Buratai Visits Victorious Nigerian Troops In Gambo

Jerrywright Ukwu Yesterday Nigeria’s chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, recently displayed courage by spending the night in Gamboru town, Borno state, a former hotbed of terrorist group, Boko Haram.

Buratai addressing Nigerian troops in GamboruBuratai addressing Nigerian troops in Gamboru The town which is close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroon has witnessed so many attacks by the insurgents and at one point was fully occupied by them for a year with their flags hoisted in strategic parts of the town. Prepares For Final Battle Just last week, the town was recaptured by the Nigerian troops after fierce battles with the terrorists, and to show his solidarity with his subordinates, the army chief visited the town and went ahead to spend the night there. According to Premium Times, Buratai also ordered the hoisting of Nigerian flags in the sleepy town and also had journalists in his entourage. Buratai’s move is reportedly the first of its kind in Nigeria, where military leaders prefer to take the back seat and give orders to troops in the battle field. To ensure the trip was safe for the army chief, an advance team made up of the explosive ordinance department of the Nigerian Army had to check Buratai’s entourage routes for land mines. And indeed, many land mines buried by the terrorists were unearthed and defused by the bomb experts. But it came with some consequences, as one of the landmines went off, injured some soldiers and destroyed one of the Armoured Personnel Carriers. On arriving the town at about 5pm on the said day, Buratai addressed the troops who were in upbeat mood following their victory, after which everyone at the venue sang the Nigerian National Anthem.“We are here today to observe this significant and symbolic ceremony of hoisting the Nigerian national flag,” he said.”If you could remember, this town of Gamboru was occupied by the Boko Haram terrorists for almost one year ago. The Chadian troops came to help recapture it but could not hold the town, so they later withdrew and the Boko Haram returned again. “In line with my vision which is to have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army that is abreast of its constitutional roles, and one key underlying phrase in my mission is the constitutional role, today, under my command, we are here to discharge and redeem our territorial integrity as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Today we are hoisting our flag and we will never allow any bunch of criminals in the name of Boko Haram to come and take an inch of our territory again.” “I will like to commend officers and soldiers of the Operation Lafiya Dole, especially the officers and men of 7 Division and indeed the 7 Division Strike Group, who have proved to be resilient, dedicated and highly patriotic. Nigerians are proud of you, Nigerian Army is proud of you and indeed Mr. President is very proud of you. “We have to maintain the momentum and from now on you must maintain an aggressive posture to constant patrols along this routes and all other routes into this area.” 124 Boko Haram Detainees Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari recently commenced an investigation into all equipment and other logistics bought by the Nigerian Army from 2010 to 2015.

PHOTOS: SEE How Buhari Got Soaked To The Skin In Paris

The weather on 14th September was rainy when Muhammdu Buhari’s jet landed at the Orly International airport in Paris. Buhari France Buhari was met by Thierry Leleu, the governor of Val de Marne province The delegation from Nigeria got soaked to the skin.

. It was cold and rainy in Paris. It was cold and rainy in Paris President Muhammadu Buhari was warmly welcomed. But the weather was not warm, about +14 degrees Celsius.

Buhari-paris Despite warm welcome, the weather in Paris was cool The red carpet got soaked very quickly.

Buhari in Paris The red carpet got soaked quickly

Buhari france The ceremony of honouring Buhari These soldiers might dream of having umbrellas instead of their swords.

Buhari airport france wet Buhari was met by compatriots from diplomatic service at the airport Buhari will spend three days in Paris from Monday following an invitation from his French counterpart Francois Hollande.

