One hundred fifty years after President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, President Obama penned a handwritten tribute to President Lincoln's historic remarks. Read his essay below, then share it with others.
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
150 Years Ago, President Lincoln Delivered the Gettysburg Address That Changed America
One hundred fifty years after President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, President Obama penned a handwritten tribute to President Lincoln's historic remarks. Read his essay below, then share it with others.
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Enugu Govt House and the Cycle of Wife Hostage and Wife Sacking
Enugu Govt House and the Cycle of Wife Hostage and Wife Sacking
~ By Obinna Akukwe
Enugu State Government House has always been associated with acts that suggests cycles of wife hostage, wife sacking and wifeless tenures of governors.
During the era of the charismatic governor Jim Nwobodo, it is well known fact that his first wife never surfaced at government house. The duo had fallen apart and Jim Nwobodo remained wifeless in the Lion Building throughout his tenure, and daughters of eve struggled for his attention. Immediately after he left the Buhari-Idiagbon imprisonment, under the magnanimity of Babangida, he married a former girl friend, Patricia, and they have lived happily after.
His successor on the throne, Christian.C Onoh, Bianca Ojukwu’s father never accepted that he had any First Lady. Though his tenure was short, he was man alone and ran his government without any input from his wife, Caroline. The supposed first lady was confined to her Ngwo village .
Chimaraoke Nnamani came back from the United States in 1998 and got elected as governor. His marriage to Nnenna was a sweet affair until he entered into the Lion Building and the way he treated the Iga, Ohafia born mother of two changed. The first feelers that all was not well between the governor and his wife came about a year after his tenure, around early 2000, when the wife complained to people that the office of the First lady is not functional. According to Nnenna, the governor has refused to release any money for her to run her office. She asked some clerics from both Methodist and Pentecostal Churches to pray out the anomaly. She later accused the governor’s chief spiritualist Kate Ene, also known as Ada Nkanu, of collecting all the money meant for the governor’s kitchen and assigning her daughter as the governor’s chef and executive maid while she is abandoned in the Lion Building to watch DSTV.
Soon the issue degenerated to the extent that she does not attend functions without the strict permission of the governor. She at times moves about with bruised faces and people rumored that she might have been manhandled.
Days, weeks and months brought the relationship between the duos to a standstill that she was partially restricted from moving about except for some shopping. The Lion Building became her boring confinement. Nnenna Nnamani’s resort to pastors for help further infuriated the deteriorating situation that she was at a time barred from spiritual activities and fellowship prayers she manages to attend.
When the German Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke visited Enugu State for crusade at Okpara Square, Nnenna Nnamani, so excited at the visit of the Evangelist, was barred by the governor from attending the 3-day crusade. She had to watch the crusade from the windows of her wing overlooking Okpara Square and participated in all the prayers from her window. Nnenna openly told pastor, priests and family members that the governor’s sisters, Chinero Nwigwe and Ngozi Ugwu are inciting the governor against her and planning to marry another wife for him.
Months after the Reinhard Bonnke Crusades, real problems started for Nnenna. She was sent packing to the United States and another woman, a young girl of about twenty, replaced her. The new wife, beautiful Nkemdirim Ene, daughter of the governor’s chief spiritualist, Kate Eneh, became the First Lady until Chimaraoke handed over to Chime in 2007. When it was obvious that Sullivan had refused to submit to the ‘Ebeano Family’, the Governor’s campaign structure, an act they termed as betrayal, an enraged Chimaraoke sacked the second wife because her mother couldn’t divine spiritually that Sullivan will be a bad investment.
Sullivan Chime became governor without wife in 2007, the first wife having walked out of the marriage. He desperately wanted a First Lady and her efforts to draft Clara Chime’s elder sister, Bridget also known as Ngozi as wife failed. Bridget told the governor that with the recent death of the husband and the accusations from the husband family, it is inappropriate to marry him so soon. The governor then turned attention to the younger sister.
This marriage to Clara Chime, young, beautiful and ebullient, seemed rosy and lots of irresponsible girls in the city wished they were in Clara’s shoes. Hundreds of millions of naira was spent especially on the traditional wedding and people hoped that playboy will settle down.
