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Religion / Re: Please Repent And Accept Jesus As Your Lord And Saviour by BroOptimist(m): 8:52pm On Jan 18, 2021
Galatians:



John 3:16
John 14:6
John 10:30

Show me where He said we shouldn't accept Him as our personal Lord and Saviour.


All those verses you just quoted above are much expected from you and your likes, but alas, I didn't see where Jesus himself has opened his mouth and said " accept me as your personal Lord and saviour". Please, show me just one single verse in the Bible where Jesus himself has said that, period.
Religion / Re: Please Repent And Accept Jesus As Your Lord And Saviour by BroOptimist(m): 8:49pm On Jan 18, 2021
Galatians:



John 3:16
John 14:6
John 10:30

Show me where He said we shouldn't accept Him as our personal Lord and Saviour.
Religion / Re: Please Repent And Accept Jesus As Your Lord And Saviour by BroOptimist(m): 10:52am On Jan 17, 2021
Galatians:
The signs of the last days are here, repent from your Since,
Your soul is more precious than your flesh, save your soul now.
Jesus saves.


I will definitely agree with you on that your statement and accept Jesus as my personal Savior and Lord if you can show me where Jesus himself has opened his mouth and uttered that statement "accept me as your personal Lord and Savior" in the Bible.

So, kindly show that statement where Jesus himself has it in the Bible, but if you fail to do so, don't ever say that again in your confusing life, and stop deceiving unaware people.

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Religion / Re: Christian Ruling On Charging Interest On Loans by BroOptimist(m): 10:31am On Jan 17, 2021
Sodiquinone:
And the same Christian will go against interest free banking bcs its Islamic




Don't mind them. Most of them are just pathological hypocrites while others are unaware ignoramuses. They just hate anything that has to do with Islam.


Anyway, let them continue...
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Professional Driver Urgently Needed At Victoria Island, Lagos by BroOptimist(m): 9:00pm On Jan 14, 2021
Prodrivers:
DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION

Transporting client to and from specified locations on time.

Adjusting travel routes to avoid traffic congestion or road construction.

Ensuring that the vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking to avoid towing

Keeping the c vehicle clean and properly maintained by coordinating regular washing, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance

Reporting of any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage.

Other duties that may arrive

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

3 years minimum experience in professional driving.

The candidate should be able to start immediately.

The job location is Ikoyi . Hence, the candidate should be resident in Ikoyi

Driver's License must be current with the earliest expiring date September 2021.

Must have the ability to read and write English language.
Good knowledge of Lagos routes

Must provide two guarantors subjected to verification

Working Days

Monday to Friday 5:50am to7pm
Saturdays 9am to 4pm

Salary - #60k

Interested candidate can send whatsapp message to 08171547080 or call the same line





I'm interested, but I don't know if I may be considered based on the requirements listed above.

I am driver of little experience. My driver license is new.

I can read and write English language very well.


And, I live at Victoria Island, Lagos.

I will be glad if I am considered.
Investment / Re: Uber Driving by BroOptimist(m): 10:51pm On Jan 12, 2021
606thearena:
Good day Nairalnders I want to go into the uber business i need advise from you guys on how to go about it . I will drive the car myself but my biggest issue now is that I'm a student dont know if I can combined both together and still be able to meet up with my studies

That's good. Can I be driving it for you and you will never regret doing business with me. I live in Lagos in case you are interested sir.
Religion / Re: Nigerian Lady Pastor Embraces Islam, Converts Church To Mosque In Oyo State. by BroOptimist(m): 8:40pm On Jan 09, 2021
maxwelltony:



It was a good moment while the former lady pastor mary has embraced Islam with the entire members of her church in Ibadan.

This report was gathered from the Facebook page of Oyo where are they are narrating how everything happened.

According to them,

Asiwaju Adini of Oyo state, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, and other top Islamic scholars have attended the program to grace the commissioning of the worship center which converted to a mosque.

According to Barrister Akinola, one of the Islamic scholars who attended the program, the entire building is dedicated to the worship of Almighty Allah.

Ibadan Oyo state was full of crowd on Thursday when some Nigerian Islamic scholars stormed Olomi Ayegun, Fatusi area to commission the mosque which was formally known as Oke Iyanu Cherubim and Seraphim church before the founder, pastor Mary converted to Muslim.

