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- Former Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, allegedly wanted Goodluck Jonathan to prosecute and disqualify Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 presidential election

- He allegedly wanted the then candidate prosecuted for “certificate forgery”

- Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney general of the federation was said to have argued against such action

- Consequently, Adoke, was said to have been blamed for the loss of Jonathan by the former president's supporters and wife

Bolaji Abdullahi, a minister under Goodluck Jonathan from 2011-2014 alleged that former Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko wanted presidential candidate Buhari prosecuted for “certificate forgery” and disqualified from contesting in the 2015 election.

He said Mimiko wanted then attorney general of the federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke to issue a fiat that would have given the power to a private citizen to prosecute Buhari for certificate forgery which could have led to his disqualification from the election, “or at the very least, disrupt the electoral process”.

But Adoke, despite the pressure, refused to initiate process for Buhari's disqualification, hence, he was blamed by supporters and even Patience Jonathan for the eventual loss of the former president.

Abdullahi made this allegation in his upcoming book: ‘On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria’.

The former minister, however, claimed that Adoke blocked the move by Mimiko and others after he argued that there was no legal basis to prosecute Buhari.

It should be recalled that Buhari had initially claimed that his secondary school certificate was with the military authorities, but they denied having it. He later got a replacement from his alma mater, Government College, Katsina.

Revealed: Mimiko asked Jonathan to prosecute Buhari for “certificate forgery”, disqualify him from contesting 2015 election

Olusegun Mimiko, allegedly wanted Goodluck Jonathan to prosecute and disqualify Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 presidential election. Credit: Google

The Cable reports that, in the advance copy of the book it sighted, Abdullahi described Jonathan as a man who had “a distinct aversion for taking any action that could be regarded as unlawful or illegal”.

And as a result of this, the attorney-general became central to most of the decisions the former president had to make.

It also reported that Patience Jonathan called Adoke a “useless man” for not helping to disqualify candidate Muhammadu Buhari.

Abdullahi wrote: “Two days after the election, Adoke had gone to see the president in respect of the appointment of a new chief judge for the FCT. While waiting in the outer room, the First Lady walked in. He rose to greet her. But she took one long look at him and hissed: ‘Useless man. You betrayed my husband. Now that he has lost the election, you are happy. It was the same Attorney General that Bayo Ojo used to disqualify Atiku for Obasanjo (in 2007). It was the same office that (Mike) Aondoakaa used to make dead man (Umaru Musa Yar’Adua) to rule Nigeria. But when it comes to my husband, you will be shouting, constitution, constitution."

Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney general of the federation argued against qualifying Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 presidential election. Credit: Google

Going further, he wrote: “There were a number of other issues that led many in the president’s immediate political circle to conclude that Adoke was the reason that President Jonathan failed to act with the required toughness on some issues,” Abdullahi wrote.

“When in May 2013 the president declared a state of emergency in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, some of the president’s men, led by Ijaw leader Edwin Clark, had asked him to sack the governors of those states as part of the emergency measures. Adoke, on the other hand, counselled the president against sacking the governors, insisting that such action had no constitutional backing. Clark fired back, asking the president to sack Adoke himself.

“Prominent lawyers and civil society groups promptly weighed in on the side of the minister, and commended him for being a ‘constitutional purist’. They noted that he could easily have allowed the president to act differently, if he were so minded, relying on the precedent set by President Obasanjo in the case of Plateau State and Governor Joshua Dariye in 2004 – a matter concerning which the Supreme Court had declined to make a definite ruling.”

Abdullahi said a similar situation arose after five governors left the PDP to join APC in November 2013.

“Some PDP governors had gone to the president and asked that their decamped (defected) colleagues be removed and be replaced by their deputies. Their argument was that those governors did not contest the elections by themselves but on behalf of the party. They pointed out that this had been determined in the case of Amaechi vs. INEC (in 2007), in which the Supreme Court ruled that it is the party that contests election and not an individual,” he wrote.

Patience Jonathan, wife of the former president lambasted Adoke for not initiating process to disqualify Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Credit: Google

“The mandates held by those governors were therefore held in trust for the PDP and could not be transferred to another party. If a governor left the party, as the five governors had done, they ought to leave their mandate behind. Where their deputies did not follow them to APC, those deputies should be sworn in as governors without delay. Whereas, where the deputy governors had also decamped, a sole administrator should be appointed. Failure to take these steps would amount to robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Muhammadu Buhari won the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the APC. Credit: Google

“The president summoned the Attorney General and asked for his opinion. In line with his established character, Adoke told the president that the position being canvassed by the governors could not withstand the test of the law. The constitution did not grant the president such powers and had spelt out clearly how a governor could be removed from office. If Jonathan were to act as the governors were canvassing for, it would amount to an impeachable offence. And that was the end of the matter.”

The book will go on sale nationwide from November 30, 2017 after the launch.

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that former president, Goodluck Jonathan urged President Muhammadu Buhari and other persons that come after him to implement the recommendation of the 2014 Confab report.

The national conference during the administration of Jonathan and although he did not implement it, he said it was a pointer to how Nigeria can develop.

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- The just concluded Anambra governorship election is still generating reactions across the country

- Senator Stella Oduah has added her voice to those commenting on the electoral exercise

- She congratulated Governor Willie Obiano for his victory in the polls

Senator Stella Oduah has described the victory of Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the just concluded governorship election in Anambra as an end to impunity in the state.

Speaking in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Oduah congratulated Obiano for the victory which she described as a victory for all Anambra people.

Governor Obiano’s victory end to impunity, imposition in Anambra – Senator Oduah

Senator Oduah described Governor Obiano’s victory as an end to impunity and imposition in Anambra

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) senator commended all Anambra indigenes for saying no to impunity and making sure that their votes counted.

She therefore congratulated Anambra people for ensuring that they voted the right candidate irrespective of the party such candidate belonged to.

Her words: “I want to first of all congratulate the governor for the victory, I also want to congratulate Mr President, INEC and the security agencies that ensured that they had intelligence sorted out to ensure the safety of Anambra people during the election.

“I want to congratulate everybody that contributed to the smooth conduct of the Anambra election.

“For the first time, Anambra people spoke against impunity, this victory signifies liberation.

“For the first time Anambra people have been politically liberated, the issue of godfatherism has been finally put to death, the issue of imposition by any party or group has also been put to death.

“This victory is a victory of hope for Anambra people, it is a victory of progress for Anambra people and it is a victory for development. The joy among the people has no bounds, you can feel it and you can hear it.

“From the onset I had always said that what we need above every other thing is not about party, it is about who will give us the development that we require.

“It is about who will restore the hope of security, governance and the hope that Anambra will have a place in Nigeria.”

Oduah however tasked Governor Obiano to speed up the developmental projects which he had started in the state.

She particularly urged the governor to focus on agriculture, infrastructural development and growing the state economy.

She urged the governor to spur economic development in the state by immediately re-launching the “Aku lue uno” (Our wealth should get to our home) campaign.

“Our people must invest in our state. The governor must urgently re-launch this program.

“Let us start at home to create a bottom up economy that will bring development to the rural areas and put an end to urban migration.

“We should have access to the global market so this is the time to push for the Federal Government to establish an inland container terminal in the state.

“If we do these, a lot of jobs will be created and unemployment will be further reduced in the state,” she said.

The Anambra governorship election was largely successful

Before the election, Senator Oduah had advised the people of Anambra state to come out en masse and vote candidates of their choice in the election.

The advice was given by the senator who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, following threats by some groups to the citizens to boycott the election.

Oduah who dropped out of the PDP governorship primary which produced Oseloka Obaze as the party's standard bearer, stressed that irrespective of political affiliation, the interest of the state comes first.

Anambra election: Awka residents speak on who they will vote for and why - NAIJ.com TV

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If you are interested in various networks, or how the Internet works, you have probably come across the term ‘stub network’. But what is a stub network? How does it work? Today, we will try our best to explain what this term means. Check it out!

What is stub network?

So what does ‘stub network’ mean? According to Technopedia, it is a network that, by default, only has one path to hosts outside of the local network. It does not know anything about the outside network. All of the non-local traffic from the stub network comes through only one logical path when coming in or out.

Stub networks could also be considered LANs (local area networks) that either have no connection to the outside networks and transfer data packets inside their own network, or know about only one exit out of the network and are essentially a dead end.

