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Alison-madueke spents 10bn on "chartered jets".

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By marvelous

  Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison- Madueke’s flamboyance attracted attention yesterday at the House of Representatives.

The lawmakers described her movie star lifestyle, including the maintenance of a chartered Challenger 850 aircraft at N3.1billion, as “wasteful”.

The House mandated its Committee on Public Accounts to investigate “this financial recklessness of the Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources” and report back to the House within three weeks.

The resolution of the House followed the adoption of the prayers of a motion brought before it by Hon. Samuel Babatunde Adejare ( APC, Lagos).

Adejare, presenting the argument of the motion titled: “Urgent need to investigate the waste of resources on the arbitrary charter and maintenance of a Challenger 850 aircraft for non-official use”, said the minister has spent N3.1 billion of public funds so far to maintain the aircraft.

He said: “In these days of scarce national resources where public finance is shrinking in the face of ever increasing national needs, such as roads, health, education and power, amongst others, an official of government could waste public funds on such luxury as chartering a Challenger 850 aircraft for extra official use.

“In recent times, most states of the Federation have been facing acute shortage of allocations due to the dwindling national revenue, which has reduced the quality of governance and deprived the people of dividends of democracy.

“Based on reliable evidence, the Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been committing 500,000 Euros (N130 million) monthly to maintain the Aircraft, thus in two (2) years, the Minister had committed at least N3.120 billion in maintaining the private jet, which is used solely for her personal needs and those of her immediate family, which is an appalling act.”

The lawmaker said there were strong indications that the expenditure is only a tip of the iceberg “as several other billions of naira have been allegedly wasted on flying the Jet all over the world, obviously for the leisure of the Hon. Minister and her immediate family on trips that were of no benefit to the country.”

Adejare said: “This colossal waste is currently estimated at N10 billion, which includes the payment of allowances to the crew for the trips, hangar packing and rent, based on the lease agreement.”

He expressed concern that an official of government could be bankrolling “this waste in the face of ever-dwindling public resources, which amounts to a misplacement of priority, impudence and breach of public trust, an action that offends the Fiscal Responsibility Act and all other – laws on fiscal discipline.”

Adejare enjoined his colleagues to take cognizance of the provisions of Section 88 (2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution which empowers the National Assembly to expose corruption, inefficiency or waste in the execution or administration of laws within its legislative competence and the disbursement or administration of funds appropriated.

The motion, which was not debated, was overwhelmingly supported by members of the House when Speaker Aminu Tambuwal called for a vote.

Tambuwal referred the matter to the Public Accounts Committee for further investigation.

But Hon. Uche Ekwunife defended the minister.

According to her, what should be of focus is the benefit of her trips on the Nigerian economy.

She added that there was no evidence that Mrs. Alison-Madueke had been carrying members of her family on the jet.

She said she had flown on the jet with her locally and internationally and never saw her family members on board.

Mrs. Ekwunife said: “What about governors who fly the whole state to collect awards?”

History and Origin of Nkpologu Atta community.

MARVELOUS

By Marvelous  

                        HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

 Nkpologu Atta community in Uzo-uwani Local Govt. Area, of Enugu state is located about 15km form the University Town of Nsukka. The town is bounded in the North, West, South and East by Ugbene-Ajima, Nimbo, Uvuru, Akpugo- Ezedike/ Aku and Obimo respectively. Topographically, the town is a beauty to behold with such wonderful terrain that can neither be describe as entirely hilly or flat. Some villages settles on the flat level while others are on the hills, which depicts the picture of God's design to guard the community against external foes. The manner in which Nkpologu atta is surrounded by hills is not anything short of the biblical Israel that God carefully protected with Hills. The Hills doubbles as protection and economic economic advantages as almost all the civil constructiions around Nsukka Division depend on the sharp sand from Nkpologu hills. The proposed Adada state derives its name from Nkpologu's own Adada River. The people of Nkpologu are predominantly farmers amd have over the years been encouraged by the fertile rich soil for the production of all crops commonly growned in the Area. The town is made up of villages Viz: Agbogazi, Agum, Amaenyi, Amaezike, Amaikwerre, Amangbana, Amanyi, Amaogbo, Amaoshebe, Amebo, Amidi, Araka, Arakanyi, Awuzi, Dinamu, Enugu-Ejona, Naka, Neke, Oshegu, Ugbenechara, Ugwuno, Ugwu-Onyishi, Umuanogo, UMUOBIRA, and Uwanyi-ogba. Nkpunator, consisting Agbogazi, Neke and Ugwuogo villages recently sought and got autonomy and is recognized by the State government as an autonomous community to enhance development.

              Historical Origin
 There seems to be two versions of the historical origin of Nkpologu, both based on myth and tales but the one discussed here is definitely more acceptable.

