Tuesday 3 February 2015
Fashola during a meeting between members of the APC and the organized private sector in Marina,
“The Naira has weakened, interest rates has come up and it is for us to chose whether we want four more years of that and the Naira is essential in a free fall in an economy that is currently import denominated and it would only mean that the purchasing power of our disposable income would continue to reduce,” he added.
“The necessity of now is to halt that free fall. That is something we cannot vote continuity on. I will not. But more importantly as the candidate, Gen Buhari, has said, it is essentially not how much really Nigeria earns, it is what value we get out of that money,” the governor continued. “If we had sold crude oil, our major income earner for like almost 5-6 years at over a $100 per barrel and all of us are saying there is pain, do we want to continue now when there is reduced income with the same team on the same management capacity.
If they couldn’t do topnotch at $100 per barrel, can we trust them to do more with less?” he said. The APC and the PDP are viewed as the major contenders in the upcoming general elections.
Slow Cooker Beans
As anyone who has ever reorganized their sock drawer instead of dealing with a deadline knows, it’s so much easier to control what’s right in front of you, and what was in front of me on January 1 were those freezer bags. Chunks of Benton’s Bacon, misshapen ziplocs of homemade stock, a few heels of Parmesan, three small bags that each contained one or two canned tomatoes, five (five!) black bananas. I knew there were some orphaned bags of dried white beans in the pantry, some onions, basil leaves, and nearing-their-end carrots in the fridge, so I unceremoniously dumped everything into the slow cooker (minus the bananas which would be put to use the next day) and pressed the 6-hour button. Warning: What I’m about to say might send a few of you into a tailspin, but I’m going to say it anyway. Here it goes: I have not been loving my slow-cooker. I know I’ve only had it three months, and that hardly counts as giving it much of a go, but the truth is, so far, most of what has been ladled out of the thing has left me wanting more. Or something different. (Even Phoebe the other day, when told we were having chili, asked “Can it not be the one you make in the slow-cooker?”) I think most of the problem lies in the fact that I have been using it to translate dishes that I’ve been cooking in the Dutch Oven for over a decade – so there’s a standard to meet. Not just Phoebe’s chili, but short ribs, and pork loins, too. But my kitchen-dump beans? These made the cut. Rich, stewy, smoky, they were somewhere between a meatless cassoulet and minestrone, and I must say, most excellent with a piece of crusty bread. Since I had so much room in the freezer, I ladled the whole thing into a new batch of single-serve soup bags. In other words, More Healthy Lunches: Check! At least til next week.
A Recipe-ish for Slow Cooker White Beans Another reason why this was a success? I didn’t measure anything. (The whole dump-it-in thing is 100% of slow cooker’s appeal for me.) I used about a one-inch chunk of the bacon – that’s the great thing about good bacon, you don’t need a lot — but you can leave it out altogether if you’d prefer to make this meatless. Then I’m guessing about a 14-ounce can’s worth of chicken stock, same for whole tomatoes. Then about 8-10 ounces of dried white beans (Navy or Cannellini), a parm rind, about 10 basil leaves, half a large onions (chopped) and a third a bag of baby carrots. I set to 6-hours, pouring water into it every now and then so that beans would be fully submerged. If there had been any greens in my fridge – kale, spinach, chard – I would’ve tossed them in at the end. Serve with crusty bread or in bowls with freshly shaved Parm and a drizzle of olive oil.
Bobbi Kristina: Family Says Cops Found Drugs in House
Cops will not confirm they found drugs, but family sources tell TMZ authorities told the family that is indeed what was found. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... they believed from the beginning Bobbi Kristina ended up face down in a bathtub as a result of drugs. As for why cops didn't find anything during the first search, Law enforcement said they were only looking for items that were "out in the open." The second search however was more thorough.
Photos: 5 Year Old Boy's Dream of Meeting Davido Comes True + Lots of Gifts from OBO
#LestWeRemember: How GEJ Improved Nigerians’ Wellbening
President Goodluck Jonathan who became the leader of Nigeria
in 2010 shares information about his achievements and fulfilled promises
he managed to achieve during his presidential career.
Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, posted some fulfilled promises that made Nigeria a better place.
1. Jonathan overhauled Nigeria’s Football and Sports Administration
3. Jonathan rebuilt Nigeria’s roads. “Better, Safer, Faster since 2011,” Abati wrote on his Facebook.
4. Jonathan improved railway system
Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, posted some fulfilled promises that made Nigeria a better place.
1. Jonathan overhauled Nigeria’s Football and Sports Administration
Politicians are now giving free recharge cards to voters
Picture of the free recharge cards being handed out to Lagosians. Is it to solicit for votes or what? lol
Hoodlums Strangle, Cut off Woman’s Private Parts in Ketu Photo
PUNCH Metro learnt that people living in the area discovered that there was no gunshot wound or stab injury on the body, except that she was dead and her body part cut off. The corpse was laid in front of a shop and was covered with clothes.
A resident, Mr. Abayomi Odegbami, said on Monday that the unidentified woman was a regular face in the community, and usually slept in one of the shops. He added that she was last seen by residents on Saturday, adding that residents suspected that she was killed in the evening. He said:
“Nobody knows exactly what happened to her. We just discovered that they strangled her and cut off her private parts. We suspect that what they were really interested in was her private parts.
This incident happened on Saturday and the corpse is already decomposing. We have been calling the emergency numbers for some time now, and they have not come around. Our fear is that the corpse could burst and spread disease in the area.
” He added that such incidents had become a common sight in the area, adding that a similar one was recorded last year. “I believe it has a ritual undertone and may not be unconnected with the coming elections because a similar thing happened last year and it was a man. A part of his body was also removed while his corpse was abandoned,” he said.
After the matter was reported to policemen at the Ketu division, emergency officials later arrived around 4pm on Monday to pick up the corpse. A source in the area said the officials insisted on collecting money before they could evacuate the corpse from the scene. He said:
“They said they also heard about it on Saturday. They said we should pay them before they remove the body. Where do we get the money from?” When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident.
He, however, said it was a case of sudden and unnatural death. He added that the victim’s private parts were not cut off as speculated by residents of the area. He said, “It’s a case of sudden and unnatural death. No part of her body was cut off.”
Porn Star, Afrocandy Drops Video On Behalf Of GEJ
Popular porn star, Judith Mazagwu known as AfroCandy has
joined the line of entertainers signing President Jonathan for another 4
years.
Aside the song, AfroCandy also told her followers to vote for Goodluck Jonathan. She also threw shades at the opposition presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying Nigeria should be divided into two so that Jonathan and Buhari can each rule one part.
Watch the video below:
Download video using WAP.NAIJ.COM
The Nigerian born porn actress and producer, took to her Twitter
page to make her support known for the Peoples Democratic Party who is
bidding for a re-election. To drive home her point, AfroCandy dropped a
new video titled ‘Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for Second Term’.Aside the song, AfroCandy also told her followers to vote for Goodluck Jonathan. She also threw shades at the opposition presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying Nigeria should be divided into two so that Jonathan and Buhari can each rule one part.
Watch the video below:
Download video using WAP.NAIJ.COM
I’ve made a pledge with God that I will not steal Nigeria’s Money — APC VP Yemi Osinbajo
Poll: Doyin Okupe predicts how GEJ will win presidential election
ELECTION 2015: Who Your Favorite Celebs Might Vote For
coming 2015 elections. I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying Another Woman These showbiz celebrities take their time either by singing to campaign for their choice candidate, appearing in adverts or campaign grounds and many more just to showcase who they are celebrating. Although the 2015 presidential election has quite numbers of candidate, the battle however is between the All Progressives Congress candidate – Rtd. Gen. Muhammad Buhari and the Peoples Democratic Party candidate – President Goodluck Jonathan who is bidding for a re-election. Here is however a list of your favourite actors, actresses, musicians, footballers and entertainers in general supporting politicians. Some are following GEJ and some, Buhari! See the list below:
Buhari! See the list below:
Monday 2 February 2015
Feb. 14? Nigerians face a stark choice, Who would you trust on.
