Eze Anyanwu's Blog: July 2015

Friday 31 July 2015

Microsoft Unit Sacks 85% of Nigerian Workers

Microsoft on Thursday sacked 34 of the 40 employees in the Nigerian office of its phone division.

The sacking came 24 hours after the company’s latest Windows 10 was made available in Nigeria and 189 other countries.

Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi the immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) two weeks after he was replaced.

According to Premium Times, Akpobolokemi was arrested in Lagos on Thursday morning and was detained at the Lagos office of the EFCC in the Ikoyi area of the city.

Empire State of Mind: View Four Key points to "Empire"s Season Two Teaser

Hiphopdx.com highlights some key points of Fox’s highly rated family drama "Empire" before it hits the cinema soon. let’s look into some key points of the newly released trailer.

Following months of speculation and anticipation, Fox recently dropped the trailer for season two of its ratings juggernaut Empire. A lot has changed since viewers were first introduced to the Lyon family in early January. Head patriarch Lucious discovered his diagnosis of ALS was something a lot less life threatening yet, was charged with the killing his former friend Bunky and finds himself currently incarcerated.

In an effort to get rid of Insurgents, about 59 men, women and children have been rescued from Boko Haram captivity after troops of 151 Task Force Battalion launched an attack on the sect members camp in Kashingeri, Wale and Kushingari villages in Borno state today. Items recovered include a Land Rover vehicle and a Tipper were recovered from the sect members after the operation.

See more pictures during and after the operation...

The Nigerian Army Hierarchy is currently experiencing a massive shake up involving 95 generals from formations around the country, and its foreign missions.

The article below was published two years ago, but it recently resurfaced when a DNA expert said three out of 10 Nigerian men are not the biological fathers of their children.

The article no doubt caught the attention of many. And though the authenticity of the statement remains in question, it certainly provoked a conversation, and surely, reactions.

The Fishermen, a novel written by Nigeria’s budding writer, Chigozie Obioma, is among the 13 novels shortlisted for the 2015 Man Booker Prize for fiction written in English.

The list was published today and also features the first Jamaican author in contention for the 50,000-pound ($78,000) prize, reported The News yesterday.

Marlon James is nominated for his third novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings, the story of the attempted assassination of reggae singer Bob Marley and its aftermath in the Jamaica of the 1970s and early 80s.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits that he has a goalkeeping problem on his hands after an unconvincing David de Gea displayed incompetency in America.

Dailymail reports that De Gea was hauled off at half-time as United lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain at Soldier Field.

Multinational troops fighting Boko Haram in Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad and Niger is set to pursue the militants across borders.

This was made known yesterday by Garba Shehu, the president's spokesman. Shehu told the BBC this has become possible following improved relations between the countries contributing troops to the Multinational Joint Task Force- (MNJTF)

Hajiya Zainab Shamsuna-Ahmed, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative on Wednesday said between 2009 and 2012, about 160 million barrels of oil valued at $13.7bn was stolen under the watch of the national oil giant, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, stated yesterday that the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries are expected to contribute about 8.5 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, per day to the country’s fuel supply, in the next couple of days.

The NNPC in a statement signed by its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Ohi Alegbe, stated that the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries have been successfully re-streamed after a nine-month phased rehabilitation exercise conducted by its in-house engineers and technicians.

"FALLING" - Most Anticipated and Breathtaking Nollywood Movie Set to Hit the Cinema....Watch Highlights.

"Falling" is a story about a young couple. Imoh and Muna believe nothing can come between them until Imoh had an accident that left him comatose for months. Will Muna hold out for him or will she pull the plug?

Mullah Mohammed Omar, leader of the Afghan Taliban has died, Afghan officials say, but the militant group has not commented on the claim.

According to BBC.com, The reclusive leader died two to three years ago, Afghan government and intelligence sources said. No further details were released.

Mr Godwin Emefiele the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday said the Federal Government spent 2.41 billion dollars on rice importation between January 2012 and May 2015.

He made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting with officials of Paddy Rice Producing states and Rice Value chain investors in Abuja.

The Department of State Services, DSS, is now in charge of monitoring downstream petroleum distribution and marketing, as part of the President Muhamadu Buhari’s measures to stem the high level of corruption in subsidy claims.

President Buhari Appoints Rtd, Brigadier P.T Bonoh Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Rtd Brigadier P.T. Boroh as Coordinator for the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), which provides payments and scholarships to Niger Delta ex-militants.

Ooni of Ife Oba Okunade Sijuwade is Dead

The Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade is dead. He died today in London at the age of 85.

Family sources say he died at about 5pm today after a brief illness. He was reportedly flown to UK in an air ambulance after he became unconscious following his illness. The late Oba is survived by wives and children.

The leadership crisis in the House of Representatives seems to have been resolved as Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, member, representing Surulere Federal Constituency of Lagos, has emerged the Majority Leader of the House.

A British politician resigned from the House of Lords Tuesday after a tabloid newspaper published footage of him allegedly snorting cocaine with prostitutes.