 The Origin of Nkpologu Atta is traced to EZUGWU, a great warrior and Hunter; son of the revered Nnadi Adani and Iyi-Ukpara who founded Adani community in Uzo-uwani Local Govt. Area, Enugu state before the advent of christianity. At the time, such evil practices like slavery, paganism, Killing of twins, and other forms of superstition held sway. Nnadi Adani and his wife Iyi-ugbara were faced with great temptation when their first son, Ezugwu came with the upper tooth before the lower one, an abomination believed would spell doom for the community except the child was disposed Off. Ezugwu parent had no option than to get rid of him but never to kill the handsome child. In adherence to the superstition , Nnadi Adani and his wife placed the infant Ezugwu in a manger and abandoned him in the forest to his fate, an example of the biblical Moses.
 The Misfortune of Ezugu's parents turned the anguish of a certain barren old woman, OKOTO who found the little Ezugu while fetching firewood in the dare-forest into joy. She cuddled him and thanked God for answering her prayers. She pampered him and he grew up rapidly to know and love the old woman, okoto, as his mother and addressed her as NENE. He grew in strength, wisdom and fame, ruling his mates in all physical exercises including wrestling. His mates grew jealous of his unusual conquest at all wrestling bout in the whole of "Ogbo-Amaikwerre" where they lived and resorted To making jest of him as the only way to make him less popular. Ezugwu, the young hunter noted that one incomprehensible idiom of " jee gbuo ekwu chara gi nisi" implying that he should go and sort out his parental anomalies was always directed to him each time he wins a wrestling match. He could neither make head nor tail out of the regular utterances but figure it to be an aspersion and derogatory. The more the embarrassment gathered momentum, the more evasive Nene became in providing an explanation to the idiom for fear of losing her beloved son. She made a promise to open up in three native weeks but it only an alibi to convince him to disregard the idiom for mere jealousy until the day Ezugwu got disenchanted, threatening fire and brimstone amidst brandishing his ever sharp cutlass to end their lives if Nene did not meet his request. Nene had no alternative ay this point than to exhaustively and elaborately narrate the story of his wife; how they came ti become mother and son; what prompted his name Ezugwu, meaning King of the Hills, depicting the location where his was found as well as telling hin who his real parents were. Ezugwu dared what his fate will be took an expedition which later made him popular and immortalized him as the founder of what we have today as Nkpologu Atta.
 Ezugwu summoned up courage and left Nene without bothering to seek out Nnadi Adani, his real parents, to an unknown destination. Ezugwu's preparations and plans prior to his departure from Ogbo-amaikwerre were without any clear destination in mind. His major objective was to separate himself from the perrenial mockery that had consumed his hitherto princely status. While relocating, though direction-less, the warrior in his usual manner turned the movement into a hunting spree. In turns he got exhausted, famished, thirsty and prayed for a place to rest. He persevered and heaved a sigh of relief when he discovered DINAMU, the numero uno, the only community in existence then and what metamorphosed into what we have today as Nkpologu Atta community. Little wonder why Dinamu is indisputably the foundation of Nkpologu Atta; hence referred to as "Dinamu Ntonanyi". The people resident in Dinamu then accepted him with warm reception which endeared him to the people and settled amongst them. His personality spoke volumes of his valor and Leadership potentials which instantly came to the fore. Ezugwu founding of Nkpologu and subsequent settlement coincided with the period. When Onoja Ogbonyi, Atta's warrior and his Igala lieutenants reigned supreme and terrorized neighboring communities right down the whole of Nsukka Division, while the Atta Igala played god from his Idah Palace. Then, the Attah Igala ruled over all the kings around Nsukka division as their warrant and staff of office came from him. It was at the peak of slave trade and the fear of Onoja Ogbonyi was the beginning of wisdom; but not for Ezugwu who was courage-personified. Ezugwu valor and wisdom were responsible for Nkpologu's vast land mass and great frontiers that cannot be compared with any other town around Nsukka area. At his hunting expeditions, he will feign friendship to farmers in the neighboring communities anytime he gets to their farms and sell the idea of Common boundary demarcations between their communities for good neighborliness. The simple procedure he had always suggested to the unsuspecting farmers was to go home after work and return the next day. He convinced them that the spot wherever they met served as the boundary unaware thay Ezugwu would shadow him closed to his home aand sleep in the bush and before the farmer came out of his homestead early the next day, Ezugwu was already there. By agreement the exact spot they met would be marked and a survival tree like "Ojiri Osi" planted there as their boundary. That was how Ezugwu outwitted all the communities and succeeded in putting Nkpologu Atta's boundaries with their sister communities nearly on there doorstep.
 The happiness that eluded Ezugwu at Ogbo-Amaikwerre had given way to another chapter of his life in Dinamu where he was reverenced, culminating into his marriage to Affa. Sadly, Affa later died without the marriage producing any child. In his hunting adventure, as usual, the Hero decided to penetrate Atta Igala's Heavily guarded territory at Idah to find out what made his Majesty and retinue of Warriors tick. Though a mixed grill, that expedition marked a turning point in Ezugwu's life. He was overpowered and humiliated but not without killing some of Atta's body guards. The hallmark of the event was that After four days of imprisonment, torture, Ezugwu refused to prostrate to the Atta Igala. The effrontery of telling the king to his face that Ezugwu Nkpologu does not prostrate before any man baffled his majesty. Rather than kill or continue to incarcerate Ezugwu, Atta Igala in admiration of his bravery and courage threw a lavish party and to cap it all gave Ezugwu his daughter, Princess Aya Atta to marry. It was from theae myth that a son of Nkpologu atta does not prostrate or kneel before the Atta of Igala originated. Similarly too, the same way Atta Igala is referred to as Agaba Idu so as Eze Nkpologu Atta too also referred to and greeted as Agaba Idu. In nomenclature too, the similarities largely abound as both Nkpologu and Igala people answer the same names like Idu, Ojoma, Akuchu, Akogwu, et al. The attachment of Atta quite prominently like "Okorobia Atta", "Nwagbogo Atta", "Dimkpa Atta", etc is evidential on the similarities between the two communities.
 On return to Dinamu, Ezugwu formerly christened it Nkpologu and sandwiched Aya in between Nkpologu and Atta; that is Nkpologu Aya Atta, a sign of love for and bestowed a sense of belonging on his beloved wife. It is most often shortened to Nkpologu Atta. The marriage of Ezugwu and Aya was blessed with three sons namely Agu, Dikwere and Areji who became the founding fathers of the major quarters of Nkpologu : Akibute Agu, Ogba Dikwerre and Ejuona Areji respectively which later metamorphosed into the twenty five villages in Nkpologu atta today.
 The principal local administrative officers of the community were shared among Ezugwu and Aya's three sons with the Eze given to Akibute, Onyishi to Ogba and Asogba to Ejuona respectively while Ezugwu will forever remain a hero, a god and ancestor enshrined in Dinamu for the entire community. As a man of his words, and satisfied that that he had established his kingdom, he set out to meet Nene at Ogbo-Amaikwerre as promised. He gladly narrated his exploits to Nene who in turn encourage him to fish out Nnadi Adani and Iyi-Ukpara his real parents.
 On his Arrival followed by introduction, Nnadi Adani his father did not argue Ezugwu's personality as Okpara but was not readt to accord him his full patrimony. The lopsided primogeniture gave way to a fight Ezugwu and his younger brothers. Ezugwu snatched the Family's central sacred spear ("Arua") from the shrined and as his younger siblings dragged it to subdue him, the spear broke while Ezugwu escaped with the head back to Dinamu Ntonanyi Nkpologu Atta. Thenceforth, Nkpologu and Adani have maintained brotherly relationship close enough that indigenes of both communities. Cannot spill each others blood. Consequently, banished people form either towns interchange abode during their period of exile that usually last for twenty years.

