NIGERIA: Muslim Body Alleges Jewish Symbol On New N100 Note

A Muslim body, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has expressed concern over what it termed a Jewish symbol on the country’s new N100 note. The new N100 note was unveiled to Nigerians recently by President Goodluck Jonathan in commemoration of Nigeria’s 100 years’ anniversary. However, MURIC, in a statement by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, alleged the insertion of a Jewish symbol into the new currency, demanding explanation from the Federal Government. It said its office had been inundated with calls by those who had observed the symbol. In a statement issued on Sunday, Akintola said it was paramount for the government to urgently address the issue. “The Federal Government, on November 12, 2014 unveiled the new design for the N100 commemorative centenary banknote which will be officially issued on December 19. “However, the office of the Concern has been inundated with calls for action on the Jewish symbol on the new note. Nigerian Muslims are complaining that the Arabic writing in Hausa language (the Ajami script) that read ‘Naira Dari’ (i.e. one hundred naira) on the N100 note has been removed and replaced with the Jewish symbol, the Star of David. “As a faith-based human rights organisation which believes in the dialogue option, MURIC is duty bound to articulate the demands of Muslims, particularly on matters which have to do with imbalance in treatment of the adherents of the different religions governments (federal or state). “MURIC recalls that Arabic inscriptions which have always been on Nigerian currency since independence were unceremoniously removed in 2005 from N5, N10, N20 and N50 denominations. They remained on N100, N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations. “Nigerian Muslims regard the latest action, namely, the supplanting of Arabic with Jewish symbol from the new N100 as a continuation of the campaign of elimination by substitution against Arabic language and, by implication, against Nigerian Muslims. “It is well known that a large section of the Nigerian population use the Ajami and removing it from the new note will deprive millions of users of the Ajami of the ability to recognise, identify and use the new currency. “Furthermore, putting the Jewish symbol on the new N100 falls short of international standard, as currencies worldwide are designed to suit each nation’s culture and history. “Where does the Jewish symbol fit in? Which Nigerian community speaks the Jewish language? The insertion of the Jewish symbol is, therefore, clannish and parochial. It is tainted with undisguised religious fanaticism. “There is nothing wrong for our president to like Israel as a nation, but it is another thing entirely to openly and brazenly promote Zionism at the highest office in this country when we are still struggling with the last vestiges of colonialism. Nigerian Muslims are becoming increasingly suspicious and very uncomfortable with the actions and inactions of President Jonathan. “Firstly, in spite of the preponderance of Muslims in the South West, he appointed no single Muslim as minister in the whole region for almost four years. Secondly, he marginalised Muslims in the deliberations which took place in the national conference by appointing a meagre 189 Muslims as against 303 Christians. “Thirdly, Mr President saturated the security system in Aso Rock with Israeli security operatives, a nation well known for its animosity towards Muslims. The supplanting of Arabic language with Jewish symbol is the fourth among Jonathan’s anti-Muslim policies. “If once is happenstance, if twice is a coincidence and if the third time is enemy action, what do we call the fourth time? We are sick and tired of our president’s hatred for us. He openly confronts Muslims and goads us to challenge him. “But we will not be provoked. Neither shall we be intimidated by executive maladministration. As apostles of dialogue and advocates of peaceful coexistence, as tax-payers, voters and citizens of this country, we hereby ask President Jonathan to explain the Jewish symbol on Nigeria’s money. “We also demand to know why the presidency could not employ security experts from neutral countries like Britain or France instead of Israel, which is a sworn enemy of Muslims. Mr President may also deem it fit to tell us if there is no correlation between the Israeli security experts in Aso Rock, the Israeli caught with Nigeria’s N9.3 million arms money in South Africa and the Jewish symbol on the new N100 note. “Mr President sir, are you not gradually selling Nigeria to Israel? Are you sure this will not attract the wrath of Israel’s enemies to our dear country? Can this also be partly responsible for the viciousness of the Boko Haram phenomenon? “MURIC appeals to Muslims nationwide to await President Jonathan’s response to the above questions and to remain calm and law abiding. Islam teaches tolerance (Qur’an 3:134) and obedience to constituted authority (Qur’an 4:59),” the statement read. Source: Nigerian Tribune

No fewer than 120 lawmakers have begun a battle to remove President Goodluck Jonathan as they have appended their signatures for his impeachment

No fewer than 120 lawmakers have begun a battle to remove President Goodluck Jonathan as they have appended their signatures for his impeachment, immediately the House reconvenes in December. It was gathered by Vanguard that those who signed the impeachment register are members of the All Progressives Congress, APC. They alleged that the invasion of the National Assembly by security operatives who prevented the lawmakers from entering was backed by the Presidency, adding that Jonathan met secretly with on Wednesday night with Senate President David Mark and Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha on the shape of yesterday’s House sitting. Lawmakers scaling the National Assembly fence to get entrance The lawmakers therefore opted to collate signatures for an impeachment notice against the President, on the grounds of executive recklessness, interference and abuse of police. Reacting to this, Mohammed Zakari, chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said: “ the notice of impeachment was not on the order paper today but I’m not foreclosing that some other things took place .” A principal officer of the House said: “With how the police and security agents molested members of the House of Representatives, President Goodluck Jonathan has lost our goodwill. We have resolved to stop this impunity in the land .” Another House member, who confirmed to have signed the register, said: “ This time around, it is going to be battle to the finish. Going by the principle of Separation of Powers, the police and security agents have no business barricading or occupying the National Assembly.

Police fire teargas at Tambuwal, lawmakers ahead of key vote

Nigerian police fired teargas inside the parliament
complex on Thursday, apparently trying to block
opposition lawmakers, including the speaker of the
lower house, from entering the building for a key
security vote.
Members of the House of Representatives had been
scheduled to vote on a government request to extend
emergency rule in the northeast region hit hardest by
Boko Haram militants.
The opposition has said it was against the move, and
political tensions have been ratcheted up ahead of
elections scheduled for February.
Senate President David Mark, a ruling party stalwart,
ordered the immediate closure of both chambers
over the incident.
The focus of the police aggression appeared to be
lower house speaker Aminu Tambuwal, whose
defection to the opposition last month outraged the
ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The PDP has tried to remove Tambuwal from the
speaker’s chair and stripped him of his security
detail.
– Lawmakers scale fence –
Tambuwal arrived at parliament at about 10:00 am
(0900 GMT) before the vote on the state of
emergency extension, his spokesman Imam Imam
told AFP.
President Goodluck Jonathan has said the extension
is needed to sustain the military offensive against
Boko Haram.
Lawmakers at the National Assembly Thursday.
But the main opposition All Progressives Congress
(APC) has described the strategy as a complete
failure, noting the huge Islamist gains since
emergency rule was first imposed in May 2013.
Imam said Tambuwal was moving in a convoy with
more than 40 other lawmakers, which police
repeatedly tried to stop as they approached the main
gate of parliament.
The convoy pressed through several police
barricades before officers locked the gate that leads
into the parliament complex, he added.
Lawmakers began pushing aggressively on the bars
to force their way through, with police looking on
from the other side, footage on the private Channels
television station showed.
Several scaled the gate and then walked with
Tambuwal towards the legislative building, the
footage showed.
“As soon as we got (to parliament), they insisted he
will not enter the chamber,” Imam told AFP.
“It was in that midst of confusion that they now used
the tear gas on the speaker” and other lawmakers, he
added.
An AFP correspondent said the main lobby outside
the lower house chamber was filled with tear gas,
with bystanders choking as they tried to find their
way outside.
– Parliament suspended –
Senate president Mark described the chaos as “a very
unfortunate incident” and closed both chambers of
the National Assembly until Tuesday, meaning
Jonathan’s emergency rule extension will not be
approved this week.
Police spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu told AFP that
police officers were not involved in the incident but
that claim was not consistent with witness reports
and video footage.
The PDP, which has controlled the government since
democracy was restored in 1999, has found itself in
uncharted waters in recent months following a wave
of lawmaker defections to the APC.
While the PDP currently holds fragile majorities in
both chambers, the situation has been in flux
throughout the year.
The defection of Tambuwal was seen as blow to
Jonathan, who had previously relied on a compliant
lower house.
The speaker had been mulling a possible bid for the
presidency on the APC ticket at next year’s elections
but declined earlier this week.
Human rights lawyer Jiti Ogunye said Thursday’s
fracas recalled the years after Nigeria’s
independence from Britain in 1960, when a divided
civilian government was ultimately overthrown by the
military.
“We are in a state of anarchy,” he said. “This is how
sad our democracy has turned.

