ABUJA—Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation,
Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, Mr.
Elias Mbam, disclosed yesterday that the
Commission had started the process of trimming
down the pay packages of the President,
Senators, members of the House of
Representatives, governors and all the elected
public officials to reflect current economic realities.
Speaking with journalists after meeting President
Muhammadu Buhari, the RMAFC Chairman said
that no federal lawmaker received N1 million
monthly as salary, adding that their salaries
would be pruned down to reflect the current
economy status.
Asked whether the parliamentarians would give a
nod to the idea, the Chairman said it was a
constitutional mandate, which no one should
argue about.
He said: “We are here to brief the President on the
activities of the commission, the challenges and
the way forward.
“The President advised us to ensure that we use
all legitimate means to ensure all public office
holders take home remuneration as determined
by the commission and also block all leakages.
“We have done a lot in informing the public on
the true position of the remuneration packages. It
is on our website; it is clearly written there and
we have published these remuneration packages
in many national dailies several times.
“We have also had interactions with the press at
different fora.
“What we read on the pages of newspapers is
not known to the commission because there is
no member of the National Assembly, based on
what we determined, who earns up to N1 million
per month.
“Presently, we are reviewing the subsisting
remuneration packages and it is going to reflect
the socio-economic realities of today. We expect
that before the end of next month, it will be
ready.
“When I talk of packages, the responsibility of the
commission is to determine the remuneration for
political office holders, both elected and
appointed, from the national level to the local
government level.
“Of course, National Assembly members are
elected. It will include them, it will include the
judiciary, it will include the state legislature,
executive and of course, the local government
will be included.
“Recently, the oil price dropped. Many
government agencies, the states and local
governments have not been able to pay their
salaries. These are some of the issues that made
it necessarily to review it. It did not start with this
administration; we started the review as far back
as last year. It is not because of the present
administration that we commenced it.
“They do not have a choice. We are guided by
the constitution and we are going to be guided by
such laws that are provided for in the constitution
and the oath they swore to obey the laws of the
country.”
Mbam, who recounted the challenges of the
Commission to include insufficient funding, urged
the authorities to amend the Act setting it up to
grant its financial independence.
Asked when the new revenue sharing formula
would be ready, the chairman said it was beyond
his power to comment on.
He said: “One of the challenges is that the
commission is not properly funded and we are
saying that we expect that the commission
should be one of the agencies of government that
should have financial autonomy.
“The best way to do that is to include it as one of
the agencies that will benefit from first line charge.
“The second is to give the commission the power
of enforcement. They should review the Act
establishing the commission so that it can have
power of enforcement and sanctions on any of
the defaulting MDAs.
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
» I Discovered Reekado Banks On Twitter - Don Jazzy «
In essence, what the Supreme leader of the
Supreme Mavin Dynasty is saying is that Nigerian
artistes must embrace Social Media or die!!
When asked in an Exclusive interview with
Techcabal.com
If today, you were a mad talented but
unknown musician that is yet to
“blow” — knowing all the things you
know now, what would you do to get
noticed?
I would find a way to stand out in social
media as I showcase my talent.
FalzTheBahdGuy with his “Broda Taju” alter
ego Instagram videos turned him into a
sensation. More recently, a talented guitarist
named Godwyn was posting some of his
renditions on Instagram which I ended up
discovering. Within 48 hrs, we had him at
Mavin studio recording and releasing
“Promise”. He has gone on from there to
get paid performances and continues to
establish himself. Mavin artist Reekado
Banks was discovered via Twitter.
Linda Ikeji worked hard and smart and is
the biggest online personality today. You
don’t need a prophet to tell you that social
media is the fastest place you can get
noticed today. Don’t be in a hurry to get a
million fans in a day. As long as you are
doing something right, your fan base will
grow daily even if it’s 10 new people that
you convert each day. Before you know it
the right person will notice and the rest will
be history.
Supreme Mavin Dynasty is saying is that Nigerian
artistes must embrace Social Media or die!!
When asked in an Exclusive interview with
Techcabal.com
If today, you were a mad talented but
unknown musician that is yet to
“blow” — knowing all the things you
know now, what would you do to get
noticed?
I would find a way to stand out in social
media as I showcase my talent.
FalzTheBahdGuy with his “Broda Taju” alter
ego Instagram videos turned him into a
sensation. More recently, a talented guitarist
named Godwyn was posting some of his
renditions on Instagram which I ended up
discovering. Within 48 hrs, we had him at
Mavin studio recording and releasing
“Promise”. He has gone on from there to
get paid performances and continues to
establish himself. Mavin artist Reekado
Banks was discovered via Twitter.
Linda Ikeji worked hard and smart and is
the biggest online personality today. You
don’t need a prophet to tell you that social
media is the fastest place you can get
noticed today. Don’t be in a hurry to get a
million fans in a day. As long as you are
doing something right, your fan base will
grow daily even if it’s 10 new people that
you convert each day. Before you know it
the right person will notice and the rest will
be history.
» These Nigerian Celebrities Real Names Will Surprise You «
Most Nigerian celebrities these days are known
basically by their stage
names and very few of their fans actually know
their real names. Here are the real names of some
of Nigeria’s top rated stars:
1)
Stage Name: Patoranking
Real name : Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie
2)
Stage Name: Timaya
Real Name: Enetimi Alfred Odom
3)
Stage Name: Funny Bone
Real Name: Stanley Chibuna
4)
Stage Name: Skales
Real Name: Raoul John Njeng-Njeng
5)
Stage Name: Runtown
Real Name: Douglas Jack Agua
6)
Stage Name: Daddy Showkey
Real Name: John Asiemo
7)
Stage Name: Reekado Banks
Real Name: Solomon Ajayi Ayoleyi Hanniel
8.
Stage Name: Aphrodija or Di’Ja
Real Name: Hadiza Blella
9)
Stage Name: I Go Dye
Real Name: Francis Agoda
10)
Stage Name: Gordons
Real Name: Komone Godwin
11)
Stage Name: Akpororo
Real Name: Bowoto Jephta
12)
Stage Name: Asa
Real Name: Bukola Elemide
basically by their stage
names and very few of their fans actually know
their real names. Here are the real names of some
of Nigeria’s top rated stars:
1)
Stage Name: Patoranking
Real name : Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie
2)
Stage Name: Timaya
Real Name: Enetimi Alfred Odom
3)
Stage Name: Funny Bone
Real Name: Stanley Chibuna
4)
Stage Name: Skales
Real Name: Raoul John Njeng-Njeng
5)
Stage Name: Runtown
Real Name: Douglas Jack Agua
6)
Stage Name: Daddy Showkey
Real Name: John Asiemo
7)
Stage Name: Reekado Banks
Real Name: Solomon Ajayi Ayoleyi Hanniel
8.
Stage Name: Aphrodija or Di’Ja
Real Name: Hadiza Blella
9)
Stage Name: I Go Dye
Real Name: Francis Agoda
10)
Stage Name: Gordons
Real Name: Komone Godwin
11)
Stage Name: Akpororo
Real Name: Bowoto Jephta
12)
Stage Name: Asa
Real Name: Bukola Elemide
» 14-Year-Old Boy Kills Brother With Dad’s Gun While ‘Acting’ Movie «
ENUGU—The sleepy town of Umueze, Enugwu-
Achi,
Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu State,
was
last Monday thrown into mourning, following the
death
of three-year-old Akachukwu in the hands of his
14-
year-old brother Ebubechukwu,14, using their
father’s
gun.
The brothers were said to be re-enacting movie
scenes, not knowing that the gun was loaded.
According to a source, their father, Christian
Odika, had
left for their village square at Obodo-Ukwu
Enugwu-
Akwu, for a meeting, when the tragic news
reached
him.
It was gathered that on getting to his house, he
met his
son, Akachukwu, in a pool of his own blood.
Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere
Amaraizu,
said: “Investigations into the tragic incident have
commenced to ascertain the remote causes, so
the
law can take its course.”
Achi,
Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu State,
was
last Monday thrown into mourning, following the
death
of three-year-old Akachukwu in the hands of his
14-
year-old brother Ebubechukwu,14, using their
father’s
gun.
The brothers were said to be re-enacting movie
scenes, not knowing that the gun was loaded.
