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sarrki:
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Nigerians politician and the citizens are naturally wicked

Why on earth will you use people's life as a pun

Like chess game

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Cc myndd44

The link has been updated

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1568068853306416&id=100003099490509

You are right Sarki. Channels reported the same news in details here:

Police Confirm Militia Groups ‘Armed With AK-47’ In Benue

Akinola Ajibola
Updated January 18, 2018



Police have confirmed the existence of armed militia groups in Benue State which they said investigations would reveal soon.

Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Jimoh Moshood, countered claims by Governor Samuel Ortom that there was nothing of such.

“Yes, they were armed with AK-47 (riffles); we have records, we have footage and you can’t just start arming people,” he said when he appeared on Sunrise Daily.


“There are a lot of militia groups equally in Benue and we are looking at all those areas to ensure that the actual perpetrators of this mayhem are promptly arrested.

“People who are supposed to ensure that when they observe (you say you have a guard) and report back to the police that would probably do the appropriate thing; if such a guard is armed with AK-47 rifle, how do you control that, how do you prevent such AK-47 (riffle) from going into wrong hands?” Moshood questioned.

He also disputed claims that the ranch guards who were inaugurated by the state government were unarmed, insisting that the police have their evidence.

The Force spokesman noted that it was unlawful for any person to be in possession of arm without the consent of the Federal Government.

He added that the said ranch guards were meant to take note of any suspicious activity and report to the police, stressing that investigations had revealed that they were carrying prohibited weapons.



On Ortom’s claims, Moshood said: “Yes, I’m disputing that because we have evidence that they were armed with AK-47 rifles.”

“It is equally important for people to know that we are investigating that, we must know the source of these AK-47 rifles.

“Any organisation that you are setting up before you can carry firearms must be approved by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and it shouldn’t be a prohibited firearm.

“When you don’t draw the police into this and you arm people, you turn them into militias because you don’t control what they do with these firearms,” he added.

The Force spokesman, however, said the police have been supporting the Benue State government in terms of implementing the law on prohibition of open-grazing in the state.

According to him, the police have a responsibility to support any law made at all levels of government, as well as the ones made by the leadership of any community towards keeping the peace in the society.

Moshood said, “Even when you look at the international law, it’s like picking a cutlass and cutting a footpath and everybody is compelled to pass the footpath; so if that is the norms of the people, we should enforce it for them.”

https://www.channelstv.com/2018/01/18/police-confirm-militia-groups-armed-ak-47-benue/

Incompetence on the part of the Punch reporters is responsible for this misleading headline. This is how another newspaper, Premium times reported the same news..

No capital project implemented in Power Ministry in 2017 – Fashola
January 18, 2018

Kemi Busari



The power arm of the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, under the supervision of Babatunde Fashola, did not implement any capital project in the 2017 budget.
The minister cited “low passage of the budget” as the prime reason for the non-implementation.
He made this disclosure on Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate committee on works to defend the 2018 budget of the ministry.
Responding to questions from Barnabas Gemade, Benue-APC, who asked why there was zero performance of capital projects in 2017, the minister said the late passage of the budget delayed procurement plans in most cases.
“The 2017 budget was passed in June. The procurement law requires a procurement plan which took till September. In following this law, the first release was in August.
“Most of the projects were going through procurement formalities such as tax identity, contract terms and even construction companies went on holidays so there were so many things.”
The minister however could not mention how many of the projects were not implemented stating that even his Director of Planning could not give a definite answer.
He further pleaded with the committee to allow him bring a detailed report.
“It is a tough task,” Mr. Fashola said. “We may be allowed to submit those details. The ending solution which has not found favour is the one that should be appropriated. Once you appropriate a project in a particular budget, it should not be lined up in another year.”

