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osuofia2:
So why is Atiku offering Seyi makinde the VP slots? Wetin Obi do am

I hope Seyi is wise enough to know the SW will be against such a move. This term is for the South and should remain so. Ideally, only Southerners should contest for the Presidency.

Okay o. We don hear. Next thing, he'll step aside or lose honourably and then we're back to the same bustop. We don sabi all these games.

Kudos for preparing manifesto. Still better than prominent aspirants who are yet to tell us their plans.

This is commendable. I hope she'll include alternative power solutions in her project plan.

JuanDeDios:
How time flies. The man has come a long way. I guess the gods reward those who wait.

I mean, I recall when he first expressed interest in the job – and Oba Akiolu shot it down, opting for Ambode instead and wondering how "the son of the Oba of Ewekoro" can come be governor here.

His mother is from a royal family in Lagos.

ECOMOG was a strong force against rebels. I wonder why ECOWAS couldn't sustain it.

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Kanwulia:
Bush girl!🙄
Coming from Uganda. . . . I don’t blame your ignorance!

What an insult the THE WHOLE OF EUROPE!

Why she nor the REAL ABUJA?🙄

Muchechechecheche


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6c4xm0fT5U?si=pUk41JauEwL-3OAA



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-slfLDU7ANw?si=Rb8wx4F1B1A-6vCY

Every country has it's slums but they project what's good about their nation.

Nigeria was peaceful and people had more integrity.

LordLicifer:
The recent discovery of Oil and gas in Kwara is the problem some powerful folks desparately wants those lands with these resources vacated even it means killing people

Really? Where in kwara?

TGNEWS:
A wave of political excitement swept through Adamawa State on Friday as thousands of supporters thronged the streets in a show of force for governorship hopeful, Dr. Girie Bakari Salihu, who formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The declaration ceremony, held shortly after his visit to the APC State Secretariat, drew over 4,000 enthusiastic supporters who chanted solidarity songs and waved party banners as the veteran education administrator and former public official unveiled what he described as a “10-point covenant document” for the people of Adamawa State.

Addressing journalists after meeting with the newly inaugurated APC state executives, Dr. Bakari said his visit was aimed at congratulating the party leadership and formally notifying them of his ambition to contest for the governorship seat.

“Gentlemen of the press, I was at the APC State Secretariat this morning to congratulate the newly elected executives and to formally inform them that I, Dr. Saliou Bakari Girie, have decided to contest for the governorship of Adamawa State under the flagship of our great party, the APC,” he declared.

The aspirant, who described himself as a grassroots politician and seasoned technocrat, said his decision was driven by decades of experience in public service and a deep understanding of the developmental needs of Adamawa State.

“I’ve worked in public service for at least 33 years — as a classroom teacher, lecturer, public administrator, policy implementer and policymaker. I believe Adamawa State will benefit immensely from my experience, leadership skills, and understanding of the people,” he said.

Dr. Bakari highlighted his extensive record in public administration, particularly in education and local government reforms.

He recalled serving as Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), where he said he spearheaded major educational reforms.

“I built at least 5,500 classrooms and established 170 new primary schools and junior secondary schools. We recruited over 17,000 teachers in four years, promoted neglected teachers, introduced free school uniforms, and strengthened school supervision across rural communities,” he stated.

He also pointed to his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, where he said he introduced reforms that tackled corruption and improved transparency in council administration.

“We introduced a cashless system and e-payment in local governments and fought corruption to a standstill. We also executed projects such as government lodges in all local government areas and modern abattoirs,” he said.

According to him, his administration would prioritize healthcare delivery, especially for women and children in rural communities.

“We provided funds for hospitals to offer free medical care for women and children under the age of five, and we intend to expand access to maternal healthcare across all wards,” he added.

At the heart of his declaration was a sweeping 10-point development blueprint which he branded a “covenant document” rather than a conventional political manifesto.

“This is not just a manifesto; it is a covenant with the people of Adamawa State,” he declared to loud applause from supporters.

Top on the agenda, according to him, is free and quality primary education for every child regardless of background.

“We are going to completely transform primary education. Our secondary schools will be fully equipped and functional, while higher institutions like Adamawa State University will be strengthened to effectively run critical programmes such as law and medicine,” he promised.

He also pledged massive investments in rural infrastructure, including roads, water supply, sanitation, and maternity clinics across the state’s 226 wards.

“So many women die during childbirth simply because healthcare facilities are absent in rural areas. We must change that,” he said.

Youth empowerment featured prominently in his speech, with the aspirant lamenting rising unemployment and hopelessness among young people.

“Over 60 percent of Adamawa’s population is 35 years and below. We must invest in skills development, employment generation, and restore hope to our youths,” he stated.

Dr. Bakari also promised aggressive women empowerment programmes, saying women bear the greatest burden of poverty and insecurity.

“When you empower a woman, you empower an entire household. There can be no meaningful development without addressing the challenges facing women,” he said.

On agriculture, the APC aspirant said his experience as a commercial farmer gives him firsthand understanding of the difficulties faced by farmers across the state.

“I own one of the largest functional farms in Adamawa State. Farmers are suffering because tractors are unavailable, inputs are inadequate, and yields are low. We must improve mechanized farming and value addition,” he noted.

He further pledged support for traditional institutions and vowed to sustain and consolidate the creation of new chiefdoms initiated by the current administration.

“The governor has done well in creating more chiefdoms. We will sustain and consolidate those efforts and expand where necessary,” he said.

