₦airaland Forum

psucc:
alWith Osinbajo's $2b for 2nd Niger bridge, how can we still have bad roads?

Blue3k2:
The Vice President’s Spokesman, Laolu Akande, has clarified the error in the publications credited to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on release of fund for construction of the 2nd Niger Bridge.

The clarification on Tuesday came as some media quoted Osinbajo as announcing $2 billion instead of N2 billion for the project.

According to Akande, during the APC Governorship campaign in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Oct. 20, Osinbajo had reiterated the Buhari administration’s commitment to keeping its promises to the Nigerian people.

He said that one of those promises was the construction of the second Niger Bridge, adding that the correct amount released was in the official news release he sent on the Vice President’s remarks during the campaign rally same day.

“I did quote the VP as saying that “the Sovereign Wealth Fund paid N2 billion for that same project (Sum paid to the contractor: Julius Berger for early works).

“We will definitely see our second Niger Bridge, we will not make promises we cannot keep,” Akande recalled.

He, however, observed that a short video clip from the event captured on the news segment of a television channel quoted Osinbajo as mentioning “$2bn”, and not “N2bn”, which was what he had actually meant to say.

“Mentioning the dollar currency was inadvertent.

“As it happened, the excerpt from the video, which was shared online, was what was quoted in the headlines of some media houses, and in comments on social media.

“The figures were misplaced. Kindly set the records straight, from the speech I had sent.

“Please note, again, the sum provided for this is actually two billion naira (N2 billion),’’ Akande added. He stated that it was also pertinent to state that the highlight of the rally and Osinbajo’s remarks was the commitment of the administration to improve the country’s transportation network and economy.

“The APC government is a government that will do everything it has promised. We are not making promises for nothing.

“The second Niger Bridge we have been talking about it for a long time, but for the first time, the President went by himself to negotiate the facility to do that second Niger Bridge.

“That is why the second Niger Bridge is in our current budget and we have provided for it,” the Vice President was quoted to have stated.(NAN)

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/presidency-clarifies-2nd-niger-bridge-funding-n2bn-not-2bn/

Ciscogod:
Like i do say, Increase in wages isn't our problem and it wont solve anything, Let Govt reduce cost of living, Everyone will be fine, 50naira should have value.

dodelight:
besides the fact that this is a ploy toward 2019, appointing aregbesola as one of the representatives of the governors' forum is to make that committee drag foot till 2019. A man who still pays half salaries, how would he agree with any increment? Pfft

dhardline:
I pray the minimum wage increment is not used as a bargaining tool where it is finally approved 6 months to Presidential elections.

NwaAmaikpe:

Ama-People is a traitor
Why will she accept an appointment from Buhari?

No wonder she gave such speech during the Flagoff of the Ogoni Cleanup.

Belle activists.

chinjo:
if I may say, this is another way to keep workers busy before 2019 election. Nigerian workers are wiser.

Konskott:
Did Uche Secondus forget anything in the PDP chairman's office? He has occupied that position before. He should clear out of the way for fresh people to step in.

newyorks:
AND SOMBORI WILL SAY VILLAGERS NO DEY EXIST

sKeetz:
This bîtch is just basic. Average looking at best.

Why do Nigerians like overhyping this talentless celebrities.

Everything is mediocre in this country.

NaijaEfcc:
Tonyebarcanister you have no shame! No ideology!! Even formed a fictious group!!! You no get level brother!!

TonyeBarcanista:
Exactly!

I think SW should encourage SE to take Deputy National Chairman (South) so that they can get VP (though I have sympathy towards SE to get the VP slot).

In fact, I prefer VP to National Chairman

baddosky1:
That is what happens when you have someone like buhari as president

nigma23:
I suggest you read the article again
The fuss is that he is glaringly guilty of the crime,even the police witnesses indicted him, yet somehow he managed to go scot free , if you are a relative of the deceased would you not make a fuss

MayorofLagos:
When he gets back from the refresher he will be promoted in acceleration to catch up with service year and rank.

No be the same thing happened to Al Mustapha under GEJ?

We shouldnt make this a Northerner thing. Worse happened under GEJ.

