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I don't believe all this news paper transformation any longer

Did Awolowo commit suicide?

Buhari may not be a direct sponsor, but clearly was a part of the conspiracy of silence that encouraged the take-off of boko haram initially as a Northern militia group! Now, the north is in trouble because they are the biggest victims of the mindless bloody thirsty, full blown group of heartless terrorist who will stop at nothing to kill all their own people and leaders!

Okonjo is a textbook
economist! If you need a
real developmental
economists go for Brazil
or chine trained not
Europe or US trained. Or
why are these western
economies in comatose.

Mynd44: Mr Alade Lawal must be an APC member

You and your bigotry! small time now you will start banning your fellow bigots

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of
Oyo State
Over 83 groups in Iseyin
Local Government Area of
Oyo State on Thursday
benefited from the state
government’s Ramadan
gifts.
NAN reports that the groups were made up of artisans, civil servants, students, pensioners and the elderly.
Speaking in Iseyin during
the distribution exercise,
the caretaker chairman of
the council, Alhaji Saheed
Yusuff, said the gesture was to mark the Ramadan
season.
“Governor Abiola Ajimobi
felt it was important to
reach out to our people, so,
he gave us 400 bags of rice,
500 bags of beans and 500
cartons of milk to share.
“Ajimobi gave us the food
items to assist the needy in
the society; I want to
sincerely appreciate them
all for turning out for the
exercise,” he said.
NAN reports that
beneficiaries were sighted
at the council secretariat as
early as 8:00 a.m. to receive
the largesse.
Some of the beneficiaries,
who spoke to NAN
commended the state
government for the kind
gesture. They, however,
appealed to the state
government not to limit the
gesture to distribution of
food items alone.
www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/07/24/over-83-groups-benefit-from-oyo-govt-ramadan-largesse/

I pledge to Nigeria my country.........

I advise every house hold
to always wash their
hands after interaction
with outsiders, don’t eat
friuts for now if possible
and stop eating the so
called bush meat, the
disease of the Egyptians
will not be our portion in
jesus name.

The allegation that a group of protesters demanding the return of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls are being sponsored may have been confirmed yesterday as some of its members after gathering in Abuja yesterday, engaged in a free-for-all over money they were promised for participating in the protest.

The group, all youths, clad in white T-shirts as against the red T-shirts of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) protesters also gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja to mark the 100 days of the abduction of the girls. The group, however, gathered before the 3p.m. schedule of the planned sit-out by the BBOG, with T-shirts and banners with the inscriptions “Boko Haram, Return Our Girls Now.”

At the end of the meeting, THISDAY observed that some of them were fighting and struggling among themselves, complaining that someone had absconded with the money meant for them to share.

THISDAY also gathered that the group enjoyed a live coverage from the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as the crew were observed packing their equipment and Mikano generator used for the live transmission.

The NTA crew however did not cover the BBOG group even though it already started proceedings to mark the 100 days.

It was also gathered that the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ms. Jumoke Akinjide, addressed the group in white shirts. This indicated government’s backing, to draw attention away from the Dr. Oby Ezekwesili’s group.

Meanwhile the BBOG group marking the 100 day of the abduction of the Chibok girls, lamented that no concrete result had been achieved.
Assembled at a sit-out in Abuja, the protesters called for more concerted efforts to ensure the safe release of the girls from the hands of their abductors, the Boko Haram sect.

The former Vice-President of the World Bank, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, while addressing journalists on the sidelines of the sit-out at the Unity Fountain, said the group did not expect that the girls would still be in captivity  till now.

Speaking on the Tuesday meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the parents of the abducted girls, Ezekwesili said it was an important one.

“...From when it happened, we had expected that there should have been an outreach to the parents; that did not happen, but let bygones be bygones,” she said.
The former minister however noted that the outcome of the meeting would be measured by results, which would mean the safe rescue of the girls.
Ezekwesili added that although terrorism was a global challenge, all countries collaborating on the rescue of the Chibok girls are looking to the Nigerian government to provide the needed leadership towards getting results.

She also insisted that the #BringBackOurGirls group which had sat out consistently for 86 days now, would not relent until the girls are rescued.
“The protest is as effective as it can be. We do not control the apparatus that makes a country secure. We are the voice of the girls, in order to compel the appropriate actions to be taken. The end action is to compel the entity that holds the power to act, to act,” she added.

Addressing the youths who had converged on Kolo Town, Ogbia to elect officers for Ogbia branch of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), the Special Adviser to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Youth Matters and Conflict Resolution, Mr. George Turnah, commended the youths for taking their destiny in their own hands by electing their leaders themselves and for the votes of confidence passed on Jonathan and Dickson.

