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- OAP Gbemi slams those who don’t make money from social media
- Singer, Zlatan Ibile Acquires N35 Million Mercedez Benz Car
- Olakunle Churchill Celebrates Tiwa Savage
- Future welcomes his sixth child from his sixth babymama
- Tanzanian Billionaire Dies At 75 Leaves Behind $560m For His Young Wife
- Osun Election: See What Appeal Court Decided Today On Senator Adeleke’s Case
- You are stakeholders to national development, Ganduje tells workers
- LASU to produce historic 57 First Class at 23rd convocation
- Youths give Wike seven days to reopen NDDC office in Rivers
- IPOB declares May 30 as sit-at-home to remember fallen heroes
- FRSC apprehends over 7,000 traffic offenders in Ogun
- JUST IN: Gunmen attack ‘women’s school’ in Zamfara
- Simi Reveals What She Does With Adekunle Gold When She’s Drunk
- JUST IN: Saudi Authorities release Ibrahim Abubakar
- Photo of Zainab Aliyu shortly after her release from detention in Saudi Arabia
- Steflon Don Shows Off Diamond “Burna Boy” Necklace Worth 15 Million
- A Guy Impregnated Twin Sisters
- Rema Drops Official Audio – Corny
- Iretiola Doyle says actors should know that film royalties are forever
- Governors approve payment of minimum wage
- ‘N23b severance package for National Assembly lawmakers ridiculous’
- Buhari’s in-law kidnapped in Daura
- Former UK Defence Secretary denies Huawei leak
- Kylie Jenner spoils her baby daddy, Travis Scott with a sweet birthday message and new Lamborghini
- Bodyguard is Queen of Thai King
| OAP Gbemi slams those who don’t make money from social media Posted: 03 May 2019 12:00 AM PDT
She wrote: If you are on social media for bants only and you haven't made any money or impacted any positive change to your life or those around you – you are wasting your time. If you disagree, it's okay. And if you are annoyed by what I said, maybe you just realized how much of your time and money you just wasted – it's okay.   | ||
| Singer, Zlatan Ibile Acquires N35 Million Mercedez Benz Car Posted: 02 May 2019 11:30 PM PDT  Rave of the moment and street cred, Zlatan Ibile has just bought a brand new 35 Million Mercedez Benz car few weeks after buying a bouse worth 150 Million. The singer who became a major name in the Nigerian music industry in 2018 has taken to his Instagram page to show music fans the expensive brand new car.  Zlatan has really worked his ass off over the past one year and it isn't surprising for him to gift himself such an expensive ride. He truly deserves it. Recall earlier in the year, that he unveiled a new house and two brand new cars he got himself to music fans and yet again, he's added a new luxury to it.  In This Story: #Singer #ZlatanIbile #N35Million #MercedezBenz #Car Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Olakunle Churchill Celebrates Tiwa Savage Posted: 02 May 2019 11:00 PM PDT
Gistreel earlier reported that Tiwa Savage had left Mavin Records after seven years with the record label. She moved to the Universal Music Group, that has singer, Rihanna as one of its acts. Olakunle Churchill congratulated Tiwa Savage on the record deal. He pointed out that the pop queen came into a male-dominated industry and she carved a niche for herself. He thanked her for being a blessing to Africa.   | ||
| Future welcomes his sixth child from his sixth babymama Posted: 02 May 2019 10:30 PM PDT  She wrote: This pregnancy was absolutely the toughest, most humbling, yet beautiful experience of my life. I went through hell and back. Health complications seemingly from day one. Lost friends, money, opportunities, and even some of the little bit of sanity I thought I had 😂. However, this journey taught me to be more understanding, observant, forgiving, and most importantly PATIENT 😩. There were times I felt so alone and would look down at my belly and immediately cheer up, knowing she's hanging in there with me through all of the stress and drama. She's truly been my protection and kept me strong and going. There were moments I began to doubt myself, but my spirit wouldn't stay down, thanks to my beautiful little girl.  Her annoying kicks would always be the reassurance I needed to make it through the tough days. Knowing what I know now and after looking back on my experience, I can confidently say she was well worth all the chaos. From the moment I decided to keep her, I promised myself and God that I'd show her unconditional love and teach her to be 3x the woman I am. And that's a promise that will never be broken. I'm super excited and blessed to get a chance to love and guide this little one. I can't stop crying tears of joy when I look at her. Thank God we made it ❤️ When Eliza announced that she was pregnant, she openly stated that Future was the father but he wanted her to abort the baby. She claims that she and Future had a casual on-again-off-again relationship for two years before she got pregnant. She accused him of offering to pay her if she got rid of the baby and when she refused, she said he threatened her. See screenshot below  The rapper connfirmed the news on Instagram. He shared a post with the inscription "happy born day kid".  In This Story: #Future #sixth #child #sixthbabymama Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Tanzanian Billionaire Dies At 75 Leaves Behind $560m For His Young Wife Posted: 02 May 2019 10:00 PM PDT
Reginald Mengi, one of Tanzania's wealthiest and most storied businessmen, has died at the age of 75, leaving behind $560 million for his 39-year-old wife, Jacqueline, former Miss Tanzania. Tanzanian media and executives at his family office confirmed on Thursday morning that Mengi passed on in the early hours in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tanzania's President John Magufuli sent a condolence message via his Twitter page early on Thursday.   "I am shocked at the death of an elder and a friend Dr. Reginald Mengi. I will remember him for his immense contribution to the development of our country and for the words he wrote in his book (titled) I Can, I Must, I Will. Sorry to members of his family, IPP workers and the entire business community," the President said. Mengi was one of the most revered figures in East African business circles. In This Story: #Tanzanian #Billionaire #Dies #75 #60m #Wife Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Osun Election: See What Appeal Court Decided Today On Senator Adeleke’s Case Posted: 02 May 2019 03:25 PM PDT
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja, over Senator Ademola Adeleke's eligibility in the September 2018 governorship election in Osun State, has adjourned till May 8, 2019.The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that the appellate court had on April 25, adjourned hearing on the appeal on account of improper service.At the resumed sitting Thursday, a similar situation played out and it forced the Justice Abubakar Yayaha led-panel to adjourn hearing.Yahaya said the matter could not be heard, because of a pending Notice of Appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the same matter."We are not going to consolidate the appeals, but it is only proper for us to hear all the appeals on similar subject matter on the same day."We have seen that most of the processes have been exchanged but the PDP appeal against the judgment challenging the appellant's qualification to contest the Osun Governorship election must be heard alongside Adeleke's appeal. "In the circumstance, hearing on Adeleke's appeal and the PDP's appeal marked CA/A/326/2017 is adjourned until May 8. "The hearing notice should by served on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)," Yahaya said. Adeleke had approached the appellate court, to challenge the decision of Justice Othman Musa of the FCT High Court in Bwari, Abuja, which invalidated his status as PDP governorship candidate on April 2. In This Story: #Adeleke #PDP #AppealCourt #APC #INEC Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| You are stakeholders to national development, Ganduje tells workers Posted: 02 May 2019 09:08 AM PDT