They are going to discuss the issues of defence, security and economic relations

NASU tips Ambali for higher national assignment

Delegates to the Quadrennial Conference of the Universities Trade Group Council of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have recommended the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), to the Federal Government for a position of higher responsibility on account of his proven skills, intellect and humane dispositions. The Chairman of the Universities Trade Group, Comrade S.A. Adefemi, stated this last Wednesday, (September 9, 2015) while declaring open the Group's Quadrennial Delegates Conference at the New Science Lecture Theatre, University of Ilorin. Comrade Adefemi urged the delegates to challenge the managements of their various universities with the standards that they met at the University of Ilorin. He noted that in a time of positive change such as Nigeria is experiencing now, bad people should be replaced by good people such as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin since there is no second term provision for Vice -Chancellors. Earlier, the NASU General Secretary in charge of Universities Trade Group, Comrade Felix Ajayi, commended the management of the University of Ilorin for refurbishing the NASU bus, saying that the Vice-Chancellor had made NASU comfortable by the gesture. In her welcome address, the Chairperson of the University of Ilorin Branch of NASU, Comrade (Mrs.) Olabisi Fadeke Adeshina, expressed her delight to host the event at an institution that is known for its peaceful environment, learning and development. She said, “The University of Ilorin has been able to carve a niche for itself as a peaceful campus where everyone is focused on excellence and institutional development.” In his speech, entitled “Service Delivery”, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, noted that NASU symbolises the University's committed workforce and urged the union to remain steadfast on the path of dedicated service. Prof. Ambali pointed out that the University is always ready to provide platforms where development ideas are ignited and urged the unionists to always be dedicated and aspire for greater achievements. He said it is part of the University management's “ways of encouraging hard work that the University recognised those who are outstanding in service delivery. I am aware that some NASU members had been given merit awards and have been duly recognised during our past convocation ceremonies and this will continue to be so.

The management of the University of Ilorin is working assiduously to produce graduates with entrepreneurial skills.

This was disclosed last Wednesday (September 9, 2015) by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), at the 2014/2015 SIWES Projects Exhibition of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology students. Prof. Ambali, who spoke through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, said that the management of the University was committed to guaranteeing a better future for the institution's alumni. The Vice-Chancellor also appreciated the staff and students of the Faculty for putting in their best as he described the action as very paramount. He pointed out that it was incumbent on the management of the University to provide the students with entrepreneurial skills as there is no more white collar job in the country. According to him, “There is no more white collar job virtually in the whole world. Your future can only be guaranteed with what you trained yourself with and how you have put that into practice”. In a chat with Unilorin Bulletin after the exhibition, the representative of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Sunday David Oguniyi, said that the experience the students gathered is to make them their own boss after graduation. Prof. Ogunniyi also said that the action is part of the training programme for any Engineering student of the University as contained in the University curriculum. He appealed to the management for materials because most of the students spend their personal money to facilitate their projects. Some of the projects on exhibition included the Better by far liquid soap and the Better by far disinfectant manufactured by the Chemical Engineering Unit; brake drum for cars manufactured from aluminum wastes by the Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Unit, as well as the mp3 player produced from scrap computer system. Others include extension boxes, first aid boxes as well as glassware (test tubes of various types and sizes) by the Central Workshop students. Meanwhile, the Coordinator of the 2014/2015 SWEP, Dr. Musiliu Sunmonu, appealed to the University management to accept the proposal from the Faculty so as to mass-produce the exhibited products Share Button

I Recovered Money Stolen By Abacha – Obasanjo

Ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he returned about N287billion stolen by former dictator, Sani Abacha before he left office in May, 2007. Olusegun Obasanjo during the presentation of ‘My watch’ Obasanjo served two terms of eight years as Nigeria’s president and left office in 2007 to the now late former president Umaru Yar’Adua. The N287bn figure was appeared at using an average exchange rate of N125.88 to a dollar in 2007 and an average exchange rate of N247.99 to a pound in the same year. The ex-president said the assets were paid into the treasury through the Central Bank of Nigeria. The disclosure was contained in the Vol. II of Obasanjo’s autobiography ‘My Watch’. Former president wrote: ”In total, by the time I left government in May 2007, over $2bn and £100m had been recovered from the Abacha family abroad, and well over N10bn in cash and properties locally. All were paid to the public treasury through the Central Bank. ”Enrico (Monfrini, a Swiss lawyer) told me by the time I left government that if he continued to get support for his work, there was still about $1bn he believed he could still recover from the Abacha family and cronies. Obasanjo said that there was a time he received a report that £3m cash was taken from an agent of the late military dictator by customs officials at an airport in UK and that the British authorities asked the Nigerian administration to prove possession of the money. Meanwhile, he said the British authorities denied to release the money to Nigeria despite showing details that it was taken from the CBN. “I went to London to have a meeting on another important issue with (former British Prime Minister) Tony Blair and I took the opportunity to raise the issue of the £3m, using the Yoruba anecdote of the thief who stole palm oil from the ceiling cupboard by getting somebody to help him so as not to spill the red palm oil on himself or the floor. The man who assisted became an accomplice. Tony got the message and the £3m was released to Nigeria the following day,” Obasanjo noted. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, an ex-minister of finance in the Obasanjo government, said last year through her special adviser that contrary to reports that the sum of $2bn was recovered from the Abacha’s loot, only $500m was recovered under her as Obasanjo’s finance minister.

