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And you poor like this? Jeez

I smell EFCC or ICPC or DSS or other military/paramilitary persons seeking for who To devour here.

There is an increasing rate of child sexual abuse in Nigeria and sadly, most parents either choose to ignore or deny this fact.

We can’t deny the fact that more and more children are becoming victims of sexual abuse on a daily basis.

The media is flooded daily with reports of adults sexually molesting children and some of these children are within two to five years.

Sometimes the adults claim that they were seduced but, how does a two-year-old child seduce an old man of 60 or 70 years.

Sexual abuse of children should be of concern to everyone because children are not safe anywhere, not even in the comfort of their homes.

What measures can parents and guardians take to protect their young children from sexual abuse.

1. It’s not too early to talk about sex: Parents and guardians needs to educate both boys and girls about sex. Some parents don’t want to talk to their children about sex but they really should because children are being exposed to different images through the internet, television and newspapers.

2. Trust no one: In most cases, abusers are not strangers but people that are close to the family. If you have people living with you, you have to really be observant before you end up in regret. If your children are sleeping out, make sure the people are reliable before you allow your child to spend time at their house. There’s nothing like being too careful.

3. Parents should not leave their children without supervision: Keep watch on your children. You should know where your children are at all times and what they are doing.

4. Watch out for signs: If you notice changes in your child’s behavior, you need to do something. Abuse is not usually as obvious as high fever but there may be some signs that your child is in trouble and needs counseling.

5. Form a close bond with your children: Let your children be free to tell you anything. Encourage your children to talk to you about their day, friends and everything that goes on in their lives.

6. If you suspect abuse, take action: Don’t just keep it to yourself, take action. If you find out your child or ward has been a victim of sexual abuse, contact relevant authorities. Abusers must face the law.

7. Avoid unnecessary exposure: Parents of these days want their children to keep up with what’s in vogue and so they dress them in certain ways. Avoid exposing your children unnecessarily. A lot of parents assume their kids are still very young so what they wear does not matter. But, you should know that not everybody thinks that way, especially these perverts who are turned on by young children.

https://www.naij.com/776365-7-ways-nigerian-parents-can-protect-children-sexual-abuse.html

President Buhari has spoken and he has spoken very well indeed.

Buhari addresses the APC leaders at the NEC meeting

– The president explains his decisions on security, trips, others
President Buhari addressing the national Economic Forum retreat in Abuja on Monday, March 21, 2016.

President Buhari addressing the national Economic Forum retreat in Abuja on Monday, March 21, 2016.

President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed the leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the National Executive Committee of the party.

The president asked the politicians to continue to make sacrifices as his government seeks to revive Nigeria’s economy.

Buhari added that he was aware that a lot of them are under pressure from Nigerians especially with regards to the tough economic situation.

READ ALSO: How President Buhari, his government robbing poor Nigerians

“Many Nigerians probably do not know that 27 out of our (36) states cannot pay basic salaries,” he said.

The country’s leader expressed sadness that successive Peoples Democratic Party governments since 1999, failed to make provisions for times like these considering the volatility of oil prices.

According to the president his foreign trips were needed to give a personal touch to making a case for the APC-led government’s economic and other policies.

“You need to present your economic policies personally to your partners and your neighbours personally,” Buhari stated.

The president further added that on security he gave his government a pass mark adding that the changes carried out by the government particularly the choice of new service chiefs, the purchase of soft and hardware and the promoting the morale of troops has given the army a new sense of purpose.

John Odigie-Oyegun, party’s national chairman, in his address of welcome, advised all members of the party to come together and support President Buhari and the party to deliver on its promises to Nigerians.

READ ALSO: Exposed: Read how much paid to those who stand with Buhari

It was the second formal NEC meeting since the party assumed office on May 29, 2015.

APC national caucus held meeting on March 22, 2016 as it was earlier announced by the party’s national chairman at the presidential villa.However, the party has postponed its Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting by one week.

https://www.naij.com/776273-president-buhari-addresses-apc-leaders-explains-trips-decisions.html

Hope the network won't disappear after its been activated?

The change has vanished to yonder

Na so so adjoining, adjourned, adjournment we dey on top Saraki case? Haba.
If it were a common civilian being tried like this, I am very sure that the person would have been jailed since even before the evidence is presented before our courts.