Ganduje who spoke during the May Day celebration at Sani Abacha stadium also promised to pay the new N30, 000 minimum wage, despite the harsh economic situation the state is facing. "We in the government are in a difficult situation, and you workers are also in a difficult situation. There is no money in the government coffers, but I assure you that we shall pay the minimum wage as signed by President Buhari. For us in Kano, it is a foregone conclusion," he said. He urged workers to be up and doing as his government has concluded plans to come up with innovations that will ensure hard work and productivity on the part of the civil servants. According to him, "put in your best in service. What we are looking for is a symbiotic relationship between workers and the government. We don't want a situation where workers receive a salary and allowances and they are not ready to work. "We shall embark on job description. Every worker must identify what he or she is doing. We will ensure that there is job enrichment, job enlargement. "We shall introduce Information Communication Technology (ICT). We shall introduce e-governance and e-administration. We shall provide computers so that we reduce paperwork. We are heading to paperless administration. Workers should be computer literate. "I am happy because I have seen that you are all happy. I am impressed because I have seen that all of you are impressed over what Kano state government is doing." Ganduje also appealed to private sector employers in the state to treat their workers with dignity, urging them on the need to create a conducive working environment for their workers. "You should ensure that workers are paid as at when due. You should respect workers and ensure that they get their entitlements in accordance with all the known rules guiding labour matters. We in government don't play with our workers and this is why we ensure that we get the best out from them." Also speaking at the event, state Chairman of NLC, Comrade Kabiru Ado Minjibir congratulated Nigerian workers for participating in the May Day celebration. In his words "I would like to pay glowing tribute to our fallen heroes past who paid the supreme sacrifice to enable us to seek this day. In the last few days, labour in the state had witnessed line of numerous activities which include May Day activities and Centenary of (ILO)amongst which are Launching of a film titled "HAKKI" RIGHT on the 27 and Symposium, on 28th of April all these are aimed at creating awareness and to establish good rapport with the government." Comrade Minjibir revealed that the Labour family is profoundly grateful to His Excellency Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his commitment towards its activities as evidenced by identifying with all our activities particularly by attending workers day in person since 2016 when the security situation in the state and Country improved. "Let me also register the gratitude of workers in the state for the government's prompt payment of salaries and Pension Monthly and other entitlements even when there was a recession in the Country and hope it will be sustained" While commenting on the pioneering role made by the first civilian Governor of the State, Dr. Abubakar Rimi, Minjibir said he was the first Governor to declare 1st May as Workers Day, followed by the Kaduna State Governor Malam Balarabe Musa and later declared Nationally by the President Shehu Aliyu Shagari of blessed memory on 1st May 198O as Workers Day. The Kano NLC Chairman used the opportunity to thank Dr Ganduje for accepting to pay the newly approved minimum wage and called on the workers to reciprocate the gesture. In This Story:#AbubakarRimi #NLC #KabiruAdoMinijibir #AbdullahiUmarGanduje Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| LASU to produce historic 57 First Class at 23rd convocation Posted: 02 May 2019 08:26 AM PDT  For the first time in its 35 years of existence, 57 Fist Class students will lead 14, 312 others at the Lagos State University (LASU) 23rd forthcoming convocation. Also as an icing on the cake, the university is also producing two graduands who emerged the best graduating students across faculties of Engineering and Sciences respectively. Announcing plans for this year's convocation at the university premises yesterday, LASU Vice-Chancellor Prof Lanre Adigun Fagbohun, said the graduation which comes up on Thursday 17th of this month will feature the nation's Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo as guest speaker, as well as former president of Ghana John Dramani Mahama as chairman of the day. Osinbajo would speak on the topic: 'African Centres of Excellence in Africa: A veritable catalyst for nation building and development'. Fagbohun said the graduands comprises 54 diploma, 10, 252 first degrees, and 4, 063 higher degrees consisting 1,532 postgraduate diploma, 57 and 1994 academic and professional as well as 17 doctors of philosophy and 17 Ph.D. Fagbohun described the First Class figure as historic and a significant improvement over the previous convocation that produced 26 First Class. "This improvement on the figure of our First Class graduands is historic because this is the first time we are having this. This is the fallout of our Quality Assurance measure and every nook and cranny of the university has keyed into this vision. Besides our campuses are now full of activities as our students compete among themselves within the system and the rest of the world." He said two best graduating students- Ridwan Oladotun Ola-Gbadamosi (Faculty of Engineering) and Nneka Karen Enumah (Faculty of Science) both made cumulative grade point average of 4.78. In addition, Shukurat Opeyemi Kannike led the Faculty of Basic Sciences/Physiology with CGPA of 4.36, while Moshood Adekunle Bakare of Faculty of Education (Accounting Education) slammed his contemporaries with CGPA of 4.75. The trio of Ismaila Owolabi Salami of the Faculty of Management Sciences (Insurance); and Titilope Aishat Adebisi of the School of Communication (Mass Communication); as well as Emmanuel Adeoye Oyeleke of the School of Transport (Transport Management and Operations), dwarfed their colleagues with CGPA of 4.85; 4.47; and 4.12, in that order. Besides, Fagbohun said LASU was recently designated an Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Transformative STEM Education, noting that the institution also inaugurated its Centre for Afro-Brazillian Studies at the Faculty of Arts. He said the university has continued to record achievements under his watch with 37 additional programmes being granted accreditation by National Universities Commission. This is also in addition to the 43 programmes that already enjoy full accreditation by NUC. Fagbohun recalled that for sometimes, ago, the university put on hold the conferment of honorary degrees, saying it would lift the embargo at its due course. "It is not that we do not have distinguished Nigerians that merit our honorary awards; however, I want to again say our process (for choosing awardees) is rigorous. We want to tread softly so as not to compromise standards, he said. In This Story:#OwolabiSalami #LanreAdigunFagbohun #LASU #NUC #YemiOsinbajo Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| Youths give Wike seven days to reopen NDDC office in Rivers Posted: 02 May 2019 12:00 PM PDT
The youths drawn from the nine states of the oil-rich region asked the governor to reopen the commission's office within the period of the ultimatum or face stiff and sustainable protests and unrests from them. They spoke under the aegis of the Consolidated Youths of Niger Delta (CYN)led by its National Coordinator, Comrade Frank Naday. Naday, who addressed newsmen after their emergency meeting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, explained that the office was sealed about a week ago over non-remittances of revenues by the government of Rivers state "From our findings and the information made available to us, it is clear that the Commission has paid the backlogs of revenues it owes the Rivers State Government. "We want to ask Rivers State Government to as a matter of urgency, unseal the Commission's office complex to enable workers to gain access to their various offices. "Niger Delta Development Commission is bigger than Rivers State because it covers the Niger Delta region and not Rivers alone. "We are aware that Rivers State Government is trying so hard to play Politics with the Commission because the system feels threatened that Prof Nelson Brambaifa-led administration at NDDC is doing tremendously well" The youths, who expressed worry that their efforts at addressing their plights through the Federal Government agency were being thwarted by the government of Rivers state, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to intervene as the prevailing peace in the region may be truncated. "In a couple of months that the new leaders assumed office, they have been able to pay contractors and return them back to sites, they have addressed the problem of water hyacinths too. "It is also on record