SENATOR MAKES APPEAL TO BUHARI.

ECONOMIC RECESSION: SACK FINANCE MINISTER, CBN GOVERNOR, NATIONAL PLANNING MINISTER -Senator Dino Melaye Tells Buhari
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Deeply worried by the poor state of the economy which has brought unprecedented hardship and hunger on the masses, a federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, APC, Kogi West, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take urgent and drastic measures, including the immediate sack of three prominent members of his Economic Team as the solution-precedent to reboot the ailing economy.
Melaye, in a statement, in Abuja,Sunday, said the president must shake up his cabinet, and accused most of the members of gross incompetence, inexcusable ineptitude and a distressing lack of capacity to deliver on the mandate of their ministries and agencies.
Those to face the axe immediately if the economy must be effectively rebooted to deliver on the Change Agenda of the present administration,in the estimation of Melaye, include the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma and the Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele. L
In the statement Melaye said:” At the moment, it must be crystal clear to all discerning minds that the president’s widely-acclaimed magical body language has lost its presumed aura and efficacy.
“His no-nonsense demeanour is equally neither instilling fear nor commanding respect and loyalty from amongst his cabinet members. It is therefore obvious that the time for barking is over, now is the time to bite and boot out all those who have demonstrated, in the past several months, a crass lack of capacity to effectively carry out the functions of their office.
“The Finance Minister has not only displayed gross incompetence on the job, she also lacks the basic and rudimentary grasp of economic fundamentals necessary to run a critical sector of the Nigerian economy like the Finance Ministry.
“It is time for her to go now and pave way for a qualified and experienced person to steer the Nigerian economy away from the dark woods it has sunk presently under her stewardship”.
On Udoma Udo Udoma, he stated: “To be sure, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma is a very charismatic man, an accomplished lawyer, and a quintessential gentleman with a fairly untainted reputation.Melaye said, “At the moment, it must be crystal clear to all discerning minds that the President’s widely-acclaimed magical body language has lost its presumed aura and efficacy. His no-nonsense demeanor is equally neither instilling fear nor commanding respect and loyalty from among his cabinet members.
“It is therefore obvious that the time for barking is over; now is the time to bite and boot out all those who have demonstrated, in the past several months, a crass lack of capacity to effectively carry out the functions of their office.”
The All Progressives Congress senator, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, also condemned Buhari’s economic team led by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, saying that “their decisions will not be and has never been respected by the economic managers and the bureaucracy in Nigeria.”
Melaye urged the President to, instead, constitute an ‘Emergency Ad Hoc Economic Team’ made up of all former ministers of finance, ex-ministers of budget and national planning, ex-CBN governors as well as members drawn from the academia with “deep knowledge of developmental economics to drive the economic revival programme.”
He said, “The President must immediately transit from mere rhetoric to drastic but positive action to save the economy and Nigeria from total collapse. The hunger in the land is real, pervasive, widespread and debilitating for the poor masses.
“As I walk the streets of my constituency these days, I constantly harbour a foreboding that I could be stoned by my angry constituents for the failure of Mr. President to fulfill his campaign promises and expectations to Nigerians.
“Nigeria is tottering on a dangerous precipice, sliding perilously to a certain catastrophe if the current economic malaise is not halted immediately.”

PRACTICAL OPERATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.

