6 Clear Signs Your Ex Wants To Get Back Together With You

If your ex wants you back, it’s easy to tell. Ah, yea ol’ breakup: a time to fret, to sulk, and to ponder the could of, should of, would of been. To put it frankly, breakups suck. They leave us feeling sad, hopeless, and frustrated about the time we have wasted.

But, as awful as they may be, breakups do hold one secret that not everyone seems to know about: they aren’t final.Some of us, of course, know this: we analyze text messages, we scrutinize emails, and we wonder, time and again, “Does my ex want me back?” Now, there are all kinds of ways you can deal with this question: you can drive yourself crazy with wonderment, stalking social media posts and phoning up a psychic friends network to help decipher your ex’s state of mind. On the other hand, you can be calm, and rational and look for signs from the very source.

 So, the next time your ex does the following, the answer to “Does my ex want me back?” is likely a resounding, “YES!”


1. Your ex contacts you for lame reasons. People who break up, and want that breakup to remain intact, do not contact their exes. In fact, they do the total opposite: they avoid them at all costs. Some may even go as far as to change their phone number or email address.
But, when an ex does contact you, it’s likely they are attempting to reopen the lines of communication. This is particularly true if the reasons they are contacting you are particularly lame: they want your recipe for pineapple upside down cake, they want to know if they left a package of gummy bears at your place, they want to know the name of the wine you bought in California five years ago, etc.

2. Your ex asks about you. Unless the end of the relationship was a knockdown, drag out, call the cops and have them escort you from the premises with threats of tear gas breakup, most people like to know that their ex will be okay. Asking about you once or twice is natural, but asking about you repeatedly hints at feelings still existing. Thus, if your ex goes out of their way to see how you are — asking your friends, your relatives, or yourself —they might be ruing calling it quits.

3. Your ex runs into you. Exes are going to run into each other, especially if they live in the same neighborhood or share the same social circle. But, if you find that your ex is running into you a ridiculous amount of times —you see them at the grocery store, at your tai chi class, at the library, in your bedroom closet — the “funny seeing you here” may as well be translated into “I’m here because I knew you’d be.”

4. Your ex behaves like they used to. Most relationships have a honeymoon phase, the beginning when everything is raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
This is the phase when you can’t keep your hands off each other and go out of your way to do nice things for each other. To MTV it up, it’s the phase right before people stop being polite and start getting real.
 If you find that your ex has reverted back to this phase — they become more romantic, they look for reasons to touch you, they act like they did when you first met — they most likely want a second chance.

5. Your ex makes a point to change. There is a reason your relationship ended. It probably wasn’t all of your ex’s fault or all of your fault. But, your ex can only fix whatever role was theirs. So, if they begin working on themselves, fixing whatever flaw or trait they possessed that helped contribute to your relationship’s demise, there is likely a reason behind their actions. Changing is hard; thus, people rarely do it for themselves. Usually, they do it for someone else.

6. Your ex tells you. It goes without saying: the surest way to know if your ex wants you back is simple. They tell you.

Source: yourtango.com

6 Clear Signs Your Ex Wants To Get Back Together With You

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If your ex wants you back, it’s easy to tell. Ah, yea ol’ breakup: a time to fret, to sulk, and to ponder the could of, should of, would of been. To put it frankly, breakups suck. They leave us feeling sad, hopeless, and frustrated about the time we have wasted.

But, as awful as they may be, breakups do hold one secret that not everyone seems to know about: they aren’t final.Some of us, of course, know this: we analyze text messages, we scrutinize emails, and we wonder, time and again, “Does my ex want me back?” Now, there are all kinds of ways you can deal with this question: you can drive yourself crazy with wonderment, stalking social media posts and phoning up a psychic friends network to help decipher your ex’s state of mind. On the other hand, you can be calm, and rational and look for signs from the very source.

 So, the next time your ex does the following, the answer to “Does my ex want me back?” is likely a resounding, “YES!”


1. Your ex contacts you for lame reasons. People who break up, and want that breakup to remain intact, do not contact their exes. In fact, they do the total opposite: they avoid them at all costs. Some may even go as far as to change their phone number or email address.
But, when an ex does contact you, it’s likely they are attempting to reopen the lines of communication. This is particularly true if the reasons they are contacting you are particularly lame: they want your recipe for pineapple upside down cake, they want to know if they left a package of gummy bears at your place, they want to know the name of the wine you bought in California five years ago, etc.