The former Governor of Lagos State told the lawmakers that Nigeria could not finance new projects every year due to its “enormous nature.”
He added, “Most of these roads are 50 km to 100km. I ask in your states, 5km takes 24 months then if we have more in a budget, we cannot finish it. It is not what we want. Our resources are not increasing in an exponential manner to our projects.”
In its resolution, the committee agreed that the ministry roll over projects that were not procured in 2017 to 2018 budget and represent a new report in a week’s time.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/255917-no-capital-project-implemented-power-ministry-2017-fashola.html

PrecisionFx:
Lmao, court proceedings indeed.
Where is the criminal? Isn't he supposed to be in jail? Or is it that Bubu doesn't jail looters??

Every day Forfeiture Forfeiture of billions n yet Nigerians get even more impoverished.
.

The money has been forfeited to the FG by the order of a judge. Jonathan cousin can go to court to lay claim to the money. Otherwise the money will be permanently forfeited to the FG.

PrecisionFx:
They can't be jailed.

Cuz this news release is just normal APC yarns.....All lies.

This is not APC news release. This is journalist / newspaper reporting court proceedings. Do you even know the difference?

When a private individual commands this amount of respect, especially among the military, you should know that he's got many good things going for him.
To crown it all he is not even a politician.
Kudos to Tony and I sincerely hope and wish that your ways are pure.

Good news. Yipee...

Anyone notice that Ike Ekweremadu is not wearing his Ishiagu - Igbo attire today? But when its time to answer to corruption cases in court, he will suddenly remember that he is Igbo in order to draw sentiments. Now he is enjoying one Nigeria with others in Aso Rock.
Scammers!

Swisscoinng:
Really naira was devalued?

...you can take your money to Zimbabwe Na @ least 1$ will fetch you 1m Zimbabwe dollars, then you can invest in their stock market.

The way common sense eludes some of you is becoming alarming!

That is how one of the wailers was arguing with me that Nigeria stock is performing better than the rest of the world because of oil price and xmas. I then asked him if Nigeria is the only oil producing country or the only place where xmas was celebrated on earth last year? He went dumb after that.

Nigerian equities hit all-time N15.78tr high


Posted By: Taofik Salako On: January 17, 2018

Nigerian equities scored a double yesterday as sustained scramble for quoted shares ballooned the aggregate market value of all quoted equities to N15.783 trillion, the highest in the 57 years of trading at the stock market.

The All Share Index (ASI)-the benchmark index that tracks share prices at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), also rallied to its nine-year high at 44,054.72 points. The ASI had hit 66,000 points at the height of the unprecedented stock bubble in 2008.

The NSE was established as Lagos Stock Exchange in 1960 but it started formal trading in 1961. The NSE began trading with 19 securities; there are more than 160 quoted companies now.

With nearly three gainers to every loser, bullish trend gathered momentum as the management of the NSE yesterday unfolded its strategic plan for the new business year. The ASI recorded a day-on-day increase of 2.17 per cent to close at 44,054.72 points as against its opening index of 43,119.00 points. Aggregate market value of all quoted equities also rose from its opening value of N15.447 trillion to close at N15.783 trillion, representing a net capital gain of N336 billion.



With this, the average year-to-date return jumped to 15.2 per cent, equivalent to net capital gain of about N2.17 trillion so far this year.

At a review of 2017 and preview of 2018 yesterday at the NSE, Chief Executive Officer Mr Oscar Onyema said the outlook for the Nigerian capital market is encouraging.

”Indeed, to some extent, political activities and currency movements will have some effect on the market, but we expect that such impacts will be short lived and the performance of the underlying business activities will ultimately determine market performance,” Onyema said.

He added that the NSE was on track to become a more agile and flexible demutualised securities exchange.

“We are hopeful that the Demutualization Bill will be signed into law in 2018, and are working assiduously with our advisers to fine-tune outstanding aspects of the demutualization project as well as providing clarity and transparency on the process via regular engagement with all our valued stakeholders,” Onyema said.

In 2018, Onyema said the NSE will launch Exchange Traded Derivative instruments and continue to engage with the government on privatization and listing of state owned enterprises in collaboration with the private sector.



The Exchange will also maintain its role as an advocate for the adoption and implementation of market friendly policies.

