NDOKWA YOUTHS CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN MILLITARY

The Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) Youth Wing over the weekend in a meeting with Ndokwa community youth leaders advocates for more support and cooperation, majorly from boko haram affected communities in the North East as our gallant soldiers descends heavily on the blood sucking demons called boko haram.

The apex Ndokwa Youth body in a statement by its spokesman, Pedro Obi, noted that with 100% cooperation of major stakeholders cutting across political, traditional and religious line in the North East, Boko Haram will soon be history.
While commending the Multi - National Joint Task Force on the success recorded thus far in the fight against insurgents, the body equally called on all Nigerian people, most especially our Northern brothers to support the Federal Government in this fight against a united Nigeria.

Ndokwa Youths takes the centre stage

In pursuance to the mandate given to Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) Youth wing to bring together all Ndokwa youths as the apex youth body, today met separately with Community youth Presidents from Ndokwa West and Ukwuani LGA at Isumpe Hall, Kwale and Country Home, Obinomba respectively. The attendance was impressive as majority of the clans from both LGA were well represented. Speakers at both meeting expressed their displeasure over the numerous youth associations in Ndokwa nation without an apex youth body, this they said has impacted negatively on the development of Ndokwa Nation and concluded by thanking the Pharm. Paul Osogbe Enebeli led Ndokwa Neku Union for inaugurating the Youth wing as the apex youth body in Ndokwa nation. They separately at both fora declared their unalloyed support to the youth wing as the apex youth body in Ndokwa nation and called on all stakeholders in the Ndokwa project to join hand and make Ndokwa greater.
NNU Youth wing ably led by our indefatigable Comr. Enudi Marcus and well supported by the General Secretary; Comr. Idi Presley and the PRO; Pedro Chibuzo Obi and other executives is well on course to liberate Ndokwa Nation and place her in the right pedestal as the second largest ethnic nationality in Delta State.

Let's #PutNdokwaFirst

Pedro Chibuzo Obi,
PRO (Spokesman),
NNU Youth Wing.

Delta APC 2015: O'tega Governorship bid suffers major setback as Urhobo nation rejects him, endorses Jonathan and Ogboru.

The Umbrella body of The Urhobo Nation, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), today formally Endorsed the candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan  of the people's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Gubernatorial Candidate of the Labour Party (LP); Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru as both President and Governorship candidate of the Urhobo Nation. In a communique issued after the monthly Executive meeting of the UPU the publicity secretary of the body, Chief Mike Okenini, said the decision of the executives was reached after due consultation with all the relevant stakeholders and organs of the Union, the statement further stated that though it was a difficult decision to come by, but in accordance with the quest of the majority of the Urhobos seeking a better deal in Governance and the test of popularity contest carried out, the Union has to take this bold stand.

The decision to endorse the duo of Goodluck Jonathan and Ogboru was reached after a vote having Ten members of the executive in support of the Goodluck Jonathan and Great Ogboru, while five members voted against.

By this resolution, the governorship bid of Olorugun O'tega Emerhor has indeed suffered a major setback, haven be rejected by his kinsmen. O'tega has allegedly been banking on the perceived numerical strength of the urhobo nation to win the february 28th gubernatorial election.

2015: INEC Extends collection deadline

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards to February 8, 2015.
This was confirmed on Sunday via a statement by Kayode Idowu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega.
Idowu said the February 8 deadline for the collection of the PVCs supersedes the earlier deadline of January 31, 2015 announced by the commission.
He said it was intended to give registered voters yet to collect their PVCs the opportunity to do so in readiness for the February 2015 general elections.
The statement added: “INEC hereby calls on duly registered persons not to delay in going to collect their cards before the expiration of the new deadline.
“The Commission reaffirms its determination to make the 2015 elections free, fair, credible and peaceful; and urges all stakeholders, including voters, to spare no effort in working towards the same objective.”

Okowa receives over 1,000 Defectors in Warri South-West LGA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta on Saturday received a boost as over 1,000 persons joined the party.
Mr Dembor Dembofa, who spoke on behalf of the new members, said they were all residents of Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.
Dembofa said they decided to join the PDP because of the party’s people-oriented programmes.
He assured the party leaders of their total support, adding that they have all collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).
“I and my followers have a strong believe in the PDP and we are going to vote for the party at all levels,” he said.
The PDP governorship candidate in Delta, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa commended them for believing in the party.
Okowa said if elected his administration would empower women and youths in the state.
”We will empower the youths and make them responsible citizens. We will also empower the women by creating a micro-credit scheme for them,” he said.
Earlier, the PDP campaign train was at Ovwian Grammar School, Udu Local Government Area.
Addressing the rally, the Chairman of PDP in Delta, Mr Edwin Uzor, urged the people to collect their PVCs and vote for PDP at all levels.
”Udu has been known to be for the opposition party, but this time you will vote for PDP,” he said. (NAN)

BREAKING: Another NNPC Petroleum pipeline explodes in Ogun

There has been a pipeline explosion in the Arepo area of Ogun State.

