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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has put forward a solution to strengthen the Nigerian passport and restore its global reputation.


During a Twitter space session organized by Parallel Facts, a Nigerian news network, Obi stated that the key to earning respect for the Nigerian passport is to have something valuable to offer to the world.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra, said that “respect cannot be earned when a nation is perceived as economically weak and dependent on others. To gain respect as individuals or as a nation, the first step is to put our own house in order by building a strong and stable economy.

The Nigerian passport is among the bottom 20 to hold in 2023, with visa-free access to only 46 countries according to the Henley Passport Index, a ranking system that evaluates the number of destinations passport holders can visit without requiring a visa.


Obi highlighted the importance of having a robust foreign policy, which he believes is directly linked to a strong domestic policy. He cited examples of international groupings like G7 and G20, formed based on economic strength, and expressed disappointment that Nigeria is not yet a member of such influential forums.

Sharing a personal anecdote, Obi revealed that despite having the opportunity to obtain dual citizenship and residency in other countries, he has chosen to remain solely a Nigerian citizen. He stressed that Nigeria’s leaders, including politicians like himself, have collectively failed the country by not building a better society for future generations.

Obi called for change, stating that the Nigerian passport can only become respected globally when the nation achieves progress and development. He called on everyone to do the right thing and work towards building a better Nigeria, emphasizing that respect is earned through responsible and proper actions.

Just, like many things have changed in terms of moral values but it does not remove its veracity and rightness, so it is a noble thing to do. Anything aside of it is as a result of blaming or making excuse for our failed value system and moral status.

Question: should we continue in this path till when? Or there is nothing we can do to save our values. The western world has been on this path far longer than us, and we can see where they are in terms of moral values.

Honestly, the key reasons for marriage in order of priority are for companionship and having children.

Companionship should not exist on falsehood or suspicious atmosphere neither would anyone wants to have a child with someone s/he don't trust.

It takes a leap of faith and sacrifice to stay in marriage. So, marriage is for those who are matured not for someone who cannot trust and sacrifice.

The main issue before marriage should be acceptance after knowing all about your partner and asking the right questions on both sides, not really sex because it does not prove any tangible essentialities for marriage.

Lhonors, judges, and justices are akin to soldiers, defending not just the territorial
boundaries of our nation, but also the sanctity of our laws. Just as traditional soldiers
repel invaders and protect our land, these legal warriors stand firm against any assault
on our constitution.
Just as it is treasonous for a soldier to assist attackers or invaders, it should be equally
reprehensible for a judge or justice to aid those who seek to violate the principles
enshrined in our Constitution.
While soldiers physically defend our nation on the ground, justices and judges
safeguard it through the legal system, ensuring justice prevails and chaos is averted.
Although soldiers may not always have their voices heard, their actions speak volumes,
whether positively or negatively. Similarly, those adorned in silk crowns and robes may
not be vociferous, but their verdicts profoundly impact the lives of Nigerians and the
destiny of our nation. It is commendable that their constitutionally aligned rulings have
sustained our unity over the years.
Nigerians desire a scenario where our soldiers never forsake their constitutional duties,
as their dereliction would lead to the collapse of our nation. Likewise, if judges and
justices fail to protect the sanctity of our constitution, the country will falter, and anarchy
will prevail.
Each pronouncement or verdict from the bench determines the fate of thousands and
millions of Nigerians, influencing life or death, hope or despair, preserving order, or
embracing chaos. Their judgments can either fortify or undermine our nation-building
efforts.
Only those who seek to defy our laws would desire the companionship of a judge or
justice in their narrow-minded pursuit, hoping to sway their allegiance and aid their
lawlessness.
Just as conventional soldiers fight relentlessly to defend their honor and uphold the rule
of law on the battlefield, those wearing silk crowns and robes must fiercely protect their
integrity and the sanctity of our legal system. We implore the judiciary to remain
resolute in their duties to our homeland, rejecting all forms of inducement and
intimidation, executing their responsibilities for the betterment of humanity, and to honor God.

Michael Odor
michaelodorc@gmail.com
Concerned Citizen

Lawyers, judges, and justices are akin to soldiers, defending not just the territorial
boundaries of our nation, but also the sanctity of our laws. Just as traditional soldiers
repel invaders and protect our land, these legal warriors stand firm against any assault
on our constitution.

Just as it is treasonous for a soldier to assist attackers or invaders, it should be equally
reprehensible for a judge or justice to aid those who seek to violate the principles
enshrined in our Constitution.
While soldiers physically defend our nation on the ground, justices and judges
safeguard it through the legal system, ensuring justice prevails and chaos is averted.

Although soldiers may not always have their voices heard, their actions speak volumes,
whether positively or negatively. Similarly, those adorned in silk crowns and robes may
not be vociferous, but their verdicts profoundly impact the lives of Nigerians and the
destiny of our nation. It is commendable that their constitutionally aligned rulings have
sustained our unity over the years.

Nigerians desire a scenario where our soldiers never forsake their constitutional duties,
as their dereliction would lead to the collapse of our nation. Likewise, if judges and
justices fail to protect the sanctity of our constitution, the country will falter, and anarchy
will prevail.

