Nigerian 🇳🇬 governor's sister made 'Commissioner of Happiness' 👍​

A Nigerian governor has created a new role for his sister - as commissioner for happiness and couples' fulfilment.

Rochas Okorocha unveiled the post during the swearing in of 27 other new commissioners for Imo State. 
It is not the first questionable decision the governor has made in recent times. Earlier this year, he unveiled a statue dedicated to South African President Jacob Zuma - a man who has no apparent links to the south-eastern state.

It is not clear exactly what Mr Okorocha's sister Ogechi Ololo will do now she has been sworn in. 
She was previously her brother's chief of staff, as well as being special advisor on domestic matters. 
However, Mr Okorocha has warned she - and all his other commissioners - need to take their new roles seriously to help the regional authorities achieve their "vision". 
"We shall not tolerate any sharp practice or corruption of any type," he told those gathered at Monday's ceremony, according to Nigeria's Daily Post newspaper. "Neither shall we accept indolence or laziness."

China 🇨🇳 fuels macadamia nut boom 👍 in South Africa​

The lush Limpopo Valley region of South Africa is known as a haven of exotic wildlife and fruit trees.

But the traditional crops of guava and avocado are making way for more popular produce: macadamia nuts. 
South Africa has swiftly become one of the world's leading producers of the nut. Production rose from 3,000 tons in 1996 to over 40,000 tons in 2015, and almost 4,000 hectares of new trees are added each year. 
The vast majority of the nuts are exported, and increasingly it is China that is fueling the boom, buying up 40% of the total haul according to China's National Industry Association (CSNC). 
Demand for macadamias has been particularly strong in the special administrative region of Hong Kong. 
"In the last seven years that we purchased macadamia nuts we have had growth of around 25% every year," Ben Chan, purchasing supervisor at Hong Kong-based retailer HK JEBN, told CNN.

Ireland 🇮🇪 forced to collect Apple's 🍎 disputed €13bn tax bill​

Ireland is to comply with a European Commission order to collect a disputed €13bn tax bill from the US firm Apple.

The Irish Finance Ministry said in a statement: "These sums will be placed into an escrow fund with the proceeds being released only when there has been a final determination in the European Courts over the validity of the Commission's Decision."

An Apple spokesperson said the company was confident the General Court would overturn the Commission's decision: "The Commission's case against Ireland has never been about how much Apple pays in taxes, it's about which government gets the money.

Ireland's reluctance to collect the taxes from Apple is partly because it believes it may damage its reputation as an investment destination which has attracted multi-national companies such as Apple, Intel and Pfizer.

At the time, Ms Vestager said that Ireland had given Apple "selective treatment" enabling it to "pay substantially less tax than other businesses over many years."

UNIZIK ADMISSION

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University has released the list of admitted candidates for 2017/2018 academic session. Candidates who applied for admission in the university can check their admission status on the school portal. Follow the procedure below to check your admission status -Log on to http: //portal.unizik.edu.ng/utme-screening/2017_2018/index.html -Scroll down and click on "Continue" -Enter your email and Password in the spaces provided -Click on "Login" and proceed to view your admission details Congratulations to the admitted candidates!..

BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY RUWASSA

BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY RUWASSA by ogo judith Rural Water Supply And Sanitation Agency(RUWASSA) is a state government parastatal in the ministry of public utilities, water resources and community development. RUWASSA is a UNICEF-assisted office and its activities are mainly in rural communities. Activities of RUWASSA centre on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and are geared towards the reduction or CONCLUSION elimination of excreta related diseases, and improving the of living condition the population. the major activities of RUWASSA includes: • Provision of water boreholes and other safe water sources in selected schools and communities. • To promote healthy hygiene practices and health education in selected schools and communities. This is done through the establishment of Environmental health club in those selected schools, and the establishment of voluntary hygiene promoters(VHP) in selected communities. RUWASSA also helps in organizing the celebration of annual global hand washing day. • Sensitization and galvanization of rural communities through community led total sanitation(CLTS) approach, to ensure elimination of open defecation and construction of safe latrines. • Establishment of WASH units/Departments in local Government offices and WASHCOMS (WASH committees)at selected rural communities. Projects executed by RUWASSA are mostly donor supported. Funds for projects are often shared among the following partners:- 1. UNICEF/EUROPEAN UNION (EU) 2. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA(FGN) 3. STATE GOVERNMENT 4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LG) 5. BENEFITING COMMUNITY And some many others. RUWASSA has the following units(departments) • Administration & Finance • Water Supply • Sanitation • Community Mobilization & Health Education • Monitoring & Evaluation • Accounts • Workshop

Court Remands Killer Wife, Maryam Sanda In Prison Custody​

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arraigned a housewife, Mrs. Maryam Sanda for allegedly killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello a son of former People's Democratic Party Chairman.before an FCT High Court in Abuja just as the court ordered her to be remanded in Suleja Prison custody. She was arraigned for an offence bordering on culpable homicide.

Maryam covered her face a with green scarf to prevent being photographed by the media. Before the commencement of the court proceedings, she read from the Quran. As at the time of this report the suspect has entered the dock to take her plea and pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of homicide.

The defence counsel, Hussein Musa asked the court to let the defendant be in the police custody arguing that she is still a nursing mother and would be improper to be remanded in prison custody. The presiding judge, Yusuf Halilu ruled that suspects be remanded in Suleja prison and the matter has been adjourned to December 7th for further hearing.