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Friday 8 May 2015

Fayose Tells Mu'azu To Resign For PDP National Electoral Loss

Press statement from Ekiti state governor. Read below...

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the resignation of British Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband and Liberal Democrats leader, Nick Clegg over their parties woeful performance in the last Thursday general election as a vindication of his call for the resignation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu.

The governor, who said in a release issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, that he had no personal score to settle with the PDP National Chairman, added that; "It is morally wrong for the National Chairman to remain in office after leading the party into its first national electoral loss."

Three party leaders in Britain, including opposition Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband and Liberal Democrats leader, Nick Clegg had resigned yesterday, after their parties loss in the Thursday general election. Reacting, Governor Fayose said; "Alhaji Mu'azu should be honourable enough to follow the same path as the British LP and Democrats leaders.

"Mu'azu's case is even worse than that of the British party leaders, who resigned immediately their party lost because majority of PDP members no longer have confidence in his (Mu'azu) leadership and there is no way a willing leader can be forced on an unwilling followers."

Speaking further, the governor said; "This is not about any personality and I am also not operating here on empty boast because Ekiti State was delivered to the PDP 100 percent. "Rather, it is about issues. Imagine the PDP not getting up to five percent of the votes in Bauchi State, the National Chairman's home state and someone is still not being honourable enough to resign.

"Haven't we now seen what operates in saner climes with the resignation of the British LP and Democrat leaders? Shouldn't our party National Chairman also take a cue from this and allow for fresh minds to steer the ship of the party at this difficult time?

"Methinks leaders in this country should learn from their counterparts in other climes because like I said earlier, when a war commander leads his troop to an embarrassing defeat, such commander does not need anyone to tell him that he needs to leave the war front for another commander to take over."

Buhari Attends Jumaat Prayers At Mambila Mosque In Abuja

The president-elect attended Jumaat prayers at Mambila Mosque earlier this afternoon in Abuja.

Zamfara: State House of Assembly Investigates Fight Between Majority leader And Governor's Driver

Zamfara House of Assembly on Friday directed its Ethics and Privileges Committee to investigate the fight between its majority leader and the governor’s chief driver over a woman. This followed a “call to order’’ letter by the state APC, Alhaji Lawali Kaura, and read on the floor of the house under “matters of urgent public importance”.

The Clerk of the house, Alhaji Isa Bayero, read the letter which urged the lawmakers to investigate the Monday, May 4 brawl to save the state and the party from embarrassment.

The Speaker, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, directed committee to call on all parties involved, including the woman, security agents, eyewitnesses and other relevant bodies. Rikiji warned that any invitee who failed to appear before the committee, headed by the Chief Whip, Alhaji Abdulmumini Isa, would be seen and treated as a law breaker. The committee is expected to submit its report on June 27.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the majority leader, Alhaji Salisu Musa (Tsafe North) was involved in an open fight with the governor’s chief driver, Idris Garba. The woman operates a restaurant in Gusau,

The majority leader had told newsmen that he had “business’’ with the lady for some time now. Musa said that during the fight, the driver tried to bite off his fingers but for the timely intervention of the police. NAN also reports that the matter had generated mixed feelings among people of the state.

Source: NAN

Nigerian Man Jailed For Driving Without A Valid License In The UK

Michael O. Adenibi

A 22 year old Nigerian man, Michael Oluwafemi Adenibi, (pictured above) has been sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by a UK court for driving into a police officer while trying to evade arrest along Shepherd Bush road in London in October last year. He was also charged for driving without a valid license and vehicle insurance.

Michael is accused of driving into Police Officer Sue Thomson when she tried to stop him for questioning.

When called upon to testify at the Isleworth Crown Court today, Thompson said she feared she was going to die when Michael consciously drove into her, clearing her with his unregistered car until she landed on high impact on his bonnet.

"Fortunately I don't remember too much about what happened immediately after being hit, as I was knocked unconscious, but I have replayed many, many times what I do recall in my head since that day. I remember getting out from our car and seeing the driver mount the pavement and being extremely concerned he would hit someone. I remember thinking he has to be stopped as he is dangerous and then I was on the bonnet. I couldn't hear anything or see anything, and all I could hear was a loud ringing in my ears. I was terrified. I thought that I had died. I was thinking about my nephew and how I wouldn't see him grow up or that I would never see my partner again. I thought of my Mum and Dad and how I had let them down as I promised that I wouldn't get hurt at work and how sad I was going to make them"she said.

Michael pleaded guilty to the offence.

20 Years Old Lady Wins British Paliarment Seat (Photo)

Mhairi Black, 20, has become Britain's youngest Member of Parliament since 1667 after defeating Labour's shadow foreign secretary, Douglas Alexander by 6,000 votes in yesterday's election. Mhairi is a University of Glasgow student studying Politics and represented the Scottish Nationalist Party. youngest MP in 300 years.

We Are Done With You Liar -- Emmanuel Adebayor's Sister Replies Brother

The footballer's sister Lucia Adebayor has responded to his revelations on his family troubles in a comment on the Facebook post he made few days back accusing his family of insensitivity and his brother below of stealing.

