Contrary to the expectations of Nigerians that they would soon have improved electricity supply of 6,000 megawatts in the country, which was the target for 2016 set by the federal government earlier in the year, operators in the sector have confirmed that the country cannot achieve this target due to issues of gas shortage, debts and transmission challenges confronting the power companies.
LEADERSHIP learnt that electricity generation crashed to 3,050.20MW last weekend. An official of the Nigerian Electricity System Operator of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed that electricity generation had been dwindling due to challenges of accessing gas by generation companies.
Also, the executive secretary, Association of Power Generation Companies, Joy Ogaji, said debts owed them, which stood at more than N400 billion, was one of the major reasons for the poor power supply in the country.
In an interview with LEADERSHIP recently, the managing director, Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd, Engr Lamu Audu, the concessionaire of Kainji and Jebba Hydro Power Plants, said that, if put together, the available installed capacity of all the generating plants in Nigeria may reach the 6,000MW target, but the fact that some power plants cannot run due to lack of gas while some have the gas but cannot transmit into the grid because of transmission problems make it unlikely that they would achieve the 6,000MW target by the end of the year .
‘‘There are so many issues at getting that availability on the grid; it’s not just getting the generators in place,’’ he said.
Just last week, the power generation companies and distribution companies (GENCOs and DISCOs) said they recorded a shortfall of N809.8 billion as at November, due to the scarcity of foreign exchange.
Foreign exchange has been identified as a critical challenge to operators who are hamstrung in replacing ageing equipment. Operators have also blamed some of its woes on inconsistency and ineptitude on the part of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), as they seek federal government’s intervention toward finding a lasting solution to the problem of shortfalls in the sector.
They said that selling gas for local consumption in local currency; providing security against Forex fluctuation; re-engineering the DISCos’ balance sheet and making it bankable and having an effective tariff mechanism, among others, are the options left to save the country from being plunged into total darkness.
Since the privatisation of the sector, the 11 DISCOs said they had been running at a loss of not less than N10/KW of energy arising from the numerous problems affecting the industry.
The operators insist that much needs to be done in terms of regulation and unfavourable policies, noting that the industry lost N12.8 billion to the one-month delay in the take-off of the current tariff regime, which became effective in February 2016 instead of January, after being conceived in December 2015.
For the DISCOs, the major cause of the crisis is the persistent increase in the exchange rate after the December 2015 rate of N197 to $1.
Also, the GENCOs are made to buy gas from the suppliers in US dollars, tender their invoices to the DISCOs to pay at the prevailing value of Forex and charge their tariffs based on the fixed exchange rate, thus leading to the shortfall.
By June 2015, the exchange rate had gone up to N293 to $1, and now to about N360 at the official rate, meaning that the Forex value had doubled such that the same quantum of energy bought from the GENCOs at N10.50 now goes for about N18, while the DISCOs cannot reflect this in the tariff for the end users to pay.
The operators further contend that if they should pay at the fixed rate of N197 to $1, they will still have a shortfall.
Experts said that though the privatised electricity firms may have been freed of the state bureaucracy that previously hampered their operations, these utilities still encounter myriad if structural problems that continue to hamper the growth of the power sector.
They identified some of these to include shortage of gas for thermal stations, high level of unpaid electricity bills and outdated and poorly maintained transmission network, which government still owns but put under private management since 2012.
Many of the new power operators have struggled to make progress, especially as they have had to contend with ageing facilities requiring substantial amounts of investments to upgrade and expand.
With a total installed capacity of 8,457.6 MW (81 percent of total) in early 2014, thermal plants (gas-fired plants) dominated the Nigerian power supply mix. The rest of the country’s capacity is in the form of hydropower plants.
On face value, thermal capacity alone is nearly double of Nigeria’s recorded peak generation (4600 MW in 2014). Pipelines, the veins of gas-powered generation, had been consistently vandalised.
The minister of power recently put the cost of the vandalised Escravos-Lagos pipeline per day across the entire power sector supply chain to N470 million.
Nigeria, known to be ninth most proven gas reserve entity in the world, is unable to provide gas needed for its thermal plants.
With this scenario, the quantity of electricity that can be generated at any point in time is not determined by installed capacity but, rather, by the total available capacity.
The available capacity is the percentage of the total capacity that is not prevented from working, through planned/unplanned outages and/or lack of required fuels. Experts, however, welcomed federal government’s decision to pay legacy debts totalling N213 billion in 2014 as part of the process of boosting gas supply to the power sector.
CEO of Eko DISCO, Mr. Oladele Amoda, while reacting to gas supply constraint in the sector, said the company currently receives only 200MW from the national grid instead of 1,300MW which, he said, is not enough to sustain supply stability across its network.
Amoda also disclosed that the company is spending N700 million to replace 138 transformers in order to boost supply within the festive period.
The non-availability of gas supply to the 10 plants under the National Independent Power Projects (NIPP) is said to be responsible for their failure to generate 4,541MW of power expected of them to feed the national grid.
However, an official with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPC) told LEADERSHIP that the country was close to achieving stable gas supply to the power stations. The official, who would not want to be named, said some of its plants had started receiving supply, though still not enough to boost power generation as envisaged by government.