You Didn't Campaign For Buhari - APC Attacks Okorocha

The South-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha of not truly campaigning for President Muhammadu Buhari or the party in the build up to the March 28 presidential/National Assembly elections. The party also said Okorocha should be held responsible for the region’s exclusion in appointments made by President Buhari, This Day reports. This was disclosed in a statement by the party’s spokesman in the South-East, Osita Okechukwu, and made available to journalists in Enugu. Okechukwu was reacting to an interview granted to a national daily by Okorocha, published on yesterday, where he said Ndigbo were responsible for their inability to secure any appointments so far in in appointments Buhari’s administration. Okorocha had said: “Some of the appointments we lost were of the doings of our people .” Reacting to this, the APC spokesman challenged the governor to take responsibility for Igbo exclusion in the appointments, rather than passing the buck to Ndigbo. Okechukwu said: “Methinks that while we blame Ndigbo for putting all our eggs in one basket, we should blame our leaders who genuinely didn’t campaign for President Buhari nor APC candidates in their domain. “I challenge Governor Okorocha to tell the world how far he assisted Senator Osita Izunaso on his bid for Orlu senatorial district, his own constituency and that of Hon. Uche Onyeguocha and Uwajimogu of Owerri and Okigwe districts respectively.” According to Okechukwu, the APC could have gotten APC two senatorial seats, and other legislative seats, with a little assistance from Okorocha. He stated that if the governor had really cried like a lonely voice in the wilderness for Ndigbo to vote for Buhari as he claims, Buhari would have gotten at least 30 per cent of the votes cast in Imo State and not 18 per cent. “If Okorocha worked for APC in the South-east, how come we did not even win a single senatorial seat in Imo and the entire zone ?” he queried. The APC spokesman therefore, advised Okorocha to stop playing the blame game and accept responsibility for the fate of Ndigbo in Buhari’s appointments. Okorocha is the only governor from the South-east geopolitical zone, who is a member of the APC and supported President Buhari during the 2015 polls and he prides himself as the leader of the APC in the South-east. About a week ago, there were reports that Bola Tinubu, the national chairman of the ruling APC, had a clash with Okorocha over one of the ministerial appointments of President Buhari.