Why we blocked Tambuwal from entering NASS —Police

The Nigeria Police Force has said the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, was blocked from entering the National Assembly , Thursday, so as to forestall the breakdown of law and order based on an intelligence report of the invasion of the National Assembly by hoodlums. In a statement by CP Emmanule Ojukwu, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, the Police said it promptly deployed its personnel to the premises to prevent a breakdown of law and order. Heavily armed security operatives, Thursday, prevented the Speaker Aminu Tambuwal from gaining access to the House to preside over the deliberation on the extension of emergency rule in the North-East. The Police fired tear gas at the Speaker and other lawmakers in the process. The statement: “Following an intelligence report of a likely invasion of the House of Representatives by hoodlums and thugs, the Nigeria Police Force promptly deployed its personnel to the premises to prevent a breakdown of law and order. Consequently, the Police condoned the area and began screening of all members and visitors alike. In the course of this lawful exercise, Alh. Aminu Tambuwal CFR, arrived the venue with a motley crowd, who broke the cordon, assaulted the Police and evaded due process and the Police had the duty to restore order and normalcy, using lawful means. The IGP seizes this medium to warn all political actors and their followers to respect constituted authority and due process and to desist from the use of thugs to pursue their agenda. The Nigeria Police shall continually apply all lawful means to prevent a breakdown of law and order in all segments of the society and shall apply the full weight of the law on any political actor who violates the peace and security of the nation. Ag. CP EMMANUEL C. S. OJUKWU FORCE PUBLIC RELATIO

AFCON 2015: Eagles soar higher in Congo

Nigeria’s Super Eagles did what was expected of them in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification tie in Pointe Noire as they beat the Red Devils of Congo 2-0 to put one leg in the 2015 tournament now to be hosted by Equatorial Guinea. The second half of the charged encounter produced all the drama, with Vincent Enyeama saving a penalty to keep the Eagles in the game, while returnee Uche Ikechukwu and Aaron Samuel made it count when it mattered most for Nigeria. The Eagles now need to win against already qualified South Africa Wednesday at the Nest of Champions in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Congolese came out strong hoping to deliver an early low blow to the Eagles. Thierry Bifouma tested Enyeama, but the Lille of France shot-stopper was not in the mood to concede any goal. On the other hand Uche also made his presence felt, his delicate chip was saved by Massa Chancel in goal for Congo. Emanuel Emenike took his turn to ask questions of the Congolese defence; Chancel was on hand to thwart the move. From then on both sides battled to control the midfield and it was John Obi Mikel that dictated the pace. Keshi introduced Sone Aluko and that ignited some urgency in the Eagles attack. In the 58th minute Mikel put Emenike through on goal, but he was brought down in the box by the Congolese keeper. Uche did not make any mistake from the spot when he was called to duty. Shortly afterwards Congo got a penalty of their own, but Enyeama denied Bifouma and that signaled the beginning of the end for the Red Devils. China-based Aaron Samuel seized the day for the Eagles in the 85th minute after he connected well to a pass from Gbolahon Salami and fired to the top left corner. And there was mayhem at the Ominisports Stadium as the fans resorted to throwing missiles into the pitch. The game was temporarily stopped by the referee. However, by the time the game resumed the hosts had already resigned to fate - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/afcon-2015-eagles-soar-congo/#sthash.PN4d5g9r.dpuf

Why I showed my boobs instead of bra at Halloween — Cossy Orjiakor

Controversial actress cum singer, Cossy Orjiakor, who seems to derive pleasure from flaunting her God-given gifts in the open, is at it again. This time, she is in the news as a result of her daring presence in the just concluded Halloween held in Lagos recently. Cossy Cossy The sexy actress, who went to the event bra less, told Matinee why she chose not to wear bra to the event. Hear her, “Actually, a friend of mine and her husband invited me to the event and I decided to go with one of my craziest costumes which I have not worn for a long time. The top has a very tiny hock in the chest and if I should wear bra, my bra will be exposed. So, I decided to show my boobs instead of my bra. I think people would prefer to see the boobs instead of bra. You, which one will you prefer to see?” she asked our reporter. “The funny thing is that, the very first time I stepped out bra less, I got pips freaking out. Everybody wanted to have pictures with me. Then I got bitten by the Egyptian vampire, these boobs are simply amazing, bra less in Halloween” she added.

Bomb explosion, sporadic gun shots in Kano

KANO – An explosion and sporadic gunshot rocks Kano Friday evening amidst fear of dozen of casualties. Eyewitness says the incident occured behind a fuel station opposite NNPC mega station in Hotoro triggered heavy gun duel . Both military and police authorities are keeping sealed lips over the development as entities to the spoke persons yielded no results

My selling pointwasmy boos—— Ronke Ojo

Ronke Ojo Anthony, whom everybody calls Oshodi Oke, due to her natural frontal endowment, is quite heavy. She is big in every ramification .If you want to be witty, naughty, smart or intelligent, Ronke is equal to the task and she is a good actress. The star actress, in this interview reveals intimate secrets about her life, career, marriage and future ambitions. How did you come about acting? I started acting as a result of some challenges that came my way when growing up. My father was a custom officer and my mother a grade II teacher. Things were smooth for us until my father had issues with the Nigeria Customs and there was a turn around. My mum’s income was not enough for our upkeep and as the first child of the family, I wanted to support her. I moved into selling of clothes and other petty businesses at Tincan Island . But before that, I had loved entertainment, simply by watching home videos. Music and films were part of me. I had a cousin who I used to accompany to Fadeyi to see a friend of his. Then actors had their caucus known as ‘Star Parade’ there and each time we went visiting, I felt like becoming part of them. In 1997, I walked up to Mufutau Oladokun (Baba Alaran) who later became my boss and that was how I found my way into the world of acting. What is acting to you? Ronke-OjoI believe the blood of acting runs in my family. Even my father was a member of cultural and theatre group in his university days at Obafemi Awolowo University, O.A.U. He was also part of stage productions like Macbeth where he even acted as a lady. But It took me sixteen times to get a scene right the first time I was in front of the camera; Although the film didn’t leave the shelf. Apart from your innate passion for acting, who else inspired you into acting? The late Ireti. I loved her acting and I am glad I worked with her before her demise. She was my heroine and mentor. Some people refer to you as an illiterate because you never attended a university, your comment? I have a good background and valued education. But going to the university was something I had to sacrifice when things became rough for my family. I have the plan of going back to school but as the breadwinner of my family, a career woman, mother and a wife, it has not been easy. But when the time comes, I will, even if it means going abroad to avoid distraction. Your source of motivation? I have seen many things in life that motivate me. But I get inspired when inside or around water. When I am in the bathroom, many things come to my mind. I love nature a lot. Which film brought you to limelight? It was Oshodi Oke, written and produced by Sunday Soyinka in 2000. A friend introduced me to him and I went to the location. On getting there, Iyabo Yoyo and the producer had issues and she left angrily. I didn’t know what was happening but I was given her role, the lead role in the movie. I never knew it was the lead role, the joy of having to take up such a big role was enough for me and I enjoyed every bit of it. When the film was premiered at the National Theatre, everybody loved it and that was when it dawned on me that I was cheated because I wasn’t made to understand I was taking a lead role or rewarded as such. But I was too happy to care, I shed tears. How did you come about comedy? It was Saheed Balogun who discovered that side of me when we were eating together in London. We were also watching a comedy film while eating. He looked sternly at me and told me I could do it. He did everything but I produced the film. All thanks to him. How do you manage between comedy and other roles? Acting is all make-believe and that is what it means to be called Ronke Oshodi Oke. Today, I could be a dancer, tomorrow a doctor and I must put out the character perfectly to remain relevant in the industry. Ronke Ojo and Ronke Oshodi Oke are two different people using one image. You have big boobs, have they caused you any embarrassment? Before now, I get ashamed of them. But I later began to see the beautiful side and stopped hiding them because they fit me. People appreciate my boobs and I also love it. My boobs are one of the things that brought me to limelight in the movie industry. Is your boobs your selling point? Yes, it is and apart from that it is one part of my body I cherish most. How will you react to the increase in premarital sex among our youths? Sex is a normal part of life just like money. I know I am a Yoruba ambassador but personally I believe any body above 18 and has a serious relationship can have sex even outside marriage. The couple should know what they have underneath their clothes before they get committed to each other for life. What if I do not like the size as a lady? Frankly, it is one of the reasons why many go into extra marital affairs. Even when a man has everything in the world and does not satisfy me sexually, there is serious trouble. I cannot go into a marriage and start regretting, besides, you won’t be able to tell your family members what you are going through in the name of marriage. I can not manage sex, it is either I enjoy it or disapprove it. Are you happily married? Yes, I am. Why are you not living with your spouse? Ronke-Ojo-2I prefer how we live apart. At the early stage of our courtship, it was a bone of contention but later he knew what I wanted and I appreciate him for that. If I really want to be successful in my marriage and career, this is how best we feel we can go about it. It was also gathered that you once broke up with your spouse? I met my husband in1999 after Ronke Oshodi Oke came out. We became lovers in 2000 but we could not move to the next level because of certain differences. Most Nigerian guys would think twice before marrying an actress. We dated for four years and went our separate ways. In-between those four years I met another guy whom I had my first child for. A year after I had my first issue, my then lover, who is now my husband came back and we began our affair in secret, though he proposed to me three times during the time. Why the secret affair? I did not want to have kids for different men. But because we were best of friends, he was always there for me and we were in love, we settled our differences and came back together. Why did you leave the father of your first child? He wanted me to come stay in Canada with him and I can not live outside Nigeria for any reason, I can only go visiting . Moreover, living in Canada will affect my career. I could not get happiness from the union but I waited five years before going into another marriage officially. Can we say it is one of the reasons you are reluctant to live with your husband? Not at all. It only shows we understand ourselves very well. My husband is my friend. How have you been coping as mother, career woman and a wife? It has not been easy but as an African woman I have been managing well. Besides, I have a very supportive mother and an understanding husband. My children stay with my mum and I come around when I am free. Despite your popularity, why did it take so long to get citizenship card for your son? Getting a citizenship card has its processes irrespective of who you are and I don’t believe in using the back door in doing things. If you have the chance to marry an actor, which actor would you go for? Many journalists have asked this same question but I dodge the question each time. Honestly, I would go for Akin Lewis because he is a very matured man who I hold in high esteem. Yoruba films seem to promote the act of one person doing almost everything in a film, why? Film-making ought to be a division of labour but at the same time, one can decide to be a jack of all trades so far it is done well. At times, there could be difficulty in getting the right person for the job. If you could not get a person to interprete a particular role, what is wrong with doing it yourself? I am not good at scriptwriting so I invite someone who does that for me and we later come together to edit. What are those things you think need to be changed or corrected in Nollywood? I will do a thorough screening of those joining the industry. Different people have different talents. Not all of us must be in front of the cameras. There is a place for everyone.We can not all be in entertainment too. Why is single motherhood on the increase in Nigeria? Our men want to live the way our forefathers did, and it is almost impossible. But our fathers never asked their wives for money. I mean they didn’t share financial responsibilities with their wives and this made it easy for their wives to be 100% dependent, loyal and respectful to them. It will be difficult for a man who shares responsibilities with his wife to control her fully. Many homes today have the wife as the breadwinner. And this is not because the man does not have money but because he is only irresponsible and doesn’t want to face his responsibilities squarely. I cannot respect a man who does not know how I do my things or even respect my opinion. When we have two masters in a ship, the ship will capsize. Many men have one wife but with numerous concubines. How do you relate with male friends? I relate with them like any other lady. It is just one of the principles of life that opposite sex attracts one another more. Anything new from you? I am working on a comedy film that will be in pidgin English to make it universal. Also, I will be releasing my album by November 17th featuring Oritsefemi and others.

