₦airaland Forum

etin06:
So their aim to to fight people. That's funny.

goaldynboy:
Am assuring you, if every Igbo man take it upon himself to close their shops and vote against Ambode, Ambode will definitely lose!

Ambode is fully aware of the magnitude of Igbo votes in Lagos that is why he is not taking the propaganda for granted!!

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu

NNEWI—THE Nigerian Army yesterday said it will soon commence its annual training programme, the ‘Operation Python Dance III’, also known as Exercise Egwu Eke III, in South East States formations and units under 82 Division, Nigerian Army.

This was disclosed yesterday by the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 82 Division Nigeria Army, Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Boman Kabuk, at the 302 Artillery Regiment, (General Support) Onitsha, Anambra State, when he paid a familiarisation visit to the military cantonment, having resumed duties in Enugu on August 6, 2018.

He said: “Exercise Egwu Eke III, is a training exercise for troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and during the training, if there are criminal activities like armed robbery, kidnapping and other criminal activities that distort peace and tranquility of the citizenry along the line, the Army will not close its eyes and watch those criminals activities to thrive.”

The Nigerian Army therefore urged all law abiding citizens of the country, particularly the people of South East to go about their legitimate, lawful and genuine businesses, saying that “those afraid of the exercise are criminal elements that do not want their activities checked and are just being afraid of the consequences of their heinous criminal actions.”

Maj. Gen Kabuk , who was accompanied by some senior Army officers from 82 Division, was led round the Onitsha military cantonment for inspection of equipment and facilities by the Commander, 302 Artillery Regiment, General Support, Col. Idongesit Akpan. …warns pro-Biafra agitators He warned that the Nigerian Army will not tolerate any distraction or trouble from any group including the pro-Biafra activists and killer herdsmen in the South East, before, during and after the exercise, saying that they will ensure that law abiding citizens in the zone and Nigeria in general live in peace.

“The Army trainS on daily basis and at times, as a group annually, so Exercise Egwu Eke, from the beginning was Python Dance I. We changed it to Egwu Eke to align with the environment which is the South East, still referring to it as Python Dance II and so, we are now saying that Exercise Egwueke III is going to hold. It is still going to be a training exercise.

“Whenever Exercise Egwueke is mentioned, people always think the Army has come to do some dangerous things in the South East. It is a wrong impression, it is a training exercise, but I must tell you that the people that get afraid are criminal elements who are looking for cover in their crimes.

“We want to let Nigerians know that if we are training, we are training to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria. So, the pro Biafra activists and killer herdsmen are also Nigerians who are misguided. We should not allow misguided elements to disturb our peace. What we want is for law abiding citizens to live in peace. If you are not law abiding, the law will take its course.That is all we are saying.”

Mgbadike80:
dear house, we're researching for a new hotel brand to be introduced into the country, and we would be more than happy if you can give us your answer to this question. would you lodge in a hotel that offers cheap rates (5k downwards depending on the number of days paid for) but does not offer free Wi-Fi and a TV in the rooms. please, your honest answers would really be appreciated.

toyetade:
Yes travelling abroad has become more risky now as opportunities are no longer there

toyetade:
How come it took you 4 years to get papers with your calculated risk. In that 4 years you were an illegal immigrant like this man

toyetade:
Agree with you "calculated risk" . You are talking as someone who haven't step out of Nigeria before. All your calculations from Nigeria usually amount to nothing as soon as you step out of Nigeria. Friend that you plan on will disappoint You, jobs will fail you. I took the same risk many years ago when I left Nigeria. It worked out so well for me. If I didn't try with just 6 months visa I don't know what my fate will be toda

gaby:
The honest truth you just elucidated and the inspiration behind my book "the irregular migrant" on my profile, to teach, motivate and create awareness that the grass isn't really always greener on the other side after all and if you must migrate, by all means, do so legally.

toyetade:
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There is risk on anything you are doing. Even though you don't want to leave Nigeria death can still meet you there. There are thousands of people who have undertaken this strip and have become successful.

bigpicture001:
..i can bet with my life.tinubu stole more than Abacha did.