Each pronouncement or verdict from the bench determines the fate of thousands and
millions of Nigerians, influencing life or death, hope or despair, preserving order, or
embracing chaos. Their judgments can either fortify or undermine our nation-building
efforts.

Only those who seek to defy our laws would desire the companionship of a judge or
justice in their narrow-minded pursuit, hoping to sway their allegiance and aid their
lawlessness.

Just as conventional soldiers fight relentlessly to defend their honor and uphold the rule
of law on the battlefield, those wearing silk crowns and robes must fiercely protect their
integrity and the sanctity of our legal system.

We implore the judiciary to remain
resolute in their duties to our homeland, rejecting all forms of inducement and
intimidation, executing their responsibilities for the betterment of humanity, and to
honor God.

Michael Odor
michaelodorc@gmail.com
Concerned Citizen

They are targeting to remove educational subsidy and make students pay tuition fees. God pass them.

I Noticed Some People Are Ignorantly Happy About The Student Loan by AntiTerrorist: 9:25pm On Jun 16

I noticed some people are happy about the Student Loan!

Some even said "Tinubu can continue, he is taking hard decisions".

For that reason, I have decided to break down the smokescreen called Student Loan

It's just an attempt to remove "Education Subsidy" without causing an uproar.

Now let's dive in:

Who qualifies for the Student Loan:

The simple answer is: NOBODY.

It's almost impossible for you to qualify for the Student Loan and here is why

1. An applicant or his parents must provide tax clearance: This is not totally bad till you see number 2.

2. The Applicant or his parents must be earning total income less than #500k a year. Now slow down and do the maths:

To earn #500k a year means that the husband and wife are earning less than #41,000 a month. That is #20,000 each

While minimum wage is #30,000

Which means if your both parents are earning, you are automatically disqualified because they are either earning more than #41,000 or they do not pay tax because you cannot pay tax on salary below minimum wage.

3. Now here is the high jump of the Act: These 2 people earning less than #50,000 will now have to provide a DIRECTOR IN CIVIL SERVICE and a LAWYER OF 10YEARS IN SERVICE as Guarantor

Take into consideration, yourself doing good for your self, do you know DIRECTOR in Civil Service?

But that is not the worst part;

4. The Director and Lawyer have to surety that if you default, they will pay the loan!

Do you know what that means? NO DIRECTOR WILL TAKE SUCH SURETY.

But here is the worst part:

5. After you meet all these requirements, will you get the loan? NO!

The act said "Loan will be given when funds are available". In other terms, you are still at the mercy of the system!

In summary:

If you add your father and mother's income monthly, it must not be more than #41,000 a month or #500,000 a year

Your father and mother must look for a Director in Civil Service to Surety your loan!

The Director will send his Payslip document to the Bank saying that if you fail to pay, he will pay. Who will do this one for you?

Did I tell you that the Bank MD will be the one to give approval? Bank MD !

Did I also tell you that if you don't start repaying after 2years of graduation, you will go to jail 😩

Many graduates have not even gone to NYSC in 2years after graduation!

The worst part now is: School Fees will go up above the loan amount because Federal Government has announced that they cannot continue to fund University!

So if you are reading this, you are not qualified for the Loan.

Jun 18, 2023 5:21 AM


LAGOS – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent approval of the Access to Ter­tiary Education Act, oth­erwise known as the Stu­dent Loan Act, may turn out to be a booby-trap for many young Nigerians as­piring to acquire tertiary education, stakeholders in the education sector have warned.

They argue that the signing of the bill into law was hasty, lacked proper deliberations, and ran contrary to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that speci­fied that all public institutions in Nigeria are tuition-free.

Recall the Nigerian govern­ment has earlier explained that the Act is aimed at providing interest-free loans to Nigerians seeking higher education.

Part of the conditions set out in the Act limits beneficiaries to children or wards of parents whose annual income is not more than N500,000 (less than $1,000).

Another condition also re­stricts the loan to payment of tuition fees which, as of now, is non-existent across many ter­tiary institutions owned by the federal government.

Also, it stated that the loan, proposed to take off in Septem­ber, is expected to be repaid two years after completion of the National Youth Service.

In his reaction to the Act, the National President of the Academic Staff Union of Uni­versities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, described the introduction of the Student Loan Act as an action that could put on hold the aspirations of many young Nigerians that are dependent on public institutions to acquire tertiary education.

Acknowledging that the union is yet to have access to the accurate copy of the law signed by President Tinubu, the ASUU President, in a press interview, said it could be a ploy to intro­duce tuition that is non-existent in public federal universities as the government might come up with another Act that will formally introduce tuition fee, saying the move is not new as the union had raised strong objection to it when it was in­troduced by former President Muhammad Buhari.

He said: “A country where more than 133 million are living below the poverty line and you want to introduce tuition fees? It will be counterproductive.

“Every Nigerian should know what is going to happen next and there may likely be an­other bill waiting for signatures that will introduce tuition fees.

“If the bill indicated that the loan is to pay tuition fees and there are no tuition fees in Nige­rian universities, then what is your next approach?”

Even the current pin is too small and can easily be lose, and they will expect you to pay another N2500.

Ministry of Education should correct this anomaly.

