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Between Nigeria Police and "wanted" Dino Melaye        DINO MELAYE SURPRISED NIGERIANS He was declared wanted by the Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police with suggestions that he may have fled the country. Dino flew into Lokoja today with Senate President Saraki to attend the 8th day Fidau prayer for late Hon Buba Jibril. He was received by officers and men of the Kogi State Police Command. They concluded the program and were escorted by the police to return to Abuja. Meanwhile, the police is still looking for Dino. Its quite possible they didn't recognise him and his identity was not revealed in the delegation. Anybody with useful information as to his whereabout should please contact the police... This country, my brother...

.... . I'm very happy for the massive support w e got even though we we're not given the best as expected from us.       I am very happy and grateful and I believe my fellow football members are too. I believe we will do more than this next time.     ONE LOVE CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB. .......................,............................................................ comment your View please.

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President Muhammadu Buhari, who has only just returned yesterday after over a hundred days of medical leave, is yet to declare his interest in seeking a second term of office. The possibility of that happening cannot be ruled out as his loyalists and political associates have continued to fly that kite. But the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was ousted from power in 2015 by the All Progressives Congress (APC), has vowed to make a comeback in 2019. The PDP’s resolve to upstage the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC government was reinforced at its recent mini convention in Abuja where the party’s bigwigs vowed to dethrone the governing APC using the slogan: ‘Change the Change’. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had released the timetable for the 2019 elections in March this year, indicating that the next presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 16, 2019. If President Buhari decides to re-contest in 2019, he would certainl

President Muhammadu Buhari, who has only just returned yesterday after over a hundred days of medical leave, is yet to declare his interest in seeking a second term of office. The possibility of that happening cannot be ruled out as his loyalists and political associates have continued to fly that kite. But the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was ousted from power in 2015 by the All Progressives Congress (APC), has vowed to make a comeback in 2019. The PDP’s resolve to upstage the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC government was reinforced at its recent mini convention in Abuja where the party’s bigwigs vowed to dethrone the governing APC using the slogan: ‘Change the Change’. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had released the timetable for the 2019 elections in March this year, indicating that the next presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 16, 2019. If President Buhari decides to re-contest in 2019, he would certainl

Success in Examinations FOR EXAMINATION/ACADEMIC SUCCESS Prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino for success in Examinations O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino my brother in Christ, who while on earth did you obtained from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew. Be my prayer partner and intercede with me and for me, for divine favour and assistance in the examinations for which I am now preparing (mention the name of the exam and the paper/subject). In union with you St. Joseph of Cupertino, I shall praise and glorify the Lord for granting this exam success in the name of Jesus. St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for me. Amen. This powerful prayer is very effective in examinations. (It has to be said before, during and after the examination) I receive the diligent spirit of a distinction candidate to read well in preparation for the forthcoming exam in Jesus name. I receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit to focus well on areas relevant to the forthcoming e

HAPPY SUNDAY DEAR FANS OF NIGERIAN NEWS VENDOR. 1. Leicester – Chelsea 5.30pm 2. Barcelona – Athletic Bilbao 4.15pm 3. Real Madrid – Girona 8.45pm 4. RB Leipzig – Bayern Munich 6.00pm 5. Nice – PSG 1.00pm 6. Villarreal – Atletico 6.30pm 7. Napoli – Genoa 8.45pm 8. Ac Milan – Chievo 3.00pm 9. Sampdoria – Inter 12.30pm Do you agree with Chelsea coach?

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History of Population Censuses in Nigeria HISTORY OF POPULATION CENSUSES IN NIGERIA Nigeria has a long history of census takings spanning over a century. The first census was conducted in 1866 and this was followed by Censuses of 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. However, all these earlier censuses were restricted to Lagos Colony and its environs. The 1871 census marked the beginning of decennial census taking in Nigeria in line with the British decennial tradition. Following the amalgamation of the Lagos Colony and the Southern Protectorate in 1906, the 1911 census extended to some parts of the Southern Protectorate. It was marred by incomplete enumeration because some parts of the South had not recognized the legitimacy of the Colonial Government. The amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorates in 1914 by Lord Lugard provided the impetus for population census that had wider coverage. Like in other censuses, the results of 1921 census were population estimates based on tax re

EDUMOGA KILLING ON 5th March, 2018. 27 persons killed in Omusu Edumoga Fulani herdsmen attack. The number of people killed in a suspected fulani herdsmen attack on Omusu community in Edumoga,Okpokwu council has risen to 27 following the discovery of more victims and survivors . The attack took place on Monday shortly after a communal meeting of the community. The chairman of Okpokwu ,Hon Olofu Ogwuche who mobilised a team of security men to the area after the gory attack said the suspected herdsmen struck after he left a peace meeting in the area. Survivors and volunteers from neighbouring communities are combing the bush for more victims. Victims have been moved to hospitals within the area by the chairman of the council.

BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY MEETING HELD ON 19 FEB. ,  2018. From Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, BSU Makurdi. Ladies and gentlemen. I personally discourage governance of institutions on social media but we must also appreciate that the social media offers us an opportunity to explain issues to many people who otherwise may not be able to have quality information on what affects them. In this particular case, I would want to give the raw information and step back to allow you make up your mind on the issue. BSU has about 25,282 undergraduate students between 7 Faculties. At the moment, 13, 082 of these students are fully registered and have paid ALL their students charges. 6, 562 of these have paid their student charges but are not fully registered. Only 5,638 students have neither paid their student charges nor registered. These figures show that anyone blaming delayed salaries for the BSU challenge is only marketing mischief. Now let us try to und

Chapter 4. Relationship Between Central and Local Governments Article 75.        Where the Provincial Government violates the Constitution, laws, central government regulations, or exceeds its scope of authority while carrying out the matters stipulated in Article 8, the central competent authority concerned shall report such to the Executive Yuan to rescind, change, revoke, or discontinue such actions.       Where a government of the special municipality violates the Constitution, laws, or central government regulations promulgated in accordance with law while carrying out self-government matters, the central competent authority concerned shall report such to the Executive Yuan to rescind, change, revoke, or discontinue such actions.       Where a government of the special municipality violates the Constitution, laws, central government regulations, or exceeds its scope of authority while carrying out its commissioned matters, the central competent authority concerned shall report

IM portance Of Local Govt Autonomy In Reviving Economy, Nigeria is struggling with local poverty and grassroots under-development. Economically, depressed nations face several challenges. Uniquely, economic depression is not of the same dimension across nations. Within each country, the challenges also vary from States to States, and within States, from local government or counties to counties. Several strategies are therefore employed, depending on the peculiarities of each state and local government. Nonetheless, our people at the grassroots are not finding it easy. Are our states’ chief executives culpable in the current fiscal squeeze and constraining strangulation across the States? My question is not directed at the usual allegations of corruption and mismanagement at state levels. That depends on how you analyze and read the situation. There is a consensus of sort that tackling local poverty and boosting depressed economy depends on virile local government system. Many analyst

It has been argued about the justification of local government in achieving development, though different schools of thought have successful given the justification for the existence of local government by which one school posit that local government is a medium for political mobilization and the other argue that local government tend to provide efficient service delivery to local inhabitant. Local Government refers to the government at the grass root level,recognized by law,having local representative and has power to enforce tax and extract labour within a specific jurisdiction for the purpose of efficient service delivery and political mobilization toward enhancing development. Role of Local Government in enhancing development 1. local government play a vital role in every Nation, it stand to ensure the participation of a common man or individual in a nation because it is a government closer to the people which enable easy participation of the rural habitat and community in gove

Abstract of LOCAL GOVT Although the paramountcy of chiefs was undone by colonial rule, traditional rulers have served as important adjuncts in the administration of post-colonial government in both Africa and Oceania. This paper examines the evolution of the chieftaincy, particularly as an agent of administration, in West Africa (Niger and Nigeria) and Melanesia (Vanuatu). Although French and British colonial regimes had distinctive policies regarding the use of “their” chiefs, post-colonial Nigérien, Nigerian, and ni-Vanuatu governments have all come to rely on traditional rulers to aid in development activities. The degree of autonomy retained by traditional rulers varies, however: it is highest in Vanuatu, lowest in Niger. Differing conceptions and uses of tradition and “custom” help explain these variations. Five modern functions of traditional rulers are identified as contributing to development administration: 1) linkage or “brokering” between grassroots and capital; 2) exten

INTRODUCTION There has been change in the role of traditional rulers in Nigeria as it applies to community development, since the introduction of local government reforms of 1976 in the said reforms, leadership roles were clearly expressed, which states that it is not the intention of government to destroy the organic unity of the traditional institutions. The traditional emirate and chiefdom will remain, although their functions will be changed to accord with the present day circumstances. Although the paramount of chiefs was undone by colonial rule, traditional rulers have served as important adjuncts in the administration of post-colonial government in both Nigeria and Africa (William F.S. Miles, 2007). This in effect streamlined the procedure for the selection, recognition and roles of traditional rulers, therefore, formed the constitutional framework for traditional democracy, by a community selection of an acceptable ruler. There were the warrant chiefs during the indirect r