Aisha Buhari’s Lavish Dinner Party for Social Media Influencers Causes Stir

According to her critics, the dinner was a lavish banquet and unnecessary.Aisha Buhari as well as the Aso Rock went viral on Wednesday, as some online activists moved against the first lady. In fact, critics added that her decision to host the social media stars was the
height of insensitivity.

Social media followers say this is the first time Aisha will face this sort of online backlash since her husband assumed reins of power on May 29. She had earlier received online bashing for wearing a wristwatch reportedly valued at $34,500 to the May 29, 2015 inauguration. That, however, was during the transition from the Goodluck Jonathan administration.

Her critics then had accused her of acting contrary to her husband’s promise of prudency, especially when they assessed the value of her accessory posted on the Internet.

But on Wednesday, the President’s wife was caught in a similar web of criticism when some of her critics said she was ill-advised on the consequences of hosting an expensive party at a time the country was facing a financial crisis.

Tweeting on the dinner, here are one Uche Samuel said Aisha was guilty of the frivolity the former first ladies, including Patience Jonathan, were associated with.

“If it was Mrs. Jonathan that hosted such a dinner at this critical time, the likes of Japheth Omojuwa would have ‘ripped’ Twitter apart. But Buhari’s wife has hosted a dinner that adds no value to the lives of common Nigerians in the State House while they do not see anything wrong with it,” he said.

Also commenting via @jenslaw, another tweeter said the money spent on the dinner would have been more meaningful had she channelled it to the development of small-scale businesses.

“Tomorrow, the so-called social media change agents will come here to rant on how the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has ‘eaten our yams’. They should not forget that there is no difference between what Dasuki is accused of and what they went to the Aso Rock to do,” the concerned tweeter said.

“Instead of the Federal Government channelling its energy to initiatives that will grow small businesses, it is wasting its time on frivolous dinners.

“What value is the so-called social media change agents adding to national development? How many entrepreneurs have the current administration hosted since coming to power on May 29? Why should it start with least-relevant groups?” asked another commenter.

A section of the social media also condemned youths who attended the dinner. They accused them of selective criticisms, saying that they were worse than those currently in government in the country.

Continue Reading

Funny Moments during President Buhari’s Budget Presentation at The National Assembly

President Buhari Presents 2016 National Budget

1. Fuel To Sell For N87

President Buhari in his speech at the National Assembly (NASS) earlier toady, told Nigerians that he understands vividly their plights. He pleaded with them regarding the current fuel scarcity ravaging the nation, assuring Nigerians that the current scarcity will be a thing of the past as he had mandated the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to explore ways to quickly bring the scarcity to an end.

It was in the moment of assuring Nigerians of handling the scarcity palaver, that the Nigerian head-of-state mentioned that he had given orders to the PPRA to sell petrol at N87 per litre for now, and a rancorous cheer and thunderous applause followed the pronouncement.

For many, it is great news, however one must draw attention to the clause “for now”, not forgeting that there are hints of subsidy removal and if the plot to eradicate the scheme pulls through then, Nigerians must be prepared to buy fuel as from N97 and above.

2. The Coughing Break

During the time of his very inspiring speech at the parliament, President Buhari had to pause speaking due some cough. The coughing lingered a moment but the president was fine in a while. There was yet another round of cacophonous laughter within the period. Perhaps the people were glad to know Mr President despite his age remains ever strong and will not let anything stop him from delivering to Nigerians his promise of change.

3. God Bless Nigeria

President Buhari is a man known for a few weighty words that linger on for long, even after he has finished speaking. His words at the three arms zone of the NASS today, rejuvenated and rekindled the fire of true nationalism in many. One of the moments of so much frenzy at the budget presentation was the moment just after the president said“God bless Nigeria”. The parliamentarians and other guests present could not help but give the president a standing ovation. One could tell that beyond the standing being just what courtesy demands in such formal setting, the people stood out of love respect and believe in the words of their leader.