Barrister Akinola added that Former pastor Mariam Magdalena explained that she had a dream that she saw entire members of her church performing obligatory prayer just like the Muslims are normally doing in the mosques. That was how the entire church accepted to convert to Islam with her due to her kindness to them.

You can confirm this report in the screenshot below, and the pictures taking from the event yesterday while they were observing Friday at the mosque with different Islamic scholars.















Alhamdulilah Robil Aalamin. I thank Allah for their lives and pray that may He make their feet firm on this straight path. Aamen.


Wow! That's very good. I can see the likes of our able Sheik Imran Abdulmojeed Eleha, Sheik Sulaimon Esa OKe and so on at the occasion.

May Allah continue to guide, guard and protect them. Aamen.

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Politics / Re: Atiku Abubakar Receives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine In Dubai (Photos) by BroOptimist(m): 10:18pm On Jan 06, 2021
Aonkuuse:
Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar reportedly took the Pfizer’s vaccine in the United Arab Emirates.

The people’s Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections took the dose in Dubai to prevent symptomatic cases of Covid-19.

The Pfizer’s vaccine, when administered in its full two-dose regimen, was found to be 95 percent effective at preventing symptomatic cases of Covid-19.

The effectiveness rate of the vaccine was hailed as a very welcome news amid soaring coronavirus caseloads.

Source: https://freshreporters.com/atiku-abubakar-receives-pfizer-vaccine-in-dubai-photos/

Hmm! Don't let me say my mind sha.

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Islam for Muslims / Re: The Miserable SUFI And Their Sunnah Claimed Defenders by BroOptimist(m): 10:05pm On Jan 02, 2021
NeoWanZaeed:
Sufi . . . Yahya Solaaty . .a very fam0us sufi adherent. . HE SAID PROPHET MUHAMMAD PRACTISED MAGIC, THAT HE ATE MAGICAL CONCOTION . . To my suprise . .its only Sheik Al Muhadith Muhammad Ali Jabata that refuted him. THE same thing during the case of Habeeb Al Ilory . .that rubbished imam bukhari and his hadith, said hijab is n0t part of islam, that muhammad raped Aisha and so many other n0nsenses like that. . THOSE THAT CLAIM SUNNAH PRACTISING NEVER MADE TAKFIR OF YAHYA SOLAATY EVEN AFTER HIS DEATH. THEY CANT EVEN REBUFF HABEEB TALKLESS OF CALLING HIM KAFIR


My brother, stop stressing yourself. Saheed Shittu, Mohammadu Ijaya, ni oko gbogbo awon Alufá, Wèrè yen. He has been firing them for the past few years, and Alhamdulilah, we have been seeing positive changes.
Islam for Muslims / Re: The Miserable SUFI And Their Sunnah Claimed Defenders by BroOptimist(m): 10:02pm On Jan 02, 2021
NeoWanZaeed:
Example is Ahmad tijaani, ibrahim niyas, ibn arabee and others. . . . The ones that we are familiar in Nigeria are . . Adam abdullah al ilory, yahya solaaty, isa akindele, asrau bilal, farooq onikijipa, buhari omo musa and others like them

Quickly remove Isa Akindele from this list.

Baba Akindele is Al-Sunna to the core.
Politics / Re: Francis Osagie Erhabor Resigns From Police Force Over Non-Promotion by BroOptimist(m): 9:40am On Jan 02, 2021
SATANNIST:
u dont want to take bribe but u want instant promotion? what is the difference?
i have an uncle that works with immigration, he was dumb as u. he rejected a 300m bribe years ag when we where kids.
today he is still working like an idiot. he even expects cash from me always but i purposely dont give him because i do not give cash to idiots because i see it as attracting curses. till today he is still poor. i swear if it was this present day he dd it, i for put otapiapia for him food



Bro, calm down nah.

Lol...
Romance / Re: Man Dies Of Heart Attack After Discovering The True Paternity Of His Kids by BroOptimist(m): 12:56pm On Jan 01, 2021
DEHVEHLOP:



ESPECIALLY THOSE KPOMO LEGS WITH FLAT CHEST AND KPANLA YANSH FROM THE LAND OF THE RISING CRIMES
Politics / Re: Fani-Kayode bows to Pst. Tunde Bakare over Tinubu. by BroOptimist(m): 7:53pm On Dec 30, 2020
ChiefOloye:
Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, and Tunde Bakare have decided to sheathe their swords after a spat between the duo over a sermon about Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

On December 23, Bakare, the serving overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly (LRA), delivered a sermon in his church, where he said God does not need anyone’s permission to put Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, in his hall of fame.

