Boko Haram : Shekau vows to disruptNigeria election

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigeria ’ s general election in a new video released
Tuesday , after two suicide attacks in the northeast blamed on the Islamists killed 38 people .
In the ninth minutes of the video which lasted for 11
minutes 57 seconds , Shekau began to talk about Nigeria ’ s election , stating that, it will not hold in peace.
“ This election will not be held even if we are dead . Even if we are not alive Allah will never allow you to do it , ”
Shekau said in the Hausa language , presumably referring to the polls scheduled for March 28 .
The video appeared to be the first message released by the group on Twitter , a sign of its changing media tactics after previous messages were distributed to journalists on DVD.
Shekau was shown in unusual clarity in front of a solid blue background , dressed in black and with an automatic
weapon resting to his right .
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces New Chief Executive Pioneer CEO, Wiebe Boer becomes Director of Strategy at Heirs Holdings

The board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation announces the appointment of Professor Reid E. Whitlock as Chief Executive of the Foundation effective immediately.

Professor Whitlock’s appointment follows Dr Wiebe Boer, the inaugural Chief Executive of the Foundation, becoming Director of Strategy at Heirs Holdings, ‎Mr. Elumelu’s pan-African proprietary investment company.

Founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu, C.O.N., the Foundation is Africa’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship, responsible for programmes designed to ensure that entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship become the primary driver of Africa’s economic growth and social transformation.

Professor Whitlock brings thirty years of experience as a business school rector, diplomat, entrepreneur, strategy consultant and advisor to leaders in Africa, Asia and the Middle East on economic development. He received his Ph.D. and law degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and is a cum laude graduate of Princeton University.

Commenting on Professor Whitlock’s appointment, Founding Patron of the Foundation, Professor Michael Porter said, “Tony’s commitment to African entrepreneurship is unshakeable and I salute his appointment of Professor Whitlock as the CEO of his Foundation.  Professor Whitlock has unique experience in driving competitiveness and entrepreneurship growth in Africa, including in Rwanda that has achieved remarkable progress. I look forward to continuing to support Tony, as he furthers Africa’s revival through the great work of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.”

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda stated “I am delighted to hear of Reid Whitlock’s appointment as the CEO of Tony’s Foundation. Reid’s work was instrumental in improving Rwanda’s public sector service delivery, competitiveness, and business education. As CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, he now has a unique platform to ensure this work continues across Africa.”

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Tony Elumelu said, “As Dr. Boer becomes Director of Strategy for Heirs Holdings, I want to thank him for the leadership he has provided, helping transform the Tony Elumelu Foundation from just an idea into a preeminent global philanthropic institution.  I welcome Professor Whitlock, who brings considerable global experience in the private, public, and academic sectors, which will significantly assist in realising the mission of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, in empowering Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs and driving the continent’s economic and social transformation.”

Speaking on his appointment, Professor Whitlock stated “I am honoured by the opportunity the Board of Trustees has given me. I am excited to join such a dynamic institution, with a truly pan-African focus and an ambitious agenda.  I look forward to leveraging my extensive experience and networks to further help the Foundation achieve its important goals.”

Dr. Whitlock will focus on supervising the Foundation’s four key projects and programmes:

• The $100 million pan-African Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme – Africa’s largest direct intervention in support of entrepreneurship.

• The Africapitalism Institute, the Foundation’s policy and research arm, which provides a rigorous programme of research and advocacy, in support of the Foundation’s goals.

• The Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund, directly assisting, through private sector strategies, conflict affected and disadvantaged communities across Nigeria.

• The Tony & Awele Elumelu Prize, which champions academic excellence on the African continent.

