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STATES Financecommissionershave expressedshock at the alleged disappearanceofthe sum of$1 billionfromthe Excess Crude Account (ECA) fundbetween last monthand yesterday. FinanceMinisterofState, Ambassador BashirYuguda, at the end ofthe FederationAccounts AllocationCommittee(FAAC) meetingtold reportersthat the ECA balance was $3.1 billionas at yesterday, down fromthe $4.1 billion level last month. But ina quickreaction,the Chairman ofFinanceCommissioners’Forum, Mr. TimothyOda,h saidstates werenot aware that the saidamount ($1 billion) had been drawn downand distributed among the three tiersofgovernment. Odah said: “States are not aware ofthis$1 billionwithdrawalfromthe ECA. We were justhearing about the informationas you people asked the question. Nobody has briefedus about the withdrawal.Ifwe were aware ofthe development,we would have asked the question.Now that we have heard, we are goingto demand explanationofthe whereaboutsof the $1 billion.” The developmentcame as the three tiersofgovernmentdistributed the sum ofN628 billionbeingstatutory revenue and VAT collectionsfor November. A breakdown ofthe figuresindicatedthat mineraloilrevenue generated the sum ofN383.147 billion,down fromthe N420.035 billioninthe previousmonth; non-mineral oilrevenue was equally downby N1.495 billion,failingto N115.162 billionaway fromthe N116.657 billionthe previousmonth. VAT equally dropped to N58.213 billionfromN64.452 billionthe previous month. The revenue as usual was distributed inlinewiththe revenue sharing formula of52.68 per cent for the Federal Government;26.72 to the states and 20.60 per cent to the local councilsinadditionto the otherbeneficiaries fromthe accountlikethe nineoilmineralproducingstates and revenue generatingagenciesofthe FederalGovernment. Meanwhile,FinanceMinister,Dr. NgoziOkonjo-Iweala, was yesterday at the FAAC to appeal for moreprudence on the part ofthe states because of the current slideinthe fortunes of the country and advisedthemto be moreimaginativeaimedat creatingmore avenues of revenue generation. She spoke to journalistsshortly after the closed-door meetingwiththe FAAC members: “ As you know itisthe end ofthe year, we are presenting the budget; we are laying the budget tomorrow.And I wanted to share with the honourable commissionersof finance,the accountants general underthe able chairmanshipofthe honourable ministerofstate finance.Someofthe reasons behindthe parameters that we put inthe budget, because as you knowitdoesn’t only affect the federal governmentbut also the states. But I want you to knowthisisnot the firsttimewe are meeting.We had already met inEnugu and we had already discussedthe difficult situation that was comingup. So today was just for us to exchange viewswiththe commissionerson what we should do at both federal and state level to help manage the situation. “Once we make adjustment at federal level, at state level they also have to make adjustments. So that was what we discussed;what mightbe the type ofmeasures, so that we all assure a softlanding even for our states and we agreed that we willput together,we willworktogether. Each state has itsown peculiarity;some have more IGR than others;somehave higher recurrentthan others, we take itstate to state to try and see what do we need to do, we at federal level want to be of assistanceto the extent we can. So it’sthat kindofconstructivemeetingthat we had. “You knownaturally withthe states, we willbe lookingat, again just likewe didat the federal level short term and long term, inthe short term those who have the capacity,infact all ofthemshould look towards raisingmore internallygenerated revenue. But inthe mediumterm we willalso look at tax policy, issueslikethe VAT. You know governors already rose fromtheirlast nationaleconomiccouncilto say that they willlikethe VAT to be looked at.” “Thisisa matter whichhave to be taken to the NationalAssembly. But you knowthat ifwe are able to make a movementon th VAT itwillbenefit the states more. The federal governmentonly gets 15% ofthe VAT but the states gets the rest. And we are desirousto see that they have a better timeofit.So theseare someofthe issuesthat we put on the table and discussed.How would we go about it,you knowinthe comingmonth. “We are not increasingityet. I was asked a question,what are the measures we could look at. You know tha the measures we already announced whichwould be announced inthe budget tomorrow willhave to do withsomeluxury surcharges that we are puttingon and someofthe longer or medium