The past weeks have been filled with lots of activities in the Red Chamber. These activities ranged from the recently concluded Ministerial Screening and Confirmation to lots of other Legislative matters. Despite all the happenings and long hours of plenary activities, the Senate still had the interests of Nigerians at heart. They attended to other Legislative Businesses, which saw the Presentation of Bills and Motions and other matters that affects the everyday Nigerian. Some of the Bills presented to the house in October 2015 are: 1. The Disabled in the Society Over 10 percent of Nigeria’s population is believed to…
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Artists and Creators are invited to Submit Original Designs for Stickers to be Sold on Viber’s Global Platform London – November 4th, 2015 – Viber, one of the leading messaging apps with more than 600 million unique users worldwide, announced on October 15th the launch of its second Sticky Fingers initiative, “My City, My Vibe,” a search to uncover new design talent from all over the globe, in partnership with Talenthouse. African artists and designers still have two weeks left to submit their creations to Viber as part of the global contest. What is Sticky Fingers: “My City, My Vibe”?…
I am not a pensioner neither am I a civil servant but i feel terribly bad that pensioners are owed their gratuity and in most cases some of them die out of hardship, poverty, hunger, and high blood pressure due to the unavailability of their pension and gratuity. I was born into a family where my parents worked for the government of Cross River State. My parents were civil servants. I was was trained in the University by my mother, she catered for my needs and brought me up to adulthood. It pains me that my mother since after retirement from…
Next month sees the return of the action from Flemington racecourse for the 2015 Melbourne Cup, and this year’s edition of “the race that stops a nation” is set to be an absolute cracker. Here is a break-down of several of the runners that might just be set for victory, as well as a guide to how you can harvest a decent return on your stake with online bookmakers, such as Betway. Locked-in as red-hot favourite will be Fame Game, the Japanese-born horse who has shown excellent form over longer distances, which should put him in a great position when…
The Screening of Ministerial Nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) to the upper chamber of the National Assembly has come and gone but therein lies important lessons we must carry away from the entire process. The names of the 36 individuals came in two batches through the Chief of Staff to the President, Alhaji Abba Kyari, to the Chairman of the National Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. Several Pundits have spoken about the rather professional way the Senate President led the screening processes. Frankly, Senate President Bukola Saraki took the bulls by the horn, personally and intelligently asked the nominees…
Global electronics leader, Samsung Electronics West Africa has commenced its Launching People initiative through its Employee Volunteer Program held recently. The company which prides itself in manufacturing cutting edge products used this avenue to provide a platform to prepare Nigerian youths for the future. Brovo Kim, Managing Director, Samsung West Africa highlighted the importance of helping young people harness their skills so they can access better opportunities in life and be better equipped for leadership positions in the country. He stated that providing platforms for honing such skills and mentoring young people is what informed the unique approach of the…
Many a time i have asked myself who truly a leader is. I have pondered but i have not seen the true virtues of a charismatic and honest leader in our Nigeria leaders. I am a young man who believes in the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., a man who saw life in a different plane. I have come to understand that life is not the way we see it. How honest are our leaders to our people? How truthful are our leaders to their supporters and followers? How kind are our leaders to their people? The truth is…
Nigeria Tops List of Most Expensive Country to Purchase New and Used Cars in West Africa. Cars may no longer be affordable for middle class citizens in Nigeria! Two years after the automotive policy took effect; the local automobile manufacturing sector is yet to impact the economy. According to government statics the Nigeria auto market is worth more than 6 billion naira. In August 2015 Nigeria gained momentum with the approval of 12 more local automobile manufacturing plants bringing the total of local automobile manufacturers operating in Nigeria to 45. The plants are expected to assemble utility vehicles, passenger cars, pickup…
For over a decade, 18 African nations have been ravaged by war, exposing military personnel and civilians to violence and trauma. As a result, one hundred million Africans now suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and in parts of Africa, 50 percent or more of the population is afflicted with PTSD. Its effects debilitate individuals and ripple into their families and communities. PTSD affects not only military combatants but also anyone who witnesses or experiences extremely terrifying, tragic or traumatic events such as natural disasters, rape, torture or kidnapping. PTSD comes with a variety of symptoms, including inability to sleep,…
The Managing Directors of Kaymu, Hellofood, Carmudi, Lamudi and Easy Taxi – members of Africa Internet Group (AIG) have identified trust as the greatest challenge faced by e-commerce in Nigeria. This was stated at the Fireside Chat held by iDea Nigeria, a Lagos-based incubator and accelerator for techpreneurs in Nigeria on Friday October 23rd 2015. Obi Ejimofo, Managing Director of real-estate marketplace Lamudi.com.ng, opined that the only way to build trust is through consistency. The challenge is to continue to innovate. “At Lamudi we are constantly evaluating ourselves to improve the quality of our agents, our response time, customer feedback and so on. As a…
