Despite several appeals, by the Benue State government to the organized Labour not to embarked on industrial action, civil servants, yesterday commenced a one week warning strike to demand home for their monthly salaries, arrears and pension which according to them has accumulated for several months leaving untold hardship on civil servants.
The decision which was taken at an executive council meeting at the NLC secretariat in makurdi where the NLC chairman comrade Godwin Anya, TUC chairman comrade Ordue Tartenger as well as their counterpart in the joint negotiating councils Comrade Philip Nongo were in attendance,
the organized Labour went extra mile in asking its members to stay away from work beginning yesterday after their meeting with governor Ortom who pleaded with them to show more understanding.
In an interview with correspondent the NLC boss comrade Anya said the days of playing hanky panky on the welfare of civil servants was over.
” the governor declared State of emergency on payment of salary, and for almost 4 months we are not seeing any tangible something, what we have seeing is screening exercise, so what we are appealing to the government is to shelve off every other thing and focus on this salary, we want to see government do something substantially so that we will know that government is also feeling the plight of the workers, holding meeting is one thing and doing something is another, all the meetings we have been holding with government have not yield any positive result, what we have continue to receive from government is appeal, that we should continue to manage the way we have been managing, yes we have actually appreciate the workers of the state for their patient that is the way we have been managing for more than two years, no reaction from workers and you know actually the people are suffering.”
According to Anya, the implication of the seven day strike is that this is just a warning, if it is not heed to the next action will be total.
Meanwhile as the strike action commenced, a group of retirees known as coalition of concerned pensioners have distance itself from the industrial action.
In an interview with Leader of the coalition, comrade Michael Vembeh told correspondent that the Local government pensioners would not support an action which he said is based on personal aggrandizement .
Correspondent who went round to monitor saw members of the union going from office to office to ensure full compliance of the action by civil servants.
source: http://leadership.ng/2017/09/05/labour-goes-tough-ortom-embarks-one-week-warning-strike/
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Is Talking Nonsense - Edwin Clark
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark, on Tuesday condemned the Biafra agitation led by Nnamdi Kanu.
Mr. Clark made this known when the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, Shehu Sani, visited him in his Abuja residence.
He further condemned the quit notice by the Arewa Group to Igbos in the North, saying it was worrisome.
He warned that secession or agitation were not the way to go on restructuring the country.
He said “when Kanu talks about Biafra, he is talking nonsense. We do not want a second war.
“America fought their civil war for a long time and they are not thinking of a second one. Kanu should drop the agitation.
“At the same time, it is arrogant and foolish on the part of some Northern youths to issue quit notice. You do not own the North. It is part of Nigeria and anybody can live there.
“The Igbos have been living in the North for over 100 years. I condemn all of them.”
The elder statesman, however, emphasised the need for restructuring for equity and balance in the country.
He explained that although the call for restructuring had been loud in recent times, the country had been undergoing restructuring.
“We have been living together since 1914 and from time to time, we have been changing the way of our lives.
“In 1947, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe said the Richard Constitution was obnoxious; that it was anti-people. In 1950, we had the Macpherson Constitution which created the three regions and in 1963, we had another constitution.
“During all these constitutions, the issue of fiscal federation was very prominent. So, we have been restructuring this country and nobody talked about breaking up the country.
“The war between 1967 and 1970 was an unfortunate one.”
Mr. Clark said making necessary changes to allow for social justice was the way to go and urged the National Assembly (NASS) to re-visit the issue of devolution of power upon resumption from recess, saying it was one of the ways to properly restructure the country.
According to him, the vote against devolution of power by NASS is borne out of the fear that it would whittle down the powers of legislators.
“We have reached a stage where states are not paying salaries and something has to be done to gear their minds to see what they can do in their own area to generate money.
“I am happy you believe in restructuring, which can be achieved within a short time but it may take up to 20 years if we do not agree among ourselves.