Turnah, who charged the newly inaugurated Ijaw Youths’ Congress (IYC) clan executives and parliamentarians to live above board, assured them of his moral and financial support at all times.

https://cdn.akamai.thisdaylive.com/0bef99d6-acf5-4e2c-9779-8fa02ba3fcd4/assets/656-bringbackourgirls-protest.jpg?maxwidth=400&maxheight=540
#BringBackOurGirls (BBOG)proteters
By Damilola Oyedele  

The allegation that a group of protesters demanding the return of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls are being sponsored may have been confirmed yesterday as some of its members after gathering in Abuja yesterday, engaged in a free-for-all over money they were promised for participating in the protest.

The group, all youths, clad in white T-shirts as against the red T-shirts of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) protesters also gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja to mark the 100 days of the abduction of the girls. The group, however, gathered before the 3p.m. schedule of the planned sit-out by the BBOG, with T-shirts and banners with the inscriptions “Boko Haram, Return Our Girls Now.”

At the end of the meeting, THISDAY observed that some of them were fighting and struggling among themselves, complaining that someone had absconded with the money meant for them to share.

THISDAY also gathered that the group enjoyed a live coverage from the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as the crew were observed packing their equipment and Mikano generator used for the live transmission.

The NTA crew however did not cover the BBOG group even though it already started proceedings to mark the 100 days.

It was also gathered that the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ms. Jumoke Akinjide, addressed the group in white shirts. This indicated government’s backing, to draw attention away from the Dr. Oby Ezekwesili’s group.

Meanwhile the BBOG group marking the 100 day of the abduction of the Chibok girls, lamented that no concrete result had been achieved.
Assembled at a sit-out in Abuja, the protesters called for more concerted efforts to ensure the safe release of the girls from the hands of their abductors, the Boko Haram sect.

The former Vice-President of the World Bank, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, while addressing journalists on the sidelines of the sit-out at the Unity Fountain, said the group did not expect that the girls would still be in captivity  till now.

Speaking on the Tuesday meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the parents of the abducted girls, Ezekwesili said it was an important one.

“...From when it happened, we had expected that there should have been an outreach to the parents; that did not happen, but let bygones be bygones,” she said.
The former minister however noted that the outcome of the meeting would be measured by results, which would mean the safe rescue of the girls.
Ezekwesili added that although terrorism was a global challenge, all countries collaborating on the rescue of the Chibok girls are looking to the Nigerian government to provide the needed leadership towards getting results.

She also insisted that the #BringBackOurGirls group which had sat out consistently for 86 days now, would not relent until the girls are rescued.
“The protest is as effective as it can be. We do not control the apparatus that makes a country secure. We are the voice of the girls, in order to compel the appropriate actions to be taken. The end action is to compel the entity that holds the power to act, to act,” she added.

Addressing the youths who had converged on Kolo Town, Ogbia to elect officers for Ogbia branch of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), the Special Adviser to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Youth Matters and Conflict Resolution, Mr. George Turnah, commended the youths for taking their destiny in their own hands by electing their leaders themselves and for the votes of confidence passed on Jonathan and Dickson.

Turnah, who charged the newly inaugurated Ijaw Youths’ Congress (IYC) clan executives and parliamentarians to live above board, assured them of his moral and financial support at all times.
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/chibok-rented-crowd-fights-over-money/184395/

It shall be well with Nigeria

Its well.

http://www.punchng.com/metro-plus/were-coming-for-cash-robbers-tell-ogun-residents/

Residents of Elerinko Estate in Ijoko-Ota in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State say they have been living in fear since suspected robbers wrote the community last Saturday, intimating them of an impending attack.

Our correspondent gathered that the suspected robbers pasted letters of their impending on buildings, electric poles and other points in the estate.

They advised the residents to make cash available in their own interest, saying they would invade the community anytime soon. The residents were also warned not to treat the demand as an empty one.

It was learnt that the letters were posted between Friday night and Saturday morning.

Some of the residents, who pleaded anonymity for security reasons, told our correspondent that the letters had pictures of a skull and bones.

One of them said, “When we woke up on Saturday, we saw the letters pasted all over the estate asking us to prepare for them, that they are coming.

“The robbers also advised us to withdraw cash from banks to keep at home. They said we had enjoyed peace and no security could stop them.

“Presently, there is panic in this area and many people are planning to move out of the estate. The police should help us.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said the command was aware of the threat. He added that the commissioner of police has ordered the Area Commander, Titilayo Kayode, to do the needful.

He said, “We have put in place adequate security in the area. I got the information, but I have yet to see the letter.

“The CP has acted on it. The Divisional Police Officer,Ota, Mr. Gabriel Idibie, a Chief Superintendent of Police, and his men have been patrolling the area.”

NwaNimo1: Put a 'masquerade' on trial?

(chineke!!)