that the students studying abroad in various Universities in the United Kingdom, have received their stipends and their schools have also been taken care of by the Commission. "The rate of construction in Niger Delta region is really on the increase as almost all the states in the region are experiencing massive road construction", he stressed. Besides, Naday disclosed that "the Niger Delta Development Commission led by Prof. Nelson Brambaifa, has electrified a lot of communities in the Niger Delta region and has also given them water project to enable them to have good water". Speaking further, Naday said: "We condemn the actions of Rivers state government in its entirety. We urge the State Government to leave NDDC alone because shutting the office down, is doing more harm than good "Imagine where thousands of youth that are employed by the various contractors are shut out because of the shutdown of the Commission. It will lead them to various criminal activities in order to make earns meet", He, therefore, impressed it on President Buhari to work towards the confirmation of Prof. Brambraifa, as the substantive MD of the NDDC, noting that "he is the first among his predecessors who is not using the agency as a springboard to aspire to any elective political office" In This Story:#NDDC #NyesomWike #MuhammaduBuhari #FrankNaday #NelsonBrambaifa#Youth Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| IPOB declares May 30 as sit-at-home to remember fallen heroes Posted: 02 May 2019 07:44 AM PDT
The group urged religious institutions across the country to offer special prayers the night before the day for Biafran heroes murdered in cold blood in the region. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group said the day would be a time to remember victims of Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen attacks. It explained that the entire Biafraland would be in total lockdown, adding that there would be no human, vehicular or animal movements across Biafraland on that day. The statement partly read, "Churches, Mosques, Synagogues and Temples are encouraged to open their places of worship on the midnight of the 29th of May for special prayers in remembrance of all that died as a result of violence and sponsored killings. "Special vigil will be held at the homes of select Biafran heroes and heroines who were murdered in cold blood in Biafraland. "This year's remembrance and sit-at-home order will be special because it will present a unique moment of shared pains and misery for all the families that lost their loved ones to war, hunger, starvation, disease, terrorism and state sponsored killings going on now in Nigeria. "We remember the heroic few that stood up against tyranny especially those that sacrificed their lives to defend the defenseless and those that lost their lives because there was no one to defend them. "The middle-belt and Yoruba brethren are advised to join this historic sit at home order to honour the memory of all that died unjustly in Nigeria. "We are calling on all the people of Southern Kaduna, Middle Belt especially Benue, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Kogi, those affected by herdsmen terrorism in Ondo, Osun and other states in Yorubaland to join the great family of IPOB in observing a day of solemn prayer and sit at home to remember those that lost their lives unlawfully at the hands of Fulani terrorist herdsmen and security agencies even during the recently concluded fraudulent 2019 general elections. "In our usual tradition, all IPOB families in the diaspora must rally on the streets of their respective countries with written petitions ready to be submitted to the nearest United Nation offices and embassies of foreign missions in that country." In This Story:#IPOB #FallenHeros #SitAtHome #Diaspora Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| FRSC apprehends over 7,000 traffic offenders in Ogun Posted: 02 May 2019 07:40 AM PDT  The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday said 7,698 traffic offenders were arrested across the state in the first quarter of 2019. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander of FRSC, made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun State. Oladele explained that the number of erring drivers arrested reduced by two per cent with 7, 698 from 7, 868, during the same period in 2018. "A total of 7, 698 offenders were booked for various offences in first quarter of 2019," he said. The sector commander listed the prevalent offences among the erring drivers to include speed limit violation, tyre violation, non-use of seat belt and speed limiter device violation. He reiterated the Corps' commitment to ensuring that highways were safe for the public through intensive public enlightenment campaign. Oladele also warned motorists to desist from driving against traffic and adhere strictly to average speed limit, especially when approaching construction sites. In This Story:#OgunState #ClementOladele #FRSC #TrafficOffenders Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| JUST IN: Gunmen attack ‘women’s school’ in Zamfara Posted: 02 May 2019 12:20 PM PDT
He said the gunmen had opened fire when they entered the town and killed one man. A rally in Moriki has said since the gunmen were on their way before they came in the night. He said they went with two other teachers and four women who were nursing students, but they failed to reach where the students were sleeping. The release of people for a ransom in Zamfara has steadily increased, despite efforts by the security forces to end the crisis in the northwest. Thousands of people were killed while many children were abducted by the killings in the state. Source:BBCHausa In This Story:#Gunmen #Moriki #Zamfara #SchoolAttack Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| Simi Reveals What She Does With Adekunle Gold When She’s Drunk Posted: 02 May 2019 07:30 AM PDT
She wrote: "Alcohol exposes my love. I always call Kunle and say "I'm tipsy baby. i love you". And I'm always extra lovey with my friends. Lool – but off the plane, I hardly ever drink. � (it's not even funny, so that emoji was stupid.)" Simi also replied a fan who said she was drunk. She said: "Lol I'm not drunk. Just super tipsy. I've never been drunk. Except that one time when I drank this long Island TWICEEEE and fell asleep like idiot after paying 42k for Spaghetti ��� so stupid" In This Story: #Simi #AdekunleGold #Drunk Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| JUST IN: Saudi Authorities release Ibrahim Abubakar Posted: 02 May 2019 12:35 PM PDT
Saudi Arabia Authorities have released Ibrahim Abubakar to the Ag. Consul General, Nigerian Consulate, Jeddah Mai Abubakar Ibrahim was arrested of the same offence as Zainab H. Aliyu. Details Shortly………. In This Story:#SaudiArabiaAuthorites #IbrahimAbubakar #ZainabAliyu #Jeddah Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| Photo of Zainab Aliyu shortly after her release from detention in Saudi Arabia Posted: 02 May 2019 07:00 AM PDT
Zainab was arrested in Saudi Arabia in December 2018 after a banned substance, Tramadol, was found in her luggage. Investigations later showed that the substances was planted in her luggage by a drug cartel that plants hard drugs in the luggages of unsuspecting travelers. The Federal government today secured her release. In This Story: #Photo #ZainabAliyu #detention #SaudiArabia Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Steflon Don Shows Off Diamond “Burna Boy” Necklace Worth 15 Million Posted: 02 May 2019 06:30 AM PDT  British rapper, singer and girlfriend of Naija's superstar; Burna Boy, Steflon Don takes her relationship to a whole new level by getting a diamond laced necklace that carries the inscription of the "Ye" singer, to keep her in touch even when they aren't around eachother amongst many other reasons. Steflon took to her Instagram story to unveil the expensive neck piece which shines so bright as her relationship with Burna Boy. This is an evidence that she truly is in love with Burna and has passion for what they share.    | ||
| A Guy Impregnated Twin Sisters Posted: 02 May 2019 06:00 AM PDT
He's not only being praised however as other people with opposite opinions blast him and his twin baby mamas for waywardness. This young man who is now an expectant baby daddy to twin sisters and revealed they are all happy together… The sisters are both due soon!  In This Story: #Guy #Impregnated #Twin 3Sisters Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Rema Drops Official Audio – Corny Posted: 02 May 2019 05:30 AM PDT