Amaechi, Fayemi, Fashola Fail Anti-corruption test

As the screening of President Muhammadu Buhari ministers continue , some appointees have reportedly failed to pass anti-corruption test. The Department of State Service (DSS) recently received a much awaited list of 36 ministerial nominees for security screening. While DSS carries on the screening indications appeared that three immediate past governors, Babatunde Fashola, Rotimi Amaechi and Kayode Fayemi, have supposedly failed. Three former governors worked hard for Buhari’s presidential campaign to and were seen as top candidates for positions in the government. Nigerian Pilot reports that the DSS did not clear three ministerial appointees based on claims of corruption brought against them before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC). The source said that the security agency supposedly denied to clear Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi because of a series of petitions written against them over accusations bordering on money laundering, fraud and misuse. The insider further added that when the trio appeared before the screening committee, they were opposed with the appeals and other related documents attached to the petitions. They reportedly have received orders from Buhari that any of the appointees with any harmful and fraud related issues should not be cleared by the security agency. Festus Odimegwu, a former managing director of Nigerian Breweries Limited, and a former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi, are also among the ministerial appointees that have been screened. Those already said to have been screened as nominees for President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet also include a former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola; and a Lagos-lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN). Also on the list are a former Chief of Army, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazu (retd.); an ex-chief executive of the Federal Inland Revenue, Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okaru; a former finance commissioner in Lagos State, Mr. Wale Edun; and a former National Legal Adviser to the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, Abubakar Malami (SAN). According to some sources Falana was favoured by a camp in the party to emerge as the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation. A top APC chieftain said the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, had persuaded Buhari to appoint Falana. Tinubu and Osinbajo were said to have told Buhari that appointing Falana, who he jailed over 30 years ago, would boost his image as a ‘converted democrat.’ It was, however, learnt that Malami was being favoured by the President. The APC has three former governors in Ekiti State: Niyi Adebayo, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi. “Falana has already been screened by the DSS. However, Buhari is closer to Malami who is from the North,” a source from APC said. Utomi, a famous economist and former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, had been screened by the DSS and the police. Edun, who served under former Tinubu as Lagos state governor, had also been screened by security agencies. Odimegwu, nominated by the president, fell out with former president Goodluck Jonathan when he openly criticised the federal government. Odimegwu is also close to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Oyinlola, a one-time secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, defected to the APC shortly before the Osun State governorship election and he is a close associate of Obasanjo. Another appointee, who asked not to be named, said: “Although I have met the director-general of the DSS twice, I don’t think such visits could be regarded as screening. “I understand the service has done its research on ministerial nominees. For now, nobody is sure of anything until the names are announced.” See full list below: 1. Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Osun State governor and ousted PDP national secretary. 2. Chief Bode Mustapha, former PDP National Auditor and an APC chieftain from Ogun state 3. Engineer Segun Oni, former Ekiti state governor and APC deputy national chairman (South West) 4. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti state 5. Abba Ruma, a former Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources 6. Chief Kanu Agabi, a former Minister of Justice. 7. Donald Duke, a former Governor of Cross River state 8. Babatunde Fashola, the immediate past governor of Lagos state 9. Yinka Folashade Oredola 10. Rotimi Akeredolu, a former gubernatorial candidate in Ondo state. 11. Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past governor of Rivers state 12. Engineer Funsho Kupolokun, former Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). 13. Rabiu Kwankwanso, immediate past governor of Kano state 14. Bisola Adegbenro 15. Isaiah Danjuma, son of General Theophilus Danjuma from Taraba state. 16. Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation. 17. Kehinde Lawanson, a former executive director of First Bank. 18. Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN), former Minster of Justice President Buhari had in Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that his cabinet is a must in September. In the lists of supposed ministers, which were circulating in the media, Fashola was predicted as AGF/Minister of Justice, while earlier he was supposed as minister of works and housing. Under the former governor state administration beholden $1.02bn which signifies 33.86 % of the country’s total sub-national external debts. Ex-governor of Rivers state was set to become new secretary to the government. Amaechi was also accused of dropping state into massive external indebtedness by a coalition of non-governmental organisations interested in transparency and responsibility in governance. Former governor of Ekiti state was also expected to play a key role in Buhari’s cabinet.

Buhari Vows To Protect Right To Freedom Of Worship

Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians on September 13, Sunday that his administration would pledge Nigerians freedom of worship. The president who was represented by his vice Yemi Osibanjo, made the announcement at the second plenary meeting of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital. Buhari also claimed that the business of the federal government was to protect the “lives, livelihood and property ” of the citizens irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliation. Nigerian leader said by the constitution of possession to which he has subscribed and inaugurated to uphold that, there shall be no state of religion, continuing that all residents are guaranteed freedom of worship. He said: “More importantly, also, I affirm that the business of the state is to protect the lives livelihood and property of al Nigerians regardless of religion, ethnicity and or political affiliation. “Our pan-Nigerian mandate was to deal with the issues of economy and corruption. On security, we are on course. We must change the paradise of economy and create an enabling free enterprise”. Earlier in his speech, the President of CBCN and Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, noted clearly, that the bishops’ condemnation of same sex union was final. Buhari has won Nigeria’s presidential poll in March 28. He defeated Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian, by about 2 million votes. The incumbent president is a Sunni Muslim from Nigeria’s North, unlike Goodluck Jonathan who was from the Christian South.

