Buhari: We Have His Academic Records But He Should Apply For Copies - Nigerian Army

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPBxNiCA_onK6VuESzDGIGt3_1ZEE7HITY2RLCHkpB13iSp3V0pNlJUa2OC01vfxD6N52Z25RSkX6TtmHASE56-BeJkYjAVaw0D3Nfb-uqsG9j-pdorhctndk8NN7rx1mPM5VLSMDDOA/s1600/buhari+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPBxNiCA_onK6VuESzDGIGt3_1ZEE7HITY2RLCHkpB13iSp3V0pNlJUa2OC01vfxD6N52Z25RSkX6TtmHASE56-BeJkYjAVaw0D3Nfb-uqsG9j-pdorhctndk8NN7rx1mPM5VLSMDDOA/s1600/buhari+(2).jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>The Director of Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier Olaleye Lajide, has dismissed reports in the Nigerian media claiming that the army could not find academic records of General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Brigadier Lajide described the reports as false.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The military spokesman made the disclosure while responding to a text message from <b><a href="http://saharareporters.com/2015/01/03/nigerian-army-has-buhari%E2%80%99s-academic-records-he-needs-apply">SaharaReporters</a></b> seeking clarification about the status of Mr. Buhari’s records. Brigadier Lajide affirmed that the Nigerian Army is in possession of all records of serving, retired and deceased officers since its inception. He added, however, that all military officers are supposed to keep original copies of their certificates. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to him, in the event where an officer loses his or her original copy of records, the concerned officer must officially apply for copies from the army. He stated that the army responds to such requests in an expeditious manner. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Brigadier Lajide told our correspondent that he was a former director of records at the Nigerian Army headquarters and had seen records of older and retired generals. He added that he was in no doubt that General Buhari’s records were intact.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Brigadier Olaleye insisted that the claim in a major Nigerian newspaper, that the army could not locate Mr. Buhari’s record was untrue.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Credit: SaharaReporters</b></div>

Buhari: We Have His Academic Records But He Should Apply For Copies - Nigerian Army

The Director of Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier Olaleye Lajide, has dismissed reports in the Nigerian media claiming t...

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Enyeama Named Best Goalkeeper In France For 2014

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkLAfrLQObYVsW2wdurTJ4S-25wB5FMkXNt6_Y9XbUoRowiZpDuXK7IF1aRt5AhvyxaGa4RUR_2okt30W_LPl9dQ6nSOIVB850e9o1uKhUckDCTVSwLpYNgP650WYvf8G41CIColhtvg/s1600/Vincent+Enyeama1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkLAfrLQObYVsW2wdurTJ4S-25wB5FMkXNt6_Y9XbUoRowiZpDuXK7IF1aRt5AhvyxaGa4RUR_2okt30W_LPl9dQ6nSOIVB850e9o1uKhUckDCTVSwLpYNgP650WYvf8G41CIColhtvg/s1600/Vincent+Enyeama1.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Captain of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama has been named as the Best Goalkeeper in France for 2014. </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Lille goalkeeper was in brilliant form for both club and country and also made the <b><i>L’Equipe Newspaper</i></b>’s Best 11 Team of the Year 2014. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Others on the best 11 for 2014 include: PSG left back Sherrer Cabelino Maxwell, Grégory Van Der Wiel(PSG), Simon Kjaer (Lille), Nicolas Nkoulou (Olympique Marseille), Jérémy Toulalan (Monaco), Marco Veratti (PSG), Javier Pastore (PSG), Paul-Georges Ntep (Rennes) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG) and Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon). </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Vincent Enyeama is also on the final shortlist for the CAF African Footballer of the Year. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony next Thursday. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yaya Toure and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon and Borussia Dortmund are also in the running for the CAF prize.</div>

Enyeama Named Best Goalkeeper In France For 2014

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Ogun INEC Releases List Of Gov'ship/Deputy Gov'ship Candidates

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAUaPrMVYDdexb6C3j3JNaKl8_9mI8xxO90kzivT0uo1SiNss13omg0jbmVyuMxHJNUPuV2je5JZcXxHhbmMslDIi065uMh-T1JT7Y3Dq0V7kfUhSxKi-t3wWWiKoir-SdC7Xq4BnhOw/s1600/VOTER-REG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAUaPrMVYDdexb6C3j3JNaKl8_9mI8xxO90kzivT0uo1SiNss13omg0jbmVyuMxHJNUPuV2je5JZcXxHhbmMslDIi065uMh-T1JT7Y3Dq0V7kfUhSxKi-t3wWWiKoir-SdC7Xq4BnhOw/s1600/VOTER-REG.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Ogun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released names of governorship candidates of various political parties. </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> For the All Progressives Congress (APC), the incumbent Governor Ibikunle Amosun has Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga as his deputy; the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has Gboyega Isiaka as its candidate, while Bilau Adekunle is his deputy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Nigeria National Peoples Party (NNPP) has Adesina Akani as the standard bearer, the deputy governor is yet to emerge.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> For HDP Olanrewaju Sokunbi, is the governorship candidate while, Adeyemo Adewale is the deputy governorship candidate; just as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has Babalola Akin Odunsi as the standard bearer with Olubukunola Onabanjo, daughter of the first civilian Governor of the State Chief Bisi Onabanjo, as the deputy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Onafadeji Benjamin is to fly the flag of the National Conscience Party (NCP) while his deputy is yet to be unveiled; the Labour Party (LP) has Olabode Simeon as its candidate, the party is yet to present its deputy candidate.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) is to be represented by Eyiowuawi Rasaq and Okeowo Oluremilekun as his deputy.</div>

