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Foreign AffairsRe: Canada Cancels 10 Years M/entry Visa: Lessons For All by Bobloco: 6:16am On Nov 09, 2024
Thiefobi1:
grin

More people are becoming richer with the same policies.

Lazy, go and work so u can be able to feed urself.

Ur desperation shows u re jobless or unemployed.
What is the percentage of those getting richer compared to those getting poorer?

The truth is that you will never be part of those getting richer, because if you were, you wouldn’t be here venting your anger and frustrations on Peter Obi, who is not the reason for your anger and frustration.
Foreign AffairsRe: Canada Cancels 10 Years M/entry Visa: Lessons For All by Bobloco: 6:01am On Nov 09, 2024
Thiefobi1:
Election loser.


Meaning ur SE leaders failed in leadership reason why ur people are migrating daily enmass to the S.W and North.


Conduct another presidential election in 2027 Pandora will still lose more.
It's obvious you will never recover from the premium and severe pains, hunger, and starvation inflicted upon you by Tinubu's calamitous economic policies
PoliticsRe: Nigeria On The Path To Prosperity — Tinubu by Bobloco(op): 5:53am On Nov 09, 2024
These charlatans keep deceiving themselves with the same rhetoric while continuing to dish out calamitous economic policies that have only succeeded in inflicting severe pain, hunger, and starvation on the citizens.
PoliticsRe: Nigerians To FG: After Prayers, Will Governance Change? by Bobloco(op):
After the prayers organized by Remi Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu, should we expect a reduction in the price of petrol, which was hiked by her husband, or a reversal of the Naira floating policies that have made the Naira worthless?

After the prayers, are we also looking forward to a reversal of all of Tinubu's 'bolekaja' economic policy prescriptions that have succeeded in plunging millions of Nigerians into extreme poverty?

The truth is, if the above is not done, then the prayers are as useless and worthless as those organizing them.

The current calamitous economic problems this country is facing were caused by Tinubu, and no amount of national prayers organized by Remi Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu, without a reversal of these calamitous economic policies, can change that.
PoliticsWithout Borrowing I’ve Paid ₦‎90bn Of Checking names 191bn Debt Inherited – Otti by Bobloco(op): 2:58am On Nov 09, 2024
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State said his administration had, in 15 months, paid N90 billion out of the N191.2 billion debt inherited from the previous administrations.


Also, he disclosed that Abia had recorded $159 million foreign direct investment between June 2023 and June 2024 under his watch.

Governor Otti said these during a media parley Thursday night in Umuahia.

He also declared that his administration had not borrowed money from any institution so far.

Otti explained that he had been judiciously deploying the resources of the state for infrastructural development, payment of salaries and pensions as well as other financial obligations of Government.

‘I inherited N191bn debt’

Otti said: “I inherited N191.3 billion from my predecessor in May 2023. My predecessor inherited about N35 billion from his predecessor in 2015.

“But today, my administration has paid over N90 billion of the debt we inherited.

“We still pay salaries and pensions every month. And I have not borrowed a Kobo from anybody.


“The achievements you see today are a product of prudent management of scare resources.”

On the foreign direct investment, Governor Otti said that Abia had moved from the 27th position to the 3rd position in the states with highest foreign direct investment.

He explained that the efforts of his administration to put in place the necessary infrastructure and other investment-friendly factors, had made Abia a destination for investors.

According to Otti, “We saw the need to lay the foundations upon which investment drives would stand. And that is why a lot of investors are now coming into the state.”

The governor argued that it does not make sense chasing investors around, submitting that they would naturally come when the needed environment is provided.

“Investors don’t listen to platitudes, they look at actions. Without any campaign, we have had investors coming to set up their investments in Abia.

“Apostle Chibuzor of OPM, the other day, brought a team of investors – one from Italy, another from Turkey and one from the US.


“That’s why we are making sure we make Abia investor-friendly.

“Akaikenga Think Tank also came, and we are discussing on how they would set tech hub in Abia. We want our people to come back and invest at home,”
Otti noted.

Agric investments, road construction
Governor Otti also said his administration was making spirited efforts towards achieving food security. He equally disclosed that he had approved funds to 300 Abians who were recently sponsored by the state government to under-study modern farming in Nasarawa State.

He further explained that the intention of his administration to establish Greater Ohafia Development Commission, GADO, was to ensure no senatorial district was sidelined in the development agenda of government.

“Since we already have Greater Aba Development Authority, GADA; and Umuahia Capital Development Agency, UCDA, we need to complete the tripod and that’s what we have done to ensure even development in the state,” he added.