Photos: P'Square Acquires New Home In USA

The Okoye twins keep on winning in 2015 despite what they have described as persecution by media firms. Amidst the Soundcity, Psquare rife, the twins have revealed that they have purchased a new home in the United States of America. L-R: Paul Okoye and Peter Okoye. The home which is said to be located in Atlanta Buckhead according to Paul Okoye . A delighted Paul wrote: “We thank God almighty for blessing us with another one… New landlords in Atlanta buckhead… More blessing…Only God can do this” P’Square are currently on a US tour and will be playing various show all over North America.>

Ex-Governors Under EFCC Radar

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) looks set to dock more ex-governors who have questionable records in line President Muhammadu Buhari’s quest to recover the country’s stolen monies. This follows rigorous grilling already dished out to ex-governors like Martin Elechi, former governor of Ebonyi state and Sullivan Chime, former governor of Enugu state. On the heels of alleged laundering of state funds, three ex-governors may also been in EFCC’s watch list. These former governors whose cases may be seriously considered by the EFCC include Babangida Aliyu of Niger state, Isa Yuguda of Bauchi state and Gabriel Suswam of Benue state. Interestingly, the three former governors reportedly left the country shortly after the change of government in their respective states on May 29. However, the EFCC may cash-in on the anti-corruption posturing of President Buhari to press charges against these ex-governors. In Niger state, the new government led by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has asked for the immediate refund of the N2.9 billion, allegedly obtained illegally by the immediate past government on the eve of departure.

Former Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state According to reports, Aliyu left a debt of N57bn for his successor. This immediately prompted the Niger state House of Assembly directive to Governor Bello to probe how his predecessor the state’s resource when he held sway as governor for eight years. In July, six vehicles allegedly taken away without due diligence of the law by the former governor Aliyu Babaginda and his wife Hajiya Jummai Babangida Aliyu, were recovered at their Abuja home. This was disclosed in a statement by Ibrahim Dooba, the chief press secretary to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello. The governor’s spokesperson said the vehicles were two Range Rover Jeeps, two saloons and a Mercedes Benz station wagon, as well as Hilux van recovered from one of his aides. The EFCC is said to have started the probe of numerous petitions filed against the former governor, all bothering on alleged corrupt enrichment at the expense of the state’s resources.

In the similar vein, the current government of Bauchi state is said to be pushing for investigation by the EFCC of former governor Isa Yuguda on alleged treasury looting. Ex Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State Just before handing over, a special committee set up by Governor Mohammed Abubakar found out that ex-governor Isa Yuguda gave out 64 cars to politicians, former commissioners, special advisers and top civil servants. The state government in a statement last month revealed that over 70 vehicles, N600 million in generators and a number of air conditioners were recovered from officials of the administration of the former governor Isa Yuguda. This came after the state government had seized 22 vehicles from the four wives of the former governor.

In Benue state, former governor Gabriel Suswam disclosed that his administration will be leaving a debt profile of N9.2bn behind for the present administration of Samuel Ortom just before l eaving the country on President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration ceremony. ex-governor of Benue state Gabriel Suswam Governor Ortom who could not stomach the alleged looting of the state’s treasury was left with no other option than to go borrowing. In July, the former first lady of the state Yemisi Suswam was alleged to have looted N100million worth of property. Gabriel Suswam may currently be under watch by the anti-graft agencies following the allegations of high level of pillaging of state’s treasury levelled against him. The EFCC had earlier swooped three former governors alongside their sons over the alleged financial sleaze that occurred in the administration of the former state chief executives.

