₦airaland Forum

Ikaeniyan0:
It's a lie, Ebonyi is filled with billionaires

Is it the billionaires that will build infrastructures and develope human capital in a state?

omoredia:
So good health is transferable? Bro go and sleep

Good health is wealth but it is not transferable.

ceejay80s:
Don't mind Dem they think we are fools,
Nigerian government and APC are on this forum, nairaland is very popular if not to the world but to Africa, many are here decieving us

Yes, they have social media presence.

omoredia:
U should be a Tinubu supporter. You think of wealth only in monetary terms. Wrong perceptive

Real wealth is monetary tangible and transferable while the others aren't .

If you are poor in monetary terms and wealthy as you desire to be,then you are still at the bottom of the food chain and you're still poor in mind ,soul and spirit

This is a sponsored media propaganda that is far from the truth and reality on ground.

Nigerians are not entirely illiterates and uninformed

omoredia:
10 changes that will make you a wealthy person overnight

1. Keep your promises.
2. Be comfortable saying no.
3. Mostly spend money buying what you need rather than what you want.
4. Help people in kind rather than with cash.
5. Live within your means.
6. Make saving a priority before spending.
7. Be punctual.
8. Be self-motivated.
9. Be willing to set trends and unwilling to follow them.
10. Make investing a lifestyle.✨️

Don't be deceived,riches isn't a journey.

It's a destination you find yourself in unconsciously

There's no principles to riches and wealth

An idiot and a spendthrift can be rich and wealthy

moremuch1:
I don't know why but I still can't bring myself to buy an android phone for over one million, if I must buy a phone for that amount then it must be an iPhone

You haven't gotten the resources yet, that's why

Omooba77:
Is Your Church on Rented or Permanent Structure?

What is your motive of asking this question.

Even as rich as government is,they still rent space for their operational activities

Ditto, churches

CJStarz:
He spoke as against the ineptitude of the Plateau state governor in fighting the Fulani herdsmen...
That was when I knew they would soon nab him.
The bandits are sacred cows, nobody should openly condemn their activities

Their sponsors are in government

helinues:
Just imagine the shifting of the narration

Guy abeg, save the Oroki advert. It's too early for that

I know you won't give me the answers it is against your mission here.

We already know you,no matter the facade you puts on.

Adieu

helinues:
3 Presidents counting, that's over a decade

Stop arguing blindly

What led to insecurity in the north?

helinues:
The insecurity which caused displacement of people, stop people from operating their businesses won't cause poverty.

Chai, some of you just like to be arguing for arguing sake

Insecurity wasn't the chief cause,When did insecurity started in the north.

What is happening now are the consequences of the age long neglect by the northern leaders in areas of building infrastructures, and human capital development.Was it not a southern president that built schools in the north

helinues:
Read and comprehend. It's too early to be attacking my comments senselessly

your comment is not related to the post,it's sickening .

You are already known here as one supporting oppression and bad governance.

What is your gain.

Change your ways because they've started laying curses on you

Kimo21:
Do you know that something can be all over social media and it can be a rumor? Please go and get yourself educated.

Mr educated illiterate, there's no smoke without fire.

The northern leaders are the most corrupt, wicked and insensitive in the country, they cornered all the money meant for building infrastructures and human capital at the detriment of the people.

This underscores the fact that they are the most advantaged politically in occupation of advantaged positions in the country.

They need to wake up from their slumber because the coming generation who acquired western educated will ask them questions and revolt.

Businesses evolves,if you want to remain and be relevant in the business world you have to move with trends so as not to be left behind

I have always said it that what will change this country are little things that no one expects.

Nigerians are tired of oppression,and low standard of living activated by government deliberate actions and inactions

Free #vdm

Kimo21:
“It’s said” which means you don’t have proof that they cooperated with them

Isn’t it better to shut up instead?

It was all over the media space

maik:
But their customer service is the best I think VDM can still sort out issues with them
Everything should not be about social media.

After the damage has been done.

They need to issue an apology to VDM and the general public ASAP to avoid more discontents for the bank

Lekan239:
my 10k in heritage bank has gone till today. The useless bank and FG can't even transfer my fund from that bank to any other bank link to my BVN. So it's better to remove ur money from gtb to avoid stories

I heard they were already paying depositors.

culf:
GT guys are not wise at all

GTB were used by an external entity,it was not actually the complaints he made that led to his arrest.

He had been targeted for arrest.

CJStarz:
Right under the watch of a man that fought Abacha.
Abacha is indeed being vindicated.

