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A so Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja Thursday March 22, 2018 10.20am WAT Your Excellency Muhamadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Senator Bukola Saraki, Senate President; Honorable Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House; Your Excellencies, executive governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Royal fathers; Distinguished ladies and gentlemen; and as you say in Nigeria, all other protocols observed. Thank you for welcoming me to Nigeria. I’ve been coming here regularly since 2006, and I’ve always felt welcome. Nigerians usually greet me warmly. The first time I met the Sultan of Sokoto, I was honored that he greeted me with the gift of a white horse. At some point during every visit, though, some brave person eventually asks me—very politely—“Why are you actually here?” It’s an understandable question. Most American technology guys don’t wander around Nigeria lear...

T he leadership of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, the youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, the Yoruba Youth Council and 54 other groups met in Abuja on Monday. The groups, in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting, said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government had failed the nation. They said the government had failed in securing the nation from the herdsmen killing people in the North and other parts of the country. “The present government under President Muhammadu Buhari has failed in all ramifications and Nigerians, particularly the youths, must begin to examine other options and review the leadership selection process,” they said. They vowed to mobilise Nigerian youths across all ethnic divides to work for a more stable and guaranteed future for the populace. This is just as they called on all Nigerian youths to rise up and be part of the selection process that would guarantee their future. The meeting was c...

A merican billionaire and businessman, Bill Gates, has said that his criticism of the Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery & Growth Plan was to stir leaders to wake up to their responsibility and focus on human capital development. Mr. Gates said Nigeria needs to act to save the country’s large youth population. During his visit to Nigeria, the co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, addressed an expanded National Economic Council meeting in Abuja where he criticised the government for “prioritising physical capital over human capital” in its economic development plans. Present at the meeting was Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, and ministers. Mr. Gates’ comments attracted a huge debate among Nigerians across all political divides, with many backing his call. The federal government claimed Mr. Gates’ remarks was misunderstood by the media, and tried to counter the message by highlighting its effort to develop human capital. B...

P resident Muhammadu Buhari has declared the tenure extension of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman and other elected state officials as illegal. The President made this known on Tuesday while addressing members of the National Executive Committee of the Party in Abuja. He explained that after due consultation, it had become imperative to overturn the resolution of the February 27 NEC, which allowed the extension of the tenure of Mr Odigie-Oyegun by one year, on the ground that it contravened Article 17 Sub-section 1 of the Party constitution which recommends a 4-year tenure for all elected officials. President Buhari further stated that the tenure extension contravened the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which requires elected officials to present themselves for re-election after four years. He, therefore, stressed the need for members to avoid constitutional infractions which could make the Party vulnerable to litigations. ...

T he Senate has begun a fresh move to amend the Electoral Act 2010. A new bill on the amendment is to be presented and passed for first reading today, according to the Order Paper for today’s plenary. The House of Representatives had re-introduced the bill last week. The first version of the bill, which was introduced in the House of Representatives, had been passed by the National Assembly but vetoed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The bill had sought to reorder the sequence of polls during a general election, which generated controversy over the allegation that it was targeted at Buhari in the 2019 elections. Source: PUNCH

T here is confusion at the Lagos State House of Assembly as lawyers are currently demanding the postponement of the public hearing on proposed amendment to the Land Use Charge. Adeshina Ogunlana, the chair of the Ikeja branch of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, had opposed the constitution and holding of the public hearing on the ground that stakeholders had no access to the amendment. Mr. Ogunlana called for extension of the hearing to allow stakeholders read through the document and make meaningful contributions. In a swift reaction, Bayo Oshinnowo, the chairman of the 6-member Ad-hoc committee on the proposed amendment said there was no basis for the postponement. Similarly, Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the assembly, said the issue is not enough to call for postponement. He said the amendment parts are eight sections and the controversial aspect and the nonavailability of the document is not enough to call for postponement. The reaction apparently an...

