₦airaland Forum

no mind the man!

all he know best is to wail here and there

him dey fear?


Mynd44 ur attention is needed

that very good

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Senator David Mark has dismissed call by the All Progressive Congress for
the just concluded Benue South senatorial rerun to be declared inconclusive.
Mr Mark won with a margin of 12,571, polling 84, 192 votes as Daniel Onjeh
of the APC who polled 71, 621 votes. While Mark won in five local
government areas, Onjeh won in four.

The APC had called for the rerun election to be declared inconclusive arguing
that the total invalid votes were more than the difference between the David
Mark and Daniel Onjeh.


Speaking with newsmen this on Sunday morning after observing a brief
Sunday service at his Otukpo residence, Mark said “INEC has declared and
there is nothing they can do about it.”
He used the opportunity to thank the indigenes of the Idoma nation urging
them to support him to further uplift the region.


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David Mark speaking during the short church service on Sunday, February
21.

“It is your collective support and effort that I want. David Mark alone cannot
uplift the Idoma nation. Election has come and gone. I have won and I have
put that behind me. I’m thinking of our to better our lives than it was
yesterday,” he said.

Meanwhile, celebration is currently going on at his residence as hundreds of
supporters were seen dancing, singing.


https://www.naij.com/737844-david-mark-to-apc-you-cant-do-anything-about-my-victory.html

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Former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, dumps
the PDP


Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, the founder of the Peoples Democratic Party who led
Goodluck Jonathan to victory in 2011, on February 20 quit the party, Sahara
Reporters provides with reference to the BBC Hausa interview.

Tafida, also the former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom,
explained PDP market in Nigeria’s politics was over, adding that the
opposition party had lost respect. He further lamented over the manner of
leadership in the PDP characterized by insults.
The official was quoted as saying:

“I have decided to leave PDP, and I will not join another party. I left because
there is no focus, if a market is over, a responsible man should go home.
Now the market is over. It was good in the past, but now it is the worst, with
impunity and confusion.

“The party has been destroyed and reduced to nothing, and I have decided to
dump the party. I don’t think our stay in the party is wise, because the
people now abuse everyone, and no one will even listen to you.”



https://www.naij.com/737822-pdp-founder-ex-nigerian-ambassador-dumps-party-shames-leadership.html

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cool

Acermoon:
Let the war begin...

northvietnam:
Strike back Season 6

cybernaut:
i love it.all anambrains is what we are expecting to arms us.am enjoying it let's d war start because fg must lose and is a most lose.

see una life!

make tis man go rest na

By this victory in the court-ordered rerun poll, which followed the
nullification of his election by the Court of Appeal, the former senate
president, who would be doing his fifth term at the upper chamber, will
retain the status of Nigeria’s longest serving senator. He is also the
country’s longest served senate president.

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Many Nigerians are gnashing their teeth following the continuous free fall
of the naira against the dollar which got to an all-time high of N400 to a
dollar at the parallel market earlier this week. However, there are some
people who are still making fortune from this economy woe.


Due to the country over-dependent on imported goods and services and no
thanks to the free fall of crude oil in the international market that brought
about scarcity of the greenback in the country. The situation is so bad that
most Nigerians purchasing power have dwindled and there is now a renewed
campaign for Nigerians to patronize made in Nigeria products, that is being
championed by Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, as a way to savage the current
dipping of naira.


However, in all these chaos, there are Nigerians that are making a killing
and subtly praying for the naira to depreciate further.
Below are the list of people benefiting from the depreciation of the value of
naira.

1. Bureaux De Change operators

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BDCs operation is very lucrative at the moment
These set of people are making a killing with the continuous fall of the naira.
Though, the official rate of the country’s currency has been pegged at
N197-199 to one US dollar, but the operators speculate on the country’s
currency by hoarding it in anticipation that it will fall further.

This attitude has made the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on January 19 to
stop allocating dollar to operators of the BDCs. The governor of the CBN,
Godwin Emefiele, said that operators were wagging a relentless war on the
naira.

