₦airaland Forum

Israelmossaic:
It is not farfetched from the observations of political spectators the way and manner bigwigs and gladiators in the political arena of this country, especially the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are docile if not dormant despite the fact that, their flag-bearer is in legal struggle for his lost presidential bid.

As expected, Governors, National Assembly members and party officials of the PDP are to be seen relentlessly, building-up forces with Atiku in his quest to muscle power from the incumbent President.

However, except Kola Ologbondiyan, the Party's spokesman, all other mouthpieces have deserted the struggle. Can anyone recall when last the likes of Uche Secondus, Ayodele Peter Fayose, Buba Galadima and Dino Melaye, to mention but a few spoke or released statements in support of Atiku's pursuit at the Election Petition Tribunal? To say the least, none of them in recent times have come out on either print or electronic media to show support for Atiku.

Also, insinuations continue to trend among average Nigerians that, bigwigs in the PDP are certain that the evidences presented by their party at the Tribunal are insignificant and cannot stand the weight of justice. Hence, the withdrawal by most of the PDP gladiators who had hitherto expressed open support for Atiku’s presidential quest.

Currently, the question agitating the minds of many Nigerians is whether Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been abandoned by the PDP ? or he is a one man squad prosecuting his battle alone?

Idokojimmy:
Few days ago, President Buhari approved the reappointment of the CBN Governor, Godwin Emiefele by forwarding his name to the senate for confirmation.

Prior to this, the media was replete with reports that Buhari had handpicked a northern Muslim to replace Emiefele. These reports re-echoed known baseless rhetoric that Buhari is irreparably clannish and to say the least nepotic. The purveyors of these narratives also warned that Nigerians, particularly those of southern extraction would suffer tremendous neglect in Buhari's second term. Proponents of these malicious propaganda include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, Buba Galadima, Atiku, Nnamdi Kanu, Fayose and the PDP in general.

These had forced agitated socio-cultural organizations in the South to issue unwarranted statements calling for caution as well as making outrageous demands for political positions in a manner unknown to law.

Alas, President Buhari in his usual character shamed them again. He reappointed a southerner to head an institution that is central to the economy of the country, despite having in his pool, numerous northerners with better qualifications and track records. He demonstrated that he is a listening President who is willing to exploit this second opportunity to reunite the country and concentrate on building a lasting legacy.
Apart from Emiefele, Buhari has also appointed another Southerner, Abike Dabiri to Chair the Diaspora Commission.

Reno Omokri and the Governor of Delta State have already showered Buhari with praises, we hope that others would recognize this and follow suit. Buhari has merely given us a glimpse of his next level agenda, it's a dawn of a new era.

Nigeria must move forward, corrupt politicians seeking to drag us behind by constituting a clog in the wheel of progress should be ready to be grounded by the moving train, destined to stop only at 'Next Level Station'.




Garba Mohammed wrote from Jada LGA in Adamawa State

Idokojimmy:
There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would move against the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki at the end of his tenure. This followed the commencement of fresh investigation by the Commission into all salaries, allowances, estacodes, and payments made to him as governor of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011.

In a letter signed by the EFCC Zonal Head overseeing Kwara, Isyaku Sharu, and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Kwara Government House, the EFCC said the investigation was informed by fresh corruption allegations against Saraki.

The letter entitled: ‘Investigation Activities: Dr. Bukola Saraki’ reads in part:

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to furnish us with the full details of all his entitlements to include but not limited to emoluments, allowances, estacodes, other fringe benefits, and severance package while he held sway as the Executive Governor of Kwara State between 2003 and 2011.

“This request is made pursuant to Section 38 (1) & (2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 and Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.”

Saraki has been in the eye of the storm since 2015 after conspiring with opposition elements to snatch the Senate Presidency from the anointed candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shortly after his emergence as the Senate President, the Federal Government dragged him before the Code of Conduct Tribunal over alleged false declaration of asset. He was however discharged and acquitted by the Supreme Court.

He subsequently dumped the APC and returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he contested the party's presidential ticket, losing to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Owing to his political sagacity, he was appointed the Campaign Director of the Atiku campaign organization. He, however, failed to deliver himself or his party in the recently concluded general elections.

Saraki who also failed in an attempt to return to the Senate is likely to be arrested by the EFCC after the dissolution of the National Assembly. A reliable source in the EFCC who spoke to Vigil360 said the Commission had "already commenced discreet monitoring of the Senate President in order to thwart his usually fluid moves."


https://vigil360.com.ng/nationwide/59-crime-watch/13220-efcc-set-to-arrest-saraki-before-may-29.html

ysani1:
i wonder what the Biafrans see in this rude and arrogant Nnamdi.
why go on awol?
Is he man enough?... let him face the reality of life please.

gidgiddy:
You should have tried to use your brain before writing all this nonsense.

1) Asari Dokubo is saying that Nnamdi Kanu ordered the killing of Nwoko yet he has no proof of this. What can Kanu possibly gain by killing an old cleric like Nwoko? How Asari Dokubo can get up and accuse Kanu of a serious crime such as murder, without any proof, is just sinister

2) If Kanu is a fraudster, why would he leave the comfort of London, return to Nigeria where he was a wanted man, spend almost 2 years in Kuje prison, miss the birth of his child, face treason charges in court and suffer operation python dance? What kind of fraudster goes through all this for money in Nigeria when he could be in London? If Kanu was a fraudster, he would never step foot in Nigeria. He would just stay in London, running Radio Biafra and collecting money.

3) Anyone is free to criticise Kanu. It's not all the time I agree with everything the man says or does, but I cant be be looking at the messenger and ignore the message. Even if one is against Kanu, one should never be against what he stands for. It is the right of any ethnic group, whether Igbo or not, to agitate for independence from Nigeria, individually or collectively. The right of self determination is enshrined in international and local law. So no matter how one hates Kanu, the ideology is what matters far more than Kanu

4)I watched the video of Kanu and wife and I did not see anything wrong with it. I have seen far worse in many Nigerian home movies. What is the big deal? That a man is on his bed with his wife and they are talking? Go to any beach or swimming pool in Nigeria, you will see half dressed couples frolicking. That one is even live, not video. A half dressed married couple in bed? It is not even news worthy. It becomes news because it is Nnamdi Kanu. Anyone who values freedom, will value freedom, regardless of what Kanu and his wife do in bed.


Haters will always hate

celeiyke:
Are these projects are massively constructed on paper and poorly constructed in reality. But is Ogoni in the South east?

Munzy14:
hahahaha I swear.
OP is being delusional, an average igbo man made his choice since 2015, 2019 will be affirmation of his stand on brotherly.

NOC1:
This should not be in the News, she has been a PDP member even in active service.

pryme:
NLC, acting like a bunch of kids, they did not go on strike when many states are owing salaries and yet they are talking about workers welfare.

SoapQueen:
No one is an evening newspaper, afterall!

Plus10:
Yet pastor osinbade will not see this but if nah Jonathan and PDP he's ready to do away with his Christian faith and join lie Mohammed in deceiving the gullable zombies

MORNDEW:
See them, none is questioning the authenticity of the news. Smh

Daviddson:
The difference between N739bn and N91bn is N648bn. Can such an amount be looted by Magu, even if he were corrupt...? No! It seem to me like Magu doesn't trust a lot of these government officials who ordinarily will have charge of the monies and he's decided to keep it away from them at the moment. Just my thoughts.
And also, 'about 40%' of the recovered monies can't be transferred to govt account yet because they're still under temporary forfeiture. Park well. Since you don't understand my logic.