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Politics / Ngozi Okonjo-iweala Denies Diverting N61.4 Billion Abacha Loot by Forumspotz: 11:28pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
OKONJO-IWEALA DESCRIBES AS BASELESS ALLEGATIONS OF “ILLEGAL DIVERSION” OF ABACHA FUNDS SAYS THIS LEVEL OF PERSECUTION AND HARASSMENT UNPRECEDENTED, SIGNALS DANGER OF FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN OFFICE As part of the campaign of falsehood against former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala by Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole and other powerful and corrupt interests, another baseless story has been published by some online media. To achieve their evil propaganda objective of tarnishing her name, these evil elements have distorted the contents of a memo dated January 20, 2015 in which the former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala responded to a request by the former National Security Adviser, Col Ibrahim Dasuki (retired) for funds to prosecute the terror war against Boko Haram. Here are the facts: · The central responsibility of the Minister of Finance IS to find sources of funding for the financing of approved national priorities such as security, job creation and infrastructure. · It will be recalled that throughout 2014, there were public complaints by the military hierarchy to President Goodluck Jonathan about the inadequacy of funds to fight the anti-terror war in the North East, resulting in Boko Haram making gains and even taking territories. A lot of the criticism was directed at the Federal Ministry of Finance under Dr Okonjo-Iweala which was accused of not doing enough to find funds for the operations. · In fact, the Ministry, on several occasions, had to call press conferences to provide details of budgetary spending on the military, to show, against the background of limited resources and other urgent national priorities, that it was doing its best on funding security. · It was about this time that some new Abacha funds of about $322m were returned with another $700m still expected to be returned. (This is not to be confused with the Abacha funds returned in 2005-2006 under the Obasanjo government whose use for developmental purposes was monitored by the World Bank as earlier explained by Dr Okonjo-Iweala). · Former President Jonathan set up a Committee comprising of the former Minister of Justice, former NSA and the former Minister of Finance to determine how best to use both the returned and expected funds for development. · The NSA made a case for using the returned funds for urgent security operations since, he noted, there cannot be any development without peace and security. Based on this, a decision was taken to deploy about $322m for the military operations, while the expected $700m would be applied for development programmes as originally conceived. · Following the discussions and based on the urgency of the NSA’s memo, Dr Okonjo-Iweala requested the President to approve the transfer of the requested amount to the NSA’s Office for the specified purposes. · But, as captured in the memo, she insisted on three conditions: a. only a part, not the entire Abacha funds would be spent on the arms; the rest would be invested in developmental projects as originally conceived b. the money was to be treated as borrowed funds which would be paid back as soon as possible c. the NSA’s office was to account for the spending to the President who was the Commander in Chief, given the fact that the Minister of Finance is not part of the security architecture and does not participate in the Security Council. · The attempt to link the former Minister’s name to any misuse of these funds for any purpose other than security as far as she understood it is totally false and cannot stand. Paul C Nwabuikwu Media Adviser to Dr Okonjo-Iweala http://www.forumspotz.ng/ngozi-okonjo-iweala-denies-diverting-n61-4-billion-abacha-loot-read/ 1 Like |
Politics / PHOTOS: Dokpesi Arraigned In Court For Money Laundering by Forumspotz: 2:49pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Chairman of DAAR Communications Raymond Dokpesi being arraigned by EFCC for money laundering at the Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday. Justice Gabriel Kolawole ordered that Raymond Dokpesi be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of his bail application by 12:30pm on Thursday. Lalasticlala http://www.forumspotz.ng/photos-dokpesi-arraigned-in-court-for-money-laundering/ |
Politics / Re: Alao-Akala Joins APC, Dumps Labour Party by Forumspotz: 11:40am On Dec 09, 2015 |