See her response below....

"Keep on lying to the whole world brother. Where is the car you got for mum? You took it back. The house you claim you bought for sister are all lies. The phones Rotimi stole are all lies. Money is not everything oooo. We the family don’t even need you again just be on your own so we do the same. The fact you have it today doesn't guarantee your tomorrow. May God Allah forgive you. The Alphas and Mallams have done great harm to your life. You need God. Only God can save your soul."

Ebola Virus Survived And Grew In A Doctor's Eyes After Virus Left His Blood

Before he contracted Ebola, Dr. Ian Crozier had two blue eyes. After he was told he was cured of the disease, his left eye turned green. Credit Emory Eye Center
When Dr. Ian Crozier was released from Emory University Hospital in October after a long, brutal fight with Ebola that nearly ended his life, his medical team thought he was cured. But less than two months later, he was back at the hospital with fading sight, intense pain and soaring pressure in his left eye.

Test results were chilling: The inside of Dr. Crozier’s eye was teeming with Ebola.

His doctors were amazed. They had considered the possibility that the virus had invaded his eye, but
they had not really expected to find it.

Months had passed since Dr. Crozier became ill while working in an Ebola treatment ward in Sierra Leone as a volunteer for the World Health Organization. By the time he left Emory, his blood was Ebola-free.

Although the virus may persist in semen for months, other body fluids were thought to be clear of it once a patient recovered. Almost nothing was known about the ability of Ebola to lurk inside the eye.

Despite the infection within his eye, Dr. Crozier’s tears and the surface of his eye were virus-free, so he posed no risk to anyone who had casual contact with him.

More than a year after the epidemic in West Africa was recognized, doctors are still learning about the course of the disease and its lingering effects on survivors. Information about the aftermath of Ebola has been limited because past outbreaks were small: no more than a few hundred cases, often with death rates of 50 percent to 80 percent. But now, with at least 10,000 survivors in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, patterns are emerging.

- NY Times.com

History Repeats Itself After 30 Years As Senator Ndoma Meets With Buhari

The photo below is Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba in a shake of hand with President-elect, Buhari 30 years ago when former was Commissioner in old Cross River State and Buhari was Military President.

The photo above is Senator Ndoma in a shake of hand with Buhari as a 3-time legislator representing Cross River Central Senatorial district while Buhari as a President-elect.

David Cameron Elected For A Second Term (See Result)

David Cameron will be returned for a second term as the UK Prime Minister with an expanded mandate for his Conservative Party.

The BBC is projecting that the Conservatives will come within a single vote of being able to govern alone.

But even if they come up short, Cameron will have a clear mandate to put together a government with the support of minor parties.

The scale of Cameron's win has come as a shock, particularly for Labour leader Ed Miliband who had
hoped to oust the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition.

Miliband conceded it had been a "very disappointing and difficult night for the Labour Party".

Labour has relinquished dozens of seats and failed to grab key marginals. It has been all but wiped out by the Scottish National Party in seats north of the English border.

The Liberal Democrats suffered even heavier losses and party leader Nick Clegg appeared to indicate he will step down.

The Conservatives, on the other hand, have picked up a few seats. A Government in the UK needs 326 votes in the House of Commons to command a majority.

In its latest projection, the BBC predicted the Conservatives would win 325 seats, Labour 232, the SNP 56, Liberal Democrats 12, Democratic Unionist Party 8 and UKIP 2.

President Jonathan And General Buhari Hold Secret Meeting

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Wednesday night met behind closed doors with the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting was held inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, making it the third time the two personalities would be meeting after the announcement of Buhari as the winner of the March 28 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

The meeting, just like the first one they had on a public holiday (Good Friday), was described as “private” and so it was not opened to journalists.

Buhari was said to have arrived for the meeting in a convoy of about four cars at about 9pm.
The meeting was said to have lasted less than 30 minutes.

Although there was no official communication on the meeting, it might not be unconnected with the ongoing transition programmes and preparation for Buhari’s inauguration on May 29.

See Dencia's Photos at 17

She was Wild so she said, am Black

She's loving Kylie because the 17 year old reminds her of herself. Checkout the inscription on her top. Dencia has been slaying from way back.

16 going on 17 ..Mc'ing our high school end of year party at katios night club or so,I made the outfit I am wearing

when I was in 12th grade aka upper sixth 16 almost 17..this picture was taken on campus (I was in a boarding school)

I'm Not Trying To Be A Lady But I'm Very Comfortable With My Identity -- Denrenle

Denrenle Edun has been buzzed with questions over time bothering on his sexuality and recently, many have been asking him if he would someday change into a woman like Bruce Jenner..

He has responded to those assertions..

He told encomium

If I was trying to be a lady, I am deceiving my conscience, and living a lie. I’m just comfortable with the person I am. I am comfortable with my identity I have built over the years. I am comfortable with the brand that is selling my market.”

