Saturday 24 January 2015

Certificate Saga: Babangida Defends Buhari, Warns Against Ridiculing The Army

Former military President General Ibrahim Babangida yesterday rose in defence of the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, on the genuineness of his secondary school certificate.



Gen. Babangida warned that any attempt to politicise the military would not be in the nation’s interest.

“It is a very dangerous thing to do,” he told The Nationin an interview in Minna.



He said there was no way Buhari would have risen to the rank of a general in the army without possessing the basic educational qualification.



Babangida, who was reacting to the controversy sparked by the certificate in an exclusive interview, said the army, as an institution, subjects all its intakes to proper scrutiny, training and re-training.

He was shocked at the heat generated by the issue and advised those who feel aggrieved to go to court.



He warned that the military should not be ridiculed as it remains,in his opinion, the only institution of national unity and that it is passionate about acquisition of knowledge by its officers.



His words:”The military is one institution that believes in constant learning and training. You receive the initial training from the Staff College. After one year, you go for another round of intensive training that is all encompassing.



“It is one institution that is concerned about knowledge, even in warfare. The military requires you to keep abreast of development in warfare, weaponry and education.



“Perhaps, military is the best institution that is concerned about training and knowledge and about discipline because no officer is considered for promotion without having the prerequisite qualification and must pass the required examinations”.



He cautioned the political class to desist from politicising the military, pointing out that any such attempt will be dangerous for the institution and the nation.



“The military remains the institution of unity. I will not support the idea of politicising the military,” he said.

The former military leader was, however, full of confidence that the military will strive to keep above the scheming of the politicians “as it is capable and will resist any undue attempt to influence it.



“This is nothing but politics. I think those aggrieved should know what to do. Anybody who feels aggrieved should go to court and let the court make a pronouncement that will settle everything”.



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Fake Tiwa Savage Dupes Politician N.5m




A lady that poses as Mavin Records’ first lady, Tiwa Savage, is currently on a duping spree,guys. And sadly, her latest victim is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Lagos West in the forthcoming 2015 election, Segun Adewale, also known as Aeroland.



The fake Savage, who is now on the run, duped the Aeroland boss of N500,000, as part-payment to perform at his political declaration party. The politician only realized he had been duped when the

Kelekele Love singer did not show up for the event.



According to DailyIndependent, Aeroland is presently banking on the financial institution through which the money was paid to help get what is left of the amount, as a withdrawal has already occurred on the account.






Donjazzy Replies Fan Who Asked Him If Dbanj Is Really Broke

With the reports of Dbanj facing financial

difficulties keep getting stronger,one fan felt

it would be better to ask his former

partner, Donjazzy..



Donjazzy gave replied with “I

am more concerned about your avatar bro”..

He also reacted to reports latest song “Oga Titus”

is about Dbanj being broke as some insinuate..



Now see the fan’s avatar below and you’ll

realise why Donjazzy is concerned..lol



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Live Updates: APC Presidential Rally In Ekiti (Massive Crowd)

Are you ready for change?

The APCRally will hold in Ekiti and Ondo States today #GMB15".

we would show Fayose that he speaks for himself and not the people of Ekiti State..



#Team Change

#TeamBuhari

#TeamPYO



we have decided not to follow a clueless government...



enroute from akure airport to ado ekiti

we are waiting



f..ck fayose, we are just getting set, we have not started


Jonathan's Rally: Soldiers Take Over Amesiemaka Stadium, Rivers State

Battle ready soldiers have reportedly taken over the Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium, located in Igwuruta-Ali in Ikwerre Local Government Area, ahead of President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign rally in the stadium.



Jonathan is expected to be at the presidential rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers on January 28.



While the state government refused to approve the application from the state PDP for the use of the Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium for its presidential rally, soldiers reportedly took over the place on Friday night.



Tony Okocha, Chief of Staff to Governor Rotimi Amaechi, described the action of the PDP and the Presidency, who might have directed soldiers to forcefully enter the stadium, as criminal.



