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Celebrities / Re: Very Pissed Off Fans Curse Out Peter Okoye & Lola For Shunning Jude's Wedding by command01(f): 7:59am On Jul 18, 2014 |
and I'm expecting that PR officer to also call this a publicity stunt... rubbish! |
Politics / President Seeks $1bn Loan To Fight Boko Haram by command01(f): 6:17am On Jul 17, 2014 |
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday forwarded a letter to the National Assembly, asking the lawmakers to urgently approve a $1bn external loan for the Federal Government to confront the terrorist Islamic sect, Boko Haram. The letter dated July 15, 2014, was read on the floor of the Senate and that of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, by the Senate President David Mark and Speaker Aminu Tambuwal respectively. In the letter, Jonathan explained that the external loan was urgently needed to upgrade the equipment, training and logistics of the Armed Forces and security services in order to enable them to confront the insurgents more forcefully. The letter titled, “Tackling Ongoing Security Challenges: Need for Urgent Action”, read in part, “You are no doubt cognisant of the ongoing and serious security challenges which the nation is facing , as typified by the Boko Haram terrorist threat. This is an issue that we have discussed at various times. “I would like to bring to your attention the urgent need to upgrade the equipment, training and logistics of our Armed Forces and Security Services to enable them more forcefully to confront this serious threat. “For this reason, I seek the concurrence of the National Assembly for external borrowing of not more than $1bn, including government to government arrangements for this upgrade.” The National Assembly had in the N4.6tn 2014 Budget provisions, appropriated N968.127bn for Defence on account of the Boko Haram insurgency. The request may be considered today (Thursday) on account of its urgency because both chambers of the National Assembly may embark on their annual long recess today till the end of September 2014. Also, speaking at the inauguration of the Theophilus Danjuma-led Victims Support Fund Committee, the President said he promised Nigerians that the government would be victorious in the war against insurgency. “We owe Nigerians nothing but victory over terror. The life of every Nigerian is precious and we will continue to work round the clock to put an end to this insurgency,” Jonathan said. The President said the country was confronted with individuals whose minds had been so twisted and tutored to believe they were doing God a service by killing and maiming. He said the inauguration of the support fund was to kick-start the process of providing succour to the people who had been directly affected one way or the other by acts of terrorism in the country. The President said, “The year 2009 appears to be a tragic turning point. Boko Haram, an assemblage of heartless individuals, took it upon itself to bring evil upon our country. They have, in their mission, turned women to widows and reduced children to orphans. “They have killed and maimed and struck fear into law-abiding citizens. They have destroyed villages, attacked property and terminated people’s livelihoods without a care in the world. They have engaged our security agencies in a meaningless warfare that has wasted unimaginable human and material resources. “The reality today is that we are confronted with individuals whose minds have been so twisted and tutored to believe they are doing God a service.” The President said those who have been victims of terror needed comfort and succour. He said, “We cannot replace the life of a child that has been snuffed out. We cannot replace the lives of men and women who have been killed. We cannot return broken limbs to their original state. We cannot take away the trauma that people have been put through. “Their memories are scared, some for the rest of their lives, over what they knew nothing about. The best we can do in this circumstance is to offer them a shoulder to lean on and to stretch out our hands of fellowship to them and tell them we feel their pains and share in their sorrow. “The Victim Support Fund Committee is part of our ongoing efforts to provide a comprehensive solution to the menace. This Government is determined to resolve this crisis.” Also at the occasion, the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), said Danjuma was not the first senior Nigerian that would challenge the government on the insurgency, saying some former Heads of State had told the President the same thing. Dasuki said the government was ready to draw the battle line. “I assure Nigerians that we will win the war. But there are some very hard choices that would have to be made. We have so far been more concerned about the lives of a few versus the condition of a few million. The decision has to be made soon,” he said. www.punchng.com/news/president-seeks-1bn-loan-to-fight-boko-haram/ |
Politics / Re: Mammoth Crowd At Aregbesola Re-election Campaign (photo News) by command01(f): 11:24am On Jul 12, 2014 |
These people never learn.. 90% of crowd that thronged APC rally in Ekiti voted for Ayo Fayose.. there's a clear difference between supporters,followers and loyalist..it'll all dawn on you come August 9.♥ |
Education / Re: Why The Word "AMBULANCE" Is Written Backward by command01(f): 3:17pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
I've seen it couple of times both the ones in Nigeria and the 'foreign' ones and I kept wondering if they can both be making such silly mistake. Now I understand better..Thanks! x |
Education / Re: July 10 1999 Massacre In Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife by command01(f): 3:02pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
Wow! I'm so depressed right now on hearing about this incident for the first time..may the souls of these gallant comrades continue to rest in perfect peace..sad! |
Travel / Re: What Do You Love About Some Places And States In Nigeria? by command01(f): 11:05pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
ITbomb: . Calabar , the serene environment and the friendly nature of the residents.u took the words from my mouth about Calabar.. you're so on point..Calabar people contribute to the neatness of that city no doubt...serene n beautiful round about...wonderful people...I love Kaly city no b small.♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ |
Sports / Re: Chelsea Ready To Sell Mikel Obi by command01(f): 10:32pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
Thank God for this news..Mikel should Just leave Chelsea while hoping he improves in all fronts anywhere he finds himself... Very lazy! |
Politics / Re: Jimoh Ibrahim Begs Christians Nationwide Not To Work On Thursday by command01(f): 12:53pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
banega: Two words for you : was joking!!I'm sorry, but that was too expensive 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Jimoh Ibrahim Begs Christians Nationwide Not To Work On Thursday by command01(f): 12:30pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
banega: He should just share bags of rice,. And witness signs and wonders ,. No be southwest we dey again?? Our londonone word for u: FOOL! 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Cortana Predicts Argentina To Beat Netherlands. by command01(f): 12:22am On Jul 10, 2014 |
johnwizey: Mark my words, I'll be back after the matchyou see your life? 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Most Hilarious Comments Made By The Commentator Of Brazil 1- Germany 7 Match by command01(f): 9:13am On Jul 09, 2014 |
Not surprised.. I already positioned that there's nothing spectacular in this Brazilian team since the world cup began. It's foolhardy to have employed an 'all attacking style' against a German team that's tactically sound than the Brazillians. 10 Likes |
Travel / Re: Uncharged Cellphones Banned On US Flights From Africa And Asia by command01(f): 1:27pm On Jul 07, 2014 |
Serious country with a sensible president 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Fashola Should Stop Running His Mouth, He’s A Product Of God-fatherism–ayo Fayos by command01(f): 12:12pm On Jul 05, 2014 |
ba7man: He's got. 4yrs to put his money where his mouth is.it's either you're conspicuously blind to what's on ground in Ekiti or been jittery. Rice never got Fayose votes man..I hate hearing that..didn't APC distributed same?just the existing interest the people of Ekiti have for him.Fayose is loved by all and sundry! 3 Likes |
Romance / Re: How Would It Feel To Lose The Person That Disflower You? by command01(f): 3:55pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
Rexphobia: since you dey fear already....make i help you elevate am.You've been brainwashed |
Romance / Re: How Would It Feel To Lose The Person That Disflower You? by command01(f): 3:54pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
does it matter?life goes on.... |
Education / Re: JAMB Cut-Off Marks For Universities, COES And Polytechnics by command01(f): 2:57pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
Inkredible: Pls who knows wia I can logde a complaint in nairaland. M just re-registering after the attack n cannot comment on some posts in tech market sections. I don't know if it happens to anyone else. Pls help out.same here. Just exercise some patience |
Sports / Re: France Vs Germany - World Cup Q.final (0 - 1) On 4th July 2014 by command01(f): 2:25pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
France will loose gallantly iJn. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Femi Aribisala’s Unprofessorial Diatribes by command01(f): 1:04pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
VICTORCIZA: APC PROPAGANDA THREAD!!!laughing stock |
Politics / Re: Plane Crash: Cargo Plane Crashes Into Building In Kenya Just Few Hours Ago by command01(f): 12:59pm On Jul 02, 2014 |
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Politics / Re: Suspension: Sanusi Discontinues Suit Against Jonathan by command01(f): 8:28am On Jul 02, 2014 |
as expected.. |
Politics / Re: Bomb Explosion In Kaduna by command01(f): 9:19pm On Jul 01, 2014 |
I'm tired of hearing this! O ti sun mi o jere |
Sports / Re: NFF Deny Keshi Resignation by command01(f): 9:12pm On Jul 01, 2014 |
Never believed it though |
Politics / Re: Most Boko Haram Weapons Are Stolen From The Nigerian Army by command01(f): 8:40pm On Jul 01, 2014 |
Nafeesa AA:El-rufai! Na u be that? 1 Like |
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