Salaries REVEALED: Nigerian Senators Receive Allowances which is Nine Times their Basic Pay Per annum(N18million)

Investigations have shown that the Nigerian lawmakers receive more allowances than was earlier assumed. The punch has revealed that the senators receiveN18,642,880 on annual basis just from allowances while the senators salary is at N2,026,400 per annum. While the annual salary of a House member is pegged at N1,985,212.50, the annual allowances add up to N15,286,135.25. These allowances are eight times higher than the salaries.

The President of the Senate and Deputy President of the Senate receive fewer allowances because most of their needs are fully provided for by the state, this also applies to the speaker and deputy speakers.

Each senator or a member of the House of Representatives is entitled to 19 different allowances.

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Inspire: Walk The Talk 1

Hello Lovelies, Good morning. sorry I have been away, a little tied up with work and some other plans for the blog which I will reveal in good time. Thank you for your love, patience and readership.

On word for today, "Walk the Talk".  We find ourselves saying things which we want to do but we do not get to do them for one reason or the other. I had a friend who had a perfect plan to execute his business and also had the resources but he didn't do it because he was scared of failing. The problem here is that he has built his castles in the air with words and when it is time to build on solid ground he failed before he even started.
But if you do not try how will you know if you will fail or succeed. Success comes by failing many times. When you have a good plan or thought even when a little opportunity comes carry it out.
Don't ever say you have failed without trying. Walk your Talk, Talk your Walk.

Remember keep  Living and Keep sharing the Blog.

Have a lovely day

Chad Bans the Use of Full Face Veil (Burqas) after Suicide Bombings

The Chadian government has banned the use of full-face Muslim veil called burqas in the country after a suicide bomber(Boko Haram) killed about 34 people in a twin blast on Monday. More than 100 people were injured in the blast at central police station and a police school in the capital.

President Buhari Sends Message To Muslims At Ramandan

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked  Nigerians to pray for the return of peace and love in the country as Muslims start the 2015 Ramadan fast.

In a congratulatory message released by the Senior Special Assistant(Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, President Buhari implored Muslims to seek maximum benefits from the Ramadan period “by being helpful to all manner of people, learning and following the true message of the religion as taught by the Holy Prophet.”

ENDTIME Pastor Make his Members Eat a Woman's Weavon From her Hair, Ewww!(See Phots)

 The South African pastor who made his female members strip in church has pulled another crazy stunt. The said prophet is making his members eat a woman's weavon straight from her hair during church service 

Prophet Penuel Mnguni of the End Times Disciples Ministries during ‘a demonstration of God’s power’ on Sunday laid his hands on the woman and some members of his congregation held the hair in their hands and shoved some of it into their mouths.

The pictures posted by the church were captioned

“Man of God held the head of woman of God Thapelo from Mabopane and her hair turned into food for the sons and daughters of God to eat. Everything depends on what we say because we carry life in our tongue.”

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The misunderstood world of Linda Ikeji - by Onyeka Nwelue

I like this piece because it is celebrating an Africa woman and I love Linda like Super(don't get it twisted but also I sense Onyeka likes her. hmmm. Read on....
Award-winning writer Onyeka Nwelue was the one who invited me to Paris for a film festival and I spent some time with him over there. I didn't even know he was using the time to analyze me so he could write this. ..lol. But it's a nice write up and and I wanted to share it here. Read below...

Linda Ikeji is the most powerful blogger in Africa. And the richest! While this may not be earth-shattering breaking news, as most of us already know or at least probably have an idea about, it is still heart-warming to know that a regular Nigerian girl (yes, she is quite regular) can drag herself from virtually nothing to reach the apex of the blogosphere. It is a truly inspiring tale of rags to riches.

It is also not news that a lot of people dislike Linda Ikeji. They read her blog, they swear by the Gospel of Linda Ikeji Blog, but they dislike her. 

51year old man Rapes a Youth Corp Member to death

A  young female corp member(National Youth service Corp) Miss Yetunde Idowu has been raped to death by a 51year old man named Tanko and his gang members in Kwara state.

 

According the Punch, Miss Yetunde's body was found at the Ilorin GRA.

The police prosecutor Mr Matthew Ologbon told the court that on May 23, at about 12pm, the police found Idowu in a pool of blood.

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Sports: 22Year Old Real madrid Player wants to Play For Nigeria

This is the kind of story that should inspire you.
22-year-old  Derik Osede Prieto who is a Spanish youth international defender has said he wants to Play for Nigeria. The Spanish player who is of Nigeria descent has played at all youth levels for Spain including two appearances for the Under-21 team.
Former Derik Osede Prieto has revealed to BBC Sport why he wants to play for Nigeria.
The 22-year-old centre-back, who is known simply as Derik,a regular for European giants Real Madrid’s B side, is eligible to play for the Super Eagles because his father is Nigerian. He said, 
“I have lived in Spain all my life and I am not sure the people in Nigeria are aware that I have Nigerian blood,” Derik told BBC Sport.
“But I crave for something special with Nigeria because it will give me a chance to properly connect with the ancestral home of my father.
“My father is from Benin City [southern Nigeria] and even though I have never been there I always follow events in Nigeria.

Reaction From Senator Dino & Ben Bruce on the 8.4Billion Naira Wardrobe allowance by NASS

Some senators have reacted to the 8.4billion Naira wardrobe allowance which will be given to them as proposed by the National Assembly.  Senator Dino Melaye had this to say;
 
“I stand solidly on what I earlier said about pay cut. There must be a pay cut to Senators and House of Representative members,” Melaye said.

