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This country and all its drama. So much politicking, less action being taken.

In what is increasingly becoming indecipherable, leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in both the executive and legislature, appear bent on dragging the nation through another season of crisis with the confrontation over confirmation processes. This report will show why both arms of government need to calm down and resolve their differences in the interest of the Nigerian masses. Particularly, the legislature, which suffers public opprobrium, needs to reassess the basis of its engagement with both the executive and the public, if only to disembark from its perceived posturing of serial antagonism.

Similarly, the executive would do well to shoot down the antics of meddlesome interlopers in its midst. The Senate resumed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, from its two-week break, and immediately went into a standoff with the presidency, resolved to defend what it described as its integrity and vowed to stand down all requests for confirmation into executive positions in the federal government. The Senate’s position was upon overflow of outrage at the challenge from Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to the Senate’s capacity to confirm certain nominees of the executive into federal bodies. Senators across partisan lines were particularly miffed by the continued stay in office of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, despite his rejection by the Senate on two occasions. Therefore, in their resolution that day, the Senate asked the Acting President to apologise for his challenge to the Senate’s power to confirm persons into certain executive bodies. Curiously, Osinbajo had made his statement on confirmation and Section 171 way back in April, 2017, even when President Muhammadu Buhari was sitting-in. The question is, why hold that against Osinbajo now that he is now that he is Acting President.

Saraki, Magu and Osinbajo In the Senate’s renewed face-off with the executive, it vowed that it will not take it likely if the Acting President fails to implement the resolutions of the Red Chamber, just as it resolved to suspend, forthwith, confirmation of all requests of nominees forwarded to it by the Presidency until such matters of confirmation as contained in the constitution were strictly adhered to. The lawmakers then reiterated their earlier position and, thereafter, reinforced it that all nominees rejected by the Senate should be relieved of their duties, with particular reference to the acting chairman of the EFCC. The Senate had at the resumption of plenary, entered into a closed session which lasted for almost an hour. A source at the meeting said senators were not happy over what they termed, “flagrant refusal by the executive to implement resolutions passed by the Senate.” This is a usual refrain from senators whenever they choose to bay for blood. Osinbajo, had, last April, in an interview, said: “It is up to the Senate to make their judgment, and it is up to us to say what we want to do. If our candidate is rejected, we can re-present him. No law says we can’t re-present him. And again, there is the other argument, whether or not we need to present him for confirmation and that’s a compelling argument from Femi Falana”.

The latest resolution of the Senate came immediately after the reading of a letter from Osinbajo requesting it to confirm Lanre Gbajabiamila as the substantive Director-General of the National Lottery Commission (NLC). Osinbajo’s letter, which was dated June 12, 2017, was titled, “Request for confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila as Director- General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission.” The letter read: “In compliance with the provisions of section 8 (1A) of the National Lottery Act 2005, I write to forward the name of Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila as the nominee for the position of Director General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission for the consideration and appointment of the Senate. Soon after the letter was read, Senator Ahmed Sani, APC, Zamfara West, raised a point of Order 14 of the Senate Standing Rules, just as he argued that since the Acting President had already concluded that the Senate lacked the powers to confirm nominees, there was no need to acknowledge any letter from the executive on issues that concern confirmation. Supporting Senator Sani, Senator George Thomson Sekibo, PDP, Rivers East, who took a swipe at the executive arm over its continued refusal to comply with the resolutions of the Senate, stressed that the development was a clear attempt by the Presidency to usurp the powers and roles of the apex legislative body. Senator Sekibo, who quoted relevant sections of the constitution to buttress his argument said: “What is happening shows to Nigerians that they (executive) are either trying to quiet(sic) the National Assembly or trying to take our responsibilities.

From the constitution, it is very clear that one of the functions of the senate is confirmation of appointments by the President. The Constitution did not give room for acting appointment after a nominee has been rejected by the Senate. If the Acting President says we do not have the power to confirm and then turns around to send us a nomination, which one do we now take? I think Senate should put a suspension on this nomination until this issue is resolved.” In his remarks, Senate President Bukola Saraki who presided over plenary warned that the Senate must show serious action on the matter for once and for all and put it behind it, adding,”it is very clear these resolutions as passed must be acted upon by the Acting President, and ensure that we continue to respect our democracy, our laws and constitution. It is not for us to choose which laws we obey and which laws we don’t obey. That is not the way any civilised, modern society works. And we hope that the Acting President will take appropriate action in line with these resolutions.” President Muhammadu Buhari had forwarded Magu’s name to the Senate in June, 2016 for confirmation. He was appointed in acting capacity by President Buhari on November 9, 2015, following the sack of his predecessor, Ibrahim Lamorde.