According to a source, their father, Christian
Odika, had
left for their village square at Obodo-Ukwu
Enugwu-
Akwu, for a meeting, when the tragic news
reached
him.
It was gathered that on getting to his house, he
met his
son, Akachukwu, in a pool of his own blood.
Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere
Amaraizu,
said: “Investigations into the tragic incident have
commenced to ascertain the remote causes, so
the
law can take its course.”
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
» "Top 10 States In Nigeria With The Most Beautiful Girls" - Editor1 «
Nigeria is arguably endowed with the most
beautiful chicks in africa.
Within Nigeria itself, there are awesomely
beautiful damsels. But some states can pride to
have them in higher concentration than others.
Now, Let's hit the market with my well-
researched list...
1. IMO:
Arguably this state possesses the prettiest
damsels in the country. Well-endowed in all
ramifications. Little wonder the state has the
highest number of Peagents and Models in
Nigeria. IMSU alone houses 60% of these
beauties.
2. LAGOS:
Lagos per-say boasts of awesome and classy
beauties owing to its cosmopolitan nature. the
state is a confluence of most beautiful girls from
different background and entities. A visit to Akoka
will attest.
3. CROSS RIVER:
Calabar girls are not only beautiful but "bediful".
The concentration of naturally beautiful girls in C/
River pays advantage to The serene and ambient
nature of the state.
4. ENUGU:
The state of the 'desperate chicks' will wow you
with its array of beauties. You can never walk 5m
in Enugu without having to turn to admire an
Enugu gal walking on the other side of the road.
Night life here is very much alive.
5. DELTA:
The city of Warri wasn't taken into recognition
when Delta is mentioned. However, the
concentration of sweet apples in Asaba, agbor
and Auchi alone is strong enough to place Delta
on the list.
6. RIVERS:
The black beauties of Kalabari and the excesses
from IMO State gives Rivers a capable mention.
Mind you, aside Lagos and Abuja, PH prides the
most expensive and classy chicks. Don't
approach a UNIPORT babe without your car
keys.
7. ANAMBRA:
Anambra Chicks my not be as classy as their Imo
neighbours. But they pride an array of natural
beauties. They are wife materials any day. UNIZIK
guys can testify.
8. OGUN:
Ogun gals are the most beautiful when it comes
to core Yoruba chicks. They are an all-in-one
package of beauty and brains.
9. KANO:
Having the highest concentration of beautiful
Fulani girls. Kano state possesses pretty girls
beyond the veils.
10. EDO:
Like C/River, Edo girls are amicably beautiful both
in theory and practice. If you visit Benin and cone
back empty-handed, then you are blind and
sterile at once.
Who thinks otherwise?
NB: I deliberately omitted Abuja to be in a different
league of its own.
beautiful chicks in africa.
Within Nigeria itself, there are awesomely
beautiful damsels. But some states can pride to
have them in higher concentration than others.
Now, Let's hit the market with my well-
researched list...
1. IMO:
Arguably this state possesses the prettiest
damsels in the country. Well-endowed in all
ramifications. Little wonder the state has the
highest number of Peagents and Models in
Nigeria. IMSU alone houses 60% of these
beauties.
2. LAGOS:
Lagos per-say boasts of awesome and classy
beauties owing to its cosmopolitan nature. the
state is a confluence of most beautiful girls from
different background and entities. A visit to Akoka
will attest.
3. CROSS RIVER:
Calabar girls are not only beautiful but "bediful".
The concentration of naturally beautiful girls in C/
River pays advantage to The serene and ambient
nature of the state.
4. ENUGU:
The state of the 'desperate chicks' will wow you
with its array of beauties. You can never walk 5m
in Enugu without having to turn to admire an
Enugu gal walking on the other side of the road.
Night life here is very much alive.
5. DELTA:
The city of Warri wasn't taken into recognition
when Delta is mentioned. However, the
concentration of sweet apples in Asaba, agbor
and Auchi alone is strong enough to place Delta
on the list.
6. RIVERS:
The black beauties of Kalabari and the excesses
from IMO State gives Rivers a capable mention.
Mind you, aside Lagos and Abuja, PH prides the
most expensive and classy chicks. Don't
approach a UNIPORT babe without your car
keys.
7. ANAMBRA:
Anambra Chicks my not be as classy as their Imo
neighbours. But they pride an array of natural
beauties. They are wife materials any day. UNIZIK
guys can testify.
8. OGUN:
Ogun gals are the most beautiful when it comes
to core Yoruba chicks. They are an all-in-one
package of beauty and brains.
9. KANO:
Having the highest concentration of beautiful
Fulani girls. Kano state possesses pretty girls
beyond the veils.
10. EDO:
Like C/River, Edo girls are amicably beautiful both
in theory and practice. If you visit Benin and cone
back empty-handed, then you are blind and
sterile at once.
Who thinks otherwise?
NB: I deliberately omitted Abuja to be in a different
league of its own.
» Thugs Beat Mother, Smash Baby Against The Floor «
Some thugs have allegedly beaten up
a woman, who was identified simply
as Beatrice, and smashed her two-
year-old baby against the floor, killing
the toddler.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at
the Bajare Camp in the Idanre Local
Government Area of Ondo State.
Witnesses told our correspondent that the
thugs attacked Beatrice on the instruction of
a middle-aged woman, identified simply as
Toyin, following a disagreement between
the women.
One of the witnesses said the disagreement
between Toyin and Beatrice led to a free-
for-all. He added that Toyin left the scene
and came back with some thugs who she
allegedly ordered to beat up Beatrice.
He said, “During the scuffle, the baby boy,
who was strapped to his mother’s back
was smashed against the floor by one of
the thugs, leading to his death.”
It was gathered that the thugs immediately
fled the area, while the toddler was rushed
to the hospital, where he was confirmed
dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the
state, Mr. Wole Ogodo, explained that the
mother of the baby reported the matter at
the police station, saying the suspect and
her thugs had been arrested.
Ogodo said investigation had commenced
into the matter, adding that the suspects
would be charged to court as soon as the
police finished their probe.
He said, “People, who are having issues
with one another should always cultivate
the habit of reporting the case to the
appropriate quarters for onward action
rather than taking the law into their own
hands.”
It was gathered that the remains of the
deceased had been deposited at the Alade
Idanre General Hospital mortuary for post-
mortem.
a woman, who was identified simply
as Beatrice, and smashed her two-
year-old baby against the floor, killing
the toddler.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at
the Bajare Camp in the Idanre Local
Government Area of Ondo State.
Witnesses told our correspondent that the
thugs attacked Beatrice on the instruction of
a middle-aged woman, identified simply as
Toyin, following a disagreement between
the women.
One of the witnesses said the disagreement
between Toyin and Beatrice led to a free-
for-all. He added that Toyin left the scene
and came back with some thugs who she
allegedly ordered to beat up Beatrice.
He said, “During the scuffle, the baby boy,
who was strapped to his mother’s back
was smashed against the floor by one of
the thugs, leading to his death.”
It was gathered that the thugs immediately
fled the area, while the toddler was rushed
to the hospital, where he was confirmed
dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the
state, Mr. Wole Ogodo, explained that the
mother of the baby reported the matter at
the police station, saying the suspect and
her thugs had been arrested.
Ogodo said investigation had commenced
into the matter, adding that the suspects
would be charged to court as soon as the
police finished their probe.
He said, “People, who are having issues
with one another should always cultivate
the habit of reporting the case to the
appropriate quarters for onward action
rather than taking the law into their own
hands.”
It was gathered that the remains of the
deceased had been deposited at the Alade
Idanre General Hospital mortuary for post-
mortem.
» JAMB UTME 2016 Sales Of Form Begins August 31st - See Important Guidelines «
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
(JAMB) has perfected plans to begin the 2016 sales
of UTME form by August 31st, 2015.
This was made known by the board’s Head of
Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin in statement
today in Lagos It was gathered that the decision
of the board to make the form available now is to
prepare candidates early for the 2016 Unified
Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The scratch cards will be made available from
August 31st, 2015 and can be purchased from the
following banks; Zenith Bank, Sky Bank and First
Bank. ”The registration fee for the UTME is N5,000
and candidates are also to pay N500 to obtain the
textbook, The Last Days at Forcados High School’.