4. Take A Bow

The NASS was again thrown into frenzy as the president made his way to present the entire documentation of the 2016 budget. The present who many have called a humble man, did not fail in showing that he is truly a humble and faithful servant of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

With his face aglow with smiles, the president tendered the documents taking his bow in honour of the 8th Senate. True to his statement of being for everybody and nobody; the president humbly bowed to the delight of all seated in the Parliament. It must have delighted them to know that President Buhari is a gentleman in all sense of the word and that he will rule with all humility for the glory of the nation.

5. “Dogara! Dogara! Dogara!”

If there was one man who almost stole the entire budget presentation exercise, then it was the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Yakubu Dogara. Dogara who had been quite silent all through the session, became a centre of attention when he was to give the vote of thanks.

In his speech, Hon Dogara assured the leader of the nation that the national assembly would pass the budget in good time. He however, noted that the NASS will hold President Buhari to every word and provision in the 2016 budget. According to the Speaker, the assembly would work towards suggesting a 12-month financial year to enhance the full implementation of the budget.

At the end of the speech, the entire Assembly was on their feet and like a wrestler who had just one a bout, the House began to cheer, chanting “Dogara! Dogara! Dogara!”. One can try so had to deduce why the gesture was made, however every theory is likely to fall short. Perhaps that was a sign to emphatically state that the leader of the lower chamber is well loved and has his own loyalists.

It will be recalled that getting Hon Dogara to be the Speaker of the House of Reps stirred a fierce political battle within the ruling All Progressives Congress, with theAPC initially refusing the election that brought him into leadership.

Source:Naij

Continue Reading

The Breakdown Of The 2016 Budget As Presented By Mr President

Below is the breakdown of the 2016 budget as presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the house

GDP Growth Rate Projection 4.37%

Revenue Projection 3.86 Naira

Deficit 2.22 trillion Naira (equivalent to 2.16% of Nigeria’s GDP)

Oil Related Revenues 820 billion Naira

Non-oil Revenues 1.45 trillion Naira 

Projected Independent Revenues 1.51 trillion Naira

Capital Expenditure 1.8 trillion Naira (30%  of total budget)

Works, Power and Housing 433.4 billion Naira

Transport 202.0 billion Naira Interior 53.1 billion Naira

Special Intervention Programs 300 billion Naira

Education 369.6 billion Naira

Defence 294.5 billion Naira

Health 221.7 billion Naira

Ministry of Interior 145.3 billion Naira

Foreign and Domestic Debt Service 1.36 trillion Naira

Sinking Fund towards the retirement of maturing loans 113 billion Naira

Non-debt Recurrent Expenditure 2.65 trillion Naira

Continue Reading

Unpaid Allowance: Nigerian students in China send SOS to Buhari

Nigerian students under the Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) scholarship in China have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to come to their aid on the issue of unpaid allowances.

In an open letter written by the students under the aegis of the Association of Nigerian Students in China (ANSIC) made available to Daily Trust on Sunday, noted that the students are yet to receive any payment since January 2015.

This delayed payment has been a perennial issue for years, with scholars having to wait for close to six months at minimum before their stipends are paid by the Federal Scholarship Board, the students stated.

It said: “All the 27 BEA students in China are yet to be paid a ‘kobo’ since January 2015. They include eight students who graduated in July 2015, majority of whom had to borrow money to buy their return tickets at the risk of almost being deported due to the close expiration dates of their visas.”

The situation, according to the students, impedes their academic, social and emotional welfare as it is their major means of sustenance.

“Students cannot fend for themselves as the policy in China, like many other similar countries, prohibits any form of paid work by foreign students, especially those on scholarship,” they said.

The students said they are forced to reach out to the president out of frustration and after exploring all available formal means of resolving the quagmire was to no avail.

Continue Reading

Nigerian Prophet, Apostle Johnson Suleman Releases Prophecies For Year 2016

Controversial Prophet Johnson Suleman who predicted the victory of the immeidate past President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has released his prophecies for next year.

Hear what Suleman said about 2016:

“The incoming year is the year of reckoning for political thieves, leaders who loot and have looted the nation’s treasury. 2016 is the year they will be called to account for their deeds.

