Okonjo-Iweala connived with World Bank, IMF to write off Ajaokuta Steel Company – Dr. Sanusi

Okonjo-Iweala connived with World Bank, IMF to write off Ajaokuta Steel Company – Dr. Sanusi

The Secretary General of African Iron and Steel Development, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has accused erstwhile Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in the President GoodLuck Jonathan administration, Dr. Okonjo Iweala of conniving with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to write a phoney audit report on the Ajaokuta Steel Company.

He said the report, which adjudged the company as lacking in prospects was to serve the interest of powerful nations, especially the West, who markets their iron and Steel in Nigeria and other African countries.

Speaking with DAILY POST in Abuja on Tuesday, the Scribe lamented that it was the fourth time international finance organisations would capitalize on corrupt tendencies of Nigeria government officials, who were always ready to compromise and write-off Ajaokuta Iron and Steel Company, despite its huge prospects of being Nigeria’s biggest revenue earnings and employer of labour.

“There was a lot of sabotage going on and I have four different report which were initiated by World Bank against Ajaokuta Steel Company”, Sanusi said.

He added: “another group, which has links with World Bank and IMF were invited from Britain by Bureau of Public Enterprises; they came and condemned Ajaokuta, and when we the stakeholders pointed out their mistakes, they left and never came back to Nigeria up till date”.

Dr. Sanusi also recalled that he faulted the power point presentation of another group, which were brought in by the former Minister of Finance, Dr Okonjo Iweala known as “Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facilities”.

“There is another one the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Okonjo Iweala brought in called Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facilities and after two weeks tour of our steel Facilities, they assembled some officials of the National Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance and Solid minerals and other stakeholders; before you knew it, they reported that their head team had travelled back to Canada”, he added.

Sanusi who admitted that the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi was in touch with the Iron and Steel Association, commended President Buhari administration for his concerted effort at revamping the Ajaokuta Iron and Steel steel.

He advised Buhari to personally pay a visit to the steel industry for what he called a first hand information, noting that it would help his decision rather than waiting to be briefed.

“It is not enough that Mr President should be briefed by anybody. I advise him to pay a visit personally with some of his cabinet members so that when he is taking a decision, it is based on facts rather than waiting to be briefed”, Sanusi maintained

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Northern Leader Yakassai Confesses: Yes, I Collected Money & It Was Shared

Northern Leader Yakassai Confesses: Yes, I Collected Money & It Was Shared

The confessions are coming in. The same Tanko Yakassai who granted an interview last week and said he did not see one Naira from any PDP member during campaign is now singing a different song.

Northern leader, Tanko Yakassai, has finally agreed that he actually collected the sum of N63million from the former Board of Trustees chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih.

He however said the money he collected was meant for 

some prominent traditional rulers in the Northern part of Nigeria with view to sway their thoughts to ensure “peaceful co-existence” and mobilise their subjects for the 2015 general elections.

The money was part of the $2.1billion meant for the purchase of arms to fight Boko Haram but which was shared among top PDP leaders and associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

In an interview last week, Yakassai, known for his usual criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari, had told the interviewer that throughout Jonathan’s five years stay in Aso Rock, he only met the him once and that was when he sought Jonathan’s audience to discuss serious issues of security concern.

In the interview, he denied ever receiving money or any special benefits from the previous administration.

Here's what he said last week: 

“I want to make it categorically clear that no officials of the last regime either Mr. Jonathan, his lieutenant, agents, contractors or person having links or relationship with the last administration gave me cash on behalf of that regime for a reason.” 

In the interview he even challenged President Buhari to be serious with the fight against corruption.

But as soon as Anenih named Yakassai as one of those he game money from Dasuki, story change. Lol!

Confirming he got the on Wednesday, Yakassai named 8 others who benefited from the N53million:

The are former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Anka, Barrister Bitrus Gwada, Alhaji Suleiman Lawal, Dr. Bahago, Chief John Macklink from Plateau, and Senator Sodangi.

The list of traditional rulers visited by Yakassai and his team includes Emir of Anka, Emir of Ilorin, Emir of Nassarawa, Minnie, Bauchi, Zuru, Kebbi, Katsina, Dutse, Hadejia, Representatives of Emir of Daurawa, The Tor Tiv, the Gwom Gbom Jos, Ohimege Igu, Kotonkarfe, Etsu of Abaji, Etsu Nupe and Atta Igala.