Ogun INEC Releases List Of Gov'ship/Deputy Gov'ship Candidates

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Lagos Socialite, Adunni Bankole, Dies On Daughter's Wedding Day

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3Q7a5DOfWrJs7fvju_2EtVtleC7FePTpFZ7MLAGTWSftfpWIX21fM86ljJhsWLHeM48u_sl2aDjSMOlRjf3k6pJ0nweix2Sba6xLDrH7ZcnFc2V_yd8mfJ3bjdq8kpZvG5eoD6LOVMw/s1600/IYA-ADUNNI-BANKOLE-640x400-300x194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3Q7a5DOfWrJs7fvju_2EtVtleC7FePTpFZ7MLAGTWSftfpWIX21fM86ljJhsWLHeM48u_sl2aDjSMOlRjf3k6pJ0nweix2Sba6xLDrH7ZcnFc2V_yd8mfJ3bjdq8kpZvG5eoD6LOVMw/s1600/IYA-ADUNNI-BANKOLE-640x400-300x194.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>A Lagos society lady and Iyalode of Gbagura in Ogun State, Chief Mrs. Adunni Bankole, has passed on.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The ex-wife of Chief Alani Bankole died today, Saturday, January 3, 2015 during her daughter’s wedding,  an event she was eagerly looking forward to and had even planned elaborately for.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Reports say she had been ill and was in coma for days prior to her demise.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Her former husband and top Ogun politician is the father of Hon. Dimeji Bankole, the erstwhile Speaker, Federal House of Representatives.</div>

Lagos Socialite, Adunni Bankole, Dies On Daughter's Wedding Day

A Lagos society lady and Iyalode of Gbagura in Ogun State, Chief Mrs. Adunni Bankole, has passed on. The ex-wife of Chief Alani Ban...

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Shocking! Man Stabbed For 'Pinging' While Driving

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SuYurjczHsMAx8A8b0SPI1DpR_T20rJ_5fHm9akcqUljSAsZx8teNqNPVfkCK4rdwWBaWkHO2UeeB4XqBNTf48IVb2_1Yz3WGbkuUdS4wcfkJU-4NvIcVOUcCyCZiJ6fKt3NO8G6x3s/s1600/Julius-Joseph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SuYurjczHsMAx8A8b0SPI1DpR_T20rJ_5fHm9akcqUljSAsZx8teNqNPVfkCK4rdwWBaWkHO2UeeB4XqBNTf48IVb2_1Yz3WGbkuUdS4wcfkJU-4NvIcVOUcCyCZiJ6fKt3NO8G6x3s/s1600/Julius-Joseph.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>A mechanic in Lagos has been arrested and charged after stabbing another man for 'pinging' while driving.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Olajide Olaniran is said to have attacked 34-year-old Julius Joseph in the Ijaiye area of the state after accusing him of using his phone instead of focusing on the steering of his car.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Joseph also challenged Olaniran for driving against traffic and in the ensuing chaos, Olaniran allegedly stabbed Joseph with a broken bottle and then escaped with his phones and the sum of ₦5,000, <b><a href="http://www.punchng.com/news/army-condemns-four-more-soldiers-to-death/">Punch</a></b> reports.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The suspect was however arrested by the police and the victim was taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja for treatment.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Olaniran has subsequently been charged with assault and stealing and the case has been adjourned till January 26, 2015 for mention.</div>

Shocking! Man Stabbed For 'Pinging' While Driving

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Why I Converted To Islam - Moji Olaiya

