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World Cup: Echejile's Replacement Uzoenyi Arrives Brazil

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Enugu Rangers winger Ejike Uzoenyi, called up to replace  Elderson Echiejile at 2014 FIFA World Cup, joined his teammates  yesterday evening.</strong><br /><br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F07%2F9%2Fejike_uzoenyi2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/07/9/ejike_uzoenyi2.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/07/9/ejike_uzoenyi2.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <span class="c1"><em>Photo: Ejike Uzoenyi</em></span><br /> <br /><br />Tuesday reports raised concerns over Uzoenyi's participation in the Mundial as Enugu Rangers leadership claimed they had not received any official letter either from FIFA or the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).<br /> Goal.com received the official confirmation of the players  participation in the tournament and quoted the Super Eagles spokesman  Ben Alaiya:<br /> <br /><em>"Uzoenyi who was named by Keshi as replacement arrived Brazil by 4pm local time from Nigeria."</em><br /> <br />It would be recalled that when Uzoenyi was dropped from the final 23-man squad,  many were surprised because the footballer had been voted as the Most  Valuable Player of the 2014 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), so as were  the fans shocked not to see Sunday Mba on the list.<br /> <br />Meanwhile the Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi debunked the rumours  circulating in some media sources that he had insisted on keeping the  injured Echejile in camp.<br /> He said: <br /> <br /><em>"We have spoken to the medical team and the NFF and we have  agreed, so I was a bit shocked when I got a call from some of my friends  back home that I insisted on an injured player. It's a fallacy because I  never spoke to anyone about Echejile."</em><br /> <br />The tournament kicks off today, June 12. Nigeria is to play its first  game against Iran on June 16, then the Eagles will face  Bosnia-Herzegovina (June 21) and finally the strongest opponent in the  Group Argentina (June 25).</div>

World Cup: Echejile's Replacement Uzoenyi Arrives Brazil

Enugu Rangers winger Ejike Uzoenyi, called up to replace Elderson Echiejile at 2014 FIFA World Cup, joined his teammates yesterday evening...

President Jonathan, Federal Executive Council Honour Dora Akunyili

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>The entire Wednesday session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) was devoted to paying tribute to the</strong> <strong>former Minister of Information and Communication,</strong><strong> Professor Dora Akunyili who died on June 7.</strong><br /><br /><br /> <strong><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F0e%2Fb%2Fdora_akunyili-tribute-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/0e/b/dora_akunyili-tribute-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a></strong><br /> <br /><br />This kind of honour was last time extended to the former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela.<br /> <strong>President Goodluck Jonathan</strong> described the former Director General of National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as <em>"a virtuous woman who is not easy to come by"</em>, Vanguard reports.<br /> <br />Recalling his first encounter with Akunyili, Jonathan said that he -  being deputy governor back then - invited her for a breakfast. What she  did was to warn his steward not to serve him cold bread to avoid  contracting ulcer.<br /> <br />Jonathan praised Akunyili for her passion when she was working as  NAFDAC Director General. He stressed that although most of the people  who were involved in the fake drugs trade were Akunyili's kinsmen, she  fought them courageously.<br /> <br />The president also noted that the ex-minister's rebranding campaign  for the country, with the popular slogan 'Good people, great nation',  has remained enduring and ingrained in the minds of many Nigerians.<br /> <em>"She is not with us but I believe this is how God wanted it. He  saved her life from the assassin's bullet. If He didn't want it (her  death), He could have saved her life from the sting of sickness,"</em> Jonathan said.<br /> <br /><em><strong>A woman 'who spoke and worked the passion'</strong></em><br /><br /> <em><strong><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F02%2Fb%2Fdoraakunyili-tribute-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/02/b/doraakunyili-tribute-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a></strong></em><br /> <br />In his tribute, Vice-President <strong>Namadi Sambo</strong> said the death of Akunyili was great loss for the entire nation. <em>"She  was a patriotic Nigerian who left an indelible mark in the country,  especially when she developed a system to rebrand this country as  minister of information. She ensured that the issue of fake drug in  Nigeria was addressed,"</em> he said.<br /> <br />Secretary to Government of the Federation <strong>Pius Anyim</strong> described Akunyili as a true nationalist and a reformer, while the Head of Service <strong>Goni Aji</strong> said: <em>"NAFDAC,  under Akunyili, emerged first in the rankings under the Civil Service  programme to transform it into a world class service."</em><br /> <br />The Minister of Finance <strong>Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala</strong>, who led the tribute from Ministers, described Akunyili as a woman <em>"who spoke and worked the passion"</em>.  During Akunyili' time, NAFDAC was consistently voted the best  government agency because of her diligence, the finance minster said.</div>

