Most WANTED terror suspects from ISIS finally found

Most WANTED terror suspects from ISIS finally found.

- Two suspects on the most wanted criminal list have been arrested

- The male and female suspects were arrested in Mombasa on Saturday, February 18 days after flying back to Kenya

- They had reportedly arrived in Kenya from Syria where they joined ISIS

Police in Mombasa have arrested two most wanted terror suspects after arriving back in the country.

Nasra Hyder Faiza and Salim Mohamed Rashid were arrested on Saturday, February 18.

The two reportedly arrived back in the country two days ago from Syria.

The suspects were arrested on claims that they had joined ISIS during their stay in Syria.

21-year-old Salim who hails from Mombasa was arrested in Kizingo area while 26-year-old Nasra Hyder was arrested in Mtwapa.

Police recently issued a list of the most wanted terror suspects in Kenya offering money to anyone with information on there whereabouts.

Things to Always Tell an Employer Before Accepting a Job Offer

You’ve perfected your resume to make it to the job interview, and now you’ve aced that, too. In fact, a company with a new position just made you a job offer. This is great news, but now it’s time to have another conversation with human resources before signing on the dotted line. There might be a few things you have questions about, or you might need to disclose some additional information to make sure you start the job on the right foot. Either way, you can’t ignore these items. Make sure you alert a future employer about these things before accepting their offer.

1. You think the pay is too low

First things first: You should always ask for some time to review the offer, even if you feel the urge to accept right away. That will give you time to make sure you’re satisfied with the offer — including the pay. It used to be commonplace to expect a raise after working at a company for a year or so. But some companies are takingnontraditional approaches to future raises, and others don’t have the capacity to provide them at all. Plus, the typical 3% raise won’t lead to any life-changing rewards in the coming years. In other words: Make sure you’re content with the starting salary, and if you’re not, negotiate to try to make it higher.Most employers will expect some negotiation with the first salary they offer, U.S. News & World Report states. Try replying to the HR contact, stating your enthusiasm for the job, but saying you believe your skills warrant a higher salary. Make sure to include the figure you have in mind, and see what happens from there. (If this is all new to you, U.S. News offers a way to begin that conversation.)

According to Monster, the key is to make the request a positive one. Emphasize your desire to join the team, but perhaps write that you need a little extra compensation to justify the switch from your current role to a new one at their company. If this is the first time you’ve negotiated anything in a job offer, Payscaleoffers another comprehensive tutorial about what to evaluate, and how to ask for items you feel are lacking.

2. You have a pre-planned vacation on the calendar

You might be getting married, and have a honeymoon that’s already booked two months from now. Or, there’s a family vacation that you’ve never missed, or an anniversary trip that’s going to take you away from the office for a week or so. You didn’t bring it up during the interview process, because you wanted to avoid looking flaky. But now it’s time to have that conversation with HR, before you’re officially on the payroll.

According to a forum on Stack Exchange, you likely have a number of ways to approach this. Mention that this trip has been planned in advance of your search, and remain flexible about how that can be accommodated if at all possible. If the trip is coming up within the next few weeks, it might be best to wait until starting afterward. If it’s a few months from now, ask whether it’s possible to go negative in your paid time off (if you won’t accrue enough vacation days by that point), or ask if it’s possible to take the time without pay.

“… Try the language of deal-making rather than the language of worry,” advises career strategist John Lees in an article for Harvard Business Review. “Instead of identifying your vacation as a problem issue, mention it in passing as one of the minor things that need to be tidied up before you join, alongside finessing your contract and role description.”

If you can stay positive and emphasize what you bring to the table rather than an attitude of detracting from the company’s goals, you most likely won’t have a problem with keeping to your vacation schedule.

3. You don’t understand the compensation or benefits

If you’re switching to a new industry or career role, the compensation model might be different from what you’re used to. Perhaps this is the first salaried position you’ve received, or a significant portion of your annual income is from bonuses or commissions. If that’s the case, be sure to ask any questions you have, so you’re not taken by surprise later. As Payscale points out, some benefits packages are actually worth quite a bit of money, but you’ll want to have a clear view of that before accepting the offer.

As Katie Douthwaite Wolf writes on The Muse, there can be a million other factors that go into your compensation package. Some might offer profit sharing, others might have stock options or other perks that are technically part of your compensation. If you don’t understand these fully, you’ll be slightly in the dark about how much you’re actually getting paid for your skills.

