OGUN STATE GOVT. SACKS 2000 WORKERS

Ibikunle Amosun

The Government of Senator Ibikunle Amosun has relieved 2000 workers employed by the immediate past administration in the state of their jobs. In a swift reaction however, Secretary to the Government of Ogun State, Taiwo Adeoluwa has denied the sack story saying the workers were merely directed to re-apply. The SSG who was almost lynched while addressing the protesting workers said the governor only wants to right the wrong he met on ground and that he has no intention of depriving the workers of their livelihood.

It would be recalled that Governor Amosun promised to create 10,000 within his first 100 days in office. Whether he will fulfill this promise remains to be seen.

Again whether ACN is a better alternative to outsted PDP, time will tell.

EAGLE SQUARE TO BE DEMOLISHED

Eagle Square, Abuja

FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed has said that the popular Eagle Square, Abuja will be demolished. The minister made this statement while monitoring traffic situation in he city recently.

According to him, the place where the Eagle Square is currently located is meant to serve as transport hub of the city. He said further that the new Eagle Square would now be located close to the National Stadium as this will be 'more convenient for the administration and residents of the FCT.'
It would be recalled that the Eagle Square was constructed in 1999 to serve as platform for the official take-off for the Fourth Republic of the Federation of Nigeria.
Talk of wastefulness in spending!!!

NYSC TO REDEPLOY CORPS MEMBERS IN BORNO

Brig Gen. M. I. Tsiga

Corps Members on Parade Ground

The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga on Wednesday said corps members posted to Borno State for their service year will be re-deployed to other states. This is not unconnected with the incessant bombings witnessed in the state in the wake of the Boko Haram menace. He appealed to the corps members not to entertain any fear as their safety was paramount to government.

Ex-Borno Gov. Denies link with Boko Haram

Senator Alli Modu Sheriff

 

 

 

Immediate past governor of Borno State, Senator Alli Sheriff who was accused of aiding and abetting the dreaded Islamic Sect, Boko-Haram has denied any link with the organization. In a meeting with President Jonathan in Abuja on Wednesday, the former governor claimed the sect had been in existence before he became governor in 2003. Senator Sheriff came out to clear him after the Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum, Lt. Gen Jeremiah Useni alleged that the former Governor used the sect members as thugs when he held sway as governor of the state.

Japanese couples celebrate divorce ceremonies

A husband and and his wife ride to their divorce ceremony

 A smashed wedding ring is displayed to symbolize the death of an 8year old marriage in Tokyo

  

A husband bows to his wife before their divorce ceremony

Hiroki Terai presiding over a divorce ceremony

In Japan, divorce ceremonies are held to mark the end of a marriage contract just like wedding ceremonies are held mark the beginning of a union. The couple pictured above are going through the process of ending their 8year old unhappy marriage. Japanese who choose this option believe that the dissolution of an unhappy deserve as much grandeur as that of a wedding. A self-styled Japanese Divorce Planner, Hiroki Terai claimed to have recently conducted his 79th divorce ceremony.

Couples who want want their marriage dissolved pay up to 55,000 yen ($606) to have their divorce ceremony. Divorce rates in Japan have soared to about 253,000 cases in 2009 up from about 77,000 cases in the sixties.

SENATORS REJECT MINISTERIAL NOMINEE

The senate has rejected the nomination of Obadiah Ando, a ministerial nominee form Taraba State and former minister of Water Resources. This is not unconnected with the fact that two of the senators representing Taraba State are opposed to his nomination. According to Senate rules, a ministerial nominee must be supported by 2 of the 3 senators from his state to scale through the screening process. This is because according to them, their constituents do not want him.

So far , 37 ministerial nominees have been cleared by the senate.

BORNO RESIDENTS FLEE FOR DEAR LIFE.... As all schools are shut.