President Jonathan, Federal Executive Council Honour Dora Akunyili

The entire Wednesday session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) was devoted to paying tribute to the former Minister of Information and...

Pope Francis Reveals What He Wants At 2014 World Cup In Brazil

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>As the world await the 2014 FIFA World Cup to begin in Brazil  in few hours time, Catholic's Pope Francis has revealed what he wants  from the football showpiece.</strong><br /> <br />According to the head of world Catholics, he hopes the world cup  which takes place once in four years will be played in a spirit of  fraternity and fair play, and be a sign of solidarity among people.<br /> The archbishop of Buenos Aires, who was a keen supporter of the San  Lorenzo soccer club, made this statement in a video message in  Portuguese he sent to fans and organisers in Brazil.<br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F0b%2Fa%2Fbarlo_pix.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-zoom="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/0b/a/barlo_pix.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>* Pope Francis, right, and Balotelli of Italy</strong><br /> <br />The Argentine pope said that sport was not only a form of  entertainment but, above all, a means to promote the good and build a  more just, fraternal and peaceful society.<br /> <br />"My hope is that, besides being a sporting feast, the World Cup can  become a feast of solidarity among peoples," he said in the message.<br /> <br />"Sport is a school of peace. It teaches us to build peace."<br /> <br />The pope is an honorary member of the club nicknamed the Saints of  Boedo for the barrio where they were founded by a group of young men  that included a priest in 1908. <br /> <br />Host country, Brazil will take to the field against Croatia in the opening match of the football showpiece.<br /> Spain is the current defending champions and the Europeans are among  bookmakers favourites to lift the trophy in Brazil come 13 July, 2014.<br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F09%2F1%2Fpoop_pix.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-zoom="1" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/09/1/poop_pix.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <strong>* Pope Francis</strong><br /> <br />Others tipped to win the 20th edition of the Mundial are Brazil, Germany and Italy.<br /> Nigeria's best performance in the world cup was second round finishes in 1994 and 1998.<br /> <br />In 2010 in South Africa, the Super Eagles were ousted in the group phase.</div>

Pope Francis Reveals What He Wants At 2014 World Cup In Brazil

As the world await the 2014 FIFA World Cup to begin in Brazil in few hours time, Catholic's Pope Francis has revealed what he wants fr...