Okocha called for calm and promised that the matter would be reported to the international community.





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Meet Queen Celestine, Nigeria's Representative At The 63rd MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant (Pics)

Queen Celestine, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Miss Universe 2014 will shine for Nigeria at the 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant, airing Sunday, January 25 (8-11 p.m. ET) on NBC.

The Miss Universe contestants have been hosted in Doral, Florida and the pageant will air live from the FIU Arena.

The pageant will also simulcast in Spanish on Telemundo.



She won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Miss Universe 2014 which gave her the right to represent Nigeria at the 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant.





Bio data of Queen Celestine.

Age: 22

Hometown: Lagos

Height: 5’ 10”

Language: Efik, English, Ibibio, nil

BIO



Queen Osem Celestine was born on March 18, 1992 into a family of seven. Queen is a very humble girl with an amazing personality. She is a very good cook and loves to try new recipes. She is a university graduate with a degree in Mass Communication, but is currently focusing on her duties as Miss Universe Nigeria. She has loved the arts from a very young age and her hobbies include dancing, singing and acting. Queen is very strong-willed and full of life.

fun facts



1. Queen is a very good dancer.

2. She loves good food; her favorite native dish is Afang soup.

3. She is really good with names. In a room filled with people, she will know everyone's name.



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AFCON 2015: Ivory Coast Vs Mali Today At 5pm

The Manchester City star, who captains the African giants, needs to up his game according to his coach, who knows that the nation's Afcon fate hangs in the balance



Herve Renard wants to see more from captain Yaya Toure when Cote d'Ivoire attempt to kick-start their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Mali on Saturday.



The Ivorians were one of the pre-tournament favourites for the African showpiece that is being held in Equatorial Guinea.



However, the 1992 champions started Group D with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Guinea, Seydou Doumbia's 72nd-minute equaliser sparing Cote d'Ivoire's blushes.



Coach Renard stated that he felt talismanic skipper Toure appeared jaded in that game and believes the team will struggle if the Manchester City midfielder does not up his performance level.



"I think Yaya was a bit tired at the end of the game so it was better for him to come off, but he is a big competitor so he'll be ready for the second game," Renard said ahead of the encounter with Mali in Malabo.



"He has a big responsibility now, with the captain's armband. I expect a better second game from him than the first one. If he is not able to improve his level it will be difficult for the team."



Renard will have to rejig his forward line after Gervinho was sent off against Guinea for lashing out at Naby Keita in the 58th minute.



The Roma man will now miss the last two group matches through suspension and Renard, while showing some sympathy for the former Arsenal forward's indiscretion, stated that Gervinho was in the wrong.



"I said to him that he shouldn't have done what he did, but I also said to him that I did the same thing when I played football," he added.



"It is the kind of thing that we shouldn't see on a football pitch but sometimes things happen on the pitch and you get a bit carried away by the pressure or the intimidation of the opposition."



Mali have lost their last four meetings with Cote d'Ivoire, including a 1-0 defeat in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.



However, Henryk Kasperczak's side proved they are no pushovers in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Cameroon and were only denied victory by Ambroise Oyongo's 84th-minute leveller.



Mali's goalscorer in that game, Sambou Yatabare, was disappointed to settle for a point, but feels the team can take heart from the draw.



"We had a great game," he said. "We were strong defensively and I am sure we can take that going forward."



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Loving Daddy! Kunle Afolayan Makes Daughter's Hair





Kunle Afolayan is one of the busiest movie producers in Nigeria. He once lamented not having enough time for his family, but in spite of his busy schedules, the father of four still squeeze out time for his wife and kids,

so much he is making the hair of his daughter. How many fathers do that?