I recently said that in six months’ time, Nigerians would want to stone President Buhari. The manifestation is there now. Yes, the president means well, but then Nigerians have suffered for too long and they have become so impatient they don’t need someone to preach to them about tomorrow. They want the economic miracle to start happening right now, which is understandable. I warned in my prophecies of January 2015 that the Naira would go for 200 to one US Dollar. The economy has remained unstable despite the change promises and high hopes. But I foresee that

God revealed the death of Abubakar Audu in the Kogi State election. I was at a crusade in our Houston Texas branch on 4th of November, 2015, when God revealed to me that a popular politican in Nigeria will die in the middle of an election. I told the nation. Then there was the event of the 20th of September, 2015 when I said I saw that there was going to be fresh bombings in Borno and I asked Nigerians to go into prayer. Many had believed that with the coming of President Muhammadu Buhari to power, the Boko Haram bombings were going to stop but God said not yet. Also, I’m the first man of God that foresaw the demise of Chief (Mrs.) HID Awolowo. During the September Fire and Miracle Night, I did warn of the impending death of a prominent female figure that will touch the nation.

Continue Reading

Pastor TB Joshua’s daughter called to the bar in New York

Serah Oyindamola Joshua, is the first daughter of Pastor T.B. Joshua. She was called to the Bar this week in Nigeria having successfully completed the September 2015 Bar Final Examinations at the Nigerian Law School. In an exclusive interview with The Guardian , Serah revealed that she will also be called to the bar in New York in January, having passed final examinations in November.

"I’m grateful to God, my family and friends, who have been of help to me. I am humbled and privileged to have succeeded. I am privileged and fortunate to be the daughter of such a humble and great man of God called TB Joshua. He is someone I look up to because my father is a man of God and he has been able to guide me every time I need him. I am so humbled to be his daughter. He has been a good guide. Thus, I can’t afford to disappoint him and God, because to whom much is given, much is expected.” Serah told The Guardian

How does she react to comments about her father? She says,

"He is a true example of humility. I have seen so many character traits in him that are worthy to emulate. As a father, he is the best father anybody can pray to have. I am not just saying that because he is my father; this is just the truth. Also, it’s not what I think about him or what people think about him that counts but what God says about him.” She adds, “That’s why I said he is a true man of God and it’s not what people say that counts but what God says. Everybody has the right to air his or her opinion but God’s opinion counts most.”

Continue Reading

War?: Nigeria To Be Attacked By Iranian Military

An unverified post by Iran Military suggests that Nigeria might soon be a target

According the post by a Facebook community called the “Iran Military”, the Iranian forces are apparently preparing to “pay a visit” to Nigeria, to avenge the souls of Shiite faithfuls killed in clashes between the Nigerian army and Shia Muslims last week.

The threatening post dated December 15 made a joke of the Nigerian administration, terming it a “puppet regime”. Below is the snapshot of the post that has started generating heated arguments, sending shivers down the spine of many.

The controversial clash, which began on Saturday, December 12, and spilled on a few days more, has generated diverse reactions both locally and in the international community. There have been series of protests both home and abroad.

It will be recalled that Iranian officials and media condemned and expressed concern over the attack on prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky by the Nigerian military. The Iranian foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, called on Nigerian authorities to respect religious figures and rites.

On Tuesday, December 15, President Muhammadu Buhari received a call from the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, over the Shiite bloodbath.

Various Iranian media outfits report that President Rouhani urged Buhari to act on the issue and “not allow a small matter degenerate into a bigger one“.

Earlier Tehran summoned Nigeria’s charge d’affaires to express its outrage at the Nigerian army’s deadly crackdown. The Nigerian government was required to “immediately sheds light on the incident, treat the injured, and compensate for damages”.

The Shiite Muslims have continued to protest, calling for the release of their leader Sheikh Zakzaky. The Shiites and the family of El-Zakzaky have said that they were unaware of his whereabouts and were uncertain of his current health status.

Certain photos have been allegedly released by the Nigeria army, they show thatthe cleric is in a really terrible state.

A reprisal by the Muslim group is feared, however,  leaders of the Islamic movement in Nigeria, have listed five conditions for possible truce.

The leaders presented a catalogue of demands to the federal government, one of their major demands is the immediate release of their leader, which the Nigeria army has said is no longer in their custody.