Best Female President Nigeria Never Had – By Bayo Olupohunda

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<i>"Death be not proud, though some have called thee mighty and  dreadful, for thou art not so; For those thou think'st thou dost  overthrow, die not, poor death..."</i><br />
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In my secondary school days, one of my best subjects was  history. I was passionate about the subject for two reasons. First, I  loved history because of its power to connect the past with the present  and teach valuable lessons about the human race. The subject shaped my  worldview about how the actions of our past villains and heroes have  shaped our world. I have my history teacher to thank for letting me  appreciate a subject that teaches enduring lessons about humanity; about  the past and present. I remember his favourite Jorge Santayana's quote  which often served as the prologue to every class: "Those who cannot  remember the past are condemned to repeat it."</div>
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My history teacher got me fascinated about the life and  times of influential women who shaped our world. In our history class,  he regaled us with the heroics of great Amazons like Joan the Arc, a  woman who was instrumental to the Hundred Years War, who at the time she  passed became a saint. From him, we learnt about the life and times of  Indira Gandhi, a former Prime Minister of India. She was the daughter of  Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister. In 1984, Indira met a  brutal death at the hands of Sikh assassins in retaliation for her  forceful actions to halt disturbances in a sacred Sikh temple.</div>
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We also learnt about the iconic Golda Meir, a former Israeli Prime  Minister. Until her ascendancy as Prime Minister, Golda was an  influential party woman in the Labour Party. There was also Catherine  the Great, the Empress of Russia. Ambitious and intelligent, Catherine  considered herself a ruler in line with enlightenment ideas; she  supported progressive ideas, such as reforms in law, education, and  provincial and municipal administration. There was Queen Isabella who  with her husband, King Ferdinand II of Aragon, unified Spain through  their joint rule of Castile and Aragon. Together, they brought many  improvements to Spain, including reducing crime and debt. My history  teacher told us of Florence Nightingale an English nurse, considered a  pioneer in modern nursing.<br />
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There was also Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin  Roosevelt. Eleanor was a prominent figure during WWII, a skilled writer,  politician, and activist. She served as the Chairperson of the United  Nations Human Rights Commission. Back at home, our history I learnt  about the heroics of Queen Amina, Efunsetan Aniwura and Emotan. There  were also influential Nigerian women who confronted colonialism. Gloria  Ekpo and Olufunmilayo Kuti, both stood tall in the category of Amazons  who blazed the trail for Nigerian women and proved that what a man can  do, a woman can do much better. I have learnt about the life and time of  women many great women who have been inventors, scientists, prime  ministers and presidents who have influenced the world in their chosen  fields.<br />
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Now, our iconic Dora Akunyili, will stand tall when the stories of  great women who influenced our world are being told. But did I just  refer to our beloved Aunty Dora in the past tense? No, Dora Akunyili  cannot exist in the past. She may be dead, but she lives on. Aunty Dora  can never die. How can she die when her deeds and service to fatherland  will always remain unforgettable? In the years to come, future  generations will be taught of her heroic deeds. The legendary Dora  Akunyili was many things to us, she wore several attributes. She was a  wife, mother, first class academic, activist and public servant. She was  a Nigerian in the true sense of the word and represented the best in  us. She was the symbol of what is good about humanity.<br />
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Akunyili saved our lives. As the Director General of the National  Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, her name was  synonymous with quality. She fought the merchants of death to a  standstill. She was the nemesis of those who peddled fake drugs; those  whose actions threatened the lives of Nigerians. Her name invoked fear  among fake drug barons. She was the Nigerian Amazon who became the  symbol of excellence in public service. Aunty Dora sacrificed her  comfort for our country. She faced death so the Nigerian child can live.  She denied herself so our mothers can administer safe drugs to their  children.<br />
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Akunyili was everything good. She was fearless, incorruptible, bold  and principled. She was a patriot, a nationalist and a completely  detribalised Nigerian. At a time when her ilks were chasing the mundane,  the woman with the simple Ankara fabric worked to confront the monsters  of fake drugs. At time when Nigerians had become powerless, Akunyili  made NAFDAC one of the most effective organisations in the country. In  her time, she faced many death threats. She was shot at but she was  resolute, she never backed down. She never wavered in her resolve to rid  our country of fake drugs. Her quest to continue her service to the  nation and humanity also saw her contesting a Senate seat for her  Anambra State. How could she not have won? But that is the tragedy of  our politics.<br />
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Akunyili seemed to have her time in public service cut out for her.  Her birth in Markudi made her a Pan-Nigerian. There was no Igbo, Hausa  or Yoruba. For her, there was always one Nigerian. How many of us  remember her "Rebranding Nigeria Project? That is the quintessential  Dora Akunyili, a believer in the values we once held dear. Even till her  death, in a moving speech at the National Conference, she passionately  appealed to delegates to join hands together to build a united Nigeria.  At the confab, Nigerians were shocked to see our beautiful Aunty Dora  physically drained from the effect of her illness but her passion was  unmistakable. Her address to the confab members to build a "Nigeria of  our dream" was infectious. It was such deep conviction that drove her  existence in this world. It was this belief in Nigeria that guided her  exemplary service to our country. She was a rare breed.<br />
A story was once told about Akunyili's aversion to corruption. In the  early days after her appointment as NAFDAC boss, some middle men acting  as front for fake drug barons in the country were said to have  approached her to look the other way as they flooded the market with  fake drugs. They made a representation to her with irresistible bribe  money worth millions in foreign currency. At the time, the fake drug  mafia ruled the industry. Akunyili was said to have uncharacteristically  honoured the meeting. But she did the unthinkable by Nigerian standard.  She had the fake drug lords arrested and prosecuted. That was  quintessential Akunyili. Her appointment as NAFDAC DG was also informed  by another act of virtuousness. As an official of the Petroleum Trust  Fund, she was reported to have returned to the fund excess money meant  for her medical bill. In a country where corruption is synonymous with  our national life, Akunyili stood out like a shining star. Government  should immortalise the best president we never had. Rest in Peace Aunty  Dora.<br />
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Best Female President Nigeria Never Had – By Bayo Olupohunda