Nigeria back to winning ways

Defending champions Nigeria beat Congo Brazzaville 2-0 on Saturday to revive their bid to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations as South Africa and Cameroon ensured their presence in the finals. South Africa beat Sudan 2-1 in their first outing since the slaying of captain Senzo Meyiwa to top Group A, while Cameroon edged past DR Congo 1-0 to claim Group D. Zambia pipped hosts Mozambique 1-0 in Maputo to qualify in Group F with table toppers Cape Verde Islands. Burkina Faso and Gabon qualified from Group C. Burkina Faso beat Lesotho 1-0 in Maseru and Gabon held home team Angola to a goalless draw in Luanda. On Friday, Tunisia held Botswana to a goalless draw to also advance to the finals. Second-half goals by Ikechukwu Uche and Aaron Samuel against Congo in Pointe-Noire boosted Nigeria’s prospects of making it to Equatorial Guinea, who stepped in as hosts on Friday in place of barred Morocco. Nigeria now have to beat group leaders South Africa in Uyo on Wednesday to ensure automatic qualification behind Bafana Bafana regardless of Congo’s result in Sudan also on Wednesday. Villarreal striker Uche celebrated his long-awaited return to the Super Eagles in style when in the 59th minute he tucked away a penalty after Congo goalkeeper Massa fouled goal-bound Emmanuel Emenike. Congo failed to draw level in the 65th minute, when Vincent Enyeama saved a penalty taken by Thievy Bifouma after Godfrey Oboabona handled a goal-bound shot inside his box. South Africa secured their ticket against Sudan in Durban to record 11 points from five matches, meaning they will now not be under pressure when they visit Nigeria on Wednesday. Ajax midfielder Thulani Serero scored his first international goal for South Africa in the 38th minute, when he slotted home a cut-back from inside the box to give Bafana Bafana the lead. Tokelo Rantie then doubled Bafana Bafana’s advantage in the 53rd minute, when he dribbled his way past his markers before stabbing home past the Sudan goalkeeper. Sudan pulled a goal back through Al Hilal forward Salah Ibrahim in the 77th minute from close range. Cameroon won Group D courtesy of a 71st match winner by Vincent Aboubakar against DR Congo in Yaounde. In Kampala, Uganda pipped Black Stars of Ghana 1-0 after both teams played a 1-1 draw in Kumasi three months ago. Uganda match winner was Savio Kabugo, who fired the Cranes ahead after just 10 minutes. But Uganda face a daunting trip to Morocco in midweek when they battle bottom team Guinea in a final game and Ghana host Togo. Malawi revived their hopes of qualifying for the Nations Cup after they beat Mali 2-0 at the Kamuzu Banda Stadium in Blantyre. Second-half goals by Robert Ngambi and Kanyenda earned Malawi only their second win in the qualifying series. - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/nigeria-back-cup-reckoning-s-africa-qualify/#sthash.bIxmYYh2.hGrLWhmw.dpuf

5 real Factors why people cheat on their spouse

Infidelity is now pronounced as a central issue in the relationship, its meaning can vary. There are countries where polygamy or couples “swingers” are allowed and do not necessarily talk about infidelity, although the latter is also regarded as a perversion. The majority of Latin American countries, infidelity is contextual as a lack of moral and called unfaithful to the person who dares to clandestinely undermine confidence in the couple there. But what moments or factors that a person can commit infidelity are? 1. Infatuation: The first step by passing couples where the other is idealized and the bad of the person does not exist, so there is a sense of pleasure and satisfaction between the pair, however, when the love begins to mature, the risk of finding a niche, something that can not be filled and therefore, for this dissatisfaction, sought out; feeling as generated before the confusion and mystery lovers and has become known for both and reduces the intensity of desire for the other. 2. Commitment: It is obvious that today there are fewer marriages for various reasons, such as fear of commitment and responsibility that comes with taking the next step in a relationship, this is sometimes the cause of an umpire. Who commits infidelity often feel trapped with no way out, so an alternate to part of the couple have given from a person that does not involve a loving bond, i.e the commitment itself. 3. Boredom:couples often get in a stage of monotony and routine, referring to this time as “love of custom.” Not only is living what is in conflict, but also the sexual and the erotic; because the couple lost that spark that injected adrenaline into the relationship and therefore experiences relive the excitement and desire seek. 4. Loneliness: This is a feeling or state that not all people are able to handle. In a relationship, is manifest from disinterest, detachment and lack of care about each other; which lives left, looking outside the relationship who meets his need for admiration, feeling again like a loved, desired and attractive person. 5. Narcissism: There are people who base the relationship of power and control: the power is properly recognized by the grandeur and selfishness of those who want to own it all for himself, a person becomes cheating when it requires the recognition of others to praise herself, pointing out that the couple is able to hurt him and love him at the same time as anyone else, establishing therein an irreversible fear of losing everything.They name a few, however, infidelity is not just cheat or break a moral code, it hurt, injure and destroy the couple ..

5 Important Tips On How To Seduce Your right Man ( for ladies alone)

You’ve scored some quality time with your significant other Saturday night, and it’s just the two of you. So, how do you seduce him? Believe it or not, the goal of seduction is not s*x and has very little to do with physical intimacy, but everything to do with turning on your love’s heart and mind. The following are five surefire tips for successfully seducing your guy. BE ATTRACTIVE The art of seduction is largely visual. So your first order of business, when trying to seduce your sweetie, is to look the part. And no, that doesn’t mean shakily stepping into four inch stilettos, donning a tight sweater, and/or dousing yourself in a gallon of eau de toilette. Instead, you should accentuate whenever it is about Y-O-U that makes you feel fabulous – from your engaging eyes to your winning smile to your sexy calves. Before beginning your seduction, spend an extra few minutes on your hair, makeup, and/or wardrobe. By looking and feeling your best, you’ll feel more confident and comfortable. BE ROMANTIC In addition to being a visual art form, seduction is also a cerebral experience, and it’s up to you to set the perfect seduction scene. If your love is coming over to your house for dinner, set the mood with romantic music, scented candles, and a delicious meal with plenty of spicy aromas. Champagne and/or wine can add to a seductive evening. However, don’t rely on alcohol or other stimulants. It may make your mate feel uncomfortable, and/or put doubt in their mind about your true intentions. When in doubt, focus on setting a comfortable scene with romantic accents (flowers on the dining room table = the perfect touch). BE ATTENTIVE Part of the cerebral seduction experience lies in showering your sweetie with attention without being overbearing. A few days before your date, send your partner a friendly text message, letting them know how much you’re looking forward to seeing them. Call to confirm your plans the day before and be sure to add that you’re excited about spending time with them. When you meet, compliment your guy — on his hair, outfit, the way they smell — whatever stands out to you. Throughout your date, ask inquisitive questions, listen intently, share a few laughs, and give them your full attention. By being in the moment with your cutie (and having fun, too), you let them know how much you enjoy their company. BE ORIGINAL In the art of seduction, there’s a fine line between being smarmy and predictable (and ultimately turning your date off) and achieving true seduction success (by turning on your date’s heart and mind). The key to your success lies in taking cues from what has worked for others, and putting your own personal flair into play. For example, romantic music, candlelight, and flowers are predictable seduction accoutrements. However, when used appropriately and with individualized attention, they can make the object of your desire feel appreciated, respected, and downright sexy. So how do you achieve originality in your seduction techniques? By paying attention to what rocks your love’s world. If they’re allergic to flowers, nix the bouquet of roses and instead present them with the dark chocolate they confess to craving. Or, if they’re a cooking whiz, invite them to share kitchen duties by cooking dinner together. Or, if you planned an elaborate romantic evening and then your date shows up looking exhausted, switch gears and opt for a relaxing evening on the couch, complete with their fave takeout food, followed by a foot massage. By treating your mate like the individual that they are, and showing that you’ve paid attention to their likes and dislikes, you’ll score serious seduction bonus points Ultimately, the key to a successful seduction lies in being yourself. While there are plenty of proven tips and techniques for wining, dining, and wooing someone, your efforts will fall short if you’re not being authentic. Your best bet is to simply be the best version of yourself possible, even if that means being occasionally shy, clumsy, and/or unprepared. In fact, your partner may find you all the more attractive and endearing for these authentic and unplanned moments. So there you have it — five surefire tips for succeeding at seduction. When in doubt, remember this — seducing someone has little to do with scoring physical contact and everything to do with turning on your love’s heart and mind. If you succeed on a cerebral and emotional level, everything else will follow in time. Good luck and happy dating!