On road infrastructure, the governor said his administration had awarded projects for the rehabilitation of more new roads to make all parts of the state easily accessible.

He said the expansion of 5-kilometer Onuimo Bridge-Abia Tower Umuahia road had commenced. He added that contract has equally been awarded for 11.5 Ntigha Road, 11.27 Mbala -Ngodo Isuochi Road, 11.5 kilometer Obehie -Owaza Road in Ukwa, among others.

Otti said he had secured the assurances of Julius Berger handling the reconstruction of the strategic Port Harcourt Road Aba that the project would be delivered on or before February 2025.


He also said that work was progressing on so many other road projects as scheduled, including Umuahia -Uzuakoli -Ohafia Road, Ohafia-Atochukwu road, Ndiokorie Abam -Atochukwu road, and several others.

The governor added that the zero-pothole policy of his administration was ongoing.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/without-borrowing-ive-paid-n90bn-of-n191bn-debt-inherited-otti/

PoliticsRe: Newly Elected LGA Chairman Nabbed For Fraud by Bobloco: 2:51am On Nov 09, 2024
AntiZikist:
These guys just keep proving Reno right.

Just yesterday, Reno was schooling them that the SE has the highest concentration of fraudsters and crooks.

Well, this guy should prepare to spend at least 20ys in a federal prison
Just as he was proven right about Tinubu

PoliticsNigeria On The Path To Prosperity — Tinubu by Bobloco(op): 2:46am On Nov 09, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has again expressed confidence that Nigeria is still on the right path to full recovery and prosperity despite the current economic challenges facing the country.

He restated this while speaking at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja during the 7th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) with the theme, “Adapting Stability through Diaspora Investment: Navigating the Path to Prosperity.”

The event, which was organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in conjunction with Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative, showcased an array of investment opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors at home and abroad to explore, invest and help turn the nation’s economy around.


Giving his remarks at the summit, which was co-sponsored by Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited and other notable partners, Tinubu commended the organisers for their continued faith in the country’s developmental trajectory and for encouraging diaspora remittances and investments back home.

The president, who was represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, disclosed that $20 billion was remitted by Nigerians in the diaspora in 2023, expressing the readiness of the Federal Government to keep creating an enabling environment to encourage Nigerians abroad to continually contribute to the growth and development of their fatherland.

Reports have it that $20 billion Diaspora remittance to Nigeria was higher than the $19.5billion in 2023, going by the World Bank report which also identified the United States as the largest source of remittances in the world, followed by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland.


The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, had reportedly said that Nigeria was expecting a doubling of its Diaspora remittances in the near future to boost its foreign exchange earnings.

The president reiterated that the two critical policies of his administration, fuel subsidy removal and free floating of foreign exchange, were meant to arrest the multiple forex rates that caused distortion in the nation’s socio-economic growth.

Also speaking at the event, the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, highlighted the steps being taken by the President Tinubu-led administration to allay the fears of investors and protect their investments in Nigeria.

She identified the ongoing infrastructural development in several areas of the country as well as security reforms as parts of the steps, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to avail themselves of the abundant investible opportunities in their fatherland.


“Nigeria needs to do what they need to do in infrastructural development; roads need to be done, power and everything but this administration is making efforts to ensure that the right infrastructure is in place for investors coming to Nigeria.

“Security, of course, is an issue but there are ongoing security reforms to make sure that your investments are also protected,” Dabiri-Erewa assured.

In his goodwill message, the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, described the event as a great honour bestowed on Nigerians in the diaspora.

He noted that the summit was a veritable means of linking Nigerians in the diaspora with genuine and top-notch entrepreneurs not only in the real estate industry but also other sectors.


The leading real estate entrepreneur, who graciously thanked NiDCOM for the honour, pledged to rededicate his company to do more in the area of delivering innovative, technology-driven and energy-efficient smart homes.

Recalling his journey into real estate about 14 years ago, Adeyemo said that despite the challenging business climate, the firm has been able to practice the trade consistently with due diligence, integrity and standards without cutting corners, litigations or police cases.

He added that Pelican Valley has fully approved government layout for its estates, including a recent approval of about 600 plots of land for Pelican Brief and Ecostay Apartments extensions.

He explained that the essence is to create an enabling environment for average Nigerian youths to grow and foster an atmosphere that will drive non-oil foreign exchange remittances and investments into the country in order to help the economy and reduce the inflation threatening to take away people’s future.