                           Written By
    IGATTA TOCHUKWU ( Marvelous Da Don)

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Aristotle once said “criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing”. No one is going to waste their time to give you criticism unless you’ve caught their attention or you are somebody in life. If you’re on the
receiving end of criticism, chances are that you’ve done something pretty substantial to gain this attention in the first place. Be proud of yourself! Remember that with great success, comes great attention.

But then again, may be the haters are just out to get you. In that case, don’t let them bring you down!

10 Reasons you are still Single and Sad

you believe your relationships will magically take care of themselves, you won’t make them a priority in your life. Rather than nurture connections with loved ones, you’ll focus your attention on things that seem more important, like work, money or hobbies.


1. I’m Not Good Enough:

Probably the most common belief that stops us in our tracks, both in our love lives and in other areas of life is: I’m not good enough (As in, “I’m not good enough to find love the way I am … If only I were better, I might find love.”) Variations on this theme include “I’m not young enough (As in, “How will I ever find a partner at my age?!”), I’m not attractive enough (As in, “Men only like women who look like models.”), I’m not rich enough (As in, “People only want to date someone who has money.”) or I’m not smart enough (“I need to be witty and wise on dates or I’ll never have a second date.”) … Does any of this sound familiar to you?



Basically, the belief is that “I’m not OK the way I am, and I should be different.” When you believe you’re not OK the way you are, you’ll tend to beat yourself up, push yourself to be different and feel discouraged and unhappy. You’ll actually repel nourishing love away, because healthy people want to be around others who feel comfortable and content with themselves, not those who believe they’re not good enough.

2. I’m Willing To Settle: 

Another common limiting belief is “I can’t have what I really want, so I should just settle for what I can get.” This is a hugely common belief; many of us give up and feel resigned to our lot in life without making an effort to get what we really want. If you buy into the belief that you can’t have your heart’s desire when it comes to love, you’ll probably accept whatever relationships show up, and stay with people who are not good matches for you. You may spend years, even decades, feeling disappointed with your love life and wishing things were different. When you think you have to settle for what you can get, you’ll probably be afraid to take risks and try something new.  When you believe you can’t have what you really want, it may feel too painful to even stop to ask what you really do want.  Without a clear vision, you’ll find it very challenging to manifest your dreams!

3. Relationships Are Dangerous — And Potentially Harmful:

If you’ve made it to adulthood, you’ve probably experienced hurt, disappointment or rejection. This block to love happens when you’re convinced that you’ll be hurt, disappointed or rejected again, and that you won’t be able to handle it. You may be “getting out there” in the datingworld, but if you secretly believe relationships are dangerous and scary, you’ll avoid getting close enough to anyone to let love in. You may decide to play it safe and avoid dating and relationships all together, convincing yourself that you prefer the company of your cat and Ben and Jerry.

4. Relationships Take Care Of Themselves And Don’t Need My Attention:

If you believe your relationships will magically take care of themselves, you won’t make them a priority in your life. Rather than nurture connections with loved ones, you’ll focus your attention on things that seem more important, like work, money or hobbies. You may spend a lot more time looking at phone, computer and TV screens than looking into the eyes of your partner or children. If you’re single, you may not bother to put energy into finding a partner or staying connected with friends and family. What happens when you’re too busy to pay much attention to how you relate with the people in your life?

5. It’s Not Safe To Tell People How I Really Feel Or What I Want:

We think this because we’re afraid to get hurt or be disliked. If you believe this, you’ll be very careful about what you say and how you act — and you may be so cautious that you don’t even let people you’re dating know that you want a relationship. When you’re strategic instead of authentic, your relationships with others will suffer. What happens when you keep secrets, withhold information or play games instead of just sharing what’s true for you? You lose intimacy and trust and you don’t get your needs met, and the other person feels confused and disconnected from you. Not a good recipe for true love!

6. Others Are To Blame For My Problems: 

If only YOU were different, I could be happy. If you changed, my problems would go away. When you blame others for your problems, you keep yourself stuck in victim mode. By not taking responsibility for your part in creating the drama or discomfort you are experiencing, you are essentially handing over your power. If you’re quick to blame someone else for what’s wrong in your life, you probably feel helpless to change whatever’s wrong! When we blame, we make the other person wrong and we make ourselves right … a surefire way to destroy intimacy and empathy in your relationship.

7. Relationships Should Just Happen Spontaneously: 

You may feel that you should know everything you need to know about relationships without asking. Now, if you’ve ever tried to learn a new sport, a foreign language or a musical instrument, you understand the value of education and practice. However, when it comes to relationships, most people hold the belief that true love should just show up when you’re least expecting it, and there’s nothing you can do to prepare for the love you want. Might there be another way?

