₦airaland Forum

Occupation:
Atiku Abubakar - Politician
Rotimi Amaechi - Politics

Occupation:
Bola Tinubu - Politician
Kashmi Shettima: ?

Occupation
Peter Obi - Public Servant
Rabiu Kwankwaso - Politics/Business.

PO is a business mogul who loves making big donations to what he considers to be worthy causes, the last time I checked. He is definitely not a 'public servant' by any stretch of the imagination. In the same vein,'not employed or retired' RK has also provided a broad answer here, which suggests his only real business is politics.

TemporaryHansel:
I thought JP meant Justice of peace?? A close associate of mine was bestowed the title recently at the capital, and that is what I was told it meant.

I also know two pastors personally that use JP and I'm 100% sure they've never left Africa, not to talk of Jerusalem.

My dad went to Jerusalem on pilgrimage and he never used JP.

JP only denoted 'Justice of Peace' when I was growing up, but those two letters have since been repurposed.

The NCPC organises annual Christian pilgrimages, issues Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP) certificates, licenses operators, and conducts pre-visit retreats and medical screenings. The commission has also explored expanding pilgrimage destinations and collaborated on interfaith and national development initiatives.[14][15]

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Christian_Pilgrim_Commission

Signing off,
DaddyJapan (JP)

kitombo:
All these titles na third world countries like use am. Never seen any American or British Engineer using the Engr suffix. Same for architects ... all plain Mr... you can then add your professional qualifications

Too right. But you need to include Alhaji/Alhaja and Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP) on that list as well.

Nigerians and silly titles are like two peas in a pod.

Signing off
Prayer-Commando, Armchair-Analyst, Nairaland-FactChecker DaddyJP

MemoriesAndMe:
At the boldened, you dont need United Nations to tell you the costs of both aircrafts, google is your friend.

A Diamond DA42 M NG (Multi-engine Next Generation surveillance/utility variant) typically commands a used market average of about $675,000, while new standard DA42 series aircraft generally range from $800,000 to over $1.3 million depending on factory options and specialized multi-mission surveillance gear. [1, 2, 3]
Market and Procurement Breakdown

• Used Market Average: Pre-owned DA42 M NG models list for around $675,000 based on active brokerage data via GlobalAir.com.
• New Base Price: Standard new DA42 NG/VI factory models start around $800,000 unequipped, scaling past $1.3 million with full avionics and interior packages.
• Specialized Multi-Mission Costs: Fully outfitted Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) packages significantly increase the price tag; for instance, a recent dual-aircraft state government procurement for DA42 MNG ISR units averaged roughly $2.45 million (₦3.88 billion) per specialized aircraft. [4]

Operating Costs

• Hourly Variable Cost: Approximately $784 per hour ( factoring fuel at roughly $8/gallon and standard maintenance reserves).
• Annual Fixed Costs: Roughly $102,220 covering insurance, hangar, and inspections over standard yearly utilization. [5, 6]

If you'd like, let me know:Are you looking at a new or used model?Do you need estimates for a standard civilian configuration or a surveillance (MPP/ISR) fit?I can help narrow down specific budgeting details for you.
AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/da-42-m-ng
[2] 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMdRWl1ayno
[3] https://sunsetais.com/airplanes/diamond/diamond-aircraft-da42-twin-star/
[4] https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/07/28/oyo-takes-delivery-of-two-surveillance-aircraft-to-fight-banditry/
[5] https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/353/Diamond+DA42+Twinstar
[6] https://www.paramountbusinessjets.com/private-jet-rental-cost

Thanks for doing a deep dive.

Matters arising:
[1] Can Oyo State really afford the operating and maintenance costs of these Tokunbo birds in the sky?
[2] Who is going to fly them? The Nigerian Airforce, a yet-to-be-specified state agency, or Amotekun?

Operating Costs

• Hourly Variable Cost: Approximately $784 per hour ( factoring fuel at roughly $8/gallon and standard maintenance reserves).
• Annual Fixed Costs: Roughly $102,220 covering insurance, hangar, and inspections over standard yearly utilization. [5, 6]

treesun:
“Do you really believe that anybody whose business is for real, who couldn’t fix a state in four years, he worked hard in eight years, he didn’t fix it… is telling you and me at our age that he just needs four years? That is the height of desperation,” he said.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/07/peter-obi-is-desperate-he-cant-fix-nigeria-in-four-years-oshiomhole/

^^^Osho Baba abi nah Baba Osho is right on the money here. It takes an unquantifiable amount of duplicitousness and contrived temerity to lie with such aplomb.