2. Your ex asks about you. Unless the end of the relationship was a knockdown, drag out, call the cops and have them escort you from the premises with threats of tear gas breakup, most people like to know that their ex will be okay. Asking about you once or twice is natural, but asking about you repeatedly hints at feelings still existing. Thus, if your ex goes out of their way to see how you are — asking your friends, your relatives, or yourself —they might be ruing calling it quits.

3. Your ex runs into you. Exes are going to run into each other, especially if they live in the same neighborhood or share the same social circle. But, if you find that your ex is running into you a ridiculous amount of times —you see them at the grocery store, at your tai chi class, at the library, in your bedroom closet — the “funny seeing you here” may as well be translated into “I’m here because I knew you’d be.”

4. Your ex behaves like they used to. Most relationships have a honeymoon phase, the beginning when everything is raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
This is the phase when you can’t keep your hands off each other and go out of your way to do nice things for each other. To MTV it up, it’s the phase right before people stop being polite and start getting real.
 If you find that your ex has reverted back to this phase — they become more romantic, they look for reasons to touch you, they act like they did when you first met — they most likely want a second chance.

5. Your ex makes a point to change. There is a reason your relationship ended. It probably wasn’t all of your ex’s fault or all of your fault. But, your ex can only fix whatever role was theirs. So, if they begin working on themselves, fixing whatever flaw or trait they possessed that helped contribute to your relationship’s demise, there is likely a reason behind their actions. Changing is hard; thus, people rarely do it for themselves. Usually, they do it for someone else.

6. Your ex tells you. It goes without saying: the surest way to know if your ex wants you back is simple. They tell you.

Source: yourtango.com

Photos: Davido Brings Out The Top Stars For Tchelete

Davido brought in his friends from South Africa to join him at the video launch of single ”Tchelete”.

The sensational duo Mafikizolo which includes members Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe flew in to Lagos and are today having a media tour before the launch is scheduled to hold.
The duo Mafikizolo genre of music is called Kwaito, Kwaito is based mostly on African beats and dance.

Photos: Davido Brings Out The Top Stars For Tchelete

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Davido brought in his friends from South Africa to join him at the video launch of single ”Tchelete”.

The sensational duo Mafikizolo which includes members Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe flew in to Lagos and are today having a media tour before the launch is scheduled to hold.
The duo Mafikizolo genre of music is called Kwaito, Kwaito is based mostly on African beats and dance.

Over 9,000 Lagos Pupils Are Partially Blind – State Govt

9,498 pupils in Lagos public primary schools have visual impairment or partial blindness, Lagos The Lagos State Government has said after tests were carried out on 74,000 of them.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this today at a Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa in Ikeja, Lagos.

“The School Eye Programme was scaled up to include training of two teachers in each of the 1,001 public primary schools in the state and installation of vision corridors in 180 primary school complexes and 501 schools were equipped with vision screening kits.

“The total number of pupils screened by the trained teachers was 73,694, out of which 9,498 had visual impairment. Follow up visit for the treatment of the pupils was carried out. 979 pupils were treated out of which 143 glasses were given,” he said.

According to the commissioner, the Eye Care Services Development and Community Outreach interventions of the government which was designed to reduce the burden of preventable blindness in the state, led to 7,206 patients being screened at 41 different screening venues, out of which 4,396 patients were given glasses and 175 surgeries done.

Over 9,000 Lagos Pupils Are Partially Blind – State Govt

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9,498 pupils in Lagos public primary schools have visual impairment or partial blindness, Lagos The Lagos State Government has said after tests were carried out on 74,000 of them.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this today at a Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa in Ikeja, Lagos.

“The School Eye Programme was scaled up to include training of two teachers in each of the 1,001 public primary schools in the state and installation of vision corridors in 180 primary school complexes and 501 schools were equipped with vision screening kits.

“The total number of pupils screened by the trained teachers was 73,694, out of which 9,498 had visual impairment. Follow up visit for the treatment of the pupils was carried out. 979 pupils were treated out of which 143 glasses were given,” he said.