”Candidates will, however, be issued the book at
the point of registration after showing evidence of
payment,” the statement stated. Prospective
candidates are advised to ensure they obtained
the application forms early as well as fill their
personal data correctly to avoid any mix-up.
The deadline for sales of form is January 15, 2016.
While the registration website will close January
19th, 2015. The 2016 UTME examination is
expected to begin Feb.29 and end on March 14,
2016.
Note: The UTME will be 100% Computer Based
Test (CBT)..
(JAMB) has perfected plans to begin the 2016 sales
of UTME form by August 31st, 2015.
This was made known by the board’s Head of
Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin in statement
today in Lagos It was gathered that the decision
of the board to make the form available now is to
prepare candidates early for the 2016 Unified
Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The scratch cards will be made available from
August 31st, 2015 and can be purchased from the
following banks; Zenith Bank, Sky Bank and First
Bank. ”The registration fee for the UTME is N5,000
and candidates are also to pay N500 to obtain the
textbook, The Last Days at Forcados High School’.
”Candidates will, however, be issued the book at
the point of registration after showing evidence of
payment,” the statement stated. Prospective
candidates are advised to ensure they obtained
the application forms early as well as fill their
personal data correctly to avoid any mix-up.
The deadline for sales of form is January 15, 2016.
While the registration website will close January
19th, 2015. The 2016 UTME examination is
expected to begin Feb.29 and end on March 14,
2016.
Note: The UTME will be 100% Computer Based
Test (CBT)..
» 10 Reasons Why Lagos Men Prefer Village Girls «
Lagos girls are very sophisticated,
approachable and good to be with, but why
are Lagos men going back to the village to
pick their wives? What is it about village
girls that makes them potential life partners?
Or is this just a fallacy?
Here are 10 reasons Lagos men go back to
the village to select their spouse instead of
marrying their Lagos counterparts.
1. Food
Do village girls cook better than city girls?
They say the way to a man’s heart is
through his stomach. Men love food and no
man likes to return home and not meet a
well prepared meal. Village ladies have the
upper hand when it comes to performing
wonders in the kitchen. Those delicacies
that melt a man’s heart and remind him of
those nostalgic past are made real by village
ladies. Every meal is likely to be a sensation
and not the usual rice and bread that is
adopted during bachelorhood, Lagos girls
on the other hand dwell on refrigerating and
microwaving food which does not give the
same result. Some even order meals or
drag their spouse to a restaurant. Lagos
men would rather go for a home-made
meal prepared with fresh ingredients and
spiced with condiments rather than keep a
daily date in the restaurant.
2. Attitude
Village ladies grow up with the right
orientation and attitude which is what most
Lagos men desire. Little attributes like saying
‘good morning’ and ‘thank you’ can go a
long way to make a man happy. Village
ladies are brought up with a drilling
knowledge of respect and attitude. Lagos
ladies exude behaviours that raise doubt
about their attitudes and orientation and
men try to avoid ladies without the right
attitude.
3. Submissive
Either by nature or nurture, men feel they
are superior to women and like it when
they get a lot of respect from women. No
man wants to marry a woman if he knows
she will challenge his superiority. Lagos
men know that most Lagos ladies have
been so exposed to similar and equal life
styles that can lead to tension in the home.
Men know that village ladies pose no threat
when it comes to class and level and feel
more comfortable with that rather than
engaging in a class tug of war with a Lagos
lady.
4. Home
Village ladies have very homely qualities
that make a man happy. They know it is
their duties to do the dishes, laundry, cook,
make the home and still take care of the
children. Lagos ladies however feel that the
modern world in its unwritten law desire
men to also help in the house chores and
not many Lagos men are adept at doing
that. With a village lady however, they is
not question about who will do the house
chores.
5. Career
Perhaps city ladies have careers that make
them to busy for their homes
The issue of career is always a big problem
to men. As much as Lagos men love
successful women, they dislike it when a
woman’s job becomes her priority and he
his relegated to the second position. The
higher a woman goes, the more a man
finds her unapproachable. Village ladies are
very enterprising instead and know how to
combine the home with the family well
which is what Lagos men prefer.
6. Beauty
Who is more attractive, city girls or village
beauties?
Lagos ladies are very attractive but men
have discerned the difference between
natural beauty and the pancake and lipstick
beauty. Lagos ladies are very adept in
transforming themselves into angels that it
would be difficult to tell the difference
between the ‘former and later picture’.
Lagos men know they are seeing the real
picture when they meet a village lady and
not a black-to-white transformation that is
typical of Lagos ladies.
7. Understanding
Village ladies are cool-headed and have
learnt to tame their emotion so as to allow
them understand their spouse. Lagos men
like it when a woman understands
situations without asking too much
questions. Lagos ladies though educated
and intelligent sometimes lack the basic
sense required in understanding the mood
and turmoil of a man and this can lead to
tension when they cannot act appropriately.
Lagos men would rather marry a village
lady knowing that there is a telepathic
understanding between the two of them.
8. Economical
Village ladies understand moderation and
have learnt the skills to economise. Lagos
men know that the city has its ups and
downs and like it when a woman can make
do with what is available. Lagos ladies find it
difficult to deal with less than they have
been exposed to and some can even raise
hell if they do not get what they are used to.
Lagos men like the fact that the humble
upbringing of most village ladies equips
them for any situation whether rain or
shine.
9. Fidelity
Are village girls more faithful than city girls?
The Lagos lifestyle is a wild one and most
ladies in the city have been swept away by
the tide. Some women find it difficult to deal
with the strength and capacity of their
husband because they have been exposed
to different escapades. Ironically, it is the
same men who engage these ladies who
know that it will be dangerous to have them
in the home. They feel that their already
explored sexuality might pose the possibility
of marital infidelity. They feel more
confident in marrying village ladies who to
an extent can guarantee fidelity.
10. Wife material
Who really makes a better wife, village girls
or city girls?
Wife material is an expression used to
describe a lady that encapsulates all the
qualities that a man wants in a woman.
Lagos men try to select a woman with wife
material when they eventually want to get
married. They feel that Lagos ladies have
little or no wife material and therefore cast
their nets in the village where they are likely
to find ladies who have yards and yards of
wife material!
approachable and good to be with, but why
are Lagos men going back to the village to
pick their wives? What is it about village
girls that makes them potential life partners?
Or is this just a fallacy?
Here are 10 reasons Lagos men go back to
the village to select their spouse instead of
marrying their Lagos counterparts.
1. Food
Do village girls cook better than city girls?
They say the way to a man’s heart is
through his stomach. Men love food and no
man likes to return home and not meet a
well prepared meal. Village ladies have the
upper hand when it comes to performing
wonders in the kitchen. Those delicacies
that melt a man’s heart and remind him of
those nostalgic past are made real by village
ladies. Every meal is likely to be a sensation
and not the usual rice and bread that is
adopted during bachelorhood, Lagos girls
on the other hand dwell on refrigerating and
microwaving food which does not give the
same result. Some even order meals or
drag their spouse to a restaurant. Lagos
men would rather go for a home-made
meal prepared with fresh ingredients and
spiced with condiments rather than keep a
daily date in the restaurant.
2. Attitude
Village ladies grow up with the right
orientation and attitude which is what most
Lagos men desire. Little attributes like saying
‘good morning’ and ‘thank you’ can go a
long way to make a man happy. Village
ladies are brought up with a drilling
knowledge of respect and attitude. Lagos
ladies exude behaviours that raise doubt
about their attitudes and orientation and
men try to avoid ladies without the right
attitude.
3. Submissive
Either by nature or nurture, men feel they
are superior to women and like it when
they get a lot of respect from women. No
man wants to marry a woman if he knows
she will challenge his superiority. Lagos
men know that most Lagos ladies have
been so exposed to similar and equal life
styles that can lead to tension in the home.
Men know that village ladies pose no threat
when it comes to class and level and feel
more comfortable with that rather than
engaging in a class tug of war with a Lagos
lady.
4. Home
Village ladies have very homely qualities
that make a man happy. They know it is
their duties to do the dishes, laundry, cook,
make the home and still take care of the
children. Lagos ladies however feel that the
modern world in its unwritten law desire
men to also help in the house chores and
not many Lagos men are adept at doing
that. With a village lady however, they is
not question about who will do the house
chores.