term measure that we put on the table we willlook at because NationalAssembly isalso involved.You know someofthe measures willbe very specific ate the budget presentationtomorrow but each state willhave to look at such circumstances.And all we are sayingiswe are ready to workwithyou, we are ready to support you and we can ifsomeofthem are doingwell the way we are sharingideasthey can also share withus. “We put our mindstogether that iswhat we are discussing.We also discussedsomevery good thingshappeninginthe economy whichwillcushion the impactby the way. When you look at pricesand again I willrepeat this tomorrowfor the budget, you saw that inflation has comedown. According to nationalbureau of statistics 7.9% agriculturepricesinmost places are eitherholdingsteady or have even dropped. I willsay more about this tomorrow.Thisisone ofthe sound pointswithin the economy wherefor the average Nigerian,thisgovernmentis... Try to do thingsina manner that will not affect the average Nigerianand the fact that the diversification ifthe economy ... Agricultureisworkingand we are gettingmorefood and prices Re reasonable. It isa very sound point.” source:::: www.ngrguardiannews.com/news/national-news/190609-states-express-shock-at-missing-1-billion-excess-crude-fund |
Afterall thepolitical calculations are made and thedust of competition has settled, itmustbethisnationand its peoplewho stand first and foremost.The questionbecomeswhether we stand strong, able to shape ourselvesintoour bestfutureor will we standfrailand trembling,burdenedby theabject failure to surmountthemultiple problemsconfronting us. Itagainstthisbackdrop thatI assess any actionI take. Here I come to myname beingplaced inconsideration as theVice Presidential candidatefor our party, theAPC. I have labored hard to move this partyfrombeingmerelyan ideain themindsof a few intobeinga political organization thatmightwinthiselection and govern thenationinway thatgivesthepeople thehope and opportunitytheyseek.Nothingismore importantto methan to realize this dream notfor myselfbutfor thepeople ofthisland I so love. Ihelped to buildthisparty, givingno thoughtto seeking anelected office because ofit.My contribution to theparty was never based on theexpectationofa later political handout. Nigeria is introuble and we arewell past themomentfor suchnarrow, selfish games. Therecame a timeduringthecourseoftheeventswhen our Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhariofferedthe VicePresidential slotto me. Beinga normal human being, Iwas deeply moved and honored thathe would consider mefor the position. Beinga patriot, Ihad to weighmy potentialcandidacyinall ofits dimensions. Ihave concludedthattheinterestoftheparty, our campaign and ofthenationare betterservedifI retainmy position as the Nationalleader oftheAPC, allowingme tobea bridgebuilder across all divides. Although, I declinedtheposition, I want to thankGeneral Buharifor extendingthehonorto me. Despiteall the noise and opposition around my possibleselection, hestood firmand steadfast. He showedthetraitsofa leader inholding to a decision he believedwas rightdespitetheerrantplots againstit. When myname was raised, thepolitical hatchet men triedto chop it downwithrumor andlies. Overtheyears, Ihave developed a thickskin.The personal attacks didnotbother me.I am used to them.WhileI have a thickskin,I don’t have a thickmind. There has been oneform ofattackthathas troubledme. Thatisthe attackbased on religion.The PDP and othershave stokedfear of a Muslim-Muslimticket. Ihave removed myself fromconsideration so what I now say cannotbe seen as self-serving. Iplead withthepeople ofthis nationto neverallow thepower lustofcynical politicians to set brotheragainstbrother,neighboragainstneighbor.If youlook atthosepoliticians whoraisethis issue themost,theyare the least devoutand faithfulto any religion other theirself-interests. Nigeria hastoomany secular problems – insecurity, economic collapse, poverty , corruptionand misgovernance –to allow inept people to use religion to keep us fromsolvingthesechallengesfor the benefit ofall. Thosewhoexploitreligion should be wary. For therereally isa God and hedoesnotlikeitwhen you play withhispeople or use His name to dotheoppositeofwhat He intends Iask the peopleto removereligion fromtheelectoral equation now thattheticketsofbothparties aremixed. I ask you to select theticketbestable to end thedownward slidethatNigeria has endured since this government tookover. I ask you to rememberthattoo manyChristians and Muslimsare poor. Most of all, I ask you to