"Death be not proud, though some have called thee mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those thou think'st thou dost ov...

PHOTOS: Super Eagles Thrilled As They Arrived Brazil For Mundial

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Nigeria's Super Eagles were given a rousing welcome when they arrived Sao Paulo International Airport in Brazil at about 10:40pm on Tuesday night from Miami, United States where they have been camping for more than a week ago.</strong><br /> <br />It was gathered that the Nigerian team also got a rousing send forth  from staff of American Airlines, which flew the team to Brazil.<br /> Reports stated that the staffers of the Airline brandished various posters wishing the coach Stephen Keshi led Eagles good luck.<br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F06%2Ff%2Fpln.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-zoom="1" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/06/f/pln.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><br />According to sources reports, the American Airlines station Manager  in Miami also ensured that the Eagles had easy immigration passage to  the airline.<br /> <br />It was a very emotional scene for the players who were not expecting such from the airline staff.<br /> After eight hours of flight, the plane finally touched down at the  Sao Paulo International Airport, with Sports Minister, Hon Tammy  Danagogo leading NFF President,  Alhaji Aminu Maigari, to welcome the  team.<br /> While receiving the players, Maigari announced that the Federal  Government delegation led by Senate President, David Mark, will arrive  Sao Paulo later on Wednesday to deliver President Goodluck Jonathan's  address to the team and also wish the team the best in the Mundial.<br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F04%2Fd%2Feagles_pix.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/04/d/eagles_pix.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br />After light entertainment at the airport, the team drove to it's camp  base in Campinas, where they will train at the Estadio Brinco De Ouro  da Princesa.<br /> <br />It was informed that once the Nigerian team got to their hotel,  residents of Campinas turned out in their hundreds to welcome the team  also with posters wishing the team the best in the World Cup.<br /> <br />"We are totally overwhelmed by this wonderful reception, Head Coach  Stephen Okechukwu Keshi said while addressing journalists in front of  the Vitoria Hotel, where the team is quartered.<br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F05%2Fd%2Fse_3.png"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/05/d/se_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F04%2F7%2Fse_2.png"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/04/7/se_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F0f%2Ff%2Fse_1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/0f/f/se_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F01%2F10%2Farrival_pix.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/01/10/arrival_pix.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br />Meanwhile, Nigeria will play its first group match against Iran on  Monday even as the world cup starts on Tthursday, 12 June, 2014.<br /> <br />Host country, Brazil would slug it out with Croatia in the opening match after about 45 minutes opening ceremony.</div>

PHOTOS: Super Eagles Thrilled As They Arrived Brazil For Mundial

Nigeria's Super Eagles were given a rousing welcome when they arrived Sao Paulo International Airport in Brazil at about 10:40pm on Tues...

New Emir Of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Receives Letter Of Appointment

