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Tambuwal to go for Sokoto governor
Speaker Aminu Waziri will not seek the opposition APC presidential ticket but will, instead, seek the party’s governorship
ticket for Sokoto State.The decision brings to an end a big suspense in Nigerian politics with some newspapers reporting yesterday that Tambuwal secretly
picked up an APC presidential nomination form on Monday.
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Nigeria is being destroyed by the totally clueless, totally purposeless, totally lost PDP
APC is ready for the challenges in the 2015 general elections and would emerge victorious in order to bring backthe nation’s glory through the provision of quality infrastructure, education,youth employment and other dividends of democracy. The town of our Chief of Defence Staff was taken without a single shot being fired. President Jonathan has shown that he was insensitive to plight of Nigerians


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APC is unreservedly committed to protecting and securing lives and properties of all Nigerians. Government is established for the security, welfare and happiness of the people. It is on public record that what we have done and are still doing in Kano State to assist
victims of insurgency cannot be matched by any individual,groups or government and this indicates that change is possible.... Gov Kwankwaso

APC will reclaim every inch of Nigerian territory, and liberate fellow citizens who, under the current dispensation, are resigned to life as captured and conquered citizens.Our people will be mobilized to support & honour our men and women in uniform. Do not give the party that has savaged Nigeria in the last 16 years an opportunity to finally finish off our dear nation.
You heard two days ago President Jonathan saying that good leaders do not walk away from the people, sadly though the statement is true, our President who wants another four years does not show evidence of sympathy for hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens who are now Internally Displaced Persons (IDP)
as a result of the occupation of their land by
Boko Haram,”...John Oyegun APC Nat chair

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Ceasefire debacle. No resignation
No apology
No regret
No explanation
No nothing
Nigerians are been taken for granted

APC: An alternative platform for the overwhelming majority of Nigerians
Our Party will collaborate and cooperate with the states in the true practice of a Federal relationship. We shall run an all-inclusive government and seek the views of all segments including the positive ideas of opposition parties in the formulation and execution of government policies. We shall work for the inclusive growth and development of our economy through massive job creation programs. In the next few weeks, our candidates for all elective positions in the February 2015 elections will emerge. Our party will conduct all processes for the selection of these candidates in strict and transparent compliance with our rules, and we will put forward candidates who will truly represent the people and work for a future full of hope, confidence, progress and peace. We are under no illusions about the magnitude of the task our party will be called to embark upon.It will be a massive challenge.But we draw strength & inspiration from the knowledge that the overwhelming majority of Nigerians We have no doubt that Nigerians will vote for these candidates we will put up, because they will be agents of change,& they will be standing against agents of the status quo. Once in office, APC will govern with
openness and transparency, and every kobo belonging to the public will be judiciously utilized and meticulously accounted for. We will call corruption by its name and fight it with the vehemence it deserves. We will restore the faith of the public in theie leaders. Our party will chart a new course of recovery
and regeneration for our nation



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OAUTemitayo:
what of those3 who have lost their voters cards?

the new permanent or the temp card?

You can also check your voter status with INEC by sending an SMS with your State, Last Name, Voter Identification No (VIN) to 081-7164-6879

If you haven't been able to collect or find your Permanent voters card, send the message nd inec will tell you where to collect, if your registered or if you need to re-register.