Recently bombed Police Headquarters

Remnants of Boko Haram Bombings

Residents of troubled Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria have continued to flee the city in their thousands as members of the unrepentant Boko Haram sect continued their onslaught on the city.

It will be recalled that these Boko Haram members have claimed responsibility for all of the recent bomb explosions in the city. Also all schools in Maiduguri, including the University of Maiduguri have been shut indefinitely in a preemptive measure to avoid the onslaught of the Boko Haram Sect.

Meanwhile against United Nations admonition not to negotiate with the bombers, government is planning to negotiate with them to encourage them to sheathe their swords.

SIASIA FORGIVES ODEMWINGIE

Super Eagles Chief Coach, Samson Siasia, 'Sia One' has forgiven West Bromich Abion Striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie. This was after the latter served the two-match ban imposed on him by the former.

Hear him "Everything is now settled and Osaze is back in the squad." He said further, " No problems again, we are now on the same page and things can move ahead in the best interest of Nigerian football.I like to say here that Osaze is one player I like very much due to his enthusiasm and total commitment to the team. But to reach greater heights as a great player and person it is also important to observe rules and regulations and respect your teammates as well as other persons off-field."

This was after a peace meeting was brokered in London between the duo by Aminu Maigari, NFF president.

Wife of deposed Deji of Akure passes on.

Bolanle, do you remember her? In case you don't, she is the enstranged wife of the deposed Deji of Akure, Oba Oluwadare Adesina. She was assaulted by the monarch in her home in Akure. This incident prompted the government of Ondo State under the leadership Dr Olusegun Mimiko to depose him forthwith.
According to reports, Bolanle died today at St. Mary's Specialist Hospital, Ojodu, Lagos at 4.45am. She was 35. The cause of her death is still under wraps as the result of the autopsy conducted on her was still being awaited. According to her brother however, Bolanle has been undergoing treatment for a kidney related ailment for sometime.

May her soul rest in peace.

Soure: The Punch

LAGOS COMMISSIONER OF ENVIRONMENT COMMENTS ON RECENT FLOODING

The kind of rain witnessed in Lagos today eh...my goodness! So many parts of Lagos flooded. So many people won't be able to sleep in their homes tonight. The above picture was taken by an eye witness in Lagos State to show exactly what happened today.

Meanwhile, here's a message from the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tunji Bello, concerning the downpour today.

''Dear Lagosians, please bear with us. Today's downpour has been heavier than normal as the state government had earlier warned. It has been raining since 5am in many areas and it hasn't stopped. The water level has risen incredibly so that the channels that are meant to discharge the water from the roads and drainages are completely locked because of the high tide and because both the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagoon that receive water from our channels have risen more than usual. Please be calm and do not panic. Once the rains subside, the water on the roads would gradually disappear. Our men are on the field working to manage this situation. Please endeavour to remain indoors as much as possible until the rain stops. Thank you for your understanding.''

SAUDI AUTHORITIES BEHEAD THREE NIGERIANS

Three Nigerians were yesterday beheaded in Saudi Arabia. They had been found guilty of robbing and murdering fellow Nigerian, Omar Mohammed Adam. This was announced by the Saudi Interior Ministry and publicised by the official SPA news agency.

Mohammed Ismail, Abdulqudus Adam and Mohammed Kabir Ali broke into the house of Omar Mohammed Adam where "they beat him and his wife, tied them down and strangled Omar to death," the statement said. Then they burgled their compatriot's home, it added.

The beheadings in the western Red Sea city of Jeddah brings the number of executions in that country to 31 since January 1.

On June 10, London-based watchdog Amnesty International called on Saudi Arabia to stop applying the death penalty, saying there had been a significant rise in the number of executions in the previous six weeks. According to Amnesty, 15 people were executed in May alone.

In 2009, the number of executions was 67, compared to 102 the previous year.
Rape, murder, apostasy, armed robbery and drug trafficking are all punishable by death under Saudi Arabia's strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law.

Source: dailytimes.com