The fiery preacher, known for his criticism of Tinubu’s style of leadership, had praised the APC chieftain and castigated some Yoruba elders who are against the former governor.

The sermon had generated a lot of reactions online, with most social media users criticising Bakare for speaking out of both sides of his mouth.


In his reaction to the sermon, Fani-Kayode had written an article titled “Who is Squeezing Bakare’s Balls?“, where he also alleged that the preacher could have changed his initial position on Tinubu as a result of a “deep dark secret” the APC national leader’s camp has on him.

In his response, Bakare dared Fani-Kayode to expose him if there is any shady deal he could have had in the past, saying no one in the country “or elsewhere in the world can blackmail me over anything done in the past to anyone or with anyone”.

Fani-Kayode replied again that the preacher is not God and he will “respond to him fire for fire”.

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TheCable, however, gathered that Dele Momodu, a media mogul, reached out to the two men to end the spat.

“My own Brother, happy new year ahead. Pls let’s cease fire and start the new year in peace and happiness. Love you always,” a message sent by Momodu to one of the parties read.

In his response to the call for a truce, Bakare was said to have stated that no “amount of cyber terrorism or social media attack can change our position”, adding that his church is committed to the “timeless principles of God’s word”.

Fani-Kayode had also posted an update on his Facebook page on Wednesday that the disagreement has been resolved.

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“Just concluded a 3-way conversation with Pastor Tunde Bakare and Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, spokesman of the Yoruba Summit Group,” Fani-Kayode wrote.

“We clarified all issues and put the matter behind us. My respect for Pastor Bakare remains high. I thank Mogaji and Chief Dele Momodu for their intervention.”



https://www.thecable.ng/my-respect-for-him-remains-high-fani-kayode-bakare-make-peace-after-exchange-over-tinubu/amp


Fani Kayode still remains a useless nitwit till eternity.
Religion / Re: Muslims Prepare To Bury Pastor Oyedepo’s Stepmother. by BroOptimist(m): 2:47pm On Dec 14, 2020
alasane:
May Allah overlooked her shortcomings & make Al Janna Atul Firdausi her final abode


Allahumo Aaaamin

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Culture / Re: The Origin Of "ÌYÀWÓ" (the Yoruba Word For Wife)!!! by BroOptimist(m): 10:41pm On Dec 06, 2020
Uzohendris:
The Origin Of "ÌYÀWÓ" (The Yoruba Word For Wife)!!!

It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘AYA’ and not the commonly used ‘Ìyàwó’.

Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a place in the Yorùbá language not until an incident brought about its coinage and usage. Old Nigeria present you the origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó .

Origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó:
Long ago in Yorùbá land, a beautiful princess and daughter of the first king of Iwó town named Wúràọlá was in the quest of getting herself a patient, tolerant and well mannered husband.
Strong and good looking men, the likes of Sàngó, Ògún and others, had already traveled to Iwó town to seek the hand of Wúràọlá in marriage but left not with a wife but uncontrollable anger. Wúràọlá had been rude to everyone of them. In fact, she hurled insults and curses at her suitors which made them all leave on the same day they arrived the town of Iwo because they couldn’t tolerate her bad behaviors.

Ọ̀rúnmìlà, a good looking man, also journeyed to Iwó in the bid to win the hand of Wúràọlá in marriage. But before he set out, he had already consulted Olódùmarè , the supreme being, through Ifá . Olódùmarè revealed to Òrúnmìlà that he must be patient with Wúràọlá and endure her behaviors no matter how bad they are in order to succeed in the quest of marrying Wúràọlá .

When Òrúnmìlà got to the palace of the king of Iwó, he was greeted with a hiss and scornful look by Wúràọlá. The unperturbed Òrúnmìlà smiled and returned her greetings with kind and sweet words and also presented gifts to the king.

Òrúnmìlà stayed in Iwó for seven days which can be described as nothing but a hell on earth. Wúràọlá didn’t serve Òrúnmìlà water let alone food. She insulted the goodness out of Òrúnmìlà but he stayed calm and smiled at her. He even smiled when she used his opon ifa (divination board) as firewood and when she took his pouch (àpò ominijekun) from him. Though, Òrúnmìlà boiled with rage, still, he didn’t show it or leave Iwo according to the instructions of Olódùmarè .
On the sixth day of Òrúnmìlà's stay in Iwó town, the king of Iwó gave Wúràọlá in marriage to him after concluding that he is a patient, kind and tolerant man suitable to marry his daughter. Meanwhile, Wúràọlá's bad behaviors were planned to test her suitors so as to get her a husband with good manners and temper. She was a lovely, caring and well behaved lady. Òrúnmìlà was glad that he heeded to the instructions of Olódùmarè and on the seventh day, he and Wúràọlá journey back to his town.