He said, “We will always urge our governments and leaders to reciprocate our efforts in the real estate sector. If things are done the way they are supposed to be, we will not be looking for foreigners to grow our economy. Nigerians at home and diaspora can do a lot to help. It is not all about what Dr Babatunde Adeyemo is going to eat, I think I’m content with what God has done for me but this is all about creating an enabling environment for an average Nigerian youth to grow.

“It is all about looking forward to getting non-oil foreign exchange remittances into Nigeria so as to help our economy to reduce this killing inflation that is about to take away our future.”

He commended Hon Dabiri-Erewa for the wonderful job she is doing at NiDCOM to project Nigeria and her potential globally as well as fostering partnerships to help Nigerians in the diaspora identify worthy business opportunities at home and abroad for investment.

Adeyemo specifically identified lauded the invaluable support being extended to the real estate firm by NiDCOM boss, recalling vividly that at the commissioning of the first set of Pelican’s Ecostay Apartments in Kobape, Ogun State on September 11, 2024, Dabiri-Erewa was not only well represented but she also expressed the readiness of the commission to partner with him in showcasing novel real estate products to Nigerians in the diaspora.

He also noted that the feat attained in the industry in the last couple of years would not have been possible without the enabling environment provided by Governor Dapo Abiodun, whom he commended for his distinctive leadership that has been instrumental in attracting investments and promoting entrepreneurship in the Ogun State.

Earlier in her address, the Coordinator of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), Badewa Adejube-Williams, said the meeting was meant to engage and inspire participants and stakeholders.

Adejube-Williams also described the platform as a movement and a “call to shape the prosperity of the country.”

“This platform (NDIS) is a movement that can’t be stopped. It is a call to action, to invite all of us to harness our collective energy, our ideas and our resources to shape a prosperous country; the country of our dreams for us, for our children, grandchildren and the generations to come,” she added.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-on-the-path-to-prosperity-tinubu/amp/
PoliticsNigerians To FG: After Prayers, Will Governance Change? by Bobloco(op): 2:30am On Nov 09, 2024
......Will food, fuel prices drop?

•Resort to prayers not solution to Nigeria’s economic woes — MBF
•Prayer alone ‘ll not solve our economic woes —Archbishop Opoko



Last week, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu led a National Prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja where Muslims gathered for seven days to seek God’s intervention in our economic hardship while Christian prayer warriors from various denominations were billed to gather at the National Ecumenical Centre for a week of intense prayer focusing their efforts on the nation’s adversities.

According to the Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, “by the end of this prayer session, we believe that with God’s wisdom, our leaders and citizens will find the strength to confront our common enemies”.

Nigerians were however outraged that in the face of economic hardship, insecurity, low production in manufacturing, agriculture and even oil and gas, our main source of revenue, we could be spending time, energy and resources to grow our economy through prayers especially when the Holy Bible and Holy Quran admonish that faith without work leads one to nowhere. In their reactions, Nigerians dismissed the national prayer as a waste of time and wondered whether after the prayer, the authorities would wake up to their responsibilities and create an enabling environment for farmers to go to farm and produce food or that they would bring down the price of petrol. Some aggrieved Nigerians even asked whether the government sought the face of God before implementing their policies that have brought untold hardships to them while others said the resort to prayers was not the solution to Nigeria’s economic woes.

After prayer, will they bring down the price of petrol? —Ishaku
Abdul Ishaku, a panel beater along the Bauchi Ring road in Jos, Plateau state said, “We pray every day in the mosque, at home, and the place of work. Using a whole week to pray is not a bad idea, but after the prayer, what next? Will they wake up to their responsibilities and create an enabling environment for farmers to go to farm and produce food? Will they arise and tackle insecurity headlong? Will they look into the electricity problems we are having? Will they bring down the price of petrol?”

God will not listen to you when you don’t listen to the cries of the people —Atang
On his part, Ezekiel Atang noted, “When they run out of the idea which they didn’t have in the first place, they will reinforce the deceit that Nigeria is a religious country so that citizens will keep believing that God is the one leading us, not those who found themselves in offices. As a country, does God sign our official documents? Is God receiving salaries and allowances from the taxpayers? We can pray for God’s guidance but they will not arm twist God when they are living in sin and intentional wickedness. The leaders who don’t listen to the cry of the poor are asking God to listen to them. How many Nigerians will pray with a united heart? God was not on the ballot when we were voting. He will not do what He asked you to do.

