The bank, in a statement issued in Abuja said about $200m (N39.4bn) had been disbursed under the first phase of the project, thus bringing the total amount provided under the programme to $340m.
Thursday, 27 August 2015
World Bank offers FG $140m for community projects& development
Many Nigerian entertainers will be raving mad in asylums or rehabs in the next 10yrs - Ras Kimono
Tinubu distance self from attacks on Fashola
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Katsina Govt orders public teachers to withdraw their children from Private Schools
In a bid to revamp the education sector in the state, the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) today directed primary school teachers and all head teachers in the state to withdraw their children from private schools for immediate enrollment in public schools.
While giving the directive, the chairman of the state SUBEB, Lawal Buhari Daura said the directive was in line with the state governor, Aminu Bello Masari's directive that public officers under his administration must ensure they make use public infrastructures including public schools. He however did not say whether or not defaulters of the directive will be penalized.
Photos: Buhari, Osinbajo briefed by NDDC officials at state house
Come and join us, PDP appeals to Nigerians
“This occasion is significant to us as a party because it is a dream come true. You will recall that the idea of having an electronic membership registration for our party has been in the works for so many years.
In furtherance to this desire, we had refuted a constitutional amendment as reflected in section 8(11) of the PDP constitution and in August 2010, the National Executive Committee approved the policy. I’m appealing to all Nigerians to come and join us. There is room for everybody. Journalists here are also free to join us and become our members.”he said
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Mariah Carey Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumours l Read
Yesterday rumors spread that singer and mother of two Mariah Carey was expecting a baby with her billionaire boyfriend James Packer but Mimi has denied the reports.
Mariah’s rep tells E! News the pregnancy report is completely false!
Trouble in paradise for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen?
Sad to read this but hopefully it's not true...it's from MediaTakeOut and below is how they reported it
John Legend and new wife Chrissy Teigen are the picture perfect couple on the outside.. but we just heard from an extremely well placed insider - that the two are already headed for divorce. According to a top insider, who worked on a show with Chrissy - the two constantly argue.
Our insider explained, "John would come on set and talk down to Chrissy. It's messed up because she's such a happy person. I hated watching him treat her like that."
And we spoke to another insider [not from the show] who tell us that John has "disdain" for Chrissy. The entertainment BIG WIG explained, "He thinks she's annoying, and I sense that he might secretly have disdain for her. I don't know why he would marry her - if her felt that much animosity towards her."
We asked BOTH ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS whether they thought that John and Chrissy would last - both said NO. The person who worked with Chrissy told MediaTakeOut.com, "I'd be shocked if they were together by the New Year."
Very sad. Cause we LIKE THESE TWO as a couple.
Chidinma Shows Off Fabulous Look As She Rocks Blue Lace Dress At Star Trek 2015 In Ibadan l Photos
Photo: Last known Ebola patient in Sierra Leone discharged from Hospital
The last known patient of Ebola in Sierra Leone was discharged from hospital today after showing no symptoms of the disease for over 21 days which is the virus incubation period. Sierra Leone was among the countries that was worst hit with the Ebola epidemic.
Former NSA Dasuki denies arms charges
Nigeria's ex National Security Adviser Dasuki Sambo has denied charges of illegally possessing weapons and committing acts posing potential harm to national security. The Department of state security DSS yesterday August 24th charged the former NSA to court over allegations of wrongful possession of firearms without license.
A source close to the former NSA who spoke with BBC Hausa this morning, said Dasuki insists the weapons found in his house during a recent search were for the use of soldiers guarding his house.
Monday, 24 August 2015
Lagos House of Assembly Chief Matron found dead in office
Oriola was found dead this morning by a cleaner who had resumed work to clean the clinic found her corpse.
It was learnt that the Chief Matron had told her Husband that she was going to her office on Saturday to pick up some drugs. She allegedly drove her car to the Assembly complex, parked at the lawmakers’ car park, before proceeding to her office.
She was also said to have turned on the air conditioner in her office and locked the door from inside.
The cause of her death is currently unknown.
There have been lots of crying and wailing at the Assembly by staff members.
MTN Partners Google, Infinix to launch Android One in Nigeria!