Presenting himself as a candidate of continuity and consolidation, Dr. Bakari praised ongoing developmental efforts in the state while insisting that stronger leadership and strategic governance were needed to move Adamawa forward.

“Adamawa State, by the grace of God, will witness tremendous progress, continuity, and development under my watch,” he declared.

The declaration has already stirred conversations within political circles in Adamawa, with analysts describing the massive turnout of supporters as an early indication of growing momentum around his governorship ambition ahead of the APC primaries.

I like the fact that he has credible experience in governance.

LongT:
ten billion divided by 37 states. Each state will get a paltry 270 million. This is not just terrible but outrageous, how many civil servants are in each state? From level seven up ward can access up to a million sometimes two, level seven down ward can access five hundred thousand downward. Money for renovation as well as land acquisition. After application, you will have to wait for three to five years before disbursement. Remittance starts immediately.

It's for Federal Civil servants.

Great pity! Nigeria has changed so much within a few years.

She was the one who helped us with debt forgiveness. She tried to make us see reason why we should remove subsidy to allow the economy grow properly. We protested. We've now ended up with that.

She should be left with her award. She deserves it.

Seunpapa65:
Lol my brother if you call Dangote a monopolist u will see how they will be attacking u things are much better than when we celebrate about him having a refinery no single benefits for the country all he does is just to enrich himself he doesn't give a damn about his country

Ha! Some posts above will give you an indication of how his refinery has benefited Nigeria. Without it, life would have been much tougher than it is today with so much pressure on forex and no fuel in sight.

GeneralOuki:
They passed that Bill thinking that they will get automatic return tickets, they fuulishily stood on a mandate that didn't stand with them. Never have we had such intellectually deficient bunch at the helm of governance in the history of Nigeria.

Well, Tinubu knows that he needs the governors more than he needs these rubber-stamp, mandate singing cheerleaders masquerading as lawmakers.

Plenty of drama in the pipeline.
The hypertensive ones should be careful.

Interesting times ahead. 😁

Daluvy29:
We need Ambode seriously in ADC. Lagos politics is ready to be altered. The people are willing but the political actors are showing weakness.

You have Funso Doherty and GRV.

IJAYA001:
OP you are Lucky they didn't use you and your wife as sacrifice for their ritual.
The worse part is there is Yahoo Mother's Association now in Osun State.

Ha! Shameless mothers. How can anyone come out proudly as Mama Yahoo?

Our values are being terribly eroded sadly. Years past, a pencil in your school bag not bought by our ever diligent mums will attract query and punishment if there's no meaningful explanation. Omo e o se agbafo, o nkaso wale, ibo lo ti ri? That was the norm then. Stealing was a grevious sin.

The Coastal Highway has made a huge difference in the lives of far Lekki residents. If it's flash flooding, and the drainage system isn't blocked, it won't last long before drifting away. That's a usual occurence on most parts of the Island.

More blessings to the young lady. Congrats!

In ten years, Nigeria will be reaping bountifully from this worthy investment.

Our young men need to be more careful abroad. Women are highly protected there and some of them can be deceitful.

Abbeytoy:
Look outside the country, don't risk her life.

I am also in your mom situation and Ghana, France and Indian ware recommended. I have done unsuccessful one with UCH and I won't advise you to do anything with any Nigeria hospitals for now

Sorry about that. Try Dr J. Oni, an experienced orthopedic surgeon from John Hopkins. I've heard great reviews about him.

I know someone who did hers in Evercare hospital, VI. It was successful.

Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi is quite good though the private section is very expensive.

There's also a specialist from John Hopkins now resident in Lagos. He's Dr Julius Oni, an associate Professor and surgeon. His hospital is in VI.

However, sometimes knee replacement is not the solution. I used to have knee problems but it's no longer an issue. I didn't do any surgery. Just diet and therapies. Some Doctors may recommend surgery just for pecuniary gains.

This is too risky for ladies who plan to have children in future.

Very sad indeed. Unfortunately, some will just be doing "big girl" with the cash inflows while mortgaging their future.

Whoever introduced our young ladies to this without proper guidance and education is very wicked.

Well done gallant soldiers. May God guide and protect you more as you rise to defend us.

Hopefully, the ones troubling the North West and Middle Belt will be visited soon.

The pre wedding picture is terrible and a real red flag. That depicts dominance and ruthlessness. No sign of love at all.

May God heal Roby's mind. I pray that you meet a worthy lady who will love you genuinely and make you very happy. You'll have your children by God's grace. It's not too late.

Irony1:
It is a big fat lie. You detest GRV because he went against the establishment in Lagos.

I don't detest anyone. Titi is of the same stock. I love and respect her. Real omoluabi!

Irony1:
So why the discriminatiom against GRV?

Why is Titi Rhodes Vivour loved?

Sheuns:
He created a problem for himself by deciding to leverage on his maternal roots while still maintaining his paternal roots?

Or because he dared to challenge the status quo?

Or that he called the so called development paraded by the APC in Lagos for over 2 decades as fraud?

He doesn't think in Yoruba, can't speak Yoruba but wants to govern a Yoruba state. He said that during the campaign. How does that give him electoral value?

It's no news that bandits operate in that axis. The question is why the military won't take the battle to them. Waiting to be attacked before fighting back makes me wonder.

I feel so sorry for our gallant soldiers who I believe can easily eliminate these heartless terrorists in a fair battle. May God continue to guide and protect them.

May the fallen heroes rest in peace. May God comfort their families.