Exchange Rate: Naira Falls To A New Low

The naira fell to a new low of 414 against the United States dollar on Sunday amid the continued scarcity of foreign exchange in the country, with economic experts predicting further pressure in the forex market this week.

The development came five days after the Central Bank of Nigeria had banned nine commercial banks from the forex market for failing to remit the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s $2.334bn into the Treasury Single Account in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive last September.

The naira was exchange  at 414/dollar across some black market segments in Lagos and Abuja on Sunday. It hit an all-time low of 412 against the greenback at the parallel market on Friday, after closing at 409/dollar on Thursday.

 A day after the CBN banned the nine banks from the forex market, the Naira depreciated to 402/dollar, down from the 397 it closed against the greenback on Tuesday.Forex dealers said the demand pressure on the dollar, mounted by travellers and parents paying schools fees of their children studying overseas.

The currency dealers said the naira started falling after the CBN banned the lenders from forex transactions.

The Chief Executive Officer, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr.
Johnson Chukwu, said,“The decline of the naira against the dollar is
beyond the recent suspension of some banks from the forex market. We
have witnessed suspension of banks in the past, and it did not lead to any
spike in exchange rate. The major challenge we have now is supply
shortage. If that improves, naira will stabilise.”

He futher said the naira might hit a low of 420 to the dollar this week.

Source:
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Senate To Investigate Humanitarian Aid Crisis In IDPs’ Camps – Saraki

Senate president, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki yesterday declared that the Senate will investigate the severe hunger crisis in the IDPs camps in the North-east.

 this was disclosed yesterday through his  special adviser  on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuf Olaniyonu.

Last week Thursday, there was a protest by hundreds of women from camps in Borno State
Who barricaded the Maiduguri-Kano/Jos Road.

Reacting to the protest,Saraki described The development as desperate, stressing better
coordination among government and international aid agencies. He also called for the need for a more effective and efficient humanitaal aid agencies. He also called for the need for a more effective and efficient humanitarian response to address the dire situation.

“It is important that we all focus on eliminating the coordination, access and food supply issues hindering us from successfully feeding the millions of IDPs. This is particularly important for the many children who are dying daily from starvation. It should break every
Nigerian’s heart to know that our own women and children are enduring such horrendous hardships,” he said

He further called on the police, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies to quickly move to investigate the diversion of food aid
deliveries, stressing that government officials and contractors should be held to account for how truckloads of foods and other relief materials intended for the IDP camps  went missing.

“Anyone that is found to be diverting the food aid deliveries should be investigated and brought to book if investigations prove their participation in these vicious schemes. Profiting from a complex humanitarian crisis is unacceptable. The people of the North-east have suffered enough indignities in the past four years from the marauding Boko Haram terrorists. Stealing food meant for starving children is beyond the pale and only adds insult to injury”, Saraki stated.

Saraki had recently called for an international summit on the North-east, similar to the one held in London for Syria which raised about $10 million. He also plans to offer a motion on the situation in the North-east when the Senate reconvenes from recess next month.The motion specifically calls for the establishment of a Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the North-east.

Additionally, the motion will call for the conduct of a public hearing for the purpose of the Senate to use its oversight powers to review Nigeria’s humanitarian policies, better
understand the current humanitarian coordination infrastructure and hear testimony from witnesses representing the government, humanitarian experts and the IDPs themselves.

“The situation in the North-east has been under-reported and underresourced for far too many years. In terms of scale and complexity, the situation in the North-east is more dire than South Sudan. Yet, apparently the crisis appears not to be sexy or star-studded enough
to attract greater international attention and support”, he stated.

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MY COMMENTS ON CHIBOK GIRLS HAVE BEEN POLITICISED – PMB

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the preparedness of the Federal Government to discuss the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terror group since 2014,
In an interview with journalists in Nairobi,Kenya at theweekend,PresidentBuhari in astatement byhis seniorspecial assistant, media, Garba Shehu said the Nigerian government is ready to dialogue with bonafide leaders of the terror group who know the whereabouts of the girls.

‘‘I have made a couple of comments on the Chibok girls and it seems to me that much of it has been politicised.
‘‘What we said is that the government which I preside over is prepared
to talk to bonafide leaders of Boko Haram.

‘‘If they do not want to talk to us directly, let them pick an internationally recognised Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), convince them that they are holding the girls and that they wantNigeria to release a number of Boko Haram leaders in detention, which they are supposed to know.

‘‘If they do it through the ‘modified leadership’ of Boko Haram and they talk with an internationally recognised NGO then Nigeria will be prepared to discuss for their release,’’ he said.

President Buhari, who spoke to the media on the margins of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), warned that the Nigerian Government will not waste it's time and resources with “doubtful and untrue sources’’ claiming to know the whereabouts of the missing girls.
‘‘We want those girls out and safe. The faster we can recover them
and hand them over to their parents, the better for us.’’

He (Buhari) maintained that the terror group, which pledged allegiance to ISIS, has been siverely reduced and almost completely destroyed by the  Nigerian military with the support of immediate neighbours Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Benin.

‘‘Some of the information about the division in Boko Haram is alreadyin the press and I have read in the papers about the conflict in their leadership.‘‘The person known in Nigeria as their leader, we understand was edged out and the Nigerian members of Boko Haram started turningbthemselves to the Nigerian military.

‘‘We learnt that in an air strike by the Nigeria Air Force he waswounded. Indeed their top hierarchy and lower cadre have a problem and we know this because when we came into power, they were holding 14 out of the 774 local governments in Nigeria. But now they
are not holding any territory and they have split to small groups attacking soft targets.

On the militancy in the Niger Delta , the President said the Federal Government is also open to dialogue to resolve all contending
issues in the area because a one Nigeria is not negotiable.

‘‘We do not believe that they (the militants) have announced ceasefire. We are trying to understand them more. Who are their leaders and which areas do they operate and other relevant issues,’’ he said.

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!Sex Before Marriage Is OK As Long As ... – Pastor Reveals

pastor Bromleigh McCleneghan has written a book which says it’s okay for singles to indulge in S3@.x:’before marriage, Christian or not.

Having S3@.x:’ outside marriage even though accepted by society, is frowned upon by
christians, because sex was supposed to be a sacred union for only the married.

But, Bromleigh McCleneghan, has attempted to explain why it may be okay to actually indulge in ‘guilt-free’ S3@.x:’ even as a single christian who doesn’t conform tothe world (okay na).

According to her, it’s okay to have S3@.x:’ along as it’s “mutually pleasurable and
affirming“. She also said it’s not by force to stay off S3@.x:’, especially if you became
single by circumstance.