“Yes, myself and eight others collected N53m from Chief Tony Anenih to pay advocacy visit to prominent northern Emirs to mobilise their subjects for a hitch free 2015 general elections.

“I want to make it abundantly clear that I didn’t receive money from Chief Anenih in my private capacity as Tanko Yakasai but to patriotic individuals who are interested in the peaceful coexistence of the polity,” he reportedly said.

Hmmm...Nigeria go better!

The Wife of Super Eagles Midfielder Kidnapped

The Wife of Super Eagles Midfielder Kidnapped

Gunmen have kidnapped Maimunat Ogude, wife of Fegor Ogude, one of the Super Eagles players. In a chat with The Cable, he said his wife was kidnapped by unknown armed men in Warri, Delta state, since Monday night. Below are his words:

“I wasn’t home yesterday. My wife, Maimunat Ogude, went out with my kids. Barely two hours that I left the house, my younger brother Ogaga called me to say that some armed men came to the house to take my wife away.”

Ogude who also plays for Amkar Perm of Russia, with 16 International caps, said “I was told that they threw my kids out of the car and just took my wife in my car.

“Immediately I heard this, I had to go to the Police station to report this. And after making the report, I tried tracing them to see if by chance I could get the direction they went to. But I could not.

“All these happened between 7:30/8pm last night. Till this moment, I have not heard from them. I haven’t found my wife till this moment.

“But I got a call from the police that my car had been found in Ughelli. But no words yet from the kidnappers. I don’t know the state in which my wife is since last night.”

Oops, here are Fresh Shocking Prophecies Dropping; Obasanjo, Buhari, Fayose, Others In Danger

Oops, here are Fresh Shocking Prophecies Dropping; Obasanjo, Buhari, Fayose, Others In Danger

The Presiding Bishop of Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministries, Prophet Wale Olagunju, has revealed his 2016 prophesies and they strong. The Prophet revealed that what happened to Murtala Muhammed might likely happen to President Muhammadu Buhari if care is not taken.

Governor Ayo Fayose’s days are numbered in Government house and he was seen in handcuffs. The prophet went on to reveal things about Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Read the shocking details...

■ During one of my prayers for the nation, I saw Buhari in thick darkness trying to bail out the country from disaster. God said, we should com­mence prayer now for the President that God should rise in his defense and rescue him from the antics of wicked and corrupt people.

■ God said we should commence serious prayer for Buhari that God should grant him good health and long life, so that he will be able to accomplish God’s purpose.

■ Almighty God warned that Pres­ident Buhari should be careful not to allow favoritism, religious sentiment, nepotism and regional corruption to spoil his government and make him lose the love Nigerians demonstrated in voting for him.

■ Buhari should be careful so that what happened to Murtala Mu­hammed will not happen to him. He should rely more on God for his se­curity and should not joke with the physical.

■ For equating former President Jonathan with our Lord Jesus Christ, God said Fayose’s days as Ekiti State governor are numbered. God said He has torn his government and has given it to whom He wants and the govern­ment will henceforth be moving from one crisis to another until he gets out of office.

■ The controversial governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, will end up in failure if he fails to pray now, for God revealed him to me in handcuff.

■ God said He will, beginning from 2016 begin to vent His anger against those false prophets and pastors using demonic powers to perform miracles because they are not sent by Him.

■ God says for legalizing the sin of fornication and adultery, He will stir up serious adversity and dreaded disease against the American nation very soon.

■ God says the end of Boko Haram in the northern part of Nigeria is at hand.

■ Failure of President Buhari to set up a balanced national confab and restructure Nigeria will pave way for another militant group that will terror­ize the nation.

■ It will take the greatest miracle of the century for the current Senate President Bukola Saraki to complete his term as Nigeria’s Senate President.

■ The time for Seyi Makinde to rule Oyo State as governor is at hand as revealed to me by Almighty God, but he needs fervent prayer.

■ In Ondo State, Governor Mim­iko and the ruling Peoples Democrat­ic Party PDP should forget ruling the state in the next governorship election.

■ Rapture is very near.

■ Nigerians should pray for Oba of Benin and the Olubadan of Ibadan Land.

■ Break-up is imminent in Nigeria. Another generation is coming that will break Nigeria without any war.

■ There is going to be retrench­ment in NTA and FRCN.

■ Nigerians should commence serious prayer now to forestall death of prominent emirs, obas and some eminent Nigerians in 2016. Nigerians should also pray against fire and mo­tor accidents.

