17:19 16/06/2015
Abuja - Fresh tension in brewing in the House of Representatives
over the chairmanships of committees and appointment of other principal
officers in the House, reports Sun.
Lawmakers
loyal to Femi Gbajabiamila are spoiling for s showdown with the Speaker
of the House, Yakubu Dogara over the composition of the various
committee.
They are demanding that they should be given more committees chairmanship slots if Dogora wants to enjoy their support.
The
lawmakers are also demanding that Gbajabiamila should be given the
opportunity to nominate three out of the four principal officers.
Dogara is, however, said to have rejected these demands.
Gbajabiamila, who lost the Speakership seat, had earlier promised to work with Dogara.
Read more at Sun.
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Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Bank to continue support of vulnerable Nigerian minors
17:19 16/06/2015
Lagos - Access Bank has pledged to continue its sponsorship of a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) programme that supports orphaned and vulnerable children in Nigeria.
Access Bank’s initiative is in conjunction with Fifth Chukker, a private public partnership that represents the new in the old world of the equestrian sport of polo.
The confirmation of the continued sponsorship of the scheme has been announced at the sidelines of the eighth Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tournament, which is in its eighth year.
Held in Nigeria, it is the biggest charity polo tournament in Africa.
Access Bank Plc Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, highlighted that the importance of the Fifth Chukker UNICEF initiative.
“Our support for the Fifth Chukker UNICEF initiative comes from the fact that we are conscious of our role as a change agent in Nigeria that can help institute socio-economic development through responsible business practice and environmental considerations,” said Wigwe.
He said in addition, they were continually seeking ways through which more resources can be pooled towards supporting the children.
“We are part of the community and as such should support its wellbeing,” said Wigwe.
Since the UNICEF/ACCESS Bank initiative was started it has rebuilt two schools in Kaduna in Northern Nigeria and kept over 2 750 students in continuous education simultaneously developing new school blocks, a computer literacy building all in a more secure and friendly school environment.
The communities surrounding the schools are being supported with bore-holes for water, sewing and grinding machines to secure employment and stimulate economic and social development.
Lagos - Access Bank has pledged to continue its sponsorship of a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) programme that supports orphaned and vulnerable children in Nigeria.
Access Bank’s initiative is in conjunction with Fifth Chukker, a private public partnership that represents the new in the old world of the equestrian sport of polo.
The confirmation of the continued sponsorship of the scheme has been announced at the sidelines of the eighth Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tournament, which is in its eighth year.
Held in Nigeria, it is the biggest charity polo tournament in Africa.
Access Bank Plc Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, highlighted that the importance of the Fifth Chukker UNICEF initiative.
“Our support for the Fifth Chukker UNICEF initiative comes from the fact that we are conscious of our role as a change agent in Nigeria that can help institute socio-economic development through responsible business practice and environmental considerations,” said Wigwe.
He said in addition, they were continually seeking ways through which more resources can be pooled towards supporting the children.
“We are part of the community and as such should support its wellbeing,” said Wigwe.
Since the UNICEF/ACCESS Bank initiative was started it has rebuilt two schools in Kaduna in Northern Nigeria and kept over 2 750 students in continuous education simultaneously developing new school blocks, a computer literacy building all in a more secure and friendly school environment.
The communities surrounding the schools are being supported with bore-holes for water, sewing and grinding machines to secure employment and stimulate economic and social development.
Friday, 12 June 2015
APC alarmed at Wike's "looting" of Rivers resources
Okoro Chinedu
11:37 12/06/2015
Lagos - The spat between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has exacerbated after the party accused him of looting state resources.
The country’s ruling party, which is an opposition in the state, alleged Wike had prevailed on the State House of Assembly dominated by his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to approve N10 billion for him without any attached projects.
“Wike has shamelessly confirmed our fears that he has no agenda for the development of Rivers State, rather than looting the common patrimony of the State with impunity, by influencing the State House of Assembly to approve the sum of N10 billion without the purpose of the approval being clearly stated,” Rivers APC, Dr Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, said.
Part of the fund, Ikanya alleged, was to be used to pay off the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Dr Peter Odili and others the APC accuses of manipulating the Rivers State governorship poll outcome.