If we had to define stub networks in simpler terms, we would use the bridge analogy. Imagine an island that is connected to the mainland via only one bridge. People can come in or out only through that bridge. The island might also have some extra bridges, but they all lead to one point somewhere on the mainland.

Stub networks operate by using a stub router that can have different configurations. These configurations include:

Redistribute. Routers in this mode can advertise redistributed routes.
Summary. This mode means that stub routers advertise summary routes.
Static. Router only advertises static routes.
Connected. This mode allows the router to advertise networks that are connected directly.
Receive only. If router is in ‘receive-only’ mode, it will not advertise any other networks.

Default modes of stub routers are ‘summary’ and ‘connected’. You can combine and choose any options that suit your needs, apart from ‘receive only’. Routers in this mode will deny all advertisements, which means that other configurations are incompatible with this one.

Examples of stub networks

Now, what could be some examples of stub networks? Let’s see:

One of the examples of a stub network is an OSPF area (open-shortest-path-first) that, by default, has one OSFP routing path. This area can have several routers that, by default, only know about one exit route.
Another example is an enterprise-level local area network that is connected to the corporate intranet through one router or several routers that are connected to a single logical destination.
LAN can also be a stub if it does not carry multiple data packets via the router. All of the data traffic goes to or comes from local hosts.
A person (or a group) can also be a stub network if they use a single router to connect to an ISP (Internet service provider). ISP considers such individuals or groups as stubs.

That is all we can tell you about stub networks. We hope we have been able to adequately explain the concept. Next time, when you come across this term, you will not be confused again!

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Most Nigerians dream about acquiring the NYSC certificate. The NYSC stands for National Youth Service Corps – a Nigerian organization started by the government in attempts to involve younger people into national service. Is the certificate as important as it sounds? Find out about the main advantages and disadvantages of NYSC certificate for Nigerian youths and their participation in the country service.

What is the NYSC program and how does it work?

Let us take a quick and brief course in history. In 1973, the National Youth Service Corps was launched for the first time. Ahmadu Ali was the first Director-General. Since then, a compulsory requirement for graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities is to participate in the program every year. The aim is for them to serve their country and learn the value of Nigeria’s rich culture.

The NYSC journey begins with the graduates spending three weeks away from their family and loved ones, at a designated military-controlled boot camp, which is widely known as the “orientation” camp. All the National Youth Service Corps participants are sent here in order to learn to be independent, meet a lot of new people from different social backgrounds and cultures, and learn new things about the various historical and cultural aspects of the state.

At the end of every year, the participants are required to take part in the “passing out ceremony”, which is set up as a parade – this is the time for all the NYSC participants to officially receive their certificate and return to their respective homes.

The main benefits of the program

Basically, the program was established and developed in order to help Nigerian youths find their place in life. The historical importance of NYSC certificate is understood and valued by most of Nigerian students and graduates because when they finally receive it, it means that all the doors are now open for them. They become eligible for the list of jobs which can be available only for people who have completed the compulsory national service of one year, and these jobs are mostly in governmental establishments, as well as a few private ones. The exceptions are only given to the people who are older than thirty and physically disabled individuals.

Many students look forward to their mandatory service because of the unique experience it offers and to learn patriotism and loyalty to their country and each other. Most youths in Nigeria never get the opportunity to find out about different cultures, and they value this chance given to them by NYSC.

So why are people arguing about the importance of NYSC?

NYSC youth in Nigeria doing national service

Despite all its benefits, people have mixed opinions about the importance of NYSC. While some see that it's advantageous, others doubt its usefulness mainly due to its reputation in recent years.

Here are a few advantages and disadvantages of completing NYSC program and receiving a certificate. The choice is up to you, so regard all the points and choose wisely.

Advantages:

Driving: You can drive without a license as long as you are an NYSC corper and can prove it with a special identification.
You are validated: If you are a corper, you are known and respected by people – for example, police will not randomly stop you and interrogate you or search your car. Just tell them you are a corper and prove it with your ID card.
Federal immunity: This privilege means that people who have completed the NYSC course can enter special places where ordinary people without a certificate cannot (in some cases it can even be dangerous for them as they can be kicked out by the police or owners). With the NYSC documentation, you can safely enter these areas.
Respect: Yes, this aspect was already mentioned – those who have National Service certificate are generally more respected in Nigeria than those who don't.
Jobs: It is quite difficult to get a respectable job if you don't have the NYSC certificate. In most cases, people who have it successfully get well-paid jobs.
Mental side: Nigerians who have undergone the “school of life” offered to them by the National Youth Service Corps development program usually come out of the corps mentally tougher and physically stronger. It is a real help when it comes to searching for jobs and later in life whenever situation seems hopeless and desperate. The society needs more mentally strong youngsters to develop the nation’s spirit in general, so this factor is actually more important than you may think.
Socialization: The program unites people from all over Nigeria, no matter what their social, religious or ethnic background is. The scheme of NYSC helps people to unite and make new freinds. Besides, the various connections definitely would useful to you later in life – you never know who may help you when you are in need.

Disadvantages:

Scheme: Sometimes young people complain that the current scheme of NYSC should be better developed because in the state it is now the country just seems to waste their resources and time. Some of the youngsters are put into situations totally foreign to them which actually would not have any use in the future. As a result, the certificate has become more important to the young people than the spirit of national service.
The lack of insurance: This matter is a big problem for those who are planning on participating in the NYSC – there is no good scheme of insurance for them, and many graduates want the government should develop it as soon as possible.
No guarantees regarding jobs: Surely those who have done NYSC are more likely to find a prestigious or just decent job, however, there is no definite guarantee for this. People mostly only find good jobs when they thoroughly search on their own.
NYSC certificate importance: It was already mentioned that the actual paper is given more attention than the skills of the employee when the graduates start working, and people with the certificate are just treated better in general.

Partaking in the NYSC program in Nigeria and getting the certificate surely brings more good sides than bad, and the majority of Nigerian youths possess the knowledge of how important and significant the course is for them. Even though the program needs improvement and development, it is a great part of the country’s culture and history. There are those who still agree that their NYSC course was an adventure of a lifetime.

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Every lover of Yoruba movies knows the name of one of the most prominent actors in the industry - Odunlade Adekola. His work is the purest embodiment of Nollywood. He is successful mainly due to his talent and creativity. But he is not just about acting, he is also a happy family man. From this article, you will learn about Odunlade Adekola children.

Odunlade Adekola and his family

This talented film-maker, singer, actor, producer, and director has a beautiful wife whose name is Ruth Adekola. He met her in 2003 and it was love at first sight. They got married that same year.

The happy couple has 4 wonderful children. Being married with kids did not slow down the actor. On the contrary, having a family inspired him to work harder.

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Odunlady Adekola's wife hold down the home front while her husband works to provide the needs of the family.

You should be interested in learning the following facts about the children of the Nollywood star:

His most recent child was born on November 23, 2015. The male child is named Adedore. He was born in a private hospital located in Abeokuta.

While speaking with journalists, the actor said that his sons also want to be actors. The father became a fine example of success for them. Perhaps we may soon see them in Nigerian films. Some famous stars started very young so it won't be a surprise.

In addition, the kids are dedicated football fans. We imagine that if the couple continue to have more handsome boys, they will probably soon have a whole football tram.

Odunlade Adekola and children are a wonderful example of the fact that the family does not necessarily have to interfere with career development. Adekola's sons will always remain the pride and love of their father. Let's wish this star continuous happiness both at home and at work.

READ ALSO: Olusegun Obasanjo children

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In case you did not know, there are lots of private universities in Nigeria. Many of them are located in Ogun State. Today, we are going to tell you all about the private universities in Ogun State and their fees, so that you know what you can expect. Check out our list of private universities in Nigeria that you can find in Ogun State.

Private universities in Ogun State and their fees

As some of the universities have very complicated tuition schemes, we want to offer you basic information, as well as the links with additional info. That way, you can find the information that interests you without having to scroll through pages of unnecessary text. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the Ogun State private universities and their tuition fees.