“So, once more I want to say that when you resume, the issue of devolution of power should be re-visited so that Federal Government will deal with foreign affairs, prisons, customs and a few other things.
On call to return to regionalism, Mr. Clark said “you cannot abolish the states now and say you want six regions. It is not going to be easy or possible now.
“I feel we should use the same states as federating units and the local governments should remain with the states.”
He called for the establishment of Revenue Mobilisation Commission to deal with funds that move between states and local governments to sustain them.
Mr. Clark, a former federal commissioner of information, promised to convene a meeting of elder statesmen across the country to find lasting solution to the problem of restructuring.
In his remarks, Mr.A Sani, who is also the Vice Chairman Committee on Foreign Affairs, said one of the reasons the devolution of power did not scale through in NASS was the fear that state governments might abuse their powers.
He said “the problem we have with devolution of power is how to tackle some of the problems that come with it.
“For example, the present crop of governors might not be able to handle state police in a manner that people who disagree with them can be safe.
“Secondly, the manner in which elections are conducted by state independent electoral commissions where the ruling party in state wins all positions is worrisome.
“So, if we devolve the police, we have to allay the fears of people on the implications. Those who are championing some of these issues need to make clarifications.”
On derivation and resource control, the lawmaker said it was in the best interest of the country to stop thinking about oil because it was becoming non-attractive globally.
On the quit notice, Mr. Sani said “it is embarrassing”.
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Mr. Clark made this known when the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, Shehu Sani, visited him in his Abuja residence.
He further condemned the quit notice by the Arewa Group to Igbos in the North, saying it was worrisome.
He warned that secession or agitation were not the way to go on restructuring the country.
He said “when Kanu talks about Biafra, he is talking nonsense. We do not want a second war.
“America fought their civil war for a long time and they are not thinking of a second one. Kanu should drop the agitation.
“At the same time, it is arrogant and foolish on the part of some Northern youths to issue quit notice. You do not own the North. It is part of Nigeria and anybody can live there.
“The Igbos have been living in the North for over 100 years. I condemn all of them.”
The elder statesman, however, emphasised the need for restructuring for equity and balance in the country.
He explained that although the call for restructuring had been loud in recent times, the country had been undergoing restructuring.
“We have been living together since 1914 and from time to time, we have been changing the way of our lives.
“In 1947, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe said the Richard Constitution was obnoxious; that it was anti-people. In 1950, we had the Macpherson Constitution which created the three regions and in 1963, we had another constitution.
“During all these constitutions, the issue of fiscal federation was very prominent. So, we have been restructuring this country and nobody talked about breaking up the country.
“The war between 1967 and 1970 was an unfortunate one.”
Mr. Clark said making necessary changes to allow for social justice was the way to go and urged the National Assembly (NASS) to re-visit the issue of devolution of power upon resumption from recess, saying it was one of the ways to properly restructure the country.
According to him, the vote against devolution of power by NASS is borne out of the fear that it would whittle down the powers of legislators.
“We have reached a stage where states are not paying salaries and something has to be done to gear their minds to see what they can do in their own area to generate money.
“I am happy you believe in restructuring, which can be achieved within a short time but it may take up to 20 years if we do not agree among ourselves.
“So, once more I want to say that when you resume, the issue of devolution of power should be re-visited so that Federal Government will deal with foreign affairs, prisons, customs and a few other things.
On call to return to regionalism, Mr. Clark said “you cannot abolish the states now and say you want six regions. It is not going to be easy or possible now.
“I feel we should use the same states as federating units and the local governments should remain with the states.”
He called for the establishment of Revenue Mobilisation Commission to deal with funds that move between states and local governments to sustain them.
Mr. Clark, a former federal commissioner of information, promised to convene a meeting of elder statesmen across the country to find lasting solution to the problem of restructuring.
In his remarks, Mr.A Sani, who is also the Vice Chairman Committee on Foreign Affairs, said one of the reasons the devolution of power did not scale through in NASS was the fear that state governments might abuse their powers.
