open letter to Nigerian youths - by Ben Murray Bruce

The senator and media mogul wrote an open letter to the youths of Nigeria. Read below..

Youths of Nigeria, I want to communicate with you today. I noticed that there are too many divisions amongst our youths and as a stakeholder in Nigeria and parent of Nigerian children, I believe I ought to intervene.

Youths, do not make the mistakes my generation made. Do not see yourselves through tribal and religious lens. My generation of Nigerians did that and look where it has led us. You must do better.

It is foolish for any youth to fight another youth over APC or PDP. Let me ask you, what is the difference between the APC and the PDP? Half of the members of the APC are former PDP members and vice versa.

Let me ask you youths a question: Do the APC and the PDP fight over you as you fight over them? How many ministers have they given you? How many ambassadors have they given you? How many heads of parastatals have they given you? That's right, the answer is ZERO!

So resist the desire of vested interests to control you and use you to fight other youths on social media and in real life. What youths do not realize is that you are victims of divide and conquer. You make up 60% of the population yet account for 0% of the federal cabinet! Your price should be more than a plate of rice and a handshake. Work together not against each other! Come on Nigerian youths, be smart! If you think after you have been used to fight each other these vested interests will hand power to you, think again. Their kids who are abroad will do same to your kids!

It is time to end the hate and come together for Nigeria's good. Long after we are gone, you will be around. So learn to get along. As I have said and I will keep saying, the youths are the leaders of today if only they will resist being used by vested interests.

How old is Trudeau, the Canadian PM. He was 43 when he became PM. You can be much more than a thug or Twitter overlord. You can be like Trudeau's. My name is Ben Murray Bruce and I not only want to make commonsense, I also believe in the Nigerian youth.

This lady was criticized for brea.stfeeding her child at a wedding (photos)

Lifestyle blogger, 22 year old Haddas Ancliffe shared photos of herself at a wedding with her partner and son, including one where she was breastfeeding her child in her bridesmaid dress and she got a lot of knock for it. She got both praise and criticisms from her followers. Some thought it was inappropriate for her to breastfeed openly at someone's wedding, others thought she did right by being open about breastfeeding her son. What do you guys think?

Woman Pours Hot Water On This Woman For Dating Her Husband (see Photo)

The police at Alakuko divisional headquarter Lagos state, Southwest, Nigeria have arrested a housewife, Titilola Obanla who allegedly poured hot water on Kemi Adisa, 28, after accusing her of dating her husband.

PM News gathered that the incident took place at their residence No. 10, Oluwaseyi Street, Abule Tutun, Alakuko, a suburb of Lagos state. Adisa who is presently hospitalised at Oke-Odo general hospital narrated to our reporter how the incident happened.

“She called me on that day and told me that she wanted to tell me something in Iya Wunmi, my friend’s room, so I followed her and on getting there I sat on the chair while she stood by the door.

“She then accused Iya Wunmi of acting as a middle man between her husband and I, who she accused of dating him. She said I was his girlfriend,” the mother of three told PM News. “But Iya Wunmi defended me, telling her that her husband plays with both of us and that I was not his girlfriend but before I knew it she called her younger sister to bring the hot water she put on the fire.

“I thought she was joking, when the sister brought the water but before I could act, she poured the hot water. Luckily for me, I turned my face away and she poured it on my body,” Adisa explained.

When our reporter visited Alakuko Police station, the Divisional Police Officer DPO in charge, Mr. Ajayi Abayomi declined to speak on the incident claiming that he had already sent a situation report (SITREP) to the Lagos State Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus. Our correspondent then contact Badmus, who confirmed that Titilola Obanla has been arraigned in court and was remanded in prison.

See the Five Nigerians who Made Forbes’ World Billionaires List 2016

Forbes’ World Billionaires List 2016 – Financial gurus Forbes have released their 2016 list of all the billionaires in the world, with 5 Nigerians making the list. Aliko Dangote, Micheal Adenuga, Femi Otedola, Folorunsho AlakijaandAbdulsamad Rabiuwere among 1810 billionaires profiled by the website.

Aliko Dangote was ranked 51st in the world, but maintaining his position as the richest man in Africa. Micheal Adenuga was ranked next, with his $10 billion net worth putting him in the 103rd spot.

Otedola, Alakija and Rabiu were ranked outside the top 1000, coming in at 1011th, 1121st and 1577 respectively. Top of the list for the 3rd year running wasBill Gates, with Europe’s rich manAmancio OrtegaandWarren Buffetrounding out the top 3.

Gov. Ambode Vows To Rescue Abducted Secondary School Girls.....

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says his government will spare no effort to ensure the safe return of the three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu area of the state, who were kidnapped by a group of armed gang on Monday evening February 29th. Ambode in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde and released today March 2nd, condemned the unfortunate incident, just as he assured that the Police and other security operatives have swung into action, with useful leads and with an unwavering determination to track down the perpetrators of the act and ensure the safe return of the girls.