WAEC Nigeria has lost its standard in services in many aspects. Why
@waecnigeria
would consider using substandard scratch pin like shown below for Nigerians?

Why charge N2500 for this pin while Nigerians were charged between N500- N700 for the standard scratch pin previously.

https://twitter.com/Auspiciousodor/status/1664287623115075588?s=20

This is now known as Tinubu Tax, borrowing from his own word used against Jonathan (the subsidy removal).

By Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

As Nigerians gathered with family and friends to celebrate the New Year, the federal government was baking a national cake wrapped in the scheme that would instantly make the New Year a bitter one. Barely had the public weaned itself from last year when government dropped a historic surprise on an unsuspecting nation. PPPRA issued a statement abolishing the fuel subsidy. By this sly piece of paper, the federal government breached the social contract with the people. This government, which owes its very existence to the people’s desire to be governed by someone more humble than elitist, has turned its back on the collective will. By bureaucratic fiat, government made the most fateful economic decision any administration has made since the inception of the Fourth Republic and it has done so with an arrogant wave of the hand as if issuing a minor regulation. Because of the terrible substance of the decision and the haughty style of its enactment, the people feel betrayed and angry. At this moment, we know not to where this anger will lead. In good conscience, we pray against violence. Also in good conscience, it is the duty of every citizen to peacefully demonstrate and record their opposition to this draconian measure that is swiftly crippling the economy more than it will ever cure it.
By taking this step, government has tossed the people into the depths of the midnight sea. Government demands the people swim to safety under their own power, claiming the attendant hardship will build character and add efficiency to the national economy. It is easy to make these claims when one is dry and on shore. Government would have us believe that every hardship it manufactures for the people to endure is a good thing. This is a lie. The hardships they thrust upon the poor often bear no other purpose than to keep them poor. This is such a time.

I am not calling President Jonathan an evil man. I do not believe he is perverse. However, the economic ideas controlling him are so misguided that they have a perverse impact. Because he is slave to wrong-headed economics, the people will become enslaved to greater misery. This crisis will bear his name and will be his legacy. The people now pay a steep tax for voting him into office. The removal of the subsidy is the “Jonathan tax.” This situation shows that ideas count more than personalities. People may occupy office but how that person performs depends on the ideas that occupy his mind.
Though someday, Nigeria will have to remove the subsidy, the time to do it is not now. This subsidy removal is ill-timed and violates the condition precedent necessary before such a decision is made. First, government needs to clean up and throw away the salad of corruption in the NNPC. Then, proceed to lay the foundation for a mass transit system in the railways and road network with long term bonds and fully develop the energy sector towards revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and easing the burden any subsidy removal may have on the people.
But we know this is about more than the fuel subsidy. It is about government’s ideas on the role of money in better the lives of people, about the relationship between government and the people and about the primary objective of government’s interaction in the economy. It is about whom, among the Nigeria’s various social classes, does government most value. This is why public reaction has been heated. It is not so much that people have to spend more money. It is because people feel short-changed and sold out.
Government seeks to convince us that the Jonathan tax is an unavoidable decision mandated by immutable economic principles. If you accept their premise, you must agree with their conclusion. However, their argument falters at its inception. There are few immutable economic principles. Economics is not an exact science with unbreakable rules like physics.
Economics is no less subjective than politics. It was born an offshoot of politics and there it remains. What this government claims to be economic decisions are essentially political ones. As there is progressive politics, there is progressive economics. As there is elitist politics, there is elitist economics. It all depends on what and who in society government would rather favor. The Jonathan tax represents a new standard in elitism.
This whole issue boils down to whether government believes the general public is worth a certain level of expenditure. It is like the situation where a man dates more than one woman. To each, he promises love thus nothing can be deduced from his words. However, we know he will spend and dote more on one and she will be the one he loves above the others. When banks were in distress, government produced billions of naira out of thin air and in record time. It was explained the swift expenditure was needed to stop the banking system from imploding. There was no worry that government would be bankrupted. If the banks were to fall twenty times in the future, government would jump twenty times to their rescue. It does so because this government lives a conservative economics placing it in close alliance, if not collusion, with corporate power.
However, because the distance between government and the people is far and genuine level of affection is low, government sees no utility in continuing to spend the current level of money on the people. In their mind, the people are not worth the money. Government sees more value in “saving” money than in saving the hard-pressed masses.
Yet, what does government actually save by this measure? The concept of a government that has the unfettered ability to print its own currency needing to save that currency for fear of insolvency is an anachronism. That his economic advisors would cling to this notion is like a person insisting on taking to the expressway in a horse-drawn carriage. For a government that prints its own currency, attempting to save in that very currency in order to defend against bankruptcy in that currency is a relic of the gold standard abandoned forty years ago. If government thrashed the fuel subsidy based on considerations that it will run out of naira then it based its decision on a factor that have not been relevant since the time of the Biafran war........


Signed:
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, January 8, 2012.
https://lawandsocietymagazine.com/flashback-tinubu-on-2012-subsidy-removal-attempt-president-jonathan-breaks-social-contract-with-the-people/

They can express themselves without infringing on others right.

dailypost.ng May 28, 2023 8:55 AM

People suspected of being members of the Yoruba Nation agitators reportedly hijacked Amuludun 99.1 FM in Ibadan in the early hours of Sunday.