But then, one might also argue that Obi is in good company. He typifies the average politician that will say anything to win hearts and minds, in a country where principles are ALWAYS divisible.

Atiku Has 31 Children Hoping To Become Multimillionaires After His Election - Ex-Aide, Achimugu


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Mx80lxYoE

He said, “This man (Atiku) cannot honour agreement. It is actually an indictment on Atiku because in 2019, he authorised me to write that book and I spent over N40 million publishing Nigeria’s almost best package in Dubai. He has even mentioned May 29, 2020, after many failed promises as the day for the launching of that book and it never happened and we didn’t speak about it for two years.

“But as I explained to Nigerians, it is not rocket science, this man (Atiku) has 31 biological children, 30 of them are adults. All of those adults want to become multi-billionaires. It will put too much of strain on the resources of this country whether you like it or not, just get this fact and this is not what we can afford this time in the life of Nigeria.”

Source: https://barristerng.com/atiku-wants-his-31-children-to-be-as-rich-powerful-as-he-is-when-he-dies-so-he-targets-nigerian-presidency-former-aide-achimugu/

Otamendi99:
Lol. Una dey report Tinubu to God Trump. Same clown president that used $14m to paint a Pond.

They think the transactional convict gives a rat's arrrse. They clearly have not studied his Donroe Doctrine.

dododawa1:
An aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has disclosed that the United States President is now aware of court documents relating to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged past legal records in the US.

Naija News earlier reported that a Washington-based lobbying company, Von Batten-Montague-York L.C., had disclosed that it has begun circulating United States Department of Justice records relating to a decades-old civil forfeiture case involving President Bola Tinubu to officials of the Donald Trump administration and members of Congress.

The firm said the documents were being provided to administration officials, lawmakers and senior congressional aides as part of efforts to draw attention to allegations contained in filings made by US authorities during an investigation in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Speaking via his 𝕏 account on Wednesday, Ibe alleged that Tinubu’s 60-page US Department of Justice files on alleged heroin trafficking and the forfeiture of $460,000 had been brought to Trump’s attention through a US lobbying firm, Batten Von.

According to Ibe, Nigerians deserve to know the full details of the matter.

He wrote, “Finally, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s @officialABAT 60-page DOJ files on heroine trafficking and forfeiture of $460,000 has been brought to the attention of @realDonaldTrump courtesy of a US lobbyist firm, @batten_von.

“Manuel Noriega on my mind. Nigerians deserve to know the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The best is being saved for last.”

Ibe did not provide evidence to support his claim that Trump had been briefed on the documents or state the nature of any action allegedly taken by the US president regarding the matter.

But word has it that the felonious caper in the White House is not impartial to drug dealing. Did he not pardon the Juan Orlando Hernández, a fellow convict, before going after Venezuelan Oil, for instance?

Just a month before US elite troops forcibly removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, the former president of another country in the region - who had been found guilty of very similar drug trafficking charges - found himself in the opposite situation: pardoned and freed from jail.

The ex-president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, was serving a 45-year sentence in an American prison when US President Donald Trump granted him a "full and complete pardon", prompting an outcry among human rights groups and victims across Central America.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp36dwnezo

Atiku has been poorly advised again, because all I see here is an exercise in futility.

Baxilexi:
Some report are destined for the trash cans.

Same report during the first month of the war.

America has more weapons manufacturing companies than anywhere else in the world.

Now this new campaign is in phase 1. Isreal is yet to join. The IRGC should relax.

Not everyone understands what they read. Some clearly come bearing poor tools of analysis.

Have you ever heard of lead time? Do you know what a supply chain is?

You think missiles are things you cobble together at an Akara and Kulikuli stall?

In haste to regale us with your limited understanding of an article aimed at someone with a reading age of 15.75 years and above, you failed to see the wood for the trees.

We already have laws that deal with this particular threat to public safety. What we need is enforcement!

(1) Pursuant to section 10(4), 28(2) of FRSC (Establishment) Ac, 2007 and Regulation 220 of NRTR, 2012, Road Obstruction is a crime.
In my view, the 3,000 Naira fine this particular violation attracts needs to go up at least 50 fold.