5. Career
Perhaps city ladies have careers that make
them to busy for their homes
The issue of career is always a big problem
to men. As much as Lagos men love
successful women, they dislike it when a
woman’s job becomes her priority and he
his relegated to the second position. The
higher a woman goes, the more a man
finds her unapproachable. Village ladies are
very enterprising instead and know how to
combine the home with the family well
which is what Lagos men prefer.
6. Beauty
Who is more attractive, city girls or village
beauties?
Lagos ladies are very attractive but men
have discerned the difference between
natural beauty and the pancake and lipstick
beauty. Lagos ladies are very adept in
transforming themselves into angels that it
would be difficult to tell the difference
between the ‘former and later picture’.
Lagos men know they are seeing the real
picture when they meet a village lady and
not a black-to-white transformation that is
typical of Lagos ladies.
7. Understanding
Village ladies are cool-headed and have
learnt to tame their emotion so as to allow
them understand their spouse. Lagos men
like it when a woman understands
situations without asking too much
questions. Lagos ladies though educated
and intelligent sometimes lack the basic
sense required in understanding the mood
and turmoil of a man and this can lead to
tension when they cannot act appropriately.
Lagos men would rather marry a village
lady knowing that there is a telepathic
understanding between the two of them.
8. Economical
Village ladies understand moderation and
have learnt the skills to economise. Lagos
men know that the city has its ups and
downs and like it when a woman can make
do with what is available. Lagos ladies find it
difficult to deal with less than they have
been exposed to and some can even raise
hell if they do not get what they are used to.
Lagos men like the fact that the humble
upbringing of most village ladies equips
them for any situation whether rain or
shine.
9. Fidelity
Are village girls more faithful than city girls?
The Lagos lifestyle is a wild one and most
ladies in the city have been swept away by
the tide. Some women find it difficult to deal
with the strength and capacity of their
husband because they have been exposed
to different escapades. Ironically, it is the
same men who engage these ladies who
know that it will be dangerous to have them
in the home. They feel that their already
explored sexuality might pose the possibility
of marital infidelity. They feel more
confident in marrying village ladies who to
an extent can guarantee fidelity.
10. Wife material
Who really makes a better wife, village girls
or city girls?
Wife material is an expression used to
describe a lady that encapsulates all the
qualities that a man wants in a woman.
Lagos men try to select a woman with wife
material when they eventually want to get
married. They feel that Lagos ladies have
little or no wife material and therefore cast
their nets in the village where they are likely
to find ladies who have yards and yards of
wife material!
» Jonathan Fought Corruption In More Civilized Way Than Buhari - Falana «
Femi Falana, a famous Lagos lawyer, has
criticized President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-
corruption strategy.
The Lagos lawyer while speaking on Channels TV
programme said that “contrary to the general
belief that former President closed his eyes to
corruption, President Goodluck Jonathan did so
much in the fight against corruption including the
sack of three of his ministers for alleged graft.”
Falana added that Jonathan carried out the most
positive loot recovery without making noise
about it.
It should be noted that during the Jonathan’s
tenure, the administration presented the Single
Bank account for the country, saving billions.
Their electronic payroll payment system and the
Bio-metric registration of federal personnel
recognized 68,000 ghost workers and over
50,000 ghost pensioners.
The previous government also introduced the
Single Contract Requisition system with a
legislative oversight.
The cashless economy was the cause that
“Ghana-Must-Go” vanished in the National
Assembly and around the corridors of his
government.
criticized President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-
corruption strategy.
The Lagos lawyer while speaking on Channels TV
programme said that “contrary to the general
belief that former President closed his eyes to
corruption, President Goodluck Jonathan did so
much in the fight against corruption including the
sack of three of his ministers for alleged graft.”
Falana added that Jonathan carried out the most
positive loot recovery without making noise
about it.
It should be noted that during the Jonathan’s
tenure, the administration presented the Single
Bank account for the country, saving billions.
Their electronic payroll payment system and the
Bio-metric registration of federal personnel
recognized 68,000 ghost workers and over
50,000 ghost pensioners.
The previous government also introduced the
Single Contract Requisition system with a
legislative oversight.
The cashless economy was the cause that
“Ghana-Must-Go” vanished in the National
Assembly and around the corridors of his
government.
1. ONLY THE YOUNG PAY THE PRICE, WHY?
Like the song, I have always wanted to be young
and free. But to escape the rigor of NYSC, I
needed to be a little more than that.
Why is it that only the Young pay the price?
I am 23 Years, apparently if I was just 7 years
older, I wouldn’t be going through this
Unnecessary Scheme.
How I wish I was Older
2. TO MANY UNCALCULATED RISKS
We Corp Members get involved in Road
accidents, Election Violence, Bomb Explosion,
Community fight, Religious Fights, Ethnic fights,
and so on. It’s pitiable that only a few get noticed.
Our roads are more than bad. Corp Members risk
too much when they embark on that 25 Hours
long road trip to their state of deployment. Who
bears this risk?
We risk too much by living in Adamawa, Sokoto,
Maiduguri, Borno, Jos, Abuja, in fact anywhere
that have recorded any form of terrorist attach in
the last 5 Years.
It’s a pity some of our colleagues have died in
road accidents and terrorist attacks.
NYSC is not worth our lives. we want out!
3. MANDATING NYSC INCONSISTENT WITH
LIBERAL RIGHTS
The above is too much English. Let me explain in
literal terms.
As a citizen, I am expected to be Law-Abiding. I
am encouraged (not forced) to vote and to render
voluntary service.
The act of Mandating National Youth Service
before my rights of citizenship are extended is
simply contrary to the purpose for which the
country was founded and has endured.
My right to employment and contesting
government offices shouldn’t be subject to my
NYSC status.
It is wrong. THIS IS WRONG
4. MANDATING NATIONAL SERVICE
DRAINS ITS VIRTUE
Why is it called National Youth Service in the first
instance? It should be more like “Mandatory
National Service”
We have to understand that for an Act to be
Patriotic, it has to be voluntary. If it is required, it
becomes nothing special.
5. NATIONAL SERVICE DISTRACTS US FROM
OUR CAREER
To many of us, the one (1) Year National service is
a big distraction to our career. Many of us go
through the One year scheme and become rusty
intellectual wise. No real challenge, we just sit and
teach Primary 2 Kids all year long.
6. INCREASE IN IMMORALITY
Don’t be surprised.
The Service year unfortunately brings out the
beast in our Youths as many of us see the NYSC
year as a Jolli period where we go at the world.
Little wonder there have been recurring cases of
Corp Members impregnating their infant students.
But an Idle hand they say is the devil’s workshop.
Are Corp Members That Idle? YES THEY ARE! YES
WE ARE!!!
7. WE ARE BAD TEACHERS, BAD ROLE
MODELS
All thanks to the government’s questionable
posting policy where 90% of corp members
nationwide have been confined to the 4 walls of a
classroom. Corp members now call the shots in
the Nation’s most critical part of the economy.
This leaves the schools, students, parents and
community at the mercy of quack, Hot, unfit and
unprofessional educators.
Little wonder our students keep failing WAEC.
8. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE
How much do the government (State and
Federal) spend on the seemingly unnecessary
Programme.
I might not be so good at mathematics, but I can
come with a rough estimate of about #350K on
each corp member. Multiply that by close to a
hundred thousand graduates that go through the
scheme a year and you’ll have a feel of how
much money the government is not getting
value for.
Tax payer’s money they call it.
9. NYSC SHOULDN’T STOP US FROM LIVING
The above appear far fetched. Well it’s not.
How do you explain your absence at your
Father’s burial?
How do you explain missing your own wedding?
NYSC Head Count? HELL NO!!!
How do you explain loosing your Job?
That we are young graduates doesn’t mean we
don’t have responsibilities. We have aging
mothers to take care of; We have a Boy/Girl that
calls us Daddy. We have siblings to look after;
We are sorry if we are unwilling to pack our bags
to Kebbi. For some of us, Family comes first not
the government. SORRY!!!
10. WE ARE TIRED
Tired of the peanut you pay us?
Tired of the ridiculously irritating houses you call
NYSC Camps.
Tired of the ridiculous food you serve in camps.