According to the commissioner, the Eye Care Services Development and Community Outreach interventions of the government which was designed to reduce the burden of preventable blindness in the state, led to 7,206 patients being screened at 41 different screening venues, out of which 4,396 patients were given glasses and 175 surgeries done.

Mourinho praises Courtois after 'impossible' save

The Atletico goalkeeper - on loan from Chelsea - made a fine stop to deny John Terry before Diego Costa's penalty, which the Portuguese coach says won the tie for Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praised the performance of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after watching his side dumped out of the Champions League in a 3-1 semi-final defeat on Wednesday evening.

Fernando Torres opened the scoring for the Blues at Stamford Bridge but goals from Adrian Lopez, Diego Costa and Arda Turan secured victory for Diego Simeone's side and sets up a final against neighbours Real Madrid in Lisbon.

Courtois - currently on loan at Atletico from Chelsea - made a fine stop to deny John Terry moments before Costa's decisive penalty kick, and Mourinho believes that crucial minute decided the tie.

"The game until a certain minute was very, very, very equal," he told Sky Sports.

"The first half was more ours than them but finished with a 1-1 which is a completely open result. And in the second half one minute decide everything.

"A minute where Atletico goalkeeper makes an impossible save for John Terry's header. And in the second minute it's a penalty that kills the game. I don't know if it's a penalty, I'm too far [away].

"That was the crucial minute. After that, 2-1 against Atletico is almost impossible. And after that there was only one team - a team with high morale knowing that with half an hour to go they have the game and the result."

There was speculation before the semi-final games that Courtois would be unable to play against his parent club due to a clause regarding a potential fee agreed between the sides, but Uefa announced on 11 April that any such clause in the Belgian’s contract with Chelsea was "null, void and unenforceable" during a Champions League fixture.

Atletico now have the opportunity to complete a Champions League and La Liga double, and will face city rivals Real Madrid in the final after Carlo Ancelotti's men demolished Bayern Munich 5-0 on aggregate on Tuesday.

Mourinho praises Courtois after 'impossible' save

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The Atletico goalkeeper - on loan from Chelsea - made a fine stop to deny John Terry before Diego Costa's penalty, which the Portuguese coach says won the tie for Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praised the performance of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after watching his side dumped out of the Champions League in a 3-1 semi-final defeat on Wednesday evening.

Fernando Torres opened the scoring for the Blues at Stamford Bridge but goals from Adrian Lopez, Diego Costa and Arda Turan secured victory for Diego Simeone's side and sets up a final against neighbours Real Madrid in Lisbon.

Courtois - currently on loan at Atletico from Chelsea - made a fine stop to deny John Terry moments before Costa's decisive penalty kick, and Mourinho believes that crucial minute decided the tie.

"The game until a certain minute was very, very, very equal," he told Sky Sports.

"The first half was more ours than them but finished with a 1-1 which is a completely open result. And in the second half one minute decide everything.

"A minute where Atletico goalkeeper makes an impossible save for John Terry's header. And in the second minute it's a penalty that kills the game. I don't know if it's a penalty, I'm too far [away].

"That was the crucial minute. After that, 2-1 against Atletico is almost impossible. And after that there was only one team - a team with high morale knowing that with half an hour to go they have the game and the result."

There was speculation before the semi-final games that Courtois would be unable to play against his parent club due to a clause regarding a potential fee agreed between the sides, but Uefa announced on 11 April that any such clause in the Belgian’s contract with Chelsea was "null, void and unenforceable" during a Champions League fixture.

Atletico now have the opportunity to complete a Champions League and La Liga double, and will face city rivals Real Madrid in the final after Carlo Ancelotti's men demolished Bayern Munich 5-0 on aggregate on Tuesday.

N4.7bn Fraud: Judge’s Absence Stalls Hearing In Babalakin’s Application Till May 12

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in an application filed by the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Services Ltd., Wale Babalakin, till May 12.
Babalakin, in the application filed before Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo, had asked the court to dismiss the N4.7 billion fraud charge preferred against him and four others.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had earlier fixed Wednesday, April 30 for hearing of the application but could not sit due to Lawal-Akapo’s absence.

