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HungerBAD:
THE Presidency is a prize with a heavy price. As a result, when things go wrong, to use the words of Hans Morgenthau,”the virtues of the politician can easily become vices when they are brought to bear upon the statesman’s task.” This is why the burden of national unity rests heaviest on the man who holds the le- vers of power-the authority. This is why by all accounts former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan must answer questions on what he knows or doesn’t know about the current astonishing and chilling revelations on the $2.1 billion arms procurement by the office of the former National Security Adviser, Col.Sambo Dasuki (retd) under his presidency. The tate-tales that are trailing the disbursement of the money and the characters involved, sums up an incredible putrid story of how Nigeria continues to rank in the top bracket of the World’s most corrupt countries.

The hefty amounts involved are mindblowing for which nothing should be left to chances, and no individual, no matter how big, should be spared, if found remotely or directly connected with the scam. This is a scandal from which box office movie can be made. It is a rip-off of unspeakable dimension. Already, as we all know, this is a running story for which Dasuki, the star at the heart of the scandal has been taken in by the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after weeks of siege to his Abuja residence by the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS). Also in EFCC custody over the same matter, are former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, former Minister of state for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, ex-Defence Minister, Haliru Mohammed and others. Many more are likely to be in EFCC net in the days and weeks ahead. From the names already fingered in the scam, and questioned by the EFCC operatives, as regards their role, is Dokpesi’s receipt of a hefty N2.1bn of the share. He didn’t deny it. And Bafarawa’s share is even bigger, N4.6bn.

That of Yuguda is put at N1.5bn from the office of the ex-NSA, for unstated purpose, and another N775m from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, also for unspecified purpose. The former Defence minister’s son, Abba is also caught in the web, having allegedly received N600m in the name of Bam Properties Limited. But these are just few of the puzzling issues in this arms scandal. But, by far the gordian knots to untie are these questions: Is it true that former President Jonathan was in full knowledge of these transanctions of $2.1bn arms purchase, and indeed, approved them for Dasuki? Dasuki had earlier said that all approvals were made by Jonathan, put differently, did Dasuki apply and received $1bn on March 27, 2014, and $200m on May 2014 and another $200m same day, up from $250m which he reportedly requested for?.

It was also alleged that Dasuki in January this year received $100m. These monies, we are told, were sourced from outside the budgetary provisions for security, in addition to the $1bn loan that Jonathan administration had secured to fight insurgency in the North. Was it also true that the former President’s senior special assistant (Administration), Matt Aikhiobere wrote the covering letter conveying the presidential approval, contrary to ex-president’s denial last month from far away Washington DC, USA?

We recall that Jonathan had said that his government never awarded any contract in the range of US$2bn. He queried:, “where did the money come from? Repeatedly he said, “I did not award any contract of $2bn for arms procurement. But the 13-man panel set up by President Buhari had found that questionable deals took place, involving a revolving door of high-profile corruption. And that extra- budgetary spending was secured by Jonathan, amounting to N643.8bn, and additional foreign component of $2.2bn, all managed and super- vised by ex-NSA were used for the illicit deals.

Only last month, Dasuki was widely quoted to have said, “I have a lot to tell Nigerians”. Now, between Jonathan and Dasuki, who do we believe? Is it not rationally difficult to believe how one man, in this case, Dasuki could have disbursed such stupendous amount of money without the approval of the President and Commander in Chief? That’s why I ask: where was Jonathan when all these were happening?

If Jonathan was unaware while all of these took place under his watch as President, that casts a big question mark on his character as president. And the following questions will logically suffice: was Jonathan as President simple-minded and naïve? Was he, in local parlance a waka just pass President who never gave attention to important things happening around him? Or was he a ‘naked man’ with no real presidential power? Better still, was Jonathan a ‘pretender to the throne’, an apprentice to a master,in this case, Dasuki? Or was he hypnotized or afraid?

You see, Jonathan will be doing himself a lot of harm if he fails to speak up on everything he knew about this scandal. Even though many Political leaders in a democracy are not seen as leaders of creative thought, the best of them are those who respond prudently when things go wrong, but the worst, the most unsuccessful among them don’t care because they don’t trust their own guts, and end up leaving no worthy legacy.

Let’s go back in time: Those who voiced apprehension that Jonathan was not his own man, that he was indeed “clueless” would claim they have been vindicated in the present scandal swirling around his presidency. What we are witnessing now could well be a portrait of an ex-President who got power but never knew how to exercise it. From the look of things, the impression one gets from Jonathan presidency was that of a man who couldn’t measure up in the scale of power, neither was he influenced by it. He was sim- ply a prisoner in his own presidential palace. That’s a tragedy that will be better captured by historians when the time comes.

