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Politics / An Interview With One Of The Few Surviving Slave Masters Who Worked In Nigeria by BadPapers: 11:58am On Oct 26, 2011
The report is out go to Nigerian Live TV to listen to the Audio Clip. You will need to download & install the ''Real Media Player'' otherwise the file would not play. Get it here it is free http://www.real.com

Now Go to the Facebook page to watch it: http://www.facebook.com/NigeriaLiveTV
Politics / Re: Enugu Monorail Nearing Completion by BadPapers: 11:38pm On Oct 25, 2011
The biggest problem facing us Nigerians is Ignorance and not until we can cure this decease, most of us will continue to wallow in ignorance. Someone posted something here and asked whether anyone can confirm this. Initially i didn't want to bother but seeing very silly comments here all it took was a click away which all of you can do unless you will tell me that most of you already commented do not know how to do a search on Google. I guess the reason could be that you under estimated any Governor establishing this sort of transport system In Nigeria. I don't blame you because many years of lack of leadership has actually made most Nigerians to live in denial. I do not know Gov Chime of Enugu state but all i know is that he does not appear on TV talking about what he did & did not do. He simply allows his deeds to speak for it's self, so here we go & here is what i found.

1-About the monorail, i guess the link below is for the project so it confirms what is on the picture which is nearing completion.
http://www.igbocalgary.ca/Resources/Documents/Enugu-BROCHURE-Small-1.pdf

2-Clean Road Network that would make you home sick if you grew up in that state
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUP9U2Gj3-Q


We support good leadership & we support Nigeria, we have developed the first LIVE TV Channel dedicated for Nigerians all around the world. We are also going to touch the lives of our people from a number of projects that we have so please join at Nigerian LIVE TV on facebook

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We shall overcome if we decide to rise above ethnic bigotry & reclaim our country.

God bless Naija

Badpapers
software developer/Tech nerd
Politics / The Secret Video On How Nigeria Has Remained In Slavery A Tale From: by BadPapers: 12:44pm On Oct 25, 2011
We have one more day to the release of this shocking Audio Clip Interview from a slave master. This is the only thing that you need to see and you will never be the same again. If you don't know what happened to Ghadhafi i ask you to begin to reclaim your country now before it is too late. It has been 9 good years after this investigative report and all you deserve is truth and when you know the truth, Nigerians would stop killing each other but understand that someone sat somewhere & created Nigeria to become the biggest elephant that would continue to feed an entire Europe till eternity.

To watch this clip tomorrow Wednesday 26th October we have left instructions on what you need to have on your PC or Laptop. Quickly head over to Nigerian Live TV on facebook let the vigil commence. Please read all updates we left on the wall so that you are aware of the tools you need to listen to this. Also we require that you share this page to your friends so that we all would gather to listen it but also comment on the way forward.

Go to http://www.facebook.com/NigeriaLiveTV


Together we rise, divided we fall, i believe in Nigeria & i certainly don't know about you, lets reshape our country for this generation & the generations to come.

God bless Nigeria

Badpapers
Politics / Attention: Secret Report About Nigeria Your Leaders Don't Want You To See! by BadPapers: 8:15pm On Oct 22, 2011
Attention Nigerians:

We have today decided after 9 years to release a secret report about Nigeria your parent don't even know about let alone your leaders whom out of their selfish interest & wickedness refused to bare the truth to you.

For the purpose of clarity this information is not one of those you usually see and say ''You have collected millions to do this'', i must warn you now ahead of time that you will be highly angry and confused so make sure you do not cause any harm on any fellow Nigerian after you have seen this report. This report will serve as a step to changing Nigeria for your children.

Date of repost: Wednesday 26th October 2011

Web page to see this report: [url=http://www.facebook.com/NigeriaLiveTV?sk=wall[/b]]http://www.facebook.com/NigeriaLiveTV?sk=wall[/url]
You have to like this page to access this report on the 26th. We shall be asking for your comments and suggestions after you have seen this audio secret.

Finally in order to access this content from the source, you must first download/install Real Media Player from the official website[b] http://www.real.com[/b] you will need the free version of the flash player and not the paid version once you go to the site. However if you have the real player already in your computer then disregard this download and move straight to ''Nigerian Live TV'' on facebook and keep watching the wall update on Wednesday next week.