President Goodluck Jonathan formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The short ceremony which was initially scheduled for last Wednesday did not hold then because of the President’s journey to Burkina Faso. Vice President Namadi Sambo and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, joined the President to unveil the note during the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. Shortly after presenting the note, Emefiele said it was issued to commemorate the 100 years of the nation’s amalgamation. He listed some countries that had before now issued currencies to mark epochal events to include Morocco, Russia and Costa Rica among others.He said the new note was produced with what he described as most advanced security features in the world.Emefiele listed the design platforms on which the note was made to include security, durability,attractiveness, cultural heritage and transformation. Jonathan lauded the CBN for coming up with the commemorative note, though it was coming a bit late since activities marking the nation’s centenary had been concluded.He recalled that commemorative N50 notes were also introduced to mark the nation’s 50th independence anniversary. Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, also commended the CBN for coming up with the notes. She specifically lauded the QRC feature on the back of the note.The code, if scanned with smart phones, leads users to a website where the nation’s history could be accessed.The minister also raised questions on the amount the CBN will use to print the new notes and whether it would be done locally. Jonathan however said the questions would be answered when a memorandum on the issue is presented to the council.

Mixed reactions trail INEC’s preparations, conduct of 2015 general elections

Lagosians checking their names on the INEC list of permanent voters cards (PVC) around 3 pm. at Sunday Adigun polling Unit, Alausa, Ikeja yesterday. Abuja – Nigerians, especially political stakeholders, have expressed mixed reactions to INEC’s preparations, capacity and challenges in organising a free, fair and credible general elections in 2015. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) nationwide survey on various issues hinged on INEC’s build-up to the conduct of successful polls, recorded series of mixed feelings on the delay in the passage of the 2010 (further amendment) Electoral Act in particular. The stakeholders, including political party leaders, lawmakers, legal practitioners, election monitors and civil society organisations, expressed divergent views on the absence of special tribunal to try electoral offenders and enforcement of guidelines. While many of the stakeholders said the delay by the National Assembly to pass the act would cause setback to INEC efforts, others belived that the electoral body could rely on the existing law in 2015 because the new act might not eventually take effect immediately. INEC’s proposal and approval by NASS to request for deployment of military personnel for elections received the disapproval of the political class, legal practitioners and some civil society organisations. A cross section of the stakeholders took critical look at the distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards and the Continuous Voter Registration, concluding that incidents of mix-up and missing cards did not help matters. Respondents criticised non implementation of reports by election observers, saying they did not contribute positive impact to the conduct of subsequent elections in the country. A lecturer in the Department of Political Science in Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Malam Musa Usman, said the reports of such observers had remained unimplemented. Usman Said that the reports of the Joint Association of Civil Society Groups that wrote against the 2011 election was never used. He said that INEC was facing serious challenges in prosecuting the offenders because they were being sponsored by top politicians. A lawyer, Mr. John Danasabe, said that the nation was passing through difficult time as INEC would not have the capacity to punish offenders. Mr Richard Tiebiri, a Political Analyst and Assistant Legal Adviser, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa, said: “I must tell you, about 30 per cent of eligible Nigerians are yet to receive their voter cards; I urge INEC to find lasting solution to such ugly trend.’’ In Edo, stakeholders expressed the opinion that election tribunals would help reduce rigging and fast- track quick dispensation of justice on electoral malpractices. Rep. Akpodiogaga Emeyese expressed the belief that setting up of such tribunal was long overdue. The Political Adviser to Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Chief Fred Majemite, expressed similar views, saying that INEC could only petition but did not have the power of arrest and prosecution in the current dispensation. He said INEC’s reliance on police and other law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute electoral offenders had not made their job easy on the commission’s effort to curb electoral malpractices. “Hearing of such cases in the conventional courts delays the dispensation of justice.” For Danladi Ibrahim, a public commentator in Yola, INEC is weak in implementing the election guidelines. “You see posters, bill boards and you hear and see media campaigns telling you to vote for this man or that woman going on in our media ahead of the campaign period,” he said. On the delay in the passage of Electoral Act, many respondents in Adamawa said it was not too late for now. ” It can be passed a month to the election; as you know there wasn’t any much amendment in the act,” Ibrahim said. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo State chapter Publicity Secretary, Mr Abayomi Adesanya, also expressed concern on the need for INEC to enforce guidelines towards the 2015 elections. “We hope they will start to enforce their own guidelines because a political party has been flouting these guidelines and there has been no penalty for doing so. A Calabar-based legal practitioner, Mr Utum Eteng, expressed fears that INEC might be in a dilemma over the conduct of the polls because of the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act. Findings showed that NASS recently harmonised the amendments to the act but was yet to transmit the document to the executive for assent. Eteng, however, said that INEC could still use the old law to conduct the 2015 election. In Benue, stakeholders rejected the deployment of soldiers to monitor the elections. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Makurdi branch, said it was partnering with INEC to prosecute electoral offenders during the conduct of 2015 elections in the state. Its Vice chairman, Mr. Titus Hyundu, said the association had agreed to support the conduct of credible elections by identifying electoral defaulters and getting them arrested. ” If there is any challenge at all, it should be administrative; maybe there is not enough finance to pay the lawyers but legally speaking, there is no challenge with INEC prosecuting offenders,” Hyundu said. However, an INEC Director, Mrs. Rose Mangkam, shared a contrary view, blaming the government for not implementing the Justice Mohammed Uwais report on Electoral Reform which suggested the creation of a commission for INEC to handle electoral offences. According to Mangkam, the wholesale implementation of the report will enable INEC to have it’s own lawyers who will undertake investigation of offenders and prosecute them. A lawmaker, Mr Dave Iorhemba, said INECs proposal for the deployment of soldiers to monitor the elections, already approved, would undermine the gains of the country’s democracy. The former speaker of the Benue House of Assembly, said the constitution was unambiguous over whose duties it was to maintain internal security and wondered the reasons for such proposals. “Let not our electoral process be seen as a war path; I am totally against the militarisation of the process.” In Gombe State, a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Sullaiman Hassan, accused lawmakers at the NASS of stalling the passage of the bill on Electoral Act for selfish interest. “They will make sure the bill is not passed so that they will continue with the practices that brought them in to power,” he said. In Ebonyi, stakeholders said that issues of effective enforcement of guidelines and time table by INEC and delay in passing the electoral act would pose serious challenges to the conduct of the elections. Chief Samuel Okobe, Secretary of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abakaliki, doubted the ability of INEC to effectively enforce the guidelines and time table. “The incessant crises rocking several political parties as a result of factionalisation of leadership might affect the timely nomination of candidates to fly their flags at the polls.’’ Mrs Chinwe Iroha, a Civil Liberties Organistion (CLO) member, decried the proposed deployment of the military by INEC, for the elections. “This is a brazen violation of the peoples’ rights and an indictment on the police capability to discharge their duties.’’ On the proposal for independent candidates, he said: “An independent candidate would not be under any form of pressure from anyone, as it was only when this provision is made, that the country would produce good leaders.” But stakeholders in Lagos State, particularly party leaders, lawmakers and civil societies identified lack of regulation of sale of nomination forms, 90-day campaign period and poor enforcement as some shortcomings of INEC guidelines. The National Secretary of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Mr Ayodele Akele, said that INEC must regulate the sale of nomination forms by parties. He said that the cost of the forms made it difficult for an average Nigerian with leadership qualities to contest for election. Akele said that the 90-day period which INEC provided for electioneering campaigns was not enough. He said that there was the need for the electorate to have enough time to listen to manifestos and know candidates better to be able to choose wisely. Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, a human rights activist and President of Women Arise – an NGO – said that adequate funding of INEC would be critical to the success of the 2015 polls. “I am hoping that the recommendations of the National Conference which, I am a member of, would have been adopted before the 2015 general elections,” she added. Contributing, some Lagos State lawmakers condemned non-adherence to electoral guidelines and timetable by some politicians and political parties. Mr Sanni Agunbiade, representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, also noted that some politicians were not operating in line with INEC guidelines. A former Deputy National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy, Alhaji Musa Umar, said some politicians had been campaigning for elections through some NGOs while others were spending above the approved amounts. “For INEC to be very effective, it must be totally independent in its finances and operations which include enforcement,’’ he said. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola, however, expressed optimism that the Electoral Act would be passed before the end of December. He stressed the need for a special tribunal to try electoral offenders to promote justice, noting that the regular courts were already congested. Ogunmola said that INEC learnt from reports of observers and they were put into consideration in making elections better. In Kwara, the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemned the proposed deployment of military during elections, saying that it would amount to an infringement of rights of voters. Chief Wole Oke, an APC chieftain, said deploying military to polling units would be counterproductive as it was sure to scare people away from exercising their civic responsibility. But Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Halilu Pai, said INEC had no plan to tamper with the guidelines and time table already set for 2015 elections. Pai also said deployment of security agents before, during and after elections was normal as it was aimed at saving lives and property. He urged NASS to expedite action on the passage of the on-going amendments of the electoral act. He warned that those without the permanent cards would not be allowed to vote. The issue of military deployment, however, in Nasarawa State, was welcomed as the APC and the state chapter of PDP expressed support for the idea. According to Usman Mohammed, state Legal Adviser of the APC, the security of lives was paramount in view of the insecurity in the country. “We all know that in recent time, insurgents target places where people congregate and in order not to give them opportunity, the military had to be on hand to protect the lives of both the electorate and electoral officials,” Mohammed said. He, however, said the military should only be deployed to troubled spots and volatile areas. Similarly, Mr. Yunana Iliya, state Chairman of PDP, lauded the proposal. Iliya said with the level of fear in the country, the people needed to be assured of their security, to perform their civic responsibility. In Kano, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Abdullahi Danyaya, said prosecution of election offenders was not part of INEC’s responsibilities but the security agencies. He called for the setting up of a panel to prosecute offenders to serve as a deterrent to others. Also, a onetime Military Governor of Katsina State, and a Senator in the Third Republic, Retired. Col. Isa Kachako, said it was a disgrace to Nigeria to deploy military during elections. In Jigawa, INEC Head of Voters Education and Publicity, Alhaji Surajo Kore, called on civil society organisations to assist in voters’ enlightenment and mobilisation, to ensure a successful election in 2015. Kore said that INEC was fully prepared for the next year’s elections because people were fully mobilised and voters’ cards were also distributed. In his contribution, a legal practitioner in Dutse, Mr Muktar Usman, said that the only way to ensure a credible election was people should be allowed to vote and stay around the polling centres for their votes to be counted in their presence. He rejected the idea of deploying military personnel to supervise election, stressing that they would not help in anything. A legal practitioner in Bauchi State, Malam Isma’ila Idris, said unless the bill for further amendment of the electoral act was passed, the situation would not augur well for the people who were expecting changes. He added that time was running out, therefore, the lawmakers should understand the importance of the act and pass the bill for it to be a reference guide to the general elections. Reports from Enugu State indicated that political parties decried the non-existence of special tribunal to try electoral offenders. The state Chairman of Kowa party, Mr Chinedu Anuche, said that establishment of such tribunals would discourage electoral malpractice and violence in Nigeria. The chairman, however, commended election observers for their roles in promoting democracy and governance in the country He said that their recommendations had contributed to some of the electoral reforms in the country. The chairman called for more collaboration among INEC, political parties and security agencies Also, the Secretary of the PDP, Mr Steve Oruruo, said the delay in the passage of the act would not disrupt the 2015 elections. “With the quality of administration that I have seen under Prof Attahiru Jega, we are hitting standardisation.“ Religious organisations, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Borno, also expressed the view that politicians should avoid rancour by playing politics according to the rules. Borno CAN chairman, Rev. Titus Pona, told NAN: “Politicians should play a fair game of politics without bitterness with one another.’’ On the state of preparedness by the police, the Borno Police boss, Mr Clement Adoda, said that the command was ready to provide a level playing ground to all political stakeholders. Adoda warned politicians against thuggery political recklessness usually associated with electioneering in some parts of the country. The recurring issue of the passage of the electoral law played out in Osun when a lawmaker, Abiodun Awolola, said the delay would not have any effect on the 2015 general elections, Awolola, a member of Osun House of Assembly, said that although the elections were fast approaching, the law could not be implemented immediately if finally passed before the conduct of the elections. “Even if the bill is passed, it will not have any effect on the election because its implementation will not start immediately.’’ Sharing a similar view, Mr Kamil Oyedele, another law maker, said 2010 Electoral Act was still valid. Meanwhile, Mr Adegboyega Adebayo, the state Coordinator of Civil Progress Group (CPG), expressed the fear that democracy might not be sustainable with the heavy deployment of security personnel during elections. In Oyo State, Alhaji Nasir Ayilara, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), said in Ibadan that the polls would be better than the 2011 edition adjudged to be free and fair by international observers and monitors. “We have very high hope that the 2015 general elections will be better than that of the 2011. You know 2011 was a departure from previous ones,” he said. The REC said INEC had been tackling the challenges facing the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) distribution and Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in line with international standards. “The major threat to the conduct of 2015 elections is insecurity as hoodlums and thugs may want to perpetrate violence,” he said. Commenting on INEC activities towards the elections, a Kaduna-based frontline politician, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, said the electoral body was not ready. Musa said in Kaduna that the absence of an amended law would negate the 2015 election. According to him, the election time table released by the commission will have very little binding effect since there is no law guiding the electoral process. “INEC is not prepared for the 2015 election; we are going to have a mess; we are going to have imperfect election, bad election and it will be called elections, and winners will be allowed, which means there will be no legitimacy,” he said. He said NASS granting of INEC request to use military for elections was unconstitutional. Musa cautioned that ceding such powers to INEC would compromise the neutrality expected of the commission and portray it as “part and parcel of the ringing system”. He said the commission did not require a special tribunal to prosecute offenders if it was serious in doing so based on existing laws. The former governor also spoke on the operations of civil society organisations in the country, saying they had failed woefully in the discharge of their responsibilities. The need for INEC to have “constitutional autonomy’’ was stressed by political stakeholders in Delta. The state Chairman of the Labour Party, Chief Tony Ezeagu, said for INEC to deliver on its obligation to the nation, it must have a capacity to operate independent of the government. “The electoral body cannot be said to be independent as long as it depends on the government of the day for funding. The constitution should make provision for INEC to have its own budgetary allocation. “Also, the appointment of the chairman of the commission should be rested in the hands of the chairmen of the various political parties, not the government.’’ Politicians in Anambra, however, said the time table and guidelines for the elections, if strictly followed, would build better political orientation and advance the political culture of the country. The electorate in Rivers also kicked against deployment of troops in 2015 general elections as undemocratic. Mr Ben Orlu told NAN in Port Harcourt that deployment of troops was capable of triggering voters’ apathy. Orlu, who is a community leader, said that presence of soldiers would undermine the tenets of democracy as well as truncate electoral values. ‘’If INEC is sincere, it should engage the services of police and other para-military, who I believe could maintain peace and order during the election. Also commenting, the Zamfara Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji, said non prosecution of electoral offenders had created more avenues for election crimes and offences. Birnin-Magaji noted that if INEC and other election tribunals could carry out their duties effectively to arrest and prosecute offenders, the rate of violation of guidelines would reduce. The commissioner therefore called on INEC, election tribunals, and other enforcement agencies to ensure prosecution and punishment of electoral law offenders. In Abia, Prof. Etannibi Alemika, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, University of Jos, urged the Federal Government to ensure timely release of funds to the relevant agencies concerned with the 2015 elections to enable them to discharge their responsibilities. Alemika said the delay in the release of funds to police in past elections always resulted in the non- payment of allowances to policemen on election duty. He said the amendment of the electoral act ought to have been completed early by the NASS to enable Nigerians to study it before the commencement of the elections. Alemika lauded INEC’s proposal for the use of the military during the polls, saying that ‘’the military can be used in the distribution of logistics and election materials.’’ Reacting to the issues at stake ahead of the election, the INEC’s Director of Education and Publicity, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzi, said there was need to establish special commission to handle electoral offences. Osaze-Uzi said in Abuja that INEC’s roles did not include punishing the offenders but to present them in court for prosecution. “It will be good to have special tribunal within the exciting judicial framework, or we can have special tribunal to do the same,’’ Osaze-uzi said. He said that the commission would continue to do all within its mandate pending when the appropriate decisions would be taken on the matter.(NAN)

