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Absolut Vodka Supports Creativity with Art Party 2014

Posted: 29 May 2014 01:20 PM PDT

To strengthen its support for creativity and transformation in Nigeria using Art, Absolut Vodka, recently raised the bar in party style when the brand showcased the combination of colours, vibrancy and celebrations at the Art Party 2014 which was held at the Lagoon Crest in Lekki Lagos. The much anticipated event remains the talk of town within social circles as fashionistas, celebrities, party-buffs, fans, and consumers of Absolut Vodka had the entertainment of a lifetime. Continue...





The Art Party was a magnet for revellers who love to have fun in a different way and express themselves without limitations, set rules and hindrances. It also created Absolut fun, excitement and shinning glitz in the night, opening opportunities for interactions with a pool of celebrities including rising Reggae sensation and dancehall star Patoranking, Runtown, Olisa Adibua, 2Shots, Denrele, Beverly and Zeal of BBA, Gideon Okeke of Tinsel, Didi Madumforo, Viki Money, Tony Nwakalor, Muna Abi (former MBGN winner), Prinz, Adedina Child and Tillaman to mention a few. The Absolut brand transformed the skylines of Lagos into a unique ambience of artistic impressions, filled with canvases, signature cocktails and talented Arts in Party.
Akintayo Akinseloyin, Brand Manager, Absolut Vodka Nigeria said: "We are supporting creativity and transformation in young people which remains the pivot to partnering with the Art community. The Absolut brand will continue to connect with talented individuals via exclusive events which inspire transformation and brings exciting experience to consumers."
The Absolut Art Party is part of build-up activities to the Road to MAMAs concert which will take place on May 30th 2014 at The Marquee Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The Art Party created close interactive and cerebral moments, pictures and fun painting spots, artistic gallery with pumping DJs on the wheels of steel to provide a unique and never before experience.
Finally, consumers of Absolut Vodka can vote for their favourite Nigerian music video director - Clarence Peters in the 'Transform Today by Absolut' category of the MAMAs at www.absolutmtv.co.za and also visit www.facebook.com/absolutvodkanigeriaor follow on Twitter @AbsolutVodkaNig to share their signature cocktail for an Absolut experience.

Chibok girls: We wrote to the state police but they did not answer us - Borno SSG

Posted: 29 May 2014 12:40 PM PDT

The Secretary to the Borno State Government, Ambassador Ahmed Jidda was a guest on Channels TV Breakfast show, Sunrise Daily this morning where he gave the state government's account on the missing Chibok girls and why Borno government appeared handicapped in providing security for the school girls on the night of the abduction.

During the interview, the SSG said the initial number of girls abducted were 276 with 53 escaping and now remaining 223. He said with the recent return of 4 more girls, the number of girls now with the abductors is 219. He said the 77 girls shown in the recently released video by Abubakar Shekau have been identified by their parents and that the 57 girls that have so far returned are currently at the state Governments house where they are being taken care of. Continue...

The SSG said the allegations that the abduction was stage managed by the Governor to stop extension of emergency rule was totally false and was discredited with the release of the video by Shekau taking responsibility for the abduction of the girls and also stating his conditions for the release of the girls. He said the military saying they now know the location of the missing girls prove that the whole abduction was never staged by the state government.