[LAGOS: 26th October 2015] Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical technology, services, and solutions companies, and Renescor, Limited Liability Partnership, have signed a partnership deal to bring high quality cardiac care and healthcare managed services to the purpose-built Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre (CRC) in Lagos. Renescor was recently awarded a five-year concession agreement with the Lagos State Government to activate and bring high quality services to the purpose-built Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre (CRC). Renescor is partnering with Medtronic to help manage CRC’s Cath-Lab, Operating Room (OR) and ICU. Chairman of Renescor, Dr Ladi Awosika, explained: “Nigeria is in…
I listened to the budget presentation by Governor Ben Ayade with so much joy in my heart. Getting up to present his 2016 budget, i saw a man who had so much confidence and who was grounded in all areas of the budget. His presentation of the budget was scholarly, he was practically lecturing the members of the House of Assembly and the general public present for the function. The word deep vision means a lot, he took time to christened his budget, and for some of us who have taken time to study the budget, it’s the best in…
One of the key factors that play a major role in a region or State economic growth is the presence of an accessible and efficient transport system. This is so because, good road network provides access to the region which promotes economic activities of that region or State. Transportation is key to development, it is a critical factor for economic growth. And with the Super highway that is to come, it will open the Cross River market, it will aid in the distribution of food products, boost the Agriculture potentials of Cross River State, provide good and quality education for…
Judicial sources has confirmed that forces from Bourdillon, a Governor from one of the North west states and some elements in the Presidency had compelled the President of the Court of appeal, Hon. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa to arrest the judgement in the case filed by Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki challenging his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal due to non compliance with the provision of the law, 30 minutes before the panel resumed sitting to deliver its judgement. It will be recalled that two hours before the time slated for the commencement of the delivery of the…
Because Afghanistan has been afflicted with war and conflict for decades, many Afghans see a need for improvement in health and the overall quality of life. Two groups that have been most in need of extra help are Afghan women and children, who face special survival challenges due to poverty. Ehsan Bayat, through his foundation, has taken the lead in improving the lives of these women and children through better healthcare. What Challenges Do Afghans Face? UN estimates have found that as many as 25 percent of children expected to die before they reach age five. One of the most…
Your Excellency, let me use this medium to congratulate you on your visit to President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on the proposed Super highway that is to be flag off on Tuesday 21, by Mr. President. And also commend you on some of your appointments you have announced. You can recall that in one of my articles i wrote ” Before Governor Ayade Appoints His Cabinet”. I urged you to bring in men and women who are savvy in their careers. The choice of Dr. Stephen Odey as Chairman SUBEB is a welcome development, looking at his track record as an…
When on Friday, May 29, 2015, the Obudu born Senator Benedict Benyaushuye Ayade, an erudite Professor of Environmental Science was sworn-in as the third Governor of Cross River State from 1999 to date, he made it clear that he was going to undertake the construction of a dual super highway running the length of the state and the construction of a deep seaport, christened, “Signature Projects”. Some few skeptics had doubted the veracity and honesty of the governor, telling those who care to listen to them that the project was not going to see the light of the day. This…
According to the United Nations (UN) definition of youth, youth are those between 15 -24 years of age. Looking at the National youth Policy document ; it defines a youth as those ranging from the ages of 18 -35. One question that has continued to bother me is who is truly a youth in Cross River State? Any nation that denies it’s youth the needed environment to participate towards nation building does so at its risk. The youth are energetic, vibrant, articulate, idealistic, pragmatic, dogged and savvy in technology. The youth of Cross River State in this era if given…
A new media onslaught under the guise of Public Opinion Poll (POP) sponsored by the semi-god of Bourdillion, Mr. Bola Tinubu in some major national newspapers to ensure that the upper chamber of National Assembly is continuously in crises in order to instigate the banana peel for the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has been uncovered. The plot which was initiated at a location in Lagos with Mr. Bola Tinubu presiding, was consummated at the federal capital, Abuja. At the meeting, Tinubu was reportedly furious over the leakage of the last week stage-managed protest. The POP, third leg of his…
A few days ago i read on one of the national dailies that the only cancer machine at the national hospital, Abuja had packed up. Then i began to think, i said to myself, how are the patients with cancer going to survive the unavailability of the machine to treat them? The truth is we are not there yet! Cross River State as a tourism destination has to speedily develop her health sector in order to meet with the problems of the Nigeria People. It is important to state that one of the key elements of public policy is the…