The radio station, according to some staff who spoke with DAILY POST, was hijacked around 6 am on Sunday.

Amuludun FM is a community station owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

A staff member of the station informed DAILY POST that the suspects invaded the station with various forms of charms.

“That is what we witnessed this morning. They hijacked the station around 6 am. But they had been at the station before that time.

“They came with various forms of charms. They woke our staff, who were sleeping. Some of our staff have fled. We are yet to see some of our staff. But the security [personnel] are on ground now,” he said.

Another source said that the station has gone off the air.

The General Manager of the station, Mr. Stephen Agbaje, confirmed the development to DAILY POST but stressed that the situation has been brought under control by the security agencies.

President Buhari, Osinbajo, Governors Get ₦‎651M Hardship Allowance
https://akelicious.net/2023/05/12/president-buhari-osinbajo-governors-get-%e2%82%a6651m-hardship-allowance

If it is true that the president-elect was involved in drug-related activities anywhere in the world.

If the identity theft is true.

If the certificate forgery is true.

If the case of perjury is true.

And if he is successfully inaugurated come May 29th, 2023.

All Nigerians would become criminals by association.

Nigerians may face more severe scrutiny entering any other country because we did not just accept a known drug personality as a presidential candidate. Rather, we accepted and voted him for the hallowed position of the president of the country. The number one citizen of Nigeria whose content of character is assumed by reason of position as a model for all citizens of Nigeria.

If the President-elect is Innocent of each and every accusation as so far alleged including but not limited to the wilful acquisition of Guinean citizenship, it will be proper to personally prosecute and punish all his accusers.

However, if part or all that has been alleged against the President-elect is true, it will be the height of extreme corruption for the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the Federation to allow the inauguration to hold.

This might entail a willful establishment and institutionalization of criminality and corruption. If it happens, Nigeria might be regarded as the corruption and criminality headquarters of the world.

To this end, you and I, and indeed every Nigerian will be regarded as a criminal by association having cherished such a character to the point of voting him in as the number 1 citizen of the country.

It shows that we don't hold anything against illegal drug dealings. Making every Nigerian a suspect internationally. God forbid.

We pray the Tribunal and the courts diligently handle the cases before them to save our faces both as citizens and as a country.

God Bless Nigeria

Michael Gabriel
uganfct@gmail.com

Imo State Youth Movement for Good Governance (IMSYMOGG) hereby facilitate with Imo State government as she prepare to flag up the Cohort 2 Skill Up Imo Program
on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at Dan Anyiam Stadium by 11:00 AM.

It will be recalled that the Imo State government had successfully concluded the Cohort 1 some months ago, and is geared towards starting the Cohort 2.

It is to be noted that all that applied and successfully passed the online test were on boarded for the cohort programs whether you are an indigene of the state or not. It is all inclusive.

We salute the courage of digital Imo state Governor, H.E Senator Hope Uzodimma and the Honorable Commissioner for digital economy and e-government, Dr.Chimezie Amadi the vision implementer.

Participants will be learning one of the following packages according to their choices.

✅Introduction To Computer
🆗Car Tracking
🆗CCTV
🆗Phone Repair
🆗LAN Networking


🆗Graphics
🆗Digital Marketing
🆗Content Development
🆗UI/UX
🆗Introduction To Programming
🆗Video/Photo Editing

🆗Front End Development
🆗Back End Development
🆗Cyber Security
🆗Mobile App Development
🆗Data Analytics
🆗Project Management

This is an event no body would want to miss! There is a lineup of experts who will be sharing insights and techniques that will help participants succeed in their personal and professional life. There will also be networking opportunities amongst participants who share various ICT passion.

So mark your calendars, set a reminder, and plan to attend. We can't wait to see you there!

Odor Michael Chigozie
Coordinator
+2348036649656
Imo State Youth Movement for Good Governance (IMSYMOGG)

Must one man interest override the interest of the country and Nigerians?

If it is true that the president-elect was involved in drug related activities anywhere in the world.

If the identity theft is true.

If the certificate forgery is true.

If the case of perjury is true.

And if he is successfully inaugurated come May 29th, 2023.

All Nigerians would become criminals by association.

Nigerians may then face more severe scrutiny entering any other country because we didn't reject a known drug personality as presidential candidate. Rather, we accepted, and voted him for the hallowed position of the president of the country. The number one citizen of Nigeria whose content of character is assumed by reason of position as a model for all citizens of Nigeria.

If the President-elect be Innocent of each and every accusations as so far alleged including but not limited to wilful acquisition of Guinean citizenship, it will be proper to personally prosecute and punish all his accusers.

However, if part or all that have been alleged against the President-elect be true, it will be the height of extreme corruption for the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the Federation to allow the inauguration to hold.

This might entail a willful establishment and institutionalization of criminality and corruption. If it happens, Nigeria might in this case be regarded as the corruption and criminality headquarters of the world.

To this end, you and I, and indeed every Nigerian will be regarded as a criminal by association having cherished such a character to the point of voting him in as the number 1 citizen of the country.