rememberthatthetruereligion of thePDP is poverty, APC come to bringprosperity to the people. Please vote for that. The Nigeria I see isa nationthatshall overcome. The Nigeria I see is anationready to sweep asidethebroken ways ofour recent past and thegovernmentand politicians whoimposedistressupon us. The Nigeria I see and seekis onewhere eachperson, every man, woman and childmay livefree ofterrorism,freeofthe despairofpoverty and freeofthefear thatthegovernment meant to serveand protectthem hasturned its backto them in cold and utterindifference. Isee and seek a Nigeriawhere progressivedemocratic governance creates thepolitical andeconomicspace neededfor each ofus to contribute to rescuingand retoolingthisnation. And, in theprocess ofthisbenignendeavor, may each and every one ofus share inthesoundpromiseand good prosperity that shall describe the architectureofour nationalrevival. However, not everyonethatshouts thename ofNigeria believes in this vision. There are many whowould have you laidlow and our future tossedasunderthattheymay persistinreapingtheunjust reward oftheirselfishways. Thereare wolves insheep clothing and even jackals inwolf’sclothing.I have seenthembutnot as residents insome strange zoo. Theypopulate thehalls ofthis diminished governmentand theparty fromwhichthis government was born. Wehave come to thefieldoffatefulchoice.Wehave beenbrought to test thescales ofweightydecision.Shall we lift this nation upward so thatfromitshighervantage pointwe may clearly see the roadto our betterdestiny?Or shall we continue to march the march offools intothedark ofdarkness. The currentpath has but oneend. Itshall take us intotheden ofnationalcollapse. We have gone far enoughdown thiswicked avenueto be aware of whatitscontinuanceportends. Wemustawaken ofour own accord, my dear people, before the bell ofdoom ringsupon us. If wewaituntilthatmoment,we would have waitedtoolong. Our future, ourfate, our destiny would have beencast intothesnare ofuttermisfortune.Thisis not thesong ofgreatness. Itis thepoeticsofruin. For me, political ambition willnever triumphover patriotic conviction. Thisdelicatemomentaffordsno space for emotionto intrude to blindus fromwhat is best.The APC isthebestand only vehicleto enacttheprogressiveand broad change thisnationcriesfor. I eagerly lend myselfto thisfinecause without mehavingto be on the ticket. Thisisa timefor cohesion andan overriding senseofmission. We must defeatthefoe beforeus and resistall temptationsintended to enticeus to fight among ourselves. Isincerelycommitmyself tothe rescueagenda ofGeneral Buhari and ProfessorOsinbajo. Ideclareto you, I willwork and dedicatemyselfso thatour ticket succeeds and winsthe2015 election-- notfor hisgood, not for my good, noteven for theparty’s good butfor thegoodof the nationwe inhabit. Some maycall what Ihave donea sacrifice. I call itotherwise. It is mypatriotic contribution and duty. I do so witha happy and upliftedheartand clear consciencebecause I have committed myself to seeking thebestfor thisnationbeforeseekingwhat is goodfor myself. ThisisthecreedofstatesmanshipI choseto follow. May thisbe thecreedofour party as General Buhari leads us to historic victory in the2015 elections. May thelightofa brightfuturealways shineon you and on our beloved nation,theFederal RepublicofNigeria. -Asiwaju Bola AhmedTinubu December17th,2014 source::: saharareporters.com/2014/12/17/why-i-withdrew-vice-presidential-race-bola-tinubu |
The nationalleader oftheAPC shunneda general caucus meeting oftheAPC inAbuja last nightbecause ofhostility by state governors intheparty towards his candidature. In a rejoindersentto Saharareportersearliertoday, Mr. Tinubu declared hisinterestbecoming the VicePresidential candidateto Buhari, affirming thatas a great mobilizer, hewas mostsuitedto beBuhari’srunningmate. Hisposition, however, isatvariancewith the position ofparty caucus memberswhohave decidedagainst fielding a Muslim/Muslimticket. Contrary tothewisdomofthetop hierarchyoftheparty, Tinubu averred inhisstatementthatreligion could notbe a barrier againsthisambition. SaharaReporters sourcesdisclosed thatparty chairmanJohn Odigie-Oyegun hassubmitted10 names to Buharifor his consideration, leaving himatlibertyto decidewhomhe wanted as hisrunningmate following theMondaynight partydeadlock. Buharireportedlyreached outto Tinubutoday to nominateat least threepeople to be considered,but theformergovernor refused, claiming thathe remainsthemostqualified candidatefor the secondspoton thepresidential ticket. |