He added that about 2,785 BDC owners were behind the war on naira in their
bid to make the CBN rescind on its decision not to allocate dollars to BDCs.
Imagine, a situation where the BDCs buy dollar from CBN at N199 and sell at
300. That is over 200% return on investment. This kind of situation has made
their operation very lucrative and they will do everything to continue in their
business.

2. Commercial banks

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The banks get the greenback from CBN at N199 and sell at their own price
An anonymous source has once said that if you want to steal from a
community starts a business and if you want to steal from the whole country
starts a bank. This explains the power of banks in a country.
Commercial banks in the country like Bureaux De Change Operators are
making massive profit from the free fall of naira.

The banks get the greenback from CBN at N199 and sell at their own price, no
bank as a fix price for exchange of dollars. Some banks even sell at the
same price as that of parallel market.
For example, if today’s exchange rate is N360 to a dollar and one makes
used of one’s debit card to buy something on a foreign site that is where it
would be clear of the massive gains raked in by Nigeria banks.

3. Exporters

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Exporters are now gaining more for their exported products than ever before
and would want this trend to continue.
Exporters will be working toward exporting more to cash in current slump of
the country’s currency. The activities of exporter on the other hand could
help to checkmate the fall of naira as more dollars earned will mean more of
the currency in circulation leading to the appreciation of naira.

4. Nigerians in diasporas

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Nigerians in diasporas
Nigerians working and living in the USA, the UK and other developed
European countries will be making a lot of profit.
The fall of naira means more cash for them if they are repatriating their
funds home and these set of people will be ever happy as the country’s
currency continues to fall.

5. Friends of the CBN

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Friends of the CBN are allegedly making fortunes
There are some people who are close to top echelon in the CBN and are
putting their closeness into massive profit. These set of people will have
unhindered access to dollar at a very cheap rate and change at the parallel
market for massive gain.

There is no way they will want the naira to gain against the US dollar as such
might mean a misfortune for them.

6. Online business owners

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Internet business owners in Nigeria still feel comfortable
These are online content providers in Nigeria that monetized their sites with
foreign advertising platforms like Google Adsense, Content.ad, PropellerAds
Media, Amazon Assocaites and others.

These set of people will cash real-time on the fall of naira and some of them
will be praying that naira continued to slide further.

Also, there are some Nigerians that are into big time business like forex
trading, website development, etc, who will also get more local currency for
the same jobs.

https://www.naij.com/737707-six-type-people-benefiting-sharp-fall-naira.html

– Bola Tinubu has been named the “Man of the Year” by The Sun newspaper


– In his speech, the APC national leader commended Nigerians for providing

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the bulwark for the unprecedented political change
Governor Ambode, Bola Tinubu and his wife.
Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has
been named the “Man of the Year” by The Sun newspaper.


During the official ceremony held in Lagos on Saturday, February 20, Tinubu
commended Nigerians for providing the bulwark for the unprecedented
political change.


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Lai Mohammed, the minister of information, and other guests.
He stressed that the collective efforts of Nigerians were responsible for the
electoral victory of President Muhammadu Buhari.


“What was accomplished in 2015 was not a singular effort. It was done
through the collective love and labor of millions of Nigerians. A handful of
them were well known. Most of them are hardworking anonymous people
who together constitute the backbone and great strength of this nation.


“God in His wisdom placed me in the position to recognize the change that
was needed and to help effectuate that change. I thank God for giving me this
chance and for allowing me to be born a black man and a Nigerian,” he said.


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Oluremi Tinubu, Mbanefo, Chief Orji Kalu, The Sun publisher and Gov ernor
Willie Obiano of Anambra state.


Meanwhile, the former president Goodluck Jonathan was named the ‘Person
of the Year’ by The African Sun Times.
The-ex president expressed gratitude to Africa’s number one and largest
newspaper in the USA and noted that Nigerian people were more deserving of
this honour

https://www.naij.com/737772-bola-tinubu-wins-man-year-award-photos.html

WELCOME BACK

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A 36-year-old Michigan woman, Anita Sullivan Jones, has set a new world
record by giving birth to her 14th child from her 14th husband.

