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maclatunji:
President Buhari is about to complete his first 2 years in office as an elected civilian president of Nigeria and the 2 major issues in the polity presently in Nigeria are; his current state of health begging the question on whether he is fit to continue in office and perhaps more importantly if he will run for reelection in 2019.

This article takes a look at the major contenders for his position should he not run for reelection in 2019. It is safe to say that in any election cycle in Nigeria; about 50 individuals have at least a remotely objective chance of being president. However, some contenders have more clout than others. The following 10 are the ones with the most clout in my opinion in no particular order.

1. Alhaji Sule Lamido

Alhaji Sule Lamido is a former 2-term governor of Jigawa state with considerable influence in his home state and neighbouring Kano. He as a northern aristocrat who has connections far and wide, he has also safely kept away from the current storm ravaging his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) which could make him a favourite for party nomination as presidential candidate in 2019 if the Ali Modu Sheriff and Makarfi factions of the PDP can close ranks and resolve their bitter dispute. His current trial for allegedly inciting his followers to violence during the forthcoming local government elections in Jigawa state is an immediate challenge he has to surmount though.

2. Senator Ali Modu Sheriff

A former 2-term governor of Borno state and Senator, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff is currently the chairman of the PDP and reportedly a billionaire with deep pockets to finance a possible presidential bid. In fact, his opponents in the ongoing PDP crisis have suggested that the source of conflict is Senator Ali Modu Sheriff’s presidential ambition in 2019. If he can get his party to nominate him as its presidential candidate, he could be a formidable opponent especially when his money starts ‘talking’.

3. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Current Governor of Lagos State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is a relatively young smart and articulate leader with connections all over Nigeria. He is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) who could be sold to the country as a vibrant fearless leader that can lead Nigeria to a great future. His obstacles to power would be mainly the other heavyweights in the APC who might run in the event that President Buhari does not. However, if a stalemate is reached, an individual like Tambuwal may become attractive as a compromise candidate. The fact that he is governor of the Sokoto, the ‘Seat of the Caliphate’ might help in no small measure as well.

4. Governor Nasir El Rufai

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and current Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai tends to be controversial but he is also well-respected as a reformer during his time as the Director General of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and Minister of the FCT under former President Obasanjo. Currently in Kaduna, he is also embarking on sweeping reforms in the governance of a leading state in the North. However, his handling of political opponents even within his party and pronouncements on the recent inter-communal conflict in Kaduna have made some observers question his leadership credentials. It might be a case of being misrepresented but the governor has to explain why he is very susceptible to misrepresentation. It is also unclear what his relationship with President Buhari currently is like –whether good or strained, this might be a critical factor in his presidential ambition for 2019.

5. Senator Bukola Saraki

Former 2-term governor of Kwara state and President of Nigeria’s Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has defied Political gravity so far and will fancy his chances of becoming president if the incumbent does not run. Allegations of corruption trail him though and despite his best efforts to avoid it, his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal continues. He has a loyal base in the Senate and in Kwara state, his friend and ally Senator Dino Melaye will be assuring him that he has Kogi state as well. However, there are many power brokers in the APC who are against Senator Saraki and they will do all in their power to prevent him from being the party’s candidate in the event President Buhari refuses to run for 2019. However, as a former member of the PDP, he still has friends who might decide to combine forces with him in a new party, such is the nature of Nigerian politicians, it would not be difficult to defect to a new party and run on such a platform. His popularity within Nigeria would then be tested as a presidential candidate.

6. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN)

If a president cannot run for a second term, who better to replace him as his party’s candidate than his vice president? This simple logic is what makes Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) a strong contender in 2019 based on our initial assumption. He showed in just over a month of President Buhari’s extended medical leave that he can be a pragmatic leader that connects with the people. However, his performance so far has largely been with the support of the president. There is a strong possibility that it is only with the support of President Buhari that Professor Osinbajo will have a strong footing to run for the highest office in 2019. He would also be looking towards Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for support in such a scenario. While not a guaranteed deal, Vice President Osinbajo is certainly in the mix for 2019 without a doubt.

7. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a political heavyweight in Nigeria with considerable political machinery especially in Northern Nigeria. The challenge he seems to have is salability to Nigerians as the man to lead us. Since 2007, he has been trying to no avail. Could 2019 be his year? He definitely seems to believe so, as he has been going round the country delivering lectures on ‘restructuring Nigeria’ and explaining to us how things are not going well. He has also been pictured drinking sachet water a.k.a. ‘pure water’ in local parlance. Whether all these are enough is to be seen, he has a penchant for changing parties to pursue his ambition and might have to do so again to have a chance to run for president in 2019. Time will tell what the Turakin Adamawa has in store for us politically.

8. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Former 2-term governor of Lagos state, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the biggest power broker in Nigeria at the moment, President Muhammadu Buhari admitted this much in his acceptance speech after being declared winner of the 2015 election. No doubt, both men have high regard for each other. Now, if President Buhari does not run, what strategy will Asiwaju Tinubu deploy? Will he run for president or support another person and remain the power-broker he has been for about a decade.

