EDIDIONG'S PUBLIC DIARY: June 2018

Monday 18 June 2018

Intending couple at loggerhead after girl refused to take off her nose-ring as she prepares to meet her parent in-law-to-be

This tweet has started a debate on twitter as some people insist the girl should not remove her nose ring because if her man is okay with it, his parents too must accept it like that. But some are of the opinion that she should remove it as first impression matters. Read their reactions and share your thoughts as well

Rare photo of Nadia Buari, her husband, and their 4 kids

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari revealed today in a Fathers' Day post to her husband that she has 4 kids (read here). Moments later, her mother shared an adorable photo of Nadia, her man, and all four kids to wish her son-in-law a happy birthday.

Such an adorable family.

3 hilarious memes in response to Super Eagles' performance at the World Cup 2018

11 hilarious memes in response to Super Eagles

Nigerians were less than impressed with the performance of the Super Eagles yesterday

Blackout: How Argentina ‘eliminated’ Africans From Its History And Conscience

Tens of millions of black Africans were forcibly removed from their homelands from the 16th century to the 19th century to toil on the plantations and farms of the New World. This so-called “Middle Passage” accounted for one of the greatest forced migrations of people in human history, as well as one of the greatest tragedies the world has ever witnessed.

Police officers have arrested a young man identified as Agaezichi Ogbonna, who allegedly killed his mother over a love affair with a blood relative at Akpaa Mbato community, Obingwa council area of Abia State. According to reports, the 22-year-old suspect was said to have been having a love affair with his mother’s sister, but his mother, Blessing, warned against the relationship, describing it as a taboo in Igbo land.

Rivers LG Poll: Barry Mpigi Disobeys Party's Boycot Order, Votes,endorses Wike

Despite a boycott order by the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC to its members against the local government elections holding in the state today, a chieftain of the party and lawmaker representing Tai/Eleme/Oyigbo federal constituency, Hon.Dr.Barry Mpigi on Saturday participated in the election by casting his vote at his polling unit in his village.

Motivational speaker and 2019 presidential hopeful, Fela Durotoye has accused godfathers and cabals in politics of keeping Nigerians impoverished on purpose so that they can keep winning elections.

He said poverty is a deliberate strategy by the so-called cabals to influence the electoral system in the country by giving people the least bit of inducements to stay dependent on their generosity.

This is the Biography of Major-General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, first military Head of State of Nigeria. Aguiyi-Ironsi was born on March 3, 1924 and he died on July 29, 1966.

This Igbo brother is not patriotic.

Nigeria lost 2:0 to Croatia, but that's non of his business.

For him, he can't lose the match and still lose the other room.

Saturday 16 June 2018

Femi Otedola Rocks Nigerian Jersey, Davido Reacts

Nigeria Billionaire Femi Otedola rock our beautiful Naija jersey as he wish our team the best of luck.

Baba make sense in this jersey oo

Russia2018 : 20 Obvious Things You May Not Know About The World Cup

Finally, the much anticipated world event have finally come to pass and that’s the 2018 World Cup being hosted by Russsia.

As expected, expectations are high with regards to which team finally leads the greatest sport of all time till the next event in 2022. In the spirit of the moment, 9jaHyper compile a list of 20 obvious things you may not know about the World Cup.

Enjoy…

1. This is the 21st World Cup.

I saw this on Facebook.
"IPOB Deputy Director Mazi Uche Mefor (the deputy to Nnamdi Kanu), has order all Ibo going to russia to put on biafran -flag- designed jersey and wave biafran flags whenever Nigeria is playing match."

Gumsu Fatima Abacha has slammed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka over the comments he made about her father, late military dictator, Sani bacha.

The Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Yari said he has ‘resigned’ his responsibility as Chief Security Officer of the state claiming he has no control over the security machinery in the state.
Speaking to newsmen in Talata-Mafara on Friday, Yari said that his decision stemmed from the seeming helplessness of the state government and the people over recurring killings in the state.

Juliet Ibrahim And Nkechi Blessing Sunday Continue To Drag Each Other

The drama continues between Juliet Ibrahim & Nkechi Blessing Sunday on social media.

It all started when Nkechi Blessing called Juliet Ibrahim an idiot for commenting on her post.

Nigeria comic actress, Eniola Badmus is already a step ahead in grabbing bags. She recently did the premiere of her movie 'Ghetto Bred' and now she signed a multi million Naira deal with Western Lotto.
More wins to her.

British High Commissioner Advises EFCC Against Taking Sides In Politics

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, has advised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to avoid taking sides in politics as the 2019 general elections draw closer.

Seems like the National Chairman of the Labour Party isn't to be taken seriously or perhaps the state chapter just did not listen to him.

Goat Painted In Army Camouflage Found In Sambisa

Nigerians Mock Buhari's Government On Twitter With #makechangegreatagain

Diverse negative comments have continued to trail President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure and his intentions for a second term come 2019 general election. What better day to express their disapproval than the newly declared day, June 12 - the new Democracy Day.
Twitter users are mocking the current government with the #MakeChangeGreatAgain with campaign materials used by APC from 2015, hilarious memes and videos to express their disappointment in the government believed to bring ‘change’ to the nation.

Check out tweets from the hashtag #MakeChangeGreatAgain;

Jewish Worshipers Arrested At Nnamdi Kanu's Home Remanded In Prison

Yesterday, eight Jewish worshippers arrested at the Afaraukwu, Umuahia home of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, where they claimed to be holding a prayer session - were remanded in prison after two High Courts sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, granted them bail.

JUST IN: A Fed Capital Territory High Court, Gudu, has found Joshua Dariye, ex-Plateau governor guilty of misappropriating N1.16 billion Ecological Fund meant for the state. Proceedings still ongoing.

Transcript Of The Speech Abiola Made That Got Him Arrested

Background: After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election which is universally acclaimed to have been won by late Chief M.L.O Abiola, there were pressures by Civil Society and the International Community on the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida led Military Junta to rescind its decision and declare Chief Abiola as the winner of the election.

Taking Matters Into His Hands: Upon seeing that the Nigerian Government which was led by General Sani Abacha were not going to yield, Chief Abiola, flanked by his wife, Late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola as well as supporters converged at Epetedo, Lagos where he made the now famous ‘Epedeto Declaration’. Date was June 11, 1994

o our body politic, a concept hitherto unknown to our political lexicography, something strangely called the ‘annulment’ of an election perceived by all to have been the fairest, cleanest and most peaceful ever held in our nation.

Pay N14bn judgment debts to court — Innoson

Innoson group of companies, Sunday, stoked the controversy surrounding the pronouncement of the Supreme Court last Friday on his case between it and Guarantee Trust Bank. NDDC

Has The Return Of Shell Helped Warri?, opinions on nairaland

by fero007: 9:05pm On Jun 10

People seem excited that Shell has reopened in Warri, Delta but has that helped the city in anyway or will they be any future help

Re: Has The Return Of Shell Helped Warri? by Omololu007(m): 9:09pm On Jun 10

ExxonMobil is also going back to akwa ibom

It will increase both state IGR,and also employ the local populace

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Thousands Of Moroccans Welcome Buhari

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Breaking News As Police Failed To Detect The Heads In The Car

Breaking News! AFM

Happened live at imo poly main gates.There was confusion in front of the school gate today. The school security found three heads in a student's bag. A girl about 20 years old, with a big handbag, boarded a cab heading to Imopoy.

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a president from contesting for the office of the President more than once.

These are indeed great pictures of the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe in the year 1959.

Also fondly referred to as “Zik” or "Zik of Africa", this Nigerian statesman was the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966.

watch video here

Gernot Rohr Bans Super Eagles Players From Eating Goat Meat In Russia

Super Eagles players have been banned from eating spicy foods at the World Cup in Russia - Gernot Rohr who is the coach of the team believes eating goat meat and pepper soup will not help his men - Nigeria are in Group D where they will face Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in their campaign at the 2018 World Cup Gernot Rohr who is the head coach of the Super Eagles

Human rights activist and renowned lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has dared the Muslims Rights Concern, MURIC, to sue his rapper son, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz, if they are aggrieved by his trending ‘This is Nigeria’ video.

A lone male suicide bomber was killed after being shot by security operatives while trying to detonate his bomb at Post office area in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, on Saturday night. The suicide bomber who was shot dead - failed to kill anyone in the process.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed disobeyed him by replying the letter of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo.

'obasanjo Once Said He Preferred To Be Jailed By Buhari - Governor Fayose

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo should not raise alarm but should come forward and clear his name.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Opeyemi Bamidele, has been flown to the United Kingdom for further treatment.

*Atiku floors Buhari in popular APC supporter’s online poll*
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Former Vice President of Nigeria and leading presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of a series of polls conducted by alleged loyalists of President Muhammadu Buhari, with the latest being a 6-day Twitter poll by one of his popular trumpeter on social media, Mr. Japheth Omojuwa.

