis and any attempt at complaint were met violence from the Fulanis then comes retaliation by the citizens. This incessant Conflicts in 2002 prompted the then Governor of Oyo, Late Lam Adesina to place an embargo on the Nomads activities in the state. This decision was highly criticized by the Arewa forums and other concern citizens especially from the North and in order to find a lasting solution to the violence, the then Vice President Atiku Abubakar together with the current President, Muhammad Buhari held a meeting with the Governor, traditional leaders and other stakeholders in which at the end of the day, the embargo was lifted but Violence did not stop. <br>
  Recently, the violent activities of the Fulani Nomads has become very rampant, they steal, they rape, maim, and destroy properties at slightest provocation.Their activities are mostly felt in almost every state with States like Benue and plateau bearing the brunt of the menace. But more recently, the Nomads have step up their game, they have abandoned archaic arms and ammunitions like Club, Dane guns, matchets and daggers. They now carry sophisticated weapon like Ak47, RPGs and grenades. They have been committing crime against innocent farmers and settlers for over five years now but the straw that broke the camel back came when they kidnapped a Yoruba in Akure. This Latest action sparked a lot of angry reactions from eminent Nigerians. Some even suggested that the Fulani nomads should be pursued from the south. The activities of this group has increased ever since President Buhari was sworn in</p>
<p dir="ltr">Last week, the Fulani nomads heavily armed with sophisticated weapons reportedly killed over 500 people in Agatu village in Benue and just yesterday, they reportedly killed over 200 people in <u>the</u> same Benue state. This is not some fulani nomads-farmers conflict, this is a full scale terrorism. This is a bitter pill Nigerians can't swallow. The Yorubas, the Agatus, the igedes and other ethnic groups are being maimed everyday <br>
People can't sleep with their two eyes closed, people are being terrorized on there own land. The United State recently named the Nomads as the fouth deadliest group in the  world. Something needs to be done. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Nigeria need to Nick this menace in bud, the President as Grand commander of Federal Republic should address this madness, maybe he should go on live radio especially BBC Hausa to speak with his people, our boarder patrols need to be strengthened, we need to deploy men of The JTF to the most affected place, NEMA should provide abode for the refugees. Lastly we need to pray for protection against this uncircumcised savage. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Let me end this write up with the words of Martin Niemoller </p>
<p dir="ltr">     "First they came for the socialists and I didn't speak out because I was not a      socialist, then they came for the trade unionist and I didn't speak out because I was not a trade unionist, then they came for the jews and I didn't speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me."</p>
<p dir="ltr">Kayode Abiodun writes from his village at Ayegun Ibadan and can be contacted on twitter @abiodunsays. </p>
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FULANI HERDSMEN OR TERRORIST? by Kayode Abiodun

FULANI HERDSMEN OR TERRORIST? by Kayode Abiodun

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Centre Relocation : JAMB to compensate candidates with make-up

BASAM 0 13:02:00

<p dir="ltr">According to the Registrar, Professor Dibu<br>
Ojerinde, the board has records of candidates<br>
who genuinely missed their tests due to sudden<br>
relocation from their original centers.<br>
The Registrar said that candidates were relocated<br>
from some centers in Lagos to Moro in Osun<br>
State and others from Uromi to Auchi in Edo State<br>
because mercenaries and thugs invaded those<br>
centers.<br>
He also accused some independent centers of<br>
insincerity, leading to abrupt relocation of some<br>
candidates.<br>
Asked what his position would be on the new<br>
directives from the House of Representatives to<br>
return to pencil and paper format or combine this<br>
with the computer-based system, the Registrar<br>
said that he would take instructions from the<br>
Minister of Education.<br>
He said that those who organized protests did so<br>
out of frustrations because they were not allowed<br>
to carry out their plans in those centers.<br>
Complaints ranging from non-provision of<br>
calculator, irregular shutting down of computers<br>
and non-release of the results of the students<br>
have trailed the 2016 JAMB examination.<br>
A member of the Association of Private Coaching<br>
Centers, Olawuyi Olufemi, has also questioned<br>
the supposed allocation of 40 marks to some<br>
students; an act which he said was not clear,<br>
wondering how some candidates would benefit<br>
while others would be exempted.<br>
Disgruntled candidates have also urged JAMB to<br>
find a lasting solution to alleged irregularities and<br>
requested that the body should urgently release<br>
the results still outstanding.</p>
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Centre Relocation : JAMB to compensate candidates with make-up

Centre Relocation : JAMB to compensate candidates with make-up

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Jamb 2016: Students Protest Alleged Irregularities

