Giant dinosaur footprint discovered in Mongolia desert
     
One of the biggest dinosaur footprints ever recorded has been unearthed in the Gobi Desert, researchers said Friday, offering a fresh clue about the giant creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago.

A joint Mongolian-Japanese expedition found the giant print, which measures 106 centimetres (42 inches) long and 77 centimetres wide.

One of several footprints discovered in the vast Mongolian desert, the huge fossil was discovered last month in a geologic layer formed between 70 million and 90 million years ago, researchers said.

It was naturally cast, as sand flowed into dents that had been left by the creature stomping on the once muddy ground.

The footprint is believed to have belonged to Titanosaur, a long-necked dinosaur, and could have been more than 30 metres long and 20 metres tall, according researchers.

“This is a very rare discovery as it’s a well-preserved fossil footprint that is more than a metre long with imprints of its claws,” said a statement issued by Okayama University of Science.

The Japanese university has been involved in the study with the Mongolian Academy of Science.

Sources: vanguards

Ahmed flags off N3.7bn underpass in Ilorin

Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfattah Ahmed of Kwara State has flagged off the construction of a N3.7 billion Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Underpass in Ilorin as part of efforts to decongest the state capital. Ahmed at the flag-off said the project, to be funded through the newly launched Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund (IFK), would be completed within 18 months.
Ahmed assured the people of the metropolis that alternative routes would be provided to ease “the momentary inconvenience that the project may cause to road users."

Source: daiytrust

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described his team’s hectic fixture list as a “poisoned gift”.

Mourinho’s men are set for a busy run after the international break, with five matches in 13 days.

And the former Chelsea boss, whose team beat Zorya 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday, has hit out at the schedule, singling out his side’s clash with Liverpool on Monday October 17 for particular scrutiny.

“Well, we could play Liverpool on the Saturday, we could play Liverpool on the Sunday, but we play Liverpool on the Monday [October 17],” Mourinho said.

“So maybe we don’t have the best conditions especially because we play against two top Premier League teams that don’t play in European competitions.
“We have this kind of poisoned gift of playing on the Monday that creates a very difficult situation, but we want to try to qualify for the next round.

“It’s a long time to go, almost a month, but we want to try so we play against Fenerbahce with a team with the possibility to beat Fenerbahce.”

United sit third in Group A after their win, a point behind leaders Fenerbahce and level with Feyenoord.

Mourinho feels there is little he can do about the fixtures, saying: “I think it’s impossible. The poisoned gift is already there.

“So what can we do? We have to just play on Monday and then Thursday and then Stamford Bridge on the Sunday.

“But before that we have Stoke, so let us concentrate on Stoke.”

Source: naijaloaded. Com

NAFDAC, SON, others hail La Casera for keeping standards

The National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commended the La Casera Company Plc for maintaining a high quality standard in the production of Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) in Nigeria.
Similarly, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) praised the beverage company for its full compliance with regulations regarding food and beverage manufacturing processes in the country.
In his keynote speech, the Managing Director of the La Casera Company, Mr. Roland Ebelt, expressed the company’s delight at the factory inspection and noted that the visit would afford the company the opportunity to showcase its upgraded world class production lines.
Ebelt said he was pleased that NAFDAC, MAN and SON executives visited the plant to witness the high premium it places on producing innovative products, maintaining high quality products and its high security measures put in place to protect members of staff.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the NAFDAC,  Mrs. Yetunde Oni expressed great delight at the level of compliance and strict adherence to modern food and beverage production guidelines.

Mrs Oni, who was represented by the Special Assistant, Mr William Effiok, after the tour of La Casera production facility at Mile 2 in Lagos, also laid great emphasis on the firm’s ultra-modern production line which though covering a large expanse, and having several units such as the bottle blowing section, filling, capping and packaging units, operated under very hygienic conditions, and worked under minimal human interference, with a state-of-the-art automation process which can be compared to those operated in other developed nations around the world.

