Dangote is the 64th World Most powerful men: FORBES

Yesterday Wednesday 30th October 2013, Forbes released its list of the most powerful people in the world. Business mogul Aliko Dangote makes the 64th position.

The publication lists Aliko’s net worth as $ 16.1 Billion. He is still the richest man in Nigeria and Africa.

For the full list,  click here

TEN MOST POWERFUL MEN IN THE WORLD

Russian President Vladmir Putin emerged the world's most powerful man as the President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama dropped to second position. Pope Francis also made it into the top 10 list for the first time, on number 4.

Michael Jackson's Doctor, Conrad Murray, Regains Freedom

Michael Jackson's Doctor, Conrad Murray, who went to prison over the death of Pop star, Michael Jackson has regained his freedom. He was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for giving Michael a lethal dose of anaesthetic.

He spent two years in prison and has lost his license to practice in parts of the US. But Dr Conrad has always insisted he had done nothing wrong and did not contribute to Jackson's death, as he continue to argue that the singer administered the drug to himself.

He walked out of the Men's Central Jail as a free man at 12:01 on Monday. He was escorted by sheriffs, to avoid the press and Michael Jackson fans waiting for him outside.

Dr. Conrad said he would fight to regain his license to continue practice as a medical doctor.

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 has won a seat at the recent UN Security Council Elections

After today's election for states contesting for a seat in the UN Security Council, Nigeria won a seat with over 180 votes. Details later....