Aregbesola weeps, says Nigeria should be mourning

The Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has questioned the emotion of Nigeria as a nation with its indifferent posture towards the deepening security crisis, which has seen thousands killed by the Boko Haram sect. Aregbesola said this while delivering a lecture titled, ‘Federalism, democracy and the future of Nigeria,’ during the Convocation Lecture and 66th Foundation Day Ceremony, University of Ibadan on Tuesday. The governor, who was overwhelmed by emotion as he sobbed during the lecture, said Nigerian should be mourning with the killing of schoolchildren and teachers in Potiskum, Yobe State, on Monday. He said, “It is unfortunate that even if we should ask ourselves what the mood of the nation should be now, we do not know. Nigeria should be mourning by now. Nigeria’s flag must fly at half mast now. We should be wearing mournful look and ask ourselves how we got to be where we are now. “Fifty of our schoolchildren and teachers were killed in a suicide attack yesterday (Monday) in Potiskum and we act as if it is normal. We don’t even have the feeling anymore, the conscience, the emotion and the fact that the only thing we have is life. “I will not be where I am today if I had been slaughtered like that in school. That is just one of the statistics. In the same Yobe, some students were slaughtered at night while in Borno, schoolgirls were taken away and yet to be found or returned. “Territories of Nigeria are being paraded by lunatics, mad men, who could not be called normal human beings. Yet, we carried on as if all these do not matter. We have forgotten that whatever is happening to a neighbour is a sign of what could come to others.” The governor expressed deep sadness over the erosion of the visions of the nation’s founders, fearing that Nigeria could be heading for doom because of the latest oil discoveries by nations that once depended on Nigeria’s oil and the fall in oil price. Aregbesola added, “Sixty six years ago, when UI was founded and Nigeria was the morning star of Africa, the founding fathers of Nigeria never thought that this kind of thing would happen to us. But alas, if anything, it appears we are worse than we were in the 60s. “The oil price crisis is telling us that in 10 years time, oil will amount to nothing. Less than 18 months ago, the US depended on our oil, today US exports oil to other nations. If India, which is already showing the technological capacity, follows suit just as others, we are doomed. “If in autumn, oil price is falling, what will happen between May and September? It is not the price that is worrisome but the fact that we now depend absolutely on oil without any belief in the fact that wealth is created by production.