Actress Toyin Aimakhu’s 11-Months-Old Marriage Crashes Over Infidelity

I am sorry to break this news to you this beautiful Saturday Morning but it is what it is and I exclusively deliver the sad news that actress Toyin Aimahku and her actor hubby Adeniyi Johnson have parted ways!





Insiders allege that the couple have been living apart for over three months but have been trying to hide it from the press..Inside sources say that that Toyin and Adeniyi broke up due to infidelity,which had eaten deep into their marriage.



My source alleges that Toyin used evidence from snooping on her hubby's phone and caught darling husband red handed in hotel rooms several times with different girls...Infact my source quotes the number of times as almost ''300 times red handed''.





The couple have both moved out of their apartment in Lekki and have both moved on but pretending to be still together.....



Only their close friends are aware of their split and the insiders allege that a

reconciliation might not be possible because of the ease with which both walked out and have indicated that that they do not wish to be together.



Adeniyi currently has his facebook status as seperated....that is if he hasnt changed it.



Another source whispers that concerning both ''when there is no respect in a marriage,when couples talk to each other without respect and words are no longer relied upon and love has left behind a sour taste,then its time to check why you married in the first place''.





Toyin and Adeniyi had a low key traditional wedding in Ibadan in February 2013 and on July 8 2013 they signed the dotted lines at the Ikoyi registry.

Their wedding was a celebrated affair on the internet and in the print media.





Toyin and Niyi had no child together before they parted ways.









There is no wound that baba God cannot heal,no crack that he cannot seal.

...even though i pray that God restores what the hungry locust has stolen from them and bring them back together,my prayers will come to nothing if they do not want to be together anymore.I wish them all the best.



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Goodluck Jonathan Compared To Idi Amin In Aggressive Pro-APC Ad

Defenders Of Democracy Attacks Jonathan On The Nations Newspapers (PICTURED)







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A political group, Defenders Of Democracy placed this advert on The Nations newspapers, saying he should stop comparing himself to the likes of Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Lee Kwan Yew and Marting Luther King, that he belongs to the likes of Idi Amin, Mobutu Sese Seko, Robert Mugabe.



When will all these end? Why attack each other with expensive newspaper adverts. Our politicians should just stop behaving like children.


JAMB Set To Use 400 Centres For First Computer-Based Test 2015 Exam





According to our source, it was gathered that yesterday, The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Thursday JAMB said the advice became necessary because the sale of forms for the examination commenced since September, 2014 to close on January 30.

“The 2015 UTME application closes on Friday, 30th January, 2015 and all candidates desirous of sitting for the examination are advised to immediately obtain the application documents at the designated banks,” Mr. Benjamin said. “This is to ensure that they get registered and avoid being left out. In view of the above, the board has completed all processes and preparations and has put in place all logistics needed to conduct a hitch-free examination.”



JAMB further said that no fewer than 400 centres would be used for the examination in Nigeria and abroad.



According to the statement, members of other examination bodies in Africa and beyond have indicated interest to understudy the board’s CBT during the examination.



It said the development was an indication of the confidence of the international community in the board’s ability as manifested in the two previous exercises in 2013 and 2014.



The statement urged candidates to be conscious of the fact that the 2015 UTME was only on the CBT mode.

“Candidates are to disregard any contrary information as the examination is scheduled to hold beginning March 4th 2015,” he said.



The statement further advised candidates to shun all acts that were contrary to the conduct of an examination of international standard like the board’s CBT. It warned that the board would not hesitate to impose severe sanction on any candidate found wanting.



“For the avoidance of doubt, the board wishes to state that any candidate who registered twice will have his or her result cancelled,” it said. “JAMB has a mechanism that detects double registration, irrespective of how it is disguised. The board has also made adequate arrangements to ensure that blind candidates sit for the 2015 UTME, using CBT.”



Source: NAN


Group Attacks Jonathan Through Sponsored Advert On Nations Newspaper (Photo)





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A political group, Defenders Of Democracy placed this advert on The Nations newspapers, saying he should stop comparing himself to the likes of Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Lee Kwan Yew and Marting Luther King, that he belongs to the likes of Idi Amin, Mobutu Sese Seko, Robert Mugabe.



