Friday, June 12
Photo: Ghanaian actress donates cash and food items to flood and fire victims
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah yesterday donated huge undisclosed amount of money and several gift items to victims of the June 3 tragic flood and fire disaster in Accra, Ghana. She visited the 37 Military Hospital and later Nima, a suburb of Accra where she interacted with the flood victims. She donated several items including bags of rice, cartons of water, drinks, toiletries, other food items and an undisclosed amount of money to support the victims. See more photos after the cut..
Joseph Edgar an Investment banker and blogger shares his encounter with Nigerian musician Majek Fashek
Investment banker and Blogger Joseph Edgar ran into Nigerian music legend Majek Fashek this morning in Lagos on his way to work. The story he shares is quite sad. Read below...
Graphics: 17 dies in Calabar fatal accident
An 18 seat bus that left a motor park in Calabar, Cross Rivers state enroute Enugu was involved in a fatal accident at Biase Local government in Cross Rivers state yesterday morning June 11th. 17 passengers in the bus died instantly while one passenger and the bus driver survived with serious injuries. The Police arrived the scene where they helped to remove the bodies which they deposited at the mortuary. Quite sad! May their souls rest in peace, Amen. See pics from the scene. It's quite graphic so be warned.
source: Linda Ikeji
Medical student’s murder: Court admits exhibits against ex-NURTW boss, Auxiliary
Ibadan – AN Oyo State High Court
yesterday admitted some exhibits allegedly used by a former Chairman of
the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Mukaila aka
Auxiliary during the mayhem that claimed the life of a medical student
and others at Iwo Road interchange, Ibadan.
The exhibits tendered by the Investigating Police Officer in the murder case, Mr. Idowu Akeem include a Peugeot 607 car, a Nissan Micra car and some ammunition.
The ex-NURTW leader is standing trial on murder and conspiracy charges against him.
The violence which happened in March 2004 led to the death of many other people when some hoodlums opened fire on them at the ever-busy interchange.
The accused was alleged to have conspired with Saheed Kareem,Taiwo Tijani, Abu Kareem and Kazeem Kayode, and others who are at large, to murder Adekunle Oladipupo by shooting on March 2, 2014, around 9.45 pm at the Iwo Road Motor-Park, Ibadan.
During his arraignment, Mukaila pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
When being cross-examined by the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Tajudeen Abdulganiyu, the police said the exhibits were the ones used by the defendant in committing the crime.
After several arguments from the defence and prosecution counsel, Justice Eni Esan handling the case was adjourned to June 23, 2015 for further hearing.
The exhibits tendered by the Investigating Police Officer in the murder case, Mr. Idowu Akeem include a Peugeot 607 car, a Nissan Micra car and some ammunition.
The ex-NURTW leader is standing trial on murder and conspiracy charges against him.
The violence which happened in March 2004 led to the death of many other people when some hoodlums opened fire on them at the ever-busy interchange.
The accused was alleged to have conspired with Saheed Kareem,Taiwo Tijani, Abu Kareem and Kazeem Kayode, and others who are at large, to murder Adekunle Oladipupo by shooting on March 2, 2014, around 9.45 pm at the Iwo Road Motor-Park, Ibadan.
During his arraignment, Mukaila pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
When being cross-examined by the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Tajudeen Abdulganiyu, the police said the exhibits were the ones used by the defendant in committing the crime.
After several arguments from the defence and prosecution counsel, Justice Eni Esan handling the case was adjourned to June 23, 2015 for further hearing.
National Assembly’s remunerations: It’s a matter of conscience
At the onset of a new administration in Nigeria, it is appropriate to
have a new look at many things that bedevil the nation.
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,
National Assembly’s remunerations: It’s a matter of conscience
At the onset of a new administration in Nigeria, it is appropriate to
have a new look at many things that bedevil the nation.
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,
June 12, mother of democracy – Lagos Speaker
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru
Obasa, has described the June 12, 1993 Presidential election as the
mother of the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
Obasa noted that without the June 12 Presidential election, enjoying full fledged democracy in Nigeria might have been difficult.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, Obasa said that it became imperative for Nigerians to not only celebrate the historic event but also reflect on its significance.
According to him, “It was a major political event in Nigeria history and it deserves to be celebrated.
“It was the harbinger of the present day democracy. It was the fairest, freest and most accepted election ever not only in Nigeria but also in the entire continent of Africa, June 12 is thus the mother of our present democracy,” he said.
Obasa noted that without the June 12 Presidential election, enjoying full fledged democracy in Nigeria might have been difficult.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, Obasa said that it became imperative for Nigerians to not only celebrate the historic event but also reflect on its significance.
According to him, “It was a major political event in Nigeria history and it deserves to be celebrated.
“It was the harbinger of the present day democracy. It was the fairest, freest and most accepted election ever not only in Nigeria but also in the entire continent of Africa, June 12 is thus the mother of our present democracy,” he said.
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