It seems they want to cut his wings,he has overstep his boundaries.

The gtb episode s a smokescreen

EmekaStanley:
Thank you.


Yes, please keep checking.

To come everyday all through May

okay

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has sent a warning to two former presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC), accusing them of trying to cause division within the student body.

In a statement released by NANS National Public Relations Officer, Comrade Samson Ajasa Adeyemi, the student group said both politicians were backing efforts to destabilize the association’s leadership.

The statement mentioned Atiku Abubakar’s cousin, Atiku Abubakar Isah, claiming he was being supported financially to stir conflict among students.

According to the statement, secret meetings have reportedly taken place between Atiku Abubakar and his cousin, with the alleged goal of influencing student politics. NANS described this as dangerous and unacceptable.

“NANS is not a tool for any political party or figure,” the statement read. “We reject any attempt to use our platforms for political games, especially ahead of future elections.”

The student body warned that if the interference continues, it will organize protests across universities and declare Atiku unwelcome on campuses across Nigeria.

NANS also urged the public, media, and security agencies to pay attention to what they called efforts to weaken the independence of the student movement.

“We are standing firm to protect the unity and voice of Nigerian students,” the statement added.

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EmekaStanley:
The desire for protection is one of man’s greatest desires: protection from attacks, hunger, poverty, lack, evil forces, negative events etc.

Majority of the things we do while alive is to protect ourselves. Here is what I found;

“Your insight and understanding will protect you” Prov. 2:11 GNT

I also love how this version puts it;

“Discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you” Prov. 2:11 NKJ

I have come to realize that the greatest form of protection or preservation you can get after God, will come directly from how much you are able to understand things/actions, and their consequences.

Nothing can destroy a man more than he can destroy himself.

Discretion and understanding will make you see the consequences of every action you take before you even take the actions. It restrains you from taking unnecessary leaps that are bound to destroy you.

People without discretion are like toddlers that see a burning flame from a candle and goes right to put their finger in.

The truth is, there’s a limit to how much protection you can receive from God. Wherever that limit stops, your discretion and understanding will take it from there.

If you keep doing foolish things and count on all-round protection from God, you’ll be disappointed.

There’s a place for God’s primary protection, every human enjoys this.

You have additional protection if you love God and subscribe to his protection services, and then there’s a place for your discretion and understanding.

God does not interfere in the third category because it comes as a result of your ability to make the right choices and use your faculty of discretion and understanding.

The possibilities of understanding are boundless; you see things beyond that of an ordinary man in the streets.

You are able to see through smiles, laughter, eye contacts/signals, ‘causal’ statements, walks, and gestures.

How can you develop this faculty of discretion and understanding?

· Pray for the spirit of discretion and understanding
· Study the scriptures
· Meditation
· Write things down
· Think things through
· Listen to people who have discretion and understanding

One more thing, you may have discretion and understanding, and still goes ahead to do the wrong things.

This was the exact case with Solomon. He was embodied with insight, wisdom, knowledge and understanding, yet he made the wrong choices at some point in his life.

This is because his actions were controlled by spirits, sometimes against his will. But he knew he was acting wrongly.

Actions are controlled by spirits. There’s more to say here but I believe this is clear enough, at least for this moment.

The bottom line is, your discretion and understanding will protect you more in the light of God's presence and guidance in your life.

#31daysofproverbs
#EmekaStanley

ES

Good insight, hope to see more of these

AndroidAI:
What use is your father if I may ask? Unless he's Dangote, i see no reason to seek out a deadbeat father who couldn't fight to be in your life for all these years. He will end up being a liability to you and nothing more. People need to learn to move on!

You have the mindset of a bad, greedy and self-centered person.

No parents especially the father will abandon his child(ren) unless something happened.

This life is not all about money, one should know his root,

Even if someone should meet the parents after many years of isolation,there can still be reconciliation, blood is thicker than water.

[quote author=immortalcrown post=135224321][/quote]You can know someone and that person can still be a stranger,it depends on the scenario.

In this case,the wife of the sole administrator is a stranger

Buhari’s seven years: The gains and the pains

As President Muhammadu Buhari marks seven years in office today, Nigerians speak in tandem that government has not lived up to its promises to the citizens and that its actions and inactions have given rise to despondency in society.

Some observers said that a lot of things have drastically gone wrong in the last seven years in terms of the economy, education, security, and in virtually every aspect of the nation’s life.