The married mother of three who is also an associate pastor at the Union Church of
Hinsdale in Chicago, USA, said it’s also great to be faithful to your S3@.x:’ual partner,
even if you are both unmarried.
Here’s what she said below:

“If we refrain from having S3@.x:’ that isn’t mutually pleasurable and affirming, that
doesn’t respect the sacred worth of ourselves and our partners…
Chastity, or just S3@.x:’, requires that whether we are married or unmarried, our S3@.x:’
lives restrain our egos, restrain our desire for physical pleasure when pursuing it would
bring harm to self or other.”

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GOVERNOR BEN AYADE AND THE NEW PAYMENT STYLE OF APPOINTEES IN CROSS RIVER STATE. By Ifere

Mr Paul ifere in a Facebook post yesterday 27/08/16 reported on the alleged new method of payment of CRS appointees adopted by Gov. Ben Ayade .

Read his post below:

"The Cross River State government has brought out a new style of payment to its
numerous appointees.

According to reliable information, the government is now giving its appointees a
particular form to fill. Appointees are mandated to sign that they have been paid a
certain amount which is what the revenue mobilization has authorized.
Going by the over bloated appointments in the promise to expand his administration
and job creation, Ben Ayade of Cross River State has so far appointed over 1000
people into his exco. Appointees were made to accept to sign an undertaking for a 50%
cut in salaries.

                                                                           Paul IFere 

Some of the appointees who had collected their letters of appointment has since began
collecting the other 50% of their salaries.
However, following an EFCC discovery of financial misappropriation and a deficit of over
700 Million Naira in government account books, the Governor has issued another type
of form to all appointees to sign. The form mandates the appointees to sign a certain
amount of money they have never been paid since they resumed their new
appointment.

A little breakdown of the new swindling scheme is as follows:

1. PAs that are paid 150 Thousand Naira are made to sign that they have been
collecting 300 Thousand Naira.

2. SAs that are paid 200 Thousand Naira are made to sign that they have been
collecting 400 Thousand Naira.

3. Commissioners that are paid 250 are made to sign that they have been collecting
500 Thousand Naira.

4. Board Chairmen & Chairwomen that have been collecting 400-500 Thousand Naira
are now made to sign that they have been collecting 800 Thousand Naira-I Million Naira.

According to a confidante in the government house, this scheme has been going on
secretly ever since the time EFCC started inviting members of the State Executives.
It is however unclear what the government intends to achieve now since EFCC has
already established that monies have been misappropriated and all records are right
now undergoing a forensic study. Most family members of the Ayade family who are
appointees have all signed the new form and are encouraging their close friends to
comply with the governor unless they want to be sacked.
This story has already been confirmed by appointees who have signed the forms and a
lot others that refused signing. One appointee who took the form home, was
encouraged by his family not to sign such form. Describing it the highest scam of all
times."

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Huh?..Ingredients in soda that harm your health

Toxic Ingredients in coke,fanta,sprite and others that Harm Your Health

Ingredients in Soda that Harm Your Health

When it comes to quenching thirst, many adults opt for sodas over water.

Soda, also known as a soft drink, carbonated drink and sugary drink, typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a natural or artificial flavoring. It may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients.

Along with its taste, easy availability and low price, smart marketing strategies have made soda very popular. In fact, many people are addicted to soda.

To assess regular soda and sugary fruit drink consumption among adults in 18 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data from the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

The analysis found that 26.3 percent of adults in those states consumed regular soda, fruit drinks or both more than once daily. Overall, intake of regular soda or fruit drinks was most common among people age 18 to 34 years old.

Setting aside the popularity factor, soda can cause an array of negative effects in your body.

When you drink soda, the first thing that strikes your taste buds is its sweet taste. It is high in sugar content.

It is a known fact that sugar is bad for your health. Sugar increases insulin levels, which can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, premature aging and many more negative side effects.

Plus, there is absolutely no nutritional value in soda. In fact, excess soda intake has been linked to several health problems, including obesity and poor dental and joint health.

1. Phosphoric Acid

Phosphoric acid is a key constituent in sodas. It is mainly used to give the characteristic strong flavor and to inhibit the development of mold and bacteria in sodas.

When used in limited amounts, phosphoric acid is not harmful to the body, but high doses interfere with the body’s absorption of the mineral calcium. Lack of calcium can lead to weakened bones. It can even make teeth softer and more prone to decay.

A 2006 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that colas, but not other carbonated beverages, are associated with low bone mineral density in older women due to the caffeine and phosphoric acid they contain.

A 2010 study published in the FASEB Journal found that mice with high phosphate levels died five weeks earlier than mice with normal phosphate levels.

The high phosphoric acid present in soda beverages can also affect the functioning of your stomach, leading to indigestion, gassiness or bloating.

2. High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup is a concentrated form of sugar derived from corn. As it is cheaper and easier to use than natural sugar, most soda manufacturers use it in place of regular sugar. Plus, it has a long shelf life.

A 2004 study published in the American Journal of Nutrition reports that excessive intake of calorie-rich soda containing high fructose corn syrup is a major cause of obesity.

A 2010 study published in Current Hypertension Reports states that high fructose corn syrup increases the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Moreover, there is a high chance that the high fructose corn syrup used in sodas is from genetically modified (GM) crops. There is a lot of controversy regarding the side effects of GM foods on the immune system, brain and liver health.

3. Citric Acid

The citric acid present in both regular and diet sodas is another harmful ingredient, especially for your oral health.

The biggest issue with citric acid is that it can damage the enamel of the teeth. Damage to this protective layer can make teeth more prone to cavities, discoloration and ultimately tooth decay.

A 2013 study published in the journal of the Academy of General Dentistry states that the citric acid present in regular and diet sodas can cause tooth erosion.

This study even reports that a person who consumed 2 liters of diet soda daily for three to five years displayed the same severe tooth erosion as a methamphetamine addict and cocaine addict.

4. Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate, also known as E211, is used as preservative in soft drinks as well as pickles, salad dressings, fruit juices, jams and jelly to prevent molding.

E211 may cause serious cell damage and accelerate cell aging.

A 2015 study published in BioMed Research International reports that sodium benzoate may cause DNA damage. It had mutagenic and cytotoxic toxicity in lymphocytes caused by micronucleus formation and chromosome break.

5. Caramel Color and Artificial Dyes

Caramel coloring gives the classic brown color to colas. This and other artificial dyes used in sodas can increase your risk of cancer.

