₦airaland Forum

godoluwa:
mumu party

drsteroid:
Waiting patiently to know oshiomole's successor..PDP has no business in edo State.God bless Edo state

SkinnyDude:
where the 5k you promised jobless youth?

flokii:
Yeah.. you will

tho. some haterz wnt agree cos their oga no succeed

BreadandBeans:
make God just help us for this country o.. with how blessed our nation is, our electoral body is using tokunbo printers to run election too bad

Ozin:
“What has CPC got to offer? We certainly don’t need expired leadership as we are offering the best in terms of brilliance, courage and patriotism in the class of Sarkozi of France, David Cameron of Britain and Barack Obama of the USA.”

Tinubu’s position came on the heels of Ribadu’s declaration penultimate week in Kaduna when he hinted during a political rally of a joint ticket between the two opposition parties to confront the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/tinubu-rules-out-alliance-with-cpc/

Xfactoria:
No, you're actually missing GEJ! INEC under him organized some of the best elections in Nigerian history

smileysmiley:
You said it all, you carried your placards for yourself. Think before you speak. So you think its right that this dead guy became popular cause of death? Is he Jesus? Jesus had a mission on earth, to die for the sins of the world. Was this young man's mission to die for Rivers rerun election? Jesus's death had a purpose, what will you say is the purpose of this death? Please educate me cause its not everyday we see someone who "thinks before speaking"

holywota:
my elder sis escaped death by a hair breath.scrap nysc!!

smileysmiley:
May our popularity never come from death. RIP to the dead.

nbright:
APC controls the machinery of the state Nigeria, they control the armed forces yet they couldn't protect lives

emperorchedda:
Wike should end this killing ASAP. He has bitten more than he can chew.

You mustn't win all of Rivers for Christ's sake

hopilo:
Thanks my dear, so APC is not our problem, na we be our problems

Emmalez:
A popular Nigerian senator, has shown a sign of kindness and humility to his people few hours ago after he was pictured hanging out with beggars on the streets.

Quakertellicus1:
Reversing it may not be easy

1.The companies will take the Govt to court to reclaim moneys invested in the business...which have now been lost thanks to the reversal. And the courts will award heavy damages. After all....govt signed a contract...and if you break contracts, judges will tend to throw the book at you.

(Democracy, isn't it grand )

Splashme:
The first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, on Tuesday, said that the cancellation of the Lagos metroline project in 1985 was a major mistake and disservice to many Nigerians.

Jakande spoke in Lagos during the launch of a book which chronicled his life in politics and journalism.

The book, entitled, ‘Jakande: Leadership in Action’ is written by Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, who told the audience at the event that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was not responsible for the cancellation of the project.

Jakande said, “Reflecting on the metroline project, I think it is a major disservice to many Nigerians. Imagine how many people would have benefitted. It would have made life easier and changed the face of transport in Lagos. Whoever cancelled it or gave the advice towards its cancellation didn’t do right.”

The former governor asked Nigerians not to vote for unserious leaders in the coming polls, saying the elections presented Nigerians with a good opportunity that should not be squandered.

Expressing the hope that Nigeria would soon overcome its developmental challenges, Jakande said hope would be actualised faster if credible people emerged as leaders in the next dispensation.

He said, “This book comes at a very auspicious time in Nigeria’s history as we need leaders who can act. We need leaders who would not compromise the standards of good governance. God has blessed this nation the most in Africa, although we have not reached where we should be; with the right leaders, Nigeria would overcome its challenges.”


http://www.punchng.com/news/cancelling-metroline-a-major-mistake-jakande/

justjeff:
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday assured that the implementation of National Automotive Policy approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2012 would not inflict pains on the people. Jonathan gave the assurance when he received a delegation of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The president, who spoke against the backdrop of criticism that had trailed the policy from certain quarters, said it would bring back the country to the right path in automobile sub-sector. Specifically, as the policy commences in March, some group had criticised the proposed increase in clearing rates and tariff on imported fairly used cars also known as “Tokunbo”.Similarly, prominent automobile dealers, Toyota, CFAO, Honda, Mercedez Benz, had late last year protested to the National Assembly seeking a review of the policy.