In addition, make sure you have a clear picture of the benefits package, and what it will mean for your bottom line. You might be willing to have a higher deductible or pay out of pocket for dental services if the rest of the new gig is stellar. However, you should be aware of those impacts to your own personal budget ahead of time. If the language is unclear about these in your job offer, you should take the time to get clarity from HR. If you need a quick refresher, here’s a comprehensive list of the most common components of a benefits offer.

4. You need an extension to review the offer

It’s typical to take a day or even up to two or three to evaluate a job offer. Once you’ve asked for (and received) that time, you’ll need to let HR know if you need additional time. Perhaps the paperwork is complicated, or you simply need another few days to consider the change. This is likely acceptable, but your future employer doesn’t want radio silence while you weigh your options. They want to know that you’re interested in the job, and invested in making a smart choice that will ultimately pay off for them, too.

“Make sure you have a concrete and appropriate reason for asking for an extension. Expecting to hear soon from another employer with whom you’ve interviewed is a legitimate reason. If you’re just hoping to get more interviews, that’s not a concrete reason,” advises the career services department at Virginia Tech.

Most experts advise calling your HR contact to discuss the extension, rather than handling it all over email. (You should, however, confirm the arrangement in writing via email afterward.) Remain professional, but you should expect to provide a reason for the extension, along with an estimated time frame. Tell your contact that you need additional time to look over the offer, or whatever your reason is. Keep in mind that the company might have other candidates they risk losing if the process drags on for too long, so approach the conversation with an attitude of compromise. If you’re asking for an extra day, it will likely be much better than if you’re asking for another week.

No matter what, it’s important to ask for the extension in a timely manner. If you were supposed to respond to the offer within 24 hours and you’re going on hour 23, that’s off to a bad start.

5. You’re considering another job offer

One of the most legitimate reasons for asking for an extension is that you’re considering another job offer. This is a great place for you to be in, as it gives you a leg up in the negotiations.

“It’s acceptable to let an employer know if you are considering another offer, particularly if that is the reason you are unable to make a quick decision. Knowing that there is competition may encourage an employer to make a more attractive offer,” sugtgests the career services office at Michigan State University. You’ll want to remain professional and avoid appearing boastful, but doing so will give you the time to evaluate the offers, while also giving the companies a chance to sweeten the deal for you.

“If you are in a high-demand field or you’re a highly sought-after candidate, the hiring manager will presume that you have more than one offer,” Chron suggests. However, just as lying on your resume is a recipe for disaster, so is lying during this process. If you don’t have competing offers, don’t make one up. “Whatever you do, don’t announce that you have competing offers just to delay the process while you shop around — don’t mislead the hiring manager with untruthful statements,” the publication advises.

Premier League: Arsene Wenger reveals he threw up after first loss as a coach

Arsene Wenger recalled throwing up after his first loss as coach as the Arsenal manager vowed to continue fighting.

The Frenchman is under pressure after his side suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League last-16 first leg.

Arsenal get a chance to take some of the focus off Wenger when they visit Sutton United in the FA Cup on Monday.

The former Nancy, Monaco and Nagoya Grampus coach remembered the pain of his first loss, and said nothing had changed.

"I'm a competitor. If I speak with my neighbour at six or seven, I was already competing for everything. I was born like that," Wenger said, via the club's website.

"When I lose games, of course it's difficult to take.

“Every defeat is harder. I can never transmit to you my feelings about defeats.

"A player when I managed for the first time at 33 or 34 said that after our first defeat I threw up. Whether you are young or old, every defeat hurts."

Wenger's future has been in the spotlight following the loss in Munich, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

The 67-year-old has ruled out retirement and said his desire to bounce back was still great.

"I'm a positive person. I am a fighter, somewhere - you don't stay so long in this job otherwise," Wenger said.

"I've always seen the future in a positive way. I do not expect too much from outside, I expect more from me inside.

"The expectation level gets higher. The fight doesn't get higher. The fight is always tough.

"When you hate defeat like I hate defeat, it's always tough. I'm determined to always fight back."

Angelina Jolie Says She And Brad Pitt Will “Always Be A Family” Despite Divorce

The actress filed for divorce last year and although the pair have decided to go their separate ways, Angelina hopes the whole thing will make them a “stronger” unit.
Speaking to BBC World News , she said: “I don’t want to say very much about that, except to say it was a very difficult time and we are a family and we will always be a family, and we will get through this time and hopefully be a stronger family for it…
“Many, many people find themselves in this situation. My whole family, we’ve all being through a difficult time. My focus is my children, our children… and my focus is finding this way through.
“We are and forever will be a family. I am coping with finding a way through to make sure that this somehow makes us stronger and closer.”
The couple split after 11 years together, just months after their second wedding anniversary.