It is pertinent to noted that the leader of the small Shiite community in Nigeria has close political and religious ties with Iran dating back to the 1979 revolution. Hence, the reason Iran and all its people are putting their weight behind him.

Opinions are divided on the recent Zaria clash, while some believe that the Nigerian army acted in accordance to rules of engagement, others believe that they massacred unarmed civilians and should have exercised more restraint rather than using lethal force.

A lot of brainstorming is still ongoing in different quarters regarding the killings, and as the Nigerians await official statements from both the government and Nigerian army regarding the rumours of war, they can only pray that their feet will not be forced to dance to the drums of war.

Source:Naij

Continue Reading

Headless Body Found at Prayer Centre

A yet-to-be identified man has been beheaded at Amese community in Akure, the Ondo State capital beside a mountain where some people pray and worship.

A source told Noble Information on Thursday that the worshippers, who went to pray at the mountain on Wednesday, found the headless body of the man at the base of the mountain.

It was gathered that this prevented the worshippers from holding their usual prayer session as they quickly went to the police station to report the matter.

The source said the police allegedly detained those who went to report the matter before sending a
team to the area to remove the corpse.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said:

 “After the matter had been reported at the Ijapo Police Station, the policemen combed the entire area, arresting residents indiscriminately. Those that went to report at the police station were also detained by the police. The police said the arrest of the people was part of their investigation.”

The residents also alleged that the policemen left the community where the incident happened and went to nearby communities to make arrest, disclosing that as a result of this, many residents of the area had fled their homes.

Another source explained that the deceased must have been killed somewhere else and dumped in the area.

When contacted the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr. Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident.

He, however, denied that the police arrested the residents indiscriminately, noting that investigation had started on the matter.

The PPRO said:

“The police did not arrest anybody. When we got information about the incident, we sent our men there to remove the body and also invited some of the residents to ask a few questions from them. We did not arrest or detain anybody.”

Continue Reading

Why Nigeria’s current suffering is not a priority for Buhari

An emerging scenario has shown President Muhammadu Buhari, engrossed in fighting “corruption” via the critically acclaimed “body language” while the economy is grinding to a halt right smack in the midst of what has become known as a “conspiracy of silence.”

As Nigerians groan under the weight of a failed economy accessioned by insecurity, fuel scarcity, the nose diving Naira, pro-Biafra protests and flagrant flouting of court orders, Buhari has jetted out to Tehran, Iran, to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, GECF, which started on Monday November 23, 2015.

His previous trips abroad have been fraught with statements that have “demarketed” Nigeria as it were, without providing solutions that ought to cut down the myriad of problems staring the country squarely right now.

The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ibe Kachikukwu, who is part of the presidential entourage to Tehran did not make any concrete step to address the lingering problem of fuel scarcity but is currently with his boss in the Middle East.

Scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol, hit major cities in Nigeria as long queues of vehicles continue to form a huge part of the nation’s visual description.

Some independent marketers have claimed there is no product available for sale while some have sold at the rate of N200 per litre rather than the official pump price of N87.

The two arms of the National Assembly have already debunked claims from both Petroleum Ministers saying the President sent a proposal approving the payment of N413bn in subsidy arrears to marketers as a way of averting the impending doom.

Both the Green and Red Chambers barely came short of accusing the President of lying. So who is telling the truth?

Buhari who during his inaugural speech on May 29, promised to make security his top priority has remained largely mute following a succession of bombings.

A large blast that ripped through a busy mobile phone market in Nigeria’s biggest northern city, Kano, just  a day after more than 30 were killed in the northeast city of Yola, Adamawa is becoming all to common a sight to behold.

Again on Monday November 23, 2015 Boko Haram members struck in Maiduguri. There was no message from the President condoling with families of the affected but there was at least one message of another kind from him.

Buhari wasted no time in sharing in the grief of losing a key member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Audu Abubakar who unexpectedly passed away on Sunday.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with paying respect to the dead but as a President of the living much more is surely expected.

Buhari had never visited the IDP camps after assuming office apart from the stopover he made in one of the camps in Adawawa en route former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s daughter wedding.

Power supply has dipped immensely nationwide and this is barely weeks after appointing Babatunde Fashola as a “Super Minister” as several excited Nigerians had called him.