A 2015 study published in PLOS One reports that the caramel color in soft drinks and exposure to 4-methylimidazole can increase cancer risks and burdens.

Another yellow dye called tartrazine found in lemony soft drinks also increases cancer risk.

According to a 2015 study published in Anticancer Research, prolonged consumption of tartrazine can cause cancer.

This chemical also has been known to increase asthma attacks and exacerbate asthma symptoms.

6. Caffeine

Most sodas contain caffeine, as it adds a slight bitterness and works well to enhance the taste of both sugar and sweeteners. The amount of caffeine varies among soda brands but is usually between 34 and 38 milligrams per 12-ounce serving.

Excess caffeine has been linked to certain health problems.

Tips to Reduce Your Soda Consumption and Minimize Its Effects

Replace soda with healthier drinks, such as fresh juices, smoothies, or herbal teas.To quench your thirst, water is the best drink in the world.If you do not like water, try flavored water.If you drink soda, drink it in moderation and don’t sip it for extended periods of time.After drinking, swish your mouth out with water to dilute the acid and sugar..

Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6332a2.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db109.pdf
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/84/4/936.long
http://www.fasebj.org/content/early/2010/04/23/fj.09-152488.full.pdf
http://www.agd.org/media/142832/ma13_bassiouny.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/aspartame
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/79/4/537.full
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11906-010-0097-3
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http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/35/3/146

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How okra-prevents-diabetes-peptic-ulcer-others

The article was  written by funke oshifuye:

Okra, also known as “lady finger”,is a highly nutritious green edible pod vegetable. 

 Its scientific name is Hibiscus esculentus. Botanically, this perennial flowering plant belongs to the mallow family similar to that of cacao. It is green, sweet, tasty and most of all, slimy. Okra is known for a lot of names in different parts of the world.
 Okra is either loved or hated by many for its distinct sticky character but the health benefits are amazing.  For instance, Okra is one of the richest sources of soluble as well as insoluble fiber that offer protection from various lifestyles related disorders like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity etc.

Okra can tolerate hot, dry climates which makes it a popular vegetable in the tropics. It’s leaves may also be eaten, but people are often interested in the plant’s pods Okra is very low in calories and a rich source of dietary fiber, minerals and vitamin. It is recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programmes.

 The pods contain healthy amounts of vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta carotenes, xanthin and lutein. It is one of the green vegetables with highest levels of these anti-oxidants. 
These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. Fresh pods are good sources of foliates  It provides about 22 per cent of RDA per 100 g.

 Consumption of foods rich in  foliates, especially during pre-conception period helps decrease the incidence of neural tube defects in the offspring. The pods are also an excellent source of anti-oxidant vitamin, vitamin-C.  Okra provides about 36 per cent of daily recommended levels. 

Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the body develop immunity against infectious agents, reduce episodes of cold and cough and protects body from harmful free radicals. Okra is also a stomach friendly fiber rich vegetable.  Okra is an excellent prebiotic. Okra fiber has a soothing effect on the stomach lining.

 They prevent adhesion of Helicobacter pylori to the Gastric mucosa and thus prevent peptic ulcer. They also help to prevent inflammatory bowel syndrome. The fiber in okra is heart- friendly. Okra fiber also helps to fight the free radicals that can lead to plaque formation clogging the arteries and thus prevents atherosclerosis.

 However, you can rely on okra to reduce your waist and hip circumference as it is low in calories and high in fiber. Fiber provides satiety and thus you don’t tend to feel hungry and overeat.

 Also, rich in B-complex group of vitamins like niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid. The pods also contain good amounts of vitamin K.  Vitamin K is a co-factor for blood clotting enzymes and is required for strengthening of bones.

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How states squandered FG bailout funds ON APRIL 23, 2016

MOST of the 23 states that got bail out cash from the federal government for the settlement of arrears of workers’ salaries and emoluments, diverted the funds for other purposes, thereby defeating the purpose of the government’s effort to provide succour for the workers.

A comprehensive analysis carried out by the  Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC, in conjunction with the Nigeria Labour Congress,  revealed last night that many of the states deliberately lied that they were owing their workers huge debts when the reverse was the case.

A major feature of the analysis released by the ICPC and signed by its Commissioner for Public Enlightenment, indicated that many of the states failed to apply the amount received from the federal government to settle their indebtedness to their workers, leaving them enmeshed in huge arrears of salaries to the staff despite collecting the bailout cash.

A breakdown of the analysis indicates that out of the 27 states that applied for the fund, only 23 had been paid by the Central Bank of Nigeria as at the end of December 2015.

The benefiting states are: Adamawa, Bauchi,  Benue, Cross River, Ekiti, Katsina, Gombe, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Plateau, Sokoto, Kwara, Bayelsa and Imo.

Others are: Enugu, Oyo, Delta, Kebbi and Zamfara.

Of particular concern to the ICPC, is the case of Zamfara State, which applied for N32.5bn  but as at the time of collecting N10 billion from the federal government for workers’ arrears, the state was reportedly not indebted to any of its workers.

But after receiving the cash, the state government made overtures to its House of Assembly to approve the use of the money for the settlement of indebtedness to contractors and other purposes.

The House of Assembly thereafter approved the disbursement of the money as follows:

* Outstanding of payment to 14 LGS of the State: N4,262,560,629.83

* Outstanding payment of fertilizer for 2014 farming season: N3,056,300,000.00

* Outstanding certificate for construction of Bungudu-Nahuche Kyabarawa Road 22.6Km: N265,256,342.76

* Outstanding certificate of Hostel Block at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic. T/Mafara:N55,000,000.00

* Payment of outstanding cost of Vehicles supplied to State: N319,430,000.00

* Outstanding certificate of construction work at K/Namoda Juma’at Mosque: N20,4 79,100.39

* Outstanding certificate of construction work at Emir’s Palace. Gusau: N6,020,000.00

* Share of 14 Local Government Councils Bailout: N2,035,705,000.00.

In a different dimension of misuse, Imo State, which collected the sum of N26,806,430.000.00 from the CBN, paid the amount into two commercial banks and transferred part of the money into uses not related to workers salaries.

The ICPC said it discovered that N2 billion was lodged into a Government House Account, N2 billion paid into Imo State Project Account, while another N2 billion was lodged in a micro-finance bank and a ‘management fee’ of N21 million paid into an unspecified account out of the bailout fund received by  the state. Similarly,

Adamawa State got N9,578,360, 000.00 as bailout cash but disbursed only N2,378,360,000.00 with a balance of N7,200,000,000.00. According to the report, the state could not adduce any reason for the slow process of off-setting the debt as at the time of the report. However, the state claimed not to owe outstanding salaries as at September, 2015.