BASAM 0 12:55:00

<p dir="ltr">Students who sat for the March 2016 University<br>
Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) made<br>
the call on Friday during a protest to registers<br>
their displeasure.<br>
The 2016 exam was the first time computers<br>
were used to write all the exams and students<br>
and parents have cried out in outrage that the<br>
computer-based exam was still in its trial state<br>
and had a lot of irregularities.<br>
Complaints ranging from non-provision of<br>
calculator, irregular shutting down of computers<br>
and non-release of the results of the students<br>
have trailed the 2016 JAMB examination.<br>
Disgruntled candidates have also urged JAMB to<br>
find a lasting solution to alleged irregularities and<br>
requested that the body should urgently release<br>
the results still outstanding.<br>
A member of the Association of Private Coaching<br>
Centers, Olawuyi Olufemi, has also questioned<br>
the supposed allocation of 40 marks to some<br>
students; an act which he said was not clear,<br>
wondering how some candidates would benefit<br>
while others would be exempted.<br>
Meanwhile, the Joint Admissions and<br>
Matriculation Board (JAMB) has promised to<br>
compensate candidates who missed their<br>
examinations during the just concluded 2016<br>
exercise with another test.<br>
According to the Registrar, Professor Dibu<br>
Ojerinde, the board has records of candidates<br>
who genuinely missed their tests due to sudden<br>
relocation from their original centers.</p>
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Jamb 2016: Students Protest Alleged Irregularities

Jamb 2016: Students Protest Alleged Irregularities

Students who sat for the March 2016 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) made the call on Friday during a protest to regis...

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2016 Batch 'A' Orientation Course: Change Of Commencement Of Orientation Exercise

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<p dir="ltr">The 2016 Batch 'A' Orientation Course is scheduled to hold as follows:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. Stream I<br>
i. Commencement ----- Wednesday 27th      April, 2016</p>
<p dir="ltr">ii. Swearing-In ---------- Friday 29th April, 2016</p>
<p dir="ltr">iii. Close of Camp ------- Friday 13th April, 2016</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. Stream II<br>
i. Commencement------Saturday 21st May, 2016</p>
<p dir="ltr">ii. Swearing-In ----------- Monday 23rd May, 2016</p>
<p dir="ltr">iii. Close of Camp -------- Monday 6th June, 2016</p>
<p dir="ltr">Signed<br>
Management</p>
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2016 Batch 'A' Orientation Course: Change
Of Commencement Of Orientation Exercise

2016 Batch 'A' Orientation Course: Change Of Commencement Of Orientation Exercise

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OCHOLI DID NOT EAT FROM THE FOOD HE COOKED by Adeyemi Babatunde

BASAM 0 articles 07:26:00

<p dir="ltr">Death is an inevitable obligation of every living souls on earth. The name James Ocholi was personally unpopular to me in this country political terrain, I got to know his name when a ministerial nominee from my State (Oyo State), Barrister Bayo Shittu mentioned his name during the screening by the senate that "Ocholi was sent to him by President Buhari to pacify him and reduced the rate at which the feud between him and the incumbent Governor of Oyo state and the then All Progressive Congress gubernatorial ticket holder" which he believes was marred with irregularities and violation of rule of law, he mentioned how the SAN played a major role and addressed the internal wrangling amicably. <br>
  As an ardent supporter of President Buhari, I believe in his principles, character and leadership qualities. This made me develop interest to know the people he entrusted with his herculean tasks that's when I came across this man's name again and I searched about him and got detailed information about this reputable man. I was amazed and entangled with what I read, saw and heard about this highly intelligent former Saleem University Chancellor .It was through him I got to know that it does not matter if a cat is white or black as long as it catches mice. He was an exceedingly courageous, inherently honest, highly intelligent, extremely loyal, humble and God fearing man.<br>
 Like the President said in his tribute to the late achiever, he was a man among men, an emblem of loyalty and an Iroko among trees. Ocholi was one of President Buhari trusted confidant and ally which he entrusted all legal issues to, he discharged his duties  without any form of  incompleteness. He was among the few gubernatorial aspirants of CPC that President Buhari toured and campaigned for from wards to local governments and other nooks and crannies of Kogi state. He lost the election to Capt Idris wada in 2011 and accepted defeat with a goodwill message and successful tenure.    Throughout those years he was moulding himself, making consultations and reconciling on how his beloved country will survive from impunity, corruption and maladministration and be among the comity of developed nations. I wasn't surprise when the arch Bishop of Kogi and labour Minister was paying their tributes during the service of songs to the departed soul, Senator Ngige said he played an unusual role during the merger which metamorphized into APC, he forgot ego, pride  hierarchy and worked under a junior lawyer who was not a SAN and subjected himself as his deputy to make sure the change he desired come to stay. Many tributes and accolades have been said to the father of five wards he was a devoted Christian, a good husband, a leader par excellence, a bridge builder, a generous man who adopted a son making five children he left behind. It is a pity he is no more, it is sad that we lost him by a ghastly accident with wife and a son, it is pathetic and tragic. <br>
  The legal luminary  will solely be missed by Saleem family  worldwide , the Igala community, The great people of confluence state, the judiciary arm and the entire country. <br></p>
<p dir="ltr">By Adeyemi Babatunde Hamed </p>
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OCHOLI DID NOT EAT FROM THE FOOD HE COOKED by Adeyemi Babatunde