This is a lesson to those in power now. It’s important for a president to know when and how to use power and when to put it in check. The power to achieve results is always there for any prudent president to use. But that oxygen that sustains is not every president that knows how to get it. That’s why what works for one country doesn’t seem to work for the other.

Good leadership requires human qualities beyond the conventional notion of authority. Power brings responsibility. How Dasuki became “a clearing house” of financial matters, including disbursement of funds for election campaign expenses mirrors a failure of Jonathan as President. I say this because, as every political historian will tell you, the most important decision a President makes is what he wants to do with the office he has been elected into, and what range of issues he chooses to recognize. The question here is: Did Jonathan know exactly what he wanted to do with presidential power? I don’t think he knew.

The essence of presidential leadership is to recognise the challenge of the office and believe in your own gut even when you make mistakes. It’s better that way because there are always useful lessons in failure. By that time this whole arms deal scandal is over, we will know whether Jonathan was there or a puppet imprisoned by his own inadequacies.

Seun,Lalasticlala,Mynd44

http://sunnewsonline.com/new/arms-deal-scandal-where-was-jonathan/

Did Fashola sign any cheque ?

Tequilah:
Oh, okay I think I get it... a place where people talk about their aches and pains, and a doctor tries to proffer solutions. I am not a medical person, but I have visited several hospitals in the course of my existence. Had athsma at a very early age, and suffered from it for over 17 years, before it came to an end. Thank God! So I have seen quite a bit of the good, bad and ugly side of hospitals and doctors.

In my spare time, I also volunteer in a few hospitals to assist folks I know. I've worked for a magazine in the past, before I switched careers. I'll send you a PM soon.

By the way, are you a doctor?

Pharmacist.... close enough.

Tequilah:
Tell me more! Is it going to be an online medical journal or a blog? Or is it going to be in print?

Online medical journal/blog . Sort of expert(s) meet the public theme. Thanks for your interest.

Tequilah:
Ah, if na dat one I get plenty of health-related stories, o! How much do you pay per article? Just curious...

I have not done this before so I want you to guide me by mentioning a figure. This is not a profit making thing though and it is more a hobby thing for the eventual user of the article.

I am looking for medical and non medical people to share their articles about
1 Health experience - how are you feeling , how did you overcome it ?
2. Health questions - questions that you want health experts to answer for you
3. Health news - Nigeria and international news on medical advance and new things
4. Hospital reviews all over Nigeria (hospital name, address, what you went for and your experience)
These are going into an online journal and I am willing to pay a little money in appreciation, plus put your name if you desire. Please don't look at the financial reward though, but see yourself as assisting to make Nigerians healthier.

Please send your contribution/terms to ambookpublishing@gmail.com

Sai Baba ke ? Upon all this wahala wey full ground.

My people , de ting no funny o. Even small pikin dey feel am

How you know God is not happy with you. Better go pay your tithe

kahal29:
FORMER National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has made some “mind-boggling” revelations on the $2billion “phoney” arms contracts, a source said yesterday.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and a Federal Government committee are probing how huge sums of money meant for procurement of arms went down the drain during the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan administration.

An interim report indicates that about $2billion may have been disbursed for inexplicable reasons.

Dasuki was arrested on Tuesday by the Department of State Services (DSS). He was transferred to the EFCC.

[b]An EFCC source said: “When Dasuki was brought in, he initially refused to write any statement, alleging that he had been subjected to media trial.

“I think the ex-NSA decided not to open up based on the advice of his lawyers that he should leave everything for the open court.

“The EFCC operatives, however, obliged Dasuki a copy of the statement by a former Director of Finance in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Shaibu Salisu in which the latter made some implicating statements.

“Dasuki, who was shocked by Salisu’s confessions, repeatedly asked: ‘You mean Salisu wrote all these! You mean he said these! Give me a pen and paper’.

“Thereafter, Dasuki decided to open a can of worms. He gave a long list of PDP chieftains who collected money from the Office of the NSA.

“He mentioned the names of a former Deputy National Chairman of PDP, ex-governors and ex-ministers and many others.

“As I am talking to you, Dasuki is still writing his statement. The disclosures of the ex-Director of Finance in ONSA have assisted greatly in getting to the bottom of the armsgate.

“So, the investigation is still on. We will certainly arrest more suspects soon.”[/b]

There were indications that the anti-graft commission may extend its probe to the seizure of $9million cash by South Africa and quiz all those involved in the botched deal.

An Israeli suspect implicated in the deal is said to have bolted after throwing a lavish party at his Wuse residence.

Former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi and former Minister Bashir Yuguda were yesterday battling for bail.

It was learnt that the EFCC was planning to arraign some of the suspects in court to enable the agency keep the more than 22 suspects being interrogated in custody.