God Bless Nigeria

Badpapers
TV/Movies / Watch Live Nigerian Tv On Facebook by BadPapers: 7:34pm On Sep 03, 2011
We are currently doing a test run of Nigeria Live TV only on facebook and what a time to launch. We ask you to join us because once the goody is on, do not say you were left out. Currently facebook has 1.7 million Nigerians and we built up this community to bring all Nigerians under one roof. Whether you are in the US, Canada or any where in the world you want to watch Nigerian news & program Live simply 'Like' us on facebook.Apart from Nigerian Programs CNN, Aljezeera, BBC, Euro Sports will all be added as we launch soon. Take a tour and watch Channel TV live.

http://www.facebook.com/NigeriaLiveTV?sk=app_106878476015645

Once you have liked us & navigate the page which is 90% complete leave your feedback on the page wall.

Badpapers
Politics / Presidential Debate Streaming Live Today On Facebook by BadPapers: 1:18pm On Mar 18, 2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Presidential Debate Live Here On Nigerian Live TV

TIME:6.00PM Nigerian Time

UK Time: 5.00PM

Date: Today 18 March 2011

Here is the link that should take you straight to the page on our Application for the debate. As usual invite your friends by sharing this made for Nigerians by Nigerians.
http://www.facebook.com/NigeriaLiveTV?sk=app_106878476015645&app_data=page-03


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Politics / Re: Buhari Sokoto Rally - In Pictures by BadPapers: 1:08pm On Mar 18, 2011
It is fantastic that this election is going according to plan and hopefully this time, Nigerians would get their votes counted
Politics / Dame Patience Jonathan Just Released A Campaign Song! Smashing. by BadPapers: 7:22pm On Mar 10, 2011
The Title of the Song: Umblella, please share with your friends


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRi2Szbx2NI
Politics / Text Of The Full Speech By Gen. Muhammadu Buhari GCFR At Kaduna Rally 02/03/2011 by BadPapers: 3:37pm On Mar 02, 2011
A TEXT OF ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE CONGRESS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE (CPC) GEN. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR AT THE NORTH-WEST FLAG OFF CAMPAIGN.

KADUNA 2ND MARCH, 2011.

My friends, ladies and gentlemen, my name is Muhammadu Buhari, the former military Head of State. And I thank the Almighty God who gave me the unique opportunity to serve this nation from the humble rank of Platoon Commander to Commander-in-Chief, at the revered rank of a general in the Nigerian army. I acknowledge the hand of God on me, when I found myself serving as the Country’s Head of State in the aftermath of a military coup.

I submit that, in the affairs of man, it is only God that can determine history and ordain destiny. In my own case, it is destiny that threw me up to serve as the Head of State of this great country at that particular moment of our national history.

I would say, with all humility that, I dutifully accepted all the challenges and responsibilities of head of state and government. Whatever role I played, whether as leader or member of government, all my decisions and actions were always guided by a clear conscience; I was also guided by and agreement with my colleagues and members of my Executive council – which always enabled me to try to avoid impropriety, dishonesty, corruption and other forms of abuse of office and power. My conscience constantly guided me to treat everyone and every group in the country with fairness and equity. That is why I can stand before Nigerians here today, and hold my head high – knowing that I am ever ready to face any scrutiny or answer any question regarding my past performance as a public figure. I am always ready to give account of my past records to the Nigerian people.  However, it is my firm belief that our occasion today is not about the past – rather it is an engagement that reflects on the future of our Country. We are today facing an uncertain future in an uncertain world. It is vital Nigerians make the right choice about who would look after them in the next four years.

I am standing here today as the Presidential candidate of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).  I consider myself to be on a rescue mission. Never before have we seen such bad leadership in our national life.

The country’s life is literally falling apart on all fronts on security, in education, on the economy, in healthcare system, and youth employment. Many critical observers have begun to list Nigeria among the failed states of the 21st century.