The young singer has been tipped as Nigeria's biggest music export and we totally agree as he blends trap and hip-hop effortlessly and makes amazing and unique vibes. Listen to the lovely tune below and don't forget to get the EP on Apple music and other digital platforms.  | ||
| Iretiola Doyle says actors should know that film royalties are forever Posted: 02 May 2019 05:00 AM PDT
The 52-years-old 'Tinsel' star said talent needs to bear in mind that there is more to just acting a scene when at the negotiation table. "Let us bear in mind that the negotiation is not just for time and talent during the actual shoot, but more importantly, the rights to use one's name, image and likeness (any which way Sir/Madam Producer decides) AND the right to assign same rights to any third party of their choosing ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, AD- INFINITUM," she wrote. On a personal ground, Iretiola read the riot act to producers saying, "Let us be all guided please, and miss me with that "it's only 2 scenes half-day shoot" bovine manure of an argument. My boobs may be small, but they've been there for 52 years. Enough." In a brief chat with Pulse in 2018, Doyle says she can be razz or elegant for a movie. "I run the gamut, I can play hard, I can play soft, I can play corny, I can be serious, I can be elegant and I can be razz, I am an actor," she said. "I am an actor, a gun for hire, I re-enact the scripts that have been given to me," the 'Fifty' star enthused. The actress further gave examples of the different roles she has played in various movies and sitcoms that include 'Fuji House of Commotion,' 'Torn' and 'Wedding Party 1 & 2.' In This Story: #IretiolaDoyle #actors #film #royalties #forever Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Governors approve payment of minimum wage Posted: 02 May 2019 04:53 AM PDT
At rallies to mark the May Day, Edo, Adamawa, Ondo, Cross River, Zamfara, Oyo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Anambra governors said they would pay the wage. Outgoing Governors Mohammed Bindow (Adamawa), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) and Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara) pledged to begin implementation of the pay before they go on May 29. But Governor Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) and Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) said they were awaiting the National Income and Wages Commission (NIWC) to release modalities for the implementation of the wage. In Calabar, Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade paid May salary to mark the day. But Labour protested, saying it was too early to do so. The May Day was celebrated with fanfare across the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was Vice President Yemi Osinbajo took the workers' salute on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari. The event went like this in the states: Edo Workers hailed Governor Godwin Obaseki when he announced plans to begin immediate payment of the minimum wage. Speaking at the rally held at the University of Bénin Sports Complex, Obaseki said a joint team of labour and government officials would be raised to formulate modalities for the payment. He said he would put in place motivational incentives for the workers because they remained valuable assets. Adamawa Governor Mohammed Bindow said he would pay the wage before he leaves the office. "I will pay the 30,000 minimum wage before I leave office," Bindow said to the applause of workers who gathered at the Muhammadu Ribadu Square in Yola for the May Day rally under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). He said there had been no crisis with the workers since he became governor (in 2015) because he always carried them along. "Welfare and good conditions of service have been important to us. There is no arrears whatever as far as salary is concerned. We have paid up to April 2019 and nobody can say we are owing to him any salary," he said. The governor said the money he borrowed as governor was to augment income to settle salary, stressing: "I have not borrowed one kobo for capital projects. We did not borrow to execute any of the many capital projects that we've executed. We only borrowed to augment salary for civil servants." He asked the people to cooperate with the incoming government so that the state would progress. "The progress of Adamawa has always been my interest. I am happy we have done infrastructure which is important. I hope my successor will do more so that Adamawa can continue to progress," he said. NLC Chairman Mr Emmauel Fache asked the government to provide financial backing for the payment of recently promoted civil servants. Ondo In Akure, the Ondo State capital, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said his administration would continue to keep its promise to workers by making their welfare directive principles of state policy. At the May Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Igbatoro Road, he saluted the workers for their cooperation since the inception of his administration. He said: "It is expected, therefore, that all those who serve diligently should also be catered for during and, more importantly after they must have disengaged from public service. "On our part, this administration continues to keep its promises to the workers and people of the state that their welfare shall be the directive principles of state policy. We have been able to strike a delicate balance in discharging this duty to both the workers and the people, within the available resources. "Not only have we been able to manage the severely limited funds, our administration, with your commitment, has just been rated number one in Internally Generated Revenue rating in the country by the National Bureau of Statistics. "We believe that the most effective way to ameliorate the poor living conditions of our people is to bridge the infrastructural deficit in the state. "Unless and until the hinterlands, upon which our aspiration towards self-sufficiency in food production is anchored, are linked to the urban centres, in a design which promotes cooperation on socio-economic fronts, poverty will not be tackled effectively. "The provision of social amenities such as water, as exemplified by the drive of the government to reach all the nooks and crannies of the state, as well as the recent supply of medical equipment to all the facilities in the 18 local governments, attune with our determination to make life more meaningful for our people." Cross River Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, through the Secretary to the State Government, Tina Agbor, promised to implement the new minimum wage as soon as the Federal Government sorts out the modalities. The governor has paid May salaries, but labour complained that it was too early. TUC Chairman Comrade Clarkson Otu said workers and the leadership of labour were unhappy over such early payment of salaries, even though the government means well. "As labour leaders, we do not support it (early salaries payment). We have told His Excellency that it is not proper. April salary was paid only last week and on May 1st he pays May salary. We are surprised he still paid early this month in spite of our protest. We will continue to engage him on that," he said. NLC Chairman Comrade Ben Ukpepi also decried the early salary payment. Ukpepi said labour would engage with the governor to seek an end to the practice. Zamfara In Gusau, Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari said civil servants in the state would be the first in the country to enjoy the minimum wage. He added that outstanding pension and gratuity will be settled before May 29. Yari, who spoke through the secretary to the State Government Prof. Abdullahi Muhammad Shinkafi, urged the workers to cooperate with the government on the ghost workers' syndrome in order to enjoy more salary scale and other benefits. The government, he said, faced difficulties in salary payments because of "incessant increase of ghost workers in the payroll". Yari explained that in most instances names of housewives are inserted in the payroll without the women's knowledge. Yari urged the workers to help government fish out unscrupulous top government officials that engage in the practice, stressing that the workers would be helping themselves by rendering assistance in sanitising the civil service. NLC Chairman Comrade Bashir Muhammad Mafara urged the government to fulfil its promises. Mafara disclosed that the labour union in Zamfara state is ready to assist and cooperate with the government in any aspect that will ensure the welfare of workers. Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi said his administration would pay the wage after the ongoing conclusion of negotiations with labour leaders. Represented by his deputy, Otunba Moses Adeyemo, at the Workers' Day rally at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Ajimobi reiterated his administration's resolve to reach an amicable agreement with labour on the matter. Ajimobi said: "Let me at this juncture congratulate the workers on the New Minimum Wage which has just been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. "At the instance of the labour unions, the government very recently, in furtherance of its responsibility as an employer of labour and indeed our exemplary cordial government-labour relations held a meeting on the issue of the National Minimum Wage Law 2019. "I wish to restate the commitment of the government of Oyo State that the State will honour the Minimum Wage Act as soon as ongoing negotiations are concluded and necessary templates and documentation are issued." Ajimobi urged workers to reciprocate the government's gesture by being more dedicated to their jobs. He also implored them to give the incoming administration of Mr Seyi Makinde the same support given to his administration in the last eight years. The governor said workers affected during the certificate verification would be given a second chance to verify their claims, adding that "those with genuine cases would be reabsorbed into service as the administration had no interest in punishing innocent workers but those parading forged educational, birth and other certificates. "I charge all workers to reciprocate the various good gestures of the state government by being more dedicated, proactive and punctual at their duty post for an overall increase in productivity. The public service is no longer a dumping ground for mediocre. We all must stand up and stand right to reposition the system for better service delivery. "The state government has approved that those that were affected by the recently concluded certification verification be given a second chance to re-verify their claims. Those with very genuine cases would be reconsidered. "The state government has no interest in punishing innocent people, however, unscrupulous elements parading fake and forged educational, birth and other extraneous documents would not be allowed a place in the service of the State." Earlier, TUC Chairman Comrade Emmanuel Ogundiran and his NLC counterpart Comrade Titilola Sodo called on the Ajimobi-led government to fulfil its promise on the minimum wage and provide a conducive environment for workers. Ogundiran and Sodo urged the governor to settle lingering industrial issues and pledged that the workers would be more productive. Ebonyi Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has approved the N30, 000 wages and promised to continue to work for workers' welfare in the years ahead. Addressing workers during the Workers' Day Celebration at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Umahi hailed the civil servants for their role in his reelection. "In my presentation, I did promise that our state shall not be the first and shall not be last to pay the new national minimum wage. So I, therefore, approve the new minimum wage for our civil servants in the state" He said his administration placed high premium on workers' welfare, adding: "In my administration, all I have done in the last four years was to address your challenges and develop workable blueprint to address your problems; I am happy to say that within the years under review, tremendous milestones have been achieved in terms of prioritising your welfare". "Without boring you with the obvious, it has been my opinion that workers in this country are not yet at their best in terms of being taken care of, but with various programmes I initiated in my administration, I can beat my chest to say that we were not oblivious of these challenges staring you in the face but we have initiated measures to ameliorate your sufferings". "My administration has increased workers' salaries by 5 per cent in the face of the dwindling federal allocation accruable to states with Ebonyi at the lowest ebb. Beyond the increment in workers' salaries, we have given workers over N4billion loan to access to go into agriculture to help them as no amount of wage increase can address the conflicting priorities of workers in this country", he said. Earlier, NLC Chairman Comrade Leo Nkah praised the governor for the workers' welfare allowances and appealed for speedy implementation of the New Pension Law act of 2014. Anambra Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the wage. He said he would begin the implementation once the government release the guidelines for payment. Addressing workers during the Workers' Day celebration at Ekwueme Square, Awka, he said his administration was ready to offer better opportunities that would promote workers' welfare. He said, "I have formally declared the intention of my administration to pay the newly approved minimum wage in Anambra State. "I will begin the implementation once the guidelines for the payment of the minimum wage are released by the Federal Government." The governor explained that his administration had been fair to the workers, saying, "We have never failed to pay salaries, come rain come shine." "We have cleared outstanding pensions that had accumulated for over 25 years, from the inception of our state. We have continued to give out bags of rice to workers to give everyone a sense of belonging during Christmas seasons. "The Mass Transit buses we provided have made life more bearable to our workers. And in the middle of all these, we are carrying out the renovation of our secretariat to give it a proper facelift." Earlier, NLC Chairman Comrade Jerry Nnubia praised the governor for his quality and visionary leadership, especially in providing security, which had attracted various investors for economic growth. He, however, regretted the high rate of unemployment especially among the youths in the country. "This trend should not be allowed to continue otherwise it will spell doom economically, socially and politically in the country. TUC Chairman Comrade Ifeanyi Okechukwu urged the governor to sustain prompt payment of workers salary and promotion and further create windows of opportunities that would promote excellent service delivery. Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa assured civil servants of his readiness to pay the minimum wage. He described labour unions as great defenders of workers' welfare. Okowa said: "The efforts of the trade unions towards the promotion of the interests of workers have not gone unnoticed and I wish to reiterate the determination of the state government to pay workers the N30, 000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government." "I, therefore, call on workers in the state to re-dedicate themselves to the service of our beloved state for the benefit of all." The governor added: "The prevailing cordial industrial relations in the state have encouraged government to sustain its welfare and training programme; we have consistently paid salaries as when due; let me assure you all of this administration's policy of investment in the well-being and professional growth of workers through training and exposure to modern techniques." He said plans were afoot to recall some employees that were dropped and "to open up more skill acquisition opportunities for the absorption of our youths to train in various fields and trades for self-employment." "I commend the labour unions for consistently defending and advancing the political, economic and social rights of workers; your efforts towards promoting the interests of workers have not gone unnoticed and as partners in progress, I enjoin you (labour) to continue your hard work, resilience and commitment because, we are partners in this undertaking of governance and together, we will succeed in building a greater Delta State," he said. The highpoint of the occasion was Okowa's presentation of a brand new car to a civil servant, Mr Benson Ekotor who was erroneously paid the sum of N53 million which he returned to public coffers. TUC Chairman Comrade Michael Nwobodo and his NLC counterpart, Comrade Goodluck Oforbruku thanked Okowa for being labour-friendly listing some of his administration's activities to include prompt payment of