OCHOLI DID NOT EAT FROM THE FOOD HE COOKED by Adeyemi Babatunde

Death is an inevitable obligation of every living souls on earth. The name James Ocholi was personally unpopular to me in this country polit...

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Man City to take on PSG and Barcelona face Atletico - Champions League quarter-final draw

BASAM 0 05:02:00

The Citizens face the Ligue 1 champions, guaranteeing that one of the 
two sides will reach the semi-finals for the first time, while there is 
an all-Spanish clash elsewhere<br />
  Manchester City will face Paris Saint-Germain while reigning champions Barcelona take on Atletico Madrid<br /><br />The
 match between City and PSG guarantees that one of the sides will reach 
the semi-final for the first time in their history, as Manuel 
Pellegrini's Citizens tenure begins its final stretch.<br /><br />Laurent 
Blanc's side, who have already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title, are once 
again handed a draw against English opposition, after defeating Chelsea 
in the last-16 with two dominant performances.<br />
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in the Champions League quarter-finals.<br />
  <br />Elsewhere, there will be an all-Spanish tie as current trophy 
holders Barcelona face Atletico, renewing their rivalry on the European 
stage as the two clubs compete at the top of La Liga.<br /><br />On the 
other side of the Clasico divide, Real Madrid will be made heavy 
favourites against Bundesliga side Wolfsburg while German champions 
Bayern Munich, fresh from their triumph over Juventus, were handed a 
draw against Benfica, a tie that they will be expected to win

Man City to take on PSG and Barcelona face Atletico - Champions League quarter-final draw

Man City to take on PSG and Barcelona face Atletico - Champions League quarter-final draw

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South Africa’s Zuma Denies Outside Influence In His Cabinet Appointments

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<p dir="ltr"><br>
African President Jacob Zuma denied being influenced by anyone in the appointment of cabinet ministers, responding to allegations by his own deputy finance minister that a wealthy family close to Zuma offered him the job of finance minister.<br>
  The government was rocked on Wednesday by suggestions that the Gupta family may have been behind Zuma’s decision to sack the respected finance minister Nhlanhla Nene in December.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas said the Guptas, whose businesses stretch from media to mining, had offered him Nene’s job but he rejected it. The Guptas denied making job offers to anyone in government.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Zuma denied any involvement in response to questions in parliament in Cape Town on Thursday.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“If Jonas says he was offered by the Guptas, I think you will be well-placed to ask the Guptas, or Jonas. Don’t ask me. Where do I come in?” Zuma said.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“I never offered Jonas the ministry. That’s why he is the deputy minister.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">The country’s main financial newspaper, Business Day, said that Jonas received a text message from a “prominent businessman” telling him to be quiet shortly before he made his accusation in a statement on Wednesday.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Please keep your own counsel. Martyrdom is best left to Christ,” the text message read. The paper did not identify the sender or say how it had seen the message, beyond citing sources close to Jonas. Jonas was not immediately available to comment.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The opposition in parliament called for Zuma to resign.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The claims concerning the Guptas have erupted during a prolonged confrontation between Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, who eventually replaced Nene, and the elite Hawks police unit. That has raised concerns about a possible repeat of the run on the rand and bonds seen in December when Nene was fired.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Source : Channelstv </p>
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South Africa’s Zuma Denies Outside Influence In His Cabinet Appointments

South Africa’s Zuma Denies Outside Influence In His Cabinet Appointments

African President Jacob Zuma denied being influenced by anyone in the appointment of cabinet ministers, responding to allegations by his ow...