The love between the governor and the wife started fading gradually especially after she was accused of sponsoring some women to confront the all powerful Chief of Staff, Ifeoma Nwobodo, over allegations of husband snatching, at a PDP function, shortly before the 2011 elections. According to sources, the lady Chief of Staff swore to teach Clara a lesson and ensure that she is eventually bundled out of government house. The governor has more regard for the Lady Chief of staff who helps her in running the state than the First Lady and anyone who challenges her is in trouble, and Clara realized too late that her husband has lost interest in her. Some persons reported that there was a little merry making in the Chief of Staff’s house after Clara was finally sent packing from Enugu Government House some days ago.
It is a publicized fact that Clara was held hostage at government house Enugu, and security officials were under orders not to let her leave her wings under any circumstances. Those security aides sympathetic to her were changed to less friendly ones until she cried out for help.
Curiously the ex-governor Nnamani and wife seems to be living happily in the US before they moved to Lion building and strangers tore their marriage apart. Sullivan and Clara family had known for quite a while, especially the elder sister, whom the governor actually wanted to marry. The early years of their marriage was sweet and the Isuochi born first lady was enjoying marital bliss until strangers tore the marriage apart. Part of those strangers includes unholy affairs between the governor and Clara’s family members and pressures from strange women seeking the governor"s attention.
It is most likely again that the next governor of the state will have problem with the wife midway and the woman may be held hostage, ignored, disenfranchised and ultimately sacked. This is the cycle operating in Government House ,Enugu and it always constitutes a distraction to the effective governance of the once Biafra Headquarters, Igbo Nation headquarters and Headquarters of Eastern Region.
Blaming Governor Chimaraoke Nnamani, Sullivan Chime or whosoever for whatever transpired between them and their spouses is unfair. As stated in the first part of the piece"Enugu Govt House and the Cycle of Madness",two evil spirits operate in that Lion Building, madness and wife sacking and any governor who steps into that place is preyed by this force until they succumb.
The next governor who steps into that place must tackle this nuisance and break the cycle of wife hostage, wife sacking, wifeless tenure, madness and hallucinatory conditions so that they do not constitute a distraction to the business of governance.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Hang Out With Onari Duke @ the Protea Hotel in Ikoyi on December 7
Hang Out With Onari Duke @ the Protea Hotel in Ikoyi on December 7, 2013. @ 2pm
You can join former First Lady of Cross River State, Mrs. Onari Duke and other leading ladies at The Total Professional Woman Network seminar at 2 pm on December 7, 2013, at the prestigious Protea Hotel Ikoyi Westwood on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos..
The Total Professional Woman Network. is an initiative set up to equip and empower young ladies for the world of life and work.
Growth opportunities for women within the Nigerian work place have increased significantly within the last few years, however many ladies remain unprepared for the non- technical challenges they will ultimately face at work
We need to equip our young ladies with the social skills and graces they need to excel in the professional world
‘The Total Professional Woman” strives for balance in all areas of her life; personal life, career, and family.
Every female who desires success in all aspects of her life must strive for mastery; she must extend herself and stretch beyond her comfort zone in order to develop her skills and personae
We propose to work with our focus group by providing an opportunity for them to learn and develop skills, interact with top female executives, and also network with peers.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
China's Billionaires Are The Youngest In The World
China's Billionaires Are The Youngest In The World
157 Billionaires in China With Total Net Worth of US$384 Billion
BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At 53 years old, the average age of China's 157 billionaires is nine years younger than the global average, according to the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013.
The report, the first-ever global study on this ultra wealth tier, also shows that nearly 90 percent of the country's billionaires made their own fortunes – the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in any country. The other 5 percent inherited their wealth, and the remaining 6 percent inherited and grew their wealth.
With 157 billionaires, China has the second largest billionaire population after the United States, which is home to 515 billionaires with a combined net worth of more than US$2 trillion.
China's billionaire population is predominantly male, and the average Chinese billionaire has an average net worth of US$2.4 billion, with a liquidity of 10 percent.
China's billionaire population grew by 10 individuals between July 2012 and June 2013, the period under study for the report, representing a 6.8 percent increase. The combined net worth of China's billionaires increased to US$384 billion, a 1 percent rise over the same period.
The Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013 also reveals the top three cities where China's billionaires reside:
Twelve countries were surveyed for the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013, including the United States, Germany, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, South Africa and Australia.
