Kardashian Sisters Storm Apple Store In New-York!

Heavily pregnant Kim and sisters at the Apple Store in Soho, Manhattan- New-York, on Tuesday, September 15, to discuss their new apps.

Nigeria Commends AU Peace and Security Council Model!

In a statement released by the office of the Presidency, and signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Nigerian government commended the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for providing the continent with an effective mechanism and tool in conflict management.


           


Read Statement below:

"The Federal Government has commended the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for providing the continent with an effective mechanism and tool in conflict management.

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this today at the opening of a retreat for members of the AU Peace and Security Council and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) focusing on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa holding at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Abuja.

 According to him, the Peace and Security Council ‘’has been a novel African initiatives in many respects, one that has proven an effective tool in conflict management’’. Speaking to an audience of Ambassadors and diplomats from several African countries, the Vice President added that the ‘’achievements of the Council in its 11 years of existence have set it out as an outstanding best practice, worthy of emulation by other regions in the world’’.

 He said the Peace and Security Council ‘'has been AU’s lead response agency in tackling numerous conflicts and other security challenges in all respects, ranging from political crisis, armed conflicts to humanitarian crisis as exemplified in the Council’s handling of the recent Ebola Virus Disease in some of our countries.’’

 Prof. Yemi Osinbajo also underscored the significance of the needed synergy between Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and the Peace Security Council (PSC), an organ of the African Union (AU), emphasizing that such cooperation is crucial for the African Union as a continental body. While stressing the importance of the synergy, he said ‘’the importance of the two having stronger coordination and synergy of functions can never be over-emphasized. Indeed, if the AU is to deliver on the goals set out in the Constitutive Act, closer cooperation and synergy with the RECs is one requirement that is absolutely imperative.’’

 Addressing the participants at the retreat on the task before them , Prof. Osinbajo said ‘’I would like to remind you that attention should be focused　　on how the PSC and the RECs can enhance effectiveness and efficiency using their comparative advantages and various capacities within the context of subsidiarity and complementarity in the areas of early warning and early action, conflict prevention, peace making, post-conflict peace building, reconstruction and development, strengthening of democratic practices and governance, as well as in combating terrorism and violent extremism.’’

 ‘’It is when all of these are comprehensively addressed that all the weak linkages and gaps that often pose the risk of parallel initiatives and contractions will be eliminated thereby achieving our delineated objectives under the APSA (African Peace and Security Architecture)’’, he submitted.

 Prof. Osinbajo noted that ‘’today, almost on a monthly basis there is a fresh conflict situation, or a relapse of post-conflict situations. At the same time terrorism and violent extremism present fresh problems, including large numbers of IDPs and refugees going across the borders of neighbouring countries.''

 The Chairman of the occasion and former Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari in his remarks implored the PSC to work towards enhancing cooperation with the Regional Economic Communities and the United Nations, emphasizing that there is a need for Africa to take its destiny in its own hand and to de-congest the UN Security Council agenda of African conflicts.

 In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the AU Peace and Security Council, Ambassador Mull Katende disclosed that the retreat was being convened at a critical time in the history of the African continent, when it is confronted by persistent conflicts, eruption of fresh conflicts and relapses of some post-conflict situations. He however, expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian Government for hosting the retreat.

 The Abuja retreat is a follow-up to one held in Namibia in May this year and it is intended to provide the ideal opportunity for African Ambassadors and diplomats to reflect on concrete measures for promoting a working culture that would ensure enhanced cooperation between the PSC and the RECs in the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa.

　

Laolu Akande

Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President (Media & Publicity)". 

President Buhari On A 3-Day- Visit To France, See Photos!

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, September 14th, at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, as he departs for France on a 3-Day official visit.

Travelling with the President are the Permanent Secretaries of Defence, Finance, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Trade & Investment, and CEOs of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and Nigerian Export Promotion Council.




