Tuesday, November 5, 2013

G-7 Governors Meet Obasanjo, Danjuma

G-7 Governors Meet Obasanjo, Danjuma



The lingering crisis in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn yesterday, as there were strong indications that the suspended truce talks between the warring factions may not resume.
Governors of the party supporting the Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led breakaway faction, otherwise called the G-7 governors, renewed their nationwide consultations with a number of Nigerian leaders.
Also yesterday, governors Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Musa Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Sule Lamido (Jigawa) and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) conferred with former president Olusegun Obasanjo, former head of interim government Ernest Shonekan and former defence minister General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd).
Governors Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) and Aliyu Magatarda Wammako(Sokoto) were said to be unavoidably absent in the three separate meetings which took place in Abeokuta and Lagos.
“The governors have reached a point of no return, what could called crossing the Rubicon,” a source close to one of the G-7 governors confided in LEADERSHIP last night. “The entire nation has seen that the president and Tukur are not ready for peace but violence; you have to recall that, just before the Christian pilgrimage, that’s between the Hajj, the idea was muted since most of the governors supporting the new PDP were away on Hajj.
“We knew that the president went on pilgrimage too, but between the time he went to Israel and now he has not deemed it fit to initiate the meeting, let alone stop the intimidation of our members.
“I can tell you that the governors and the leadership of the new PDP have made up their minds to call the president’s bluff because he has shown that he has no need for peace and prefers violence; and since we do not think it wise to go that way, the best thing is to avoid all cosmetic peace meetings and prepare for the worst he thinks he can do to stop us.”
LEADERSHIP learnt the decision to meet the trio of Obasanjo, Shonekan and Danjuma had been taken two weeks ago when the secretariat of the new PDP in Maitama was marked for demolition by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). 
Details of the Abeokuta meeting between Obasanjo and the G-7 governors were sketchy. But at his Ikoyi residence of a meeting with the governors, Shonekan sued for cooperation amongst the political elites in the country as a way of pulling the nation out of the current doldrums it has found itself. That was the governors’ first point of call. They arrived about 3:40pm in the same BMW Sports Utility Vehicle driven by Amaechi with the other governors seated inside.
They were escorted by a band of security aides to disguise their identities into the expansive Ikoyi residence of the former leader who stated that he had to wait to receive his guests.
Though the meeting was supposed to be a private one, LEADERSHIP and few media organisations were present.  Amaechi and Shonekan later addressed them on the outcome of the meeting that lasted about an hour and 10 minutes.
On why the group opted to meet with Shonekan, the Rivers State governor said: “We are consulting with the elders across the country on the issues that affect the party and the nation in general. We are talking about the ills in the country.”
The governor however stated that the planned meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which was initially scheduled for Monday, would now hold today.
On the discussion with President Jonathan on the state of the PDP, Amaechi said, “We are waiting for him to call for the next meeting.”
Commenting on the visit, Shonekan thanked his guests but called for cooperation amongst the nation’s political gladiators  to move the country forward, saying the country belonged to all.
“God has given us all the things needed for growth and progress. We must try as much as possible to cooperate with each other, to make sure that the country becomes the envy of all,” Shonekan said.
He stated that he might offer himself in the efforts to reconcile the warring members of the PDP, adding: “I will consult with people that are relevant.”
A similar scenario played itself out at the Victoria Island residence of General Danjuma where they met with him for about one and a half hours to discuss the same issue.
They were quickly ushered into the private sitting-room of the former army boss where they met for some time only to emerge at exactly 6pm and proceeded straight to their vehicle.
Speaking on the need for the consultations, national publicity secretary of the new PDP Eze Chukwuemeka Eze said the governors were simply going round to “report back their experience in the hands of President Jonathan and Bamanga Tukur”.
“Recall that before ever they formed the new PDP, the governors had been consulting with elders who told them to be patient; now they have to go back to them to report their experience so far in the hands of President Jonathan and Bamanga Tukur: that rather than giving hope for a quick resolution of the crisis, the problems are compounding.
“It is a way of saying that we stay here and die so we have to move on; I think it is the latter, we have got to move on,” Eze said.