In the case of Bauchi State,  the report shows that out of the N8.609.100.000.00 it received as bail-out fund, it disbursed N8.4I4.088,383.26 with a balance of N95.011.616.74. The State claimed not to owe salaries as at September. 201 5.

Also, Benue State received N 12.503,439.787. 48 as bailout fund and disbursed  N10,852.536.702. 96 with a balance of N 1.650.903.084.52. Analysis of the documents submitted revealed a double payment of N37,760,000.00 in favour of Office of the Deputy Governor. The ICPC said it was investigating the double payment to the Deputy Governor.

Cross River State  is said to have received N7.856,400.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursed N3.140.883.040.77 with a balance of N4.715,516.959.23. However the State claimed not to have outstanding salaries to workers as at 19/11/2015.

Ekiti State according to the report, received N9.604.340.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursed N9.213. 816.252.44 with a balance of N390.613.747. 56. The State owed one month salary as at 28th October 2015.

Katsina State got Nl1, 086.630.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursed N2.512.214.530.71 with a balance of N8.574.415.469.29. The State claimed to have cleared all outstanding salaries as at 18lh February, 2016.

Gombe State got N11,000,000,000.00 and disbursed N6,321.684.423.67 with a balance of N4,678,315,576.33. The state claimed it was not owing salaries as at September, 2015, according to the report.

Nasarawa State received N8,317.167.368.87 in two tranches of N3.956.047.519.60 and N4.361.119.848.27 as bailout fund and disbursed N3.956.047.519.60 with a balance of N4.361.1 19.848.27. The State claimed not to have paid Local Government Workers’ salaries due to an on-going verification exercise.

Niger State received N4.396.810.000.00 as bailout fund and the entire amount was claimed to have been expended in off-setting salary debts.

Ondo State  received N9.443.059.226.92 as bailout fund and disbursed N7.905.484.176.60 with a balance of N1,537.575.050.32. The State reportedly owed one-month salary and several months arrears of gratuity/pension as at 30th September. 2015.

Osun State received N34.988.990.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursed N18.677.224.582.20, leaving a balance of N16.311,765.418 billion as at November. 2015. The Commission said it was verifying allegations that Osun State public servants had only been paid salaries up to July 2015.

Ogun State claimed it received N18,916.208.664.86 as bailout fund and duly expended the entire sum for salary arrears and did not owe workers as at 9th October, 2015.

Plateau State  received N5.357.570.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursed N5.330.589.061.15 with a balance of N26.980.938.85. The State was owing  two months salaries as at 30th September 2015.

Kwara State received the sum of N4.320.950.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursed N4,291.087.985.08 for staff salaries and emoluments with a balance of N29.862.014.92. The State claimed to have cleared all outstanding salaries as at 20th October. 2015.

Bayelsa State applied for the sum of N 1.285.000.000.00 and had concluded disbursement formalities but the Central Bank of Nigeria was yet to release the said fund to the State as at 18th December, 2015.

Enugu State was granted N10,174,238,681.19 as bailout fund as at 16th November 2015. Analysis of the documents submitted revealed that, the State disbursed N5, 967,238,681.19 from the bailout fund to settle domestic debts and claimed that funds for the payments of Staff salaries and  emoluments was not yet assessed.

Oyo State was granted N26,606,944,831.03 as bailout fund and disbursed N25,495,292,422.63 with a balance of Nl, l 11.652.408.40. The State owes four months’ salaries as at 7 April. 2016.

Delta State has a total debt value accrued from Staff salaries and emoluments of N36,417,217,601.53. The State was granted N10,936,799,299.36 as bailout fund and disbursed N8,129,888,279.86 with a balance of N2,806,9I1,019.50. However, the state claimed not to owe salaries as at 24th November. 2015.

Kebbi State received N7.080.000.000.00 as bailout fund and disbursedN2,617,152,577.20 with a balance of N4,463,975,420.27. The State claimed to have cleared all outstanding arrears on salaries as at September. 2015.

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Abdulmumin Jibrin, writes on money laundering in the House of Reps

Read what he  shared  on his Facebook wall this morning...

There is no better time than now for the EFCC to Revisit the multi billion naira
money-laundry allegations in the House of Representatives The money laundry
issues has become a pattern over the years in the House.

It is time for the anti-corruption agencies to move in decisively! Speaker Dogara
and his internally and external corrupt group have embarked on a very expensive
media campaign to damage my reputation, I urge them to rather prepare for
their imminent prosecution. No amount of media propaganda, blackmail or
intimidation can stop me. They are very bitter because I have turned down a
"family resolution" to the crisis.

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We never knew the economy was this bad- APC National chairman, Oyegun

The National chairman of the  APC John Odigie-Oyegun yesterday said during the election
campaigns in 2015, the party (APC) knew that things in Nigeria were bad but never knew how
bad it was. Oyegun said this while speaking at a  birthday party held for him by
staff of the APC national secretariat in Abuja yesterday August 12th.

Read what he said below


“It has been tough times for the nation. When we were campaigning and it is
necessary to continue to hammer on this part, we were not in government.
We knew things were very bad, but we did not know they were as bad as we
eventually found them and the revelations that come out everyday continue to
buttress that fact. Nobody ever expected the price of crude to collapse in the
way it has done and one can only repeat what Mr. President said a few days
ago.
That is for being a nation that had an excess crude account, today because of
the collapse of the price of crude, a lot of states of this country do not have
enough resources to meet their basic functions, responsibilities. That we would
never again depend on a single crop whether it is oil, whether it is solid minerals,
whether it is agriculture.
The president is laying a single foundation, very solid foundation, for the take-off
of this nation such that all the resources that God has endowed this nation with,
whether it is in solid minerals that it is plentiful, whether it is in agriculture, we
can grow virtually anything in this nation of ours we have been blessed with rich
soil.
The Nigeria of tomorrow would be a Nigeria that produces, the Nigeria of
tomorrow would be a Nigeria that can give employment to its youth. The Nigeria
of the tomorrow would be a nation that would provide plentiful opportunities for
its people that is the Nigeria Buhari is presently constructing.”

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My sexy pregnant wife - Article by Charly Boy

Read his article below...

I remember back in the days, when I was in the baby making business. I always
admired, loved, pampered and overprotected my wife, more. That's how come I
was witness to the birth of our last two girls, (now grown ass women). Yea, I
loved her more each time I gave her a Big Bang belly.

