Casper Nyovest and R2Bees storm Lasgidi for Cloud 9

Multiple awards-winning South African artiste, Casper Nyovest and American rap sensation,O.T. Genasis have arrived Nigeria for the launch concert of Cloud 9 Music platform which holds today, Friday, November 27.

Speaking yesterday at a media parley, Casper said he is pleased to be in Nigeria for the launch of Cloud 9.“This is my third time in Nigeria and this is also my biggest show in Nigeria so far. I look forward to performing to the hip crowd that would be at the launch of Cloud 9 tomorrow.

O.T Genasis

I also look forward to performing alongside Nigeria’s biggest music stars like Ice Prince, Reminisce and Olamide,” he said.

Incidentally, Casper, who won two awards (BEST ARTIST IN AFRICAN HIP HOP and BEST MALE ARTIST IN SOUTHERN AFRICA) at the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, which held Sunday, November 16, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, says he appreciatesespecially Olamide’s artistry and street savvy because they bear a lot of semblance to his ownGhanaian hip hop and hip-life duo, R2Bees and California, American-born rapper, O.T Genasis, who came into international prominence with the chart-topping song, Coco, would line up alongside Nigeria’s Olamide, Ice Prince, Eva, Seyi Shay, DJ Casie, DJ Spinall, Jesse Jagz, Victoria Kimani, Reminisce, and Nosa among others.

Tola Odunsi, Content Aggregator for Cloud 9 said, fun lovers will be in for a treat, as various local and international artistes will be performing at the official launch event of the music platform. He described Cloud 9 as an integrated mobile music platform which offers music lovers the best of Nigerian and international music, as well as a host of other features that enhance their music experience.

“This platform offers unique end-to-end experiential music performances from iconic musicians and upcoming breakthrough artists, thus giving individuals and businesses the cloud experience,” he said.

On the mechanics of the platform, international booking agent, Hakeem Condotti saidaccessing the platform is very easy. “All you need is to have a data-enabled mobile device, and that’s it. It is available via WAP and Web, as well as mobile apps. The app can also be downloaded from the Google Play and Windows App Stores,” he said.

Cloud 9 is a subscriber-based platform, but you will need to subscribe to the music platformto download content to your device. A free 10MB data bundle is automatically allocated to users who subscribe.

Source:Vanguard.com

Ships containing dead Sailors in Japan

Skeleton like bodies were found in a fleet of ships in japan this morning according to NHK.
The source told us that the decomposed bodies is about 20 and that it's being causing serious unrest in the country. Proper investigation has begun and promises to be yield positive results.

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Jose Mourinho cautions Didier Drogba,calls him an Ingrate

Yesterday Didier Drogba said said he would love to take over as the manager of Chelsea and Jose Mourinho displeased by the striker's utterance said there is an element of pride in it and it's also a sign of disregard having turned the player into what he is today.He also added that the successful striker can't write his autobiography without mentioning his name and that if this is a move to marginalize the useful role he played in his life then ''he is an ingrate.''

Idris Elba- How I almost collapsed on set

This happened while i was shooting Beast of no Nation.

According to him 'We decided to do this waterfall scene where all these child soldiers were walking behind this massive waterfall. In Hollywood you would have just filmed a bit of water coming down and just shot people’s closeups but Cary Fukunaga, the director, decided to shoot it for real.'

He believed he safe at the top of the waterfall while waiting for scene to be set up by the crew.

Then the coordinator of the scene came saying,

"Listen everyone this is a waterfall, that’s a 90, 100 foot drop down there and the ground is very slippery, just be careful!"

'I put my foot on this rock just to hang out and chill out while they were setting up and as I’m doing that it’s slippery, obviously. I slip [and think] I’ll be alright, I put my hand on this tree... it’s not a tree it’s a branch!

'It snaps and I go literally about six feet before I go bang over and I got caught by the security guy!'

After Jonathan declared he could have fallen to his death, Idris joked: 'Yes! Today’s news, Idris Elba dies by a waterfall.'

