Edo will give priority to Girl-child education – Iara Oshiomhole

Mrs Iara Oshiomhole, (middle) carries a baby (Girls Guide member) and with them is Hon Elizabeth Ativie, member Edo State House of Assembly at the National Camp of the Nigerian Girls Guide Association

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Mrs Iara Oshiomhole, (middle) carries a baby (Girls Guide member) and with them is Hon Elizabeth Ativie, member Edo State House of Assembly at the National Camp of the Nigerian Girls Guide Association

Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Iara Oshiomhole, has assured that the state government would always give priority to the girl-child education as educating the girl child is akin to educating the nation.
Mrs. Oshiomhole gave the assurance on Tuesday in Benin during her first public function as First Lady of the State at the 2015 edition of the Nigerian Girls Guide Association National Camp Meeting.
“Edo State is a strong believer in the training of the youth, especially the girl child and we believe strongly that whenever you educate a girl, you educate the family and you have educated the nation.
“I want to thank you for what you are doing here and I urge you to keep it up. I am very happy to be here in your midst today. I have heard a lot about the Girls Guide Association and I came here today to see what you have been doing and I am pleased with what I have seen here today,” Mrs. Oshiomhole said.

Iara Oshiomhole decorated as Patron of the Nigerian Girls Guide Association, Edo State Chapter by Mrs Maria Gorretti-Sule, Chief Commissioner of the Association at the National Camp of the Nigerian Girls Guide Association

Earlier in her address of welcome, the Chief Commissioner, Nigerian Girls Guide Association, Mrs. Maria Goretti-Sule, thanked Mrs. Oshiomhole for her presence at the camp, adding that her presence in their midst would greatly boost the association. She appealed to her to carry the wives of the local government chairmen along in ensuring that rural dwellers benefit from the activities and training of the Girls Guide in their various localities.
Mrs. Goretti-Sule also used the opportunity to appreciate the state government for its support and assistance to the Girls Guide over the years. She however requesting for government’s assistance in introducing Girls Guide into the schools so as to help ‘catch them young’ and inculcate the lofty tenets of the association in the girl child.
Mrs. Iara Oshiomhole was later invested as the Patron, Nigerian Girls Guide Association, Edo State Chapter.

Buhari will get weekly report on NNPC, says Kachikwu

Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, NNPC GMD

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has stated his resolve to usher in a new dawn of transparency through the periodic publications of the Corporation’s financial transaction insisting that transparency must be the watchword of every staff in the new NNPC.
Dr. Kachikwu who stated this at his maiden Town Hall meeting with the staff of the Corporation at the NNPC Towers, Abuja, said the new NNPC of his dream is a Corporation anchored on the foundation of transparency.
“I want transparency. Beginning from next month, I want to be able to publish what the company makes. I have told the President that as from next week I will be sending him weekly reports,” he said.
Charging the staff to break away from the old culture and bring creative solutions to the numerous challenges facing the Corporation, the GMD said with the kind of change he has in mind workers cannot afford to continue with business as usual.
He challenged workers disobey any directive from him or any superior officer that runs contrary to the rules, adding that, President Muhammadu Buhari will not ask him to do anything shady just as he himself would not ask any staff to carry out any unlawful duty.
Speaking further on the culture of transparency, he said it should begin by establishing the current financial status of the Corporation and that he would sign up auditors “to do a proper forensic audit to tell us where we are.”

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria

He promised to revisit old processes that used to make for efficient operations, adding that staff should see themselves the drivers of the changes required to bring about the new NNPC.
“You are the best consultants there are. While there may be need to refer certain issues to consultants, ultimately you are the ones who will implement whatever recommendations they come up with; you are the ones who have been around and who understand the system and so you are the ones who should drive the change,” he charged the staff.
He said the change would be anchored on three key issues of people, processes, and profit, adding that the people element was key to the success of the other two elements which was the reason personnel motivation was dear to his heart.
He dismissed reports that he was out to sack 1000 staff and that nothing could be farther from the truth as he needed quality staff to drive the processes and business in the new NNPC.
Speaking on behalf of members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association, PENGASSAN Comrade Francis Johnson pledged the readiness of NNPC staff with the GMD to achieve the Federal Government’s reform agenda for the Corporation and the oil and gas industry at large.
Echoing the position of the PENGASSAN President, Comrade Igwe Achese, President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, said that as a group, the union has implicit confidence in the ability of the new GMD to deliver on President Buhari’s reform agenda in the oil and gas industry.

