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where is my popcorn and alomo. pls move closer i need now.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to immediately initiate a “sustainable plan” to end the militancy in the Niger Delta.


Lawmakers said the “confrontational approaches” adopted by the government so far would only worsen the bombing of oil facilities by militants.


In its resolution in Abuja, the House also called on the government to secure additional N35.8billion funding for the amnesty programme in a bid to guarantee the continuous payment of allowances and training of ex-agitators.


The resolution followed a motion jointly sponsored by 31 members of the House, cutting across the six geo-political zones of the country to draw attention to the renewed militancy in the Niger Delta by the Niger Delta Avengers.


A member from Cross River State, Mr. Ekpenyong Ayi, who led the debate, said the N35.8bn was actually a shortfall of the original N55.8bn proposed by the Presidential Amnesty Office as its 2016 budget.


He noted, “The House is worried that the N20bn proposed by the Federal Government for the Presidential Amnesty Office in the 2016 budget is lower than the N55.8bn proposed by the Presidential Amnesty Office and the amount is grossly inadequate to sustain the payment of stipends to 25,000 ex-agitators, pay in-training allowances, tuition fees and other commitments.”


Ayi told the House that the “massive cut” in the amnesty budget contributed largely to the resurgence of militancy in the oil region, with production output dropping to a record “990,000 barrels per day by June 1.”


He recalled that, from the budgetary crude oil target of 2.2mbpd, production fell to 1.76mbd in February; 1.68mbd in March; and 1.62mbd in April due to attacks on installations by the avengers.


Ayi added that strategic installations belonging to Chevron, Shell and Agip had been blown up by militants in the past few months.


“The incessant attacks on oil facilities have led to Nigeria losing its place as Africa’s largest oil producer because its oil output has fallen to a 22-year low of 1.4mbd as against the budgetary target of 2.2mbpd, and by June 1, 2016, it was about 990,000bpd”, the lawmaker stated.


The motion was passed without further debate at the session, which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Suleiman Lasun, to underscore the urgency of the security and economic development in the Niger Delta.


Lawmakers also observed that the attacks on gas installations had affected electricity supply to parts of the country.


They said the ugly trend had underscored the need to tap into the potential of coal as an alternative power source.


Lawmakers took the stance while passing another resolution on a motion on the “urgent need to commence generation of electricity through coal.”


The motion, which was moved by Mr. Ahmed Abu, observed that the country had a total coal reserve of about 639million metric tons, “while the inferred reserves sum up to 2.75billion metric tons.”


The House resolved to “Urge the Federal Government to put all necessary machinery in motion that will lead to the generation of electricity through coal in all states where there is proven and inferred coal reserves.”


Benue, Enugu, Abia and Kogi were listed among states with large coal deposits in the country, besides “more than 13 additional undeveloped coal fields.”

http://www.punchng.com/n-delta-avengers-reps-ask-fg-to-secure-additional-n35-8bn-funding-for-amnesty-programme/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

WARRI- IJAW People Development Initiative, IPDI, Warri, Delta State, Wednesday, said the Federal Government was not committed to the proposed dialogue with militants. The group in a statement by the national president, Austin Ozobo, condemning alleged unwarranted arrest and invasion of Tebujuor community by soldiers, yesterday, said: “The government of the day is not serious about the proposed negotiation.” “The frequent invasion of communities and arrest of persons after it announced two-week ceasefire fire show that the government is not ready to negotiate with militants. File: JTF mobilizing for the creeks and Oporoza town “It has refused to keep to its promise of ceasefire, they seem to talk from both sides of the mouth, and we are disappointed. The government is only looking for an avenue to identify the true face of militants to deal with them if negotiation fails,” IPDI said. Its words: “Imagine just a day after the ceasefire, last week, they invaded Ogulagha and Oporoza communities. In Ogulagha community, they arrested about four persons, though they have released them.” “In Oporoza , Tompolo house was ransacked, and money and traditional sacred items were stolen. Another arrested in Sapele and now, another three arrested in Tebujor, followed by unwarranted invasion of Tebujor. There all manner of harassment and intimidation of innocent villagers, with what is playing out, the government has breached its ceasefire promise. “We do no longer have confidence on the government commitment to it peace talk. Another thing we found out is that the government wants to induce some of the militants to fight others,” it said

Read more:
httpwww.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/fg-not-serious-dialogue-militants-ipdi/
www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/fg-not-serious-dialogue-militants-ipdi/

We can now differentiate between political motor park tout and a Technocrat.

BahdXitixenn:
Mumu, sharrup jare. Wetin u sabi?

U xpect d governor to repeat the spending spree of Akpabio?

Akpabio was into infrastructure, that's why his achievements were obvious. Udom's admin is focused on INDUSTRIALSATION, which zombies like u cannot see fast because u are as confused as buhari.

Udom is working, but silently.

And besides, na only one year in office wey dem dey take judge administration? Minus those months wet d useless Umana take distract d governor.

From ur comment, its obvious dat it will take u approximate 74 years from now to receive sense.

well said bro. common sense is not common

UncleJudax:
You may have to source yours, so as to be different from the OP.

go through this one. directly from their twitter account: https://twitter.com/Niger Delta Avengers/status/742373882095652864

This is the real NDA. If you are not ok with his source you can go through this one. directly from their twitter account:
https://twitter.com/Niger Delta Avengers/status/742373882095652864

Op are you in anyway related to lie Mohamed. NDA never made such statement. They jst released statement few minute ago warning oil company never to buy any oil from nigeria, repair any damage pipelines or they will sink two of their vessel to set example for others.