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See this funny LETTER TO P SQUARE by a concerned fan

BASAM 0 12:56:00

<p dir="ltr">LETTER TO P SQUARE.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">Dear Psquare, I want to ask * WHY E BE SAY * una wan split after all these years? Coz u guys seem to have forgotten that there is * NO ONE LIKE YOU * in Africa, and u also forgot that God used * IFUNANYA * to make it a * POSSIBILITY* for u guys to be * UNLIMITED * today. I feel so bad over your latest * STORY* coz * I LOVE YOU* and i urge u to deal with your present situation * PERSONALLY * and do not let your * BEAUTIFUL ONYINYE’s * make you split. Don’t forget that they are only there to * CHOP YOUR MONEY *. I know that * E NO EASY* but u guys should try not to get involved in any * BIZZY BODY* because it will only lead to more * DANGER * in your carreer, Omo WAHALA go dey and your fanswill no longer be able to dance * ALINGO * again. settle the problems u guys are having, coz e get as e dey * DO ME* anytime i hear say u guys want to * BREAK IT *. I also heard that you brought * OGA POLICE*in to the matter. I want u guyz to be * MORE THAN A FRIEND * to avoid any * TEMPTATION * which will lead to * GAME OVER*, we are hoping to hear your * TESTIMONY</p>
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See this funny LETTER TO P SQUARE by a concerned fan

See this funny LETTER TO P SQUARE by a concerned fan

LETTER TO P SQUARE. Dear Psquare, I want to ask * WHY E BE SAY * una wan split after all these years? Coz u guys seem to have forgotten tha...

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Military Confirms Attack In Rivers State Leaving Two Soldiers Dead

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Military Confirms Attack In Rivers State Leaving Two Soldiers Dead

Military Confirms Attack In Rivers State Leaving Two Soldiers Dead

Eli Lazarus, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 2nd Brigade stationed in Port Harcourt, confirmed that Nigerian soldier...

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FG to create 3 million jobs in the next 3 years – VP Osinbajo

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<p dir="ltr">The vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday revealed on Facebook that the Federal Government will provide 3 million jobs in the next three years starting from this year. He said the jobs will be provided in the Technology, Wholesale & Retail, Construction and Agro-allied sectors of the Nigerian economy. Read what he posted on Facebook below;</p>
<p dir="ltr">President Muhammadu Buhari and I are accountable to the Nigerian people.<br>
The central focus of President Buhari’s administration is the creation of jobs. Every proposed policy begins with “how many jobs can this policy create?”<br>
Today, I received the Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan on job creation and youth employment in Nigeria jointly packaged by the Job creation Unit of the Presidency, and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG.<br>
Three million jobs would be created in the country within three years starting in 2016 especially in Technology, Wholesale & Retail, Construction and Agro-allied sectors of the Nigerian economy.<br>
This year alone, over 700,000 private sector jobs will be created, majority of which will be in the Agro-allied sector.<br>
This private sector-led job creation plan is different from the direct government jobs planned by the Buhari presidency which includes the 500,000 teaching jobs for unemployed graduates.<br>
We are not unaware that this process of job creation is slow but President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is addressing the constraints of regulatory and institutional delays in the business sector.<br>
The Job Creation Unit was constituted at the behest of President Buhari to initiate the job creation plan. The National Economic Summit Group, private sector players, validated the plan and will be working together with the government to implement the job creation plans.<br>
Together, we will get this right.<br>
Together, Nigeria will prevail.</p>
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FG to create 3 million jobs in the next 3 years – VP Osinbajo

FG to create 3 million jobs in the next 3 years – VP Osinbajo

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Please help, my marriage is about to hit the rock

BASAM 0 11:46:00

<p dir="ltr">This couple got married exactly three months ago, having been engaged for more than five months before tying the knot. <br>
Everything seems to be going on smoothly for the this couple, the neighbors  were jealous of their love life, some parents coveted their happy home by praying for such a marital bliss for their wards. <br>
However, things seem well outside, but inside Is nothing to behold, the wife has been making a lot of sacrifices in other to keep the joy flowing in her home, but when are sacrifices were affecting her health and the husband was not reciprocating, the wife decided to satisfy herself. The husband did not take it lightly, which got the wife annoyed for being so insensitive to her pain when all this while she has been going a against her own will and health in other to keep the family in one piece. <br>
The hullabaloo between the couple got the neighbor's  attention, the whole neighborhood was confused because such noise has never emanated  from the couple's quarter and they were wondering What exactly happened to the happy couple? <br>
  This is what happened, the couple shared common ground on virtually everything, except for the fact that the wife is used to eating pepperish foods, that is the way she was brought up, in fact, if she try anything contrary, she will vomit and vomit. On the husband side, anything pepperish gets him uncomfortable, he must treat stomach burn anytime he tries it. So, Anytime the wife decides to cook to her own taste, All hell will be let loosed. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Out of concern, one of the neighbour suggested that, in order to avoid crisis between the couple, the wife should cook her own food separately, but the husband disagreed, he said their financial state can't accommodate that. <br>
  After lengthy discourse, the couple were not able to resolve their differences, the landlord's wife advised the wife to apply wisdom in a time like this. <br>
  Please advise this couple, as their tree months old marriage is about to hit the rock.</p>
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Please help, my marriage is about to hit the rock

Please help, my marriage is about to hit the rock

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