Òrúnmìlà was welcomed and praised by his townspeople for his achievement. When they asked him about Wuraola, his wife, he responded, “Ìyà tí mo jẹ ní Iwó” (my sufferings in Iwó town ) That was how wives became known as Ìyà-Iwó (sufferings in Iwó ) and now Ìyàwó . So men don't be afraid or surprise by what you experience daily, it started ages ago....!

#COPied


Source(s) of this story, please.

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Family / Re: A Man Died, Buried, Appeared In Another Land Where Nobody Knows Him by BroOptimist(m): 7:07pm On Dec 05, 2020
[quote author=SenorFax post=96723353]It happens a lot.

In Yoruba, they are known as Akudaaya

As observed, it usually happens when that person dies before his time, not necessarily In a gruesome manner, but most were.

They will relocate somewhere, keep their identities private. Make money, marry and later disappear when a former family membDre loiier spots them alive or had a hint about exposure. Since they are supernatural being, they always know.

Ladies usually fall victim in most cases. You go dey date guy, not knowing any of his family, and you will marry him. Some for years, only the inquisitive ones finds out quickly.

It's been happening for

OP, I will be very happy if you can show or mention one person with pictures(as proofs) who has died and appeared in another land/place. Just one single person.
Travel / Re: Lagos-Ibadan Rail Passengers To Pay ₦6000 For First Class Tickets by BroOptimist(m): 10:49am On Dec 05, 2020
lozanni:
The Federal Government has announced new fares for the soon to be commissioned Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line. The train services are expected to commence from January 2021.
The First class passengers are expected to pay N6,000, while Business class passengers will pay N5,000 and economy class passengers will pay N3,000 per trip.
The above charges are patterned after the Abuja-Kaduna rail line fares.

https://thenationonlineng.net/passengers-to-pay-n6000-for-first-class-tickets-on-lagos-ibadan-rail-says-fg/amp/



Hmm! It's well. I reserved the rest of my comments.
Islam for Muslims / Re: [pics] Non-muslim Views About Muhammad (s.a.w) by BroOptimist(m): 9:52pm On Nov 28, 2020
Realismailakabir:
JazaakaLahu Khaira brother
see what Allah says concerning his prophet
Quran 68:4
وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ
And indeed, you are of a great moral character.

JazzakumAllahu Khairan

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Politics / Re: MURIC COMMENDS BENUE GORVERNOR ON DECLARATION OF FRIDAYS AS WORK-FREE DAY by BroOptimist(m): 7:41am On Nov 23, 2020
OfficialMURIC:
Politicians in Nigeria have often seemed keener to uphold Christo-colonial ideas than to apply laws that give muslims freedom they have been denied of. With this, we believe Muric cause has arouse the passion it previously lacked.

Someday, perhaps, Nigerian muslims will be allowed to have a workfree friday. Suddenly, there is hope.


In Sha Allah. JazzakumAllahu Khairan sir.
Career / Re: SEAFARERS Messroom by BroOptimist(m): 10:50am On Nov 11, 2020
fashrola:


We know u ain't dumb.... but getting COC without onboard experience is worrisome though.... cos when you finally land that dream job, you must carry out your job perfectly, because it's assumed you know the job before the OOW licence was issued out to you by NIMASA, you won't expect your chief officer or second engineer to keep watch together with you because of your incompetency

I'm almost rounding up my sea phase training dis year... to join next year COC class... it's not really easy out especially as an engine cadet working aboard a 5440KW powered AHTS vessel

I think NIMASA is really trying to cut down some Fake people coming with fake stamps on their discharge booklets by first putting a call to the company to verify if you really worked onboard their ship before interviewing you for your eligibility letter.