"Wealth-X is pleased to partner with UBS for this inaugural report on the world's billionaire population," said Nick Griffith, Head of North Asia at Wealth-X. "This is our second collaboration with UBS, demonstrating a true partnership between the global leader in wealth management and the world's leading provider of intelligence on the ultra wealthy."
"UBS has had the privilege of serving the world's most successful families for more than 150 years, and we are delighted to partner with Wealth-X in presenting the first Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census," said Simon Jin, President of UBS (China) Limited. "In China, most billionaires are entrepreneurs who remain heavily involved in their family businesses. UBS is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of this highly sophisticated clientele by offering integrated services across our wealth management, investment bank and global asset management businesses."
To download the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013, visit the report's microsite at www.billionairecensus.com
About Wealth-X
Wealth-X is the definitive source of intelligence on the ultra wealthy with the world's largest collection of curated research on ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals, defined as those with net assets of US$30 million and above. Headquartered in Singapore, it has 12 offices in five continents. (www.wealthx.com)
About UBS
UBS draws on its 150-year heritage to serve private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Its business strategy is centered on its pre-eminent global wealth management businesses and its universal bank in Switzerland. Together with a client-focused Investment Bank and a strong, well-diversified Global Asset Management business, UBS will expand its premier wealth management franchise and drive further growth across the Group.
UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in more than 50 countries, with about 35 percent of its employees working in the Americas, 36 percent in Switzerland, 17 percent in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 12 percent in Asia Pacific. UBS employs about 61,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). (www.ubs.com)
SOURCE Wealth-X
The report, the first-ever global study on this ultra wealth tier, also shows that nearly 90 percent of the country's billionaires made their own fortunes – the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in any country. The other 5 percent inherited their wealth, and the remaining 6 percent inherited and grew their wealth.
With 157 billionaires, China has the second largest billionaire population after the United States, which is home to 515 billionaires with a combined net worth of more than US$2 trillion.
China's billionaire population is predominantly male, and the average Chinese billionaire has an average net worth of US$2.4 billion, with a liquidity of 10 percent.
China's billionaire population grew by 10 individuals between July 2012 and June 2013, the period under study for the report, representing a 6.8 percent increase. The combined net worth of China's billionaires increased to US$384 billion, a 1 percent rise over the same period.
The Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013 also reveals the top three cities where China's billionaires reside:
Rank
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City
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Billionaire Population
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Beijing
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26
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2
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Shanghai
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19
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3
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Shenzhen
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16
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Twelve countries were surveyed for the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013, including the United States, Germany, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, South Africa and Australia.
"Wealth-X is pleased to partner with UBS for this inaugural report on the world's billionaire population," said Nick Griffith, Head of North Asia at Wealth-X. "This is our second collaboration with UBS, demonstrating a true partnership between the global leader in wealth management and the world's leading provider of intelligence on the ultra wealthy."
"UBS has had the privilege of serving the world's most successful families for more than 150 years, and we are delighted to partner with Wealth-X in presenting the first Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census," said Simon Jin, President of UBS (China) Limited. "In China, most billionaires are entrepreneurs who remain heavily involved in their family businesses. UBS is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of this highly sophisticated clientele by offering integrated services across our wealth management, investment bank and global asset management businesses."
To download the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013, visit the report's microsite at www.billionairecensus.com
About Wealth-X
Wealth-X is the definitive source of intelligence on the ultra wealthy with the world's largest collection of curated research on ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals, defined as those with net assets of US$30 million and above. Headquartered in Singapore, it has 12 offices in five continents. (www.wealthx.com)
About UBS
UBS draws on its 150-year heritage to serve private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Its business strategy is centered on its pre-eminent global wealth management businesses and its universal bank in Switzerland. Together with a client-focused Investment Bank and a strong, well-diversified Global Asset Management business, UBS will expand its premier wealth management franchise and drive further growth across the Group.
UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in more than 50 countries, with about 35 percent of its employees working in the Americas, 36 percent in Switzerland, 17 percent in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 12 percent in Asia Pacific. UBS employs about 61,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). (www.ubs.com)
SOURCE Wealth-X
CONTACT: Wealth-X: Fauzi Ahmad, +65 8653 6514, fahmad@wealthx.com; or UBS: Joanna Sin, +8610 5832 7518, joanna.sin@ubs.com Web Site: http://www.wealthx.com
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Gambian Prince Launches Digital Radio And TV For Africans Online
Photo: Beauty Meets The Brain. NTI XANNEN Radio & TV Founder Prince Bubacarr Aminata and "The Gambia´s Oprah Winfrey", Madame Fatou Camara, host of the flagship "FATU SHOW." The two celebrities would have made a glamorious and smart "power couple" on GRTS but that would be too much for some folks. Smartness and innovation are not welcomed in The Gambia.
