Wale Ojo-Lanre Calls For Journalists Enlistment On NTDC Board

ASSOCIATE Editor (Tourism) of the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers, Comrade Wale Ojo-Lanre, has enjoined the Senate to include in the new Bill for the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), the enlistment of journalists on the Board Members of the Corporation.

Ojo-Lanre, who made the submission during the Public Hearing on a Bill for an Act on the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), described the exclusion of journalists and the media in the decision making and implementation as one of the missing factors in the country.

He explained that journalists and the media are very important in policy making and implementation, posing that, “who will explain policies to the people if the journalists are excluded in the making of the policies?”

The former Chairman, Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Chief Press Secretary to a former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, added that “for journalists to be more developmental in their reportage of tourism and other national events, they must be part of decision making and implementation.”

He explained that “a developmental journalist takes into consideration, the interest of the nation, the interest of the people and the welfare of the common man.”

Ojo-Lanre emphasised the need to sequester the Tourism Ministry and locate it under the Presidency, saying “for all we are doing here not to be in vain, there must be a separate Ministry for Tourism. That is the practice, globally. I made the plea the last time I was here. I am begging again. Please sir, Senate, let us have a separate Tourism Ministry.”

In his reaction, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, commended the keen passion and huge contribution of Ojo-Lanre to the promotion of the Nigerian Tourism industry.

“Your well articulated submission and contributions to the advancement of the Nigerian Tourism industry, and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) is well noted. Your passionate interest in the industry is highly commendable,” Senator Urhoghide remarked.

WHY I WANT TO RULE EKITI STATE-Muyiwa Coker

MUYIWA Coker is an Accountant, politician and one of the All Progressive Congress (APC) aspirants for the 2018 Ekiti governorship election. In this interview with cityinfo190, the financial expert explains how he intends to transform the state by repositioning it to attract investors. Excerpts:

Sir, you are aspiring to be governor of Ekiti in 2018.
By the grace of God.

May we know why you are in the race?
I think Ekiti needed a change: we need to transform the state from a cost centre to investment centre so that our people can enjoy, live and run businesses in a decent and conducive environment.

But do you think APC can match Fayose in 2018?
Why not and if not. Definitely, yes.

What gave you the assurance?
Is the government of the day performing now? What is the standard of living in Ekiti now? So APC is very very firmly on ground to take over government from PDP.

What do you want to do differently from what is on ground now in the state?
Well, you see people talk about restructuring, all aspirants talk about it; but mine is with a difference. Restructuring has different parts: portfolios, organisation and financial restructuring, respectively. No investor will come to Ekiti the way it is now. We need to restructure our finances and that is the beginning of my own project. Look at the financial state of affairs now, for instance, if you go to a bank to solicit for a loan they can’t just give you money without asking you collateral and other things that will convince them you deserve the loan. But for a state, you must have a strong financial base. No investors will want to come and invest. Any investors that is coming in is expecting to get returns. So my first assignment is to sweep the balance sheet look at how we position our finances such that it will attract local and foreign investors. Then having said that we are going to go into massive agriculture; not elephant projects. We are going to do cottage agriculture, whereby for example, rice production is the core competence of in Ido Osi local government, we will invest in that in the area, so also we will do for the people of Ikogosi: empowering them in line with their specialities. With this, the people will be interested in the course because that is what they know how to do best. Before you know what is happening, Ekiti State would have become the food basket of the nation.

You mention portfolio restructuring can you just expantiate that, sir?
Portfolio restructuring is a kind of business mix, the kind of product you want to introduce in Ekiti, that is the meaning.

What is your definiton of rerestructuring?
Restructuring is to reposition, thereby making sure that what is not right now is put right and you need to put your strategies in place because when you don’t have a good strategy to get things done, you can’t achieve anything.

What is your take on stomach infrastructure introduced by Governor Ayo Fayose?
Well, that is not my own idea of empowering people and giving them money or food, instead of stomach infrastructure, you know I said initially that we will introduce cottage agricultural system that willl be the foundation of feeding our people not given people rice, chicken and garri

And you think that will replace stomach infrastructure?
Definitely yes, and it will be sustained.

Fayose: Attacks on "Resume or Resign" protesters, height of dictatorship, Says; Buhari must “resume or resign”