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Politics / Re: Former President Goodluck Jonathan To Be Honoured In Switzerland by Forumspotz: 11:37am On Dec 09, 2015 |
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Politics / Former President Goodluck Jonathan To Be Honoured In Switzerland by Forumspotz: 11:36am On Dec 09, 2015 |
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan to be honoured by the Diplomatic Club of Geneva On January 27, 2016 during a gala dinner in Switzerland. Diplomatic Circles in Geneva, Switzerland has announced that the honorary of the former President will take place at the group’s annual dinner which comes up on January 21, 2016. Goodluck Jonathan, who will be the first African leader to receive the award, will also be a guest speaker at the event. The Diplomatic Circle, a group of diplomats from around the world, is honoring the former Nigerian President for his democratic credentials and efforts towards “upholding human rights in Africa”. http://www.forumspotz.ng/former-president-goodluck-jonathan-to-be-honoured-in-switzerland/
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Politics / Re: Full Text Of President Buhari’s Address At The Swearing-in Ceremony Of Ministers by Forumspotz: 8:26pm On Dec 07, 2015 |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Juventus Vs Manchester City : UCL (1 - 0) On 25th November 2015 by Forumspotz: 5:48pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Real Madrid : UCL (3 - 4) On 25th November 2015 by Forumspotz: 5:38pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
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Religion / PHOTOS: Pope Francis Arrives Kenya On His First Visit To Africa. by Forumspotz: 4:51pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
Pope Francis has finally arrived Kenya on his maiden visit to Africa. He was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by president Uhuru Kenyatta, his wife and other dignitaries...He is expected to also visit Uganda and the Central African Republic (CAR) on a six-day trip. See more photos below http://www.forumspotz.ng/photos-pope-francis-arrives-kenya-on-his-first-visit-to-africa/ |
Politics / List Of 17 Legacies Abubakar Audu Left For The Kogi People. by Forumspotz: 6:59pm On Nov 24, 2015 |
Here are the 17 legacies of Abubakar Audu left for the Kogi people. - He built the Obajana cement factory which he later handed over to Dangote. - The Kogi State Confluence Radio Station. - He provided hundreds of transformers that was shared among the 21 LGAs of the state. - He built the State Confluence Beach Hotel. - He constructed the Lokoja township road as well as those of "Most" of the LGAs. - He Built the Kogi State University. - He renovated some of the water boards in some of the LGAs and built some for other LGAs. - He built thousands of housing units for the State workers. - He facilitated the mounting of several police post across the state to beef up security. - He built the Kogi state Diagnostic Hospital. - He renovated all the state General Hospitals across the 21 LGAs. - He created the additional LGAs that were later scrapped. - He built high standard State Secretariat for the workers. - He built the State Government House in Lokoja. - He Renovated and constructed some Governor's Lodges across the state. - He constructed the State Motor Park and donated buses to all LGAs, individuals and groups in the bid to empower them. - He employed thousands of youths into the state Government, First Bank etc. Source: http://www.forumspotz.ng/list-of-17-legacies-abubakar-audu-left-for-the-kogi-people/ |
Politics / Re: Atiku's Three Daughters Getting Married Today (Photos) by Forumspotz: 4:51pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
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Sports / Tottenham Sign Nigerian Under-17 World Cup Star, Victor Osimhen. by Forumspotz: 3:51pm On Nov 12, 2015 |
Tottenham have completed the signing of 16-year-old former newspaper vendor at Ojota bus-stop, Lagos, Victor Osimhen. He was the star of Nigeria’s recent Under-17 World Cup triumph in Chile, after scoring 10 goals in 7 games. Tottenham were reported to have opened talks with the player’s representatives during the competition, and according to AS he will now join Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Osimhen’s compatriot Kelechi Nwakali – who was voted player of the tournament – is also understood to be on his way to the Premier League with Manchester City. http://www.forumspotz.ng/tottenham-sign-nigerian-under-17-world-cup-star-victor-osimhen/ |
Music/Radio / Re: ★ [VIDEO] Olamide – “MVP” by Forumspotz: 1:43pm On Nov 12, 2015 |
