Asari Dokubo: "Don't Wish Me Happy Independence Day, I'm Not A Nigerian by Ukpono Etuk
Humbsblog Ranks As One Of Top Blogs In Nigeria After Linda Ikeji by Ukpono Etuk
- 10. ThisDayLive.com
Another good Nigerian news blog. Changed their name from ThisDayOnline.com to This Day Live.
9. PremiumTimesNG.com
Good blog, going strong
8. Informationng.com
This blog have been going strong for the past years and there is so sign of letting off.
7. TooXclusive.com
Good blog and the owner is keen at taking it higher.
6. Pulse.ng
One of our choice blog any day. Pulse is seriously challenging for number one spot.
5. Bellanaija.com
One of the pioneer of blogging in Nigeria, said to have inspired Linda Ikeji. Uche Pedro has stamped her name in the history of blogging in Nigeria through Bella Naija. She actually inspired the widespread use of “Naija” by Nigerians. Bellanaija is one of the biggest Nigerian blogs.
4. Punchng.com
Punch is one of the blogs I expected to seriously challenge for number one position and think they are doing just that.
3. VanguardNGR.com
Was once the biggest website in Nigeria but lost the position back to Nairaland and now coming third behind Naij and Linda Ikeji in this blog rating.
2. Humbsblog.com
The is the biggest blog in the Nigerian Jobs niche. This blog truly deserves it’s place on the top position.
Seemed determined to get to Linda Ikeji’s spot by all means, this blog is doing extremely well and is one of the few blogs that is now attracting the attention of corporate advertisers.
Seemed determined to get to Linda Ikeji’s spot by all means, this blog is doing extremely well and is one of the few blogs that is now attracting the attention of corporate advertisers.
1. Linda Ikeji Blog
Have been consistent as the number one blog in Nigeria and probably in Africa for the past two years and still going strong. Congratulation Linda Ikeji for making the number two on our list and hope you keep getting stronger and innovate someday.
DJ Cuppy fires back at angry Nigerians over her Independence day message by Ukpono Etuk
This, however, generated a lot of mixed feelings among angry Nigerians with one @kingwole starting a thread to address Cuppy’s ‘insensitivity’.
Reacting to the backlash, she took to Twitter and fired back at them writing: ‘The difference between your opinion and suya is that I asked for suya… LOL.’
Reacting to the backlash, she took to Twitter and fired back at them writing: ‘The difference between your opinion and suya is that I asked for suya… LOL.’
Singer Kcee Roasted On Social Media For Dressing Like This by Ukpono Etuk
He has always been accused of dressing like a 'traffic light' displaying multi colours. On this occasion, Kcee wore a durag, sagged his irregular trousers and posed with it.
His followers were of the view that he is too old for such an appearance which they tagged 'childish'.
Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formerly in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh. He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music. He worked with Del B, a record producer known for producing the song "Limpopo".
Check Out How Peter Okoye Celebrated Independence Day And One Year As A Solo Artiste by Ukpono Etuk
The singer who now goes by the stage name Mr P, is one half of defunct Psquare singing group who ruled the airways for decades before parting ways in 2017.
Since the split, Peter has gone on to make new music and even win an award as a solo artiste. He is now celebrating his progress so far.
Since the split, Peter has gone on to make new music and even win an award as a solo artiste. He is now celebrating his progress so far.
Peter took to his Instagram page to celebrate both his freedom as a solo artiste and Nigeria's 58th Independence.
First he shared a throwback video of his first song as a solo artiste. See below:
He then wrote: "Happy Independence Day to my Country Nigeria🇳🇬 and my self Mr P.... It’s one year already and I am enjoying every bit of it
"God has been faithful! #CoolItDown my first ever single. Just getting Started
"Feel free to subscribe to my VEVO Channel MrPVEVO more coming...
"#OneYearAnniversary #FREEDOM #GodsSon #GodsPlan #sweetsolomonster #IDidntChangeIGrewUp #internationalP #NeverLookBack"
ASUU: FG To Increase Federal Universities’ Fee By N350,000 by Ukpono Etuk
Adejumo said this while addressing members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ in Ibadan.