“We have not been silent on this unfortunate development. In a delicate security matter of this nature, where young innocent people are involved and management of information demands utmost circumspect, we were convinced that swift and coordinated reaction, guided by intelligence reports on the part of the Police, was a better and more sensitive approach to take, rather than a sensational, panic-stricken reaction”he said.

He said the State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni as well as the Assistant Inspector General of Police for the Lagos/Ogun Command were fully on ground at the scene and vicinity of the incident leading the entire coordinated effort involving every military apparatus.

“We believe in the capacity of the Police to lead this rescue mission. I have had ceaseless briefing with them since the incident happened and God helping us, we shall spare no effort in securing the safe release of the girls and continue to secure the school and indeed every part of Lagos”.

Governor Ambode said the incident may not be unconnected with his recent visit to some parts of Ikorodu where he read the riot act to vandals and criminal gangs on the resolve of the state government to take the battle to their hideouts in a spirited effort to secure the pipelines.

“We believe this is a case of evil fighting back. But Lagos will neither succumb to threats of lawlessness nor bow to terror. Our resolve is very clear; we will assist the Police and other security agencies in dealing decisively with this one unfortunate case and prevent future reoccurrence. We will deploy the resources at our disposal to safeguard every life and property within our care,” he said.

Governor Ambode also recalled a similar incident in Arepo area of Ogun State, where a senior staff of a leading telecommunications agency was kidnapped three days ago, however saying that he has gotten assurance from both the Ogun State Police and Lagos Police Commands on their collaborative efforts to tame the menace of kidnapping and ensure return of order and safety.

He also commended the gallantry of the students of the school who put up a courageous resistance to prevent the abduction of their mates, just as he praised the mature and measured response of the school management in the wake of the incident.

“The state government is with you in bringing this unfortunate episode to a quick resolution. I wish to appeal for calm and support of every Lagosian. I urge them to be vigilant and helpful to the security operatives in this onerous task to rid the state of every form of criminality, cultism and terrorism,” he said.

Senate reduces UTME registration fee to N2,500, to extend validity period to 3years...rs

The Senate today passed a resolution reducing the registration fee of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to N2,500 from N5,650 that was paid by prospective university students this year. At the plenary session today, the senators recommended the extension of the validity period of the UTME to three academic year.

The resolution was taken following the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund on the inquiry into the new admission policy of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). They also resolved to amend the Act establishing JAMB to reflect the extension of the validity period which is at the moment a year.

Take a look at the Unique Buildings built Inside estate where 2Face lives.....

Lifestyle living connoisseur, Haven Homes and developers of Richmond Gate Estate, Lekki where ace musician 2Face and many other celebrities have made their abode, has completed and delivered its 2016 Designs. This was contained in a statement released recently by the company’s Assistant General Manager, Ms Ufuoma Ukueku. The 2016 design is a further improvement on the exterior and interior of the sensational 2015 design and the latest model is already being handed over to subscribers among the firm’s current efforts at Richmond Gate Estate in Lekki. More celebrities have continued to embrace the Haven Homes’ flagship project at Richmond Gate Estate. MTN brand ambassadors recently gathered in Richmond Gate Estate for a video shoot after the video director, Mr Sesan Ogunro came to Haven Homes and was pleased to discover an alternative serene location that is comparable to the exotic scenes in South Africa hitherto patronized for such video shoots. A scene on the shoot had ace artiste, Sound Sultan driving a truck within the premises of Richmond Gate Estate. He was working alongside a host of other superstars on music videos which are set to debut soon. According to Ms Ukueku, there are several notable features in the latest model, and she avers that it differs from the 2015 design in that a special element known as ‘‘curve architecture’’ has been taken to a much higher level by the creation of a unique roof design that curves from the first deck to the upper roof. A curve spanning over 2 floors! This civil engineering feat is unique on the residential landscape in Nigeria and is the first of such known. Haven Homes added that their structural engineers, Abisoye & Co. faced a huge challenge as the massive curve could have placed undue stress over the first deck cantilever but with careful weight balancing, structural strength was achieved through the use of carefully designed clay pots to keep the structure standing. One major advantage with this design is that it’s difficult to copy by design pirates, a habit that Haven Homes has often decried over the past few years. The internal fittings of the 2016 design also enjoyed some enhancements. The new designs are fitted with wall switches that emit pilot LED light in the dark so that their locations can be seen even in the dark eliminating groping for switch locations, in addition to having the walls being kept clean. Furthermore, a significant 90 percent cut in energy load has been achieved because all spot lights installed are now energy saving units that reduce each spotlight from 50watts to 5watts per bulb. In the last ten years, Haven Homes has consistently come up with fascinating and innovative new home designs for each year, with the next design in line being the 2017 model in view due to be delivered over the next ten months. More photos ...