“You can’t be talking about change and this kind of money in this country now when people are hungry. We must be sacrificious. We must show Nigerians that we must sacrifice by allowing a pay cut,” he added.
 And Ben Murray Bruce who has been speaking about the change the new government will make had this to say;
 

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"At 72 there is a Limit to What I can Do"

President Muhammadu Buhari  said his age will limit his performance as the president of Nigeria. The president said this during his visit to Nigerians in South-Africa on Monday after the AU summit. In his words, he said,

“I wish I became Head of State when I was a governor, just a few years as a young man. Now at 72, there is a limit to what I can do.” “Our government is determined to secure the country, manage the economy, create employment and fight corruption. Some articulate writers have said if we do not kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria. This APC administration intends to kill corruption in Nigeria. We will do our best, I assure you,” Buhari stated.

 

"A strong woman"

Every woman is strong, she just needs to find her will and purpose. Support a woman, defend her right, watch the back of a fellow woman. I am a woman and I am proud.

Happy day Lovelies.

Tragic: Two Maids Tortured For Stealing N100

Report by Punch ng
A middle-aged woman, Mr. Agnes Uchendu and her son, Ikechukwu Uchendu, in Umuahia, Abia State, are in police net for allegedly inflicting injuries on their house helps with hot electric iron.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Ezekiel Onyeke, who disclosed this in Umuahia, said the suspects were picked up based on a petition by the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abia State Chapter, led by one Florence E. Igwe, Esq.

The suspects, he said, allegedly tortured their maids – Hope Ajunwa, 11, and Ngozi Ajunwa, 9, who lived with them.
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Tragedy: David Onyia, Nigeria Defender Dies in Malaysia

David Onyai, a Nigerian defender based in Malaysia was declared dead on Saturday, June 13, 2015 after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly game between his Malaysian club, T-Team, and Kelantan.

The 30year old footballer collapsed few minutes into the match and was taken to a hospital, Malaysian news reports.

The match was reportedly abandoned after 60 minutes when a message was received from the hospital that Oniya had passed away.

Onyia had only being at the Malaysian club side for just a season before he died.

Source: Daily Independent

Governor Rauf Aregbesola Promises to Pay Workers Before the End of June

In a new statement issued by the Osun state Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,he has promised to pay the workers their salaries before the end of June. If this payment is in full or just half only time will tell. The statement reads in part;

“Before the end of June, workers would be paid their salaries.” The dream has not gone awry and it is a clear vision that Osun must be on its feet, self-reliant and be a reference point in Nigeria.

 

We hope the government pays the workers as promised.

 

Be of Good Courage

"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord". Psalm 27:14
It is a new day and courage is all we need to take this week on. No matter what comes your way, find the courage within to take it on. Remember, being courageous is not the absence of fear.
Be courageous and Wait on the Lord.

Have a lovely week.

See the Figures Nigerian Federal and State Legislators Earn... Should they Earn More or less?

With all these mouth watering salaries who doesn't want to be a senator eh kwa?
The decision to review the current salaries and allowances of the nations’ public office holders has received approval of many members of the public who have complained that Nigerian law makers were about the highest paid worldwide.

Senate The Senate President has a total Annual Basic Salary of N2, 484, 242.50 and Annual Allowance of N6, 210, 606. 25 , making a total Annual salary of N8, 694, 848.75 which brings the monthly salary to about N724, 570.75. In addition, he collects 250 per cent of his Annual Salary as Constituency Allowance. However, his vehicles and their maintenance are provided by the federal government.

PDP Begs NEMA to donate Food to Osun Workers- Nigeria

The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the National Emergency Management Authority(NEMA) to donate relief materials, especially food, to workers in Osun State because of the non-payment of their salaries for the past seven months. We remember that the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) has done something similar.

The PDP who spoke through the Director of Media and Strategy of the party in Osun State, Mr. Diran Odeyemi who made this appeal said the workers in Osun has resorted to begging and needs more help from NEMA. In his word, he said;

Fuel: Port Harcout refinery To Start Operations By the End of June

Dr Joseph Dawha, the Group Managing Director of NNPC, said the refinery in Port Harcourt will start refining petroleum products by the end of June and will contribute about  five million liters of petrol daily. Dr Dawha said this in Abuja while inspecting some petrol stations. He said,

"Presently, the refineries are undergoing rehabilitation and we are undertaking what we call a new strategy to carry out the turn around maintenance on them.

Psalm 4

 I first encountered Psalm 4, when a wicked senior in secondary school made us recite this psalm every night before going to bed. I didn't like it much because she forced us to learn this psalm. But many years down the line, this psalm means more than words to some of us. I prefer this version,

"Answer me when I pray Oh lord my defender, when I was in trouble you helped me. Be kind to me now and answer my Prayers".

This psalm helps me understand that God never fails and his promises are ever sure.

Read Psalm 4 every night before you go to bed.



Have a lovely weekend all. Jesus Loves You More

MERS VIRUS: Is this Virus as Deadly as Ebola? What you Need to know about the MERS Virus

The MERS virus maybe an Arabian Virus but the possibility of spreading into other regions including Africa cannot be overlooked as in the case of Ebola.
MERS as it is fondly called is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) which is common in the Arabian peninsula. MERS First Surfaced in Saudi Arabia in spring 2012, but as of today it is in 25countries.
According to WHO there have been more than 1000 cases and over 400 deaths between 2012 and today.
MERS is in the same Virus family as SARS but report says it does not spread as fast as SARS, but with recent updates in South-Korea this may be refuted. The age range of MERS victim is 2-94. 
The symptoms of MERS is fever and a cough, when severe  can lead to pneumonia and kidney failure. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea have also been seen, according to the WHO.