Monday, 12 December 2016
Olu Jacobs and wife joke, and wole soyinka hang out with the governor Ambode of Lagos State
The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, wife, Joke Silva, and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Tunde Kelani and others over the weekend attended the grand performance of the stage play, “Heartbeat, The Musical’ held at the Muson Center, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Continue to see more picture
The president to sell the twin aircraft
The Presidency has concluded the process for the sale of two presidential aircraft, a Falcon 7x executive jet and Hawker 4000, The PUNCH has learnt.
In a statement on October 4, the Presidency had confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari had authorised the sale of the two jets.
Advertisements were then placed in newspapers for interested buyers to bid for the aircraft.
A top Presidency source told our correspondent on the condition of anonymity on Monday that the process of selling the aircraft which was handled by the Office of the National Security Adviser had been concluded.
He said, “The bids were opened in the presence of all interested parties about two weeks ago.
“At the end of the exercise, all those who participated commended the process which they described as very transparent.”
When asked about the identities of the preferred bidders and the amount the Federal Government would realise from the sales, the source said the details would soon be made public.
He, however, said the details would only be disclosed after the report of the sales might have been presented to the President for approval.
“The report will be made available to the President first. Once he approves it, it will be made public in accordance with the present administration’s policy,” he said.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, had in the October 4 statement said the decision to sell the jets was in line with the directive of the President that aircraft in the Presidential Air Fleet be reduced to cut down on waste.
Two aircraft in the fleet had also been handed over to the Nigerian Air Force for its operations.
Shehu had said, “When he campaigned to be President, the then All Progressives Congress candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, if you recall, promised to look at the Presidential Air Fleet with a view to cutting down on waste.
“His directive to a government committee on this assignment is that he liked to see a compact and reliable aircraft for the safe airlift of the President, the Vice-President and other government officials that go on special missions.
“This exercise is by no means complete.
“I am sure the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet will any time from now, call you to a ceremony at which he will hand over some other aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force for their operations.”
According to the Presidency, the PAF had 10 aircraft at the inception of this administration.
These are: Boeing Business Jet (Boeing 737-800 or Air Force One), one Gulfstream 550, one Gulfstream V (Gulfstream 500), two Falcons 7X, one Hawker Sidley 4000, two Agusta Westland AW 139 helicopters and two AgustaWestland AW 101 helicopters.
Each of the two Falcon 7X jets were purchased in 2010 by the Federal Government for $51.1m, while the Gulfstream 550 costs $53.3m, a former Minister of Information, the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, had said.
With the planned sale of two and the handing over of two others to NAF, the fleet now has six aircraft.
In a statement on October 4, the Presidency had confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari had authorised the sale of the two jets.
Advertisements were then placed in newspapers for interested buyers to bid for the aircraft.
A top Presidency source told our correspondent on the condition of anonymity on Monday that the process of selling the aircraft which was handled by the Office of the National Security Adviser had been concluded.
He said, “The bids were opened in the presence of all interested parties about two weeks ago.
“At the end of the exercise, all those who participated commended the process which they described as very transparent.”
When asked about the identities of the preferred bidders and the amount the Federal Government would realise from the sales, the source said the details would soon be made public.
He, however, said the details would only be disclosed after the report of the sales might have been presented to the President for approval.
“The report will be made available to the President first. Once he approves it, it will be made public in accordance with the present administration’s policy,” he said.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, had in the October 4 statement said the decision to sell the jets was in line with the directive of the President that aircraft in the Presidential Air Fleet be reduced to cut down on waste.
Two aircraft in the fleet had also been handed over to the Nigerian Air Force for its operations.
Shehu had said, “When he campaigned to be President, the then All Progressives Congress candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, if you recall, promised to look at the Presidential Air Fleet with a view to cutting down on waste.
“His directive to a government committee on this assignment is that he liked to see a compact and reliable aircraft for the safe airlift of the President, the Vice-President and other government officials that go on special missions.
“This exercise is by no means complete.
“I am sure the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet will any time from now, call you to a ceremony at which he will hand over some other aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force for their operations.”
According to the Presidency, the PAF had 10 aircraft at the inception of this administration.
These are: Boeing Business Jet (Boeing 737-800 or Air Force One), one Gulfstream 550, one Gulfstream V (Gulfstream 500), two Falcons 7X, one Hawker Sidley 4000, two Agusta Westland AW 139 helicopters and two AgustaWestland AW 101 helicopters.