She glowed more, in my eyes she was sexier,(still is). Don't know about you, but there
is something sexy about pregnant women that always suggests that they should be
treated and handled with tender, loving, care. They are not only special but sexy as well.
I loved to watch her body change, her hips become wider, her butt grows bigger, her
boobs become fuller, her belly is exciting, her navel is sensual; she is pleasant to look
at, a full woman. Hey! hold whatever thought is brewing in your head. This was some
26yrs ago, wish we had IPhones then, I would have shared her pictures with you. She
was sexy gaga. No be yoke!

Some women are unlovable when they are pregnant. Forget the ones who are forming
self-reliant because this pushes the man away making him irrelevant. Some men too
can be an ass when it comes to taking care of their pregnant woman. However, most
pregnant women love to be pampered, she wants her man to treat her like a Queen.
Men love to be needed, they love to feel important, they love being the hero, it is a big
turn on for a lotta men. Walaiii. Many pregnant women radiates a glow. Their skin, their
body, their smile, their voice lights up because life is growing inside them.

She is beautiful, desiring to love and be loved. My guy, when your woman is pregnant,
celebrate her new form of sexiness, don’t chase after other women. She is pregnant
and sexy; but most important, she is carrying your child, a child you manufactured when
her sexy self gave you great sex! Hummmmm!!! Freaky Dicky. This is for all the mothers
to be, who are right now with Big Bang Belly. Just to say, you all are beautiful. If you
feel like sharing Gods creative work with us by way of a decent sexy picture, go ahead
and show the world your glow, as long as your man no mind, the rest can jump into
the gutter. Keep glowing Sexy Mama.

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FRSC to Enforce Use of Speed Limiting Device October 1

                                                 FRSC Boss: Boboye Oyeyemi

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday said that the presidency
had approved October 1 for the commencement of implementation and enforcement of
the Speed Limiting Device.

Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi , the Corps Marshal, FRSC, disclosed this in Abuja while briefing
stakeholders on the new date for the implementation and enforcement of the device.
He said that the implementation and enforcement of the device witnessed four
postponements from its initial launching date of June 1, 2015, before its final approval
by the presidency.
“The final directive from the presidency is clear; the enforcement date for
the implementation of the speed limiting device is on Oct. 1 and we have
had series of stakeholders meeting.The essence of today’s meeting is to finally convey the directive of the federal government to the stakeholders that with effect from October 1, the
implementation and enforcement would commence.We already have the portal that we will use to monitor this, we don’t need to pursue any vehicle, we will just stop you like we verify licence.
On the tablet we will check whether your vehicle has been installed withthe device, if it has not, we will impound the vehicle and we make sure that you do the right thing.
We are not talking about fines now ,it’s to save lives so we will impound the vehicle then the owner of the vehicle will be made to install the device
before the journey continues,” Dr oyeyemi said
O
According to him, the corps would do this for the next three to six months to achieve
enforcement and compliance so as to compel commercial vehicles to install the device.
He said the FRSC was only concerned about commercial vehicles installing it for now,
adding that with time the enforcement would extend to private vehicles so as to cut
down crashes on the road..

Source:
Bellanaija

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El-Rufai accuses CBN of casuing massive job loss all over the country

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, at a special edition roundtable organised by
Women in Business, a non-profit women advocacy organisation, in Abuja on
Wednesday, lamented the Central Bank’s prevailing fiscal regime, saying the bank’s 14%
monetary policy rate has led to massive job losses all over the country. He added
that CBN risked losing its power to set lending rates for commercial banks unless it
immediately addresses the current dire situation.
He said only those who don't operate genuine business could successfully operate
under the current fiscal policy atmosphere.
He said:
“We have a Central Bank that has an MPR at - what?- 14% and banks lending at
20%. Only traders and drug dealers can make money at this interest rate.
“I have said it before and I will repeat it again, unless the Central Bank and the
banking system make a conscious decision to bring interest rate down, one day
we would legislate it.”

Source:
LIB

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Crutech's Department of Architecture, others lose NUC accreditation

 The department of physiology, wood products engineering and architecture of cross river university of technology (Crutech) did non get accredidation according to the list released by the National University Commission  of unaccredited courses in Nigerian Universities.

This was contained in the 2016 accreditation report of the commission.The unaccredited courses are offered by 37 out of the 143 Universities in the country at
the moment. According to the commission, for a course to be accredited, it must meet the
Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) that has been drawn up by the
commission.
The complete list of Institutions and the unaccredited courses they currently offer
are listed below;

1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Russian
Dentistry
Statistics

2. University of Benin
Anatomy
Pharmacy

3. University of Calabar
Business Management
Theatre and Media Arts
Public Health

4. University of Jos
History and International Relations
Medical Laboratory Science
Biochemistry
Science Laboratory Technology

5.Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Architecture
Microbiology
6.Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
Banking

7. Federal University of Technology, Minna
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Geography Education
Industrial and Technical Education
Mathematics Education
Physics Education

8. University of Abuja
Accounting
English Language
Linguistics
Philosophy
Agricultural Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Economics Education
Education (Social Science)
Geography Education
Integrated Science
Mathematics Education
Law
Chemistry
Microbiology

9.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Automobile Education
Building Technology Education
Business Education
Electrical Electronics Technology Education
Integrated Science
Architecture
Building
Industrial Design
Survey & Geo-informatics
Applied Geophysics
Engineering Physics
Physics Electronics

10. University of Uyo
Efik/Ibibio

11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nursing Science
Industrial/Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

12.University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Chemistry
Environmental Management & Toxicology
Geology
Geophysics
Mathematics

13. Federal University, Wukari
English/Literary Studies

14.Rivers State University of Science & Technology
Quantity Surveying

15. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Material & Production Engineering
Architecture
Building
Biochemistry
Botany
Microbiology
Political Science

16. Abia State University
English Language Education
French Education
Igbo Education
History Education
Religious Studies Education
Education (Library Studies/Igbo/English/Social Studies/Government)
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Economics Education
Geography Education
Guidance & Counselling
Mass Communication

17.Enugu State University of Science & Technology
Library & Information Science

18. Olabisi Onabanjo University
Christian Religious Studies Education
History Education
Islamic Studies Education
Electrical Electronics Engineering

19. Ekiti State University
African Traditional Religion
Religious Studies
Civil Engineering

20. Lagos State University
English Language
French
Philosophy
Yoruba

21. Imo state university
English & Literary Studies
French
Theater Arts
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing
Law

22. Delta State University
Accounting and Finance
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical &Metallurgical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Law