As regards the letter reportedly sent by the Minister of Education warning that the Government Girls Secondary school was not safe to write exams and the students be moved due to security reasons, the SSG said indeed the state government received the letter but that the letter sent by the Minister only requested for security details for the Examination officials and not for the students. He aid the letter asked that security be provided in exam venues which is in Maiduguri, Biu, Chibok, Lassa and never asked for security for the students. He said on receiving the letter, the state government wrote to the State Police Commissioner requesting for security details for the WAEC officials as stated in the letter but the police did not respond to their request. He said the Minister's letter requested for security only for the Unity schools which is owned by the Federal Government and not for the Chibok Government schools as he never mentioned the school in his letter. He maintained that the Minister never bothered about the Chibok girls. He said the state Governor could not enforce the Commissioner of Police to provide security for the students if they did not want to do so because the Nigerian constitution did not provide the Governor the power to interfere in the activities of the Police which is to provide internal security in the state. He said even though the Governor was called the Chief Security Officer of the State, the constitution did not provide him any power to control the police, army, or even the Nigerian Civil Defence Corp.
Asked why the Governor did not use from his security vault to provide security for his people since the Commissioner of Police was allegedly not being responsive, the SSG said
"Security vault has a wider implication. If you know what security vault is, it has so many implications. Prayers for instance is a security vault. We have never received any assistance from the Federal Government in the area of security. The only time the FG supported Borno state in the area of security was in 2009 when the insurgency started. Till today, they released only N200m. This same FG released 3bn to security outfits. We have received only N200m, so this Governor (Gov Kashim) is a Governor that has preoccupied himself with Funding security matters. We have spent N10bn on security. We have provided more than 400 vehicles to the security agencies. We pay for the security official's logistics."
Asked how much the security vault was, he said
"Let me take you back to the Military. Security vault is a vault that was unaccounted for but since the advent of democracy in 1999, it is inscribed in the constitution that every Governor and even the President should put it in the budget for consideration on the approval of the National Assembly or State Assembly as the case may be. In the case of borno, we had N4bn in 20011, N4bn in 2012 and N4bn in 2013, for the 3years N12bn as proved in the budget as security vault and is generally audited and gives a lead way to the Governor to fund security requirement of the security agencies within Borno state. Security operatives in Borno state would testify to tha fact, whether on the part of the Commissioner of Police, or the Director of the SSS or  Customs, Police, Army they are all members of the security councel.and when ever they raise issues on requirements, we never told them to go to the FG or Min. of Defence. We always provided funding for them" he said
The SSG was asked why the state government did not bother to ask for security details for the state owned schools since according to him, the letter from the Minister wrote requesting for security only for its Unity schools, the SSG said the responsibility of the state Government was to write to the Police Commissioner before the kidnap, which they did.
Asked what is the true account of what happened the night the girls were kidnapped as there are conflicting reports as to what happened, the SSG said
"The authentic story is the one from the Borno state Governor because the Governor of Borno state personally visited Chibok and also  his Wife and Commissioner of Education in the state also visted the school'.
He said the girls were initially deceived by the Islamic sect men that they were coming and that they were there to give them protection. He said they were lured into a lorry and taken away. He said the school was thereafter razed down. He said the real version of the story is the one from the state government as they were the ones on ground as Chibok is not in Bayelsa or Lagos state.
Asked why the security agencies did not honor the state letter requesting for security personnel, he said the question should be directed at them. He said he and the Governor don't supervise the police.
Asked why did the state government still continued with examinations in the centre since it had been informed of the security challenges in the area, he said it was the responsibilty of the Police to write back to the state Government acknowledging their letter dated March 21st requesting for security personnel. He said the  Government respects the constitution which leaves the responsibility of maintaining internal security of states to the Police.
On whether the principal was available when the Islamic sect men arrived the school on the night of the abduction, he said
"No she was not around. She lives outside the school. They (the principal and the teachers) don't live with the girls.
He said they could not do anything about the police not responding to their request as the governor didnthe powers of the Governor to interfere in the affairs of the Police. He was asked why then did the state Government still proceed with conducting examinations in schools since it was said to be unsafe, he said
"It is because it was said to be safe and that security provisions would be made and that all that needs to be done was to be provided by the security officials.
He said the constitution as it is today stops Governors from interfering in matters on security even in their own states.
Asked if he was absorbing the state government of any blame on the missing girls, he said 
"Yes naturally. I would not be sitting down to see people insinuation things that are not our responsibility".
He said the recent declaration by the Chief of Defence staff that the military knows where the Chibok girls are might make the abductors relocate.
Asked whether the Governor was aware that Pres. Jonathan was to visit his state before leaving for France when the Governor left for London, the SSG said 
"Initially he was not aware but information came to us that Mr President would stop over in Maiduguri to Chibok so the Governor cut short his visit and we came back, waiting to receive the president only for the programme to be shifted to some other agenda. I mentioned to the Governor that Presidential visit is a major event. Normally we get 1 week notice of Presidential visit to prepare where he would stay, the roads he would pass. While we were waiting, we got news that the visit was shifted". He said the Governor went to London to look for investment opportunities for the state.
He said presently all schools in Borno state are closed down. He called on the Federal Government to fund the state with more money to fight the insurgency.