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The woman at the hospital


Infamous Tribune reports that Ms Jones has been listed in the Guinness Book
of World Records after giving birth at the Harper University Hospital on
Tuesday, February 16. She is sad to be the first woman in the world to have
children by more than thirteen different men


“I’m extremely proud to have broken a World Record,” Ms. Jones told
reporters. “My mother always told me that I was lazy and worthless, and that
I would never accomplish anything in my life. Now, I’ve shown everyone that
she was wrong, and that I can even be the best in the world when I put my
mind to something. In fact, I’ve just accomplished something that no one had
done before!”


Anita Jones says she’s been unlucky with relationships in the past, but she
believes that this time she may have found the man of her life.


“I’m good at having babies, but I’m really awful when it comes to picking the
fathers of my children. This time, however, I think I’ve learned from my past
mistakes. Ramón isn’t like all the jerks I’ve dated before. We’ve been
together for almost a year and a half, and I really believe it could work
between us.”

Jones’ thirteen other children looked really happy to meet their new sibling at
the hospital. They were also said to be filled with joy for their mother, who
against all odds had broken a Guinness World Record, and posed happily for
the 2017 edition of the book.

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The other 13 children at the hospital



After their meeting with Ms. Jones, the representatives of Guinness opened a
second investigation concerning the record for the number of child support
pensions received by one person. The Detroit native is already the
beneficiary of pensions paid by 11 different men, and is involved in two other
custody cases, which should proceed before the family court over the next
two months.


The investigation should be over by the month of March 2016, and Guinness
will then be able to tell if Ms. Jones holds a second World Record or not.
Errr, can they tie the tube of the woman already? What the heck??!

https://www.naij.com/735948-woman-gives-birth-14th-child-14-different-fathers-photos.html

make dem no try am ooo

– The EFCC has revealed that $117,000 cash was seized from the
home of a former chief of air staff, Adesola Amosu

– Amosu is being probed by the anti-graft agency as part of
investigations into the $2.1bn arms scandal

– Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC boss, held a meeting with civil rights
groups

– Magu accused some senior lawyers of blocking the government’s
anti-corruption drive


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The EFCC has revealed that $117,000 cash was seized from the home
of a former chief of air staff, Adesola Amosu.


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed
that $117,000 cash was seized from the home of a former chief of air
staff, Adesola Amosu.

Amosu and other senior officers are being probed by the anti-graft
agency as part of investigations into the $2.1bn arms scam.
Earlier this month, EFCC officials seized houses and other properties
worth N5bn belonging to the former chief of air staff and other senior
military officers.

The Nation reports that Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC spokesman,
confirmed that the said sum of money was seized from Amosu’s
house. He stated this speaking on the sideline of the meeting held on
Wednesday, February 17, between the anti-graft agency and a
coalition of civil society groups in Lagos.

Meanwhile, Iliyasu Kwarbai, the deputy director of operations of the
EFCC Lagos office, revealed that the anti-graft agency might have
recovered around $5 million from “looters” but refused to give the
details.

The meeting was a follow up to Tuesday’s peaceful rally in Abuja,
where civil society organisations expressed support for the anti-
corruption crusade.


Speaking with civil rights groups, Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC boss,
accused some senior lawyers of blocking the government’s anti-
corruption drive.

“While many lawyers have assisted the cause of the EFCC, there are a
number of others that are working against efforts to tackle the
Nigerian corruption problem.

“Many, including very senior lawyers, have continued to lend their
skills and expertise to crooks to steal our money and, thereafter, help
them to launder same. It’s time for us to say enough is enough.
“Since I assumed office three months ago, I have used every
opportunity available to send the message that this fight is not for
the EFCC alone,” he said.

Magu further stressed that other stakeholders must also play crucial
roles because the forces they are trying to defeat are formidable.
According to him, the civil society organisations are important
stakeholders in this crusade because they are the conscience of the
people.