Aside generation, the country is battling with issues around the technicalities of power transmission.
Transmission is the transportation of the power from the generation plants to the distribution companies, which then take it to the homes, offices, factories, etc., and this work is done by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) which was not privatised.
Today, it can only transport 5,000 MW.
The power minister, Babatunde Fashola, who revealed the low wheeling capability of the company, said about 907 containers of various equipment imported in the ports, and paid for, had been abandoned, having accumulated demurrage, port charges and all sorts of costs, by contractors who had deserted their contracts.
He, however, disclosed that approvals had been given by President Buhari for their release.
The containers, expectedly, contain all sorts of equipment which, when recovered, will hopefully help to solve some of the nation’s transmission problems.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Monday, 12 December 2016
Mike Bamiloye Thinks Comedy In The Church Is A Bad Idea
As shared on Facebook by Pastor Mike Bamiloye of Mount Zion Faith Ministries International:
As per COMEDY in Church Meetings and Events!!
I want to address Christians - ALL denominations - this morning without prejudice!
For a long while I have questioned the inclusion of COMEDY in Church events. What do I question?
The fact that the comedians brought in are allowed to make jokes of scriptures, the Blood of Jesus, speaking in tongues, the throne of grace etc.' AND WE SIT THERE LAUGHING!
What are we laughing at? What is funny? Mocking God and Christ and the Holy Spirit and the Word is funny?
We hear of other religions where they are obsessed with protecting the image of their Leader and we gleefully allow people to MOCK our Leader Jesus CHRIST and the Holy Spirit and thereby indirectly MOCKING GOD!!! They look at us with disdain because we are BAD AMBASSADORS of our faith!
Lukewarmness and cynicism has crept slowly into the life of Christians. We pull ourselves down publicly, abuse leaders of the gospel will glee, mock certain commandments of God. YET when we run into trouble who do we call upon
Bible has already stated that towards the end times there will be mockers of the gospel and preachers doing wrong. WHY ARE YOU ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BE ONE OF THEM
We come into Facebook and spew out curses and abuses - mock the commandments especially when it comes to forgiveness issues and honour of parents etc and we go to church and lift up hands and voices to WHO HE who we MOCK with DISOBEDIENCE?
We quickly mouth monotonous words - God is in control! Amen! It is well! Praise God etc but do we HONOUR HIM with our words and actionsWe are humans and not perfect but SHOULD WE MOCK THE CORE COMPONENTS OF OUR FAITH
I was thinking of all this since Friday when a comedian was allowed in the stage at the EXPERIENCE to use a scripture in the Old Testament as foundation for his jokes! I LAUGHED also but later felt badly convicted and I said I will speak out - then this morning I received the message below in my whatsapp and I said - somebody feels the same way I do. It is long but worth reading -
FROM ANONYMOUS ......
I was brought up under very rigid church atmosphere, to humor during a sermon was almost Like a sin,,
Then came " knowledge" we felt we had been too religious, somewhat and somehow ,we threw away the baby with the bath water..
We introduced fun into services,
From dance steps to many other things ,
" to the pure all things are pure ", we must have quoted .
What we failed to see is the side effects of entertainment:
- Lightness
- Looseness
- Loquaciousness
- The spirit of lasciviousness prevailed .
Then the latest miasma ..
COMEDY
Sad enough, recently I found myself laugh at one of such instances ,and quickly I Checked myself " are you losing your mind " I asked myself -
Comical jokes and ridiculous jokes poked at scripturally awed activities!!!!!!
- Jokes about casting out demons ( when fewer believers actually cast out Demons )
- Mockery about tongues ( called a communication with the Father )
- Gifts of the spirit used as comedy and to generate hilarity ( whereas fewer believers walk in the gifts )
- Ministry of angels used as comical relief ..
- Judgment seat of Christ made to look like theatre too.
- Most vitally, preachers of the gospels in humor mannequin for laughs and fun.
The list goes on ..What exactly is happening
The Yorubas say " it's a bastard who uses his left hand to describe his fathers house "
We mustn't be so behaved .
We should know the importance of the above activities, things Christ purchased( made available ) with His blood, found only in His spirit
They can't be used for drama and comedy to laugh and jeer or cheer!!!
IT MUST STOP !
1 Timothy 3:15 KJV
[15] But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
A fellow told me: "laughter is medicine for the soul"
I said, "the laughter needed, Is it referring to laughing from a joke,or joy in the Holy Ghost ? There is joy in the Holy Ghost
Jesus demonstrated it, the church in act, Paul and the apostles taught it and they weren't referring to making a mockery of spiritual things .
Nothing wrong in humor but keep away things of the faith and verity
Like paul admonished -
Ephesians 5:4 KJV
[4] Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Let's have the consecration of the old timers and behave ourselves in the house !
If your church members are carnal, no need feeding their carnality, feed them spiritual realities
Those of us here who believe these jesters and comedians are desecrating the altar of God should rise and oppose this when they are brought to your church.
Go meet the leadership in office and express your mind. Once we don't create an atmosphere of seriousness and worship, what right do we have to expect the manifestation of God's glory in our midst?
Jesters and mockers can go to wedding receptions and wherever.
Yet if you mock or despise holy things, you can still come under God's judgment.