He therefore called on ASUU to inform the general public that the planned increase will lead to labour crisis in federal universities.
He said, “The union is again constrained to draw the attention of Nigerian public to an impending labour crisis in the Nigerian universities as a result of the insensitivity of the Nigerian government to issues critical to the survival of the educational system in Nigeria.
“It is no longer news that the renegotiation, which Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, promised was going to last for only six weeks, has broken down
“The union was confronted with a situation where government is bent on imposing tuition fees, beginning from N350,000, on students in the Nigerian public owned tertiary institutions.
“As to how the students will raise such money, we were told that the government will establish Education Bank, where students will access credit facilities and pay back on completion of their studies.
“The union, speaking from the background that education is the right and not privilege of every Nigerian child, made frantic efforts to make pragmatic explanations on the negative implications and the non-feasibility of this scheme to representatives of government to no avail.“
IG loses bid to stop Senate's summons over Melaye by Ukpono Etuk
[FILE] Senator Dino Melaye. PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/DINO MELAYE
The Senate had in two separate letters dated April 25 and 26 summoned the IGP to appear and brief it on the circumstances surrounding the inhuman treatment that Senator Melaye suffered in the hands of police officers.
But the IGP refused to appear on both occasions, rather, he sent a delegate to represent him, an action that was condemned by the lawmakers who insisted he must appear personally.
But in a suit, he claimed that he was permitted under the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and the Police Act, to delegate a deputy inspector general of police to appear before the Senate on his behalf.
He went further to question the insistence of the Senate that he must personally appear before it.
Joined as defendants in the suit are the Senate and its President, Bukola Saraki.
The IG, through his counsel, Dr. Alex Izinyon (SAN), sought for an order to restrain them, their assigns, agents or any committee from insisting that he must appear in person to the exclusion of any of his subordinate officers.
Delivering his judgment in the matter, Justice John Tsoho, struck out the suit on the premise that it amounted to an abuse of court process.
The court further held that the IGP failed to show a reasonable cause for his inability to personally respond to the second invitation dated April 26.
Justice Tsoho further held that it was not in doubt that as at the time the Senate summoned the IGP, the subject matter for his appearance, which involved Melaye, was already a case before a competent court of jurisdiction on the issue.
According to the judge, the IGP ought to have appeared before the lawmakers and explained to them that the matter was subjudice.
The court further observed that the titling of the letter to the IGP, ‘Invitation to brief the Senate on the inhuman treatment of Senator Dino Melaye over a matter that is pending in court’, indicated that the Senate was already aware that the case was in court.
Besides, Justice Tsoho held that the IGP’s reason that he went to Birnin Gwari with the GOC on April 26, was not tenable.
“I did not see any harm that would have been caused if the IGP honoured the Senate’s invitation.
I uphold the defendants argument that the plaintiff’s suit is intended to prevent the exercise of Senate’s legitimate responsibility and therefore amounts to an abuse of court process.
“I hold that the plaintiff should have appeared before the Senate to brief it on the action of the Police in a matter before a court.
“The plaintiff ought to have briefed the Senate instead of running to the court to stop the Senate from investigating him.
“The action amounts to an abuse of court process and it is hereby struck out.”
Justice Tsoho disqualified himself from deciding another suit the IGP filed to quash a resolution the Senate passed on May 9, which declared him as an “enemy of democracy who is unfit to retain his position.
The police boss had in the suit prayed the court to bar the Senate from taking further steps to gazette the resolution which followed his refusal to appear before it.
Justice Tsoho held that since the matter was related to the one he struck out, it would serve the end of justice for the case file to be returned to the Chief Judge for re-assignment to another judge.
Davido blasts his friend for mocking his uncle by Ukpono Etuk
The young man who goes by the name, ‘Oluricky’ mocked the senator, saying he did not show up for the debate before the elections and after loosing, he seeks to fight the APC party in court.