The dealers, who sent petition to the president on Nov. 6, had alleged that the policy was designed to favour a particular firm to the detriment of others.Jonathan, who thanked RTEAN for supporting the policy, assured that the policy would ensure competitiveness and productivity in the automobile sector.He added that the policy would assist in the establishment of automotive supplier parks and clusters and job creation.“One area I want to commend you is on the Auto Policy of Government. People have different views, but the most important body that can comment on the policy is your body.“From RTEAN position on the Auto Policy, I am quite pleased, let me use this opportunity to assure Nigerians that government cannot bring a policy that will increase the hardship of Nigerians.“If that comes up, I will abort it even midway because we cannot come up with a policy that will make Nigerians suffer or pay higher prices for vehicles.

“However, we must come up with policies that Nigerians will pay less and especially job and wealth creation and improvement on our economy.“As a nation, we spent an average of over four billion dollars in importing vehicles.“If this chunk of money, even half of it, is invested in the country to assemble and manufacture, it will go a long way. ’’“When you assemble, other small cottage industries will come up to produce one component or the other to serve the main assemblage plant. “This will create jobs and stimulate the economy. By the time you import, you are exporting jobs, but if you assemble locally you are creating jobs. That is the thinking of government.”The president thanked the association for coming to interface with government and commended its efforts to procure 4000 vehicles of various types for mass transit in the country.He directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to incorporate the union in all programmes in the centenary celebrations. Jonathan thanked them for decorating him with the highest honour of the association, “RTEAN Great Grand Patron” and for presenting him with a centenary card.“Your decoration is intimidating, attempting to be your enemy is suicidal because you can stop people to develop. We consider you are great partner in our development plans.”Earlier, the RTEAN National President, Chief Musa Isiwele, commended Jonathan for the Automotive Policy and the improvement in road network across the country. Isiwele acknowledged that the improvement on national highways had improved road transportation and reduced accident. He said RTEAN with over 16 million members nationwide planned to create 1.5 million jobs for young people in the next one year. Isiwele said that already, the association had commenced a special mass-transit scheme of 4,000 units of exotic brands of taxis and commercial buses/vehicles.

The RTEAN, he said, had also embarked on construction of world class transit parks and drivers academy to further give capacity to the transport operators.He said the association embarked on 1000 units of housing projects for members. Isiwele requested Federal Government’s Concessionary Sovereign Guarantee for loans and tariff waivers on all vehicles it imported.He asked for land allocation for the establishment of world class ultra-modern transit motor parks in each geopolitical zones and Abuja.He also urged the president to grant the establishment of Transport Development Bank (TDB) by the government to address critical transport infrastructures development.Present at the event are Vice President Namadi Sambo, Ministers of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, FCT, Sen. Bala Mohammed, Solid Minerals Development, Mohammed Sada, and the Minister of State for Works, Bashir Yuguda.

cecegorz:
Seems you know nothing about Nigeria's politics.
National elections are usually sponsored by Governors, the more a state receives from FAAC, the more armoury in her war chest to deploy for the buying of votes.
From Peter Odili sponsoring OBJ in 2003, to Ibori sponsoring Yar'Adua, to Amaechi bankrolling Buhari, money bag states are very crucial to any government.

1ladyonly:
If only he will seat down and stop junketing, he can. Where there is the will there is always the way. I wish this guy PMB do listen to Bob Marley Music and put it into practice.

acaolly1:
I see, do you expect a miracle in 12months from economy destroyed over 16years All these economic hardship are the results of bad governance of 16years plus... It cant be revived in 12months take that