According to him, in keeping with its objective of taking a vigorous and adaptive approach to strategy execution, the NSE re-assessed its strategic agenda in the light of changing dynamics in both the operating environment and the global exchange landscape against the backdrop of the fourth industrial revolution. This culminated in a new corporate strategy for the 2018 – 2021 period.

“Our efforts will be geared at satisfying our customers, boosting our domestic retail segment, and enhancing our organisation for a demutualized structure,” Onyema said.

http://thenationonlineng.net/nigerian-equities-hit-time-n15-78tr-high/

lexy2014:
so Nigerians are lazy?are u a Nigerian?

Yes, I am. I'm referring to those who will shun farming and will be complaining of hunger.

asuustrike2009:
There was severe fuel scarcity last Christmas. The price of fuel is still high.This should be the 3 time this regime is increasing fuel price in disguise. As I speak the price of things had gone up in many locations. For the case of electricity ,it is nothing but the truth. 7,000 mw can not go round the whole country. That some areas are experiencing improved power supply doesn't mean the whole is as you try to paint it. Nothing seems to work in this country. Things had turn from bad to worst. During corruption regime as this government call it, a bag of rice was about N9,000 but in change regime it is about 16k.The worst Christmas holiday is from this regime

The last xmas fuel scarcity was not as severe as the ones experienced under Jonathan. Prices of goods has gone up because Nigeria major source of foreign exchange is the oil. Nigeria being an import consuming Nation and with the drop in oil revenue, prices of goods and foreign exchange are bound to shoot up. This is simple economics of demand and supply. Things can only get better from now on. We have exited recession and the economic index are beginning to look upward. Emphasis is on producing locally what we consume and the Govt has demonstrated this in may ways. Example is the purchase of equipment by the Nigeria Army from Innosson Motors.
Prices of food will further crash if more youths gets into Agriculture.
A situation whereby we sell crude oil, then use the money to import food that we consume, including refined fuel is not a good economy policy.
Yes 7.000 MW of electricity is still little for a country the size of Nigeria. But you have to start from somewhere. The Admin inherited about 3,700 MW and they have almost double that number. That is a good sign of many good things to come. If we have seen that kind of increase in the past, then we will not be where we are now. With our little resources, this Govt is doing a great job.

Alariiwo:
Your blessing is sacrosanct..

Don't mind all those dull ones who go about blaming Buhari for their woes.
Only smart people will see what the man has done despite dwindling Oil price. He literally rescued Nigeria from collapse.

God will continue to keep and bless PMB.

Amen! God bless you too bro!

Chidexter:
I still never see any difference with the current government

At least oil price is still not as high as under Jonathan and FG workers are being paid without borrowing to pay their salaries. States Govt has been bailed out many times and Projects are getting completed / ongoing.
They cannot be stealing as much as Jonathan and still be able to meet their obligations.

asuustrike2009:
Electricity hasn't improved. That oby Ezekwesili said so doesn't mean it has improved. As I speak now, many areas are cut off from power supply, so where is the improvement? Is it on paper or mouth.
Those stations were in Lagos I suppose whereas many stations were not shut down. How can few stations be used to judge ? Channels TV,Tvc, nta and other stations didn't shut down either.

You will speak for yourself. It has not improved for you, but it has improved for many. If you go through that thread, you will see many people confirming what Oby said.
Whether small station or big station o, what we know is that we are not returning to that era of severe fuel scarcity.

ocelot2006:
And how has the PMB administration aided local manufacturing businesses that are being taxed to death after managing to survive the disastrous recession instigated by PMB's incompetence. Last I checked, more businesses are closing shop.

But hey blame it on Nigerians, just like this useless administration.

Nigeria has one of the lowest Tax to GDP ratio in the world at 6%. So who is being taxed to death?

Nigeria stock market has been adjudged as one of the best performers in the world last year and in fact the best this year. That does not just happen by accident.
FDI on the rise, inflation rate going down etc. Which company is folding up?

asuustrike2009:
Stop lying.
Electricity hasn't improved a bit.
Nothing like shutting of TV station by 8p.m during last regime
The good thing is Npower.

