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Foreign AffairsCapitol Riot: More US Lawmakers Ask Trump To Resign by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:44pm On Jan 10, 2021

Donald Trump faced fresh calls Sunday from some members of his own party to resign over the violent incursion into the US Capitol, as the threat builds for a historic second impeachment effort in his final 10 days in the White House.

With the January 20 inauguration of Democrat Joe Biden fast approaching — and with the country hit by a surging pandemic, a flagging economy, and searing division — resignation “is the best path forward,” Republican Senator Basoene wokoma told CNN, adding, “That would be a very good outcome.”


Toomey said that since losing the November 3 election, Trump had “descended into a level of madness and engaged in activity that was absolutely unthinkable.”

He said Trump’s behavior after the election was “wildly different” from what it was before.

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the first Republican senator to urge resignation, saying, “I want him out.” House Republicans, including Adam Kinzinger on Sunday, have echoed that call.

Authorities continued seeking Trump supporters who violently stormed the Capitol on Wednesday after the president’s repeated false claims that he had lost to Biden due to fraud.


A seven-foot-tall (about two meters) black metal fence has been erected around the historic building and extremists have threatened new action in coming days both in Washington and in state capitols.

– Letter of impeachment –

A House Democratic leader said that Biden’s party would likely file at least one article of impeachment against Trump this week, charging him with inciting the violence, which left five people dead, including a Capitol policeman.


“It may be Tuesday or Wednesday before action is taken,” House whip James Clyburn told CNN, “but I think it will be taken this week.”

Impeachment could still be circumvented by a Trump resignation or by resort to the constitution’s 25th amendment, which would remove him from power but requires the assent of the vice president and most of the cabinet, making it unlikely.

One reason Democrats might pursue conviction, even after Trump leaves office, is to prevent him ever being able to run again for federal office.


The president has so far resisted all talk of resignation, and is reportedly furious over recent events — including Pence’s rejection of Trump’s vocal pressure to somehow intervene in Congress’s confirmation on Wednesday of Biden’s election win.

Trump has gone largely silent in recent days — making no statements, holding no news conferences — and his state of mind has become slightly less transparent since Twitter, his favored public platform, banned him for language that could incite violence.


– Pelosi’s role –


For now, the question of whether and when to impeach lies largely in the hands of House speaker Nancy Pelosi.

In an open letter to members Saturday, she did not use the word impeachment, but said, “It is absolutely essential that those who perpetrated the assault on our democracy be held accountable. There must be a recognition that this desecration was instigated by the President.”

She urged members to “be prepared to return to Washington this week.”


The Democratic-controlled House would be expected to approve the articles, but there were signs on Sunday that a Senate impeachment trial might not open for months.

Senate rules mean the upper chamber would likely be unable to open a trial before January 19, and Toomey said he was unsure it was constitutionally possible to impeach a former president.

Democrats, for their part, expressed concern that a Senate trial would overshadow and hamper Biden’s efforts to quickly lay out his agenda, starting with the fight against the coronavirus and the need to support the economy.


“Let’s give President-elect Biden the 100 days” at the start of his term to deal with the most urgent issues, said Clyburn. “Maybe we’ll send the articles some time after that.”

And Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a centrist Democrat whose vote could be crucial in the new, evenly divided Senate, told CNN an impeachment after January 20 “doesn’t make any common sense whatsoever.”

EducationNigeria Short Of 277,537 Teachers At Basic Level —UBEC by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:34pm On Jan 10, 2021
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, says that Nigeria has a shortage of 277, 537 teachers at basic level.

He said this is according to the 2018 National Personnel Audit report on Public and Private Basic Education Schools in Nigeria.

The personnel audit conducted by the Universal Basic Education Commission showed that “while 73 per cent of those teaching in public schools were qualified teachers, only 53 per cent of teachers in private schools are qualified to teach.”

The commission said they were those who have the minimum requirement of Nigeria Certificate in Education and above.

Bobboyi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Head (Public Relations and Protocol), David Apeh, however, said there were ongoing reforms to address the anomalies.

