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Sunday, 26 October 2014
Pres. Jonathan Arrives in Jerusalem for Pilgrimage – PHOTOS
President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Jerusalem on Saturday for a two-day pilgrimage to Israel.
According to the president’s itinerary,
he will observe the Sabbath Day on Saturday at the Wailing Wall, where
he will pray privately before going to Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel.
Jonathan will also visit some other Christian holy sites during the pilgrimage.
During the pilgrimage, he will pray for
Nigeria at an Interdenominational Church Service with the theme: “A day
with Jesus for Nigeria in Israel’’.
The progamme of events indicates that
other Nigerian Pilgrims will join the president during the service to
pray for the well being and progress of the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Jonathan is performing pilgrimage for the second time during his first tenure.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel Davi Obasa received the president on arrival at the David Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv.
Others that were at the airport included Willie Obiano of Anambra, John-Kennedy Opara, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission and Jones Arogbofa, the Chief of Staff.
The president is accompanied to the pilgrimage by Obioma Onwuzurumba, Chaplain of the Presidential Villa, Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide and Sen. Smart Adeyemi, Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT.
Members of the Federal Government delegation in the pilgrimage include the Nicholas Okoh, Primate Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT, Chinedu Neboh, Minister of Power, Sarah Ochekpe, Minister of Water Resources, . Philip Aduda and Ndudi Elumelu, are also part of the delegation.
Other delegates are Gabriel Suswam of Benue and Jonah Jang of Plateau.
Here are some photos of the President’s arrival:
From
Left: Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission,
John-Kennedy Opara; Chief Of Staff to the President, Retired Brig.-Gen.
Jones Arogbofa; Chairman, Senate Committee On FCT, Sen. Smart Adeyemi
And Gov. Willie Obiano Of Anambra State, Welcoming President Goodluck
Jonathan at the Yafo Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv For The
2014 Christian Pilgrimage In Tel Aviv On Saturday
Ayo Fayose prostrates to Ekiti Teachers saying "E Se gan" - hmmmm this guy sha
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, surprisingly prostrated to
teachers and sought their cooperation in governing the state.
Fayose, who expressed his appreciation to the teachers for voting massively for him, also thanked them for staying with him during his eight years in the “political wilderness”.
The governor spoke at Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti, while meeting with principals of secondary schools.
He applauded the teachers for their unwavering loyalty to him, describing their support as the magic that brought him back to government.
To the admiration of the teachers, the governor prostrated and rolled on the floor before them. He also wept, being overwhelmed by the love they had displayed towards him.
The governor promised that their two months salaries and other benefits owed by the administration of immediate past governor, Kayode Fayemi, would soon be paid. He also promised other benefits that would motivate them.
He said: “I knew how I was able to partner with you to bring Ekiti from 35th to sixth position. I will still do the same now. Before any payment to political appointees, you will be the first to be considered. During my first term, I met a deplorable education sector, but with your support, I overcame.
“But it was so bad and disheartening that rather than for ex-governor Fayemi to face human capital development, he believed in building a N3.3bn lodge for his own comfort at the expense of you workers. Do you know that some courses needed just N800m to get accredited at the Ekiti State University? Fayemi’s government refused to make the funds available and the National Universities Commission (NUC) nearly de-accredited them. All he was pursuing was his self comfort.”
- dailyTimes
Fayose, who expressed his appreciation to the teachers for voting massively for him, also thanked them for staying with him during his eight years in the “political wilderness”.
The governor spoke at Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti, while meeting with principals of secondary schools.
He applauded the teachers for their unwavering loyalty to him, describing their support as the magic that brought him back to government.
To the admiration of the teachers, the governor prostrated and rolled on the floor before them. He also wept, being overwhelmed by the love they had displayed towards him.
The governor promised that their two months salaries and other benefits owed by the administration of immediate past governor, Kayode Fayemi, would soon be paid. He also promised other benefits that would motivate them.
He said: “I knew how I was able to partner with you to bring Ekiti from 35th to sixth position. I will still do the same now. Before any payment to political appointees, you will be the first to be considered. During my first term, I met a deplorable education sector, but with your support, I overcame.