There is human being behind every Masquerade

So una wan make i believe this rubbish news? The pikin no see ground fall, na inside pot of soup abi

Aregberascal

anago1000: do you just describe your leprous father with elephantiasis of the balls.

Ugly son of a cripple

We mourn because from the programme of event, it is clear that the Main Street Bayelsan is not invited to this event that boasts of top class entertainment and feasting, even though he will be the one to bear the entire cost of the event via heavy taxation.
The Bayelsa Social Media scene has been buzzing with the reports from the Government’s Social Media players that Ex U.S. President, Bill Clinton is billed to deliver the keynote address titled “unlocking Bayelsa State’s economic potential: Opportunities and challenges,” on July 16, 2014, at the state's two-day maiden Investment and Economic Forum, which will hold from the 16th - 18th of July, 2014 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State of Nigeria.
https://secure.saharareporters.com/sites/default/files/styles/normal_medium/public/3_6_2014_bill-clinton8201.jpg?itok=H8xqkSEc
According to the programme of event:
“The three-day interactive forum will culminate in a dinner consisting of Bayelsan delicacies cooked by renowned celebrity chef Ian Mancias. Mancias has previously worked and cooked for the Royal Family of England and the ruler of Dubai and was recently nominated in the world’s best hotel and restaurant chef’s category by the Culinary Beard Foundation of New York. Chef Ian also created the concept for the worlds first under sea restaurant “Ithaa” on Rangali Island in the Maldives.

Entertainment to be provided by Nigeria’s own Asa, Timi Dakolo, Timaya and Ice Prince, winner of BET award for best African international act.

Proposed International Speakers: Mr. Bill Clinton (Former President, United States) …”
Some have enthused that Mr Clinton’s coming is an indication of the recognition that the State has been getting from the International Economic community following the formal opening of the London Office of its Investment vehicle, the Bayelsa Development and Investment Corporation, which is located in 13 Charles II Street Piccadilly SW1Y 4QU a highbrow area of London that is familiar to those who play the game of Monopoly. 

On its face value, the visit of a former US President, especially one as popular as Clinton, to a backward society like Bayelsa State should be a cause for celebration. This is because it is not always that we have VIPs like him coming to grace public events in our state. Thus, his high profile will be used as SoundBits in the days to come.

However, to discerning SAYELBANS, this is another moment to mourn the pitiable and abject conditions of our dearly beloved state. 

We mourn because we know that there is absolutely nothing to be gained from Mr Clinton’s visit to this impoverished state apart from the photos that will be taken with him and the speech he will deliver. 

We mourn because from the programme of event, it is clear that the Main Street Bayelsan is not invited to this event that boasts of top class entertainment and feasting, even though he will be the one to bear the entire cost of the event via heavy taxation.

We mourn because we know that there will be no difference between Former President Clinton’s visit to Bayelsa and Kim Kardeshian’s appearance in Lagos for a Valentines’s Day show.

We mourn because we know that rather than contribute to our economy, President Clinton’s visit will take Bayelsa State -a state that has not been able to provide drinking water for its citizen’s after over 17 years of existence and receiving Billions of Dollars as Federal Statutory Allocations from Oil and Gas sales – aback by some huge sums that could have been used to enhance the quality of life of the citizenry of the state. 

Our objection to Clinton’s visit for this event stems from our knowledge that Clinton’s speeches are not delivered free of charge. According to CNN, he earned the sum of $700,000 for a March (2011) speech delivered to a local newspaper publishing company in Lagos, Nigeria. He ended up raking in $13.4 million from speeches that year and exceeded his previous record by 25%. (See http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/03/politics/clinton-speaking-fees/)

Washington Post also reported in 2013 that “In the past 11 years since his presidency, he (Clinton) has earned $89 million from paid speeches averaging $189,000 per event.”

We do not think that the same Mr Clinton who charged a mere Local Newspaper Publishing Company the sum of $700,000  will be coming Bayelsa State, one of the states that receive the highest share of the Federally distributed Oil revenues without charging the State government a huge fee.

Giving the closeness of our Public information systems, we may never get our state Government to tell us how much Mr Clinton’s visit will cost our state which incidentally has one of the highest poverty rates in Nigeria. But God Bless America, just as we get to know today how much a Nigeria Local newspaper paid him in 2011 to bless them with his presidential presence, we shall one day get the figures for our state.

At this juncture, it is pertinent to note that we are aware that some may wonder why we have decided to focus on Bill Clinton even though he is not the only guest. Well, to such folks, we say wonder no more. We focus on Clinton because we believe that being a former President of the greatest nation on Earth he should know better than show up in circus like this event that will not add anything meaningful to the qualitative cum quantitative improvement of the standard of living of the citizens of the State whose government had invited him. We believe that in all of Clinton’s years as Governor and President, he could never have sponsored an event like this with public funds. Americans won’t take that.