Ikanya claimed Wike “perfected this looting spree when immediately after his swearing-in ceremony on 29th May, 2015 he locked out both the Permanent Secretary and the Chief of Staff, Government House, until 31st May, to enable him loot the property in the Government House – after with he turned around to maliciously allege that former Governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, looted the place before leaving office.”
Ikanya said Rivers APC, however, would not to be blackmailed or intimidated.
“All these ploys notwithstanding, we wish to reiterate that no amount of thieving, misappropriation of public funds will deter us from fighting the evil cause Wike’s personality represents. Apart from trying to deny the Riverine areas of their right to produce the next Governor of Rivers State after Amaechi, his illegal imposition forebodes dangerous times for our dear State.”
Wike, who could not be reached for comment, was elected the governor in April but APC is contesting the outcome citing violence and irregularities.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced him as the winner ahead of APC’s Dakuku Peterside.
11:37 12/06/2015
Lagos - The spat between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has exacerbated after the party accused him of looting state resources.
The country’s ruling party, which is an opposition in the state, alleged Wike had prevailed on the State House of Assembly dominated by his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to approve N10 billion for him without any attached projects.
“Wike has shamelessly confirmed our fears that he has no agenda for the development of Rivers State, rather than looting the common patrimony of the State with impunity, by influencing the State House of Assembly to approve the sum of N10 billion without the purpose of the approval being clearly stated,” Rivers APC, Dr Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, said.
Part of the fund, Ikanya alleged, was to be used to pay off the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Dr Peter Odili and others the APC accuses of manipulating the Rivers State governorship poll outcome.
Ikanya claimed Wike “perfected this looting spree when immediately after his swearing-in ceremony on 29th May, 2015 he locked out both the Permanent Secretary and the Chief of Staff, Government House, until 31st May, to enable him loot the property in the Government House – after with he turned around to maliciously allege that former Governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, looted the place before leaving office.”
Ikanya said Rivers APC, however, would not to be blackmailed or intimidated.
“All these ploys notwithstanding, we wish to reiterate that no amount of thieving, misappropriation of public funds will deter us from fighting the evil cause Wike’s personality represents. Apart from trying to deny the Riverine areas of their right to produce the next Governor of Rivers State after Amaechi, his illegal imposition forebodes dangerous times for our dear State.”
Wike, who could not be reached for comment, was elected the governor in April but APC is contesting the outcome citing violence and irregularities.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced him as the winner ahead of APC’s Dakuku Peterside.
Buhari intervenes in N/Assembly dispute
11:37 12/06/2015
Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has decided to intervene in the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Tuesday's National Assembly elections, reports The Nation.
Buhari’s decision to intervene is to save the party from being factionalised.
Buhari has invited the Senator Ahmed Lawan’s Unity Forum for a meeting to be held on Friday.
The forum is contesting the election of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President.
Read more at The Nation.
Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has decided to intervene in the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Tuesday's National Assembly elections, reports The Nation.
Buhari’s decision to intervene is to save the party from being factionalised.
Buhari has invited the Senator Ahmed Lawan’s Unity Forum for a meeting to be held on Friday.
The forum is contesting the election of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President.
Read more at The Nation.
Ogu admits Eagles might play under pressure
11:37 12/06/2015
Kaduna - Ahead of Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Le Sao of Chad in Kaduna, Super Eagles midfielder John Ugochukwu Ogu has told News24 that they might be playing under pressure against the Chadians, considering they started with a home loss during the qualifiers for the last Africa Cup of Nations.
The 27-year old, who plays for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Israel, admits that with the Eagles having started poorly on their way to failing to qualify for the Equatorial Guinea 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, they might be under some pressure starting this qualifying campaign with another home game.
“Well yeah I think its big pressure for us,” he told News24 in an exclusive interview.
“After we failed to qualify for the last Africa Cup of Nations, we don’t want to make the same mistakes again,” he admitted.
Speaking further, the dark-skinned left footer says he and his teammates want to give everything they have against Chad so as to avoid a repeat of what happened the last time.
“My teammates and I want to take this game and give it everything we have. I believe in the squad we have now because everyone has been sweating it out in the last few days and we are all working hard because we know what is at stake so we want to give it everything we have and by God’s grace, we will come out the best,” Ogu posited.