God bless you for this response. Bro, I just sent you an email now, please, help me to respond to it. Thanks
Romance / Re: What Did You Learn From Your Previous Relationship? by BroOptimist(m): 5:08pm On Nov 08, 2020
SarutobiEky:
brother optimist she say she no want Na. You won force am!! angry Ahan


No be by force oo. Lol...
Romance / Re: What Did You Learn From Your Previous Relationship? by BroOptimist(m): 4:53pm On Nov 08, 2020
IspitOnUrGrave:

Yes. Singlehood is better. kiss


What if you find a very pius man that can give you his heart?
Education / Re: Mathematicians In The House, Please Solve This by BroOptimist(m): 4:50pm On Nov 08, 2020
muyoge:
Sample 1 (25÷5)+(20-10)=15
(39÷13)+(46-18)=31

Use the format for the other sample.
Don't bother to thank me.

You're much correct.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Biden Campaign Threatens To ‘escort Trump Out Of White House’ If He Refuses To.. by BroOptimist(m): 7:34pm On Nov 06, 2020
tamdun:
Biden campaign threatens to ‘escort Trump out of White House’ if he refuses to concede election
Joe Biden’s campaign has warned that Donald Trump could be escorted from the White House, amid reports he has no plans to concede.

In a statement, Biden campaign spokesperson Andrew Bates said: “As we said on July 19th, the American people will decide this election."
"And the United States government is perfectly capable of escorting trespassers out of the White House,” added Mr Bates, in apparent reference to the Republican president.

The remarks come in response to reports that Mr Trump has no plans to concede, should Mr Biden be confirmed as the president-elect on Friday.
Mr Trump, who is on course for defeat against his Democratic opponent, Mr Biden, once all votes are counted and declared, was said to have told aides this week that he would not accept such a situation, reported CNN.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/biden-trump-us-election-white-house-b1644175.html





Lol... Trump wan Orubebelise the results. Anyway, let's wait and see how it goes.
Romance / Re: After Seeing This, You Won't Have Small PENIS Again by BroOptimist(m): 11:12am On Nov 06, 2020
Politics / Re: We Turned Off Lekki Toll Gate Lights On Sanwo-olu's Order - Seyi Tinubu by BroOptimist(m): 12:39am On Oct 22, 2020
madridguy:
Mr Seyi Tinubu and Lagos State need to sack their information person. The truth is obviously coming out but you've allowed the enemies lies to fly too high.

Since morning, I have been trying my best possible effort to get the identity of those who allegedly lost their lives yesterday. It should be understood that this is to authenticate the information one would disseminate and not a service to the government nor an attempt to debunk what happened between soldiers and protesters in Lekki.

Also, some people are unhappy because we have clarified that some people who were said to have died did not die. We were insulted for this patriotic service. Little do these people know how many lost sleep and the number of those in sorrow upon hearing the news of their loved ones.

WHAT WE CAN COMFIRM

Steve ABBEY did not die. His picture was circulated yesterday on twitter. He debunked the story himself. He is fine.

Eniola Badmus was allegedly shot in the stomach yesterday. The news is untrue, Eniola was not shot and is very fine.

Onyiye Francis has made clarification on a post by Yemi Alade about a man carrying a dead lady wrapped in Nigerian flag. She said that it was a movie they acted themed, "Heal our land, OH LORD!

Iraoya Godwin said he didn't die and there was a mix-up

Comrade Anthony Okechukwu did not die at the protest ground. He was not shot by the soldiers. He died in a motorcycle accident.

What we can substantiate is a news report from Punch. Lagos State Government, Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited the victims who were injured. You can check here:
https://twitter.com/MobilePunch/status/1318778267323781120?s=19

Please, If you have names of people who died and their pictures, forward them them Lucassamson24@gmail.com. Fake news kills faster than bullets.

You can insult me till I expose fake news against you.

Bashir Lucas Samson Lukman


JazzakumAllahu Khairan for this useful information.
Nice to meet you here again, brother Lucas. Please, keep uncovering their cover ups.
Career / Re: Best Paid Degrees In Nigeria (THE BITTER TRUTH) by BroOptimist(m): 9:42pm On Oct 17, 2020
fashrola:
what about Marine engineers onboard ships? a third Engineer with his Officer of the watch (OOW) COC earns like 300-400k a month, a chief engineer onboard 500-1200grt Near coastal vessel earns lyk 600-700k a month, an a Nautical Science graduates with his Chief Mate unlimited COC or Masters Ticket earns like 800-1.5million a month, aside from their salaries these officers makes more money from illegal bunkering too... imagine selling 10tons of diesel after each voyage cheesy Mega Money!!! I don't wanna mention Captains nd Chief engineers onboard NLNG vessels...those guys r millionaire every months.. though marine engineering is under rated in Nigeria sad there are other short courses you can do to earn Mega millions in the Maritime and oil and gAs industry.... After I get my OOW ticket from NIMASA, I'm going to study how to become an ROV pilot... imagine earing 1.8m a month Jezz!!!!! that's crazy sad