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has condemned the attacks on the 'Resume or Resign', protesters, describing it as the height of dictatorship and demonstration of intolerance to opposing views by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The governor, who declared support for the call for President Muhammadu Buhari to either “resume or resign” said; “Nigeria can no longer afford a diaspora president or a president that is seen once in 100 days. If they say the President is now well, he should return to Nigeria or is Nigeria now in the hands of the President’s doctors?”
Governor Fayose said that he was particularly miffed by what he called orchestrated attack on the protesters at Wuse market, Abuja yesterday, adding that; "By arranging hoodlums to attack Nigerians who were exercising their fundamental rights to protest against the government, the APC government has shown that it has lost support and trust of Nigerians.”
Special Assistant to the governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement issued on Wednesday that Governor Fayose told journalists that any attempt to silence Nigerians, especially those opposed to the APC government will fail, saying; “This country belongs to all of us, it is not the property of a few or a cabal who believes they can cow and subdue Nigerians, we will continue to talk. The president must either resume or resign; this is a clear statement. Who is afraid of the truth? Who is running away from realities?”
He said it was now more obvious that the APC federal government do not have anything in stock other than destruction of the country.
The governor, who maintained that demanding for the health status of the President was the right of Nigerians, said it was funny that armed policemen were available to protect those who protested in support of the APC government, but the same police attacked the "Return or Resign"
protesters.
He said; “Nigerians will recall that during the BBOG protest in the Jonathan administration, protesters sat on the road for days, nobody molested them. During the January 2012 fuel hike protest (aka #OccupyLagos, #OccupyNigeria), people freely expressed themselves and those in government today participated actively in the protests, they funded these protests.
"Even President Muhammadu Buhari led protests in Abuja against PDP government. The President led protesters to the National Assembly to protest against the continued absence of the late President Umaru Yar'Adua from the country and went ahead to call for Yar'Adua's impeachment. Then, no one was attacked by security men and hoodlums were not set after the protesters as was done in Abuja yesterday.
"It is therefore shameful that the same people who rode on the back of democratic principles to power are now standing against the rights of Nigerians to complain and the international community should pay special attention to the rule of brute force going on in the country.
“I salute the courage of this young people who have continued to say the truth that the president must resume or resign. If they are telling us the president is okay and fine, let him come home, let the doctors follow him here, we don't want a president who is being introduced once in 100 days, the president we voted for must be accountable to us.
“Nigerians should vote against APC, never again should these people who I describe as power miss road control us again, thank you very much."

Tourism Expert, Funmi Rotiba To Rep. Nigeria @ MICE 2017.+All you need to know about MICE 2017

Tourism expert and one the 100 tour personality in West Africa will be representing Nigeria at thios year of Meetings, Incentives, conference and Exhibition (MICE) for West Africa, holding in Accra, Ghana between 23rd and 25th November, 2017. The theme of this year is Transforming Business Through Media & Social Media Network. It will be recalled that this will be second time in the year 2017 that the female tourism, travel and tour expert will nominated fro global assignment. 
The MICE – (Meetings, Incentives, Conference, Exhibitions) West Africa Accra Ghana 2017 Forum & Expo. MICE –West Africa Ghana is a global platform to share experience, learning & innovations in entrepreneurship & exploring the global opportunities.　MICE is the World’s largest entrepreneurship conference specially focused on global business scenario, emerging startups, women entrepreneurship, youth entrepreneurship, global brand creation ,innovations in entrepreneurship & many more interactive sessions by renowned top leading industrialists, global business leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, chairmen, CEOs & MDs of reputed organizations across the globe will gather and share their experiences.

MICE-West Africa Forum and Expo trade show focused on networking between buyers and sellers of the MICE industry. Thousands of event organisers and travel professionals will be present to see over seven presentations at the complimentary conferences and workshops. MICE 2017 provides a platform for you to network with the key decision makers in the industry and develop your business. Entrepreneurial globalization through bridging the gap of entrepreneurs & global network. Gathering of leading High-profile Professionals, businessmen, decision makers, government policy makers & professors to share their experience, learn & exchange ideas, achievements & success.
Before attending the MICE-West Africa, please discuss your own training needs with your line manager especially those skills and capabilities which will be covered at the workshop where you can improve and have most impact. The discussion will surely give you an idea on where to put your ‘special’ attention during the Conference.
We welcomed more than 1,000 attendees. It is a key event for anyone involved in organising, running, marketing or selling events. Visitors range from exhibition organisers, meeting planners, incentive house agency, party/networking planners, meetings and event associations and tour, travel and destination agencies. They represent a range of companies heavily involved and devoted to support the events industry.
Following the growth of the East Africa MICE industry and the success of the MICE International Forum & Expo 2016, Royal Panford is proud to present MICE from Novermber, 2016. MICE –West Africa Accra Ghana Forum and Expo 2016 is the ideal opportunity for your organisation to get involved in Africa’s booming MICE industry.