Lord John Sewel, 69, apologised for the “pain and embarrassment” he had caused after the Rupert Murdoch-owned Sun newspaper published pictures of him apparently wearing an orange bra as he chatted to two sex workers.

It was a shocker for members of Senate Unity Forum Tuesday when 81 senators passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu without a dissenting voice.

Col Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, and eight others have been sentenced to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution by a court in Libya.

More than 30 close associates of the deposed leader were on trial, accused of suppressing protests during the uprising.

Meeting Between the President and APC Members in the House of Rep Fails to resolve Crisis

The meeting held between president Mohammed Buhari and the All Progressives Congress members in the House of Representatives on Monday failed to resolve the leadership crisis in the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly.

Ike Chioke, Managing Director, AFRINVEST lost his father Igwe Alexander Chioke couple of weeks ago. The final burial rites which took place recently in Enugu was well attended by distinguished personalities from all walks of Life.

Ike Chioke with Pascal Dozie, Founder of Diamond Bank Plc

See more pictures of distinguished personalities present at the burial ceremony after the cut....

View Pictures of Obama's Arrival at State House Nairobi, kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta Receives President Barack Obama at State House, Nairobi when he arrived for Bilateral Talks.

View more pictures after the cut......

A tanker loaded with petrol lost control and crashed into buldings and a Micro finance bank along Lagos kaduna road, Niger State.

According to an witness Dr. chubbie Ezegbulam who spoke with Eze Anyanwu's blog said two kids who always sleep in their father's store were roasted to carbon black. And about 12 houses, 3 cars and 7 motor bikes were also affected. 3 persons sustained minor burn injuries and they have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. view pictures after the cut.....

Ms Aruma Oteh, the immediate past Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has been appointed Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank.

The appointment was made known to newsmen yesterday in a press release circulated online. Jim Yong Kim, World Bank President, said, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Arunma Oteh as VP and Treasurer of the World Bank. Ms. Oteh was selected for this position through an international competitive search. Her appointment is effective from September 28, 2015.

Yong reads Aruma Oteh's profile as below...

DJ Exclusive and Sandra Ogbebor Cover "LA MODE" Magazine July/September Edition.....view pictures

Top Celebrity and Fashion Magazine "La Mode" has unveil It's latest edition themed ’’High Fashion’’.

According to a BBC report, A bag carrying NZ$1m ($665,000; £425,000) has disappeared while being moved from a Cathay Pacific plane at Hong Kong International Airport.

The bag was one of 13, holding a total of NZ$10m, being sent to the Bank of China in Hong Kong from New Zealand, Chinese media say.

Police are treating the case as theft, they add.

The Lagos State government yesterday alerted residents on a new dimension of criminal activities in parts of the state perpetrated by men of the underworld.

According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in a statement made available to newsmen, Mr. Habib Aruna, said unscrupulous persons rendered their prospective victims unconscious through the rubbing of a perfumed handkerchief on their face.

The Nigerian Armed Forces today launched its Radio station which was commissioned in May by former President Jonathan. The radio station is transmitting live on 107.7.

Friends contributions towards reviving troubled Nigerian music legend Majek Fashek is begining to surface on him as the "Send down the Rain" legend recently visited a dentist to fix his bad teeth as part of his efforts to get his life back together.

Goodluck Johnathan's CSO, Gordon Obua Released

Few hours after he dispelled rumours of his death, The Department of State Services, DSS, has released the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua.

Former Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) during late General Sanni Abacha’s regime, Alhaji Aminu Saleh, is dead.

According to Thisday, Aminu died on Wednesday at the age of 82 in Azare, Bauchi state.

He was a Nigerian administrator, former Finance Minister, and permanent secretary in the Nigerian ministry of Defense. He became the chairman of the National Qu’ranic Recitation Committee in 2006.

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, better known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, and her hubby Teebillz welcomed their first child- a son on July 21, 2015 at St. Mary's hospital in London. Big congrats to them....

Read Obama and Buhari Words During thieir Meeting....plus Pictures

Fellow patriots, please read below Obama's words to Buhari and his entourage...Find Buhari's response after the former's speech.

Well, it’s a great pleasure to welcome President Buhari and his delegation here to the Oval Office for his first visit since the historic election that took place. Nigeria is obviously one of the important countries in the world and one of the most important countries in the African continent. Recently, we saw an election in which a peaceful transition to a new government took place.

Nigeria Stock Exchange Investors Earn N233bn in First Half 2015

Investors in the Nigerian Stock Exchange have earned about N233.7 billion from dividend payments in the stock exchange during the first half of 2015 Vanguard reports.

Acording to reports submitted to the NSE by 64 companies, however, also show that 117 or over 65 per cent of the quoted companies have either not submitted any report at all or did not declare dividend during the period.

The leading company in the dividend payout record was Dangote Cement Plc which paid a total of N102 billion to its shareholders followed by Zenith Bank Plc which paid a total of N54.4 billion.