“What we have witnessed today reaffirms La Casera’s commitment to producing a premium Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) with a product quality which satisfies all quality and safety requirement required for any beverage. Food handling and contact which happens to be a major entry point for contaminants in food processing and production, has also been grossly eliminated in La Casera’ production process, thereby making it safe, nutritious, and fit for human consumption.”
The DG therefore urged teeming consumers to disregard misleading information in any form especially those emanating from Social media, as the product has the NAFDAC seal for quality, which implies it has been subject to thorough product check and analysis, and has been duly certified.
Also responding after the facility tour, the Director, Product Certification, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr Bayo Adigun said: “We appreciate the management team of The La Casera Company for hosting us on this visit and would like to state that this kind of partnership between regulators and manufacturers are aimed at supporting companies in making sure that they maintain their standard. We are partners and we would seek ways to protect the brand of respected companies like The La Casera Company,” he stated.
The Acting DG, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, who was also present at the tour, appreciated the management of the La Casera Company for its doggedness even during times such as this when several companies are closing shop due to several economic reasons and in the face of limiting factors to business growth.
He also extolled the company on its visibly huge financial investment in the food and beverage sector, and therefore encouraged them not to relent in its effort.

sources: the nation newspaper

Substance abuse among students (drug abuse)

Psycho active substances have been used through history to alter mood, thinking, perception, improve performance, relief pain or fear, anxiety or boredom, in celebration e.t.c. Alcohol, the most commonly used substance can be used responsibly and enjoyable. Substance use becomes a problem when; it interferes with the performance of a person at school, home or social gathering, it causes legal problem, put anyone in danger when one continue despite its negative consequences. Substance abuse is the most important health problem in the twenty-one century.

Substance or drug is used to treat an illness, relief a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

Abuse is improper usage, application to a wrong or bad purpose.

Substance or drug abuse is the misuse or over indulgences in drugs despite adverse outcome.

            Some of the main reasons students abuse drugs are because of certain factors which are: inn effective parenting- this is the inability or incompetent of parents to raise and educate their children in the right manner, due to this, children tents to misbehave and can lead to the subject matter. Poor school performance- student’s poor in academic can easily be affected or drawn to this situation of drug abuse due to the depression they have on the impression that they are weak and cannot be of any use to the society. Pressure from peer group. Sometime students’ abuse drugs because of the kind of deviant friends they have, friends influence an individual to start this kind of bad habit and when he refuses they call him different kind of abusive names, because of the pressure they mount on him, he joins them to feel among.

Some other reasons or factors are; curiosity, adolescences rebelliousness, availability and accessibility and some of the commonly abuse drugs are; caffeine, inhalants, cannabis, cocaine, hydrocarbons e.g (sewage, petroleum products).

            Effects of substance abuse on students could be; lack of interest in academics, poor relationship with fellow students, crime, always in debt, irritability and aggression, depression, anxiety, financial mismanagement, delinquent behavior, insomnia.

            Signs of drug abuse; family and friends may be among the first to recognize the signs of drug abuse. Early recognition increases chance for successful treatment. Signs to watch out for include: declining grades, disappearing of money or valuables, joining dangerous groups, suspension from school, forgetfulness, getting into trouble with the school laws.

Treatment for a drug abuser

·       Abstinence from substance use.

·       Detoxification.

·       Make plans for relapse prevention.

·       Introduce patient to drug anonymous associations.

This is self-help group. It consist of people who experienced same problems but have giving-up the habit. They share their experience, strength, weakness and often support the victims.

Substance abuse among students (drug abuse)

Psycho active substances have been used through history to alter mood, thinking, perception, improve performance, relief pain or fear, anxiety or boredom, in celebration e.t.c. Alcohol, the most commonly used substance can be used responsibly and enjoyable. Substance use becomes a problem when; it interferes with the performance of a person at school, home or social gathering, it causes legal problem, put anyone in danger when one continue despite its negative consequences. Substance abuse is the most important health problem in the twenty-one century.

Substance or drug is used to treat an illness, relief a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

Abuse is improper usage, application to a wrong or bad purpose.