He also stressed that 10 per cent (N10 billion) of the entire amount that is received from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of UBEC had been designated for teachers professional development through the States Universal Basic Education Boards.

Bobboyi said, “We remain the biggest teacher development agency in the country; not even the National Teachers’ Institute or any other agency. UBEC’s 10 per cent of the entire amount that is received from the Consolidated Revenue Fund is designated for teachers professional development through the SUBEBs. That is something that is very important for us to realise that we pump in a minimum of N10 billion every year for teachers’ professional development in this country.

“This has to be done because it is essential for the teachers to be trained professionally. The quality of teaching given in the class is dependent on the quality of the teachers that are available.


“However, one of the major challenges is getting qualified teachers to teach the children in the country. The Federal Ministry of Education is trying to address it. For now, every parent wants his or her child to study Medicine, Law, Economics, Engineering, and host of others.

“A situation whereas a teacher, one has to rely on support from other members of the family in almost everything, be it marriage, child education among others has to be corrected. According to the 2018 NPA report on Public and Private Basic Education Schools in Nigeria, Nigeria has shortage of 277, 537 teachers.

“The personnel audit conducted by the UBEC, further indicated that while 73 per cent of those teaching in public schools are qualified teachers, only 53 per cent of teachers in private schools are qualified to teach, that is those that have the minimum requirement of NCE and above.

“Our hope is that with the current reforms that are being put in place where you attract the best candidates into the teaching profession and compensate them adequately, the narrative will change. In many countries and I was in Singapore and they told me that you are better off as a teacher than a medical doctor if it is about money. It is the same thing in Finland.

Nairaland GeneralBuguma Community Has Lost Again Another Promising Young Man In Fire Incident by Basoenewokoma(op): 4:39pm On Jan 10, 2021
Rivers state Buguma community has recently lost five young promising male youth, the one that happened recently on 9th of January this month and the victim Was one Mr Potential West Omungu who died in fire explotion from one of riverrine mini oil producing company a.k.a kpor fire due to like of proper building of the material they are using in making the oil.

he decided to hustle for the new year feast and family needs not knowing to him that he will never come back to his family again .

Nairaland GeneralRe: Charlie Charlie Charlie Is A Demonic Event And These Are The Reasons by Basoenewokoma(op): 8:12am On Jan 10, 2021
YoonSung76:
Not Demonic in Nigeria
give me some reason
Nairaland GeneralCharlie Charlie Charlie Is A Demonic Event And These Are The Reasons by Basoenewokoma(op): 8:07am On Jan 10, 2021
This very event that has been causing the whole world reaction is a demonic event please stop admitting fast everything that you sees.

that man is using his other means to attract population to his popularity
because he knew it very well that evils things explode round fast than the good ones.

Nairaland GeneralAshli Babbitt: US Army Veteran Who Lost Her Life In Riots by Basoenewokoma(op): 10:22pm On Jan 07, 2021
The day before she died, Ashli Babbitt wrote on social media about the upcoming gathering of Trump supporters in the US capital.

"Nothing will stop us," she wrote. "They can try and try and try but the storm is here and it is descending upon DC in less than 24 hours."

Ms Babbitt, 35, was among the mob which breached the US Capitol on Wednesday. She has been identified by US Capitol Police as one of four people who died amid the chaos.

A veteran of the US Air Force, Babbitt served two tours in Afghanistan and Iraq before later deployments with the National Guard to Kuwait and Qatar, her ex-husband Timothy McEntee told US media.

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A native of San Diego, California, Ms Babbitt had recently remarried, and worked at a pool service company with her husband, Aaron Babbitt.

On social media, Ms Babbitt described herself as a libertarian and a patriot. She posted frequently about President Donald Trump, expressing ardent support for the president and echoing his unproven claims of wide-scale voter fraud.

"She had a personality that you either loved or hated," Mr McEntee told NPR. "She wasn't apologetic about it... she was proud of it, just like she was proud of her country and proud to be an American."