salaries. Rivers Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has assured workers of the payment of the minimum wage. He said he would begin the payment, as soon as he receives the go-ahead from the Federal Government. He said that he had long decided to pay the wage long before the President signed the bill into law. Represented at the Workers' Day rally by his deputy Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, he thanked the workers for the contribution to the development of the state, promising to be more committed to addressing issues that affect workers in the state. He said "We have not and we will not default in the life of our administration. We have kept to the regular payment of salaries since we assumed office till now. "As a worker-friendly government, we will continue to do our best to improve the working environment of our civil servants. "Although we are still financially challenged, I believe the time has come for us to motivate our workforce and challenge them to be more productive and committed to the state. "Accordingly, I am happy to announce the lifting of the ban on promotions in the civil service. I wish to also inform you that we have approved the proposal of the Civil Service Commission for the recruitment of indigenes of the state to fill existing vacancies and strengthen the commission. Earlier, NLC Chairman Beatrice Itubo said: "The Labour family in Rivers State as a critical development partner is satisfied with the massive infrastructure development embarked upon by the Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration." She said: "Our thanks go to the government of Rivers Rivers State for showing preparedness to pay the new minimum wage as soon as formalities are done with." Lagos Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday attributed the achievements of his administration in the past four years to the co-operation of the government, workers and union leaders. At the Workers' Day Celebration at Agege Stadium where he was represented by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Rotimi Ogunleye, the governor said he came to power with the resolve to improve workers' welfare and also work closely with unions on how to address policy and infrastructural issues. "Having devoted myself to these objectives for the past four years and, having worked with you all (both workers and union leaders), I am glad to say that it has been a pleasure to be your partner on this journey. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am grateful for the cooperation and support that you have given me. "Indeed, I am pleased that working together, we have given the people of Lagos State four beautiful and productive years of sustained industrial harmony. This is, perhaps, the longest of such period in the modern history of our state and this achievement was made possible chiefly as a result of the culture of mutual respect and understanding we nurtured and deployed. TUC Chairman Comrade Francis Ogunremi praised Ambode for his commitment to workers welfare especially in areas of prompt payment of salary, allowances and timely remittance of workers' pensions, describing him as one of the most labour-friendly governors. He acknowledged the governor's initiatives in key sectors including massive road projects, solving traffic challenges especially the launch of Traffic Information System, repositioning of the state emergency agency, scaling up security architecture of the state, construction of Safety Arena, Health Insurance Scheme, among others. NLC Chairman Comrade Sessi Agnes Funmi said the governor's efforts remained a benchmark for other governors. Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel yesterday assured workers of prompt implementation of the minimum wage. He stressed his commitment to workers' welfare, saying: "I want to assure you all that Akwa Ibom State Government will implement the new minimum wage Bill which was recently signed into law by President Buhari after necessary documentation have been effected. "We remain passionately committed to the welfare of our workers with the resources available." He reiterated his commitment to the clearing of the 10-year backlog of pensions and gratuities. "About four years ago when I assumed office as the governor of this state, the economic frontiers were hazy and mired in uncertainties. The nation was going through severe economic challenges and the ability of the newly sworn governors to fulfil critical obligations such as payment of salaries became a huge nightmare. ''Several state governments owed salaries to their workers and pensions and gratuities were affected…through prudent management of the lean resources available to us, we were able to not only pay salaries regularly, we went ahead to pay pensions and gratuities, an act we are still executing. ''You will recall that one of the first tasks I performed shortly after being sworn in was to clear a 10-year back-log of pensions and gratuities", he said. "The organised labour has been very supportive of my administration, and for this, I remain deeply indebted and grateful. ''The maintenance of industrial peace in Akwa Ibom State has helped in the realization of stable economic growth in the state and an atmosphere of a shared commitment to peace, prosperity and development of our dear stated," Emmanuel said. Osun Osun state will begin the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) this month to facilitate accessible and beneficial healthcare to the people, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said yesterday. According to him, the government will begin to release its counterpart funding by the end of the month. He praised the workers for supporting the policies, actions and programmes of his administration. The Governor spoke at the Workers' Day Celebration at the Osogbo City Stadium. Oyetola, represented by his deputy, Benedict Alabi, said the workers had shown their competence as the engine room of government. Oyetola said: "For these and more, I commend and celebrate the workers for a display of unparalleled commitment, industry and patriotism that are in tandem with the 21st Century competitive world. "The conduct and character of workers have further given vent to the reputation of the state as one of the most peaceful states in the nation". NLC Chairman Comrade Jacob Adekomi lauded the government for prioritising the workers' welfare. Adekomi hailed Oyetola for sustaining the full payment of salaries and pensions to workers since assumption of office. He said: "We appreciate the effort of the present administration in continuous payment of full salary to all and sundry in the state civil service. "We shall always be grateful to our governor having listening ears to our yearning as we look forward to a crisis-free tenure." Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has reiterated his administration's commitment to workers' welfare, stressing that the determination "has become even more fortified". Speaking at this year's Workers Day celebration held at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, Ugwuanyi said his administration would continue to pay salaries and other emoluments as when due. The governor said the state government "will continue to provide more conducive working conditions and to do all that is necessary to ensure that industrial harmony continues to prevail in Enugu State". On the minimum wage, the governor assured the workers that "despite the daunting economic challenges, we will, in concert with the relevant agencies and departments of government, ensure that these issues are comprehensively and satisfactorily addressed". Chairmen of TUC and NLC Comrade Igbokwe Chukwuma Igbokwe and Comrade Virginus Nwobodo hailed Ugwuanyi for his outstanding commitment to workers' welfare and the existing harmonious relationship between labour and the government Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson told civil servants that the NIWC was delaying the payment of the wage. Though the workers, who gathered at the Peace Park, Onopa, Yenagoa, to celebrate the May Day raised their voices in disagreements, Dickson said that the NIWC must work out modalities for the implementation of the wage. The governor noted that details of the modalities must be sent to all the states including Bayelsa before implementation. Dickson, however, assured workers that his administration had been at the vanguard of agitation for the new wage saying he was ready to pay the minimum wage. He said: "The government of Bayelsa state has announced over and over that we are not