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Politics / Full Text Of President Buhari’s Address At The Swearing-in Ceremony Of Ministers by Forumspotz: 5:42pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
Your Excellency, The Vice President; http://www.forumspotz.ng/full-text-of-president-buharis-address-at-the-swearing-in-ceremony-of-ministers/ |
Politics / Re: Buhari As The Minister Of Petroleum - Constitutionally Right Or Wrong? by Forumspotz: 2:56pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
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Politics / Re: Buhari To Give Portfolios To Ministers by Forumspotz: 12:21pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
Abubakar Malami – Justice Adamu Adamu – Education Kemi Adeosun – Finance Ngige – Labour and Productivity Fashola – Power, Work and Housing Amaechi – Transportation Lai Mohamed – Information Mama Taraba – Women Ministry Fayemi – Solid Minerals Ogbonnaya Onu – Science and Technology Dalong – Youth and Sport 8 Likes 5 Shares |
Politics / PHOTOS: Pro-biafra Protester Shot By Military Officers In Port Harcourt. by Forumspotz: 6:26pm On Nov 10, 2015 |
A pro-Biafran protester was allegedly shot by men of the Nigerian military police during a protest in Igweocha in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The protesters have been causing panic and disturbance in some parts of Port Harcourt, agitating for the Biafran state. http://www.forumspotz.ng/photos-pro-biafra-protester-shot-by-military-officers-in-port-harcourt/ |
Politics / Buhari Receives Obasanjo At The Presidential Villa (Photos) by Forumspotz: 4:30pm On Nov 10, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari received former President Olusegun Obasanjo today at the State House, Abuja. http://www.forumspotz.ng/photos-pres-buhari-receives-obasanjo-at-the-presidential-villa/ 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / PHOTO: Pres. Buhari With Son Of The Newly Sworn In INEC Chairman. by Forumspotz: 4:48pm On Nov 09, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo with the son of the newly sworn in INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu at the State House after the swearing-in of the new INEC chairman and the national commissioners. http://www.forumspotz.ng/photo-pres-buhari-with-son-of-the-newly-sworn-in-inec-chairman/ |
Business / MTN Nigeria Gets New CEO Mr Phuthuma Nhleko. by Forumspotz: 4:33pm On Nov 09, 2015 |
Mr. Phuthuma Nhleko has been appointed as the new group CEO of MTN Nigeria. The former group CEO, Mr. Sifiso Dabengwa, had resigned due to the N1.04tn fine imposed on the company by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Ttemporally Non-Executive Chairman of the company, Mr. Nhleko took over as acting Executive chairman for a maximum period of six months pending the appointment of a new CEO. “I’ll proactively deal with the Nigerian regulator and will continue to work with them in addressing the issues around unregistered subscribers as a matter of urgency”, Nhleko. http://www.forumspotz.ng/mtn-nigeria-gets-new-ceo-mr-phuthuma-nhleko/ CC: Lalasticala |
Politics / Re: List Of 24 PDP Politicians That Defected To APC After Buhari Became President. by Forumspotz: 2:08pm On Nov 09, 2015 |
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Politics / List Of 24 PDP Politicians That Defected To APC After Buhari Became President. by Forumspotz: 2:05pm On Nov 09, 2015 |
Here are the list of top 24 PDP politicians who defected to the APC after Buhari won the 2015 Presidential election. http://www.forumspotz.ng/list-of-24-pdp-politicians-that-defected-to-apc-after-buhari-won-the-2015-presidential-election/ 1. Former Edo state Governor, Osarhemen Osunbor 2. Edo PDP governorship candidate Maj-Gen. Charles Arhiavbere (rtd) 3. Gbemisola Saraki 4. Ondo state gubernatorial candidate in 2012, Dr. Olusola Oke 5. Jigawa State deputy governor, Ahmad Mahmud 6. Brigadier Gen Chris Onja (rtd) 7. Former AGF Michael Aondoakaa 8. Mrs. Ayoka Lawani (Oyo PDP) 9. Majority Leader in the Gombe State House of Assembly Hon. Mamman Alkalio 10. Mother of the former State Governor, Eunice Uzor Kalu 11. Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Nnanna Uzor Kalu 12. Former Chief of Staff to Governor Theodore Orji, Mr. Mascot Uzor Kalu 13. Legal adviser of the outlawed Ombatse militia group, Zamani Allumaga 14. Former Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Jonathan Zwingina 14. Former Minister of External Affairs, Idi Hong 15. Serving Senator, Bello Tukur 16. Serving Senator, Ahmed Barata 17. PDP Chief, Sadiq Haske 18. Former military governor of Kaduna and Katsina States, Gen. Lawrence Onoja, rtd 19. Former PDP, governorship aspirant in Benue State,Dr Mathias Oyigeya 20. Former Chief of Staff to Senate President-David Mark, Chief Agbo Oga 21.Former PDP Benue Chairman,Chief Mike Iduma 22. Former PDP Benue Chairman,Major Lawrence Ugbo, rtd 23. Former member of the Benue State Executive Council, Barrister Peter Ochijele 24. Former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Alli Olanusi |