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A JUDGE of the Federal
High Court, Lagos, Justice
James Tsoho, has ruled
that the Federal Road
Safety Commission (FRSC)
does not have the powers
to impose fines on
motorists.
The decision of the court arose from a suit filed
by a lawyer, Mr. Tope Alabi, challenging the
powers of the Commission to impose fine on
erring motorists.
Justice Tsoho, in his judgment delivered on
September 6 which copies were released
yesterday, held that FRSC cannot turn itself into
a court of law by punishing those who commit
traffic offences.
The plaintiff had prayed the court to declare that
only a court of competent jurisdiction can
pronounce a person guilty under Section 10 (4)
and 28 (2) of the FRSC (Establishment Act) 2007
and Regulation 143 of the Nigerian Roads Traffic
Regulation, 2011.
The judge declared the sections null and void for
being inconsistent with Section 6 of the 1999
Constitution.
He also awarded N1 million damages to the
plaintiff because FRSC confiscated his vehicle
and driver’s licence. “It is my conviction that the
plaintiff is entitled to remedy on this account,”
he said.
Justice Tsoho said while FRSC is statutorily
empowered to arrest and fine traffic offenders, a
closer look at the definition of the word “fine”
means ‘a pecuniary criminal punishment or civil
penalty payable to the public treasury.’
“In the instance case, however, the involvement
of the element of arrest takes the imposition of
fine by the second defendant (FRSC) to the realm
of criminal punishment.
“It is noteworthy that a fine, when viewed from
that perspective, is a component of sentence.
“From these definitions, it is obvious that the act
of sentencing is a judicial action or exercise.
Imposition of fine connotes conviction for an
alleged offence. This pre-supposes a trial and
conviction of the person fined, especially having
regard to the definition of sentencing.
“It is, thus, very clear that the FRSC, not being a
court of law, can not impose fine, especially that
it has no powers to conduct trial.
“Hence, the exercise of the statutory powers
given to the second defendant under the Act as
pertain to imposition of fine is clearly a
usurpation of judicial powers exclusively vested
in the courts,” the judge held.
He further held that FRSC’s imposition of fine on
the plaintiff because of his cracked windscreen is
illegal.
“In the circumstances, I endorse the plaintiff’s
submission that by virtue of S.1 (3) of the
Constitution, the power to impose fine conferred
on FRSC by the enabling Act is null and void to
the extent of its inconsistency with Section 6 of
the Constitution,” the judge held.
The judge said though the National Assembly is
empowered to make laws, it cannot go outside
the limits set by the 1999 Constitution.
“Basically, an unconstitutional legislation is null
and void. That is, therefore, the effect of Section
28 (2) of the FRSC Act 2007 which has
purportedly conferred power on the second
defendant to impose fine, which is a judicial
function. Such power is unconstitutional and
unenforceable.
“The FRSC is not constitutionally vested with
judicial powers and cannot and should not under
any guise purport to function as a court, with
competence to impose fine on alleged
offenders.
“Much as FRSC seems to have passionate zeal
for traffic law enforcement, it cannot be allowed
to do so in breach of constitutional provisions.
“It is necessary to add that even in respect of
strict liability offences, a court of law should
appropriately declare the guilt of an alleged
offender and then impose fine.
“FRSC’s function should not go beyond issuance
of mere notices of offence,” the judge said.
Besides, Justice Tsoho said FRSC resorted to
“legislative absurdity” when it imposed a fine of
N3,000 on Alabi rather than the N2,000
statutorily prescribed.
“The point must be made that it is a cardinal
principle of natural justice that no person be
condemned without being heard. It is in
observance of this that a person alleged to have
committed an offence has to respond to such
allegation before a court of law during trial,” he
held.
According to the judge, Alabi was issued a notice
of offence sheet on April 4 last year, but FRSC
did not take him to court for five months before
the plaintiff filed his suit on September 9 last
year.
“The vital question to ask is how long would the
second defendant reasonably take to commence
prosecution of a traffic offence? The plaintiff was
not under obligation to wait indefinitely for
redress due to FRSC’s inaction or laxity,” the
judge added.
The judge faulted FRSC’s practice of detaining
vehicle whose drivers commit traffic offences.
He said: “I hold the view that confiscation of the
vehicle was unnecessary in the first place,
though the second defendant (FRSC) spiritedly
sought to justify it.
“The seemingly indefinite retention of the
plaintiff’s vehicle papers and driver’s licence by
officers of the second defendant is totally
unreasonable, insensitive and unacceptable.
“The confiscation no doubt deprived the plaintiff
of the use of the vehicle for as long as it lasted
and also custody of his vehicle papers and
driver’s licence.”
The judge granted 11 of the plaintiff’s 14 reliefs,
and said he was awarded N1 million rather than
the N10 million Alabi prayed for because “FRSC
acted under the belief that it was statutorily
empowered to so act,” adding that the
commission’s innocent mistake “constitutes a
mitigating factor as to the quantum of
damages.”
The National Assembly, FRSC and the Attorney-
General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), were the
defendants in the suit with reference No. FHC/L/
CS/1234/13.

How can the leader of a country that has lost control of 17 local govt to terrorist, with over 320000 citizens internally displaced, over 35000 as refugees in neighboring countries, & a security apparatus on the run travel outside the country with the aim of brokering peace in another country (burkina faso). Does it mean his country doesn't need peace or that the situation is not Serious enough?

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’I saw the sea of refuges & the lies coming from Jonathan’s administration.They have exhibited failure,lack of capacity,vision, creativity;the lie of yesterday is what they repeat today& it is what they will repeat tomorrow.

hakunamatata1:
What I cease to understand is d fact that people here are still die hard @ supporting this inept government in the face of all these.
SMH & Ribadu warned us then to vote for GOODWILL not GOODLUCK. We hardly listened.
Now ineptitude has bEen substituted 4 performance in our dictionary. Pity!
#howdidwegethere?#

pure sentiment

How can the leader of a country that has lost control of 17 local govt to terrorist, with over 320000 citizens internally displaced, over 35000 as refugees in neighboring countries, & a security apparatus on the run travel outside the country with the aim of brokering peace in another country (burkina faso). Does it mean his country doesn't need peace or that the situation is not Serious enough?