 The Tony Elumelu Foundation is an African-based, African-funded philanthropic organisation. The Tony Elumelu Foundation, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu, C.O.N.  The Foundation is Africa’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship, responsible for programmes designed to ensure that entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship become the primary driver of Africa’s economic growth and social transformation.
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Chelsea team bus crashes on way to PSG game

The Chelsea team busC0025A2EA has crashed into a wall on its way into Parc des Princes ahead of Tuesday's Champions League round-of-16 first-leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain .
Ferrying the Blues squad from the team's five-star Hotel du Collectionneur near the Arc de Triomphe, it is understood that the bus driver misjudged the turning into the narrow ramp slipway that leads into the stadium car park.
The impact of the cash broke a window towards the rear of the coach but no-one on board was harmed and the Chelsea players and staff entered the stadium soon afterwards.
The march is already on the way.

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Orji Uzor Kalu DISTRIBUTES 120,000 FREE # GEJ BRANDED PHONES IN SUPPORT OF JONATHAN's RE-ELECTION

In the bid to support Presedent Goodlock Jonathan re election ,it is alleged that former Gov of Abia State is distributing free phone with GEJ stickers on it. This is what one Damine Ifeanyi igbokwe has to say about it.

Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has put in money and time for Jonathan re-election campaign more than some of the State Governors!
From January 10th till date,OUK has disbursed more than 78,000 out of 120,000 pieces of handset designed with Goodluck Jonathan picture made by SLOK telecom in Asia.
And this handsets are given free to the downtrodden,farmers and artisans in the rural areas. This handsets were strongly
designed for the rough handling by the users.

choi politics can never fail to amaze me!

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Obasanjo Dumps PDP, Wishes To Remain An Elder Statesman

Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun
Obasanjo on Monday announced his decision to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),adding that he wishes to remain an elder statesman.

Following his announcement, Obasanjo asked that his PDP membership ID card be torn by the Chairman of his ward 11 Ita-Eko, Sumonu Oladunjoye.
Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, he further maintained that he isn’t prepared to join another political party, as he wishes to remain an elder statesman.
Chief Obasanjo, had recently been vocal about the forthcoming presidential elections , as well as the candidate he will support.
At the launch of his new book ‘My Watch’ in the United Kingdom, Obasanjo responded to questions on reports that he had endorsed the presidential candidate of the APC, General Muhammadu Buhari, maintaining that his wish is to see Nigeria headed by a strong president.
“Well, whatever you get in the paper and in the press, please yourself,” he said to guests at the event, who wanted to confirm the reported endorsement.
“What I said, I maintain that I will say it again and I will do it. When the time comes for me to vote, I will consider the track record of all the candidates that are contesting and I will assess;
based on my own assessment for who I believe have the best track record to perform the job of the Nigerian President, then he will have my vote.
He added, “If anybody should know what the job of the Nigerian President requires, I should know.” Obasanjo, who is also a retired Army General,added that, “Nigeria has a population of 180 million and you wouldn’t have anybody other than one person or two persons that can run the
affairs of Nigeria? What the hell are we talking about?
“For me, there are millions who can run the affairs of Nigeria who are not even coming out.
So why should you die on behalf of one who is probably performing as a mediocre? With all due respect.
“Nigeria, if you love it, you would look for the best for Nigeria and I don’t believe that at this point in time we have the best for Nigeria,” he said.
He recently fell out with the incumbent president,Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP, making him to make statements, which to many could at best be from the opposition.
Forcing Elections Postponement
Obasanjo further accused the President of forcing the elections postponement on the INEC, a situation he said was designed to make him win by all means possible.
The former president, who was the nation’s military leader from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979 and a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 ,further expressed pessimism on the possibilities
of achieving success in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram by the Nigerian military and other allied forces.
He urged the leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Party (APC) to ensure that the nation’s democracy remains intact.
Presidency Faults Obasanjo’s Claims
The Presidency has however faulted these
comments through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,Dr. Reuben Abati made Government’s position known on his website.
Dr. Abati said that the former president’s
comments are odious and repugnant.
According to Dr. Abati, it is obvious that Chief Obasanjo has willfully chosen to close his eyes to the present administration’s good works and
intentions, and that for reasons best known to him, Chief Obasanjo has set his mind on regime change by fair or foul means.
The President’s Spokesman said “For the record,President Jonathan has no such intention and will continue to give the greatest possible support to the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) and other relevant federal agencies to ensure that the rescheduled elections are successfully conducted”
Dr. Abati went on to say, “It is not President Jonathan who remains faithful to his oath of office, who is trying to plunge Nigeria into crisis, but Chief Obasanjo, who is scheming to plunge
the country into chaos in pursuit of a selfish and highly egocentric agenda”
The President’s spokesman alleged that Chief Obasanjo’s plot with others within and outside the country to thwart the general elections and foist an unconstitutional interim national
government, which he hopes to heap on the nation is well known to the Federal Government.
Dr. Abati added that as President Jonathan has also assured the nation, the rescheduling of the general elections was in the best interest of the nation and was never driven by any ulterior motive on the part of government as Chief Obasanjo and others have alleged.