Obasanjo, G-7 govs in secret meeting in Abeokuta
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and some of the aggrieved governors of the PDP yesterday met behind closed doors in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The meeting, which lasted about two hours, was held at the hilltop mansion of the ex-president.
In attendance were governors Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso (Kano) and Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers).
Two other governors, Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto) and Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), who were among the G-7 governors that formed the breakaway faction, were absent.
Journalists were, however, barred from  entering into the venue by security operatives.
The secret meeting came barely 24 hours after policemen disrupted a meeting of the G-7 governors held at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in the Asokoro District of Abuja.
Although details of their discussion were not made public, LEADERSHIP learnt that it was not unconnected with the unfolding developments in the party.
Briefing reporters at the end of the meeting, Aliyu, who is also the chairman, Northern Governors’ Forum, said the meeting with Obasanjo was in furtherance of their consultation with PDP elders over the crisis rocking the ruling party.
He said the aggrieved governors remained in the PDP and expected to resume talks with President Jonathan and the Bamanga Tukur-led faction of the party.
The governor stated that the continuation of negotiations was imperative after the recent conclusion of the holy pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem.
He said: “You may recall that when issues started, we consulted our elders; so this is part of the consultation, more so that we are coming to the resolution of the matters.
“We believe that very soon - we’ve been discussing with the president, discussing about these matters and we believe after the lull of the pilgrimages, we are all back, so we needed to consult again to find out if there is any variable that has intervened and we are very happy things are going normal.”
Asked whether they were in Abeokuta to bid Obasanjo farewell preparatory to their rumoured defection to the APC, Aliyu said: “I don’t know about that. It’s just speculation.”
The governors, who rode together in an unmarked black BMW sports utility vehicle, left Obasanjo’s residence about 1:50 pm. The vehicle was driven off by Amaechi amidst a retinue of police escorts and aides.

I will speak with Jonathan, Obasanjo tell G-7 govs
Meanwhile, Obasanjo yesterday appealed to the G-7 governors to give peace a chance and to continue with the reconciliation meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan.
The ex-president was said to have stated this while responding to the appeal of the governors asking him to call Jonathan and the PDP national chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, to order over the way they have been using police to harass them at their meetings.
According to a source close to the meeting, it was Kwankwanso who set the ball rolling when he informed Obasanjo that the police interrupted their meeting in Abuja and recalled their similar encounter and how their members have been subjected to harassment from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) which has marked their properties for demolition.
Other four governors concurred  with him while Amaechi gave his own experience in Rivers state and asked Obasanjo that his life was under threat as the agents of the First Lady have been harassing him.
The source said, “All the governors present narrated their ordeal to Baba Obasanjo, they urged him to come to their aide by calling President Jonathan to order. They cited how police have been harassing them whenever they are meeting. They claimed the FCT minister is threatening to demolish their houses in Abuja among others.
“Although they told Baba that they have made up their minds to dump the party, Baba cautioned them against leaving the party. He urged them to embrace dialogue and regard the ongoing crisis as a storm in a tea cup that would soon be over. Baba told them that PDP crisis is a family affair that must be resolved without any interference from the outside. He appealed to those who have made their minds to jump the ship to reconsider their decision in the interest of the party. He however promised to speak with President Jonathan over the issues raised by the governors.” 

Police now armed wing of PDP - APC govs
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) in a statement yesterday condemned the invasion of the G-7 governors’ meeting by the police, describing it as alarming.“The Progressive Governors’ Forum hereby registers its dismay that, for the second weekend in a row, officers of the Nigeria police illegally stormed and disrupted a meeting by seven governors and other Nigerians going about their constitutionally guaranteed rights of association.“The police action is not only alarming but also demonstrates clearly that the force, instead of carrying out its constitutional responsibilities of maintaining peace and order in the society, has become no more than the armed wing of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” the statement signed by the 11 governors said.
Also describing the disruption of the G-7 governors’ meeting as totalitarian was former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode: ‘’Nigeria is in the grip of fascism again. The G7 governors met at the Kano State governor’s lodge last night in Abuja. As they were holding their meeting, the DPO of Asokoro police station burst in with his men and tried to stop them from meeting, citing ‘orders from above’. This is a very serious issue and it clearly indicates that we are back in the days of totalitaniarism and fascism in Nigeria. In the next few days, weeks and months, every single person that is in opposition to the Jonathan government must expect the very worse from them. “If they can do this sort of thing to sitting governors who have immunity from arrest and court proceedings, what won’t they do to the rest of us? May God deliver Nigeria from these desperate people.”


