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- Senator Dino Melaye has taken to his Twitter handle to accuse Governor Yahaya Bello of sponsoring thugs to disrupt the delivery of bags of rice donated by senators to civil servants  - Melaye says the governor released N10 million Kogi fund to the thugs for the purpose  - He alleged that the thugs were to block the Abuja-Lokoja highway with the expectation the bags of rice would be delivered on Friday, October 27  Senator Dino Melaye has raised an alarm accusing the governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, of sponsoring thugs to block the entrance of Lokoja from Abuja. Melaye, who represents Kogi West district at the Senate, said the governor was doing this to discredit him and his colleagues who donated bags of rice to civil servants in the state following their inability to cater for their families.Most of the civil servants are owed many months salary arrears leading Melaye to appeal to his colleagues to assist the state. “GYB has mobilized his thugs backed by hi...

- 70 members of Catalonia’s parliament vote in favour of independence  - The members of the Catalan opposition protest against the vote by staging a walk-out of the 135-seat chamber  - Spanish prime minister asks all Spaniards to remain calm Catalonia’s parliament has voted in favour of independence from Spain and proclaimed a republic.  The vote which was passed on Friday, October 27, comes amid plans by the Spanish government to impose direct rule on the region to stop it from seceding. Seventy members of the Catalonia’s parliament voted in favour of the motion on independence, while 10 voted against. Two however abstained. The members of the Catalan opposition protested against the vote by staging a walk-out of the 135-seat chamber before the vote was passed. Daily Mail reported that the Spanish prime minister responded to the issue by asking all Spaniards to remain calm, he said the rule of law will restore legality in Catalonia, in a Twitter message immediately...

Video games are a kind of entertainment that has been developing for almost half a century now.  Some people might consider them too childish or immature, but some of the modern games are really close to the works of art. The best way to experience this fun type of leisure is to use the game console. However, there are lots of different types of them on the market, so which one should you choose for the best gaming experience? Let’s take a look at some of the best gaming consoles you should consider buying. Try out the best video games with Jiji! Install the Jiji app to be the first one to buy the newest gaming gear for the best price!  1. Criteria There are lots of different ways you could estimate a video game console. One of the most important criteria is the power of its hardware. Another thing that should definitely be considered is the amount and quality of the exclusive titles available for the particular console. Knowing this, here are the best gaming consoles out ...

Turning a year older is something worth celebrating, it is also the perfect day you celebrate your loved ones and show them you care by showering them with love and presents. Sometimes, however, it may be really difficult to pick out that perfect present to put a smile on your loved one’s face and that is where this article comes in. Today we will be telling you about 5 perfect gift ideas for that special someone on their birthday. 1. Wristwatch : Wristwatches are a part of our everyday and they never go out of style, so it makes a perfect and reasonable present for your loved ones. Simply pick up one that matches their taste and you can be sure it will be appreciated. You can go even a step further by engraving the wristwatch with their initials or a personal note, just to make the gift even more special. 2. Birthday shout out on NAIJ.com There is absolutely no better way to show your loved ones you care than telling the whole world about them and getting everyone to celebrate ...

- A Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed, has stated that the former pensions’ boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, held political meetings in Kano last week, and that political insiders including President Muhammadu Buhari, knew about it  - The former lawmaker chided the president for taking Nigerians for a ride, and urged citizens not to allow the matter to be swept under the carpet  - Mohammed further implied that the DSS and the internal affairs minister were complicit, as he stated that the security agencies had been providing protection for the embattled former pensions’ boss  Junaid Mohammed, a Second Republic lawmaker, has stated that Abdulrasheed Maina, the former pensions' boss, had been holding political meetings in Kano and moving in government circles. Mohammed made his comments in a telephone conversation with New Telegraph, and bashed President Muhammadu Buhari for taking Nigerians for a ride. NAIJ.com gathers that the former lawmaker stated that the presi...

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for being "an agent of transformation." This commendation was given on Wednesday by one of the regional Ministers of the Church, Pastor Mark Barango, while receiving a sum of N11,984,844.11 recovered and returned to the church by the EFCC. "My impression with the work of the EFCC is that it is perfect, perfect, perfect. The EFCC is an agent of transformation. Their work is perfect and the church is grateful that the money is returned to us," he said.  Mr. Ishaq Salihu, South- South Zonal Head of the EFCC, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State handed over the money to him. The money was stolen by a banker and the Account Officer of the church, Ameh Cyril Idakwoji, in a web of fraudulent diversion and suppression of the finances of the church. Troubles came for Idakwoji when Access Bank Plc petitioned the EFCC about some missing funds in the accounts of ...