When will all these end? Why attack each other with expensive newspaper adverts. Our politicians should just stop behaving like children.


Gunmen Destroy APC Governorship Campaign Venue In Rivers State

The National School Field, venue of an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally set to hold in Okrika Local Government area of Rivers State has been attacked by unknown armed men.



DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen used explosives to destroy the stage, canopies, chairs and other arrangements made for the rally.



The APC governorship candidate, Dakuku Peterside was billed to be in Okrika as part of his campaign trail in the state.



In a distress call put to media houses in Port Harcourt, Director of Media and Publicity of Dakuku’s Greater Together Campaign Organization, Ibim Semenitari said the armed men struck as early as 3am this morning, leaving the venue in wreckage.



Semenitari said the armed men shot sporadically to scare everyone working at the APC venue away before blowing the explosives.



“It was burnt and not gutted by fire. At about 3:45am, armed men whom we don’t know came and started shooting. The boys working at the venue had to run for their lives. At about 4am, they started throwing dynamites.



“As I speak, they have destroyed the stage, the sound system; they destroyed the canopies. They have destroyed everything.



“This is worrisome for us. The APC has continued to conduct itself in the most peaceful manner. The APC is resolved not to fight, the APC is resolved not to use violence because we believe that an election is supposed to be peaceful and credible”.



She expressed uncertainty on the continuation of the campaign in Okrika.





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Value Of Naira Falls To 208 Naira Per Dollar





The naira, on Friday, depreciated against the dollar as it traded at N208 from the N191.50 it sold for on Monday, January 19.



The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the new rate had made the naira to lose N16.50 within five days.



The CBN’s website, however, put the naira against the dollar at N167.50, while the pound sold for N253.20 and the euro stood at N193.89.



The development has resulted into speculation in the market and caused ripple effects on other currencies.



NAN correspondent who visited some bureau de change and black market operators in Lagos said that they could not give rates to the pound sterling and the euro.



Dealers who preferred anonymity said that there was scarcity of dollars in circulation.



They said that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had stopped selling forex to the bureaux de change since last year.



The dealers added that the recent review of trading positions for the forex trading to 72 hours also contributed to speculation in the system.



The effect, they added, was that the naira could depreciate further by next week.



NAN recalled that the CBN in November 2014 devalued the naira.



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Heineken International Graduate Programme

Are you a driven, internationally mobile graduate that is ready to be challenged in a high-pace environment at one of the world’s most respected organisations? Are you ready to push yourself, both professionally and personally, to reach excellence in locations around the world? If so, HEINEKEN is looking for YOU!



The International Graduate Programme at HEINEKEN is a highly competitive programme with even higher expectations for those that make it through the selection process. Your past experiences have taken you this far but now it is up to you to take advantage of what HEINEKEN offers you to develop yourself into a Senior Manager within the HEINEKEN organisation. This requires you to be flexible, self-sufficient, open to feedback, gracious, and, of course, always represent the HEINEKEN organisation appropriately by staying true to the values of HEINEKEN: Enjoyment, Respect, and Passion. We expect all three from our International Graduates and will not settle for less.



If you believe you can deliver on these expectations at HEINEKEN then you will have a world of opportunity at your door. HEINEKEN offers you a truly global experience; we have operating companies in over 70 countries around the world, which makes us the world’s most international brewer. You will spend 18 months getting to know our operating companies by doing three 6-month assignments in three different countries within a specific function.



If you are ready for the experience of a lifetime, begin the application process!