■ The ruling APC should be care­ful so that the race for 2019 Presiden­tial Election will not break it and take Nigeria back to square one.

■ Rasheed Ladoja should pray seri­ously against terminal sickness.

■ Nigerians should commence prayer for IBB against stroke and death.

■ Sunday Oliseh, as revealed to me by God, is not the right coach for the Super Eagles.

■ The ruling APC should not laugh because some of those that decamped to it will soon go back to their original home, PDP.

■ God said the only solution to Ni­geria’s problem is for the President to mobilize the entire nation for a 3-day repentance crusade to seek the face of God for His favour in the fight against corruption.

■ Serious misunderstanding will arise between Buhari and some APC leaders, for Buhari will favour his Hausa tribe above others. Yoruba leaders should therefore pray against their marginalization.

■ Nigerians should pray fervently for the Vice President and his wife and rebuke the spirit of sickness in their lives. They should also pray against misunderstanding between the President and his Vice.

■ Opposition will be seriously noticed against Buhari and his gov­ernment before the 2019 Presidential Election.

■ There is going to be worldwide plane crash in 2016.

■ There is going to be merger of PDP and some other mushroom par­ties before 2019 General Election.

■ Concerning the 3SC of Oyo  State, God Says unless they pray and beg their former coach Niyi Akande, they will remain in the problem fac­ing them.

■ God says the poor masses in Ni­geria will enjoy his mercy.

■ There is going to be early rain in 2016.

■ Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has completed his divine assignment on the planet earth.

■ A new generation of men of God is coming on board to replace those who misrepresented God.

■ As revealed in my 2013 proph­ecy “The looting we have witnessed in the past is nothing compared to unabated massive looting which we will begin to hear about. The God of Christians who is a unique and su­preme God said, the present exposure of looters is not a surprise to Him and He purposely kept President Buhari alive till this time to use him to ex­pose and deal with the perpetrators in holistic manner.

■ God ask me to warn Buhari to be very careful with those looters who are very smart, clever and are advanc­ing not only scientifically, but also physically and spiritually. God said those looters will stop at nothing to cover their tracks which according to God include consultation with Alfas and Bishops to help them out.

■ God revealed that Nigerians should pray now for former Interim President.

■ God said 2016 is a year of tsu­nami war against corruption and the perpetrators for Buhari will shake Nigeria and reveal his true colour against corruption.

■ The God Almighty who revealed to me in my 2013 prophecy to warn the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke to pray against cancer again revealed to me that she should be prayed for against untimely death.

■ God promised unlimited bless­ing for every Godly people in 2016.

■ Regardless of what is currently happening in Nigeria, God revealed that Buhari will try his best for the country and his government will per­form.

■ God revealed to me that there is no agape love within the All Progres­sives Congress.

■ God revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party will bounce back in a big way before 2019 General Elec­tion as those members who defected to the APC will go back to their orig­inal home.

■ God revealed that there is going to be mass retirement of top military and police officers.

■ As revealed to me by God of ancient prophets, except by accident, presidency will remain with the North for the next 12 years.

■ The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Chief John Oyegun should pray and be very careful for there is going to be serious gang up against him for his removal.

■ God warns that Nigerians should not put their hope on Buhari as he is not the messiah but only being used by God as a saving grace to rescue the country from the hand of looters. As revealed, Buhari will try his best for the nation but, he is not the messiah.

■ Serious crisis will soon break out in the All Progressives Congress. The enemies within and outside the party will soon commence their scheming to get rid of Tinubu and Buhari whom they have identified as pillars of the party. Once this is achieved, that will be the end of the party.

■ As revealed to me now by God Almighty, Biafra nation is real and those behind it have accomplished 70 per cent of their dream. God warns that Buhari should be careful about their agitation because the unity of Nigeria is imbalance.

■ God said the newly elected Gov­ernor of Kogi State will not enjoy that seat. This is because in the sight of God, James Faleke was cheated.

Hmmm and are these prophecy of God or whom ? 

I seek questions that need to be answered 

Yakubu Gowon's Son Musa Jack Gowon Who Was Released after 22yrs in Prison Returns to Nigeria

Yakubu Gowon's Son Musa Jack Gowon Who Was Released after 22yrs in Prison Returns to Nigeria

The "controversial" son of Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's former Head of State, Musa Jack Gowon is back in the country. The man who is now about 47yrs old was said to have arrived Nigeria on January 1, 2016 after spending a long 22 years in an American Jail.