(2) We have 'Section 38(1) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020' which permits police officers to arrest anyone found to be causing an unlawful obstruction of a highway, without the need for a warrant.

(3) We also have state agencies like LASTMA that are empowered to tackle any illegal obstruction of our roads.

A more accurate reporr.

Traoré Warns Radical Islamist Preachers, Vows Crackdown on Sharia-Focused Students

Frederic Tendeng Jul 18, 2026

Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) – Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has issued one of his strongest warnings yet against religious extremism, declaring that radical Islam has no place in the country and announcing plans to crack down on extremist preachers while recalling Burkinabè students studying Sharia abroad.

Speaking during a meeting with representatives of the Yaadga region on Thursday, July 16, Traoré said his government would not tolerate religious rhetoric that fuels division or undermines national cohesion.

He argued that religion should attract followers through good conduct rather than intimidation or violence, questioning why some Muslims opposed Burkina Faso’s new law regulating religious freedoms.

“If you want to bring someone into your religion, it should be through your behavior first,” Traoré told the gathering, adding that no religion should be used as a justification for violence.

Warning to radical imams

Without naming individuals, Traoré referred to the recent arrest of Imam Kindo and the protests that followed, saying only a small minority of extremists was creating problems in the country.

He warned that the authorities would suspend imams who use their sermons to spread extremist messages.

“If this is your version of Islam, we will fight it,” he said. “The extremists must change. If they do not, the fight has begun.”

Traoré linked radical preaching directly to the rise of terrorism in Burkina Faso, arguing that extremist religious narratives have contributed to the country’s prolonged security crisis.

He also repeated previous claims that Burkinabè soldiers frequently recover copies of the Quran from terrorist hideouts during military operations, which he said demonstrated attempts by armed groups to exploit religion for violent ends.

Criticism of extremist ideology

The transitional leader also criticized those who frequently label others as kafir (unbelievers), saying such attitudes contradict both reason and modern life.

In a speech that drew laughter from the audience, Traoré noted that many of the technologies used daily, including microphones, vehicles, aircraft, electricity, and water systems, were invented by people whom extremists often dismiss as “unbelievers.”

He argued that anyone wishing to reject every aspect of the modern world because it was developed by non-Muslims should isolate themselves rather than impose such beliefs on society.

Traoré also cited Saudi Arabia, regarded as the birthplace of Islam, saying people there do not kill one another because of religious differences. He lamented that some Africans were willing to hate or even kill fellow citizens after branding them unbelievers.

Students studying Sharia to be recalled

Among the most significant announcements was Traoré’s plan to bring home Burkinabè students studying Sharia in Arab countries.

He claimed that more than 800,000 Burkinabè students were pursuing Islamic studies abroad without acquiring practical professional skills and warned that those who refuse to return risk losing their Burkinabè nationality.

The announcement follows a government directive introduced at the end of June requiring students seeking to study abroad to obtain prior authorization from the Ministry of Higher Education to ensure their programs align with government priorities.

Traoré also pledged state financial support for imams who promote what he described as peaceful and responsible religious teachings.

Growing tensions with Sunni groups

The remarks come amid increasingly strained relations between Burkina Faso’s military-led government and parts of the country’s Sunni Muslim community.

Several Sunni leaders had publicly supported Traoré after he seized power in the 2022 coup. However, tensions have grown following the introduction of a National Day of Customs and Traditions in May and new regulations governing public prayers.

Rights groups and local observers have also expressed concern over reports that several imams and Muslim worshippers have disappeared in recent months, with families saying they have received no information about their whereabouts.

Political analysts say Traoré’s latest comments suggest his government is preparing for a more confrontational approach toward religious figures it considers to be promoting extremism, even as authorities insist the measures are aimed at preventing terrorism and preserving national unity.

Source: https://gambiaj.com/more-news/traore-warns-radical-islamist-preachers-vows-crackdown-on-sharia-focused-students/

BlackViper:
Traore Declares War on Arabism and Religious Extremism: "Disavow It, Africa Must Be Free"

Traore Declares War on Arabism and Religious Extremism: "Disavow It, Africa Must Be Free"

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has launched a fierce attack on Arabism and religious extremism, accusing the Arabs and religious extremism of enslaving and… pic.twitter.com/GPrOiEiMca

— The Yoruba Times (@TheYorubaTimes) July 19, 2026

An assessment made by Qwen AI.