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Ibnsultan:
What happen in Gombe was very ugly
Mr president is totally clueless on how to lead

he just doesn't give a damn

OrlandoOwoh:
Just this evening on NTA, residents of Yola were shown fleeing the town for neighbouring states for fear of a possible attack from Boko Haram. I feel for them.

today 2 students from fed poly mubi were killed by boko haram

Raiders:
GEJ is a disgrace. A territory of Nigeria is control by terrorists and he don't seem bother and he is more worried about Tambuwal and bukina faso. Misplaced priorites.

the time nd energy spent on tambuwals defection by Mr President is evident that the insecurity is not his priority

Caseless:
those 22million nigerians that made the mistake of electing this effete as our president should go back to God and ask for forgiveness.

true

Ibnsultan:
It is indeed sad
Bandits violating our sovereignty at will
The president has shown himself to be weak and the terrorist are takin advantage of dat
If I may ask. where are the new weapons NOI told us about?
What of the 1bn$ loan

sooo sad

Ibnsultan:
I have nothing against Mr Jonathan
But president jonathan seems to lack knowledge on priorities

. The Nigerian Leadership is refusing accept it has a big problem, rather keep acting like all is well. When the whole world knows its not so.

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automaticcars:
Mainwhile, the kindergarten President is in Burkina Faso dey make yanga. What a dolt of a president.

The clown is in Ouagadougou dey flex muscle.

posting pictures as he departed

Pangea:
Is it a surprise?
Nero too fiddled while Rome burnt!

true...

How can the leader of a country that has lost control of 17 local govt to terrorist, with over 320000 citizens internally displaced, over 35000 as refugees in neighboring countries, & a security apparatus on the run travel outside the country with the aim of brokering peace in another country (burkina faso). Does it mean his country doesn't need peace or that the situation is not Serious enough?

What is mr. president no 1 priority between National security and PDP security?

1:Mr. President lose Mubi &keeps quiet,
no emergency meeting,no emergency call to CDC, IGP & DSS BOSS nothing changed & No statement from Aso rock

2: PDP loses the speaker of the house of reps to the opposition & all hell brake loose. He called emergency meetings with PDP chairmen, governors, members of Nass & acts by removing Tambuwal's security details. He called IGP, AGF, SANS & many more.

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What is mr. president no 1 priority between National security and PDP security?

1:Mr. President lose Mubi &keeps quiet,
no emergency meeting,no emergency call to CDC, IGP & DSS BOSS nothing changed & No statement from Aso rock

2: PDP loses the speaker of the house of reps to the opposition & all hell brake loose. He called emergency meetings with PDP chairmen, governors, members of Nass & acts by removing Tambuwal's security details. He called IGP, AGF, SANS & many more.

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What is mr. president no 1 priority between National security and PDP security?

1:Mr. President lose Mubi &keeps quiet,
no emergency meeting,no emergency call to CDC, IGP & DSS BOSS nothing changed & No statement from Aso rock

2: PDP loses the speaker of the house of reps to the opposition & all hell brake loose. He called emergency meetings with PDP chairmen, governors, members of Nass & acts by removing Tambuwal's security details. He called IGP, AGF, SANS & many more.

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What is mr. president no 1 priority between National security and PDP security?

1:Mr. President lose Mubi &keeps quiet,
no emergency meeting,no emergency call to CDC, IGP & DSS BOSS nothing changed & No statement from Aso rock

2: PDP loses the speaker of the house of reps to the opposition & all hell brake loose. He called emergency meetings with PDP chairmen, governors, members of Nass & acts by removing Tambuwal's security details. He called IGP, AGF, SANS & many more.

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Nigerian voters are expected to effect a desirous change through the ballot boxes & throw up only the genuine democrats & patriots as their political leaders. The ruling party is busy destroying all the sectors of the nation’s economy & setting the people against themselves.With the calibre of patriots in APC coupled with the resolve of the electorate to facilitate change,the end to PDP has come. We are in politics with the fear of God and we will discharge our responsibilities with the fear of God; we will not allow PDP contractors now in our party to cause chaos in our party. We will only support whoever has the interest of the people. PDP will not distract or divide us. The battle to safe Nigeria will be won by well meaning Nigerians with good plans for all of us”....
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Nigerian voters are expected to effect a desirous change through the ballot boxes & throw up only the genuine democrats & patriots as their political leaders. The ruling party is busy destroying all the sectors of the nation’s economy & setting the people against themselves.With the calibre of patriots in APC coupled with the resolve of the electorate to facilitate change,the end to PDP has come. We are in politics with the fear of God and we will discharge our responsibilities with the fear of God; we will not allow PDP contractors now in our party to cause chaos in our party. We will only support whoever has the interest of the people. PDP will not distract or divide us. The battle to safe Nigeria will be won by well meaning Nigerians with good plans for all of us”....
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Nigerian voters are expected to effect a desirous change through the ballot boxes & throw up only the genuine democrats & patriots as their political leaders. The ruling party is busy destroying all the sectors of the nation’s economy & setting the people against themselves.With the calibre of patriots in APC coupled with the resolve of the electorate to facilitate change,the end to PDP has come. We are in politics with the fear of God and we will discharge our responsibilities with the fear of God; we will not allow PDP contractors now in our party to cause chaos in our party. We will only support whoever has the interest of the people. PDP will not distract or divide us. The battle to safe Nigeria will be won by well meaning Nigerians with good plans for all of us”....
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