MTN Nigeria, Africa’s leading ICT Company, recently launched a partnership with Google, Infinix and Jumia to launch the new Android One software from Google.
The Infinix Android One phone is the 1st phone with Android One software to be launched in Africa. MTN has shown that they are always at the forefront of innovation by always partnering with the very best in the ICT industry to create new and exciting firsts in the world of technology.
They have launched the software by providing each phone with 1GB data at N500 only.
The event was a blast and guests who attended the launch include media, developers, enthusiasts within the tech community, and consumers alike. There were product demos as guests were invited to gain a firsthand experience of the new Android one software.
There were also loads to loads to eat and drink and Korede Bello of the Mavins was also on hand to thrill guests. • See some exciting pictures below…
You can be part of this exciting innovation from the stables of MTN and Google by joining the conversation on #MTNGOOGLEANDROIDONE.
Buhari orders probe of weapons bought since 2007
Press statement from the presidency below..
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now. The investigative committee's mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.Accordingly, the National Security Adviser has constituted the Investigative Committee as follows:
AVM J.O.N. Ode (rtd.) - President
R/Adm J.A. Aikhomu (rtd.) - Member
R/Adm E. Ogbor (rtd.) - Member
Brig Gen L. Adekagun (rtd.) - Member
Brig Gen M. Aminun-Kano (rtd.) - Member
Brig Gen N. Rimtip (rtd.) - Member
Cdre T.D. Ikoli - Member
Air Cdre U. Mohammed (rtd.) - Member
Air Cdre I. Shafi'i - Member
Col A.A. Ariyibi - Member
Gp Capt C.A. Oriaku (rtd.) - Member
Mr. I. Magu (EFCC) - Member
Brig Gen Y.I. Shalangwa - Secretary
The establishment of the investigative committee is in keeping with President Buhari's determination to stamp out corruption and irregularities in Nigeria's public service.
It comes against the background of the myriad of challenges that the Nigerian Armed Forces have faced in the course of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, including the apparent deficit in military platforms with its attendant negative effects of troops' morale.
The committee will specifically investigate allegations of non-adherence to correct equipment procurement procedures and the exclusion of relevant logistics branches from arms procurement under past administrations, which, very often resulted in the acquisition of sub-standard and unserviceable equipment.
It comes against the background of the myriad of challenges that the Nigerian Armed Forces have faced in the course of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, including the apparent deficit in military platforms with its attendant negative effects of troops' morale.
The committee will specifically investigate allegations of non-adherence to correct equipment procurement procedures and the exclusion of relevant logistics branches from arms procurement under past administrations, which, very often resulted in the acquisition of sub-standard and unserviceable equipment.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 24, 2015
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 24, 2015
Nigerian Air Force destroys Boko Haram transport trucks
Two trailers suspected to be carrying logistics support to members of the Boko Haram Terrorist sect have been intercepted and destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force Agusta helicopter on armed reconnaissance mission around the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
According to a statement by the Nigerian Air Force, the trailers were covered and parked at different locations in the bush around the border town of Belel.
The recent air operation against the BHTs was commanded by the Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar from NAF reconnaissance aircraft, the King Air 350i.
The CAS coordinated the various NAF platforms involved in the operation to provide close air support to ground forces, led by the Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, as they advance from Dikwa to Gamboru Ngala. Meanwhile, NAF 260, a Mi-24V attack helicopter was hit during the operation. One of the main rotor blades was hit and damaged. However, the pilot was able to successfully fly the helicopter back to base to land. The affected aircraft has since been repaired and is back to the theatre of operation.
EFCC chairman accused of diverting N1trillion loot recovered from corrupt politicians
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been accused of diverting over N1tn recovered from corrupt politicians who forfeited their loots. A man named George Uboh recently petitioned the Senate, accusing the chairman of the anti-graft agency of diverting money recovered from corrupt politicians including former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha; and ex-Inspector-General of Police, Tafa Balogun.
The Senate having received the petition which was dated July 31st, ordered its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the allegations. Both the petitioner and Mr Lamorde have been invited to appear by the Senate committee at Meeting Room 120 of the New Senate Building, National Assembly Complex, on Wednesday August 26th for some questioning.
