Here are the brilliant Nigerians working with Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook

Here are the brilliant Nigerians working with Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook

It’s no longer news that the founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is in Lagos, Nigeria.

His first stop was the Co-Creation Hub, in Yaba where he watched children learning to code and interacted with at least 50 local startup founders and developers. More impressively, he trekked over 2km through the streets of Yaba to get to Andela, the talent accelerator he recently invested $24 million in.

Mark Zuckerberg walks the streets of Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Today Wednesday, he hosted a live Q&A session with selected developers and entrepreneurs, but not before he was “spotted” jogging on the Lekki Ikoyi bridge.

But if there’s anything most exciting about Mark Zuckerberg’s surprise visit, it’s the fact that he chose Nigeria as his first destination in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is more than enough validation for the Nigerian technology ecosystem

Without a doubt, Mark Zuckerberg is beginning to take Nigeria seriously. But that didn’t happen suddenly. You’ll find proof  in the increasing number of Nigerians on his payroll.

Chukwuemeka Afigbo

Chukwuemeka Afigbo joined Facebook from Google, where he served until 2015 before being replaced by Aniedi Udo-Obong.

Afigbo currently manages Strategic Product Partnerships for Facebook in Sub-Saharan Africa and has been instrumental in Mark Zuckerberg’s Nigeria tour.

Ime Archibong

Ime Archibong is the Director, Strategic Partnerships at Facebook, where he leads a team working to connect Facebook’s products and strategies with various business partners.

Archibong and his team have worked on everything related to Facebook including the Messenger app. Prior to joining Facebook, Ime was an Advanced Technology Business Development Professional at IBM.

Nmachi Jidenma

Nmachi Jidenma manages Payments and Commerce Partnerships for Facebook Global, right from the heart of San Francisco Bay Area.

With previous experiences working at PayPal, Google and JP Morgan, she also happens to be the founder of CPAfrica.

Ebele Okobi

Ebele Okobi has headed Public Policy for Facebook in Africa for the past 2 years. She was the former Global Head & Senior Legal Director, Human Rights for Yahoo!

Laurence Aderemi

Laurence Aderemi built Moni, a person-to-person money transfer app, which won the 2013 edition of start with e-novation.

Apparently, his competence got the attention of Mark Zuckerberg, who hired him to head Payments and Commerce Partnerships for Facebook Global.

Morin Oluwole

Having been raised in Nigeria but lived in 3 continents, Morin Oluwole is a polyglot — she speaks about 5 languages. This is probably why she sealed a role as the Chief of Staff, VP Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook.

Lauryn (Hale) Ogbechie

Lauryn Ogbechie (L)

Lauryn Ogbechie leads a Strategic Partnership team within Facebook’s Global Platform Partnerships organisation in Menlo Park, CA. In this role she partners with mobile developers to help them build, grow and monetise their apps through the integration of Facebook platform products.

Prior to Facebook, Ogbechie worked as a digital organiser for President Obama’s re-election campaign.

Francis Ebong

Francis Ebong joined Facebook in November 2015 where he has since acted in the capacity of Director, Online Operations. Francis is a graduate of The George Washington University.

Teniola Adedipe

Teniola Adedipe

Prior to joining Facebook, Teniola Adedipe served in two capacities within Konga, in the space of 14 months. She started out as the Head, Merchandise Planning in January 2014, she then went on to become Associate Director, Retail Operations.

Teniola Adedipe is now the Program Manager, Deal Desk & Global Agency at Facebook, New York City area. 

Monica Ugwi

Still relatively new at the company, Monica Ugwi works with the Product Operations division of Facebook. Prior to that, she was an Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company and an Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

A graduate of Computer Science, Ugwi also holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Ibrahim Shekoni

Ibrahim Sekoni is Facebook’s Product Specialist at San Francisco Bay Area. His previous experience no doubt played a huge role in blending him into Facebook.

Prior to joining Facebook, he was the Mobile Product Manager at optionXpress where he managed the top-rated mobile trading App across multiple Mobile platforms. He also worked as a Business Analyst at Phoenix bits LTD overseeing various operations. He joined Facebook in April 2015.

Olaoluwa Okelola

Olaoluwa Okelola is one of the few Nigerian-born software engineers at Facebook.