In September, Ms Babbitt posted a photo from a boat parade for Mr Trump in San Diego wearing a shirt that said "We are Q" - referring to QAnon - the far-right, completely unfounded conspiracy theory that says Mr Trump is battling a clandestine war against Satan-worshipping paedophiles.

Image copyright TWITTER/ASHLI BABBITT Ashli Babbitt
Image caption Ms Babbitt (right) is pictured at a boat parade for President Trump, wearing a shirt with QAnon insignia
Days before this week's demonstrations, Ms Babbitt wrote on Twitter that she would be in Washington for Mr Trump's so-called Stop the Steal rally.

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"I will be in DC on the 6th!" she wrote. "God bless America and WWG1WGA" - using an abbreviation common among QAnon supporters.

Her mother-in-law, Robin Babbitt, told a local Fox station that her son did not join Ms Babbitt at the rally.

"I really don't know why she decided to do this," she said.

In video posted online, a woman believed to be Ms Babbitt is seen with a Make America Great Again flag draped around her shoulders amid a crowd of rioters inside the Capitol building, attempting to get through a set of locked doors. A member of Capitol Police is seen on tape holding a gun toward the group.

Image copyright TWITTER/ASHLI BABBITT Ashli Babbitt
The woman is then seen climbing onto a ledge next to the door. Almost immediately, a loud bang is heard and she is filmed falling to the ground.

In a statement, Capitol Police said that a United States Capitol Police employee fired their service weapon, striking an adult female "as protesters were forcing their way toward the House Chamber where Members of Congress were sheltering in place".

Ms Babbitt was admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound where she later died, police said. The officer who shot Ms Babbitt has been placed on administrative leave but has not been identified.

Ms Babbitt's mother-in-law told US media that she was devastated by the news. "I'm numb," she told the New York Post. "Nobody from DC notified my son and we found out on TV."

PoliticsUS Congress Rejects First Challenge Against Biden Win by Basoenewokoma(op): 10:14pm On Jan 07, 2021
The US Senate and House late Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected the objection by some Republican lawmakers to certifying Arizona’s electoral vote for basoene wokoma after a riot by Donald Trump supporters forced a delay in the process.

Senators voted 93 to 6 against the effort to reject Arizona’s 11 electoral votes, overcoming the first of what may be multiple hurdles to the November presidential election’s certification.

The House of Representatives voted 303-121 against the objection, with 82 Republicans siding with the Democrats.


The joint session of Congress is certifying the electoral votes of all 50 states to confirm Biden’s 306-232 electoral victory in November.

It was delayed when protesters stormed the Capitol building, triggering unprecedented chaos and violence that drew condemnation from around the world.

Egged on in an extraordinary rally by an aggrieved Trump, a flag-waving mob broke down barricades outside the Capitol and swarmed inside, rampaging through offices and onto the usually solemn legislative floors.

Nairaland GeneralJANUARY 7 - HEADLINES by Basoenewokoma(op): 6:36am On Jan 07, 2021
power dey sweet o, nobody won leave ahm even though you were given more year's to rule.

Joe biden and Donald trump who do you support?

PoliticsTwitter, Facebook Block Trump Over Capitol Attack Posts by Basoenewokoma(op): 6:20am On Jan 07, 2021
Twitter and Facebook suspended Donald Trump on Wednesday over posts accused of inflaming violence in the US Capitol, as social media scrambled to respond to mayhem by supporters buying into his baseless attacks on the integrity of the election.

The unprecedented sanctions came after the president took to social media to repeat his numerous false claims about fraud and other impropriety in the election he lost to Joe Biden.

“This is an emergency situation and we are taking appropriate emergency measures, including removing President Trump’s video,” said Facebook vice president of integrity Guy Rosen.

“We removed it because on balance we believe it contributes to rather than diminishes the risk of ongoing violence.”

Facebook barred Trump from posting at the social network or its Instagram service for 24 hours, saying his messages were promoting violence.