Obasanjo endorses APC moves, as party leadership visit Abeokuta
22.Dec 2013

The push by the opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC to dislodge the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP received a boost yesterday as former President Olusegun Obasanjo openly threw his weight behind the APC’s current initiatives.
The APC leadership, comprising some national leaders and governors visited him Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Saturday to solicit the former president’s support for the party in the forthcoming elections.
The party leaders, which started converging on Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion around 5:22pm, included former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s Interim National Chairman, Bisi Akande; former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari; former speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Masari; former Borno State governor, Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff; Senator Osita Isunazor; Senator Bukola Saraki and Lai Mohammed.
Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State came to the former president’s house in company with the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissioin, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and others in a convoy of three black jeeps.
Other APC governors at the meeting included Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Abdulfattah Ahmed (Kwara), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) and Senator Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo).
The Chairman of the New PDP, Kawu Baraje led some of his members and the former Kaduna State Chairman, Yero Makama, to the meeting.
Presenting the party chieftains and the APC governors to Obasanjo during the opening of the meeting, Akande said the party was in support of the former president’s 18-page letter to President Goodluck Jonathan.
The APC National Leader, Tinubu who alluded to Obasanjo’s contribution to the building of the Nigerian nation, lamented that the country was divided more than ever.
Apparently referring to Obasanjo’s recent letter to Jonathan, he enjoined the former president not to shy away from speaking the truth.
Tinubu added that the APC had resolved to rescue Nigeria, appealing to Obasanjo to lead the mission.
“You’ve come out of tribulation and held the highest position in this country. We are here because of your courage. Nobody can say he has information more than you. You have surmounted a number of crises. Nigeria is divided more than before; to realise stable Nigeria, we want to encourage you to continue to speak the truth. We’re resolved and determined to rescue Nigeria. We want you as navigator,” he said.


Source: http://newmail-ng.com/new/obasanjo-endorses-apc-moves-as-party-leadership-visit-abeokuta/

obailala:
A lot of bitter people just jump online to oppose just for the sake of opposing. Nothing wrong or new in what the president has just said.

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/

justicejay:
I voted for pmb too for just two reasons,job and to stop the northern insurgency.

nnachukz:
What isn't he confused about in his administration? He is virtually confused about everything. Bubu leave governance and traveling around the globe, go and look for your land in Ph.

PhockPhockMan:
But Buhari, in the document titled, ‘I pledge to Nigeria’ had also said that all his political appointees would only earn salaries and allowances as prescribed by the Revenue and Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission.

He said, “I pledge to publicly declare my assets and liabilities, encourage all my appointees publicly declare their assets and liabilities as a pre-condition for appointment. All political appointees will only earn the salaries and allowances determined by the RMFAC. I pledge, as Commander-in-Chief, to lead from the front and not behind in the comfort and security of Aso Rock, to boost the morale of fighting forces and the generality of all Nigerians.”

http://www.punchng.com/news/buhari-vp-fail-to-declare-assets-publicly/

Islie:
He said the privatisation of the sector had yet to show any improvement in the quality of service, saying it was difficult to determine whether it was done in public interest or with profit motive.

Opinedecandid:
Read my comment just before yours.
That guy didn't just build that house.

Opinedecandid:
Well done, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House Assembly for performing this role.

Congratulations, Mr. Nicholas for this feat.

However, to allay some misconstruing by uninformed readers who may be misled by the title of this thread, the Governor's Aide did not just build this house after becoming an aide to the Governor.

He has been on the project for over two years.

He had a life, earned an income and was productive before his appointment.

Congratulations to him, once again.

AceRoyal:
Do u know how many civil servants are into business due to the hash economy realities on ground?
I'm a realist and nonpartisan.
Don't be blinded by political sentiments or jealousy.
Try to be objective and fair in ur reasoning.

AceRoyal:
Before we cast aspersions,let us truly ascertain the source of his wealth.
He might also be into business.
I'm not in support of corruption but I hate to judge based on assumptions.
For him to make it public in this present regime shows that he's not afraid to be questioned.
#JustMyOpinion

NgeneUkwenu:
Another Major feat and dividend of democracy by the PDP controlled State government...

Growingboi:
APC thugs should keep quiet. The house is not bad for a governor's special one, even oil workers have 2 of such house.

BTW was he living in the bush before?