The judge was said to be attending a workshop on Continuous Legal Education organised by the Ikeja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

NAN gathered that the new date has been communicated to the parties involved in the suit.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Babalakin with allegedly transferring the money on behalf of convicted former Delta State Governor, James Ibori.

Babalakin is standing trial alongside Alex Okoh and their companies-Stabilini Visioni Ltd., Bi-Courtney Ltd. and Renix Nigeria Ltd.

They are facing a 27-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony, corruptly conferring benefit on account of public action and retention of proceeds of a criminal conduct.

His co-defendants had also filed similar applications, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the charge.

They had also challenged the competency of the charge, arguing that the EFCC lacked the power to prosecute them before a state high court without a valid fiat. (NAN)

N4.7bn Fraud: Judge’s Absence Stalls Hearing In Babalakin’s Application Till May 12

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An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in an application filed by the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Services Ltd., Wale Babalakin, till May 12.
Babalakin, in the application filed before Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo, had asked the court to dismiss the N4.7 billion fraud charge preferred against him and four others.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had earlier fixed Wednesday, April 30 for hearing of the application but could not sit due to Lawal-Akapo’s absence.

The judge was said to be attending a workshop on Continuous Legal Education organised by the Ikeja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

NAN gathered that the new date has been communicated to the parties involved in the suit.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Babalakin with allegedly transferring the money on behalf of convicted former Delta State Governor, James Ibori.

Babalakin is standing trial alongside Alex Okoh and their companies-Stabilini Visioni Ltd., Bi-Courtney Ltd. and Renix Nigeria Ltd.

They are facing a 27-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony, corruptly conferring benefit on account of public action and retention of proceeds of a criminal conduct.

His co-defendants had also filed similar applications, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the charge.

They had also challenged the competency of the charge, arguing that the EFCC lacked the power to prosecute them before a state high court without a valid fiat. (NAN)

Protesters Chant ‘Bring Back Our Daughters’ In March To National Assembly

Nigerian protesters marched on the National Assembly Wednesday to demand the government and military do more to rescue scores of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram gunmen at Government Girls Secondary School, in Chibok,Borno State, more than two weeks ago. 

Dubbed “a million woman march” and promoted on Twitter under #BringBackOurGirls, the protest was not expected to draw a massive crowd and turn-out was hindered by heavy rain in the capital Abuja.

But several hundred women and men, mostly dressed in red, marched through the rain towards the National Assembly carrying placards that read “Find Our Daughters.”

Protest organiser Hadiza Bala Usman had earlier said that the size of the protest was less important than raising awareness about the plight of the hostages whose April 14 abduction at gunpoint from their school in the northeast has outraged Africa’s most populous nation.

“The government has to understand that we are not going to allow this silence to continue,” Usman said.

In the northern city of Kano, roughly 100 people dressed in black marched towards the state governor’s office, calling for the girls’ immediate release.

The mass kidnapping in the Chibok area of northeastern Borno state was one of the most shocking attacks in Boko Haram’s five-year extremist uprising, which has killed thousands across the north and centre of the country.

The leader of Chibok’s elders forum, Pogu Bitrus, told AFP that he had received information indicating the girls were trafficked into neighbouring Cameroon and Chad and sold as brides to insurgents for 2,000 naira ($12).

Parents have voiced fury at the military’s efforts, accusing the security services of ignoring their daughters’ plight.

Former World Bank vice president Obiageli Ezekwesili, also an ex-Nigerian cabinet member, has emerged as a leader of the #BringBackOurGirls movement and addressed protesters at Unity Fountain in Abuja as the march kicked off.

She accused the military of having “no coherent search-and-rescue” plan.

“We are going to the National Assembly because that is where each of these girls has a representative,” she said.

Bitrus said it was “unbelievable” that the military, which claims to be working around-the-clock to find the hostages, had not yet tracked down any of the kidnappers.

Locals have scoured the bushlands of the remote region, pooling money to buy fuel for motorcycles and cars to conduct their own rescue effort.

Usman condemned what she called the official complacency which has followed the abductions.