We are internationally recognized for corruption, inefficiency, business uncertainty and infrastructural decay. For 12 years the PDP government has failed to tackle all these problems in spite of the resources at their disposal. We can and we must reverse these trends. The first step is for Nigerians to vote PDP out. They are finished! They have passed their “sell – by date”

Given the current state of affairs in the country, Nigerians have the legitimate right to ask the following questions: Where was the government when this great country of ours took a nose-dive on many critical sectors?


Why does this government run from pillar to post, looking helpless, as it beats about the bush on the fundamental issue of resolving electric power supply challenge of the country?

Why should our economy be left to operate on individual power Generating sets?  Furthermore, if their aspiration to govern Nigeria for the next 60-years or 200 years is pure, why are they unable to guarantee something as fundamental and basic as security of life and property?

Where was the PDP-led government when what started as occasional incidents of kidnapping degenerated to the embarrassing dimension of an incorporated evil business?

Does it matter to this administration that insecurity has compelled many potential foreign investors to drop Nigeria from their list?

Should we continue to vote the same people who have presided over the decline in quality of life in Nigeria for the last twelve years?

Shamefully, these people are openly canvassing a desire to rule Nigeria for sixty or 200 years! Nigerians must reject these ‘political zoo keepers’ and stop them in their tracks. And stop them now. During the last twelve years, they have almost transformed Nigeria into the proverbial animal farm where sycophants dominate both the airwaves and print media.

Enough of PDP! Enough of them! The CPC movement is poised to restore confidence in our people. We are providing the platform that would enable the country break out of the present stranglehold. We in the CPC see and share the plight of the suffering citizens. We in the CPC here today offer a political platform whose imperative is to rescue Nigeria and reposition it for greater economic development and social well being. As such the first order of business for the CPC-led government would be to secure Nigeria better and to manage it better. The priority will be to end the feeling of insecurity in the country.

NATIONAL SECURITY

Security of life and property is the number one duty of any government. No responsible government would allow religious killings, ritual killings, bombing, armed robbery, kidnapping, to continue unchallenged within its jurisdiction.

The immediate task at hand must be to secure Nigeria better and manage it better. I therefore pledge to you that if I am elected to be your president in the upcoming 2011 election, I would secure Nigeria better and manage it better. Our administration will pursue an exemplary shift that will introduce far reaching and consultative reforms of Nigerian security agencies in line with the best modern practices. We shall replace the on-going cosmetic police reforms with a consultative reform of the police force and other security agencies.

Unfortunately, Police Reforms in Nigeria have become the bywords for bogus budgets and contracts which hardly have any impact  the way police officers do their jobs, neither has they ever trickled down to improve the physical working environment at the  police stations around the  country.  If you vote for me, our administration will bring in smart and intelligent policing that would have the fundamental human rights of citizens at heart. We would build a robust intelligent infrastructure for the security agents in the country. Our Nation’s Security must be predicated on the principle of proactive intelligence designed to prevent crimes or security threats before they take place. And quickly quell them when they occur. That is why we must pay special attention to funding and improvement of our intelligence infrastructures.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

About eighty-four million Nigerians are young people under the age of 18. They represent sixty percent of the entire population. According to a recent World Bank Report, about 50 million Nigerian youths are unemployed. This figure represents a serious indictment of successive administrations at all levels of governance. Not only have they never included Youth employment in their list of priorities in the last twelve years, but the issue of Youth employment has never been tackled with the seriousness it deserves.

The young people of this country deserve much better deal than what they have been getting. Unemployment, deprivation, poverty, hopelessness and insecurity are part and parcel of our young men and women today.

It is my firm belief that politics and democracy must be willing to provide answers to such fundamental societal issues as youth employment. I implore the youth to vote en masse for CPC and we will look after you.

The possible CPC Government I may lead will pursue a policy that will liberate the bottled-up energy in the private sector so as to enable them deliver job creation opportunities in the country. We only need to consider the number of employment positions created in Nigeria’s textile industry in the past. The private sector must be empowered through improved power, fuel, fair taxation regime and incentives to employ young people.

Our government shall establish a professionally managed Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Agency (YEEA) to enable enterprising and innovative young Nigerian graduates to make their foray into the business world. Much the same way their counterparts in the developed nations are empowered. Then, and only then would our young people think of baking the national cake rather than how to share it.