BabaO2:
is either you are a liar or an ignorant of what I are talking about. Tinubu was already self made man before becoming Lagos State governor, he was one of the key financiers of NADECO in those days --(go and read prof Soyinka's book on this point). Tinubu had held chief accountant positon at Exxon Mobil before becoming governor if you know what it is to work in Exxon Mobil not to talk of becoming chief accountant.
You don't really need to be responded to because of your ignorance.

ngadaAwo:


see as fine boys dey ruin their lives because of vanity

see as i dey like this in Nigeria if i no make am here that means I'm destined to be poor I'll just accept my fate

Eight out of 10 Nigerians who responded to a Daily Trust survey wants the National Assembly to reconvene before the end of their annual recess.
The National Assembly had on the 24th of July embarked on a two month annual recess but several calls has been made for them to reconvene before the end of their recess in September so as to attend to issues including 2019 general election budget.

A total of 452 respondents took part in the survey which closed on August 13, 2018 on the Daily Trust website.

Eighty per cent which makes up 362 respondents said they want the national assembly to reconvene before the end of their annual recess.
However, 72 respondents making up 16 per cent said that the national assembly should end their annual recess before reconvening while 18 respondents which makes up the 4 per cent were "indifferent" as to whether the national assembly should reconvene or not before the end of their annual recess.

2019: Lagos APC resolve to elect candidates through direct primaries

…To Commence Registration Of New Members, As Tinubu Insist Party Intact

…Ambode Lauds Decision, Says Resolution‘ll Deepen Democracy

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday resolved to elect candidates who will fly the flag of the party at next year’s general elections through direct primaries which will involve all members of the party.

To this end, the party said it would immediately commence the process of registering new members, while the old members who have registered before now as well as the new members would all be issued membership cards Addressing members of the party at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s secretariat on Acme Road, Ogba, APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said it was gratifying to report that the party had resolved to register additional members, adding that membership register would be opened to facilitate the process, which eventually would be used for direct primaries.

He said: “We appeal to all our members to update the membership registration and embrace the direct primary that has just been introduced and adopted by our party. We are committed to our party; we are committed to the values of the party; we see direct primary as President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption and internal democracy revolution.

“We are going to embrace that in which the party is going back to the owners of the party and that is you the people. It is not we the few; it is we the people. We have embraced democracy and you have your decisions to be made but you have to be members of our party in the first place,” Tinubu said.

Tinubu also dismissed the insinuation that the party is divided in the State, saying there is nothing of such, and that the party is intact. “We reiterate the fact that APC in Lagos State is intact. There is no division. I’ve heard some people conspiring to present a situation of division in the party in Lagos but let me assure you that it is just the coming together of adversaries which will have no effect on the party,” Tinubu said.

Besides, he said the party at the State level also passed a resolution commending the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo for taking decisive actions to save the party and the nation from any embarrassment, saying: “We commend his efforts; we stand with him; and we stand with all members of our party,” just as the party commended all the steps taken so far by APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.

The party equally urged members to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) before the expiration of registration deadline by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In his remarks, the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode commended Tinubu for kick-starting the revolution for direct primaries, saying the process would go a long way to deepen democracy in the country.

“There is no better time to appreciate our National Leader (Tinubu) than now. What we have just witnessed is the beginning of a revolution about the deepening of democracy in Nigeria. People might not understand what is going on but we are giving power to the people and it is starting from APC.

“So, we want to collectively say a big thank you to Asiwaju for championing this silent revolution and it is very simple; what we are saying is that if we know that Lagos State is truly controlled by APC, we would champion a revolution that has never been witnessed before in this country and that means each member of our great party will now determine who becomes the President of this country and by so doing, we create the championship that Lagos State has the votes and Lagos State has the numbers to make things happen in this country,” the Governor said.