Israel is fighting to keep its territory safe from extremists, we pat extremists on the back and give them more money at the expense of the victims who need support. Do other leaders in countries of the world who believe in God pray? I guess so. Do they fail in their responsibilities and think prayer is the way out? I guess not. Enough of this charade, they should do the right things that will make citizens find their daily bread. When you hold sin in one hand and try to grab God with the other, I think it is a waste of time.”
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They need to repent rather than hoodwink the people —Gloria Yakubu
Gloria Yakubu maintained that, “People who know the right things to do but fail to do them because of whatever considerations are not sincere and can’t call on God with a sincere heart. God has stopped raining manna to men. People who know those killing the farmers but fail to stop them so that farmers can go to farms can’t pray to God to give them food.

People who should galvanize national wealth for development but choose to pilfer it for personal use can’t call God to construct the roads, the schools, healthcare facilities, and others. Those who prefer to overtax the poor while they live in affluence are wicked people who need to repent rather than hoodwink the people to believe that they are godly.”

Did they seek God’s face before implementing their useless policies? —Edache
Joshua Edache, an electrician, said, “They are attention seekers, riding on a carousel that leads nowhere. Did they seek God’s face before implementing useless policies that are imposed on the country by the neo-colonialists that they willingly handed the country and citizens over to? We play with God too much in this country, and God is very patient when fire and brimstone should be rained on those who use political prayers to weaken citizens’ will to resist backbreaking governance imposed by hypocritical leaders.”

Resort to prayers not solution to Nigeria’s economic woes —MBF
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, also faulted the resort to prayers to seek solutions to the economic challenges facing Nigeria insisting that God has already endowed the country with the manpower and ability to tackle its problems. According to the Forum’s National President, Dr. Bitrus Pogu; “The truth remains that options have been given to us by God. And we are not supposed to start disturbing God about what he has already given us the ability to solve.

So the economic problem of Nigeria as it stands is the issue of over taxation. You removed the subsidy from petrol and you started putting taxes everywhere. There is no economy that has ever succeeded through over-taxation. What should be done is to focus on production that is going to revamp the economy. Prayers cannot stop the problem because God has given us the ability, the knowledge to be able to solve our problems”.

It borders on the absurd —Prof Ojo
Professor Gbade Ojo, a former Chief of Staff to late Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State said, “The one-week long National Prayer to address Nigeria’s economic challenges is not just misguided; it borders on the absurd.

In a time of dire economic hardship, rampant insecurity, and dwindling production across key sectors, we are being asked to invest our hope and resources into prayer rather than tangible action. From a political standpoint, this feels like a diversion tactic—a way to distract the populace from the government’s failures and the urgent need for concrete economic reforms.

Instead of rolling up their sleeves and tackling the systemic issues plaguing our nation, our leaders seem content to offer platitudes and prayers, suggesting that divine intervention is a substitute for sound policy and effective governance. Nigerians deserve better than this superficial approach.

We need genuine commitment to addressing our challenges, not a smoke-and-mirrors campaign that seeks to placate the public while the real issues remain unaddressed. The solution to our problems lies not in prayer alone, but in the hard work and decisive action that our leaders have so far failed to provide.

It’s laughable to think we can pray through our problems—Hon Peretei
The Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Ondo state- Hon Kennedy Peretei said, “it is laughable for anyone to think we can pray through our problems without addressing the root causes of the problems. How can you pray to resolve the aftermath of a fuel subsidy removal or the floating of the naira? Is it not ridiculous? It is a mockery of religious practice.

Prayer alone will not solve the country’s economic woes —Archbishop Opoko
The Bishop of Umuahia Methodist Ecclesiastical Diocese Archbishop Raphael Opoko said, “After praying they should also watch because God will not watch for them. Watchfulness involves appointing technocrats who know their onions; appointing professionals and not creating political offices for their cronies. Nigerians cannot be the best abroad and when they come home they will not be given opportunities. Beyond prayers, they should prosecute all those who have been involved in corruption. They should not be rewarding corruption nor giving political appointments to those facing corruption charges. For their prayers to be genuine, they should put square pegs in square holes”.

Nigerians have prayed enough —Prof Uremadu
Similarly, a Professor of Banking and Finance at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Professor Sebastiane Uremadu, said, “Prayer is good but Nigerians have prayed enough. Faith without work is dead. We have prayed enough. Now it’s for action. I’m a Professor of Banking and Finance. There’s a serious need to restore oil subsidies. In every country, there is a subsidy. No economy operates without subsidy. In our own clan, oil subsidy is the catch-all variable that touches everything.