The party was an amalgamation of diverse groups done hurriedly before the general elections for the purpose of dethroning the PDP from the center. Now that purpose has been achieved. Everybody can go back to their various initial party namely ACN, CPC, APGA, etc

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Public budget or not, ''' DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ '''.

RALPHOW:
THE FIRST AND BEST PRESIDENT THAT SEND IN BUDGET TO NASS WITHOUT GHANA MUST GO
AND I COMMEND NASS FOR FOLLOWING RIGHT PART, DID THEIR JOB ACCORDINGLY
NIGERIA WILL GO FORWARD IN JESUS NAME.

AMEN

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Lol, cut what? Cut his manhood abi? Lol

aidagbon:
. d budget was reduced by 17bn.....dats y it was passed

But it was still heavily padded now.

Can't she be self employed? Maybe she is DULLARD and lacks the required intelligence to work as a lawyer.

Nigerians.
Haba!!!!
Can anyone give me a clear reason why these black-marketers never run out of petrol even when the product is extremely scarce?
Na wao.

Ahhh, Oga Jona and Mama Piss back again?
The holy scriptures says '' AFFLICTIONS SHALL NOT ARISE THE SECOND TIME". By this I mean, we Nigerians don't want him even as a local government chairman, not to talk of being Mr President.

Buhari has seen the handwritings on his wall. He is no more Sai Baba, he is now being referred to as the DULLARD. Hence he is on the run from tweeter, fb, whatsapp, etc.

At the end of the consultation, his prescription will look like this :

Prescription for basketmouth 23/3/2016;
-Tabs aspirin 1tab tds for 2 days to be taken after meals,
-Bed rest
-Adequate hydration
-Referred back to Nigeria to get arthemesine based antimalarial medication ASAP

Bill=$1000

Thanks for your patronage. See you again soonest.

Ok

For how much?

There are more pressing issues at stake In Kaduna State
-Poverty
-Unemployment
-Almajiris
-Poor state of healthcare facilities
-Poor electricity
-Security issues, etc.
Why not deal with these more pressing issues vigorously first before thinking about other trivial issues dear Governor?

The Catholic church on Tuesday, March 22, confronted Governor Nasir El-Rufai, stressing that, no governor elected can become an emperor. This confrontation comes on the heels of the move by the Kaduna state governor to regulate the practice of religion through a bill set to be enacted.



At a briefing in Abuja, Caritas International, a department under the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) explained that El Rufai must tread with caution in his approach to strangulate the religious freedoms of Kaduna citizens.

This Day reports that Rev Fr Evaristus Bassey, director of Caritas International, said though “religious miscreants have caused a lot of havoc in our Nigeria. It does appear however that the measures proposed are an overkill.

“The danger in Nigeria is the manipulation of structures and institutions by strong individuals. Thus, the fear is that even if the proposed bill contains good aims, the proposed restrictions would play into the hands of officials of state who have a hegemonic mentality and would allow them the freedom to persecute one religion in favour of another,” Bassey maintained.

He said: “The principle of separation of state and Church/Mosque which springs from the supposed secularity of the Nigerian constitution would be severely battered if this bill is pursue in the way it is.

“Governor El Rufai, who is quite dogged in the pursuit of anything, given this tool, would pursue ardently both what is good and what may be divisive.

“We advise that Kaduna State rely on existing laws and existing state instruments of law enforcement, to maintain religious harmony in Kaduna State instead of reinventing the wheel.”

He contended that: “the majority of Kaduna people appear not to want this law, and their wishes should be respected, as no governor is an emperor but an elected official who should defer to the people’s will.

“The people’s will is sovereign; because of the potential abuses this bill could bring when it becomes law, we opine that it is not necessary, ” Bassey stated.

As a strategy to resolving this constitutional logjam on religion, the Catholic Church further tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to revisit the report of the national conference organised by the last administration.

According to Bassey “Nigerian citizens should continue to engage political and state structures to become institutions which are guided by the rule of law.

“The President Buhari led administration should revisit the provisions of the national conference and institute measures which should stand Nigeria on the pillar of justice and peace.

“Presently, our constitution is like a hermaphrodite, neither completely secular nor religious. A secular constitution guarantees the rights and dignity of all under the law.”

The church also bemoaned the ill-treatment of women in many cultures and communities, describing it as “a symptom of the overall deficiency in the respect for life which engenders a mindset that sees life as dispensable.”

They argued that the “underlying materialistic attitude” of society “sees the female specie not as fully human but as an object for male gratification.”

