Nigerians Condemn 'Premature Yanking Off - Air' of Charity Program, As NTA Management Promises To Investigate Incident!

The Management of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, came under severe criticism by Nigerians, for allegedly yanking off - air a charity program co-hosted by Dele Momodu, and program founder, Funimi Iyanda Thursday morning.  

The program, termed 'Change A Life' is reportedly an annual charity event, where invited dignitaries were hosted, and interviewed on issues that concerns the masses. The 2015 'Change A Life' program was aired on 1, January, and invited dignitaries like the Lagos state Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, Director of Defence Information Major General OLUKOLADE, among others were interviewed. Unfortunately, the program was precociously yanked off the Nigerian Television Authority network without explanations. 
Dele Momodu expressed displeasure over the incident Friday morning with The tweets below: 

Good morning Africa! I still can't get over the shocking gift NTA gave us on January 1, 2015; Amazing Grace... 

Dele Momodu @DeleMomodu

NTA yanked us off an annual charity event CHANGE A LIFE that has nothing to do with politics; Good Gracious! 

Dele Momodu @DeleMomodu 

Even if Funmi & I are commoners, NTA should tender unreserved apology to Governor Fashola for its bad behaviour!

Before long, tweets stated pouring in, condemning the action:

Dele Momodu @DeleMomodu 

“@Kazeempopoola: @DeleMomodu has NTA given any reason for doing that?” Reasons, no, we were scammed into believing we we're live on air!

Dele Momodu @DeleMomodu 

“@boyfromsouth: @DeleMomodu why am I not surprised ?” After what we went thru under the military, I thought we had passed this stage!

The out-pour of disappointment, from Nigerians prompted the management of the Nations television network to respond.

NTA's response twit below: 

NTA News ‏@NTANewsNow  3 hours ago

MORE: the hosts - @Funmilola and @DeleMomodu will be informed upon resolution of this unfortunate issue. 

NTA News ‏@NTANewsNow  3h3 hours ago

An Inquiry is being conducted into the "Change a Life" Show hosted by @Funmilola and @DeleMomodu, prematurely removed off air yesterday.

Rousseff Sworn In For Second Term In Brasilia!

Dilma Rousseff was on Thursday, 1, January 2015, sworn in for second term in Brasilia.

The 67 - year - old, who was sown in amidst cheers from supporters, won by 51.6% of the vote in October, edging out centre-right candidate Aecio Neves, who took 48.4%.

Kanye West releases New song, 'Only One' Feat. Paul McCartney on New Year Day- Listen!

The sentimental song, which sounded more like a hymn - like ballad, with a high Auto Tune; a far cry from his Yeezus album, debuted across the globe.

It was a story believed to be told from Kanye's late mother’s perspective, as she movingly tells him to “tell Nori (West’s daughter North) about me”.

click below to listen

Rihanna Shares Adorable Photo with a Child!

Photo Speak: 

Rihanna in an adorable with a Child.

The world Ushers In 2015!

 Pictures Below:

Eiffel Tower, Paris


Spain


Lagos, Nigeria


Thames, London


Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong


Wellington, New Zealand:


Copacabana Beach


NewYork


City Hall, Mississauga



 Liaoning Province, China


Vatican

President Jonathan Re-assures Commitment to Ensure Secured Future For Nigerians, Promises A Free And Fair 2015 Elections!

Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan re-assured his commitment to work, to ensure a secured future for Nigerians. This was made during his 2015 New Year Broadcast to the nation. 

Reiterating events that characterized year 2014, Goodluck Jonathan said although Nigeria contended with the challenges of nation-building and terrorism, 2014 also brought further progress and fresh opportunities.
Regrettably, terrorists have unleashed much pain and agony on our land, they have made widows of our mothers and sisters, and orphans of our children.  
They have shut down businesses, desecrated places of worship, and brought untold hardship to both men and women. I want to assure you that the terrorists will not get away with their atrocities, they will not win. He said.

The President commended Nigerians who are vigilant and cooperative with the security agencies in the fight against terrorism, stating the government's commitment to strengthen the armed forces. "We are re-equipping and re-positioning our armed forces to enhance their capacity to win the on-going war against terror and insurgency".

He gave the assurance that the 2015 votes of all eligible voters in Nigeria will count, according to him, "Elections are very important for us as a country, their successful conclusion will further strengthen our democratic institutions, and place our beloved country even more firmly in the committee of truly democratic nations.

"Given the challenges that have characterized some previous electoral contests in our country,  the eyes of the world will certainly be on the conduct of the fifth post military rule general elections".  

"I reassure all Nigerian and international community of our firm commitment to free, fair and credible elections. let us put the nation and the people first, let us all conduct our electoral campaigns with the highest possible decorum and stability towards political opponents, lets us give INEC the fullest possible support and corporation it requires to conduct credible and violence free elections in 2015". he said.

President Jonathan in a firm note, warned that his administration will not tolerate what he called activities of some unpatriotic elements, who went on an orgy of violence after the 2011 free and fair elections, 

"This government will act decisively against anyone who Disrupts the Public Peace before, during or after the 2015 general elections. All Nigerians of voting age, are free to vote, based on their convictions it is our duty to defend and protect the basic rights, and let no man be in doubt. He said.

On Job creation and Physical Planing And Implementation As Captured In The 2015 Budget, the President said, "Being very conscious of our over reliance on income from crude oil export for national development,  we are focused on accelerating a diversification of our economy in non oil sector, which has grown by an average of 8% in the past few years, it is now a major driver of goods in our economy.

 The 2015 national budget which is now before the National Assembly, is targeted at deepening our effort at becoming a non -oil economy. The budget also includes measures to ensure that the down turn in the price of oil does not affect our development plans in our national economy too adversely". 

Goodluck Jonathan enjoined Nigerians to march to the future, towards the attainment of a collective vision of a strong, united, prosperous and harmonious nation.

Nigerians expect to see more of actions from this speech. 

Long Live the Federal Republic Of Nigeria.

AirAsia Flight 8501- Rescuers Pull Bodies and Wreckage Off Coast Of Borneo!

Relatives of the ill fated AirAsia plane that plunged into the sea Sunday, wept profuriously as rescuers pulled three bodies and wreckage off the coast of Borneo on Tuesday.

Based on the plane's last known coordinates, the aircraft probably crashed into the water and "is at the bottom of the sea," Indonesia search-and-rescue chief Henry Bambang Soelistyo said. 

AirAsia Flight 8501, an Airbus A320-200 that carried 162 people, disappeared Sunday after seeking permission to climb above threatening clouds.