They joke about the blood of Jesus, the name of Jesus, choruses etc. When they are in trouble and need the blood or the Name, how can it work for them?
So there it is: what is the stance you will take Join the revelers or stand against MOCKERY in the name of COMEDY in Church activities and events
As per COMEDY in Church Meetings and Events!!
I want to address Christians - ALL denominations - this morning without prejudice!
For a long while I have questioned the inclusion of COMEDY in Church events. What do I question?
The fact that the comedians brought in are allowed to make jokes of scriptures, the Blood of Jesus, speaking in tongues, the throne of grace etc.' AND WE SIT THERE LAUGHING!
What are we laughing at? What is funny? Mocking God and Christ and the Holy Spirit and the Word is funny?
We hear of other religions where they are obsessed with protecting the image of their Leader and we gleefully allow people to MOCK our Leader Jesus CHRIST and the Holy Spirit and thereby indirectly MOCKING GOD!!! They look at us with disdain because we are BAD AMBASSADORS of our faith!
Lukewarmness and cynicism has crept slowly into the life of Christians. We pull ourselves down publicly, abuse leaders of the gospel will glee, mock certain commandments of God. YET when we run into trouble who do we call upon
Bible has already stated that towards the end times there will be mockers of the gospel and preachers doing wrong. WHY ARE YOU ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BE ONE OF THEM
We come into Facebook and spew out curses and abuses - mock the commandments especially when it comes to forgiveness issues and honour of parents etc and we go to church and lift up hands and voices to WHO HE who we MOCK with DISOBEDIENCE?
We quickly mouth monotonous words - God is in control! Amen! It is well! Praise God etc but do we HONOUR HIM with our words and actionsWe are humans and not perfect but SHOULD WE MOCK THE CORE COMPONENTS OF OUR FAITH
I was thinking of all this since Friday when a comedian was allowed in the stage at the EXPERIENCE to use a scripture in the Old Testament as foundation for his jokes! I LAUGHED also but later felt badly convicted and I said I will speak out - then this morning I received the message below in my whatsapp and I said - somebody feels the same way I do. It is long but worth reading -
FROM ANONYMOUS ......
I was brought up under very rigid church atmosphere, to humor during a sermon was almost Like a sin,,
Then came " knowledge" we felt we had been too religious, somewhat and somehow ,we threw away the baby with the bath water..
We introduced fun into services,
From dance steps to many other things ,
" to the pure all things are pure ", we must have quoted .
What we failed to see is the side effects of entertainment:
- Lightness
- Looseness
- Loquaciousness
- The spirit of lasciviousness prevailed .
Then the latest miasma ..
COMEDY
Sad enough, recently I found myself laugh at one of such instances ,and quickly I Checked myself " are you losing your mind " I asked myself -
Comical jokes and ridiculous jokes poked at scripturally awed activities!!!!!!
- Jokes about casting out demons ( when fewer believers actually cast out Demons )
- Mockery about tongues ( called a communication with the Father )
- Gifts of the spirit used as comedy and to generate hilarity ( whereas fewer believers walk in the gifts )
- Ministry of angels used as comical relief ..
- Judgment seat of Christ made to look like theatre too.
- Most vitally, preachers of the gospels in humor mannequin for laughs and fun.
The list goes on ..What exactly is happening
The Yorubas say " it's a bastard who uses his left hand to describe his fathers house "
We mustn't be so behaved .
We should know the importance of the above activities, things Christ purchased( made available ) with His blood, found only in His spirit
They can't be used for drama and comedy to laugh and jeer or cheer!!!
IT MUST STOP !
1 Timothy 3:15 KJV
[15] But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
A fellow told me: "laughter is medicine for the soul"
I said, "the laughter needed, Is it referring to laughing from a joke,or joy in the Holy Ghost ? There is joy in the Holy Ghost
Jesus demonstrated it, the church in act, Paul and the apostles taught it and they weren't referring to making a mockery of spiritual things .
Nothing wrong in humor but keep away things of the faith and verity
Like paul admonished -
Ephesians 5:4 KJV
[4] Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Let's have the consecration of the old timers and behave ourselves in the house !
If your church members are carnal, no need feeding their carnality, feed them spiritual realities
Those of us here who believe these jesters and comedians are desecrating the altar of God should rise and oppose this when they are brought to your church.
Go meet the leadership in office and express your mind. Once we don't create an atmosphere of seriousness and worship, what right do we have to expect the manifestation of God's glory in our midst?
Jesters and mockers can go to wedding receptions and wherever.
Yet if you mock or despise holy things, you can still come under God's judgment.
They joke about the blood of Jesus, the name of Jesus, choruses etc. When they are in trouble and need the blood or the Name, how can it work for them?
So there it is: what is the stance you will take Join the revelers or stand against MOCKERY in the name of COMEDY in Church activities and events
INEC Officer Bleeds From Head As He Announces Election Results In Riversb
The photos above and below show an election officer bleeding from his head as results were being compiled and announced in Rivers.The rerun elections in the state have been very tense and violent.
PDP wins in Rivers east and west senatorial districts
The Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC, has declared the PDP winner of the Rivers East Senatorial District and Rivers West Senatorial District in the rerun elections conducted on December 10; 2016.