Buhari Reportedly Directs Ministerial List To DSS

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly submitted a list of 36 ministerial nominees to the Department of State Services (DSS) for screening. The Punch reported on Wednesday, September 9, that at least 20 of the candidates had already been vetted by the agency. The screening procedure reportedly involves career background check and examination of records with anti-corruption and security bodies. Although the names of the nominees are yet to be provided, a corresponded said the it includes mainly those who had worked with President Buhari when he served in the military and was the chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund. When contacted, the presidency however gave a sketchy reply to the question whether the nominees list had been directed to the DSS. Buhari’s media aide Femi Adesina said: “Security screening is naturally a behind-the-scenes matter, thanks.” One of the All Progressives Congress chieftains who pleaded for anonymity explained: “The truth is that the President is someone who believes in due process. “His choice of Daura (Lawal Daura), a member of the old guard, as the DG DSS should tell you something; even those contacted for screening know that any leak of information traced to them could ruin their chances.” It should be recalled that Buhari has several times stated he will appoint ministers in September. This followed criticism by Nigerians that after 100 days in office he had still failed to name cabinet. Speaking last Monday in Ghana the president referred to his previous pledge saying: “When cabinet ministers are appointed in September, it will be some months after I took the oath of office… “After I was sworn-in, I said I will have my cabinet in September. I expect that Nigerians should ask me questions after the 30th of September if I do not do so.” Later on, in his interview with BBC Hausa, Buhari stated categorically: “I said within this month. Therefore, I still have three weeks.” Meanwhile APC national leader Bola Tinubu yesterday addressed journalists after a closed-door meeting with Buhari. Regarding the cabinet issue, he lamented over the pressure put by some adding they could not afford making mistakes by rushing things.

Breaking: Crane Collapse Kills 87, Injures Over 201 In Mecca [PICTURES]

A crane collapse at a mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, has killed over 87 persons and left at least 201 wounded in what is best described as a chaotic situation. The casualties from the incident are rising, the Saudi Civil Defense authority says. Images from the location show what is left of the wreckage following the incident in which a red crane crashed and knocked the mosque down through its roof, the BBC reports. The Guardian says the governor of Mecca region, Prince Khaled al-Faisal, has started an immediate inquiry into the incident. Reuters say the crane collapse is most likely as a result of unstable weather conditions, as the Saudi city has been disturbed by heavy sand storms lately.

According to an Al Jazeera correspondent, the crash occurred just before the 6:30PM prayer, and the mosque in question was filled to capacity. Tens of ambulances were seen driving to the crash site, even as the people around looked aggrieved.

The holy city of Mecca is presently making plans for the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, which starts later this month, with a great population expected to make it to the Saudi City from across the world. See images from the scene below: Emergency teams and ambulances seen at the scene of the crain collapse. Credit: AP Emergency/ Medical workers from the Saudi Red Crescent attending to victims. Credit: Getty Images Crane plunging into the Grand Mosque. Credit: AP

World's Tallest Couple Recognized By Guinness World Records

Chinese husband and wife have been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest married couple! Sun Mingming and his wife Xu Yan have been awarded their title as their combined height is over 4.2 metres! Sun measures up at 236.17 cm, while his wife stands at 187.3 cm. Meet the world’s tallest married couple! The towering twosome met at the National Games of China in 2009, as they are both athletes and got married four years after their first date. Sun professionally plays basketball player, while Xu is a great handball player. It’s no wonder they are sports stars in China. Their combined height is over 4.2 metres Of their height, Sun and Xu say: “Everyday tasks such as traveling by car, plane or getting a room in a hotel do prove difficult, but we’re used to these problems. An advice for a successful marriage – no one is perfect, therefore you need to support one another on a daily basis.” Everyday tasks such as traveling by car, plane or getting a room in a hotel do prove difficult The tallest married couple ever recorded in history was Anna Haining Swan, whose combined height was 477.52 cm!

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 Shell LiveWIRE is a social investment programme that aims to help young Nigerians explore the option of starting their own business as a real and viable career option. It provides support, access to training, guidance, and business mentorship to young entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35. The programme operates mainly in the Niger Delta region and aims to inspire, encourage and support young people aged 18-35 to start up their own businesses through the provision of finance and training for young entrepreneurs. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC/Shell/Total/Agip Joint Venture announces the commencement of the 2014 Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme. Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme is a youth enterprise development programme supported by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC).