Simply put, communication can be defined as a basic human need  and for that reason, man has always found a means of meeting this need. The media which is an umbrella term for various means of communication has become an integral part of human life around the world. The earlier forms of personal media, speech and gesture, had the benefit of being easy to use and did not necessarily need complex technology.
However , the weakness of not being able to communicate to a large audiences over long distances led to the development of mass media ,such as social media. With these development, the role of the media in the society became more and more significant for entertainment and information.
MASS MEDIA-SOCIAL MEDIA.
Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.
Social Media is a form of electronic communication which facilities interaction based on certain interest and characteristics. Social media are media for social interaction,highly accessible publishing techniques. Social media are web based technologies.
A.Social media support the democratization of knowledge and information and transform people from content consumers to content producers.
B.The rapid growth of social media activities that has been observed over the past 2-3 years is indicative of its entry and integration into the daily lives of many people.
 tC.As of July, 3,2010,indicates that there are about one million, seven hundred and eighteen thousand Nigerians on Facebook.
It is however undisputed that social media is used to document memories, learn about and explore things, advertise oneself and form friendships.
ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES.
Here are the contributions that the social media has made to the society.
1.It is the best way to connect across vast distances. With social networks, you can connect and meet people from America, Belgium  ,China etc and share pictures and take a glimpse into their life.
2. Social  networking sites spread information faster than any other media. Over 50% of people learn about breaking news on social media.
3.It's a forum for support and safety information during a crisis. There have been several recent disasters during which social media provided the only viable avenue for communication.During religious crisis in the north,most people didn't have power ,but but some cell networks and WiFi towers were still operational. Many people used facebook to detail the destruction and reassure friends or family that they were safe.
4.Law enforcement agencies use social networking sites to catch and prosecute criminals. 45% of federal,state and local law enforcement professionals surveyed think social media help solve crimes more quickly.
5.Social networking sites help students do better in schools.59% old students with access to the Internet report that they use social networking sites to discuss educational topics and 50% use the sites to talk about school assignments.
6It is a form of political influence. Social media has given a true voice to the people.
7.Social media is a powerful force for change and it has potential to influence the outcomes of political decisions. Social networking sites allow people  to improve their relationships and make new friends.
8.Social media sites help employers find employees and job seekers find work. 64% of companies are on two or more social networks for recruiting because of the wider pool of applicants and more efficient searching capabilities.
9.Being part of a social networking site can increase a person's quality of life and reduce the risk of health problems. Social media can help improve life satisfaction, stroke recovery,memory retention ,and an over well being by providing users with a large social group. Additionally,friends on social media can have a contagion effect promoting and helping with exercise, dieting and smoking cessation goals.
10. Social networking is good for economy. Social media sites have created a new industry and thousands of jobs in addition to providing new incomes and sales.
11.Social networking sites help people who are socially isolated or shy connect with other people.
12.Social media allows for quick, easy dissemination of public health and safety information from reputable sources. A mother was able to find a kidney donnor for her sick child by posting a video on her on facebook.
13. Advertisement: Small businesses benefit greatly from the free platforms to connect with customers and increase visibity of their products and services.
DISADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES.
1.social media enables the spread of false  and unreliable information. 49 % of people have heard of false news of social media.
2. Social networking sites lack privacy and expose users to government and corporate intrusions.
3.Social networking sites entice people to waste time.
4.Unauthorized Sharon on social networking sites exposed artistes to copyright infringement, loss of intellectual property and loss of income.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE DWINDLES AS ECONOMY BITES HARDER.

Attendance in church services have greatly dwindled as most families groan under the yolk of economic recession.
At NKST Church , Uwua, in Gboko where I worshipped today ,attendance was relatively low compare to other services in the past. Most people interviewed said the had to go out and source for what to eat.
Besides ,most complain that as schools resume tomorrow, 5/9/2016, most families are out looking for how to raise school fees.

Flowers help beautiful our environment.

Form the habit of daily attending to your flowers.

CREATE A GMAIL ACCOUNT IN 5 MINUTES.

1. Type the Google web mail address in to the navigation bar of your browser www.gmail.com.
2. Fill the personal details form.

Enter your first name and last names under Name.

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3. Type the desired password for your Gmail account under create your password and confirm your password.
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THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND NATION BUILDING.

The role of the public library to the society is paramount. Besides providing the basic educational foundation for further studies, it acts as moulder of public opinion. This is derived from the premise that what an individual reads determines his perception of things. The public library there is an institution that requires all the attention of the Government for its proper functioning. UNESCO recognises the importance of a public library in Nation building. In its 1972 revised public library manifesto it states inter alia" that the public library offer to adults and children the opportunity to keep with the times,to educate themselves continuously and keep abreast of progress in the science and arts. Its content should be a living demonstration of the evolution of knowledge and culture, constantly reviewed, kept up to date and attractively presented. In this way,it help people form their own opinions and developed their creative and critical capabilities and powers of appreciation."
The public library is concerned with the communication of information and ideas ,whatever form it may be expressed.
Our colonial masters clearly understood the role of public library. During their time, libraries were built and equipped with colonial books. No wonder, in those days, and educated Nigeria know British history but remain ignorant of Nigerian history.
Several years after independence, it appears we are still not aware of the critical role a well built and stocked public library can play in Nation building. In Benue state for example ,the public library seemed to be phased out .Only the library at the headquarters seem to be operating. Other ones in Gungul ,Konshisha local Government has been converted into stores and the stocked books and shelves ,sold off. The library at Gboko too seem not to be working.
The Benue state chapter of Association of Nigerian Authors is championing the cause for a revised reading culture amongst our youths. Where are the books to read? Or do one buy in the market, stay there and read.
Our youths now take to facebook and other platforms because they can be added easily. How workers can afford to buy a newspaper and read now, talkless of a novel that is costly? I could recall how during holidays we could troop to the Gboko library to read. Go there and see dust ,broken windows and empty shelves.
The state government should renovate our public libraries, equip them with current book. This will make the citizens to be more enlightened and to effectively contribute to National development.

WELCOME EMBER MONTHS.

The last four months of the year are called Ember months- that is September, October, November and the almighty December.
The the past ember months were widely celebrated with Christians, the road safety , companies and even individuals lining up their programmes to celebrate the ember months.
How is the ember months this year? From the look of things , it appears Xmas may not even be celebrated. This is attributed to the galloping inflation been experienced in Nigeria. Families are basically tying to survive. Every commodity in the market is out of reach. A bag of rice goes for 17 thousand naira. How much will that cause at Xmas?
People are daily committing suicide because of economic hardships now.
Schools resume nationwide this week, hope of students going back is bleak because of lack of funds.
Only God will help.