Minimum Criteria for Eligible Applicants:

A degree or will graduate before September 2015 – preferably a Masters



If applying to Finance, your degree needs to be in Finance, Economics, Business or a similar degree



If applying for Supply Chain, your degree needs to be in science or engineering



If applying for Procurement, your degree needs to be in business, financial, commercial, economic, or technical discipline



No more than 2 years of professional work experience in your chosen function (voluntary and internships do not count)



At least 6 months must be gained working, studying, or volunteering outside your home country



To speak at least two (preferably three) languages in business fluency. One of which must be English.



A desire to live and work abroad



To have proven leadership skills



To have an affinity with your chosen specialisation



To have a genuine interest in other countries and cultures



To be able to demonstrate your drive and desire to succeed



To have a drivers’ license (for Marketing & Sales applicants)

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Nigerian graduate who got job by standing at London train station with sign, now hiring


Alfred Ajani, the Nigerian graduate who got a job by standing around a train station in London holding up a sign advertising himself (read here) has made it..and now, he's hiring. Alfred who got hired by a recruitment firm, the Astoria Group, returned to the same spot where he once stood looking for a job in August 2014, but this time he was there to advertise positions on his team.



Alfred returned to the same spot on Jan. 22nd with a different sign that read 'Now, I'm hiring'

"It feels good to be putting something back and I’m hoping to take the brand to universities over the next year,’ he told Mail Online.

The 22 year old Marketing and PR Projects Manager has been given the responsibility of looking for new employees for his company as it begins an expansion.


"I Hate Valentine's Day" - A Nairaland

I hate Valentine's day, especially the way is being celebrated in Nigeria...undecided

here are my reasons:



1. I hate it, when I go any boutique, all I see is red

2. I hate it, when I see both males and female put on red

3. guys use the opportunity to get into ladies panties

4. the rate of STD will skyrocket on that day

5. I hate it, when some churches celebrate Valentine's day, last time I checked Valentine died because of a woman..so.why do some churches in Nigeria celebrate Valentine's day, cos in oversea, is not so



these are just few of reasons out of my long list ....

let me stop here for now, before people will label me a sadist


Yoruba Movie Stars Campaign For Buhari And Osinbajo (Photos)

Nollywood Yoruba celebrities like Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo,Fathia Balogun Williams, Oga Bello,Fausat Balogun aka Madam Saje, Yinka Quadri,Shola Sobowale , Olaniyi Afonja (Sanyeri), and others have joined the race to campaign for Gen. Buhari and his running mate Osinbajo.



The celebrities organised a rally to show their support for Gen. Buhari and his running mate Osinbajo.





“Dear compatriots, there are dark clouds gathering,but I remain optimistic that they will yield to a glorious dawn. The promise of Nigeria is greater than the ambition of one man or a political party.



Femi Adebayo reshared what Gov. Fashola told supporters on social media..



"Beyond the campaign of the APC for change, there is already a momentum of the Nigerian people for change that is far ahead of our campaign. This is

the people’s desire, nothing can stop it. The dictates of honour demand that no right thinking

person should attempt to resist it. May God bless and prosper Nigeria. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN”.







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Photo: Former Westlife singer, Mark Feehily now sells tea from a van


Westlife is my 2nd all time favorite boy-band after Boys 2 Men, and Mark Feehily was my favorite singer in the group. He came out later after the group disbanded to say he was gay. Broke my heart. Anyway, to the story, Mark is now selling snacks &coffee from a catering van. That's him in the van.



The 34 year old has set up his own catering business. He travels round festivals with his van and he serves customers food and drinks himself from the back of his truck. When asked about it, Mark said

"It's going really well, we've got loads of interest and we've booked it in with a lot of the music festivals and we're talking about doing some Irish ones as well. People were flabbergasted at the fact that I was in the van making crepes. People kind of have this thing 'Oh, he was in Westlife a few years ago and now he's making tea. It's my business and I love it, anything I get involved in I get involved 110%."

Mark says he hasn't given up on music yet though and is planning to launch a solo career. Westlife disbanded in 2011 after 14 years together. During their career, they notched 26 top 10 hits.