According to the petition which was addressed to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Mr Lamorde is accused of carrying out many diversions while he served as the Director of Operations of the EFCC between 2003 and 2007 and also as an acting Chairman of the commission between June 2007 and May 2008.
The petitioner alleged that in March 2013, the EFCC boss diverted the sum of N779m out of the total N3bn forfeited by former police chief, Tafa Balogun to the Federal Government. He also alleged that the EFCC boss conspired with some officials of the anti-graft agency to under-remit the former IG’s forfeited funds of about N5.85bn into the Consolidated Revenue Account by holding back about N2.65bn.
The petitioner assured the Senate that he was ready to provide unparalleled evidence to back his allegations against Lamorde. Both men are expected to appear before the Senate by 10am on Wednesday August 26th.
Source: Punch
The Senate having received the petition which was dated July 31st, ordered its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the allegations. Both the petitioner and Mr Lamorde have been invited to appear by the Senate committee at Meeting Room 120 of the New Senate Building, National Assembly Complex, on Wednesday August 26th for some questioning.
According to the petition which was addressed to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Mr Lamorde is accused of carrying out many diversions while he served as the Director of Operations of the EFCC between 2003 and 2007 and also as an acting Chairman of the commission between June 2007 and May 2008.
The petitioner alleged that in March 2013, the EFCC boss diverted the sum of N779m out of the total N3bn forfeited by former police chief, Tafa Balogun to the Federal Government. He also alleged that the EFCC boss conspired with some officials of the anti-graft agency to under-remit the former IG’s forfeited funds of about N5.85bn into the Consolidated Revenue Account by holding back about N2.65bn.
The petitioner assured the Senate that he was ready to provide unparalleled evidence to back his allegations against Lamorde. Both men are expected to appear before the Senate by 10am on Wednesday August 26th.
Source: Punch
Photos: Buhari receives UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon
Chris Brown shares adorable new photo with daughter
Other than organizing road shows, buying Tomato & pepper, Fayose has achieved nothing in 10months - APC
The state party stated this in a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun yesterday August 23rd. The party also accused Fayose of being a pathological liar
"Fayose claimed that Ekiti owed N86 billion, when in reality the debt restructuring as released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) and published in Thisday of Friday, August 21, 2015, confirmed Ekiti debt as N18. 8 billion after conversion to long-term bond. This has shown that Fayose is a pathological and serial liar. Ekiti people should now ask Fayose where he got the N86b figure he has been bandying around that does not allow him implement development projects, including payments of gratuities and pensions for several months while also refusing to pay last year September salaries and five months salaries to traditional rulers after collecting allocations for the payments,” the statement read The party challenged Fayose to probe the former governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi, who according to the statement has made himself available in the last 10 months if he is sure of his allegations "Government is a continuum. Fayemi met billions of naira debts on assumption of office, but this did not deter him from executing many projects, including life-lifting and empowerment projects as well as enduring physical infrastructure, such as renovation of schools and hospitals, new Government House, the pavilion, the civic centre incorporating e-library, women development centre, conference centre and museum, construction of modern markets across the state amongst others. This also did not stop him from increasing workers salaries three times, a feat which Fayose never matched not even once,”the statement said
Ali Baba Attacks NBC Over Ban Of Olamide’s ‘Shakiti Bobo’, Says Even Pastors Know The Song
Legendary Nigeria comedian, Ali Baba, has revealed that he is unhappy with the decisions of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), on banning some songs which has been in circulation for a long time.
Using Olamide’s song, ‘Shakiti Bobo,’ as a case study, he said even pastors know the song.
According to Nigeriafilms, the comedian who wondered while it took the NBC this long to dictate that those songs are not good for the public, stated that some of the banned songs are so popular that people use their dance steps during praise and worship in churches.
In his words; “I just heard that some songs were banned from airplay. Wait o, if it took NBC how many months to know the contents of a song were not fit for public consumption, then we should worry. Songs that I have heard Pastors singing sef. People even shakiti in church during praise and worship.”
Madam Princess, is there something we should know? (photos)
Another photo of Moses & Emem Inwang's new-born son...
Mrs Buhari can't be head of Africa's First Ladies if she's not the First Lady of Nigeria, can she?
Presidential media aide Shehu Garba said something recently that I want us to discuss. Find it below..
