Ministerial List: Senate begins screening of nominees Oct 13

   ABUJA—CONTRARY to the plea of President Muhammadu Buhari for expeditious screening and confirmation of his ministerial nominees, the senators are not in a hurry to do so. They are asking for the citation and resume of the 21 nominees to ensure “due diligence.”
Consequently, Nigerians, who expected the nominees to be screened today, will have to wait till next Tuesday when the exercise will begin. The senators said the three-day screening will hold between October 13 and 15.
The legislators took the decision after Senate President, Bukola Saraki unveiled the first batch of the nominees, which had 21 names as forwarded to the Senate President last Wednesday by President Buhari.
The nominees
The nominees include: Abubakar Malami (SAN), Kebbi; Abdurahman Bello Dambazzau, Kano; Aisha Jumai Al Hassan, Taraba; Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Kwara; Babatunde Raji Fashola, Lagos; Adebayo Shittu, Oyo; Solomon Dalong, Plateau; Senator Chris Ngige, Anambra; Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers and Chief Audu Ogbeh, Benue.
Of particular interest among the nominees is Mr Audu Ogbeh. In the Second Republic under President Shehu Shagari, late Dr Olusola Saraki, as Senate leader was part of the senators that screened Audu Ogbeh. 36 years later, the late Saraki’s son is presiding over the Senate that will screen Audu Ogbeh again for yet another ministerial slot.

The rest are Mrs. Amina Ibrahim; Dr. Osagie Ehaneri, Edo; Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Delta; Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti; Engr. Suleiman Adamu, Jigawa; Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Ogun; Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Abia; Ahmed Musa Bello Ibeto, Niger; Ibrahim Usman Jubrin, Nasarawa; Senator Hadi Serika, Katsina and Senator Udo Udoma, Akwa Ibom.
Senate President Saraki, who opened the sealed envelope at exactly 10:45am, told the lawmakers that the President sent the list to him through the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, adding that the list contained the first batch of nominees.
Buhari’s nomination letter
President Buhari’s letter to Saraki read: “In accordance with Section 147(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I have the honour to forward the attached partial list of ministerial nominees for Senate confirmation. The list of the remaining nominees will follow shortly.

Yemen conflict: Hotel used by PM Badah hit in Aden.

    A hotel in Aden housing Yemen's prime minister and his cabinet has been hit by a rocket attack, residents say.

There are reports of casualties, though not among ministers staying there.
The Qasr hotel has been used a seat of government since a Saudi-led coalition forced Houthi rebels from Aden, Yemen's second city.
The Houthi rebels advanced on the city and in March forced President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi and the government to flee to Saudi Arabia.
In July, pro-government militiamen and soldiers drove the Houthis and allied army units loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh out of the port city with the help of coalition ground forces.
Mr Hadi returned to Aden from exile late last month, though he was not reported to be staying at the Hotel Qasr when it was attacked early on Tuesday.
Residents have complained that the city has descended into chaos and lawlessness, with jihadist militants affiliated to al-Qaeda and Islamic State seen on the streets.
The UN says almost 4,900 people have been killed in the past six months of fighting in Yemen, including 2,200 civilians.

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Why is there fighting in Yemen?

• Northern Shia Muslim rebels known as Houthis, backed by forces loyal to Yemen's ex-president, took over parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and forced the government into exile in March
• The rebels accused the government of corruption and of planning to marginalise their heartland within a proposed federal system
• Forces loyal to the government and Southern militias regained control of Aden in July, aided by Saudi-led coalition air strikes and troops.

Would you believe that Michael Jordan Made More Money in 2015 Than in His Entire NBA Career

YEAH HE DID!!!

  Michael Jordan became a billionaire this year, thanks mostly to the image he created on the court and the business decisions he made off of it. That combination was so powerful that he is still one of the world's highest-paid athletes more than a decade after playing in his last NBA game.
With his income from endorsement deals and royalties from his namesake Jordan brand, a subsidiary of Nike, Jordan made $100 million in 2014, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes.
That is more than any other athlete, active or retired, makes in endorsements. It is also enough to rank Jordan as the third-highest-paid athlete in the world, behind only Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
This also means, as pointed out by ESPN's Patrick Dorsey, that Jordan now makes more in a single year than he did in his entire 15-year NBA career,according to Basketball Reference.