The Senate had, in March this year, for the second time, rejected the nomination of Magu as the substantive chairman of the anti-graft agency. The refusal by the Senate to confirm Magu came three months after the Senators had rejected him because of a security report by the Department of State Services, DSS, which was again a replay of some months ago. The Senate, through Saraki, forwarded the communication of its resolution at plenary to the presidency. Prior to Tuesday’s confrontation, the Senate had drawn the battle line with the Presidency as it suspended for two weeks, the screening of 27 persons President Buhari nominated for the office of Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs.


Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/senate-session-drama-confirmation-saga-final-showdown/

Pesuzok:
Please from which state and how much did you pay

Ikoyi Passport office. I don't feel like sharing the contact number here on this platform but if you send me a mail, I will respond you with the contact. deolasammie@gmail.com (Please I don't want spammers...lol)

Is it really scarce? I renewed mine last week at an exorbitant cost but it was ready within 24 hours. Apparently, it answers to money

I have The 3gig ram/32 gig rom version (already rooted and upgraded to Marshmallow) available for just 45k. You can WhatsApp me on 08093601221

I have always believed that Motorsport should be one of the main sports that should go viral in this country...let's even say we don't have the infrastructure and amenities of Advanced countries to build tracks like the Yas Marina or the Nürburing, what about Off-Road and Dirt racing? We are naturally blessed with wild and rough terrain and lots of undeveloped roads! We can make the most of them by rally, dirt and drag racing! Motorsport definitely has a future in Nigeria.

The premier offroad racing in Lagos is the Eleko Motor Race series which is a high energy off-road racing event providing safe fun in the scenic beach environment of Eleko Beach in Lagos State. The race started in 2014, and the events have re-energized the Nigerian Motorsport Culture with hundreds of fans. The Eleko Motor Race is internationally known to the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of motorsport that aims to safeguard the rights and promote the interests of motorists and motorsport.

The 2016 December edition will hold on the 17th of December. You can participate or you can be a spectator, either ways, it's going to be loads of fun this December. All you car lovers and your lovers, come on out and participate . Visit www.elekomotorrace.com to register and to get more details!

Come on guys! Let's make Motorsport count in this country

I have always believed that Motorsport should be one of the main sports that should go viral in this country...let's even say we don't have the infrastructure and amenities of Advanced countries to build tracks like the Yas Marina or the Nürburing, what about Off-Road and Dirt racing? We are naturally blessed with wild and rough terrain and lots of undeveloped roads! We can make the most of them by rally, dirt and drag racing! Motorsport definitely has a future in Nigeria.

The premier offroad racing in Lagos is the Eleko Motor Race series which is a high energy off-road racing event providing safe fun in the scenic beach environment of Eleko Beach in Lagos State. The race started in 2014, and the events have re-energized the Nigerian Motorsport Culture with hundreds of fans. The Eleko Motor Race is internationally known to the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of motorsport that aims to safeguard the rights and promote the interests of motorists and motorsport.

The 2016 December edition will hold on the 17th of December. You can participate or you can be a spectator, either ways, it's going to be loads of fun this December. All you car lovers and your lovers, come on out and participate . Visit www.elekomotorrace.com to register and to get more details!

Come on guys! Let's make Motorsport count in this country

DAVE5:
how much would you sell ur moto 360 to me, i'm interested

I will sell for 30k (non-negotiable).
you can reach me on 08093601221

O have a clean Motorola Moto 360. How much will I have to add to get this?

The OP of this thread does not understand the essence of design. If you need a free logo, say so. Do you know how much professionals charge for logo design? And I'm not talking about most sub-par and mediocre "designers" on Fiverr who use the most generic of templates to give you shitty work. I have worked with the best professionals in Nigeria and I have seen that this your so called "good will" is an insult. 5k? 10k? I personally charge 50k for logo designs and NO, I don't go about posting my portfolio here.
The process of logo creation takes time especially the ones that pay millions (I have worked on a team that designed such) and it took us 5 weeks of brainstorming to come up with what we were able to presents as the final design. So, it is laughable that you expect a well thought out and good logo within 2 days and for 10k.
Please give your roadside designer and pay 5k for the crap you'll get...lol

Neat Galaxy S5 for Galaxy S6. How much will I need to add? Anyone?

Clean S5 plus how much for the S6?

Mcbussy: I might be able to help u out,but u'd need to root your device and stuffs like dat.I have a very complex cheat dat works wif MTN free of charge ryt now.u won't even need to subscribe on the line.

Drop/send your whatsapp or bbm contact if u're interested.