The explosion occurred on Sunday with eyewitness reports of a huge cloud of smoke covering the affected area.

The explosion is believed to have been caused by the action of vandals who attack Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipelines in order to siphon petroleum products.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) spokesman, Ibrahim Farinloye said the incident occurred around 5:20am and that fire fighting experts from the NNPC have been deployed to the area.

Farinloye refused to put a figure to the casualties who are may have been affected by the explosion but he explained that supplies have been stopped and valves locked up to prevent more fire.

2015: Postpone February Election or there will be violence - Kaduna Ex- Governor

Few days to the 2015 elections, the former governor of Kaduna state, Mr Balarabe Musa has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the general elections on grounds of insecurity and inability of a large number of Nigerians to collect their Permanent voter cards (PVCs).

He made the call while speaking at a forum organised by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna.

Musa also pointed out that the manner with which the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the main opposition party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) were going about their campaigns, gave bad signals that the elections will not be peaceful, free and fair, if they hold in February.

He warned of a repetition of the 2011 post election violence in some parts of the country whereby scores of people were killed, if INEC goes ahead to conduct the 2015 polls on the 14th and 28 of February.

Stating that the Nigerian Constitution gives room for postponement of elections, the former governor is advocating for a National Unity Government whereby all political parties will be fully represented.

He further alleged that the ruling PDP will capitalise on the trend of violence witnessed at campaign rallies across the country to rig the elections if INEC goes ahead to conduct the exercise

ATIKU COMPLETES JUICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA TO CREATE JOB FOR YOUTHS

The former number 2 citizen in Nigerian haven been stating the important of job availability for the teeming unemployed youths of this nation will be commissioning a juice processing factory in Adamawa State soon.
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar is contributing his personal quota in the area of job creation in Nigeria. The onetime presidential aspirant is set to commission a new factory in Adamawa state.
Mr. Abubakar has completed the construction of his Juice manufacturing company. According to him, the new Faro Juice Factory is set for commissioning as production will kick-off soon.

“I did a final inspection of the new Faro juice factory. Ready to begin production,” he stated.

2015: INEC Implemented Some Of Our 2011 Recommendations – ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, said on Saturday in Abuja that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) implemented some of its post 2011 general election recommendations.
Mr Okorodudu Eyesan, the Head, ECOWAS Democracy and Good Governance, told newsmen after the mission’s closed-door meeting with INEC management that ECOWAS would continue to partner INEC towards a peaceful election.
Eyesan said that ECOWAS would continue to work with INEC to ensure that Nigeria electoral process was successful.
“INEC worked closely on some of the recommendations we have put on the table.
“Prof. Attahiru Jega is highly respected by ECOWAS, he is one of our distinguished chairs of electoral bodies in the region.
“ So, we do believe that those implementations he has put into place will be very productive and helpful to the electoral processes,’’ Eyesan said.
Asked if the commission would monitor elections in the North-East, Eyesan said that the mission discussed the issue with INEC.
“Whatever INEC comes up with; we will get back to the Nigeria population,’’ he told newsmen.
Eyesan said the mission was satisfied with most of the explanations given by INEC during the closed-door meeting.
“ We discussed in camera and what we discussed is positive. Our discussions will support the electoral process,’’ he said.
Before the meeting went into closed-door session, the leader of the mission, Mr Francis OKe, said the mission would like INEC to make clarifications on some issues about the 2015 elections.
Oke said the mission had earlier met with some electoral stakeholders before the visit to INEC.
“We have met the National Human Rights Commission, United Nations Development Project (UNDP) and European Union and many other stakeholders and we got good confirmations about the elections,’’ he said.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of INEC, prof. Attahiru Jega said although there were challenges in the preparation for the upcoming elections, INEC was on top of the challenges.
Jega said the commission would do its best to conduct credible, free and fair elections.
He, however, urged all stakeholders to contribute their quota towards the success of the election, especially on voter education.
Jega said INEC had been enjoying good relationship on electoral matters with stakeholders, including ECOWAS.
“We believe that recommendations from election observers will help the election management body to improve in subsequent elections,’’ Jega said.