“But it was so bad and disheartening that rather than for ex-governor Fayemi to face human capital development, he believed in building a N3.3bn lodge for his own comfort at the expense of you workers. Do you know that some courses needed just N800m to get accredited at the Ekiti State University? Fayemi’s government refused to make the funds available and the National Universities Commission (NUC) nearly de-accredited them. All he was pursuing was his self comfort.”
- dailyTimes
If you elect me: My Salary will be N1 per Annum says Atiku Abubakar
Former vice president of Nigeria and current presidential aspirant under the APC platform, Atiku Abubakar, may be setting the pace as he says he plans for his presidential salary to be N1 per annum if he is elected president in the elections in February 2015.
This was discovered on Saturday ahead of the Policy Retreat Review at the Obasanjo Presidential Lirary in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which will begin on Monday.
The retreat is part of Atiku's strategies for election. It will be recalled that Atiku on September 24 declared his intention to seek the APC ticket in December.
PremiumTimes gives a breakdown as below:
The Nigerian president currently earns a basic salary of N3.5 million annually while the vice president takes N3.03 million.
However, the president is entitled to other benefits/allowances. These are regular allowances such as hardship allowance of N1.7 million; Constituency allowance, N8.7 million; leave allowance of N351,470.50: severance gratuity N10.5 million; and motor vehicle loan N14.1 million.
Will he give that Up?
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/170071-nigeria2015-atiku-to-earn-n1-as-salary-if-elected-president.html
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Pay tax for what? Bishop Oyedepo reacts to being named richest pastor in the world
Asked about Forbes' estimate of his fortune, Bishop Oyedepo told Reuters that he doesn't know how Forbes arrived at their figure but says he's blessed...
"For me, to have fortune means someone who has what he needs at any point in time. I don't see myself as having $150 million stacked up somewhere. Whatever way they found their figures, I am only able to say I am blessed by the Lord."Asked if churches should pay tax considering how much they make, Bishop Oyedepo said;
"There is no single government input on this premises. We supply our water, we make our roads, then you ... say: 'Let's tax them'. For what?"
Jaiye Jaiye! Check Out Wizkid’s ‘Shoki’ Dance Moves
With a hit single and numerous remix versions, Olamide has made ‘Shoki’ the dance of the year.
Last Saturday at the Hennessy Artistry 2014 club tour, which held at Cosmo Lounge in Port Harcourt, Star Boy CEO Wizkid was photographed wiggling and demonstrating his pose for the popular Shoki dance.
The night also witnessed outstanding performances from 2face Idibia, Wizkid & L.A.X.
In other news, the Hennessy Artistry
team moves to Ghana this weekend with this year’s headliners, 2Face and
Wizkid alongside Ghanaian acts, MzVee, 4×4, Edem and South African duo, Mafikizolo.
Malala, Malia & Sasha Obama make Time 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014 list
1. Mo’ne Davis, 13, Little League Baseball pitcher
2. Sasha Obama, 13, and Malia Obama, 16, President Obama's daughters
3. Kiernan Shipka, 14, "Mad Men" actress
4. Jazz Jennings, 14, Transgender internet personality
5. Flynn McGarry, 15, chef
6. Erik Finman, 15, entrepreneur
7. Nash Grier, 16, Vine video star
8. Rico Rodriguez, 16, "Modern Family" actor
9. Ciara Judge, 16, Émer Hickey, 17, and Sophie Healy-Thow, 17, Irish scientists
10. Shawn Mendes, 16, singer
11. Jaden Smith, 16, actor
12. Becky G, 17, singer
13. Salma Kakar, 17, athlete
14. Lorde, 17, singer
15. Lydia Ko, 17, golfer
16. Chloë Grace Moretz, 17, actress
17. Kylie Jenner, 17, and Kendall Jenner, 18, reality TV stars
18. Malala Yousafzai, 17, activist, Nobel Prize Winner
19. Rachel Fox, 18, actress
20. Bethany Mota, 18, YouTube star
21. Joshua Wong, 18, activist
22. Austin Mahone, 18, singer
23. Tavi Gevinson, 18, fashion blogger
24.Megan Grassell, 19, entreprenuer
25. Troye Sivan, 19, actor/singer
Iyanya gets an erection on stage
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