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VIDEO: BRACKET AND FLAVOUR PERFORM FOR GBURUGBURU AT UDENU L.G.A PDP RALLY

Popular international musicians, Bracket and Flavour performed songs they recorded in support of the PDP Enugu gubernatorial candidate, Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Gburugburu),
at the Udenu L.G.A PDP Rally on 12th February, 2015.

MASSOB introduces vehicle, driver licences, passport

Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has urged the international community to rezone the country to enable each zone go back and conduct their own elections in the interest of peace. Assistant National Information Director, Mr Sunny Okereafor, made this call while speaking to Daily Sun in Umuahia. He said MASSOB has introduced vehicle plate number, bearing United States of Biafra, drivers and vehicle licences, tax receipt, international passport and currency at the World Bank, which are things that make a people a nation, there is the need for Biafrans to stay on their own. On polls shift, he said: “We are calling on the international community to split Nigeria into six geo-political regions so that every region will go and conduct elections because we want peaceful co-existence. We are a non-violent organization and we are introducing non-violence in all the struggles for self-actualization in the whole of Africa”. He urged all Igbo to go acquire all the things he has mentioned, get them and start using them because Biafra has come to stay. “If you remember when President Goodluck Jonathan was making his broadcast in January, he said that a new nation has been born, the nation he was referring to is Biafra. Biafra is around, this is our identity, I am urging all Igbo to go and look for it. It is available in the whole Biafra region”, Okereafor said. He extolled the virtues of their leader, Chief Ralph Uwazurike, whom he said introduced non-violence in the struggle for self-actualization, stating that non-violence is their fruit . “That is why we are preaching non-violence where ever we go, we are a non-violent organization. We have everything to move as a nation. So, all the ethnic groups should go and conduct elections for themselves,” the Information boss said. source:Sun

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Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has urged the international community to rezone the country to enable each zone go back and conduct their own elections in the interest of peace.
Assistant National Information Director, Mr Sunny Okereafor, made this call while speaking to Daily Sun in Umuahia.
He said MASSOB has introduced vehicle plate number, bearing United States of Biafra, drivers and vehicle licences, tax receipt, international passport and currency at the World Bank, which are things that make a people a nation, there is the need for Biafrans to stay on their own.
On polls shift, he said: “We are calling on the international community to split Nigeria into six geo-political regions so that every region will go and conduct elections because we want peaceful co-existence. We are a non-violent organization and we are introducing non-violence in all the struggles for self-actualization in the whole of Africa”.
He urged all Igbo to go acquire all the things he has mentioned, get them and start using them because Biafra has come to stay.
“If you remember when President Goodluck Jonathan was making his broadcast in January, he said that a new nation has been born, the nation he was referring to is Biafra. Biafra is around, this is our identity, I am urging all Igbo to go and look for it. It is available in the whole Biafra region”, Okereafor said.
He extolled the virtues of their leader, Chief Ralph Uwazurike, whom he said introduced non-violence in the struggle for self-actualization, stating that non-violence is their fruit .
“That is why we are preaching non-violence where ever we go, we are a non-violent organization. We have everything to move as a nation. So, all the ethnic groups should go and conduct elections for themselves,” the Information boss said.