The unbridled depletion of the nation’s foreign reserve by 43-percent within the last eighteen months -  from $62.2billion to $35.24 billion, is not only worrisome, but a confirmation of the fact that Nigeria truly runs the most expensive, extravagant, ineffective and unproductive government in the world! Yet the young and old and everybody but PDP cronies are the worse for it.

EDUCATION SECTOR REFORMS

Our education system does not need any cosmetic reforms.  6-3-3-4 or 6-6-4 sounds to me like the formation of a football team. It cannot be tinkered with or amended any further along this path. The Nigerian Education system needs a root – and branch reform. Education shall be a right to all Nigerians but for a nation to develop it must get its education priorities right. Nigeria cannot become the great nation of our dream without the necessary brain power and human resources. We have no chance of becoming great if we continue to maintain an education system whereby only 20-percent of candidates pass SSCE/GCE examinations.

We are building more and more universities yet the present ones are inadequately funded to undertake learning, teaching and research. Mediocrity multiplied only produces mass mediocrity. Our aim, when in government is to adequately fund the system to produce quality education for development. Some Nigerians have wondered why we chose the pen as part of CPC logo. Truth is, the pen symbolizes our commitment to quality education and by extension knowledge, development and progress.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

Our national economy which largely depends on crude oil exportation to earn income can only be likened to flying on a single engine aircraft with a single point of failure. The Nigeria oil money represents great foreign exchange earning potential. However, countries like Indonesia, Norway, and UAE that discovered oil have used their oil revenue to build a diversified economy.

Agriculture used to represent 80-percent of the Nigerian economy until oil was discovered in the country. Today, agriculture represents 45-percent of our economy – even at that, the impact of agriculture is hardly felt in the economy as commercial agriculture is almost non-existent, with no agricultural firm quoted in the nation’s stock exchange.

We need to encourage commercial agriculture through a well-orchestrated policy for food security and economic growth beyond the current politics of fertilizer distribution! We shall also help small farmers with petty holdings in the form of inputs and access to small scale credit.

STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND FIGHTING CORRUPTION

The biggest challenge to democracy in Nigeria today is represented by the weakness of our collective democratic institutions compared to the boundless powers of a few individuals. Even the constitution which we hold so dearly and regard with the highest esteem – it would amount to a useless collection of papers if we the people are not ready to defend it. The constitution derives its aura and respect because all the courts in the land are there to uphold and defend it. And many citizens would rather die than have a constitutional right denied them.  Similarly, the votes which we are going to cast in the upcoming election may amount to a worthless exercise if we are not going to defend them and ensure that they count.

Therefore, in the upcoming 2011 election our civic duty as citizens would be accomplished if after we cast our votes, we still stick around to defend the votes and ensure that they count and they are counted.

“a kasa”

“a tsare”

“a raka”

“a jira”

“idan zaa taba ku hana”.

The 2011 election outing is the appropriate occasion to correct past electoral mistakes and review democratic scorecard of the political class.

I therefore beg Nigerians to seize the moment and vote out of office the bunch of visionless politicians who have squandered all the chances they had to make Nigeria a great nation in their 12 years Occupation of Nigeria.

GUARANTEE EQUITY AND PROTECTION FOR ALL

Nigeria is a country made up of hundreds of ethnic groups with over 250 spoken languages and dialects. Because it has pleased Almighty God to bring many ethnic nationalities under a common destiny called Nigeria, we owe it to ourselves to evolve institutional ways to get along. This Nigeria is still the same country where we use to sing: “though tribes and tongues may differ in brotherhood we stand!”

We the CPC aspire to a Nigeria where every ethnic group would have equal access to equity regardless of the size of communities, religious orientation or historical antecedents. We are committed to making every ethnic group to have a strong sense of belonging to our common destiny.  Where there is neglect in the country, CPC shall bring a renewed government commitment and presence.