Babcock University

Founded in: 1999
Vice Chancellor: J. A. Kayode Makinde
Address: PMB 4003, Ilishan Remo
Webpage: www.babcock.edu.ng
E-mail address: info@babcock.edu.ng

If you want to study at one of the oldest private universities in Nigeria, you will have to dish out ₦650,000 per year (on average). If you want to see the full list of fees, click here.

Bells University of Technology

Founded in: 2005
Vice Chancellor: A. I. Adeyemi
Address: Km 8, Benja Village, Idiroko Road, Ota
Webpage: www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng
E-mail address: info@bellsuniversity.edu.ng

Education at the first private university of technology in Nigeria will cost you from ₦543,000 to 643,000 per year (all expenses included). For a full breakdown of all fees, click here.

Chrisland University

Founded in: 2015
Vice Chancellor: Winifred A. Awosika
Address: Owode, Abeokuta Campus, Ajebo Road, Abeokuta
Webpage: www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
E-mail address: admission@chrislanduniversity.edu.ng; registrar@chrislanduniversity.edu.ng; vc@chrislanduniversity.edu.ng

If you want to attend the university’s College of Management & Social Science, prepare to pay ₦405,000 (or ₦535,000 with all the extra fees). If you are interested in the College of Natural & Applied Science, then your tuition fee will be ₦450,000 (₦580,000 with extra fees). Both fees are for students of 100-200 levels. You can find the full breakdown of fees here.

Christopher University

Founded in: 2015
Vice Chancellor: Friday Nwankwo Ndubuisi
Address: Km 34, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibokun Aro, PMB 3008 RCCG Post Office Mowe
Webpage: www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng
E-mail address: info@christopheruniversity.edu.ng; admissions@christopheruniversity.edu.ng

Fees for 100 level students at the Christopher University are ₦450,000, JUPEB are ₦400,000. For a full fee breakdown, click here.

Covenant University

Founded in: 2002
Vice Chancellor: Charles Koredo Ayo
Address: Km 10, Idiroko Road, Canaan Land, Ota
Webpage: www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
E-mail address: registrar@covenantuniversity.edu.ng; vc@covenantuniversity.edu.ng

Covenant University is probably one of the most popular universities in the state, as it was founded by the famous Nigerian pastor David Oyedepo. You will have to pay ₦800,000 a year on average for education there. Be aware, though, the prices have not been updated since the last academic year, so the fees might be even higher. You can find more information here.

Crawford University

Founded in: 2005
Vice Chancellor: Samuel A. Ayanlaja
Address: Km 8, Atan-Agbara Road Faith-City, Igbesa, PMB 2001
Webpage: www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
E-mail address: info@crawforduniversity.edu.ng

Students of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS) have to pay ₦491,000 per year. Students of the College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS) have to pay ₦461,000 per year. Fee of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) is ₦401,000.00. For more information, including the postgraduate fees, click here.

Hallmark University

Founded in: 2015
Vice Chancellor: Festus Ogunbonna
Address: Km 65, Shagamu-Ore Expressway, Ijebu-Itele
Webpage: www.hallmark.edu.ng
E-mail address: registrar@hallmark.edu.ng

Those studying at the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences have to pay ₦430,000. Students of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences have to pay ₦400,000. Acceptance fee is ₦30,000.

McPherson University

Founded in: 2012
Vice Chancellor: Adeniyi Agunbiade
Address: Km 96, Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Seriki-Sotayo
Webpage: www.mcu.edu.ng
E-mail address: info@mcu.edu.ng

Fees of the College of Social and Management Sciences range between ₦555,000 and 595,000. Fees of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences range from ₦545,000 to 595,000. Fees of the College of Humanities are between ₦225,000 and 565,000. You can find the fees for each course by clicking here or here.

Mountain Top University

Founded in: 2015
Founder: Daniel Kolawole Olukoya
Address: Km 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Prayer City
Webpage: www.mountaintopuniversity.org
E-mail address: support@mtu.edu.ng

The fees at this university range from ₦450,000 to 528,000. You can see a detailed explanation here.

Redeemer’s University

Founded in: 2005
Vice Chancellor: Z. Debo Adeyewa
Address: Gbongan - Oshogbo Road, Ede
Webpage: www.run.edu.ng
E-mail address: registrar@run.edu.ng; ag.bursar@run.edu.ng

Undergraduates have to pay from ₦563,000 to 823,000 (prices for 2016/2017 academic year). Those seeking a postgraduate diploma have to pay ₦330,000. Future Masters and PhDs need to pay ₦590,000. Full breakdown of fees here.

Southwestern University

Founded in: 2012
Vice Chancellor: Babatunde A. Ikotun
Address: Km 20, Sagamu-Benin Expressway, Okun Owa, PMB 2088, Ijebu Ode
Webpage: www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng
E-mail address: info@southwesternuniversity.edu.ng

According to the website, the fees have not been updated since 2015. That is why the old fee is so relatively low (₦175,000). You can see for yourself if you click here.

And there you go, all the information about some of the top universities in Nigeria compiled in one concise and neat article. Did you find what you were looking for? Was this helpful in any way? If it was, do not forget to share this article with those who might also find it useful. Have a nice day!

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The success stories of the richest people in the world are not always simple; if you study most of them carefully, you will understand that success and recognition come only as a result of painstaking work. It may seem that businessmen are lucky in life, they are talented and lucky in business development, however, even the most incredible success stories speak of a combination of factors that depend solely on the person and on his/her hard work. In this article, we will tell you the success stories of some Nigerian entrepreneurs that will inspire you.

Inspiring Nigerian entrepreneurs success stories

Top 7 inspiring Nigerian entrepreneurs

Before we go further into the stories of wealthy Nigerian businessmen and businesswomen, let us discuss some general topics about economic success. The main thing about it is to find a case in which your talent will be revealed completely and work will be more interesting for you. It is always scary to start something new as different thoughts start to climb into your head. “I will not get anything done”, “I'm not like these rich and talented people” and so on. If you ever have such thoughts, it is worthwhile to read some motivating success stories that will show you how desire and hard work can bring you monetary benefits sooner or later.

Certainly, on the way to financial success, we have to face failures. Nobody is 100% insured from making mistakes. Failures may force a person to make certain decisions which will help them move further as long as they don’t give up.

No matter how much you study theoretical books about leadership and psychology or investment and economics, always remember that real life will always be the best teacher. And the real success stories, which describe the mistakes made at the beginning in the development of a business, the fall after an unsuccessful decision and the steps taken to bounce back, can be excellent guides in your career.

It is important to clearly state your goals and work toward them step by step while carefully analyzing changes; also, be absolutely confident in your abilities and success. So, let us look at our roster of Nigerians who have managed to achieve their desired goals and financial well-being:

Jason Njoku
Uche Pedro
Chimamanda Adichie
Ibukun Awosika
Dr. Ola Orekunrin
Linda Ikeji
Okey Bakassi

Let us have a closer look at the story of each of them.

Jason Njoku

Jason Njoku is truly one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria. He was born in Great Britain and his life is a perfect example of how difficulties roads can lead to beautiful destinations. Njoku’s first business was a students magazine with an ambiguous name “Brash”. Despite his youthful enthusiasm and ambitions, this venture turned out to be a total failure. After that, Jason tried to build up another news portal called “Roll On Friday”. And again, he faced failure — “Roll On Friday” worked for two years and closed down. Njoku tried his hands in sales just to pay his bills and keep food on his table, but he never forgot his ambitions.

Jason finally found his business breakthrough in the Nigerian Movie Industry. He is one of the founders of IrokoTV, a huge virtual space where you can find a lot of Nollywood movies and useful online movie streams. Its library contains more than 5,000 films, which keeps IrokoTV in great request not only in Nigeria but also in other countries of Africa.

Okey Bakassi

The birth name of this Nigerian celebrity is Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule. He obtained his diploma in Agricultural Engineering in 1992. However, he always knew that his real passion was hidden somewhere in show business.

So, the engineer made an uneasy decision to become an actor. In 1994, he gained his first small backside role, and after 14 years, he was made the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment Industry Matters in Imo state.

Chimamanda Adichie

Chimamanda Adichie went against her parent’s will to become what she is today. While studying under the Medical Sciences faculty of the University of Nigeria, she knew that was not her calling and was sure she wanted to be a famous well-paid writer. So she abandoned that path after her first year of study and pursued her dream directly to the shores of the USA. She was only 19 when she made this move. Nowadays, she is perceived as one of the most talented female writers in Africa.