“I was a bit confused about my identity while growing up. Everyday, people would ask me if I was a girl or a boy. Even at the University, most time, I open my chest and tell them I will open my trouser too if they can open theirs. We will just end up laughing about it. I like who I am. I can’t give up Denrele for anything”

The Clash of The Titans: Between Amaechi & Wike

Just 22 days to the May 29 handover date in Rivers state, the transition committee set up by the State’s Governor-elect, Chief Nyesome Wike, has condemned what it regards as an irresponsible move by the incumbent governor, Rotimi Amaechi to dodge its responsibility.

Report made available by Punch, the transition committee of Chief Nyesome Wike, criticized the alleged refusal of the State Government led by Governor Amaechi to also set up its own transition committee.

According to Wike’s transition committee, letters sent to the state governor by personal delivery and courier service on the need for him (Amaechi) to establish a transition committee were rejected and returned.

This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Transition Committee set up by the incoming governor, Mr. Frank Owhor, who told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Thursday, that a top ranking officer had disclosed to his committee that government employees were asked not to receive any correspondence from Wike’s transition committee.

Owhor also noted that the mails dispatched to the governor electronically and delivered to the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. George Feyii, were not acknowledged.

He described the governor’s refusal as irresponsible and an embarrassment to the people of the state, adding that the state government was expected to set up its own committee to interface with the committee of the incoming government.

“In the current democratic dispensation, the Federal Government led by President Goodluck Jonathan has already set up a transition committee. President-elect has also set up a transition committee, which incidentally had Governor Rotimi Amaechi, CON as member.

“In many states in Nigeria, especially those in which the PDP lost to the APC, transition committees have been set up by the respective outgoing governments. Special mention must be made of Benue, Niger and Kaduna States.

“Unfortunately, the outgoing Government of Rivers State led by Governor Rotimi Amaechi has refused, failed and neglected to set up its transition committee. Governor Amaechi has rejected all entreaties for a peaceful transition in the state,” he said.

Owhor however, called on Amaechi’s outgoing administration to act responsibly by setting up a transition committee.

An Open Letter To Aliko Dangote Over His Interest To Buy Arsenal Football Club

Ruby Igwe, daughter of the late Amaka Igwe, has written an open letter to Aliko Dangote over his disclosure that he was willing to purchase the Arsenal football club.Though the billionaire lost the bid to land a stake in Arsenal Football club in 2010, he revealed recently that he is still interested in buying the club.Read her letter below:

Dear Mr. Dangote.

Of course you should buy the Gunners. It’s a sound investment to invest in football, I think financially. And of course in terms of reputation, having a stake in a club is epic. And of course you have the cash. That’s indisputable. However, I have two propositions for you.

Please buy Manchester United instead. Just because.

If you don’t want to, that’s fine. But if you have change, after the Gunners, invest in the football in Nigeria. I can assure you that it’s not only in the UEFA Champions League, or the English Premier League, or La Liga, or Bundesliga, that you will find good soccer. What these leagues have in common is solid financial backing, and solid infrastructure. They have created an internationally celebrated, culturally appreciated, economically viable system.

As such, I find solace in my red Man Utd shirt. I watch David de Gea‘s saves in awe, and I want very much to go to Old Trafford. I feast on the history and the statistics that I find about George Best and Alex Ferguson and David Beckham, and I can’t count how many times Manchester United has broken my heart.

I digress.

If you invest in the football in Nigeria, maybe people will feel the way they feel about Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United; about Enyimba. Maybe my mates will make good money playing for Nigeria’s local and national teams. Maybe watching football and sports live in Lagos and Lafia will become a favourite past time. Maybe we will know more Nigerian players by name and not because of what non-national club they play for.

Maybe there won’t be that much traffic every time in Lagos because the stadium will be packed full. Maybe the clothing and manufacturing industries will be revived by making jerseys and other memorabilia. Maybe students can find modes of expression and survival in sports in general, instead of trying to conform to what they are not.

So Sir. Please do Nigeria a favour and invest in the infrastructure of our football. Invest in change. Don’t just donate, in case it becomes pocket-oriented. Don’t make a local investment. Go hard. Go national. Consult people, including football fanatics, and lay out a battle plan. Invest in our football and follow your investment until you see the sizeable returns that can and will actualize. Invest in generations to come.
Nigeria will thank you.

All Four Nigerians That Contested For Seats In UK Parliament Won

Four Nigerians who contested for various seats to represent different county in UK's parliament won their elections. Helen Grant won the seat for Member of Parliament representing Maidstone and The Weald while Chuka Umunna won the elections to represent Streatham. Kate Osamor won the seat for Edmonton in North London while Chi Onwurah won the seat for New Castle upon Tyne Central. We at home are proud of you guys!

UK Government Repatriates Three Nigerian Prisoners To Nigeria

The UK government earlier this year repatriated three Nigerians in UK prisons under the prisoners exchange agreement signed by the UK and Nigeria. The prisoners are now serving time in a Nigerian prison. This was made known today by Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, during a Q&A with journalists in Abuja.

"The prisoners exchange agreement is in place and the United Kingdom has repatriated three Nigerians in the UK prison since January this year and more prisons would also be transferred. The programme would continue after the exit of this administration, there is a committee in place to ensure the sustenance of the programme,” he explained. (Punch)