₦airaland Forum

Demdem: But u called him a thief? What's the difference? Abegii go siddon if u gat nothing to say jor.
Next.

Demdem: So u can't even point to one attrocity of Tinubu that the police controlled by fg can investigate and yet u label him a criminal.

Gbawe: This is all you do here. I.e engage in speculation, half-truths and , sometimes, outright lies to satisfy your biased opposition to others. Why not stick to facts and what you can prove? Do you remember the desperate lie below you had to apologise for? Guy, give it a rest. Try and come correct else you will always run the risk of being made to look a fool time and time again.

https://www.nairaland.com/793016/pdp-asks-aregbesola-account-n100bn/2

Demdem: To be honest, this is utter rubbish. I believe so much in leadership by example. Not until the head starts doing it right and leading people by example nothing can change. The head is already rotten, u are talking of healing the branches are u dumb enough to realize that its impossible.
I re-iterate that Tinubu (not a saint) is a private citizen and if at all its true that these so called attrocities of his are there then the head should be booted out. Abi, who is in charge of security agents that investigate and bring criminals to book? no be the head? (FG). simple.

bayooooooo:
Love him or hate him, Tinubu is a political machine. He led the team that dismantled OBJ's useless political network in the West. He is championing regional integration in the West again while others are chasing mundane issues in their region. Tinubu might after all be a crooked politician as no politician is trustworthy in absolute sense, but at the moment there is no evidence to justify the name calling that dominate threads opened with sole purpose of bashing him. What's laughable is the fact that Tinubu is not even in government! He has never ruled Nigeria and of course not part of folks that killed the country. In Lagos where he ruled before, the story is more of a model for others to copy-in governance, politics, succession planning etc At the end of 2007, ACN had just one state-Lagos while PPA championed by Orji Kalu had two-Abia and Imo. Where is PPA today? To some folks, Tinubu is an example of a man we don't have that must be pulled down at all cost.

Gbawe: The complete truth put succinctly.

Delafruita: this has to rank as one of the most idiotic posts ever.you even have the alacrity to say nigeria was "fully democratic before americe".your case is pathetic

its a well known fact the hitherto undiscussed topics like state police,fiscal federalism,sovereign national conference etc have been brought to the core of our national discourse.

any nigerian who doesnt know that the ACN is pushing for fiscal federalism and state police is apparently ignorant of political happenings and should desist from pilitical discussion

Demdem: I agree with this post completely. The more reason why I prefer to focus on the retardeen.

What u guys refused to acknowledge is for each of tinubu's alleged excesses a private citizen for that matter, abuja is also indicted.

Delafruita: it is indeed pitiful that a person would sit at his computer and write gibberish as long as this.[size=13pt]it is even more pitiful when the person decides to compare a democracy of almost 300years with one of just 13years.[/size]

if i may ask,when asiwaju was championing the cause of fiscal federalism,where were you?asiwaju was the first person in nigeria to advocate for state police.where were you at that time?when he brought up the idea of municipalities to be created out of local governments so as to aid development at the grassroot,where were you?

New crescent: Accepted also, by those who don't fool themselves, is the fact that Tinubu is a 'man of ideas' while the political ruminations of most of our cretinous leaders consist of [size=14pt]running to Abuja for allocation. Tinubu is an advocate of States increasing their IGR and relying less on the centre for developmental cash.[/size] He championed the usage of PPP (public private partnership) as a way to develop society using private sector cash. He introduced bond issuance as a way for States to raise funds at a stage other neanderthals laughed because their minds limited them to seeing Abuja as the only source of cash.

I'm a keen follower of events as regards this subject-matter. Tinubu is not a saint but being human. I remember vividly how he got involved in virtually every development strides in the state. All new innovations into governance was introduced during his regime: PPP, Government bond, re-appraising govt every 100days, Lagos Mega city plan, BRT.

Fhemmmy: Did Fashola told them to make arrest in such manner?

plendil: we have a govermnmrent whose duty it is to provide all these.

anonimi: How does their old primary school, secondary school and universities look like - I am assuming they had their education at these levels in Nigeria.
How much have they donated for refurbishing/rehabilitating/maintaining the old structures where they sat in as pupils/students to gain the knowledge that made them what they are today
How many new buildings, furniture etc have they given to these old schools
When they invite their big friends from all over the world to Issele Uku for their i-don-arrive parties what will they see around the town in terms of infrastructures- tarred roads, hospitals, pharmacies, police force/security, fire brigade etc

gistme24: My question has always been: what have we got to lose if we give sovereign national conference a chance?
Particularly when everythign else we have tried seems not to be working?

Reacting to the PDP’s decision not to challenge his re-election, the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, described the move as a step in the right direction and called on the opposition party to join his government.

“I wish to extend my hand of fellowship to all men of goodwill to join hands with government to move the state to the next level, because, despite all the successes recorded in the last three and half years, Edo state is still work-in-progress” the Governor said.

“I look forward to more collaboration [/b]between my government, other political parties and interests in the state” he added.