It shows that we don't hold anything against illegal drug dealings. Making every Nigerian a suspect internationally. God forbid.

We pray the Tribunal and the courts to diligently handle the cases before them to save our faces both as citizens and as a country.

God Bless Nigeria

Michael Gabriel
uganfct@gmail.com

If it is true that the president-elect was involved in drug related activities anywhere in the world.

If the identity theft is true.

If the certificate forgery is true.

If the case of perjury is true.

And if he is successfully inaugurated come May 29th, 2023.

All Nigerians would become criminals by association.

Nigerians may then face more severe scrutiny entering any other country because we didn't reject a known drug personality as presidential candidate. Rather, we accepted, and voted him for the hallowed position of the president of the country. The number one citizen of Nigeria whose content of character is assumed by reason of position as a model for all citizens of Nigeria.

If the President-elect be Innocent of each and every accusations as so far alleged including but not limited to wilful acquisition of Guinean citizenship, it will be proper to personally prosecute and punish all his accusers.

However, if part or all that have been alleged against the President-elect be true, it will be the height of extreme corruption for the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the Federation to allow the inauguration to hold.

This might entail a willful establishment and institutionalization of criminality and corruption. If it happens, Nigeria might in this case be regarded as the corruption and criminality headquarters of the world.

To this end, you and I, and indeed every Nigerian will be regarded as a criminal by association having cherished such a character to the point of voting him in as the number 1 citizen of the country.

It shows that we don't hold anything against illegal drug dealings. Making every Nigerian a suspect internationally. God forbid.

We pray the Tribunal and the courts to diligently handle the cases before them to save our faces both as citizens and as a country.

God Bless Nigeria

Michael Gabriel
uganfct@gmail.com

If it is true that the president-elect was involved in drug related activities anywhere in the world.

If the identity theft is true.

If the certificate forgery is true.

If the case of perjury is true.

And if he is successfully inaugurated come May 29th, 2023.

All Nigerians would become criminals by association.

Nigerians may then face more severe scrutiny entering any other country because we didn't reject a known drug personality as presidential candidate. Rather, we accepted, and voted him for the hallowed position of the president of the country. The number one citizen of Nigeria whose content of character is assumed by reason of position as a model for all citizens of Nigeria.

If the President-elect be Innocent of each and every accusations as so far alleged including but not limited to wilful acquisition of Guinean citizenship, it will be proper to personally prosecute and punish all his accusers.

However, if part or all that have been alleged against the President-elect be true, it will be the height of extreme corruption for the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the Federation to allow the inauguration to hold.

This might entail a willful establishment and institutionalization of criminality and corruption. If it happens, Nigeria might in this case be regarded as the corruption and criminality headquarters of the world.

To this end, you and I, and indeed every Nigerian will be regarded as a criminal by association having cherished such a character to the point of voting him in as the number 1 citizen of the country.

It shows that we don't hold anything against illegal drug dealings. Making every Nigerian a suspect internationally. God forbid.

We pray the Tribunal and the courts to diligently handle the cases before them to save our faces both as citizens and as a country.

God Bless Nigeria

Michael Gabriel
uganfct@gmail.com

If it is true that the president-elect was involved in drug related activities anywhere in the world.

If the identity theft is true.

If the certificate forgery is true.

If the case of perjury is true.

And if he is successfully inaugurated come May 29th, 2023.

All Nigerians would become criminals by association.

Nigerians may then face more severe scrutiny entering any other country because we didn't reject a known drug personality as presidential candidate. Rather, we accepted, and voted him for the hallowed position of the president of the country. The number one citizen of Nigeria whose content of character is assumed by reason of position as a model for all citizens of Nigeria.

If the President-elect be Innocent of each and every accusations as so far alleged including but not limited to wilful acquisition of Guinean citizenship, it will be proper to personally prosecute and punish all his accusers.

However, if part or all that have been alleged against the President-elect be true, it will be the height of extreme corruption for the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the Federation to allow the inauguration to hold.

This might entail a willful establishment and institutionalization of criminality and corruption. If it happens, Nigeria might in this case be regarded as the corruption and criminality headquarters of the world.

To this end, you and I, and indeed every Nigerian will be regarded as a criminal by association having cherished such a character to the point of voting him in as the number 1 citizen of the country.

It shows that we don't hold anything against illegal drug dealings. Making every Nigerian a suspect internationally. God forbid.

We pray the Tribunal and the courts to diligently handle the cases before them to save our faces both as citizens and as a country.

God Bless Nigeria

Michael Gabriel
uganfct@gmail.com

A lovely daily prayer for everyone.

The root cause of maladministration in Nigeria is a complex issue that cannot be attributed to a single factor. However, some key factors that have contributed to the maladministration in Nigeria include:

Corruption: Corruption is a major problem in Nigeria and has been identified as one of the major reasons for maladministration. Corruption has permeated all levels of government, and it has become a way of life in the country. Many government officials and politicians use their positions to enrich themselves, and this has led to the mismanagement of public resources and the neglect of the people.

Weak institutional framework: The institutional framework in Nigeria is weak, and this has contributed to the maladministration in the country. The judiciary is not independent, and there is a lack of transparency and accountability in the government. This has led to a situation where government officials are not held accountable for their actions, and this has contributed to the culture of impunity in the country.