Never knew he is this romantic :Read valatine message from Orji uzor Kalu

Nurture your relationship with your better-half.
Intimate love is not just about finding the right person, but working with them to create the right relationship. It’s not about how much love you have in the beginning, but how much love you build and nurture until the end. A relationship should be healthy, caring, loving, kind, upbeat and positive. It should make your smile a little wider and your life a little brighter in the long run. A relationship like this sounds great, but it isn’t easy. It takes time and attention, and two people who are willing to work together every day to build something special. Happy Valentine's day

There Are More Igbo In PDP Than APGA – Orji

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State has punctured the claims by members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance canvassing votes in the state with the slogan that ‘APGA is the only Igbo party’, dismissing the claims as a propaganda meant to deceive the gullible.
Orji, who was speaking on Thursday at a meeting with professional associations in Umuahia, said there was no iota of truth in the claims that APGA was an Igbo party, contending that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party has more Igbo members than APGA.

He said, “APGA is not Igbo party because if it is, it will be controlling all five Igbo states. It was by accident that APGA won in Anambra State and the point man, Peter Obi, has since left APGA for PDP because he knows there is no way there.
“All those in APGA are people who left PDP; and don’t allow them to deceive you by claiming that APGA is Igbo party. PDP is a national party, which has better agenda for Ndigbo than APGA.
“APGA only adopted President Goodluck Jonathan because it has no alternative. If it thinks it has a better material, let it field its own candidate and it will fail.
“Stop listening to them when they come around to tell you to vote for Jonathan for the Presidency and APGA candidates for other elections. Their claims that Jonathan has asked them to go to APGA and contest is false because Jonathan cannot work against his party. They are not better connected to Jonathan than we are.”
Orji told the forum, attended by representatives of over 20 professional bodies in the state, that his administration had posted remarkable achievements despite declining federal allocations.
He said his performance would better be appreciated in view of the fact that he had not gone to raise funds in the capital market unlike many of his counterparts “believed to have performed wonders.”
The governor explained that his refusal to borrow money from the capital market was based on his resolve not to mortgage his successor or encumber him with debt servicing.
Orji said he would not want his successor to share his ugly experience as he inherited huge debt from his predecessor, a development he lamented, stagnated the state’s economy.
He added that his administration had made a mark in intangible democratic gains such as peace and security, apart from identifiable physical development he said had been recorded .
Orji expressed joy that apart from emancipating the state from political bondage, his administration had also extricated the state from idolatry imposed on it by his predecessor .
“We incurred the wrath of God by the worship of effigies and demi-gods introduced by the past administration but with your support, I fought and set the state free from all such anomalies,” the governor said.
Punch.

Fifa ranking :Ivory coast leaps up in africa ,Guess where Nigeria is ranked?

Ivory Coast have leapt up the latest Fifa world rankings after winning the Africa Cup of Nations. Equatorial Guinea, hosts of the Nations Cup which ended on Sunday, soared into the top 50 for the first time. The Ivorians moved up eight places to 20th although Algeria remain Africa's best-placed team in 18th.
Africa's Top 10 (according to FIFA):
1. Algeria
2. Ivory Coast
3. Ghana
4. Tunisia
5. Cape Verde
6. Senegal
7. Nigeria
8. Guinea
9. Cameroon
10. Congo DR

Prophet Joshua Iginla explains the difference between sacrifice and offering

Prophet Joshua Iginla explains the difference between sacrifice and offering in his recent Facebook post. This is what he posted;
Every sacrifice is made at a cost. In fact, that is what differentiates a sacrifice from an offering. When you give an
offering, you may not really miss anything; life goes on as usual. But when you give a sacrifice, it is something that you
will miss because of its importance to you. That is why the Bible says, "He that goes forth weeping and bearing precious
seeds to sow..." (Psalm 126: 6). The 'weeping' there signifies the cost. The cost of a sacrifice must match the level of result expected. So, when God gave Jesus, it was the highest sacrifice that could ever be given; in Heaven or on earth.