Tired of the uncalculated risks
Tired of the double standards. The rich and
famous don’t appear in Camps, they get their
Certificates notwithstanding.
Tired of paying your staffs to Influence our
Posting
Tired of loosing our Jobs, only to get the NYSC
Certificate and start looking for them again.
Tired of Holding only the Young Ransom
We are Indeed Tired of the unnecessary
scheme.
Like the song, I have always wanted to be young
and free. But to escape the rigor of NYSC, I
needed to be a little more than that.
Why is it that only the Young pay the price?
I am 23 Years, apparently if I was just 7 years
older, I wouldn’t be going through this
Unnecessary Scheme.
How I wish I was Older
2. TO MANY UNCALCULATED RISKS
We Corp Members get involved in Road
accidents, Election Violence, Bomb Explosion,
Community fight, Religious Fights, Ethnic fights,
and so on. It’s pitiable that only a few get noticed.
Our roads are more than bad. Corp Members risk
too much when they embark on that 25 Hours
long road trip to their state of deployment. Who
bears this risk?
We risk too much by living in Adamawa, Sokoto,
Maiduguri, Borno, Jos, Abuja, in fact anywhere
that have recorded any form of terrorist attach in
the last 5 Years.
It’s a pity some of our colleagues have died in
road accidents and terrorist attacks.
NYSC is not worth our lives. we want out!
3. MANDATING NYSC INCONSISTENT WITH
LIBERAL RIGHTS
The above is too much English. Let me explain in
literal terms.
As a citizen, I am expected to be Law-Abiding. I
am encouraged (not forced) to vote and to render
voluntary service.
The act of Mandating National Youth Service
before my rights of citizenship are extended is
simply contrary to the purpose for which the
country was founded and has endured.
My right to employment and contesting
government offices shouldn’t be subject to my
NYSC status.
It is wrong. THIS IS WRONG
4. MANDATING NATIONAL SERVICE
DRAINS ITS VIRTUE
Why is it called National Youth Service in the first
instance? It should be more like “Mandatory
National Service”
We have to understand that for an Act to be
Patriotic, it has to be voluntary. If it is required, it
becomes nothing special.
5. NATIONAL SERVICE DISTRACTS US FROM
OUR CAREER
To many of us, the one (1) Year National service is
a big distraction to our career. Many of us go
through the One year scheme and become rusty
intellectual wise. No real challenge, we just sit and
teach Primary 2 Kids all year long.
6. INCREASE IN IMMORALITY
Don’t be surprised.
The Service year unfortunately brings out the
beast in our Youths as many of us see the NYSC
year as a Jolli period where we go at the world.
Little wonder there have been recurring cases of
Corp Members impregnating their infant students.
But an Idle hand they say is the devil’s workshop.
Are Corp Members That Idle? YES THEY ARE! YES
WE ARE!!!
7. WE ARE BAD TEACHERS, BAD ROLE
MODELS
All thanks to the government’s questionable
posting policy where 90% of corp members
nationwide have been confined to the 4 walls of a
classroom. Corp members now call the shots in
the Nation’s most critical part of the economy.
This leaves the schools, students, parents and
community at the mercy of quack, Hot, unfit and
unprofessional educators.
Little wonder our students keep failing WAEC.
8. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE
How much do the government (State and
Federal) spend on the seemingly unnecessary
Programme.
I might not be so good at mathematics, but I can
come with a rough estimate of about #350K on
each corp member. Multiply that by close to a
hundred thousand graduates that go through the
scheme a year and you’ll have a feel of how
much money the government is not getting
value for.
Tax payer’s money they call it.
9. NYSC SHOULDN’T STOP US FROM LIVING
The above appear far fetched. Well it’s not.
How do you explain your absence at your
Father’s burial?
How do you explain missing your own wedding?
NYSC Head Count? HELL NO!!!
How do you explain loosing your Job?
That we are young graduates doesn’t mean we
don’t have responsibilities. We have aging
mothers to take care of; We have a Boy/Girl that
calls us Daddy. We have siblings to look after;
We are sorry if we are unwilling to pack our bags
to Kebbi. For some of us, Family comes first not
the government. SORRY!!!
10. WE ARE TIRED
Tired of the peanut you pay us?
Tired of the ridiculously irritating houses you call
NYSC Camps.
Tired of the ridiculous food you serve in camps.
Tired of the uncalculated risks
Tired of the double standards. The rich and
famous don’t appear in Camps, they get their
Certificates notwithstanding.
Tired of paying your staffs to Influence our
Posting
Tired of loosing our Jobs, only to get the NYSC
Certificate and start looking for them again.
Tired of Holding only the Young Ransom
We are Indeed Tired of the unnecessary
scheme.
» 10 Reasons Why NYSC Should Be Voluntary «
1. ONLY THE YOUNG PAY THE PRICE, WHY?
Like the song, I have always wanted to be young
and free. But to escape the rigor of NYSC, I
needed to be a little more than that.
Why is it that only the Young pay the price?
I am 23 Years, apparently if I was just 7 years
older, I wouldn’t be going through this
Unnecessary Scheme.
How I wish I was Older
2. TO MANY UNCALCULATED RISKS
We Corp Members get involved in Road
accidents, Election Violence, Bomb Explosion,
Community fight, Religious Fights, Ethnic fights,
and so on. It’s pitiable that only a few get noticed.
Our roads are more than bad. Corp Members risk
too much when they embark on that 25 Hours
long road trip to their state of deployment. Who
bears this risk?
We risk too much by living in Adamawa, Sokoto,
Maiduguri, Borno, Jos, Abuja, in fact anywhere
that have recorded any form of terrorist attach in
the last 5 Years.
It’s a pity some of our colleagues have died in
road accidents and terrorist attacks.
NYSC is not worth our lives. we want out!
3. MANDATING NYSC INCONSISTENT WITH
LIBERAL RIGHTS
The above is too much English. Let me explain in
literal terms.
As a citizen, I am expected to be Law-Abiding. I
am encouraged (not forced) to vote and to render
voluntary service.
The act of Mandating National Youth Service
before my rights of citizenship are extended is
simply contrary to the purpose for which the
country was founded and has endured.
My right to employment and contesting
government offices shouldn’t be subject to my
NYSC status.
It is wrong. THIS IS WRONG
4. MANDATING NATIONAL SERVICE
DRAINS ITS VIRTUE
Why is it called National Youth Service in the first
instance? It should be more like “Mandatory
National Service”
We have to understand that for an Act to be
Patriotic, it has to be voluntary. If it is required, it
becomes nothing special.
5. NATIONAL SERVICE DISTRACTS US FROM
OUR CAREER
To many of us, the one (1) Year National service is
a big distraction to our career. Many of us go
through the One year scheme and become rusty
intellectual wise. No real challenge, we just sit and
teach Primary 2 Kids all year long.
6. INCREASE IN IMMORALITY
Don’t be surprised.
The Service year unfortunately brings out the
beast in our Youths as many of us see the NYSC
year as a Jolli period where we go at the world.
Little wonder there have been recurring cases of
Corp Members impregnating their infant students.
But an Idle hand they say is the devil’s workshop.
Are Corp Members That Idle? YES THEY ARE! YES
WE ARE!!!
7. WE ARE BAD TEACHERS, BAD ROLE
MODELS
All thanks to the government’s questionable
posting policy where 90% of corp members
nationwide have been confined to the 4 walls of a
classroom. Corp members now call the shots in
the Nation’s most critical part of the economy.
This leaves the schools, students, parents and
community at the mercy of quack, Hot, unfit and
unprofessional educators.
Little wonder our students keep failing WAEC.
8. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE
How much do the government (State and
Federal) spend on the seemingly unnecessary
Programme.
I might not be so good at mathematics, but I can
come with a rough estimate of about #350K on
each corp member. Multiply that by close to a
hundred thousand graduates that go through the
scheme a year and you’ll have a feel of how
much money the government is not getting
value for.
Tax payer’s money they call it.
9. NYSC SHOULDN’T STOP US FROM LIVING
The above appear far fetched. Well it’s not.
How do you explain your absence at your
Father’s burial?
How do you explain missing your own wedding?
NYSC Head Count? HELL NO!!!
How do you explain loosing your Job?
