Congrats to our girls! Nigeria's National Women's football team, Super Falcons, have qualified for the final match of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (AWCON) tournament, after beating South Africa’s Bayana Bayana, in the semi-final match today.
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has pledged the government’s commitment to inject funds for the infrastructural and manpower development of the state-owned Niger Delta University, NDU, to attract reputable lecturers and students to the institution.
Dickson made the pledge during the submission of the interim report on the NDU to him by the Chairman of the Committee, Professor Stephen Odiowei at Government House, Yenagoa.
He noted that, the NDU has the potential for self sustainability, adding that, the challenge for the government is how to raise funds to close the gap on neglect the institution suffered in the past by investing to raise the capacity of the university.
While also pledging to support the committee to ensure that, it formulates a development plan for the Niger Delta University, Governor Dickson promised to study the interim report, with a view to taking the most appropriate decisions that will impact positively on the institution.
Restating the government’s stand on the issue of subvention for the running of tertiary institutions, owned by the state, Hon. Dickson noted that, subvention was a sustainable means to reduce cost of running and encourage infrastructural development.
”Government’s position on the issue of subvention is well known and we will encourage it because it is sustainable during this period of economic recession, as well as fast tracks infrastructural development.
“Government does not consider it sustainable to be paying salaries of lecturers and other staff, as the NDU has potentials for self sustainability, through internally generated revenue to meet their demands”.
Presenting the committee’s interim report, the Chairman, Professor Stephen Odiowei, disclosed that, the NDU has twelve faculties, sixty three departments and ninety-one programmes, adding that, eighteen departments have interim accreditation, twenty seven unaccredited programmes and nine denied accreditations.
Summarizing their findings and observations, Professor Odiowei added that, inadequate funding and power supply, poor service delivery, delay in salary payment, among others, were some of the factors militating against the development of the institution.
The committee recommended the provision of 1000kva generating set to serve both the new and old campuses, financial support to the school’s agricultural farm, prompt and regular payment of salaries as well as the engagement professors and senior lecturers as factors that could enhance the smooth running of the university.
There have been 6 survivors, including 4 football players found so far from the ill-fated plane crash carrying Brazilian football players. More photos after the cut..
Osas pictured with her cute looking daughter, Azariah Ajibade. "I just couldn't resist posting... our happy baby ... we miss you papa Gbenro Ajibade (hard at work #proud) #GodisGreat," Osas captioned the photo on IG.
Music label executive Jude Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma Okoye, ensured their daughter, Emma's birthday celebration at school was successful. Another photo after the cut..
Just for me" - was the caption on one of these photos Kcee shared via Snapchat. More photos after the cut...
President-elect Donald Trump blasted the election recount on Saturday, calling it "a scam" and "ridiculous" adding that Hillary Clinton had already conceded. He said the fundraising ploy by the Green Party and its nominee, Jill Stein was just a way to make some money.
He said:
"This recount is just a way for Jill Stein, who received less than one percent of the vote overall and wasn't even on the ballot in many states, to fill her coffers with money, most of which she will never even spend on this ridiculous recount."
Jill Stein was the presidential candidate for the Green Party. She had a fundraising where she requested $2.5million for the election recount in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and fortunately raised over $5 million online for the recount in Wisconsin, which may begin some time next week. Then she raised her target to $7million saying that she needed the extra funds for her lawyers.
After Trump complained about the recount, he went on his twitter page and wrote:
"The Green Party scam to fill up their coffers by asking for impossible recounts is now being joined by the badly defeated & demoralized Dems."
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional platforms to the North West region of Nigeria to reinforce the on-going operation against cattle rustling, armed robbery and kidnapping in the area. The new deployment, comprises of fixed and rotary wing aircraft to complement those deployed earlier for the operation in the state.
Addressing press men during his operational visit to 119 Forward Operations Base (FOB), Sokoto, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Mshl Sadique Abubakar, stated that the additional re-enforcement of platforms in the North region, was to tackle the on-going threat that cattle rustling has currently pose to Northerners, pointing out that Zamfara State in particular, has been faced with series of serious security challenges as a result of this, hence the need to take drastic steps to curb the situation in the area.