Lack of political will: Another factor that has contributed to maladministration in Nigeria is the lack of political will to address the problem. Many politicians are more interested in their personal interests rather than the interests of the people, and this has led to the neglect of public services and infrastructure.

Ethnic and religious divisions: Nigeria is a country that is divided along ethnic and religious lines, and this has contributed to the maladministration in the country. Politicians have used these divisions to their advantage, and this has led to the marginalization of certain groups and the neglect of their needs.

In summary, the root cause of maladministration in Nigeria is a combination of factors that include corruption, weak institutional frameworks, lack of political will, and ethnic and religious divisions. Addressing these factors will require a concerted effort by the government, civil society, and the people of Nigeria.

It seems a rocket science to achieve such feat going by the disposition of the politicians that only interest is to remain power for the sake of their selfish desires. God please help Nigeria and Nigerians to wake up and resist these dishonest personalities.

theghanareport.com

African cities are developing rapidly and improving in terms of cleanliness despite various challenges Wondering to know the cleanest cities in Africa? We bring you the 10 cleanest cities in Africa.

1. Kigali
Kigali
Cleanest city in Africa
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda, a country located in East Africa. It is situated in the central part of the country and has a population of around 1.2 million people. Kigali is known for its cleanliness and orderly traffic, as well as its history and cultural sites. The city has experienced significant economic and infrastructure development in recent years, and is considered a hub for business and tourism in the region.
2. Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town

Second cleanest city in Africa
Cape Town is a coastal city in South Africa and is the legislative capital of the country. It is located on the southwestern coast of the country and is the second most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg.

Cape Town is known for its natural beauty, including Table Mountain, which is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, as well as its beaches, wineries, and diverse cultural heritage. The city also has a rich history and was the site of the first European settlement in South Africa.

3. Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis
Third cleanest city in Africa
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia, a country located in North Africa. It is situated on a large Mediterranean Sea Gulf, the Gulf of Tunis. Tunis is known for its rich history and culture, with many museums and historical sites such as the Bardo Museum, which has one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world, and the medina of Tunis, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also known for its markets and traditional crafts. Tunis is an important economic and political center in North Africa, and it is home to many international organizations and embassies.

4. Port Louis, Mauritius
Port louis

Fourth cleanest city in Africa
Port Louis is the capital and largest city of Mauritius, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It is situated on the northwest coast of the island and is the country’s main port and commercial center. Port Louis has a rich history, and it was founded by the French in 1735, who named it after King Louis XV. The city has a diverse population and culture, with people of Indian, African, and Chinese descent.

The city is known for its colonial architecture and is home to many historical sites such as the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Port Louis is also a popular tourist destination, known for its beaches, shopping, and restaurants. The city is also an important center for finance and business in the region.

5. Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Fifth cleanest city in Africa
Johannesburg is the largest city and the economic hub of South Africa. The city has a diverse population and a rich history, including being a major center for gold and diamond mining during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Johannesburg is a cosmopolitan city with a thriving cultural scene, and it is the gateway to many other tourist destinations in South Africa.

6. Victoria, Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles
Sixth cleanest city in Africa
Victoria is the capital and largest city of the Seychelles, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It is situated on the northeastern coast of the island of Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles. Victoria has a population of around 25,000 people. The city is known for its Creole architecture and vibrant markets, such as the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market.


Victoria is also home to the National Museum of History, which showcases the island’s rich cultural heritage and history. The city is a popular tourist destination and is known for its beautiful beaches, diving and snorkeling opportunities, and natural beauty. Victoria is also an important economic center for the Seychelles, as it is home to the main port and airport and serves as a hub for trade and tourism. Additionally, Victoria is an administrative and political center for the country and the location of many government offices and embassies.

7. Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca
Seventh cleanest city in Africa
Casablanca is the largest city and the economic capital of Morocco, located in the western part of the country on the Atlantic coast. The city has a population of around 6 million people in the metropolitan area. Casablanca is known for its modern and cosmopolitan atmosphere, as well as its historical and cultural heritage.

The city is a blend of tradition and modernity. The city center, the Habous Quarter, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it’s a good example of the traditional Islamic architecture. Casablanca is also known for its landmarks such as the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, and the Royal Palace of Casablanca.


Casablanca is a popular tourist destination and offers many things to do and see, like the Old Medina, the United Nations Square, and the Ain Diab Corniche, a seaside promenade with many restaurants, cafes and nightlife spots.

8. Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi_Skyline_from_BBC_Studios
Eighth cleanest city in Africa
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is located in the south-central part of the country and has a population of over 3 million people. Nairobi is a major economic, financial, and transportation hub for East Africa. It is also home to many international organizations and embassies. The city is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse population. It is also a major tourist destination, with many national parks and wildlife reserves nearby, including the famous Maasai Mara.

9. Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek
Ninth cleanest city in Africa
Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, located in the central highlands of the country. Windhoek is an important cultural, economic, and political center in Namibia and serves as the country’s hub for business, government, and education. The city has a rich history and many historical sites and monuments such as the Alte Feste, a 19th-century fortress, which now serves as a national museum.

