IMMIGRATION SET TO RECRUIT 5,000 OFFICERS

 

 The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, on Friday said the Federal Government planned to recruit 5,000 officers into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over the next five years.
Moro said this in Abuja at the 2014 Comptroller-General’s annual conference and stakeholder’s forum in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the service.
The two-day conference organised by the service is themed: “Effective Border Control Systems and Procedures for National Security”.

Obasanjo Hides Next Of Kin Details To Journalists At NIMC Office Oke-Mosan Abeokuta

The Former President of Nigeria , Chief Olusegun Obasanjo today in Oke-Mosan Abeokuta registered for his National Identity Card (NIC) and decided to keep the information about his next of kin away from the prying eyes of reporters who were bent on capturing his personal data.Obasanjo who arrived at the National Identity Management Commission office around 1:35pm, quickly had his height measured and finger prints taken.

I Married As A Virgin---Biodun Okeowo

Sultry and sexy Yoruba actress, Biodun Okeowo known in the industry as Tolani Oshirin is without doubts one of the hottest and most talented Yoruba-speaking actresses on the scene right now. With eight movies of her own and having featured in close to fifty of others, Biodun is certainly a face to reckon with in the Yoruba sector.

My Problem With Nigerian Ladies Is that They All want to bleach their skin- Duncan Mighty

Duncan Mighty is a Nigerian musician who has been in the music industry for almost a decade. In this interview with JOAN OMIONAWELE, the musician talks about life as an entertainer, controversies and other issues.
You have decided to rebrand and changed to Young Wealth Records, what informed this?
Young wealth is a record label of which I am the C.E.O and the brand Duncan Mighty, has gone international, it has become a household name. Unveiling it officially  is one of the ways I feel I can give back to the society. For instance, in Port Harcourt, were I hail  from, I am giving the  up- coming talents the chance to showcase what they have got. Secondly,  every  music you have heard from Duncan Mighty and all the hits that  have been produced, mixed, mastered and recorded by me will be ….

Ebola: Dearth of volunteers persist in Lagos despite N60,000 daily pay, insurance

LAGOS State is facing the problem of shortage of volunteers to help care for the victims of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). In spite of a life insurance scheme and N60, 000 daily allowance being offered by the state government, health workers and volunteers are still not forthcoming.
This is coming as the Ebola disease saga in Nigeria took a sinister twist with cases of Ebola virus infection emerging among two spouses of the health workers (primary contacts) that attended to the index (first) case, Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer.

US Navy Sacks Africa American Woman For Refusing to cut off Her Natural Hair

The U.S Navy announced this weekend that it was discharging Jessica Sims, an Africa American woman who has been a sailor for 12-years, for “failing to obey an order to cut off her natural hairstyle.”The military has been under scrutiny for guidelines issued in March that critics believe were discriminatory toward African-American women.

Mimiko defects to PDP

At last, Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has  decamped from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Leaders of both parties confirmed the development to newsmen in Akure last night.
However, Ondo State Information Commissioner, Mr.  Kayode Akinmade said that due to “serious pressure from the leadership of the PDP before and  after the Osun governorship election, the governor is still consulting with stakeholders across the country on this.”

Presidency's Effort To Rescue Chibok Girls Not Good Enough— Oby Ezekwesili

The international coordinator #BringBackOurGirls group, Professor Obi Ezekwesili  yesterday, expressed doubt of the rescue mission of the Chibok school girls abducted over 4 months ago has not been effective enough to rescue the harmless girls in the hands of their abductors.

She cited federal government’s position of not neither negotiating nor engaging in military action as not good enough.

Dame Patience Jonathan Eulogies Apostle Samuel Onunkwo

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan has extolled the leadership virtues on Late Apostle Samuel Onunkwo, father in-law of her Director of Protocol, Mr. Mfawa Abam who was buried on Thursday at Ifite Ogbunike, Anambra State. 

Mrs. Jonathan made the eulogy during the burial ceremony  of  late Apostle Onunkwo who lived devoted Christian life worthy of emulation for all and sundry, and also an accomplished bureaucrat who impacted positively on the lives of his people.

Adamawa 2014 Guber Election: Presidency May Have Backed Down On Ribadu

 Ahead the October 11 gubernatorial election in Adamawa State, strong indications emerged yesterday that the presidency may have bowed to criticisms trailing its support for former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, just as it has made a U- Turn on him.