To tackle the problem, the CAS stated that NAF will continue to work in synergy with other security agencies in the state in order to achieve the desired result. He further disclosed of the movement by NAF towards restructuring 119 FOB Sokoto, by reactivating existing infrastructures in the area and building new ones, deploying additional Regiment personnels to enhance operational capability of the Unit in its bid to restore internal security operations within the area.
Air Mshl. Abubakar’s visit to the area not only availed him the opportunity to undertake a facility tour of the Unit, it also allowed time to pay a courtesy call on His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh (Dr) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar (III) in his palace.
The Jesus look-alike who caused a stampede after he was spotted walking barefooted in the downtown Nairobi on Wednesday, has come out to react to a crucifixion threat. Many might be assuming he is a beggar wandering around the country to seek help, but the Jesus look-alike is actually a traveler, whose name is Daniel Christos from Perth in Australia.
Friday, he took to his Facebook account to share a snapshot, where a Facebook user (Mook Carter III), hilariously said they are planning to set up a committee to get and crucify him together with two thieves.
According to Christos, he said the people have welcomed him with so much enthusiasm since arriving Kenya from Ethiopia, but became uncomfortable to walk on the street of Nairobi after seeing the hilarious threat on social media. Read his full post and see more photos of him after the cut....
I arrived in Kenya less than 2 weeks ago from Ethiopia and have been welcomed with so much enthusiasm like I've never experienced before in my life. In fact, it's been so extreme that it's been a little overwhelming. Every single corner I walk on in Nairobi I have noticed someone either taking a photo or video while hundreds of times a day I hear people calling out "Jesus!".
Kenyan people, in general, have been very friendly and loving. Until I find this photo of me circulating online. I feel a little concerned by this person's comments. I don't know who wrote it and I don't know if it was just a joke or if they were serous, but it has made me a little uncomfortable to walk in the streets of Nairobi. I shouldn't have to respond to such close minded nonsense but a quick message to whoever posted the photo and comment... I AM NOT JESUS! I HAVE NEVER PRETENDED TO BE. I am a traveler who has come to your country as a visitor, i would hope that one day if Jesus does return you treat him with a little more respect than you have treated me. To everyone else, you are a beautiful people, I love you!
According to OAP Freeze, a young man sent him a screenshot of his mobile banking app which had apps of various Pentecostal churches on it, including Highlife Church. In one of the comments, someone even said they attended a church where they had POS in the church where one could use their ATM cards. Read what Freeze wrote after the cut..
I weep for Nigerians and their many woes,
Their mind is an enemy, greater than all their other foes. ~FRZ
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A young man sent me a screenshot of his mobile banking app containing top Nigerian Pentecostal churches and I can't hide my disappointment. These churches want to make payment of tithe so effortless that you don't even need to attend service to pay your tithe. Does this mean that tithe is more important than service? Can't they wait till Sunday to collect tithe? How come no Catholic Church, no Jehovah's Witness, Anglican Church or Mosque is there? Only the Pentecostal churches where u get anointed school fees, anointed cucumbers and clowns spraying the same money you pay as tithe at weddings and celebrations, that's if they are not buying private jets or building schools your children cannot afford to attend with it! Please which one is HIGHLIFE CHURCH again reggae church and hip hop church NKO??! #NaWaOh #ItsAShame #ThisIsNotWhatChristWanted
n a post and photos shared by APC TV via its social media page, it reported that residents apprehended the kidnappers after they had taken a victim.
The kidnappers were stripped and possibly beaten while their vehicle was also destroyed.
Nigerians reacted to the incidents with some noting that human ritual was usually on the rise towards the end of the year.
Some however criticised the stripping of the suspected kidnappers.
Cheure Augustine wrote: Learn from this and stop kidnapping your fellow human being.if u have the plans for such act then have a rethink as you watch the displayed pictures.
Gladys Achivir Kaa wrote: But why parade them naked,how can we handle people as if we are also mere criminals,are there no better are lawful ways,this is not disgracing to them only but to humanity.
Princess Fauzy Abubakr wrote: Uhmmmmmmm, now that you are caught, what will you do? All days for thief, one day for the owner. Even a shameful woman among them. Criminals. They should all dance round the city naked. God will punish you.