Muslim Refugees Convert To Christianity To Win Asylu

Hundreds of Muslim migrants are converting to Christianity hoping that act would give them more chances to win an asylum in Germany. German officials have begun registering 20,000 and distributing migrants and refugees across the country who have arrived in Munich in over the weekend. The majority of migrants are from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and civil-war-torn Syria. Some of them, mostly Iranian and Afghan asylum seekers have changed faiths at the evangelical Trinity Church in Berlin. Some of them, mostly Iranian and Afghan asylum seekers have changed their faiths. Many claim true belief prompted the move, but the decision undoubtedly improves their chances of staying in Germany. Moreover, conversion to Christianity by a Muslim in Afghanistan and Iran could be punished by death or imprisonment, that’s why refugees believe that Germany wouldn’t deport them back home. Austria and Germany open borders to migrants offloaded by Hungary Austria and Germany open borders to migrants offloaded by Hungary Pastor Gottfried Martens from the evangelical Trinity Church recognises that some convert in the hope it will give them chance of winning asylum – but for the pastor motivation is unimportant. According to Martens, many are so taken by the Christian message that it changes their lives and only about 10% of converts do not return to church after christening. Conversion to Christianity by a Muslim in Afghanistan and Iran could be punished by death or imprisonment Conversion to Christianity by a Muslim in Afghanistan and Iran could be punished by death or imprisonment “I know there are – again and again – people coming here because they have some kind of hope regarding their asylum. I am inviting them to join us because I know that whoever comes here will not be left unchanged,” he said. However, being Christian alone does not help an applicant, as usually priority given to those who already have relatives in the country. Iranian asylum seekers Aref Movasaq Rodsari (left) and Vesam Heydari stand in the Trinity Church in Berlin Iranian asylum seekers Aref Movasaq Rodsari (left) and Vesam Heydari stand in the Trinity Church in Berlin No fewer that 340,000 arrivals have been accepted into Germany during the last 12 months. The 2015 European migrant criss arose through the rising number of refugees and economic migrants from the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans and South Asia, coming to the European Union and applying for asylum. The majority of the refugees come from Syria, Afghanistan and Eritrea.

Nollywood Actor Inspector Skede Is Dead Sola Bodunrin 3 hours ago 58355 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send email Veteran actor Fashola Funsho Ogunremi popularly known as Inspector Skede is dead. inspector skede Barely five weeks after the death of veteran Yoruba actor Ajigijaga, Skede joined him. Skede is a well known for playing the role of a police officer thus the stage name Inspector Skede. When Naij.com called his direct line one of his daughters picked the call and confirmed that her dad Inspector Skede died in his sleep early this morning. Skede was said to have been battling with two deadly diseases, congestive cardiac failure and diabetics both ailment were said to have left a big hole in his pocket. The ailments which later claimed his life was said to have manifested in him since 2011 and he was alleged to have resulted to self-medication when he could not afford hospital bills. He said to have been rushed to a hospital in 2014 when he collapsed; it was at the hospital that he was diagnosed of suffering from, congestive cardiac failure and diabetics. Before his death, attempts were made his colleagues in Yoruba movie genre of Nollywood to raise N2.5m for him to get appropriate medical care. Inspector Skede was said to have given up the ghost in the wee hours of today at his house, 4, Wey Street, Mushin, Lagos. Inspector Skede who was also a producer produced thriller movies like Orun, Ole Afajo, Oja Warawara and Finuja and others. Veteran actor Mufutau Sanni popularly known as Ajigijaga died at the age of 60 on July 31 after sustaining injuries from an okada accident.