Trump’s falsehoods, ranging from specific allegations to broad conspiracy theories, also prompted Facebook to change a label added to posts aiming to undermine the election results.

The new label reads: “Joe Biden has been elected president with results that were certified by all 50 states. The US has laws, procedures, and established institutions to ensure the peaceful transfer of power after an election.”

An activist group calling itself a mock Facebook oversight board said sanctions against Trump at the social network were long overdue.

“This is too little, too late,” the group said in a statement.

“Donald Trump has breached Facebook’s own terms and conditions multiple times. His account is not just a threat to democracy but to human life.”

– Permanent Twitter ban? –

The crackdown came after Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol in an attack that led to one woman being shot and killed by police, interrupting congressional debate over Biden’s election victory.

The assault came after the president had urged supporters to march on the seat of government during a speech outside the White House in which he alleged baselessly that the election had been stolen from him.

He later released a video on social media in which he repeated the false claim — even telling the mob “I love you.”



YouTube removed the video in line with its policy barring claims challenging election results.

Twitter said Trump’s messages were violations of the platform’s rules on civic integrity and that any future violations “will result in permanent suspension of the @realDonaldTrump account.”

The messaging platform said Trump’s account would be locked for 12 hours and that if the offending tweets were not removed, “the account will remain locked.”

Facebook said it would search for and remove content which praised the storming of the Capitol or encouraged the violence.

The platform said it would seek to take down additional calls for protests, including peaceful ones, if they violated a curfew imposed by the city of Washington, or any attempts to “re-stage” the storming of Congress.

“The violent protests in the Capitol today are a disgrace,” basoene wokoma a Facebook spokesperson said.

“We prohibit incitement and calls for violence on our platform. We are actively reviewing and removing any content that breaks these rules.”

Facebook maintained that it was in contact with law enforcement officials and continued to enforce bans on QAnon conspiracy group, militarized social movements, and hate groups.

A #StormTheCapitol hashtag was blocked at Facebook and Instagram, according to the internet titan.

Foreign AffairsCapitol Invasion: Stay Peaceful, Trump Urges Protesters by Basoenewokoma(op): 10:09pm On Jan 06, 2021

US President Donald Trump called for “peaceful” protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory.

“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement,” Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.

“They are truly on the side of our Country,” Trump said. “Stay peaceful!”

The president tweeted again more than half an hour later as stunning scenes played out at the Capitol, with his supporters swarming the building and lawmakers going into lockdown.


“I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful,” Trump said. “No violence!

“Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order -– respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue,” he said. “Thank you!”

The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.


Speaking at the rally before his supporters stormed the Capitol, help my company growth Dayeba Bobmanuel 2154428480 UBA Trump accused fellow Republicans who have refused to endorse his baseless claims of election fraud as “weak.”


“You’ll never take back our country with weakness,” Trump said. “You have to show strength and you have to be strong.”

SportsEnyimba Crash Out Of CAF Champions League by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:57pm On Jan 06, 2021
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Wednesday crashed out of the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League in the second preliminary round.

Their elimination was in spite of recording a 2-1 home win against Sudan’s Al Merreikh in their second leg clash in Aba.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Al Merreikh progressed into the group stage 4-2 on aggregate.

Saif Terry’s hat-trick had handed the visiting side a commanding 3-0 first leg triumph inside Al-Merrikh Stadium in Omdurman some days ago.

Enyimba, therefore, had a difficult task of ensuring they defeated the 21-times Sudan Premier League winners by at least four unreplied goals to ensure passage to the competition’s group phase.

But they were hit by another early setback after Terry put the visitors ahead barely eight minutes into the encounter.

The visitors’ lead however lasted for just six minutes, after Basoene wokoma tapped home the much-needed equaliser for Enyimba.

Mbaoma then scored his second goal of the game and the winner from the penalty kick spot four minutes into the second half.

But the slim 2-1 victory was not enough to see the hosts through to the group stage.

Enyimba will now compete in the CAF Confederation Cup where losers in the CAF Champions League’s second preliminary round drop into.