Based on a thorough review of available information and credible sources, the claim in the provided X (formerly Twitter) post is highly misleading and appears to be fabricated or heavily distorted. There is no credible evidence that Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, made these specific statements.

Here is a breakdown of the facts:

1. Misappropriation of the "Stockholm Syndrome" Quote
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has indeed used the term "Stockholm syndrome" in his speeches, but not in reference to Arabs or "Arabism." He used this term to describe Africa’s continued psychological, economic, and political dependence on former Western colonial powers
www.viory.video
. Social media accounts appear to have taken his legitimate critiques of Western imperialism and falsely recontextualized them to target Arab influence.

2. Traoré’s Actual Stance on Religion and Extremism
While President Traoré has declared war on jihadist terrorism (which is a form of religious extremism) in Burkina Faso, he frames this strictly as a fight for national sovereignty and security against armed insurgent groups, not as a racial or cultural war on "Arabism"
atlasinstitute.org
. Furthermore, Traoré is a Muslim himself
www.instagram.com
, and there are documented instances of him calling for unity within the Muslim world against external geopolitical pressures
www.facebook.com
.
3. Lack of Credible Corroboration
The specific phrasing in the post—such as "accusing the Arabs and religious extremism of enslaving and attempting to genocide black Africans for over a millennium" and "Disavow It, Africa Must Be Free"—does not appear in any verified transcripts, official government communications, or reports from reputable international news agencies (such as Reuters, AFP, or Al Jazeera). These exact phrases only circulate on social media platforms and partisan blogs
x.com
,
x.com
.
Conclusion
The post you referenced is a piece of disinformation. It takes legitimate themes from Traoré’s anti-imperialist rhetoric (fighting terrorism, rejecting foreign domination, and overcoming colonial mentalities) and falsely alters them to push a specific anti-Arab narrative. Captain Ibrahim Traoré has not declared war on "Arabism," nor has he accused Arabs of a millennium-long genocide against black Africans.

[quote author=Ibrahimcoomasie post=140068528]He is already being dragged on social media

Peter Obi is a boy.

Peter Obi went to beg Isaac Fayose.

Isaac wee no fit win his polling unit. pic.twitter.com/2XJHCrMddt

— Tosyn (@Tosynu) July 18, 2026

politicians are the same once you strip away the facade of respectability, so I really do not understand the hullabaloo here.

Did Tinubu not forgive Omokri and FFK's litanny of stinging attacks? Did Atiku not reach across the divide to embrace the likes of Amaechi, Okonkwo, and even El-Rufai (the 15--day jailbird) despite the many two-footed tackles they had lunched in his direction in the past

helinues:
Were you drunk when you made the above comments?

How many Nigerians are in UK which should be the country Nigerians are most that you are claiming 500k Nigerians are in South Africa

Honestly, only if you people have been paying attention to the way always sound, may be you people could have a rethink about your behavior.

East Africans who are not even affected like West Africans take this matter personally most the Ethiopians. Are they also part of West Africa?

South African authorities actually think the number of undocumented migrants might be as high as 5 million, so he has not simply conjured figures out of thin air.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Muhammad Haruna Manta, has disclosed that some 500,000 Nigerians are classified as undocumented citizens in the country, while 8,900 are professionals and students.

He said Nigerians in South Africa are classified into three cadres: students, of which there are about 6,000; professionals (2,900) with footprints in medicals, education, entrepreneurship, among others; and about 500,000 who are currently classified as undocumented.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria-has-500000-undocumented-citizens-8900-professionals-students-in-safrica

Kushites:
You are wrong on the BASIC PREMISE of the debate. ''WRITTEN TEXTS''.

There is no written text for African religion.

Not because Africans lacked writing. We had writing. But we never believed that any law or behaviotalk pattern was sacrosanct.

Everything depends on circumstances. So a rigid book that says this and that is a sin etc'' is contrary to African spirituality and thought.

For instance, in Christianity you have written ''commandments'' such as ''Thou shall not kill''.

But that is an IDIOTIC commandment. There are countless situations where it may be necessary for you to kill someone.

If someone attacks you, you have to defend yourself. If someone attacks your child and you have to defend him. If wat erupts you may need to kill if you are a soldier etc etc.