If you restore the fuel subsidy today every other cost will come down. There’s insecurity everywhere and people are afraid to move about. For our economy to rebound, there is a need to remove multiple taxation. Multiple taxation is bad. You are taxing people to death; you are taxing companies to death. People are dying everyday. You see walking corpses on the street. People are starving now. Nigeria has been praying. I’m a man of God and we have been praying. Prayers alone cannot stop our problem as a country, we must apply the right policies. Work on insecurity, restore oil subsidies and fix forex then the economy will pick up.”

FG should provide good leadership —Prof Okaba
Prof Benjamin Okaba, President of Ijaw National Congress, INC, said: “This is a secular state, individuals and associations could hold different religious activities but not with state funds and by state officials in government facilities.

Prayer is key, but without work, it is dead. The world knows us as a praying nation, we already have more internationally recognised religious leaders than world-class business men and women. Government should address the multifaceted issues of insecurity, economic and political instability and increasing crime rate among others by providing good quality leadership.

To resort to institutionalised prayer is an admittance of state failure and a scam of another dimension.

Prayers without hard work ‘ll not fix Nigeria’s woes —Morris
Alagoa Morris, environmentalist said: “Neither Israel nor Saudi Arabia talk about prayers on issues of governance. None of the advanced or developed societies resort to prayer as a vehicle to solving economic and security issues; they put their professionals and resources to work for desired results.


During campaigns for public offices the electorate were not told that prayer was going to be a means to solving the challenges they promised taking head-on. Instead of prayers, why not remove the cloak of ego and seek for the help of Nigerian professionals and the ordinary people, summon political will and deal decisively with the security challenges.”

We have missed the track —Ambakederimo
Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, Convener, South South Reawakening Group, said: “This is what can best be described as misplaced priority. I do not subscribe to this misadventure of using prayers to assuage hardship in our country. This prayer mindset has clearly shown that we have missed the track and there should be a rethink of our strategies of our economic emancipation. Where have we seen manna falling from heaven? It is like the men of God preaching about prosperity without work. Indeed we are in for a rough ride as this is an indication of failing and extinction of ideas.”

It’s shameful and repulsive —Zik Gbemre
Zik Gbemre, Coordinator, Niger Delta Peace Coalition, said: “If development of a country is dependent on prayers by the churches and mosques, China, Japan and Western countries would have remained the least developed. How will big church auditoriums, Mosques and their wishful prayers build Nigeria’s economy to recover from hardships? With all our big church buildings and mosques, has that helped Nigeria? When warehouses are turned into prayer houses and factories are folding up, can prayers bring in goods and services? We are told how China has built bridges across deep oceans and here thoughtless Nigerian leaders are believing their prayers will eliminate poverty when they themselves are plundering the country into more debts.

How have Christianity and Islam helped Nigeria to develop? If the energy which Nigerians are committing to prayers is deployed into critical thinking for advancement, Nigeria would have developed like the Western countries and Asian countries. What Nigeria needs is initiative for productivity and not prayers. Nigeria needs stable electricity, modern transport infrastructures, durable road networks, politicians who will not loot public treasuries and affordable good health care for every Nigerian.”

Prayer without work is dead —Nwoko
Former Akwa Ibom State Attorney-General, Uwemedimo Nwoko SAN said: “they cannot deceive man and also deceive God. So far, they have not been honest to Nigerians. Let it not be a way of distracting the people from their suffering. Nigerians should understand that seeking God’s intervention through the prayer doesn’t mean they should sit down without working because “the Bible said that faith without work is dead”


Another avenue to steal money —Kolawole

The Chairman, Ikere-Ekiti Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Tope Kolawole, said, “it’s another avenue to siphon our money. We have been praying in this country, that is not the solution to our problems. By the time they are through with it, we will be hearing that billions of naira have been spent on it. It is another form of corruption. Our problem is physical, not spiritual. God has been God over us, it was the manipulation of men that has led us to where we are”.

Nigerians have prayed enough —Ajibulu

Secretary, Council of Ekiti Elders, Mr Niyi Ajibulu, argued that “Nigerians have prayed enough, it’s action we need now, we need concerted efforts, we must work to back up prayers. We have been praying all along but now it’s time for action”.

God has already answered our prayers in Nigeria — Balogun
Ex-Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ijebu-Ode branch, Moruff Balogun said,
“God has already answered our prayers in Nigeria and blessed us with both human and natural resources we need to develop the country. What is left is for the government to create an enabling environment that will encourage all hands to be on desk and work for the progress of the country.