23.Kogi State University
Medicine and Surgery

24.Niger Delta University
Adult Community Education
Economics Education
Geography Education
Marketing Education
Political Science Education
Religious Studies Education
Social Studies
Botany
Computer Science
Mathematics
Pure and Applied Chemistry
Zoology

25.Anambra State University
Early Childhood Education
Human Kinetics
Geology
Microbiology

26.Ebonyi State University
Building/Woodwork Education
Physics Education
Applied Biology
Applied Microbiology
Applied Statistics
Biotechnology
Geology
Industrial Mathematics

27.Nasarawa State University
English Language

28.Cross River University Of Technology
Physiology
Wood Production Engineering
Architecture

29. Kebbi State University Of Science and Technology
Information Technology

30.Babcock University
French

31.Benson Idahosa University
Business Education

32.Ajayi Crowther University
Actuarial Science and Insurance
33.Caritas University
Bio-Technology
Microbiology

34.Kwarafa University, Wukari
Public Administration
Computer Science
Statistics
Economics
Mass Communication
Sociology

35.Novena University
Chemistry

36.Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Building
Quantity Surveying

37.Tansian University, Anambra
Architecture

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Revealed: Who Renovated CRS Governor's Lodge? - ifere Paul

According to a Facebook post my Mr. Paul Ifere which reads:

"I have been reading claims on the internet that Governor Ben Ayade renovated the
Cross River State Governor's Lodge.

This impression is created to raise Governor Ben Ayade's ego.According to information from staff working at the Lodge, Governor Ben Ayade has never visited the Lodge since he was sworn in as governor.The information also provided that a Yoruba man who was staying at the Lodge paid for all the renovation of the Cross River State Governor's Lodge, Abuja. Governor Ayade hearing that a man was fixing the place paid a visit to the Governor's Lodge for the first time in his governorship life. When the governor got there, other thanking the man,
he rather asked the man why he had to renovate the place.

It was also revealed that the man got so angry with the governor's action that he had
to just walk away leaving the governor standing there there like dundee.
It was then the governor ask his media team to go and take pictures of the Liason
Office to deceive Cross Riverians that he did the job.

It should be remembered that Governor Ayade has claimed that it was State
government that was fixing the bad spots Faith Quarry was fixing on the Calabar-Ikom
highway. A reliable source said that ever since the harassment and arrest of Faith
Quarry employees mobilized to fix those bad spots, the road has deteriorated." He said

More photos after the cut:

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Alleged budget padding: EFCC extends investigation to Senate

As the alleged budget padding saga in the House of Representatives continues, EFCC
operatives has extended its investigation to the Senate's committee on Appropriation. A
member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin who was last month
sacked as Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, had petitioned the antigraft
agency over allegations of budget padding...

Source:
Sahara Reporters

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Comfired POGBA's jersey Number @ manutd

The clubs official website has confirmed that Paul Pogba will wear the number six
shirt at Manchester United, after completing his transfer from Juventus on Tuesday
morning.

Pogba becomes the seventh Red to adopt the recently vacant jersey since squad
numbers were introduced in 1993/94, following Gary Pallister, Jaap Stam, Laurent
Blanc, Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown and Jonny Evans
.
The Academy graduate wore number 42 in seven first-team appearances during his
first spell at United and notably donned the number six shirt throughout his first three
seasons at Juventus, before taking on the number 10 shirt after it was vacated by
former Reds striker Carlos Tevez.

The rest of United’s squad numbers for the 2016/17 season were released on 21
July, including those to be worn by the club’s three other summer signings – with
Eric Bailly taking number three, Zlatan Ibrahimovic inheriting number nine and Henrikh
Mkhitaryan adopting number 22.

PREMIER LEAGUE SQUAD NUMBERS FOR 2016/17*

1: De Gea 3: Bailly 4: Jones 5: Rojo 6: Pogba 7: Memphis 8: Mata 9: Ibrahimovic 10:
Rooney 11: Martial 12: Smalling 14: Lingard 15: Januzaj 16: Carrick 17: Blind 18:
Young 19: Rashford 20: S. Romero 21: Herrera 22: Mkhitaryan 23: Shaw 24: Fosu-
Mensah 25: Valencia 27: Fellaini 28: Schneiderlin 31: Schweinsteiger 32: Johnstone
33: McNair 36: Darmian 38: Tuanzebe 43: Borthwick-Jackson 44: Pereira 48: Keane

*These numbers are provisional

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SCHOLARSHIP ALERT: Apply NOW! 2nd Edition of the 2016 Skusat Scholarship Grant worth N500,000 Cash (SHARE THIS)

The Skusat Scholarship program (SSNG) is pleased to invite qualified undergraduate students to apply for the maiden edition of the online reward program which is open till Sept 2, 2016.

The 2016 Online Skusat Scholarship program intends to reward undergraduate applicants with a sum of N500,000 cash in the forthcoming intuitive online test and also a consolation grant of N100,000 and N50,000 to other category of applicants who perform well but do not meet the required yardstick.

To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria below:

•Must not be below age 16.

•Every applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria.

•Applicants must possess an original Birth Certificate, Student ID and Admission letter which would enable a viable clarification of age for Reward presentation as this will be required of successful applicants.

•Applicants must possess an internet enabled device that can view PDF files as the test will be taken online on the platform via either a mobile device, tablet or PC and subsequent information will also be made available for download to eligible applicants in PDF format
Registration is open to students in Universities – 100Level, 200Level & 300Level,
Polytechnics and Colleges of education.

Application is free and an AUTHENTICATION CODE will be sent to all applicants within 48hrs after the online registration. However, ONLY ELIGIBLE applicants will be required to obtain a Passcode/PIN for the Live Test with N1,000 only after their details and matric number must have been verified from the relevant authority at a later date.

To qualify for the reward, applicants must attain at least 80% while the consolation grant of N50,000 and N20,000 will be considered for applicants that score within the range of (70 – 79)% and (65 – 69)% respectively.

Click here to apply

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NUESA President Crutech To face Suspension

The Senate of the faculty of engineering, Cross River university of Technology has decided to
suspend and possibility impeach  the President of the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association (NUESA), Comrade Murphy Ndifon, to allow for investigation into allegations of abuse of office, misconduct, in ability to hold congress among others levelled against them.

In a letter signed by the Senate deputy speaker , scribe of the Senate, and Chairman House
Committee on facts finding, addressed to the dean of faculty Engr.(Dr) Ekpenyong and Vice chancellor of the University, Prof. Owan Enoh, and made available to our news room, the
legislators alleged that: “A petition was sent to the Senate against Comrade Murphy Ndifon for grievous misconduct which involves abuse of office, financial impropriety, mismanagement, inactivity, embezzlement and squander mania.”

