IGP deploys 5 units of PMF, helicopters, intelligence team to stop Benue killing

FOLLOWING the recent killings in parts of Benue and Rivers states,the Inspector General,Ibrahim Idris,has deployed additional five units of Police Mobile Force,PMF, Police Special Forces, Police Aerial Surveillance Helicopters and Special Police Joint Intelligence and Investigation Teams to Benue and Rivers State respectively.

This was even as he placed Commissioners of Police and police personnel in the affected states on red-alert and direct 24-hours crime prevention and visibility patrols throughout the country.

Fuel cue to disappear before the weekend - NNPC

Udu Ughamadu, the spokes man for NNPC promises that fuel cue will disappear before the weekend saying that they have doubled the release of fuel to the filling stations.

See kidnappers Who Collect Recharge Cards As Ransom In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a syndicate of kidnappers which specializes in kidnapping children from Kano city, take them to outside places like Gwarzo, Danbatta, Gezawa etc. to deliver them to Ward/Village Head houses as missing and found children.

Gift items that mom would like for the xmas

Useful Gift Ideas For Surprising an African Mom

Good mothers are truly awesome and a source of joy and inspiration to us. It sometimes makes it difficult to find ways to express our affection for them because it just seems like nothing is or will ever be enough to do so. However, there are some nice gift ideas that can help you express some of the affection you feel towards your mother, though you might never be able to fully express it even if you buy all the gifts in the world. As the Xmas approaches, the under listed items would be of importance to them as you will be celebrating with them. 

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Beautiful Cities in Africa

Beautiful Cities in Africa

The wealth of Africa and the depth of what this stunning continent has to offer can hardly be gauged. Africa has some of the world's most beautiful and breathtaking cities; cities rich with resources and cultural and historical heritage.

Nairobi, Kenya.

Ways To Have a Good Time at a Night Party

You will meet different kinds of people at the club including the good, the bad and the ugly. This especially applies to women. They should wear comfortable in order for them not be harassed or prevent any wardrobe malfunction.

Biafran Agitators Set to Attack Nigeria if Nnamdi Kanu is Not Released Within One Month

Biafran Agitators Set to Attack Nigeria if Nnamdi Kanu is Not Released Within One Month

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) also known as the Biafrans has issued a one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government to release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and other pro –

Biafra agitators in detention. BNG warned that failure to release Kanu and others will result in an offensive attack against the government. This was contained in a statement signed by the group’s Public Relations Officer, Ruben Okoro.

BNG also announced the launched of “Operation Python Cry” as a parody of the Operation Python Dance launched by the Nigerian Army last year.

Breaking News!!! Federal Government Commence Payment of Npower Program

Breaking News!!! Federal Government Commence Payment of Npower Program

 The federal government have started payment of the shortlisted candidates of the Npower program



Weeks ago, there were asked to update their account information and secure their accounts to avoid hack.

Like a joke, payment commenced on the 30th of December, 2016. Many are smiling to the bank, many are awaiting their. If you have filled your account information correctly, don't worry. you will soon get an alert.

For more information, please leave a comment.

You can check the shortlisted candidates with their registered phone numbers here

NPower Shortlisted Candidate for Ebonyi State:

Npower Shortlisted Candidates for Enugu State: 

Npower Shortlisted Candidates for Lagos State

N-Power List of Shortlisted Candidates in Various States 2016

Successful Police Candidates to start Training by December 31st, 2016

Successful Police Candidates to start Training by December 31st

Following the Dec 6, publication of the successful candidates for recruitment into the Nigerian Police force, the successful candidates are to resume training at their designated training centers as specified below:

The report....

" The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has approved Saturday December 31, 2016 as the commencement date for the training of various cadres of applicants who were adjudged successful at the recently concluded 2016 recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force at designated Training Schools nationwide. 

Recall that the recruitment exercise was jointly conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Nigeria Police Force in compliance with presidential directives. 

According to a statement by DCP Don Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer, “Sixteen (16) Police Training Institutions across the country have been set aside for the training exercise. “Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police are to report at the Police Staff College Jos, while Cadet Inspectors will train at the Police College, Ikeja. 