Is the comrade a joker or what
Does he know the meaning of opposition party
In case he has forgotten, a vibrant opposition should keep the current government on its toes for the benefit of the people and in order to win the next elections.
Maybe he is inviting them to join the [b]chop-I-chop that is going on in Edo state under his watch even as he does s little bit better than PDP.

dayokanu: Anyone that has FACTS should bring it forward and lets see for ourselves.

I spoke to one Ibo girl not long ago.

She went to a Nursing school in Iboland, Got to America in 2010 wthout Papers. Currently, She has built a house in her village. Story building with pent house at the back up to roofing

She has set his brother in business to the tune of 2m naira.

She has papers now, Works legally and she just turned 27 like 2 months ago.

She is doing quite well in America, drives a brand new car and she is planning to buy a house in US by next year

omanzo02: And u believe all that?

Even if she prostitut.e or deals in drug, don't she have overhead cost to pay?, because nobody is going to take u indoor without contributing to payoff bills, not in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand some countries in asia. Did u bother to ask her monthly savings etc?

It could be possible if she is a yahoo yahoo girl.

23 Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise [size=13pt]lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness,[/size] in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

Erhuvwu1: murder is executed with a motive. Let's ask ourselves some simple questions. 1. What would hv bin PDP's motive for masterminding d murder of d young man?. 2. What threat did his being alive pose to PDP. 3. Who curried sympathy votes from his death during d elections? 4. Is it proper for someone of a Gov's ranking to use such brash and rash words even when investigations had not commenced. 5. [size=13pt]Did PDP murder Funsho Williams?[/size].

madan: mama me eeh eeh nne mo, rest in perfect peace. I knw u've lived a [size=13pt]fulfilled life;[/size]
may God comfort the Okoye family

Tanzania: Motorists' Relief as Petrol Prices Drop

ENERGY and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) on Tuesday published the new monthly cap prices for petroleum products in the local market, with slight reduction in retail and wholesale prices of between four and 7.8 per cent.

A statement signed by EWURA Director General Haruna Masebu attributed the decreasing retail and wholesale prices that become effective on Wednesday to the decrease in world market prices for all products. The retail and wholesale prices for all products in the local market have decreased by 170/-, 98/- and 102/- per litre for petrol, diesel and kerosene, respectively.

Dar es Salaam residents will pay the lowest prices at 2,009/-, 1,943/- and 1,926/- for petrol, diesel and kerosene, respectively while Uvinza in Kigoma region has the highest prices at 2,252/-, 2,186/- and 2,169/- for petrol, diesel and kerosene, respectively.

Mr Masebu said oil marketing companies were free to sell their at a price that give them competitive advantage, provided that such price does not exceed the price cap for the relevant product. "All petrol stations should publish petroleum product prices on clearly visible boards...the price boards should be clearly visible and should clearly show prices charged, discounts offered as well as any trade incentives or promotions on offer," said Ewura chief, advising customers to purchase from retailers with the most competitive prices.

The regulatory body reminded customers to demand and keep receipts that clearly show the name of the petrol station, date of transaction, type of fuel and price per litre for every purchase. The receipts are useful as exhibits in case of a complaint lodged in the event that the selling price is above the cap price or in case the products sold are off the approved specifications.

It's an offence that attracts punitive measures from the regulator not to have prices published on boards located in clearly visible places in front of petrol stations. In line with the prevailing sector legislation, prices of petroleum products are governed by rules of supply and demand and Ewura always encourages competition in the sector by making available petroleum products pricing informationto enable stakeholders make informed decisions.

Tanzania: Down Go Fuel Prices

MOTORISTS will be relieved of escalating fuel costs following the reduction in pump prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene, by an average of two per cent starting on Wednesday.

Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announced yesterday that prices for petrol have gone down by 0.41 per cent or 9/- a litre, across the country. Also the prices of diesel and kerosene decreased by 2.02 per cent or 42/- and 1.94 per cent or 40/- a litre respectively.

"The price decreases have been attributed to appreciation of the shilling against the US dollar and the decrease of premium and freight costs," EWURA said in a statement. The new cap pump prices per litre in brackets are for Dar es Salaam petrol (2,179/-), diesel (2,041/-) and kerosene (2,028/-).

In Muleba in Bukoba region petrol (2,394/-), diesel (2,256/-), kerosene (2,243/-). Other townships' prices are Kigoma; petrol (2,410/), diesel (2,272/-) and kerosene (2,259/-); and Mtwara; petrol (2,252/-), diesel (2,113/-) and kerosene (2,100/-).

A few days after the Oyo State government sent wives of state legislators on a wasteful jamboree to the United Kingdom, the executive arm took its turn today, the governor and about 15 commissioners and assistants jetting out on a parallel $250,000 , publicly-funded trip to the Olympics Games.

SaharaReporters learnt that the pretence of the governor, whose state recently suffered a devastating flood that rendered many citizens homeless, is that his team will be hunting for foreign investors at the Olympics.