“Out of respect to Mrs. Buhari, the Sierra-Leonian First Lady, Mrs. Sia Koroma recently surrendered her position of head of Africa’s First Ladies to Mrs. Buhari, inviting her to take up the same seat which Mrs. Jonathan hurriedly handed over a few weeks to the handover of her husband’s government to President Buhari. Again, all these things are currently under consideration and no decision has been arrived at presently”
If Pres. Buhari has or wants to abolish the office of The First Lady during his administration, (the media has been asked to refer to Aisha Buhari as the wife of the president and not First Lady) does it not disqualify her to head Africa’s First Lady, since she’s technically not a First Lady? Thoughts?
I ask because Mr Garba said that they are considering it. Below are other things he said…
“President Buhari promised that there would be a clear difference between the role played by his wife during his tenure and that played by many previous First Ladies.
“All that ostentation, ubiquitousness and arrogance we have come to expect from the office are over and done with. Change has come.
“The ideal platform from which she will be useful to Nigeria’s women and children is still being thought out. Once this has been concluded on, Mrs. Buhari’s role will become clearer to all Nigerians.
There will be nothing shady or hidden about it. There will be no access to public funds. It will be purely private and voluntary.”
Fashola spent N139million on two boreholes - Lagos Government
The project was completed by Deux Projects Limited according to a report published by the state government. The report, which was part of the awarded contracts by the Lagos State Tenders Board in 2013, was seen on the website of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.
In the same year, N640m was spent by the Fashola administration for the reconstruction of a car park and other associated works at the Lagos House, Marina. The report stated that the N640m contract was given to Julius Berger Plc as part of phase two of the reconstruction of Lagos House where Fashola lived during his eight years in government.
In the same year, N300m was spent on the relocation of cables belonging to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. The contract was awarded to Deux Projects Limited.
According to the report, the former governor also spent N175m to replace the railings of a pedestrian bridge on Carter Bridge from Ido to Idumota with concrete railings. The contract was awarded to A Abicon Engineering Limited.
According to the report, N220m was spent on the facility management of the Lagos State University College of Medicine. The contract was awarded to Deux Projects Limited.
The former governor, according to the report, spent N619m on surface repair on Ajara-Erekiti-Iragon-Ikoga Road in Badagry Local Government.
According to the report, Fashola spent N1.2bn on the construction of an unidentified multi-storey building in Onikan, Lagos.
The former governor was also said to have spent N1.6bn on the construction of a 48-bedroom hotel at Lagos State VIP Chalets, Badagry.
About N510m was spent on the remodelling and equipping of the official residence of the state’s Chief Judge at 4 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos, according to the report.
Source: PunchAbout N165m was spent on the construction of an 18-classroom block at Ajara Senior Grammar School, Ajara Badagry. The same amount was also spent on an 18-block classroom at Community Senior/Junior Secondary School, Bayeku, Ikorodu.
Saturday, 22 August 2015
WE AREN’T SELLING DE GEA – VAN GAAL
The goalkeeper has been tracked by Real Madrid all summer but the manager insists Manchester United “are not selling” despite the player refusing to play so far this season
Louis van Gaal has ruled out David de Gea leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid this summer.
United are adamant they will not let De Gea leave for less than €35 million (£25m) despite the player having fewer than 12 months left to run on his contract and Van Gaal has now moved to end all speculation.
“I think when Manchester United wants a player he shall come, [apart from] when a club is not selling,” he told reporters on Friday.
“Okay, then it is the same with us. We are not selling De Gea. It’s the same.”
United have already moved to bolster their goalkeeping ranks this summer with the free signing of Sergio Romero, who has played all three of the club’s games this season in De Gea’s absence.
Parents of transgendered 9 year old claim discrimination, sues school
The parents claim officials in Komarek School District 94 in North Riverside discriminated against the third grader. The parents of a transgender boy file a petition against a west suburban school district, claiming their son was denied use of the boys' restroom.
The child was born female, but diagnosed with gender dysphoria and now identifies as a boy.
The petition states the student was told to use a restroom for adult faculty members
The parents contacted the school social worker in January 2015 about their child’s change in gender identity, and since then he has participated in all school activities as a male, according to the petition.