President Buhari arrives Paris, as seen in the picture below... 


Muhammadu Buhari was welcomed by H.E. Mr. Thierry Leleu, Governor of Val de Marne Province.....

...and Nigeria's Ambassador to France  Hakeem Olawale Sulaiman  at the Pavillion de Honour, Orly International airport, Paris.

President Buhari is expected to meet with stake-holders and CEOs of some French companies, to deliberate on current/ future investments in Nigeria.

Forbes Reveals 10 Cars That Are Phased - Out In 2016!

According to Forbes's analysis, the cars under listed are likely to be discontinued in 2016, reasons behind their re-placements are equally hinted.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

This Mercedes model is expected to be replaced by the GLE-Class. 

MINI Cooper Coupe and Roadster

The MINI sliced and diced model of the Coupe and Roadster is replaced by the two-seat Coup and Roadster.  

Honda Crosstour

U.S buyers never really connected to this version of the Honda brand. The Pilot crossover SUV was preferred in its place.

Nissan Xterra

After more than 750,000 units sales, this rough-and-tumble truck-based SUV is being replaced by the more compact SUVs.

 Infiniti Q40

 

Expected to be replaced by the brand’s new entry-level model, The Q30 in late spring/early summer 2016.

 Scion IQ

The Scion IQ is expected to be replaced, as sales so far is not encouraging.

Jaguar XK

The sales of the XK convertible will likely be absorbed by Jaguar’s F-Type line of closed and open-roof sports cars.

Scion xB

This 2004 model boxy-looking compact wagon is being replaced by the new-for-2016 iM four-door hatchback, which is essentially a latter-day version of the discontinued Toyota Matrix.

Land Rover LR2

This Land Rover model is being succeeded by the longer/ wider Discovery Sport model with a third row seat to attract young families. 

Toyota Venza

This five-passenger midsize wagon/crossover rendition of the Toyota Camry which is more mainstream looking than the Honda Crosstour,  is phased out as it never sold anywhere as the Highlander.

7 Dead, 9 Injured In Adamawa's IDPC 9/11 Explosion!

No fewer than 7 people were killed, and 20 others injured in a bomb explosion that occurred at a warehouse in Malkohi Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Yola - Adamawa State, at about 10:50 am, Friday, September 11. 


The Adamawa spokesperson of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sanni Datti said that seven of the injured persons were treated and discharged while 13 others, including four NEMA officials, are still receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center in Yola.

World Re-Known Scientist Dies Of Drug Overdose!

Internationally re-known Cancer research expert Patrick Pollard is dead. Information revealed that Pollard suffered cardiac arrest after taking 30 Valium tablets, snorted cocaine, took heroin and alcohol, watched television with girlfriend and a childhood friend, during a party, before preceeding to the pub on June 9, the night before the incident.

Miss Hopkins woke in their home the next morning to find Mr Pollard lying in the bed next to her with blood around his nose. He was lying on his back and not breathing, with blood stains on their bed sheets. She claimed have performed CPR, but the Paramedics said there was no evidence of such an attempt. Instead Paramedics said when they arrived the couple's home in Reading, Berkshire - Englan. Patrick's body has already started rigor mortis, which indicated he had been dead for some time.

Shortly before his death, Patrick Pollard was awarded a considerable sum of money to set up a laboratory after discovering a link between diabetes and cancer. To that effect, he started a new job based at Gothenburg, - Sweden, which tied in with his research at Oxford University where he was an independent principal investigator with his own team at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

Pastor Adeboye And Wife Mark 48th Year Wedding Anniversary!

One of the world's most respected and celebrated, yet humble individual, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye,  General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, and his beloved wife Foluke Adenike Adeboye, fondly called 'Mummy and Daddy G.O' by parishioners, mentees, friends and admirers the world over, marked their 48th year wedding anniversary on Tuesday, September 8th. 

Here's wishing the couple many more wonderful years, filled with love.