Joe Tyav noted: Nigerians can condemn everything including the food we eat. This people are criminals that is not anything to them to take innocent lives. Yet, when a criminal is been treated as a criminal, we condemn. But I don't blame such people, because they have never had encounter with such criminal
Peace Etim wrote: Those dat are looting Nigerians money to travelling to one country and the other in the name of fighting corruption are they not criminal too? Y are they not naked like ds. God will punish all of u
Comfort Hena Hena wrote: Are they naked??? If they kidnappers ur sister or ur bros u can ever so that they are naked,they have do them more than this!!!
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President Buhari has felicitated with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as he turns 70 tomorrow November 25, 2016. In a letter he personally signed, President Buhari said he was delighted to welcome Alhaji Abubakar "to the 70s club," and prayed that Allah would grant him many more years of good health and service to Nigeria."
The President added:
"Over the years, I have admired your courage and doggedness in defending your interests and your generosity in promoting education. The American University in Yola is one of your noble legacies, and my hope and wish is that it will endure."
President Buhari said both himself and the former Vice President should be grateful to Allah, who has granted them grace to be in the 70s club.
Augusta AW101, the $21 million presidential jet that was handed over to the Nigeria Air Force by the presidency two months ago, crashed within the Air Force base in Makurdi, Benue state yesterday November 23rd.
According to sources at the Air Force base, the flight engineer who was the only one on board, had landed the jet at the base and was to be parked it in the hanger when it suddenly moved up and then crashed. The crash according to sources was not that serious and the flight engineer sustained minor injury.
Aliko was honoured by Coventry U.K. Doctorate today in London. The billionaire businessmen and close friends were also spotted at Arsenal/PSG match yesterday in London. See that pic after the cut
Afrosoul Diva Aramide released her anticipated album “Suitcase”! To usher in the new album, the talented musician released two new singles off the album: Why So Serious and Bose.
Bose: https://soundcloud.com/aramidemusic/bose/s-PPKfG
Why So Serious: https://soundcloud.com/aramidemusic/why-so-serious/s-y90VJ
The 15-tracker album features Sound Sultan, Ice Prince, Adekunle Gold, Koker and Sir Dauda.
“When you are going on a journey, the first thing you think about is a Suitcase, and that is why my debut album is titled Suitcase. My Suitcase is filled with emotions, love, society; appreciation, God, my journey, heartbreak and I want everyone to come with me on this journey,” Aramide says.
Album link:
https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/suitcase/id1175242398
http://musicplus.mtnonline.com/touch/index.html#music-album-detail?op=1&c=32&albumCode=6010090018260&
https://www.amazon.com/Suitcase-Aramide/dp/B01MXJIO5O/
http://www.deezer.com/album/14627020
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote was yesterday honored with a Doctor of Science degree by the University of Ibadan during the school's convocation ceremony. Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II and the Ooni of Ife attended the convocation ceremony
Comedienne & TV personality Helen Paul this morning described her husband, Femi Bamisile, in words that portray their close bond, via a post shared on one of her social media pages.
Posting a selfie of them both, she wrote:
"I will forever love you as my Father, Friend, Teacher, Mentor, Pal and Secret keeper
Ekiti state governor who turned 56 on Tuesday November 15th, took his birthday celebration to the streets of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital yesterday, where he shared his birthday cake with them and also handed them N200 each. Speaking at the celebration, he said;
"It is a show of love to my people, we can't sit in the government house and enjoy the comfort of the office without remembering them, I got a lot of gifts on my birthday, cakes, yam tubers, cows, rice and so on, how many can I eat? How many clothes can I wear at a time?"It is just normal, just good for me to go back to the street and give it back to the people that put me in the government house, this is my style, this is me naturally, just that this time around it is more elaborate moving from one junction to the other to ensure about 500 persons per junction get something small on my birthday.
"The more people you can touch, the better for your life today and tomorrow, these are the set of people that will never walk into the government house asking for contract, asking for help, they will not even be allowed to get in unless the governor leave the comfort of his office to come and meet with them wherever they are and that is exactly what I am doing.
"This are the people that employed us into the office, they should not be abandoned for one minute, we must stay with them continuously at every opportunity".