Two Indian teenage girls gang-raped and hanged from a tree in India

Posted: 29 May 2014 12:17 PM PDT

Two teenage girls, a 14 year old and her 15 year old cousin were gang-raped by five Indian men and then hanged them from a tree in a village in the northern stateo f Uttar Pradesh, police said today.

According to Reuters, the two girls who were from a low-caste Dalit community went missing from their village home when they went out to go to the toilet on Tuesday evening, May 27th. The following morning, villagers found the bodies of the two teenagers hanging from a mango tree in a nearby orchard. 

Indian police have arrested one man and are looking for four other suspects. The police said a post-mortem confirmed the two minors were raped and died from the hanging. DNA samples have also been taken to help identity the perpetrators, the police told reporters.


The victim's families allege that local police were shielding the attackers as they refused to take action when the girls were first reported missing.

It was only after angry villagers found the hanging corpses and took the bodies to a nearby highway and blocked it in protest, that police registered a case of rape and murder.

Chimamanda Adichie adorable in white at Stylist Mag book session

Posted: 29 May 2014 12:06 PM PDT

Award winning author Chimamanda Adichie looking beautiful in white at the Stylist Magazine book club inaugural session taking place right now at Waldorf Hilton in London.

Ayo Adesanya shares heart warming message as her son turns 10

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:51 AM PDT

Actress Ayo Adesanya took to her instagram page to celebrate her son who turns 10 today and shared a heart warming message. See below
"Ten years ago when I first set my eyes and held this baby in my arms at the Cook County hospital Chicago Illinois USA, I knew my life will never be the same again. Within this wonderful years you have been my friend, confidant and hero...you know me when am happy or down..u encourage and inspire me most..indeed u are a God sent ...Sweetness as you hit this beautiful landmark I pray you grow in wisdom and intelligence ....you will live longer to fulfill Gods purpose in your life...goodness.. long life, good health..joy ..happiness will follow you thru all your days on earth ...have a fab birthday blessed child

Ndani’s GIDI UP is back!! But first catch up on season 1

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:41 AM PDT

Ndani TV's hit series, Gidi Up, is back with a second season! And this year, it seems as though they have bigger stars on it, attached are pictures from scenes off the series.

So apparently, the show is set to premiere on national Television on the 21st of June 2014 but no full details on what TV station or stations will be airing the show. It will continue to be viewable on Ndani TV's YouTube channel giving those who live outside Nigeria a chance to not miss out on the gripping new season. Continue...


For those who were not so excited about the length of each episode in the last season, we hear that in the new season, each episode will be about 30 minutes long. 


Ndani has also put together a compilation of the entire season 1, check on it below and be sure to catch up before the new season kicks off.
 
Subscribe to Ndani TV www.youtube.com/ndanitv to get instant updates on the release of each episode of Gidi Up season 2 and more of your favorite Ndani TV shows.


Complete season 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4htIXm6ACA


Names and characters in photos

Adeyemi Okanlawon - Tokunbo Adepoju
Joke Silva - Chief Mrs Adepoju (Tokunbo's Mum)

Ireti Doyle - illa
Isio Wanogho - Bibi
Titi Sonuga - Eki
Ikechukwu Onunaku - Mo
Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey - Chiefs Jagun's Friend
Jide Kosoko - Commissioner Olaitan

Bimbo Manuel - Chief Jagun (Sharons Dad)
Ifeoma Fafunwa - Mrs Jagun (Sharons Mum)
Watch season below...

Chibok Boy confesses to razing houses in Borno village for N2,000

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:32 AM PDT

A young Chibok boy named Ibrahim Tilitili has confessed to razing a few houses in his small village in Mandara Girau village in Biu LGA of Borno state, Vanguard reports. Ibrahim later claimed a man named Mallam Sani, also a resident of the village, gave him N2,000 to carry out the arson.