Cristiano Ronaldo's ban should not concern Real Madrid in Super Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's absence should present no problem for Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona on Wednesday.
Ronaldo had his five-game ban, resulting from his actions in the first leg, upheld by an appeals committee earlier in the day.
He received a one-game ban when he was booked for removing his shirt while celebrating a goal and then shown a second yellow minutes later for diving.
His response to the second booking -- pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea from behind -- meant that Ronaldo will be banned four additional games.
Madrid, who carry a 3-1 lead into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, have a 90 percent chance of winning the Super Cup for the 10th time, according to FiveThirtyEight's Soccer Power Index.
They went unbeaten over 14 games without Ronaldo last season, when they won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, and likewise have not lost during the 10 games Ronaldo has missed through suspension during his time with Madrid.
This is the seventh Clasico in the Super Cup, with Real winning the last in 2012. Barcelona have won the Super Cup on 12 occasions, including last year, but won it against Real Madrid only in 2011.
Lionel Messi, who scored Barcelona's only goal in the first leg from the penalty spot, enters Wednesday with 13 goals in the Super Cup -- the most of any player in the history of the competition.
He has scored 24 goals in El Clasico, also the most of all time.

Oyo LGs workers, pensioners Gets N13b for prompt payment of Arrears

THE Oyo State Government on Wednesday said that it has disbursed over N13bn to settle the average of about 5months salaries owed local government workers and primary school teachers as well as their pensioners in the state.

Mr. Bimbo Kolade, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftain Matters, who disclosed this in Ibadan, stated that the N13,739,592,266.24 released to the Ministry from the office of the State’s Accountant General comprised of the April, May and June allocations for Local Governments in the state and a share from Paris Club Re-fund.

Kolade said that N13,739,592,266.24bn was inclusive of SUBEB funds, explaining that N3,088,014,271.45bn was released for April, N3,396,208,585.99 for May and N5,255,369,408.80bn for June while N2bn was released for Local government workers and pensioners’ welfare by Governor Abiola Ajimobi from the refunded second tranche N7.9 Paris Club fund.

The Commissioner charged all Caretaker Chairmen to be prudent with the fund, expressing optimism that outstanding salaries of some 15 Council areas put at an average of 2months will be offset.

He cautioned the Caretaker Chairmen against over bloated staff strength which he said always make it difficult for them to offset their wage bills promptly, urging that they should limit their ad-hoc staff to only those they can afford to pay their bills as at when due.

CREDIT: megaicon.com

5 Major Reasons Why Nigerian Ladies Do Not Wear Panties

1. Fresh air

It sounds like a an absurd reason but Ugandan girls don’t wear any panties so that fresh can circulate in the groin region.

With panties, there is a lot of sweating especially with the impossible Kampala weather. Girls who wear dresses are ones who give out this reason and it is not easy to see why.

2. The Have a few pairs

One can argue that this could be the main reason why Ugandan girls don’t wear panties The average Ugandan chick has 6 pairs of panties at most. If they keep changing daily and putting wear and tear into consideration, many opt to go without panties.These are the same ladies who boldly clam they want a guy who drives a Lamborghini yet they own only three pairs of bra.Ugandans are always the first ones to pick on international trend. We are still colonized by the west 3 decades after Independence. When America coughs, Uganda is the first to catch the flu. So when America decides they don’t need panties anymore, Ugandan women follow without questioning.

Everything is Western if you come to think of it,

 4. Easy Access When Bonking

There are those women who are always anticipating. They go to clubs for the sole reason of getting a man to satisfy their sexu@l needs. A quickie is made easy if the lass is wearing a short dress with nothing inside. Such ladies would have probably gone more than three rounds before they reach home.

Two Slay Queens End Up In Toilet After An All Night Party.

Two ladies have been made a laughing stock online after a “before” picture of them grooving, about to go into a club was shared by them on social… and an aftermath photo which showed their drunk self wasted on the ground.

They both ended up in the toilet after an all night partying, puking all over.

Shayo they say is a bastard.

The Polytechnic Ibadan Female Student Allows Course-mate To “Sign Out” On Her Boobs

A female student of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan is currently trending online, after a picture of her colleague “signing out” on her bare breast found it’s way to social Media.

The picture shows the lady lay on her back, with her legs wide spread, while her course mate, a boy of course, pulled down her white top, struggling to get his ink on her boobs.

Meet Nigerian Queen Of Porn, Chyzum Hills, The Girl Kingtblakhoc Recruited Of Recent + How Much He Paid Her

So, the Lady with Humongous Boobs, who recently joined Kingtblakhoc’s Empire to act indecent movies, has been identified by our birds.

She goes by the name, Chyzum Hills on Facebook, and she has called on all Nigerians judging her, to please stop, as she has decided to tread and make a name for herself by doing porn.

The other day, she declared herself as an actress, a superstar, who acts porn, and it’s one thing she’s proud of.

Though, according to our birds, Chyzum receives & will receive a whooping N80,000 on a weekly basis from the Porn star king himself, Tblak.. and all she’s got to do, is to appear in stark nude in his Premium snapchat, shoot x-rated movies with him, and do all sort of crazy stuffs.

Chizum is from Ngwo, Enugu State, this was exclusively revealed to us by our birth, and it’s contrary to what she wrote on her Facebook profile. Chyzym says her role model is Roman Goddess.. You all should know why.

Again, according to our bird, she is a school cert holder, and she’s looking to enter the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede