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This story is completely false and is being hawked around the press by a journalist called Chuks, who is hoping to become media aide to the Senate president. It is a shameless fabrication without one iota of reality attached to it. The governors have denied it and, I can assure this desperate journalist that he has already failed in his ambition because the Senate president recognises the importance of a good working relationship with both the president and the party chairman. His fellow journalists have already been carrying his name and intentions all over abuja, so he is dead on arrival. Attaching the names of El-Rufai and Oshiomole to his lies was such a bad move as he will learn shortly!

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There is no way on earth Saraki can accept Lawan as Senate leader, after his petulance and graceless behaviour. I hope what I hear about the supposed Tinubu camp is untrue because it is just foolishness and futile. Apparently they are demanding the four leadership positions on offer. That will not happen. Saraki has already won the first round of battle and you expect him to roll over and accept that? Really, if this is true it is just embarrassing. The best they the can hope for is two of the four positions and at most the position of deputy leader in both houses. Let us watch as it plays out, but the apc will actually emerge stronger when some national leaders appreciate that they are just a part of a whole new organisation and not overlords of some section. The nation comes first, even before the party!

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kodded:
he is cutting cost, yet he went on to create ministry of employment, when there is ministry of works already





...Keep defending that your FUFU HEAD governor

...Smh

Reveal how obtuse you are. Do you actually know what the 'works' ministry is about? So so dumb.

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This is simply misguided. Emeagwali is a fraud while this man Achilefu appears to have done something useful. To lump the two together is a disservice to him, Achilefu. Do your own research on Emeagwali, it is public record that he has lied about receiving a doctorate, and has overrated his contribution to the field of computer modelling, having been part of a team that won a 1000usd prize for a particular breakthrough. Even the size of that prize should be a clue to you that he is not particularly significant in the computer modelling world, and his claims to patents have proved false. The USA patents database is searchable and his name does not show up.

gragraboy:
She is still better than that Okrika Market women leader, the wife of one clueless Otueke fisherman.

Chai, chai... Lol

FRAUD

http://www.rense.com/general81/dnt.htm

http://saharareporters.com/2010/10/18/how-philip-emeagwali-lied-his-way-fame

mployer:
You are probably behind the news. Fashola and Tinubu are not in the same camp within the APC.

This is even a bad news for Tinubu.

Lol. Op miss road well well

Mistaarhlohki:
Its been rumored that the Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo does not attend security meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari.... And I refused to believe its true...

Then recently I have heard also that PMB has been advised to frustrate PYO into resigning, then an Hausa candidate will be appointed VP...

Am I the only one hearing things or what's really going on...

This picture portrays our VP PYO looking isolated from international discussions/matters between PMB, Presidents of Niger Republic, Chad & Benin Republic...

#somethinglooksfishy

An incredibly dull opinion...

demmy0325:
..tanoids... Una see...



Hw bout renamin baba..




Genius from daura...

Lol, you mind dem?

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uniknet:
"When some leaders met with the President after the coup in the Senate, he was said to “be hollow” without a solution to the crisis at hand."

The above is my worry. We need decisive action.

You listen to one side of a story and start worrying? That is not wise... Now, let me give you another scenario. What if Tinubu called the 9am meeting to pressure the President into publicly supporting his own candidate? Think broadly...

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Alphaoscar:
I was telling some Northern folks on monday that Atiku and some of their Northern politicians are the real enemies of Buhari instead of Tinubu they are all pointing fingers on and he disagreed completely only for him to later endorse my views yesterday.

Tinubu's personal interest in the whole NA saga is George Akume who stood by him and laboured with him to keep AC moving forward. He was only forced into Gbajabiamila's aspiration by people and he can't find any reason not to support him considering the way he also stood by the movement at the turbulent periods and infact the emergence of Gbajabiamila forced him to persuade Akume to vie for the Deputy President slot instead of Akume's initial aspiration of the Senate Presidency and Lawan is just a needed tool to achieve the set target contrary to the believe in somequarters that he is a Tinubu's boy.

Lawan is from the ANPP arm of the party and he is more of Buhari's boy than Tinubu's boy.

I don't understand your point. Who tells you there is any rift between Atiku and Buhari? Why promote gossip about discord where there is none. What Atiku says is basically true, he is more of a politician and Buhari is more of a leader... And so?
Akume did not stand a chance of anything. His unfortunate reputation (yes go and do your research) meant no one took him seriously. And as for Gbaja, perhaps he will ensure that next time he is not seen as anyone's errand boy.

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strongerthaneva:
ose omo mi..i dey gbafun ur style..abeg I need more knocks for the stupid brains senseless and barbaric indomie brains that called themselves PDP bunch of disgusting leaders with myopic minds and unending failures...Sink sink sink PDP sink..fall fall fall I say PDP fall...

What they fail to realise is that Saraki has enough intelligence to know the apc is likely to govern for 8yrs and as such needs time to build up his profile if he intends to run for president, which I don't see happening anyway. Ekweremadu is a selfish and useless politician that cannot deliver his state or region so being deputy is only a personal benefit for him and a few cronies in the Senate that has 109 members. He has no personal significance, and his reputation in abuja is that he hates to see people around him prosper. But this is the kind of politician they celebrate in the East! In his 8yrs so far what has he done for anyone, what has he achieved, apart from enriching himself? Tinubu may be bruised but this is just one battle in a war. He overplayed his hand but he will be back, and rest assured, the dummies shouting pdp revival don't even appreciate how all the pdp governors are struggling to make friends with the president and chairman of the APC. Saraki is firmly in the APC to stay, and this government will put the doubters to shame.

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barcanista:
My joy is that APC were not only served the bitter pills, but they were made to lose control of the National Assmbly as a whole despite their numerical majority. But the good thing for Nigerians is that these events officially signals the end of godfatherism.

PDP Shall Lead Again

Lol. Which pdp? That leaderless, rudderless, visionless sinking ship? Ok, continue!

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One thing needs to be said, I'm sure Saraki would have gotten the votes of a number of APC senators in a secret vote, so I do not see acrimony in the future. And certainly he will be aware that he needs presidential support to survive in the position, and if possible Buhari’s blessing for a future presidential run (Tinubu not being a viable option).
One thing that has disturbed me has been the use of the media against him. Even the false SR story... This has all been orchestrated by certain power blocks, while they have totally failed to explain why Lawan is a better option. As it is, Lawan has a reputation for being unapproachable (I cannot testify to the truth of that, but that is what people are saying) and the fact that Tinubu appears to support him has also dented his chances. Saraki will spend a lot of time now, mending fences, but I think he will understand the need to align even more with Buhari’s vision for government.

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MizMyColi:
Please what's the link.
I need to do more reading up.
Thanks.

http://nigeriaworld.com/focus/constitution/chapter5.html

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Obiagelli:
Lawyers are probably preparing papers

Please understand your constitution!

54.

(1) The quorum of the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall be one-third of all the members on of the Legislative House concerned.

(2) The quorum of a joint sitting of both the Senate or of the House of Representatives shall be one-third of all the members of both Houses.

(3) If objection is taken by any member of the Senate or the House of Representatives present that there are present in the House of which he is a member (besides the person presiding fewer than one-third of all the members of that House and that it is not competent for the House to transact business, and after such interval as may be prescribed in the rules of procedure of the House, the person presiding ascertains that the number of members present is still less than one-third of all the members of the House he shall adjourn the House.

(4) The foregoing provisions of this section shall apply in relation to a joint sitting of both Houses of the National Assembly as they apply in relation to a House of the National Assembly as if references to the Senate or the House of Representatives and a member of either Houses are references to both Houses and to any member of the National Assembly, respectively.

55. The business of the National Assembly shall be conducted in English, and in Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba when adequate arrangements have been made therefor.

56.

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution any question proposed for decision in the Senate or the House of Representatives shall be determined by the required majority or the members present and voting; and the person presiding shall cast a vote whenever necessary y to avoid an equality of votes but shall not vote in any other case.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, the required majority for the purpose of determining any question shall be a simple majority.

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tochukwuifeduba:
Buhari is the commander in chief if we are to go by your arguement he should relocate to the North East Madugury and get his arrss off Aso Rock Abuja. its important i remind you that the days of Usman Dan Fodio Empire like military tactics is over

Let's not play ignorant here. Buhari is head of state, and his attention is required everywhere. Should he relocate to Apapa port until the petrol scarcity is over? Should he relocate to kainji Dam until we have electricity? Defence house is still the nerve center of our military services, and it is only the the command centre in charge of the anti-insurgency struggle that is being relocated. That is good and proper. The USA has command centers in Iraq, Afghanistan etc. while the wars there were going on. Even with their superior means of communication, what exactly makes Nigeria an exception to this logic?

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This argument is specious and borders on the ridiculous. So apparently the military top brass are entitled to sit in comfort in abuja while the troops (with their poor accommodation, medical services, food etc) are easily sacrificed at the frontlines? No, a leader of troops should know what they are experiencing and their proximity will ensure they take their work seriously, and prosecute the war more efficiently. 5 years and people still have the nerve to suggest we continue as usual? Jonathan is gone, and that lackadaisical approach has gone with him.

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chinedusamson:
it's simply, be a gentle man and be on suit

Colonial mentality.

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That's all!

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Tinubu does not support Saraki mostly because Saraki is independent enough (politically and financially) to follow his own path. That is the same reason (mostly) why he is not pushing Fashola forward in the present government. Extremely disappointing attitude.

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disumusa:
you'r wasting your time with tinubu that obj can not defit, see am an hausa there is alway codialities between hausa and yorubas tinubu did not burdard if bukola saraki win they know what they are doing bukola is a yoruba man, more so tinubu is a political son of late olusola saraki

Lawan will not become Senate president. It is a condemnable tissue of lies to suggest he has the backing of the president.

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PassingShot:
Where is the evidence that Nigerians are against the appointment?

And that Hadiza has been a follower and supporter of GMB long before the BBOG issue should not be a ground to make her stand disqualified for an appointment.

Again, the inauguration committee is just a ceremonial committee for the inauguration.

Peace!

Some people are just looking for any available outlet to vent their bitterness at the election result. I just ignore them or rub salt in it. What a load of rubbish. Let's wait and see if GEJ can find even one Chibok girl before may 29 as promised. Abi.

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M4gunners:
Confused people everywhere. So Buhari na INEC na abi? He has to prove himself first. All the underage voters in not plus why e be say na D states wia Boko Haram dey get dia PVC more than wia peace dey?

There was more peace in Borno state during the elections than in Akwa Ibom or Rivers States. What was your point again?

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chat2deen:
Bad as e bi, he know reach gej wey loose despite all rigging machine at his disposal.

Lol. You mind the children of bitterness. If Jonathan was not a brainless alcoholic I might almost understand this stupid worshipping... Just saying.

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laposta:
I thought APC manifesto said they were going the pay the N5,000 to 25 million Nigerians MONTHLY? While the program can be phased, it still remains a recurring expenditure and as such it will increase every year till the 25 million Nigerians are reached.

I think APC's social programs are dead water. If they're able to plug all the leaks in government revenue sources, it will be folly to then expend it all on social welfare. What will happen to the mammoth infrastructure upgrade they promised us?

cc: ChinemeOkpan
barcanista
Obiagelli

I have clearly heard the VP elect, say that the social security program will be phased in gradually. And with the one meal for school kids both will act as a stimulus for the economy with a resultant increase in government revenues. There will also be a result in better health, less malnutrition etc.
It is amazing to see how negative people can be about a program directly targeted at the poor citizen, the vast majority of Nigerians to be sure. Buhari does not represent the northern elite and is quite aware that it is the poor unemployed masses that have given him this historic victory. These programs are a step in the right direction and will have a positive impact for a greater number of citizens than anything the previous government ever achieved.

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Lies

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barcanista:
This is how things work....

Nigeria Generates revenue from Oil export...

Nigeria PAY Oil companies their own share for Operational Cost (mind you Nigeria is even owing these people).


Na wa 4 you o

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/oilgas-reports/162709-nigeria-realises-n2-432-trillion-oil-revenue-january-april.html
The oil revenue receipts for April (2014), the report stated, constituted about 67.6 per cent of the total revenue of N922.1 billion realised during the month.

A breakdown of the total revenue for the month also included about N299.2 billion realised from revenues from non-oil sector sources.
...
Nigeria Customs regularly boasts of the sums they collect on imports, or have you not noticed? Rice, cars, oil industry equipment, everything...
We also have a small but growing export sector of both goods and services. We don't just sit down and sell oil. Tax revenues are also raised from local businesses trading locally or internationally.

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DebateNigeria:
Mr, ur post is just unfortunate. Politics is like a football match, u win some and u lose some. You don't go about supporting every team that wins, if not there won't be an arsenal fan today, not even one, but some of us are.
Would you rather prefer a one party system? The reason why we may have a formidable opposition today is because of the SE, not even SS. The SW remained in the opposition since 1999(except 2003 when they voted for their brother OBJ), since 2003 the north west have always voted for Buhari.
Lets see how long the NW/NE/SW marriage lasts.
Please the easterners should not feel bad, they should concentrate on how to develop their region.
Elections are over. Nigerians are still one. And for a long time to come, we shall continue to vote along ethnic lines(the religious part is gradually fading away).
May God bless our president Elect, Gen Buhari.

I think the problem many have with the way the SE voted, is the way they embraced the vilest propaganda, the names and insults hurled at every other Nigerian, the utter lack of explanation or justification for the rabid association with Jonathan. It is not like Jonathan did anything special or significant in the SE. The federal roads are still generally crap, the second niger bridge is still at stage 0.5, there is little logical reason that is apparent to an outsider. Certainly Jonathan also lacks personality and presence, so it is really hard to understand. He had no political philosophy, no background of any achievement.... Nothing. Basically since 2011 we have watched him fritter away all the goodwill and hope the ordinary people had reposed in him.
Even the Christians of the north central have grown weary of his effete security stance.
Then you have the Lagos scenario where, once again the Igbo seem not to associate with the political leanings of their neighbours just as they could not see how the nations view of Jonathan had changed.
Jonathan got more votes in the north than Buhari got in the se/ss. These are all pertinent issues for Nigerians who observe politics.

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barcanista:
This is one question that no one is yet to answer. Those positions only benefit the occupant and his family.

Budget presentations are made to the Senate and their committees also oversee many parts of the economy. Senators are able to influence projects and spending to benefit their zones. They can approve and reject projects by not approving or approving appropriation, they also can press ministers to initiate or terminate programs. People who say these positions lack power beyond the personal, are only fooling themselves.

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Losing the election is the only way the real powers of the pdp could see to force out the influence of Jonathan. This is as I expected, the sharper strategists will not let the pdp remain in the hands of their remaining governors or elected officials. At its heart the pdp is a party formed by retired military and Nigeria's conservative elite.

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