Having completed his secondary education at the International School Ibadan, Okelola proceeded to Avi-Cenna International School and Howard University, Washington DC, to complete his secondary and university education respectively. He then joined Microsoft as Explorer Intern in January 2005 and left in August the same year for Google where he worked as an Engineering intern from May 2006 until August 2006.

Okelola joined Facebook in 2007 and has been there ever since.

Barbara Mbanefo

Barbara Mbanefo is another Nigerian-born software Engineer at Facebook, where she develops iOS applications that help businesses connect with their customers.

Mbanefo completed her primary and secondary education in Nigeria before proceeding to France to obtain her Masters degree in Software Engineering. She speaks French fluently. Prior to joining Facebook in May 2016, Mbanefo worked as a Software Engineer and a Mobile App User Experience Designer in France, Canada and Hollywood, California

Kunbi Adeyemo

Kunbi Adeyemo has served in two capacities at Facebook. Between 2013 and 2014, she was on the Facebook North America Small and Medium Business Team as a Customer Insights Analyst.

In December 2014, Adeyemo moved up to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has since served as Facebook’s Diversity Programs Manager – Women in Computer Science.

Isaac Nwokocha

After obtaining a First Class degree in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2010, Isaac Nwokocha tried his hands out on entrepreneurship; he co-founded two startups, including real-time road traffic web app, TrafficDey.

Probably deciding he had had enough of entrepreneurship, Nwokocha proceeded to Stanford for a Master’s Degree in Management Science and Engineering. No sooner had he completed his Masters Degree than he secured a role as a Product Data Integrity, Community Operations/Project Manager at Facebook.

Michael Awotedu

Armed with an MBA in Finance (summa cum laude) from the University of Tampa John H. Sykes College of Business, Michael Awotedu works in Risk Program Management at Facebook where he helps to facilitate strategy, and execution for Risk Management on products like FB games, Oculus VR and Ads.

Prior to Facebook, Awotedu oversaw Risk Management for Walmart’s $30 billion check cashing portfolio.

PS: I happen to know Michael Awotedu personally, as he hails from my alma mater — Federal Government College, Odogbolu (I couldn’t resist the temptation to let you in on that).

Jane Okpala

With almost 10 years of strategic, analytical, negotiating, presentation, and management expertise, Jane Okpala is the Product Specialist (Social Good and Goodwill), Community Operations, at Facebook.

A polyglot in her own right — she speaks at least 4 languages — Okpala worked previously as an Associate at McKinsey & Company where she served mainly technology and financial institution clients on a wide variety of analytical and strategic engagements

Dapo Olopade

Dapo Olopade started her career as a journalist Washington, covering the 2008 campaign and the Obama era for publications including The Atlantic, The Guardian and The Washington Post.

Nowadays, Olopade applies her wealth of journalistic experience on the Facebook Media Partnerships Team, where she helps publishers take advantage of Facebook, from a business and product perspective. She maintains a painstakingly detailed personal website.

Do you know any other brilliant Nigerians working with Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook? Let us know in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to update accordingly.

Cristiano Ronaldo surrounded by a bevy of beautiful ladies during Ibiza holiday

Cristiano Ronaldo surrounded by a bevy of beautiful ladies during Ibiza holiday

The footballer who is currently on holiday in Ibiza was surrounded by beautiful women as he and pals hit the beach. See more photos after the cut...

All work and no play make Christiano Ronaldo a dull boy

Photos of Mohammed Ali carrying Soni and Betty Irabor's son in 1984

Photos of Mohammed Ali carrying Soni and Betty Irabor's son in 1984

Ace broadcaster Soni Irabor shared these photos of late Mohammed Ali carrying his son Omoruyi in 1984. Also pictured is his wife, Betty.

"The Greatest!' Mohammed Ali carrying Omoruyi, our Son, six months old at the time, in 1984. It was such a thrilling moment! 

And Omoruyi was so accommodating! Betty is on the left in second picture while I was trying to raise my head above the Madukife girls in front of me. He was as fun loving, warm and friendly as he was great. May Mohammed Ali's great soul rest in peace" he captioned the photos.

Journalist and her daughter kidnapped in Ogun

Journalist and her daughter kidnapped in Ogun

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a journalist with the Ogun State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Nofisat Oshin, and her 15-year-old daughter, Afolabi, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state.

Oshin and her daughter were ridding in her car when they were double-crossed and kidnapped at gunpoint at about 8pm on Thursday May 2nd.