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has revealed that the Federal Government ordered it to take over the troubled Nigerian carrier Arik Air to save it from total collapse. AMCON said that as at the time it was taking over the airline in February this year, the carrier was already enmeshed with a major crisis that would have led to a loss of thousands of jobs. The spokesman of AMCON, Mr. Jude Nwauzor stated today that the airline like Aero Contractors, which it took over about five years ago experienced huge challenges arising from all manners of business irregularities and series of operational encumbrances bordering on flights delays, cancellations, bad corporate governance, accumulating staff salaries, among other ills.  He, however, said that eight months after the takeover of the airline, its operations had changed for good. He said: “Interestingly, Arik Air flights now depart on schedule without delay. For instance, flights scheduled for say 10:00...

Mr. Maina is still wanted by the Nigerian Police. President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday removed the embattled former head of the presidential task force on pension reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina; nearly a month after a senate’s resolution urged the president to act. The Senate had asked the president to fire Mr. Maina… Despite being on the run after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged corruption, embattled former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reform, Abdulrasheed Maina, was provided federal security cover, PREMIUM TIMES can report today. Investigators have found that for months, Mr. Maina received protection from operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the State Security Service (SSS). The SSS also provided secret accommodation for him. Mr. Maina is currently at large and did not report to duties on Monday at the Ministry of Interior where he was recently posted to. The spokesperson of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren...

The family members of former Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration begged the former pension boss to join the change agenda, with the assurance of security protection. The family disclosed this during a press conference in Kaduna on Wednesday.  They added that their son is not a fraudster but a messiah who brought reforms into the pension scheme. The spokesman of the family, Aliyu Maina said based on his “sterling record” at the scheme, the government of President Muhammadu Buhari appealed to Maina to key into the “change agenda”. Aliyu wondered why government officials were denying his brother, especially when the Department of State Services (DSS) provided security for him. “It is on record that Abdulrasheed Maina’s reform put a stop to the fraudulent withdrawal of huge sums from both the Nigerian Pension Board, the Nigerian Police Pension Board, etc." "Perhaps it i...

A lbert Einstein’s thoughts on the secret to happiness have been revealed thanks to handwritten notes from the genius which have surfaced after 95 years. The German-born physicist dedicated his life to science, but suggested in the notes that fulfilling a long-term ambition doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness. His thoughts on the pursuit of happiness were revealed in the notes written for a courier he met in 1922.   Paid content Melbourne Ranked World’s Most Livable City for Seventh Year Mansion Global [Gallery] After 40 Years Dr. Phil’s Wife Gets A Big Surprise On His Show OMG! Recommended by The theoretical physicist, who is celebrated for his groundbreaking theory of relativity, was on a lecture tour in Japan when the encounter took place. He was staying at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo but did not have any change available to tip the courier. Albert Einstein wrote the notes in 1922   CREDIT:   AP I nstea...

S teve Wozniak, who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs 41 years ago, has explained why the  iPhone X  will be the first of the company’s smartphones he won’t be upgrading to on day one. The 67-year-old said he was not convinced by the new features the devices offers and that he was content to stick with his iPhone 8 for the time being. He also said he felt smartphones had reached a point where they no longer offered the big leaps in innovation they once did. Mr Wozniak told  CNBC : “I am jus t worried about what it provides me. I'd rather wait and watch that one. I'm happy with my iPhone 8, which is the same as the iPhone 7, which is the same as the iPhone 6, to me. I think I will watch other people in this case. The new iPhone X, which is available for pre-order from Friday   CREDIT:  GETTY “For some reason, the iPhone X is going to be the first iPhone I didn't — on day one — upgrade to. But my wife will, so I'll be close enough...

Ultra high-net worth individuals are turning their attention away from sports cars, yachts and designer clobber, and are instead focusing on acquiring the latest status symbol among the super wealthy: passports. Today it is entirely possible to buy and sell citizenship, and for the ultra rich, the more passports they can get their hands on, the better.  Citizenship by investment programmes (CIPs) is a concept that began in 1984, when the two-island Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis came up with the idea to encourage wealthy individuals to pump money into its economy in exchange for a passport, which gives holders visa-free access to 132 countries worldwide. For millionaires in countries that have politically problematic or restrictive passports, such as China and some regions in the Middle East, the ability to buy a passport that offers  visa-free access to a huge number of countries around the world  is priceless. While...