His NYSC Experience In Pictures

Hello Nairalanders,

Let me introduce myself first. I did my NYSC in 09/10 batch A in Nachi-Udi LG in Enugu State, its an interior village where there is no tarred road, i served in the only Private school in the community. I really enjoyed the love and the fun i had then, it was really interesting, the indigenes were friendly and my students as well. the school is a Female school. the community is few kilometers to Enugu town.

Let me not bored you with words, kindly find some of my experiences in pictures.



Happy viewing.



thanks

Pic 1: With some of my students during PHE class

Pic 2: With some of my students during the send forth

pic 3: Learning to ride a bike

pic 4: Enugu road about (entrance to the town)


If You Used Any Of These Books, You Are Older Than You Think

I don't know if this book was common to the north only cos I grew in the north though from d south. Its was so common and any1 who did not have this book "never start". Days when we played ten ten, fall like a tree, mama nd papa, I kill my one star till u say I kill ma six star (sister), I be monkey b1 b1 till u reach "abi monkey b4 b4" lolz. Those days only passed but d memory is alive. Did u do all of these? You used this book too?


Weekend Joke For Kids

Little April was not the best student in Sunday school.

Usually she slept through the class.

One day the teacher called on her while she was napping,

"Tell me, April, who created the universe?"

When April didn't stir, little Johnny,a boy seated in the

chair behind her, took a pin and jabbed her in the rear.

"GOD ALMIGHTY!" shouted April and the teacher said,

"Very good" and April fell back asleep.

A while later the teacher asked April, "Who is our Lord

and Saviour,"But, April didn't even stir from her slumber.

Once again, Johnny came to the rescue and stuck her

again.

"JESUS CHRIST!" shouted April and the teacher said,

"very good," and April fell back to sleep.

Then the teacher asked April a third question.

"What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third

child?"

And again, Johnny jabbed her with the pin.

This time April jumped up and shouted, "IF YOU STICK

THAT F*****G THING IN ME ONE MORE TIME, I'LL

BREAK IT IN HALF AND STICK IT UP YOUR ARSE!"

The Teacher fainted.




Twitter user reveals the current state of Ibadan airport (photos)



How can this be an airport in a country like Nigeria? When photos of the under developed airport hit the net late 2013, people assumed that there will be a change in its infrastructure soon. Well, it looks nothing much has changed. The more we highlight this, the more the government is pushed to do something about it. More pics after the cut...











(Pictured) UK Wants To Deport 5 year Old Nigerian Boy Rafeeq Atanda, Mum Pleads





A Nigerian mum on Wednesday pleaded with the UK Govt to allow her son remain in the country hours before he was due to be deported to Nigeria, a country his mother says he’s never lived in.



5 year old Rafeeq Atanda (pictured above) and his mother Bola Fatunbi, were held on Wednesday night at the immigration center in London ahead on the scheduled deportation yesterday. Looks like they may even have been deported.

“Speaking from the centre, Bola told the Evening Chronicle: “I feel safe in Gateshead, but we have no one in Nigeria. Rafeeq was born here, he goes to school here and is doing well, it is so very hard for us. There are so many kidnappings and frightening things with Boko Haram happening in Nigeria, it would not be safe.”







From UK Mirror

Fighting back tears, Bola, 30, told how she had first come to the UK following the death of her parents and brothers and sisters in a car tragedy in Nigeria in 1997.

She said: “It was so hard but I thought I’d have a better life here and we have made a lot of friends in Gateshead.”



Gateshead MP Ian Mearns has now asked the Home Office to urgently reconsider their decision to deport the little boy.



Despite being born in this country, Rafeeq faces being removed from the UK with Bola. The Chronicle understand Mr Mearns contacted the Home Office on Wednesday, requesting a barrier be placed on the planned deportation, citing concerns over Rafeeq’s health.



He received a response stating: “We are aware of the health issues regarding this family and have been working with various services to ensure the family’s needs are met during removal.







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