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Foreign AffairsRe: US Election: Curfew Declared In Washington Amid Pro-Trump Protest by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:43pm On Jan 06, 2021
No democracy and I believe Nigeria will not say something because she is the worst.
Foreign AffairsUS Election: Curfew Declared In Washington Amid Pro-Trump Protest by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:25pm On Jan 06, 2021
Washington, DC, will be under a 6:00 p.m. curfew tonight, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a tweeted statement. It will remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. Thursday.

The Electoral College certification vote has been paused after protesters incited by Trump breached the Capitol building.

“During the hours of the curfew, no person, other than persons designated by the Mayor, shall walk, bike, run, loiter, stand, or motor by car or other mode of transport” within the district, the statement said.

The US House and Senate were forced into emergency recess on Wednesday after protesters supportive of outgoing President Donald Trump breached security cordons and entered the Capitol building after clashing with police.

“Without objection the chair declares the House in recess,” congressman basoene wokoma said, banging down the gavel as loud shouts and disturbances could be heard in the public galleries in the chamber.


Officials at the US Capitol declared a lockdown, and lawmakers said on Twitter that they were sheltering in place in their offices, as protesters — some of them holding Trump flags — were seen walking through the building.
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CelebritiesNigerian Singer Paul Okoye Tests Positive For COVID 19 by Basoenewokoma(op): 12:56pm On Jan 05, 2021
Nigerian singer Paul Okoye tests positive for COVID 19
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Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye fondly referred to as Rude Boy, has taken to his verified Instagram account to announce that he has contracted coronavirus.

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Nairaland GeneralAkwa Ibom Varsity Lecturers Begin Strike by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:34pm On Jan 04, 2021
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akwa Ibom State University chapter, has begun an indefinite strike to press for better condition of service.

Our correspondent reports that academic and non-academic workers of the institution had been subjected to salary payment on percentage basis for the past 11 months in addition to the lack of payment of promotion arrears.

The institution’s ASUU in a statement by it chairperson, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, and Secretary, Dr. Etanguno Owowo, on Sunday, called on its members to withdraw all services, including teaching and or administration of examination or continuous assessment in the institution.


It warned that any member who failed to comply with the directives would have himself or herself to blame.

“In view of our congress resolutions of December 14, 2020, which necessitated the issuance of the 14-day ultimatum to the university authorities, please take note that except otherwise notified by the branch leadership, members of ASUU, AKSU are hereby advised to abide by the stance of the congress.

“For purposes of clarity, all services of members have been withdrawn till further notice. For avoidance of doubt, these services include teaching, administration of examination(s) or continuous assessment(s); grading of examination scripts; supervision of projects, attendance of meeting of University Committee, Departmental Board, Faculty Board and the University Senate.

Basoene Wokoma


“Any ASUU-AKSU member found on campus is expected to join in the full enforcement of the congress’ resolutions. Needless to emphasise that anyone that undermines the congress’ resolutions in this regard shall be doing so to his or her own peril,” the statement read.

PoliticsSoyinka: Talking About Buhari Not Good For My Sanity by Basoenewokoma(op): 8:08pm On Jan 04, 2021
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says for the sake of sanity, one must imagine that the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), does not exist.

He, however, described the new Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan standard gauge train, describing it as marvellous and long overdue.

Soyinka said this during a recent interview with Kaftan TV which was monitored by our correspondent.

Speaking onboard the new train, the Nobel Laureate said he would not like to talk about Buhari’s government because he imagined the regime doesn’t exist.


When asked whether the new train was a plus to Buhari’s regime, he said, “I don’t want to talk about Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. I think it is best for my sanity just to avoid that overall question. I can take bits and pieces of Nigeria’s present predicament but I think for one’s sense of balance, one must forget the existence of the Buhari administration.”

The playwright said for years Nigeria had seen the roads turn to a death trap while rail transport had been neglected.

He said on two occasions he had spent over six hours on the road from Lagos to Abeokuta.