Pundits argue that the Buhari administration has not done enough to justify the overwhelming support given to it by Nigerians to salvage the country from its woes.

In just seven years, the pains are so excruciating that Nigerians are simply gasping for breath. The pain is felt all over the place and in many homes.

In the year 2022, Nigeria is the world headquarters for extreme poverty, and the third most insecure nation in the world. The economy is not growing, while population is expanding.

Nigerians are now unemployed in record numbers. Nigeria is now more indebted than at any time in her history. Peace has eluded the country. Nigeria is in crisis due to insecurity.

As a Chibok mother lamented in Abuja at the fifth year anniversary of the missing Chibok girls, who haven’t still returned home till date, “freedom to live and peace are the best this government can offer us, but it has failed and also in all its promises.”

A university lecturer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “Nigeria has taken a prominent position among the worst secured countries on earth as insecurity thrives at an unimaginable rate under the watch of Buhari, an ex-military general, who was voted in for his alleged discipline, honesty and anti-corruption stand.

“With the incessant attacks from Boko Haram, sustained onslaughts by bandits, free flow of ransom to kidnappers, and reign of unknown gunmen, Nigeria is now dreaded by peace lovers across the world.

“While Buhari failed to ensure security of lives and property in the country, he failed more in his fight against corruption, as Nigeria has witnessed the worst looting in the seven years Buhari has been in the saddle.”

According to the university don, “It is evident with the pardon of looters of public funds who decamp to the APC, the president’s political party, and the offering of olive branch to former opposition party members who, according to Adams Oshiomhole, former chairman of the APC, are saints the moment they join the ruling party.

“Again, the poor handling of the economy by the president still steers on the face of Nigerians today. With two recessions in succession in 2016 and in 2020, under Buhari, the president failed.

“As well, the country has witnessed the worst inflation, highest level of unemployment, highest death rate from sufferings, lowest purchasing power and decline of the once rising middle class.”

He also recalled that “The worst for many is the official rating of Nigeria by the United Nations as the poverty capital of the world.

“Nepotism has never been this bad in the country under the president, while Nigeria has been more divided in the seven years of the president.

“Education and health have not done well as the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the infrastructure gaps, while universities have been under lock and key severally under Buhari.”

For the remaining one year in office, many do not see any magic as things are already out of hand and a huge challenge for whoever will emerge president of the country in 2023.

Recently, Peter Obi, one of the presidential aspirants, recalled that in the first five months of last year, “As a nation, we earned 1.847 trillion; we used N1.802trillion, which is about 98percent, to service debts, remaining N45 billion for a nation of 200 million people.”

Addressing the nation’s senators during his consultation, he said: “You approved last year a budget of N14 trillion and we are supposed to borrow N4 trillion, in the end we borrowed about six, seven trillion. This year, you approved a budget of N17 trillion, which the government said they were going to generate a revenue of over N10 trillion, from where? And that’s why I am first pleading with you; can we build a better Nigeria? It is not about politics, it is not about who becomes president, who becomes governor, we can make this country better.”

“Nigeria is on top of the list of fragile failing states. Go and look at the list of terrorised nations, Nigeria is No 3. We are now ranked the same place as Afghanistan and Yemen. The first ingredient of a failed country is when the government is no longer in control of its territory. Today, we are the world poverty capital; what it means is that Nigeria has more people living with poverty than the two biggest countries of the world combined – China and India (2.8 billion). We have more people living in poverty than the two countries combined. We today have 50 million children out of school; 60 to 70 percent of them have never been to school at all. So, they are not out of school; they have never even experienced it not to talk of coming out of it.”

He further said: “Your country’s stress level – this country is now the most stressful place for people to live in. Go and check the stress level index. The misery index has also worsened. We have the highest employment rate compared to South Africa. We have 33percent unemployment; when you include underemployment; that is 55percent out of which 60percent of this are young people in their productive age doing nothing. At the age they are supposed to be the engine of production, they are not doing everything. So you have millions of them all over the space.
“We have just also overtaken India in infant mortality. The list is endless: In drug prevalence now, the global rate is 5.8percent Nigeria is 14.9percent and 70percent is among the young ones; that is where your country is. Your debt level is totally unacceptable.

“Today, we are owing 98 percent of our revenue to debt. And I can tell you by end of this year, it will be hundred and something percent of our revenue.”

Some Nigerians however, would argue that in view of the challenges that have plagued his administration, that President Buhari has recorded some achievements in some sectors to his credit.