Bassey urged government and traditional institutions to be in the forefront of promoting the advancement of the girl-child and the female gender.

In the same vein, representatives from over one thousand churches within Kaduna metropolis and environs have vowed to do everything legal to ensure that the rights of Christians were not curtailed in Kaduna state.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has kicked against the “religious bill”, describing it as anti-Christian.

Speaking on the bill which he described as obnoxious, the chairman of the PFN, Kaduna state chapter, Reverend Femi Ehinmidu said it was improper for the government to embark on restricting and regulating religious activities while other prevailing issues in are left unattended to.

Meanwhile, Barnabas Bala, the deputy governor of Kaduna state, has met with the leaders of Christian Association of Nigeria in the state, to discuss the controversial bill which Governor Nasir El Rufai has sent to the state House of Assembly for debate and passage.

While explaining the reasons of the bill, Bala said it aims to protect the state from religious extremism and hate speech.

According to him, the Kaduna state government is always committed to ensuring that religion can be practiced in a safe and secure climate.

http://www.starsgist.com/governor-el-rufai-attacked-by-catholic-church-for-religious-bill/

Buhari is the best and greatest thing to ever happen to Nigeria at the moment. The guy too get swag. Padded budget or not, that budget was passed at the end. Shuooo

highpriest4:
Nigerianne T efini

Meaning ''Naija too much'' ,
Lol

Frankiss44:
These idiots that told GEJ that not having fuel scarcity throughout his regime wasn't something he should use in campaigning because to them there is nothing special about it... Now just few months into their own regime, Nigerians are being faced with untold hardship... Na wah o

For months now we have been buying fuel for 150 and above and everybody is getting used to it.

What a bunch of failures... Noise makers without action... Yet zombies are still linking their fuccking ass.

But you know that the circumstances under which the present administration is working is far worse than when PDP was in power. There is a global economic melt down due to the slump in crude oil prices. So don't blame Buhari. Blame the poor economy.

hinwazaka:
Kachukwu is a HEGOAT and a coward. Instead of telling us the truth and coming clean with the massive incompetence of him and his phoolish boss, he rather persist in denial and deceit

Bros take it easy, that guy is working his ass out under tough economic situation we find ourselves today. Give the man some credits joor

The Presidency on Wednesday commended the National Assembly for passing the 2016 Appropriation Bill.

The Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, told newsmen at a press briefing in Abuja that the expeditious consideration and passage of the bill was laudable.

He further commended the Senate and House committees on appropriation as well as the sub-committees for working hard in ensuring that the budget was passed.

“I followed the entire process and I have seen the industry that has been exhibited by the senators.

“I want to say that we appreciate particularly the fact that in the course of consideration, the committee chairmen, the committee members and the chairmen of appropriation committees were in constant touch,’’ he said.

The special adviser further commended the legislature for approving the harmonised version of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework(MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper(FSP), adding that they were the parameter for passing the budget.

Enang also extolled the media for extensive coverage of the process leading to the passage of the budget.

President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2016 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Dec. 22, 2015.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/presidency-commends-nass-passing-2016-budget/

By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA – At a time when Nigerians were expecting respite from the pangs of the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu has apparently dashed their hopes, stating that the current queues at gas stations would persist till late May.

The minister who doubles as the Group Managing Director, GMD of the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC added that he was not a magician to make the queues disappear overnight.

According to him, it was even a “magic” that the stations were still getting volume of products they dispense to the public, judging from the prevailing circumstances at NNPC.

The Minister also revealed NNPC’s import rates have moved form 50 percent to all- time 100 percent, saying that the 445 barrels allocated to crude swap now service 50 to 55 percent importation of refined product.

But giving a glimpse of hope on how to achieve lasting solution to the product scarcity, Kachikwu stated that government was working to beef up the reserves.

He stated that the when the refineries come on full stream, locally refined products would be left unsold in the reservoir to boost supply and availability of the products.

The minister was fielding questions with the State House Correspondents after leading officials of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas‎ Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to a meeting with president Mohammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja on Wednesday on when the queues at the gas stations would disappear.

He said: “One of the trainings I did not receive is that of a magician but I am working very hard to ensure some of these issues go away‎. And let’s be honest, for the five, six months we have been here, NNPC has moved from a 50 percent importer of products to basically a 100 percent importer. And the 445 barrels that were allocated was to cover between 50 and 55 percent importation.