The EFCC is said to be mindful of a situation in which the high-profile suspects will rush to court to seek the enforcement of their fundamental rights and truncate the investigation.

A source, who pleaded not to be named, said many suspects had admitted collecting huge sums of money from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) when Dasuki was in charge.

Said the source: “Our investigators have isolated these areas of probe: Were the funds budgeted for? If not, what informed extra-budgetary expenses? How much was actually voted for arms procurement? How were the funds sourced? Who or which agency awarded all the contracts? Who were the contractors? Was there any evidence of delivery of equipment? What will make any Minister to run to ONSA for funds?

“These are the areas our detectives have been mandated to look at.”

On other suspects, the source explained that some of the diverted funds had been traced to a bureau de change owned by a former member of the staff of the ONSA.

“Some Bureau de Change operators were accomplices of many of these suspects in custody. We are tracking every transaction.

“On daily basis, we will keep on inviting more suspects because the syndicate has a complex networking,” the source added.

As at press time last night, Bafarawa, Dokpesi and Yuguda were still battling for bail.

A source said: “We have not released any of them because they are clearing some grey areas.”

Another source in EFCC said the agency would extend its probe to the seizure of the $9.34m cash smuggled into South Africa.

The cash was confiscated by the South Africa from an Israeli arms dealer of Cyprus-based ESD International, who acted on behalf of the Federal Government to procure arms for Nigeria.

Part of the cash was for six “civilian” helicopters from a South African company, Tier One.

The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa recently received a court permission to return the cash to Nigeria.

http://thenationonlineng.net/dasuki-lists-ex-governors-pdp-chiefs-in-2b-deals/

Story....Story....

CARLOSZ:
Isn't this very creative?

Why Charlie ? He had too much idle time on his hands. This contraption lacks beauty or architectural merits.
Why Charlie ? Na marijuana cause am ?

NinaTohBadt:
VANITY UPON VANITY. ONE DAY IS COMING!
1. You are a millionaire watching your neighbours suffering to eat, but you said to yourself "I WORKED FOR MY MONEY".. THEY SHOULD WORK FOR THIERS". Let me ask you this, DID YOU WORK FOR GOD'S BLESSING? Vanity Upon Vanity.
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2. You are a proud owner of 10 different storey buildings, but your extended families have no where to sleep, some cannot afford to pay for their rents, but you said to yourself "THEY CANT LIVE IN MY MANSION". You forgot that if God did not build the house, you will just labor in vain. Vanity Upon Vanity.
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3. You are the governor of our beloved state, whenever you are driving by, the road must be cleared with your siren blaring and your security beating by passers just for your sake. You said to yourself "I AM A GOVERNOR, THEY SHOULD RESPECT ME" You forgot these same people you are beating voted for you. Vanity upon vanity.
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4. You are a married man, ever since your married your wife you have not make her happy for once, she is your slave and your punching bag, you prefer to spend on other ladies than her, you said to yourself "SHE IS OLD AND BREAST HAS FALLEN . You forgot she gave birth to your children and raise them for you. The same woman that you were begging for her phone number? Now she is no more cute to you? That lady you are running after will soon suffer the same. Vanity upon vanity.
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5. You are a married woman, just because you are beautiful your husband cannot talk to you again. The attention you are getting outside is fueling your ego. You said to yourself "GUYS ARE ALWAYS AFTER ME! THEY SHOWER ME WITH PRAISES AND GIFTS. Though your husband is not earning that much, you forgot he saved his money to pay for your bride price. Age will soon catch up with you. Vanity upon vanity.
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6. You are the boss of a very big company. You are maltreating your workers. You will always delay their salaries. You sack anybody at will, right or wrong. You said to yourself "I AM THE BOSS". You forgot you were once working under somebody and you are still working under the son. Vanity upon vanity.
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7. You spend lavishly in the city but your parents are dying in the village. Your children will do the same for you when the time comes.
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8. You have 20 pair of trousers, 30 shirts with different shoes, but yet, your closest friends are wearing rags. You said yourself "FINGERS ARE NOT EQUAL" You forgot we will all be equal in our grave. No clothes No shoes. Vanity!
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9. You are a very rich pastor with private jets to your name, yet your church members are suffering. Out of their poverty they still afford tithe and offering. You said to yourself "I AM A MAN OF GOD" You forgot Jesus fed 5,000 people. Jesus turned water to wine for his guest. Jesus was humble. "For the meek shall inherit the earth. Vanity!
10. VANITY UPON VANITY.
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God is watching us. One day we will account for all our deeds. Repent. May God help us all. Amen.
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mbulela:
Was Yar'Adua an APC member?

What party does OBJ who brought Yaradua to power now belong to ? Use your noodle.