He said “the problem we have with devolution of power is how to tackle some of the problems that come with it.
“For example, the present crop of governors might not be able to handle state police in a manner that people who disagree with them can be safe.
“Secondly, the manner in which elections are conducted by state independent electoral commissions where the ruling party in state wins all positions is worrisome.
“So, if we devolve the police, we have to allay the fears of people on the implications. Those who are championing some of these issues need to make clarifications.”
On derivation and resource control, the lawmaker said it was in the best interest of the country to stop thinking about oil because it was becoming non-attractive globally.
On the quit notice, Mr. Sani said “it is embarrassing”.
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Tuesday, 5 September 2017
History of Balogun Ajikobi
The first Balogun Ajikobi was Usman, a Yorubman from Iseyin. He was a member of the nobility of Iseyin and one of the dignitaries who became disciples of Shehu Alimi on the Shehu's arrival in the town. When Shehu Alimi was leaving Iseyin, Usman followed him and remained in the entourage all through the Shehu's tour of Yorubaland until he arrived Ilorin .
By virtue of his nobility, Usman became leader of the Yoruba in the Shehu's entourage and was highly respected for his exemplary leadership. Was an amiable personality, very humane , kind and selfless. Usman had the unique habit of visiting his kinsmen daily, going from house townhouse early in the morning, to acertain their well-being. This mannerism earned him the appellation &Baba aji ko ibi& literally meaning &the man (father) who wakes early in the morning to visit his kith and kin&. With time, he became known only by this nickname and wen he became a Balogun, he was given the title Balogun Aji ko bi later contracted to and pronounced as Ajikobi.
Mallam Usman first became Balogun Ajikobi about the year 1808 when he led troops from Ajikobi area to join the Ilorin army that repelled Majia, the Nupe war-monget, who invaded Ilorin during the day of Shehu Alimi shortly after the death of Afonja.
Balogun Usman participated triumphantly in many wars fought by Ilorin until he was captured in the disastrous Oshogbo war. According to Reverend Samuel Johnson,
& The principal Ilorin war chiefs captured in this defeat were:
1. Jimba, the head slave of the Emir of Ilorin;
2. One of the sons of Ali, the commander-in-chief;
3. Chief Lateju; and
4. Ajikobi, the Yoruba Balogun of Ilorin.
&The first two were released and sent home privately by Ibadan warchiefs, a form of chivalrous etiquette among the warchiefs. The later two being Yorubas by birth were regarded rather as traitors to their country, and were sent home to Ibadan as distinguished captives of war.
& The Bashorun sentenced Lateju to death alleging that it was in his house that king Oluewu, the last of the ancient Oyo, was fettered when taken at the Elected(Worukura) war, before he was put to death.
&Ajikobi, being a more distinguished personage was sent to Alaafin of Oyo for capital punishment&
Balogun Usman was succeeded by his son Lawal (Lawani) who was in turn succeeded by Yusuf(Yesufu) as the third Balogun Ajikobi. Balogun Lawal's reign was not spectacular except that it was at the end of his reign which was the beginning of Balogun Yusufu that Emir Shitta, the second Emir of Ilorin reestablished the post of Balogun Alanamu and placed under it what thenceforth became knows as Alanamu ward.
The fourth Balogun Ajikobi was Buhari. He was succeeded by Ahmadu. Balogun Ahmadu, alias, Biala was the most controversial of the Baloguns of Ajikobi. He along with the other three Baloguns of his time namely :Balogun Ka'ra (Gambari), Balogun Inakoju (Alanamu) and Balogun Zubair (Fulani), was among the heroes of the Offa war. He was also one of the Balogun who stoutly and openly criticised the treaty which Emir Sulaiman signed with the Royal Niger Company in 1897. By that treaty, Ilorin Emirate became a vassalage of imperial Britain consequent upon the successful invasion of Ilorin by the Company's troops that year.