Substance or drug abuse is the misuse or over indulgences in drugs despite adverse outcome.

            Some of the main reasons students abuse drugs are because of certain factors which are: inn effective parenting- this is the inability or incompetent of parents to raise and educate their children in the right manner, due to this, children tents to misbehave and can lead to the subject matter. Poor school performance- student’s poor in academic can easily be affected or drawn to this situation of drug abuse due to the depression they have on the impression that they are weak and cannot be of any use to the society. Pressure from peer group. Sometime students’ abuse drugs because of the kind of deviant friends they have, friends influence an individual to start this kind of bad habit and when he refuses they call him different kind of abusive names, because of the pressure they mount on him, he joins them to feel among.

Some other reasons or factors are; curiosity, adolescences rebelliousness, availability and accessibility and some of the commonly abuse drugs are; caffeine, inhalants, cannabis, cocaine, hydrocarbons e.g (sewage, petroleum products).

            Effects of substance abuse on students could be; lack of interest in academics, poor relationship with fellow students, crime, always in debt, irritability and aggression, depression, anxiety, financial mismanagement, delinquent behavior, insomnia.

            Signs of drug abuse; family and friends may be among the first to recognize the signs of drug abuse. Early recognition increases chance for successful treatment. Signs to watch out for include: declining grades, disappearing of money or valuables, joining dangerous groups, suspension from school, forgetfulness, getting into trouble with the school laws.

Treatment for a drug abuser

·       Abstinence from substance use.

·       Detoxification.

·       Make plans for relapse prevention.

·       Introduce patient to drug anonymous associations.

This is self-help group. It consist of people who experienced same problems but have giving-up the habit. They share their experience, strength, weakness and often support the victims.

The nature of examination malpractice among students in Nigeria Tertiary Institution.

“The life of ease is a difficult pursuit”.

Examination malpractice in educational system is not a new thing among we Nigerian and in various institutions of learning. It has become a “canker worm” that has eaten deep down into our education system. It has also become a major challenge to examination bodies, school administrators, parents, the governments, and the private sector (bodies).

It thus tends to relegate certificates issued at different level of education. Over the years novice and experts have complained over the falling standard of education in Nigeria. The falling standard of Nigeria education has been traced to examination malpractices among the student in schools.

Majority of the students being victims of the examination malpractice is as a result of the following factors.

Poor attendance of student in class during lectures: Most students especially in this era believed in only concentrating on C.A and examination and spending most of their hour to chill out and on social media. The case has affected majority of the students and still affecting them till today which they don’t recognize. The implication or outcome of absenting while lecture was taking place, regarding this, students in this category totally rely on hand out or text books in which they not get the main idea of a particular course or field of knowledge but along the alien they end up confusing themselves because of losing some basic things vital during lectures hour.

Poor reading or studying hour: most of the students spend their reading hour chatting on social media or listening to music believing other are born intelligent not knowing that they also build themselves up. And when most of them reading they don’t always concentrating on what they are studying.

Poor conducive atmosphere: in this context, it’s a big challenge for the academicians to manage and guide with large number, this easily create room for multiple examination malpractice i.e they cannot control or organize to a standard setting that will promote sanity.

Emphasis on certificate: students, parents, school management and others tend to push harder on wards to get the certificate and good grades by all means. As a result, much value and emphasis are placed on certificate instead of knowledge, skills and competence. This is also why examination malpractice are increasing day after day for the rush to get paper qualification for jobs they possess or good grades to secure employment.

Lecturers: the lecturer is the main focus of change and the anchor in the lecturing – learning process. Lecturers are the main determinant of quality in the educational system. They therefore, have an important role to the success of any educational system. Indeed, the quality of the lecturer is perhaps the most important determinant of educational standards. Good lecturing makes learning more meaningful, interesting and understating.

Students and their level of knowledge and skill acquisition: the level of knowledge and skill acquisition of students determine their involvement in examination malpractice. More importantly, the feeling of inferiority complex to which any student that fails exam is subjected in school, at home, and in the society at large would make the student go to any length to pass examination.