YOU AND YOUR HAPPINESS

10 tips for a happy life»

...Try doing one act of kindness everyday to flush out the toxins of depression from your
system.
1. Gratitude
Appreciate what you have and value it. Try counting your positives and be grateful for all the good things and people in your life. Stop complaining and be thankful for what you already have and you’ll soon start feeling happy.
2. Optimism
Treat failure as an opportunity to learn a new and better lesson from life, and that’s the trick to manufacture optimism in life. Never give up trying because that’s an indication that something better is in store. Once you start harbouring an optimistic attitude towards life, success will automatically follow.
3. Avoid comparison
Nothing is as awful as comparing yourself to someone else. If you think you’re better that the other person, you’re letting yourself regale in an unhealthy sense of superiority. If you demean yourself in front of others, it means all your hard work and progress has been in vain. While social comparisons are unhealthy, self-improvement is effective.
4. Kindness
There’s a scientific reason behind every act of kindness that you do. Helping someone selflessly releases serotonin in your brain (Serotonin is the hormone that controls your mood) and hence makes you feel good about yourself almost instantly. Try doing one act of kindness everyday to flush out the toxins of depression from your system.

5. Nurture relationships
Relationships keep us alive and kicking. In fact, according to research studies loneliness doubles people’s mortality rates. A circle of good friends, loving family members and cheerful colleagues are a reminder that you have people who care about you. There’s nothing like having someone who you can share your experiences with. So nurture these relationships and say goodbye to a lonesome existence.

6. Forgive
Hatred is a negative feeling and harbouring it will have nothing but negative effects on your well-being. Stop thinking about the hateful emotion/person and let it go. Forgive if needed, take things lightly and let it not affect your system.

7. Commit to your goals
If you have a goal, work towards it. Anything is achievable if you put your heart into it. Wholehearted dedication and diligence can bring extraordinary results and consequentially add to your happiness.

8. Spirituality
Spirituality teaches us that life is bigger than us and it helps us connect to the larger meanings of life. Practice spirituality to understand the source of all creation and feel connected to everything that exists in this world.

9. Care for your body
Love yourself and love your body! Your physical condition has a direct connection with your well-being. A fit body and healthy mind is reflective of happiness. Start working towards the health of your physical, mental and emotional energy by caring for your body.

CHOICES YOU MIGHT REGRET LATER IN LIFE.

….carve your name on hearts, not stone. What you have done for yourself alone dies with you; what you have done for others and the world remains.

“One decision can develop into a habit, and the habits you form create your reality. Here are 10 choices that carry significant weight. Learn to be conscious of the decisions you make so you can do your best to live like a champion:”

1. Wearing a mask to impress others.
If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will be nothing beneath it. Because when you spend too much time concentrating on everyone else’s perception of you, or who everyone else wants you to be, you eventually forget who you really are. So don’t fear the judgments of others; you know in your heart who you are and what’s true to you. You don’t have to be perfect to impress and inspire people. Let them be impressed and inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.

2. Letting someone else create your dreams for you.
The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are; the second greatest is being happy with what you find. A big part of this is your decision to stay true to your own goals and dreams. Do you have people who disagree with you? Good. It means you’re standing your ground and walking your own path. Sometimes you’ll do things considered crazy by others, but when you catch yourself excitedly losing track of time, that’s when you’ll know you’re doing the right thing. Read The 4-Hour Work week.


3. Keeping negative company.
Don’t let someone who has a bad attitude give it to you. Don’t let them get to you. They can’t pull the trigger if you don’t hand them the gun. When you remember that keeping the company of negative people is a choice, instead of an obligation, you free yourself to keep the company of compassion instead of anger, generosity instead of greed, and patience instead of anxiety.

4. Being selfish and egotistical.
A life filled with loving deeds and good character is the best tombstone. Those who you inspired and shared your love with will remember how you made them feel long after your time has expired. So carve your name on hearts, not stone. What you have done for yourself alone dies with you; what you have done for others and the world remains.

5. Avoiding change and growth.
If you want to know your past look into your present conditions. If you want to know your future look into your present actions. You must let go of the old to make way for the new; the old way is gone, never to come back. If you acknowledge this right now and take steps to address it, you will position yourself for lasting success. See the book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business.

6. Giving up when the going gets tough.
There are no failures, just results. Even if things don’t unfold the way you had expected, don’t be disheartened or give up. Learn what you can and move on. The one who continues to advance one step at a time will win in the end. Because the battle is always won far away and long before the final victory. It’s a process that occurs with small steps, decisions, and actions that gradually build upon each other and eventually lead to that glorious moment of triumph.

7. Trying to micromanage every little thing.
Life should be touched, not strangled. Sometimes you’ve got to relax and let life happen without incessant worry and micromanagement. Learn to let go a little before you squeeze too tight. Take a deep breath. When the dust settles and you can once again see the forest for the trees, take the next step forward. You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going to be headed somewhere great. Everything in life is in perfect order whether you understand it yet or not. It just takes some time to connect all the dots.

8. Settling for less than you deserve.
Be strong enough to let go and wise enough to wait for what you deserve. Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand up taller than you ever were before. Sometimes your eyes need to be washed by your tears so you can see the possibilities in front of you with a clearer vision again. Don’t settle.


9. Endlessly waiting until tomorrow.
The trouble is, you always think you have more time than you do. But one day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to work on the things you’ve always wanted to do. And at that point you either will have achieved the goals you set for yourself, or you will have a list of excuses for why you haven’t. Read Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture.

10. Being lazy and wishy-washy.
The world doesn’t owe you anything, you owe the world something. So stop daydreaming and start DOING. Develop a backbone, not a wishbone. Take full responsibility for your life – take control. You are important and you are needed. It’s too late to sit around and wait for somebody to do something someday. Someday is now; the somebody the world needs is YOU.