More jobs are being lost and the nation faces a period of more questions than concrete answers. Buhari has always enjoyed a considerable amount of goodwill but with even that dwindling, his change mantra remains threatened.

Many expect more answers than what the President’s three pronged oracles Lai Mohammed, Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina have offered in recent weeks.

Six months in is perhaps too early for Nigerians to begin to doubt their choice of voting in change. Dividends of democracy as promised remains the expectation not what resembles a well calculated conspiracy of silence.

Continue Reading

Court of appeal sacks wike, orders for a rerun in 90 days.

The election of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has been nullified by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, affirming the October 24 verdict of the Rivers Governorship Election Tribunal.

Justice M. B. Dongban-Mensem, who led a five-man Appeal Court panel, said the election of Wike as the governor of Rivers State on April 12, 2015, failed to conform with the provisions of the electoral act. It therefore ruled that another election should be in the state within 90 days. 

Source: The Guardian

Continue Reading

BIAFRA: COURT DISCHARGES NNAMDI KAN

Embattled Director of Radio Biafra and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu was on Wednesday discharged by a Chief Magistrate Court in Wise 2, Abuja led by Shuaibu Usman of all counts of criminal conspiracy and ownership of an unlawful society brought against him by the federal government.

Delivering the verdict after the federal government had dropped the charges brought against Kanu, the judge ruled that, “The accused person is hereby discharged and the case struck out.”

The Department of State Services (DSS) had withdrawn the case from the Chief Magistrate Court so as to pursue the case in a higher court, which has jurisdiction to entertain charges bordering on terrorism.

Continue Reading

BREAKING NEWS: Comic Nollywood Actor Dede One Day Is Dead

Comedian and Comic  Nollywood Actor Dede One Day Is dead.

The Aba born Comedian died in the early hours of Monday  after performing on an event yesterday.

Noble InformationS Learnt that the comic Actor died of Highblood pressure.

"One Day anchored a program for One Mr Charles Esonu yesterday in Aba, from there he went to Ugwunagbo for another event he was paid to anchor as Master of ceremony , but he couldn't conclude that event as he fail sick and was rushed to hospital over BP related issue and he died late in the Night" a Source said

Dede One Day who came to limelight through Comedy like Laugh With Me ventured into Nollywood some years ago and was able  to made a nitch in the Entertainment industry

Continue Reading

Fuel Subsidies To Benefit Both Rich And Poor – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Article written by former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for Financial Times.

The prop on petrol prices was hurting the national budget. Globally, government support for fossil-fuel subsidies will amount to almost $650bn this year. The cost of these subsidies far outweighs the benefits and burdens the middle classes. Reforming the system can make energy infrastructure more efficient, shore up public finances and allow more targeted spending on public services.

The idea is not a new one. In 2009, the G20 countries and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum committed themselves to cutting inefficient subsidies but progress has been limited. But in the context of the decline in oil prices, which benefits consumers, we have a golden opportunity to deliver reform.

About 30 countries, including my own, Nigeria, have already made efforts to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies. In spite of the difficulties, it is well worth the effort.

In 2012 in Nigeria we reformed petrol subsidies. Conscious that the public might be concerned, we ran an information campaign to explain how the savings would be used to help everyone. Political pressure, however, led to the policy being introduced earlier than planned and, as a result, the changescame as a shock to many. This led to protests and the reform had to be partially rolled back.

Despite this, we were right to act. Even phasing out half of the subsidies was a substantial achievement. Some $13bn worth of petrol subsidies, including many fraudulent claims, had burdened the national budget, and we were able to redirect some of those funds. Within a year, our programme to reinvest the savings meant we could finish the renovation of a north-south national railway, as well as introduce improved maternal and childcare services in 500 primary healthcare centres.

Using lessons learnt from Nigeria and other countries we can put together a set of best practices to follow. These include co-ordinated communication, implementation and redistribution efforts. Reform should also create a broad sense of political ownership, especially in fiscally decentralised countries.

One of the most common concerns about removing subsidies is that it will hurt the poor. But in reality the subsidies benefit high-income populations and industry much more than low-income households.