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>The State Government of Kano has issued a letter of  appointment and presented the staff of office to the new Emir of Kano,  His Royal Highness Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.</strong><br /> <br /><br />The presentation took place at the Government House Kano on June 9,  2014, and had top government officials, opinion leaders, business moguls  of the city, as well as prominent politicians in attendance.<br /> During his speech at the ceremony, Governor Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso  declared that the new emir's wealth of experience and his connections  with the current rulers of Nigeria gave him a decisive advantage. <br /> The governor also debunked the allegations that appointment of the  immediate past CBN Governor was a politically motivated move, adding  that "<strong>The new emir was appointed</strong> on merit".<br /> Kwankwaso assured that Sanusi's name had never smuggled into the list of contenders.<br /> <br /><blockquote>"I must clarify that the six contenders to the throne are good  friends and it remains a statement of fact that only one would emerge,"  he concluded.<br /> </blockquote>See the photos from the ceremony below<br />:<br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F03%2F5%2Femir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/03/5/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/03/5/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>* Emir of Kano making remarks during the ceremony. Photo credit - DailyTrust</strong><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F06%2Fc%2Femir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/06/c/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/06/c/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>* Emir of Kano receiving his letter of appointment from Governor Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso Photo credit - Sani Maikatanga</strong><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F0e%2F5%2Femir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/0e/5/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso2.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/0e/5/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso2.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>* Governor Kwankwaso reads his speech at the presentation. Photo credit - Sani Maikatanga</strong><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F04%2F10%2Femir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/04/10/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso3.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/04/10/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso3.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>* The newly-appointed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, talks to the governor. Photo credit - SaharaReporters</strong><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F02%2F6%2Femir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/02/6/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso4.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/02/6/emir-of-kano-sanusi-lamido-sanusi-governor-kwankwaso4.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>* Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi conducts more negotiations at Kano Government House. Photo credit - SaharaReporters </strong><br /> <br /><br />Meanwhile, <strong>riots over appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi</strong> continued in Kano for the second day in a row. According to the recent reports, <strong>some schools have been shut</strong> and private jets at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano remained grounded.</div>

New Emir Of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Receives Letter Of Appointment

The State Government of Kano has issued a letter of appointment and presented the staff of office to the new Emir of Kano, His Royal Highn...

Princess Stella Oduah Gets Chieftancy Title In Anambra

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>An ex Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi,  was decorated with a Chieftaincy title in Ogbaru Local Government Area  of Anambra State on June 7, 2014.</strong><br /> <br />The former minister, involved in the controversial N255m bullet-proof  BMWs purchase, got "Ada Eze Chukwu" title for her "outstanding service  to Nigeria".<br /> The ceremony was led by the traditional ruler of Ogbaru, Igwe Nelson  Ethmal and had lots of dignitaries, including Senator Ben Obi, in  attendance.<br /> <br />The senator tagged Stella Oduah as a visionary, who was able to  achieve a lot in male-dominated world. He reminded about her great  contribution in upgrading the 22 domestic airports. <br /> For instance, the Enugu airport, now Akanu Ibiam International  Airport, got the status of the international airport and became an  important hub for the whole South East.<br /> <br />It would be noted that Stella Oduah was <strong>removed from her post by President Goodluck Jonathan</strong> on February 12, 2014, due to armoured cars scandal. The ex minister was  also suspected in submitting forged academic qualifications. <br /> <br />See the photos from the ceremony below:<br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F0e%2F8%2Fstella_oduah-chieftancy-title1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/0e/8/stella_oduah-chieftancy-title1.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/0e/8/stella_oduah-chieftancy-title1.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F0d%2Fc%2Fstella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/0d/c/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title3.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/0d/c/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title3.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F05%2Fa%2Fstella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/05/a/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title4.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/05/a/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title4.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F04%2F9%2Fstella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/04/9/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title5.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/04/9/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title5.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F01%2F2%2Fstella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/01/2/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title6.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/01/2/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title6.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F04%2Fd%2Fstella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/04/d/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title7.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/04/d/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title7.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F0d%2F5%2Fstella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/0d/5/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title8.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/0d/5/stella_oduah-chieftaincy_-title8.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2Fmisc%2Fmiscelleneous%2F03%2Fb%2Fstella_oduah-chieftancy-title2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" data-x-src="http://img.naij.com/n/misc/miscelleneous/03/b/stella_oduah-chieftancy-title2.jpg" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/misc/miscelleneous/03/b/stella_oduah-chieftancy-title2.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br />Photo credit - Princess Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi  Facebook </div>

Princess Stella Oduah Gets Chieftancy Title In Anambra

An ex Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi, was decorated with a Chieftaincy title in Ogbaru Local Government Area of An...