Niger/Delta youths qualified as Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders at the Royal Jordanian Air Academy (RJAA) in Amman

More than than 13 Nigerians from the Niger Delta region undergoing commercial pilot training at the Lufthansa Flight Training School in Frankfurt, Germany have been sent away for non-payment of fees.This is as a result of non appointment of a new head to drive the presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, which has begun to take a toll on the beneficiaries of the scheme.

It was a show of shame on Blatter's personality as British comedian Simon Brodkin, disrupted a news conference by Sepp Blatter on Monday, showering the FIFA president with fake money.

As the FIFA president took his seat,Comedian Simon Brodkin rose from a front-row seat to confront him, sparying fake dollar bills on the desk in front of Blatter saying, "This is for North Korea 2026," "Thank you very much. As a North Korean football ambassador, I'm delighted that I've been able to seal the deal with FIFA and North Korea for the 2026 World Cup. It makes sense for everyone."

Two Aircraft Collide at the Murtala Mohammed Airport 2

Another tragedy was averted on Friday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in Lagos following a ground collision of two aircraft belonging to FirstNation Airways.

A similar incident had occurred at the airport on July 6, following the collision of two aircraft belonging to Emirates and Hak Air VANGUARD reports

Reports reaching us this morning has it that Multiple explosions just rocked dreaded Damaturu, the Yobe State capital at Phase I near Eid Praying ground.

The explosions are coming on a day when the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai declared that he will spend his Sallah celebration in Damaturu.

Buhari Sacks NIMASA Director General

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday sacked Mr. Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.

According to PUNCH, Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity announced the sacking in a statement made available to journalists.

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Tolu Ogunlesi, a journalist and a social commentator, as his Special Assistant on New Media.

Officials at the presidency told news men that Mr. Ogunlesi has undergone security screening and his appointment is to be announced soonest.

Award winning Nigerian pop star, Wizkid is 25 years old today and we can confirm to you that the Starboy, Ojuelegba crooner boss will be celebrating his birthday in South Africa.

Wizkid recently renewed his contract with Pepsi, and signed up almost a N100million two-year deal with giant telecommunication company Globacom .

The apex bank of Nigeria, Central Bank will have to devalue the naira at some stage, possibly by more than 15 per cent, global ratings agency, Standard & Poor’s, has said.

According to PUNCH, The agency, however, said on Wednesday that it saw the adjustments as likely to be gradual.

Technical Crew : Head Coach - Sunday Oliseh Technical Assistant - Jean François Losciuto Assistant - Salisu Yusuf GK Trainer - Alloy Agu

Sunday Oliseh tha new Super Eagles handler,has stated that only players who play in the top leagues of the world will form the bulk of his team.

He said this after his unveiling by the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the media center of the Abuja National Stadium yesterday.

We will Induce Nigeria to Accept Same Sex Marriage

As President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to meet with his United States counterpart, Barack Obama, in the White House next Monday, the US government is expected to make another case asking the Nigerian government to repeal its law against same-sex unions.

According to the report on THISDAY, online, the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, stated that the US would continue to pressure Nigeria until it legalises same-sex marriage.

According to the Nigerian Pilot, Thomas-Greenfield revealed America’s plans yesterday during a live-web chat with journalists in Washington DC.

US recently legalised gay marriage, a development, which sparked off mixed reactions across the globe.

Thomas-Greenfield, who said the US had adopted the protection of the rights of same-sex people as part of its foreign policies, vowed that Washington would continue to mount and sustain pressure on Nigeria and other countries to reverse their laws against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) community.

Court Grants Lamido and Sons Bail...to Pay N25million Each

Having spent five days in prison custody, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, today, granted the former ‎governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido‎ bail on self recognizance.

However, Justice Gabriel Kolawole ordered Lamido to surrender all his travelling documents to the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court.

Similarly, the court, while granting bail to Lamido’s two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, and their alleged accomplice, Wada Abubakar, ordered them to pay the sum of N25million each.

The Naira clinched another record low of 241 against the dollar at the parallel market on Monday as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s restrictions on foreign exchange sale fuelled unofficial trade in dollars, Reuters reported.

The ban on importers from accessing the Nigerian foreign exchange markets for the importation of 41 items had led to the volatility of the naira-dollar exchange rate at the black market.

According to Associated press (AP) a judge on Tuesday ruled that Marion "Suge" Knight should stand trial for murder despite the fact that a key witness, one of the men he was accused of running over refused to identify him in court.

Cle "Bone" Sloan told detectives it was Knight who ran over him and another man outside a Compton burger stand in January, killing the other man and seriously injuring Sloan. But when Sloan later testified about the incident at Knight's preliminary hearing in April, he refused to say Knight ran him over.

According to the Wall Street Journal, 50 Cent has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, July 13,2015.

According to court documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy in Hartford Connecticut, Curtis Jackson's "debts are primarily consumer debts." The rapper reported assets and liabilities ranging from $10-$50 million.

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