There is no single prayer that God has left unanswered in this country; stating from fertile land for all forms of agricultural purposes, mineral resources, population, good weather and atmospheric condition, among others. What else do Nigerians want from God? Those who are stealing our money are either Muslims or Christians. I think it is high time we face the realities and provide sincere and workable solutions to our challenges”.


They are just buying time —Pa Alake
Similarly, an Octogenarian, Pa Dele Alake, said, “What has God not given us in this country? God has long granted our prayers by giving us enormous resources. They have been travelling abroad, they see how things are done there, why can’t they replicate what they see there in our own country? They are just buying time.”

Calling for prayers is just a mere distraction —Pastor Ayeariwi
A cleric, Pastor Adedamola Ayeariwi, said, “God has been so faithful and good to Nigeria, it is the turn of our leaders to govern with their conscience by giving us basic amenities that we need. We have been praying and God has been answering our prayers. God will not come down to help us, He has given us the resources and wisdom to manage them but it is the greed of our so called leaders that has led us to where we are now. Calling for prayers is just a mere distraction. Let them sit up and do what is expected of them. They should govern in a way that will make the masses breathe a little. They are choking us with their policies.”

God has done His own bit, it’s left for them to do theirs——Traditionalist, Igbalaye
A traditionalist, Eweje Igbalaye said, “God has given us all the necessary resources to use but most of our leaders are hiding under the mercy of God to cheat us. Can they swear with our gods? No, they dare not because their judgment will be instantaneous if they default. Everything is in their hands to make the economy better. God has done His own bit, it’s left for them to do theirs. We should rather offer prayers to God to help us change them, they have punished us enough.”

Prayers without work is nothing —Sani

According to former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF),Anthony Sani:
“Prayer without work is nothing. God has given human beings intellect and all that it takes to enable man to fend for himself. If prayers without work were all that are required for a meaningful life, Nigeria and Afghanistan would have been the most developed countries in the world,since they are the two countries which pray the most. It is work and worship, not prayers alone.


Prayer alone is not sufficient to address our problems —Abdul-Aziz
Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF),Suleiman Abdul-Aziz,said : “We should rather blend faith with action to forge a sustainable path forward. Prayer alone is not sufficient to address our multifaceted challenges. While prayer is essential, it must be accompanied by tangible efforts to effect change. Prayer can serve as a powerful antidote to hopelessness, instilling a sense of purpose and community among citizens. However, when combined with concrete actions, this sense of purpose can translate into meaningful change. By believing that their efforts can yield results, Nigerians can foster a culture of resilience and determination.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/nigerians-to-fg-after-prayers-will-governance-change-will-food-fuel-prices-drop/

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AntiZikist:
This idiot again.
You just described yourself
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Atuero:
We can only be satisfied by excellent performance not propaganda and wishful thinking
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PoliticsRe: Statisense Revenue Data Proves Why Ibos Will Never Support Return To True federa by Bobloco: 12:11pm On Nov 08, 2024
AntiZikist:
Lolz.

Ok.

Assume I am not.

When did you and the SS sit down to say they are leaving Nigeria ?

SS does not need you idiots and if we want to leave Nigeria, why should we carry you wahala people and join body ?

Ogbengbe attaché by force parasite

Better face your cursed village region and stop attaching SS into your failed project.
Stop this attachee by force

You have no connection with the SS
PoliticsRe: Statisense Revenue Data Proves Why Ibos Will Never Support Return To True federa by Bobloco: 12:07pm On Nov 08, 2024
AntiZikist:
You want to secede with the entire oil producing SS to leach on abi?

You will get your five plot Biafra and nothing more.

You will come to realise the wisdom in the saying :"Be careful of what you wish for, for it may come true".
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You are not from the south south

Stop this gaslighting and attachee by force you are doing
PoliticsRe: Statisense Revenue Data Proves Why Ibos Will Never Support Return To True federa by Bobloco: 11:46am On Nov 08, 2024
AntiZikist:
Name one Ibo politician that has come out to push for full fiscal autonomy for states?

Just one.
Igbos want to secede from this contraption.

Talking and pushing for an unworkable fiscal autonomy for states is an effort in futility
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gidgiddy:
Nigeria is world poverty capital
The undisputable fact
PoliticsRe: Enough Of Wasteful Prayers - Vanguard Editorial by Bobloco: 9:21am On Nov 08, 2024
helinues:
You guys should continue with the cursing while we continue working and praying

Fight for no dey for church now

#Workandpray
Thunder 🔥 Tinubu, his wife and all those involved in this charades
PoliticsRe: Enough Of Wasteful Prayers - Vanguard Editorial by Bobloco: 9:18am On Nov 08, 2024
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PoliticsRe: Repair Works Responsible For Thursday’s National Grid Collapse — TCN by Bobloco(op):
nairalanda1:
Actually grid collapse under GEJ was a frequent thing as was under Buhari.

