NEW BLOGGER OUTLOOK

I did a blogger theme design, although its not as exquisite as I'd love but I want you to view it and let me know your impression. 

I like our blog simple though, its easier to make posts that way and make designs.

Please leave a comment in the comment box. This would be appreciated.

Have a great weekend.

NYSC has finally started paying alawee.

As a serving corps member and especially someone that relies on the N19,800 paid to him/her by the Federal government, this past few days would have been hellish because the Federal Government didn't pay the money due to the "Federal Allocation" palava.

But glory to God, the NYSC has started paying Allowances to serving Corps members.

At about 12.46 am this morning, I got the alert and that was the best news so far.

So, for those that haven't received their allowances, chill, yours is coming soon.

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Buhari withholds assent, returns four bills to National Assembly

Following the issues that arose from the budget, the Presidency has decided to withhold assent to four bills to the National Assembly. 

The Speaker at the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, read the letter in which the President's decision is to members of the House at the start of the day’s proceedings. 

The bills are the “Corporate Manslaughter Bill, 2018”; “Agricultural Credit Scheme Bill, 2018”; “National Child Protection Bill, 2018”; and “Court and Tribunal Standard Scale Fines Bill, 2018.” 

Britain Brexit gets new Minister

Prime Minister Theresa May has been appointed as the new Brexit Secretary after the resignation of his predecessor earlier today. Dominic Raab, 44-year-old and an eurosceptic junior minister for housing.

Dominic Raab, the new Brexit secretary, has a black belt in karate.

A statement released from Theresa May's office says, “The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Dominic Raab MP as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union,”.

Britain’s Brexit minister David Davis steps down

David Davis has resigned as Brexit secretary, after the cabinet approved a plan to retain strong alignment with the European Union even after leaving the bloc.

This would distort the hard-won consensus around Theresa May’s Chequers deal and may further  plunge her government into crisis. 

His resignation was swiftly followed by that of fellow Department for Exiting the EU minister Steve Baker

Davis was appointed two years ago to head up the newly-created Department for Exiting the European Union after Britain voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum.

The resignation comes just hours before May was due in parliament to explain her plan for Britain to adopt EU rules on goods after Brexit, amid anger from MPs in her own party who want a cleaner break.

NDIC assists Uganda Deposit Protection Fund

Information gotten from the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation says that it is providing the Uganda Deposit Protection Fund assistance in developing its capacity to implement the Deposit Insurance System.

The NDIC, in a statement signed by its Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Mohammed Ibrahim, said it recently hosted a five-member delegation from the DPFU, who arrived in the country to understudy the activities of the corporation.

Nigerian 2018 budget; National Assembly reduces budget drastically

There has been several reports on how the the National Assembly reduced allocations to 4,700 projects of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government to the tune of N347.55bn.

Several parastatals of the Government have been affacted by this new move and the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari signed the budget last week although with complaints about the new development. The National Assembly budget was increased, also the Senate President according to reports was absent at the signing of the budget.

One may want to doubt and question the credibility of some of the moves of our leaders because the 2019 elections are near and every one is deploying his/her own tactics of winning.

Alibaba not selling cloned PVC - Ruth Abidoye

A news went viral this morning stating that Alibaba.com was selling cloned PVC, this was an attempt to create a propaganda to defame the ruling party APC, but having checked from the website and confirmed from reliable sources, this news is not true.

In Nigeria, we have a habit of sharing wrong information without even dignifying ourselves by verifying. This is not good.

2019 elections are coming and there would be a lot of false alarming propagandizing news flying around so please let's be wise enough to verify every news and claims before acting on it.

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Eurozone factory output hits 18-month low amid tariff fears

Eurozone, the monetary union of the European Union has suffered a slowdown in growth to an 18-month low in June amid increasing concern over import tariffs, as the EU and US edge closer towards a full-scale trade war with potentially damaging consequences for the world economy.

Growth in factory output across the 19-nation bloc dropped to the lowest levels seen since November 2016, according to a monthly survey, with weaker activity and slower growth in new orders particularly felt in Germany, France and Greece.

Source: Guardian

British PM, Theresa May to float third Brexit customs model at Chequers meeting

In Preparation for the Brexit Chequers Meeting scheduled to hold on Friday, Theresa May, the British Prime Minister intends to showcase a customs model produced by downing Street, it is a third possible model for the UK’s post-Brexit customs arrangements, which will be among issues discussed by the cabinet at a crunch meeting. 

Presently, there is no detail about the possible customs plan, but the Guardian gathered that it is distinct from the two options presented so far – the maximum facilitation option, and the customs partnership.

My Confession

I have a confession to make...

Basically, I love blogging, not for monetary benefits but because I am a talkative and like to be informed and inform people and since I can't start vlogging for now, I would rather write, share news, talk about politics, talk about relationship and other stuff.

But for a while now, I haven't been consistent in this and although I have decided to fan this passion aflame by keeping up with blogging daily, its taking a lot of effort to do this.

But the last post I made, in less than 15 minutes a lot of people have read it and it kind of motivates me to know that people somewhere, somehow actually read my post.

Now, I don't have excuse of being in school or writing final year project or preparing for a wedding and I believe whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well so I will ensure that I blog daily henceforth or at least once in two days.

Also, comments would be another motivator so I implore y'all to please make comments.

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Ruth Abidoye

Russians protest over pension age rise

Following the increase in the pension age announced in Russia on Sunday during the world Cup, Russians staged massive demonstrations in cities across the country. 

The rallies were organised by an unusually broad group of opposition forces, drawing crowds of up to 3,000 in dozens of towns and cities across the country. 

No protests were held in World Cup host cities due to a regulation banning protest in the cities for the duration of the tournament, and also out of a desire not to overshadow it.

Mondays are for teas

Happy Monday Yall

I am a huge fan of a hot cup of tea on a Monday morning, it Kinda keeps me focused and straightened up. I don't know about y'all but I usually feel like the weekend was short and sometimes hectic and I need something to kind of motivate me before work on Monday mornings. So, I take a cup of brewed black tea (any brand) and I am up and bouncing for the day.

Here is a potentially great week but we have to determine what we want to make out of it. Remember, you are your highest motivating factor and no one can motivate you like you'll do so sit up and make up your mind to remain unruffled throughout the week, make the most of the week and make much more money. Make up your mind that no one is ever going to steal your joy and irrespective of what shows up, you will be happy because your joy doesn't come from anything external.

Your favorite Blogger.

Ruth Abidoye.