Ibrahim had set three houses ablaze, had caused serious panic and was getting ready to destroy more homes when some brave villagers apprehended him when they realized it was a lone attack.

The youths had wanted to lynch the young boy when elders in the village intervened and he was instead arrested and taken to Sarkin Baka- renown hunter in Biu town, where he confessed to being instructed to set the houses ablaze. He then led the vigilante in the area to the man who claimed asked him to do it. Both were arrested and handed over to police in Biu town.

'There is nothing wrong in making a 30 year old a Minister but..' GEJ

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:29 AM PDT

While answering questions at an interactive session marking Democracy Day at the International Conference center, President Jonathan said he has no reservations about appointing a youth as a Minister but said the elders must be around to guide the youth in carrying out the responsibilities of a Minister. He sid young people need the experiences of the elders to pilot the affairs of Nigeria.
"You talk about mentors. I'm not saying youths cannot do certain jobs. anybody from the age of 25 and above can do any job. I remember when Rivers state was created, I was a Rivers man before Bayelsa state was created. The first Rivers state Military Governor Diete Spiff was about 28years old when he was appointed the military Governor of Rivers state. Gowon when he became Head of State was about 33years old so my Governor and the Head of State were youths but they worked with elders because I remember the cabinet members of Rivers state then were very matured people working with Diete Spiff and that is why I remember one of our elders, Maitama Sule when he was speaking at the University of Port Harcourt, made the statement that young breed without the old breed will breed greed so you must mix. The best person to take care of a child may not be a child so you need somebody with some level of experience to mentor the youths. You cannot leave the teenagers there to get into the youth age before you mentor them. Start from them and the first person to mentor a young person is someone that has made some mistakes. Let us say a young lady, while in secondary school have affairs with a man and gets pregnant and had complications and couldn't graduate when her colleagues graduated. Along the line, she finds her path and goes back to the secondary school, completes her University. She can tell another young girl look this is my experience. Please don't go that way, see this is my experience. So a Minister of Youth development can be a very young person, anybody of 25years and above can manage that but the key thing is that in the cabinet we have only one youth. There is nothing wrong in making a 30-33 years a Minister of Petroleum or Finance if you are competent."

2face Idibia can't take his eyes off his woman

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:29 AM PDT

2face Idibia photographed checking out his wife of over a year and lover of over 15 years, Annie Idibia, as they partied with friends yesterday.

D'banj wins 'Best Selling African Artist' at 2014 World Music Awards

Posted: 29 May 2014 08:48 AM PDT

D''banj won 'Best Selling African Artist' award at the 2014 World Music Awards which took place on Tuesday 27th of May at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco. 

D'banj performed at this event alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Flo Rider, DJ Khaled, Ricky Martin, Tinie Tempah, Leonah Lewis and more! Congrats to him. See more pics after the cut...

4 Cities, 3 Super star artistes, 1 weekend. Brought to you by Harp

Posted: 29 May 2014 05:32 AM PDT

Port Harcourt, Warri, Enugu & Aba are you ready??!! If you thought the weekend couldn't get any better than hanging out with your crew and a chilled bottle of Harp at your favorite joint, then you better guess again. Harp Premium Lager is bringing 3 top Nigerian artistes to a bar near you. 

Enugu and Aba, we've got you covered with the one and only Ada Ada crooner, Mr. Flavour N'abania so you better get ready to move your waist. PH & Warri get ready to be hit by the fire of Zamani from the one and only suave, cool & collected Ice Prince, the gorgeous irawo singer; Seyi Shay will also be breaking it down with Mr. Zamani in Warri town. Continue...
 
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Kenya Moore congratulates Tonye Cole as he graduates from Harvard

Posted: 29 May 2014 05:24 AM PDT

US reality star and former beauty queen Kenya Moore hasn't gone on record to deny that Nigerian businessman, MD of Sahara Group Tonye Cole is her famous 'African Prince', as it's being rumoured (read here) but she subtly did when she tweeted a pic of the billionaire businessman and his wife as he graduated from Harvard Law School recently. No side chick tweets a pic of her man with his wife abi? So maybe Mr Cole is not the African Prince after all. Or maybe the African Prince doesn't exist.