Going further, even if we decide to take out the cost, there is still the question of the relevance of his Speech to the development of the State. What does Clinton know about Bayelsa State in general and its economy in particular that he will be coming to speak on unlocking its economic potentials?

I know some may say having ran a successful American economy; he has the competence to speak about the Bayelsan Economy and to share his success recipe with the managers on this economy. However, the flaw inherent in that line of thought is that the existential realities of today’s Bayelsa State are very different from those of his Arkansas, when he was Governor and the USA of 1993 t0 2001, he served as President. 

Also, Clinton has not been to Bayelsa State in his entire life and may very well not understand the state enough to speak about its economy.

Bayelsa State is a Third World State in a Third World country that has not been able to provide any of the catalysts of economic growth. It is a state without drinking water, stable electricity, a good road network, an entrepreneurial class (everyone depend on the Government for survival), a good educational system to create quality manpower, etc.

Thus, even though, I am an unrepentant Capitalist, I still find it difficult to stomach the exploitation of Bayelsans by the former US President. Clinton should have summoned the moral courage to tell the rulers of the state that will be his chief hosts to do right by their people rather than join them in yet another jamboree aimed at wasting the scarce resources of this already impoverished Land. 

The state Government has been hosting one wasteful event after the other with the claim that they are aimed at attracting Tourists and Investors. However, discerning citizens know that if a state sets its affairs in order it does not need to spend millions to host events and bring in Clinton or anyone to woo investors. Investors will go to places they consider lucrative to invest without any wooing.

Bayelsans do not want this event and we certainly do not want any paid speaker here. We are yet to reap any benefits from the many other events such as the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Nigerian Broadcasters Award (NIBRA), Africa Fashion Reception, International SME Conference, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) etc, that our state government has been spending our scare resources to sponsor or host.

The AMAA for instance has been a huge drain pipe on the State’s finances. The State caters for all the invited guests. This means the celebrities that attend AMAA do not spend any money for their Feeding, Transportation and accommodations in Bayelsa State for the duration of the Awards. In other words, AMAA is an all-expense paid vacation for the invited guests. They do not have to spend a single dime in the Bayelsa State economy. In fact, the artists that are paid to perform receive their pay even before they set foot on Bayelsa soil. So in terms of the economic benefits of AMAA to the traders in Yenagoa and environs, you the readers, should be the judge.

In the 10 years that the state has hosted the awards, no one (not even the State Government or the organizers of the Award) can name 2 Blockbuster Nollywood Movies that have been shot on locations in Bayelsa State. In fact no one can point to any Big budget Nollywood Movie that has been shot in Bayelsa. But then, would you blame movie Producers? Where are the beautiful sights and sinews to attract them to make movies in Yenagoa? Where are the internal roads they are to drive through? Unless a producer/Director wants to make a movie/documentary about long Monkey Bridges and bad internal roads, I doubt if he will shoot in Yenagoa.

It is with the foregoing in mind that we at SAYELBA are against this jamboree that Clinton is billed to grace tomorrow. A government that is crying about scarcity of funds to meet its developmental needs and is currently on the verge of obtaining a N40 Billion loans from commercial banks cannot be encouraged to engage in this level of frivolities. And this is the home truth we expected Bill Clinton to tell the State Government, rather than join in the orgy of wastage. 
http://saharareporters.com/2014/07/16/bill-clintons-visit-bayelsa-state-blessing-or-curse-fortune-godsson-alfred

Ibadom! Evils headquarter of southwest

anago1000: amadioha rip open your stomach walls. you senseless mgbeke with the I.q of a eunuch.

Tunde Salami aka Ugliest and Dirtiness Nairalander we hail thee ooooo!!!

Evergreen123: Southern almajiris.

Nne what's up?

With 4 cups of rice and N100 recharge card Osun vote is in your pucket

franciskaine: the so-called PDP vs APC dichotomy and criticism is just killing me. time has gone when Nigerians stood firm against corruption, nepotism and attitudes of nefarious filibusters but today it is either you are for Gej or against him. Nigerians no longer stand for truth and criticize our govts ineptitude whether APC or PDP, but today we sink in the wallow of tribalism. the ascendency of Gej as our president has really done more harm to the fight against bad leadership.

Nigerians have never stand for truth, @ least not in our generation.

Op Amadioha strike your left yansh for mentioning my moniker

konji na b1tch

she's hot!
I love hot chicks.......

Effort in futility if u ask me.

yoloba ppl are d worst tribe in Nigeria, very jealous set, they can hate when u are successful eee. Very dirty set of peeps. Can they even stand For something and fight for it? All they do is playing blame game...

Suddenly suddenly all the airports roof stoped leaking since Oduah left. Air conditions starts working perfectly