• Michael Jordan's 2015 endorsement earnings: ~$100 million
• Michael Jordan's career earnings in the NBA: ~$94 million

Things look a little different if we adjust Jordan's earnings for inflation, as his career NBA earnings would translate to about $145 million in 2015. But in terms of sheer volume, Jordan is raking it in more than ever.
Also, assuming his earnings don't recede, Jordan will most likely ascend to the top of the list of the world's highest-paid athletes, unless of course Mayweather and Pacquiao shock the world and agree to a rematch.
Not bad for a 52-year-old.

Nine people have been killed after "unprecedented" floods swept through the US states

Nine people have been killed after "unprecedented" floods swept through the US states of North and South Carolina.

South Carolina schools were shut on Monday and several motorways were closed as rain continued to fall.
One weather station in Columbia - South Carolina's capital - recorded 17 inches (43cm) in as many hours on Sunday.
The torrential rains have been made worse by a weather system connected to Hurricane Joaquin in the Caribbean.
The storm is not expected to hit the eastern US, but the moisture associated with it is contributing to heavy rainfall.
"The flooding is unprecedented and historical," said Dr Marshall Shepherd, a meteorologist and director of the atmospheric sciences program at the University of Georgia.
Many of the victims have drowned after flood waters swept over their vehicles.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley urged residents to stay indoors.
"The water is not safe and a lot of areas across the state where you see this deep water, it's got bacteria in it. So, stay inside and don't get in there," she said.

President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina. The move means state and local authorities can receive federal help to deal with the flooding.
"We have every ambulance in the county out responding to calls. People are being moved from their homes in boats," Georgetown County spokeswoman Jackie Broach told Reuters.
About 100 people were rescued from their cars on flooded roads on Saturday night.
In the historic city centre of Charleston, many streets have been closed and sandbags have been piled up to keep floodwaters out.

3 Tips for Successfully Running a Company When You Are Married to the Co-Founder

I met my wife Caitlin after selling my second startup to a company in New York City and becoming its president. Caitlin was an unbelievable sales woman, and her drive and compassion immediately drew me to her. A few months after we met, I had an idea for a new business and knew she was the right person to build it with me. Together, we founded our location-focused video advertising company Yashi, which we recently sold to Nexstar Broadcasting for $33 million.
When I tell people my co-founder is my wife, they often react with skepticism and surprise, but these reactions forget that business partnerships are essentially a marriage. When you are married, your business motives are naturally aligned. When we look out for each other, we look out for ourselves.
Building a successful company as a married couple requires a few key components to navigate how the partnership operates. These elements must be clearly defined and held together by absolute trust between both people.

1. Define how decisions are made

Control is a tricky concept to navigate in both marriage and in business. You want to establish an equal partnership, but without someone in the driver’s seat, too much time gets wasted on back and forth. In a business partnership and in a marriage, the first step is to establish a clear process for making decisions and decide who gets the final veto.
My previous experience guided the direction of the company and Caitlin’s fresh perspective and relentless perseverance pushed us forward. In our partnership we separated our duties and responsibilities largely between strategic and operational, where I was strategic and she was operational. Part of having control is knowing that you’ll have to relinquish it sometimes and trust that the other person will pull their weight. There should be nobody you trust more than your significant other. If you have any doubt, it won’t work.

2. Sync your vision

In business and marriage alike, both partners’ goals and vision for the future need to be aligned. This helps you stay focused. Caitlin and I agreed that it was important not to waste our power years and established our commitment to the company from the outset.
In the early days when we were a two-person operation, there was no vacation. Even on our honeymoon we worked all morning and checked email all afternoon. Our united vision and our resolve kept us together and pushed us forward during those formative years. Yes, our personal and professional lives became blurred, but for us this was a good thing. Dealing with obstacles that arose only drove us closer together. Our passion for each other and for the company we were building together reduced problems and saved time. However, this only works when both partners are on the same page and are willing to sacrifice certain things (e.g. free time).

3. Channel each other’s strengths

The strongest partnerships are made up of people with complementary skill sets. Each person’s skills offset the other’s. This strengthens your team, makes you more efficient and easier to delineate each partner’s area of responsibility.
For example, I was more strategic, dealing with fundraising and the eventual acquisition of the business. Caitlin was more transactional and operational, focusing on sourcing and closing deals, customer service and everything related to revenue. Together, we had the full package needed to successfully get our company off the ground.   
Of course, being a co-founder couple can be tough at times, but so can all marriages and all business relationships. In both cases, they take hard work, clear communication and an alignment of skills, personalities and vision. For us, being married has made us better founders and our startup has strengthened our marriage.