Declaring the result for Rivers East Senatorial District , Returning Officer , Prof Onu Ekumankama announced that PDP's Senator George Sekibo polled 98, 098 votes to defeat Mr Andrew Uchendu of the APC who polled 34, 193 votes.
For Rivers West Senatorial District , Returning Officer for the District , Prof Raphael Ndubuisi Echebiri declared that PDP’S Osinakachukwu Ideozu polled 107, 166 votes to defeat APC'S Otelemaba Amachree who scored 46, 898 votes.
The declaration of the two results won by the PDP led to widespread celebration by Rivers residents across the state.
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike led thousands of Rivers people on a victory March across the streets of Port Harcourt , which terminated at the Government House , Port Harcourt .
Addressing Rivers people at the Government House on Monday , Governor Wike commended Rivers people for standing up in defence of democracy and the interest of Rivers State .
He praised Rivers people for their courage in the face of murderous invading security agencies who killed, maimed and stole ballot boxes in their bid to subvert the will of the people .
Governor Wike said that the ultimate sacrifice made by the Rivers people brutally murdered by the Nigerian Army and SARS personnel was for the defence of the collective interest of the state, because they refused to be conquered by the invaders .
He said : "What has happened today will not happen in 2019. Now they have told us , they will see that we will also be prepared . This will not happen again .
"I have told the security agencies, you come and collect security money from me and use it against Rivers people . Enough is enough. They will now be depending on NDDC for their funding . Let me see where it will take take them to".
The governor added: "Rivers people must work as brothers and sisters and defend our interests. We don't have Police, we don’t army, but we have God. And so, we must put our house in order and be our own police , be our own Army .
"We have no confidence in the Army , we have no confidence in the police , we have no confidence in the SSS. They have shown that there is no democracy in Nigeria . "
The governor added that politicians like the Minister of Transportation who are not on ground will never win elections in Rivers State .
He noted that those who attempted to re-colonise Rivers State by donating monies from their state governments have been shamed by the vigilance of the people .
He said: "Wherever they are, shame unto them. Whether they are in Abuja, Plateau , Bauchi, Benue or Kano, shame unto them. Shame to the Governor of Plateau , Shame to the Governor of Governor of Bauchi , Shame to the Governor of Benue. They should bury their heads in shame."
Also speaking, Former Rivers State Governor , Sir Celestine Omehia, Former Minister of Transport , Dr Abiye Sekibo , Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo and PDP Chieftain , Chief Sergeant Awuse declared that Rivers State will never be a conquered territory .
They condemned the military and SARS personnel for using brute force in their plot to rig elections in Rivers State .
Earlier, Governor Wike and PDP leaders across Rivers State and thousands of supporters embarked on victory march on the streets of Old GRA of Port-Harcourt .
PDP wins in Rivers east and west senatorial districts
The Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC, has declared the PDP winner of the Rivers East Senatorial District and Rivers West Senatorial District in the rerun elections conducted on December 10; 2016.
Declaring the result for Rivers East Senatorial District , Returning Officer , Prof Onu Ekumankama announced that PDP's Senator George Sekibo polled 98, 098 votes to defeat Mr Andrew Uchendu of the APC who polled 34, 193 votes.
For Rivers West Senatorial District , Returning Officer for the District , Prof Raphael Ndubuisi Echebiri declared that PDP’S Osinakachukwu Ideozu polled 107, 166 votes to defeat APC'S Otelemaba Amachree who scored 46, 898 votes.
The declaration of the two results won by the PDP led to widespread celebration by Rivers residents across the state.
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike led thousands of Rivers people on a victory March across the streets of Port Harcourt , which terminated at the Government House , Port Harcourt .
Addressing Rivers people at the Government House on Monday , Governor Wike commended Rivers people for standing up in defence of democracy and the interest of Rivers State .
He praised Rivers people for their courage in the face of murderous invading security agencies who killed, maimed and stole ballot boxes in their bid to subvert the will of the people .
Governor Wike said that the ultimate sacrifice made by the Rivers people brutally murdered by the Nigerian Army and SARS personnel was for the defence of the collective interest of the state, because they refused to be conquered by the invaders .
He said : "What has happened today will not happen in 2019. Now they have told us , they will see that we will also be prepared . This will not happen again .
"I have told the security agencies, you come and collect security money from me and use it against Rivers people . Enough is enough. They will now be depending on NDDC for their funding . Let me see where it will take take them to".
The governor added: "Rivers people must work as brothers and sisters and defend our interests. We don't have Police, we don’t army, but we have God. And so, we must put our house in order and be our own police , be our own Army .
"We have no confidence in the Army , we have no confidence in the police , we have no confidence in the SSS. They have shown that there is no democracy in Nigeria . "
The governor added that politicians like the Minister of Transportation who are not on ground will never win elections in Rivers State .
He noted that those who attempted to re-colonise Rivers State by donating monies from their state governments have been shamed by the vigilance of the people .
He said: "Wherever they are, shame unto them. Whether they are in Abuja, Plateau , Bauchi, Benue or Kano, shame unto them. Shame to the Governor of Plateau , Shame to the Governor of Governor of Bauchi , Shame to the Governor of Benue. They should bury their heads in shame."