Our political project is to provide leadership for one strong united Nigeria. We stand for equity for all, and we stand for the sanctity of every human life. We view any form of killing as unpatriotic and un-Nigerian. CPC condemns the frequent incidents of bloodshed going on in Plateau and Borno States. Our sympathy and prayers go to the families who have lost their relatives in the crisis. We pray God to grant these families the fortitude to endure such a loss. We in the CPC are committed to promoting equity, peace and security among the different groups that make up the Nigeria nation. We are going to stop this madness. Enough is enough! 

If you elect me as the president of Nigeria, our administration shall act swiftly to address the unique environmental hazard exposure of the Niger Delta.

I want assure Nigerians that we would do whatever it takes to end gas flaring in the area within the first half of our tenure. Additionally, our government will embark on massive environmental reclamation projects to give the area a developmental model that would mirror the creeks of Amsterdam with attendant provision for potable water supply and electricity for the citizens in the area. I do not make idle promises. I mean what I say.

I want to use this platform to seek everybody’s understanding that our national journey to advanced form of federalism must be viewed, not as short race, but as a marathon which requires moderation and level-headedness from political actors in the country. The Federal character provision in our 1999 constitution rejects a situation whereby a particular ethnic group holds a disproportionately large number of government posts and uses them to advance its position to the detriment of others.

Having explored some of the key priority areas of CPC led administration; I want to leave you with few final thoughts.

Number One: I have chosen the CPC platform for my presidential ambitions because CPC is a political party that would not rely on brute force to capture power or snatch ballot boxes and take over cities or states by violent and fraudulent means. Because CPC trusts the ability of Nigerians to make right choices, we prefer to respectfully ask Nigerians to trust us with their votes. We strongly believe that a political party which wishes to lead must first listen to those it would lead.  The electoral process is one way to have the people express themselves. Therefore, in the upcoming 2011 election - we are asking you to Vote for CPC all through. ‘CPC Zalla’! ‘CPC Zalla’!! ‘CPC Zalla’!!! CPC all the Way!!!

Number Two: Liberty, freedom and democracy come at a price. We must have the tenacity to stay the ground and put forth a sustained collective resistance to fend off the razzmatazz of our political adversaries who because they are bankrupt of ideas use force and intimidation. But remember, I cannot achieve that alone. We need your support and we need your participation.

Number Three: The 2011 election is a unique opportunity for the nation to change its course and embrace a new beginning. It represents the best hope for the future generation. The CPC platform is a platform that has embraced integrity as part of its trademark.

Respectfully, I want to assure you that we are committed to realizing the positive policies that would ignite our national economy and spin it for the general welfare of Nigerian people.

To the Organized Private Sector (OPS) represented by NACCIMA, NECA and MAN, as well as other similarly oriented private sector businesses. I appreciate the infrastructure challenges which you contend with in your daily activities – including electric power supply, transportation network to drive your supply chain, security for your staff and property and above all corruption in government. We are also aware of the raging issues of Multiple Taxation and Overlapping Regulation in many sectors of the economy. We want to assure you that help is on the way. If elected, we will zealously pursue the urgent establishment of private sector friendly environment.

We would take on the challenge of electric power supply in the country in a way and manner that would show early results across the country. We realize that the growth potential of Nigerian economy may not be fully achieved without addressing these infrastructural challenges in the system. Our aim is to place Nigeria on the map of the fastest developing economies of the world; our commitment to making progress on this matter is total. Therefore, I ask you to support us morally as well as financially in the upcoming 2011 election.

Fellow Nigerians, I have observed the present administration trying so hard to rebrand Nigeria through a paid advertisement that contains some feel-good slogans.

But I am rather persuaded that once we use the opportunity offered us by the upcoming 2011 election to reclaim Nigeria and put our house in order, rebranding of Nigeria will automatically follow. For that reason, I need your help and I need your vote. We will automatically re-brand Nigeria by tackling power, corruption, infrastructure and the economy.

Finally fellow Nigerians, I firmly believe that, a better and brighter future awaits Nigeria. Never before have we come so close to ushering in a new beginning for this great nation. However, for the Nigeria of our dream and aspiration to materialize sooner, I ask you to vote for CPC, because, a vote for CPC is a vote for accountability, for peace, for equity, for prosperity, for transparency and for change.

It will also end the long running season of unmitigated corruption and looting of public treasury at all levels of governance in the country. It will end the suffocation of Nigeria.