“The Recruit Constables are to report at various Police Colleges and Training Schools in various sub-zones, designated for various states. “These include police training facilities in Lagos, Ibadan, Iperu, Orji River and Maiduguri among others. Police training institutions in Bauchi, Kaduna, Sokoto, Ilorin and Minna will also be used for the training exercise. Makurdi, Nonwa-Tai, Benin and Calabar make up the list of centres to be deployed for the training. 

“Applicants for the 2016 recruitment exercise are to check the national dailies, beginning from Saturday 24, December, 2016 for the publication of the comprehensive list of successful candidates. “Successful candidates are enjoined to report to their designated training centres along with the original copies of their certificates and credentials, as well as training kits as specified. 

“State governments, local governments, religious leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders, NGOs, CSOs and members of the public who have genuine and reliable objection or information to the character, conduct or personality traits of those selected should submit such objections or information in writing to the Inspector General of Police through the Commissioner of Police of the state Command of the selected candidate within three weeks of this publication.”

 

Why we should be happy about Buhari's Presidency

Just last night I got these listings quoting why we should be happy about President Muhammad Buhari's Presidency so I felt like sharing it.

Please Read Carefully and Make your own contribution. Let's Review. and I quote

"Why am happy that  Muhammadu Buhari is the President !!!

Today, I want to take time and thank GOD for making Buhari the president of this country.

At first, I did not understand why GOD allowed it to happen. But now I know and I HAVE SEEN
reasons why we should accept his Presidency.  

Had it been Buhari did not become President:

1. We will think that by now fuel will be #45 per litre.

2. We will think that by now #1 will be equal to $1.

3. We will think that by now three million jobs would have been created.

4. We will think that by now unemployed youths would have been receiving #5,000.00 stipends.

5. We will think that by now pupils would have been getting at least a meal(including fruits) in school.

6. We will think that by now Buhari would have made his assets and liabilities public.

7. We will think that by now maternal and children healthcare services would be free.

8. We will think that by now Boko Haram will be a thing of the past.

9. We will think that by now all corrupt leaders will be in jail.

10. We will think that by now Electricity will be 24/7

11. We think that by now Nigeria will be the Greatest and strongest Economy in the world.

12. We will think by now a bag of rice will be N5000 with a boom in Agriculture.

13. We will think by now Nigeria would have recovered all looted funds.

14. We will think by now Nnamdi Kanu would have declared Independent State of Biafra.

15. We will think that by now Nigeria would have gotten 3 standard working Refinery.

16. We will think that by now Nigeria would have stopped importation of fuel.

17. We will think by now office of the First Lady will no longer exist.

18. We will think by now National Assembly salary would have been cut down to 50%.

19. We will think that by now 720,000 jobs by the 36 states in the federation yearly (20,000 per state) would have been created.

20. We will think that by now there would be permanent peace in the Niger Delta.

21. We will think that by now Chibok girls would have been rescued.

22.  We will think that by now the government would have started creating additional middle-class of at least two million new home owners in the first year in government and one million annually thereafter.

23. By now everybody will be blaming Goodluck Jonathan and calling him clueless.

The list is almost endless..."

This is Nigeria of 2016

The Minister of Agriculture studied French

The Minister of Education studied Accounting

The Minister of Solid Minerals studied International relations

The Minister of Power studied Law

The Minister of Communications studied Law

The Minister of Transport studied English.

Minister of Labour and Employment studied Surgery

Minister of Budget and national planning studied law

Minister of Foreign Affairs studied Medicine

Minister of Petroleum studied Law

IGP studied Agriculture

I didn't say anything ooo but I hope u know why ur economy is on recess."

Ebonyi State Government Barn Importation of Foreign Rice

Ebonyi State Government Barn Importation of Foreign Rice

From the Ebonyi State Rice World, News reaching us has it that the state

government has Banned the Importation of Foreign Rice into their State and to arrest anybody Bringing Foreign rice in to Ebonyi state.

It is evident that the demand for rice this festival period is always very high and as a result the price of Rice ass at today has skyrocketed to Eight Thousand (N8.000) Naira per Bushel.

People are now bringing in their Rice to the Rice mill to maximize this opporttunity while the offer last.

Your comments or Contributions are welcomed.

