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THUMBS UP; DR. ERNEST NDUKWE QUITS NCC WITH HIS HEAD HIGH

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How I wish all public office holders will come into office simple and humble men and leave the same way a couple of years later without feeling they have risen above all around them.

Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, former executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC is a shining example of a superb Nigerian who brought value , openness, candor and simplicity into an office that another man, willing to give an arm and a leg, would have turned into his kingdom on earth with all of us as his slaves.
As policeman and regulator in chief of the telecoms sector, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe held the big stick and put the multi dollar billionaire players in line . Some of his decisions were controversial and upturned by the courts and the presidency. But nobody could accuse him of corruption or trying to further a personal ambition to enrich himself with a few million dollars which is the operating currency in that industry.

For once, I will stick out my head and say two years from now, nobody can point to a network and claim it is owned by this gentleman. That’s the kind of confidence he exudes.
I remember him as managing director of Dizengoff (West Africa) limited, a firm that sells two way radio communication equipments, early in the 90’s. I knew him as a regular at Ken Calebs Olumese’s watering hole, Niteshift. Last year, I met him again at the Sheraton, in Lagos he was speaker at an event organized to honour journalists. He was still his simple, gentle, modest self.
Knowing the kind of favours and the rewards that flow in that industry, most men would have become pompous monsters; building high rises in Victoria Island and Ikoyi, plus a mansion in banana island as his family home…
As he retires, i raise up my thumb to him. At NCC, he ran a tight ship, with an open door and made Nigerians to believe a regulator could do its work impartially.
There is a new guy in the wings, i have a few words of advice for him; Dr. Ndukwe has set high standards of openness and probity and you must maintain same of you wish Nigerians to be on your side. That’s your call, my man.



GOV. LIYEL IMOKE RECUPERATES IN AN AMERICAN HOSPITAL,
SUFFERS A FEW BROKEN RIBS…BACK HOME

Handsome governor of Cross River State Gov Liyel Imoke is recuperating in a unidentified American specialist hospital following injuries he sustained during an accident en route Tinapa with his official convoy. Sources in caliber told the national weekender online that Gov Liyel was rushed abroad on a medical ambulance jet hours after the accident. We have not been able to ascertain the extent of casualties in the crash which has stagnated the business of governance in the state.

An Inside source revealed that his wife Obioma, was badly shaken by the accident and has been by his side all along abandoning all else to see to his quick recuperation.
Insiders revealed that Gov Liyel Imoke suffered a few broken ribs but is responding rapidly to treatment, of which we hear no expense, is spared. We hear friends and members of the state exco have been making their way to America as a mark of solidarity with their boss.
Gov Liyel, we hear is due back soon to take over the gauntlet of leadership as almost everything in this principally civil service state is grounding to a halt. Government contractors who have checks to pick up are the worst hit. Their prayer for his speedy return is vehement. We wish him well.
LASG BANS SWIMMING AT THE BAR BEACH.
This is an advice to all those who are in the habit of swimming in the dangerous waters of the Lagos bar beach. The Lagos state government has official banned swimming out there, and for good reason. The waters are pretty rough right now and there are not enough life guards to keep people from drowning.

They are coming down hard on offenders. A dip in the sea could earn you a few weeks in kirikiri. If you are new to lagos, and you have been hearing about the bar beach, visit if you must, ride a horse, no problem, but swim not, when brother Fashola makes a law in Lagos, he enforces it.

STRICTLY FOR THE RICH

THE 2010 MASERATI GRUNTURISMO CONVERTIBLE
If you don’t make your money in dollars and if you don’t subscribe to Robb, the exclusive magazine for super luxury goods, don’t bother reading this, it will only spoil your mood.
The Italian makers of Maserati and robb are offering only 50 of these cars for only 50 billionaires world wide.. Let me tell those who can afford it about the wonder… it’s a four seater convertible that combines comfort, pininfarina style and pure driving comfort. It comes in the truest Maserati tradition, it has a 433 hp race bred v8 engine and a 6 speed adaptive automatic transmission. Inside, there’s an abundance of space and handcrafted luxury unattainable in any other convertible.

i won’t descend to tell you how much this cars cost. Those it is for know how to contact Robb. What’s more, it comes with a personalization option. Eat your hearts out.

PARTY WATCH.
BUKKY WRIGHT CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY IN NEW MAGODO MANSION

Frank and friendly screen diva Bukky Wright gave her yearly birthday bash wednesdays ago at her new eye popping Magodo mansion.
Some busy bodies said she wanted to show off her new condo which i am told she recently accquired. It’s complete with her own lawn, spacious drive in and a silent cabin Mikano generator.
The booze and cuisine was lavish. Friends and stars strolled in from noon till midnight. Bukky was the perfect hostess doing photo sessions with guests and taking pot shots at other. There was no way to comfirm the rumours about a new man in her life. If there was one, that night, he was hidden out of the sight of us nosy reporters, indoors. The price of stardoom.
I had fun anyway, among those who were prominent, i counted gentleman Dele Taiwo, who is back from his london base to bury his mum, take heart man, i saw that permanent feature at most big society events, Kemi Otegbade, who is a superb events organizer and friend of Bukky. I also saw Hon. Adijat Addeye Oladapo, whose personal assistant gave her close marking, film maker Fidelis Duker was there with his lovely wife, Temitope, i also saw Yemi Olaoye, Ronke Shapara,Patricia Okungbowa, Banky Addeya and Mojisola Adeyi, Ronke Ojo, made an appearance, also making a late stop over was the regal Mrs Nike Eruotor, wife of the owner of white house hotels.