“So, it is quite frankly sheer magic that we even have the amount of products at the stations. We are looking to see how to get foreign exchange imput. The president and I discussed extensively on how to get more crude directed at importation. His excellency will rather have less crude but have individuals in the society suffer less with inconveniences than have more crude and have them continue to suffer.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/fuel-scarcity-will-persist-till-may-kachikwu/

By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA-Against the background of the violence that apparently characterized the rerun elections in Rivers State, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has lashed out at president Mohammadu Buhari, saying that God is angry with him and that Nigerians should ask Buhari why they are suffering.

According to the governor, the president superintended over elections that were remarkably bloody.

The governor who spoke with Journalists in Abuja on Tuesday chronicled the lists of elections held under the present government, stating that power belonged to the God and and should not be abused by any individual no matter how highly placed.

He said: “I am telling you the truth. Power doesn’t come from anywhere. God rules in the affairs of men. Oppressing, bringing and cutting people down, taking their blood, God is angry. The way this government is taking people down, God is angry. God isn’t happy. Go to Rivers, they kill people.

“Go to Akwa Ibom, they kill people. Go to Bayelsa, they kill people, incarcerate innocent people. God is angry with Buhari. You can’t continue to take the blood of the innocent. Look at my predictions for the year 2016 for Nigeria, everything has come to pass. This is a different ball game. He that will take me, he that will go against me must first of all defeat God. If these were the kind of violence that greeted Buhari’s election would he ever be president?”

Speaking further on the likely impact of the just concluded expanded retreat of the National Economic Council, NEC in Abuja, Governor Fayose stated that the present economic situations in the country indicated that president Buhari lacked technical competence to solve the problem of the country.

Even though he specifically praised the idea, the governor wondered if it would not the just a talk shop.

“We have had a lot of these things, we have been through such a gatherings but at the end of the day, will it not be the same old rhetorics, same strategies? Is it a diversion or diversionary move to make Nigerians think you are working on the economy because a government that has actually come, which was elected precisely a year now doesn’t know what they are doing, they don’t know what they want, they don’t know why they got there, maybe they wanted power and not to put Nigeria on the part of prosperity?

“So it is a good Idea that we should talk about the economy of the country but I think the driver should know more than the passengers but they don’t know direction. They are now fishing. They are fishing for ideas to run Nigeria because they don’t know.

“Again with all due respect, people won’t like the way I am saying it right now but they have to come to terms with reality; you can’t grow more than your pastor. You can’t grow more than your MD under the same roof. The president himself has very little capacity. He is limited by age.

“He is limited by academic competence and he is limited by exposure. If you can’t grow more than your pastor what will you offer and everybody has to look up to the president. So with his family of APC, they ought to have had an economic team, economic master plan for Nigeria.

“We should ask the president why are Nigerians suffering under him more than ever before. Look at the electricity tariff; in most cases they will never get the supply of electricity maybe once a month they will get what we call estimated bills. The people are so disenchanted, the people are not happy. There was this international body that said findings show that Nigerians are unhappy than ever before. Something must be causing all that. If you look at that last 6 elections around the federation, APC isn’t winning and it shows people are saying ‘have we not miss road?”

“The fact remains that when the disease catches up with you, you will not know until the thing is about terminating the life of the person concerned. If you look at the violence greeting our elections now it will amaze you, it will give you concern. Even the words of Jonathan abused him, say what you want to say but he promised they will be free and fair election and he delivered it against himself.

“Nigerians don’t know party, they know their stomach, they know their business, they know their economy. Let’s look back and imagine that so many middle class businesses are gone. Look at me having a daughter abroad and somebody says my daughter can’t get maintenance money in dollars abroad anymore.

“Education of my children has come to a halt after building such a child to a level of year 3 in the university. This is an indicator of incompetence, a clueless administrator. Sometime a lot of agents in APC might have clues but the president doesn’t have clue, he has no clue. You see these things, people are afraid to say it”, he said.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/we-should-ask-buhari-why-are-nigerians-suffering-fayose/

A record breaker of the ''most looted funds in the history of the world '' if this news is correct.

By Emmanuel Elebeke

ABUJA: The Federal Government yesterday shared the sum of N345.095 billion with the the States and Local Governments for the month of February.

The amount was short of N25.293 billion from the N370 billion shared in the preceding month.

A breakdown of the figure showed that federal Government received N127.200 billion, States received N64 billion, while Local Governments got N49.740 billion.

Details later.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/fg-states-lgs-share-n345b/