He was released on state pardon granted him by President Obama after spending 22 years in prison.

...while in prison, he was able to study and acquire a degree. Welcome back to real life, Musa Gowon!

Mathew Knowles odered to pay baby mama $70k in back child support.

Mathew Knowles odered to pay baby mama $70k in back child support.

 A Houston family court judge, has been branded Mathew Knowles ,a dead beat dad after he tried to buy his baby mama’s silence with $225,000 after she told him she was pregnant with their now five-year-old daughter.

Judge David D. Farr ripped Knowles for giving baby mama Taqoya Branscomb the $225,000 “hush money” payment to persuade her from hauling him into court for child support.

Koi was born in 2010, while Knowles was still married to Beyonce’s mother, Tina. Branscomb sued Knowles in 2014 over the paternity of the little girl, and the pair had been duking it out in court ever since.

In a ruling last month, the judge sided with Branscomb, ordering Knowles’ wages garnished to pay her $70,822 in back child support plus interest, along with $1,496 a month in regular child support. 

Knowles is also now responsible for the child’s health insurance as well as $50,000 in Branscomb’s attorney fees.udge Farr awarded Branscomb sole custody of their daughter, and blasted Knowles for turning his back on his own flesh and blood.

“The court notes that Mr. Knowles has zero interest, and in this court’s consideration on the evidence, zero capability of being a positive role model in the child’s life,” Judge Farr wrote.

In his defense, Knowles claimed he was too broke to pay back child support but shouldn’t have to because he already paid Branscomb the $225,000. Knowles also said he’s not responsible for back child support from when Koi was a baby because he paid for Branscomb to have an abortion – and believed she did – until they met up shortly after the baby was born.

But the judge wasn’t buying it.

“By way of findings to the issue of retroactive child support,” Judge Farr wrote, “the court notes that it has considerable doubts concerning the veracity and credibility of Mr. Knowles’ testimony based on numerous observations at trial.”

The judge is scheduled to make the ruling permanent during a hearing next week.

Mathew Knowles already has another babymama with a son..She was also abandoned by him when he found out she was pregnant ..

Culled from Bossip.com

Kaduna state Governor, El-Rufai sacks council chairmen

Kaduna state Governor, El-Rufai sacks council chairmen

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nadir El-Rufai on Wednesday announced the dissolution of the interim management committees of the 23 local government councils in the state.
The dissolution which was announced in a government statement signed by the Special Assistant Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the decision was based on the expiration of their six-month term of office.It read

“Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, has therefore approved the dissolution of the interim management committees. The Governor also extended his profound appreciation to all the IMC members for their selfless and dedicated service to their local governments in particular, and Kaduna State in general.
“The Government has also directed each IMC to handover to the most senior director in their respective local governments, who will oversee the office of Chairman pending action by the honourable members of the House of Assembly,”

LASG demolishes Oshodi market

LASG demolishes Oshodi market
 

Demolished Owonifari Market, Oshodi PHOTO: Terkuma Uji

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday demolished the Owonifari Market at Oshodi which has been in existence for more than 40 years.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had earlier closed the market to curb security challenges within Oshodi metropolis.

The demolition was directly supervised in the earlier hours of Wednesday by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.

Also on ground to supervise the demolition were the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, officials of Kick Against Indiscipline (KIA), police and some other top government officials.

A director in the Ministry of Environment, who is the head of the demolition task force, declined to comment when contacted by the NAN.

NAN learnt that the affected traders and shop owners had been relocated to the new Isopakodowo Market at Bolade Area of Oshodi.

NAN also reports that the state government had said in a statement that it planned to transform the market into an ultra-modern bus terminus with new bus shelters befitting a structured park in a mega city.

The demolition was completed at about 7:45 a.m.

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What Donald Duke have to say about public officers

Donald Duke: When I See Public Office Holders Misbehaving, Probably, They Do Not Have a Good Wife or a Good Marriage

As governor, I was on call 24/7 sometimes. I got very angry and could take my anger on anyone. So, my chief of protocol bore the brunt one day. I had a reception for guests, and he placed them in rooms not the way I would have done it, but he didn’t do anything wrong. He used his own judgment. I would have done it the other way, but I over reacted, I spoke very harsh to him. While I was doing this, my wife walked in, and didn’t say a word. She goes in, does some other things in my office and leaves. When I got back home in the evening, I’ve forgotten about it. It’s just a normal event in the day. And she said to me the way I spoke to this guy was wrong and that I have to go and apologise to him. She said I had no reason to speak to anyone like that. I said what! He did this and she said ‘yes, I heard everything. The way you would have done it was different, but he didn’t do a bad thing. He used his discretion. So, what are you going to do? You have destroyed that. Tomorrow he is not going to do anything discretionally.