He further added that he was just lucky not to have slipped of and had his skull bared to the eyes of his spirit.

Ministers angry with President Buhari over poor salaries

These conditions of service for ministers was reportedly contained in a letter given to them during the week by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal.

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The content of the letter specified that:  “I am pleased to inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has  appointed  you as  a  Minister in  the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The appointment takes effect from 11th November, 2015 under the following Terms and Conditions of Service as contained in “Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders(Salaries and Allowances, etc) (Amendment ) Act 2008.”

“I am to add that your tenure terminates at the end of this Administration unless otherwise decided by Mr. President. Please accept my heartiest congratulations and best wishes on your appointment.”

According to the letter, while the substantive minister will earn N2, 026, 400 Annual Basic Salary($8,514.285), minister of state is to get N1.8million ($7,563.025) per annum.

The other conditions include: Estacode Allowance($900 per diem); Duty Tour Allowance(N35,000); Utilities Allowance(Telephone/ Electricity/ Water)–30% of Annual Basic Salary (N607,920); Domestic Staff Allowance(75% -((N1,519,800) of Annual Basic Salary; Medical Facilities (in accordance with NHIS Policy);  Special Assistant (To be provided in kind); Security (To be provided in kind); Air Travel (By Business Class); Newspaper Allowance (15% of  Annual Basic Salary-N303,960).

One condition which stood out as very restrictive was the fact that ministers were mandated to obtain permission from the president before travelling out of Abuja.

It added that:  If the trip is official, Ministers are entitled to a Duty Tour Allowance of N35,000 per diem. However, all private journeys will attract no Allowance.

“Severance Allowance of 300 %of Annual Basic Salary payable after full tenure of office with government. The allowance will be pro-rated after a minimum of two years tenure.

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 “200 % of Annual Basic Salary (N4,052,800) will be paid to you to enable you to acquire accommodation of your choice in line with monetization policy.

“Furniture  Allowance. 300 %(N6,079,200) of Annual Basic Salary will be paid once in every four years. The allowance will be paid annually at the rate of 75% (N1,519,800) of Annual Basic salary.

“Motor Vehicle Fuelling Maintenance Allowance. 75% of Annual Basic Salary (N1,519,800) for the maintenance of your vehicle(s) as Government no longer provides chauffeur  driven vehicles to Political Office Holders/Public Officers for house to office running.

“Annual Leave (30 calendar days for each leave year or calculated on pro-rata basis, with 10% of Annual Basic Salary(N202,640) as leave grant); Personal Assistant Allowance (25% of Annual Basic salary to enable you to employ a Personal Assistant of your choice).”

The only leverage the ministers will enjoy is the privilege of flying in a business class on trips.

Since receiving the letter specifying these conditions of service, some of the ministers are said to have expressed fears that the salary and allowance package might not be able to pick their bills.

Speaking on the misgivings of the ministers about their salaries, a source who spoke to The Nation said: “Most ministers have been sad since they received their letters of appointment because the salary and allowance package was a far cry from where they were coming from. We hope that ministers will eventually not steal if they have to serve this nation on hungry stomach.

“We have ministers in this government who left high-net worth job of $10,000 to $20,000 per month, how will they settle their bills? Some ministers have headed corporate. You can imagine a minister managing about $3billion portfolio now getting $8,521 per Annum.

“Some ministers have children in Ivy League universities where they are paying as much as $40,000 to $60,000 per annum. How will they be able to cope to meet up with their responsibilities?

“Curiously, we have some Executive Secretaries, Directors-General and Group Managing Directors of parastatals like NNPC, PPMC, NCC, NDIC, PEF, PPPRA, DPR, NERC, NIGCOMSAT, and others who will be earning more than their ministers. I think the system is distorted somehow.”

Since assuming office, President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to combat corruption in Nigeria no matter whose ox is gored. Several groups in the country have urged the president to hasten his government’s anti-corruption crusade and bring to book all those who mismanaged pension funds.