Buhari calls for comprehensive report on sale of NITEL print

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has demanded for a comprehensive report on sale of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), and Nigerian Mobile Telecommunication (Mtel), from the Ministry of Communications Technology.
The President made the request after briefing by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Tunji Olaopa in Abuja on Tuesday.
NAN recalls that the National Council on Privatisation (NCP), at its meeting of February 27, 2012, approved the privatisation of NITEL and Mtel through “guided liquidation”.
The meeting was presided over by former Vice-President Namadi Sambo.
The preferred bidder of NITEL/Mtel, NATCOM Consortium, on April 2, 2015, completed the payment of the telecommunications assets for 252 million dollars.
Buhari, however, said he was concerned by the continuing protests by former NITEL/Mtel employees and other Nigerians over the manner in which assets of the company were sold.
The president challenged the ministry to work harder to fully develop the revenue-generation potential of Nigeria’s information technology sector.
He also directed the ministry to bring forward for his consideration and approval, all pending proposals for the development of the country’s IT sector which required the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
“Where you don’t need EXCO approval and you are not in breach of the law and will not lose money, you can go ahead.
“Now that oil costs less and we are contending with its theft, we have to move to areas where we can realize revenue quickly,” he said.
Buhari welcomed the plan by the ministry to use post offices across the country for IT and financial transactions especially in the rural communities, saying that he was happy to hear that “we are recovering the post offices from rats and rodents.”
The ministry’s presentation dwelled heavily on the potential of the IT sector in boosting the nation’s economy.
According to the permanent secretary, the sector contributes 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, but could grow to 20 per cent if some proposals by the ministry are approved and implemented.

Over 60 Die in Yobe as Boko Haram Launches Fresh Attacks

Over 60 people have been killed by Boko Haram in Yobe State in fresh attacks.

The terrorists attacked Kukuwa – Gari in Gulani Local Government Area of the state, Punch reports.

Spokesman for the Yobe State Police Command, Toyin Gbadegesin, confirmed the attack. However, he was unable to confirm the casualty figure.

“I can confirm that there was an attack at Kukuwa village and the police and other security operatives were able to repel the Boko Haram attackers. We are not aware of the high death toll,” he said.

Abubakar Aliyu, a member of a local vigilance group in the area told newsmen that over 60 people died.

“Most of the villagers were drowned in the river which was flooded by the downpour while others were shot dead by the terrorists. The terrorists invaded Kukuwa-Gari village and its environs on motorcycles and trucks and started shooting at every possible target.

Some of us in the local vigilance group and some security officials could not withstand the Boko Haram terrorists’ firepower as they were over 50 and were heavily armed.

I was able to hide in the bush for two days, when I came out, many dead bodies which is far more than 60 were seen close to the river bank. Most of us could not communicate with people in Damaturu, the state capital, because telecommunication masks have been blown off by the insurgents,” he said.

Manchester United 3-1 Club Bruges PLAYER RATINGS: Memphis Depay proves his worth but Wayne Rooney still well short of his best

Memphis Depay's double and a late bonus goal from Marouane Fellaini put Manchester United in the driver's seat ahead of their Champions League's qualifying return leg against Club Bruges.

After Michael Carrick inadvertently turned a Club Bruges' free-kick past Sergio Romero and into their own net, Dutchman Depay showed why United shelled out £31million for his services. 

First he brought down a sharp Carrick pass on his chest with a classy piece of skill before dancing through the penalty area for his first and then cut in from the left and onto his right for a sublime second.

Fellaini, on for Wayne Rooney, then delivered a trademark header at the far post to give United a two-goal buffer before they head to Belgium next week. 

Sportsmail's Chris Wheeler was at Old Trafford to rate all the players' performances.  

