2019: Dele Momodu confirms Atiku Abubakar picked Peter Obi as running mate

From all indications,  Atiku Abubakar has officially picked former Anambra state governor Peter Obi as running mate.
The former governor was in a closed door meeting with the former vice president earlier this afternoon, the meeting lasted for over an hour according to reports.
Peter Obi will be contesting alongside Atiku come 2019 as Vice President of Nigeria.
'Congratulations to DR PETER OBI on your selection as Vice Presidential candidate to THE WAZIRIN ADAMAWA ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR... Best of luck to both of you' Dele Momodu tweeted shortly after the meeting

Today's fact

. IN 1889, THE QUEEN OF ITALY, MARGHERITA SAVOY, ORDERED THE FIRST PIZZA DELIVERY.

2. YOU CAN BUY EEL FLAVORED ICE CREAM IN JAPAN.

3. IT'S CONSIDERED RUDE TO WRITE IN RED INK IN PORTUGAL.

4. ALTHOUGH THE BOBCAT IS RARELY SEEN, IT IS THE MOST COMMON WILDCAT IN NORTH AMERICA.

5. A CAT'S TAIL CONTAINS NEARLY 10 PERCENT OF ALL THE BONES IN ITS BODY.

6. GECKO FEET HAVE MILLIONS OF TINY HAIRS THAT STICK TO SURFACES WITH A SPECIAL CHEMICAL BOND AND LET THEM CLIMB WALLS AND HANG ON BY JUST ONE TOE.

7. THE TERM "ASTRONAUT" COMES FROM GREEK WORDS THAT MEAN "STAR" AND "SAILOR."

8. THE CALCIUM IN OUR BONES AND THE IRON IN OUR BLOOD COME FROM ANCIENT EXPLOSIONS OF GIANT STARS.

9. THE NILE CROCODILE CAN HOLD ITS BREATH UNDERWATER FOR UP TO TWO HOURS WHILE WAITING FOR PREY.

10. JELLYFISH, OR JELLIES AS SCIENTISTS CALL THEM, ARE NOT FISH. THEY HAVE NO BRAIN, NO HEART, AND NO BONES.

President Reacts To Obasanjo's Endorsement Of Atiku

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar.






Buhari in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Thursday described the meeting as a ‘well rehearsed theatre’, adding that both leaders will fail in 2019.

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said that more than 80 million registered voters are expected to vote during the 2019 general elections....80million!!!
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BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Overland Airways Aircraft At MM1

According to information by a witness to this blog , the fire started at about 10:30am; a plane was being serviced at the tarmac when it suddenly went up in flames. "It's big fire," the witness told reporters on phone. "Half of the Overland AIrways plane is burnt, while some chartered aircraft being repaired were also torched."

Fire-fighters are currently trying to put out the fire.

2019: Akwa Ibom APC governorship candidate picks running mate

Mr Nsima Ekere, the Managing Director, NDDC, at the Eket rally on Tuesday

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, has picked a former state chairman of the APC, Amadu Atai, as his running mate.

Mr Ekere announced his pick on Thursday via Twitter.

“I am delighted to announce that I have chosen a hardworking, dedicated party and family man, Dr. Amadu Atai as my running mate for the 2019 governorship elections in Akwa Ibom State,” Mr Ekere posted on the social media site, using his verified Twitter handle @NsimaUEkere.

“Dr. Atai is an extraordinary intellectual with a Ph.D. in Political Science. I am honored to have known and worked with this detribalized son of Akwa Ibom State, who has worked very hard to build bridges of hope and opportunities for our people.

“As the founding State Chairman of the APC, Dr. Atai worked tirelessly to build a strong and formidable party in Akwa Ibom State.

“He will be a good Deputy Governor. His passion for the progress and transformation of Akwa Ibom State makes him the right choice,” Mr Ekere said.

Mr Atai was replaced with Ini Okopido as chairman of the APC, few weeks ago, during a reconciliation meeting of the party in Uyo.

The 2019 governorship election in Akwa Ibom is expected to be a two-horse race between Mr Ekere and the incumbent governor, Udom Emmanuel, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Many people have predicted a tight race between the two parties

Akwa Ibom State government civil service Job vacancies.

http://csc.akwaibomstate.gov.ng/apply/The Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission - Applications are hereby invited from qualified applicants of Akwa Ibom State origin to fill the vacant position below in the State Civil Service:  Admin Officer II - GL 08  Qualification • Bachelor's degree in any of the disciplines of Social Science or Humanity from a recognised University.  Education Officer II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized University  Geologist I - GL 09  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining or Exploratory Geology from a recognised University  Programme Analyst II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a recognised University.  Agricultural Officer II - GL 08  Qualification • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Crop Science or Crop Production from a recognised University.  Senior State Counsel - GL 10  Qualification • Candidate must be legally qualified to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria.  Information Officer II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Journalism, Social Sciences from a recognised University.  Agricultural Officer I - GL 09  Qualifications • Master's degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Crop Science or Crop Production from a recognised University.  Lands Officer II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Estate Management or Land Economy from a recognised University.  Accountant II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a recognised University.  Planning Officer II - G/L 08  Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Economics preferably with Statistics, Econometrics or Development Planning as a subject from a recognised University.  Environmental Management Officer II - GL 08  Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management or Technology from any Institution rec  Scientific Officer II - GL 08  Qualification • Bachelor's degree in any of the disciplines in Natural or Applied Sciences.  Statistician II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics from a recognised University.  Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) - GL 08  Qualifications • HND in Accounts from a recognised Institution  Fisheries Officer II - GL 08  Qualification • Bachelor's Degree in Zoology, Fisheries, Biology, Agricultural Biochemistry or Agriculture from a recognised University.  Higher Data Processing Officer - GL 08  Qualifications • HND in Computer Studies or Data Processing from a recognised Institution  Commercial Officer II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce of Marketing from a recognised University  Information Officer I - GL 09  Qualifications • Master's Degree in Arts, Journalism, Social Sciences from a recognised University.  Forest Officer II - GL 08  Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Zoology, Botany, Biology, Forest Resources Management from a recognized University.  Registrar of Co-operative II - GL 08  Qualification • Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Economics, Agriculture, Law, Business Administration or Accountancy from a recognised Institution.  HEO (GD) - GL 08  Qualifications • HND in Business Administration or Public Administration from a recognised Institution  Staff Nurse/Midwife - GL 08  Qualification • NRN plus NRM and evidence of registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

PDP presidential candidate Atiku in a close door meeting with the former President Olusegun Obasanjo

Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently in Abeokuta holding a closed-door meeting tith his former boss, Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Atiku was accompanied to the trip by top officials of the PDP and his campaign team, including his righthand man and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the party.
The visit to Obasanjo is of enormous significance, seeing how Obasanjo relentlessly told everyone who cared to listen that this deputy for eight years is unfit to hold the nation's highest office.
As earlier reported by SaharaReporters, though, Obsanjo is gradually having an aboutface and will eventually endorse Atiku for 2019, according to sources very close to him.
A source familiar with talks between the two former leaders told SaharaReporters on Thursday that "if everything goes according to plan, Baba is expected to endorse him after the meeting".

sanjo is of enormous significance, seeing how Obasanjo relentlessly told everyone who cared to listen that this deputy for eight years is unfit to hold the nation's highest office.