Nice bro. Please, can I have your whattsapp number?
Politics / Re: Edo Election: Oshiomhole Reacts To APC's Loss, Says 'You Win Some & Lose Some' by BroOptimist(m): 9:29pm On Sep 23, 2020
[quote author=AgencyReport post=94236531][/quote]


Such is life! You win some, you loose some.
Osho baba, forget the about the past and move on.

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Politics / Re: Edo Election: Oshiomhole Reacts To APC's Loss, Says 'You Win Some & Lose Some' by BroOptimist(m): 9:28pm On Sep 23, 2020
[quote author=AgencyReport post=94236531][/quote]


Such is life! You win some, you loose some.
Osho baba, forget the about the past and move on.

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Politics / Re: Edo Election: Oshiomhole Reacts To APC's Loss, Says 'You Win Some & Lose Some' by BroOptimist(m): 9:27pm On Sep 23, 2020
[quote author=AgencyReport post=94236531][/quote]


Such is life! You win some, you loose some.
Osho baba, forget the about the past and move on.

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Politics / Re: BREAKING: UK Court Orders P&ID To Make Interim Payment Of £1.5m To Nigeria by BroOptimist(m): 9:13pm On Sep 10, 2020
allthingsgood:
BREAKING: UK court orders P&ID to make interim payment of £1.5m to Nigeria
ON SEPTEMBER 10, 20204:41 PMIN NEWS
The Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) Thursday appeared in the English High Court for a scheduled hearing.

The hearing followed the major victory secured by FRN last Friday, allowing it to bring a fraud challenge against a $10 billion arbitration award obtained by vulture-fund-backed P&ID well outside the normal time limits.

In a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson of Attorney General of the Federation said Nigeria will now proceed to a full fraud trial. The hearing Thursday was held to decide procedural and costs issues relating to the FRN’s applications to challenge the arbitration award and to determine the short term directions to trial.

The sitting Judge of the High Court, Cranston J ordered P&ID to make an interim payment of more than £1.5 million within 21 days to cover legal costs the FRN incurred as part of their successful application for the extension of time to challenge the arbitration award and procedural hearing earlier in the year.

A case management conference to determine the full trial window is scheduled to take place after November 2020.

A spokesperson from the Attorney General of the Federation said:

“This is another crucial win for Nigeria in our ongoing fight against the vulture-fund-backed P&ID. We are pleased that the English Courts have taken our fraud challenge seriously, and awarded us a substantial interim payment in respect of our successful application for an extension of time to challenge the award.

This is a significant blow for P&ID, who continue to attempt to delay the process.

“To date, P&ID and its financial backer VR Capital have not produced a single document or credible witness to challenge the FRN’s fraud evidence. Instead, they continue to resort to disseminating misleading claims, while taking every step possible to delay or obstruct our investigations across multiple jurisdictions.

“The FRN remains firmly committed to overturning the injustice of the $10 billion award, and will not rest until we secure justice for the people of Nigeria – no matter how long it takes. Investigations into the GSPA are ongoing, and we are confident that more of the truth will be revealed over the coming months.”

The spokesperson further stated that “the Honourable Attorney General would like to clarify his remarks made on Arise TV, as reported in an online medium yesterday [Not Vanguard].

“There will be no negotiation or talk of settlement with P&ID or any related party by or on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The recent judgment of the English Commercial Court confirmed our view that P&ID and its cohorts are fraudsters who have exploited our country. They will not benefit from their corrupt behaviour.

“This is a classic case with overwhelming fraudulent and corrupt undertones. The Federal Government of Nigeria is not considering any possibility of negotiations with P&ID. It has not only fallen within the tall order exception referred to by the Hon Attorney General in his interview with Arise TV yesterday, but lacks any legitimate foundation. We will not and cannot negotiate arbitral awards where the basis and foundation rely on fraud, corruption, breach of processes and procedures.”

Vanguard News Nigeria


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/uk-court-orders-pid-to-make-interim-payment-of-1-5m/amp/



Nice one. Truth is becoming obvious.

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