 

Why I sacked my Experts - Dangote

Why I sacked my Experts - Dangote

Dangote Group, one of Nigeria’s largest private firms has begun the steady cutback of employees as it has been hit with problems relating to the economic crisis in the country. The first set of 48 staff were disengaged last week consisting of 36 foreign staff and 12 Nigerians.

Though there was no official of the group willing to speak on the matter yet, Punch reports that the decision to sack the workers was not unconnected with the current high cost of running business in the country occasioned by the unavailability of foreign exchange and the unprecedented hike in the Naira to dollar exchange rate.

This was especially true in the case of the foreigners who were being paid in foreign exchange, as the Naira’s free fall in value, coupled with the unavailability of forex made it increasingly difficult for the company to pay the foreigners. The Nigerians were reportedly laid off due to disciplinary issues.

Probably what will be more disconcerting to workers of the company is the fact that this is not likely to be the end of the mass sack in the company. According to a letter signed by the CEO of the group, Aliko Dangote, there is a strong possibility that more will be sacked.

“This year has been a very challenging year for us as a business. The unavailability of foreign exchange coupled with an unprecedented hike in the exchange rate has resulted in increased costs across the organization.

This called for a proper review and adjustment of our costs across board to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the deployment of our factors of production in a bid to eliminate redundancies that we know exist, which resulted in some tough decisions, which means losing staff, including some of our colleagues.

On Friday, October 14, 2016, we began the process of staff cutbacks as it is imperative to review our human capital deployment for the required cutbacks that would ensure efficiency and eliminate redundancies in the allocation of human resources.

This first phase of this exercise involved the cutback of 36 expatriate staff across the Dangote Cement Plc and Dangote Industries Limited, and 12 local staff members in Dangote Industries Limited.”

The sack of employees of the company was not entirely unforeseen as the CEO, Aliko Dangote had, according to a recent index released by Bloomberg, lost $5.4 billion due to the depreciation of the Naira and the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN’s decision to ration dollars to stem huge capital outflows.

Source: Here

TAXONOMY OF TOMATO

Tomato belongs to the family Solanaceae (also known as night shade family), genus Solanum, sub family Solanoidaeae and tribe Solaneae. (Taylor., 1986). The genus include a small collection of cultivated and wild species like S. lycopersicum Milli, wild species like S.peruvianum, S.hirsum, S. glanduosam, S. pinpinellifolium, S.

cheesemannii. Taxonomists recently changed the name as Solanum lycopersicon. The tomato is native to Central and South America. It is a popular and versatile food. In tomato only fruits can be eaten since the leaves contain toxic alkaloids. The cultivated tomato, Solanum lycopersicon, is the second most consumed vegetable worldwide and a well studied crop in terms of genetics, genomics, and breeding. The tomato is a perennial plant but usually grown as an annual plant. It is reported that the tomato plant can reach up to 3metre. The stems are somewhat weak and often require staking or support such as a tomato cage. Branching at the base is monopodial, becomes sympodial higher up. The tomato leaves are 10 to 30cm long and unevenly imparipinnate compound with variously indented or lobed margins. Both the stems and the leaves are slightly rough and fuzzy. The inflorescence of tomato bare small yellow flowers has five pointed lobes on the corolla. The tomato fruits are fleshy berries green when unripe and become deep red and shiny when ripe. The tomato cultivars differ a great deal in size, shape and colour. There are also yellow, orange, green and brown varieties of fruits. The shape can vary from small cherry tomatoes, pear shaped tomatoes to large irregular shaped beefy tomatoes. The shape, size and colour of tomato decide their market value. Number of processed items prepared on large scale for consumption as well as for export using different varieties of tomato.