against N30,000 minimum wage in principle. We announced that severally at different times and fora and let me also say so today. Ekiti Ekiti State will not lag behind in the implementation of the minimum wage, Governor Kayode Fayemi said yesterday. Represented at the Workers' Day rally in Ado Ekiti by his deputy Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, the governor said: "Every worker in the country is expecting payment of the new minimum wage. By the grace of God, Ekiti will not lag behind in its implementation. This, we believe, will inspire workers to give their best". He sought the workers' cooperation with his administration to deliver democracy dividends. He spoke of his administration's readiness to defray backlog of salary arrears, urging workers to be more effective and efficient at service delivery. Earlier, NLC Chairman Olatunde Kolapo urged the government to implement the minimum wage. Kolapo said Governor Kayode Fayemi remained worker-friendly for his penchant for placing a premium on their welfare. He solicited for increment in the subvention to Ekiti State University, to enable the institution to meet its objective in providing functional and quality education. "The university is in dire need of better funding to be able to meet her needs as the internally generated revenue can no longer be sufficient to cope with the increase in wages," Kolapo said. In the same vein, the Trade Union Congress Chairman in Ekiti State, Sola Adigun who hailed Fayemi for commitment to the welfare of workers, said: "It is gladdening to know that you are one of the very first governors who conceded publicly to the implementation of the new minimum wage. "Mr Governor, let me admonish you that the implementation of the new minimum wage should also commence with immediate effect as expressed by the Federal Government," the TUC boss said. Kwara Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed said the yet-to-be-released template by the NIWC was hampering his implementation of the wage. Represented by the Head of Service, Mrs Modupe Oluwole, at the Workers' Day celebration in Ilorin, the governor said the wage template was the basic working tool for determining its implementation. The government, he said, had constituted a-13 man minimum wage reviewing committee to enable workers to enjoy the new salary as soon as implementation begins. Earlier, NLC and TUC chairmen Alhaji Isa Ore and Kolawole Olumoh urged the government to ensure full implementation of the wage. In This Story:#MinimumWage #Governors #StateApproval #May-Day #YemiOsinbajo #NLC  | ||
| ‘N23b severance package for National Assembly lawmakers ridiculous’ Posted: 02 May 2019 04:44 AM PDT
Those who spoke with The Nation noted that the "hefty" pay-off showed that the lawmakers were insensitive to the plight of millions of Nigerian who they say have been pauperised by the huge salaries the lawmakers take home. The United Progressive Party (UPP) National Chairman Chekwas Okorie said the action of the lawmakers could not be justified, given the current state of the economy. He said: "It is scandalous that they are giving themselves this mouth-watering severance package without passing through the body set up by the government to fix the salaries and allowances of public officials, including those at the National Assembly, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). "This is just pure blackmail. The National Assembly has been having this sort of hostile relationship with the Executive arm of government since this set of lawmakers came in four years ago. "They know that the President would assent to the Appropriation Bill, because of time constraint; he could not afford to wait for the Ninth Assembly for things to get back to normal. This people are not only corrupt, they are very, very unpatriotic. "The President must try and beat them to their game. President Buhari should go ahead and assent to the bill and during implementation, he can apply to the incoming Ninth Assembly for a review. He can apply for virement, and he can also apply for a supplementary budget. "The Buhari administration has been complaining about padding of budgets. This is an indication that what the government has been saying all along is true. Giving themselves a severance package of N23 billion is the most scandalous thing this set of legislators has done. They are so shameless. I am thoroughly disappointed by this development. "But the deed has been done. President Buhari should not allow them to delay our budget unnecessarily; he should assent to it and find a way to adjust later." Okorie hoped the incoming Ninth Assembly would toe a different path. He said: "This is why the Presidency is interested in those who will eventually emerge as principal officers of the incoming Ninth Assembly. It is because of this sort of thing that the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership have indicated that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would be excluded from occupying key positions in the coming dispensation. "It is not likely that an APC-controlled National Assembly would create problems for a government controlled by the party. This is because all of them are going to face the electorate again in 2023." The UPP national chairman noted that what played out during the Eighth Assembly was a PDP agenda to make the ruling APC look bad in the eyes of the people. Okorie added: "The intent was to make the APC fail to pave the way for its defeat in 2019, but obviously, the opposition has failed in that respect." Former Vice-President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Chief Bisi Ogunjobi, said the issue should be examined from the viewpoint of how the severance of the Seventh Assembly and those before it were determined. He said: "If they go beyond what was done for the Seventh Assembly, then we can say there is something wrong. But, for now, I don't know how that of the Seventh Assembly was determined and what they got as severance package." Ogunjobi, an economist, said the budgeting process is flawed and that both arms of government must go back to the 12-month cycle – from January to December. He said this year's budget has eight months before it elapses, rather than 12 months. The founding President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu, described the action of the lawmakers as selfish. He said: "In my view, this set of legislators is selfish; they are more concerned about their own welfare, than that of those who elected them and the nation at large. The problem between the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, and the executive arm of government has made things to go the way they are not supposed to go under normal circumstances. "It is a sort of a cat and mouse relationship. But, by the first week of June, when the Ninth National Assembly would have taken over, things will improve and we are going to see more sanity in the National Assembly. That is my hope. "But if that is not the case, they are going to face the wrath of the people, because Nigerians have indicated that they are no longer going to tolerate this sort of thing. Of course, I am happy they passed the N30,000 monthly minimum wage; that is a good development. But that does not mean that the national coffers should be emptied. "How many years have some of them served? Many of them have not served for more than four years or eight years. Nigerians who served for about 25 years are still struggling to get their pension or gratuity. "The NLC has been calling for social justice. I don't think there is any social justice in what they (National Assembly lawmakers) are doing. It is not only the National Assembly. State assemblies, like Bayelsa, have been approving a similar mouth-watering severance package for themselves. This is not patriotic." The Southeast Secretary General of the human rights watchdog, the Campaign for Democracy (CD) Dr Jerry Chukwuokolo said the action of the lawmakers cannot be treated in isolation. The activist noted that under the Muhammadu Buhari administration, the Executive arm, had not also been obeying the laws of the land. He said: "I want to look at it from a more holistic perspective. First of all, the Executive arm of government, which has been lying to us, is it doing well? Everybody understands that this country has got to a point of no return in terms of doing things in the right way. "The lawmakers cannot be an exception. Does anybody obey the law in Nigeria? We live in a banana republic where people do whatever they like. But whenever it favours them, they