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This poll is part of the ongoing snap poll exercise conducted by NOI Polls to rapidly assess public sentiments following various electoral events. NOI Polls is a Nigerian based opinion research organization which Works in technical partnership with Gallup Polls (USA), to conduct periodic opinion polls on various socioeconomic issues in Nigeria.
The results revealed wide disparities in the level of knowledge, opinions and preferences of the respondents about these aspirants.
But the company says these results could change as other factors such as the choice of Vice Presidential Candidates and the current efforts of some Northern politicians to choose a consensus candidate from the region are factored in.
The results:
General Buhari (Retired)
Participants in the survey were asked if they were aware of retired General Buhari's intention to run for office in the forthcoming elections. Well over 9 in 10 people (97%) surveyed were aware of this fact. When asked if they felt he should run for office, 41% said he should, while nearly 6 in 10 people (58%) said he should not run.
The Majority of the people (70%) who said he should run, cited "his right" as a Nigerian as the reason he should run. 8% said he had the "experience" needed, 5% said "he is a man of integrity", while the reason given by another 8% was "he is a good man".
The highest proportion (34%) of respondents who said he should not run, mentioned a "preference for other candidates" as the reason why he should not run for office. 22% said they wanted a "new generation of leaders", while 14% each cited a "general dislike" for the candidate and an inability to "provide the positive change need in Nigeria".
Governor Bukola Saraki
While 88% of the people polled were aware of Governor Saraki's intention to run for office, only slightly over one-third (35%) of respondents felt he should run. 62% said he should not run while 3% did not have anything to say on the issue.
The vast majority (84%) of those who said he should run for office, mentioned "his right" as a nigerian as the reason he should run. 6% said he is a "good man", while 35% each said he is "experienced/ competent" and he is a "man of integrity".
29% of those who said Governor Saraki should not run, cited a "preference for other candidates" as their major reason. 16% cited a "general dislike" for the candidate,14% said he is "inexperienced/incompetent"; while 11% each mentioned a "bad reputation" and an inability to "provide the positive change needed in Nigeria", as their reasons.
President Goodluck Jonathan
Almost all (99%) the people polled said they were aware of President Jonathan's intention to contest in the upcoming presidential elections. 87% of respondents said they feel he should run for office. This figure is slightly higher than a similar poll conducted in August 2010, before the president declared his intentions to contest, where 81% felt he should run.
Again, majority of respondents ( 23%) who said he should run, mentioned "his right" as a Nigerian as their reason. 18% cited "experience/competence", 16% each said he is "innovative/progressive" and he is a "man of integrity"; while 10% and 12% said he is a "good man" and he "represents a new generation of leaders" respectively.
Ibrahim Babangida (IBB)
While nearly all of those quizzed (97%) are aware that Ibrahim Babangida has declared his intention to run for the 2011 presidential elections, only 27% think he should run for office.
When asked why they think he should run for office, 76% of those who think he should run said that it is within his rights as a Nigerian, 9% said that he is a good man and 8% said that they believe he is competent enough to be president.
Of the 69% who think he should not run, 19% cited his reputation as being poor, 19% said that they dislike him, 17% said that they want a new generation of leaders.
Atiku Abubakar
Awareness of Atiku Abubakar's presidential aspirations is also high at 90%, however only 27% of respondents think that he should run while 70% believe he shouldn't run for president.
The highest proportion of those who believe that he should run (87%) say that it his right to do so.
Nuhu Ribadu
86% of respondents are aware of Ribadu's intention to run for the 2011 presidential elections. Just over half of Nigerians (55%) think that he should run.
Polls conducted by a Nigeria daily.
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Luck smiled on him when he read an advertisement. "It was about an audition and they needed cast for a film. That was after my graduation but the film that shot me to limelight was Dijangala, which bagged an award of the Best Hausa Film at the Zuma Films Festival in Abuja. Though a re-make of the old Dijangala, it was what I needed to be hot in the Hausa film market. Since then, I have been in the Hausa genre of Nollywood before Wetin Dey?"
Getting the role of Ibrahim on the Wetin Dey? set was by a stroke of luck. "I came in late," he revealed. Late? Didn't he want the role from the outset? "Already, they had taken the pilot copy to London for selection but they needed to make changes. I was invited for an audition in Kano and was told that it was a BBC-sponsored stuff. There were four directors on set and, after my audition, I was chosen to play the role of Ibrahim and we were on set for a year and three months." He played the role so well that you would think he suffered from the deadly virus. Ironically, he confessed that: "I didn't know about HIV/AIDS or even stigmatisation of victims until I got to the set. I got to meet people infected and we learnt from them in interpreting our roles. The role of Ibrahim was a true life story of a victim who knew he had AIDS and, to cover up, he quickly married his cousin. He was afraid of stigmatisation and discrimination. So he continued covering up his tracks until he met his waterloo. I believe the society made Ibrahim who he was and not because he was callous or wicked."