PRODUCTION OF TOMATO

Previously tomatoes were grown only during favourable season, but nowadays tomatoes are grown round the year. Because of its economic importance, area under cultivation is increasing every year. The estimated area and production of tomato for India are about 3,50,000 hectares and 53,00,000 tons respectively. Worldwide tomato production in 2005 totaled 29.9 million metric tons and production for the 2005/2006 season in Europe totaled 10.6 million metric tons.
    Tomato is the second largest vegetable crop in India. The average productivity of tomato in our country (Nigeria) is merely 158 q/ha while its productivity in USA is 588 q/ha, in Greece 498 q/ha, in Italy 466 q/ha and 465 q/ha in Spain. Ten most promising states of India for tomato crop have been identified and utilized for further study on various aspects of tomato crop.
    Bihar State in India is at leading position followed by UP and Orissa in terms of area under tomato crop. The maximum production and productivity have been showed by UP followed by Karnataka, Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. India’s export of value added tomato products was around 758.6 tons, which included 41tons of canned tomato products, 38 tons tomato juice valued at and 595 tons ketch-up in the year 2005-2006. This accounts for than thousand crores to the Indian economy even with least price like three rupees per kilo. This significant achievement in tomato production is possible due to the development of high yielding varieties/hybrids, breeding for biotic and abiotic stresses, resistance and heterosis breeding.

SPECIES OF TOMATO FRUIT

There are around 7500 tomato varieties grown for various purposes. Heirloom tomatoes are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among home gardeners and organic producers, since they tend to produce more interesting and flavourful crops at the cost of disease resistance and productivity. (Allen,. 2008)
In 1973, Israeli scientists developed the world’s first long shelf-life commercial tomato varieties. (Yissum, 2013)
    Tomato varieties are roughly divided into several categories , based mostly on shape and size.

• Slicing or globe tomatoes are the usual tomatoes of commerce, used for a wide variety of processing and fresh eating.
• Beefsteak tomatoes are large tomatoes often used for sandwiches and similar applications. They have kidney-bean shape, thinner skin, and shorter shelf life makes commercial use impractical.
• Oxheart tomatoes can range in size up to beefsteaks, and are shaped liked large strawberries.
• Pear tomatoes are pear shaped, and are based upon the San Marzano types for richer gourmet paste.
• Cherry tomatoes are small and round, often sweet tomatoes generally eaten whole in salads.
• Grape tomatoes, a more recent introduction, are smaller and oblong, a variation on plum tomatoes, and are used in salads.
• Campari tomatoes are also sweet and noted for their juiciness, low acidity and lack of mealiness. They are bigger than cherry tomatoes, but are smaller than plum tomatoes.

Finally the best variety of tomato for tomato paste happens to be the PLUM TOMATO. It is also known as a processing tomato or paste tomato, is a type of tomato bred for sauce and packaging purposes. They are generally oval or cylindrical in shape, with significantly fewer locules (seed compartments) than standard round tomatoes (usually only two) and a generally higher solid content, making them more suitable for processing.
Plum tomatoes are also sometimes favoured by cooks for use during the tomato off-season, as they are generally considered more amenable to handling and are therefore available in a state closer to ripe than other super market tomatoes.
Varieties (species) commonly available in markets include;

NPower shortlisted candidates

NPower shortlisted candidates

The Federal Government of Nigeria is pleased to announce the commencement of the first phase  of  the  N-Power  Volunteer  Corps  Pro-gramme,   involving   the   selection   of   200,000 successful applicants.    The  N-Power  Volunteer Corps is

5 Enjoyable Weekend Habits That Prep Party Freaks for a New Week

5 Enjoyable Weekend Habits That Prep Party Freaks for a New Week

5 Enjoyable Weekend Habits That Prep Party Freaks for a New Week

Party freaks can’t wait for the weekend as it is a time for them to indulge with friends.

5 ways to successfully apply for jobs on a Nigerian government website

The economic recession combined with the rate of unemployment has resulted in millions of Nigerians applying for almost every available vacancy. It is even worse if the offer is from the Federal Government. Consider this, 700,000

Wole Soyinka Set to tore his Voters Card - Nigerian Await

Its no Longer news that Trump has Triumphed in the just Concluded American Election. Nigerians therefore awaits for their international Writer Wole Soyinka to fulfill the promise he made on the course of the Campaign saying that he will Tore his Green Card if Trump wins.

Not Quit long the below picture was released to the internet

A man of his personality is to keep his words.