Austeenx:
E be like say I go begin dey fear Kogi people...
Abeg oh, if you be kogi person for this forum and I don offend you, please forgive me - I no go do am again, I be una boy... Just have mercy on me. No do me strong thing, I beg una.

Okay no worry. I done forgive you. Next time I talk to you say yessir, you hear ?

Idrismusty97:
Mumu Sahara reporter is not a credible source?

Yes. Sahara Reporter is crap. They said two months ago that Oba of Ilesha is dead. Liars!

lagmostkuit:
Jesus Wept!

So APC fielded a man who is not fit! APC have started reaping their fruits!

RIP to the man!

APC has a reputation for fielding unfit persons. Just look at Buhari

nickkylawve:
LoL what will you do ?

Aha! Tell her the man who sold to you doesn't have any more . Abi you no be liar again ?

saasala:
Woke up this morning, kelt down beside my bed to do the normal early morning routine of prayers, upon finishing the cliche "..... Rest and abide with me now and forever more, amen" I felt something under my foot, it was a scorpion. I killed it instantly leaving the carcass on the floor.

I went straight to the bathroom to lather my face and gummy eye lids, coming back into my room I saw another one creeping on the ground, and I did the needful once again.

I later went to my landlord to show him the pictures, guess what the man said "I will call the carpenter to come check your room".... And I was like what is this one saying... What coherence is between a carpenter and scorpions... gerrara here mehn.

I gave each of them a selfie for Nairaland purpose

The kind thing wey Nairaland people dey find for inside them room sef. I dey fear. Na ajangbadi last bus stop and okokomaiko una all dey live ?

MrJohnAgbo:
Goods procured and delivered within 14 days as promised. Nisibor is tested and trusted.

Absolutely! It is the 9th week and I am still waiting. I laugh

FreeGlobe:
How much is osun state? I want my state govt to buy osun and use the state for agriculture.. any price ibebe, mayoroflagos, modath, superstar1

LOL You can buy for N50 if you agree to pay all the state's debt.

una all no go school ? No wonder Nairaland is like this

Share your school logo and let's see how beautiful or ugly they are and how this has affected your character. I rep
1. Government College Ibadan
2. University of Lagos

You can easily see that I am therefore very intelligent.
lalasticlala

zinachidi:
which means he'll reward this set of eaglets after 30 yrs, when he runs again...

30 yrs!! Baba Go Slow!!

kayo80:
You are allowed to wear leggings to your church? Pls where is it, I wanna be a member.

Household of Love(making) Church

QuotaSystem:
Typical. You're asking me to support corruption on the basis of acquaintances when the indirect victims are me and you?

You're the problem we are trying to eradicate.

OK Continue. Your own will be worse than Judas own. The sad thing is that you haven't the guts to tell everyone your real name and chose to remain the insect pest eating their vegetable . You are a pathetic person o. Friend of the family indeed. SMH

QuotaSystem:
Stop pretending to know what you're saying.

Ahmed Dasuki, Sambos blood brother has been on exile in Ghana for close to ten years now because of a financial scandal WITHIN the family, you have no idea the extent of this man's connections. I would know this as I'm a close friend of the family.

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2013/03/12/aliyu-dasukis-billions-tear-family-aparrt/

He would disappear in a jiffy into places like Syria and that's that.

na wa o ! Close friend of the family you call yourself ! With friends like you , dear God please don't let me have enemies.
You are a complete disgrace to friendship. You will rot in hell for this stupid remark. Kai! *bites finger*

Can you give me cost of buying and printing a good looking but low price biro pen about 50 dozens. Please show photos

Thespecialone (or whatever) I wish I had read this thread earlier ; it would have saved me much money and misplaced hopes.
I am posting this here since you refused to reply whatsapp messages anymore. Please what is the status of my REFUND since you failed to purchase items which you got paid for more than 8 WEEKS ago. You promised to refund last week . I am still waiting for this, and also information on how to collect item you claim had arrive in Lagos since 3 weeks ago and is still waiting clearance .
I successfully ordered an item worth 4 times more than I entrusted to you via Midas and the whole process to delivery at my door took less than 3 weeks.
Please organise yourself. Thank you.

uncleUPRIGHT:
Third round of what?

Orijin of course ; de drink too cost my broda.

Teeboy22:
wetn concern me

abeg


i wantu cook JOLLOF... should i Use Rice??

Sand is better.

HawksDude:
There is a deity called "Elegba" near that bridge on the way towards Lawanson; I'm not sure if they've appeased/worphiped it in a while.

[size=18pt]I am sure you didn't know that Ojuelegba is shortened from Ojubo Elegbara , which means "The Shrine of Elegbara (aka Esu) " , the mischievous god which causes confusion. [/size]