Jonathan Visits Howard University, Mentors Students

Former president Goodluck Jonathan, who has recently become a global icon, rounded off his two-week visit to the USA with a meeting with students of the Howard University School of Political Science.

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Goodluck Jonathan addressing students of the Howard University School of Political Science.

Jonathan and US congresswoman Karen Bass, who is the ranking member on the Sub-committee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights, were the special guests at the university event entitled “Elections And Constitutions In Africa: A Timely Issue”.

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Students of the Howard University School of Political Science.

In his speech, the ex-president addressed future leaders and encouraged then to embrace civil education. He stressed that such knowledge would help to sustain democracies and equip youths with necessary tools to become responsible citizens.
Speaking about various aspects of leadership, Jonathan further expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak at the same Howard University where Nigeria’s first president, Nnamdi Azikiwe, studied.
The ex-president described Africa as the “bright continent”, stressing that stability and good governance are key factors for peace and development on the continent.

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Earlier this week, Jonathan took part in the event named “Presidential elections and democratic consolidation in Africa: Case studies on Nigeria and Tanzania.”
In his speech, the former Nigerian leader said that “democracy is being institutionalized in Africa” at a step which guarantees that the continent would be rid of ongoing electoral problems within the next months.

See The Salaries And Allowances Of National Assembly Members

While Nigeria continues to suffer from unpaid workers’ salaries, Naij.com recalls the salaries and allowances of the National Assembly members, according to the report published by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). 

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According to the RMAFC’s estimates, lawmakers’ allowances include accommodation, vehicle loan, furniture and severance gratuity, which are due once in four years. It should be noted that accommodation allowance is paid yearly while furniture, severance and car loan are paid once in four years, the commission said.
Annual allowances are motor vehicle fuelling and maintenance, constituency, domestic staff, a personal
 assistant, entertainment, recess, utilities, newspapers/periodicals, house maintenance and wardrobe.


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Rapper Kevin Gates and new wife release tasteful nude photos

The rapper and his new wife Dreka, (they got married earlier this month) yesterday released nude photos of themselves, showing off their tattoos. See another photo after the cut...

Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra, have staged a protest in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, to press for the release of their leader.
Naij.com had reported that the pro-Biafran leader was in court today amidst heavy security as the Magistrates Court resumed hearing on the matter.
The State Security Service (SSS) asked that the case be taken to a higher court for hearing, but one of the defending counsels, V. E Obeta told the court that the team of the defendant has been aligned and all discord settled.
He noted that he and his team are appearing on the orders of the defendant.
The matter was adjourned to December 1, 2015 by the Chief Magistrate Shuaibu Usman, for ruling on the application to discontinue the case.
Below are pictures from the protest earlier today:

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Some of Nnamdi Kanu’s supporters in Abuja today

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Father Mbaka Should Be Called To Order – Bishop

Rev Father Ejike Mbaka, the catholic priest from Enugu state, has been strongly criticized for his statement, in which he said that he would support pro-Biafran agitators only if “their sponsors take the lead in any protest”.

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Rev Father Ejike Mbaka

The Sun reports that Rt. Rev. Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh, the general overseer of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries in Nnewi, Anambra state, has called on Catholic Bishops to call the fiery priest to order.
Udeh alleged that some enemies of the Igbos sponsored Father Mbaka to work against his Igbo brothers. He also claimed that the catholic priest allegedly worked against Goodluck Jonathan during the 2015 general elections leading to his loss.
“It appears you people (the media) are afraid to tell Mbaka the truth. Why should he be working against Igbo interest and everybody will keep quiet. Even the Catholic Bishops do not want to call him to order. He is not talking prophetically. Is the Buhari he projected to succeed Jonathan working for the interest of Ndigbo? Can’t we reason? That is the question we should ask ourselves,” the bishop said.
According to Udeh, some Igbo leaders keep quiet over the arrest and detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra “because they are contented with their political positions and the crumbs from the table in Abuja.”
A week ago, during a sermon at Adoration Ministry, Mbaka strongly criticised Biafra supporters, defining them as ‘evil’. He called on  youths in the south-east and south-south to go back to their business as pro-Biafra protests could lead to their deaths.
Responding to Mbaka, the Indigenous People of Biafra denounced him as a compromised priest speaking from both sides of his mouth.