Announcing their kidnap, the acting chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Soji Amosu, in a statement released yesterday June 3rd, said Oshin is the director of information with Odogbolu local government area of the state, and wife of a former Deputy Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Tokunbo Oshin.

The case has been reported to the state police command whose officials are working to secure the safe rescue of the abductees.

Federal Government Directs Banks To Stop Sacking Workers

Federal Government Directs Banks To Stop Sacking Workers

The federal government has directed banks, insurance and financial institutions to immediately suspend the ongoing retrenchment in the financial sector.

Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, gave the directive in Abuja on Friday, saying his office had received several complaints from those affected by the development.

Ngige said any action taken in that regard would be seen as illegal, saying a meeting on the way forward would be held on July 2 with all parties.

The statement reads: “Following spate of petitions and complaints from stakeholders in the banking, insurance and financial institutions, I hereby direct the suspension of the on-going retrenchment pending the outcome of the conciliatory meetings in the industry.

“This is as a result of the apprehension by my office of the various disputes in the sector in accordance and in compliance with the provisions of the labour laws of Nigeria.

“In this wise, all the retrenchments and redundancies done in the last four months and all proposed ones should be put on hold pending the outcome of the proposed stakeholders’ summit for the banking, insurance and financial institutions’ employers and employees, slated for July 2.”

Anita Joseph Brags; Men are Mastur-bating with My Hot Photos, I guess she is crazy

Anita Joseph Brags; Men are Mastur-bating with My Hot Photos, I guess she is crazy

When a lady, who will be a mother tomorrow, decides to be living a care-free lifestyle that will, in her thinking, make some irresponsible men to use her pictures to mastur-bate and she is very proud to speak about it openly, it sure tells you the level of morals such a lady operates on.

No amount of enjoyment in this world is worth destroy your destiny for, but some will not listen. In a recent chat, Nollywood actress Anita Joseph brags about her raunchy photos. Her words:

“I just joined Instagram in April and I have been very active. I am aware that a picture I posted that showed my cleavage attracted a lot of attention. Some Nigerians are hypocrites and pretenders. A lot of them used that picture to masturbate and feel good..."

- If you think this is the best way to live, then keep enjoying yourself!

Nigerian student scores 5.0 GPA in Russia, first in the world

Nigerian student scores 5.0 GPA in Russia, first in the world

Victor Olalusi.

The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday in Abuja honoured Dr Victor Olalusi who scored 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow (RNRMU) in 2013, arguably the first in the world.

Olalusi, who was the best graduating student in the whole Russian Federation in 2013, studied in RNRMU under the Russia-Nigeria Bilateral Education Agreement.

Olalusi previously had the best WAEC result in 2004, JAMB Best Science Student (JAMB score 322) – 2006. Cowbell Prize Award – 2006. Medicine First Merit list (OAU) – 2006. Highest OAU Post UME (score – 325)  – 2006.

Speaking at the event, Dr MacJohn Nwaobiala, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry said a lot of Nigerian students were brilliant but Olalusi was a genius.

He said Olalusi had become an ambassador not only to the ministry but to Nigeria and Russia.

“We have to search the Guinness Book of Records for anybody who has achieved 5.0 in a university. It is curious and strange that all those that evaluated his performance could not find reason to reduce a point from him.

“You should be the ambassador of the Federal Scholarship Board, Ministry of Education, Nigeria and the Russian Federation.

“I look forward to the day you will stand before the President to receive your honour. We have recommendations to that effect, ’’ Nwaobiala said.

He then urged Olalusi to continue to be a role model to young Nigerians and also called on him to explore opportunities in post graduate research.

In her speech, Mrs Ifeoma Agunwa, the Director, Federal Scholarship Board, said Olalusi made 5.0 GPA in all the courses he took in the seven years he studied Medicine in Russia.

She said “Olalusi never had a 4.99 GPA. Even in the Russian language class, he did not fall below 5.0.’’

In her citation on Olalusi, Agunwa said he ranked as one of the best students in the faculty which handed him a place in RNRMU’s Hall of fame for academic excellence.

She said that Olalusi had registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and had the compulsory one-year housemanship training at State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State.

According to her, he is presently going through the compulsory National Youth Service scheme in Rivers.

Mr Artem Romanov, who represented the Russian Embassy, said that Olalusi’s feat was very significant for everybody in Russia.

Romanov said “Nigeria is blessed with abundant human potential which is officially acknowledged in Russia.