He would wait for others and then you will get irritated at that. You have made him lose his self-confidence and that is wrong. You need to go and apologise to him. Why should you speak to someone like that? Because you are governor?’ I ignored her. I was in my room still fuming and she came back, and said I had to do it that night and not tomorrow because I kept saying I would do it tomorrow. She said no, tonight. That he was not going to sleep well and so I did not have the right to sleep well when he was not sleeping well.

I said ok. We got into the car and we drove to his house. I knocked on the door. His wife turned in. They were about to go to bed. She was in her night gown. She saw me and was scared with the expression of ‘Okay you have come to fire my husband finally’. The guy came down stairs petrified. My wife and I walked in. The wife wanted to get up and leave. I told the guy I was sorry. They all got emotional but I got relief. It was like a load had been taken off me. I still get upset with things going up wrong, but I don’t get to a point I feel I am too big to say sorry.

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Jessica Lange then and now

Jessica Lange

Our number ten pick is Jessica Lange, an American actress, who has a Tv and movie career also. Right now, she is 66 years old, but she’s still an active actress. Jessica Lange won several awards during the years. She received two Oscars, three Emmys, five Golden Globes and many more. She is a talented and versatile actress. She was discovered, while she was working for a modelling agency. Her debut movie was a remake of King Kong. Jessica was the leading actress. She won her first Golden Globe for that role. Nowadays you can see her in American Horror Story, which is a Tv series. Here’s a picture about her from her younger ages, and a picture from a recent gala.

Arnold Schwarzenegger then and now

Arnold Schwarzenegger

I think we all know him. He’s an austrian born actor, bodybuilder, businessman, politician. He is famous all around the world, thanks to his movies. Arnold starred in various types of films. He has comedies, action movies, or a mixture of action and comedy. Arnie is 68 years old. Lets take a look at his “then and now” picture!

His most notable movies are Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Predator, Junior, Twins. He also owns a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is a legend between bodybuilders. He won a lot of competitions. He was elected as a republican in 2003.  He was the most famous governor of California.

Obaigbena Responds To EFCC, Claims Nigerian Editors Collected N50 Million

Obaigbena Responds To EFCC, Claims Nigerian Editors Collected N50 Million

On Monday, the president of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) Nduka Obaigbena announced that the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) had collected N50 million from the officer of former National Security Advisor (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki, according to media reports.

On Monday, the president of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) Nduka Obaigbena announced that the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) had collected N50 million from the officer of former National Security Advisor (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki, according to media reports.

Mr. Obaigbena had earlier revealed this information in a letter, dated December 30th, 2015, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In December, the EFCC sought Mr. Obaigbena for questioning regarding the $2 billion in arms procurement which was illegally diverted by former NSA Dasuki to assist former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 election bid.

In the letter, the former editor in chief of ThisDay newspaper explained that not only did NPAN receive funds but also the NGE.

The revelation was important given that the NGE had called for a probe into Dasukigate.

According to Mr. Obaigbena, the NGE secretariat received N50 million from the office of former NSA Dasuki.

Femi Adesina, a special adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, was formerly the president of the NGE.  

However, Mr. Obaigbena argued that neither the NGE nor the NPAN knew from which subhead the funds came from.

“There is simply no nexus between payments made for compensation, to us victims of terrorism as well as to newspapers in compensation for an unprovoked attack on free speech, and any arms purchase budget,” he stated.

Given these facts, Mr. Obaigbena argued, a list of all the payments made by Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) between 2014-2015 should be made public.  The publication of these payments would provide a clearer picture of what happened to the over N70 billion allocated to the Defence Ministry for the purchase of arms.

The former chief editor claimed that as victims of terrorism NPAN and the NGE deserved “compensation”.  He went on to call upon the Federal Government (FG) to provide compensation to all of the victims of Boko Haram.

“The central purpose of government is the security of life and property of all citizens. And the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as well as other international law instruments and conventions of which Nigeria is a signatory underscores this – and, in fact, requires that we receive effective remedy and compensation,” Mr. Obaigbena said.