Concerns Mount Over ‘missing’ Offa Bank Robbery Gang Leaders

They are in custody, say police
Saraki: It’s a move to embarrass me

Olawale Olaleye in Lagos and Senator Iroegbu in Abuja

As the nation awaits the outcome of police investigation into the April 5, 2018 Offa, Kwara State armed robbery attack in which 33 persons were killed, there were concerns at the weekend over the whereabouts of the gang leaders, Innocent Adikwu, a former police officer, and Kayode Opadokun, a son of an Afenifere chieftain, who were arrested along with 20 of their members, but have not been paraded by the police since their detention.

Senate Resolution: FG May Pay Abiola Family, Kingibe Over N400

GOING by the resolution of the Senate that the winner of June 12 1993 election, Chief Moshood Abiola and his running mate, Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe, should be declared winners of the election and paid their entitlements, the Federal government may have to pay more than N400 million as compensation to the late Abiola’s family and Kingibe.

Both were the presidential candidate and running mate in the June 12, 1993 election that was annulled by the regime of former military President Ibrahim Babangida.

The Senate, at plenary on Thursday, resolved that Buhari should declare the duo ex-president and ex-vice president respectively and pay all entitlements due them.

Sunday Tribune conducted an investigation into how much the family of Abiola is likely to be paid as emoluments and entitlements duo in compliance with the resolution of the Senate.

According to the 2007 Remuneration Act for political officeholders, the president is entitled to an annual basis salary of N3,514,705, while the vice president earns N3,031,572.50.

Since the two officers are not entitled to monetisation of most of their allowances, they are only entitled to 50 per cent of their basic salary as hardship allowance, 10 per cent leave allowance, 250 per cent as constituency allowance and 300 per cent of basic as severance gratuity.

For Abiola, his emoluments for the four-year period of October 1, 1993 and September 31, 1997 will amount to N68,185,277 made up of: basic salary- N14,058,820; hardship allowance-N7,029,410; leave allowance- N1,405,882; constituency allowance- N35,147,050 and; severance gratuity- N10,544,115.

Kingibe, on the other hand, would earn N58,763,506.50 from: basic salary- N12,126,290; hardship allowance- N6,063,145; leave allowance- N1,212,629; constituency allowance- N30,315,725 and; severance gratuity- N9,094,717.

In addition, through Decree 32 of 1999, Nigeria commenced payment of entitlements to former presidents, their deputies and former parliamentary leaders.

This transformed into the remuneration of former Presidents, heads of Federal Legislative Houses and Chief Justices of the Federation (and other Ancillary Matters) Act of 2001.

In it, former presidents and heads of state were entitled to N4.2 million annually, while past vice presidents and past chiefs of general staff were entitled to N3 million per annum for their up-keep.

“As from the commencement of this Act, all former-Presidents and Heads of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “former Heads of State”) shall be-(i) paid the sum of N350,000 per month as up-keep allowance; and (ii) entitled to the perquisites of office specified in Part I of the Schedule to this Act; and (b)Vice-Presidents and Chiefs of General Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “former Vice-Presidents”) shall be- (i) paid the sum of N250,000 per month as up-keep allowance; and (ii) entitled to the perquisites of office specified in Part II of the Schedule to this Act.”

The Act also made provisions for domestic staff, security aides, vehicles and up-keep allowances for families of deceased presidents.

Since he died on July 7,1998, Abiola would not be entitled to an officer not below the rank of a chief administrative officer; a personal secretary not below Grade Level 12; three to four armed policemen; one Department State Service (DSS) officer not below Grade Level 10 as an Aide-de-Camp to be attached for life and paid by the State Security Agencies; three vehicles to be bought by the Federal Government and liable to be replaced every four years; and drivers to be paid by the Federal Government and other benefits.

Kingibe, however, will henceforth be provided with: an officer not below the rank of a chief administrative officer; a personal secretary not below Grade Level 10, two to three armed policemen; one DSS officer not below Grade Level 8 as an Aide de Camp to be attached for life and paid by the State Security Agencies; two vehicles to be replaced every four years.

He will also have drivers paid for by the Federal Government; free medical treatment for them and their immediate families within Nigeria; treatment abroad where necessary; 30 days’ annual vacation within and outside Nigeria at Federal Government expense; a modestly well-furnished and equipped office in any location of their choice in Nigeria; a well-furnished three-bedroom house in any location of their choice in Nigeria.

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