The examination malpractice can be in different form and this includes:

·       Insult or assault of invigilator.

·       Connive.

·       Mass cheating.

·       Educational stakeholders assistance

·       Irregular activities during and after examination.

·       Inscription on table tops and body.

·       Using electronic materials personality connection.

·       Impersonation and so on.

   

The Dangerous Effects Of Make-Up Most Ladies Don’t Know

OTHERS

This is great news for some ladies. Read Carefully and Slowly. Dermatologist, Dr Idi Martins, has warned against excessive use of make-up, saying that it exposes the skin to considerable amounts of germs and harmful toxins, Vanguard reports.

Martins told the told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that excessive use of make-up could cause skin irritation, allergies and even skin cancer because of the chemical content. He said that that make-up could have severe adverse effects on the skin and other parts of the body, including the eyes.

“The chemicals found in lipsticks, eye pencils, mascara, kajal, among others, could cause serious health problems.” He advised that women who apply make-up should clean their faces before going to bed, to remove all traces of chemicals from the skin.

“It is very imperative to use suitable face washes, cleansers, toners and scrubs to wash off the make-up on the skin daily, especially at night, to avert any skin irritation or disease,’’ Martins said.

Similarly, Mrs Pamela Adebowale, a beautician and make-up dealer, said that the wrong application of make-up could result in skin irritation. Adebowale, stressed the need for women to know their skin type in order to know the appropriate type of make-up to apply, particularly on the face.

“You have to know your skin type to enable you to know the appropriate make-up to use for the best effect.’’ She said wrong application of make-up, rather than enhance beauty, could mar it.

Oshiomhole Says Assassination Attempt On Deputy Governor Never Happened

NAIJA NEWS

Things appear to be falling apart for the Adams Oshiomohle-led government of Edo state, as his Deputy Governor, Pius Odubu, on Saturday, had his convoy shot at during a visit to the All Progressives Congress secretariat in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area.

Odubu, who is campaigning for election as the state governor at the end of Oshiomhole’s tenure, called on security agencies in the state to investigate the shooting, saying that he has identified ‘three principal suspects’ behind the attack.

However, in a swift response to the alleged killing, the state government, through the Commissioner for Information and Orientation Kassim Afegbua, described the assassination attempt as untrue.

While affirming that violence broke out at the Auchi APC secretariat, Afegbua however, noted that the fracas was caused by thugs loyal to the Deputy Governor.

“Our attention has been drawn to newspaper reports and subsequent Press statement by the Odubu Campaign Organisation on the alleged assassination attempt on Dr Pius Odubu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State and a gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC.”

“While we condemn in very strong terms the ugly incident at Auchi, we note, however, that the conclusion of the Odubu Campaign Organisation on alleged assassination attempt appears hasty as preliminary reports suggest that the fracas at Auchi was caused by thugs loyal to the Odubu campaign imported in two truck-loads to Auchi who attacked other party loyalists not sold to the Deputy Governor’s aspiration.”

“It is instructive to note that the Deputy Governor was inside the secretariat building of the APC in the company of the Party Chairman in the Local Government, Alhaji Umoru Akokhia, addressing the delegates while thugs loyal to him who had become unruly fired gunshots at other APC loyalists who were outside protesting against his visit.”

“We gathered authoritatively that the first shots were, in fact, fired by Odubu’s security detail in an attempt to scare away the party faithful who were against the hoodlums imported to their domain by the Odubu Campaign Organisation, before thugs loyal to him fired at the party’s loyalists.”

“It should be noted that among those who sustained injuries are APC loyalists who are presently receiving medical attention in the hospital.

It is laughable that the Odubu Campaign Organisation will allege that the Deputy Governor, with full compliments of security details, was shot at, yet no casualty was recorded on the other side and nobody apprehended.”

“Given the above scenario, we find it lousy for anyone to impute assassination theory as propounded by the Odubu Campaign Organisation, especially when investigations are still ongoing and the police are yet to submit their findings on the fracas.

