NCC set to bar defaulters

Okay, will NCC keep the promise? the crowd grew monumentally at the various registration centers around the country today, last minutes  phone users trooped to registration centers to avoid being disconnected by National communication commission NCC,

Today is the deadline for the sim registration which would enhance security across the country. 

Director of consumer affairs of the commission, Mrs Mary Uduma, representing NCC, Dr. Eugene Juwah, was quoted to have said ,
“We have a mandate to ensure that all users of telephones in Nigeria are registered to ensure that there is an indentity behind every telephone that is on the Nigerian network, and the commission has done proper sensitisation across the country to ensure that no subscriber will have any excuse not to register his or her SIM cards within the period announced by the commission,”

Nigerian expected an  extension date, but the government is yet to decide if by tomorrow unregistered sim will be disconnected or barred from various network.

Bill Gates visit Aso Rock Abuja today.

Bill Gates visited the presidential Villa Abuja today to see President Goodluck Jonathan, the deliberations of the meeting is still scanty but hopefully it would have talks on revamping the economy of Nigeria by investment

Linda Ikeji rules Nigerian Bloggers on Alexa

Linda Ikeji  is fast becoming a household name in Nigeria, the young dedicated online journalist is climbing the ladder of recognition.

The Linda ikeji Bolgspot is as at today the 39 most visited sites in Nigeria,  her dedicated styles of reportage has earn for her this honour as was reported by  ALEXA on http://www.alexa.com/topsites/countries;1/NG

The blog is more popular than Bella Niger which ranks 58 after MTN,

Linda showed appreciation on her blog with this words “Wow! You LIB readers are incredible, you made this happen. Thanks guys. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

To continue to stay on top, you guys have to help me. I've been doing this solo and maybe it's time to bring in help. If you have any ideas on how I can improve my blog, please send me a mail. Thanks and kisses.”

http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2011/09/according-to-alexa-my-blog-is-39th-most.html

Whao Congratulation Linda

The Longest Veil designed by Giani Molaro

Elena De Angelis broke world record with the longest bride veil, the Veil is said to be 3km long with approximate  (1.86), it was conveyed on both sides behind the bride, the veil designed by Giani Molaro is now acclaimed world longest.

Wole Soyinka and Ali Mazrui,Did they sheath their swords?

  "When President Idi Amin in Uganda did not like the challenge of Frank Kalimuzo, he said Kalimuzo was not a Ugandan.  Amin later killed Kalimuzo. When Frederick Chiluba, President of Zambia, did not like the challenge of Kenneth Kaunda, Frederick Chiluba said Kaunda was not a Zambian.  When President Konan-Bedie of the Ivory Coast did not like the challenge of Alassane O. Outtara, the incumbent president said the challenger was not Ivorian.

                Similarly when Wole Soyinka does not like the challenge of Ali Mazrui, Wole Soyinka says that Ali Mazrui is not an African!!  Can you imagine?  How different is Soyinka from the likes of Idi Amin, Frederick Chiluba, and Konan-Bedie apart from the fact that Soyinka does not control the state apparatus?  The authoritarianism in Kongi Soyinka is unmistakable!" 

Protest at the Apapa port Lagos today

The Apapa port was today a battle field of protest as Lorry drivers moved against the official of the port, the openly declared their frustration in the handling of loading and unloading of their cargo, they blamed the Apapa Port Management team for the hick-ups 

Don't waste money on Coca Cola when i die, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

Pastor Itua ighodalo has handed a pre-death warning to all vain burial celebrant, the onetime pastor  of the Redeemed Christian Church whose crashed marriage led to another controversial gridlock with redeem church has said, no one should spend any money in celebration of his death

As if giving a forewarning to his Trinity Church member, he said the money spent on burial is unnecessary, he handed a warning with a seriousness that monies are not necessary when I die, paraphrasing him, he said, give the money to those who needed them to go to school, don’t buy coca cola on my burial, seriously I mean it he was quoted to say, I will even buy my coffin, if you want to spend money give it to me now

Whaoooo, he actually spoke my mind, of what use is the partying when a man is no longer aware 

Gbenga Daniel's Compass. No more state loof for Funding

The former governor of Ogun state, is gradually become irrelevant like is forbears, one of his investment while in office was the Compass newspaper, the building located in Lagos,  is gradually deserted as funding becomes a challenge.