5 Secret Spots On Your Woman That Will Drive Her Wild

Today, I’m going to be specific and discuss some little known areas of a woman that are very sensitive and can be very pleasurable, but most people don’t know about. Of course you need to learn how to touch sensually, but if you do, these spots just may open a lot of doors of pleasure for your lady. So, without further ado, here are five sensitive areas on a woman, that will give her immense pleasure if you touch her right:


5. Inside of the elbow- very few people realize just how sensitive the inside area of joints are. The inside of the elbow is sensitive, but not as sensitive as #4…..

4. Inside of the knee- this is a very sensitive, sensual area. You can actually make a woman wet and ready for intercourse just by rubbing and licking the inside of her knee. Skeptical? Try it and thank me later.

3. Feet- what woman doesn’t love a good foot rub? The entire pseudo-science of reflexology is based on the nerve endings in the foot. Learn to give a good foot massage, and your lady will be dying to be intimate with you.

2. Hands- the hands is how we relate to the world in a tactile way. We use our hands to communicate, to greet people, to express our thoughts. Hands, also can be used as a great way to build intimacy. Reach over to hold your lady’s hand, intertwine your fingers, squeeze her hand lightly, then more tightly, rub her fingers, then rub her palm. This can all be done while talking or walking down the street or sitting in a movie theater. In other words, the way you touch your woman’s hands can be a substitute for verbal language and a communication of your feelings
and affection. Show your affection through the way you touch your lady’s hands, and she’ll lead you into the bedroom.

1. Back of the neck- this is by far the most powerful place to touch a woman in a non-erogenous area. There is a hardwired biological reflex to being touched or held at the back of the neck. If you take a look at the animal kingdom, most animals hold and carry their offspring by the back of the neck. It stirs a primal feeling of being owned and dominated. When you are becoming intimate with your woman, lightly clasp a bundle of her hair at the base of her neck- without fail I have observed that a shiver will run through her body. If she’s enjoying it, tighten your grip, her whole body may quiver in anticipation of what’s coming next. Remember- only go as far as your woman allows and enjoys. In my experience, this is an area of her body that never fails to respond.

Incorporate sensual touch of these body parts into your lovemaking and you and your woman will be very pleased.

Rita Edmond isn’t Phyno’s Baby Mama – “I am Not Pregnant for Phyno”

It has been confirmed, Phyno isn’t expecting a child with Rita Edmond.

In early January 2014, BN revealed that we received a report that the rising singer is with child for the “Ghost Mode” rapper. If you missed the story (click here to read).

Phyno denied the claims in an interview with Punch Newspaper. Reporters at Punch also contacted Rita for an answer but she was quite evasive, only stating that she is in love with a rapper whose name she didn’t reveal.

In an interview with Hip TV, Rita says she hasn’t met Phyno and isn’t having his child. She also says she isn’t pregnant at all.


“I’m not pregnant for Phyno and I am not his girlfriend, I have nothing whatsoever to do with Phyno. I don’t even know him one-on-one and I am not pregnant for any man at all”, she said.

Why is Rita claiming she isn’t pregnant at all, when she insinuated that she was in the interview with Punch. It is obvious it was publicity stunt which Rita probably had something to do with.

State Security Service (SSS) operatives intercepted high-calibre ammunition in a 20-foot container at the Port of the capital city of Rivers State, Port Harcourt.

The interception of the ammunition raises fears of impending violence in the state ahead of the 2015 elections.

The vessel carrying this cargo, MV Iron Trader, came from Panama in Central America.

The captain, the agent and six crew members were arrested. Their interrogation took place at the SSS office in PH last night. Nigerian authorities need to determine the consignee and the destination of the seized items

The container was put under 24/7 control by a combined team of SSS operatives, soldiers and policemen.

The intercepted ammunition was reportedly packed in many iron boxes in the container.

The Senior officials of the Nigerian Ports Authority in Port Harcourt did not provide any comments on the incident.


It would be noted the SSS’s interception of the ammunition is coming at a time militants have been let loose in the state, shooting, killing and maiming, while the police, led by Commissioner Mbu Joseph Mbu, showed poor performance in many cases.

The Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, also declared at a rally in Degema-Kalabari, the headquarters of Degema Local Government Area, on January, 19, 2014 that Gov. Amaechi would not know peace, until he resigns.

Gov. Amaechi, who is the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), however, declared that he would remain focused and complete his tenure in 2015 “by God’s grace”.

Things you need to know this Friday Morning

1:In the news is President Jonathan’s appeal to members of the National Assembly, yesterday when he asked them to expedite action on the 2014 appropriation bill so he could meet up with the needs of the people. Jonathan’s appeal became necessary even as some lawmakers from the opposition APC and his own party, PDP have termed the proposed budget as ‘anti-people’, calling for the head of the Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo Iwaela.

2. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has given a special reason why he gave up his ambition in 2003 when he had the chance to contest against his then estranged boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo. Atiku said he took the decision because he couldn’t have allowed his ambition to go against the decision of his party.

3. The Federal government yesterday read out modalities for the nomination of delegates to the National Conference. The government through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, announced that the conference will last for 3 months and will hold in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.


4. Equally in the news this morning, is Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s insistence that the defected G5 governors would never return to the PDP since the major reason they left the party was due to Jonathan’s disregard for constitutionalism and accountability. Amaechi said that they didn’t leave the party principally because of Bamanga Tukur.

5. The arrest of 24 persons in connection with an existing baby factory in Ondo state made the news headline this Friday morning. Report says five pregnant women, five nursing mothers, five babies, two of which are less than a month old and eight men who were responsible for impregnating the women were all nabbed. Also arrested was the proprietor of the baby factory, Mrs Happiness Ogundeji.


6. 11 Senators who have already submitted their notice of defection from the PDP to the APC yesterday protested the silence of the Senate over their defection notice. The Senators, led by Senator Bukola Saraki had questioned the House on why the notification letter was not read during the announcement session. The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu however said that the absence of David Mark was responsible for the Senate’s action, promising that the notification letter would be read as soon as the Senate President returns.