Sports / Nigeria Vs Mali (FIFA U17 World Cup Final) - Team Line-ups by Forumspotz: 10:43pm On Nov 08, 2015 |
With the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 now just a matter of minutes away, below are the team line-ups for both countries. Source: http://www.forumspotz.ng/nigeria-vs-mali-fifa-u17-world-cup-final-team-line-ups/ Mali 1 SAMUEL (GK) 2 DANTE (C) 3 CHATO 5 SANGARE 7 MAIGA 8 DIAKITE 9 MALLE 11 BOUBACAR 15 FOFANA 18 HAIDARA A. 20 KOITA Nigeria 1 UDOH (GK) 2 LAZARUS 4 ENOGELA 5 ZAKARI 7 BAMGBOYE 8 CHUKWUEZE 9 OSIMHEN 10 NWAKALI (C) 14 IKWU 15 ANUMUDU 17 EBERE CC: Lalasticala |
Politics / Re: Buhari Meets With Nigerian Girls Who Bagged First Class In India (Photos) by Forumspotz: 10:42pm On Nov 08, 2015 |
Politics / Buhari Meets With Nigerian Girls Who Bagged First Class In India (Photos) by Forumspotz: 10:32pm On Nov 08, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari during his recent trip to India played host to two young ladies from Kano State, who just bagged M.Sc degrees in the First Class category. During his meeting with Nigerians who live in India, held at the premises of the Nigerian High Commission, New Delhi, President Buhari granted private audience to Aisha Umar Auwal, and Jamila Muhammed, who had been sent on scholarship by the Kano State government, to pursue Master’s degrees. Both made First Class Honours. The President lauded the two ladies for their feats, and commended such industry to Nigerian youths. He also praised the Kano State government for its emphasis on human capital development. http://www.forumspotz.ng/photos-pres-buhari-meets-with-nigerian-girls-who-bagged-first-class-in-india/ 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / PHOTOS: Chief Of Staff To Pres. Buhari Giving Bukola Saraki The Ministerial List by Forumspotz: 6:04pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff delivered the confirmed Ministerial list to the Senate on Wednesday evening. Also, Senate President President Bukola Saraki as confirmed that the list has arrived the National Assembly. http://www.forumspotz.net/photos-chief-of-staff-to-pres-buhari-giving-bukola-saraki-the-ministerial-list/ CC: Lalasticlala
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Politics / BREAKING: Senate President Bukola Saraki Has Finally Received Ministerial List. by Forumspotz: 5:40pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has received President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list. Saraki disclosed this today, Wednesday, September 30, 2015, via Twitter. “I can now confirm that I just received #Thelist of Ministerial nominees,” the Senate President wrote. https://twitter.com/bukolasaraki/status/649257410440376320 |
Politics / Re: Ministerial List: September Deadline Stands – Presidency (Today.ng) by Forumspotz: 5:30pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
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Fashion / Re: Photo: Guys Would You Rock This Strange Aligator Shoe? by Forumspotz: 5:23pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
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Politics / Ministerial List: September Deadline Stands – Presidency (Today.ng) by Forumspotz: 5:15pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
The Presidency on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari would keep his promise of making public his ministerial list latest by the end of September. Source: https://www.today.ng/news/20178/ministerial-list-september-deadline-stands-presidency/ 1 Like 2 Shares
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Politics / PHOTOS: Pres. Buhari Arrives Abuja Following His Trip To New York. by Forumspotz: 3:05pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari arrives Abuja after his successful trip to the 70th UN general assembly, New York. He was welcomed by the vice-president Prof Yemi Osinbajo and other government officials at the presidential wing of the international airport, Abuja. More Photos at: http://www.forumspotz.net/photos-pres-buhari-arrives-abuja-following-his-trip-to-new-york/ CC: Lalasticlala
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