The head of Nigeria's Army has pledged his commitment to protecting democracy and advised officers to remain committed to its sustenance.
Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen.Azubuike Ihejirika was speaking at a workshop at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, in Rukuba, Plateau State on Monday.
Gen.Ihejirika pledged the commitment of the army to contribute meaningfully to the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria and affirms its commitment to its constitutional responsibilities.
Gen.Ihejirika said: “The workshop with the theme Repositioning the Commanding Officers to Meet Contemporary Challenges was designed to brainstorm on contemporary issues relating to their operations.
According to the COAS, “The challenge posed by internal security problems like ethno-religious upheavals, armed banditry, kidnapping and others has made the involvement of the army imperative and they must rise to the occasion – in line with their constitutional responsibilities.”
As the April elections approaches all eyes will be on the army to see its role before and after the election.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
World’s costliest purse unveiled for first time
DOHA THE world’s most expensive purse worth $3.8 million was unveiled for the first time in Middle East at the ongoing Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition.
Known as the ‘Mouawad 1001 diamond purse’, this unique item was certified by the Guinness World Records in November as the most valuable purse in the world.
The heart-shaped product, designed by Robert Mouawad, is made from 18-carat gold and 4,517 pieces of diamonds, out of 105 are yellow, 56 pink and 4356 are colourless gems with a total weight of 381.92 carats.
Speaking at a press conference, Fred Mouawad and Pascal Mouawad, co-guardians of the company, said that they are excited to present this unique piece for the first time in the Middle East.
“It took six months or approximately 8800 hours to make the purse.
This product has been created for a woman who deserves nothing less.
We want to find that person who will own this handbag,” Fred said.
Delighted with the response to their products at the expo, Fred said, “We are excited to participate in the Doha Jewellery and Watches exhibition again this year.
Ever since Mouawad’s inception about 120 years ago, the Middle East has been our valued market.” Regarding the stunning designs of their products, Pascal said, “We want people to experience for themselves the passion we have in creating something that is unique.
This year, our designers have set up a lovely stand that perfectly represents our style.” He said that Mouawad is planning to open a new store in Doha in the near future.
Known as the ‘Mouawad 1001 diamond purse’, this unique item was certified by the Guinness World Records in November as the most valuable purse in the world.
The heart-shaped product, designed by Robert Mouawad, is made from 18-carat gold and 4,517 pieces of diamonds, out of 105 are yellow, 56 pink and 4356 are colourless gems with a total weight of 381.92 carats.
Speaking at a press conference, Fred Mouawad and Pascal Mouawad, co-guardians of the company, said that they are excited to present this unique piece for the first time in the Middle East.
“It took six months or approximately 8800 hours to make the purse.
This product has been created for a woman who deserves nothing less.
We want to find that person who will own this handbag,” Fred said.
Delighted with the response to their products at the expo, Fred said, “We are excited to participate in the Doha Jewellery and Watches exhibition again this year.
Ever since Mouawad’s inception about 120 years ago, the Middle East has been our valued market.” Regarding the stunning designs of their products, Pascal said, “We want people to experience for themselves the passion we have in creating something that is unique.
This year, our designers have set up a lovely stand that perfectly represents our style.” He said that Mouawad is planning to open a new store in Doha in the near future.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Lekhwiya leads QSL
BAKARI Kone and Abdeslam Ouaddou scored in each half as Lekhwiya maintained its leadership at the top of the Qatar Stars League table after a comfortable 2-0 away win against Sailiya at the Al Rayyan Stadium on Thursday.
Lekhwiya thus maintained 100 per cent away record this season.
Sailiya’s home defeat increased to four in the twelfth round of QSL fixtures.
Moroccan defender Abdeslam Ouaddou put Lekhwiya ahead in the 41st minute, and they maintained the advantage till the end of the first half.
The game was evenly poised until the 87th minute when Ivory Coast international Bakari Kone wrapped up the points for Lekhwiya with his eighth goal of the season.
With this result Lekhwiya strengthened its grip on top spot with 29 points, four points ahead of the second-placed Gharaffa.
In the reverse fixture on the opening of the season, Lekhwiya had earlier inflicted a 4-0 defeat on Sailiya with all goals coming from Mohammed Razak’s efforts.
Meanwhile Al Sadd, Qatar Stars Cup champion, forced Rayyan to a 1- 1 draw after Fabio Cesar’s goal in the 37th minute of the first half was cancelled in the 82nd minute by Sadd’s South Korean Jung Soo-Lee.
The fierce rivalry between the two sides has placed it as a star fixture of the twelfth round.