AFRICAN RELIGION recognises the fluidity of existence. It's an incredibly sophisticated spiritual system.

I see what you have just done by sleight of hand. You've introduced the concept of "WRITTEN TEXTS" as a way of reframing the debate.

You have set out to paint a picture of African traditional religion as one that is free of codified laws, dogma, and rigidity of any sort; when you know this view cannot stand up to serious scrutiny either. I get it and I do not begrudge you for it. After all, as you rightly argued, there is the undeniable issue of books written by anonymous sources, which a lot of our people regard as the only source of truth.

But here is where I have a problem with your stance:

(1) When you assert that "AFRICAN RELIGION recognises the fluidity of existence. It's an incredibly sophisticated spiritual system.", you are not clear on the particular strand or version you are referring to? Are we to assume all African traditional religions carry equal weight? At what point do you separate the rants of someone suffering from schizophrenia from divinely inspired insights?

(2) You have pooh-poohed Soludo's attempt to protect the vulnerable in our society, in 2026, without offering any credible plan of your own.
Are there no standards in the innards of ATR? Do we just accept that every self-appointed traditional priest has the magic formula for wealth?

Kushites:
ALL Pastors should be arrested and jailed, not one or two pastors.

They are selling Roman lies and deceit as ''Truth''.

Nobody knows who wrote the 'New Testament''.

SO WHY ARE PASTORS PRESENTING IT AS ''THE WORD OF GOD''?

THAT'S PURE LIES AND DECEIT.

You want to jail all pastors when you know "religion is the opium of the people"? (apologies Karl Marx) .

Are you aware that nobody knows who wrote the tenets of most African Traditional Religions (ATR) either?

Surely, if that's the central plank of your argument, what is good for the goose is also good for the gander? No?

I am asking these questions because I feel a better approach is to regulate religion to an extent, which is the course Soludo's administration has embarked on.

Kemetian:
SOLUDO, YOU COLONISED WRETCH.

YOU arrested and jailed a traditional priest for giving a man a charm to help him attract wealth.

HOW DARE YOU?

BY THOSE ACTIONS, EVERY CHRISTIAN PRIEST IS A CRIMINAL WHO MUST BE ARRESTED AND JAILED BECAUSE THEY ARE BRAINWASHING OUR PEOPLE WITH BAREFACED LIES ABOUT A NON-EXISTENT WHITE SAVIOUR ''JESUS'', WITH ZERO EVIDENCE OF HIS EXISTENCE.

This is misplaced outrage because the traditional priest was not singled out for special treatment.

Over the past year, his administration has moved against individuals accused of promoting magical wealth schemes, fraudulent spiritual practices and fake academic credentials. Officials argue that these activities, though different on the surface, are linked by a common thread: the alleged exploitation of vulnerable people through deception.

Supporters of the campaign see it as a long-overdue intervention. To them, the issue is not religion. It is fraud. If a person knowingly deceives members of the public and profits from that deception, they argue, the law has a duty to act. The government’s position is straightforward.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/anambra-miracles-as-soludo-cracks-down-on-fake-pastors

For those who have defaulted to the usual puerile arguments concerning a faith under attack, here are a list of countries where there are similar bans in place. The last time I checked Jamaica is one of the most 'Christian' nations on earth!