VIDEO: Prophet TB Joshua Reveals Secrets About Illuminati

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations  (SCOAN) has released a video of one young man, Mr Innocent Ochia who  confessed to being a member of the much talked about secret cult  'Illuminati' being delivered in the church.</strong><br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F02%2F8%2Ftb-joshua_new.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/02/8/tb-joshua_new.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <em>Prophet TB Joshua</em><br /> <br />The video which was released via the church's official Youtube channel has had over 150,000 views since its release last month.<br /> <br />This deliverance is coming a month after <strong class="c1">son of Nollywood actress, Camila Mberekpe was also delivered of evil spirits described as 'Prince of Persia'</strong>.<br /> <br />In the video, Mr Innocent Ochia from Imo state, Nigeria who said he  from a Christian home but became a drug addict in university through the  influence of his cousin who was a cultist explained what led to him  visiting The SCOAN for 'deliverance'.<br /> <br />Watch video below<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjbllQA3lfo" target="_blank">Watch video</a></div>

VIDEO: Prophet TB Joshua Reveals Secrets About Illuminati

Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has released a video of one young man, Mr Innocent Ochia who confessed...

Why Celebrity Marriages Crash

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Nigerian rapper, Phyno has found love! He does not want a prize for his <em>No Guts No Glory</em> album. No. Neither does he want the Grammy.</strong><br /> <br />He's itching to marry…wait for it…Genevieve Nnaji!<br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F09%2F1%2Fgenevieve_nnaji_phyno_097864.jpg"><img align="middle" alt="" border="0" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/09/1/genevieve_nnaji_phyno_097864.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br /><br /><span class="c1">* Genevieve Nnaji (Left) and Phyno</span><br /> More than the reaction trailing Phyno's wish, he may have also opened a can of worms on failed celebrity marriages suffocating the industry.<br /> <br />Imagine if Genny swallows her pride and gives the rapper a chance;  will it stand the test of time? Given our celebrities passion for  breaking up at the slightest challenge?<br /> It is everywhere, celebrities wedding quickly grab the attention of  tabloids and fans, but so are their marriages crashing. Ours is even  more confusing, as our celebrities seem to be in competition for the  ultimate prize of broken marriage. Weird.<br /> <br />At the tick of the clock, our celebrities jump out of their  marriages. And for the flimsiest excuses too. Infidelity is usually a  first suspect. Yet, you're unsure if they've been dedicated to their  marital vows. Next is the rant about irreconcilable differences. But at  what point? Given that these celebrities date for as many years before  marriage?<br /> <br />Today, the industry is replete with tales of failed marriages. From  Tchidi Chikere and Sophia, to Fred Amata and Agatha, 9ice and Toni  Payne, Frank Edoho and Katherine, Lanre Falana and Steph Nora, Eddy  Montana and Kenny St. Brown, Saheed and Fathia Balogun…The list goes on.<br /> If the younger generation looking up to these celebrities is a  concern, then the children from these broken unions are the worst hits.<br /> <br />What do our celebrities really want? Perfect marriage? Maybe in the  movies! Ask Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva who have had an enduring celebrity  marriage. It has not been all rosy.<br /> <br />Phyno may have merely shared a dream. He has a right to. But given  phyno's rising profile and Genny's established status across the  continent, you may just have another reason celebrity marriages crash.<br />  <br /> <br /><strong><em><span class="c1">- by Ezeh Emmanuel</span></em></strong></div>

Why Celebrity Marriages Crash

Nigerian rapper, Phyno has found love! He does not want a prize for his No Guts No Glory album. No. Neither does he want the Grammy. He...