C lifford Orji was a Cannibal caught in Lagos. He was not only eating humans, he was also selling off their parts to highly-placed Nigerians for money rituals. When Clifford Orji the Cannibal human killer and eater was caught, human parts were discovered in his 'den' with 'Personal Effects' of those who fell victim to his cannibalism and human ritualism, most especially women. He was arrested by Lagos State Operation Sweep team and later charged to court. The courts later declared him 'insane' to stand trial, and remanded him in Kirikiri Prison. whether he was feigning insanity to escape justice is another matter for conjecture. And for many of his highly placed patronizers, Clifford Orji's Caught and eventual incarceration must have felt sad at his capture and exposure, because the supply line was finally cut off,and saving more lives from being plucked away at their prime. Let take a look at his tale. Early Life: Clifford Orji is regar...

D ear participants, a tragic event took place: on March 26, our leader and ideological mastermind — Sergey Mavrodi — left his life. In the street, he felt unwell and complained of weakness and heartache. A passer-by called an ambulance, Sergey Mavrodi was hospitalized, alas, he couldn’t be saved. Sergey Mavrodi died at the age of 62. In this regard, the МММ System shifts to a “pause” mode. It is impossible to provide and get help; Mavros don’t grow. In the near future, Administration will take a decision concerning MMM’s future and report on it officially. Hoping for your understanding. Sergey Mavrodi devoted his life to serving other people. He abstained from conveniences and material benefits, communication with his family and friends in order that no one could influence him and the System. Sergey Mavrodi worked until his dying day: without holidays and vacations. Mr Mavrody always felt his responsibility for the participants and the System. He never pursued any self-i...

P resident Buhari, at the State House received Martin Luther King Jnr’s family. He was also conferred with the 1st Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award 2018

P rominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party ‎(PDP) yesterday set stage for the 2019 electioneering campaign. They are the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus; former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Alhaji Namadi Sambo; former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamid and former governor of Kaduna State Senator Ahmed Makarfi. Others are former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu; former governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, ex-governor of Kaduna State, Ramalan Yero; ‎PDP ex-acting national chairman, Bello Haliru Mohammed; BoT Chairman, Senator Walid Jibrin; PDP ex-deputy national chairman, Chief Bode George and many more.  ‎The campaign stage was set at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, with the theme:"Nation Building: ‎Resetting the Agenda." Secondus, who spoke on the campaign strategies of the PDP also knocked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for 'failing in critical sectors of national life.' ‎He claimed th...

T he Corruption and Financial Crimes Cases Trial Monitoring Committee, set up by the Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Walter Onnoghen, on Monday met with 11 judges handling corruption cases, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. Multiple sources familiar with the matter said the meeting held at the Federal High Court complex in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The meeting was held behind closed-doors and journalists were barred from covering it. Participants also declined to speak to the media after their deliberations. According to our sources, the 16-member committee, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice, Suleiman Galadima, met with Jutices Mojishola Olatoregun-Ishola, Oluremi Oguntoyibo, Muslim Hassan, Ibrahim Buhari, R. M. Anka, Hadiza Shangri, A. O Faji, R. M. Aikawa, Chuka Obiozor, M. B. Idris and Babs Kuewumi. At the meeting, insiders said, ongoing corruption cases at the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court were reviewed and the judges were encouraged to...

T he Board of Directors of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co Ltd, today approves the employment of over 3000 new employees for its new factory extension in Nnewi, Anambra State. The first batch of new intake will see the employment of 1007 workers in April 2018. Based on the above.  The following positions are needed for immediate employment.Welding Engineers- (SSCE, OND, HND, BSc) Automotive Painters- (SSCE, OND, HND, BSc) Plasterers- (SSCE, OND, HND, BSc) Auto Electricians- (SSCE, OND, HND, BSc) Mechanical Engineers- (SSCE, OND, HND, BSc) Administration Officers-(HND, BSc) Account Officers- (HND, BSc) Public Relation Officers- (HND, BSc) Marketing Executives (OND, HND, BSc) Quality Control Officers- (HND, BSc) Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to recruit@innosonvehicles.com on or before Friday April 6th 2018. State the position you are applying for as the subject of the mail. Source: @ innosonmotors 1 hour ag