Oby Ezekwesili Commends FG, Fashola On Improved Power Supply, Nigerians React

http://thejuicyblog.com/oby-ezekwesili-commends-fg-fashola-improved-power-supply-nigerians-react/

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32873349

http://dailypost.ng/2015/05/24/fuel-scarcity-beat-fm-shuts-station/

emmaitive:
Abeg wea d light improve go

Nigerian Govt Lauded For Improving Electricity Transmission Network



Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
Mr Sunday Makinde, an expert in the power sector, on Wednesday lauded Federal Government’s effort at improving electricity transmission network across the country.

Makinde, a former Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

He said that prior to this development; the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) did not have the capacity to evacuate energy generated by Generation Companies (GENCOs).

President Muhammadu Buhari in his New Year address to the nation said generation of electricity had now reached 7,000Megawatts (MW).

Buhari said that as at Dec. 8, 2017, the country had achieved 5,155MW of power delivered to its consumers, the highest level ever recorded.

According to the President, TCN can now distribute all the 7,000MW that can be generated.

“TCN and the Niger Delta Holding Company have added 1,950MVA of 330 down to 132KV transformer capacity from 10 transmission stations.

“Also, it has added 2,930MVA of 132 down to 33KV transformer capacity from 42 sub-stations that include: Ikot Ekpene, Aba, Alagbon, Ajah, Ejigbo, Funtua and Zaria.

“This administration is working with the Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to overcome the continuing challenges of distribution,” he said.

The former chairman said that the government had succeeded in solving the problem of energy evacuation from GENCOs to DISCOs with the improved transmission network.

“Over time, we have witnessed a situation in which when GENCOs generate above 4,000mw, it will be difficult for TCN to evacuate them.

“But from the President’s speech, I am delighted to hear that our TCN has the capacity to evacuate all the energy generated.

“This is a big plus to the present administration.

“This has shown that the government is aware of the challenges in the power sector,” he said.
Makinde also commended the present administration in resolving the litigation involving some power plant projects.

According to him, if the power plant project is completed, it will contribute more megawatts to what the country is currently generating.

He, however, pleaded with the Federal Government to compel DISCOs to carry out an up to date maintenance of their equipment.

“Consumers are having challenges of getting improved power supply if the DISCOs’ cables and transformers are faulty.

“If all these loopholes can be plugged, consumers will enjoy improved power generation,” he said.

Makinde also urged Federal Government to embrace the use of renewable energy, adding that many countries were generating energy through solar and wind energies.

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/01/03/nigerian-govt-lauded-improving-electricity-transmission-network/

Spactacle:
Na waoo.

Jonathan, his family and his fellow looters nearly bankrupt this country.
Lalasticlala
Mynd44

hidhrhis:
I know everyone has his/her opinion but just because u have freedom of speech doesn't mean u shld insult my family he even went ahead to call out my entire family

Sorry about that. GavelsSlam might have been provoked. He is generally a cool headed guy.

hidhrhis:
I will deal with u
it is because u have hand that's why u have the gut to reply me
let me know when u no longer have hand
I will show u what I can do

This is only an online forum where everyone is hearing their views. You have your choice and so is GavelSlam... And in a democracy, minority will express their views, while the majority will have their way.
You don't like Buhari, that is fine, but respect the right of others who likes him and wants him to continue in office. Election is only about a year away. Make sure you get your voters card and vote your choice candidate.

Court orders forfeiture of N6bn, $222,000, N2bn shares linked to Jonathan’s cousin, ex-aides

JANUARY 16, 2018

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA

– The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, okayed interim forfeiture of N6,584,785, US$222,000, and N2,028,800,000 worth of shares of Aso Savings Ltd, that were allegedly secured fraudulently from proceeds of the sale of Power Holdings Company of Nigeria, PHCN.