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The Governorof Osun State ,Mr RaufAregbesola has said that the emergence of former Head of State, Gen Muhammadu Buharias the presidential candidateof the All Progressives Congress is the best democraticpillto galvanise Nigerians towardsthe needed change. He said the former Head of State is not justthe candidateof the APC but that of the entire Nigerians who have been yearningfor a dramaticand total change. Aregbesola said the decisionby all partymen and women to elect the former head of statedemonstrates the commitment to presentinga candidatewho would not only winthe presidential electionbut goaheadto rescue Nigeria from the present quagmireanti-democratic and anti-development elements had broughther in more than a decadeand a half. Aregbesola, in a statement bythe Director, Bureauof Communication and Strategyin the Office of the Governor,Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, was quoted asspeaking shortly afterthe declarationof Gen MuhammaduBuharias the presidential candidateof the APC after a keenly contested primaryheld in Lagos. “We must congratulateNigerians for the emergence of Gen MuhammaduBuharias the presidential candidateof ourparty. The excitements,commendations and jubilations that havegreetedthe electionand consequently the announcement of Gen Muhammadu Buhariare clear demonstrationsof the fact that Nigerians have been anxious and now poisedfor animmediate change in Nigeria. “It is clearnowthat Nigerians are determined to jettisontheir religious, tribal,partisanand othermundaneinterests to rally supportfor ourcandidate.Gen MuhammaduBuhari,I can confidentlysay, is not justthe candidateof the All Progressives Congress but the popularchoice of entire Nigerians,” Aregbesola was quoted assaying. Reminding Nigerians of the urgent need to fix the country, Aregbesola said the outcome of the primaryelectionitself confirmedthat the APC has taken transparency,the fightagainst corruption and graft to a new height. “People havechosen the best man for the job regardlessof all otherless edifyingconsiderations.Buhari represents the face of the required battle against corruption.He represents openness and commitment to goodgovernance.For thosewho consider the awfulimpact of corruption onour country,the choice of Gen Buhari would easily translate tothe readinessof Nigerians to battle againstthe most debilitating scourge againstthe country’s growth,”Aregbesola said. Listingthe challenges that lay before anAPC government at the centre, Aregbesola reminded Nigerians that the 16 years of the PeoplesDemocratic Partyatthe centre has spelteconomic doom,politicalcomplicationsand socialmorass. “We havewitnessed the most horrendouscrimes againstthe soul of this country.There has been a mindless rape of the country by a gang of looters who have madeNigeria a laughing stock in the comity of othernations. “There is needless hunger in a country withmany untapped opportunities.All the critical sectors have been bled to states of comaand what we haveleftasa country is fracturedentity gaspingfor breath. “With the electionof General MuhammaduBuhari, Nigerians are assured that a new Nigeria is possible,” he added. source: www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/buhari-apcs-candidate-choice-nigerians-aregbesola/
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Congratulations General Buhari. The delegates have spoken, you fully deserve the victory -AA
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APC must work together as a solid indivisible political entity and first win Nigerian people trust,confidence and winning largest percentage of Nigerians votes in 2015 presidential election. Then the power of control already in APC control then APC can resort to cleansing Nigeria. APC should also make sure public officeholders declare their assets to the public. I am overjoyed receiving this news. And I do hope president Buhari will make it to Abuja. Buhari has the gut, courage and sincerity of purpose to the full hog. I must congratulate Buhari, Tinubu and the rest for providing for Nigerians a strong opposition. source www.nationnews.ng |
They will combine forces. ... |
BREAKING NEWS: Buhari Wins APC Presidential Primary, Confronts President Jonathan In February Election | Sahara Reporters http:///1slAcdE |