In 2010 and 2016 there were 22 times the thing collapsed

This year? 8 times
What is wrong with you?

What kind of stupid comparisons is this?

Was Tinubu brought in to engage in a dick-measuring contest about whose tenure saw more frequent grid collapses?
PoliticsRe: 2025 Hunger Crisis Will Hit 133.1m Nigerians — FAO by Bobloco(op): 5:18am On Nov 08, 2024
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Politics2025 Hunger Crisis Will Hit 133.1m Nigerians — FAO by Bobloco(op): 2:12am On Nov 08, 2024
…malnutrition to affect 5.4m children, 800,000 pregnant, breastfeeding women

ABUJA-The Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity analysis said no fewer than 133.1 Nigerians would face a global hunger crisis in 2025.

The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. It said the report was prepared by the federal government and supported by partners, such as the World Food Programme, WFP, and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, among others.

The statement read: “The food and nutrition insecurity analysis, Cadre Harmonisé, led by the government of Nigeria and supported by partners, alerts on the deterioration of food security in Nigeria, with 133.1 million people expected to face high levels of food insecurity in the next lean season (June-August).

“It is an alarming seven million people increase from the same period last year, driven by economic hardship, coupled with record high inflation, impacts of climate change and persistent violence in the northeastern states.

“Nationally, the number of people experiencing emergency levels (Phase 4) of food insecurity is projected to increase. While no populations have been classified as catastrophe (Phase 5), populations experiencing emergency (Phase 4) are anticipated to increase from 1 million people in the peak of the 2024 lean season to 1.8 million people at the same period in 2025, representing an 80 per cent increase.

“Approximately 5.4 million children and nearly 800,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women are at risk of acute malnutrition or wasting from six of the most affected states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe in the northeast, as well as Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara in the northwest.

”Of these, an alarming 1.8 million children could face severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and require critical nutrition treatment.

“Drivers of food security in Nigeria grapple with several factors that continue to exacerbate
the food insecurity situation, namely economic hardship, coupled with record high inflation (which reached 40.9 per cent for food, and 34.2 per cent for all items in June 2024).”

Speaking at the presentation of the report, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Temitope Fashedemi, who was represented by the Director of Nutrition and Food Security, Dr Nuhu Kilishi Mohammed, underscored the significance of the Cadre Harmonisé during the presentation, which recommended that the results be adopted for planning and implementation of food and nutrition security interventions across federal ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, 26 Cadre Harmonise States, the humanitarian community and other partners in Nigeria.

On his part, FAO Representative ad interim in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Dominique Koffy Kouacou, expressed FAO’s continued commitment to supporting Nigeria.

“Working closely with our partners, FAO is dedicated to implementing durable solutions that tackle the underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition.

”By enhancing agri-food systems, we strive to meet urgent needs, while promoting long-term, sustainable progress for communities”, Kouacou said.

Highlighting the longstanding issue, the Country Director, World Food Programme, WFP, David Stevenson, said: “The hunger crisis in Nigeria, fuelled by the ongoing conflict in the northeast, needs urgent addressing.

”Restoring peace in the northeast is critical for us to build pathways to production and achieve the northeast’s potential as the food basket of the country.”

UNICEF’s Country Representative, Ms. Cristian Munduate, emphasized the urgent need for action.
Munduate said: “Children are at the center of the food insecurity crisis and face irreversible consequences, both physical and cognitive, and potentially even death.

”It is our moral imperative to ensure that the right of every child to adequate food and nutrition is upheld.”

Consequently, the United Nations urged the federal government, donors and stakeholders to commit resources and implement measures to avert a potential food and nutrition disaster, emphasizing the need for immediate multi-sectoral support across the nation.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/2025-hunger-crisis-ll-hit-133-1m-nigerians-report/

PoliticsRepair Works Responsible For Thursday’s National Grid Collapse — TCN by Bobloco(op): 9:13pm On Nov 07, 2024
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has stated that the ongoing repair works in the power sector were responsible for Thursday’s grid collapse.

TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement.

According to her, the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximately 11:29 am on Thursday, caused by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz.

“Recovery efforts began immediately, and the Abuja Axis was restored within 28 minutes. Recovery is still ongoing,” she said, even though many residents reported they had yet to receive power supply since the first grid collapse on Tuesday.