“If this happened anywhere else in the world, more than 200 girls kidnapped and no information for more than two weeks, the country would be brought to a standstill,” she told AFP.

Usman said she had been promised that the House Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and perhaps even President Goodluck Jonathan will speak to the protesters.

“We have booked an appointment,” she said. “We expect (both men) will come out and address us.”

Jonathan has faced scathing criticism over his handling of the Boko Haram conflict, which has already killed more than 1,500 people this year.

Speaking by phone from Chibok, a father of one of the kidnapped schoolgirls voiced hope that attention to his nightmare from protesters near the seat of government could make a difference.

“We are poor with no influence whatsoever, which we believe is the reason the government does not care about our girls,” said the father, requesting anonymity.

“We believe if Nigerians, the high and the low, raise their voices from different quarters it will make the government sit up and do the right thing to free our girls.” [AFP]

Protesters Chant ‘Bring Back Our Daughters’ In March To National Assembly

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Nigerian protesters marched on the National Assembly Wednesday to demand the government and military do more to rescue scores of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram gunmen at Government Girls Secondary School, in Chibok,Borno State, more than two weeks ago. 

Dubbed “a million woman march” and promoted on Twitter under #BringBackOurGirls, the protest was not expected to draw a massive crowd and turn-out was hindered by heavy rain in the capital Abuja.

But several hundred women and men, mostly dressed in red, marched through the rain towards the National Assembly carrying placards that read “Find Our Daughters.”

Protest organiser Hadiza Bala Usman had earlier said that the size of the protest was less important than raising awareness about the plight of the hostages whose April 14 abduction at gunpoint from their school in the northeast has outraged Africa’s most populous nation.

“The government has to understand that we are not going to allow this silence to continue,” Usman said.

In the northern city of Kano, roughly 100 people dressed in black marched towards the state governor’s office, calling for the girls’ immediate release.

The mass kidnapping in the Chibok area of northeastern Borno state was one of the most shocking attacks in Boko Haram’s five-year extremist uprising, which has killed thousands across the north and centre of the country.

The leader of Chibok’s elders forum, Pogu Bitrus, told AFP that he had received information indicating the girls were trafficked into neighbouring Cameroon and Chad and sold as brides to insurgents for 2,000 naira ($12).

Parents have voiced fury at the military’s efforts, accusing the security services of ignoring their daughters’ plight.

Former World Bank vice president Obiageli Ezekwesili, also an ex-Nigerian cabinet member, has emerged as a leader of the #BringBackOurGirls movement and addressed protesters at Unity Fountain in Abuja as the march kicked off.

She accused the military of having “no coherent search-and-rescue” plan.

“We are going to the National Assembly because that is where each of these girls has a representative,” she said.

Bitrus said it was “unbelievable” that the military, which claims to be working around-the-clock to find the hostages, had not yet tracked down any of the kidnappers.

Locals have scoured the bushlands of the remote region, pooling money to buy fuel for motorcycles and cars to conduct their own rescue effort.

Usman condemned what she called the official complacency which has followed the abductions.

“If this happened anywhere else in the world, more than 200 girls kidnapped and no information for more than two weeks, the country would be brought to a standstill,” she told AFP.

Usman said she had been promised that the House Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and perhaps even President Goodluck Jonathan will speak to the protesters.

“We have booked an appointment,” she said. “We expect (both men) will come out and address us.”

Jonathan has faced scathing criticism over his handling of the Boko Haram conflict, which has already killed more than 1,500 people this year.

Speaking by phone from Chibok, a father of one of the kidnapped schoolgirls voiced hope that attention to his nightmare from protesters near the seat of government could make a difference.

“We are poor with no influence whatsoever, which we believe is the reason the government does not care about our girls,” said the father, requesting anonymity.

“We believe if Nigerians, the high and the low, raise their voices from different quarters it will make the government sit up and do the right thing to free our girls.” [AFP]

The miracle continues: Atletico fairytale has just one final chapter

Diego Simeone's men booked a final clash with their local rivals Real Madrid with a tremendous win over Chelsea and are 90 minutes from one of Europe's great stories

The most incredible dream could yet come true for Atletico Madrid after Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea secured one of the most improbable final appearances in Champions League history.