Al Mustapha was freed, reinstated to his rank and paid arrears. Then he was allowed to retire to collect full pension.

Kabiru Sokoto, bokoharam mastermind of Church bombing in Madalla, his escape was facilitated by police chief and then get this.... he was recaptured in a State Government guest house where he had been living as a guest.

jerseyboy:
Igbo lives don't matter in Buhari's Nigeria

AFONJACOW:
do we even have a president

chimere66:
Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona in London pictured chatting with the President who is presently in London. More photos below;  


www.nairaland.com/attachments/3851816_2_jpegea571676ce9b75b0730a5d56350ae93e


Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/photos-pres-buhari-pictured-with-oba.html

ehissi:
Hmmmmmm........

Finally He has re - accepted the title, baba go slow.......

**SingingItLike** Its a normal Buhari something, its a normal Buhari something, its a normal Buhari Something...........

free2ryhme:
This one political career is dead already

CaptainJeffry:
After this wind of sexual abuse saga that is blowing in the Capitol Hill now, only few senators and congressmen will keep standing.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris is not a stranger in the land of Scandals. String of scandals have followed the 19th indegenous Nigeria Police Chief. On his appointment about two years ago, there were pronounced agitation on his competence to lead the force. Prior to his appointment, the former Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase (Rtd.) already issued him four administrative querries on his incompetent performance. While battling to answer the last querry, he was called by The Presidency to take over the leadership of the force.

As a result of the corrective measures by the former IGP, Ibrahim Idris declared a blackmail war against his predecessor, accusing him of stealing over 20 vehicles belonging to the Police. Arase was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.

Distinguished Senator Misau came up with grave allegations of massive fraud running into billions of naira being perpetuated under the supervision of IGP Idris. The allegation was not addressed, instead the police media mechinery descended heavily on the Senator, accusing him of forgery and other miscellaneous crimes. Eventually, the confirmation of the issuance of the Senator's retirement letter by the Police Service Commission, embarrassed the force to the watch of Nigerians.

There are trails of scandals. Recently, one Mr. Austine Ugochukwu Albert alleged that the Inspector General of Police accepted some bribe to compromise the case of fraud he lodged before the Police. He has petitioned the President on the allegation.

Among all the scandals, the story of ASP Amina, the alleged mistress of the IGP seem to scandalously fascinate Nigerians. In a widely circulated social media story: "IGP Ibrahim Idris in another phase of scandal", one major character was featured in the story. ASP Amina was said to have had a record promotion from a Police Corporal to Police ASP within 12 months. Though the story was denied by the psudo media pawns of the IGP, it has refused to be burried. The story resonates in every police formation in Nigeria because of the alleged unwarranted promotions.

Apart from Amina's promotions, there are plethora of other officers who have benefitted from the scandelous promotions, allegedly based on financial inducement. According to information circulating round, "the current CP of Anambara state, Mr Garba was an ACP last year and was promoted to CP within a year; Mr Ali Janga was also an ACP last year and was promoted to the rank of DCP in less than 12 months and again acting CP couple of weeks ago and was posted to replace a vibrant CP in kogi.

Mr Muawiya was DSP last year, now promoted SP the same year and CSP this 3 months ago, he is now CSO Govt house kano: Mr kolo of Federal SARS, was promoted to the rank of CSP just last year and now ACP, Surprisingly his name was among those sent to Police Service Commission for elevation to DCP".

Amina is alleged to wield such powers in the force that many senior officers are sending "returns" to her.

It is alleged that in the history of The Nigeria police, no IGP has been so beleagured with scandals as IGP Idris. Could this be a mere hatred, smear campaign or toxicity of the office of the IGP, who many believe is repositioning the force or is it the Nigerian phenomenon of "the more you look, the less you see"

Source: www.thenigerianvoice.com

StankovicEgeni:
Potholes have snailed your government with your party men kangarooing to wave tattered flags .

sarrki:
Its better to be slow in approaching things

Kanu rushed in declaring Biafra where is he ?