The president alledgly submitted a shortlist of members to attend the COREN assembly of engineers which was supposed to be by nomination from the various constituency's/ department and has not been able to hold a congress since assuming office 11months ago. Sunday which was supposed to be departure date for members who where shortlisted to attend the assembly was met by series of protest at the school's gate and at such the trip was cancelled since the nomination wasn't done by due process.

The Senate therefore, among other things said that the President will suspended at the general congress which is to hold today 9th August 2016, pending the conclusion of investigation into the allegations levelled against him and will be  directed to handover all union properties within his possession. If the President is found guilty of this allegations at the congress, he will be impeached and in accordance with the Constitution the vice-president takes over for 21days depending of the outcome of a bye election.

All efforts to hear from the President were not successful at the time of filing this report

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Mercy Aigbe-Gentry looks stunning in green outfit

Actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry looks  good in this  outfit she wore on the pictures she shared on her page. Another photo below

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Nigerians are at it again (read this)

Nigerians must always  dish out something to make us smile no matter how bad the situation may look, read this Funny acclaimed APC Government examination questions , that has gone  viral on WhatsApp and Facebook.

This will sure crack your ribs

NIGERIA FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION: 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION.

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to APC Government
COURSE CODE: GVT 101
TIME ALLOWED: 45 Mins
INSTRUCTION: Attempt All Questions

1. Discuss the probability of APC blaming GEJ for the next 3years for
(i.) Dollar increase.
(ii.)Fuel Price increase
(iii.) Power Failure
(iv.) Unemployment
(v. )Fulani Herdsmen Killings

2. If APC = All Promises Cancelled, where PMB is a constant, discuss the speed at which:
( i.) N5k promise is cancelled
(ii.) Feeding of school pupil is cancelled
(iii.) NYSC allowance is reduced iv. Fuel pump prices are increased

3. Define the term, ''Budget padding''.

4. Mention 3 types of APC propaganda you know, and how they can be used in 21st century politics.

5. Mention 5 IDP you know that feeds with N140000 everyday.

6. Mention the next 3 countries PMB will travel to and the disgrace he will receive.

7. If PMB is silent when herdsmen kill people and buys jet fighter when Biafra is mentioned, what is the probability that PMB is not a terrorist?

8. Write short notes on these mad phrases;
(i). masquerade dressing,
(ii.) importation of grass
(iii). fantastically corrupt.

9. If x is change and y is lies/ propaganda, solve the equation, 2x + 5y = ?

10. If you used to be corrupt, but now fantastically corrupt, explain the effect of gravitational force on you.

11. with a labeled diagram, describe the famous losses ever witnessed in recent time:
(i)-- loss of budget.
(II)-- loss of WAEC certificate.
(iii)- loss of the moon. (iv)- ear disorder.

12. If President Buhari @ 73yrs received his 1953 secondary school classmates, with relevant logic, explain how old PMB was when he finished secondary school considering the fact that from 1953-2016 is 63 years.

13. Write a very short note on why Aisha Buhari cannot go to the USA.

Your Time Starts Now!!!


Hahahahahahahahha

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TRANSFER ZONE :MAN UTD COMPLETE POGBA SIGNING

The France midfielder has returned to Old Trafford from Juventus, a mere four
years after departing the club for a nominal fee, and becomes the most
expensive transfer ever in football history.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Paul Pogba from Juventus.
Pogba left United to join Juve in 2012 but Jose Mourinho has now re-acquired
the France international midfielder for a world-record transfer fee.
The 23-year-old, who has long been linked with a return to his former club, has now
become the most expensive player in football history for a record £92m, overtaking real Madrid's Gareth Bale in the world's most expensive players rankings.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce that Paul Pogba has completed his
transfer from Italian club Juventus," the club wrote on their official website.
"Paul joins on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year."

Pogba is reported to earn an astonishing £104m pre-tax salary over five years,
a figure that put off Real Madrid, who were also in the running for his signature,
with Cristiano Ronaldo the only Los Blancos star to earn more than that amount.
The Frenchman made just seven appearances during his formal spell at united, and failed to complete 90 minutes in the Premier League under Sir Alex Ferguson.

But while there was some bitterness on both sides at his departure for Italy,
Pogba has made the decision to rejoin the club as they look to improve, return to champions league football and as well challenge for the EPL title, after finishing 5th last season after finishing 5th under Louis van Gaal in 2015-16.
The transfer represents the latest and 4th arrival under Mourinho, with United having
having already acquired the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly.

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SHOCKING! Lionel Messi misses out of UEFA Best Player Top Three Shortlist

The reigning fifa's footballer of the year and five times ballo d'or winner Lionel Messi is not among the three finalists that will battle for this year's UEFA Best player in Europe Award.

On the list Atletico Madrid/France Antonie Griezmann will join Real
Madrid/Wales Gareth Bale to battle against favorite Real Madrid/Portugal's Cristiano
Ronaldo for the prestigious award.

on the nominee list released by UEFA on Friday  his Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez snatched the fourth spot, while the star had to settle for fifth.

 The award is voted for by journalists from UEFA's member nations . Gianluigi Buffon, Toni
Kroos, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Pepe are the other players on the list.

Ronaldo is favorite for the award having led Real Madrid to the champions league title
and also helped Portugal to a historic EURO tournament win.

See list below
UEFA Best Player Award Top ten Nominees:-

1. Cristiano Ronaldo
2. Antonie Griezmann
3. Gareth Bale
4. Luis Suarez
5. Lionel Messi
6. Gianluigi Buffon
7. Toni Kroos
8. Thomas Muller
9. Manuel Neuer
10. Pepe

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APPLY FOR NNPC/Shell Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2016

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production
Company joint undergraduate scholarship scheme for 2016/2017 application has
began.

All qualified Nigerian students across the states of the Federation are encouraged to
apply now.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/Shell Nigeria Exploration and
Production Company is opening up a National University Scholarship which point is to
advance scholastic incredibleness and enhance the abilities of youthful Nigerians.
NNPC/Shell Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements

Students as of now in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian University
certified by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with a Cumulative Grade Point
Average of 3.0 in a 5-grade system are qualified to apply. Successful candidates will
get a yearly grant from their second year (200 level) to the end of their degree
programs.
Instructions to Apply for Shell Undergraduate Scholarship.