Davido showed how dissapointed he was at the young man who happens to be a friend, he then slammed him and pointed out that ‘ricky’ also failed to appear in court when he was to be deported for fraud.
Mad Married man jumps off 3rd mainland bridge this morning by Ukpono Etuk
The identity of the man who jumped into Third Mainland bridge this morning was confirmed, as his identity card reportedly dropped before he jumped. @PreshieG tweeted;
A man just jumped from 3rd Mainland Bridge this morning… may God protect us.
The brought him out, they tried to revive him but, His first name was Nurudeen, he dropped his ID, left his phone open, he called his wife before jumped…
CEO of Comfort 95.1 FM Uyo, Senator Effiong Bob marks 2018 birthday in style by Richard Peters
Although Senator Bob decided not to make his 2018 birthday celebration an elaborate event, high profiled citizens in and outside the state, gathered in his residence to celebrate the Distinguished Senator for the legacies he had made, in his years of existence on the earth.
Speaking with this reporter, some of the big wigs who were present at the event, paid glowing tributes to senator Effiong Bob, saying that he is a visionary leader who is passionate about touching lives and creating lasting impacts in the society.
The people observed that Bob's birthday is significant, as it coincides with Nigeria's independence.
Senator Effiong Bob thanked God for preserving him to witness a new dawn in his life. He said that his birthday constantly reminds him of God’s grace and mercies upon his life.
Several designs and birthday cakes were presented to Senator Effiong Bob by individuals, political and professional colleagues, as well as different political and socio-cultural groups.
‘Drink Water And Mind Your Business’ – LAX Tells Nigerians As He Shows Of New 20million Naira Whip by Ukpono Etuk
LAX who posted the photo of the vehicle on his page included some words of advice for his followers, whom he told to never stop moving and breaking barriers. And in all they do, most importantly, they should not only make money, but drink water and mind their businesses.
He shared the photo with the caption,‘#NewWhipAlert #20millionnairapere. When doing music; don’t limit yourself to just money from music. Build new doors, break open some; above all keep doing you. Make money, drink water and mind your business’.
Nigeria @58: An Adult Or A Child Among The Comity Of States? By Ukpono Etuk
It was late Nelson Mandela that once wrote a book he entitled "Long walk to freedom " in the case of Nigeria, we are having the duplicated version LONG WORK TO FREEDOM. Pa Chinwe Achebe of blessed memory said this times ago, during his times of tireless query inquiry on the state of the nation and state of our union since 1914 and 1960. "what are we celebrating? Is it the hunger, bad governance, backwardness and setbacks, poverty, inequality, unemployment and weak institutions? "
As a young Nigerian, what our founding fathers like Ahmadu Bello, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo etc feared and worried for in their days of struggles for our national liberation remains a state of concern till date.
Many regimes, republics and generations after independence, Nigeria is still at a crossroads to nowhere from somewhere. What an irony. A national oxymoron and a federal rollercoaster in an illusion of mirage, phantom and phantasmagoria leadership of elites quagmire since the inception of the fourth republic 1999-date.
There are so many key indicators to national development in nations across the globe. Some of which are:
1. Education and educational transformation of the nation (science and technology)
2. Health (health sector is everything a nation need)
3. Good policies and programs of the subsequent government in the nation's history.
4. Power or electric city
5. Pipe borne water
6. Good transport system
7. Steady employment opportunities for citizens
8. Workable, acceptable, implementable form of government.
Historical evidence across the globe shows that, no nation after independence developed through share goodwill or by the grace of geography, it is hard work and prospects towards the future of the nation that brings developmental progress.
Nigeria after 58 years can't conduct a mere elections without military involvement like it South Africa and Ghana counterparts in west and southern Africa regions respectively. That shows that, the electoral process of the nation is still not visible or close to reality.
The democratic expeditions of the nation after 19 years of democracy is still in shambles. The Democratic journey is still been referred to as " growing or developing " while countries like Kenya and Rwanda are doing well, Rwanda to be precise after 24 years of genocide. What then is wrong with Nigeria?