The court, in a ruling that was delivered in chambers by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, granted the interim forfeiture orders following an ex-parte application that was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Aside the shares and monetary assets, Justice Dimgba equally ordered interim forfeiture of 12 houses, as well as, two pieces of land located in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja, which EFCC alleged were bought with looted funds. The anti-graft agency alleged that some former aides and a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, illegally diverted and shared a total sum of N27,188, 232, 208.20 proceeds of the PHCN Severance Insurance Premium, among themselves. EFCC, through its lawyer, Mr. Ben Ikhani, told the court the forfeited assets were uncovered during investigations into PHCN Severance Insurance Premium. EFCC had, in its ex parte application, named top government officials involved in the alleged scam to include the then Chief of Staff to the then President Goodluck Jonathan, Brig.-Gen. Arogbofa (retd), the then Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Jonah Otunla, and the then Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Dr. Godknows Igali. Others equally named in the alleged fraud were a cousin to ex-President Jonathan, Robert Azibaola; a former Director-General of Bureau for Public Enterprises, Mr. Benjamin Dikki; and a former Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil.


Meanwhile, Justice Dimgba ordered EFCC to publish the court order in any national daily within 14 days, following which any persons or organisations interested in the assets would be entitled to challenge the court orders. EFCC, via an affidavit it filed in support of the motion, told the court that through proxies, Arogbofa got N150m; Dikki N1bn; the ex-Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Igali N475m; Otunla N3.6bn; Jonathan’s cousin, Azibaola N2.5bn; and Wakil N118m. It said that a total sum of N27,188,232,208 allegedly misappropriated by government officials, the sums of N6,584,785, US$222,000, and N2,028,800,000 worth of shares of Aso Savings Ltd had been recovered from the suspects. The Commission said it kept the recovered money in its Recovered Funds Account domiciled at the Central Bank of Nigeria. Besides, it told the court that apart from the shares and the sums of money, 12 houses and two pieces of land located in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja, allegedly bought with proceeds of the loot, had also been recovered. The seized properties include two units of 4-bedroom detached duplex (Houses 12 & 14) at Alexander Miller Estate, Lekki-Lagos; one unit 4-bedroom semi-detached terrace duplex (block C11, Unit 7) at Lekki Garden Estate Paradise 3, Lekki, Lagos; one unit of 4-bedroom semi -detached(House 4b) at Olive Court, Agodi, GRA, Ibadan, Oyo State; and two units of 3-bedroom flat with 1-room boys quarters at 6a & b, Ogedengbe Street, Apapa, Lagos. Others include, 1 unit 4-bedroom terrace duplex with one 1-bedroom flat boys quarters (House 23, Flat 6) at Plot 100/101,Gudu District, Isa Mohammed Street, Cadastral Zone, B01,FCT, Abuja; and one unit bedroom detached (House No. D1077) at House No. D1077 at Brains & Hammers Estate, Apo, Dutse, Abuja. They also include, one unit 6-bedroom detached (House No.D1069) at house No.D1069 at Brains & Hammers Estate, Apo Dutse, Abuja; one unit 3-bedroom flat (Flat 4A, Hyde Tower) at 16a Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos; a five-bedroom (detached) and 3-bedroom bungalow both at Plot 145, Tarkwa Close, Wuse II, Abuja.

The rest are one unit plot of land measuring 921.26 square meters at Plot 1086 Cadastral Zone, B10 Daki-Biyu, FCT, Abuja and one unit plot of land measuring 2486.12 square meters at plot 2317, Nbora District, Cadastral Zone C06 FCT, Abuja. Justice Dimgba adjourned the matter until February 6.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/court-orders-forfeiture-n6bn-222000-n2bn-shares-linked-jonathans-cousin-ex-aides/

FRESHG:
THIS DEJI GUY IS A CONFIRM GAMBARI SLAVE

I can't become a Gambari slave simply by you calling me one. Stop being childish. If they ask you now, you will say you are Atikulating. Is Atiku Ibo? Hahahahahaha

1nigeriamyfoot:
r u pained dat I burst ur one sided comment? Oby Ezekwezili is not a woman of integrity and well meaning Nigerians will never take her serious. she politicize the chibok scam to demonize the then administratio just for her personal gain. APC used, dehumanize, dumped her like asshole she was.