I believe that democratic power truly belongs to the People. And we trust that Nigerian people can make good judgment on whom to entrust such power with. Long live the people of Nigeria! Long live CPC!! Long live The Federal Republic of Nigeria!!! Thank you and God bless us all!!!


Thank you.

General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR
Politics / Online Live Coverage Of Cpc Flag Off Campaign Kaduna: More Than 2 Million People by BadPapers: 2:24pm On Mar 02, 2011
You cannot buy this number of crowd, Many thanks to Channel TV

http://www.channelstv.com/global/live_video.php
Sports / Super Eagles Gets A New Technical Adviser by BadPapers: 2:54am On Jan 26, 2010
May be just may be Nigerian will heap a huge sigh of relief


http://eCa.sh/Vbny
Politics / Re: Us Senate Invites Mutallab's Father by BadPapers: 4:04am On Jan 10, 2010
Once again the fools in the Government especially the Nigerian official who is said to be in Angola suggest to me the level of ineptitude among this touts in the Nigerian Government. He already assumed that Senator John Kerry's Committee  vindates Nigeria based on his comments as i extracted below'

''When THISDAY contacted Presidency about the letter, Presidential Spokesman Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi who was on official duty in Angola where he is on a mission as a member of the Presidential Committee on Super Eagles participation in 2010 World Cup confirmed that the government was aware of the invitation and the Foreign Ministry is expected to formally convey it to Alhaji Mutallab at meeting soon.

“I am aware of the efforts and sleepless nights by the Vice President on this issue, especially how he has tasked our security agencies and Chief Ojo Maduekwe and President Yar’Adua  has been briefed on all these efforts”, Adeniyi said. He noted that Senator Kerry’s letter vindicates Nigeria as a nation which abhors terrorism and that Farouk’s unfortunate action cannot be used to stigmatise the entire citzenry.''


After reading post above it is clear to any sane person that Inviting Muttallab senior to the senate is simply to open up more questions from senior Mutallab. Let him not feel he is coming to the senate for a party or to thank him for informing the US Embassy about his son. Let him be ready for serious unanswered questions among other things including who was sponsoring his son while in london, where the son lived, who owns the property, is farouks mother a yameni citizen, what is his connection with yamen, when did he spoke to his son last, i also hear that the boy drives a Bentley whilst living in London. Keep in mind that most of these senators are all lawyers so Mutallab senior who had been hiding from the public would have his day at the senate & if he ever contradicts himself with the information the American authorities have already both about his family, his wealth etc he is in trouble
Politics / Yar'adua's Mental Illness Exposed! Sturning Revelation by BadPapers: 1:15am On Nov 01, 2009
Umaru Yar’adua is mentally sick, I tried to cure him-Psychiatrist Sanni Maigemu

Culled from Sahara Reporters
http://eCa.sh/6dQa

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Politics / Demand For The Sack Of Nigeria's Attorney-general Michael Aondoakaa by BadPapers: 1:20pm On Oct 20, 2009
We pressured the Nigerian Government to undo their unconstitutional deprivation of 2 Nigerians El Rufai & Ribadu from obtaining their passports from Nigerian Missions abroad. Yaradua listened & today we Nigerians both in Diaspora & our brothers & sisters back home stood up & shouted by putting their signatures to a petition addressed to the President which he has done the right thing but also heard our disgust to the shameful deeds against the constitutional Rights of this 2 Nigerians. For even thinking of depriving any Nigerian the audacity of their Citizenship is without a doubt very unfortunate & this can happen to anybody whether you like Ribadu or El Rufai. I am not their fan but we have to hold our today's leaders accountable hence we have another petition that is going round. Please read & forward to all Nigerians. Do not just sign please ask others to do the same.

Yaradua will only act if he sees that millions of Nigerians all over the world are disgusted by the actions of the Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa. Please read the full text of our online petition below & pen it.

Demand the sack of Michael Aondoakaa now!


http://www.petitiononline.com/cacol/petition.html
Politics / Aondoakaa’s Desperation To Net Ribadu Leads To Embarrassing Moment In Court by BadPapers: 7:18pm On Oct 05, 2009
Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa has resorted to desperate measures in his efforts to force to force the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to declare former EFCC chair Nuhu Ribadu wanted.