“It has been acknowledged in the Russian Ministry of Education that Nigerians have a lot of exceptional talents. Genetically, Nigerians grasp knowledge easily.

“Olalusi is a hardworking person. It is not easy to achieve such in Russia; it goes with talent and hard work.

“I urge you to engage your knowledge in the development of your father land.’’

While showing his appreciation, Olalusi thanked God for his rare feat and also commended the Federal Government and the Scholarship Board for the opportunity given to young Nigerians to distinguish themselves.

Mr Olarewaju Olalusi, the father of Olalusi, said that his son’s achievement was as a result of hard work.

Olalusi said his son did not attend high class schools but normal public schools which spoke volumes of the standard of education in Nigeria.

He then urged parents to monitor their wards closely and make sure they were not distracted from their studies

Record of retrieved both cash and stashed in banks of the loots

Almost 3 Trillion Naira  recovered by President Buhari from looters and over  $9 Billion assets frozen.

May cancer, typhoid, epilepsy and hit all those who partook in the stealing either remotely or otherwise.

How can anyone simply wipe almost 3 Trillion out of Nigerian economy and expect the country to survive and to make matters worse they wanted to stay in power for another 4 years.

May God protect Buhari give him more health to conclude that mission of recovery.

PRESS RELEASE

LOOTING: FG RELEASES INTERIM REPORT ON FINANCIAL, ASSETS RECOVERIES

The Federal Government made cash recoveries totaling N78,325,354,631.82 (Seventy eight billion, three hundred and twenty-five million, three hundred and fifty-four thousand, six hundred and thirty one Naira and eighty two kobo); $185,119,584.61 (One hundred and eight five million, one hundred and nineteen thousand, five hundred and eighty four US dollars, sixty one cents); 3,508,355.46 Pounds Sterling (Three million, five hundred and eight thousand, three hundred and fifty-five Pounds and 46 Pence) and 11, 250 Euros (Eleven thousand, two hundred and fifty Euros) from 29 May 2015 to 25 May 2016.

In a statement in Lagos on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, also disclosed that Recoveries Under Interim Forfeiture (cash and assets) during the period totaled N126,563,481,095.43 (One hundred and twenty six billion, five hundred and sixty three million, four hundred and eighty one thousand, and ninety five Naira, forty three Kobo; $9,090,243,920.15 (Nine billion, ninety million, two hundred and forty three thousand, nine hundred and twenty Dollars, fifteen cents; 2,484,447.55 Pounds Sterling (Two million, four hundred and eighty four thousand, four hundred and forty seven Pounds, fifty five Pence) and 303,399.17 Euros (Three hundred and three thousand, three hundred and ninety-nine Euros, 17 cents ).

According to the statement, which is based on the interim report on the financial and assets recoveries made by the various government agencies from 29 May 2015 to 25 May 2016, the Funds Awaiting Return From Foreign Jurisdictions total $321,316,726.1 (Three hundred and twenty one million, three hundred and sixteen thousand, seven hundred and twenty six Dollars, one cent); 6,900,000 Pounds (Six million, nine hundred thousand Pounds) and 11,826.11 Euros (Eleven thousand, eight hundred and twenty six Euros, 11 cents).

It showed that Non-Cash Recoveries (Farmlands, Plots of Land, Uncompleted Buildings, Completed Buildings, Vehicles and Maritime Vessels) during the period total 239.

The following is the breakdown of the recovered cash and assets:

INTERIM REPORT ON FINANCIAL AND ASSET RECOVERIES MADE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA FROM 29 MAY 2015 TO 25 MAY 2016
Cash Recoveries
Serial Items Naira US Dollar GB Pounds Euro
1 EFCC Cash at hand
N39,169,911,023.00
$128,494,076.66
£2,355 11,250

2 Royalty/tax/payment to FGN account in JP Morgan account New York N4,642,958,711.48
$40,727,253.65

3 ONSA Funds Recovery Account in CBN N5,665,305,527.41
$8,000,000.00

4 VAT recovered from companies by ONSA
N529,588,293.47

5 EFCC Recovered Funds Account in CBN N19,267,730,359.36
$455,253.80

6 ICPC Revenue Collection Recovery in CBN
N869,957,444.89

7 Office of the Attorney General N5,500,000,000
$5,500,000

8 DSS Recoveries
N47,707,000.5
$1,943,000.5
£3,506,000.46

9 ICPC Cash Asset Recovery N2,632,196,271.71

Total
N78,325,354,631.82
$185,119,584.61
£3,508,355.46

Recoveries Under Interim Forfeiture
Serial Items Naira US Dollar GB Pounds Euro
1 Cash in bank under interim forfeiture N8,281,577,243.92
$1,819,866,364.73
£113,399.17

