Thursday 20 February 2014

Gov. Fashola Bans Mini Skirts, Tight and Low waist jeans among other Attires

Fashola bans mini skirts, tight trousers, other attires among public servants

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Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration has banned indecent dressing among female public servants. All forms of dresses that expose breasts, contours and other sensitive female body parts have been outlawed.


The decision was taken as a result of worsening cases of indecent dressing among female public servants at the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, southwest Nigeria.

Sources say  that all forms of skimpy dresses or mini skirts, tight trousers revealing the contours, sleeveless dresses and blouses and body clinging dresses are worn by some female public servants as they walk about the secretariat.

Worried by this despicable act, the state government had to introduce new dress code among public servants, especially the female folk.

A circular issued by the Head of Service, Mrs. Josephine Williams dated 7 February, 2014 has been sent to all government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs calling on all Directors of Finance and Administration, DFAs, to immediately move against indecent dressing in Alausa.

The circular, with the reference number CIR/HOS/14/Vol.1/022, said similar directive was issued through the HOS in 2005 in a circular number 113 mandating public servants to dress properly and decently to the office and official functions portray the good image of the state government.


The government warned that it would begin to take drastic and punitive measures against recalcitrant public servants who flout the directive.

“It has however been observed with grave concern that some officers have not been complying with this directive. The noticeable non-compliance of some officers to this directive should henceforth stop as the extant civil service rules and regulation on proper and indecent dressing still subsist and will be applied accordingly on flouters,” the HOS said.

Williams listed what is contained in the new dress code for female civil servants, saying that skirts above the knee should not be worn by public servants, saying that dresses allowed are skirts which are of knee level, moderate slit and not body clinging skirts.

According to the HOS, if female public servants must wear trousers, such trousers should neither be tight nor revealing and must be worn with a jacket.

Also, gowns to be worn by female public servants must be of knee level, moderate slit, not sleeveless and not body clinging.

Williams added that if native attires must be worn, they must be worn completely.

The government also reeled out dress code for male public servants. In the dress code for men, administrative officers must wear suit and tie as professionals and other officers could wear wear suit and tie or French suit.

Junior and clerical staff are allowed to wear shirts and trousers and French suit while complete native wear is allowed for all cadres of public servants.

“As a matter of necessity, all Directors of Finance and Administration are hereby enjoined to ensure that officers within their purview adhere strictly to moderate and decent dressing,” said the HOS.

Already, the Directors of Finance and Administration of various ministries have been having urgent meeting with their staff to intimate them about the new dress code.

The development has become a subject of discourse among public servants at Alausa.

President Jonathan Suspends CBN Governor Lamido Sanusi

This was made known in a statement signed Thursday by Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity.

The statement reads thus


Having taken special notice of reports of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and other investigating bodies, which indicate clearly that Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s tenure has been characterized by various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision of a Central Bank propelled by the core values of focused economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline;

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Being also deeply concerned about far-reaching irregularities under Mallam Sanusi’s watch which have distracted the Central Bank away from the pursuit and achievement of its statutory mandate; and

Being determined to urgently re-position the Central Bank of Nigeria for greater efficiency, respect for due process and accountability, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has ordered the immediate suspension of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from the Office of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

President Jonathan has further ordered that Mallam Sanusi should hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of the CBN.

The President expects that as Acting Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Alade will focus on the core mandate of the Bank and conduct its affairs with greater professionalism, prudence and propriety to restore domestic and international confidence in the country’s apex bank.

The Federal Government of Nigeria reassures all stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial and monetary system that this decision has been taken in absolute good faith, in the overall interest of the Nigerian economy and in accordance with our laws and due process.

Wednesday 19 February 2014

Thomas Vermaelen believes Bayern Munchen could be Nervous

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen believes Arsenal's win at the Allianz Arena last season could make Bayern Munich "nervous" ahead of this year's meeting.


The Gunners came within a whisker of knocking out the eventual European champions, losing on the away goals rule, despite a 2-0 second-leg win in Munich.

As the sides prepare for this season's rematch, Vermaelen is hoping Arsenal can use the memory of that game to their advantage.

"They will think about that game in Germany last season too, that might make them a bit nervous. We were really close to knocking them out and I don't think they would have been happy to draw us at this stage. There were easier draws than us!""It's really difficult to say what would be a good result in this first leg," he told the official matchday programme. "The priority is always that you don't want to concede a goal at home, but it's about two legs, and we won away last season of course, so you never know what will happen.

Vermaelen has been out of action since January 4 when he was taken off at half-time in the FA Cup win over Tottenham, but he reveals he is close to making a return to first-team action.

"It's going well, I'm training outside now and getting back to fitness. It was a knee injury, but then I also had some tightness in my calf. But it's getting better now, so I shouldn't be out for long "I don't want to put a date on it, but I can say it will be short-term. I'm building up my fitness now."


Source:www.arsenal.com

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Tuface Idibia rubbished report that he impregnated a Banker

International act, 2face Idibia has laughed off rumour that he impregnated his account officer, noting that his life is an open book and he will not be afraid to take responsibility for his action.

The social media was filled with rumour of the alleged pregnancy, with some of them even mentioning the name of the lady in question and the bank she allegedly work with. It was also alleged that the Africa queen crooner has pleaded with the lady to abort the pregnancy with a promise of financial reward.


However, he took to his twitter handle @2faceidibia to deny the allegation; most of his messages were in pidgin language. According to him, “The whole world knows I’m an open book. If anything happen na me go first tell una”. To bring comic relief to the whole saga, he tweeted, “Ok make I give dem news, I don give 8 virgins belle. How about that” and “in fact I wan create one local government. I just dey start,” the former member of Plantation boiz added.

2face do have the history of fathering children from different women, but Annie Macaulay Idibia his only wedded wife put to bed on  the 3rd day of January.


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