7. Report has it this morning that with the Thursday defection of a member of APC from Nassarawa State, Honourable David Ombugadu, to the PDP in the House of Representatives, the PDP has now regained its majority position in the House. PDP now has 174 members as against the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 172 members.

8. Nigerian and Uganda have been greatly criticised by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for having given approval to laws penalising gay people. Both Archbishops, Justin Welby of Canterbury and John Sentamu of York in their letter to presidents of both countries, faulted their anti-gay laws, saying that the laws were dehumanizing and wicked.

9. Moves by lawmakers to simplify the impeachment of the nations President was yesterday rejected by the House of Representatives. The aim was to amend Section 143 of the 1999 Constitution to make the processes of impeachment of a sitting president, his Vice, Governors and their Deputies simple. However the Life Insurance Proposal for NYSC members got the lawmakers node, as majority of them supported the proposal.


10. The Presidency had on Thursday, described as untrue media reports that he said that former service chiefs were sacked because of unhealthy rivalry among them. President Jonathan through his Media Aide, Reuben Abati said he did not make such a statement during his visit to Yola.

FG releases guidelines for proposed National Conference …492 delegates to attend

Federal Government has released the modalities of the National Conference.
According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, at a press conference in his office, a total of 492 delegates will partake in the dialogue which shall be named “The National Conference”, adding that the conference will last for a total of three months.


Anyim said nomination of delegates commence Thursday 30th of January  to 20th of February.


While giving a breakdown of the proposed composition of the National Conference, the SGF said government gave expeditious consideration to the report of the Advisory Committee and after long and mature deliberations on the report accepted the following recommendation for immediate implementation.


He said the official name of the conversation/conference shall be “The National Conference”.


According to him, “The National Conference shall hold in Abuja; The National Conference shall tentatively last for three months and shall discuss any subject matter, except the indivisibility and indissolubility of Nigeria as a nation, therefore the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable; A conference management secretariat shall be established to manage, administer and run the affairs of the conference; decisions at the National Conference shall be by consensus; but where it is not achievable; it shall be by 75% majority”, he said.



Anyim said further, “The National Conference shall advise the government on the legal framework, legal procedures and options for integrating the decisions and outcomes of the national conference into the Constitution and laws of the country; and The National Conference shall have a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson of unimpeachable integrity”.


The SGF said the FG has since approved the next steps necessary towards actualizing the National Conference as follows:


30th, January to 20th February 2014 will be for the nomination of delegates; The inauguration of the Conference will follow soon after the delegate list is concluded.


A breakdown of the modalities for the nomination of the delegates is as follows:


Elder Statesmen: 1 per state and the FCT making a total of 37 will be nominated by the President;


Retired Military and Security Personnel which include 1 delegate per geopolitical zone each from the Military,  Police, State Security and National Intelligence Agency: making it a total of 18 delegates to be nominated by Stakeholders;


Traditional Rulers: 2 per zone and 1 from the FCT making a total of 13 delegates to be nominated by Stakeholders;


Retired Civil Servants: 1 per zone. A total of 6 to be nominated by Stakeholders;


Labour Representatives: the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) shall each nominate 12 delegates making it a total of 24 which would reflect Geo-political and gender balance;


The Organised Private sector: NECA, MAN, NACCIMA, NESG shall each nominate two delegates;


Nigeria Youth Organisations: National Youth Council of Nigeria, NANS, shall each nominate 6 delegates, one from each geo-political zone, while the Federal Government shall nominate 6 delegates, one from each geo-political zone for Other (Outstanding Youths and Role Models)  making it a total of 18 delegates;


Women Groups: National Council Of Women Society (NCWS) shall nominate 12 delegates, 2 per geo- political zone, while Market Women Association shall nominate 1 per geo-political zone. FIDA, NAWOJ, WINBIZ shall each nominate 2 Delegates;


Political Parties: parties that have representation in the National Assembly, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), APGA, Accord Party, Labour Party shall each nominate 2 delegates making it 10 delegates;


Christian and Muslim Leaders each shall nominate 6 delegates while Civil Society Organisations shall nominate 24 delegates across board;


Nigerians in diaspora ( Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Middle East) shall nominate 2 delegates per location, making it 8 delegates;


People Living with Disabilities shall nominate 6 delegates, 1 per geo-political zone.


Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Nigeria Union of Journalists and the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria shall nominate 2 delegates each;


Socio – Political/ Cultural and Ethnic Nationality Groups shall nominate 15 delegates each, per geo-political zone to reflect religious and ethnic diversities;


Professional Bodies including NBA, NSE, CIB, NMA, NIM, NIA, ICAN, ANAN, NIPR, AAPN, NIESV, Nigerian Environment Society and  Nigeria Economic Society, shall each nominate 1 delegate, making it a total of 13 delegates.


National Academies including the Academy of Science, Academy of Engineering, Academy of Education, Academy of Letters and the Academy of Social Sciences shall each nominate 1 delegate;


The President shall nominate 6 persons not currently serving on the bench from the Judiciary;


Former Political Office Holders including Former governors, Senators Forum, House of Reps Forum and the Association of Former Speakers shall each nominate 1 delegate per geo-political zone making it a total of 24 delegates;


The Federal Government of Nigeria shall nominate 20 delegates of which atleast 6 will be women;


The state governments shall each nominate 3 delegates while the FCT shall nominate 1 delegate based on Senatorial District atleast one of whom shall be a woman. The nomination shall be done by the state governors and where the state fails to nominate, the President shall nominate the required number from the state;


The ALGON shall nominate 1 Former Local Government Chairman each from the six geo- political zones;


The President shall nominate the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary, observing geo-political spread.