A responsible campaign organisation should have waited for investigation reports before jumping into reckless conclusions.”

“The Governor has already directed the Commissioner of Police to unravel the immediate and remote causes of the incident and whoever that is found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the law, no matter how highly placed.

It should be understood that democracy is all about inclusive participation and contestation of ideas, and not rule of the gun.

Every gubernatorial aspirant who truly wants to govern the state must live by the rules of the game and not the size of his guns and political thugs.

Campaigns are generally a very interesting aspect of democracy, hence, it must not be reduced to bloodletting.”

Aero Contractors Airline Sacks 100 Workers

NAIJA NEWS

Airline operator, Aero Contractors, has sacked at least 100 workers outsourced by Skyborne Ltd, due to its decision to review its relationship with the company.

Confirming the sack in a statement issued on Friday, April 29, the airline said it the decision was reached “in the course of reorganising and repositioning its business”.

“In the course of reorganising and repositioning its business, Aero Contractors has reviewed its relationship with Skyborne by cutting down some of the services required from the company.

“This will help the company to invest more resources to enhance customer service. For the records, Aero has not sacked any of its staff,” the statement released by Aero’s media consultant, Simon Tumba, said.

A letter to one of the affected workers which was obtained by NAN claimed that the sack was as a result of the ongoing restructuring in the airline.

The letter reads: “Dear colleague, in the light of the ongoing restructuring at Aero, we regret to inform you that your services are no longer required and employment with SBL terminated with immediate effect.

“Please, return all company property to your manager/supervisor by 8am on April 28. We regret any inconvenience caused.”

We recall that allegations of corruption and diversion of funds had trailed the past management of the airline.

The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), which owns 60 per cent of the airline’s shares, had dissolved the previous management and appointed Fola Akinkuotu, former director-general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), as its Managing Director.
Akinkuotu has been given the task of rebuilding the airline and helping it to regain its position as a key player in the industry.

First Bank had just on Thursday, April 28, revealed that it intends to lay off 1,000 workers.

source: Naijaoaded

Nigeria, France sign pact on military equipment, training

The High Defence Committee was set up as part of agreements reached during the last visit of President Mohammadu Buhari to France.

The French and Nigerian governments on Thursday signed a ‘letter of Intent’ on defence cooperation to include acquisition of military equipment and training for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces (NAF).

This was made known in a communiqué on strengthening cordial bilateral relations on Security and Defence after the maiden meeting of the High Defence Committee made up of Nigerian and French officials on Thursday at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

The Communiqué was read by the permanent secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence Ambassador Danjuma Sheni in the presence of the Nigerian Minister of Defence Mansur Dan-Ali and the Minister of Defence of France Jean Le-Drian.

The High Defence Committee was set up as part of agreements reached during the last visit of President Mohammadu Buhari to France.

Sheni explained that the two days deliberations focused on four areas of strategic dialogue, military technical cooperation, intelligence sharing, and equipment procurement.

He said the committee agreed that identifying credible manufactures, capacity building and negotiations with French equipment manufacturers would be offered to the armed forces of Nigeria.

They also agreed that France would provide technical advice on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), to the Nigerian military while promoting multi-lateral intelligence sharing in support of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

They also agreed that France would explore the possibility of providing the armed forces in liaison with French Forces in Senegal with operational updated maps under the premises of Document for Operational Cooperation.

They also agreed that France would share experience with Nigeria in the organization and processes of establishing an Imagery Centre, and deliberated on how the list of defence equipment presented could be procured at good value for money.

In their remarks, both Defence ministers agreed that the defence cooperation demonstrates both countries determination to check the menace of terrorism in the West African region and global terrorism.