The Rojiblancos turned in a marvellous away-day performance, straight out of the same textbook they have been using during a magnificent campaign which puts them three wins away from an astonishing double triumph.

While many of the world’s biggest clubs – Chelsea included – have been able to splash the cash on some of the game’s greatest players, the Spanish underdogs have instead based their quest for both domestic and European glory on a small squad containing rejects and so-called has-beens, all moulded together by the genius coaching of Diego Simeone.

And it is fast becoming one of the most wonderful stories the European game has ever seen.

The 0-0 draw in the first leg at the Vicente Calderon suited them down to the ground. Chelsea had not particularly wanted an away goal, and as soon as Atleti got one of their own the tie was all but done.

Many teams would have folded after Fernando Torres had given Chelsea the lead, but Diego Simeone’s men are not cut from that kind of cloth.

The miracle continues: Atletico fairytale has just one final chapter

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Diego Simeone's men booked a final clash with their local rivals Real Madrid with a tremendous win over Chelsea and are 90 minutes from one of Europe's great stories

The most incredible dream could yet come true for Atletico Madrid after Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea secured one of the most improbable final appearances in Champions League history.

The Rojiblancos turned in a marvellous away-day performance, straight out of the same textbook they have been using during a magnificent campaign which puts them three wins away from an astonishing double triumph.

While many of the world’s biggest clubs – Chelsea included – have been able to splash the cash on some of the game’s greatest players, the Spanish underdogs have instead based their quest for both domestic and European glory on a small squad containing rejects and so-called has-beens, all moulded together by the genius coaching of Diego Simeone.

And it is fast becoming one of the most wonderful stories the European game has ever seen.

The 0-0 draw in the first leg at the Vicente Calderon suited them down to the ground. Chelsea had not particularly wanted an away goal, and as soon as Atleti got one of their own the tie was all but done.

Many teams would have folded after Fernando Torres had given Chelsea the lead, but Diego Simeone’s men are not cut from that kind of cloth.

Warring Communities In Taraba Sign Peace Deal

The Jukun, Tiv and Fulani communities in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba on Wednesday in Wukari signed a peace agreement to end ongoing clashes in the area.

The agreement was signed at a meeting presided over by the state acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, and the Paramount Ruler of Wukari and Chairman, Taraba Traditional Council, Dr Shekarau Angyu.

Umar said at the occasion that the government would pay compensation for property destroyed and also continue to provide relief materials for the internally displaced persons.

“We thank God that the major tribes involved in the crisis have decided to give peace a chance by calling us to witness the signing.

“The state government will help in looking for the cows and other items that were missing during the crisis so that peace will permanently return among the tribes in Wukari and other parts of the state”, he said.

Those who signed the agreement on behalf of their people include: Mr Zando Hoku, state Chairman Jukun Cultural Association, Mr James Nungwa, state Chairman Tiv Cultural and Development Association and Alhaji Mafindi Danburam, state Chairman Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.

Others were all heads of security agencies in the state, all traditional rulers in the affected communities and youths groups.

NAN reports that with the peace deal, the curfew imposed on Wukari is now relaxed to run from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.

NAN recalls that crisis broke out in Wukari on April 15 following protest by youths of the area over alleged killings in the surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen, leaving at least 50 persons dead and property destroyed. (NAN)

Warring Communities In Taraba Sign Peace Deal

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The Jukun, Tiv and Fulani communities in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba on Wednesday in Wukari signed a peace agreement to end ongoing clashes in the area.

The agreement was signed at a meeting presided over by the state acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, and the Paramount Ruler of Wukari and Chairman, Taraba Traditional Council, Dr Shekarau Angyu.

Umar said at the occasion that the government would pay compensation for property destroyed and also continue to provide relief materials for the internally displaced persons.

“We thank God that the major tribes involved in the crisis have decided to give peace a chance by calling us to witness the signing.

“The state government will help in looking for the cows and other items that were missing during the crisis so that peace will permanently return among the tribes in Wukari and other parts of the state”, he said.

Those who signed the agreement on behalf of their people include: Mr Zando Hoku, state Chairman Jukun Cultural Association, Mr James Nungwa, state Chairman Tiv Cultural and Development Association and Alhaji Mafindi Danburam, state Chairman Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.