Okorocha Speaks Out On Audu’s Death

Controversies trail the death of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Abubakar Audu.
Some sources suggest that Audu was actually poisoned. He was rushed to the hospital and constantly vomiting blood which he then passed out and died.
Reports going around now are that Bola Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos state and APC national leader has a hand in his death.
It is reported that Audu’s poisoning was pre-planned in order to impose Tinubu’s boy James Abiodun Faleke from Okun-Yoruba – Abubakar Audu’s running mate – on Kogi.
Though from Kogi, Faleke was a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos.
Some are citing the 1999 situation where Obasanjo picked Atiku Abubakar as his VP after Atiku won the Adamawa polls. While Atiku was yet to be inaugurated, his running mate Boni Haruna climbed into the governor seat.
The allegation was made by Rochas Okorocha, special adviser on inter-party affairs to former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor of Imo State. He has reportedly claimed that the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is among others who killed the Kogi state governorship candidate.
However, special assistant to the Imo state governor on information and communications technology Ik Ogbonna denied what he called “tale full of thrash.”
The statement reads in part: “The story which is written in poor English purported that Gov Rochas Okorocha, the Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum gave an interview where he accused Tinubu of being behind the death of Kogi state APC candidate, late Prince Abubakar Audu.
“Firstly Gov Rochas Okorocha spent the better part of yesterday, Sunday 22nd November, 2015 till about 7 pm chairing a stakeholders forum of South-East Leaders and returned to Owerri same night, it is bewildering where and when he gave the interview which thrended same night on social media?
“Secondly, Prince Abubakar Audu is not yet a member of APC Governors Forum and Okorocha could not have granted the interview on that score.
“The family of Prince Abubakar Audu has not blamed anyone for the death of their son neither is Gov Okorocha a member of the Audu family.
“The story was written as an interview Governor Okorocha granted yet no medium was mentioned. Can one grant interview to thin air?
“The purported interview is a wicked machination of people who are envious of the towering profile of Gov Rochas Okorocha and aim at bringing him at loggerheads with leaders of the Party especially Sen Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State and a man Gov Okorocha holds in very high esteem.
“It is also remarkable that the story has no source but emanated from the Facebook wall of a PDP apologist who must have been paid by her handlers to cause disaffection within APC family.”

21 members of a Nigerian criminal organisation arrested in a raid by Barcelona Police for forcing Nigerian women into pr*stitution

On Monday, Nov. 16, Catalan regional police launched a large-scale raid against human trafficking and s*xual exploitation of women in Barcelona, Spain. 21 people, 15 men and 6 women, tall Nigerians, were arrested in the early morning operation for forcing Nigerian women into prostitution. Above is one of the arrested Nigerians.

The Central Unit against Human Trafficking disclosed that the suspects are part of a criminal organisation, known as “Supreme Eiye Confraternity”, that has forced more than one hundred women into prostitution since the beginning of 2014.
Investigators believe the group may have exploited dozens of women, many of whom were charged large sum of money to be brought to Spain from Africa with the promise of a job and a better life.The women, instead were forced into prostitution to repay their debts to the human trafficking ring.
The group was born in university circles in Nigeria in the 90s, and gradually became a feared criminal organisation, El País newspaper reports. “We have taken action against the local branch of this organisation, but also against some international members here.” a police spokesman added.
Officers are also searching 20 properties in Barcelona, Terrassa, Sabadell and several other Catalan towns and cities. According to El Pais, this is not the first time that the Catalan police have acted against the Supreme Eiye Confraternity. In November 2011, several members were arrested on similar charges.

Good Guy Juan Mata almost offended by being asked trick Jose Mourinho question

A lot of football interviews follow generic and formulaic patterns.
For example: A reporter wants a positive quote from a player regarding his manager, so he asks:

‘Would you say Manager X is one of the best managers you’ve ever worked with?’
The player has only worked with a handful of managers, so he’s not going out on a limb by saying ‘Yes’, which is what the answer is 99 times out of 100.
This Goal reporter took the very opposite route when interviewing Juan Mata on Spain duty today.
The reporter asked Mata – notoriously benevolent and Good Guy Juan Mata – if he was experiencing any schadenfreude over Mourinho’s current struggles, considering that the Portuguese has forced Mata out of the club by dropping him.
‘How is your relationship with Mourinho? Are you one of those people who is happy that Mourinho is losing games?’
Good guy Mata looked almost offended, and had to a double take and ask for the question to be repeated, before emphatically replying:
‘No no, I’m not that sort of guy.’
We knew you weren’t Juan.
But did the reporter seriously think he’d get a ‘Yes’ out of Mata here?!

SENSATIONAL: Chelsea star is close to leave the Club

British media outlets are full with speculations about Belgium international Eden Hazard. Different sources revealed Real Madrid and PSG are interested to complete Hazard deal, in January when the Winter transfer window re-opens.
The-24-year old attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with La Liga giants Real Madrid several times, in Summer.
And now Sources from France revealed PSG are ready to hijack Real Madrid bid and offer at around £75m for Chelsea stunning star!
Source: express.co.uk

Arsenal boss Wenger explains reluctance to spend big in transfer market

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has explained why he is reluctant to spend big in the transfer market.
He has often been accused by his club's frustrated fans of treating Arsenal's money as if it is his own.
The Frenchman said: “I'll give myself merit for one thing: I've always treated Arsenal as if it belonged to me.
“I have sometimes been criticised for it — because I am not enough of a spender, not carefree enough.
“I credit myself for having had the courage to apply my ideas and fight for them. Aside from that, I can understand why people might not agree.
“My great pride will be to be able to say the day that I leave, that I am leaving behind a good team, a healthy situation and a club capable of performing in the future.
“I could have said to myself: 'I am here for four or five years, we win everything', [then] I leave and leave the club on the verge of bankruptcy. For me, consistency at the highest level is the true sign of great clubs."