That we are young graduates doesn’t mean we
don’t have responsibilities. We have aging
mothers to take care of; We have a Boy/Girl that
calls us Daddy. We have siblings to look after;
We are sorry if we are unwilling to pack our bags
to Kebbi. For some of us, Family comes first not
the government. SORRY!!!
10. WE ARE TIRED
Tired of the peanut you pay us?
Tired of the ridiculously irritating houses you call
NYSC Camps.
Tired of the ridiculous food you serve in camps.
Tired of the uncalculated risks
Tired of the double standards. The rich and
famous don’t appear in Camps, they get their
Certificates notwithstanding.
Tired of paying your staffs to Influence our
Posting
Tired of loosing our Jobs, only to get the NYSC
Certificate and start looking for them again.
Tired of Holding only the Young Ransom
We are Indeed Tired of the unnecessary
scheme.
Like the song, I have always wanted to be young
and free. But to escape the rigor of NYSC, I
needed to be a little more than that.
Why is it that only the Young pay the price?
I am 23 Years, apparently if I was just 7 years
older, I wouldn’t be going through this
Unnecessary Scheme.
How I wish I was Older
2. TO MANY UNCALCULATED RISKS
We Corp Members get involved in Road
accidents, Election Violence, Bomb Explosion,
Community fight, Religious Fights, Ethnic fights,
and so on. It’s pitiable that only a few get noticed.
Our roads are more than bad. Corp Members risk
too much when they embark on that 25 Hours
long road trip to their state of deployment. Who
bears this risk?
We risk too much by living in Adamawa, Sokoto,
Maiduguri, Borno, Jos, Abuja, in fact anywhere
that have recorded any form of terrorist attach in
the last 5 Years.
It’s a pity some of our colleagues have died in
road accidents and terrorist attacks.
NYSC is not worth our lives. we want out!
3. MANDATING NYSC INCONSISTENT WITH
LIBERAL RIGHTS
The above is too much English. Let me explain in
literal terms.
As a citizen, I am expected to be Law-Abiding. I
am encouraged (not forced) to vote and to render
voluntary service.
The act of Mandating National Youth Service
before my rights of citizenship are extended is
simply contrary to the purpose for which the
country was founded and has endured.
My right to employment and contesting
government offices shouldn’t be subject to my
NYSC status.
It is wrong. THIS IS WRONG
4. MANDATING NATIONAL SERVICE
DRAINS ITS VIRTUE
Why is it called National Youth Service in the first
instance? It should be more like “Mandatory
National Service”
We have to understand that for an Act to be
Patriotic, it has to be voluntary. If it is required, it
becomes nothing special.
5. NATIONAL SERVICE DISTRACTS US FROM
OUR CAREER
To many of us, the one (1) Year National service is
a big distraction to our career. Many of us go
through the One year scheme and become rusty
intellectual wise. No real challenge, we just sit and
teach Primary 2 Kids all year long.
6. INCREASE IN IMMORALITY
Don’t be surprised.
The Service year unfortunately brings out the
beast in our Youths as many of us see the NYSC
year as a Jolli period where we go at the world.
Little wonder there have been recurring cases of
Corp Members impregnating their infant students.
But an Idle hand they say is the devil’s workshop.
Are Corp Members That Idle? YES THEY ARE! YES
WE ARE!!!
7. WE ARE BAD TEACHERS, BAD ROLE
MODELS
All thanks to the government’s questionable
posting policy where 90% of corp members
nationwide have been confined to the 4 walls of a
classroom. Corp members now call the shots in
the Nation’s most critical part of the economy.
This leaves the schools, students, parents and
community at the mercy of quack, Hot, unfit and
unprofessional educators.
Little wonder our students keep failing WAEC.
8. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE
How much do the government (State and
Federal) spend on the seemingly unnecessary
Programme.
I might not be so good at mathematics, but I can
come with a rough estimate of about #350K on
each corp member. Multiply that by close to a
hundred thousand graduates that go through the
scheme a year and you’ll have a feel of how
much money the government is not getting
value for.
Tax payer’s money they call it.
9. NYSC SHOULDN’T STOP US FROM LIVING
The above appear far fetched. Well it’s not.
How do you explain your absence at your
Father’s burial?
How do you explain missing your own wedding?
NYSC Head Count? HELL NO!!!
How do you explain loosing your Job?
That we are young graduates doesn’t mean we
don’t have responsibilities. We have aging
mothers to take care of; We have a Boy/Girl that
calls us Daddy. We have siblings to look after;
We are sorry if we are unwilling to pack our bags
to Kebbi. For some of us, Family comes first not
the government. SORRY!!!
10. WE ARE TIRED
Tired of the peanut you pay us?
Tired of the ridiculously irritating houses you call
NYSC Camps.
Tired of the ridiculous food you serve in camps.
Tired of the uncalculated risks
Tired of the double standards. The rich and
famous don’t appear in Camps, they get their
Certificates notwithstanding.
Tired of paying your staffs to Influence our
Posting
Tired of loosing our Jobs, only to get the NYSC
Certificate and start looking for them again.
Tired of Holding only the Young Ransom
We are Indeed Tired of the unnecessary
scheme.
» Arik Air Staff Caught With ‘Cocaine’ In London «
A male cabin crew member of Arik Air was
on Monday night arrested at Heathrow
Airport, London, by the United Kingdom
Border Force for allegedly possessing items
suspected to be banned substance.
The airline, according to its spokesman, Mr.
Ola Adebanji , is presently carrying out
private investigation to determine how the
cabin crew member came about the
banned substance.
Investigations revealed that the cabin crew
member was caught with a substance
weighing 2.76 kilogramme and suspected
to be cocaine.
Adebanji said Arik Air will also cooperate
fully with UK authorities and other
appropriate agencies in their investigations.
He said, “The airline again reaffirms its
commitment to the fight against drug and
illicit substances’ trafficking and will not
tolerate the use of any of its aircraft or crew
for the courier of banned items and
substances.
“Arik Air carries out very stringent checks
on all members of staff and its travelling
guests ahead of all flights.
“The airline will continue to focus its
attention on measures to prevent the
possibility of any future similar incidents.
“Arik Air is a responsible Nigerian company
always seeking to maintain and uphold the
integrity and proud reputation of the
nation.”
on Monday night arrested at Heathrow
Airport, London, by the United Kingdom
Border Force for allegedly possessing items
suspected to be banned substance.
The airline, according to its spokesman, Mr.
Ola Adebanji , is presently carrying out
private investigation to determine how the
cabin crew member came about the
banned substance.
Investigations revealed that the cabin crew
member was caught with a substance
weighing 2.76 kilogramme and suspected
to be cocaine.
Adebanji said Arik Air will also cooperate
fully with UK authorities and other
appropriate agencies in their investigations.
He said, “The airline again reaffirms its
commitment to the fight against drug and
illicit substances’ trafficking and will not
tolerate the use of any of its aircraft or crew
for the courier of banned items and
substances.
“Arik Air carries out very stringent checks
on all members of staff and its travelling
guests ahead of all flights.
“The airline will continue to focus its
attention on measures to prevent the
possibility of any future similar incidents.
“Arik Air is a responsible Nigerian company
always seeking to maintain and uphold the
integrity and proud reputation of the
nation.”
Friday, 14 August 2015
If Your Marriage Is Not Working, Get Out Fast – Joke Silva
Screen goddess, Joke Silva – who is happpily
married to ace actor, Olu Jacobs – in a recent
interview with Nollywood Insider had this to say
about the high rate of divorce in Nollywood.
“Long surviving marriage is not exceptional in this
industry. The thing is that, we are the ones that
people know.
Sony Irabor and Betty; John Momoh and Shola;
and Bayo Oduneye have been married much
longer. What of the late Justus and his wife? We
have marriages that have stood the test of time
just like you will find in other professions.
For me, since you love the person you get
married to, both of you should work at it
together. See it as your main responsibility once
you get married.
Even before you get married, you should ask
yourself, am I capable of making this person my
total responsibility? That, am I willing to dedicate
my time to making this person happy? It is a two
way thing; it is not only the woman that is
supposed to make the man happy, it is also for
the man to make the woman happy. It is the two
of you together and when you do that, it will
work out well.