(NAN)

2015: Yaba Tech declares holiday for election

THE Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos, has directed its full-time and part-time students to proceed on a 22-day holidays to enable them exercise their civic rights during next month’s general elections.

This is contained in a bulletin signed by Mr Charles Oni, Head, Public Relations Unit of the college.

According to the bulletin, the holidays would start from Feb. 11 and end on March 4.

It also stated that hostels and lecture theatres would be under lock and key throughout the period.

The bulletin quoted the rector of the college, Dr Margaret Ladipo, as appealing to the students to comport themselves during the holidays.

Mixed reactions, however, trailed the announcement, as some students said the holidays would disrupt the second semester academic calendar.

Others commended the management for being safety conscious and allowing students who are not resident in Lagos to travel for the elections.

Miss Ronke Adeyemi, a National Diploma , Science and Laboratory Technology part-time student told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that it was a good decision.

“It is a good decision and I am happy with it. It is very risky for us to stay on campus during the elections because anything can happen.

“I will use the period to read and prepare for my test because as soon as we resume in March, we are starting our test,’’ she said.

Another student who pleaded anonymity, said that the holidays was too long and would deny the students the opportunity to receive enough lectures and prepare for examinations.

The National Diploma Textile Technology student said that the holidays should be reduced to 10 days in the interest of the students.

LAGOS 2015: AMBODE REUNITES WITH WARRI CLASSMATES

In what was an obvious boost to the image of Mr Akinwumi Ambode, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, his fellow old students at the Federal Government College, Warri, Delta State paid glowing tributes to him and projected him as someone clearly qualified to steer the affairs of Lagos.
The event took place on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Civic Centre and was tagged: ‘An Evening with Ambode.’ It was an occasion to formally introduce Ambode to the corporatecommunity. So it was a grand event which was well attended and overflowing with dignitaries.
In what could be said to be the high point and a display of excellence at the event that dragged till late in the evening, Ambode’s citation was read by former chairwoman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, who was one of his classmates.
So, people listened with rapt attention as she read out the profile of the man APC is putting forward for the governorship in Lagos State.
Recounting Ambode’s record of performance as Lagos State Accountant-General, Okauru recalled that “Under his watch, the State Treasury Office was revolutionised which could be seen in the way the Lagos State finances were raised, budgeted, managed and planned,” as she attributed it why the state’s budget performance is at an average of 85% annually.
“He ensured payment of civil service staff salaries before the end of the month, payment of running cost by first week of each month and introduced end of the year package and special/specific welfare for staff. He launched the e-payment platform for the monthly staff salaries. He renovated the State Treasury Office, created conducive working environment, introduced a corporate dress code and provided laptops for all directors for ease of work”.
Upon retirement from civil service, Ambode established Brandsmiths Consulting Limited in 2012. The company has in its portfolio numerous blue chip organisations in addition to consulting for federal, state and local governments on the modalities for the transition to the new International Public Service Accounting System and other financial advisory services.
Conclusively, the general position of Ambode’s friends was that politics aside, “Ambode is a stickler for high performance who does not make decisions based on race, gender or religion.”
When it was time for Ambode to speak, he enthused that his ambition to be the governor of Lagos State is traceable to his journey in life and achievements, which he linked to his appointment as a prefect from his days at FGC Warri, a responsible he said opened him up to the role and responsibilities of good leaders.
He said his vision for Lagos is to facilitate unprecedented development in the state. He promised to ensure a 24-hour commercial city, free education for children to secondary school level, free lunch for junior school, massive inner city road construction and maintenance, equality of opportunity, youth empowerment with emphasis on entertainment and sports.

Call me a sex symbol, i don't care - Flavour Nabani

It is better to flaunt your sex appeal than to have nothing to show off. This seems to be Flavour’s principle. The contemporary highlife artiste who has a knack for showing off his sexy physique on social media revealed in an interview why he loves to show off his physique.
Hear him: “If I am not doing music, I love to walk out and when I do that, I am confident enough to show my body on my social media accounts. If you call me a sex symbol, you are not lying. I feel it is a good thing for people to believe in themselves and be confident. I believe in hard work and it shows in my music and the way I walk out at the gym. I exercise a lot and take out time to keep fit and maintain my physique”