He has already told us that if President Buhari does not run, he will consider running himself. As events in the Senate, House of Representatives and even the Executive have shown since President Buhari was sworn-in, Asiwaju Tinubu cannot expect to get his way all the time. He is usually the first to recognize and admit this which is what makes him such a difficult politician to come-up against, political master-strategist with growing influence in the North which is critical for any presidential bid in Nigeria. Just how big is the Jagaban Borgu in the North and what will be the outcome if President Buhari and Asiwaju Tinubu have a meeting behind closed doors might be 2 critical factors that determine the success or failure of a Tinubu presidential bid in 2019.

9. Alhaji Muazu Babangida Aliyu

A 2-term former governor of Niger state, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu is a good orator and respected politician in the North regardless of his current trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged corruption. If can survive his current travails and play his politics well, he might be a good compromise candidate for the 2 factions of the PDP. His oratory skills and connections with the Southwest where he had is tertiary education at the University of Ibadan may also prove helpful for a presidential bid. If the APC presents a candidate that his unpopular, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu might have a chance. It also helps his cause that 2 powerful former Heads of State, Gen. (Rtd.) Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. (Rtd.) Abdulsalam Abubakar come from his state. A few hilltop mansion meetings may do wonders for his candidacy.

10. Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari

Let us look at this scenario, President Buhari is not running for a second term, members of the APC are agitated about this and the quest for power by different blocks threatens to tear the party apart. A compromise needs to be reached quickly and it is decided that the governor of Kastina state where the President comes from should replace him as candidate while the party changes its constitution to formally codify zoning of the presidency to the south in 2023. Under this scenario, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, current governor of Katsina state would emerge APC candidate and would in all likelihood win such an election. He shares the advantage of having connections all over the country as former speaker of the House of Representatives with Governor Tambuwal of Sokoto state. This and the fact that he is the current president’s governor cannot be overlooked in the equation of 2019 where a President Buhari does not run.

Conclusion

These permutations might be rendered useless if President Buhari does decide to run, we definitely wish him good health and a speedy recovery from illness. However, it might be asking too much to expect him to campaign in most states of the country in a bid for reelection going by his old age and state of health.

So, what do you think about these potential candidates for president in 2019. Do you think there are people that should have made my top 10 list? Let me know by dropping a comment.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/top-10-contenders-presidency-2019-president-buhari-fails-run/

cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44

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Check the book of Tobit

purpledove:
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Akon was the latest to try crowd surfing during a show in Edmonton, Canada on June 19, and he failed miserably.

The “Smack that” artist was seen struggling to catch his balance as screaming fans tugged on his hands. Thankfully, it looks like he was able to find his footing on an elevated stage as fans raged around him, but it only got worse from there...

Read more here: https://stephenechefu..com.ng/2017/06/akon-unsuccessfully-crowd-surfs-falls.html

Akon was the latest to try crowd surfing during a show in Edmonton, Canada on June 19, and he failed miserably.

The “Smack that” artist was seen struggling to catch his balance as screaming fans tugged on his hands. Thankfully, it looks like he was able to find his footing on an elevated stage as fans raged around him, but it only got worse from there...

Read more here: https://stephenechefu..com.ng/2017/06/akon-unsuccessfully-crowd-surfs-falls.html

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Please . Why is the Sunday before the resurrection called Palm
Sunday?




Happy Palm Sunday!

Palm Sunday reminds us of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Read the scriptures

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Akon was the latest to try crowd surfing during a show in Edmonton, Canada on June 19, and he failed miserably.

The “Smack that” artist was seen struggling to catch his balance as screaming fans tugged on his hands. Thankfully, it looks like he was able to find his footing on an elevated stage as fans raged around him, but it only got worse from there...

Read more here: https://stephenechefu..com.ng/2017/06/akon-unsuccessfully-crowd-surfs-falls.html

Akon was the latest to try crowd surfing during a show in Edmonton, Canada on June 19, and he failed miserably.

The “Smack that” artist was seen struggling to catch his balance as screaming fans tugged on his hands. Thankfully, it looks like he was able to find his footing on an elevated stage as fans raged around him, but it only got worse from there...

Read more here: https://stephenechefu..com.ng/2017/06/akon-unsuccessfully-crowd-surfs-falls.html

benedict100:
tell us more na...... explain better.

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Akon was the latest to try crowd surfing during a show in Edmonton, Canada on June 19, and he failed miserably.

The “Smack that” artist was seen struggling to catch his balance as screaming fans tugged on his hands. Thankfully, it looks like he was able to find his footing on an elevated stage as fans raged around him, but it only got worse from there...

Read more here: https://stephenechefu..com.ng/2017/06/akon-unsuccessfully-crowd-surfs-falls.html

Hello guys,

is anyone here able to use GLO 4GLTE on their Redmi NOTE 3 Pro and is anyone using Marshmallow OS too pls?