ObiOmaMu:
PDP Nigeria's Twitter account has released over 35 photos which they say shows how President Buhari ruined Nigeria in just 1 year. From photos of President Buhari 'doing nothing' in the first 6 months to pics of him injecting Nigerians with overdose while he flies around. See it all after the cut.

https://mobile.twitter.com/PdpNigeria?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


www.nairaland.com/attachments/3773689_2_pngfb5c81ed3a220004b71069645f112867

7Alexander:
Peter is trying too hard. Makes me cringe

chino24:
Pictures of Psquare's mom burial in Anambra state

Amarabae:
Come 2019,build ur delusional alliance and watch them remind you of the inyammiri that you are.
I hope by now you know that why the west was against GEJ was out of bitter envy of his romance with Igbos.

MrPolitics:
I had some free time and thought to do this to analyze how buhari and jonathan fared in the political zones.


North Central (6 states + FCT)
Buhari - 2,411,013
Jonathan - 1,715,818


North East (6 states) boko haram zone
Buhari - 2,848,678
Jonathan - 796,588


North West (7 states) buhari's zone
Buhari - 7,115,199
Jonathan - 1,339,709


South East (5 states)
Buhari - 198,248
Jonathan - 2,464,906


South South (6 states) Jonathan's zone
Buhari - 418,590
Jonathan - 4,714,725


South West (6 states)
Buhari - 2,433,193
Jonathan - 1,821,416

SpecialAdviser:
Is, to, will, shall, about to, plan to, will plan to

If anybody has learnt anything about Jubril government, its what they call FUTURE TENSE

ozoigbondu:
I’ll ensure stable power supply – Buhari
http://www.punchng.com/news/ill-ensure-stable-power-supply-buhari/

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/02/02/well-generate-20000mw-of-electricity-in-4-years-says-buhari/

Harrynight:
as long as he crosses naija border he mus stop by in UK to check his HrtBitz

sarrki:
The way Gej did with dasuki

Samusu:
Yhu guys are not yet ready for the truth

ayodejisure:
Borno State gov, Kassim Shettima, Tuesday, said there was every tendency that the Chibok girls, abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014, were being held in bunkers, inside Sambisa Forest.

To this end, he has asked the military, which is combing the forest not only to fish out members of the sect but to also liberate the over 200 girls to carry their assignment beyond surface earth.

boostdom:
Universal truth is not measured in mass appeal. With the benefit of hindsight, we can begin to examine this case more objectively.

The Governor of Borno state-Shettima, ignored security reports and counsels from the Federal Govt and WAEC about possible security threat and why the exam should not hold particularly in Chibok. WAEC have shown the correspondences to this fact. But this man as the Chief Security Officer ignored these warnings and promised security for the girls. He betrayed the girls by failing to heed warnings and by allowing the exam proceed without security. He was a serving Governor and couldn't be prosecuted. https://www.thecable.ng/shettima-set-chibok-girls-says-fani-kayode

Now, this same man rather than communicate with the higher ups about the kidnap decided to keep quiet. His reasoning? He believed the President would have been briefed. By whom? By security agencies OUTSIDE his state. Or perhaps he was waiting for the President to call him first. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/201163-i-not-call-jonathan-chibok-girls-abducted-boko-haram-borno-governor-shettima.html

Based on this lethargy from the CSO of the state, it would be rational to assume probable cause for the President to proceed cautiously. It is pertinent to point out that coincidentally, the Governor was from the opposition party.

The agreement signed with the US, UK and France was for them to provide additional intelligence services and platform and the Nigerian security services will handle the intrusion. But these countries, particularly the UK didn't want that. They cited Nigerian military human rights record and wouldn't even provide the required platform. According to a former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Andrew Pocock disclosed that both the British and United States governments knew where some of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram members were but refused to help or share that information. http://dailypost.ng/2016/03/21/uk-us-governments-knew-location-of-chibok-girls-but-refused-to-rescue-them-ex-british-high-commissioner/

As much as this was an emotional issue, it was also one of national importance. It's hard trusting your partners if they won't keep their end of a treaty, won't provide platform and additional intelligence service and glaring refusal to rescue when they had the chance.

Hector09:
Technically bokoharam have been defeated, i dont see any thing bad if bokoharam bomb mosque or fulani herds men attack in the north or west, but i hate it when some one tells lies that bokoharm have been defeated