Look at the educational sector. The is a rumor of the plan to hike the tuition fees of federal universities, pending ASUU strike and students demands for good funding too.
If after 58 years, our students still receives lectures while standing or seated on floors and lecturers teaching in an over crowded classrooms, then something is terribly wrong with the nation. If in the elementary schools, people enrollment still pursued as threat, then we need an urgent surgery of the sector.
I read lately that doctors in Canada are protesting for reduction of salaries, while in Germany, teachers are the highest paid, in Nigeria, doctors and teachers are still undergoing strikes because of salaries depreciation, then it is a call for national emergency in the sector.
The Nigerian labour congress just called off it warning strike, they are requesting salaries review from #18,000.00 minimum wage to about #56,000.00 this quest shows a total neglect of the work force over time. If after this decades of independence, our institution managers are using strikes as strategy, it shows that something is wrong with the structure of the nation. It is good to note that strike is not fashionable in some countries, even in Africa. Why is the giant of Africa experiencing strikes?
The nation is in dire need of water and power, for us to be reckoned among the comity of states and work towards becoming great nations, the government must double it efforts in providing water supply and steady electricity to the populace. These duo will help in advancing our level of science and technology. Students and artisans will work extra towards developing their skills, wit and grit accordingly.
Transportation is still a challenge in Nigeria today. The government must as a matter of urgency work this out for the betterment of the nation.
Someone recently wrote and criticize Afrikaans or Third World country, in his view, we are not part of jet age continents. In jet age nations, electricity, transportation, education etc aren't a challenge and people in those countries have advanced knowledge in ICT and the use of internet. Based on this understanding, we have a lot of work to do.
Look at the policy program of our leaders since 1960. Are they policies that have moved the nation forward? Look at our debt profile despite our huge human resources, intellectual property and abundant natural resources. How well have we used them to our advantage and investiture?
Many years after colonialism or the departure of the colonial masters, the institutions left to us, what have we done like India to improved on them? Can we say that we advanced or retrogressed?
It is on record that for a country to have strong and respectful Armed Forces, it most at least produce or manufactures it arsenal or weaponry. Till date, Nigeria military wares are imported. This is not a good sign at all. We must grow from here to there to enable us compete favourably with other nations.
Our economy seems to be in a faltering position. This is a problem that we must look into as a people. What can we do in other to have a flourishing and steady economy.
Above all, I wish our burgeoning nation a hearty Independence Day celebration. I pray that the next 58 years of the nation will be far better and prosperous.
May God give our leaders the heart to know in other to build this great nation for the interest of the future generations.
SUGGESTIONS
a. We need grand strategy as a nation. This is a national developmental plan that all government must use when in Aso Rock. It will not be business as usual. It is a road map for development equivalent to the great Chinese and the great American dreams.
b. Restructuring or revisiting of key sectors like power, health and education. If the government overhauled these sectors. It will lead to rapid development indeed.
c. Attitudinal change. Nigerians and all occupants of the nation must change their mindsets. The civil and public servants must be more diligent in carrying out their responsibilities. The leadership at all levels must review their commitment stands to the people and to the nation. The military and electoral management bodies must be committed to the nation not to leaders in power.
Rwang, Patrick Stephen
Department of political science
Federal University of Kashere Gombe state
Nigeria @ 58: Oyedepo says Nigeria will rise again to glory by Ukpono Etuk
Oyedepo made this assertion in a satellite telecast of the church’s special prayer session for the nation at 58, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday in Abuja.
“It was made known to me via divine revelation in 1979, while I was praying for the well-being of the country.
“The good news is that Nigeria will rise again to glory and honour,” Oyedepo assured.
The Bishop urged his congregation to continue to pray for peace and prosperity of the nation.
NAN reports that prayers were also made for God to intervene and direct the government to make policies that would be to the benefit of the people and the country.
Bishop said during the special service that everyone in power is a caretaker and should not see it as a private enterprise in other not to be kicked out by God into the forest.