Others were all heads of security agencies in the state, all traditional rulers in the affected communities and youths groups.

NAN reports that with the peace deal, the curfew imposed on Wukari is now relaxed to run from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.

NAN recalls that crisis broke out in Wukari on April 15 following protest by youths of the area over alleged killings in the surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen, leaving at least 50 persons dead and property destroyed. (NAN)

Outclassed: Mourinho & Chelsea get their just deserts

The Blues once again showed an inability to marry defensive solidity with attacking ambition, and their lack of balance will likely leave them trophyless

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By Liam Twomey

As he sullenly watched his Chelsea side being taken apart by Atletico Madrid from the Stamford Bridge touchline, Jose Mourinho’s mind might well have drifted back to the words he had spoken to the assembled media the day before.

“A team that doesn't defend well doesn't have many chances to win,” he insisted with defiance in his eyes. “A team that doesn't score lots of goals, if they concede lots of goals, is in trouble. A team without balance is not a team.”

For all the tiresome talk of parked buses and anti-football, this was a match which defied expectation. Or at least it did from the 36th minute, when Fernando Torres apologetically broke a high-octane deadlock against his former club. But the narrative of the faded Spaniard once again proving Chelsea’s unlikeliest of European talisman did not last long.

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The Blues once again showed an inability to marry defensive solidity with attacking ambition, and their lack of balance will likely leave them trophyless

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By Liam Twomey

As he sullenly watched his Chelsea side being taken apart by Atletico Madrid from the Stamford Bridge touchline, Jose Mourinho’s mind might well have drifted back to the words he had spoken to the assembled media the day before.

“A team that doesn't defend well doesn't have many chances to win,” he insisted with defiance in his eyes. “A team that doesn't score lots of goals, if they concede lots of goals, is in trouble. A team without balance is not a team.”

For all the tiresome talk of parked buses and anti-football, this was a match which defied expectation. Or at least it did from the 36th minute, when Fernando Torres apologetically broke a high-octane deadlock against his former club. But the narrative of the faded Spaniard once again proving Chelsea’s unlikeliest of European talisman did not last long.

NERC Orders Stop Of Fixed Charge In Areas Without Power For 15 Days

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) to stop N750 monthly fixed charge consumers of electricity pay monthly – in any area without power supply for 15 days in the month.

The fixed charge is an element of an electricity customer’s monthly bill to enable the “Discos” to maintain and recover costs on permanent investments, such as transformers, cables and poles.

The NERC Chairman, Dr Sam Amadi announced the commission’s decision, yesterday, at a news conference, saying the order would be effective from May 1.

According to him, the commission took the decision based on consideration of complaints and agitations from customers and in line with its role in the electricity industry as provided by a 2005 Act.

“It is hereby ordered that effective from May 1, 2014, where any customer of a distribution licencee has not received continuous electricity supply for a period of 15 days in a month, such customer shall not be required to pay the fixed charge.

“This is provided that the disruption is not due to non-payment of electricity bills or other actions of the consumer, such as tampering, vandalism or totally unrelated to the fault of the distribution company,” Amadi said.

He explained that the 15 days without electricity could either be continuous or cumulatively during the month.

Amadi therefore urged customers to write a formal complaint to respective electricity distribution companies to address the situation “or report to dispute fora in each state for any breach of the order.

He, however, said NERC would not scrap the fixed charge but would continue to review it in line with the demands of the electricity market and international best practice.

Amadi said the new order would ensure that the Discos were more responsive so that operational issues under their jurisdictions, such as faulty transformers and cables were promptly replaced for customers’ usage.

He also urged customers not to be hostile to the companies’ officials when they come to effect repairs in their areas as that could attract sanctions.

NERC Orders Stop Of Fixed Charge In Areas Without Power For 15 Days

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) to stop N750 monthly fixed charge consumers of electricity pay monthly – in any area without power supply for 15 days in the month.

The fixed charge is an element of an electricity customer’s monthly bill to enable the “Discos” to maintain and recover costs on permanent investments, such as transformers, cables and poles.

The NERC Chairman, Dr Sam Amadi announced the commission’s decision, yesterday, at a news conference, saying the order would be effective from May 1.