Howver, Buhari has accused Judges of frustrating his efforts to recover funds stolen by previous government.

Source: Naij.com

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NJC apooints 30 new judges,President Buhari approves

President Mohammadu Buhari approved the 30 news Judges appointed by the National Judicial Council yesterday after running a meticulous check on their profile as they will be sworn in on the 2nd of December.

These are the judges that were appointed:

Hon. Justice Yellin S. Bogoro (Bauchi State)
Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie (Delta State)
Taiwo Obayomi Taiwo (Ogun State)
Ibrahim Watila (Borno State)
Mallong Peter Hoommuk (Plateau State)
Isa Hamma Adama Dashen (Adamawa State)
Hassan Dikko (Kebbi State)
Jude Kanyioh Dagat (Kaduna State)
Olayinka Olusegun Tokode (Osun State)
Simon Akpah Amobeda (Kogi State)
Jane Egienanwan Inyang (Cross River State)
Daniel Emeka Osiagor (Rivers State)
Prof. Chuka Austine Obiozor (Anambra State),
Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweib (Bayelsa State)
Hassan Muslim Sule (Zamfara State)
Hadiza Rabiu Shagari (Sokoto State)
Saleh Kogo Idrissa (Yobe State)
Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik (Edo State)
Hillary Ide Osho Oshomah (Edo State)
Fadima Murtala Aminu (Adamawa State)
Toyin Bolaji Adegoke (Kwara State)
James Kolawole Omotosho (Ogun State)
Nehizena Idemudia Ekunwe (Edo State)
Stephen Daylop Pam (Plateau State)
Akintayo Aluko (Ekiti State)
Dr. Nnamdi O. Dimgba (Abia State)
Emeka Nwite (Ebonyi State)
Abdulazeez M.Z. Anka (Zamfara State)
Abdu Dogo (FCT), and
Adamu Turaki Muhammed (Jigawa State).

Why you shouldn't make love in your car.Car explosion in Russia as a result couples making love.

A toyota rav4 vehicle exploded in Russia while couples were making love in it. The Regional Legislative Deputy told Checkusatnews that the couple were on their way to a nearby hotel where they were to spend their honeymoon but seem to have stopped by due to their impatience for sex.

Oskana Bobrovskaya also noted that the car was just acquired by the couple and was in a very good shape which made it almost imppossible for it to explode. He further added that in the course of their investigation neighbors in their residence reported that the couples have had serious altercation prior to their exit for the honeymoon and that Nikita the husband was found stark naked with his wife at the back seat of their car with an explosive in his hand which impies that the accident was premeditated by Nikita and wasn't anticipated by his wife.

Plateau State has recorded the highest amount of snakes in Nigeria.Could it be the reason for their cony nature?

It isn't a thing of surprise that so many Josites(people who reside in Jos the capital of plateau) are very cony especially when it boils down to trust issues and you dare not entrust a person from plateau state with your money talk more of your dirty secrets because you can be rest assured that he or she is going to divulge it one way or the other not minding the harm it going to cost you.This nature of theirs can be linked to the deadly reptile they are surrounded with,''snakes.''                                           Snakes are known to be very intelligent predators in the wild life because in a split second of painstaking concentration they pounce on their preys and devour them. Moreover they are in most cases even capable of devouring their co-predators when challenged. This is as a result of their cony nature.
In recent past,so many plateau residents have reported the entering of snakes into their homes and are pleading with the state government to do something about it quickly before it becomes extremely impossible to eradicate.

Terrorism: Bokoharam gunmen rain bullets on 18 in Niger State

The Sect yesterday stormed a village named Gogone in Niger state and and fired at innocent villagers who going about their daily activities.

Obiageli Ezekwesili confirms Rape accusation against late prince Audu and APC guber candidate Audu Abubakar

The @EXPRESS SUGARBELLY story was supported by well known Nigerian Activist in the reigning days of the Bring Back Our Girls Campaign. The 26 year old accused the deceased Audu and his son who is currently APC candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi state of molesting her sexually on countless occations.