Earlier, that is, before the subjugation of Ilorin by the British, Balogun Ahmadu in collaboration with both Adamu, the Balogun Gambari, Aliyu Inakoju, the Balogun Alanamu, played a leading role in the violent overthrow of Emir Momo at the end of 1895. The Balogun uncompromising stance against British imperialism over Ilorin ultimately caused him to be deposed and banished by the colonial administration to Gbede on the road to Ogbomosho in 1907. Balogun Biala saw his banishment as a betrayal by Emir, believing that his deposition and banishment were done with Emir's connivance. However, in 1910, ex-Balogun was partially pardoned and allowed to return to Ilorin as an ordinary citizen but he was not repentant.
The Balogun Ajikobi chieftain had a unique featured in the olden days. In those days, when a Balogun dies, the staff of office was usually removed to the resident of the most elderly chief in the ward until a Balogun dies is installed. During that interregnum the chief in whose custody the staff of office was kept was privileges to assume all the ceremonial responsibilities of the Balogun. Hence, at various points in time the chief in Ile Aka'aba, Ile Olomoda, Ile Kura and Ile Alausa acted as Balogun Ajikobi in such an interim capacity. This practise lasted till the beginning of the twentieth century.
Past Baloguns Of Ajikobi
1.Balogun Usman
2.Balogun Lawani Ajikobi
3.Balogun Yusufu Ajikobi
4.Balogun Buhari Ajikobi
5.Balogun Biala Ajikobi
6.Balogun Habeebu Ajikobi
7.Balogun Mohammad Jimoh
8.Balogun Tukur Ajao 1955-04
9.Balogun Oba Tukur Ajao 1992-2003
10.Balogun Usman Baba Olobi 2003-2009
11.Balogun Issah Jimoh 2011-present
List Of Universities That Accept 120 Cut-Off Mark
It's no longer news that few weeks ago, JAMB pegged the cutoff mark for universities at 120 and despite this decision, varsities like Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Lagos, University of Benin and University of Nigeria Nsukka, pegged their cut-off point at 200 and above.
Many other Nigerian universities pegged their cut-off points from 120 to 170.
With this, candidates who had a relatively low score in JAMB may find it difficult to get a university that'll accept 120 as their cut off mark for admission.
So, we don't want people who actually fall into this category to lose hope when it comes to gaining admission into a university this year. During the course of our research, we were able to draw out the list of Nigerian Universities that accept 120 as their cut off marks for 2017 Admission. Kindly find the full list below:
List Of Nigerian Universities That Accept 120 Cut Off Mark For 2017 Admission
The following Universities that set their cut-off mark at include:
1. Achievers University,
2. Adeleke University,
3. Caleb University,
4. Fountain University,
5. Caritas University,
6. Novena University,
7. Renaissance University,
8. Ojiagu-agbani University,
9. Evangel University,
10. McPherson University,
11. South Western University,
12. Samuel Adegboyega University,
13. Wellspring University,
14. Western Delta University,
15. Wesley University,
16. Summit University,
17. Edwin Clark University,
18. Hezekiah University,
19. Kings University,
20. Arthur Javis University.
Many other Nigerian universities pegged their cut-off points from 120 to 170.
With this, candidates who had a relatively low score in JAMB may find it difficult to get a university that'll accept 120 as their cut off mark for admission.
So, we don't want people who actually fall into this category to lose hope when it comes to gaining admission into a university this year. During the course of our research, we were able to draw out the list of Nigerian Universities that accept 120 as their cut off marks for 2017 Admission. Kindly find the full list below:
List Of Nigerian Universities That Accept 120 Cut Off Mark For 2017 Admission
The following Universities that set their cut-off mark at include:
1. Achievers University,
2. Adeleke University,
3. Caleb University,
4. Fountain University,
5. Caritas University,
6. Novena University,
7. Renaissance University,
8. Ojiagu-agbani University,
9. Evangel University,
10. McPherson University,
11. South Western University,
12. Samuel Adegboyega University,
13. Wellspring University,
14. Western Delta University,
15. Wesley University,
16. Summit University,
17. Edwin Clark University,
18. Hezekiah University,
19. Kings University,
20. Arthur Javis University.
5 Thought-provoking Facts About Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent. It is second to none in terms of wildlife, wild lands and rich cultural traditions. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 thought-provoking facts about Africa.
