The Edo state Governor, Adams oshiomole has signed a bill which recommends death penalty for all forms of kidnapping. He signed the bill into law today 18th of october. The bill also recommends that Buildings used in the act will also be demolished. This means that whether the kidnaper(s) killed the victim or not, he/them will be sentenced to death. I think this is a little bit harsh, although Nobody supports kidnaping. What do you guys think?
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Update: Nigeria has secured a seat at UN security council
I promised to get the details as they come and here they are:
Nigeria yesterday secured 186 votes to join Saudi Arabia, Chile, Chad and Lithuania to replace Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo to serve a two-year term on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council from January 1, 2014.
All five countries stood unopposed in an election by the 193-member UN General Assembly.
The United States, Britain, France, Russia and China, who all have veto powers, have permanent seats on the Security Council. The other 10 seats which have no veto power, are awarded for two year periods by the General Assembly, which holds a vote every year for five of the seats. This year was the first time since 2009 that there was no contested seat.
Lithuania won 187 votes, Chile and Nigeria each picked 186 votes, Chad secured 184 votes and Saudi Arabia 176 votes.
Gambia had been challenging Nigeria, which was on the council in 2010-2011. The small West African country withdrew last week in face of Nigeria's diplomatic weight.
Lithuania will take Azerbaijan's place for Eastern Europe. As a member of the European Union and NATO, its accession will reinforce the western group on the Security Council. Its 187 votes were the most secured by any country in yesterday's election. Chile takes over from Guatemala. This will be its fifth term on the council, the last in 2003-2004. It will be Saudi Arabia's first time in the council.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan has welcomed Nigeria's election into a non-permanent seat of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Nigeria yesterday secured 186 votes to join Saudi Arabia, Chile, Chad and Lithuania to replace Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo to serve a two-year term on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council from January 1, 2014.
All five countries stood unopposed in an election by the 193-member UN General Assembly.
The United States, Britain, France, Russia and China, who all have veto powers, have permanent seats on the Security Council. The other 10 seats which have no veto power, are awarded for two year periods by the General Assembly, which holds a vote every year for five of the seats. This year was the first time since 2009 that there was no contested seat.
Lithuania won 187 votes, Chile and Nigeria each picked 186 votes, Chad secured 184 votes and Saudi Arabia 176 votes.
Gambia had been challenging Nigeria, which was on the council in 2010-2011. The small West African country withdrew last week in face of Nigeria's diplomatic weight.
Lithuania will take Azerbaijan's place for Eastern Europe. As a member of the European Union and NATO, its accession will reinforce the western group on the Security Council. Its 187 votes were the most secured by any country in yesterday's election. Chile takes over from Guatemala. This will be its fifth term on the council, the last in 2003-2004. It will be Saudi Arabia's first time in the council.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan has welcomed Nigeria's election into a non-permanent seat of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Eagles Moves to 33rd Position In FIFA Ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved three places from 36th to 33rd
position in the latest edition of the monthly FIFA World Ranking
released Thursday morning by the world football governing body.
The African champions, who are on the verge of sealing a place at next year’s World Cup, however remain static in fourth place amongst the ordering of African teams.
Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Algeria, all in the run for World cup slots, are the teams placed over Nigeria in Africa.
In the top ten, only Spain’s position at the summit remains unchanged, while Germany have pushed Argentina out of second place.
New entries into the top ten are Switzerland (7th, up 7) and England (10th, up 7), both thanks to their recent strong performances in the final group games in the World Cup qualifying.
Italy, meanwhile, have paid heavily for their draw against Armenia, dropping four places to eighth.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published after the completion of the World Cup qualifying on November 28.
The African champions, who are on the verge of sealing a place at next year’s World Cup, however remain static in fourth place amongst the ordering of African teams.
Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Algeria, all in the run for World cup slots, are the teams placed over Nigeria in Africa.
In the top ten, only Spain’s position at the summit remains unchanged, while Germany have pushed Argentina out of second place.
New entries into the top ten are Switzerland (7th, up 7) and England (10th, up 7), both thanks to their recent strong performances in the final group games in the World Cup qualifying.
Italy, meanwhile, have paid heavily for their draw against Armenia, dropping four places to eighth.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published after the completion of the World Cup qualifying on November 28.
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