Based in Kano, his handsome face has featured in many Hausa films and he is one of the celebrated stars of the Hausa movie world. Attesting to the fact that the Kano movie industry is getting more vibrant daily, Nuhu says their audience is not only northern based. 'From Abuja to the East and neighbouring African countries, we are watched and our stars celebrated. In a year, we have produced over 200 films. We are doing well in the market and we are set to do more."
Back to Wetin Dey?, he agreed that the soap had influenced his life. "We are fighting a cause but I was told that people could mistake me for HIV positive person but I didn't mind because we wanted to make viewers know that HIV/AIDS victims are people like us and should not be discriminated against. That was why I put in every skill I have but viewers believe I am HIV positive in real life. I am not. I have gone for test and I am negative. That I play a role on television does not mean that I am that person."
So, who is he? To his numerous female fans, who think Ali Nuhu is not married, this is indeed sad news. "I am happily married and I have two kids. My wife is quite beautiful and I would do anything to please her. I even give my scripts to her and anything she would not like, I would not do on set," he said. Is he saying he would not kiss or touch a woman on set just because his wife would not approve? "Though she is Hausa and a devout Moslem, she is liberal and believes my profession is important. Oftentimes, my roles on set could have to do with women and she would not object to kisses or hugs. Romantic scenes are allowed but there is a limit."
But his religion, Islam, forbids it. "I am a professional actor and as long as what I am doing on set is not sinful, my religion would not frown on it. A lot of Nigerians mistake your roles on television or films for the real you. They have forgotten that your real you is different from the actor in you. I could dress scantily on set but would not do that in real life."
Asked Ali Nuhu if his wife gets jealous over his female fans and he replies, "Naturally, women are jealous and could get possessive over their husbands. I feel for wives of actors when female fans flock around them for photographs, autographs or make calls even late in the night. Naturally, my wife is not a jealous person but there was a time some rumour-mongers were all over town saying I was dating an Hausa actress. After an event, I gave the lady a lift and my wife saw us together. She was not angry but she cautioned me to stop being seen with that girl because people could mistake our intentions."
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'No bikini contests'
"Miss Wheelchair Nigeria Pageant is not a beauty pageant in the sense that there is no emphasis on the physical appearance of the contestants," he said. "There are no bikini contests and the contestants will be judged on their achievements since the onset of their disabilities, their projection and communication skills, and their abilities to successfully advocate for over 20 million Nigerians with disabilities. It is likely that the winner would be very beautiful but that is not one of our criteria."
According to him, while the actual worth of prizes to be given to the winner is not yet known due to insufficient financial sponsors, the winner of the pageant would go home with a brand new car and other attractive prizes. "The Miss Wheelchair Nigeria Pageant 2010 title holder will receive a handsome prize and will be branded and equipped to carry out some specific assignments including to ensure at least 500 persons with disabilities are gainfully employed," he said.
The criteria
The choice of using a physically challenged person for their advocacy, he added, was necessary to adequately project their cause. "In any advocacy it is best to use those that are mostly affected," he said. "Who is best to talk about marginalisation other than those who are marginalised? Women on wheelchair suffer the most and so we decided it was best to start with Miss Wheelchair. As women with disabilities, they also suffer the stereotype associated with disabilities."
According to the organisers, the contestants must be women aged between 18 and 50 by May 2010. They may also be married, single, divorced or separated. They may have children, grandchildren, great grandchildren or no children at all. There will be zonal competitions to select state representatives at the grand finale to be held on December 4 in Lagos.
The supporters
Azeez Olanrewaju, the Senior Special Assistant to chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, while speaking at the press conference yesterday, said the council was committed to the pageant and the disability centre. "Our local government is very proud and honoured to partner with the president of MAARDEC and to associate ourselves with this model event," he said. "Pageantry is a medium to market and market is the window of brands. By this novel initiative, I must say that yMAARDEC is on a course to history. We shall portray this event in the glory it requires. All necessary support shall be given to this event."
Mr Okoli, who also announced his intentions to run for a senatorial position in the coming elections, said that it was unfair that there are no people with disabilities in political positions in the country. This he said has contributed to the marginalisation against members of the disability community and building of public facilities such as roads and banks in such a way that is inaccessible to people with disabilities. "If a non-profit organisation can make its structure accessible, why can't the government? It is very painful that we are pursuing the Millennium Development Goals without people with disabilities," he said. "A society is judged by its ability to take care of the weakest members of the society. If you build a society for the rich and powerful, you have not built a society because everybody would not be rich and powerful.
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Bimbo Thomas:
Bimbo Thomas has a lot of going for her. The dark complexioned actress, who has the ability to carry her heavy stature, loves partying and hardly goes unnoticed anywhere.
RONKE Odusanya:
Ronke also has a lot going for her and in recent has kept low profile. She has been romantically linked with FUJI Music star, Pasuma. But there are strong indications that she is in a serious relationship with a big boy abroad.
Anita Julius:
The Edo State born pretty actress joined the movie industry a few years back and since then has always been a dream girl of several big boys in town.
Anita has a lot going for her; she cruises around town in state of the art cars.
