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http://ift.tt/2rCtwCk By Anayo Okoli UMUAHIA—THE crisis rocking the leadership of Ibeku Community has deepened with the Princewill Ukaegbu faction of the Ibeku Egwu Asaa Development Association rejecting the peace settlement held last week by the Emeka Enyeazu group, saying that it was a farce. The Ukaegbu group insisted that it was the authentic elected leadership of Ibeku Egwu Asaa union and challenged the Enyeazu group to produce the certificate of incorporation and seal of the association to prove that it is recognized. The group said that what happened last week was not a peace meeting between the two camps but a reconciliation of the Paramount ruler of Ibeku Kingdom, Eze Samuel Onuoha (Ogurube IV) and some people he sanctioned for allegedly desecrating Ibeku Land. Rising from a meeting of what they called Ibeku Stakeholders, the group maintained that there was indeed no crisis in the leadership of the association, claiming that their leader, Ukaegbu, was the only legally elec...

http://ift.tt/2oZL3mp Rochas Okorocha Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday sacked the state executive council and 27 local government transition committees with immediate effect. A statement by the Principal Secretary to the governor, Mr Pascal Obi, in Owerri directed all former members of the executive to hand over to permanent secretaries or the most senior director in their ministries. Obi quoted the governor as appreciating the invaluable contributions of the affected appointees to the success recorded by his rescue mission administration and wishes them well in their future endeavours. According to him, the secretary to the government, the chief of staff, chairmen and members of statutory commissions such as ISEC, Civil Service Commission, local government service commission are not affected. “Also not affected in the cabinet shake off are the state universal basic education board, the judicial service commission, and the House of Assembly Service Commission. “The ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA’s achievements in science and technology will get a boost Thursday, June 1, when the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket launches Birds 1 satellites, comprising five CubeSats belonging to Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Nigeria and Bangladesh, into space from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA. The Nigerian CubeSat, NigeriaEdusat-1, was designed, built and owned by FUTA in collaboration with National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Abuja, and Kyushu Institute of Technology Japan. Mr. Ibukun Adebolu, of FUTA’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, is the representative of Nigeria on the project that will see the CubeSats launched and docked to the International Space Station, ISS, where the satellites will be deployed into lower orbit during the last week of June. The objective of NigeriaEdusat-1 is domesticating the satellite technology in FUTA for research, resources and en-vironmental management, and sustainable so...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minister of Communication, Barrister Abdurraheem Adebayo Shittu today Tuesday commissioned the newly established Nigerian Army Information and Call Centre (NAICC), at the Headquarters, Nigerian Army Abuja. According to Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations Army Heafquarters, this is in line with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai’s determined efforts of making the Nigerian Army accessible, accountable and responsive in the discharge of its Constitutional duties. The newly commissioned Nigerian Army Information and Call Centre (NAICC) is equipped with modern communication gadgets which is manned by specialists from various corps to monitor and receive complaints from the public through the short code of 193 using any of the telecommunication service providers in the country. The NAICC is expected to also receive calls or complains from troops serving in various parts of the country. Thus, saving ...

http://ift.tt/2pTuhlG dollar The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday intervened in the inter-bank market to the tune of 482.6 million dollars in the first trading day after the Democracy Day celebrations. A statement issued by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor in Abuja said that this was part of measures to underline its determination to guard the international value of the naira. Okorafor said that a breakdown of the intervention indicates that the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) was allocated 285.7 million dollars, while the 100 million dollar was offered in the Wholesale SMIS auction window. The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) window got an allocation of 52 million dollars, while the invisibles segment, comprising Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), Personal Travel Allowance (PTA), medicals and tuition fees, among others was allocated 45 million dollars. Okorafor said that the interventions were in line with the Bank’s...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dear Bunmi, I met my husband five years ago when he was separated from his wife. As soon as his divorce went through, we got married and his 16-year-old son now lives with us. He rarely sees his mother and she seldom calls him. They also have a 17-year-old daughter who opted to live with her mother. I’ve always been pleasant to her when she calls, yet she refuses to meet me. Her brother accepts me, so why can’t she? I’ve lost the will to be nice to her. After her calls, my husband tells me what she’s been up to, but I can’t be bothered to show any interest. His ex-wife has now started to ring him more often. She always wants him to solve one problem or the other, especially about their daughter. She was the one who caused an end to the marriage. In a few weeks, the daughter will be IS and she’s made plans for an elaborate birthday party in her house. His ex and their daughter are always asking for money and my husband is too soft to say no, despite knowing how...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J DearBunmi, I broke up with my boyfriend early last year after a miserable period of the relationship virtually grinding to a halt. In the past, after a break-up, I always bounced back, but this time, I can’t-I’ve started to resent my job.and my flat suddenly feels lonely. I’ve lost interest in finding a replacement, yet I know I have to claw my way out of this depressing pit. I’m 34 and have some good friends. How can I get my life back? Saudat, by e-mail.   Dear Saudat, I’m afraid you’re in the thick of grieving for a lost love, which is natural. According to experts, there are four official break-up stages. Stage one is denial: when you know the relationship is over but you don’t admit it. Stage two is depression, as you realise it really is over. Stage three is anger, and finally stage four is acceptance, when you can sincerely wish your ex well, and start dating again. You’re at stage two. Just allow yourself to feel sad. You could spend your whol...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dear Bunmi, I like spending my free time with my boyfriend of seven months, but he always makes excuses to go off doing other things. He prefers to help his friends with their problems than staying with me. If we do spend time together, his mind is not always there and he seems on edge. It’s as if I’m being punished for something. Do you think he still cares? Folakemi, by e-mail.   Dear Folakemi, You’re ignoring the obvious here – that your boyfriend simply isn’t as interested as you would want him to be. If he were, he would be more relaxed in your company than off it. And he wouldn’t find excuses for not spending his free time with you. You need to ask yourself the possibility of his seeing someone else – that would explain his being edgy. Plainly put, you may love him, but he doesn’t love you. So, however much this truth hurts, you’d be happier and more fulfilled without him. The post He cares more for his friends appeared first on Vanguard News ....