Ibukun Awosika

Ibukun Awosika tasted a tried out a lot of different jobs before she got her breakthrough. After finishing her education, she got a job in the banking sphere, but this brought her no satisfaction, and soon she she switched to being a sales representative in a furniture firm. Only 3.5 months later, she opened her own self-made furniture enterprise, Quebees Ltd. She began this business in 1989. At the start, her team included 6 workers who worked at her parent’s backyard. Today, Ibukun has expanded her capital to over three and a half billion naira.

Uche Pedro

Uche Pedro is the well-known founder of BellaNaija.com, a huge online media company which was founded in 2006; at the time, posting on the page was simply a hobby for her. But soon enough BellaNaija.com became one of the most popular portals about entertainment, fashion and lifestyle in Africa. So we want to say thanks to Uche Pedro because she is a true entrepreneur who is giving her best to keep us entertained.

Dr. Ola Orekunrin

Ola Orekunrin and her business are truly saving hundreds of lives each year. This woman was a simple medical doctor, but one day she made a decision to create Flying Doctors Nigeria. It was the first air ambulance service in West Africa. This idea was born out of tragic circumstances — Ola’s younger sister died while traveling to Nigeria to get medical help, so Dr Orekunrin decided that her main life goal is to bring help to the most distant parts of Western Africa. She is also a licensed helicopter pilot.

Linda Ikeji

Linda always wanted to be a journalist, however, she ended up studying a totally different course in the University. For some reason, she could not get admitted under the faculty she desired to study mass media. After she graduated, she started on her hard path into journalism. She also used to work as a model to earn some needed money.

Linda created her own magazine in 2006. In this year, she also started to publish on her blog - Linda Ikeji Blog. After 7 years of hard work, her blog became the most visited blog in Nigeria. She was also recognized by Forbes, which named her one of the most well-paid bloggers in Nigeria.

We hope that the examples of the above-listed businessmen and businesswomen will encourage you to start your own enterprise or switch to your desired profession. You have to remember that there is no man on earth who would believe in your strength more than you yourself. Think about it and also leave your comments below if you want everyone to hear your opinion.

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The nationalist movement is what transforms citizens living in one territory into a cohesive family with common history and cultural values. Despite the fact that Nigeria has many tribes and ethnic groups, the people have managed to preserve their unity and made their country one of the giants of Africa. The achievement of Nigeria’s independence in 1960 came as a result of a long and painstaking struggle for freedom; there are some heroes of the country who fought hard to achieve independence, and every Nigerian should know about them. This article contains important facts about the father of the nationalist movement in Nigeria.

Youth and education

His name is Herbert Macaulay.
He was born on September 14, 1864.
His homeland is Lagos.
Macaulay’s parents were born outside of Nigeria because their ancestors were moved by the British to Sierra Leone; they however returned to their native land.
His mother was the daughter of a bishop and a descendant of King Abiodun.
His father founded the 1st high school in Nigeria; it was situated in Lagos.
In 1869, he started his primary education and graduated in 1877.
From 1877 - 1880, he received his secondary education in Lagos. His father died in 1878 when Herbert was still studying.
In 1880 he went on a missionary water trip on a trading steamer.
After that, he worked as a clerical assistant in the Lagos Department of Public Works.
He went to England in 1890 to continue his studies. The colonial authorities contributed to this.
From 1891-1894, he lived at Plymouth where he studied civil engineering.
In 1893, Herbert Macaulay became a graduate of the architectural institute in London.
He was a versatile personality and managed to get good results in the musical sphere. Macaulay learnt how to play the violin in London and received the corresponding certificate.

Who is the father of nationalist movement in Nigeria?

Career path

The first Nigerian nationalist, Macaulay, returned to Lagos in the autumn of 1893. He became a surveyor and collaborated with the colonial service until 1898 when he left the post due to his dissatisfaction with the western impact on Nigeria. The land no longer had its customs and culture, and had become a European colony in everything except the name.

Some authors also mentioned several service accusations and disputes in their works concerning Herbert Macaulay; the colonial government noted that Macaulay's actions were not always fair. It is believed that he helped his friends get dirty money, used false names to obtain grants and then received profits from sales he carried out.

In 1898, he was granted a license of a surveyor for private work. In the sphere of his interests were E.J. Alex Taylor's house, Henry Carr's residence, Akinola Maja's house and Doherty villa.

Herbert Macaulay - father of nationalist movement in Nigeria

The development of nationalist movement in Nigeria

At first, Macaulay had moderate views on European colonial policies. However, at the end of the 19th century, he sacrificed his position in society and his professional career in order to defend the interests of his compatriots. He defended the aborigines and opposed slave trade, so in no time he was leading the nationalist movement in Nigeria and obtained the loyalty of the masses.

Up until his nationalist movement began, Lagos was divided into groups. Each part of the society communicated with representatives of its hierarchical level and poor people despised their privileged neighbors. However, Macaulay managed to unite all the indigenous Nigerians to achieve common interests.

Throughout his later life, he actively opposed the colonial power. Representatives of the European administration claimed that they act in the best interests of the indigenous population. Macaulay understood that "the interests of Nigerians" are nothing more than filling British pockets at the expense of the aborigines.

father of nationalist movement in Nigeria

In 1908, he turned public attention to European corruption and how representatives of the government unfairly disposed of the finances of the railway.

In 1919, he dragged the issue of the land occupied by colonists before the London Privy Council. As a result, the European masters paid monetary compensation to local chiefs.

In 1909, he expressed a public protest about the prohibition of alcohol consumption by the Nigerian population. He believed that such a measure would reduce government revenues and lead to higher taxes.

From 1900 to 1930, he confronted the European authorities on a number of issues that were of great importance to the inhabitants of Lagos including water supply, the Oba of Lagos and the central mosque. Macaulay believed that the colonial authorities set taxes that were too high on water supply without providing sufficient grounds for this.

He spoke in defense of the House of Docemo, the ruler of Lagos who could not exercise his traditional powers in accordance to his high office. Many of his rights were abolished by Europeans. Macaulay provided support to the House of Docemo in defending the Lagos lands. He encouraged the indigenous leaders to fight against colonial influence.

The authority of Macaulay in Lagos increased after the incident with Tijani Oluwa lands. The colonists wanted to forcibly buy the family land of the traditional ruler in Apapa without providing any compensation. The case should have been examined in the London Privy Court Council. Macaulay served as private secretary when Oluwa went to England; he also had the support of the Oba and Ilu Committee, who also sought to protect their family lands.

The colonial authorities considered Macaulay's statements as opposing their goals. In 1920, Eshugbayi Eleko was ostracized because he supported Macaulay's statements voiced in London.

Macaulay created his own news platform, Daily News, to promote his political views. He described the situation between the House of Docemo and the British government. He also had an article about Henry Carr where was written that he must go.

During the period of 1923-1938, many political issues in Nigeria were resolved with Macaulay's direct participation. He had considerable influence and was a prominent figure in the state, he also participated in making decisions concerning the issues of elections and the appointment of leading government positions.

In addition to his political influence, he was actively involved in interactions with the women's association of Lagos. He also got on well with the uneducated population. His opinions were shared by both non-privileged Nigerians and the higher elite. He publicly protested against Henry Carr and some other opponents.

On June 24, 1923, Macaulay established a democratic organisation - NNDP; it was a full-fledged political party that achieved success in the elections of 1923, 1928 and 1933. Also, its representatives nominated candidates for the legislative council. NNDP became the basis of the democratic movement in Nigeria. The indigenous population was able to take a more active part in economic changes, social life, and the development of the educational sphere. Although, Macaulay's desire to fully control the party somewhat limited its growth.

In 1946, when Macaulay was at Kano, his health deteriorated. He left this world at the age of 81 after he returned to Lagos.

We hope that learning about the father of nationalism in Nigeria was interesting to you. It is impossible to deny his significant contribution to the formation of various national ideas in the country. Always remember the heroes of your homeland and honor their memories.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease is a common problem for women (more than half of the patients who visit gynecologist are suffering from PID); it is an infection of the fallopian tubes, which results in an inflammation that could affect the ovaries. The pus formed as a result of the inflammation destroys the ovaries and causes severe pains and even infertility. It is better treated as soon as it develops, if it has reached extreme levels, one has to visit their doctor as soon as possible; however, in the early stages or for preventive purposes, it is possible to treat it naturally.