The city is known for its German colonial architecture, which can be seen in many of the buildings in the city center, as well as its vibrant street markets and local craft markets. The city is also home to many museums and galleries, such as the National Museum of Namibia and the National Art Gallery of Namibia.

10. Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone
Tenth cleanest city in Africa
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana, located in the southeast part of the country. Gaborone is an important economic, cultural, and political center in Botswana and serves as the country’s hub for business, government, and education.

Gaborone is known for its modern infrastructure and amenities, such as the University of Botswana, which is the country’s largest university, and the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The city also has a number of museums, such as the National Museum, which showcases the country’s history and culture, and the Gaborone Dam, which is a popular spot for picnics and recreation.

Gaborone is a city of contrasts, with modern skyscrapers and shopping centers existing alongside traditional villages and settlements. The city is also a popular tourist destination, with many outdoor activities and natural attractions such as the Gaborone Game Reserve, and it’s a gateway to other popular destinations in Botswana, such as the Okavango Delta and the Chobe National Park.

If not that you conducted yourself while you held public offices in Nigeria, they would have made a meal piece out of you.

You are indeed a light towards our match to a New Nigeria. The Old order would surely fight but thank God for you personality; they will never win.

Unfortunately, some of us who have received their dividends of bad governances are still supporting the old order. God help us all

vanguardngr.comApr 19, 2023 4:03 AM

THE presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 25 election, Mr Peter Obi has said that he is not afraid of what he called lies and propaganda against him, describing them as part of the journey to a new Nigeria.

“I have always lived my life in the most law-abiding manner possible. Sometimes, as humans, we make mistakes, but I will never knowingly break any law.

“I am, therefore, not afraid of the lies and propaganda against my person, which are part of the journey to a New Nigeria,” Obi said at the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the Labour Party in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday.

According to him, there may be more mud slinging on him from those who are against the emergence of the New Nigeria, adding, however, that he would never be deterred by the obstacles along the way to victory.

He urged Nigerians to remain calm and steadfast in their journey of reclaiming their mandate of a New Nigeria, assuring that he would never give up on the journey until victory is achieved.

Obi explained that he never expected the journey to New Nigeria to be an easy one, adding that the forces which had, over the years, lived off the old order, were bound to fight back, as is being experienced currently.

He said: “if they come at us through land, air and sea, we will respond to them through land, air and sea, but we will remain law abiding and will never give up on the nation.

“We are on the right path, and we will remain committed to the course.

Actions need to be seen on this.

Why is Federal Government, Security Agencies and the Media mute on the killings in Southern Kaduna and Benue?

We have not heard or seen practically any serious move to arrest the perpetrators and to stem the tide of murdering our nationals and Nigerians in these states.

We call on the presidency to rise above sentiments and arrest this ugly trend.

The candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, won the 25 February presidential election in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, South-south Nigeria, according to results uploaded on the INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV). Mr Obi’s haul of votes in the area implies he, and not Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the presidential election in Rivers, contrary to the declaration made by INEC.

The result for Obio/Akpor council area, as declared by INEC, portrayed Mr Tinubu as scoring 80, 239 votes, with Mr Obi garnering 3,829 votes. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 368 votes while Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party got 161 votes, this newspaper had reported. Mr Tinubu was later declared winner of the election. Atiku came second while Mr Obi came third.

But PREMIUM TIMES’ review of the results from various polling units of the 17 wards in Obio/Akpor LGA as uploaded on IReV revealed a sharp contrast with the result declared by INEC. However, winning Rivers does not mean Mr Obi would have won the presidential election. He still would have falling far short of winning the highest number of votes nationally and scoring 25 percent of votes in at least 24 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, as stipulated by the Nigerian constitution.

Methodology
Given that Mr Tinubu was declared winner in Obio/Akpor, this newspaper’s review focused on the results of the votes scored by the APC and LP in the area. By our tally, the APC got 17, 158 votes while the LP amassed 73,311 votes. Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has 1,211 polling units across its 17 wards. PREMIUM TIMES could only review results from 1,116 polling units uploaded on the IReV as of 16 March, representing about 94.13 percent of the results from the council area.

However, results from some polling units were either blurred or improperly snapped and therefore illegible. Results from about 95 polling units, representing about 5.87 per cent, were yet to be uploaded within the period under review. There were no results in some polling units either because the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System malfunctioned or people did not come out to cast their votes, as observed at Ake Hostel UNIPORT Polling Unit in Choba Ward. This newspaper computed the available and readable results from the 1,116 polling units uploaded so far on the IReV within the period of the review.

Other findings
In some polling units in Obio/Akpor, PREMIUM TIMES found that some results were altered in favour of the APC, with the original scores mutilated. The result from Rumuorluoji Open Space II polling unit in Oro-Igwe Ward, for instance, showed that the APC originally scored 17 but the number, ‘2’ was added to the figure to read ‘217.’ For the LP, 227 was recorded, but the number ‘2’ was erased and altered to read ‘027.’

At the column meant for recording the scores in words, there were evidence of adjustments to suit the changed figures. In Rumuokoro Ward, it was noticed that in 34 polling units, results earlier written for the LP were erased and the figures swapped with that of the APC. PREMIUM TIMES, nevertheless, tallied the figures as published by INEC, despite the obvious evidence of adjustments and mutilations. In other words, the figures were tallied as they appeared on result sheets, even when there was evidence that such figures were tampered with.