Also speaking, Former Rivers State Governor , Sir Celestine Omehia, Former Minister of Transport , Dr Abiye Sekibo , Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo and PDP Chieftain , Chief Sergeant Awuse declared that Rivers State will never be a conquered territory .
They condemned the military and SARS personnel for using brute force in their plot to rig elections in Rivers State .
Earlier, Governor Wike and PDP leaders across Rivers State and thousands of supporters embarked on victory march on the streets of Old GRA of Port-Harcourt .
Saturday, 10 December 2016
Top 20 Most Stylish Nigerian Celebrities In 2016
2016 came with a huge leap in the fashion industry, people got more daring and the designs better. Tho it had its low point, there are others who stood out most of the time with their unique style in the Nigeria Entertainment industry. TunezMedia brings to you the top 20 most stylish Nigerian celebrities in 2016, based on their sense of fashion both on and off the red carpet.. Leggoo
20. Mo'cheddah;
Everyone has always known that the 26-year-old singer, Mo'cheddah was a sucker for good sexy outfits but this year she turned up with her own, fashion line and razzle dazzled in her own unique designs. During the 2016 AMVCA in March, Mocheddah showed off her unique style when she slayed the red carpet in her pink peplon top and pant which were just awesome.
19. Bolinto
No red carpet event seems to be complete in the country without the presence of Bolanle Olukanni to fire away with her odd questions. Tho she got criticised for some of her daring fashion statements, the ace Tv presenter was a stunner at the 2016 MAMA were she was arguably one of the best dressed at the event.
18. Adesua Etomi
Sweet looking Imo born star,
Tolulope Adesua Etomi hit it big this year in the movie industry and made a huge fashion statement with her classy outfits on the red carpet. Like the custom green gown from April by Kunbi which she rocked to the AMVCA's or the stunning yellow gown she rocked to TIFF for 'The Wedding Party' movie premiere, she always manage to slay every single time.
17. IK Ogbonna
Word is that his wife always makes him look beautiful, but you still can't take the charm from Nollywood actor and model, IK Ogbonna who has a way of making suits look sexy. From award shows to movie premieres, IK Ogbonna always has a way off lighting up the red carpet with his colourful suits
16. Linda Ikeji
Due to her extremely quite lifestyle, little can be said of ace blogger, Linda Ikeji when it comes to the red carpet. However she boast of endless list of luxury designs which she constantly gives you a taste of if you ever checked out her social media page. A former model with the unlimited resources to look good
15. Gbenro Ajibade
Gbenro is just a charmer every time he hits the red carpet. It should be a point of note that the Nollywood actor and model is the only one who successful wore a hat on suit on the red carpet and got away with it without getting bashed...
14. Dbanj
When it comes to fashion, he is not only eccentric but also loves to experiment...what makes him awesome is that he gets away with it every single time. Not everyone can pull off a blue Agbada on red sneakers combo.. But D'banj did it.
13. Falz
He gives a reason to why people believe lawyers know how to dress. It was a gold look at the AMVCA, all white to match the BET2016 background which got featured on E!, and a pink suit..yes a pink suit that took breaths away at the MAMA's... Falz style like his album is bahd.
12. Funke Akindele
She tries to stay grounded but 'Jenny Baby' fashion sense is out of this world. Funke knows how to look good in a classy way when the occasion arises and a new deal with aspiring global fashion label in Ayo Van Elmer just sums up Funke's beautiful 2016
11. Jidenna
Tho he resides in a different part of the world, Jidenna has rocked more African print than some of our music stars who preach the gospel of taking our music beyond borders. The classic man hit the 2016 BET red carpet looking 50 shades Nigerian in a stunning Ankara print outfit.
10. Ini Edo
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo started the year on a low in terms of her style, with her expensive poor AMVCA all white outfit, but she is known for experimenting too and quickly moved on from that to rocking her usual luxury items. Simple but expensive that's Ini motto for the year. She always makes sure she shows off the look on her gram from her endless Dior and chanel bags to her exotic foot wears.
9. Toke Makinwa
She is not sitting at the top part of the list due the huge criticism that trails some of her daring looks. From Toju Foyeh to April by Kunbi, she always tries to make a statement with her outfits. Like the one she rocked to her book launch that shows a man unbuttoned shirt as the lower part of the dress.. You have to admit this girl is a genius in style.
8. Rukky Sanda
Not one for the red carpet, but Rukky Sanda is known for her ferocious taste for luxurious items, from her bags, gowns to shoes, Rukky always wants to have the most exotic and expensive ... And Lord knows she has the body to flaunt it.
7. RMD
Hot grandpa turn model.. Richard Mofe Damijo says he doesn't want to be referred to as a veteran actor cause he still feels young, hence his 2016 modelling adventure. He has remained one of the most fashionable personalities this year despite his age, with his dapper suits on the red carpet to his casual Ankara look, RMD is ready to steal the heart of your granma.
6. Alex Ekubo
Most peeps don't know that, 30-year-old, Alex Ekubo was first runner up 2010 Mr Nigeria contest, he is a model that knows how to play dress up. The actor graphic suit to AMVCA was one of the highlights of the event and just weeks ago, he won the most fashionable entertainer award in Nigeria..
5. Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke doesn't fancy the red carpet appearance and hardly shows up for major events, but keeps his fans up to date on his wardrobe experiments via his social media. Jim Iyke names his designers from the gloves to his socks. He loves wearing them all and can pad himself up just to show you he is rocking 7 of the latest designer.. Crazy dresser but trendy AF.
4. Wizkid
King of the new school.. Wizkid has successfully reintroduced headbands and bandanas with his latest fashion style in most of the music videos he featured in. The pop star became the talk of the town when he stepped into Jo'burg for the MAMA's in Chris Brown's, Black Pyramid. He made the award show trend even before it started. Wizkid is setting a standard in style that others have to chase to catch up.
3. Rita Dominic
She pretty, she is a damsel, she is Rita Dominic. Always looking good in every occasion. Its no longer a surprise when she gets mentioned as the best dressed in every single event. Either on a casual stroll or for an award show, Rita always stand out. In a trench coat or distress jean, she is always classy and she has her personal stylist, SB Youme to thank for that.
2. Mercy Aigbe
Some will consider, fashionista Mercy Aigbe a cheat due to the fact that she has an endless list of choice of outfit to choose from her fashion store. Mercy can step out in four different outfits in a day and still slay and only a top contender could have push her away from the number one spot which she occupied on this same list last year. She can easily pass as a model in her twenties and its almost impossible to believe that she is the mother of another 15yr old model. She gave the world a taste of what to expect from her in 2016, with a sexy white gown at the AMVCA in march.
1. Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade sits pretty at our number one spot for various reasons.. Her daring looks at the MAMA, her unique fashion styles which takes its designs from various cultures across Africa. And of course her N2.5 million Zuhair Murad dress which she wore to the 2016 BET award that got featured on international fashion magazines and sites. She definitely has taken the bar a notch higher with her style.
*That completes the list, and tho key names like, Genevieve, Ebube Nwagbo, Uti Nwachukwu, Banky W amongst others are missing, bare in mind that we could only pick the best 20..*
20. Mo'cheddah;
Everyone has always known that the 26-year-old singer, Mo'cheddah was a sucker for good sexy outfits but this year she turned up with her own, fashion line and razzle dazzled in her own unique designs. During the 2016 AMVCA in March, Mocheddah showed off her unique style when she slayed the red carpet in her pink peplon top and pant which were just awesome.
19. Bolinto
No red carpet event seems to be complete in the country without the presence of Bolanle Olukanni to fire away with her odd questions. Tho she got criticised for some of her daring fashion statements, the ace Tv presenter was a stunner at the 2016 MAMA were she was arguably one of the best dressed at the event.
18. Adesua Etomi
Sweet looking Imo born star,
Tolulope Adesua Etomi hit it big this year in the movie industry and made a huge fashion statement with her classy outfits on the red carpet. Like the custom green gown from April by Kunbi which she rocked to the AMVCA's or the stunning yellow gown she rocked to TIFF for 'The Wedding Party' movie premiere, she always manage to slay every single time.
17. IK Ogbonna
Word is that his wife always makes him look beautiful, but you still can't take the charm from Nollywood actor and model, IK Ogbonna who has a way of making suits look sexy. From award shows to movie premieres, IK Ogbonna always has a way off lighting up the red carpet with his colourful suits
16. Linda Ikeji
Due to her extremely quite lifestyle, little can be said of ace blogger, Linda Ikeji when it comes to the red carpet. However she boast of endless list of luxury designs which she constantly gives you a taste of if you ever checked out her social media page. A former model with the unlimited resources to look good
15. Gbenro Ajibade
Gbenro is just a charmer every time he hits the red carpet. It should be a point of note that the Nollywood actor and model is the only one who successful wore a hat on suit on the red carpet and got away with it without getting bashed...
14. Dbanj
When it comes to fashion, he is not only eccentric but also loves to experiment...what makes him awesome is that he gets away with it every single time. Not everyone can pull off a blue Agbada on red sneakers combo.. But D'banj did it.
13. Falz
He gives a reason to why people believe lawyers know how to dress. It was a gold look at the AMVCA, all white to match the BET2016 background which got featured on E!, and a pink suit..yes a pink suit that took breaths away at the MAMA's... Falz style like his album is bahd.
12. Funke Akindele
She tries to stay grounded but 'Jenny Baby' fashion sense is out of this world. Funke knows how to look good in a classy way when the occasion arises and a new deal with aspiring global fashion label in Ayo Van Elmer just sums up Funke's beautiful 2016
11. Jidenna
Tho he resides in a different part of the world, Jidenna has rocked more African print than some of our music stars who preach the gospel of taking our music beyond borders. The classic man hit the 2016 BET red carpet looking 50 shades Nigerian in a stunning Ankara print outfit.
10. Ini Edo
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo started the year on a low in terms of her style, with her expensive poor AMVCA all white outfit, but she is known for experimenting too and quickly moved on from that to rocking her usual luxury items. Simple but expensive that's Ini motto for the year. She always makes sure she shows off the look on her gram from her endless Dior and chanel bags to her exotic foot wears.