1. Countries with Explicit Bans on Preaching/Evangelism on Public Transport
Jamaica: The government-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) explicitly banned preaching on public buses. The policy was enacted following passenger complaints, with authorities stating that bus riders are a "captive audience" and should not be subjected to unsolicited evangelism
www.christianitytoday.com
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Ghana: Preaching in public transport vehicles (commonly known as "trotros" is considered a legal offense punishable by a fine or imprisonment
www.instagram.com
. The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) also actively enforces a ban on all preaching and solicitation activities in public vehicles to maintain order
www.facebook.com
.
Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate has approved bills proposing significant fines (e.g., ₦50,000) for preaching, hawking, or trading inside commercial buses to maintain public order and safety
www.nairaland.com
. Several state governments have also enacted and enforced similar local bans
www.facebook.com
.
South Africa: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) implemented regulations banning preaching, singing, and informal trading on its trains to maintain order and security
www.facebook.com
. While this has faced public and legal pushback from religious groups, the ban remains part of PRASA's operational rules
iol.co.za
.
2. Countries Where All Public Evangelism is Illegal
In these nations, proselytizing or preaching any religion in public spaces is strictly prohibited by national law, which inherently makes evangelism on public transport illegal:
North Korea, Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, and Eritrea: All unauthorized religious activity, including evangelism, is strictly banned, heavily monitored, and severely punished by the state
globalchristianrelief.org
,
faithandselfdefense.com
.
Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Mauritania: These countries have strict laws against non-Islamic public religious expression and proselytizing. For example, in the Maldives, the public profession of non-Islamic religions is prohibited, and importing religious texts (like Bibles) for distribution is a criminal offense under local Islamic law
digitalcommons.law.umaryland.edu
,
en.wikipedia.org
.
3. Countries with Ongoing Debates or Localized Restrictions
Kenya: While not uniformly codified as a nationwide criminal offense, there are ongoing legal and public efforts to restrict preaching in "matatus" (public minibuses). Authorities increasingly crack down on the practice under public order and transport safety guidelines due to noise and passenger disturbance complaints
www.facebook.com
,
www.facebook.com
.
United Kingdom: There is no nationwide law banning preaching on public transport. However, some local councils have occasionally attempted to restrict street preaching and evangelism near transport hubs (like London Tube stations) using public order or nuisance laws, though such broad bans have frequently been challenged and overturned in court
www.standingforfreedom.com
,
christianconcern.com
.
Important Considerations
"Nuisance" and "Public Order" Laws: Even in countries without explicit religious bans (like many in Europe or North America), preachers on public transport can still be fined or removed under general "disturbing the peace," "harassment," or "solicitation" laws if passengers complain.
Enforcement Variability: The strictness of enforcement can vary widely depending on the region, the specific transport authority, and local cultural norms.

(Note: List was sourced using Qwen AI)

Guestmale:
How did preaching in bus compromise public safety?.

I will explain how it does once you provide the reference I asked for. Fair deal?

With so much self-aggrandisementˌunfolding before our eyes, let's just cut to the chase and install a sphinx called ASIWAJU in all 774 local government areas.

Guestmale:
You're not a Christian, so you can't understand. Our Lord Jesus Christ commanded us to go to the world and preach the gospel in Mark 16:15-16 KJV
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Jesus Christ never said compromise public safety.

If you think he did so at any point, provide an unadulterated reference.

Arostar2023:
Learn to think outside the box. How many times have you seen a mallam preaching inside a bus? The bill is targeted at Christians.

Listen, this is a public health and safety issue. If you have a problem with the bill, buy your own vehicle and preach to your heart's content while travelling in it!

Lawmakers said the provision was introduced to discourage distractions in commercial vehicles and improve the safety of commuters.

Stop constituting a nuisance all over town.

RoxyBrownAutos:
This bill is an attack to freedom of speech and religious activities. It is an attack to Christian faith,as they are religious group that undertakes public preaching in commercial buses.

The usual hysteria.

Guestmale:
Whosoever propose this bill such person is digging his or her grave,the same thing goes for anyone of them voted in support of this devilish bill. Already you can't preach or sell inside government bus but extending this to public commercial buses is passing ones boundary. This is not about selling inside bus but codedly against evangelism.These people should not look for Gods anger.

Your evangelical zeal should not be taken as license to infringe on the civil liberties of others. Keep it to yourself while travelling on commercial buses.

God does not need pretentious crusaders to lobby on his behalf.

From Qwen AI...