Source: Premium Times

On behalf of the Nigeria Diplomatic Minds Association which yearns for good governance, and a sterling image of Nigeria amongst the comity of nations, I make the following speech and projections for our discourse and guidance towards having a better, healthy, well-perceived, and legal active country.


Nigerians, especially the youths had never participated in any national election recently like they did on the 25th of February, 2023 owing to the INEC promises, backed with the innovation with BVAS that should have impacted positively the Polling Units accreditations, result collations, and transmission, which would have ended in IReV timely display of results from our Polling Units.


We commend INEC for their honest intention with BVAS and for speaking the language of the new generation, by bringing technology and ICT to bear in our electioneering processes.


Nigerians acknowledged, and appreciated the opportunities presented by BVAS to them as an enthronement to be king-makers to decide who becomes what in our polity. Trotted and brandished their PVCs as their weapons: they would use them either to retire or enthrone. As feedback, either to commend or to fire elected public office-holders based on previous performance. As employment tools, either to hire or not, based on true commitment to serving, qualification, competence, and content of character.


Unfortunately, our aspirations to be the real-king makers in our polity were dashed by the same Electoral Umpire with reasons and flaws that seem that INEC officials were either participatory, transactional, or duress-induced to have churned out results that in most cases never represented the choices of most Nigerians.


In the face of obvious breaches of the Electoral laws, INEC hurriedly announced a winner as if they were on a mission to achieve a particular end.



Nigerians watched with bewilderment at the announcement that we have chosen a personality who we hardly know his history and who did not avail himself to be interrogated and interviewed by Nigerians. A personality with the baggage of drug dealings at least in the past to be our next president.


Hence, the announcement was followed with graveyard silence, no jubilations recorded except only among a few perpetrators and their recruits. They actually knew that Nigerians were not fooled. And to avoid nationwide protests they quickly told the opposition to go to court. Which is the normal thing expected from any aggrieved contender.


The opposition in a patriotic gesture calmed their voters, obeyed, and went to court. Kudos to them.


Surprisingly, the announced winner complained that the oppositions want to truncate his installation as president come 29th May 2023.


Submissions:
The personality INEC announced as the President-Elect if given legal backing will obviously truncate the progress recorded so far in our electoral processes because he is not a staunch believer in a transparent democracy, and in the innovation birthed by INEC through BVAS which he did not hide when he was hosted in the Chatham House. So, the Nigeria of our dream will never be birthed in this light.


Secondly, his history is shrouded in secrecy. Anyone who wants to lead a country should have a clear record of the history of himself, and his family, and reference to such existence. The seat of the President of the federal republic of Nigeria is not a position anyone who has no identity should occupy. Neither should anyone with unexplainable wealth occupy such an esteemed position. Hence, this personality avoided unscripted interviews like snake poisons obviously because of his secrets he may still want to be secret, and perhaps for fear of contradictions.



It is a norm that anyone seeking a public position like the seat of the president will be in the public eyes and invariably has thrown himself/herself out for public scrutiny, investigations, and interrogations. Also, he/she is expected to attend interviews because Nigerians have the right to interview whoever, we want to hire as our president. One of the reasons for such interviews is that we can be able to make references to his speeches after we may have hired him. Nobody can quote silence.


Even party manifestoes have been seen denied by a president because he is not the real architect of the manifestoes. So, Nigerians needed to have heard from each of the candidates themselves not a team. If such a mischievous adventure is given legal backing Nigerians have lost the right to hold such a personality accountable and he can cleverly deny responsibility. After all, no one can quote silence.


Lastly, he might not be qualified going by our laws. His previous dealings on drugs and its resultant conviction in the US and uncleared questions on certificate forgery have weakened/invalidated his candidature naturally. Our laws ban ex-convicts from criminal charges from occupying elective positions. In the spirit of the law, it is never intended for a flawed personality to lead the country; this is to avoid perpetuating or giving credence to criminality.


If his announcement is given legal backing through the courts, it might give legality to drug dealings in Nigeria. And by extension render questionable the good works of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). And the perception of the country among the comity of nations would be disastrous.


We implore all well-meaning Nigerians and institutions of government to frown on encouraging personalities with the baggage of doubts from elective positions because their moral compass may not be trusted to toe lawful, civil, and sane paths in the engagements of their offices.


We plead and pray for the courts to live up to expectations of our laws and the patriotic intentions of our constitution in showing themselves honorably in handling the election petitions.


We know it may not be easy for the judges, justices, and Lords, perhaps, there might be, sentiments to fight off, intimidations, and inducements gestures but our consolation is in their quality, honesty, and sacrifice to bequeath the country judgments like light no darkness can quench owing simply to its veracity and truth.


As history beckons, the youths are hopeful, the diasporas are optimistic and the future generation is waiting to be honored with a country of law and order where laws supersede personalities. The world is watching as history is about to be made.



Nigeria Diplomatic Minds Association (NIDMAS)
nidmas@gmail.com, https://web.facebook.com/PatrioticNationals

It is a good development