Pelvic inflammatory disease treatment naturally

PID mainly develops in adult females and does not usually affect men because of their anatomical features, however, the transmission of venereal infections can cause its pathology. If a woman has PID, her partner should also go for a checkup. Before we go into the natural treatment of PID, let us talk briefly about its causes and symptoms.

Causes

PID can be caused by several pathogens (cocci, chlamydia, intestinal and tubercle bacilli, fungi). They penetrate the fallopian tubes through the uterus and sometimes the infection pathway can flow through the blood and intestines (right-sided PID may develop). In the first case, PID could arise due to negligence in operations (scraping of the uterus, abortion, use of a spiral). Viruses and bacteria can also be contacted during intimate contacts or due to improper personal hygiene.

Symptoms

Symptoms of PID include pain in the lower back and abdomen, elevated temperature (38-39º), chills, bloating and problems with urination. Chronic PID is accompanied by secretions and irregular monthly cycles; acute PID causes deterioration of the general health condition of women, its symptoms are similar to those of food poisoning (nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, dizziness and weakness). In acute PID, pain occurs unexpectedly and abruptly, while in chronic PID its appearance is associated with menstruation or intimate contact.

There is a risk of confusing signs of PID with appendicitis, cystitis or stones in the urethra. Therefore, the underlying symptom is continuous secretions (purulent or foamy-purulent).

Classical pelvic inflammatory disease treatment

Laboratory tests can be used to identify inflammatory pathogens and antimicrobial agents and pain medications or physiotherapy could be prescribed to ease the situation.

Acute PID treatment begins with complete rest and ice on the abdomen. Lydase injection is used to eliminate the adhesions in the ovaries. Anti-inflammatory tampons are also inserted to help the woman heal.

If all of the above actions do not treat the the disease, an operation would have to be carried out to remove the tubes (for bilateral PID) or only the affected tube.

Natural treatment of PID

Certain natural treatments for PID are effective in close cooperation with classical medicine. Completely neglecting the latter could put a woman at risk of developing concomitant diseases (cystitis, colitis, infertility and ectopic pregnancy). Applying natural treatment of PID in combination with medical treatments will significantly speed up the healing process and help prevent complications.

Natural treatments of PID, in general, can be divided into three categories: baths, douching and drinking of decoctions or juices.

1. Clay baths

Place a very liquid clay solution in a capacious pelvis or bath. Dip your hands into the mixture for 20 minutes, then repeat the procedure with the soles of your feet. Dispose of the solution after the third use. Repeat the bath every 3-4 days.

If natural conditions and weather (warm season) allow, you can fully immerse yourself in the clay bath solution, with the exception of the head. To do this, excavate a large pit in the ground, fill it with warm water and high-quality clay; your mixture should be light in mass. Soak yourself in the bath for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

At the end of the procedure, wrap yourself up immediately, drink the herbal infusion and go to bed. The procedure can be repeated once in 3 - 4 days. The clay mixture should be changed after 7 uses.

Clay baths are especially recommended for women with chronic bilateral PID.

2. Herbal baths

To prepare this herbal bath, simply place berries and stems of juniper (50 grams) in a bucket of boiled water and leave it to infuse for 2 hours, then strain the mixture and take a bath with it.

If you cannot get junipers for this bath, you can use cabbages instead which are sold in almost every grocery store. For this recipe, simply boil fresh cabbage leaves in milk. The entire mixture should be poured into a bucket and placed under a chair with a hole cut in the middle. The woman then sits down on the seat and takes a steam bath.

Seated steam baths can be carried out with the decoction of forest hay, sheep's wool (unwashed) put into hot water or boiled radish mixed with olive oil. A single rule for all steam baths is daily application until the inflammation disappears completely.

3. Douching with herbal remedies

In order to remove the inflammation, folk medicine recommends douching with decoctions. Alternatively, you can use tampons soaked in a decoction. Always remember that the mixtures are most effective when hot.

For this purpose, you can use the bark of forest oak, chamomile flowers, nettle leaves and some other plants thoroughly mixed together. You need to take 2 tablespoons of the mixture, add them to a liter of water and boil for 15 minutes.

4. Herbal tea

To make a herbal tea, mix equal parts of chamomile and marigold thoroughly. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 0.5 liter of boiling water and let it sit for 2 hours. Drink 1/3 cup of this tea 6 times a day (before or between meals). Continue the process for 2 months.

5. Fresh juices

It is recommended to drink the juice of one potato daily. Such a drink should be taken on an empty stomach and must be thoroughly shaken.

A tastier alternative is pumpkin juice. The dosage and time of usage are not limited (try to drink pumpkin juice and eat the dishes of this product as often as possible).

You can also try drinking nettle juice. Simply squeeze fresh nettle leaves through a gauze or sieve and dilute a teaspoon of the juice in 0.25 glass of water. Drink the solution 20 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Prevention

Every woman must know that abortion and the use of a spiral increases the risk of purulent PID. The less you interfere with the uterus, the less likely it is for unilateral or bilateral PID to occur.

Negligence in choosing a partner also increases the possibility of the emergence of chronic bilateral PID, since they could be the carrier of the infection.

It is is advisable for women to drink curdled milk often. This product significantly reduces the risk of chronic bilateral PID and other inflammatory processes.

Whichever method of treatment is chosen, a woman should completely refrain from intimate relations during the therapy. The correct education of girls from a young age (observance of hygiene of the reproductive organs, the instillation of standards of matrimonial fidelity and the observance of chastity before marriage) can prevent them from permanently becoming regular patients of gynecologists and protect them from PID.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Willie Obiano on his electoral victory at the Anambra gubernatorial polls held on Saturday, November 18.

The APC, which came a distant second at the election, appealed to all candidates and political parties who participated in governorship poll to accept the outcome in good faith.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party made the appeal in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Monday, November 20, in Abuja.

It urged all those who participated in the exercise to see it as a true reflection of the will of the people of the state.

“As a party, we believe the smooth conduct of the election, irrespective of its outcome, is a testimony to our party and President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to free, fair and transparent polls.

“We appeal to other candidates and parties who participated in the election to accept its outcome as a true reflection of the will of the Anambra people,” the statement said.

The APC also congratulated its candidate, Mr Tony Nwoye, for his impressive performance at the election and his gracious conceding of defeat.

The party commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what was regarded as a credible election, which passed the integrity test.

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“Similarly, we praise the high level of dedication and professionalism displayed by the security agencies and other ad hoc staff mobilised for the election,” it said.

NAIJ.com earlier reported that Senator Stella Oduah described the victory of Governor Willie Obiano in the just concluded election in Anambra as an end to impunity in the state.

Speaking in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Oduah congratulated Obiano for the victory which she described as a victory for all Anambra people.

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WWE Survivor Series is the classic annual PPV show, which is a part of the big four PPV. The main difference between this legendary PPV show and others is its traditional Survivor Series duel, where teams of five fight for elimination. History remembers cases where the last survivors in the team brought the final victory in the fight against three or even four opponents. We are pleased to present you with the WWE Survivor Series 2017 results.

On the Survivor Series 2017, we got to witness the incredible battle between the Raw and SmackDown teams. The game was not only based on a competition between the two names but also on the personal rivalry of Kurt Angle and Shane McMahon. Consequently, the show was referred to as the clash of Raw and SmackDown.

WWE Survivor Series 2017 - Two teams

Main event

The main fight of the evening was the 5-man teams clash. Raw was represented by Kurt Angle, Triple H, Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe, and Finn Balor. On the side of Smackdown, there were Shane McMahon, Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura, and John Cena. Here is a brief highlight of this fight:

Braun Strowman eliminated Shinsuke Nakamura.
Braun Strowman eliminated Bobby Roode.
John Cena eliminated Samoa Joe.
Kurt Angle eliminated John Cena.
Randy Orton eliminated Finn Balor.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens intervened in the match and attacked Shane, but McMahan fought him off with a chair.
Braun Strowman eliminated Randy Orton.
Triple Hart pedigreed Kurt Angle.
Shane McMahon eliminated Kurt Angle.
Triple HL eliminated Shane McMahon and brought the Raw team victory.
At the end of the match, Braun Strowman attacked Triple H and knocked him out with two powerslams.