Health workers begin strike on Wednesday

The Joint Health Sector Unions, a conglomerate of several health care associations in Nigeria will on Wednesday begin an indefinite strike over the union’s claim that the Federal Government has refused to implement all contentious agreements. The strike follows the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum, which it handed down to government at the end of its meeting in Abuja. The threat came barely 24 hours after JOHESU had announced that government had issued a circular that other health professionals would henceforth be entitled to be called consultants. The union in the communique signed by its Chairman, Ayuba Wabba, and Secretary, W.G. Yusuf-Badmus, described government’s attitude as “filibustering.” The contentious issues between JOHESU and government include non-promotion of its members from salary CONHESS 14-15 as directors having stayed for 4-15 years on the same salary level without promotion in most federal tertiary hospitals; immediate release of circular on adjustment of salary since January 2014 and immediate payment of at least two months arrears while the remaining is paid after being accommodated in the 2015 budget. Others are payment of arrears of specialist allowance to qualified hospital-based professionals, with effect from January 1, 2010, in line with the National Industrial Court of Nigeria’s ruling and non-release of harmonised scheme of service for nurses and midwives.

PRESIDENT JONATHAN SECOND TERM DECLARATION SPEECH

Address by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR On the Occasion of His Declaration of Intent to Run for the 2015 Presidential Elections under the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Eagle Square, Abuja Tuesday 11th November, 2014 Dear Compatriots: 1. Four years ago, precisely September 18, 2010; I stood in this Eagle Square, to offer myself for election as the President of our beloved country on the platform of our great party; the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 2. Seven months after that declaration, you elected me to lead this country with overwhelming support from all parts of our Nation. I remain grateful for the trust you reposed in me to lead our Nation through uncommon challenges in our march of progress as a united and democratic country. 3. Over the years, the Almighty God has made it possible for me to develop a bond with you and I am grateful for your support and understanding in the difficult periods we have journeyed through. 4. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, our stewardship has not been without challenges. We have had to deal with the wave of insurgency that has swept through some parts of our dear country. Only yesterday, Government Science Secondary School in Yobe State was bombed by insurgents, killing our promising young children who were seeking education to build the country and support their parents. Many Nigerians have lost their lives and property to these mindless killings. Let me crave the indulgence of all present here to stand up to observe a minutes silence in honour of these young lads who lost their lives. Clearly, this has cast a dark cloud on our Nation but we will surely win the war against terror. A number of young men and women have been kidnapped by these criminal elements including our daughters from Chibok. We will free our daughters and defeat terrorism. 5. We are equipping the armed forces and deploying special forces to engage the terrorist and end this senseless war. We must protect our country. We must save our people. I will do everything humanly possible to end this criminal violence in our Nation. 6. To ensure the long term stability and development of the affected areas, government has launched three programmes: The Presidential Initiative for the North East, the Victim Support Fund and the Safe School Initiative. The Presidential Initiative for the Northeast is focused on improving infrastructure and economic growth in the region. The Safe School Initiative is centred on creating a safe environment to encourage our children in the communities to acquire education. The Victim Support Fund, a partnership with the Private Sector, has raised about 60 billion Naira, which will help to empower and rehabilitate victims of terror. I promise the victims of these dastardly acts that we will continue to stand with you. 7. I am grateful to all Nigerians for standing with me. 8. Let me also thank the leaders and elders of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, for the opportunity you have given to me to serve our country, Nigeria. 9. I am overwhelmed by the trust, confidence and support of the various organs of our party, the Board of Trustees, the National Caucus, the National Executive Committee, the National Working Committee, the PDP Governors Forum, members of the PDP Caucuses of the National Assembly, and others. 10. This day affords me the opportunity to continue the conversation of development we started together. 11. Infrastructure has been a major focus area of my administration and so, we pursued the power sector reform to this point of irreversible progress. Nigeria has undertaken a most transparent and corruption free bidding process, attracting global commendation. The on-going 450MW Azura Power Plant in Edo State is a testimony to the success of this transformation. 12. We have also resumed development of our Hydro-Power potential, with the construction of the 700MW Zungeru Hydro- Power Plant, while construction work on the 3,050MW Mambilla Hydro-Power Plant is about to take off. 13. Our power generation and distribution companies have now been privatized. We are firmly on the road to guaranteed regular power supply in the months ahead. This our bold move, is paying off! 14. We are committed to environmental protection and conservation and reducing vulnerability to climate change. In this regard, we have embarked on a number of projects across the country. Of particular note is the African Great Green Wall Programme, where we have released about 16 billion naira for implementation. The project will create a green belt across 11 states from Kebbi to Borno. 15. In the past three and half years, the water sector has witnessed unprecedented improvement. Access to potable water is now 67%, up from 58% in 2010, while sanitation coverage is 41%, from 32% within the same period. 16. Major developments in water include the completion of 37 Dams and rehabilitation of 10, with several others on-going construction. The flagship Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam which is being built to contain flood from Lake Nyos, is now at 90% completion. We have also completed about 5,000 rural and semi urban water schemes. 17. We are reforming the National Urban Water supply programmes in 12 states, with 385 formal and informal irrigation projects, covering a total land area of 118000 ha, cultivated mostly by small holder farmers. This has yielded over 3 million metric tons of assorted grains and vegetables, with a market value of about 45 billion naira. 18. Before the advent of this administration, the Railway system was practically dead. Today, we have revived the rail sector. The narrow gauge line from Lagos to Kano has been rehabilitated with improved coaches providing regular services. The rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line is progressing with the Port Harcourt-Gombe segment as well as the branch line from Kafanchan to Kaduna expected to be completed and fully operational by December 2014. 19. Already, work on the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail line, is progressing. The tracks of the rail line will be completed by December this year 2014. Upon completion of the project in the first quarter of 2015, it will be possible for Nigerians to live in Kaduna and work in Abuja. The Itape- Ajaokuta-Wari standard gauge line has attained an advanced stage, with the track completely laid. We hope to commence full operation before the end of 2015. 20. Other segments of the new standard gauge speed train network are planned with contract already awarded for the Lagos –Ibadan Segment. There will be more of such modern and faster rail connections in the coming years. Already, discussions are now at advanced stage, for the Coastal rail line that will traverse through 10 states, from Lagos through the South-South and South-East, all the way to Calabar. 21. My administration has successfully completed the dredging of the lower River Niger from Baro in Niger State to Warri in in Delta State. The cheering news is that over 6.7 million passengers and over 1.6 million tonnes of cargo have been moved through this channel in less than three years. 22. I am happy to also report that our ports now operate 24 hour service, which has led to the reduction of clearing time and improved efficiency. 23. When I assumed office in 2010, out of the 35,000km of federal roads nationwide, only about 5,000km were motorable. Today, that number has increased to about 25,000km. We expect to complete the remaining 10,000km in three years while initiating new ones. 24. I made a commitment to build two new major bridges across the River Niger and River Benue. Today, the new bridge over the River Benue, connecting Loko in Nassarawa State to Oweto in Benue State has reached an advance stage of completion, while work has commenced on the Second Niger Bridge. 25. Beyond these, my administration has concluded plans to re- commence the construction of Bodo-Bonny Road with three major bridges on the alignment that will link the Island of Bonny with Rivers mainland. 26. Preliminary works have started on my administration’s planned re-construction and expansion of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road in Lagos to a world class entry point into our country. Only a few months ago, work started on the dualization of Kano-Katsina Road. While many Nigerians are celebrating the marked improvements on our roads, I want to assure that it will get even better as we move forward. 27. In the pursuit of an integrated transportation system, we embarked on the construction of five new Airport Terminal Buildings and Air-field facilities. We are also re-constructing existing ones. The re-construction upon completion, will lead to improved passenger processing, increased cargo handling capacity and enhanced Air-field facilities that meet international standard and improves safety. These efforts have been met with global acknowledgement including the attainment and retention of the FAA Category One status. 28. In housing, we signed the National Housing Policy to kick- start the framework for providing more affordable homes for our people. We have also expanded the National Housing Fund to accommodate more Nigerians. We have started a revolution in the housing sector with the start of the Nigerian Mortgage and Refinanced Company (NMRC) a new initiative of my administration, that will enable more citizens in the lower income bracket to become first time home owners. 29. Our partners such as the World Bank group are supporting this with US300million dollars interest free credit, while my administration will back it with over 100billion naira in bonds. We are already processing 66,000 mortgage applications for our young people. We have amended the PENCOM Act to enable the pension funds invest in housing sector bonds. This will create a boom in the housing sector. 30. In the Federal Capital Territory, we are rapidly building a befitting National Capital by expanding and providing new infrastructure, developing ten new districts and Satellite Towns to cater for the ever increasing population. In no distant future, you will be able to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and proceed to the city using the Abuja Light Rail. In addition to providing durable health, educational and transportation services, we are also collaborating with Organized Labour to build functional, affordable and social housing in Abuja. 31. Other critical capital developments that are being packaged by this Administration include the development of the Ultra- Modern World Trade Centre, the Abuja Town Centre, the Jabi Lake Comprehensive Centre, the Centenary City and the Land Swap Districts. This private sector driven infrastructural development will positively change the skyline of the city and provide the required office and residential accommodation, shopping and recreation as well as tourism and entertainment facilities of the FCT. 32. In our determination to encourage much greater participation of Nigerians in the oil and gas industry, one of the first actions I took, was the enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act. As a result of this law, indigenous Nigerian participation levels, in upstream and downstream activities of the oil and gas industry have increased by over 45%, thereby increasing employment opportunities for our youth. 33. We have also succeeded in eliminating the long queues that previously characterised our filling stations, through regular and sustained product supply. 34. Gas infrastructure to ensure adequate Gas to Power and Gas to Industry, is being aggressively put in place. Over 450km of gas pipelines have been installed over the last 3years. Another 2,000km is planned over the next 4years. Critical petrochemical and fertilizer facilities have commenced including the gas industrial park in Delta State, for which I am scheduled to perform the ground-breaking this Friday. This will create millions of jobs and make Nigeria a regional hub. 35. In addition, as a result of government favourable policies the private sector is investing over 12 billion dollars in the petrochemical sector, over the next 4years. This will surely create millions of jobs for our people. 36. In terms of gas supply, we have grown from less than 500 million cubic feet per day, 4years ago, to about 1.5 billion cubic feet per day currently. Our goal is to attain 4 billion cubic feet per day, over the next 4years. 37. We have changed the face of agriculture. We moved agriculture away from a development Programme to agriculture as a business. My vision is to create wealth for our people through agriculture. 38. We have focused on encouraging the private sector to boost investments in the agricultural sector. As a result, the number of seed companies rose from five to eighty in the past three years. Private sector investment in the agricultural sector expanded by $ US 5.6 billion across the Agricultural value chain. 39. We ended decades of corruption in the fertilizer and seed sectors. We developed a transparent and efficient system of reaching farmers directly with subsidized farm inputs. Before our reforms, fertilizer procurement and distribution took from the needy and gave to the greedy. We restored dignity back to farmers. Today, 14 million farmers, of which 2 million are women, access fertilizers with their mobile phones, through an e-wallet system. Nigeria is the first country in the world to develop an e-wallet system to reach farmers with subsidized farm inputs on their mobile phones. Several African countries are now borrowing this transparent and efficient e-wallet system for their own countries. 40. Our national food production expanded by an additional 21 million metric tons between 2011 and 2014, a record, exceeding our set target of 20 million metric tons set for 2015. The Dangote Group, has committed to invest $US 1 billion in commercial rice production and processing. With all these developments, we are expected to be an exporter of rice in the next five years. This will be a new dawn! 41. The benefits are showing on our food imports. Our food import bill has declined from 1.1 trillion Naira in 2009 to 684 billion Naira by December 2013, even with our increasing population, a reduction of 40%. 42. Nigeria met its Millennium Development Goal One on reducing hunger and extreme poverty, two years ahead of 2015 target set by the United Nations, and was given an award by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 43. To sustain this trend, we are encouraging young graduates through the Nagropreneurs Programme to go into commercial Agriculture. We are also encouraging our students in Post Primary Schools to embrace commercial Agriculture through the National School Agriculture Programme. 