BOO BOO
ALHAJI ABUBAKAR RIMI’S DEATH OPENS THE BIG HOLES IN OUR SECURITY

While we mourn the demise of this colourful and dashing progressive politician and former governor of kano state after surviving an a armed robbery attack on a federal highway by local thieves, let us wipe our tears and shame the police for the state of insecurity in our country today.
Our police, have shown that they love check points where they can harrass motorists and okada riders but are very slow in intelligence information gathering which is what makes a police force thick.
Mr. Mike Onovo can not swear he does not have a file that details the number of robberies carried out by these hoods in the north who are a menace to road users in that part of the country, numbering over 20 per operation, they come armed with all kinds of lethal weapons. Sometimes they block the northern highway for over one hour looting all that are unfortunate to fall into their hands. Do we need the death of Alhaji Rimi for the police to wake up and flush out these robbers, or perhaps we are waiting for them to attack a serving Governor and his convoy before something will be done.
IGP Onovo needs be told that we are not interested in the arrest of a band of robbers, in line with the acting presidents directive, who will confess to have attacked the former governors’ convoy and the problem will persist.
If the matter ends thus, the police would have proved that all they do is eye service policing and for the kind of money, the Nigerian nation and people spend to maintain them, we deserve better.

ZAIN NIGERIA SOLD AGAIN ?

Whilst Mr. Sunil Mittal, chairman of Bharti, the company that recently bought Zain Nigeria is happy about his company’s acquisition of Zain and the oppurtunities for growth the deal offers them on the African continent, I am not.
As a loyal first generation customer of that network, I am upset with the infrequent name changes from Econet to Vmobile to Celtel to Zain and now Bharti Airtel. I will have a hard time explaining to my friends on other networks that mine is worth its salt if ownership changes as fast as it does.
Be that as it may, I hear a lot of boys and girls on ground, who are involved in the business of…….. are busy jubilating. It’s time for them to pocket a few hundred millions. For what?
Open your ears and eyes, it will soon hit you.



ACID RAIN SCARE HITS NIGERIA;
CHURCHES, PARENTS, ADVICE THEIR CHILDREN TO STAY INDOORS ON
SATURDAY AND AVOID THE RAINS.

It started as a rumor, which is the un- official news agency of the Nigerian masses and slowly it started gaining currency until a national daily newspaper did a front page report on it. Since then it has taken national proportions at last among the low class who battered by economic problems see this as another problem they cannot afford.

Sources revealed to national weekender on line that churches have been warning their members about the imminent drops of acidic rain in Nigeria last Saturday. The phone lines were busy last week, parents from all over were calling to advice their children and grand children to remain indoors on Saturday,
John obi, told our reporter,
“It was my mum that called me from Aba with the news. I was shocked that she heard and i did not. She pleaded with me to stay indoors on Saturday. I was forced to call all my siblings all over the country to pass on the message”.
Bisi a Lagos resident said,
“The news was everywhere. I did not want to take any chances. I cancelled all my outings for that day and stayed at home”.
We were informed that the few of acid rain kept people from the markets and parties last Saturday in Nigeria.
According to our investigations, Acid rain is any other form of precipitation that is acidic. It happens when ammonium, carbon, nitrogen and sulfur emit and react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. It has harmful effects on plants, aquatic and infrastructure through wet deposition.
Said a source,
“For years Governments tried to reduce the release of sulfuric oxides into the Earth’s atmosphere with some positive results. It is also the deposition of wet {rain, fog, dew, snow} and dry [acidifying particles and gases} acidic components.
Since the increase in industries increase in the emissions of sulfuric acid into the atmosphere has been noted to be appalling. Industrialized areas are the core of this phenomenon. These areas all burn sulfuric-containing coal to generate heat and electricity.

The problem has increased with population and industrial growth and it has become more wide spread. The most important gas which leads to acidification is sulfuric oxide. Emissions of nitrogen oxides which are oxidized to form nitric acid are of increasing importance due to the ability to control emissions of sulfur compounds.
The Government of Nigeria has encouraged its citizens that every house must have at least one tree as they help remove the carbon molecules to replace it with oxygen. It also occurs when any form of precipitation removes acids from the atmosphere and delivers it on the Earth’s surface as a result of the deposition of acid produced in raindrops.
Acid rain has been shown to have adverse impacts on forests, freshwaters and soil, killing insects and aquatic life. It also causes damage to building and having deadly impacts on the human health.
A source told National Weekender Online,
“If somebody is exposed to acid rain, it can cause skin cancer over time”.
Trust Nigerians, they have started praying that this cup will pass over them.



NEW ON THE BLOCK


ELIZABETH EZENWA STEPS UP TO THE PLATE AT NEW DELTA FAMILY LAUNCH BY ORANGE DRUG
The detectable and brainy Mrs. Elizabeth Ezenwa, held sway recently in Lagos when she masterfully directed the proceedings at the Orange Drugs Launch of the new Delta Family range of soaps.
The billionaire owner of Orange Drugs, Chief Tony Ezenwa was noticeably absent but Lizzy proved she had learnt at the master’s seat.
A source revealed:
“Our chairman’s absence is strategic. He wants Madam to play a larger role in managing the company while he sees to other things”.
Our sources revealed that other things might include a stint at politics where he has a governorship ambition.
The soap launch was also an occasion for Orange drugs to fete its loyal distributors. Some of whom went home with various prizes. Mrs. Lizzy Nzenwa received moral support from her handsome son, Ugochukwu.
Delta soaps by all accounts is becoming the fast selling brand as medicated soaps are bought by both men and women in Nigeria

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