Sadd remains fifth on the table with 19 points same as Rayyan with the same goal difference.
QSL defending champion Al Gharaffa will not be in action until Saturday when they take on Al Ahli, a team they beat by 7-1 on the opening day of the 2010-2011 QSL season.
In another Saturday fixture fourth- placed Qatar Sports Club will battle Kharaitiyat.
Third- placed Al Arabi will move to second if they beat Umm Salal on Friday at the Qatar Sports Club.
A battle of survival between the tenth and eleventh-placed teams will ensue when Khor faces Wakra at the Al-Khor Stadium.
Both sides are languishing at the bottom halves of the table and a win for either side will lift it above the other.
Lekhwiya thus maintained 100 per cent away record this season.
Sailiya’s home defeat increased to four in the twelfth round of QSL fixtures.
Moroccan defender Abdeslam Ouaddou put Lekhwiya ahead in the 41st minute, and they maintained the advantage till the end of the first half.
The game was evenly poised until the 87th minute when Ivory Coast international Bakari Kone wrapped up the points for Lekhwiya with his eighth goal of the season.
With this result Lekhwiya strengthened its grip on top spot with 29 points, four points ahead of the second-placed Gharaffa.
In the reverse fixture on the opening of the season, Lekhwiya had earlier inflicted a 4-0 defeat on Sailiya with all goals coming from Mohammed Razak’s efforts.
Meanwhile Al Sadd, Qatar Stars Cup champion, forced Rayyan to a 1- 1 draw after Fabio Cesar’s goal in the 37th minute of the first half was cancelled in the 82nd minute by Sadd’s South Korean Jung Soo-Lee.
The fierce rivalry between the two sides has placed it as a star fixture of the twelfth round.
Sadd remains fifth on the table with 19 points same as Rayyan with the same goal difference.
QSL defending champion Al Gharaffa will not be in action until Saturday when they take on Al Ahli, a team they beat by 7-1 on the opening day of the 2010-2011 QSL season.
In another Saturday fixture fourth- placed Qatar Sports Club will battle Kharaitiyat.
Third- placed Al Arabi will move to second if they beat Umm Salal on Friday at the Qatar Sports Club.
A battle of survival between the tenth and eleventh-placed teams will ensue when Khor faces Wakra at the Al-Khor Stadium.
Both sides are languishing at the bottom halves of the table and a win for either side will lift it above the other.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Kenyan, Seychelles residence to get Nigeria visa on arrival
Visa requirements for citizens of Seychelles and Kenya traveling to Nigeria have been relaxed with effect from February 11, following a directive from the President Goodluck Jonathan.
Visitors from the two countries will from that date only be required to pay a visa fee of $25 at the point of entry, rather than go through the hassles of visa application at the Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi as was the case currently.
But for the nationals of Seychelles, their valid passport admits them directly into Nigeria without any recourse to visa fees.
This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Interior, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho (retd.) and the ministers of foreign affairs and aviation in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ihenacho said that as soon as all protocols were completed by the Ministry of Aviation, the Kenyan Airways would be granted permission to new frequencies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja where it could operate direct flights to and from Kenya to ease logistic problems of travelers who wish to originate and terminate their flights in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs , Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman, the Federal Government took the decision to reciprocate the diplomatic gesture extended to her by the governments of the two countries which have been in place since May 2009.
In his remark, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Kenya and Seychelles, Dr. Chijioke Wigwe, described the policy as a new beginning that would improve the existing relationship between Nigeria and the two countries.
“I believe other African nations will take a cue from this relationship and explore such diplomatic options that will bring about unity in the continent,” he said.
Visitors from the two countries will from that date only be required to pay a visa fee of $25 at the point of entry, rather than go through the hassles of visa application at the Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi as was the case currently.
But for the nationals of Seychelles, their valid passport admits them directly into Nigeria without any recourse to visa fees.
This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Interior, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho (retd.) and the ministers of foreign affairs and aviation in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ihenacho said that as soon as all protocols were completed by the Ministry of Aviation, the Kenyan Airways would be granted permission to new frequencies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja where it could operate direct flights to and from Kenya to ease logistic problems of travelers who wish to originate and terminate their flights in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs , Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman, the Federal Government took the decision to reciprocate the diplomatic gesture extended to her by the governments of the two countries which have been in place since May 2009.
In his remark, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Kenya and Seychelles, Dr. Chijioke Wigwe, described the policy as a new beginning that would improve the existing relationship between Nigeria and the two countries.
“I believe other African nations will take a cue from this relationship and explore such diplomatic options that will bring about unity in the continent,” he said.
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