“We must be bothered that our nation has been raped by politicians,
who treat the treasury as their personal accounts.
“A nation where monies meant for the prosecution of the war against
insurgency are shared by top military officers and their civilian
accomplices.

“A country where roads, hospitals and other infrastructure are in
appalling state of decay because the money that should have been
used to improve them have been diverted into private pockets, is not
the nation of our dreams.

“We have reached a state where we have to ask the crucial question,
can we continue like this? No. Thankfully, we have elected a
government that is sold on the fight against corruption.
$
“By the same token, these times call for vigilance by all in following
cases of corruption under prosecution to ensure that we put everyone
on their toes.

“This would ensure not only the speedy determination of such
matters, but that there is fairness and equity in the process and
outcomes,” he said.


Earlier this month, the EFCC boss also took a swipe at members of
the inner bar , when the national executive of the Nigerian Bar
Association (NBA) paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja.
According to Magu, some prominent lawyers within the fold of the
NBA help those who commit crimes by furnishing them with technical
knowledge of how to escape the long arms of the law and how to hide
the loot.


https://www.naij.com/735340-efcc-recovers-117000-cash-ex-chief-air-staff-amosus-house.html

old man

– Solomon Arase warned Biafra agitators not to disrupt the peace of
the society
– He urged them to channel their agitation to the right channel
– The inspector general warned that officers would deal with erring
agitators
Solomon Arase, the inspector general of police has issued stern
warning to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) not to
carry arms.



A report credited to the group informed that they have decided to
start bearing arms as a way to defend themselves against security
operatives

. They claimed members of their group were maltreated and killed by
security operatives during protests and vowed to activate a self-
defence mode.

Solomon Arase warns IPOB members
PM News reports that in a statement issued by Olabisi Kolawole, the
public relations officer of the police force, Arase warned the agitators
not to bear arms.


“The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a
publication credited to the Indigenous People of Biafra “to carry guns
in self defence”.

“The inspector-general of Police has sternly warned members of the
IPOB to reconsider their stand or face the wrath of the extant laws on
bearing of firearms.”


The inspector general warned that there will be severe consequences
against individuals who dared to face security operatives in their
discharge of duties or make life difficult for law=abiding citizens.
He urged members of the group to channel their grievances to the
appropriate quarters and anyone who oversteps his or her boundary
would be dealt with.


“Members of the group should therefore note that it is an offence
punishable under the criminal Law of the Federation of Nigeria for a
person to have in his possession or under his control any prohibited
firearms without licence or permit.”



“The IPOB are advised to be guided in respect of the above as the
Police Force is poised to uphold the existing restriction over the use
of firearms.”


He assumed Nigerians of his commitment to their safety as the
“police force, complemented by other security agencies in the country,
will tirelessly and assiduously work towards eliminating any threat to
internal security and social disorder.”

Meanwhile, all zonal assistant inspector generals and state
commands commissioners of police were directed to strictly enforce
the laws against the use of illegal firearms across the length and
breadth of the country.

However, IPOB has denied that it has resolved to start carrying guns
to confront attacks from the security agencies
who have been killing their members during protest and prayer
sessions. The group insists it is a non-violent one and will achieve its
aim without violence.


https://www.naij.com/735083-biafra-tension-inspector-general-issues-stern-warning-ipob.html

Love can be pure, painful, sweet or dreadful. We need it and afraid of
it. Here are some interesting facts and theories about love that will
explain much about this all-absorbing phenomenon.



1. Examples of monogamous relationships exist all over the animal
kingdom.

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2. It only takes up to 4 minutes to decide whether you like someone or
not.

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3. When two people in love stare into each others’ eyes, their heart
rates synchronize.

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4. Falling in love has similar neurological effects as a cocaine high.

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5. Cuddling triggers the same neurological reaction as taking
painkillers

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6. Looking at a photo of your significant romantic interest can
alleviate physical pain.