After failing in his initial attempt in that regard, Aondoakaa surprisingly changed the government lawyer handling the case, replacing him with Mr. Anthony Malik. Malik is a personal assistant to Aondoakaa and a one-time counsel in the law office of Mr. Wole Olanipekun, the lead lawyer in Umaru Yar’adua’s presidential elections appeal case.

Malik set to work as soon as the case was called and Ribadu’s attorney, Femi Falana, indicated his readiness for the proceedings. Falana had previously notified the court of his intention to move two motions. The first was to ask the court to stay further proceedings in the case; the second, a request that the tribunal guarantee his client’s safety should it refuse the first motion.

Falana also told the tribunal that he has filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal, requesting that the tribunal recognize its inferior status in relation to the Court of Appeal. Arguing that it would amount to “judicial impertinence” should the tribunal ignore his appeal action before a superior court, Falana cited the case of Mohammed vs. Olawunmi to buttress his point that the Supreme Court frowns at such impertinence.

In response, Malik cited a rash of cases to make a case that, since Nuhu Ribadu was in hiding, he could not be making representation before the tribunal in a criminal matter. Urging the court to discountenance Falana’s application, he argued that no law enjoins the tribunal to take cognizance of the proceedings in the Court of Appeal on the issue. He cited Abacha vs. State, Adoko vs. FRN and Okeke vs. FRN to make his case.

In response, Falana warned the tribunal that Malik’s citations were designed to mislead it. In reference to Abacha vs. State, he told the tribunal that Mohammed Abacha was not in hiding; instead, Abacha’s lawyer, JB Daudu (SAN), made the application with his client, Mohammed Abacha, present in court. “So, Abacha was never in hiding,” Falana reiterated.

While stating that in the cases of Okeke and Adoko, the clients were in hiding, Falana told the tribunal that his client, Ribadu, was not in hiding. He reminded the court of its June 23rd 2009 ruling to the effect that, since Ribadu was taking classes at Oxford University in the UK, the service of the summons to his wife was proper.

The legal exchanges turned dramatic when Falana, in contending that the federal government knows Ribadu’s whereabouts, revealed that Malik, the new government lawyer, had met with Ribadu in London on May 29 2009 at an event organized by the Nigeria Liberty Forum (NLF) where Ribadu was a keynote speaker. “My colleague here met with Nuhu Ribadu. They greeted warmly and Ribadu exchanged his full contact information with Malik in my presence in London,” Falana told a bewildered court to back up his assertion that Ribadu was not in hiding.

A flustered Malik, who had gone to the United Kingdom as a spy of the Attorney General Aondoakaa, asked the tribunal to expunge the information from its records, saying, “My lord, I don’t want this reported in the media tomorrow.”

Falana further argued that the federal government ought to apply for Ribadu’s extradition if it really felt his client was hiding. He cited the Extradition Act Cap E 25 which states that when an accused person fails to submit to court summons, he shall be brought to court through extradition. He told the court that, despite the government’s apparent desperation to bring his client to trial, there was no evidence that the government had initiated any extradition procedure with regard to Ribadu. Following Falana’s revelation of Malik’s meeting with Ribadu in London, the government’s lawyer sat down after pleading that the court use its “discretion” in determining his prayers.

At that point, the tribunal chair invited Falana to move his motion seeking the tribunal’s assurance of safety and security for his client. But Falana opposed the request by the tribunal, insisting that he was only interested in the tribunal’s consideration of his motion for a “stay of proceedings.” He argued that any attempt to move another motion before the tribunal had heard and ruled on the first motion for stay of proceedings would give the erroneous impression that the first application had been considered and discarded.

Source: SaharaReporters
http://eCa.sh/SaharaReporters
Politics / The #1 Anti Corruption Hook by BadPapers: 10:34pm On Sep 29, 2009
The Best Anti Corruption Anthem!

So far The best Anti Corruption Hook released by no other than one of the best lyricist in Naija: DAT NIGGA RAW-Go Gbadun
Listen & share, we shall save our Sick country.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_FyJRoplTc&NR=1

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