Photos: Actor/director Femi Ogedengbe and wife welcome twins

Posted: 29 May 2014 07:43 AM PDT

 Nollywood actor and movie producer Femi Ogedengbe and his wife Nkechi Kenneth welcomed a set of twins recently - a boy and girl - and the proud papa showed off his new bundles of joy. The couple already have a four year old son. Congrats to them.

Blame opposition for insecurity in Nigeria - Labaran Maku says

Posted: 29 May 2014 04:46 AM PDT

Nigeria's Minister of Information, Labaran Maku yesterday May 28th said Nigerians should blame the opposition political parties for the rising insecurity challenges Nigeria is facing. The minister made this statement while addressing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja
"If you go back to the #bringbackourgirls campaign, 90% of those organizing it belong to a political party. Has the media ever analyzed this? And yet the insurgency is operating only in states controlled by that party. The entire money we are spending is to maintain security in the states operated by that party, so why go out and start playing politics? We are busy spending money to maintain security in those states, what have they done about it? Because 90% of all the insurgency is in those states controlled by that political party,  90% of those campaigning to bring back the girls are members of that party. Because the media would look the other way. I think if we want this country to grow, we must ask the relevant questions" he said.

Karrueche Tran mad for being labeled a side chick in mag publication

Posted: 29 May 2014 04:46 AM PDT

Chris Brown's girlfriend Karrueche Tran went on a rant after VH1 posted a story about her being one of 'Hip Hop's Most Notorious side chicks'.

The story titled "Get Your Own Man! The 10 Side-Chickiest Side Chicks in Hip Hop" wrote that Kae was the side chick while Chris was dating Rihanna, who was the main girl. Below is what they wrote;
"Unless you've been living under a boulder, you know that Breezy had an affair with aspiring model (aren't they all) Karrueche while he was with Rihanna. Then, he and Riri broke up, and he wifed up Karrueche - but then promptly cheated on her with Rihanna, and then got back together with Tran. Rinse, repeat. The love triangle has inspired several years of bitter twitter battles between the girls 
Brown can't seem to quit either of them. In a confessional video he released in 2012, he said as much. "Is there such a thing as loving two women?" Yeah, dude, but for your own sanity,just pick one.
Well, Karrueche didn't find the story funny and went off on instagram. What she wrote after the cut..

Powerfest 2014 Kingdom Empowerment holds from May 30 - June 1

Posted: 29 May 2014 04:20 AM PDT

Something big is happening in Lagos this weekend. Don't miss out of the celebration as Empowerment house, Lagos clocks 3.

 It's 'Powerfest 2014' - Kingdom Empowerment - 3 days of Kingdom Empowerment that will empower you for a new season in your life from Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June 2014. with Guest Speakers, Bishop Alan Kiuna of Jubilee Christian centre, Nairobi Kenya, Rev. Sola Kolade of Vine branch church Ibadan Nigeria, together with host Pastors Dexter Femi & Jola Akin-Alamu.
  
There is a Praise Concert to begin each conference session featuring Top gospel artistes The power psalmists, Midnight Crew, Nathaniel Bassey, Segun Obe, Tope Alabi, Obiora Obiwon, Nikki Laoye, Mike Abdul, GA2R and others.
That's Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June 2014
It's 6pm on Friday, a special Business & Economic Success Training (BEST) at 11am on Saturday, the Powerfest Mega Praise concert at 5pm on Saturday and the special celebration banquet service on Sunday 1st service 8am and 2nd service 10am. Red carpet opens 1 hour before start time of each session.

Venue is The Empowerment Centre, 49 Kudirat Abiola Way,  Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. 
FREE transportation available throughout Lagos. Call 08051552000 for details

Admission is FREE for all sessions but Registration is required, you can register at the door but if you pre-register before the date you will receive a FREE copy of Pastor Dexter's empowering 2 pack Teaching CD on Financial success "Money matters" at the door.
For Registrations and enquiries, visit www.empowermenthouse.comor call 08051552000. BB enquiries to BB pin 2B55OD6B.