But if not, I don`t support emotional hardship just
because you want to marry. God forbid bad
thing! If it is not working, get out fast. If you don’t
know where you are going, you should know
where you are coming from.”
married to ace actor, Olu Jacobs – in a recent
interview with Nollywood Insider had this to say
about the high rate of divorce in Nollywood.
“Long surviving marriage is not exceptional in this
industry. The thing is that, we are the ones that
people know.
Sony Irabor and Betty; John Momoh and Shola;
and Bayo Oduneye have been married much
longer. What of the late Justus and his wife? We
have marriages that have stood the test of time
just like you will find in other professions.
For me, since you love the person you get
married to, both of you should work at it
together. See it as your main responsibility once
you get married.
Even before you get married, you should ask
yourself, am I capable of making this person my
total responsibility? That, am I willing to dedicate
my time to making this person happy? It is a two
way thing; it is not only the woman that is
supposed to make the man happy, it is also for
the man to make the woman happy. It is the two
of you together and when you do that, it will
work out well.
But if not, I don`t support emotional hardship just
because you want to marry. God forbid bad
thing! If it is not working, get out fast. If you don’t
know where you are going, you should know
where you are coming from.”
Majek Fashek Has Spiritual Problems – Oritz Wiliki
Reggae artist, Orits Wiliki, has said the problem
fellow artist, Majek Fashek, is facing is spiritual
and not just drugs.
Majek, popularly called the Rain Maker, was
recently in a rehabilitation centre but claimed the
sessions he had there did not help him but
merely reduced his libido.
However, Wiliki believes Majek’s problem is
beyond drugs.
“His problem is beyond drugs; it is spiritual.
Sometimes, if you have a one-on-one
conversation with him, he would discuss with
you as if nothing was wrong with him.
“I also think part of the problems is that he is not
busy, he is not engaged. You know, an idle mind
as they say, is the devil’s workshop.
“If we put him in rehab and he finds something
doing after he is confirmed fit, Majek will be well
100 per cent okay I can assure you.
“Even in his present condition, he still maintains
on the same aura on stage that he had when he
was still rave. I believe that if he is busy going on
music tours, there will be no problem.”
fellow artist, Majek Fashek, is facing is spiritual
and not just drugs.
Majek, popularly called the Rain Maker, was
recently in a rehabilitation centre but claimed the
sessions he had there did not help him but
merely reduced his libido.
However, Wiliki believes Majek’s problem is
beyond drugs.
“His problem is beyond drugs; it is spiritual.
Sometimes, if you have a one-on-one
conversation with him, he would discuss with
you as if nothing was wrong with him.
“I also think part of the problems is that he is not
busy, he is not engaged. You know, an idle mind
as they say, is the devil’s workshop.
“If we put him in rehab and he finds something
doing after he is confirmed fit, Majek will be well
100 per cent okay I can assure you.
“Even in his present condition, he still maintains
on the same aura on stage that he had when he
was still rave. I believe that if he is busy going on
music tours, there will be no problem.”
» Buhari To Military: Defeat Boko Haram In Three Months «
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday
gave the Service Chiefs three months to end
the Boko Haram insurgency in the country.
He gave the directive while officially
decorating them with their new ranks.
Those decorated are – Major-Gen. Abayomi
Gabriel Olonishakin (Chief of Defence Staff),
Major-Gen. T.Y. Buratai (Chief of Army Staff)
, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Chief of
Naval Staff) and Air Vice Marshal Sadique
Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff).
President Buhari urged them to fashion out
strategies to defeat the jihadists in next three
months.
gave the Service Chiefs three months to end
the Boko Haram insurgency in the country.
He gave the directive while officially
decorating them with their new ranks.
Those decorated are – Major-Gen. Abayomi
Gabriel Olonishakin (Chief of Defence Staff),
Major-Gen. T.Y. Buratai (Chief of Army Staff)
, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Chief of
Naval Staff) and Air Vice Marshal Sadique
Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff).
President Buhari urged them to fashion out
strategies to defeat the jihadists in next three
months.
» At Last, Senate Approves Buhari's Request For $75m World Bank Loan For Edo «
The Senate on Thursday approved the
request of President Muhammadu Buhari
for a $75m World Bank loan for Edo State.
The Senate gave the approval after
considering the report of the Senator Kabiru
Gaya-led ad-hoc committee which worked
on the loan request. Efforts by the Peoples
Democratic Party member representing Edo
South, Senator Mathew Urhoghide, to make
the Senate reject the request did not
succeed.
Details later. . .
request of President Muhammadu Buhari
for a $75m World Bank loan for Edo State.
The Senate gave the approval after
considering the report of the Senator Kabiru
Gaya-led ad-hoc committee which worked
on the loan request. Efforts by the Peoples
Democratic Party member representing Edo
South, Senator Mathew Urhoghide, to make
the Senate reject the request did not
succeed.
Details later. . .
» Fire Guts Christ Embassy Church In Lagos «
An early morning fire has razed a section of the
Christ Embassy Church, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
State, destroying property said to be worth
millions of naira.
The fire, which reportedly lasted for about two
hours on Wednesday, was said to have affected
four 40-feet containers, reportedly being used as
storage facilities by the church.
The fire, which was said to have started at about
4am, was caused by a burning heap of refuse,
which later engulfed the containers near an
uncompleted building on the church premises.
It will be recalled that another fire incident
occurred in the church in March 2014, which
razed generator houses, damaging about 10
generators.
According to a resident, who claimed to be an
eyewitness, the Wednesday fire, which created
panic and later caused gridlock in the area, was
put out by firefighters from the Alausa Fire
Station, who were joined by some church
workers.
He said, “The fire started from some refuse being
burnt near the containers. It soon engulfed the
containers and lasted for about two hours. It
attracted sympathisers and passersby to the area.
The thick smoke also caused some traffic snarl
along Billings Way, Oregun, where the church is
located.”
The Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaq
Fadipe, confirmed the incident, adding that the
service deployed two fire trucks from the Alausa
station in the area. The director noted that no life
was lost in the inferno.
He said, “We got the distress call at about 5am.
We immediately deployed two fire trucks from
the Alausa Station to attend to it. Four containers
caught up in the fire contained electrical
appliances, pumping machines and pieces of
furniture.
“We were able to put the situation under control.
Christ Embassy Church, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
State, destroying property said to be worth
millions of naira.
The fire, which reportedly lasted for about two
hours on Wednesday, was said to have affected
four 40-feet containers, reportedly being used as
storage facilities by the church.
The fire, which was said to have started at about
4am, was caused by a burning heap of refuse,
which later engulfed the containers near an
uncompleted building on the church premises.
It will be recalled that another fire incident
occurred in the church in March 2014, which
razed generator houses, damaging about 10
generators.
According to a resident, who claimed to be an
eyewitness, the Wednesday fire, which created
panic and later caused gridlock in the area, was
put out by firefighters from the Alausa Fire
Station, who were joined by some church
workers.
He said, “The fire started from some refuse being
burnt near the containers. It soon engulfed the
containers and lasted for about two hours. It
attracted sympathisers and passersby to the area.
The thick smoke also caused some traffic snarl
along Billings Way, Oregun, where the church is
located.”
The Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaq
Fadipe, confirmed the incident, adding that the
service deployed two fire trucks from the Alausa
station in the area. The director noted that no life
was lost in the inferno.
He said, “We got the distress call at about 5am.
We immediately deployed two fire trucks from
the Alausa Station to attend to it. Four containers
caught up in the fire contained electrical
appliances, pumping machines and pieces of
furniture.
“We were able to put the situation under control.
» Buhari Sacks NPA MD, Reinstates Abdullahi «
ABUJA-President Muhammadu Buhari has
terminated the appointment of the Managing
Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),
Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero.
The termination of Alhaji Bayero’s appointment is
with immediate effect.
A statement by the presidential spokesperson,
Mr. Femi Adesina directed Bayero to hand over
the management of the NPA and all government
property in his possession to Mr. Habibu
Abdullahi who has been reinstated as Managing
Director of the NPA by President Buhari.
The President also wished Bayero well in his
future endeavours.
terminated the appointment of the Managing
Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),
Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero.
The termination of Alhaji Bayero’s appointment is
with immediate effect.
A statement by the presidential spokesperson,
Mr. Femi Adesina directed Bayero to hand over
the management of the NPA and all government
property in his possession to Mr. Habibu
Abdullahi who has been reinstated as Managing
Director of the NPA by President Buhari.