Bisi Ibidapo- Obe:
Bisi Ibidapo Obe is questionably the pretty actress from the Yoruba movie industry. The tall, light complexioned and well shaped actress is a show stopper any day.
Bisi as she's fondly called has been linked with several big boys in town and there have been several rumours about her picking marriage dates before now, though she has not stepped out publicly with anyone. Big Boys will do anything to have for keeps.
Funke Akindele:
Funke Akindele is also among the hot babes guys would love to date. Her unequalled talents in movie roles and interpreting daring disposition have worked for her. Several guys imagine dating Funke will be heart lifting as her comedy side would be brought in a relationship.
Dayo Musa:
Dayo Amusa is one of the highly sociable actresses in the Yoruba movie industry. The elegant, light complexioned actress is also daring and knows her onions.
Biodun Okeowo:
Biodun Okeowo in recent times has obviously been enjoying attention from suitors. The light complexioned actress is blessed with tempting curves at the right places.
Bisola Badmus
Bisola Badmus is one of the actresses . The dark complexioned busty actress hardly goes unnoticed at events and social gatherings.
MOSUN FILANI:
Mosun Filani is a beauty to behold, the Abeokuta, Ogun State based actress is one of the hot babes guys are dying to date. Though she has not stepped out with any of her numerous admirers, Mosun tells anyone who cares to listen that she will settle down with a handsome dark complexioned guy.
SOLA KOSOKO
Sola Kosoko is the light complexioned, pretty daughter of the PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL THEATER ARTS PRACTITIONERS (ANTP), Prince Jide Kosoko. Sola has been linked with a money bag based in Ogun State. Her chic stature and good dress sense gives her an edge..
SOLA ASEDEKO:
Sola Asedeko is one of the Yoruba actresses who is hardly visible and who makes statement whenever she steps out at events. The university of Lagos graduate is also one of the hot babes in the industry guys can go to the rooftop to declare their love for.
FADEKEMI MOMOH:
Fadekemi Momoh has a way of making things happen and being loved. The Lagos born actress has a petite stature but she knows her onions. She is one of the actresses who are adventurous.
LOLADE ABUTA:
Lolade Abuta is one of the hot babes in the industry. Her outgoing nature and appreciable attitude have placed her among the sexy babes guys are dying to date in the industry.
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Homicide detectives at Panti, Yaba, have began investigation into the death of a teenager, Uju Onwuzuruigbe, who allegedly died from complications arising from an unsafe abortion.
Miss Onwuzuruigbe, 18, bled to death on October 22 at her parents' house at Shuribu, in Ajangbadi, few days after an auxiliary nurse, identified as Joy Temi, performed an abortion for her. Her parents reported the matter to the police; and subsequently her lover, Peter Chukwunakwe, and the nurse were arrested.
The victim's mother told her story. "Uju be my daughter and she is the fifth child wen I born, dem plenty wen I get," she said. "But on the 22nd, she come home tell me her mama say her belly dey pain her. She come say make her I give her hot water to drink. As she drink and she still dey cry, dey roll for bed say her belly still dey pain her. I come ask her say wetin happen she say na stomach, but around 5.30 am she come dey shake say she wan die. I tell her say she no go die make she tell me wetin happen. Na so she come confess say, 'mama, I don do you bad, na belly I remove.' She tell me about the nurse, na so I come hear about wetin happen to my daughter. As she tell me these thing, na so she come die. We come go report the case to police."
Not guilty
Both the nurse, Ms Temi, and the alleged lover, Mr Chukwunakwe, denied procuring abortion for the deceased. "She came to me on October 7th that she has a venereal disease, that she was having discharges," said Ms Temi. "I gave her Gentamicin Tablet and she went home. It was after some days that the police came and arrest me that I did abortion for Uju. I am a trained nurse and I got my certificate at the Falati Hospital. I did not do any abortion for her, I only treated her for a virginal infection and it is not an STD she had."
Mr Chukwunakwe agreed that he dated the deceased, but denied knowledge of the pregnancy. "Uju is my girl friend and I have known her for more than one year," he said. "She did not tell me that she was pregnant and I did not take her for any abortion, so I do not know anything about her death."
Not interested in justice
Ambrose Onwozurigbe, the father of the victim, said he is not interested in prosecuting the case. "I want make police release my daughter dead body make I go bury her," he said. "Her body dey for mortuary and doctors no dey to do autopsy for her. Wetin don happen don happen. E no good make she dey there dey smell, her spirit no agree rest and we want carry her go burry her make her spirit rest, so we want make police release her body to us."
Investigations into homicide cases in the state are being stalled following the strike by Lagos doctors. A morgue attendant at the Isolo General Hospital, who did not wish to be named, confirmed that cases of corpses without autopsy reports have increased in the last two months as a result of the doctors' strike. "One thing you should know is that detectives cannot do their work especially in homicide cases when there is no autopsy report to prove the causes of death," he said. "Many people are just coming here to claim their corpses without due autopsy report because the doctors that will carry it out are on strike. So people must bury their dead, and I can tell you that because of this strike, the corpses at this general hospital have increased
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