Should We Be Happy? NYSC Pays Up Finally

Corps members protesting delay in payment of allowance

About 200 corps members that were yet to be paid their April federal allowance in Akwa Ibom State finally received alerts yesterday, 28^th May, 2013 from their various banks confirming that their accounts have been credited.

My Akwa Ibom Girl - By Israel M.A

My Akwa Ibom Girl

People think she’s beautiful,

Beauty has elastic limit.

I use to think her an angel

But angels are not humans.

First Bank of Nigeria graduate Trainee Programme Application closes on 30th May, 2013.

First Bank of Nigeria PLC is recruiting graduates who have completed their national service and have a certificate to show for it in its graduate TraineeProgramme. Application closes on Thursday 30^th of May, 2013.

Requirements for Application

Ø  Applicants must not be older than 27 years old by June 2013

Ø  Applicants must have completed NYSC with a valid certificate

Ø  Applicants must have a minimum of Bachelor's degree with ‘Second Class Lower’ or HND with ‘Upper Credit’

To apply, click here

EMERGENCY DECLARATION: Making a Case for Kano – Israel M.A

The declaration  by  President  Jonathan of a State of Emergency on the ‘homes’ of the so far intractable terror group – Boko Haram, is probably the boldest decision of his administration. The January one removal of subsidy was anything but bold, it was not only a betrayal of trust on the part of the President but an insult on the sensibilities of the poverty stricken and highly unsubsidized Nigerians.

Senate Ratifies Emergency Declaration

The emergency declaration on Tuesday by President Jonathan has received the approval of the senate. The declaration was unanimously approved by the 100 members present at a session of the whole house today.

UPDATE: About 200 Corps Members Yet to Get Paid in Akwa Ibom State

Some of the Corps members at the NYSC office in Uyo

Over 200 corps members are yet to receive their April federal allowance in Akwa Ibom State. The state chapter of the NYSC started paying on the 15^th of May, 2013.

EMERGENCY RULE: Jonathan Acted Within the Ambit of the Constitution- Falana

Read Mr. Falana's opinion on the declaration of State of Emergency in three northern States of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.

Following the breakdown of law and order in some parts of the country President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in three states to wit: Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.

FINALLY: Corps Members in Akwa Ibom Receive April Allowance

Corps members serving in Akwa Ibom State can now heave a sign of relief as NYSC Commences payment of their April allowance. Some of the corps members have received Bank alerts already while others await theirs.
The April allowance was delayed for two weeks: no reason was given for the delay.

Aftermath Of Emergency Declaration: Gunmen kill CAN Secretary in Borno

Less than twenty four hours after President Jonathan declared emergency rule in three states; Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, Gunmen, believed to be members of the extremist Boko Haram sect, on Tuesday evening shot dead the Borno Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.

BREAKING NEWS: President Jonathan Declares State of Emergency in Three States

Finally, President Goodluck Jonathan today declared a state of  emergency in three Nigerian states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno. The  president made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast. Read the full text below..........

BAGA: You Cannot Justify A ‘Massacre’ – Israel M.A

 Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state north eastern part of Nigeria is fast becoming the most popular city in the country. Unlike Lagos, which is known to be the economic power house of the nation, Maiduguri can best be described as the terror capital of Nigeria; it is the stronghold of the notorious terrorist sect popularly known as Boko Haram.

An African ‘Lady’ - By Israel M.A

She’s black. But, despises the black tradition and culture.

She loves the white man’s way;

Moral decadence in modern western society excites her.

The way of the light skinned man seems perfect;

Moral bankruptcy is not an issue.

African culture is overbearing. It fetters the modern woman.

A culture that places a woman below a man and limits her freedom is outdated,

 And thus, be discarded.

After all, she’s a Christian. A modern Christian!

She’s answerable to Christ, not tradition.

Reading the bible or praying is not a priority;

After all, God is only interested in the heart.

You dare not call her a woman. That will surely infuriate her.

She’s a lady!

Israel Mark Ademola-Oguntuase

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I STILL GBADUN NIGERIA – By Israel M.A

Despite the fact that I went to bed on an empty stomach yester night; well, not that empty, I took bread and akara and a lot of water. I still gbadun Nigeria.
Regardless of the lackluster leadership of the president, the ever increasing price of kerosene and the incessant strikes in our universities; well, just frustrated that I may not be able to resume camp this November, thanks to ASUU, NASUU, FUTASU and JONASU; I still gbadun Nigeria.

Graduation and the Fear of Unemployment - By Israel M.A

             Based on technicalities, I can say with all sense of pride that I’m a Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) CERTIFIED GRADUATE! I and most of my course mates dropped the undergraduate gown and banished its pen to a life imprisonment. According to my very impactful lecturer, engr. Umeh, we became colleagues with our teachers. A journey of 5years (6years for some of us that got in through pre-degree programme) came to joyous end yesterday. We became graduates, unofficially though, considering the fact that we are yet to conclude and defend our projects.

Apology To Mr. President - By Israel M.A

          In respect of my earlier vitriolic attack on your lackluster leadership, I'll like to render my unreserved apology to you and your hue, and also to the entire tactless and shoe licking members of your ineffective cabinet. I didn't know that you trekked barefooted to school, and more importantly, that you were once a member of the Nigerian masses (poverty stricken Nigerians).

A Letter to Mr. President - M.A Israel

Mr. President Sir! I'm writing to inform you of my frustration. Few minutes ago, Jos was in the news again, a suicide bomber attacked a church. I'm yet to hear or listen to your usual song "perpetrators will be brought to book"