2 Amount frozen in bank N48,159,179,518.90
$7,131,369,498.49
£605,647.55

3 Value of properties under interim forfeiture
N41,534,605,998.00
$77,844,600.00
£1,875,000.00

4 Value of cars under interim forfeiture N52,500,000.00

5 ONSA Funds under interim forfeiture N27,001,464,125.20
$43,771,433.73

6 Value of Assets Recovered by ONSA N512,000,000.00

7 ONSA Assets under interim forfeiture N260,000,000.00

8 DSS Recoveries Frozen in Banks N658,929,000.00
$226,476.20

9 EFCC Cash in Bank under final forfeiture N103,225,209.41
$17,165,547.00

Total
N126,563,481,095.43
$9,090,243,920.15
£2,484,447.55

Grand Total
N204,888,835,727.25
$9,275,363,504.76
£5,992,803.01

Funds Awaiting Return From Foreign Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction US Dollar GB Pounds Euro
1 Switzerland 321000000
2 UK 6900000
3 UAE 310501 11826.11
4 USA 6225.1

Non Cash Recoveries
Serial Items Quantity
ICPC EFCC ONSA
1 Farmland 22
2 Plot of Land 4
3  Uncompleted Building 1
4 Completed Building 33 145 4
5 Vehicles 22 3
6 Maritime Vessels 5
Total 82 153 4

CELEBRATING THE HERO, MUHAMMAD ALI (1942-2016)

CELEBRATING THE HERO, MUHAMMAD ALI (1942-2016)

PRESS STATEMENT

Celebrating the hero, Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)

04 June 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa joins the peace-loving peoples of the world in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of boxing legend and activist, Muhammad Ali.Ali is an inspiration for those us fighting for justice – be it in the struggle against racial injustice, economic exploitation or Israeli Apartheid.

According to news reports, in 1984 already, the former heavyweight boxing champion told a press conference in Beirut, that “the United States is the stronghold of Zionism and imperialism.” On a later visit to two Palestinian refugee camps Muhammad Ali is quoted as saying: “I declare support for the Palestinian struggle to liberate their homeland.”

In 1985 the boxer even travelled to Israel in an attempt to secure the release of Lebanese and Palestinian priosners held by the Israeli regime.

Ali’s determination and commitment to civil rights, anti-imperialism and social justice motivated many of our people (and our international allies) in the anti-apartheid movement. Today Ali inspires many Palestinians (and us their international allies) in the struggle and boycott of Israeli Apartheid.

Muhammad Ali – our champ, the peoples champ,  the champ

FG Scraps Post UTME, Pegs Cut-off Point At 180

FG Scraps Post UTME, Pegs Cut-off Point At 180

The federal government yesterday announced the cancellation of the post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) into the nation’s institutions of higher learning.

Post UTME is usually conducted by universities for candidates after they have passed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations.

Making the pronouncement yesterday in Abuja to declare open the 2016 combined policy meeting on admission to universities, polytechnics and other higher institutions in Nigeria, the Minister of Education ,  Malam Adamu Adamu, said the federal government has confidence in the examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, adding that there is no need for other examinations to be conducted by universities after JAMB exams.

He said, “As far as I am concerned, the nation has confidence in what JAMB is doing. The universities should not be holding another examination and if the universities have any complain against JAMB, let them bring it and then we address it.”
Adamu maintained that since JAMB is qualified enough to conduct tests, there’s no need for tertiary institutions to conduct test again for students to gain admission.

The minister also asked the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board to stop extra charges on several categories of changes on admissions such as the change of course, change of school and others.
Meanwhile, delegates from different higher institutions across the country who converged on Abuja yesterday at the Combined Policy meeting, rounded off their debate over the cut off marks for Year 2016 Admissions into the tertiary institutions, with a cut-off point at 180.
However, the delegates maintained that the schools should not rule out screening  of candidates ,that  screening of is still  vital to gaining entrance into the universities.
They argued that in the quest for knowledge, educational standard should not be lowered in the country.