Watch the Powerfest 2014 advert - http://youtu.be/KJ-OpXquymI

What kind of generalization is this? Lol. Who agrees?

Posted: 29 May 2014 04:15 AM PDT

A friend found this text in a book, where the writer was talking about oral sex. So women don't give BJ's on their wedding night? Oya married men, over to you...:-)

Nigerian lady found dead in her hostel room in South Africa

Posted: 29 May 2014 05:35 AM PDT

Nigerian student Naizi Evah, (pictured above) a third year Computer Systems Engineering student of Vaal University of Technology, South Africa was found dead on Saturday May 2014 in her hostel room, this is according to her friends who are trying to get the media involved in the case.

One of her friends who reached out to me said prior to her death, Naizi had been in an abusive relationship with a Zimbabwean student, who also studies in same school with her, studying same course. The unidentified man was arrested by police in connection with Naizi's death but was bailed two days after police said they couldn't find any substantial evidence linking him to her death.

Her friends say the boyfriend had been emotionally and physically abusive towards Naizi, beat her severally and even threatened to kill. They say Naizi got tired of the abuse and broke things off with the man and told close friends she was done with him but he kept on trying to get her back/

Her friends believe she was murdered but don't know by who and want the Nigerian authorities to get involved as they don't believe they will get justice for Naizi with South African police. Naizi was from Edo State and was only 20 years old.

Photos: Yetunde Bustline and husband Baba Tee still waxing strong

Posted: 29 May 2014 04:06 AM PDT

There were reports last year that popular London-based writer Yetunde 'Bustline' Oduwole, 43, and her much younger husband, actor Baba Tee, 33, had separated after he went on a TV programme to say he's not married and never has been.

Well, the two are not only married, but they are still together. They just released these photos...

Panic as explosion rocks Abuja this morning

Posted: 29 May 2014 02:57 AM PDT

There was panic in the Kurudu, Jikoyi community in the outskirt of Abuja this morning after a loud explosion was heard. Residents in the area were reportedly seen running for safety when they heard the loud bang.

It was initially thought to be a bomb blast but a Spokesman for the Nigerian army assured people it wasn't, explaining that a rock blocking a new road being constructed from Karishi to Apo in the Abuja city centre, was blasted with dynamites to help free the road and allow construction to continue

Final Chance to Win a Brand New BMW Courtesy Johnnie Walker

Posted: 29 May 2014 02:23 AM PDT

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Brad Pitt attacked at Hollywood premiere of 'Maleficent'

Posted: 29 May 2014 05:35 AM PDT

Actor Brad Pitt was yesterday May 28th allegedly struck in the face by notorious celebrity 'prankster' Vitali Sediuk as he was signing autographs at the Hollywood premiere of Angelina Jolie's movie, Maleficent. The 25 year old jumped the barricade and attacked the actor, police say

Sediuk has a history of confronting celebrities at red carpet events. In 2012, he was slapped by actor Will Smith after he attempted to kiss Smith during a movie premiere. Only recently at the Cannes premiere of "How to Train Your Dragon 2" Sediuk was put his head up America Ferrara's dress hoping to break through security to get into the premiere. In the past he's hugged actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper around the knees at separate events.

Sediuk was held by security guards and then taken away by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department to the nearby Hollywood police station. He is likely to be charged with misdemeanor battery. Pitt was said to be unharmed and continued to sign autographs.

Deeper Life pastor, Eric Abakporo, sentenced to 6yrs for Real Estate fraud

Posted: 29 May 2014 01:59 AM PDT

A pastor with Deeper life Bible Church and a former Brooklyn-based civil attorney Ifeanyichukwu Eric Abakporo, was yesterday May 28th sentenced to 6 years imprisonment by a US Federal High Court for defrauding banks, mortgage lenders, property owners, and property buyers in America.

Prosecutors say Mr Abakporo and his accomplice, Latanya Pierce, carried out the illegal transactions for over nine years. They were convicted in a wide-ranging series of illegal transactions in New York city over a 9-year stretch, dating back to 2003. His accomplice, Latanya Pierce was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment.