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The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of being a member of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayose stated this while demanding that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suspends Obasanjo for alleged anti-party activities. The governor reportedly stated this while speaking to journalists in Ado Ekiti on Friday, December 5. Fayose also spoke on the recent visit by five PDP governors to Obasanjo saying that it was a waste of time as the former President was determined to undermine President Goodluck Jonathan. “A man who has refused to respect the office of the President of Nigeria that he once occupied does not also deserve respect from anyone,” Fayose said. “Have you ever heard a former president of the United States of America (USA) openly abusing a sitting president of the country? Does it mean that former USA president, Bill Clinton agreed with all the policies of George W. Bush and the incumbent president, Barack Obama?” “Obasanjo is behaving unpresidentially and he must be told to respect himself,” he added. Fayose also said that Obasanjo, a chieftain of the PDP, had already switched sides and become a member of the opposition. “Obasanjo is a man who can never be pleased. His principle of life is; if it is not his way, it must not be another person’s way. Even if President Jonathan gives Obasanjo his blood today, he (Obasanjo) cannot change because he is already neckdeep in the APC agenda, with his eyes on the vice presidential ticket of the party,” he said. “Therefore, no amount of visits by PDP governors can make him change his mind about President Jonathan, whom he hates not because he has not performed, but because he (Jonathan) did not hand over his presidency to him,” Fayose concluded. Obasanjo had earlier criticized Jonathan for encouraging corruption » but Fayose came after the former President saying that he had no right to attack the incumbent. » http://pulse.ng/news/olusegun-obasanjo-ex-president-is-an-apc-member-fayose-id3328774.html |
Terrorists using cows to bomb communities – FG According to security officials, Boko Haram is now using cows as weapons of mass destruction. The terrorists reportedly strap explosives on the cows and then send them into populated communities before detonating the bombs. The sect’s new strategy was disclosed by the Coordinator of the National Information Centre (NIC), Mike Omeri during a press briefing on Thursday, December 4, in Abuja, New Telegraph reports. “Sometimes, they strap bombs around cows, and push them to settlements. That is why we have been calling for more vigilance and total collaboration and cooperation among citizens,” Omeri said. “We urge all citizens to be patient, when you are subjected to searches and checks; it is something that we have to live with. It happens all over the world, especially when we are faced with what we have,” he added. Boko Haram is also believed to have resorted to using women for its attacks after a recent upsurge in bombings carried out by female suicide bombers in the troubled North-East. www.pulse.ng |
AN OPEN LETTER TO NORTHERNERS.... The Northerners, you have been chasing a rat while your house is on fire. The North is already on fire,instead of making effort to extinguish the fire but you keep dissipating your energy and voices on accusing the South and Jonathan of igniting the fire for you while the fire is incessantly devouring you and destroying your house. If it is true that Jonathan and the South are the ones who kindled this fire on your house that means Jonathan and the South are your enemies. Between you and your enemies who do you think should extinguish this fire? Are you expecting them to extinguish the fire for you? You have to extinguish the fire before pointing an accusing finger to anyone. The Northern leaders have to put the North in order but they failed thereby continue apportioning the blame on Jonathan. I am not protecting Jonathan here but the truth must be told. The Boko Haram exist since the Obasanjo's era and it keep growing through the Yar'adua's and it continues growing today. The Northern leaders including the traditional rulers are the most selfish people I know. All what they care is their family and immediate relatives. The traditional rulers,ranging from the Sultan of Sokoto to Ward Head (Mai anguwa), are usually apportioning traditional titles to criminal politicians and richers with the expectation of contracts, employment opportunities and favours to their close ones. If the employment opportunity comes, they always give it to their close ones. They don't care about the youth in the region. They always hope that their children will be educated and rule the region forever. These three category of persons are the ones responsible for the