In real life, the Oyo state contingent will merely be enjoying the Olympics and shopping in London, SaharaReporters was informed.

The governor is a member of the Action Congress Party of Nigeria (ACN), the leading opposition party in Nigeria, which has a sizable following in the Southwest region. The party is often quick to condemn wasteful spending by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ruling elite but typically ducks when its operatives engage in the same level of criminal conduct.

Only today, the ACN publicity secretary, Lai Mohammed, issued a statement asking PDP chairman Bamanga Tukur to resign from office on account of his son's trial for oil subsidy fund fraud, but the party has failed to prevail on the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Ikuforiji, who is standing trial before a federal High Court in Lagos for stealing and laundering N500 million, to resign.

Among others, flood is a perennial problem in Oyo State. In just one instance last year, over 100 people were killed. And a few days ago, a temporary wooden bridge in Apete, Ido Local Government Area, was washed away, cutting off several communities.

Critics say that rather than fix these problems, Ajimobi has chosen to idle away in London and burn valuable development funds.

A Political Science teacher at the University of Ibadan told SaharaReporters that Ajimobi has turned out a huge disappointment to the people of Oyo state and that he would not be surprised if citizens soon start saying they preferred former governor, Alao Akala.

"The expectations that Ajimobi was going to improve on governance in Oyo state have been totally dashed,” he said.

“You hardly can see any presence of governance in the state except in ostentatious lifestyles of government officials and senseless jamborees.

http://saharareporters.com/news-page/oyo-state-governor-ajimobi-15-aides-olympic

Lagos Rep. at the House of Representative in Fraud Scandal
Posted: September 17, 2007 - 01:00
Saharareporters, New York
Copy of the Bar decision available at the E-Library

http://www.saharareporters.com/www/e...detail/?id=108

The Nigerian lower house is full of shady characters as espoused by a recent revelation by the Supreme Court of Georgia in the US. Saharareporters found out that On February 26 2007 the highest court in the state of Georgia ordered that Femi Gbaja with state bar number 288330 be suspended from the practice of law for 36 months.

*The punishment for Femi Gbaja’s offence would have been outright debarment, however he played dead before a full panel of the Supreme Court of Georgia led by Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears,before the court could rule on the petition from his client, he filed a petition for Voluntary Discipline, filed under bar rule 4-227(b) in which he fully admitted to stealing $25,000 from his client.*

Femi Gbaja as he was known in the case file accepted payment of $25,000 as a personal injury claims and deposited those funds in his attorney trust account in January 2003. He failed to disburse the funds to his client; instead he withdrew the funds, closed his practice and left for Nigeria where he ran for elections to represent Surulere I Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representative under the banner of Alliance for Democracy (AD) in 2003. Upon arrival in Nigeria, curiously, Mr. Femi Gbaja added another name to avoid detection, he is known in Nigeria with a compound name “Femi Gbaja-Biamila”.

*A cursory look at his bio on the website of the National Assembly (www.nassnig.org) also betrays his crooked intention to avoid detection, while he gave his undergraduate degree college as the University of Lagos; his US education was shrouded in mystery as he claimed to have attended John Marshall Law School, USA. True, Mr. Femi Gbaja is a graduate of John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia and was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in June 2001 but in the United States alone there are two of such law schools, one in Chicago and another one in Atlanta, Georgia where Femi Gbaja graduated.

In the Georgia Attorney Directory, Femi Gbaja gave his address as 20, Mercy Eneli Street Surulere, Lagos. He is said to have refunded the clients money ($25,000) in 2006 and his lawyers have already submitted a certification of compliance of the Supreme Court ruling as of March 2007. Making him ineligible to practice law in the State of Georgia until February 2010.

pokkadot: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
FEMI GBAJABIAMILA REBUT'S ALLEGATIONS OF FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETY

RE: CAMPAIGN AND ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MY PERSON.......HERE WE GO AGAIN!

Let me state very clearly that yes I was sanctioned by the Georgia Bar Disciplinary Board for professional misconduct and negligence due to an unfortunate ethical violation that took place about 10 years ago in 2003. There are no ifs, buts or ands about it. However here are the facts. Verifiable facts.
1. I returned to Nigeria in 2002 to prepare for party primaries and general elections. Prior to leaving the US, I had left instructions with my paralegal to close out pending files when due. He had instructions to pay my client 25000 dollars whenever her cheque was sent in. The cheque did not come in until January 2003 as the records show and at which time I had already been in Nigeria for over 6 months. Unfortunately after paying in the cheque as instructed, he withdrew the money again as instructed with cheques I had given him for sundry matters and he never paid the client but made away with it.
2 . This did not come to my knowledge until I received a letter from the Georgia Bar in 2005. The letter was addressed to my Lagos address which I had left with the Georgia Bar as my contact address for any housekeeping matter that may arise after I might have left. It is necessary to state this as it is alleged that I absconded. On the contrary, i informed the State Bar that i was moving back to Nigeria anf left a forwarding address and email. Both remain valid till date.