Read more at http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/international/nigeria-france-sign-pact-on-military-equipment-training/144499.html#TBImxpKXMXsaeu8Z.99

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FG pleads with W/Bank on $320m loot

President Muhammadu Buhari with the MD/CEO World Bank Group, Ms. Sri Mulyani at the State House in Abuja yesterday

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the World Bank to do all within its powers to facilitate the speedy repatriation of stolen funds being held by Swiss authorities.  
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba  Shehu, quoted Buhari as making the call at the State House in Abuja yesterday during a meeting with the visiting Managing Director of the World Bank, Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

The president noted that the repatriation  of the additional $320 million in Switzerland identified as illegally taken from Nigeria under the administration of late former Head of State, Sani Abacha would help to ease the current economic hardship facing the nation.
Buhari assured Indrawati that his administration was taking appropriate steps to ensure that public funds are no longer stolen or misappropriated by government officials.
 “We need the support of the World Bank for the repatriation of the funds.
We are as concerned as the World Bank about accountability. If such repatriated funds have been misapplied in the past, I assure you that the same will not happen with us. $320m is a lot of money and we will not allow it to be misappropriated or diverted,”   Buhari said.
According to Shehu, one of the conditions given by the Swiss authorities for the repatriation of the funds is that it should be expended on the implementation of social programmes for the benefit of Nigerians.
Indrawati told Buhari that the World Bank was ready to use its knowledge, expertise and resources to help Nigeria achieve faster growth and development.
 

Read more at http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/fg-pleads-with-w-bank-on-320m-loot/144459.html#6yalP2VQ3aKFQoKA.99

Buhari to sign budget next week

President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by the Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff Mallam Abba Kyari, Minister of National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, SSAP (Senate) Sen Ita Enang and SSAP (House of Reps.) Suleiman Kawu meeting with the leadership of National Assembly among whom are President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and other principal staff last night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

The executive and the legislature have resolved that the 2016 budget be signed not later than next week.
Senate President Bukola Saraki disclosed this to State House correspondents last night shortly after a meeting President Muhammadu Buhari held with the leadership of the National Assembly.

The Senate president said the meeting agreed on the way forward to the budget impasse and that the process would be completed in few days’ time.
“We just finished a meeting with the president and the vice president. We came to let them know some of the solutions that we found in moving the budget process forward and we are happy to say that we have agreed on the way forward and we believe that this process will be completed in matter of days rather than weeks. So it is good to Nigerians and all of us, we have found a way forward; and in a meter of days, the budget will be ready for president’s assent,” he said.
On what he meant by the way forward, Saraki said: “We have committed that have been set up on our side and also on the executive side, we will engage over the next few days, to just tidy up a few loose ends here and there, and the outcome will be satisfactory to everybody.”
Budget and National Planning Minister Udoma Udo Udoma also said both arms of government had agreed to work together to resolve all issues in the next few days.

Read more at http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/buhari-to-sign-budget-next-week/144297.html#mjYMfSZbgUrWzu8S.99

Boko Haram fighters have new uniform- Army                   

The Nigerian army says ‎troops of 22 Brigade Garrison and 3 Battalion on long range fighting patrol on Monday around  Gima village  in Ngala Local Government Area in Borno state discovered that Boko Haram fighters now have new uniforms.

Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman in a press statement on Tuesday said: "the patrol came in contact  with some elements of the Boko Haram that started escaping in disarray on sighting the team."

He said troops were able to apprehend two terrorists in their new styled uniform of green colour with rope as bracelet around their legs and necks. 

Usman explained that this is a new development in the ongoing clearance operations of the remnants of the Boko Haram in the north east. 

He added that the patrol team recovered one Isuzu Canter lorry, five motorcycles and two bags of guniea corn.

Other items recovered  include three Dane guns, a Solar panel and three bows and arrows, Usman stated.

He said the arrested terrorists are currently being interrogated to further assist in the clearance operations.

source: Dailytrust

Tired Of Calling 180? You Can Reach MTN Customer Care Via Whatsapp (See Numbers)

TECH

In a way of satisfying customers, MTN now extends their customer services to WhatsApp messenger.

Now they have launched 5 dedicated Customer Care Whatsapp contact numbers for their subscribers to reach out and get their issues solved.

Here are 5 Mtn Dedicated WhatsApp Number to add:

09033000001
09033000002
09033000003
09033000004
09033000005

To chat with MTN customer care representatives via WhatsApp, simply add any of the above numbers to your WhatsApp list and start chatting immediately with MTN available customer care representative.