He said the party in the State, with the development, was laying a solid foundation, and that the onus was now on others to build on it and allow Nigeria arrive at its destined destination.

According to the Governor, “So, for us to say that all the people should go and get their membership, is going to now determine how many of us are really APC members. We want to determine what really controls political positions in this country and whoever has gone to defect, we are saying that there are no defectors in Lagos State and defection is a major loss to whoever has defected.

“By the time we count ourselves; by the time we count all the members of APC in Lagos State, other parties will understand where APC is going and that is the assignment for all of us. Each member will get a minimum of 100 new members and by the time we do our count, we should be so sure that that is what should happen in other States and we would deliver the next general presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari by the grace of God,” Governor Ambode said. The meeting was well attended by chieftains and members of the party across the State.

Crixina:
Those melons though.

Adenex3051:
Happening as we speak. As I pass through Ibadan-Ile Ife express road now, I saw armed men(they are not wearing any uniform but likely to be policemen because of their weapon, the conventional police AK47 rifles) tearing down and vandalising Senator Olusola Lanleyin's billboard with his picture and announcing his gubernatorial ambition under the auspices of African Democratic Party ADP.
The billboard is located opposite the Nigeria breweries, Alakia Ibadan. I dont know if that is just an isolated event or if it is the same for all guber aspirants billboard. Those trying to take pictures have their phones seized.
I want the Oyo.state government to.explain to the citizens why the billboards of some guber aspirants are being vandalised.

ON AUGUST 13, 2018 9:41 PM

List of APC Senators:

1. Adamu Aliero (Kebbi),
2. Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi),
3. Bala Ibn Na’Allah (Kebbi),
4. Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto),
5. Ibrahim Gobir (Sokoto),
6. Ahmed Yerima (Zamfara),
7. Kabir Marafa (Zamfara),
8. Tijjani Kaura(Zamfara),
9. Abu Ibrahim (Katsina),
10. Umar Kurfi (Katsina),
11. Kabir Gaya (Kano),
12.Barau Jibrin (Kano),
13. Abdulkadir Gumel (Jigawa),
14. Sabo Mohammed (Jigawa),
15. Sani Shehu. (Kaduna)
16. Ahmed Lawan (Yobe),
17.Bukar Abba Ibrahim (Yobe),
18. Ali Ndume (Borno),
19.Abu Kyari (Borno),
20. Baba Kaka Garbai (Borno),
21. Sabi Abdullahi (Niger),
22. David Umar (Niger),
23. Mustapha Muhammed (Niger),
24. Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa),
25. George Akume (Benue),
26. Joshua Dariye (Plateau),
27. Francis Alimikhena (Edo),
28. Andrew Uchendu (Rivers),
29. Magnus Abe (Rivers),
30. Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta),
31. John Enoh (Cross River),
32. Nelson Effiong (Akwa Ibom),
33. Andy Uba (Anambra),
34. Sonni Ogbuoji (Ebonyi),
35. Hope Uzodinma (Imo),
36 Ben Uwajimogu (Imo),
37. Danjuma Goje (Gombe),
38. Binta Masi Garba (Adamawa),
39. Ahmed Abubakar (Adamawa),
40. Yusuf A. Yusuf (Taraba).
41. Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos),
42. Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos),
43. Solomon Adeola (Lagos),
44. Tayo Alasoadura (Ondo),
45 Gbolahan Dada (Ogun),
46. Soji Akanbi (Oyo),
47. Ajayi Boroffice (Ondo),
48. Yele Omogunwa (Ondo),
49. Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo),
50. Babajide Omoworare (Osun),
51. Sola Adeyeye (Osun),
52. Fatimat Raji-Rasaki (Ekiti).
53. Godswill Akpabio (Akwa-Ibom)
54. Philip Aduda (FCT)
55. Lanre Tejuoso (Ogun)
56.Ahmad baba kaita (katsina)
57. Lawal Yahaya Gumau (Bauchi)