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7. People are more attracted to those that they share a level of
attractiveness with, or, in other words, are equally socially desirable.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/chncdhaHR0cDovL3dpa3IuY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE2LzAyLzE1LWZhc2NpbmF0aW5nLWxvdmUtZmFjdHMtcHJvYmFibHktZG9udC1rbm93XzhmMTRlNDVmY2VlYTE2N2E1YTM2ZGVkZDRiZWEyNTQzLmpwZw==.prx.42d342b9.jpg[/img]

8. Couples that are either too similar or too different tend not to last
very long.

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9. Heartbreak is not just a metaphor: traumatizing life events can
cause real physical pains in the area of one’s heart.

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10. Romantic love eventually ends. Couples at the start of a romantic
relationship will be very different a year later.

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11. People in love have chemical similarities with people with
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

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12. An attractive face is preferred over an attractive body for long-
term relationships.

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13. And holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical
pain as well as stress and fear.

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14. Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than
men who don’t.

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15. Like sex and hunger, the urge to fall in love is primitive and
biological.

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– Doyin Okupe reacted to the announcement of Senator Ali Modu
Sheriff as the new PDP chairman

– According to Olupe, Sheriff is a wrong candidate who is coming in
at a wrong time

– He listed signs and symptoms of “the terminal disease” that is
killing the PDP


According to Doyin Okupe, Sheriff is a very adroit and astute
politician.

Mixed reactions continue to trail the emergence of Senator Ali Modu
Sheriff as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP).

On Thursday, February 18, Doyin Okupe, a former senior special
assistant on public affairs to the ex-president Goodluck Jonathan,
took to his Facebook to express his regret at Sheriff’s choice.

Describing the ex-governor of Borno state as a very adroit and astute
politician, Okupe noted that Sheriff was a wrong candidate who was
coming in at a wrong time.


“The capability of our party, the PDP and its leadership to make grave
errors of judgement is legendary. What is intriguing is that even out of
power that tendency seems unabating.

“Alhadji Ali Sheriff is a longstanding political associate of mine and a
very adroit and astute politician of perhaps a sublime class.
“But for the post of the national chairman of the PDP, he is a wrong
candidate and also coming in at a wrong time.

According to Doyin Okupe, Sheriff is a very adroit and astute
politician.

Mixed reactions continue to trail the emergence of Senator Ali Modu
Sheriff as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP).

On Thursday, February 18, Doyin Okupe, a former senior special
assistant on public affairs to the ex-president Goodluck Jonathan,
took to his Facebook to express his regret at Sheriff’s choice.

Describing the ex-governor of Borno state as a very adroit and astute
politician, Okupe noted that Sheriff was a wrong candidate who was
coming in at a wrong time.

“The capability of our party, the PDP and its leadership to make grave
errors of judgement is legendary. What is intriguing is that even out of
power that tendency seems unabating.

“Alhadji Ali Sheriff is a longstanding political associate of mine and a
very adroit and astute politician of perhaps a sublime class.
“But for the post of the national chairman of the PDP, he is a wrong
candidate and also coming in at a wrong time.


Recalling that some PDP members vowed not to leave the party,
Okupe expressed his assurance that they would not leave it.


“Better still in spite of the present situation of things we will continue
to engage all who care to listen and deepen consultation across the
country seeking help from everyone ready to help to revive this
severely challenged sickened giant.


“But if it is the divine will of God that our present masters must kill
PDP, then by the Grace of God we shall yet tarry at the graveside to
bid it farewell,” he added.

Meanwhile, Olufemi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister, has
recently stated that the opposition party needs serious prayers.
The party’s presidential spokesman during the 2015 election was
apparently reacting to the announcement of former Borno state
governor as the new PDP chairman.


https://www.naij.com/734735-pdp-national-chairman-sheriff-wrong-candidate-doyin-okupe.html

– A ‘budget mafia’ has been blamed for the discrepancies in the 2016
budget

– No fewer than 26 DGs have been fired from government parastatals
and the president is not yet done sacking

– The presidents move to sack more is to purge the so-called budget
mafia in the Budget Office

– The Budget Office is responsible for providing budget function,
implement budget and fiscal policies of the government
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly ordered the complete
purge of the Budget Office as a result of the discrepancies, errors and
padding of the 2016 budget.