44. My dear people, corruption remains a big challenge in our national life. It corrodes our efforts at development and at motivating competence in critical sectors of our national growth. We have eradicated it in the agricultural sector and we will surely eradicate it in other sectors of our economy. 45. Going forward, my focus is to continue to reinforce institutions, systems, and processes to tackle corruption, and also to bring to justice those that perpetrate corruption. Through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), we have weeded out 56,000 ghost workers from the Federal Civil Service, saving 162 billion naira. 46. I have directed ICPC to bring the perpetrators of this criminal act to book. Let this be very clear, public officers must live by example, fully accounting for the national trust and resources in their care. 47. In our journey to progress, knowledge is indispensable. Knowledge is power! This is why my administration established 14 new Universities out of which 12 are conventional and two are specialized Police and Maritime Universities. Under my watch, every state in Nigeria, now has a Federal University. 48. In addition, over 500billion naira have been spent, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the special NEEDS assessment fund on various projects to increase access and improve the quality of infrastructure at the tertiary level of our education system. 49. To provide equal access and opportunities in education and ensure that no Nigerian child is left behind, we have established and equipped 150 Almajiri Schools across the Northern states and the Out-of-School-Children Programme including Specialized Boys and Girls Schools across the country. 50. Fellow Nigerians, our country was faced with a major National security, humanitarian, and economic threat in the form of the Ebola Virus Disease, which arrived in the country on July 20, 2014, by way of a foreign national, Mr Patrick Sawyer. 51. Realizing the imminent threat, I declared a national emergency, pulling states, local and federal government into action as well as individual Nigerians to combat this disease. Without the quick action of patriotic Nigerians in the First Consultant Hospital, as well as the co-operation of Lagos and Rivers State, where the disease occurred, working with the Federal Ministry of Health and the co-operation of all Nigerians we could not have succeeded in overcoming this deadly disease. Fellow Nigerians we stopped Ebola together. 52. Just as we stopped Ebola, we are on our way to eradicating the Polio Virus in our country. We have reduced the incident of new Polio Virus from 300 in 2010, to 6 today. 53. My brothers and sisters, to encourage entrepreneurship and self-reliance among our teeming graduates, we have developed creative opportunities for enterprise for our young people. 54. Programmes such as YouWIN, the Graduate Internship Scheme, the Nagropreneurs Initiative, the 220 Billion Naira Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund and the 3 Billion Naira Grant to Nollywood are empowering our graduates, the creative industry and other young people to start up their own businesses and employ others. 55. We have supported the growth of industry through policy and action. We launched The National industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP), and the National Enterprise Development Programme as key drivers to bring about our desires in the industrial sectors and to diversify our economy. Our new National Automobile Policy is transforming Nigeria into a vibrant hub for the automobile industry. Our own Innoson Motors is producing world standard vehicles, and Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia, have set up factories in Nigeria and are employing thousands of our people. 56. Our support for cement production is unprecedented. We have increased our installed capacity from 16.5 million metric tons per annum in 2011 to 39.5 million metric tons per annum in 2014. Nigeria is now exporting cement. We are moving forward! We must produce what we consume and consume what we produce. 57. Our efforts to create an enabling environment for job creation in different sectors of the economy including the MSME sector, agriculture, housing and manufacturing have yielded results. Between the third quarter of 2012, when we started tracking jobs created and the end of 2013, 1.9 million jobs were created. To deepen our success in this area, I have created a Presidential Jobs Creation Board headed by the Vice President with the mandate to create at least two million jobs a year. 58. My brothers and sisters, our economy is heading in the right direction and our efforts are yielding positive results. Our economy continues to grow at the rate of 6 to 7 percent annually, one of the highest in the world. Our country is now the top investment destination and the largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of 80trillion naira (510billion dollars) as well as the 26th largest economy in the world. 59. As part of its efforts to support inclusive growth and economic development in Nigeria through the CBN, my administration has created and disbursed the sum of 200billion naira via the Commercial Agric and Credit scheme, 300billion naira Power and Aviation fund, 220billion naira Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Fund, as well as 300 billion naira rail sector refinancing facilities at single digit interest rate. We will continue to deepen the reforms in the financial sector, in order to sustain the growth of our economy and uplift our people from poverty to prosperity. 60. Dear Compatriots, I promised as President, that we would sanitize and restore integrity in our electoral process, by ensuring that our votes are not only counted, but truly count. We have gone to great length to ensure transparent, free, fair, and credible elections. Elections have been conducted across the country with local and international election observers testifying to their transparency. 61. On the international scene, we have advanced our regional, continental and global objectives. We have strengthened our relationships with our neighbours and in many instances supported them to protect their democracy, security and stability. We are serving for a second time within a period of 4 years at the United Nations Security Council. This is unprecedented in our Nation’s history. My brothers and sister, this is a growing attestation of our country’s growing influence. 62. In the first quarter of this year, our country celebrated its centenary. To prepare the nation for the challenges of the next one hundred years, I convened a National Conference where recommendations and resolutions were reached towards a more perfect union. We shall implement the report. 63. Four years ago, I made a commitment to advance the rise and rise of womanhood. Today, I am glad that we have made remarkable progress in this regard, trusting in the potential of our women and reaping from their dedication and ingenuity. I believe that any nation that ignores womanhood cannot achieve its full potential. It is in this regard that I ensured that women were given more opportunities in government, and I have not been disappointed. 64. Specifically, I doubled the percentage of women in the cabinet and gave them more challenging assignments. 65. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), is now admitting female cadets as regular combatants and it is now possible for a woman to rise through the ranks to the peak in military service, and become a full general. 66. We must continue to sustain the banner of freedom and justice that we have held high in our country. I am proud to say that there are no political prisoners in Nigeria today. No Nigerian has been driven to exile and no one will be, under my watch. 67. It is in furtherance of a peaceful, participatory and inclusive democracy that I signed the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill into law, to expand the frontiers of our fundamental freedom. 68. Let me re-affirm that under a Jonathan Presidency, your views, no matter how freely expressed, will not send you to prison or into exile. 69. I am convinced that I have kept my pact with Nigerians, and it is now time to look to the future. With your tremendous support, we have collectively done so much in the last three and half years, but to take our country to the next level, there is still more to be done. 70. History has shown that the path of honour for any true leader is not to walk away from his people in moments of challenges. We must stand together in adversity and overcome all threats to our development. We must defend our future, for the sake of our children. 71. So many things have inspired me in the journey to this moment. I want to appreciate ordinary Nigerians, especially young people, for the solidarity shown to me by contributing their meagre resources to enable me arrive at this point. 72. I appreciate the kind gesture of the Cattle Breeders Union, Miyetti Allah, and the Market Women Association, who encouraged me by coming together to contribute to the purchase of my Nomination form. 73. In the same vein, I am touched by the National Association of Widows who also encouraged me with their widow’s mite. 74. This labour of love, from ordinary Nigerians, has increased my appreciation of your solidarity, my trust in our joint destiny, and all we have achieved together these past three and half years. 75. Therefore, after seeking the face of God, in quiet reflection with my family and having listened to the call of our people nationwide to run, I, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, have accepted to re-present myself, on the platform of The Peoples’ Democratic Party, for re-election as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in the 2015 general elections. 76. Democracy is a collective action, energized by individual responsibility. Your mandate at this time will inspire in me the strength to complete the good work we have started together. 77. My dear people of Nigeria, we must complete the task of ensuring that we lift the poor out of the depth of want, and place their feet firmly on the ladder of prosperity. 78. In this election season, I appeal to all of you, not to harm, maim or kill; and not to incite violence of any kind. We must never forget our common bond, one people from the womb of one Nigeria. Again I say: My ambition to serve you is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. I remain committed to this principle of non-violence. 79. If you believe that we must build a country that works for all, where the strong lift up the weak, and not trample upon them, where the vote of every citizen determines who governs or represents you, where the democratic space is open to all citizens to fulfil their aspirations, irrespective of the circumstance of birth, your brother, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan stands ready to continue in service to you. 80. My brothers and sisters, we cannot go back to the old ways! Our railways were allowed to rot in neglect, we have revived and are modernising them. 81. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our road infrastructure collapsed. We are reconstructing, and expanding federal roads across the country. 82. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our airport terminal buildings were dilapidated and our airspace unsafe. We are fixing this. 83. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our agricultural practices did not benefit our farmers and our people. Fertilizer distribution was a major source of fraud and we were importing food more than our budget can carry. Now we are on our way to self-sufficiency in food production. 84. Do you want to go back to the old ways? 85. We cannot go back to the old ways, where there were long queues at our filling stations due to irregular supply of products and our people were exploited. 86. We cannot go back to the old ways, when women and youths were denied opportunities in government and in responsible positions. 87. Do you want to go back to the old ways? 88. We cannot go back to the old ways! We had skewed distribution of tertiary institutions. Whereas some states had more than one degree awarding institution, some had none. We have now made sure all states have at least one Federal University. 89. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our economy is now the largest in Africa. Once, we were virtually importing everything, now we are exporting several products, including cement. 90. We cannot go back to the old ways! In 2009, average life expectancy was 47 years, by the end of 2013, it was 52 years. Some of our hospitals now perform open heart surgeries, kidney transplants and other challenging operations as we reposition our health service to end decades of medical tourism that drains our scarce resources. 91. We cannot go back to the old ways! Together, in unity, we overcame Ebola, and in the process demonstrated the strength of the Nigerian spirit. And together, united, we must maintain our vigilance. 92. Do you want to go back to the old ways? 93. We cannot go back to the old ways where individual freedoms were trampled upon and citizens were locked up for expressing their views or criticising government. 94. Do you want to go back to the old ways? 95. We cannot go back to the old ways! We must continue to have free and fair elections. We cannot go back to the era where ballot box snatching and stuffing became the norm. Where your votes never counted. 96. Certainly, we cannot! 97. We have to move forward! Only forward!!, my dear people, Forward!!! 98. In moving forward, I see a Nigeria that thirsts for progress with children across the nation, eager for knowledge and safely in schools! 99. I see a Nigeria where all who have taken up arms, would again embrace peace! 100. I see a Nigeria where our women can aspire to any heights, without hindrance! 101. I see a Nigeria where the flames in the Eagles will rekindle, and the Falcons soaring higher in victory! 102. I see a Nigeria where the children of Mustapha, and Christopher, Ade and Ada, Timi and Bunmi, Nnamdi and Namadi, do not go hungry! 103. I see a Nigeria where all, no matter their beliefs, live in peace and harmony! 104. I see a Nigeria where the green passport is accorded a royal reception the world over! 105. I see a Nigeria where one day the next generation will take us to outer space. 106. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, leadership is about staying focused to achieve goals despite challenges. I have been faced with many challenges since coming to office as President. With your support and encouragement, we have stayed the course. 107. We are succeeding, against all odds. For the young Nigerian child, who grew up in the rural area, just like me, we are expanding opportunities and giving them hope. For the market woman, we are expanding opportunities. For our young entrepreneurs, we are expanding opportunities. For the right of our people to vote and for their voices to be heard, we are expanding opportunities. For Nigerians to have the right to free speech, we are expanding opportunities. For the job seekers, against all odds, we are expanding opportunities. 108. While serving our people, I will always ensure the rule of law. I do not intimidate, I expand the democratic space. I give voice to the voiceless and uphold the weak, for the nation belongs to us all. Fellow Nigerians, as we build our democracy, leaders must show temperance at all times. That is a virtue, one which I treasure, and will always uphold. 109. My people, Nigeria is destined for greatness. Today, here at Eagle Square, I say to Nigeria, that working together in love, in strength and in faith, we will build a nation of one people, united in purpose and in action. 110. Fellow Nigerians, it is forward ever! We must put our hopes to work! Together, we will realize our collective destiny. 111. Thank you!! 112. God bless Nigeria!!