AJ Styles vs Brock Lesnar

Main Card results

We had tough fights in other main card fights. As an example, the exciting rivalry between two WWE champions — AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar was quite interesting. Some thought that wouldn’t be a long walk for AJ, but he showed perfect flying techniques that stunned Brock.

Styles, on the other hand, was soon defeated with the help of a painful F5. After the fight, it was obvious that Brock was suffering from knee trauma. For now, we don’t have an official confirmation from WWE, so we cannot say for sure how affected he was.

Women's Survivor Series matchup (Raw team vs. SmackDown team) has ended by the victory of Raw team.

Elimination order:

Bayley eliminated Becky Lynch.
Tamina eliminated Bayley.
Nia Jax was eliminated by counting.
Naomi eliminated Alicia Fox.
Sasha Banks eliminated Naomi.
Asuka eliminated Carmella.
Natalya eliminated Sasha Banks.
Asuka eliminated Tamina.
Asuka eliminated Natalya and brought victory to Raw.

Alexa Bliss vs Charlotte Flair

Another result from the main card:

Miz vs Baron Corbin. Winner: Baron Corbin.
Shield vs The New Day. Winner: Shield.
Alexa Bliss vs Charlotte Flair. Winner: Charlotte Flair.
The Uso brothers Uso vs Sheamus and Cesaro. Winner: The Uso brothers.

Enzo Amore vs Kalisto

Pre-show

During the pre-show, we have witnessed 3 fights:

Elias Samson defeated Matt Hardy.
Enzo Amore defeated Kalisto in the match for the WWE Light Heavyweight Championship title.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeated Brisango (Fandango and Tyler Breeze).

These are the full results of WWE Survival Series 2017, which ended with 5-4 victory for the Raw. We hope that the next WWE show would be just as interesting and attention-grabbing.

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South Africa is a desirable destination for many international students that want to study abroad, especially the ones from Africa. For that reason, we have prepared some international scholarships that will allow you to study in South Africa. In addition to that, we will tell you how you can increase your chances of getting one of these scholarships. Check it out!

How to get scholarship to study in South Africa

Scholarships in South Africa for international students

We want to start off our list with one of the best scholarships for studying in South Africa — MasterCard Foundation Scholarship. If you are younger than 29 (undergraduate studies) or 35 (graduate studies) and have a good leadership potential, consider this scholarship.

MasterCard Foundation collaborates with three South African universities (University of Cape Town; University of Pretoria; African Institute for Mathematical Sciences). If you are interested in studying at one of them, you can find their requirements for this scholarship on their websites. Read more about this scholarship here: www.mastercardfdn.org/becoming-a-scholar.

Another great opportunity is the MTN Solution Space Scholarship. However, it will only work for those who want to apply to the University of Cape Town for their MPhil or MBA programmes at the Graduate School of Business. You can find more information here: www.gsb.uct.ac.za/solution-space-scholarships.

If the University of Cape Town is where you want to get your Master’s degree, you can also consider the Bertha Scholarship. It is the best scholarship for social innovators, especially in the spheres of inclusive healthcare, education and finance. Find the full list of requirements here: www.gsb.uct.ac.za/bc-scholarships.

You should also check out the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship. It offers citizens of African countries an incredible opportunity of studying at a South African university of their choice. This programme is open for both First Degree Applicants and Masters Applicants. More information can be found here: www.mandelarhodes.org/the-scholarship.

If you are fine with the scholarship covering only the tuition and other academic expenses, then consider the Commonwealth International Scholarship. It offers scholarships for citizens of Commonwealth countries that want to get their Master’s Degree from a South African university. You can find the full list of participating universities, as well as the scholarship requirements at this link: www.acu.ac.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships/south-africa-2017.

For those seeking a Masters or a PhD in Development Management, Public Administration or Development Studies, there is the scholarship from the South African-German Centre for Development Research. It provides the participants with a monthly stipend of 650 euros for Masters students and 900 euros for PhD students of the University of the Western Cape. Read more at www.drd-sa.org/index.php/scholarships-in-development-studies.html.

These are some of the best scholarship options for international students that wish to study in South Africa. Most of them are made for African citizens, so if you are African, you will be often given an advantage before other applicants. Nevertheless, you should still check out our useful tips on how to acquire a scholarship.

Tips on how to get scholarships to study in South Africa

As you have managed to read to the end of this article, you deserve to know some of the secrets of successful scholarship applications. Here are seven tips that will allow you to maximise your chances of getting a scholarship:

Apply as early as you can. As soon as the application portals open, start your application right away. Many people who were successful in getting a scholarship said that applying early was important for their success.
Apply for as many scholarships as you can. You should not rely only on one scholarship if you really want you education to be paid for. You need to have several backup plans in case you get rejected. Apply for every scholarship that is relevant for you and do your best.

Visit university websites for the latest information. If you have a particular university in mind (or several of them), you should check out its website. There, you can find all the necessary information concerning courses, fees, funding and scholarships.
Do not forget about additional websites. What we have listed here might not be a comprehensive list of scholarships in South Africa. If you really want to get a scholarship, you should also try other websites that specialise in providing information about scholarships. They are also a great tool for finding scholarships that are tailored just for you.
Do not stray away from the topic of your essay. As most (if not all) scholarships require you to write essays, you need to remember that paying attention to the topic is essential. Take your time, analyse the topic and key words carefully and try not to write about anything even remotely off-topic.

Have someone else check your application before submitting it. No matter how hard you look, you might miss some obvious mistakes in your application. For that reason, ask someone to read through it. Apart from correcting your mistakes, they might also point out what is missing and give their expert opinion.
Improve your time management skills. When you are juggling several scholarships at once, it might be hard to keep track of all the requirements. Make sure you have plenty of time before each deadline and build a pan that will allow you to do everything on time.

If you follow these simple recommendations, you should be able to get any of the scholarships we have talked about. We wish you the best of luck and hope that you get into the university of your dreams!

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Editor's note: Over the weekend Nigerians read the shocking story of how Bilyamin Bello, the son of former PDP chairman was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife, Maryam Sanda the daughter of former Aso Savings Bank boss.

George Onmonya Daniel in this piece says Maryam is not yet guilty until proper investigations are carried out on the case.

Most of these social media people out of the little they read on Facebook have concluded that the woman should be hanged. She killed her husband, she stabbed him severally, some even said he was stabbed in his private part.

Ok, I am not saying she is innocent. If she really stabbed him and he died of the wounds then she killed him. I am saying 'if' because this morning I read that the statement she wrote at the police station was different from the Facebook narrative of events that unfolded.

Ok, some say evidence may have been tempered with. We will leave that to the police. But to conduct a thorough investigation whether privately or by the police, we need more than Facebook lawyers and judges.

I am a fan of Crime and Investigation (CI) on DSTV, and one of my favourite programmes there is WOMEN THAT KILL. What I know is that nothing seem as it is in these episodes until you deeply search through the rubble of human emotion, mental health and lifestyle.

I have seen the killer pronounced innocent many times based on circumstances surrounding the case. Some of the victims asked for it and have asked for it for a very long time. In the end they end up getting what they ask for.

I have seen many cases my brothers and sisters. I am not relating them to this Nigerian case. Don't get me wrong. All I am saying is that you don't just read two passages on social media about someone killing someone and sentence the killer guilty.

It is quite sad but from these pictures I want to believe they had their moments before things turned upside down.

See pictures below:

Opinion: She is not guilty, not yet by George Onmonya Daniel

Late Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, son of former PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, was allegedly stabbed to the death by his wife, Maryam Sanda. Photo credit: George Onmonya Daniel

Bilyamin Muhammed Bello and his wife, Maryam Sanda Photo credit: George Onmonya Daniel

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- APGA has vowed to win 8 more states during 2019 general elections

- The party had won gubernatorial election held in Anambra on Saturday, November 18

- The APGA chairman, Victor Oye said the party had drawn a road map to achieve the feat ahead of the 2019 elections

The chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Victor Oye has said that the party would take over eight more states in the country, having emerged victorious in the Saturday, November 18 governorship election in Anambra state.