5 Things You Should Never Do To Your Partner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Have you ever reasoned out that our actions, little as it  could be or seem sometimes, could actually be our greatest undoing and  the cause for everlasting regret?</strong><br /> <br />Do you aspire to live happily ever after with that Romeo or Julliet of yours?<br /><br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F01%2F6%2Fbadcouple.jpg"><img align="middle" alt="" border="0" data-zoom="1" height="85" hspace="5" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/01/6/badcouple.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <br />Here are five (5) things you never should do to your partner to enjoy a blissful and peaceful marital sojourn.<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Comparing Your Partner With Someone Else</strong><br /> It is never a good or brilliant idea to compare your partner with  another person. Whether for fun sake, complimentary sake, derisory sake  or spiteful sake, it doesn't always go down well with the significant  other and it doesn't end well as well, too. If anything, it creates an  impression of your partner being inadequate and it's nothing but a  recipe for emotional demarcation and a drifting connection. Just so you  know, a negative comparison with your ex (probably how he buys you  islands, jets, Egyptian hair, Mexican shirts or how sweet her voice is,  etc) is simply a good way to worsen your relationship; and next time you  experience such urge, bite your tongue (real hard) for 10 seconds.<br /> <br /><strong>Constant Lies</strong><br /> Lies are never welcome guests in a relationship. They only breed  distrust, hurt and irritation. Seriously, the way some lie, even the  devil would be forced to marvel. Building a relationship on the  foundation of lies; moulding and patching it with lies, would only end  up crumbling on lies and probably crushing a life.<br /> <br /><strong>Being An Irritable Source Of Nagging</strong><br /> Every person looks towards his/her partner as a source of happiness  when sad, comfort when distressed, calm when angry, encouragement when  down, and smile when stressed up. However, no one enjoys being in the  presence of someone who nags one like (s)he is under the influence of  some territorial powers. Frustrating the life out of your partner is a  liberal invitation for emotional distantness and eventual separation.<br /> <br /><strong>Showing Your Partner Little or No Respect</strong><br /> Respect for your partner here doesn't imply reverencing him/her like:  His royal majesty or Her royal highness, etc. It means giving him/her  regard by not doing the things that (s)he detest.<br /> <br /><strong>Badmouthing Him/Her To Others</strong><br /> Involving a third, fourth or hundredth party in your relationship  should always be done with caution and prudence. The 'who' to tell and  'what' to say could make or mar your relationship. However, constantly  badmouthing and negatively painting your partner bad to outsiders not  only hurt your partner when they have the knowlegde of your action and  words but ultimately sacrifices the relationship on the alter of unwise  behaviour. If, as a matter of fact, you discover that you can't just  break the habit or you seem to derive some pleasure from this, you might  need more than a deliverance, you need a total overhauling.<br /> <br /><br />If you've been engaged in any of the above or have a contrary opinion, kindly share your thoughts.</div>

5 Things You Should Never Do To Your Partner

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US Lambasts Tinubu Over ‘Rig And Roast’ Threat