The International Monetary Fund has estimated that more than 40 per cent of fuel price subsidies in developing countries accrue to the richest 20 per cent of households, while 7 per cent of the benefits go to the poorest 20 per cent.

It makes more sense to remove subsidies and redirect cash into investments that go directly to those who need it most. That was the aim of Nigeria’s programme and it is being tried elsewhere. In Germany and Poland, for example, coal subsidy reforms were supported by cash assistance for workers affected by mine closures.

Governments attempting reform should tell the public well in advance of fuel price rises, and clearly explain measures that will be taken to support those affected. Ghana, for example, successfully used radio broadcasts to publicise an independent poverty and social impact analysis of subsidies.

Most of the best reform attempts have been staggered over time, rather than applied at once. Angola, India and Peru, for example, are first reducing subsidies for petrol, used mainly by wealthier people, before reducing those for diesel and kerosene, which are used by lower-income groups.

The benefits extend beyond the economic. Done correctly, phasing out subsidies will have the added bonus of lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing air pollution. In the context of the current effort to secure a global agreement of measures to combat climate change, that is great opportunity. Governments should seize it.

Credit: Financial Times

Continue Reading

#NoToSocialMediaBill: Senate responds to Nigerians’ backlash

The  leadership of the Senate has cautioned the general public against over sensationalizing the much maligned “social media bill” advising those opposed to any part of the bill to utilize the window of making vital inputs in order to ensure public participation before it is finally passed into law.

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs and Spokesperson of the 8^thSenate, Aliyu Sabi stated this in a statement advocating for public participation in  its review of the Anti-Frivolity bill as part of the Senate’s resolve to ensure that Nigerians participate in every bill before it’s passed into law.

Sabi regretted the wide misconception and misunderstanding of the objective of the bill, which he said was meant to protect all individuals and institutions, including journalists and social media users.

“The senate is committed to freedom of speech and a fully inclusive and participatory democracy. The process of passing a bill is comprehensive and provide for inputs to be taken from all and sundry.

“The first stage is merely to read the short title of the bill. The second stage is purely to debate the general principles.

“The next stage is committal of the bill to appropriate committee or committees for further detailed legislative action where the details, intendment and clause by clause implications of the bill is dissected by the committee.

“This stage also involves public hearing in which members of the public, civil society, nongovernmental organizations and all interested parties for or against the bill have the opportunity to shape and influence its content.

“The outcome from this committee stage is what will be finalized and then represented to the chamber for clause by clause consideration and approval or disapproval by the Senate. Thereafter, if the bill is approved, then the clean version of the bill is forwarded to the House of Representatives for concurrence or otherwise.”

The Senate had come under fierce attack form social media activist over a bill sponsored by its deputy majority leader Bala Ibn Na’Allah which was meant to punish anyone who parrot and broadcast false claims about any government official or institution without due diligence.

Sabi also reiterated that the anti-frivolity bill would go through the whole hog and there is no intention to make the process of passing this bill any different.

“Accordingly, the Senate wants to re-assure the public about this.  So, all those who are either for or against this bill or its part and any other one have ample opportunities to reshape it”.

“We will always ensure we pass laws which meet best practices across the world and indeed democratic scrutiny. Suggesting that the senate wants to pass a law not even practiced in China etc is being mischievous.

“This Senate is people-centred, pro-poor and participatory. We will always act in the best interest of the citizenry. In this regard, we are totally committed to performing our duties and discharging our responsibilities without let or hindrance.

“All those spreading hate campaigns as a result of the Anti-frivolity bill, hauling insults at and making derogatory comments on Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the institution of the Senate are advised to key into the elaborate legislative process that a bill must pass through before becoming law if they are interested in shaping the outcome of the bill.

“This is the right way to go and part of the change we all aspire for our democracy

“The eighth Senate is totally committed to protecting the liberty of all Nigerians and the independence of the Senate and the legislative arm of government as we deepen our democratic journey.”

Continue Reading

Jesus Is Not Coming Back – Roman Catholic Leaders Says

A Spokesperson for the Vatican (Roman Catholic) has officially announced today that the second coming of Jesus, the only son of the God, may not happen now after all, but urged followers to still continue with their faith, regardless of the news.