Man's attempt to reorder the order of God's arrangements is a direct affront and rebellion against God- Cleric

As scientist all over the world are working hard to see if they can improve or alter what God has created, a cleric  TCW Shalom Atubi has this to say on his facebook page.
The orderliness of God is reflected in His entire creation. From the structure of the DNA to the most complex organism there is an orderly arrangement. God doesn't do things randomly,and for fun. Everything He does is for a purpose, and there is
an orderly sequence to everything.
Understanding this order of things, and embracing the orderly sequence of God's Divine arrangement is the first step towards realizing our purpose.
Man's attempt to reorder the order of God's arrangements is a direct affront, and rebellion against God. Man at the zenith of his intellectual attainment cannot rival the Omniscience of God.
God doesn't make mistakes, and none of arrangement is guesswork.
There is a deliberate order and structure to everything created. The sooner man understands this, and the sooner he
accepts that Order is the first law in heaven, the better for him. But if man thinks that by continuous research and advancement in science and technology he will one day be equipped enough to rival God, he is pursuing a fantasy that will never materialize.
Until man accepts God's Order, his attempt to order the world will continue to lead to chaos. For God, and not man knows the right order of things in the universe.

'Miracle Water' Gushes Out Of Tree In Owerri

The Federal University of Technology situated in Owerri, Imo state, southeast Nigeria, witnessed what many has described as the unbelievable on February 11, 2015, Wednesday  as  ‘miracle water’ was seen gushing out from a tree around the university bus park.

According to an eye witness Facebook account, the water was seen gushing out of a Nimp tree.

It was gathered that moments after the discovery was made, villagers from Umuchima, Eziobodo, Ihegwa and environs joined students from FUTO to get their share of the miracle water.

Interestingly, the Vice Chancellor of  FUTO, Prof. Cyril Asiabaka was reported to have visited the scene to witness the running out of water from a tree.

According to reports, many at the scene believe it was a miracle water that has the capability of healing any sickness.

Below is how one of the students of FUTO, Joyce Chizor Abiaka, who was at the scene described what happened on her Facebook account:

I’m marvelled.

This happened in my school ( Federal University of Technology Owerri) today.

I was walking home with my friends and saw this huge crowd across the road, we decided to go take a look of what was happening and to know why people were carrying empty kegs and bottles towards the crowd. Lo and behold, there was water gushing out from a tree.

Yes! There they were, Nigerians doing what they know how to do best. People started thanking God for the miracle water as it will heal them of all their diseases. The water looking dirty and coloured (I guess that’s what their God can give). Some drank the water, some washed their body with it, some took it home.

What marvelled me most was seeing students from the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry drink the water.
Phew!
I have nothing else to say, I just hope I don’t hear of the outbreak of cholera, typhoid and so on.

Also, Aniebo Anthony, who wrote for “The Infoscope -FUTO captured the event as follows:

Something unnatural occurred at Federal University of Technology Owerri today 11th February, 2015.

Around 10am today, students and staff of the institution were seen rushing to the site where water (I mean clean water) gushed out from an old tree opposite the All saint’s chapel FUTO.

Most of the students struggled to fetch the water as they believed it was a sign from GOD that FUTO is in the hands of God.

An eye witness who spoke to our team on anonymity said “We saw the water coming out of the tree with full force as if it was being pumped and we all rushed to fetch the water because we believe it was from God”.

According to a professor in the institution, he said “a big pipe running across that tree may have burst and water due to capillarity rose up the tree and is coming out through the pores of the tree”.

As at the time of filling this report, we are still yet to ascertain where the water came from as many believed it was from God.

We therefore use this medium to urge FUTO students
to take things easy and make sure they get their own water from the tree with their jerry cans before it stops flowing.

I dont know why Nigerians believe in superstition so much. Do you really believe that Gods hand is in this particular situation?

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