We needs positive contributors to development, says Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that Nigeria is in need of men and women with strong character to contribute positively to the country’s economic and political development.
Osinbajo, who spoke at the 50th anniversary of the death of Ambassador Isa Wali, which held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja yesterday said although, people with such human values were not lacking in Nigeria, they needed to be identified and allowed to contribute to nation building.
Osinbajo described late Ambassador Wali as a crusader of social justice likening him to Martin Luther King of the United States of America and Nelson Mandela of South Africa, who, according to him fought for the rights of ordinary people in their nations.
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and
, noted that late Wali was at the forefront of promoting the cause of women and their rights in northern Nigeria as well as the dignity of children.
According him, Wali spoke against violence against women, forced marriage and polygamy, which now has turned out to be a problem in the northern part of the country.

Malaysia recalls envoy after Kim killing

Malaysia has recalled its envoy to Pyongyang in an escalating row over the killing of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un.
Kim Jong-nam died in mysterious circumstances last week at a Kuala Lumpur airport – police believe he was poisoned while waiting for a flight.
Malaysian police say they are now looking for four North Koreans.
Pyongyang’s envoy to Malaysia was also summoned over earlier comments he made.
Last week Kang Chol accused Kuala Lumpur of colluding with “hostile forces” and said that Malaysia had “something to conceal”, allegations that provoked an angry response from Malaysian authorities.
Despite widespread speculation that North Korea was behind the killing, there has been no definitive evidence and Pyongyang has made no public comment on the issue so far.
So far Malaysian police have detained one North Korean suspect, Ri Jong-chol, and said they are looking for four more men, who may have already left the country. Two women, an Indonesian and a Vietnamese, have also been arrested.
Malaysia was one of very few countries to maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea, but this killing has strained ties.
Over the last week Malaysia has refused to accede to North Korean demands to release Kim’s body into their custody without an autopsy, reports the BBC.
A Malaysian foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday that their Pyongyang ambassador had been recalled “for consultations”.

I don’t talk to monkeys – Fayose replies Sheriff

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, had reacted to a statement credited to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff , where he said Governors Fayose and Nyesom Wike would be pushed out of the party.
Addressing people of his state on Ekiti Radio-91.5FM and EKTV on Saturday, Fayose said he does not talk to “monkeys.”
Quoting a passage from the Bible, the outspoken governor said all things will work for his good and the good of the PDP.
The Chairman of the PDP’s Governors Forum wondered who Sheriff would lead since most members of the party were on the side of Ahmed Makarfi.
He also urged members of the PDP who are aggrieved by the Port Harcourt Appeal Court ruling to “calm down.”
Fayose said, “On that comment by Sheriff that he will kick me and Gov Wike out of PDP, I don’t talk to monkeys. That Appeal Court judgement is just a phase, it will fizzle out. All things will work together for good for me, that’s what the Bible says.
“All the Governors, National Assembly members, BOT, etc are on this side. So who is he going to be leading?
“Whether he is being backed by whatever forces, be it external or internal, good luck to him.
“Let everybody in PDP calm down, there is salvation ahead of us.
“I’m aware that some people are apprehensive of 2018 but I want to say it here that they should worry not. What I know that will happen tomorrow is that I will get to greater heights.
“There are three major important factors in elections, the people is number one, followed by the party and the candidate. You can have a party and candidate, if you don’t have the people, you will fail because the power of the people is greater than the power of those of us in power.
“Here in Ekiti, we have the people.
“I am saying it here that we are under the leadership of the Ahmed Makarfi led Caretaker Committee.
“When we got the judgement at the lower court, affirming the Caretaker Committee, Sheriff was still parading himself as the chairman.”