Each of the two Falcon 7X jets were purchased in 2010 by the Federal Government for $51.1m, while the Gulfstream 550 costs $53.3m, a former Minister of Information, the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, had said.
With the planned sale of two and the handing over of two others to NAF, the fleet now has six aircraft.
peugeot 301 wins car of the year 2016
Peugeot 301, assembled in Kaduna by PAN Nigeria Limited, has emerged Car of the Year in a keen contest with Toyota Corolla and Nissan Almera. The Peugeot 301 polled the majority vote in both the on-line contest and the voting by Auto journalists, for the award that was organised by Nigeria Auto Journalists Association.
Comments from Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Prince Anofiu Elegushi commended the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association for putting the event together, even as he tasked auto industry players to invest in the local industry.
According to him, “as we celebrate and bestow honour we will like to state that it is pertinent for us to begin to invest in the Nigerian “car”. We are long overdue for such. There are a few of such in Nigeria. While we import most cars as CKDS or such other forms we bring them in, we must now commence a process of investing in building local content into it. The Nigeria Auto Journalists are eminently placed to champion this cause.
“A second concern that we must also deal with is safety issues. I will recall your positive contribution when Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) commenced the campaign to introduce speed limiting devices in vehicles used for public transportation. I therefore salute your sagacity and candour.
“There are several other major issues wherein your voice must be heard and your insistence will provide that key insight into the direction that Government’s policies will take. As you highlight them and put them in the public domain, utilizing the essential ethics of journalism, it is sure that gradually a tradition of excellence will be created.
In his remarks, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, who was represented by the Zonal Commanding Officer for Lagos/Ogun state, Assistant Corps Marshal Shehu Zaki, expressed the willingness of the Corps to continue to collaborate with the press in ensuring that road traffic crashes are reduced.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of NAJA, Mr. Frank Kintum stated that “journalists, being watchdogs of the society, have a responsibility of reviewing activities as they unfold. In the automotive/automobile sector, it is the responsibility of Auto Journalists to watch closely what is happening in terms of launch of new models, entry of new brands, government policies as they affect the industry etc.
Comments from Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Prince Anofiu Elegushi commended the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association for putting the event together, even as he tasked auto industry players to invest in the local industry.
According to him, “as we celebrate and bestow honour we will like to state that it is pertinent for us to begin to invest in the Nigerian “car”. We are long overdue for such. There are a few of such in Nigeria. While we import most cars as CKDS or such other forms we bring them in, we must now commence a process of investing in building local content into it. The Nigeria Auto Journalists are eminently placed to champion this cause.
“A second concern that we must also deal with is safety issues. I will recall your positive contribution when Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) commenced the campaign to introduce speed limiting devices in vehicles used for public transportation. I therefore salute your sagacity and candour.
“There are several other major issues wherein your voice must be heard and your insistence will provide that key insight into the direction that Government’s policies will take. As you highlight them and put them in the public domain, utilizing the essential ethics of journalism, it is sure that gradually a tradition of excellence will be created.
In his remarks, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, who was represented by the Zonal Commanding Officer for Lagos/Ogun state, Assistant Corps Marshal Shehu Zaki, expressed the willingness of the Corps to continue to collaborate with the press in ensuring that road traffic crashes are reduced.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of NAJA, Mr. Frank Kintum stated that “journalists, being watchdogs of the society, have a responsibility of reviewing activities as they unfold. In the automotive/automobile sector, it is the responsibility of Auto Journalists to watch closely what is happening in terms of launch of new models, entry of new brands, government policies as they affect the industry etc.
Sunday, 11 December 2016
One of Africa’s finest Hip-hop powerhouse, Sarkodie all the way from Ghana, launches a killer and undiluted fire tune titled “Trumpet“. One this 9 minutes Hip-hop masterpiece , Sarkodie features the best of the best rappers in Ghana: TeePhlow, Medikal, Strongman, Koo Ntakra, Donzy & Pappy Kojo. Enjoy and don’t forget to leave your comments behind! Subscribe to […] The post VIDEO: Sarkodie – Trumpet ft. TeePhlow, Medikal, Strongman, Koo Ntakra, Donzy & Pappy Kojo appeared first on notjustOk
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