“The list of nominees shall be submitted either online to www.osgf.gov.ng   or in hard copy to the office of the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties Office), Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, 3rd Floor, Central Business District, Abuja. The formal inauguration of the Conference shall follow as soon as the nominations are received and collated” he said.


Anyim, while fielding questions from journalists the SGF said that there is already a proposal for the funding of the Conference in the Budget.


He added that the Conference will be concluded before the next election season.

why I sacked Service chief--GEj reveals

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday January 28th 2014, said that he sacked the immediate past service chiefs because of unhealthy competition which made it possible for Boko Haram insurgents to attack the Air Force operational base in Maiduguri.

Jonathan said the terrorists destroyed fighter aircraft during the attack and went scot free because of the rivalry between the former service chiefs.

The service chiefs, who were sacked included the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim; Lt General Azubuike Ihejirika, Chief of Army Staff, COAS, and Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba, Chief of Naval Staff.

The President warned that any rivalry among the new service chiefs that threatens national security as was the case in the past, would not be tolerated.

He spoke in Yola at the commissioning of the Nigeria Air Force, NAF, Comprehensive Secondary School. He said a situation where Boko Haram terrorists succeeded in attacking a military installation because of unhealthy rivalry among the service heads would no longer be accepted.

Emphasizing that the insurgents’ activities and other crimes would be better tackled if the synergy between the services worked for the collective interest of Nigeria, the President said: “I urge you all to cooperate because in  recent times some mutual cooperation among the service chiefs and personnel have been lacking. This time around, we will not tolerate any unnecessary competition that would be retrogressive to this country.

“We charge you to work together and I believe that we would no longer experience any unpleasant situation we had in the past because of some obvious lapses,” he said adding, that the National Assembly along with traditional institutions can form the bedrock on which “we can move our country to the next level.”

Why I appointed Badeh CDS
Jonathan said he appointed Badeh as CDS because he was prudent in the management of resources allocated to the NAF.

He said the National Security Council meeting will hold next week when they would have been cleared by the Senate and the officers decorated with their new ranks.

At the palace of the Lamido of Adamawa, Mustapha Aliyu, Jonathan said that with the appointment of new service chiefs, the tempo of activities against the Boko Haram sect will be increased.


“Let me express our condolences to various families and various people that have lost loved ones in this unnecessary Boko Haram crisis. This thing was alien to us. It was never part of us or our culture. God willing, Nigeria will overcome this challenge,” he said

A Day with Iceprince.

Ice Prince (Panshak Zamani) was born to Mr. and Mrs.Nasara Zamani in Minna, Niger State and moved to Jos two years later.

He started performance and rap while in secondary school, (Science Tutorial College, Jos).In 2002, he got together with a couple of his friends and formed a group called the Ecomog Squad. They had a few performances as a group and split a year later.

In 2004, he hooked up with M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ruby, Lindsey, Eve, Taz and together they became what is now 'Loopy'.

His influences are Notorious B.I.G, Rakim, Jay-Z, Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Lauryn Hill. M.I and Jesse Jagz who are his close friends as well have also influenced his music.


In 2004, 'Extraordinary' his debut single hit the waves in Jos and it gradually made him known in and around Jos city.

His most recent single 'OLEKU' has been on radio station charts in Abuja Lagos and nigeria. It has been on.Beat Fm, Rhythm Fm Top 7 chart, notjustok hype, Unilag Fm, Zain Central Station, Inspiration Fm; Top Fm's Top of the Morning, Cosmo Fm Top Hits, Africa Connect Chat Show, Kiss Top 20 Africa and has also been No.1 on Cool Fm, Vision Fm in Abuja.Also it has been the No.1 song of last year (2010) in most radio and Tv stations around the country.

He has had collaborations with M.I, Jesse Jagz,Dekunle Fuji,Rugged man,kennis st brown(KSB) , Banky W,Kel,Gino,Terry Tha Rapman,Sauce Kid,Djinee,da suspect,YQ,El Dee,Naeto C, Mo Cheddah,Whiz Kid amongst others.


He contested with artistes like Bez, Mocheddah, Blaise, Jimmy Flames at the Hennessy Artistry that held in Lagos all through September 2009 and was declared winner of the Hennessy Artistry 2009.

Performances and Appearances

- Chocolate City "The Jam Sessions" 2007 & 2008.
- Host, Sprite Triple Slam Tour (started April 2009) held in Lagos, Ibadan, Aba, Owerri, Onitsha, Asaba, Enugu, Nsukka.
- Benson and Hedges Lockdown Party – Lagos.
- Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) - July 2009.
- MTV Base Advance Warning Party - July 2008.
- This Day International Music and Fashion Festival, Abuja - August 2008
- WAPI (Words and Pictures) - British Council, Abuja (2008).
- Rhythm Unplugged - Abuja and Jos 2008.
- Crack Your Ribs - Abuja (2008/2010).
- Hennessy Artistry, Lagos-September 2009 & 2010
- Rick Ross show Lagos 2010
- Rick Ross private show Abuja 2010
- NMVA (Nigerian Music Video Awards) 2010
- Rythm umplugged 2010
- Lokoja rocks 2010
- Basketmouth Lord of the ribs, Lagos 2010

Follow on Twitter: @Iceprincezamani
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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/icezamani

D’banj Unveiled As The Face Of ONE “Year Of Agriculture” Campaign In Lagos

Music superstar D’banj will be at the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this week to help ONE organization officially launch its “Year of Agriculture” campaign.

Banga Lee will also unveil the official name and logo of the campaign, as well as launch ONE’s online petition calling on leaders to invest more and better in agriculture.


In February, he will also lead top artistes from around the continent to record a song produced by Nigerian producer Cobhams Asuquo and music video. It is aimed at promoting agriculture among youths in Africa.

A press conference was held recently in Lagos, where D’banj was unveiled as the face of the campaign.