start calling our attention to it. Or, is it anywhere it is convenient for the Executive that we should apply the law?" An elder statesman and one of the leaders of Afenifere, the apex Yoruba socio-political organisation, Chief Femi Okunrounmu, said it was a waste of time commenting on such issues because it would almost not change anything. He said: "We have been commenting for years without any appreciable result to show for it. Nigerians are so docile; they are very docile people who fail to take necessary action to prevent recurrence of an incident like this. "Otherwise, the National Assembly will not embark on this type of journey when Nigerians are suffering. All the recklessness would have stopped if Nigerians cared. The National Assembly can take all the money and Nigerians would keep quiet. "So, the comment would amount to nothing because whatever we say the National Assembly will still do what it intends to do and get away with it. They make a ridiculous budgetary allocation to themselves; they collect money recklessly and spend with impunity. "We are aware of the kind of provisions they make to themselves regularly. We know what a senator takes home every month compared to what Nigerian workers earn. We have been commenting on this for years, but what have we done about it? "The National Assembly lawmakers know they can do what they are doing and get away with it, hence they are not bothered. We can stop them if only we get on our feet and march on the National Assembly. We must say enough is enough." The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Eddy Olafeso, said the political class is the problem with Nigeria because of their insensitivity to the yearnings and aspirations of the people. He said: "It is very unfortunate that people believe when you have a ticket to become a political leader that you are entitled to be fed for the rest of your life. "To me, I believe that is not fair. At a point, it has to stop. That is why I earlier on mentioned that these people are the same. That is why nobody is taking the job so seriously. That is why we have the reckless rat race to become a National Assembly member. They want to become senators or governors. They should be informed that the people they represent are the most important than they themselves. "If Nigeria is going through this trauma of poor development and there is a threat of recession outside there, there is no basis for what they did." In This Story:#NationalAssembly #FemiOkunRounmu #JerryChukwuokolo #NLC #EddyOlafeso Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| Buhari’s in-law kidnapped in Daura Posted: 02 May 2019 04:38 AM PDT
THE District head of Daura in Katsina State, Musa Umar, has been kidnapped by gunmen. Umar, a former Customs officer, is married to the daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari's sister. He is also reported to be the father of Fatima Musa, wife of Mohammed Abubakar, Buhari's aide de camp (ADC). Police officers are on the trail of the criminals. Witnesses told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the kidnappers stormed his home at 7p.m. and sporadically shot into the air, scaring bystanders, who scampered for safety. Umar had just returned from the mosque where he took part in the evening prayer when the incident happened. He was sitting in front of his house with some people when the gun-totting men came. A witness told NAN that the kidnappers came in a Peugeot 406 saloon car. After the gunmen left, the Daura Council Chairman Malam Abba Mato and hundreds of sympathisers came to Umar's residence, to discuss the incident. In This Story:#MalamAbbaMato #MusaUmar #MuhammaduBuhariIn-law #FatimaMusa #MohammedAbubakar #Daura #Kidnapp Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| Former UK Defence Secretary denies Huawei leak Posted: 02 May 2019 04:32 AM PDT
He was sacked as Defence Secretary for allegedly disclosing plans to allow Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to help build the UK's 5G network. Opposition MPs said there should be an investigation into whether the Official Secrets Act had been breached. Downing Street said it had "compelling evidence" and the matter was closed. Mr Williamson is quoted in several of Thursday's newspapers as saying he was the victim of a "vendetta" and a "kangaroo court". He told Sky News that he "swore on his children's lives" that he was not responsible for the leak. He also cited poor relations with Sir Mark Sedwill, the Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser, who carried out the leak investigation, telling the Times he would have had been "absolutely exonerated" had police probed what went on after the NSC meeting. The inquiry into the leak began after the Daily Telegraph reported on the council's confidential discussions – including warnings from several cabinet members about possible risks to national security over a deal with Huawei. At a meeting with Mr Williamson on Wednesday evening, Theresa May told him she had information that suggested that he was responsible for the unauthorised disclosure. In a letter confirming his dismissal, she said: "No other credible version of events to explain this leak has been identified." In response, Mr Williamson – defence secretary since 2017 – wrote he was "confident" that a "thorough and formal inquiry" would have "vindicated" his position. "I appreciate you offering me the option to resign, but to resign would have been to accept that I, my civil servants, my military advisers or my staff were responsible: this was not the case," he said. (BBC) In This Story:#GavinWilliamson #Huawei #TheresaMay #PlansDisclosure Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||
| Kylie Jenner spoils her baby daddy, Travis Scott with a sweet birthday message and new Lamborghini Posted: 02 May 2019 04:30 AM PDT
Travis Scott who couldn't hide his joy took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, where he shared a photo of the new car. Prior to this, Kylie Jenner had taken to her Instagram page where she had shared some cute photos of Travis and herself. She went on to caption the photos with a very beautiful birthday message to the man in her life. Trust us when we say this is one birthday message that might see everyone congratulating this couple soon over a new baby.  "Watching you evolve into the partner, friend, son, and father you are today has been so fulfilling ♥️ my real life bestie & hubby all wrapped into one. I love you and I'm so so proud of you. happy happy birthday 🎉🎁 let's fuck around and have another baby. 🤪," she wrote.  Recall back in 2018 when Offset got Cardi B a Lambo and she couldn't keep calm. In This Story: #KylieJenner #Babydaddy #TravisScott #new #Lamborghini Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Bodyguard is Queen of Thai King Posted: 02 May 2019 04:27 AM PDT
The King of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and given her the title of queen, a royal statement said. The surprise announcement comes before his elaborate coronation ceremonies begin on Saturday, when his position is consecrated. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 66, became the constitutional monarch after the death of his much-loved father in 2016. He has been married and divorced three times before and has seven children. A royal statement said: King Vajiralongkorn "has decided to promote General Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya, his royal consort, to become Queen Suthida and she will hold royal title and status as part of the royal family". Queen Suthida is King Vajiralongkorn's long-term partner and has been seen with him in public for many years, though their relationship has never before been officially acknowledged. Footage from the wedding ceremony was shown on Thai TV channels late Wednesday, showing other members of the royal family and palace advisers in attendance. The king is seen pouring sacred water on the head of Queen Suthida. The couple then sign a marriage registry. In 2014 Vajiralongkorn appointed Suthida Tidjai, a former flight attendant for Thai Airways, as the deputy commander of his bodyguard unit. He made her a full general in the army in December 2016. The previous king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, ruled for 70 years, making him the longest-reigning monarch in the world when he died in 2016. In This Story:#ThailandKing #BhumibolAdulyadej #KingMahaVajiralongkorn #SuthidaVajiralongkornNaAyudhya Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  |
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