Speaking with journalists, the JAMB Registrar, Prof ‘Dibu Ojerinde, said,  “180 is given and no institution will go below 180 this year, And some universities can go above it, I know Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife will not go below 200 and University of Lagos will not go below 200 and also University of Ibadan. All these ones stand. But 180 is  a bench mark for others.”

He said this year, the examination board  have more than enough candidates with over 1.5 million  candidate, saying, “So we will get enough candidates to take in all the schools if they are serious”

The JAMB registrar said re- distribution is already ongoing because it is embedded in the registration procedure.

He reiterated the minister of Education’s pronouncement saying, “for post UTME ,no more writing of post UTME anymore but institutions will screen their candidates.

However, touts protested at the venue of the 2016 Combined Policy meeting on Thursday.
They carried placards with various inscriptions, some of which called on the federal government, National Assembly and other major stakeholders to put an end to the conduct of the post UTME exams.
Some also called on the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the ICPC to probe university administrators on the utilisation of the post UTME.

Mr. President is on course, says Odubote

http://m.guardian.ng/features/mr-president-is-on-course-says-odubote/

Mr. President is on course, says Odubote

By SEYE OLUMIDE   |   30 May 2016   |   2:01 am 

Odubote

A year after the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari took control of government, Mr. Lanre Odubote, a former member of the House of Representatives, who represents Epe Federal Constituency, Lagos State scores the government high as he also dispelled insinuations of possible implosion in the party. SEYE OLUMIDE reports.

One year of APC in government

As we celebrate one year success of the APC’s administration under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, it is also important to discuss those factors that made it possible for the merger of four different political parties and subsequent defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 general election.

We are not only celebrating the achievements of Buhari and the APC, we should also be happy for the fact that despite all fears of likely disintegration of the country before the 2015 elections, insinuations that the merger would fail and the series of war the former ruling party waged against the AC, we are celebrating a success story today.

The credit of the APC’s merger must first and foremost go to every Nigerians who supported the course and backed it up in their prayers. It is also important to give kudos to all the leaders of the party for the selfless roles and the risk they took to make APC a reality. One year of APC’s in government is something that has never happened before in the history of Nigeria that an opposition party ousted a government in power.

But I must say that what we are celebrating today started in the seventh House of Representatives, led by Alhaji Taminu Tambuwal when majority of the members of the lower chamber across political party divide supported him to become the Speaker against Mulikat Akande, who was the preferred choice of the PDP controlled government.

All the lawmakers of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as well as some from the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP), Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) and a faction of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and others formed an alliance to support Tambuwal. It was the development that sent a very strong signal to all the leaders of the opposition parties, to the extent that the leaderships of the parties got convinced that if it could happen in the House then they can also fused to end the 16 years rule of the PDP.

APC and popularity challenges

Many people have faulted the policies of the APC-led government while others believed the damages done to the country as at the time it took over power were enormous. The truth is the government is doing everything possible to revamp all sectors of the country that have been destroyed under the past administration and that would take time.

Insinuation of internal crisis in the party that may affect government performance

In party politics there are bound to be grievances and disagreement among but what is important is how the leadership of the party manage the issues.

Few days after the Buhari’s inauguration, we have a leadership crisis in the National Assembly led by Dr. Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara in the Senate and House respectively. I must say the development generated a lot of dust and doubts about the likelihood of the APC imploding but the leadership of the party, in their wisdom, has been able to manage and douse the situation.

The question we should consider is whether the APC controlled National Assembly is living up to the expectation and its responsibilities, if it is, then business continue. To the best of my knowledge, as a member of the party the internal activities of the party, a year after has been very coherent.

President Buhari is carrying the party and its leadership along. I do not see it imploding as people are already insinuating.

Alleged marginalization of the South and some key leaders of APC by President Buhari

What all the actors that formed the party craved for was good governance and the interest of the masses, which Buhari has sworn to do and he is already doing that going by what has done in one year.

Do you think the Fulani cabals have hijacked Buhari as currently being insinuated?

Has any of the party leaders came out to complain that something sinister is happening? Lies, rumour and propagandas are part of politics, as a matter of fact it is allowed. As a reporter go and do your homework I make bold to say that all the leaders of the party today are helping Buhari to build this country.

What we are facing in this country is not about individuals’ interest. It is not about Asiwaju, Abubakar Atiku or anybody but the lives of estimated 170 million people.