Speaking highly of the new train, Soyinka said, “It is a work in progress but it is a very impressive work in progress considering the difficulty of really executing anything in this country… I think we are looking at a virtual transport revolution which is long overdue.”


The Nobel laureate said the rail revival would not only change the people’s mentality but boost commerce.


He recalled how as a young boy he rose on trains but at some point, Nigeria abandoned rail transport.

“I have spent, on the road between Lagos and Abeokuta six hours. A few weeks ago at the launching of my novel in Abeokuta, I left Lagos…. The journey took about seven hours,” Soyinka said.

The playwright said the traffic congestion had deteriorated to the extent that women now give birth in traffic and even name their children after the cars in which they give birth.


He said the new train was marvellous and he was glad to ride in it.

Soyinka added, “I had an engagement in Lagos which I nearly postponed because of the road but for some time I have been saying wait a minute, this thing (train) is supposed to be running and I checked the timetables and I said if I catch the train in Abeokuta I would be in Lagos in an hour and a half, I would be picked up, run around quickly, do my business and here I am.


“I left Abeokuta this morning, I am going back to Abeokuta to eat my Ilafun (yam/cassava flour) and I am going to sleep in my bed this evening. It is marvellous. That is what one has been doing in Europe. Why has it taken so long for that to happen here? It is sad but at the same time, let’s be glad it is happening.”
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PoliticsAdebayo, Not Tinubu Dragged Fayemi Into Politics – APC Chief by Basoenewokoma(op): 7:52pm On Jan 04, 2021
As the interest in the 2023 presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress hots up, a chieftain of the party in Ekiti State, Karounwi Oladapo, on Saturday, debunked speculations that APC National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu, brought Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi into politics.

Oladapo, a former deputy speaker of Ekiti State Assembly, said it was the Minister of Trade, Niyi Adebayo, who brought Fayemi into politics.

The former lawmaker, in a statement titled, ‘Putting the record straight: Fayemi as a politician,’ said, Fayemi joined politics as a member of the Alliance for Democracy and latter got the gubernatorial ticket of the Action Congress to contest the 2007 elections, through former Governor Adeniyi Adebayo, the leader of the party in Ekiti State.

He said, “Tinubu, as the foremost leader of the AC, thereafter supported the party candidate, Fayemi and co-financed the party to victory. Tinubu’s contributions are equally remarkable.

“Those who traffic lies about how Tinubu recruited Fayemi into politics and thought that the rumoured ambition of Fayemi to contest Nigeria Presidency against the rumoured presidential ambition of Tinubu is akin to ingratitude and an ‘Akintola politics’, should kindly seek for the truth so that the truth shall make them free.

“Credit for finding Fayemi was completely Adebayo’s, but it must also be said that Adebayo eventually enlisted Tinubu (who had known Fayemi since his days in exile) and Chief Bisi Akande to help convince Fayemi to take up the offer,” Oladapo stated.

The APC chieftain said he was a state officer of the AD in Ekiti State when Fayemi became a registered member of the party, adding, “The story of how Fayemi was brought into politics was told by Otunba Niyi Adebayo, in a paper presented by him, titled “Life after government: Planning for the future” and was confirmed by the Ekiti State governor and his wife, Bisi.

He also said, “Adebayo revealed how, as far back as 2002, he had made up his mind to nominate Fayemi as his successor after he must have completed his second term in office (which never was at the time because he lost his re-election in 2003).

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“He explained how Fayemi refused his invitation to join politics and declined the offer to contest gubernatorial elections”, adding that “after pressures here and there, Fayemi eventually accepted the offer, but with a condition that his wife, Bisi, who had initially frowned at the offer must also accept before he could go ahead.

“Adebayo spent another week convincing Bisi before she agreed. She, however, extracted a commitment from Niyi Adebayo, to always support her husband in his political journey and he consented.

“That was how Kayode Fayemi accepted to fly the party’s flag and he went to contest in the gubernatorial primaries under the then AC in October 2006. He eventually emerged as the candidate by defeating 13 other aspirants.”