President Buhari Fires IRS Chairman And Others

In his continued bid to sanitize the public sector, President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved the chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service of his duties. The president also ordered that the chairmen of the Secondary Education and Universal Basic Education Boards be unseated with immediate effect. This injunction was contained in a letter with reference no. SGF.19/S.81/T1/97 sent by the secretary to the federal government, on Wednesday, September 9, to John Chukwu, the FCT permanent secretary. Mohammed Sule, the FCT deputy director on press, in a statement made on Thursday, September 10, in Abuja, quoted the letter as directing the affected chairmen to comply with the federal government’s directive on the dissolution of the governing boards of parastatals, agencies, institutions and government-owned companies. The letter reads in part: “The Federal Government’s directive as contained in Circular Ref. No. SGF.19/S.81/XIX/964 on the dissolution of the Governing Boards of the Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions and Government-owned companies remains extant. “In view of this directive, the FCT Permanent Secretary has directed the former Chairman of the FCT IRS to hand over all duties and responsibilities of his office as well as government belongings in his possession to the Director of Treasury, FCT, while the Chairmen of the Secondary Education Board and Universal Basic Education Board should hand over all duties and responsibilities of their offices as well as government belongings in their possession to the Directors/Secretaries of SEB and UBEB respectively.” Meanwhile, the contributions of the officials to the development of the Federal Capital Territory was appreciated by the FCT Administration, with well wishes for them in their future endevours. Since President Buhari came to power in May 29, swearing to fight corruption, there have been series of sacks of top officials in the public sector, as the president has said he will neither condone corruption nor incompetence in his regime. The sack of the IRS chairman and members of the education board is the latest in a series of appointments terminated by the president, a move that many say is bringing back sanity to agencies and the public sector in general. However, some Nigerians have said that the Buhari ‘axe of justice’ must be wield fairly and not with any political bias. Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate and journalist, said the president must not use the mantra of change and anti-corruption to witch hunt, but rather ensure that justice is served in all fairness regardless of person or party.

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Horror! Police Discover 4 Dead Bodies In Awka.

The Anambra state police command has made a shocking discovery in a room along Olisa Onyeka Crescent, Commissioner’s quarters, Ifite, Awka. Newsday reports that police discovered four already decomposing bodies in a room on Tuesday, September 8. The team of police officers, led by the state commissioner of police, Hassan Karma, alongside an ambulance and some morticians, broke the door of the room and discovered four female dead bodies. The women died in the room without any injuries or signs that suggested any struggle leading to their deaths. One of the dead women was identified as the occupant of the room, Chinwe Obi, an employee of Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission INEC, Awka. According to reports made available by tenants and the landlady of the house, Mrs Obi had only stayed in the room for 11 months. She lost her husband on Friday, September 4, in the same room. The other three women were said to be church members who came to sympathize with Mrs Obi. The owner of the building, Ify Onyebumuo, told newsmen how she was telephoned by one of the tenants who said Mrs Obi has not been seen in the house since Saturday. She further revealed how the tenants had told her of the strange awful water dropping out from Mrs Obi’s room, adding that Mrs Obi had not picked up her phone since Sunday. The caretaker of the building, Ignatius Machie, said he was also contacted by some tenants who told him they suspected people had died in the room. Machie confirmed that the deceased’s husband who died on Friday had been taken to the mortuary before the unfortunate tragedy. Confirming the incident, CP Hassan said Mr Obi, who lives in Cotonou, died in the same room when he visited last Friday. He said that the other three women whose identities had not been disclosed were her fellow church members who came to sympathize with her over the death of her husband. Hassan said that though the police were still investigating the mysterious deaths, it is suspected that generator fumes or food poisoning might have caused their deaths. The commissioner disclosed that the remains of soup in a pot found in the room had been taken for investigation, while their bodies taken to a mortuary in Awka were also being examined. Meanwhile, about 200 students who wrote the post-UTME at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra state, reportedly collapsed due to exhaustion while writing the exam on Monday, September 7.

SCARY PHOTOS: Trailers Causing Havoc On Lagos Roads

With the recent spate of accidents in Lagos caused by heavy-duty vehicles, the government places a ban on their operation during the day. These trailers in the space of two weeks have recorded fatal accidents. Just a week ago, a trailer skid off a bridge in Ojuelegba and landed on two vehicles, crushing the occupants. It is obvious however that the directive of the state government to trailer operators not to ply the road between 6am to 9pm is not being followed as these heavy-duty vehicles still continue about their normal duties during the day. Photojournalist Michael Obasa provide pictures that show that the law is not firmly adhered to.

A trailer on a road in Lagos Heavy duty vehicles abreast in Lagos

FRSC officials control how the directive is observed

A heavy duty vehicle on a Lagos road

A heavy duty vehicle A vehicle carrying container driving close to a car on a road in Lagos

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