Total Filling Station celebrates Childrens day with children

Today went galore as the Manager of Total filling station ijebu ode, Epe garage  marks the celebration with children from the community far and near.

The celebration was fully entertaining as the kids met with new friends in very educating competition, also dancing and lots more were on ground to fill the hearts of the children. Also the kids had their fill with snacks and soft drinks and as well lots of gifts were won.

The Manager said its a tradition of the company to give back to the society even in the state of the economy. Also the managers of other outskirt stations were on ground to witness it.

Our Lady of Apostles secondary school students.

A Competition going on between Children.

LAGOS INTRODUCES NEW VEHICLES TO REPLACE DANFOS.

LAGOS INTRODUCES NEW VEHICLES TO REPLACE DANFOS.

The Lagos state government has unveiled new modern buses it wants to use to replace and phase out danfo and molues in the state.

 The buses are expected to be cheaper and durable and the government advised danfo bus owners to key into the project now before it is too late.

The commissioner for transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola said the scheme would see to the introduction of higher capacity buses that would have 30 seats as opposed to 14/18 seats, while the buses would be Eco – friendly, air-conditioned, comfortable, support for maintenance and backed by appropriate workshop which creates jobs.

Mobereola said with the introduction of the new mode of transportation, danfo buses would be displaced economically as Lagosians would be left to choose between very cheaper means of transportation and expensive danfos.

The commissioner said Lagosians would rather queue up to board buses at cheaper rate than what the danfos would offer, thus, displacing them economically, adding that some of the existing danfo drivers had already keyed into the project.

He said the National Union of Road Transport Workers had already given government its support for the project. 

I'm beginning to think Ambode existence will supersede Fashola reign

Another Chibok girl found

Lolz

Democracy Jollification galore.

Nexzy in the building to make the scene a glamorous one

TROPHY BOTTLE THE HONOURABLE collaborated with B2R ENTERTAINMENT presents DEMOCRACY JOLLIFICATION @ TOP ONE GARDEN podo new garage ibadan ...... performing artistes LKT ALAYE MI, ADEKUNLE GOLD, SMALL DOCTOR, NEXZYB, MC ABMAN, DJ PYMIX and others invited ARTISTES on SUNDAY 29th of MAY,2016 .... 12noon till 11:59pm

 hip-hop things 12am till dawn FUJI things

Wow ! Fourth main land bridge to be completed in Three years.

Ladies and Gentlemen, today, Lagos State is recording another major milestone in it’s almost 50years of existence. We have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 4th Mainland Bridge. The 38km bridge and expressway will become the longest bridge and expressway anywhere when completed.

The significance of this bridge will be fully appreciated if we can imagine Lagos of today without the 3rd Mainland Bridge. Almost Thirty years after the delivery of the 3rd Mainland Bridge; the State has experienced phenomenal growth to become a megalopolis – a city-State with a population of over 21 million people.  The increase in the State’s population and expanded commercial activity has led to frequent traffic congestion. This has made it imperative for us to have a 4th Mainland Bridge that will serve as an alternative route to the Eastern axis and decongest traffic in the State.

More importantly this bridge will provide the required transportation compliment to the rapidly growing industrial activities on the Eti-Osa - Lekki - Epe corridor of the State. 

The proposed alignment passes through Lekki, Langbasa and Baiyeiku towns along the shoreline of the Lagos Lagoon estuaries, further running through Igbogbo River Basin and crossing the Lagos Lagoon estuaries to Itamaga Area in Ikorodu. It then crosses the Itoikin road and the Ikorodu - Sagamu Road to connect Isawo inward Lagos Ibadan Expressway at Ojodu Berger axis. The Bridge would be made up of 8 interchanges to facilitate effective interconnectivity between different parts of the State.

Man who is to undergo appendix surgery dies hours after asking his facebook friends to pray for him (photos)

Man who is to undergo appendix surgery dies hours after asking his facebook friends to pray for him (photos)

Abubakar Attahiru is dead. He died after informing his friends on facebook that he is on admission – about to undergo surgery to remove his appendix. On May 17^th, Abubakar wrote; “Folks, your friend is now on admission for appendectomy (surgical removal of appendix). Your prayers are needed, please.”

Barely 24 hours later his post, sympathizers thronged his page to inform his fans that he has passed on.  It is still unknown if he died as a result of the appendix. May his soul rest in peace. See more of his pics below;