Googles Android 6.0 Marshmallow system for devices

After a lengthy developer preview, the newest version of Google's flagship operating system is finally ready for the masses. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the twenty-third version of Google's "mobile" operating system, though it can accurately be described as "mobile" only if you're referring to how much it gets around. With all the areas in which Google now tinkers, Marshmallow is destined for smartphones, tablets, watches, televisions, and cars, among others.
Google says that the new release has a "back to basics" motif with a focus on "polish and quality." Marshmallow makes many long-requested features a reality with selectable app permissions, a data backup system that actually works, and the ability to format SD cards as Ext4, allowing the system to treat cards just like internal storage. Marshmallow is also prepared for the future with support for USB Type-C's power delivery spec, a Fingerprint authentication API, and 4K display support. And, as with any Android release, there's also lots of new Googley stuff—a slick new search interface and a contextual search mode called "Google Now on Tap," for example.

Further Reading

The history of Android

Follow the endless iterations from Android 0.5 to Android 4.4.

While this is a review of the final build of "Android 6.0," we're going to cover many of Google's apps along with some other bits that aren't technically exclusive to Marshmallow. Indeed, big chunks of "Android" don't actually live in the operating system anymore. Google offloads as much of Android as possible to Google Play Services and to the Play Store for easier updating and backporting to older versions, and this structure allows the company to retain control over its open source platform. As such, consider this a look at the shipping Google Android software package rather than just the base operating system. "Review: New Android stuff Google has released recently" would be a more accurate title, though not as catchy.

How to Read the 3 Signs Telling You Your Purpose in Life

   For me point two has happened like three times i would say its Gods favor am currently on one .
There are no billboards or flashing neon that light the way toward finding your calling or purpose.
Very few people instinctively know what they want to do with their life.
For many years I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I didn't know exactly what I wanted that to be or look like. I know that's the case for many individuals who don't want to work for someone else.
In his latest book, The Art of Work, bestselling author and blogger, Jeff Goins offers some unconventional advice to help you abandon the status quo and kick start a life work that's packed with passion and purpose.
In an interview with Goins, he shared three actionable tactics that anyone can use to identify their calling.

1. Listen to your life.

According to Goins, the best place to begin charting your future is by taking a look at your past.
"One of my favorite quotes is from Parker Palmer when he says, 'Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I need to listen to my life to tell me who I am," said Goins.
The elevator speech for this tactic is being more self aware about what you've accomplished or not accomplished in the past. The intent is to look for a unifying thread or pattern that's consistent throughout your past experience that's also consistent with your passion and skills.
That unifying pattern or thread should energize you once you recognize it. Goins says this retrospection will also identify those activities in the past that you should avoid as you move forward because they drained you or amplified weaknesses.
"I don't believe your past necessarily dictates your future but it should inform it," said Goins.

 

2. Accidental apprenticeships.

The reality is that nobody achieves success or realizes their life purpose by themselves. It's a process that requires and demands a team of mentors providing guidance.
According to Goins, that kind of help is all around us -- we just don't always see it.

"Every story of success is a story of community. Some people will help you willingly, while others may contribute to your education on accident. If you are wise, you can use it all," said Goins. "Even though each of us has a unique journey, it's full of teachers who can help along the way. Your job is not to seek them out necessarily, but to recognize them when they appear, because oftentimes they're closer than you think."

3. Prep for painful practice.

There's a myth that once you know what it is that you're supposed to pursue, achieving that purpose will be easy because it plays to your strengths and passion. That's not the case.
"The paradox is it's difficult to achieve the level excellence that your calling should merit, but that struggle for mastery is also invigorating and fulfilling. It's tough and not everybody realizes that until they're in it," said Goins.
Just as with professional athletes, musicians or artisans, expect to intentionally hone your craft to the point of exhaustion. Otherwise, mastery will elude you.
"Grinding it out is not fun. Painful practice is not fun, but it's necessary to both clarify your purpose and achieve it," said Goins.
The key is finding where your abilities and personal drive intersect the needs of others. According to Goins you can find that juncture by answering the following three questions:

1. What do I love?
2. What am I good at?
3. What does the world need?

Once that sweet spot is identified you won't have a job or even a career. You'll have a life purpose.