Cardinal Giorgio Salvadore told WWN that this years 1,981st anniversary is to be the Vatican’s last in regards to waiting for the Lord to return to Earth.

“We just feel Jesus is not coming back by the looks of it.” he said.

“It’s been ages like. He’s probably flat out doing other really good things for people somewhere else.”

Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus promised his disciples that he would come again in chapter John 14:1-3 of the bible:

“There are many homes up where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with Me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly”

The Vatican defended Jesus’ broken promise, claiming “he was probably drinking wine” at the time when he made the comments.

“Having the ability to turn water into wine had its ups and its downs.” added Cardinal Salvadore.

“We all make promises we can’t keep when we’re drunk. Jesus was no different.” The church said it will now focus attentions on rebuilding its reputation around the world, but will keep an optimistic mind for the savior’s second coming.

Continue Reading

NUC releases University rankings. Check where your school stands

The National University Commission (NUC), has released its annual university rankings and named University of Ibadan in Oyo state as the top tertiary institution in Nigeria.

The body, which is responsible for accreditation of schools, put University of Lagos in second place and rated Covenant University as the best private university.

Below is the 2015 Top 100 NUC University Ranking in Nigeria.

2015 TOP 100 University In Nigeria by NUC

1. University of Ibadan, UI

2. University of Lagos, Unilag

3. University of Benin, Uniben

4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU

5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu

6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin

7. University of Jos, Unijos

8. University of Port Harcourt, Uniport

9. University of Maiduguri, Unimaid

10. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,

11. Lagos State University, Lasu

12. Federal University of Technology, Futo

13. Covenant University, CU

14. University of Nigeria, UNN

15. Federal University of Technology, Futa

16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik

17. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Esut

18. Pan African University

19. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. lautech

20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology

21. African University of Science and Technology

22. University of Uyo, Uniuyo

23. Bayero University Kano, Buk

24. Ambrose Alli University, AAU

25. Redeemer’s University,

26. Babcock University

27. Federal University of Technology, Minna

28. University of Calabar, Unical

29. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,

30. Ajayi Crowther University

31. Bowen University

32. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rsust

33. Lead City University

34. Crawford University

35. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU

36. Abia State University, Absu

37. Usmanu Danfodio University,

38. Igbinedion University

39. Imo State University, Imsu

40. Niger Delta University

41. Bells University of Technology

42. Kwara State University

43. Nasarawa State University

44. Caleb University

45. Obong University Obong

46. Adekunle Ajasin University

47. Ekiti State University,

48. American University of Nigeria

49. Joseph Ayo Babalola University

50. Veritas University Abuja

51. Afe Babalola University

52. Kaduna State University Kaduna

53. Osun State University Oshogbo …

54. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina

55. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ndufu-Alike

56. Salem University Lokoja

57. Novena University Ogume

58. Achievers University, Owo Owo

59. Benson Idahosa University Benin City

60. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki

61. University of Abuja Abuja

62. University of Mkar Mkar

63. Madonna University Okija

64. Bingham University Auta Balifi

65. Plateau State University Bokkos

66. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun

67. Federal University, Dutse Dutse

68. Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja

69. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai

70. Landmark University Omu-Aran

71. Delta State University, Abraka Abraka

72. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi

73. Renaissance University Enugu

74. Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke

75. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode 

76. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye …

77. Kano State University of Technology Wudil

78. Tansian University Umunya …

79. Akwa Ibom State University Uyo

80. Baze University Abuja

81. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero

82. Benue State University Makurdi

83. Adeleke University Ede

84. Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa

85. Kogi State University Anyigba

86. Western Delta University Oghara

87. Federal University, Wukari Wukari

88. Paul University Awka

89. Caritas University Enugu

90. Federal University, Lafia Lafia

91. Cross River University of Science & Technology Calabar …

92. Fountain University Oshogbo

93. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin

94. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike

95. Oduduwa University Ile Ife

96. Anambra State University Uli

97. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye …

98. Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja

99. Federal University, Kashere Kashere

100. Rhema University Obeama-Asa

Continue Reading