According to him, the commission took the decision based on consideration of complaints and agitations from customers and in line with its role in the electricity industry as provided by a 2005 Act.

“It is hereby ordered that effective from May 1, 2014, where any customer of a distribution licencee has not received continuous electricity supply for a period of 15 days in a month, such customer shall not be required to pay the fixed charge.

“This is provided that the disruption is not due to non-payment of electricity bills or other actions of the consumer, such as tampering, vandalism or totally unrelated to the fault of the distribution company,” Amadi said.

He explained that the 15 days without electricity could either be continuous or cumulatively during the month.

Amadi therefore urged customers to write a formal complaint to respective electricity distribution companies to address the situation “or report to dispute fora in each state for any breach of the order.

He, however, said NERC would not scrap the fixed charge but would continue to review it in line with the demands of the electricity market and international best practice.

Amadi said the new order would ensure that the Discos were more responsive so that operational issues under their jurisdictions, such as faulty transformers and cables were promptly replaced for customers’ usage.

He also urged customers not to be hostile to the companies’ officials when they come to effect repairs in their areas as that could attract sanctions.

Hazard: Chelsea are not made to play football

The Belgian admitted chasing the game with Atletico Madrid defending in numbers was never likely to suit the Blues, raising fresh questions about his long-term future

Eden Hazard admitted Chelsea are "not made to play football" following Wednesday's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

Jose Mourinho's men took the lead through Fernando Torres but goals from Adrian Lopez, Diego Costa and Arda Turan ensured Atletico set up an all-Madrid final in Lisbon next month.

And after the match Hazard suggested that chasing the game with Diego Simeone's men defending in numbers was never going to suit his side.

"I don't know what we lacked," he told beIN Sport. "After scoring, we had the game in our hands. Maybe they wanted it more than we did... It was an intense game. Beautiful to watch with opportunities.

"I'm sad but logic has been respected because they deserved to qualify.

"Chelsea is not made to play football. We're good on the counter, a little bit like Real against Bayern.

"We did it well tonight since we scored. But their goal hurt us before the break. We failed to make the difference in the second half. 

"Often, I'm asked to do it all by myself and it's not easy. It was a complicated game. It will be a lesson for us regarding next year."

The comment is likely to raise further questions about the Belgian's long-term future at Stamford Bridge, with reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain avowed admirers of his talents.

Hazard stoked the fire of speculation by donning a PSG shirt for an interview with Canal+ after Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Laurent Blanc's men at the Parc des Princes earlier this month.

The 23-year-old also admitted in an episode of French documentary series Interieur Sport that he would have to consider a move to the French capital if his wife insisted on it.

Hazard: Chelsea are not made to play football

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The Belgian admitted chasing the game with Atletico Madrid defending in numbers was never likely to suit the Blues, raising fresh questions about his long-term future

Eden Hazard admitted Chelsea are "not made to play football" following Wednesday's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

Jose Mourinho's men took the lead through Fernando Torres but goals from Adrian Lopez, Diego Costa and Arda Turan ensured Atletico set up an all-Madrid final in Lisbon next month.

And after the match Hazard suggested that chasing the game with Diego Simeone's men defending in numbers was never going to suit his side.

"I don't know what we lacked," he told beIN Sport. "After scoring, we had the game in our hands. Maybe they wanted it more than we did... It was an intense game. Beautiful to watch with opportunities.

"I'm sad but logic has been respected because they deserved to qualify.

"Chelsea is not made to play football. We're good on the counter, a little bit like Real against Bayern.

"We did it well tonight since we scored. But their goal hurt us before the break. We failed to make the difference in the second half. 

"Often, I'm asked to do it all by myself and it's not easy. It was a complicated game. It will be a lesson for us regarding next year."

The comment is likely to raise further questions about the Belgian's long-term future at Stamford Bridge, with reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain avowed admirers of his talents.

Hazard stoked the fire of speculation by donning a PSG shirt for an interview with Canal+ after Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Laurent Blanc's men at the Parc des Princes earlier this month.

The 23-year-old also admitted in an episode of French documentary series Interieur Sport that he would have to consider a move to the French capital if his wife insisted on it.