9. Toke Makinwa
She is not sitting at the top part of the list due the huge criticism that trails some of her daring looks. From Toju Foyeh to April by Kunbi, she always tries to make a statement with her outfits. Like the one she rocked to her book launch that shows a man unbuttoned shirt as the lower part of the dress.. You have to admit this girl is a genius in style.
8. Rukky Sanda
Not one for the red carpet, but Rukky Sanda is known for her ferocious taste for luxurious items, from her bags, gowns to shoes, Rukky always wants to have the most exotic and expensive ... And Lord knows she has the body to flaunt it.
7. RMD
Hot grandpa turn model.. Richard Mofe Damijo says he doesn't want to be referred to as a veteran actor cause he still feels young, hence his 2016 modelling adventure. He has remained one of the most fashionable personalities this year despite his age, with his dapper suits on the red carpet to his casual Ankara look, RMD is ready to steal the heart of your granma.
6. Alex Ekubo
Most peeps don't know that, 30-year-old, Alex Ekubo was first runner up 2010 Mr Nigeria contest, he is a model that knows how to play dress up. The actor graphic suit to AMVCA was one of the highlights of the event and just weeks ago, he won the most fashionable entertainer award in Nigeria..
5. Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke doesn't fancy the red carpet appearance and hardly shows up for major events, but keeps his fans up to date on his wardrobe experiments via his social media. Jim Iyke names his designers from the gloves to his socks. He loves wearing them all and can pad himself up just to show you he is rocking 7 of the latest designer.. Crazy dresser but trendy AF.
4. Wizkid
King of the new school.. Wizkid has successfully reintroduced headbands and bandanas with his latest fashion style in most of the music videos he featured in. The pop star became the talk of the town when he stepped into Jo'burg for the MAMA's in Chris Brown's, Black Pyramid. He made the award show trend even before it started. Wizkid is setting a standard in style that others have to chase to catch up.
3. Rita Dominic
She pretty, she is a damsel, she is Rita Dominic. Always looking good in every occasion. Its no longer a surprise when she gets mentioned as the best dressed in every single event. Either on a casual stroll or for an award show, Rita always stand out. In a trench coat or distress jean, she is always classy and she has her personal stylist, SB Youme to thank for that.
2. Mercy Aigbe
Some will consider, fashionista Mercy Aigbe a cheat due to the fact that she has an endless list of choice of outfit to choose from her fashion store. Mercy can step out in four different outfits in a day and still slay and only a top contender could have push her away from the number one spot which she occupied on this same list last year. She can easily pass as a model in her twenties and its almost impossible to believe that she is the mother of another 15yr old model. She gave the world a taste of what to expect from her in 2016, with a sexy white gown at the AMVCA in march.
1. Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade sits pretty at our number one spot for various reasons.. Her daring looks at the MAMA, her unique fashion styles which takes its designs from various cultures across Africa. And of course her N2.5 million Zuhair Murad dress which she wore to the 2016 BET award that got featured on international fashion magazines and sites. She definitely has taken the bar a notch higher with her style.
*That completes the list, and tho key names like, Genevieve, Ebube Nwagbo, Uti Nwachukwu, Banky W amongst others are missing, bare in mind that we could only pick the best 20..*
Doctor With Fake UNILAG Certificate Arrested In Ogun
A suspected fake medical doctor (name withheld) was Friday arrested in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for allegedly being in possession of a fake certificate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
He was nabbed when he presented the university certificate as well as National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate for registration/re validation exercise at the state Ministry of Health’s headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
New Telegraph learnt that the arrest was consequent upon the suspect’s attempt to re-validate his facility (God Heals Medical Centre) at Sango-Ota area of the state, which had earlier been sealed off by the state monitoring team.
It was alleged that he had carried out all kinds of surgeries without the necessary expertise, with many people becoming victims of his ineptitude.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, immediately handed over the suspect to the police.
Ipaye said the state government remained committed to ridding the state off quackery, particularly in the health sector.
While noting that the activities of quacks endanger human lives, the commissioner disclosed that several suspects have been arrested in the past.
He was nabbed when he presented the university certificate as well as National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate for registration/re validation exercise at the state Ministry of Health’s headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
New Telegraph learnt that the arrest was consequent upon the suspect’s attempt to re-validate his facility (God Heals Medical Centre) at Sango-Ota area of the state, which had earlier been sealed off by the state monitoring team.
It was alleged that he had carried out all kinds of surgeries without the necessary expertise, with many people becoming victims of his ineptitude.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, immediately handed over the suspect to the police.
Ipaye said the state government remained committed to ridding the state off quackery, particularly in the health sector.
While noting that the activities of quacks endanger human lives, the commissioner disclosed that several suspects have been arrested in the past.
Yahya Jammeh Rejects Election Result After Conceding Defeat
Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after admitting defeat.
Mr Jammeh cited "abnormalities" in the vote and called for fresh elections.
Mr Jammeh, who took power in a coup in 1994, was defeated by Adama Barrow, who won more than 43% of the vote.
Mr Barrow accused the incumbent of damaging democracy by refusing to accept the result. His transition team said the president-elect was safe.
The results were revised by the country's electoral commission on 5 December, when it emerged that the ballots for one area were added incorrectly, swelling Mr Barrow's vote.