Has a Large Percentage of the World’s Elephant
Africa is believed to have over 85% of the world’s elephant population. It is also believed to have over 99% of the remaining lions in the world. In other words, over 99% of the remaining lions are on the African continent.
Suggestions that the Ancestors of Human Beings Originated From Africa
Charles Darwin was the first scientist to suggest that the ancestors of human beings may have originated from Africa. But racism and the prejudicial attitude of many people in the Western world to Africa, made many people in the West highly resistant to such
suggestions until very well into the twentieth century.
Lake Malawi is Believed to Have More Fish Species Than Any Other Freshwater System on Earth
Lake Malawi is located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It’s the ninth largest lake in the world, and the third largest and second deepest lake in Africa. It’s a meromictic lake (that is, it’s water layers do not mix), and its waters are rich in fish. The lake is believed to have more fish species than any other freshwater system on earth, however the wild population of fish in the lake is increasingly threatened by overfishing and water pollution.
Africa is Home to the Only Nation in the World to Voluntarily Abandon Its Nuclear Weapon Program
South Africa is the only country in the world to voluntarily abandon its nuclear weapon program. The reason the then president of South Africa, F.W. de Klerk, gave for dismantling the nation’s nuclear weapons was that he saw no value of nuclear weapons in fighting wars, and the prospect of using them against neighbouring countries was too appalling for him to consider.
Africa is a Continent of Extremes
Africa is considered a continent of extremes. It is a continent that’s very rich in mineral and agricultural wealth, but at the same time considered the world’s poorest continent, with many of its people suffering poverty and sicknesses. The continent is also extremely large, as well as extremely dry, with an extremely young population, so young that over half of the continent is under the age of 25.
Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-thought-provoking-facts-africa/
Has a Large Percentage of the World’s Elephant
Africa is believed to have over 85% of the world’s elephant population. It is also believed to have over 99% of the remaining lions in the world. In other words, over 99% of the remaining lions are on the African continent.
Suggestions that the Ancestors of Human Beings Originated From Africa
Charles Darwin was the first scientist to suggest that the ancestors of human beings may have originated from Africa. But racism and the prejudicial attitude of many people in the Western world to Africa, made many people in the West highly resistant to such
suggestions until very well into the twentieth century.
Lake Malawi is Believed to Have More Fish Species Than Any Other Freshwater System on Earth
Lake Malawi is located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It’s the ninth largest lake in the world, and the third largest and second deepest lake in Africa. It’s a meromictic lake (that is, it’s water layers do not mix), and its waters are rich in fish. The lake is believed to have more fish species than any other freshwater system on earth, however the wild population of fish in the lake is increasingly threatened by overfishing and water pollution.
Africa is Home to the Only Nation in the World to Voluntarily Abandon Its Nuclear Weapon Program
South Africa is the only country in the world to voluntarily abandon its nuclear weapon program. The reason the then president of South Africa, F.W. de Klerk, gave for dismantling the nation’s nuclear weapons was that he saw no value of nuclear weapons in fighting wars, and the prospect of using them against neighbouring countries was too appalling for him to consider.
Africa is a Continent of Extremes
Africa is considered a continent of extremes. It is a continent that’s very rich in mineral and agricultural wealth, but at the same time considered the world’s poorest continent, with many of its people suffering poverty and sicknesses. The continent is also extremely large, as well as extremely dry, with an extremely young population, so young that over half of the continent is under the age of 25.
Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-thought-provoking-facts-africa/
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