This is a country in which 294 days ago, over 200 girls were ripped from the lives as they knew it and were left without recourse. This is a nation where the epicenter of industry and commerce in its region, Maiduguri, is facing repeated, audacious attacks by a terrorist group insurgency.
Nigerians have the power to change that; to take the first step in protecting themselves. It is a permanent voter card, and it can be used to change the government and change the country's abysmal status quo.
As Nigeria moves into the final days leading up to the election, this video release asks the question: who would Nigerians trust? A man who has created our abysmal present situation, or a man who has proven security credential when dealing with terrorist incursion. Nigerians have a choice. Who should they trust?
Patience Jonathan reacts to alleged N3b bribe from NNDC
First Lady Patience Jonathan has debunked media report alleging that she was paid N3 billion by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for facilitating the 2015 Budget of the commission.
According to the report, Mrs Jonathan collaborated with former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike in a number of schemes that enable them loot the the NDDC dry.
But refuting the report, the First Lady in a statement by her media assistant, Mr. Ayo Adewuyi described the report as a hoax by the opposition targeted at misleading and recruiting unsuspecting Nigerians to portray her overbearing and meddlesome.
Adewuyi noted that the said report is “dubious, diversionary, unfair, unkind, and therefore totally unacceptable” because Dame Patience “did no such thing”.
The statement reads in part: “We make bold to say that the piece is nothing but a hoax, aimed at misleading unsuspecting members of the public, recruit them into their hate campaign against the First Lady and to again portray Dame Patience Jonathan as an overbearing and intrusive woman against her well known passion for peace and advancement of the course of women and children in Nigeria.
"Nigerians are very conversant with the workings of the National Assembly regarding passage of Budgets. Parliamentary process requires that the Appropriation Bill goes through First Reading, Second Reading and Third Reading and subsequent harmonization by the two chambers.
“One then wonders at which level of this process the First Lady influenced the passage of NDDC Budget that warranted her being paid 3 billion Naira for the alleged “Consultancy” Therefore, it will be impossible for one single person to influence its passage or is the author trying to indict our law makers?”
Stocks to watch at noon on Tuesday
NVN - NOVION PROPERTY GROUP - up 22 cents, or 9.48 per cent, at $2.54 Property groups Novion and Federation Centres will merge to create a united $11 billion entity. NVT - NAVITAS - down 30 cents, or 5.71 per cent, at $4.95 Education provider Navitas' first half net profit is down 13 per cent. SVW - SEVEN GROUP HOLDINGS - up 6.00 cents, or 1.15 per cent, at $5.27 Kerry Stokes' Seven Group Holdings has bought an almost 14 per cent stake in oil and gas business Beach Energy.
King & Queen: Novak Djokovic & Serena Williams Remain Atop ATP Rankings
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams remain the number one ranked male and female tennis players after successful outings at the Australian Open.
Djokovic extended his lead at the top of the rankings, thanks to second placed Roger Federer‘s shock 3rd round exit. Serena Williams’ 19th grandslam also ensured that she’d saw off second-placed Maria Sharapova, who she won in the final. ATP top 20
1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 13,045
2. Roger Federer (SUI) 9245
3. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5745
4. Andy Murray (GBR) 5515 (+2)
5. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 5205
6. Milos Raonic (CAN) 4845 (+2)
7. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4660
8. Marin Cilic (CRO) 4105 (+1)
9. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 4090 (-5)
10. David Ferrer (ESP) 3965
11. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3645
12. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 2560
13. Ernests Gulbis (LAT) 2420
14. Feliciano Lopez (ESP) 2220
15. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 2125
16. Roberto Bautista (ESP) 1975
17. Tommy Robredo (ESP) 1845
18. John Isner (USA) 1765 (+3)
19. Gilles Simon (FRA) 1730 (+1)
20. Gal Monfils (FRA) 1725 (-1) WTA top 20
1. Serena Williams (USA) 9776
2. Maria Sharapova (RUS) 8210
3. Simona Halep (ROM) 6571
4. Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6480
5. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 4565 (+3)
6. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 4425 (-1)
7. Eugnie Bouchard (CAN) 4365
8. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 4270 (-2)
9. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) 3285 (+2)
10. Angelique Kerber (GER) 3130 (-1)
11. Venus Williams (USA) 2790 (+7)
12. Andrea Petkovic (GER) 2735 (+1)
13. Sara Errani (ITA) 2551 (+1)
14. Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 2441 (-2)
15. Lucie Safarova (CZE) 2425 (+1)
16. Jelena Jankovic (SER) 2360 (-1)
17. Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) 2295
18. Dominika Cibulkova (SLQ) 2137 (-8)
19. Aliz Cornet (FRA) 2125
20. Madison Keys (USA) 2100 (+15)
Djokovic extended his lead at the top of the rankings, thanks to second placed Roger Federer‘s shock 3rd round exit. Serena Williams’ 19th grandslam also ensured that she’d saw off second-placed Maria Sharapova, who she won in the final. ATP top 20
1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 13,045
2. Roger Federer (SUI) 9245
3. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5745
4. Andy Murray (GBR) 5515 (+2)
5. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 5205
6. Milos Raonic (CAN) 4845 (+2)
7. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4660
8. Marin Cilic (CRO) 4105 (+1)
9. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 4090 (-5)
10. David Ferrer (ESP) 3965
11. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3645
12. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 2560
13. Ernests Gulbis (LAT) 2420
14. Feliciano Lopez (ESP) 2220
15. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 2125
16. Roberto Bautista (ESP) 1975
17. Tommy Robredo (ESP) 1845
18. John Isner (USA) 1765 (+3)
19. Gilles Simon (FRA) 1730 (+1)
20. Gal Monfils (FRA) 1725 (-1) WTA top 20
1. Serena Williams (USA) 9776
2. Maria Sharapova (RUS) 8210
3. Simona Halep (ROM) 6571
4. Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6480
5. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 4565 (+3)
6. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 4425 (-1)
7. Eugnie Bouchard (CAN) 4365
8. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 4270 (-2)
9. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) 3285 (+2)
10. Angelique Kerber (GER) 3130 (-1)
11. Venus Williams (USA) 2790 (+7)
12. Andrea Petkovic (GER) 2735 (+1)
13. Sara Errani (ITA) 2551 (+1)
14. Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 2441 (-2)
15. Lucie Safarova (CZE) 2425 (+1)
16. Jelena Jankovic (SER) 2360 (-1)
17. Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) 2295
18. Dominika Cibulkova (SLQ) 2137 (-8)
19. Aliz Cornet (FRA) 2125
20. Madison Keys (USA) 2100 (+15)
See Segun Arinze adorable photos of his 5 months old daughter
That's a pic of Segun Arinze's wife Julie and their five months old daughter. She's sooo beautiful. The couple have two other boys. Another pic after the cut...
Temidayo Abudu launch her healthy lifestyle company
Temidayo Abudu daughter of popular media personality Mo abudu launched her healthy company Healthy Options by Ted.
In her newsletter, she shared her personal experience of over weight of 98kg and how she disciplined herself by eating healthy . The Public Relation guru turned fitness expert presently weighs 20kg share some tips below.
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Wahoooo....
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Waoh! Nigeria Joined Israel, In Britain Disliked As North Korea Is Rated Most Hated
Nigeria Joined Israel, In Britain Disliked As North Korea Is Rated Most Hated Across Europe A new research disclosed that the Britons dislike Israel more than Iran! Following a surge in negative attitudes towards the country over the past two years, While North Korea is regarded as the most hated nation outside of Europe.
Independent report. A latest survey carried out by Think Tank Chatham House on public attitudes towards other countries, 35 per cent of Britons said they felt “especially unfavorably” towards Israel, an increase of 18 per cent since 2012, while people’s unfavorable feelings towards Iran dropped from 45 per cent to 33 per cent. North Korea on the other hand beat them both however, with 47 per cent of Britons feeling “especially unfavorably” towards the nation led by Kim Jong-un.
The research, entitled ‘Internationalism or Isolationism? British attitudes towards the UK’s international priorities’ classed the top five least favorably nations as North Korea, Israel, Iran, Pakistan and Nigeria.