The newspaper is off the street with the challenge of funding it without state loot

First African female Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai is dead

 ”It is with great sadness that the family of Professor Wangari Maathai announces her passing away on 25th September, 2011, at the Nairobi Hospital, after a prolonged and bravely borne struggle with cancer. Her loved ones were with her at the time.

”Professor Maathai’s departure is untimely and a very great loss to all who knew her — as a mother, relative, co-worker, colleague, role model, and heroine; or who admired her determination to make the world a more peaceful, healthier and better place.

”Prof. Wangari Muta Maathai started the Green Belt Movement in 1977, working with women to improve their livelihoods by increasing their access to resources like firewood for cooking and clean water. She became a great advocate for better management of natural resources and for sustainability, equity, and justice.

 coiled from Punch 

The Little Boy with the Doll

This is not my story, but it really touch me and I want to share it.............................. I was walking around in a supermarket when i saw a cashier hand this little boy his money back, the boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'' The little boy turned to the old woman next to him, ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' She replied, ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.'' Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look around. She left quickly. The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.' I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry. But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.' His eyes were so sad while saying this, 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.'' My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said, 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then he showed me a very nice photo of himself. He was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she didn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll!'' OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money. The little boy said, 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!' Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give it to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.'' 'My mommy loves white roses.' A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket. I finished my shopping in a totally different state of mind from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind. Then I remembered a local newspaper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The little girl died right away and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy? Two days after this encounter with the little boy I read in the newspaper that the young woman had passed away. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was for people to see and make last wishes before her burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine, and in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him. Now you have 2 choices: (1) Copy & Paste this on your wall (2) Ignore it as if it never touched your heart.♥

I don’t need to be like Nebuchadnezzar to Save Nigeria. Jonathan fights back

“If you listen to some of the things people say or write in papers, some people would want the president to be a lion; some people would want the president to be a troop commander who would crush everybody on sight.  Unfortunately, I am not a troop commander. I am not an Army General.

“Some would want the president to be like David or other warriors in the Bible. Unfortunately, I am not one of those.

“The only prayer I need from you is for God to use me to change this country

"I don’t need to be like Nebuchadnezzar, David or other great men to change this country, but with your prayers, I can change this nation; we can make the difference. Someone had written in the papers: is Nigeria on auto pilot?  I tell them that Nigeria is not on auto pilot; God is in-charge and God will take us to the destination He has destined for us.”

“some Nigerians chose to vilify us” when world leaders like  President Barak Obama of the United States and Jacob Zuma of South Africa had hailed him for his efforts so far.

“Obama, when he spoke at the United Nations General Assembly and on several occasions, commended Nigeria.  But back home here, we are being abused.  When we had the Security Council, when they spoke, they commended Nigeria.  When others spoke, they commended Nigeria. What I can assure you is that God is at work and we shall get to our destination,” 

Celebrating Poverty at 51

 The 51 independence celebration is around the corner, Nigeria has become a laughing stock to other African countries and international communities,

Nigeria, the largest black nation on the continent of Africa, is celebrating its 51 years of independence in poverty, insecurity and unemployment.

In spite of abundance of human and mineral resources, the entity called Nigeria, was still not getting it right in its ways of doing things.

bad leadership, deceit, selfishness and greed are some of the factors responsible for the nation’s present state, the nation has turned her back on God and the leadership has been blinded by greed

A country so blessed is still not getting it right at 51.

Eight Nigerians Arrested in Mannila, Are these names all of Nigerians?