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Memphis Depay delivered a double and proved his credentials as Manchester United's new star 

Louis van Gaal wants to kiss Memphis after two-goal performance

 

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1-)

Sergio Romero 6 

No fault of his that he couldn’t keep a third clean sheet in a row, but was fortunate to escape with a free kick when he dithered over a clearance 

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Sergio Romero is helpless as Michael Carrick turns a Club Bruges' free-kick into the back of the net

Matteo Darmian 6 

The Italian continues to impress after his arrival from Torino. Only blot was being booked for obstruction

Chris Smalling 7 

Another commanding performance, sensing any danger and snuffing it out. Never gave his opponents a moment to settle on the ball 

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Matteo Darmian beats Claudemir as the Italian delivers another impressive performance for Louis van Gaal

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Chris Smalling, here brushing off Abdoulay Diaby, was commanding at the back for United 

Daley Blind 6.5 

Still looking like he’s played centre-back all his career. Another assured, unruffled showing from the adaptable Dutchman

Luke Shaw 7 

Kept Vormer in check easily enough but had more of a challenge against Dierckx when he dropped into a wider role 

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Luke Shaw (right) has more of a challenge when Tuur Dierckx (left) moved wider but dealt with Ruud Vormer

Michael Carrick 5.5

Unfortunate with the own-goal after he reacted to a slight nick of Januzaj by sticking out a leg. Replaced by Schweinsteiger at half-time

Morgan Schneiderlin 6.5

Another dominant display from the Frenchman who has integrated seamlessly into Van Gaal’s team 

Juan Mata 6.5  

Drifted in from the right whenever possible to good effect. Clearly prefers a more influential central role

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Juan Mata sought out central positions, which he clearly prefers, and when he did so he made inroads

Memphis Depay 8 

Great skill and finish for United’s first goal, wonderful execution for the second. Now that’s why they paid £31m. 

Adnan Januzaj 6 

Had a lively start following his match-winning display at Villa but faded after half-time and was replaced by Hernandez

Wayne Rooney 5.5 

Slight improvement. Offered more of a threat and good link-up play but still well short of the Rooney of old 

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Wayne Rooney still wasn't at his lethal finest but showed improvement and linked up well with fellow forwards

Subs: Johnstone, Hernandez (for Januzaj 72, 6), Young, Herrera, Valencia, Fellaini, Schweinsteiger (for Carrick 46, 6)

Scorer: Depay 13, 43

Booked: Darmian 

 

CLUB BRUGES (4-1-3-2)

Sebastien Bruzzese 6 

Had little chance with either of Depay’s goals but produced a fine save early in the second half to deny him a hat-trick

Dion Cools 4.5 

Lost his duel with Depay hands down as the United match-winner easily tricked his way past him for both his goals

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Dion Cools was the unlucky one to have had to deal with Memphis and lost the battle hands down

Brandon Mechele 5 

Dominant in the air and marshalled defence well but silly challenge on Hernandez brought him a second yellow card

Oscar Duarte 6.5 

Perhaps a little fortunate to get away with a nudge on Januzaj in the first half, but got in great block on Schweinsteiger in the second

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Bruges' Oscar Duarte (left) struggles to keep Adnan Januzaj during his side's defeat at Old Trafford

Laurens De Bock 6 

Had a happier night than Cools on the right, holding United at bay down his flank

Timmy Simons 6 

Bruges’ 38-year-old skipper battled manfully to shield his back-four but his right hamstring gave out on him five minutes before the break

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Brandon Mechele marshalled the Bruges defence but was sent off after a silly challenge for his second yellow

Ruud Vormer 5.5 

Struggled against Shaw in a wide role and made little more impression when he moved inside

Victor Vazquez 7 

The Bruges danger man was involved in the majority of their best moments, including taking the freekick that led to Carrick’s own-goal

Boli Bolingoli Mbombo 6.5 

The cousin of Everton’s Romelu Lukaku was a real handful for Darmian down the United right

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Boli Bolingoli Mbombo, Romelu Lukaku's cousin, caused problems for United down the right all night

Abdoulay Diaby 5.5 

Found himself isolated against the United defence for long periods and struggled to make an impression

Tuur Dierckx 6.5 

Brought a greater threat to Bruges on the right flank but still found it hard to get any change out of Shaw

Subs: Sinan Bolat, De Fauw, Castelletto, Claudemir (for Simons 40, 6), De Sutter, Vanaken (for Vazquez 78, 6), Oulare (for Diaby 56, 6)

Scorer: Carrick og 8

Referee: Deniz Aytekin (Germany) 7

STAR MAN: Memphis Depay

Louis van Gaal: Danger ahead as Brugge are difficult to beat

Kylie Jenner is Launching a Lip Kit!