Prince Bubacarr Sankanu is a Pan African leader who is a lawyer based in Germany.
He is one of the few young Africans who dream big and pursue their dreams without looking back until they have reached their ultimate goals and one of his dreams "NTI XANNEN Rajon do Televisonka (NXR.tv)" was launched on Tuesday 1st October 2013 to respond to the increasing information hunger of Gambians/Africans and the need for an independent media platform for innovative and liberal thinking.
http://www.ntixannen.com/
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Friday, November 15, 2013
Dignitaries, others Mourn the Passing of Ikukuoma Nnewi, Eugene Chidiebele Anachebe
A host of Businessmen, academics, industrialists, custom Brass, royal fathers, and other individuals from other walks of life gathered at the Golden Tulip Hotel Amuwo Odofin, Festac Link Road, Lagos , on Tuesday 12th November 2013 to honour IKUKUOMA NNEWI, EUGENE CHIDIEBELE ANACHEBE ,MD Denca services limited , who died recently in Lagos .
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| CHIARMAN MIDDLE POINT NIG LTD, CHIEF JOE OBIJIAKU AND A GUEST. |
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MR INGRAM OSIGWE, MR HYCAINTH OSUCHUKWU(OKPATA) AND MR ANTHONY EZEUDU.
COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS FOR LATE EUGENE ANACHEBE/
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| CATHOLIC BISHOP OF MINNA DIOCESE, REV DR MARTINS IGWE UZOUKWU DELIVERING HIS SERMON. |
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| BIG CHI NGONADI AND CUSTOMS OFFICIALS AT THE WAKE -KEEP/ |
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| UMUDIM NNEWI WOMEN GROUP. |
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| WIFE OF LATE CHIEF EUGENE, MRS NONYE ANACHEBE. |
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The event was organized by his committee of friends, business associates, maritime community, his family and entire Nnewi community resident in Lagos.
MR. EMEKA ORAMADIKE, MARKETN MANAGER, EKULO GROUP OF COMPANIES.
SIR AND LADY JOE CHINWEZE.
MR TONY OKOYE, PA TO CHIEF (SIR) EMMA BISHOP OKONKWO.
SIR ISREAL EGWUONWU.
FATHER OJENAMUO CONSOLING MRS NONYE ANACHEBE.
The chairman of Ekulo Group of companies, Chief (Sir) Emma Bishop Okonkwo OFR, said he was hit hard by Chief. Anachebe’s death.
FAMILY MEMBERS AND HIS WIDOW.
“We shall all miss EUGENE ANACHEBE. The family will miss a very loving and responsible father; friends will miss a reliable friend, who is loyal, frank and unpretentious; Nigeria and indeed Igbo land will miss another great son who is selfless and large hearted. Associates saw in him a responsible maritime mogul who always enjoyed adding value to peoples’ lives until he breathed his last”, Sir Okonkwo said.
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Late Chief Eugene Anachebe will be interred to mother earth on Thursday 28thNovember at his residence, Umudimunkwa, Nnewi, Anambra State.
~ By Mr. Ingram Adichie Osigwe
MD/CEO Fullpage International Communications Limited.
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Nigerian Times Blog Makes Top 200 Blogs for Film on Technorati
151. Nigerian Timeshttp://nigeriantimes.blogspot.comRecent: Happy Birthday Charles, Prince of … |
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Nigerian Times is still the most popular and most authoritative Nigerian news and information blog for reports on the motion picture industry and now on the top 200 blogs reporting the film industry on Technorati, the number one Internet search engine for searching blogs. By June 2008, Technorati was indexing 112.8 million blogs and over 250 million pieces of tagged social media.
The name Technorati is a blend of the words technology and literati, which invokes the notion of technological intelligence or intellectualism. Technorati Media's ad network was launched in 2008, becoming a profitable company in 2010 and earning multi-millions in ad revenue for over 1,400 publishers network.
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