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAH7kgtal9MA1FmnM7ojM-0liJQ7BsQXy1E_ThTW67vMZ9XpMvTSR7FmdrbTkzJFzN23aZUOqYsW04N7rhhbxtdg_y5ppvE06Rg2xJqXDkrVnkaC80wzGDtQQBDhnT2j318-BYJGqJxE/s1600/moji-olaiya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAH7kgtal9MA1FmnM7ojM-0liJQ7BsQXy1E_ThTW67vMZ9XpMvTSR7FmdrbTkzJFzN23aZUOqYsW04N7rhhbxtdg_y5ppvE06Rg2xJqXDkrVnkaC80wzGDtQQBDhnT2j318-BYJGqJxE/s1600/moji-olaiya.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Since popular Yoruba actress, Moji Olaiya, walked out of her marriage; it has </b><b>been particularly difficult to track her down. Saturday Vanguard cornered her at an Inter-House sports competition event in Gbagada, Lagos, where she was the matron of one of the Houses competing for prizes at the event.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Below is the excerpt of the interview conducted by <b>ADERONKE ADEYERI</b> and <b>MAHMUD HABIBAT</b> of <b><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/481506/">Vanguard</a></b> Newspapers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Many actors have complained over time that the government has abandoned the film industry, in what respect can the government assist the industry?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I think with the aid of the government, we can overcome piracy. The government has failed to help the industry and that is not what is happening abroad. There are some who, however, make money from people in government.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Have you been a benefactor of such favour before?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> No, I have not.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>But you were appointed a brand ambassador in Ekiti State?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yes, I am a cultural ambassador in Ekiti which happens to be a privilege bestowed upon me by the governor. It is a gesture to appreciate and recognise my cultural impact on the youths in the state and the country Nigeria at large.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Are you saying being an ambassador of that State has no monetary benefit?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Being a cultural ambassador of a State comes with the responsibility of promoting the State. It also means being a mentor to the youths and creating avenues for them to showcase their talents in the industry.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>What are the things you will love to change in Nollywood?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Many of us lack discipline and the industry is now over flooded. In the past, people came into the industry because of the passion they had for acting but not anymore. Most of them now want to be famous quickly even when they do not have the talents. The ladies in particular, most of them go around almost naked. These ladies forget actors and actresses are like evangelists who preach through the television screen.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Have you ever felt like quitting acting?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Coming into the industry was borne out of passion, so I cannot quit acting for anything in the world.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Even marriage?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I can never quit acting for any marriage. I have said it in many interviews that even when I re-marry, the man will have to love me and my profession.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>You once said you are an evangelist in one interview.</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I have never said I was an evangelist. I only likened acting to preaching through our movies. So that is it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>You came into limelight in an English soap, Super Story, but now you feature more in Yoruba films.</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I have many English soaps running at the moment so it is not as if I have left the English scene.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Are you a Muslim or a Christian?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I am a Muslim.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>But you were once a Christian, what happened?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yes, I converted. I fell in love with Islam. I am not saying Christianity is not an acceptable religion but as an adult, I am at liberty to choose any religion I like. I might decide not to practice any religion tomorrow.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Is this traceable to your background; having a Muslim mother that converted to Christianity?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Somehow she might have influenced me because as a child I watched her go to the mosque five times a day. I love Islam; their mode of praying is peaceful. The religion does not have the denominational problem like Christianity. I can go into any mosque to pray any time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>What is your relationship with popular Victor Olaiya as some believe you are not his child?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I don’t want to say much about this. If these people say I am his niece, does that not also make him my relative. And as relatives, I can also call him father. So this issue is not logical regardless of their arguments. He is my father.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Which female accessories would you never be caught without?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> My earrings and wristwatches.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Perfumes?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I am not addicted to any brand of perfumes. I go for any as long as it is a designer perfume and has nice fragrance.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>How have you been coping after separation from your husband?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A woman needs a man in her life. There are things a man would do that you cannot do as a woman but I have no regret leaving my marriage.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Why did you say you have no regrets?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I have no regret leaving my marriage but I regret not being under a man’s roof. It is not respectable in this part of the world. But I try to comport myself even as a divorced woman and as a typical Yoruba woman and to avoid scandal. I have a daughter to protect and cater for.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>What was the cause of your failed marriage?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The marriage was not working so I had to quit. My partner went as far as abusing me so I had to leave to protect myself and my daughter.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>You mean domestic violence?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yes, domestic violence is just the right word.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Any man in the picture at present?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I am in a relationship but I am yet to be legally separated from my husband.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Were you legally married?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yes. So at the right time I will reveal who the man is. I need somebody beside me.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><b>Is your new film, Monsurat, born out of your marital experience?</b></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Our mothers tell us that being over protective of one’s husband does more harm than good. <i>Monsurat </i>is a story of a jealous woman who became a tigress in protecting her marriage. She went diabolical and this affected her husband’s business. Later on her husband found solace in the arms of another woman and that was how she lost all. It is a story meant to educate our women to keep their space in the hearts of their men.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Are you really a sport person?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I love sports and I still create time for it despite my busy schedules.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><b>Which sport in particularly do you engage in?</b></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I play Lawn Tennis and I swim very well.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>On what ground did you become matron to the ‘Yellow House’ of the school?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I am very sure one of the criteria for making me a matron here was because I grew up in this environment. I stayed here for 32 years. Also the management of the school found me worthy to mentor the pupils and I am happy about that.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>Are you a product of the school?</i></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> No, I am not.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><b>What is your perception of life?</b></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Life is interesting when you keep a free mind towards others. When you suspect everyone around you, you cage yourself and your feelings and it means you don’t trust yourself too. Whatever situation you find yourself, know that life will go on; it will only stop when you are tired of going on.</div>

Why I Converted To Islam - Moji Olaiya

Since popular Yoruba actress, Moji Olaiya, walked out of her marriage; it has  been particularly difficult to track her down. Saturday ...

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