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>The United States of America has criticized leader of the All  Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu over his threat and warned Nigerian  Politiicians ahead of the forthcoming elections in Ekiti and Osun  states.</strong><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F0a%2Fd%2Ftinubu_pixx.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/0a/d/tinubu_pixx.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <span class="c1"><em>Senator Tinubu</em></span><br /> <br />It would be recalled in May 2014, that Tinubu during a fund raising  dinner organised by friends of Ekiti state Governor, John Kayode Fayemi  threatened that '<strong class="c2">APC will roast riggers at the elections</strong>'.<br /> <strong class="c2">Tinubu who is set to make his intention of running for Presidency in 2015 elections</strong> in April while giving a speech at the Ladoke Akintola University of  Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State where he was given a doctoral degree in  Management Science and decorated as the chancellor of the university  also threatened the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) saying: <strong class="c2"><em>"If You Mess Up In Ekiti And Osun, You Will See Our Reactions".</em></strong><br /> <div id="google_ads_div_Naij_News_Bus_728x200_ad_wrapper"><div id="google_ads_div_Naij_News_Bus_728x200_ad_container"> </div><div id="google_ads_div_Naij_News_Bus_728x200_ad_container">The governorship election in Ekiti State is expected to hold on June 21, while that of Osun is scheduled to hold on August 9.</div></div><br />But, the US in a statement entitled, 'Countering the crisis of  credibility', by its Consul General, Jeff Hawkins, wondered why  politicians keep making elections incredible in Nigeria.<br /> <br />Hawkins, who said the US had been watching the Nigeria political  scene closely for about two years, warned Nigerian politicians against  violence and disobedience to law.<br /> <br />The diplomat said, "The sponsorship of violence and intimidation, and  the rhetorical threat thereof, are utterly unacceptable in a democratic  society, and need to be expunged once and for all from the Nigerian  polity and discourse. The US has been deeply troubled by some of the  rhetoric that has been thrown around in recent weeks and months as these  elections have drawn closer. It is perfectly acceptable, and even  praiseworthy, to seek to defend your vote and that of your fellow  citizens who share your support for a particular candidate.<br /> "It is not, however, productive or reasonable to threaten violence,  even when you perceive others have been guilty of misconduct. We were  deeply troubled by the threat of "rig and roast" issued multiple times  by a major political figure in recent weeks. Who benefits from that type  of violent rhetoric, we wondered? And why would any ordinary Nigerian  accept such provocative language, especially considering the history of  post-election violence in Nigeria, and the truly horrific carnage that  this country has been suffering at the hands of Boko Haram?<br /> <br />"If a candidate believes an election is threatened, then that  candidate should be doing everything possible to see that the rules of  the game are enforced properly - by having party agents in the numerous  locations where they are permitted, for example, to bear witness to what  happens - or doesn't happen. That is part of the painstaking work of  participating in, and building, a democracy. Drawing on or threatening  violence is an attempt to short-circuit that process for the benefit of a  few, but to the detriment of many."<br /> <br />The US Consul General lamented that no election had been generally  accepted to be credible in the country except that of 1993, which the  late Moshood Abiola won but was later rejected.<br /> While urging Nigerians to emulate the US politicians, Hawkins added,  "It is undoubtedly important and interesting to see who the winners and  losers in Ekiti and Osun will be, and how the outcomes will affect the  national political picture in advance of next February's elections.<br /> <br />"Nigerians have fought long and hard to earn the democratic rights  they now possess, and Nigerians want - and deserve - peaceful, credible  elections in Ekiti on June 21, in Osun on August 9, and across this  great country in February 2015. That's why these elections are a  critical juncture. Every Nigerian - from the party leaders and  candidates to average citizens - should do everything in his/her power  to help meet those expectations, and thereby counter this crisis of  credibilit<ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9384929475630922" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-slot="8679121228" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="display: block; height: 90px;"><ins style="background-color: transparent; border: none; display: inline-table; height: 90px; margin: 0; padding: 0; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 974px;"></ins></ins> </div>

US Lambasts Tinubu Over ‘Rig And Roast’ Threat

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2015 ELECTION: I’ll Defeat Jonathan If Given APC Presidential Ticket – Governor Okorocha

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><strong>Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha who made his intention of running for President in 2015 Election  earlier this year has proudly said that if given the presidential  ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC he will defeat President  Jonathan at the polls.</strong><br /><br /> <a href="http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=%2Fn%2F02%2F2%2Fgov-rochas-okorocha.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="85" itemprop="image" src="http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/02/2/gov-rochas-okorocha.jpg" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 10px;" vspace="5" width="151" /></a><br /> <span class="c2"><em>Governor Rochas Okorocha</em></span><br /> <div> </div><div>Okorocha made this declaration at St. Paul's Anglican Church,  Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area of the state, venue of the Orlu  Diocesan Synod which ended on Tuesday.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Governor Okorocha who said in March that <strong class="c3">electing an Igbo as the next president could be the answer to the problems in the country</strong> is confident that with his achievements in Imo state in the last three  years would help him in defeating the President Jonathan while saying he  would fix the country the manner he had fixed the state.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The Governor who described himself as an unconventional governor while clearing the air on the report that he has <strong class="c3">dumped his presidential ambition</strong> said: <em>"If  I am going to contest for president in 2015, then my one term ends. If I  am going to contest for president in 2019, then it is better to face  what I am doing".</em></div><div> </div><div><em>"But the truth is that my ambition to run for the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is not cancelled.</em>"<br /></div><div> </div><div>Meanwhile there were report in March that <strong class="c3">Governor Okorocha may dump the All Progressive Congress Party</strong> (APC) in order to fulfill his 2015 elections.</div></div>

2015 ELECTION: I’ll Defeat Jonathan If Given APC Presidential Ticket – Governor Okorocha

Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha who made his intention of running for President in 2015 Election earlier this year has proudly said ...