Fayose condemns FG’s plan to ban Okada, says they will continue operations in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described as wicked plan by the
federal government to ban commercial motorcycle, popularly known as
Okada from the country saying; “In Ekiti State, we won’t ban
Okada because it is a source of livelihood to a lot of families. Why
would anyone even contemplate such when government did not create
alternative employments?”
He said; “With this economic recession that is biting so hard, it is
sheer heartlessness for the federal government to even think of
sending Okada riders out of business instead of putting machineries in
motion to check their excesses.”
According to a statement issued on Sunday, by his Special Assistant on
Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose,
who was addressing Okada riders that accosted him in Ikere Ekiti, on
his way from Abuja on Saturday, said, “ban on Okada will worsen the
country’s security situation because it will remove foods from the
table of so many people.”
The governor, who promised Okada riders in Ekiti State his continued
support and assistance, said; “The federal government has no power to
ban Okada in my State and under my watch, no one will prevent Okada
Riders from operating as long as they do not go against the laws.”
Governor Fayose said; “The hunger in the land is killing and most of
these Okada riders are graduates who have taken to commercial
motorcycling to survive because of unemployment. Many of them are even
those who lost their jobs within the 21 months of this All
Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government and government
workers, whose salaries are not being paid regularly. How does the
federal government expect them to feed if their means of livelihood is
taken away?
“If commercial motorcyclist is a major cause of fatal road traffic
accidents across the country, as posited by the federal government,
should proposing their ban be an option?
“Should we also say motor vehicles, especially heavy duty vehicles
should be banned from plying our roads because they also cause
accidents?
“Methinks the federal government should be concerned with the rate of
unemployment in the country and the deplorable state of our roads,
especially federal roads, instead of seeking to deprive Nigerians, who
have taken to riding Okada to save themselves and their families from
dying of hunger.”

Osinbajo’s visit brought peace to Niger Delta region – Mike Loyibo

The convener of the Niger Delta Peoples Congress, NDPC, Mike Loyibo on Saturday said the recent visit of the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo to the Niger Delta has brought peace to the region.
Recall that Osinbajo recently visited Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States respectively.
During his visits to the oil rich region, the acting President engaged relevant stakeholders on how to bring relevant peace to the area.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, Loyibo claimed the ceasefire agreement secured with the militants who had carried out several attacks on oil installations would remain unbroken.
Loyibo noted that the acting President’s visit was part of the yearnings of the people who had longed for inclusion in the activities of the region.
He said, “When we assess the issues generally, my view has been that you can’t develop the Niger Delta without her people’s participation and this is the first time that any government ever is involving the critical stakeholders at all levels and so the consultation is a continuous one.
“The Acting President has visited Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State and he was also in Imo State (Oil Producing) and now he’s slated to go to Ondo by Monday.
” So, these are some of the proposals and suggestions we gave to the presidency.”

Obasanjo created PDP’s current crisis – Doyin Okupe

A former Senior Special Assistant to then President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, has attributed the current crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic party to “error” which started from the administration of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Okupe asserted that the error was further aggravated by the Jonathan’s administration.
He said the inability of the former ruling party to address the problem may affect the party in the next general election.
Speaking with Tribune, Okupe said, “Only God knows what will happen to the PDP. I am not in the habit of lying even when it comes to public discourse.
“PDP is heavily burdened and much of the burden is self-inflicted. In the last administration, an error was committed. Before we disengaged after we lost the election, we should have straightened the leadership of the party.
“We did not do that and that was a fundamental error. This gave room for all comers and pretenders to the throne; people who have not even learnt the ABC of politics to become leaders in PDP.
“There is a grand error in party administration in the country and I think it started from the Obasanjo administration. Once you are a governor, you become the leader of the party. This is a fallacy.”
Stressing that when PDP came, it brought an abnormal structure, Okupe said, “It is not PDP alone. If one party is sick, all parties in the country will become sick. AD, AC, ACN never went that way before. During the Second Republic, the governors were subordinates in the parties. When I was in the NRC and the NEC of the party was going to meet, the governors waited outside for the communiqué of our meeting. But, when the PDP came, it brought this abnormal structure.
“Do you know that when APC came, governors of the party are leaders in their states? That is a joke. It is politics of mercantilism. It is not going to work. If a governor contest an election and there are five people who slugged it out with him and he gets 35 per cent of the total votes, who made that governor the leader of the remaining 65 per cent?”
Okupe, however warned that the former ruling party was indulging in unnecessary arrogance that will further make it to fail.
He said, “From the time of Jonathan, the party has been extensively mauled, disparaged and destroyed within and outside this country by negative propaganda. And unfortunately, we were not able to sufficiently counter this propaganda.
“When Buhari’s government came, it finally buried the previous government and the party that brought that government to power. It will be impossible, except by the grace of God Almighty alone, to use the brand, PDP to win any election in the country again. PDP is indulging in an unnecessary arrogance that will further make it to fail.”