“The frequency spike was caused by issues encountered at one of TCN’s substations, which had to be shut down to prevent further complications. In addition, we are actively engaged in significant repair works on several critical transmission lines and substations.


“This includes the 330kV transmission lines along the Shiroro–Mando axis, major upgrades at the Jebba Transmission Substation, and the restoration of the second Ugwuaji–Apir 330kV transmission line.

“Furthermore, following the submission of the investigative report on the causes of previous grid collapses, we have begun addressing the identified weaknesses in the transmission system.

“Efforts are being made to close the gaps highlighted in the report and to enhance the overall stability and resilience of the grid. These efforts include both technical upgrades and strategic interventions based on the committee’s recommendations,” Mbah added.

However, she noted that while the repairs and improvements are underway, some degree of instability in the system is likely to persist until all major works are completed.

“We acknowledge the impact of these disruptions and ask for the understanding and patience of the public during this challenging period.

“TCN remains committed to improving the reliability of electricity supply, recognising the vital role that stable power plays in Nigeria’s socio-economic development.

“We assure the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the grid’s long-term stability, in line with the recommendations of the investigative committee, while also addressing infrastructure damage, such as vandalised transmission lines,”
she said.

The PUNCH reports that as Nigerians await full power restoration, the national grid collapsed once again on Thursday.

The grid had earlier collapsed on Tuesday, marking the 10th such incident since January 2024.


Our correspondent confirmed that, as of 11 am on Thursday, the 20 power plants were able to generate only 2,323 megawatts of electricity, as power generation later dropped to 0.00MW at 12 pm.

The peak generation for the day was 3,743MW as of 10 am.
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company reported a power outage at 11:29 am.

“Dear Esteemed Customer, please be informed that we experienced a system outage today, 7th November 2024, at 11:29 hrs, affecting supply within our network. Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders. Kindly bear with us,” the IKEDC said.
https://punchng.com/repair-works-responsible-for-thursdays-national-grid-collapse-tcn/

PoliticsRe: DHQ Confirms Emergence Of A New Terrorist Group In The Northwest Called Lukarawa by Bobloco: 8:11pm On Nov 07, 2024
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PoliticsRe: Nigerian-American, Oye Owolewa Re-Elected To US Congress by Bobloco: 8:10pm On Nov 07, 2024
LegendHero:
Oya tell us one area where we lose. Then I will mention 5 more areas where we are the best.
Since May 2023, you are been losing on every front especially Tinubu's 'bolekaja' economic policy prescriptions
PoliticsRe: Nigerian-American, Oye Owolewa Re-Elected To US Congress by Bobloco: 8:05pm On Nov 07, 2024
LegendHero:
We are winning both home and away
Attachee by force

You are losing woefully at home
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Is Taking You 34 Years Backwards | Punch Newspapers by Bobloco: 7:57pm On Nov 07, 2024
tundegan:
I love that Tinubu is taking us back to the 90s. That era was classic.

Nigeria will be great again.
The world is moving forward, but you chose to move backward

Truly, it has been said and proven that Tinubu's urchinstons, BATerians, and paid agents are the most unreasonable and senseless set of Homo sapiens to have ever emerged on the surface of the Earth.
PoliticsRe: #theheadlines by Bobloco: 7:22pm On Nov 07, 2024
Pbatmedia:
Today’s news on #TheHeadlines brings both moments of excitement and sadness. While we honor the legacy of our Chief of Army Staff, we also look forward with optimism, at the positive strides our nation continues to make.

Good morning, Nigerians!
Thunder 🔥 Tinubu
PoliticsRe: National Grid Suffers Fresh Collapse, 2nd time in 3 days by Bobloco: 2:56pm On Nov 07, 2024
nairalanda1:
Was it doing the same in 2010 when it collapsed 22 times under GEJ?
Was it doing the same in 2016, when it also collapsed 20 times under Buhari?

Or has tinubu been ruling this country since 2010, or 2000, and no one told anyone of us here?

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The answer lies in Yamoussoukro.
PoliticsRe: National Grid Suffers Fresh Collapse, 2nd time in 3 days by Bobloco: 2:45pm On Nov 07, 2024
Timmi:
It is people like you - Obizombie and Atikuthiefzombies that are bent on sabotaging the national grid lines using all means necessary to frustrate the government. BUT GOD IS BIGGER THAN YOU ALL COMBINED.
Tinubu is the one person responsible for sabotaging this country

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