When contacted on the N50 million received by the NGE, Mr. Adesina refused to comment but recommended that his successor Garba Deen Mohammed be contacted.  Unfortunately, Mr. Mohammed also declined to comment.

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Cossy Ojiakor Announces She Is Gonna Get Married This Year

Cossy Ojiakor Announces She Is Gonna Get Married This Year

Am really scared and have never been this scared as Nollywood busty and controversial actress Cossy Ojiakor took to her Instagram page to announce that she will be getting married sometime this year. Should I Congrats to her in advance. Or should I say who the hell is gonna be the lucky guy? Wahala dey ooo

I dey imagine how hot her wedding gown go be, cuz it must show boobs now and pastor or Rev. you guys are in trouble. See what she wrote on IG...

Bad News: Thousands Lose There Jobs As Visafone Winds Down Operations

Bad News: Thousands Lose There Jobs As Visafone Winds Down Operations

This is the news every Nigerian hate to hear especially when it involves lost of job opportunities. In what seems to be one of the aftermath of a down-trodden economy , a major CDMA Telecoms provider in Nigeria, Visafone has just closed down operations in the provision of telecommunication services.

Consequently, thousand of the companies employees have been disengaged from their jobs with effect for today the 5th of January 2016, with just 3 months pay as severance. The only categories of staff left are the personnel on the transmission team.

This has definitely aggravated the affected employees who are set for a show down with the Visafone Management.

More updates to come later

Twitter to Expand Tweet’s from 140-Character Limit to 10,000

Twitter to Expand Tweet’s from 140-Character Limit to 10,000

One of the main features of twitter that makes me run from it is the 140 character limit..Now, the social networking site has revealed plans to expand the word limit to a whooping 10,000 characters.This could transform Twitter into more of a public blogging platform ..

The Wall street journal reports that Twitter Inc. is aiming to retain the look and feel of the user timeline. For tweets that are longer than 140 characters, users will have to click and expand to see the rest of the text. As users write beyond the 140-character limit, Twitter will signal to them that they have crossed the threshold as a way to encourage brevity.Re/code earlier reported news of the 10,000 character limit on Tuesday...

I hope we ain't gonna dumb facebook for this new trend ?

Janet Jackson being tested for throat cancer

Janet Jackson being tested for throat cancer

Following the cancellation of her Unbreakable world to ur to undergo surgery , it has been reported that Janet Jackson is currently undergoing tests for throat cancer.

It is now being claimed that doctors have discovered a tumour on her vocal chords.

According to Radaronline,a source revealed:

 “Doctors found a growth on Janet’s vocal chords that could be serious..

“It’s a medical condition that has to be taken care of immediately.”In spite of the very serious health scare, Janet is said to be optimistic about hitting the road later on in the year, “Janet said she knows that with prayers and her will, she’ll be back out on the road in the spring or early summer.”

 Janet herself had announced on Social media following the news of her medical concern,

“It breaks my heart to tell you that I am forced to postpone the Unbreakable Tour until the spring. Every date will be rescheduled.“Please pray for me, my family and our entire company during this difficult time. There will be no further comment. I love you all so much and am ever grateful for your understanding and your love. Gon’ b alright.”

Nigeria May Collapse Over Arrest of Olisa Metuh says the PDP

Nigeria May Collapse Over Arrest of Olisa Metuh says the PDP

Who the hell is Olisa Metuh that is important in Nigeria? Who even know him apart from people in APC and PDP that exchange political talks with him?

Read below the news statement by PDP following the arrest of Metuh by the EFCC...

This development, which did not come to us as a surprise given series of threats to our party’s spokesman by the APC and the Federal Government, who are obviously not comfortable with our stance on the confused state of the nation under their watch, is a continuation of APC’s grand design to silence and decimate the PDP.

The arrest of Chief Metuh underscores the growing political intolerance in our country and the foisting of a police state which was last Wednesday underscored by the President and Commander-in-Chief himself, who defended why a government in a democracy should flout constitutional provision and brazenly disobey court orders.

This onslaught against our spokesman, according to intelligence available to us is part of a larger script by the government to ensure that PDP wings are finally clipped in their mission to install a dictatorial one-party state in the country.

The excesses of security agencies under this government, especially the Directorate of Security Services (DSS) and the EFCC, in abridging the human rights of PDP members have become worrisome and a threat to our democratic evolution.