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ayodeleii: Can it get to ib?

That poses a challenge, my brother...i reside in lagos

Vicboi: Wow hw much do u wana sell it and why
wel me i rather get ginoee phones cus they are nw very gud and are beating samsung in all manners

There is nothing wrong with the tab, it pains me that i have to sell it, i need the cash; 57k is the asking price

It boasts an excellent battery life as well, 7000mAh...will last you up to 10 hours of constant and rigorous usage and can last the whole day if youre just browsing and listening to music.

This tab also has BBM and Whatsapp installed.

Hello guys, i have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) that I have been using for the past 6 months and I wanna sell it. it is pertinent to note that it has never given me any problem but I have to sell it cos i need cash. it comes with a leather pouch, a charger and a usb chord. it is 32gb and is 3G enabled. the asking price is 57k(negotiable). Contact me on 08128189468, i live in lagos and you will have to come and pick it for yourself if you are interested. below are pictures

macof: how did King james become christian? through the catholic church. every christain doctine he was exposed to was influenced by the catholic church.

It doesn't matter how he became a christian...he could have been taking a stroll at night and looked up at the sky and saw the words "convert or die" or he could have just been born catholic; the main point is that he had the Bible (named King James version) translated from the original Hebrew texts and not a "revised" version of the catholic bible that was translated under Constantine's reign with whatever agenda they had in mind (the whole mary worship and purgatory ish and a whole lot of other trash). What King James gave us was a direct translation, not a mixed diluted one.

Paschaldasilva: The truth must stand though is bitter. God can't be intimidated with big grammer, history, miracles. Or any thing. I believe every real born again christian knows his or her wear.

this shows absolute dogmatism! Little wonder the christians in the dark ages were termed "idiots" (which wasnt an offensive term, it only showed their level of thinking and reasoning). Jesus came to give you life and light...if you want to live your life by the over 600 laws God gave the Israelites, then you are welcome, but remember that Jesus said you will surely fail, for no one can keep all the laws and Paul further reiterated that He who lives by the law shall be judged by the law and he who lives by faith through grace? well, they are the sons of God. what more do you want to hear? simply because your Pastor who interprets his bibke based on his own level of enlightenment. has drummed the ridiculous idea into you that you must live by the law.
By the way, Jesus never wore trousers, neither did Moses...heck, the scots wear skirts, they are closer to home for following the law, and as someone earlier said, you must be mentally disturbed to tell an eskimo woman or a female field researcher to wear skirts.
Even if you were to follow that law, I would like to say that there is a huge difference between male and female pants...except you're blind and I bet you were one of those guys who insulted males for wearing skinnies cos they were as tight as "female pants".

@OP Samsung doesnt have such a tab! the largest screen size for their android tab is 10.1 and please do a google search of your so called "Samsung galaxy tab 10.2 P8500" and stop scamming us. the images you uploaded have no samsung logo on them. that thing aint no Samsung!

we fail to understand that God doesn't think the way we think; it is only humans that will go to a place of worship and start looking at which sister is covering her hair or not and the only possible conclusion to such in their hearts is that of condemnation (of the said sisters who aren't covering their hair) thus commiting a sin...the one that says you shouldn't judge others lest you will be judged. one thing I know is that if Jesus saw such sisters in church, He wouldn't make a list of those who didn't cover their hair and submit to God so that they will be condemned to hell. in the first place, the OP is gravely erroneous to interpret the bible passages "as he has been taught by his pastor and at Sunday school"...As choleric as Apostle Paul was, he was pretty straight forward to say that men shouldn't cover their "heads" thus the reason for short hair and women's "heads" must be covered thus the reason for their long hair as a covering ( which is a sign of submission and humility and also a thing that brings out her beauty)...so, I am still beat when people argue on such trivial matters as this as if it is a prerequisite to make heaven. just don't be surprised when during rapture, the women that weren't covering their hair won't left behind as you would imagine.

What even baffles me is that you watch BBC! I mean, who does that?

Everyone is a believer! Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, Moslem etc. We all believe in something as humans to have a sense of purpose or at least a reason for existence...the atheist BELIEVES that there is no God, therefore he believes something; but just because you don't see something or because it cannot be reasoned out logically doesn't mean it doesn't exist. 200 hundred years ago, Man never knew that micro organisms existed or that they were the major cause of ill health. Man's problem is lack of knowledge...that being said, there are so many things in heaven and earth ratio that are left undiscovered and are best left that way

Calm down folks, the rapture hasn't occurred yet (cos I'm still on this planet), the moment folks start vanishing mysteriously, then you have every right to believe you're doomed come December 21