Tips To Boost Your Sexual Desire Naturally

Tips To Boost Your Sexual Desire Naturally


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If you’d like to take advantage of some of the health benefits that regular sexual activity has to offer, yet find that your desire just isn’t what it used to be, there are many natural tips that can help.
Your sexual fires may also be fanned simply by eating less sugar. High levels of sugar in your bloodstream can actually turn off the gene that controls your sex hormones.
Other tips to give your libido a big-time boost include:
Getting physically active: Studies have shown that men who engaged in regular physical activity lowered their risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction. Remember, when using exercise as a drug, it’s important to vary your routine.
Optimising your diet based on your body’s unique nutritional type: Everybody has a unique nutritional type with varying demands for the ratios of macronutrients (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) to function optimally. When you’re eating the foods your body was designed to eat, you’ll notice improvements in every aspect of your health. Some people do better eating mainly proteins, some do better eating mainly carbohydrates and some do better eating a combination of proteins and carbohydrate. You will need to do tests to find out which metabolic type you are.
Optimising your vitamin D and insulin levels: These simple measures have profound influences on every area of your health, including your sex life. Consider using choline and vitamin B5 supplements. The neurotransmitter that triggers the sexual message, in both men and women, is acetylcholine.
According to a study on the impact of sex on stress, as measured by blood pressure levels in stressful situations, sexual intercourse may be one of the best ways to calm your nerves.
Sexual desires, as well as orgasm, are controlled by various influences on the brain and nervous system. Researchers have revealed many similarities between men and women; contrary to popular belief, for example, visual stimuli spur sexual stirrings in both.
Also, brain imaging studies show that achieving orgasm involves far more than merely heightened arousal. It requires a release of inhibitions, culminating in a shutdown of the brain’s center of vigilance in both sexes, and a widespread neutral power failure in women.
So being fat can have a negative effect on your sexual desire and satisfaction. New research shows that if you are fat and can lose about 13 percent of your body weight over two years you can feel more sexually attractive and have greater sexual desire. So you don’t need drugs to have a better sex life. Losing a bit of weight may just do the trick.

The Real Reason Men Perform Oral Sex On Women

The Real Reason Men Perform Oral Sex On Women


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According to a recently published study, one of the reasons men perform oral sex on female partners may be to minimize the risk of infidelity.
The study, published in the Journal of Evolutionary Psycholgy, sought to discover why men perform oral sex on women, since the act does not lead directly to reproduction.
After surveying 243 adult men in heterosexual relationships, the researchers deduced that cunnilingus is used to discourage women from cheating, a theory the authors refer to as a "mate-retention strategy."
The research suggest that men perform oral sex on their female partners in order "to minimize the risk of their partner’s infidelity by increasing her relationship satisfaction."
The study has garnered some negative reactions across the web.
An article on The Gloss wondered why the researchers aren't "questioning the evolutionary advantage of oral sex for men? Isn’t that purposeless, too?"
Handbag.com writer, Kate Gilbert pointed out that perhaps men perform oral sex because it's pleasurable: "Sorry science guys, sometimes things are just meant for fun."

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Check Out the New Line of Anti-Rape Underwear for Ladies

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Check Out the New Line of Anti-Rape Underwear for Ladies

the New Line of Anti-Rape Underwear for LadiesA new line of underwear which may protect women from being raped and would make them feel safer in the streets has been introduced recently.
The new anti rape shorts called AR Wear (anti-rape wear) doesn’t send electric shocks like previous anti rape products, rather it frustrates the would-be rapist by making it difficult to remove either by force or stealth (in situations where the victim cannot resist because she has had too much to drink, was drugged, or is asleep).
The waist, thighs, and central panels of the shorts are protected with specially designed, cut resistant straps and webbing.
Once the waist strap has been adjusted and locked with its unique locking device, the garment cannot be pulled down. As well as the straps at the thighs.
The thigh straps, after an initial adjustment by the wearer, prevents the leg openings from being lifted or shifted to the sides by someone else.
The only problem is if you need to use the toilet urgently, you will definitely end up peeing/pooing on yourself.
See more photos and a video presentation of the ‘innovative’ product.
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Do you think it may become popular in Nigeria, if imported?

8 SHOCKING Reasons Why Masturbation Is BAD For You

8 SHOCKING Reasons Why Masturbation Is BAD For You


Masturbation plays a big role in a normal sex life. Some of us discover it as children because it starts to feel so good between our legs. Others are shown by our friends.
We continue to masturbate because it feels so good. It gets us ready for mature sexual relationships when we reach adulthood, and it helps us take care of those raging hormonal urges and surges when we are teenagers. Masturbation can enhance mature sexual relationships where two partners use it either as a prelude to other sexual activity, or as the main fare. And it keeps us going when relationships falter, such as when a partner is ill or away. It is a great equalizer in a relationship where one partner needs more sexual activity than the other.
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Masturbation is a healthy sexual behavior. Like other behaviors, when over practiced or addicted it can lead to both psychological and physiological imbalances.