Nigerians and the international community will recall that on a number of occasions, the PDP, through its spokesman has been outspoken on some undemocratic proclivities being exhibited by the APC-led Federal Government in the last seven months.

The PDP insists that for whatever reason Chief Metuh was arrested, his rights as a citizen under the law must not be trampled upon. We therefore demand for his immediate release and that due process of investigation and prosecution concerning him should be strictly adhered to.

We state this because we have been made aware of top directives to break Chief Metuh and if possible poison him during his detention by the EFCC. Chief Metuh, has since his arrest at about 10 am, has been kept incommunicado, with his lawyers denied access to him.

The PDP declares the arrest of our spokesman as the last straw that may break our democracy. We therefore forewarn the Federal Government and its agencies to save our democracy and forthwith release our National Publicity Secretary.

We are also calling on the international community and well-meaning Nigerians to stand up for this democracy, which our party nurtured for 16 years and deepened to a level where the opposition, for the first time in our political history, had the opportunity to win in a general election.

- PDP's Leadership

How some wife are destroying their Marriage without knowing they are

How some wife are destroying their Marriage without knowing they are

Read this interesting eye-opener from a married woman...

When I got married, I was amazed at the instant, overwhelming sense of responsibility I felt to love and care for my husband. Suddenly, a huge part of someone else’s well-being and happiness was largely affected by my choices and actions.

Women, we need to be careful about how we are caring for our husbands and marriages. Don’t let the small stuff ruin the things that will bring you the greatest happiness in life.

Here are just a few ways you might be unknowingly destroying your husband and killing your marriage.

1. Living outside of what you can afford
A wise old woman from my church congregation once advised: “The best thing you can do as a wife is to live within your husband’s means.”

Wives, show sincere appreciation and respect to your husband by carefully following a budget and making the most of what you have. Be wise about your finances.

Constantly complaining about not having enough to fulfill your lavish desires or racking up astronomical amounts of debt for yourself and your husband is a poor way of saying “thank you” to a faithful spouse who works hard every day to provide for the family.

Yes, you may not have enough to buy that deigner shoes or bag you’ve had your eyes on recently, but your husband will love and appreciate the fact that you honor him and are grateful for what he provides.

2. Constant negativity
You hate your hair, the messes around the house, the neighbor across the street, your dumb co-worker, the old dishwasher, and everything in between. As soon as your husband walks through the door, you launch into action and dump every negative and angry thought that’s crossed your mind.

Can you imagine having to carry that burden? Negativity is draining. Men like to fix things, and constantly being hounded with complaints makes it difficult for him to help solve your pains.

If there is one thing I’ve learned from marriage is that a good man wants you to be happy, and if he can’t help you do that, it makes him unhappy.

3. Putting everything else first
When your children, mom, best friends, talents, or career in front of your husband, you send a clear message to him that he is unimportant. Imagine having that message sent to you every day for many years. What would that do to your self esteem?

Put your husband first! Although it sometimes seems counter-intuitive and counterproductive, I think you’d be amazed to find that it’s often the key to the greatest happiness in marriage. So many couples get divorced these days, because of neglect and to a large extent disrespect.

If you choose to put him first, you will find a lot of joy.

4. Withholding physical affection
Men crave and need physical affection with their wives. When you constantly decline intimacy, it wears on them. Sex should not be used as a tool to control your spouse; it should be viewed as a sacred tool to draw you closer to one another and to God.

It is a great blessing to be wanted and needed by a loving, romantic husband who wants to share something so beautiful and important with you — and you only. Even though you might not always be in the mood, it’s worth it to give in (unless you are sick) and spend that time bonding.

5. Not speaking his language
Don’t waste your time giving subtle hints that he won’t understand: Speak plainly to him. Be honest about your feelings, and don’t bottle things up until you burst. If he asks you what’s wrong, don’t respond with “nothing” and then expect him to read your mind. Be open to your man and grow your marriage.

Written by a Real Wife
Source: The Media Future

Kaduna, PH, Warri Refineries Now Produce 6.7m Litres of Fuel Daily

Kaduna, PH, Warri Refineries Now Produce 6.7m Litres of Fuel Daily

I am not intersted on who put them to work in as much its no body money.  The efforts of the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, is paying off. The nation's 3 refineries - Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt are currently producing 6.7 million litres of petrol daily.

An official statement from NNPC confirmed today that Nigeria’s three refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna have attained a combined daily production of 6.76m litres. 

Isnt it Commendable ?