Some believe that President Buhari has made significant achievements in some sectors, such as the signing into law of the Electoral Amendment bill in February, 2022. It was seen as a step in the right direction toward reforming the electoral system in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 general election.

The signing of the bill into law had elicited wide applause among political stakeholders across Nigeria and beyond.

Observers say that the innovations would guarantee the constitutional rights of citizens to vote and to do so effectively, it would improve the effectiveness and transparency of the election process.

In the last two decades, elections at all levels in Nigeria have been trailed by controversy such as; vote buying, voter intimidation, thuggery, result manipulation among others. This, among others, allows the electoral empire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results electronically.

Buhari had said that he received inputs from relevant MDAs after thorough reviews of the bill and its implications to Nigeria’s democratic processes, said it contains salient provisions that could positively revolutionise elections in Nigeria through the introduction of new technological innovations.

Another major achievement of the Buhari’s administration in the last seven year is the signing into law of an Executive Order to grant financial autonomy to the legislature and the judiciary across the 36 states of the country.

The order also mandates the accountant-general of the federation to deduct from source amount due to state legislatures and judiciaries from the monthly allocation to each state for states that refuse to grant such autonomy in 2020.

The Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami said the Executive Order No.10 of 2020, made it mandatory that all states of the federation should include the allocations of both the legislature and the judiciary in the first-line charge of their budgets.

He had said consideration was given to all other applicable laws, instruments, conventions and regulations that provided for financial autonomy at the states.

According to the AGF, “A presidential implementation committee was constituted to fashion out strategies and modalities for the implementation of financial autonomy for the State Legislature and State Judiciary in compliance with section 121(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended).”

Malami had maintained that the implementation of financial autonomy of the state legislature and state judiciary would strengthen the institutions at the states and make them more independent and accountable in line with the tenets of democracy as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.

Also, the Buhari administration the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC). PACAC was established by President Buhari in August 2015 to, among other things; promote the reform agenda of the government on the anti-corruption effort, and advise the present administration in the prosecution of the war against corruption and the implementation of required reforms in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. It was the very first committee the President set up after he was sworn into office.

In the last few years, PACAC has empowered judges and prosecutors to operate effectively in carrying out their responsibilities through workshops on the new Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

In recent times, President Buhari has received wide applause among stakeholders on the decision

Speaking recently, Monday Ubani, a former 2nd Vice-President of Nigeria Bar Association, said the signing of an executive order giving financial autonomy to state legislature and judiciary by President Buhari was commendable.

Ubani, however, called on the President to engineer a constitutional amendment to address several areas of leakage of public funds.

Ubani said, “This is a thumb up for President Muhammadu Buhari. We need more of this kind of thinking and innovation in governance to revive Nigeria.

“The truth of the matter is that Nigeria is being killed incrementally by her leaders through brazen stealing of her resources that should have been used to develop the country and the people.”

Similarly, in 2019, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) implemented its guidelines on the administration of local government funds.

The guidelines limited the cumulative amount that can be withdrawn from a local government account to not more than N500, 000 daily.

The NFIU said the guildelines are to guard against the overbearing influence of state governments in the administration of local government monthly allocations.

The guidelines are aimed at reducing crime vulnerabilities created by cash withdrawal from local government funds throughout Nigeria effective from June 1, 2019.

However, the state’s governors had challenged the agency decision, while instituting a legal action.

The state governments had argued that the guidelines were in breach of the financial autonomy of the various states as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution.

But delivering on the case recently, the judge Ekwo Inyang, held that the essence of the NFIU guidelines is to entrench financial transparency in government transactions at the local level.

The Judge, Ekwo, agreed with the AGF that going by Section 23 (2) (a), Section 28 (2) and Section 31 of the NFIU Act, the unit has the power to make the guidelines.


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Thundafireseun:
And so what?

Is he bigger than the law ??

Did they have right to check his phone,is he a criminal.

What are they looking for in his phone.

The rule of law is being abused in Nigeria.

Mushmush:
You are absolutely right. I personally like him but lately he has been losing it. He talks without out facts and hurls insults and curses on some people in the government unfairly. Most notably his recent attack on the Governor of Plateau State. All his assertions about what was happening was a complete misinformation. He called the Governor so many unprintable named. After that day, he lost some high level of respect I had for him. He needs to calm down. I like the work he does. He is actually a very honest person who wants good for Nigeria.

what did he do wrong?

These are some of the price he have to pay for fighting for the masses.

Train is actually the worse type of transportation.The only good thing about is that it is cheaper and also carry bulky good's