Pastor Abakporo was immediately handcuffed out of the courtroom with his wife and his 2 children present in the court room wailing as he was taken away.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigerians. Read GEJ's Democracy Day speech

Posted: 29 May 2014 01:32 AM PDT

Happy Democracy Day to all Nigerians. Read the Democracy Day national broadcast by our president below...

Fellow Nigerians,
1.   I greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our beloved country.

2.  Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and handed over to a democratically-elected government, marking the true beginning of a government of the people, by the people, for the people."


3.  Although I have ordered a low-key commemoration of this year's Democracy Day in deference to the current mood of the nation, there can be no doubt that the past 15 years, the longest period of sustained democratic governance in our country, have been a blessing to us, as a people.


4.  As we commemorate 15 years of our Fourth Republic today therefore, I believe that it is fitting that we pay tribute once again to all those who played a part in restoring our nation to the true path of democratic governance, built on the foundations of rule of law and freedom of expression.

5.  As a result of our collective efforts since 1999, democratic governance is now entrenched in our nation and institutions. I wholeheartedly believe that our people are the better for it. The scope of fundamental rights and liberties enjoyed by our people over the past 15 years has been expanded beyond measure.

6.  On my watch, we have witnessed high national economic growth rates, steady improvements and expansion of national infrastructure including airports and roads, the restoration of rail transportation, the efficient implementation of a roadmap for improved power supply, a revolutionary approach to agricultural production, as well as advances in education, sports, youth development, healthcare delivery, housing, water supply and other social services.

7.  In the oil and gas sector, our promotion of a sustainable local content policy, continues to guarantee equity and better opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs and skilled personnel.

8. Significant increase in mobile telephone and national broadband penetration, making Information and Communications Technology (ICT) one of the fastest growing sectors of the Nigerian economy.  We have also developed strong financial markets and regulatory institutions. Our banks now have regional and global footprints.

9.  Nigeria has also gained recognition as the largest economy in Africa, the most preferred investment destination in the continent and in terms of returns on investment, the fourth in the world. We are pleased that the world has noticed, as global leaders converged in Abuja early this month for the World Economic Forum in Africa.

10.               The event not only witnessed a record attendance, it brought the prospect of an additional flow of investment into the Nigerian economy estimated at over $68 billion over the next few years.  

11.                 In foreign relations, our country has equally done well within this period, by establishing and strengthening strong partnerships with all ECOWAS countries and the rest of the world. This has helped to deepen Nigeria's leadership role in multilateral institutions including the United Nations.

12.                Furthermore, under this administration, we have made consistent progress in improving the standard of elections in our country to ensure that they are ever more credible and truly representative of the people's free choice. The National Conference we initiated to deliberate and make recommendations on the best ways of resolving our current political and socio-economic challenges is on-going. It is our expectation that its outcomes will help to further consolidate the gains we have made from democracy in the past 15 years, and place our dear nation even more firmly on the path to greatness.

Dear Compatriots,
13.                It is a sad fact that as I address you today, all the gains of the past 15 years of democratic governance in our country are threatened by the presence of international terrorism on our shores. Our dear country, Nigeria is facing a new challenge. A war has been unleashed on us. Extremist foreign elements, collaborating with some of our misguided citizens, are focused on an attempt to bring down our country and the democracy and freedom we cherish and celebrate today.

14.                The despicable abduction of school girls from Chibok in Borno State has brought to the awareness of the entire world, the heartless brutality of these terrorists who want to instigate a descent into anarchy and balkanize our nation.

15.                In recent years, terrorist attacks have claimed the lives of several of our compatriots, many have been  injured or maimed, whole villages and communities have been destroyed and the economy of some of our states  is in jeopardy.


16.                There can be no doubt that what we are witnessing in Nigeria today is a manifestation of the same warped and ferocious world view that brought down the Twin Towers in New York, killed innocent persons in Boston and led to the murder of defenceless people in the Southern Russian city of Volgograd. Terrorist activities have brought war and pains to Mali, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. These agents of evil continue to brainwash and incite ignorant young men and women to attack the innocent. We cannot allow this to continue.


