List of 2nd Batch of Successful Applicants Release by Ogun State Government

   

Names of successful applicants who have been offered jobs under the Ogun State Rapid Employment Scheme have been released.The lucky 3,664 candidates passed the interview tests conducted  last November 3 and 4 at the June 12 Cultural Centre and Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu, in a statement said, the successful applicants would collect their letters of employment at a ceremony to be presided over by the governor tomorrow.

Saif al-Islam,Colonel Gaddafi's son announced captured in Southern Libya

   There is no doubt that this is a very significant moment for Libyans. Libyans have suffer  several years of hostage but today they been liberated as last key member of the Gaddafi family, Saif al-Islam has been captured in southern Libya by fighters loyal to the new government.

    Saif al-Islam, 39, is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity A militia force allied to the ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) said he had been captured in the desert about 50km (30 miles) west of Obari, and taken to their base in Zintan. 

   The International Criminal Court has a warrant for the arrest of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi. Ideally ICC judges would like to see him tried in The Hague. But they have quickly realised that is not likely to happen. The Libyan authorities are committed to trying members of the former regime inside Libya. Allowing Saif al-Islam to be taken out of the country would be hugely unpopular. Quite possibly the Zintan brigade soldiers who now hold him would refuse to transfer him to the central government. And Libya is not a signatory to the ICC.

So instead, the court is already working to try to ensure a fair trial inside Libya. For Saif al-islam Gaddafi a trial in his own country means he could face the death penalty. That's something that would not have happened if his father had signed up Libya to the ICC, where the maximum sentence is life in prison.

Ex-militants threaten bombing campaign tomorrow

I still don't understand the meaning of Niger Delta militans or ex-militans, Boko Haram or Islamic sectors. What are all these groups for? To exploit Nigeria or help us? The so-called Niger Delta militants have resurface again threatening to bomb oil installation tomorrow, for what?

The group, which issued a statement on Thursday, announced that it took the decision after a three-hour meeting held in the creeks of the region recently.

Two weeks ago, the militants had handed the government a 14-day ultimatum to meet some demands.

The demands included the payment of their monthly allowances and the recognition of some militants who embraced the amnesty programme by submitting their arms to the Kingsley Kuku-led Presidential Amnesty Committee. They had also demanded that the Federal Government should urgently probe the Presidential Amnesty Committee, describing it as a fraud.

"Except these modest requests are granted within the next 14 days, the Presidential Amnesty Committee should be ready for more face-offs and violent confrontations," the ex-militants had warned.

The statement issued by one General’ Keithy Sese, "the General Officer commanding all ex-militants on Phase 3,’’ claimed that the group had no choice but to resort to the use of violence, "the only language that the Nigerian government understands."

It warned "all multi-nationals and their expatriate workers to urgently relocate from the states of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers as we will not be held responsible for anything that befalls people who refuse to listen to these modest directives."

Abati Reuben, Special Advicer to President Blasted After Nigeria National Award 2010/2011- a must read comments

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   I extracted this comments from sahara reporters after the just concluded Nigeria National Award 2010/2011. Abati Reuben all Nigeria knew, was the guardian newspaper editorial chairman before he was appointed special Advicer to president Goodluck Jonathan. His unresponsiveness and indifference attitudes now that he was appointed special advicer to president has generated a lot of negative criticism by mindful Nigerians who knew him when he was still guardian newspaper editorial chairman and his post on 2009/2010 Nigeria National Award. Now, lets read these must read comments;

My admiration for your comment Jagaban.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 02:02.

I admire your comment on this article Jagaban. It is factual, apt and hilarious. Nice one.

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We Are Often Dangerously Too Emotional!

Submitted by John Iteshi (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 01:11.

I am of the opinion that GEJ did something commendable by appointing Reuben Abati his press secretary. It shows that he genuinely wanted a quality person.
I am also of the view that Reuben has not misstepped by accepting his appointment and that he has so far not been found wanting in his role!
The attacks on him are completely misconceived as it was the right thing to accept to serve your country and definitely wrong, cowardly and/or misguided to shy away from such opportunity in the circumstance.
It is misguided and deeply unfortunate that some Nigerians who think they are enlightened appear to think social critics should just be criticizing and avoid trying to do their bit!

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@ IFYGUY, you wrote.......

Submitted by Jude Morah (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 00:17.

"Assuming i become a medical consultant today and i am appointed to serve as minister or head a federal medical centre,etc i will grab it with both hands. It is the dream of every professional to serve at the APEX of his chosen carrier"
Not so fast pal. Not “every professional” is in that the end justifies the means tag-team of yours. There are a lot of other people that make choices based on principles and values they stand for. Nelson Mandela came to mind. Achebe’s rejection of the award is also another example.
The Arab’s spring is not about grabbing an opportunity but about principles and values. I’m not condemning your principles and values but your use of “every professional” is not so every but rather "some" like you.

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Over 300 humans have so far

Submitted by deri (not verified) on November 17, 2011 - 00:04.

Over 300 humans have so far rejected OBE-among other honors in London-so what is the noise about-even John Lenon returned his because of the biafran and the vietnam war! Black poet Benjamin Zephaniah said he rejected the offer of an OBE last month because he believes it stands for colonial brutality and slavery. He said the honour's title, Order of the British Empire, gives an impression of white supremacy saying he had been "fighting against the legacy of empire" all his life. John Lennon returned his MBE four years after receiving it Late Beatles legend John Lennon was perhaps the highest profile figure to reject an honour. He returned his MBE four years after accepting it in 1965. In a note accompanying the gong, he wrote: "Your Majesty, I am returning this in protest against Britain's involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam, and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts. With love. John Lennon of Bag

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abati

Submitted by Ajoke (not verified) on November 16, 2011 - 23:52.

Gbenga Aruleba did.
He had spoken against government so much that he didnt want to double speak,by taking an appointment. How about that? Does it answer your question?

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@IFYGUY-Democracy 4ever

Submitted by tundemash (not verified) on November 16, 2011 - 23:28.

@IFYGUY-Democracy 4ever How u claim to be a medical doc shocking to me! U claim "Abati has no input whatsoever in the nomination of the awardees neither does he have the power to reform the award." So why was he defending that list against Achebe's rejection with so much gusto? Just last year, in his estimation, that list was full of rogues, govt.contractors and election riggers; is this year's list different in Abati's estimation? This article was just published to show he was a hungry man like you hoping to get his hands on the cake too.
U claim "Assuming i become a medical consultant today and i am appointed to serve as minister or head a federal medical centre,etc i will grab it with both hands." Good for u but not everyone would sell their soul cheaply; Prof. Achebe just made that clear. We now know the reason for the silly support you give here, it is an act of desperation to get noticed. Low IQ like you in authority? God forbid! Dumbo Jo is the last !

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Facebook Most Spam-Attack Eliminated

    Facebook has reacted to the spam-attack posted to posted the site. Site administrator said it has rid its site of most of the pornographic and violent images posted as part of a spam attack.
   
     Facebook said the spam attack worked via a "self-XSS vulnerability in the browser".
It added: "During this attack, users were tricked into pasting and executing malicious javascript in their browser URL bar causing them to unknowingly share this offensive content.
"No user data or accounts were compromised during this attack."