‘FG To Commence Payment Of N5,000 To Poor Nigerians,’ – Buhari

NAIJA NEWS

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on media, Garba Shehu, has revealed to newsmen that plans to disburse N5,000 monthly stipend to 1 million poor Nigerians is in its final stages.

Shehu said President Buhari feels the pains of the poor Nigerians, and is constantly working out ways to better their lives.

He said “For example, one million poor and vulnerable Nigerians will soon receive monthly payments of N5,000 to allow them live decently,” he said, noting that the programme was designed to recognize the need for ordinary, poor Nigerians to also benefit from the resources of the country.

“President Buhari believes that the resources of our country should be spent also on the vast majority of our people who are poor and vulnerable, and not squandered by government officials or the elite.”

He also revealed that the social investment plan has been included in the 2016 budget.

Shehu said “About seven to eight states have been completed already. Now the Presidency is working with the World Bank and the Bill Gates Foundation on how to identify the people to be paid the N5,000 and how they will be paid.

“This is the first time that the federal government of this country will be spending this much on social welfare for poor, bearing in mind that the money will go directly to the beneficiaries.”

President Muhammadu Buhari has also refused to devalue the Naira, adding that he is not convinced of its benefits to Nigerians.

Diversification Of Nigeria’s Economy Now A Matter Of Urgency – Buhari

NAIJA NEWS 

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Guangzhou, China, said that his administration will take urgent steps to restructure Nigeria’s economy by encouraging new investments in mining, agriculture and manufacturing.

Speaking at a reception in his honour by the Communist Party of China, President Buhari said that Nigeria will welcome the support of the Chinese government, foreign investors and local businesses for efforts to diversify the nation’s economy.

He noted that the diversification of the Nigerian economy was long overdue as continued reliance on crude oil exports had always made the economy vulnerable to shocks.

‘‘This time we will be more deliberate. The government and businesses will be involved,” President Buhari said.

In his remarks, the Secretary of the Communist Party, who is also the Governor of the Guangdong Province, Mr. Hu Chinhua, pledged that the region will support the implementation of all the bilateral agreements reached with the Chinese government during President Buhari’s visit.

President Buhari also visited the Sino-Singapore Knowledge City in Guangzhou, which showcases advancements by China in medical, science and technological inventions.

Navy destroys illegal refineries, arrests vandals

A large warehouse with drums of stolen crude oil discovered by the Navy at Ogbogoro Uzoba waterside, around Choba in Port Harcourt Rivers Stat
e

Nigerian Navy patrol teams in the Niger Delta have arrested six persons suspected to be operating illegal refineries and vandalising NNPC pipelines.
A statement from Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, yesterday said a patrol team arrested the suspects who are now undergoing interrogation.

He said they were picked up from a large warehouse at Ogbogoro Uzoba waterside around Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Ezekobe said the raid was in continuation of the Chief of Naval Staff’s resolve to eliminate crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, illegal refineries and other unwholesome activities that affect security and economic development.
He said: “The warehouse is suspected to have served as a storage facility for illegally refined products. Also discovered in the facility were three wooden boats containing about 20,000 litres of diesel suspected to be illegally refined.
Ezekobe said another Navy patrol team deployed from the NNS Delta discovered and destroyed two illegal refineries in Jones creek in Warri South West local Government Area of Delta State. 
He added that items destroyed in the site, include a Cotonou boat laden with about 66,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and 4 GP storage tanks measuring 500 litres each.

source: Dailytrust
 

Federal Govt Delegation Visit Chibok Parents In Borno (Photos)

NAIJA NEWS

A Federal government delegation led by the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, Special Adviser to President Buhari on Social Investments Maryam Uwais, Minister of state for Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed and Ministr of state for Power, Works and Housing Mustapha Shehuri, visited Chibok community in Borno state yesterday to commemorate the 2nd year of the kidnap of 219 Chibok girls.

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