17.                I welcome the statements of solidarity from patriotic citizens and the global community in support of our efforts to stamp out terrorism. I applaud the understanding that in a democracy, such as we are building, people can have differences while sharing worthy values and standing together in opposition to the scourge of terrorism. Nigeria is the only country we have and we must all work to preserve it for present and future generations.

18.               Despite the challenges we face, we must commend our security forces. We must not forget their gallantry and successes in liberating nations and in peacekeeping, from Liberia to Sierra Leone,  Congo, Sudan, Mali, Guinea-Bissau and many places in Africa and beyond. Our forces have paid the supreme price in several places at several times.

19.                Today, they face a different challenge, an unconventional war by terrorists. They are adjusting and are being equipped to tackle the new menace of terrorism. We must show confidence in their ability. I have no doubt that, with the support of Nigerians, our neighbours and the international community, we will reinforce our defence, free our girls and rid Nigeria of terrorists.

20.              It is now 45 days since the horrifying abduction of the college girls of Chibok. I share the deep pain and anxiety of their parents and guardians and I assure them once again that government will continue to do everything possible to bring our daughters home.

21.                I am determined to protect our democracy, our national unity and our political stability, by waging a total war against terrorism. The unity and stability of our country, and the protection of lives and property are non-negotiable. I have instructed our security forces to launch a full-scale operation to put an end to the impunity of terrorists on our soil.

22.               I have also authorized the security forces to use any means necessary under the law to ensure that this is done. I assure you that Nigeria will be safe again, and that these thugs will be driven away – it will not happen overnight, but we will spare no effort to achieve this goal.

23.               For our citizens who have joined hands with Al Qaeda and international terrorists in the misguided belief that violence can possibly solve their problems, our doors remain open to them for dialogue and reconciliation, if they renounce terrorism and embrace peace.

24.               My government, while pursuing security measures, will explore all options, including readiness to accept unconditional renunciation of violence by insurgents, and to ensure their de-radicalization, rehabilitation and re-integration into the broader society.

Dear Compatriots,
25.               We must remain united to win the war against terrorism. Christians, Moslems, farmers, fishermen, herdsmen, teachers, lawyers, clergy or clerics, the rich, the poor and Nigerians from all sections of the country must work together with our security agencies and armed forces to overcome the terrorists who now threaten all that we hold dear.

26.               The war against terror may be difficult, but the days of peace will come again. Terror is evil; nowhere in history has evil endured forever. The menace of Boko Haram will surely come to an end. I believe that because of your prayers, your courage, hardwork, faith and sacrifice, we will ultimately prevail over the terrorists and all other evil forces.

27.               We are a strong, resilient and courageous people.  We will continue to partner with the civilized world, to confront international terrorism and every other challenge that comes our way with patriotic zeal and determination.

Fellow Nigerians,
28.              Yes, we have challenges but we will surely overcome. Nigeria is our country. Nigeria is blessed. We will all collectively protect, defend and develop this country for ourselves, and our children.  

29.               Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

30.              Thank you and God bless Nigeria.

It's official: Apple buys Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics for $3billion

Posted: 28 May 2014 04:13 PM PDT

It's official. Dr Dre is set to become the first billionaire in Hip Hop. Apple Electronics announced today that it has acquired Dr Dre's Beats Electronics for $3billion. According to Forbes, Apple paid $2.6billion cash upfront and gave $400million in stock that will vest over time.

The $3billion purchase price includes Beats Music, the sister company that runs a subscription streaming music service. As part of the deal, Beats co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine will join Apple in undisclosed roles.
"Music is such an important part of all of our lives and holds a special place within our hearts at Apple," CEO Tim Cook said in a statement released today. "That's why we have kept investing in music and are bringing together these extraordinary teams so we can continue to create the most innovative music products and services in the world."
This acquisition is Apple's biggest and largest acquisition since the inception of the company. Apple made $171 billion revenue last year, while Beats made $2 billion.

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