Suitably qualified candidates are to apply online at: https://www.nnpc-snepco-scholarship.shell.com/ or contact Ibukun Adewale on 08070363639 or send an e-mail
to  SNEPCOSocialperformance@shell.com
Application Deadline Date Closes on Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

NOTE

The merit-based scholarship is open to FULL TIME undergraduates studying any of the
under listed courses in Universities within Nigeria:

1. Petroleum Engineering

2. Mining Engineering

3. Instrumentation Engineering

4. Pharmacy

5. Geophysics
6. Economics

7. Materials / Corrosion Engineering

8. Mechanical Engineering

9. Civil Engineering

10. Physics/Applied Physics

11. Geosciences/Geology

12. Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

13. Electrical Engineering

14. Chemical Engineering

15. Medicine

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Gernot Rohr to be unveiled on Monday as new Super Eagles Technical adviser

former Gabon, Burkina Faso, Nantes, Nice and Bordeaux coach, Gernot Rohr, will be unveiled on Monday in Abuja by the Nigeria Football Federation as its new technical adviser.

According to Sporting Sun, the German and two of his assistants will arrive Nigeria on
Today after agreeing to the NFF terms which includes qualifying the county for the next World Cup.


He would sign a contract with the NFF on Monday after watching the NPFL game
between Ikorodu United and 3sc of Ibadan on Sunday at the Onikan stadium , Lagos.

Explaining why they went for Rohr, NFF president Amaju Pinnick said;

"The factors we considered are his experience and pedigree, the fact that he
understands the African terrain and speaks good English . Communication won't be a
problem and he is a very knowledgeable coach"

The Super Eagles will begin their Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers campaign in October
against Zambia

Nigeria has been paired against Zambia, Algeria and Cameroon  in the same group and only one country will automatically qualify to the World Cup.

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MUSIC DOWNLOAD : 100 by flamz ray

Flamz  is a fast rising hip hop artiste who based in Cross River, he is a student of cross river university of technology....he
has been very strong since he join the industry and has defined the rap game. The track  100 was produced by flowzy..and he dedicates it to all his calabar south hommies
 Listen and enjoy

download mp3 here

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MUSIC: UWOW SAM by xtopher Omini

Xtopher is a sensational gospel artiste who based in Cross River, he

has been a blessing to many souls in Nigeria and abroad he started

singing after he receive a call from Jesus to preach the gospel through

Music he has work with many popular dude in the gospel industry

like "Gbrown" among others, he has decided to unveil this wonderful

song "uwow Sam " a song of gratitude, The song is

very powerful filled with God words blend with Holy Spirit

inspiration.

Click here to download 

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2016/2017 First Choice Admissions Screening Exercise closes soon

This is to inform candidates who made Cross River University of Technology
(CRUTECH) their first choice and scored 180 and above, that the Screening Exercise
for
admission into the 2016/2017 Academic Session will be held
from Monday, 8th to Wednesday, 10th August, 2016 at
Calabar Campus.
Registration is online.
The Online Registration commenced since  Wednesday, 20th
July, 2016 and will  end on Thursday, 4th August, 2016.


PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

To register, Applicants should:

-Purchase eTranzact Pin at N2,500.00 from any First Bank
Branch in Nigeria.

-Log on to and click on the CRUTECH Online Application
link.

-Follow the instructions on the Online Application Portal.

-Print out the Registration Confirmation Slip after a
successful registration.

Items to come along with to the Screening Venue:

-2016 UTME Original Result Slip that shows your passport
photograph. If you do not have this document. click here to
get yours

-CRUTECH Online Registration Confirmation Slip
-Originals and photocopies of O’level Result(s) in a file
(obtained in not more than two (2) sittings).
WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Scratch Card(s)

Note:

Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the
2016/2017 UTME Examination are eligible for the
Screening.
The CRUTECH Online Registration Confirmation Slip
contains your Bio-data, Screening Venue, Date and Time.
This confirmation slip admits you into the Screening Hall.

Click here to access the online application portal

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EFCC TO TAKE OVER FRANK AYADE HOUSE, GARMENT FACTORY, & MEGA HILTON. - IFERE PAUL

                                                                         Ifere Paul

                                                           


Mr. Ifere paul , a known critic of Gov. Ben ayade in his Facebook post today reported that:

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the residence of Frank Ayade
who is notably called the co-governor moment after he escaped to China deceiving
Cross Riverians that he was on investment mission.

Although security details at the residence refused the operatives to search the place.
They however have decided to confiscate the property. Policemen posted at the Mega
Hilton Hotel also prevented the EFCC from searching the hotel.

The EFCC has however obtained all the accounts operated by Frank Ayade, and which
were used to launder money belonging to Cross River State. Speaking with a source
close to the investigation, Ifere was told that the EFCC will any moment from now
declare Frank Ayade wanted if he fails to give himself up for interrogation.

 According to him he  petitioned the government of Cross River State over the
misappropriation of the bailout fund it got from the Federal Government. He said, The petition
which was adopted on the 18th of July, 2016 has caused the State Government to
declare himl wanted.
However, Ifere can authoritatively say that Governor Ben Ayade was seen in Aso Rock
on the 27th of July seeking for the intervention of the President on the matter. The
presidency has already been informed of the illegality through which indigenes of the
State are declared wanted.

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I wasn't part of the 2016 budget padding- Abdulmumin Jibrin says

In an interview with Channels TV which was aired yesterday evening,
sacked chairman of the House of the Representatives Committee on Appropriation,
Abdulmumin Jibrin, says he was never part of the 2016 padding which he described as
insertion.
Read what he said:

"Well, I wasn't part of the insertions but I think I also didn't help myself because I
started speaking quite late. The event that pushed me to start talking doesn't
look too attractive to people because they are saying why am I talking now that I
have left the position".
In the interview he denied claims of inserting projects worth N4.1 billion for his
constituency into the budget
"Absolutely false. My problem is that I wasn't talking. I came into the National
Assembly pretty young and psychologically, you are made to believe that when
you are chairman of appropriation, you have to be secretive"he said.
When asked if the House of Representatives is corrupt, Jibrin said "There is corruption
in the house of Representatives. There is institutional corruption and these are things I
can prove".
According to him, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo wasn't completely wrong
when he described the National Assembly as a house filled with rogues and thieves
"Obasanjo is not completely wrong. There is corruption. The only thing is that we
keep living in denial. I have been part of the system and I know there is
corruption in the system and there is also institutional corruption in that
system"he said.
Jibrin says even though he has been in the house for 5 years, he has never been
involved in any act of corruption.
"I have never been in any act corruption. I have never shared money in the
National assembly. Never!"

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