Naija Top10 GIFTED RAPPERS

Many talents and skills abound in nigeria, but these artiste in this list tops the chart. Their rap rules the airwaves at the moment.
10- MODE NINE
9- REMINISCE
8- ILLBLISS
7- IKECHUKWU
6- VECTOR.

5- OLAMIDE
4- PHYNO
3- ICEPRINCE
2- NAETO-C
1- MI
These rappers are so gifted that anytime they are on the M I C, they keep the flow steady. Their rap songs enjoy massive airplay, tops the charts at the moment.

NIGERIAN EAGLES vs BLACK STARS

A penalty by Kwabena Adusei was enough to earn Ghana a 1-0 win over the DR Congo at the State Stadium and book a semi-final date up against Nigeria. Yahaya Mohammed found space in the box and had the first shot at goal of the game in the fifth minute, unfortunately the striker could only drag his effort wide of the target. Ghana then came close once more, this time Theophilus Anobaah produced some fancy footwork to work his way through the DR Congo defence but he is effort is well blocked in the 26th minute. The Leopards then started to pile pressure on the Black Stars defence and Lema Mabidi fires from 25 yards but his shot was high and handsome with just over a half-hour played at the Free State Stadium. The Black Stars goalkeeper Stephen Adams then kept his side on level terms pulling off a brilliant save from striker Jean-Marc Makusu Mundele in the 39th minute. Kwabena Adusei then had the final chance of the first-half after he did well to bring down a free-kick in the box but he fired his effort just over the crossbar. Maxwell Konadu’s men then finally broke the deadlock when they were awarded a penalty for handball with 66 minutes on the clock that Kwabena Adusei slotted calmly past Robert Kidiaba. Seidu Bancey almost doubled the Black Stars lead in the 70th minute but his low shot was well saved by Kidiaba. Yahaya should have put the result beyond doubt when the striker was put one on one with the keeper but he fired his shot straight at the DR Congo shot-stopper in the final 10 minutes of the game. Ghana held on to secure their narrow win and book a date in the semi-finals against Nigeria next.

Amaechi carpets Jonathan at SRM rally, says “only a foolish man will vote for him"

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday dared the odds, by visiting the volatile Bori in Ogoniland. This comes a week after hoodlums disrupted his rally, shooting sporadically into the crowd. Scores were injured after the attack. NaijaBubbles had Saturday morning reported that thugs, armed with different dangerous weapons are seen loitering around the venue of the Save Rivers Movement rally. We reported that sounds of gunshots were heard by residents as early as 3am. Sources say the action was to scare people away from the event. Speaking at the rally which eventually held under police protection in and around the area, Amaechi blamed the Police Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Mbu, for allowing militants take up arms against the people. ”The same people (militants) we chased away with the military are back to our state, fuelled by a man called Mbu and his cohorts in Abuja. “They do not mind that your lives are important. They want to sacrifice your lives just to earn the office of presidency and the office of governorship,” Amaechi told his supporters at Saints’ Anglican Church premises. He berated an ex-militant who was said to have masterminded last week’s shooting. ”In 2007, this territory (Ogoni) belonged to one man called Solomon. I learnt he came to shoot here (Bori). Nobody could gather. Police could not even gather here. They were being shot at. I bought for the police 7 APCs (Armoured Personnel Carriers). They were afraid,” he said. This time, the rally organised by Save Rivers Movement (SRM) was peaceful with armed policemen providing security in and around the area. He said the release of the funds would have transformed the four local government areas of Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme. “UNEP finished all it needed to do and recommended that at least $1 billion was required to cleanup Ogoni and develop the Ogoni people,” Amaechi said. He further took a swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan, saying “Have you seen the $1 billion (from the federal government) and they want you to vote for them? It will be a foolish man that will vote for the person, who denies you your rights. “ÜNEP asked Federal government to spend $1billion in Ogoni to change things, they said no. $49.8 billion is missing. If they say $49.8 billion is not missing, let them tell us where the money is. Let them publish. It is in their pocket.” “Without the UNEP report, the federal government cannot develop Ogoni. You are all suffering. You cannot fish. You cannot farm because your land is polluted.” He called on the Ogoni and the people of the state to stand up to whoever might want to intimidate them for political gains. Continuing, “I do not want to come back to Ogoni to hear that you were shattered. I do not want you to take the law into your own hands but I want you to make sure that nobody shoots at you. “They (gun-wielding militants) are all human beings. They are not ghosts. They are neither angels nor devil. They are human beings like you. If a man slaps you and gets away with it, tomorrow, he will come back. “The history of Ogoni is replete with struggle. They killed Ken Saro-Wiwa (during the regime of the late Gen. Sani Abacha on November 10, 1995).Is the struggle over? “The man said you might take away my life but you would not take away the idea. You can kill the messenger, not the message. The idea of the liberation of the Ogoni people, is it not still on? I have been part of that idea.” On party politics, he said: “PDP claims to be the biggest party in Nigeria. APC is the fastest -growing party in Nigeria. Then, there was no ACN, no CPC, only PDP in Rivers State. Now, they have seen another party, why are they afraid? “Why are they fighting? Why are they shooting? Why are they using policemen? They should allow voting to take place.” In a solidarity message from his sick bed abroad, Senator Magnus Abe, who was hit by a rubber bullet at an earlier rally praised the people for attending the event, saying violence cannot subdue the spirit of a free people. Abe, an Ogoni, who monitored the inauguration and rally from London, noted that the successful hosting of the event “in the face of threats and intimidation was a confirmation that the principle of non-violence with which Ogoni heroes fought the then federal military government and multinational corporations was still the best weapon.” He praised Amaechi for his courage and exemplary commitment to Ogoni course, saying: “the governor was ready to take the first bullet for Ogoni. His courage, doggedness and commitment to truth continue to justify the decision of true Rivers people to stand with him in the defence of our state.”