The President also wished Bayero well in his
future endeavours.
» Senate Probes Obasanjo And Jonathan’s Power Sector Spendings «
The Senate on Thursday set up a 13-member ad-
hoc committee to carry out a comprehensive
investigation into the management of funds so far
appropriated for the power sector since 1999.
The committee’s work will cover the funding of
the power sector under former presidents
Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan’s
administrations.
The Committee, headed by Senator Abubakar
Kyari, was also given the task to probe the
unbundling of the defunct Power Holding
Company of Nigeria by the Federal Government.
The Upper Chamber took the decision while
passing a motion sponsored by the Senate
Leader, Ali Ndume, seeking the immediate
reconnection of some parts of Borno State back
to the National grid in view of the challenges the
blackout was having on his constituents.
The senate urged the federal government to
complete the Mambilla Power Project with the
aim of improving the state of electricity supply in
the country.
It also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to
direct the Transmission Company Of Nigeria to
immediately reconnect Maiduguri back to the
national grid.
It also directed the committee to conclude its
investigations and report to the Chamber within
two weeks.
The Senators, while contributing to the debate,
also condemned in strong terms, the inability of
the TCN to provide continuous and uninterrupted
power supply to all parts of the country.
Ndume had expressed concern that Nigeria, with
a population of over 150m, produced only 4,600
megawatts, while South Africa with population of
about 40m people produced 40,000 megawatts.
He observed that the disconnection of Maiduguri
in Borno State from the national grid, as well as
the degeneration of power supply across the
country, had affected the economic activities
because of the collapse of several industries.
Ndume also expressed concern that with an
installed power generation potential of about
5,000 megawatts, the output distributed today
was about 1,950 megawatts of energy.
He further said it was disheartening to note that
Iran with 70,000 people generates about 42,000
megawatts, while South Korea with about 35
million people generates about 60,000
megawatts of electricity.
Ndume, who said that Maiduguri and its environs
had been completely disconnected since the
emergence of insurgency, complained that the
situation has grounded economic activities in the
State.
He said, “I buy diesel to run my generator set and
that costs me N10,000 per day. No country can
be said to be near development when there is no
power.
“This Senate needs to investigate to give the
government support. For years now, a lot of
money has been spent but there is nothing to
show for it.”
Senator Danjuma Goje, in his contribution, said
the motion was apt in view of the untold
suffering the lack of power supply had caused
Nigerians.
He said, “The problem of power was on before
1999, and I am surprised that up till today the
power sector is grappling with sufficient power
supply.
“This motion is apt because there is a need to find
out what happened, in spite of the unbundling
and huge amount so far spent.”
Senator Godswill Akpabio lamented that many
companies had shut down operation due to
irregular power supply in the country.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, noted that the
inadequate power supply in the country was a
cause for concern, as it had affected the
economic growth of the nation.
He observed that the lack of power supply had
plunged the country in further hardship, besides
corruption.
He said, “We thought that with the Power Reform
Act and unbundling of the Power Holding
Company of Nigeria, we will begin to see a relief
with regard to power supply; unfortunately, it is
not so.
“The Ad Hoc Committee should look at the
activities of the Discos and what is preventing
Nigerians from benefitting from the unbundling of
the PHCN.”
The senate subsequently adjourned till September
29.
hoc committee to carry out a comprehensive
investigation into the management of funds so far
appropriated for the power sector since 1999.
The committee’s work will cover the funding of
the power sector under former presidents
Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan’s
administrations.
The Committee, headed by Senator Abubakar
Kyari, was also given the task to probe the
unbundling of the defunct Power Holding
Company of Nigeria by the Federal Government.
The Upper Chamber took the decision while
passing a motion sponsored by the Senate
Leader, Ali Ndume, seeking the immediate
reconnection of some parts of Borno State back
to the National grid in view of the challenges the
blackout was having on his constituents.
The senate urged the federal government to
complete the Mambilla Power Project with the
aim of improving the state of electricity supply in
the country.
It also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to
direct the Transmission Company Of Nigeria to
immediately reconnect Maiduguri back to the
national grid.
It also directed the committee to conclude its
investigations and report to the Chamber within
two weeks.
The Senators, while contributing to the debate,
also condemned in strong terms, the inability of
the TCN to provide continuous and uninterrupted
power supply to all parts of the country.
Ndume had expressed concern that Nigeria, with
a population of over 150m, produced only 4,600
megawatts, while South Africa with population of
about 40m people produced 40,000 megawatts.
He observed that the disconnection of Maiduguri
in Borno State from the national grid, as well as
the degeneration of power supply across the
country, had affected the economic activities
because of the collapse of several industries.
Ndume also expressed concern that with an
installed power generation potential of about
5,000 megawatts, the output distributed today
was about 1,950 megawatts of energy.
He further said it was disheartening to note that
Iran with 70,000 people generates about 42,000
megawatts, while South Korea with about 35
million people generates about 60,000
megawatts of electricity.
Ndume, who said that Maiduguri and its environs
had been completely disconnected since the
emergence of insurgency, complained that the
situation has grounded economic activities in the
State.
He said, “I buy diesel to run my generator set and
that costs me N10,000 per day. No country can
be said to be near development when there is no
power.
“This Senate needs to investigate to give the
government support. For years now, a lot of
money has been spent but there is nothing to
show for it.”
Senator Danjuma Goje, in his contribution, said
the motion was apt in view of the untold
suffering the lack of power supply had caused
Nigerians.
He said, “The problem of power was on before
1999, and I am surprised that up till today the
power sector is grappling with sufficient power
supply.
“This motion is apt because there is a need to find
out what happened, in spite of the unbundling
and huge amount so far spent.”
Senator Godswill Akpabio lamented that many
companies had shut down operation due to
irregular power supply in the country.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, noted that the
inadequate power supply in the country was a
cause for concern, as it had affected the
economic growth of the nation.
He observed that the lack of power supply had
plunged the country in further hardship, besides
corruption.
He said, “We thought that with the Power Reform
Act and unbundling of the Power Holding
Company of Nigeria, we will begin to see a relief
with regard to power supply; unfortunately, it is
not so.
“The Ad Hoc Committee should look at the
activities of the Discos and what is preventing
Nigerians from benefitting from the unbundling of
the PHCN.”
The senate subsequently adjourned till September
29.
» Lagos Primary School Proprietor Rapes 2 Pupils In His School «
A primary school proprietor, Joseph
Ogunleye, was on Thursday charged
before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in
Lagos over alleged defilement of two pupils
in his school.
Ogunleye, 56, whose address is unknown,
is standing trial on a charge of defilement.
According to the prosecutor, Insp. Rita
Momah, the accused committed the offence
on June 27 at Ijegun, Ikotun, Lagos.
She alleged that the accused unlawfully
defiled an eight-year-old girl and a 10-year-
old girl who were pupils in his school.
“A nearby shop owner heard the two girls
telling their friends about how their school
proprietor touched their private parts and
that they cannot tell their parents.
“The 10-year-old explained how the accused
had canal knowledge of her, while the 8-
year-old also admitted that he did the same
thing to her.
Ogunleye, however, pleaded not guilty to
the charge.
The Magistrate, Mrs O.A. Erinle, granted bail
to the accused in the sum of N500,000,
with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned till Oct. 26 for trial.
Ogunleye, was on Thursday charged
before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in
Lagos over alleged defilement of two pupils
in his school.
Ogunleye, 56, whose address is unknown,
is standing trial on a charge of defilement.
According to the prosecutor, Insp. Rita
Momah, the accused committed the offence
on June 27 at Ijegun, Ikotun, Lagos.
She alleged that the accused unlawfully
defiled an eight-year-old girl and a 10-year-
old girl who were pupils in his school.
“A nearby shop owner heard the two girls
telling their friends about how their school
proprietor touched their private parts and
that they cannot tell their parents.
“The 10-year-old explained how the accused
had canal knowledge of her, while the 8-
year-old also admitted that he did the same
thing to her.
Ogunleye, however, pleaded not guilty to
the charge.
The Magistrate, Mrs O.A. Erinle, granted bail
to the accused in the sum of N500,000,
with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned till Oct. 26 for trial.
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