-Soccer Laduma
Kaduna - Ahead of Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Le Sao of Chad in Kaduna, Super Eagles midfielder John Ugochukwu Ogu has told News24 that they might be playing under pressure against the Chadians, considering they started with a home loss during the qualifiers for the last Africa Cup of Nations.
The 27-year old, who plays for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Israel, admits that with the Eagles having started poorly on their way to failing to qualify for the Equatorial Guinea 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, they might be under some pressure starting this qualifying campaign with another home game.
“Well yeah I think its big pressure for us,” he told News24 in an exclusive interview.
“After we failed to qualify for the last Africa Cup of Nations, we don’t want to make the same mistakes again,” he admitted.
Speaking further, the dark-skinned left footer says he and his teammates want to give everything they have against Chad so as to avoid a repeat of what happened the last time.
“My teammates and I want to take this game and give it everything we have. I believe in the squad we have now because everyone has been sweating it out in the last few days and we are all working hard because we know what is at stake so we want to give it everything we have and by God’s grace, we will come out the best,” Ogu posited.
-Soccer Laduma
Chief of Army Minimah encourages soldiers against Boko Haram
Okoro Chinedu
10:30 12/06/2015
Lagos - The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant Keneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah, has given confidence to local troops involved in the battle against the Boko Haram sect.
He has paid an operational and morale boosting visit to troops in the frontline fighting war against Boko Haram terrorists groups in Borno and Adamawa States.
During the visit, he addressed and encouraged the troops of 7 Division Strike Group (7 DSG) and 121 Special Force (SF) Battalion that comprised the Armed Forces and Nigerian Army Special Forces located in Pulka, 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, 28 Task Force Brigade and 174 Battalion in Mubi.
In Pulka, the Commander of 7 DSG, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Faruq Abubakar, and the Commanding Officer of 121 SF Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Danjum, Abdulsalam briefed him on their respective commands.
At the headquarters of 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, the COAS Brigade Commander, Colonel Irenuma Irabor, received Minimah.
“He commended them for their performances,” Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, said.
“He reiterated his determined effort to continue to support and encourage them and enjoined them to maintain the momentum. He also urged the gallant soldiers to be more dedicated, disciplined, professional and continue with the same zeal and determination till attainment of the set objective of locating and destroying Boko Haram camps and enclaves,” added Usman.
Leaders from the Defence Forces accompanied Minimah on his tour to Adamawa and Borno.
Lagos - The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant Keneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah, has given confidence to local troops involved in the battle against the Boko Haram sect.
He has paid an operational and morale boosting visit to troops in the frontline fighting war against Boko Haram terrorists groups in Borno and Adamawa States.
During the visit, he addressed and encouraged the troops of 7 Division Strike Group (7 DSG) and 121 Special Force (SF) Battalion that comprised the Armed Forces and Nigerian Army Special Forces located in Pulka, 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, 28 Task Force Brigade and 174 Battalion in Mubi.
In Pulka, the Commander of 7 DSG, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Faruq Abubakar, and the Commanding Officer of 121 SF Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Danjum, Abdulsalam briefed him on their respective commands.
At the headquarters of 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, the COAS Brigade Commander, Colonel Irenuma Irabor, received Minimah.
“He commended them for their performances,” Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, said.
“He reiterated his determined effort to continue to support and encourage them and enjoined them to maintain the momentum. He also urged the gallant soldiers to be more dedicated, disciplined, professional and continue with the same zeal and determination till attainment of the set objective of locating and destroying Boko Haram camps and enclaves,” added Usman.
Leaders from the Defence Forces accompanied Minimah on his tour to Adamawa and Borno.
Maheeda is renting out a part of her body!
10:30 12/06/2015
Lagos - Popular nudist and singer Maheeda has declared on Instagram that she is renting out her private region.
The Holland based controversial entertainer said this on Friday.
The former Gospel artist said she does not care about being called a prostitute.
She candidly said that her private region is not for free, but available to those who can afford it.
-News24
Lagos - Popular nudist and singer Maheeda has declared on Instagram that she is renting out her private region.
The Holland based controversial entertainer said this on Friday.
The former Gospel artist said she does not care about being called a prostitute.
She candidly said that her private region is not for free, but available to those who can afford it.
-News24
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