However, school administrators barred him from the boys’ restroom and instead arranged for him to use a bathroom designated for adult faculty and staff, causing him anxiety and depression “surrounding his lack of complete acceptance as a boy at the school,” the petition says.
“We work with every family to support the unique needs of our students,” a district spokesman said in a statement Friday. “In doing so, our paramount concern is maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment for all of our students.”
The parents filed a discrimination complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, which certified their case last week as a civil rights violation, the petition says.
They are seeking an injunction that would allow the child to use the boys’ restroom for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 26.
Chicago Sun Times
20 Things You Need To Know About MAVINS Big Boss Don Jazzy | Open Fast
MAVINS Records big boss, Don Jazzy, born Michael Collins Ajereh is an enigma, whom very little is known about. He once boasted that he hates talking onstage and rarely ever grants press interviews.
Apart from his activities on social media very little is known about the multi-award winning music maker. But recently Don Jazzy let down his guard and granted City People, a soft-sell magazine an interview.
From the revealing interview here are some facts you probably don’t know about the Nigeria’s foremost music maker.
1. He prefers bringing up new artistes than hooking up the the big boys
2. He hasn’t slept in his house in over one year. He lives in the studio at Lekki
3. He smokes cigarettes, not marijuana or any other drugs
4. He likes only slim girls, he calls them ‘Lepa toh bad’
5. He believes there are four major artistes in Nigeria, 2Face, D’Banj, Psquare and the rest
6. He likes to think Italian and it is where he got Dorobucci, at Tiwa Savage’s wedding in Dubai
7. He thinks he is an ugly man
8. He has investment in oil, owning a large number of fuel tankers
9. He got the name ‘MAVIN’ from Google
10. His father is his number one fan
11. He is a very shy person and that’s why he wears sunglasses
12. He cannot rap
13. 2Face is his favourite artiste
14. He is not inspired by anyone
15. He only respects Timbaland and Jay Z
16. No one has ever written a line of song for him in his life; he writes all his songs by himelf
17. His beats are inspired by highlife
18. His music comes first, his family second
19. He is not a fashion label freak
20. Once he releases a song he doesn’t listen to it again.
–Vanguard
I Wanted To Be A Musician Not An Actress- Juliet Ibrahim
In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim told the newspaper that she wanted to be a musician and not an actress.
According to her “I wanted to be a musician when I was growing up and I really loved Celine Dion. It just happened. I won a beauty pageant in 2004 and shortly after, someone called me about an audition. The person said they were looking for someone like me and that was how I became an actress.”
Oscar Pistorius’s Diva Demands In Jail – He Is Allowed To Cook His Own Food
Oscar Pistorious is keen on making his stay in jail very comfortable as new details have emerged of his diva demands in jail .
South Africa’s Judicial Inspectorate revealed the shamed paralympian had a bath installed in his prison cell and was given a new bed after he complained the old one was uncomfortable.
He has also been allowed to cook his own meals in Kgosi Mampuru II jail because he is paranoid that someone will try to poison him.
Murasiet Mentoor, the regional manager of the Judicial Inspectorate, was asked to review a number of Pistorius’ complaints about his living conditions.
He told CNN:
‘He complained that he wanted a bath. They [correctional services) built a bath in his cell. He also had a complaint about his bed. And they replaced his bed for him.’Oscar was worried that the food in the prison might be poisoned and that it would affect his health,’
Mr Mentoor said Pistorius’ fame and disability meant the hospital wing the only viable choice for housing him – as he would become a target for violence in the overcrowded cells
‘If you are a high-profile inmate, you are at risk because the other inmates and the gangsters within the correctional services will target you,’ he said.
It comes after Pistorius, 28, jailed for five years in October for shooting dead model Steenkamp, was told on Wednesday that he won’t be released from prison today after serving one sixth of his sentence.
South African justice minister Michael Masutha said he had decided to stop his release, saying the decision was “premature”.
Pistorius now faces legal battles on two fronts – a review of the decision to free him into house arrest, and a bid by prosecutors to have him convicted of murder which was launched this week.He had been due to walk free from the prison in Pretoria just two days after what would have been Reeva’s 32nd birthday
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