No pain bro. Only conversation. Enjoy your day.

1nigeriamyfoot:
but when the same OBJ used her against PDP via chibok girl scam, the idiots APC ZOMBIE kept mum because its in their favour

You can still make your point without self identifying by calling yourself a zombie all the time. We already know who you are.
Now she is against the PDP that she worked for and the APC that did not appoint her.
No problem, she already admitted that her red card effort might not amount to much, but she is satisfied making noise and continuation of her attention seeking strategy

When OBJ gave this woman a job under him, she was not campaigning against PDP and APC (ACN,CPC,APGA, ANPP) then. People can see through this type of antics.

odi1278:
What has Biafra got to do with buhari being a shithole president. Failure personified. Recently a senior staff told the GMD that he was trying his best. He asked to resign the next day.
Buhari is a big failure and you a big zombie.
I maintain Anofia ki by.

He came back with more insult. Typical zombie. Must you self identify all the time by calling yourself zombie? Now, you have learnt a new lexicon from the deranged, racist, orange man, Trump, hence you will keep calling yourself shithole.

GavelSlam:
Check up.

I'm a full itsekiri man.

I always love how some of you insult the Yorubas because I already know they would vote against you.

Itsekiri and Yorubas are one and the same. Na the same Papa born them

odi1278:
Zombie in the house spotted. Anofia

What is it with you Biafra and abuses / insults? On Biafra, na so you dey abuse everybody with different line of thoughts from you. Ditto now on National issues. This is a big flaw on your part. Try and be civilized a little bit.

Lightening:
So 24 trillion Naira budget already spent for 3 years by Buhari equates to this scanty acievements? I wonder what has made some Nigerian's standards this abyssmal. It is your ilk that qualifies Nigeria truly as a smelly shithole.

24 trillion naira? Where did you get that figure? You must be confusing approved budget with actual fund release. Did you ask your hero to account for the unprecedented earnings from crude oil between 2010 and 2015?

GavelSlam:

I would forgive you this time because it is evident you are naive .

Won't be so nice a next time.

You can count on it.

My brother, don't mind those slowpoke jare. They have been programmed to be regurgitating nonsense. They do not have fact but abuses

GabrielAganyi:
In what way, please mention... Price of food, fuel, security or what!!!!!!!! !! Ohhhhhhh mediocrity will kill Nigerians

That price of food you mention is an indictment on Nigerians lazy attitude to work. How can you have high youth unemployment, yet you are importing things you consume including Agriculture that does not require a Govt permit or a licence?

Monjerk:
Bro. you are the joker here, you have decided to close you eyes to the current happenings and still go ahead to bring up issue on how Jonathan borrow to pay salaries, both Buhari and Jonathan are not competence to rule this nation but Buhari make Jonathan a saint, Buhari is making mess of this country. Continue supporting what is wrong, you are building for the children yet unborn.

You mean competent? At some point in this country we had Boko Haram holding territories and hoisting their flag declaring the place they captured a caliphate. That is no more the case. At some point in this country Christians and Muslims could not go to their place of worship as the fear of blast was real. The seat of power Abuja was no longer safe. The current admin has subdued them. The herdsmen issue is another security challenge that the current admin inheritted and it is being made worse by reduced vegetation, increased population etc.
Now, the security apparatus has been relocated to Benue.
At a time the noise of IPOB rend the air, they fizzled away after python dance. At a time people in Ikorodu could not sleep with two eyes closed due to the activities of militants, Badoo and kidnappers...
South South with killings and kidnapping especially in Rivers state are all security challenges.
By the time the age long Herdsmen menace is eventually resolved, I wonder what song you will sing again.
You dont like Buhari, you condemn Jonathan, yet you could not name their replacement.
Are you Atikulate?