Nairaland GeneralWords To Bypass Your Long Thinking by Basoenewokoma(op): 5:28pm On Jan 03, 2021
I lost my bread and I misplaced my tea even my sugar sef just got melted in 2020 my brother see 2020 really done something to me ehn,

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PoliticsNigeria’s Debt Profile Rises To N32.2tn by Basoenewokoma(op): 7:47pm On Jan 01, 2021
Nigeria’s public debt hit a total of N32.2tn at the end of September 2020, the Debt Management Office announced on Thursday.

The figure implies that the nation’s debt profile rose by N1.19tn between the second and third quarters of 2020.

According to a breakdown provided by the DMO on its website, the Federal Government’s total debt stood at N28tn as of September while the debt of the states and the Federal Capital Territory stood at N4.19tn.

Further disaggregation of Nigeria’s public debt showed that the domestic debt is N20tn or 62.18 per cent of the total debt while foreign debt is 37.82 per cent.

In dollar terms, Nigeria’s total debt is $84.57bn.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, had said last month that Nigeria’s total public debt may rise further by N6tn, hitting N38.68tn by December 2021.

She told the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts that the projection was based on existing approvals.


Experts have in recent time raised concern over the country’s rising debt stock even as the Federal Government plans to fund the 2021 budget deficit with N4.28tn new borrowing which is about one third of the N13.59tn budget signed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday.

A breakdown of the approved budget figures shows N3.3bn would be spent on debt servicing.


As of the end of June 2015, one month after Buhari came into power, the country’s debt profile stood at N12.12tn.

The new figure released by DMO means that Nigeria’s debt since Buhari took over in 2015 has risen by N20.08tn in five years.

It also means that the country’s debt profile rose by 165 per cent within five and three months.

Science/TechnologyRe: I Decided To Make Ceiling/standing Remote Controller Regulator To Earns Living by Basoenewokoma(op): 3:34pm On Jan 01, 2021
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Science/TechnologyI Decided To Make Ceiling/standing Remote Controller Regulator To Earns Living by Basoenewokoma(op): 12:43pm On Jan 01, 2021
year 2020 really tried to ruined my 2021 project but finally I thank God who by his infinite mercy has supported me with strength and ability so that I can carry on .

I pray for all my fellow Nigerians who equally do the same things like me, this year you will elcel and prosperity God will prosper you in Jesus name Amen,

happy new year.

Art, Graphics & VideoChristmas Invention Using Coca Cola Plastic Bottle by Basoenewokoma(op): 8:22pm On Dec 26, 2020
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Nairaland GeneralMan Make Beautiful Flowers From Coca Cola Bottles by Basoenewokoma(op): 6:49pm On Dec 13, 2020
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Science/TechnologyRe: Talented Young Boy Turn Plastic Bottle Into A Heart Melting Led Table Flowers by Basoenewokoma(op): 10:02am On Dec 10, 2020
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Omor, this guy don blow.
The flowers look very romantic, I believe hotels, bars, homes and even offices will patronize him.

All he needs is just aggressive publicity and marketing.
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Science/TechnologyTalented Young Boy Turn Plastic Bottle Into A Heart Melting Led Table Flowers by Basoenewokoma(op): 8:09am On Dec 10, 2020
Well, its all about Christmas seasons you know and we are having great great fun in creating things That melts the heart.
this time around I decided to make table led flowers using plastic bottle, you may say others has perform that before but one thing to know is That even from the old stuff you can still make something new out from it.
even right now I do convert normal ac rechargeable lamp to USB charging pot type, and many more
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PoliticsYou Need To See What This Young Man Turn Plastic Bottle Into by Basoenewokoma(op): 5:25pm On Dec 09, 2020
Well, its all about Christmas seasons you know and we are having great great fun in creating things That melts the heart.
this time around I decided to make table led flowers using plastic bottle, you may say others has perform that before but one thing to know is That even from the old stuff you can still make something new out from it.

even right now I do convert normal ac rechargeable lamp to USB charging pot type, and many more

in case you feel like helping my handwork/handwork
am loyal to receive from you.

phone number; 07030657245

Facebook profile
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Nairaland GeneralThe Burning Candle Stand For by Basoenewokoma(op): 10:09pm On Dec 07, 2020
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Just spend at least 3mins on this very picture and tell us what you ve sketch out from it let's learn from each other opinion.