The cleric warned leaders at all levels of government against being insensitive to the feelings and sufferings of Nigerian masses, urging them to repent and have value for the lives of citizens, who are God’s creations and people.
According to him, if they do not repent after this warning they would fall down for the sake of the nation.
“Those in leadership should not allow God to kick them into the forest and if they do not key into this warning of today so many of them will not live to see 2019.
“No agent of the devil will cause problems for this nation any more,” he said.
He, however, said that Nigeria is set for a turnaround and the hidden treasures of any nation dwell in the hands of the believers.
“God have a plan for a dramatic turn around for Nigeria. The hidden treasure of any nation is in the hands of the believers.
“Nigeria shall be healed and the wounds have been cured because Nigeria is not a private business of anybody but a God’s own nation,” he said.
The Bishop warned his congregation that whenever they find themselves in power that should humble themselves because no one owns the nation.
Oyedepo said that when the wicked rules the people mourn, adding that there is wickedness at the highest level in the nation.
“Our God removes kings and set up kings. Anyone that will not allow this nation to rest will be laid to rest.
“No one voted for Joseph but God set him aside for special works, God remains God of strange works and of strange acts,” he said.
Outcasts in Imo now free by Ukpono Etuk
Popularly known as Osu, Diala, and Ohu are now free and should be accepted as equal citizens following the decision reached by traditional rulers on Monday.
Twenty four traditional Rulers in Oguta local government area of Imo endorsed the abolition of the dehumanising tradition.
The people are now free from perpetual stigmatization.
The royal fathers believed that the caste system caused major deprivation, dehumanization and stigmatization on a particular class of people in the society considered to be slaves.
The resolution was taken and endorsed in a joint meeting organized by a Civil Society Group, Initiative for The Eradication of Traditional and Cultural Stigmatization in Our Society (IFETACSIOS) on Monday.
The Chairman of Council of Traditional Rulers in Oguta LGA, Eze Franklin Okafor, who led the royal fathers, described caste system as “Man Inhumanity to Man”.
Okafor said that in Igbo land those considered to fall among the class of Ume, Ohu, Osu and Diala caste system do not enjoy common relationship with others.
He said the system has led to a major deprivation, dehumanization and stigmatization on the affected people.
“This system is evil and devilish, our people cannot intermarry with others, while a major deprivation is meted on the affected people due to fetish tradition.
“We have resolved today that we will partner with IFETACSIOS group to carry the crusade against caste system to the entire Igbo land and ensure that it was abolished”, he said.
Professor Dele Odigbo, who is also a traditional ruler in the area, said many affected persons have committed suicide, while others went on exile due to the fetish tradition.
He said the Ume, Osu, Ohu and Diala caste system was against the constitution of the country and a violation of human right of association.
He said those considered to fall in the class of caste system are deprived of certain privileges in the society, adding that the resolution will not only liberate the people from bondage, but will make them feel among the society.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osu/Diala caste system is predominantly practiced in Igbo land, where affected people are deprived of certain privileges in their various communities.
They were also restricted from intermarriage with other people, while they cannot be allowed to participate in certain traditional privileges
Stalla Ogechukwu President of the IFETACSIOS said emergence of caste system in Igbo land was the greatest evil and injustice meted on the affected persons.
She said IFETACSIOS has launched the campaign in various states in the South-East to drive their point home.
She said abolishment of the system will save many innocent persons from dehumanization, stigmatization and inequality which they have suffered in the past.
“Our royal fathers are the major key players in this struggle and that is why we are partnering with all of them to see how we can end this evil system and to set our people free from bondage.
“The IFETACSIOS group is advocating for the abrogation of Osu, Ohu, Ume and Diala caste system in Igbo land which have done more harm than good’, she said.
Ogechukwu noted that if the system is abolished, human dignity will be restored in Igbo land. (NAN)
Abe, Cole emerge winners in Rivers parallel primaries by Ukpono Etuk
Announcing the result at the Peter Odike-led APC factional Secretariat, Chigbu Sam Eligwe, said Abe polled 144,129 votes to defeat other contestants.