It was only a matter of time, and now the beauty gods are smiling down on its industry with some fab news. Kylie Jenner is launching her own Lip Kit.

After she admitted to using lip injections to get a fuller pout, the reality TV star is however still buying the idea that lip products can give you a larger and more luxe lip. She shared the news with over 33 million people via Instagram with a photo which shows her rocking a chocolate brown lip. She captioned the photo – “Brown Lips #KylieLipKit stay tuned“. Okay Kylie.

Keep it locked on BellaNaija beauty news on the Kit.

Dammy Krane, 2Kriss Watch pop singers perform at Industry Nite

Watch these performances of Dammy Krane and the brothers from DB Records at Cassper Nyovest's Industry Nite.

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Boko Haram 150 killed while fleeing from terrorists in Yobe

About 150 people have died in Yobe State after an attack by Boko Haram insurgents, reports say.

Some of the victims were shot while the others drowned while trying to escape from Kukuwa-Gari.

The terrorists reportedly invaded the village on Thursday, August 13, 2015, and opened fire on residents.

“They opened fire instantly, which forced residents to flee. They shot a number of people. Unfortunately many residents who tried to flee plunged into the river which is full from the rain. Many drowned,” Modu Balumi, a resident of the village told AFP.

“By our latest toll we have 150 people either (shot dead) or drowned in the attack. The gunmen deliberately killed a fisherman who tried to save drowning residents of the village,” he added.

“Boko Haram gunmen attacked our village on Thursday which led to the deaths of around 150 people. Most of the victims died in the river while trying to escape. The gunmen opened fire on the village forcing people to run to safety,” Bukar Tijjani, another villager said confirming the attack.

“Most residents, particularly women and children, ran towards the river in confusion. They were pursued by the gunmen, who kept firing at them. In the frantic effort to escape they jumped into the river, which was full to the brim,” he added.

President Muhammadu Buhari has given Nigeria’s military three months to defeat the sect and end its activities.

Kerry Washington Pulls Off Pilates Moves & Talks Handling Her Body, Baby & Career for SELF Magazine

The month of September looks good on Kerry Washington as she covers the latest issue of Self Magazine.

Rocking a green one-piece with a blue insert, the #SelfMade issue centers on Kerry’s ability to balance her popular role on hit series, Scandal, while being a new mom and taking care of her body irrespective of her busy schedule. We also get to learn what she thinks being a self made woman is all about.

In a short clip below, Kerry talks what motivation means to her, how she uses Pilates to find focus while strengthening her core, while pulling off some impressive moves for the camera in a little cleared corner of the Scandal set.

On learning from Olivia Pope
Now that I’ve been playing Olivia Pope for 4 years I feel like she’s taught me so much about who I want to be in some ways, and who I don’t want to be. Characters come into my life sometimes when I need to learn something from them.

On finding Pilates after she was injured
I was introduced to Pilates about 8 or 9 years ago. I got really injured while I was training and I needed to find a way to work out that was both rehabilitating and challenging for me physically so I could still stay in shape, and Pilates was the answer to all of my questions.

On what the key to being a #SelfMade woman is
The key to really being successful as a self made woman for me has been learning to ask for help. Each of us is incredibly unique, we each have things that we can offer the world that nobody else can because you are you. But I can’t really be myself fully until I allow people to help me. And then we can really be our full selves.

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It’s DJ Neptune!

DJ Neptune shoots the video for his single “So Nice” featuring Davido and Del B. Shot by Mex Films in Lagos, the video is slated to drop anytime soon but while we wait, enjoy pictures from behind the scenes.

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