Daily Trust reports that he said the party has already drawn a road map to achieve the feat ahead of the 2019 elections, adding that APGA remains the only party with a clear ideology.

NAIJ.com gathered that Oye who stated this during a press briefing in Awka, also dismissed as rumour the alleged plan by the governor, Willie Obiano to dump the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

He said the party had never entertained fear of failure, saying it was the confidence and trust it had in God that gave it the victory.

"Some people had said that the election would mark the end of APGA, and that we would pack our bags and baggage and disappear from the political scene. But all I simply told them is if God agrees.

"It was the contributions of the opposition that helped us to win because if they had not challenged us the way they did, probably we wouldn't have put in much effort as we did," he added.

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He however assured that the governor would in his usual characteristics extend the hand of friendship to the opposition, just as he said the party would be magnanimous in victory.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Senator Stella Oduah described the victory of Governor Willie Obiano in the just concluded election in Anambra as an end to impunity in the state.

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- The probe into alleged corruption by former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has opened a new vista

- Investigators have reportedly identified the Nigerian, who allegedly assisted Alison-Madueke in purchasing some London propertied

- Adeyemi Edun reportedly refused to give details of his alleged role in the scandal involving the former minister

The estate agent who allegedly assisted former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to purchase properties in London has allegedly been discovered.

The London-based agent, who reportedly appeared on the BBC’s Homes

Premium Times reports that “court documents filed in the US allege King’s Cross estate agency, Daniel Ford, helped to buy millions of pounds worth of properties for Diezani Alison-Madueke in London.

“Daniel Ford’s sole director is Adeyemi Edun, UK company records show. He has been seen on the TV series offering advice on buying and renovating flats.

“Documents show that Mr Edun has acted for the controversial Mrs. Alison-Madueke who was Nigeria’s oil minister from 2010 to 2015, the first female president of the OPEC oil cartel and a former executive for Shell in Nigeria.

“The Cambridge-educated politician has faced investigations in the UK, US and Nigeria for allegedly receiving lucrative kickbacks for oil deals she sanctioned as a minister,” the report said.

The report quotes US court papers as saying Daniel Ford ‘assisted in the purchase’ of three London properties linked to the probe of the former minister, who served under Goodluck Jonathan.

It however added that there is no suggestion in the documents that Daniel Ford or Mr Edun committed money laundering or that they were aware of such activities.

The documents reportedly linked three Nigerian businessmen to the purchase of three homes near Regent’s Park over a six-day period for £8.3million with the US investigators alleging the properties were ‘provided’ to Alison-Madueke “for the corrupt purpose of inducing her to use her influence within the Ministry of Petroleum Resources… to direct the award of business opportunities.”

The businessmen’s companies all received oil deals, the papers say. They are also alleged to have funded a lavish lifestyle for Alison-Madueke.

The report claims that the US investigators allege the properties were bought using offshore companies in the Seychelles and the British V*rgin Islands.

According to the report, Edun was contacted on the phone, but said he said he could not discuss such matter relating to Alison-Madueke because of ongoing investigations.

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“Everything is done within the ambit of regulation, that I can say,” he reportedly said.

Asked about the Nigerian court papers, he reportedly said: “You have to be very sure the name you are referring to is actually mine, because it is common in a country of 180 million people.”

NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on recently in Austria said it recovered loots totalling N738.9 billion ($2.9 billion) between May 2015 and October 20, 2017.

Its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, stated this at the ongoing 7th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption holding in Vienna.

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- Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says he is under pressure to establishing another national carrier for the country

- The president said Nigerians deserve to know why the defunct Nigeria Airways stopped

- President Buhari declared his support for a national airline for both patriotic and economic reasons

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, November 20, said Nigerians needed to know how the country lost the defunct Nigeria Airways.

NAIJ.com gathered that the president said he was under tremendous pressure from many patriotic Nigerians desirous of establishing another national carrier for Nigeria.

According to a statement by Garba Shehu his senior special assistant on media and publicity, President Buhari emphasized the determination of his administration to speed up the improvement of aviation infrastructure in the country for the benefit of the country’s economic development.

He stated this while receiving the President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Muyiwa Aliu, at the State House, Abuja.

President Buhari declared his total support and commitment to work with regulatory agencies in the aviation sector to make air travel safer throughout the country.

The president, who received three awards recently won by Nigeria from ICAO, expressed delight with the high ranking accorded Nigeria in safety and security at the airports, following measures put in place to address gaps in airport security.

“I equally support a national airline for both patriotic and economic reasons. We have enough trained citizens including pilots and engineers. But Nigerians need to know how we lost the one we had before,” he said, referring to the defunct Nigeria Airways.

The Minister of State, Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who led the ICAO delegation, informed President Buhari that the Nigeria was hosting the meeting of International World Aviation Forum in Abuja starting on Tuesday, the first time such conference will hold anywhere outside Montreal, Canada.

He said over 40 aviation ministers and representatives from 70 countries, the World Bank, African Development Bank, manufacturers of planes and aviation equipment will attend this year’s conference focusing on “Financing Development of Aviation Infrastructure.”

The president of ICAO, who is a Nigerian, commended President Buhari for fast-tracking policy initiatives that changed the fortunes of air travel in Nigeria, describing the reconstruction of the runway at the Abuja airport as a rare feat.

On behalf of the ICAO, Mr Aliu presented a certificate of recognition of the School of Aviation, Zaria as a regional center of excellence; the certification of both Abuja and Lagos airports which have attained ICAO standards for the first time in history, and another certificate marking the attainment of the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001, 2015 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.

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In a previous report by NAIJ.com, Nigerian senator Ben Murray-Bruce (PDP-Bayelsa East) on Thursday, October 26, decried the current condition of the Enugu and Port Harcourt airport.

In a post on his Facebook page, the senator condemned the deplorable state of the facility when the Senate's aviation committee visited the airports.

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- The Presidency has said that the process for return of $321m looted money will be finalised in December

- A presidential aide, Juliet Ibekaku said before now, Nigeria had no agreement or memorandum of understanding with foreign countries for the return of looted money

- She said that Nigerian government had recovered part of the Malabu fund held by the UK courts

The Presidency has said that Nigerian government is concluding plans, latest by December this year, with the Switzerland government for the repatriation of $321m looted from Nigeria.

NAIJ.com gathered that that the senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on justice reforms, Juliet Ibekaku, made the disclosure on Monday, November 20, at the conversation on anti-corruption campaign organised by the Centre for Democratic Development in Abuja.

She said that before now, Nigeria had no agreement or memoranda of understanding with foreign countries for the return of looted money.

The development she said necessitated why it took Nigeria awhile to initiate the process of discussion and recovery at the international level.

“So far, we have recovered part of the Malabu fund held by the UK courts.

“We are also working to finalise the process for the return of $321m and by December, we are going to sign the MoU for the return of the money held in Switzerland.

“I am happy to also note here that some civil society organisations working in the area of asset recovery were involved in the negotiation of the MoU and will be involved in monitoring the assets.

“This is to ensure that the returned funds are managed in a transparent manner as other recovery plans continue in countries like UK, Island of Jersey and France,’’ she said.

Ibekaku said that the federal government had also opened up discussion with the US government for the return of the money that left that country for two or three years from 2013.

The Presidential aide said that an example of such money was the Diepreye Alamieyeseigha’s money, adding that different fronts were being opened up for the recovery of the money.

She said that the money recovery mission was hinged on the Open Government Partnership Initiative which was committed to four thematic areas: Transparency, Anti-corruption, Access to information, Citizen Engagement and Empowerment.

She said the government had set up one asset recovery account which made it easy for anybody that wanted to track recovered money to know where the money was going to.

According to her, this put to rest worry by Nigerians over the whereabouts of the recovered money, thinking the money was not being accounted for or managed properly.

Ibekaku said that over the years, it was identified that there was a problem with the management of recovered money, both domestically and internationally, because there was no way to account for it.

She said that when this administration came to power, the president set up a presidential assets recovery committee to monitor what was going on with recovered assets from the agencies.

Ibekaku said that the presidential committee, in turn, set the Assets Tracing subcommittee, adding that work was ongoing to determine where this money went as from 2012.

She said that the administration also created a central account in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), called the Asset Recovery Account.