He declared that Dumo Lulu-Briggs, who alongside with Abe stayed away from the Ojukaye Flag Amachree faction’s indirect primaries, polled 3, 444.
However, Dawari George and Tonye Cole, were said to have polled 1,606 and 882 respectively.
The Flag-Amachree faction was still sorting the result of the indirect primaries, which Tonye Cole look set to win as at press time.
Ancelotti unhappy with Napoli for loss against Juventus by Ukpono Etuk
They took the lead through Dries Mertens but Mario Mandzukic nodded Juve level and then added another early in the second half.
Napoli’s hopes were effectively dashed when Mario Rui was sent off for a second booking and Leonardo Bonucci completed the scoring.
“I was angry with my team because we started strong and took the lead, but then started getting sluggish and allowed Juventus to regain their confidence,” Ancelotti said.
“I think the referee made a superficial decision. Mario Rui got the second yellow card after a good long wait to consider it.
The two yellows came from the superficiality of the referee.
“We need to improve in terms of character, consistency and experience, but we did well even when down to 10 men.
“A defeat can happen, just as Juventus can lose in Naples.
We have to keep improving under many aspects, but I am convinced we’ll be competitive right to the end.”
Liverpool fly to Naples tomorrow to prepare for Wednesday’s showdown at the Stadio San Paolo.
The Reds drew 0-0 on their only previous visit in the Europa League in October 2010.
Police intervene as crisis rocks APC governorship primary election in Enugu by Ukpono Etuk
President Buhari presenting the Party Flag to Osun APC Gubernatorial Candidate Gboyega Oyetola accompanied by other party leaders during the Grand Finale of APC Gubernatorial Campaign Rally in Osun State on 18th Sep 2018
The disagreement led to the destruction of the public address system on Sunday, while the rear gate gate leading to the mini-stadium of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus and venue of the event was destroyed by protesters.
The protesters who wanted to force themselves into the venue were dispersed with teargass and gunshots.
One the factions led by Mr Ben Nwoye ,who is recognised by the national leadership of the party, while the other factor is supported by the Minister of Foriegn Affairs, Mr Geoffery Onyeama is led by Chief Okey Ogbodo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at the centre of the crisis is the authentic list of delegates for the exercise.
Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Danmallam, while addressing the leaders of the factions, appealed to them to conduct themselves in a civil manner.
Danmallam said that the police command had deployed enough manpower to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
The commissioner of police appealed to Nwoye to accommodate all members of the party in the spirit of fair play and participatory democracy.
He said that though only delegates were expected to vote in the primary election but nondelegates could be allowed to observe the process.
He said that aspirants from both factions of the party needed to be assured of a level playing field to ensure a peaceful exercise.
Danmallam said that the state had been very peaceful, adding that the police command would stop at nothing to maintain the status.
Earlier, Ogbodo alleged that their supporters who were among the delegates were denied entry into the venue.
He said that it would be wrong for any member of the party to be disenfranchised in the selection of their party govership flagbearer.
“I am the authentic chairman of the party in the state and no one has the right to disenfranchise my supporters,” Ogbodo said.
However, Nwoye said that he was the legitimate chairman of the party, adding that Ogbodo wanted to introduce touts who would disrupt the exercise.
He said that only duly accredited delegates would be allowed entry into the venue.
“Ogbodo is not even a delegate but he can be allowed to observe the process as a chieftain of the party,” Nwoye said.
NAN reports that as at the time of filing the reports members of the electoral committee were yet to arrive the venue due to the uncertainty surrounding the crisis.
Six aspirants are expected to contested for the ticket of the party. (NAN)
Breaking news: As Bride Locked Inside The Room For Over 3 Hours by Ukpono Etuk
The event took place at Akwa Ibom State, where the bride was locked in the room for over 3 hours after the Groom arrived.
According to the our correspondent, the bride went in to dress up while the door do locked automatically.
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