A top government official told The Punch on Wednesday, February 17,
that many officials would be sacked while the remaining ones would
be transferred out of the office.

The source explained that the directive was given by the president,
who was not happy with the embarrassment that the budget
discrepancies had attracted to his government.

According to the source, Buhari had been properly briefed of the
activities of government officials in the Budget Office and his move
was aimed at dislodging the so-called budget mafia in that
department.

This comes barely three days after Yahaya Gusau, the director-
general of the Budget Office was sacked and Tijjani Mohammed
Abdullahi appointed as his replacement. Buhari also approved the
appointment of Mr. Ben Akabueze as the Special Adviser on Planning
to the Minister of Budget and National Planning.


The source said: “ The President is really angry over the discrepancies
discovered in the 2016 budget. It has been confirmed that it was a
clear case of sabotage. It was said to have been carried out by a
budget mafia whose members are strongly enshrined in the office.”
He noted that Winifred Oyo-Ita, the Head of Service of the Federation
has already been given the directive to communicate the decision to
the affected officials.

The source said the president’s directive would take immediate effect.
Recall that on Tuesday, Chief John Oyegun, the national chairman of
the All Progressives Congress (APC), said those who were relieved of
their positions have been compromised and were sabotaging Buhari’s
government
.
There have been a lot of controversies trailing the 2016 budget. First,
there were reports that it had gone missing and that was later cleared
up. When it was time for ministers to defend the budget of their
ministries before the Senate, there were complaints about how their
budgets were messed up.

The minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole and minister of
Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed , were among the list of
ministers who disputed the figures credited to their ministries.


The budget mafia was alleged to have proposed a budget of N9.7tn
for capital and overhead spending, excluding personnel cost, which
was contrary to the presidency’s initial estimate of about N8tn.

The inflated figures, errors and inconsistencies in the budget resulted
in the delayed the passage of the document by the federal legislature.

https://www.naij.com/733972-dad-mistakenly-sends-dick-picture-daughter-see-reaction-photos.html

The Nigerian Senate seem to have come to the rescue of Nigerians following
the increase in electricity tariff by 40%.

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Senate president, Bukola Saraki at today’s plenary


The Senate directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),
the ministry of power and electricity distribution companies to immediately
suspend the increase.


Recall that there have been protests across the country against the increase
in electricity tariff
which prompted citizens to march to the National Assembly.
The reduction kicked off on Monday, February 1.


In a motion, Suleiman Nafiz, a senator who represents Bauchi north
senatorial district, urged the Senate to probe how funds given to electricity
companies had been spent.

He also urged the Senate to intervene and look into factors hindering the
optimal functioning of the power sector.

”The Disctribution Companies (DISCOS) have continued to exploit Nigerians
by estimated billing system and deliberately refusing to make pre-paid
meters available.

”This increase will pave way for additional heavy burden on Nigerians and
coupled with the challenges of the economy, it will affect the purchasing
power of Nigerian workers,” he said.


Deputy president of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu who was in support of the
motion said Nigerians are already going through harsh economic realities.
He supported the rejection of the new tariff stressing that as representatives
of the masses, they must only support policies that are favourable.

“As a country on life-support we do not need to add to the suffering of the
people, for me this tariff increase is ultra-wicked and unconscionable. We
must reverse it immediately,” he said.


While making his own contribution, Dino Melaye, a senator from Kogi west
asked for an immediate reversal of the 40 percent increase in electricity
tariff. He referred to the increase as arbitrary.

Meanwhile, the Senate adjourned again to February 23 to give its sub
committees on appropriation time to tidy up the 2016 budget.



https://www.naij.com/732479-breaking-senate-directs-nerc-suspend-increase-electricity-tariff.html

Mynd44

Happy birthday lalasticlala

At 77, retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma can be excused for
mistakes such as saying President Muhammadu Buhari was killed in 1976.


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General TY Danjuma (rtd) speaking at the event


To his credit, the Taraba-born former defence minister quickly realised his
mistake and apologised for the error.