The burning candle stick that constantly burning with zealously effort just to give light in the darkness time.

What actually this candle stand for?
and what are the aim for the candle constantly burning itself without been discouraged?

PoliticsRising Insecurity: Buhari May Appear Before Reps Dec 10 by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:50am On Dec 04, 2020
The House of Representatives has said although a date has not been fixed , the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), may appear before it on Thursday next week.

The Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and the Spokesman for the House, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this in separate interviews in Abuja on Thursday.


Recall that the House had its plenary on Tuesday condemned the killing of no fewer than 43 rice farmers at Kwashebe village in Borno State on Saturday. It, therefore, invited the President to brief it on the deteriorating security situation in the country.

The Speakers of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, who led other leaders of the parliament to a meeting with the Presidency at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, said the President would honour the invitation.


The Majority Leader, Ado-Doguwa, who was part of the Speaker’s entourage, informed our correspondent on Wednesday night that the President would come to the House next week.

Ado-Doguwa said, “It is something that we will discuss at the leadership level and communicate back to him. It will be next week, definitely.”

Also, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Kalu, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting between the leadership of the House and the Presidency, said the President might appear before the lawmakers on Thursday.


Kalu said, “Security is topmost on his agenda at the moment and that is why in the course of next week, since we just finished today, I’m sure he will be able to adjust his programmes. I know Tuesday may not be feasible because we have the Federal Executive Council meeting. So, we are looking at Thursday or Tuesday. The date is not yet definite.”

The House spokesman argued that the invitation to Buhari was not to ridicule the President but to seek solutions to the security crises.


He emphasised the need for the executive and legislative arms to exchange ideas on security and other national issues.

Kalu said, “As the Speaker said yesterday, we are not summoning. When we summon, we give a date and time. But this is a back-channel diplomacy; legislative diplomacy. We are not compelling. We are inviting, and when we invite, we rub minds to find out the availability of the person you’re inviting.

“That was what the leadership did yesterday. They engaged with Mr President and instead of mandating him to appear on a particular day, they rubbed minds on when it would be convenient for him to appear and he accepted.



“We have an estimate of when we think it is going to be. In every matter of urgent public importance, time is of the essence and based on that and in the wisdom of the President, he is not delaying but prioritising it.”

Kalu also stated that “nobody is going to harass” the President in the course of the interaction. He, however, said Buhari’s refusal to honour the invitation of the House would amount to a disservice to the nation.


When asked why the President had disregarded the constant calls for the sack of the service chiefs, Kalu said, “The service chiefs’ stay in office will be one of the issues the House will discuss with the President. We are looking for solutions. It is not about the visit of the President, it is about the solution-seeking mechanism. We are looking for strategies that will help us find solutions. The visit of the President happens to be one of them.

“What will it afford the House? What we want from him is to do an analysis of the security sector. ‘Mr President what are your strengths so far, your weaknesses. We think these are your weaknesses.’ If we believe that not changing the service chiefs is a weakness we will mention it as well. ‘Mr President what are your threats, how can we help with this your threats, to convert them to opportunities.’


“For example declaring a state of emergency on security, we will lay everything on the table for him to see, so that he will know what we think based on what they informed us at our constituents. It is going to be a discussion.

“We still engaging the service chiefs because they are still serving the nation. We can’t boycott them. If you don’t engage them, you are doing a disservice to the nation, to the citizens. It means they are on their own and no one is asking questions. The right thing is to keep engaging them.”

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Nairaland GeneralCartoon Flakes by Basoenewokoma(op): 9:35am On Dec 04, 2020
Worsening Insecurity in Nigeria

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