It was conducted during August 2014, which the researchers noted was at a time when “Israel was engaged in a military operation in Gaza against Hamas that caused large numbers of civilian casualties”. The researchers suggested the prominence of this news at the time contributed to the increase in unfavourable feelings towards Israel.
Explosion rocks three Rivers state High Courts
Unknown persons carried out a coordinated bomb attack on three separate High Courts in Degema, Isiokpo and Port Harcourt areas of Rivers state this morning. According to reports, the bombs went off almost at the same time, burning court documents beyond recognition. The state police command confirmed the incident and said investigation is ongoing to bring the culprits to book. Fortunately no life was lost...
OPINION: Who Stands For The Youth Between GEJ And GMB?
Ahead of next month’s presidential elections in Nigeria, a renowned political commentator, Oche Joseph Otorkpa, has explained why it would favour Nigerian youths to cast their votes for incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress.
According to Otorkpa, who is the publisher of Tsuntsu Hausa newspaper, prior to President Jonathan’s era, thousands of young and qualified Nigerians have consistently found it difficult to secure admission into Nigerian universities, lack of slots and over population forced many schools to turn back very qualified young Nigerians, a situation Jonathan considered unacceptable. In a bid to correct this anomaly,the President swung into action and constructed 12 brand new Universities from scratch sweeping thousands of young Nigerians into various degree programmes in the process.
oche Oche Joseph Otorkpa He also explained how the incumbent President placed food on the tables of many young people who became beneficiaries of employment from these new universities as academic and non academic staff. Below is the full text of the opinion piece: It was Michael Crichton who said ” If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree” . Knowing what has transpired in the past will provide a glimpse of what the future might hold. Advertisement To state that young people will play a defining role in the 2015
According to Otorkpa, who is the publisher of Tsuntsu Hausa newspaper, prior to President Jonathan’s era, thousands of young and qualified Nigerians have consistently found it difficult to secure admission into Nigerian universities, lack of slots and over population forced many schools to turn back very qualified young Nigerians, a situation Jonathan considered unacceptable. In a bid to correct this anomaly,the President swung into action and constructed 12 brand new Universities from scratch sweeping thousands of young Nigerians into various degree programmes in the process.
oche Oche Joseph Otorkpa He also explained how the incumbent President placed food on the tables of many young people who became beneficiaries of employment from these new universities as academic and non academic staff. Below is the full text of the opinion piece: It was Michael Crichton who said ” If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree” . Knowing what has transpired in the past will provide a glimpse of what the future might hold. Advertisement To state that young people will play a defining role in the 2015
Mayweather Vs Pacquiao Is A Done Deal………The Fight Is Set
According to TMZ,
A source involved in the negotiations said both fighters have agreed to fight and a date and location (Vegas) have already been set.
The source says the formal agreement has not been signed, but everyone expects the signatures “soon”. Negotiators are putting “finishing touches” on the deal.
Floyd Mayweather has agreed to fight Manny Pacquiao, the sources reported. … who say the two finally came to an agreement moments ago.
The two sides had been trying to hammer out a deal for a while to square off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2nd.
Manny had agreed to his contract weeks ago … and it was all up to Floyd to sign on the dotted line.
But now, after meeting in person at the Miami Heat game earlier this week … we’re told it’s a done deal .. and the two sides will make a formal announcement in the coming days.
A source involved in the negotiations said both fighters have agreed to fight and a date and location (Vegas) have already been set.
The source says the formal agreement has not been signed, but everyone expects the signatures “soon”. Negotiators are putting “finishing touches” on the deal.
Floyd Mayweather has agreed to fight Manny Pacquiao, the sources reported. … who say the two finally came to an agreement moments ago.
The two sides had been trying to hammer out a deal for a while to square off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2nd.
Manny had agreed to his contract weeks ago … and it was all up to Floyd to sign on the dotted line.
But now, after meeting in person at the Miami Heat game earlier this week … we’re told it’s a done deal .. and the two sides will make a formal announcement in the coming days.
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