The error, which also added votes to the other candidates, "has not changed the status quo" of the result, the commission said.
However, it narrowed Mr Barrow's margin of victory from 9% to 4%.
Mr Jammeh said that he now rejected the results of the election "in totality".
"After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election," Mr Jammeh said.
"I lament serious and unacceptable abnormalities which have reportedly transpired during the electoral process.
"I recommend fresh and transparent elections which will be officiated by a God-fearing and independent electoral commission."
Mr Barrow's spokesperson said the head of the army, General Ousman Badjie, supported the president-elect, having pledged his allegiance after the initial result.
The BBC's West Africa correspondent, Thomas Fessy, said people have been celebrating the end of Mr Jammeh's 22-year rule for the past week, but now The Gambia's future looks uncertain again.
Foreign criticism of Jammeh
The government in neighbouring Senegal condemned the move and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye, speaking on national television, urged President Jammeh to respect the election result.
The US has "strongly condemned" Mr Jammeh's rejection of the result.
"This action is a reprehensible and unacceptable breach of faith with the people of The Gambia and an egregious attempt to undermine a credible election process and remain in power illegitimately," said state department spokesman Mark Toner.
A Human Rights Watch spokesman also said it was "deeply concerned".
"The international community, notably [regional bloc] Ecowas and the African Union, should loudly protest any unlawful attempt to subvert the will of the Gambian people," said Babatunde Olugboji, deputy programme director.
The streets of the capital, Banjul, were reported to be calm on Friday night although soldiers were seen placing sandbags in strategic locations across the city, AFP news agency reports.
Only last week, Mr Jammeh was shown on state TV calling Mr Barrow to wish him well.
"You are the elected president of The Gambia, and I wish you all the best. I have no ill will," he said at the time.
According to the electoral commission, the revised results of the vote on 1 December was:
Mr Barrow won 222,708 votes (43.34%)
President Jammeh took 208,487 (39.6%)
A third-party candidate, Mama Kandeh, won 89,768 (17.1%)
Mr Jammeh cited "abnormalities" in the vote and called for fresh elections.
Mr Jammeh, who took power in a coup in 1994, was defeated by Adama Barrow, who won more than 43% of the vote.
Mr Barrow accused the incumbent of damaging democracy by refusing to accept the result. His transition team said the president-elect was safe.
The results were revised by the country's electoral commission on 5 December, when it emerged that the ballots for one area were added incorrectly, swelling Mr Barrow's vote.
The error, which also added votes to the other candidates, "has not changed the status quo" of the result, the commission said.
However, it narrowed Mr Barrow's margin of victory from 9% to 4%.
Mr Jammeh said that he now rejected the results of the election "in totality".
"After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election," Mr Jammeh said.
"I lament serious and unacceptable abnormalities which have reportedly transpired during the electoral process.
"I recommend fresh and transparent elections which will be officiated by a God-fearing and independent electoral commission."
Mr Barrow's spokesperson said the head of the army, General Ousman Badjie, supported the president-elect, having pledged his allegiance after the initial result.
The BBC's West Africa correspondent, Thomas Fessy, said people have been celebrating the end of Mr Jammeh's 22-year rule for the past week, but now The Gambia's future looks uncertain again.
Foreign criticism of Jammeh
The government in neighbouring Senegal condemned the move and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye, speaking on national television, urged President Jammeh to respect the election result.
The US has "strongly condemned" Mr Jammeh's rejection of the result.
"This action is a reprehensible and unacceptable breach of faith with the people of The Gambia and an egregious attempt to undermine a credible election process and remain in power illegitimately," said state department spokesman Mark Toner.
A Human Rights Watch spokesman also said it was "deeply concerned".
"The international community, notably [regional bloc] Ecowas and the African Union, should loudly protest any unlawful attempt to subvert the will of the Gambian people," said Babatunde Olugboji, deputy programme director.
The streets of the capital, Banjul, were reported to be calm on Friday night although soldiers were seen placing sandbags in strategic locations across the city, AFP news agency reports.
Only last week, Mr Jammeh was shown on state TV calling Mr Barrow to wish him well.
"You are the elected president of The Gambia, and I wish you all the best. I have no ill will," he said at the time.
According to the electoral commission, the revised results of the vote on 1 December was:
Mr Barrow won 222,708 votes (43.34%)
President Jammeh took 208,487 (39.6%)
A third-party candidate, Mama Kandeh, won 89,768 (17.1%)
Friday, 9 December 2016
Recent Photo Of Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, The Man Who Designed The Nigerian Flag
Here's a recent picture of the famous man who designed Nigeria’s flag, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, and his children. The icon is still alive but his present living condition is that of a forgotten hero. In October 1959, a year before Nigeria gained independence, He designed the flag and was paid – 100 pounds, equal to $281 in 1959.
Now at his old age, the living legend now lives in one of the poorest areas of Ibadan. His house painted in colours of Nigerian flag is a distinctive feature in the area and it can only be reached by foot.
Now at his old age, the living legend now lives in one of the poorest areas of Ibadan. His house painted in colours of Nigerian flag is a distinctive feature in the area and it can only be reached by foot.
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