SKYE BANK SACKS 150+ WORKERS.

The recent trend of retrenchment of workers by corporate firms
has just hit another bank. Skye bank Plc on monday,sacked 175 workers
whom bank confirmed to have failed the 2015 appraisal exercise.
In a statement released by the bank on monday, 6th June, that the
exited employees had been judged on issues ranging from productivity
level to disciplinary issues.
It should be remembered that in the past two weeks, Diamond bank
and Eco bank have both sacked workers, and even FBN holdings, the
parent group of FBN announced that they would also be conducting a
trimming exercise.
On friday, Dr.Chris Ngige, minister of Labour and Productivity
disturbed by the development had told banks to stop retrenching
workers. He directed that all retrenchment exercise should stop
pending the outcome of a stakeholder's,employees and employers summit
for the financial and business sector.

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JONATHAN'S BLOOMBERG SPEECH.

The former president Goodluck Jonathan made a speech at the
Bloomberg studio today. In the speech he emphasised on the importance
of protecting the core values of every human society-Freedom,peace and
unity.
But there's a catch, of all the facts he stated during the
speech, he made a throw-back to a time in his tenure when he signed a
bill prohibiting gay marriages. And the international community
disagreeing with the decision.
Looking at the fact that all through the speech, the former Mr.
President said so much about discrimination no matter the class,
status or values. Does it mean that Jonathan regrets not signing for
gay marriage. (Of all examples he used gay marriage?) Or is he just
some double-tongued politician? Considering his religious backgrounds.
At least twice he attended the Annual convention or Redeemed Christian
Church of God.
Recently he announced his 2019 presidential ambitions. Maybe
its just part of his early campaign plans.

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JONATHAN TELLS NIGERIA TO RE-VISIT GAY RIGHTS LAW.

Speaking at the bloomberg studio in London, former
president Goodluck Jonathan has advised that Nigeria could only
progress if she embraces peace,freedom and unity as its core values.
According to him it was necessary for the senate to pass a 'Bill of
Rights' to ensure these values are entrenched into the society.
According to him, such a law would end tribalism and
discrimination. He suggested that Nigeria should adapt the bill of
rights introduced by America's founding fathers to ensure the freedom
of every individual and the press. Protecting the rights of every
tom,dick and harry regardless of the status or class.
Throwing a reminder to a time in his tenure when the
international community disagreed with Nigeria over a bill passed
against the freedom of a part of the population. Referring to the bill
against guy rights. He said that not only was 98 percent of the
population against the idea of gay rights, majority of the house
members were just against some sexual relations some termed against
human existence. He added that he was under pressure to obey the rule
of law and public opinion.
He ended the speech by strongly emphasising his 'Nigerianess' by
saying- "I am Nigerian".
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RISE OF PAEDOPHILIA AND RAPE IN NIGERIA IS ALARMING.

Last year 2015, had Nigeria record the highest number of
paedophilic and sexual assault cases. But the way things are, 2016
could just beat that record. Look into the news for today, you
probably would see at least three cases of sexual assault. And sadly,
many of this stories involve some teenager or some juvenile.
We just have to wonder if Nigerian men have lost every sense of
decency and respect. If its not some disgusting father having sex with
his own daughter, its some uncle or 'brother' in the neighbourhood
taking advantage of a little girl's innocence. These days we hear
stories of pastors defiling female members during deliverance. In the
news today, is the story of a 7-year old girl who was forced into anal
sex by a neighbour, and after, given ten naira!
Paedophilia is the act of having carnal knowledge of a child(below
the age of 18), either forcefully on the threat of hurting the person
or by seduction. According to wiki, its a mental conditions that
causes sexual attraction towards pre-pubescent children.
Insanity and dirty desire:
In september 2015 a man was charged to court for raping his four
year old child. He confessed that each time he sees the daughter
immediately gets aroused. What man will get aroused at the sight of a
baby who hasn't even mastered speech? Years ago, two boys were
arrested and charged to court for stealing and raping the one year old
daughter of their neighbour, still for the sames reasons-arousal.
So many people think insanity merely defines the guy who goes
about with an unkempt appearance, but what about that well respected
uncle who has decided to use his position of trust to perpetrate evil
on innocence. Most paedophiles do the things the do driven by a force
the can't explain. For how can you explain a full grown man seeking
sexual satisfaction from a girl who is a decade away from seeing her
first period?
In september, 2015, the punch paraded a story of a man who was having
sex with his 14 year old daughter. Another story was reported by
another paper, of a Labourer named Lawal who repeatedly raped his 8-
year old daughter, and threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
In all these and more, one thing that's undoubtedly common, is the
threat the perpetrators use in tormenting their victims. This forces
their victims into a deadly silence until they get redemption.
But recently, despite, the rise in assault cases, Mirabel center
in Lagos. A recuperating center for victims of sexual assaults in a
statement revealed that the number of reported cases had also
increased. Showing the fear of shame and indignation had reduced in
victims.
Undercover of marriage:
Most Nigerians are of the opinion that the fight against paedophiles
has not started if child marriage isn't abolished. These days even
'iroko trees' are fully involved in paedophilia under the cover of
'high profile' child marriages. In 2010 alarms were raised when a
senator(names withheld) under the disguise of religious traditions
married a 13 year old egyptian. And so many marriages like this have
been reported and and they are backed up by the koran and islam. In
defence, a popular Nigerian politician even decided that as far as
marriage was concerned, age wasn't meant to be considered. Stating
that even the prophet Muhammed married a nine year old girl. For
heaven's sake this is just a way of introducing hell into the life of
a child. If I were the child I would be seriously horrified. Infact I
choose to go with a writer by calling child marriage an evil act of
terrorism.
Now the thing with paedophilia is its chain reaction effect Its
a condition that most times is a result of some sexual abuse the
paedophile may have gone through at a young age. And then the person
starts reacting psychologically seeing little as 'sex dolls'. While a
few may also be interested in adults, others are just interested in
children.
On the long run...
Most children, who have been victims of sexual assault have grown
up to be adult sex addicts. Most rapists belong to this category.
Victims of rape also grow up to became failures in relationships
because of the trauma.
In 2015, the senate passed a bill against any form of sexual
relationship with minors below 11. (Should have been 15). The bill was
pushed by former senator Chris Anyanwu fro Imo State, who also listed
other sexual assault crimes in the bill. Including drugging of
victims.
Also, under the bill, details of sexual offenders would be data
based to ensure that the perpetrators are also victimised and
discriminated.
But still sexual offences are still on the rise, infiltrating all
age brackets. But this horrid evil just has to be exterminated. What
do you suggest?
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BUHARI IN LONDON FOR EAR INFECTION TREATMENT.

Today, the president will begin a ten day vacation to treat a
persistent ear infection that developed over a week ago. The infection
had forced Mr.President to shelve up some important schedules, while
he was represented by the vice presidedent Osibanjo in others.
It was also reported that the president had been under the care
of his personal doctor and a specialist but was advised to seek
evaluation abroad strictly as a precaution.
The president will embark on the vacation on June 6th. It would be
the second time the president is going on vacation this year.
He will be represented in the ECOWAS meeting coming up this weekend.

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HORRIBLE! 14 YEAR OLD GIRL DIES FROM WRONG DRUGS.

"My baby cannot die. Amina will not die, I have prayed for her.
We will go home together after this"- Amina's mother

A 14 year old girl named Amina Ibrahim has just died from what has
been confirmed as Stevens-Johnson's disease. Reports revealed the
young girl who hails from Dala Local Government Area in Kano Nigeria,
came down with the killer disease after she innocently purchased drugs
from a quack chemist to treat her cold and cough.
How it happened.
She purchased the drugs on May 26, after complaining of cold to
a supposed chemist who ignorantly and callously gave her the wrong
drugs. It was later discovered that it was actually the chemist's 19
year old son who prescribed the antibiotic Septrin, promising her
relief by the drug.
Shortly after taking the drug, Amina's eyes and lips and tongue
got swollen and became extremely painful. She and her mother
immediately reported this to the chemist who blamed it on emerging
chicken pox syndrome. And so he prescribed a host of drugs including
Panadol,cyproxin, pyritone and even blood tonic.
Fast track, a few days later, Amina had been turned to something
else. Her body had blackened and her skin looked like it had been
scorched by fire. Her condition never got better until her death a few
days later. So far, the chemist and his son are yet to be found.
A word...
SJS is a very deadly but rare disease that can be triggered by
certain adverse chain reactions caused by wrong prescription or
infection, especially sulphur based drugs such as Ibuprofen and
naproxen. Its a skin disease that starts with swelling and
inflammation of certain skin areas. Thereafter the skin begin's to die
and dry up, looking scorched.
Its a disease that requires intensive attention, and study to find
out the like cause and avoid complications. Its also important to know
that the gap between its benign and malignant stages is short, and so
if not handled immediately suspected symptoms arise, it would grow out
of control.
One way to watch out for this disease is to avoid self medication
as much as possible and make great efforts to seek out a reputable
medic when your health is challenged no matter how minor the case may
be.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI IS SICK.

Reports from anonymous sources at the presidential villa, Abuja,
have confirmed the Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is down with illness and
currently receiving care at the presidential villa, this explains why
he hasn't been seen on official duties in the last one week. While
some of this official outings were cancelled, others had him being
represented by the vice president Osibanjo.
The president has an ear infection, which has resulted in his
experiencing severe pains. Sources also revealed that sometimes he
hears strange sounds in the infection has also impaired his hearing a
lot.
The president who has been struggling with his failing health for
a while now, is being treated by his personal physician at the villa.
Reports also added that despite the problem, the general was able host
visitors over the course of the week, including Olusegun Obasanjo and
former president Goodluck Jonathan.
The president will like seek for medical aid abroad if the illness
persist by next week. Mean while vice president will represent the the
president during the 48th annual ECOWAS summit holding in Dakar, this
week.
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