Lucky Nelson, 24;

Dumalo Gbue, 25;

Yerebbari Neemana, 29;

Owki Baknanawe, 29;

Sundah Korobriowei Mathew, 29;

Gabriel Tekena, 28;

Worlo Enyi, 25;

Mark Jack, 24; 

"Director Samuel Pagdilao, head of the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), said the foreigners were arrested inside a hotel in Manila."
Authorities learned about the suspects' illegal activities after receiving an e-mail complaint from the mother of one of the minors.

"The [minors] were being sold to the suspects for sexual services at the... hotel. The complainant also sought the assistance of CIDG for the rescue of her daughter," Pagdilao said in a statement.

In a rescue operation about 10 p.m. of Wednesday, CIDG operatives saw a certain Emma Cruz, believed to be the minors' "handler," negotiating with the Nigerians outside the hotel. Police said the victims were being peddled to the suspect for P1,500 each.

Authorities then arrested the Nigerians after the complainant-mother, who went along with the CIDG operatives, recognized one of the minors being "sold" as her 14-year-old daughter.

But the alleged "handler" eluded arrest, Pagdilao said."

By gmanews

Armed Robbers Shot her dead after the Loot

Alhaja Tawakalitu Afolayan was shot dead in the presence of her six Children by armed bandits; three men broke into the home of the deceased  on Ebubedike Street, Ajegunle, stole the valuables that was available and took monies from the daughters of the victims and returned to kill Alhaja

She died on the spot leaving the family to mourn, according to source , (Sun)

“Alhaja gave them her two handsets and all the jewelry in the house. She even told her sons and daughter, Joke, who was dragging her bag containing eleven hand sets and N25,000, to surrender everything to them. Alhaja shouted at her daughter and others to hand over everything to them without resistance,”

234Next Newspaper To Shut Down Print Edition

Dele Olojede, a former Newswatch and Sunday Concord reporter who a few years ago won a Pulitzer Prize and CEO of the 234Next newspaper is set to shut down operation
A Lagos-based newspaper that took off two years ago with the audacious ambition of changing Nigeria’s journalism landscape, will shut down its print edition on Sunday

Even Tunubu Is not exempted

 

Even if the allegation against him is an unfounded rouse at least, the government has proved the point that even Tunubu can be docked; this is a lesson for all serving government officials

Do the right thing and avoid a disgrace when your immunity expires

OH, when your immunity expires, Nigerians will get you.

Moses, The Bar attendant who died in the Hotel Pool

Young moses (26) was found dead in a pool at Motun International Hotel Bamidele Abolaji Street, Dalemo, Alakuko, Lagos, He is said to be the Bar attendant at the same Hotel.

as is the case of a serious student of his age, Mr. Moses had just written his WASC exams and was waiting for admission into University, but the sudden tragic end will not let that happen.

The Parents believed that contrary to reports Moses was not drowened, The Hotel manager Mr. Samson Durosinmi and two other staffs were arrested and later released on bail by the Police. The hotel has been shut while investigation is ongoing to unravel the cause of his death. 

President Goodluck at the United Nations General assembly

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is at the United Nations General assembly with several world leaders, just as if reminding the president of South Africa about Nigerian stance on Libya, He was quoted to have said    

"The African Union must help the National Transitional Council in Libya to end the conflict and establish good governance in the country."

FROM RIGHT, DR. BAMANGA TUKUR, PRESIDENT AFRICAN BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE AND CHAIRMAN, NEPAD BUSINESS GROUP, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN, FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF UNITED KINGDOM, RT. HON. TONY BLAIR AND NIGERIAN PERMANT REPRESENTATIVE IN THE UN, AMB. JOY OGWU AT THE 2ND NIGERIA INVESTMENT SUMMIT AND EXHIBITION TODAY FRIDAY IN NEW YORK.

Robbers Invaded Bowen University Today

Today, Students of Bowen University scampered for safety as armed robbers invaded the premises of the school today; the robbers forced their way into the banks in the school carting away huge sum without let, the two banks in the private university are Sterling Bank and Skye bank. It was reported that Police became active just after the robbery incident had rested and the robbers had escaped from the scene.

The unfortunate incident left scores of students injured with one unidentified death