The side effects of such changes to the body include:

Fatigue. Feeling tired all the time
Lower back pain
Thinning hair / Hair Loss
Soft / Weak Erection
Premature Ejaculation

Jonathan In Marathon Meeting With ASUU

Jonathan In Marathon Meeting With ASUU



President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday engaged leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a day-long meeting where he insisted that federal government and the union must reach a compromise to end the protracted strike which has kept Nigerian students out of school for four months now.
It raised hopes that the meeting which commenced at about 2.45pm at the conference room of the first lady’s wing of the presidential villa will yield fruitful result when the president  stated categorically that “the strike will end today,” while exchanging pleasantries with the ASUU delegation as well as leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
Jonathan who entered the venue of the meeting at about 2:47pm told the leaders of ASUU, the NLC and the TUC who were already seated since 2:15pm that every thing about the strike must end yesterday.
To the ASUU President, Nasir Isa Fagge, the president said, “My president, all the  problems will be over today, all our children must go back to school”. And to the NLC president, Abdulwahab Omah, Jonathan said, “My president with you around today, there will be no problem, our agreement is signed sealed and delivered”.
The meeting which lasted for several hours came to a break at about 6:30pm when members of the ASUU delegation stepped out of the venue of the meeting and walked to their vehicle, a white 18 seater Toyota bus.
They hopped into the bus and sat down for about 15 minutes, consulting within themselves before returning to the first lady’s conference room to meet with the federal government delegation led by the president. The meeting was still in progress at the time of filing this report.
Other members of the ASUU delegation include president of the Trade Union, Bobboi Kaigama, ASUU deputy president, Biodun Ogunyemi, three former presidents of ASUU, Festus Iyayi, Dipo Fashina and Abdullahi Sule-Kano.
Others are Suleiman Abdul, Victor Igbum,  Victor Osodeke and some members of the NLC.
On the federal government’s side were Vice President Namadi Sambo,  Minister of Labour Emeka Wogu, supervising Minister of Education Nyesom Wike, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Anyim Pius Anyim, executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Julius Okogie; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Chief of Staff to the President Mike Oghiadhome, and the permanent secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education Mac John Nwaobiala.
When it appeared as if the negotiation process was not going to make any headway under the leadership of Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam, Vice President Sambo had in September announced that he had taken over negotiations with ASUU but that failed to end the strike.
The meeting between Sambo and the union which lasted for about one and half hours, ASUU President, Fagge had informed Journalists that the federal government has given them a message which they were taking back to the union.
He refused to make known what government may agree to offer the union in addition to the earlier offer of N100 Billion and N30 billion meant for infrastructure development in various universities and payment of verified earned allowances respectively.

ASUU STRIKE: We Will Deliver President’s Message to Our Members – Fagge

ASUU STRIKE: We Will Deliver President’s Message to Our Members – Fagge

ASUU STRIKE: We Will Deliver President’s Message to Our Members – FaggeAfter the end of the marathon meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Monday, which lasted for about 13 hours, the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said they would now go and brief their members on the details of the discussions.
The Chairman of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge, told the reporters in the early hours of November 5, 2013, Tuesday, at the State House that the leaders would take the President’s message back to their members.
Dr. Fagge, who wore broad smiles afar emerging from the meeting venue at about 3.35 a.m. did not say what the message was when he spoke with the correspondents.
“Well we have had lengthy meeting with Mr. President, rubbing minds on how best to address the problem of University education in this country.
“And we now have a message from Mr. President we are going to take to our members. And we are expecting that our members will respond appropriately to the message of Mr. President.”
On whether the lecturers are going back to the classroom, he said: “That is up to our members.”
Asked what the message was, he said: “I can’t tell you. It's not for you. It is for our members.”
If impressed with the message, he said: “Don’t put words into my mouth. Our members will determine that.”
The Labour Minister, Emeka Wogu, who also spoke with the press, just said what was discussed did not go beyond the 2009 agreement.
It would be mentioned that it was the first meeting between the striking union and President Goodluck Jonathan since the strike began 1 July, shutting down almost all state and Federal Government owned universities in Nigeria.
The Federal Government had initially offered the striking lecturers N30billion to pay for allowances piled up since government and the union hammered out an agreement in 2009. Government also offered N100billion to pay for improvements of facilities in the universities and later increased this to N200billion on a yearly basis.
ASUU rejected the offer as too small and insisted on government implementing in full the 2009 agreement.