TY Danjuma was speaking at the 40th memorial lecture in honour of Late
General Muhammed organised by the Murtala Mohammed Foundation. He is
the vice chairman of the foundation.

Danjuma who seemed to be on a roll in his ‘comic’ acts, had earlier made
the audience laugh when he singled out his state governor, Architect Darius
Ishaku for special mention after acknowledging dignatries at the event.
He referred to the governor’s recent validation of his electoral victory at the
supreme court over

Nigeria’s women affairs minister, Senator Aishat Alhassan, a member of the
ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in what appears to be made in a
mocking tone.

Not done, during the course of his speech, he also declared that Channels
Television is Nigeria’s truly national television station, thereby dismissing
the government-owned Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), whose director
general was one of the heads of parastatals sacked by the federal
government yesterday, February 15.


After making the audience laugh for most part of his speech, Danjuma who
served under the late General Muhammed, in an emotional laden voice,
recalled how he had been condemned to death by Lt. Col. Buka Suka Dimka
and his gang of conspirators who killed General Muhammed, but he was
saved by the grace of God.

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https://www.naij.com/732215-laughter-ty-danjuma-mistakenly-says-buhari-killed-1976-video.html

heheeeeeheeh

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Ricky Tarfa, before a Lagos state high for
obstruction of justice.

Tarfa who is facing a two counts before Justice Aishat Opesanwo of a Lagos
state high Court was arrested on Friday, February 5, by operatives of the
EFCC in Lagos, for allegedly shielding two suspects from the EFCC.


The suspects, Nazaire Sorou Gnanhoue and Modeste Finagnon, both
Beninoise, allegedly hid in Tarfa’s Mercedes Benz Sports Utility car, thereby
shielding both suspects from from being arrested by the anti-graft agency.
According to The Punch, he was also accused of having an unlawful
telephone conversation with a judge of the Federal High Court, Justice
Mohammed Yunusa.

Ricky Tarfa however has pleaded not guilty to both counts leveled against
him. Justice Opesanwo stood the matter down for 10 minutes to rule on
Tarfa’s bail application.

https://www.naij.com/732225-breaking-efcc-arraigns-ricky-tarfa-obstruction-justice.html

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may soon invite
Goodluck Jonathan’s wife to explain her role in the sourcing and
disbursement of huge funds spent by the presidency during the last two
weeks before the general elections.

The fund, estimated at over a trillion naira, was reportedly disbursed through
the Amnesty office to some political bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP).

According to investigators of the disbursement, the release of about 40% of
the funds was authorized by the former First Lady.

The operatives of the anti-graft agency are also investigating the source of
the funds, which has not been yet established because the former head of the
presidential amnesty programme departed from Nigeria.


Speaking with The Sun, sources who pleaded for anonymity said that the
former Amesty office’s boss “allegedly disbursed the bulk of the money,
which was not part of the funds allocated to his office.”

“Ordinarily, he should have been here to defend himself against the petitions,
but he has refused to show up. It is highly suspected that he is not in any
hospital. It was all a dummy be sold to Nigerians. He left this country as
soon as he sensed the EFCC may invite him to explain his role in the funds
disbursement,” he added.

The source noted that the investigation team has already interrogated some
aides, including personal assistants and driver of the former boss of the
Amnesty office, on the matter.

In the past few months, the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari
has increased the tempo of its hunt for public funds suspected to have been
looted from the government coffers. Many serving and retired military
officers as well as top politicians have been interrogated by the EFCC
operatives.


It would be noted that Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign has started yielding
fruits. A few days ago, the immediate past director of finance and budget of
the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore O. O. Gbadebo, returned the sum of
N84 million to the anti-graft agency.

Earlier this year, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former
military governor of Kaduna state, Jafaru Isa, returned N100m out of the
N170m he reportedly received from former national security adviser, Sambo
Dasuki.

https://www.naij.com/731913-efcc-may-go-former-first-lady-n1trn-campaign-funds.html

good one

This is just what i waitin for. pls PMB should scrap all those nonsence