TAKE AWAY THE STONE.

Our Lord Jesus Christ is telling you to take away the stone, so that you can receive bountiful harvest of miracles. Brethren, I can imagine several days before Lazarus died; Mary & Martha were praying, hoping, asking, dreaming and begging that Jesus would come and heal their brother. But He didn’t. And Lazarus died. Now, their prayers would have to be that Jesus would raise Lazarus from the dead. Although they knew Jesus could do it, this prayer still required tremendous faith. They prayed and prayed and prayed, but never received what they were asking for. Jesus finally came to see them. Mary and Martha both expressed their frustration this. “If you had been here he would not have died.” At this point they accepted the death of their brother and were ready to move on. They had processed his death and knew that life wouldn’t be the same and that Jesus simply didn’t answer their prayers.

Then, Jesus after expressing deep sadness and emotion of losing his friend came to Martha and said, “Take away the stone.” I want to do a miracle. I want to do the impossible. Despite how long it has been, how much you’ve prayed, how you thought it would work out, I want to do the impossible miracle.

Then Martha responds by saying “But, Lord, He stinks…he has been there for four days.” But, Lord, I’ve been asking, praying and hoping you would come through and NOW YOU WANT TO DO A MIRACLE? Why not yesterday, Why not when he was alive? Why now? But Lord? He has been dead for a long time. Oh! Jesus, because you didn’t grant my request, life stinks. It’s got a bad odour. What do you want me to do?

Dear friends in Christ, “Take away the stone.” Maybe there are things in your life that are dead, stinky, old, dead and gone, and you have stopped praying, hoping and dreaming. You’ve quit. Your faith has gone stale. Your hopes have been dashed. You have simply given up. Now, all you have are excuses about how bad it is.

Take the stone away means: Despite how long you’ve been praying, despite how long you’ve been asking, despite how impossible it may seem at this point…Jesus wants to do a miracle in your life today. He wants to change your life. He wants to do what He promised He would do so that His Father’s name shall be glorified. Don’t give up the faith. Don’t stop believing in His goodness. It may not feel as though He is around to help in your current situation, but the truth is He is! Have faith today “Take the stone away”. Take the stone of unbelief away for it hinders the miracle Jesus wants to work in your life. Keep having faith. Persevere in prayer: Don’t give up!!! HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! MAY ALL OUR PRAYERS BE ANSWERED IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.

Culled from the Daily Strength Devotional.

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godson36:
Some things baffle me about this ISIS and BOKO HARAM. What was their main aim?? What is the benefit of killing people?? And so much question like that. Now after the attack in france, it seems this terrorist are trying to affect all the world. If you notice most of the things they are fighting for, you will see that they are trying to take over Places, Local Government and If possible all the state they are terrorizing.

With my views today, if ISIS and BOKO HARAM are giving the chance to rule over all their affected place and people obey their order, they won't kill anyone. Now, this makes me think that the BIBLE prediction about One World Ruler and ANTI-CHRIST is here....

HERE IS WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS::

REVELATION CHAPTER 13 verse;;



7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.

10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.


15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

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I think all the other verses that I omits is a Parable words which the only ones with wisdom and Holy spirit can understand (am not that Good in understanding Parable Words)...

I THINK verse 18 is a very powerful message.. Let's those with wisdom of Holy Spirit explain this message to us in a simple language that we the average believer can understand ..LOLzzzzz
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Beware my brothers and sister, ISIS and BOKO HARAM are most likely to be the agent of the beast the BIBLE is talking about (Not Certain Thou).... END TIME IS NEARER ..

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@ Op, is this Infinix Zero 2 better than Tecno Phantom Z? If yes reasons pls. Thanks

Christianity shudnt be about going to a particular church. We all serve the same God and we all have the goal of making heaven irrespective of the church u attend. God will not ask u the church u attended on earth.. that being said. on ur issue, just follow ur mind and pray about it. Happy Married life in advance. God bless. [quote
author=bchi post=32909630]Thanks all.
I love him so much, he do love me also
I have told him about his church severally, he said that I'm telling
story until i comes in as his wife, he will decide if I will go to my
church or not.
He is a serious catholic member, charismatic member.
I am So confused because my family and church members told me, he won't
change because of him rather I will b the one. .
I don't want to leave him.
I don't just know what to do![/quote]

Ok, is it possible for NUC to resend it including the other course. The course is Education/Integrated Science. I checked other schools like Unijos, Uniben, Uniabuja... that course is part of their accredited courses, but in UNILAG it is not. That's the issue, we were registered with Technical Education which is a wrong course. Cc: sodiqyinka

sodiqyinka:
NUC submitted the accreditation list not schools. Cheers

Pls I don't know if it's possible for my university to include another programme to the list of courses sent to Nysc? There was a mix up and they registered two different departments with the same course. Is it too late to do this pls.
Cc: sodiqyinka

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