General MICROSOFT WINDOWS Keyboard Shortcuts

General Keyboard Shortcuts CTRL+C (Copy) CTRL+X (Cut) CTRL+V (Paste) CTRL+Z (Undo) DELETE (Delete) SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin) CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item) CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item) F2 key (Rename the selected item) CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word) CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word) CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph) CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph) CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text) SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document) CTRL+A (Select all) F3 key (Search for a file or a folder) ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item) ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program) ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object) ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window) CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously) ALT+TAB (Switch between the open items) ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened) F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop) F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer) SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item) ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System menu for the active window) CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu) ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu) Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command) F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program) RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu) LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu) F5 key (Update the active window) BACKSPACE (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer) ESC (Cancel the current task) SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing) Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts CTRL+TAB (Move forward through the tabs) CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the tabs) TAB (Move forward through the options) SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the options) ALT+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option) ENTER (Perform the command for the active option or button) SPACEBAR (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box) Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons) F1 key (Display Help) F4 key (Display the items in the active list) BACKSPACE (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box) Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu) Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box) Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop) Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows) Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore the minimized windows) Windows Logo+E (Open My Computer) Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder) CTRL+Windows Logo+F (Search for computers) Windows Logo+F1 (Display Windows Help) Windows Logo+ L (Lock the keyboard) Windows Logo+R (Open the Run dialog box) Windows Logo+U (Open Utility Manager) Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts Right SHIFT for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off) Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off) Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off) SHIFT five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off) NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off) Windows Logo +U (Open Utility Manager) Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts END (Display the bottom of the active window) HOME (Display the top of the active window) NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder) NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) (Display the contents of the selected folder) NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-) (Collapse the selected folder) LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder) RIGHT ARROW (Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder) Shortcut Keys for Character Map After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts: RIGHT ARROW (Move to the right or to the beginning of the next line) LEFT ARROW (Move to the left or to the end of the previous line) UP ARROW (Move up one row) DOWN ARROW (Move down one row) PAGE UP (Move up one screen at a time) PAGE DOWN (Move down one screen at a time) HOME (Move to the beginning of the line) END (Move to the end of the line) CTRL+HOME (Move to the first character) CTRL+END (Move to the last character) SPACEBAR (Switch between Enlarged and Normal mode when a character is selected) Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Main Window Keyboard Shortcuts CTRL+O (Open a saved console) CTRL+N (Open a new console) CTRL+S (Save the open console) CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item) CTRL+W (Open a new window) F5 key (Update the content of all console windows) ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the MMC window menu) ALT+F4 (Close the console) ALT+A (Display the Action menu) ALT+V (Display the View menu) ALT+F (Display the File menu) ALT+O (Display the Favorites menu) MMC Console Window Keyboard Shortcuts CTRL+P (Print the current page or active pane) ALT+Minus sign (-) (Display the window menu for the active console window) SHIFT+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item) F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item) F5 key (Update the content of all console windows) CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window) CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window) ALT+ENTER (Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for the selected item) F2 key (Rename the selected item) CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console) Remote Desktop Connection Navigation CTRL+ALT+END (Open the Microsoft Windows NT Security dialog box) ALT+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right) ALT+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left) ALT+INSERT (Cycle through the programs in most recently used order) ALT+HOME (Display the Start menu) CTRL+ALT+BREAK (Switch the client computer between a window and a full screen) ALT+DELETE (Display the Windows menu) CTRL+ALT+Minus sign (-) (Place a snapshot of the active window in the client on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.) CTRL+ALT+Plus sign (+) (Place a snapshot of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing ALT+PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.) Microsoft Internet Explorer Navigation CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box) CTRL+E (Open the Search bar) CTRL+F (Start the Find utility) CTRL+H (Open the History bar) CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar) CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box) CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address) CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box, the same as CTRL+L) CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box) CTRL+R (Update the current Web page) CTRL+W (Close the current window)