Northern predicament. They are:the politicians of the region,the traditional rulers and religious preachers who answer the name "scholars". Firstly, politicians are the ones that should provide a good leadership which is characterized by justice,equality and selflessness, but they are the ones currently misuse their powers through "I must get power wether righteously or mischievously". Instead of providing education and employment to the youth, they continue using the youth as thugs. They send their children abroad to bag degrees so as to gain lucrative jobs and continue leading the region forever. Have you ever seen a politician's son without a job? Next is our traditional ruling class, they are useless,cowardly and wealth accumulators. Despite the fact that Northerners are crying that there is no job in this country, have you ever seen a traditional ruler's son without a job? They have no "common man interest" in their hearts. All what they have in their hearts are pride,vanity and excessive use of powers. All what they can do is to give a useless "title" to a person (perhaps a criminal) if they see he is becoming rich so that he will be financing them occasionally. The third is the religious preachers, they don't have respect for the common unity of Northerners. They are only expert in dividing people along religious sects and lines. They are also good in interfering in political matters. They usually preach to people "vote Mr. M and don't vote Mr. C". Their family also study abroad and afterwards gain a lucrative job in government because they gather votes for government and always claim to represent common men. Have you ever seen a Sheikh's son without a job? They use religion as a profession of earning income and favours. They get food and fame through promoting rancour and bitterness. These three groups of persons are the ones who should collectively extinguish the current fire of Boko- haram in the north but they throw the blame on other people. Yesterday, they said it is a Muhammed Yusuf, today they say it is a CAN and Jonathan then tomorrow they will say it is America and Israel. While the Northern common men continue respecting and believing them. To the Northern common men, you have no time for politics or pointing accusing fingers, you have to chase this group of people out before Boko-haram chase you out, you have to deal with them before Boko-haram deal with you and finally you have to kill them before Boko-haram kill you. These group of people, Northern politicians,traditional rulers and religious preachers, are the problems of the North and will continue to be a problem to the North. |
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Just like the journey i made today to anambra.....we had one aboki at the car park. ...The first statement he made.....hmmmmm...His mouth smell like suckaway...lol other passengers were like driver were is my change? were this man wey de sell gala? were is my son? call driver for me? All in a bid to leave the car. |
Keluong:let that be your problem |
McDonalds2014:on point ex president. ... |
asking me to stop taking garri a.k.a. garrison is like asking me not to browse the Internet again. .....I kill you. . |
Soul singer BrymO has taken shots at contemporary Highlife singer Flavour over claims that his new album ' Thankful' has sold a million copies within the first five days of release. In a tweet obviously aimed at Flavour, BrymO said " The records are selling in the millions again, the lies are heaping again!! " After receiving some backlash from some people on the micro-blogging site, he replied " It's cool, am deeply sorry. Nobody send me, I'll let it be.... " BrymO didn't chill though as he sent a couple of tweets aimed at Flavour's PR stunt. "And it's not alright if the industry prefers to be how it is, but if no one will listen in private then we must speak in public! Better yet mind my business and take your advice " he tweeted. The former Chocolate City act released his fourth album Tabula Rasa on the 30th of October, 2014. The LP was given a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Pulse Music |
been using techno R7 for some months ago but soon as I bought my Samsung galaxy s4. ....ohhhhh.....I feel free like a bird soaring high in the sky......just like a load has been lifted from my head....Thanks to Samsung, BB and I - phones. .... GOD SAVE NIGERIANS FROM TECHNO. ... |
shout out to my real nigger....pray you get luckier. ... |
mezebel:na only food be your problem. ... |
ChuckD1:maybe na for Madagascar the person school |