Context of the Approval
In late 2023, a leaked memo revealed that President Bola Tinubu approved the expenditure of N3 billion (three billion naira) from the COVID-19 Palliative Fund specifically for the verification of the National Social Register
www.thecable.ng
. This approval was communicated via a letter dated September 18, 2023, from Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, to Betta Edu, the then Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
www.thecable.ng
.
The disclosure sparked significant public and civil society backlash, with critics and anti-corruption advocates questioning how such a massive sum was required merely to verify a database of the country's poor
www.facebook.com
. In response to the growing controversy, the Presidency disclosed that the President had directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs regarding these expenditures and the management of the fund
voice899fm.com
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Background Information
1. The National Social Register (NSR)
The NSR is a centralized database of poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria, built by individual state governments through their respective ministries of planning
x.com
. It is housed and managed by the National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO)
www.instagram.com
. The register serves as the primary targeting tool for the federal government’s social protection programs, including conditional cash transfers, food subsidies, and palliative distributions
www.radstats.org.uk
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2. Why Verification Was Deemed Necessary
The push to verify and overhaul the register stemmed from a major policy shift in July 2023. The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, unanimously resolved to jettison the existing social register compiled under the previous Muhammadu Buhari administration
www.vanguardngr.com
. NEC officials, including Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, stated that the old register was replete with integrity issues and lacked credibility
guardian.ng
. The council noted that the criteria for its compilation were vague, making it unreliable for accurately identifying the true beneficiaries of government interventions
guardian.ng
. Consequently, the NEC directed state governments to develop their own comprehensive, credible, and updated social registers using both formal and informal means
www.premiumtimesng.com
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3. The COVID-19 Palliative Fund
This fund was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic to alleviate the severe economic hardship caused by nationwide lockdowns and to provide targeted relief to the most vulnerable populations
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
. The decision to divert money from this specific relief pool to finance administrative processes like register verification sparked intense national debates about financial transparency, governance, and whether the funds were being used for their original, intended humanitarian purpose
www.researchgate.net
.
In summary, while the government's stated goal was to clean up a flawed database to ensure future palliatives reached the right people, the choice to fund this N3 billion verification exercise using the dedicated COVID-19 Palliative Fund became a major subject of public scrutiny and official investigation.

This judgement could not have been awarded against a better person.

Before delivering the substantive judgement, the judge dismissed several applications, motions on notice and objections filed by Mr Malami, his family members and some companies claiming ownership of the properties. The judge said they all lacked merit.

She held that the issue before the court was not “who owns the property, but how legitimate are the funds used to acquire the properties.”

Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/895488-court-orders-final-forfeiture-of-48-properties-linked-to-malami.html

Barawo banza! Malami.

Kukutente23:
40 people to guard a 700km road? That's about 20km per person. They are even to use okada to chase criminals

I hope those poor souls are from their zone bees sha
It might evn be audio sef
Another looting avenue

Revised your calculation, please. It is twenty at a time as they will work in shifts.

The youths, who were trained by the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos on Tuesday, will work in shifts, with 20 on daytime patrol and 20 on night duty.

Jayhome24:
This atiku s just too funny I swear if the Fed govtt start with you now you will say witch hunting hope you remember Obasanjo still alive, Mr atiku?

You remember you haven't tell us where $16Billion electrification fund entered till now?

You remember you sold Nigeria assets to a record $600m and you ran to Dubai with the money. Atiku remember Obasanjo is still alive by the time we face you I swear you go cry.

Mind you cry cry babies I'm not supporting Gbaja or that Adeyemi but Atiku should be the last person to even talk about this type of scandal cus we go drag him infact he go sweat for efcc custody...

See deflection.

Kobojunkie:
Hopefully, the communist/socialist era in Argentina is over with the election of a new government.

In what galaxy is Peronism the same thing as socialism?
This contrived line of thought mirrors Kemi Badenoch's, who loves to argue that the Nigeria I lived was once a 'socialist country'.

Nah where una dey learn useless political theory?

Page 2 of FIJ investigation

Under the contract, Zoomlion was expected to provide three skip trucks and 20 communal refuse containers. Auditors found only two skip trucks and 18 refuse containers had been supplied.

They also found that three of the 18 containers had become worn out without being replaced. Another two supplied skip trucks had remained off the road for nine months without being repaired or replaced.

Clause 5 of the agreement required defective equipment to be repaired or replaced “without delay”. The Auditor-General blamed the Assembly for failing to invoke the contractual remedies available to it but also recommended that Zoomlion refund GH¢310,500 already paid under the contract.

The same audit identified similar lapses — in the 13 regions in the country — across other sanitation contracts where assemblies continued paying despite receiving fewer refuse containers and skip trucks than required. The Auditor General recommended that payments should stop until the company complied with the contracts and that losses should be recovered where appropriate.

Subsequent audit reports in 2021 and 2022 documented how the entity did not supply refuse containers or trucks per the service agreements. An analysis of the audit reports found that between 2017 and 2020, Ghana’s Auditor General questioned at least GH¢40.5 million in payments to the company.

Read more: https://fij.ng/article/zoomlion-was-debarred-by-world-bank-for-bribery-its-lagos-new-business-partner/