The presidential aide said the president also directed all the law enforcement agencies to put all recovered money in the central account.

Ibekaku said that the president also directed that asset recovery should now be ploughed into the budget to fund part of it, starting from 2017 “so that is what the money is being used for.

She said all the money being recovered by anti-corruption agencies would go into such to fund part of the budget.

The executive director of CDD, Idayat Hassan, said that the event was organized with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa and the Department for International Development.

According to her, the event is getting answers to some questions on the recovered money.

Hassain said that it was obvious that tackling corruption remained one of President Buhari’s main priorities.

She said it was in line with the presidents’ vision that the event was organised, to provide a platform for constructive review and interrogate government’s approach to anti-graft campaign.

The executive director said the platform also sought to proffer alternative opinions for robust, effective and sustained interventions in the anti-corruption fight and effective usage of the recovered money.

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She called on the government to make more open to Nigerians the amount recovered so far and how the money was being spent to ensure much confidence from the people in its programmes and policies.(NAN)

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that the estate agent who allegedly assisted former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to purchase properties in London was discovered.

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- Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, says he is deeply pained by the death of Alex Ekwueme

- Babangida says he is joining every Nigeria as well as the people of Anambra state in this trying period

- He describes Ekwueme as very simple despite his enviable qualifications

Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has joined other top Nigerians mourning late Alex Ekwueme, a one-time vice president of the country.

Babangida described the death of Ekwueme as a big loss to Nigeria, especially as he died at a time the invaluable roles of elderstatesmen are needed for national cohesion.

The media office of the retired military general said on Monday, November 20 in Minna, Niger state that Babangida is really pained by the demise of Ekwueme.

The statement revealed that Babangida received the news of Ekwueme’s death with heavy heart but took solace in his exemplary life while on earth.

Babangida said he was joining every Nigerian to mourn the death of Ekwueme while describing the late former vice president as virtuous and simple in character.

The Nigerian Tribune reports him as saying the death of Ekwueme has left a very big vacuum in the quest for true national unity and peaceful co-existence.

“His simplicity is a rare virtue, despite his intellectual depth.

“I have come to know him with carriage of a man that is always living a very worthwhile life built on values and morality, we will miss him, Nigeria needs people like him now than ever.

“I condole with the family of the late Dr Ekweme, the government and people of Anambra state and Nigerians.

“I pray that God gives the family and all of us the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss,” he said.

NAIJ.com earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar, who mourned the passing of Alex Ekwueme, described the former vice president as a good man.

"Saddened by the passing of Alex Ekwueme, our former vice president. He was a man of character and never faltered in his belief in Nigeria," he said.

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- Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Otunba Gbenga Daniel have joined the rest of Nigerians to mourn the death of former vice president, Alex Ekwueme

- Obasanjo described Ekwueme as a great Nigerian who devoted his life to his fatherland

- Otunba Daniel in his condolence message commiserated with the Ekwueme family and the people of Anambra state on the demise of the great son of Africa

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the death of the first civilian Vice-President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme as a shock.

Obasanjo said this in a statement signed by his Media aide, Kehinde Akinyemib on Monday in Abeokuta.

He noted that Ekwueme was a great Nigerian who devoted his life to distinguished service of his fatherland.

“The late Ekwueme was a selfless, disciplined and patriotic Nigerian, who lived a worthy and exemplary life.

“His irrepressible thirst for knowledge and education, which propelled his foray into many fields of intellectual pursuit represents a shining example to the younger generation,’’ he said.

Obasanjo said Ekwueme made distinguished role in the development of the architectural profession, philanthropy and goodwill in Nigeria to the benefit of many people.

“As the whole world pays tribute to Ekwueme, I join them in celebrating the life of a man who raised from the beacon of human struggle to lofty heights of nobility.’ His life is an example of what we should all aspire for.

“His struggle and our struggles remain the same as we all seek for answers to deal with today’s challenges.

“His demise is a loss to his family, who would miss a caring patriarch, the people of Anambra, who would miss a guide and the good people of Nigeria who would miss a leader, he added.

In all situations, he lived nobly and he died in nobility. “May the soul of Ekwueme rest in perfect peace.”

Similarly, the former governor of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel, described Ekueme as a national icon whose contributions helped to stabilise democratic ideals in the nation's polity.

Daniel stated this in his condolence message on the death of the highly revered statesman who was, until his death, among the few remaining titans of modern Nigerian politics.

According to the former governor, late Ekwueme was an exceptional personality who lived a life full of achievements in his professional career as an architect of international repute and also in the field of politics where he established himself as a remarkable politician and rallying point among his kinsmen, contemporaries and generality of Nigerians.

"Articulate, focussed, disciplined and patriotic, Dr. Ekwueme held aloft democratic ideals of the nation's founding fathers and never wavered in the quest for a better Nigeria. This won him great respect from across the political spectrum putting him at a foremost spot as a legend and natural leader".

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Daniel then on behalf of his family, commiserated with the Ekwueme family, the good people of Anambra State and entire Nigerians on the demise of this great son of Africa as he prayed Almighty God to grant him eternal rest.

NAIJ.com previously reported that Dr Alex Ekwueme, a former vice president during the tenure of Shehu Shagari, passed away in a London hospital in the late hours of Sunday, November 19.

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- The Nigerian army council has approved the promotion of 137 senior officers

- 45 brigadier generals were promoted to the rank of major generals

- 92 colonels were also promoted to the rank of Brigadier Generals

The Nigerian Army Council on Monday, November 20, approved the promotion of 45 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major Generals and 92 Colonels to the rank of Brigadier Generals respectively.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, director army public relations made this known in a statement made available to NAIJ.com.

Some of those promoted to the rank of Two Star Generals (Major Generals) include Brigadier General HO Otiki, Acting Commander Defence Headquarters Garrison, Brigadier General OO Soleye, Acting Director Veteran Affairs, Defence Headquarters, the Acting Provost Marshal, Brigadier General AT Hamman, the Acting Military Secretary, Brigadier General F Yahaya, the Acting General Officers Commanding 3, 7 and 8 Divisions, Brigadier General BA Ahanotu, Brigadier General IM Yusuf and Brigadier General SO Olabanji respectively,

Others include Acting Commander Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps Brigadier General JI Unuigbe, Brigadier General AA Jidda, Acting Commander Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Acting Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Brigadier General JE Jakko, Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Brigadier General VO Ezugwu and Brigadier General ACC Agundu, Director, Foreign Liaison, Defence Intelligence Agency, Acting Commander, Headquarters Command Army Records, Brigadier General HE Ayamasaowei and Brigadier General MS Yusuf, Commander Guards Brigade, while late Brigadier General BA Raji, was promoted posthumously.

Similarly, Brigadier General OF Azinta, Commandant Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre and the Commandant Nigerian Army School Infantry, Brigadier General J Sarham, Brigadier General TA Gagariga, Commander Nigerian Army School of Artillery and Brigadier General LF Abdullahi, the Acting Commander Nigerian Army Education Corps have also been promoted Major Generals, as well as Brigadier General JGK Myam, Acting Director Operations and Brigadier General US Yakubu, Acting Director Peacekeeping Operations, amongst others.

While those elevated to the rank of One Star Generals (Brigadier Generals) includes Colonel A Israel, Colonel COC Ekulide of Defence Headquarters, Colonel SOF Olowolayemo, Colonel JTE Chukwu, Colonel EE Eyong and the prolific writer, Colonel DC Nengite, as well as Colonel CA Dalhatu and Colonel UN Babangida.

Others include Colonels UI Mohammed, Colonel NU Mukhtar, Colonel OG Onubogu, Colonel ST Shafaru, Colonel GG Shipi, Colonel AS Ishaq of 8 Division Provost Group, Colonel AOI Kalajaiye, Colonel JC Mbibi, Colonel JTE Chukwu, Colonel HA Gambo and Colonel LB Mohammed, amongst others.

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According to an earlier report by NAIJ.com, the army council approved the promotion of 123 officers from the ranks of Majors to Lieutenant Colonels and from Lieutenant Colonels to Colonels with varying effective dates of seniority.

A breakdown from the Office of the Military Secretary (Army), indicates that 66 Officers were promoted to the rank of Colonels from Lieutenant Colonels and 57 to the rank of Lieutenant Colonels from the rank of Majors.

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