What do you think

Federal Ministry of Transport Recruitment

Federal Ministry Of Transport Recruitment 2016

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Transport invites applications from suitably qualified candidates  to fill the vacant position in their ongoing recruitment. The positions being advertised are as listed below:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Grade II
Vacancy No.: H290601-2016

Location: Nigeria
Cadre: Electrical Engineer
Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Grade Level: 08

Academic Qualifications
Candidates should  have a good  degree in Electrical Engineering registerable with the Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) from a recognized University.

Job Title: Civil Engineer Grade II
Vacancy No.: H290501-2016
Location: Nigeria
Cadre: Civil Engineer
Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Grade Level: 08

Academic Qualifications
T The  Candidates must at least possess a good honours degree in Civil Engineering or such other qualification registerable with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) from a recognized University.

Job Title: Marine Engineer/Officer Grade II
Vacancy No.: H260801-2016
Location: Nigeria
Cadre: Marine Engineer/Officer
Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Grade Level: 08

Academic Qualifications
  Interested Candidates must have any of the following or equivalent qualifications registerable with Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN):
British B.O.T. Certificate of competency as 1st Mate
British B.O.T. Certificate of competency, 2nd Class (Steam or Motor)
A degree in Marine Engineering or related subject from a recognized University.

How to apply for the Federal Ministry of Power Recruitment 2016

All Interested and qualified candidates are to  :
Click here to apply

Do not be deceive by any body  by asking you to bring money for online application. please note that, the submission of online application is  totally free.  Any applicant who submits more than one application for the same vacancy will be automatically disqualified

All applicant should note that, the Application Deadline is on 31st October, 2016.

Federal Ministry Of Transport Recruitment 2016

Things you Should Never Say to Solo Female Travelers

When Nigerians see lone female travelers, all sorts of thoughts flood into their mind. The most obvious question they ask themselves is why she is travelling alone? Oftentimes, than not, they frown at solo female travelers. This disposition is often hinged on either ethnicity or religion. The advantages of travelling alone as a female either from Olumirin waterfalls in Osun or the Lekki Leisure Lake in Lagos cannot be overemphasized. In fact, there are now many women travelling alone.  It is important for you to know the things to  say to these women. We are here to points to you some of these things.

You are travelling alone. What about your  friends or boyfriend?

It doesn’t necessarily mean that because a woman is travelling alone she has no friends, family or even a boyfriend. It is always wonderful to have a travel mate while travelling. But, some women may just want an alone time, hence they hit the road for a thrilling vacation on their own. Besides, there is no written rule where her significant other should always travel with her.

Are you not scared?

There are lots of things that happen on the road that can freak out travelers including the female travelling alone. Of course, you will be terrified, but it doesn’t stop her from journeying solo. The fact is that men can't be asked this question. She is aware of the risk before deciding to travel under her own steam. You don’t need to say anything to her.

Be safe

Typical Nigerians don’t hesitate to offer unsolicited advice. Although you may be genuinely concerned about her safety. Every traveler knows that their safety is paramount and not to wander aimlessly. Hence, it is not in your place to tell them.

Are you married?

For single women who are not travelling, they are always asked, are you married? This question pop up from time to time even  if they observe that you are not wearing a wedding band. So, when next you see a female traveler alone, don’t ask if she is married. Women feel uncomfortable with this question.  

Don’t you ever get lonely?

It is awesome to always have a travel mate or companion that you can chat or share memorable moments with. It will definitely make you feel better. But since she is on her own, you don't need to worry about being lonely. She will simply enmesh herself in the thrills and frills of the destination thus forgetting that you are alone.

You are so brave!

Yes! Women who travel alone are brave. You may consider it a compliment but women don’t find this statement funny at all. It is like you are eroding their independence, drive to travel and resourcefulness. Only brave women travel but you don’t have to say it to their faces!

Twitter Deactivates Niger Delta Avengers’ Account

The Twitter account of the Niger Delta Avengers, whose activities in Nigeria in the last few months is negatively affecting the country’s crude oil production was suspended earlier today. The militant group with the handle, @NDAvengers have used their account to update the public on claims of attack and as an avenue to find fault with the government.

Image: Vanguard

Tweets were posted on Sunday, indicating that it had carried out five attacks in the last few days.

A spokesman for Twitter when asked about the reasons for suspending the account commented:

This account has been suspended, we do not comment on individual accounts for privacy and security reasons.