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J DearBunmi, I’m in my mid-30s, and just out of a relationship that I thought would have ended in marnage. Now I’m convinced that I might never marry and start a family. A few of my friends are in the same boat and one or two have opted for having children out of wedlock. I find myself jealous of younger women who are married with children. Will my time ever come? Irene, by e-mail.   Dear Irene, Following a major disappointment like you’ve currently experienced, you need to allow yourself time to feel sad, disillusioned and even angry. Don’t rush through these emotions because you think you need to hurry up and find another partner. Instead, use this post-break-up period to get your feelings in order. Reach out to your family and friends. Make sure you’re taking good care of yourself, eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep. When you’re feeling reasonably stable and secure, sit down and re-examine your assumptions about marriage and it...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dear Bunmi, A group of us from my university went to this hot party and I ended up going home with a very attractive man. We didn’t actually have sex, but we fooled around most of the night. The next morning, I woke up dying of embarrassment as I was totally naked in bed with this total stranger. Luckily, he was really sweet about the whole thing and we spent the morning talking. He turned out to be a real gentleman, so I gave him my number but I haven’t heard from him since. Is it because he’s written me off as a slut? Was that the reason why he didn’t have sex with me when he had all the opportunity to? Is there a way I can explain to him that I’m not normally like that and see if we can possibly start again? Appolonia, by e-mail.  Dear Appolonia, There is the good news here and the bad! So let’s get the bad stuff over with! You are right to think that this man isn’t calling because he thinks you are easy. It may be the first time you’ve ever done s...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Congratulations, you just got a salary raise. You are excited because your paycheck will soon arrive. As a result, you may get carried away by your well-paying job. This clearly stated, it’s easier than you think to make some financial mistakes when you anticipate a juicy pay package. So, if you just got a salary raise, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency discusses the financial mistakes you should avoid. Please take note! Making a big purchase Do not rush to make any big purchase immediately you get a salary raise. You should wait for several months before spending big. Also, you need to evaluate the cost effect of whatever you are spending on your income and lifestyle. You don’t want to be broke because of this. The rule of thumb is that the more you earn, the less you should spend. Buying on credit Due to the fact that you are expecting a huge paycheck, you buy things on credit at a Lagos store. You should make do with what you have so that you w...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A video trending online shows Lieutenant-Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the then Military Governor of Eastern Nigeria whose declaration of the sovereign state of Biafra in 1967 led to the three years civil war that saw millions killed saying it would be a mistake for anyone to provoke another Biafran war. In the video interview the late Eastern leader granted years after the 1967 war, he was quoted to have said, “I don’t think the 2nd one is necessary. We should have learned from the first one.” Source: http://ift.tt/1dDtRav The post Video: It would be a mistake for anyone to provoke another Biafra war – Late Ojukwu appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2qwDvJn

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Presidency Tuesday night said that President Muhammadu Buhari contested for president up to four times to bequeath a better future for Nigerian youth. His Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina made the disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday when he received a Golden Leadership Award from the National Youths Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He asked the youth to join other Nigerians in supporting the President in his effort to evolve a new Nigeria for the upcoming generation. ‘‘One of the reasons President Buhari repeatedly contested for the position of the President of Nigeria was to see the country properly take care of young people. ‘‘He strongly believes there should be a better country for the future generation. ‘‘Tell your colleagues to team up with a government that envisages a better future for this country because Nigerians deserve a better future and th...