Wealthgang:
Wow! That's cool. Is d plant state or FG owned?
I'm hopeful that plant or pipeline feeding it is not bombed

State government property

Op are you in anyway related to lie Mohamed. NDA never made such statement. They jst released statement few minute ago warning oil company never to buy any oil from nigeria, repair any damage pipelines or they will sink two of their vessel to set example for others. Where is your source ?

cyril700:
that's the proposed car park, let them finish it at once instead of abandoning it

ok sir, they will do that. but First stop calling sit that is under construction annex.

cyril700:
u should consider the plight of those using that road, or are u denying that the pics I posted is not that of the secretariat? U only posted the picture of the front view, I wish u stay in uyo I would have directed u there to see for yourself

bro the pix you took is outside the annex fence nah

cyril700:
Akwa ibom is 2nd on the list but the government couldn't finish up a mere secretariat, they abandoned it and left

this guy with Akwa Ibom. what is your problem.pls go and settle your issue with supreme court and stop blaming the state govt.
this is the same annex you are talking about below. shame on you

Wealthgang:
“However, with the benevolent benefit of hindsight, the
group realized that, after the initial euphoria of each
successful attack, the gargantuan problems which confront
our region, including environmental pollution and political
corruption, increased geometrically.”

So in essence, militancy is like shooting ourselves in d foot (or head?)
This is akin to a man using millions of naira to solve a problem of thousands.
With d spate of pipeline bombings, I'm shocked that we can still have light for up to 12hrs/day sef.
U pple should kwantinu, worst come to worst, na australia or canada sure pass

here in eket we have 12 -16hrs of power suply every day. courtesy of Ibom Power plant

The MEND announced creation of a team for the talks with Niger Delta militants – The group stated that their struggle is beyond the attacks on the oil and gas facilities – It also supposed that former MEND commanders and fighters make up the Avengers Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on June 12, Sunday, had announced the set up of the team for the talks with Federal government over Niger Delta crisis, Sahara Reporters reports. Jomo Gbomo, the spokesperson of the group, in a statement said that the move came after useful preliminary talks held with high-ranking officials of the incumbent government. Members of the team comprise Henry Odein Ajumogobia SAN (Rivers); Bismark Rewane (Delta); Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa (Cross River); Timipa Jenkins Okponipere (Bayelsa); Ibanga Isine (Akwa Ibom); Ledum Mitee (Rivers); and Lawson Omokhodion (Edo state).
Read more: https://www.naij.com/857877-mend-challenges-niger-delta-avengers-talks-calls-demands-absurd.html
Read more: https://www.naij.com/857877-mend-challenges-niger-delta-avengers-talks-calls-demands-absurd.html

A federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has joined many other Nigerians in advocating the recognition of June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day.



He was speaking on Channels Television’s political programme, Sunday Politics, as Nigerians marked the 23rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election widely acclaimed to be the freest and fairest in the country’s history.

The poll is believed to have been won by business mogul and philanthropist, Chief Moshood Abiola but was annulled by the then military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.

Chief Abiola later died in custody on July 7, 1998 following his arrest and detention by the regime of General Sani Abacha, for attempting to actualise his mandate.

Senator Melaye said, “Without gainsaying, one will say that it is mandatory, pertinent and obligatory and it is a bitter necessity that as a government and as a people, we do recognise the historical significance of June 12.

“I am one of the advocates of declaring that day as our Democracy Day because it has a lot of historical and revolutionary value.

“I will support that that day be declared our Democracy Day and we should continue to herald that, we should continue to agitate that and I’m sure someday sometime, reason and logic will come to play.”

Struggle For Emancipation

He said that the reason why June 12 is not yet recognised nationally is because most politicians or people in government do not understand the significance of the day.

Melaye said that not every Nigeria politician is a democrat, “Only democrats will understand the significance of June 12.

“But when those who do not even believe in the tenets and doctrines of democracy find themselves in position of authority, they may not actually recognise the struggle that brought about the June 12 victory.”

Speaking further on the significance of June 12 if recognised as Democracy Day, Senator Melaye explained, “Every struggle has the impetus to propel people to the next level. Today most public holidays in the United States of America are significant and have positive concomitant effects with some revolutionary struggle.

“The June 12 struggle for me was a struggle for emancipation, freedom and departure from the old order and giving it that historical resonance by recognising that date will have a resultant effect on Nigeria’s political evolution now and in the future.”

http://www.channelstv.com/2016/06/12/support-june-12-democracy-day-dino-melaye/

Former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, and former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, were among eminent Nigerians who yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to embark on immediate restructuring of Nigeria in line with the principles of true federalism.
They made the call at Nike Lake Resort Hotel Enugu during the 17th Annual Convention of the Igbo Youth Movement (IYM), headed by Evangelist Elliot Ukoh.
Others prominent figures who joined in the request for restructuring includes Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo, former Governor of Anambra state, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife; resource control protagonist, Ankio Briggs; and immediate former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi.
They advised President Buhari to begin the immediate implementation of the National Conference report of 2014 as a first step towards restructuring the country.
The leaders who spoke on the theme of the convention, “Still, In Search of True Federalism”, noted that the current protests and demands for separation by various groups in the country, as well as other socio-economic crises could be reduced by half if the national confab report was implemented.
Dr. Ekwueme stated that every disappointment was a blessing, noting that his incarceration in 1984 at Kirikiri prison by the military afforded him the opportunity to reflect deeply on Nigeria’s problems.
According to him, he came out with the idea of six geo-political zonal structures, which he pushed for in a national conference much later and it became a convention, and has taken care of minorities in the South and North.
Ekwueme stated that what Nigeria negotiated for and agreed with colonial masters before independence was a regional government where each state has a constitution, which were annexed to the Republican constitution of 1963.
According to him, the Republican Constitution then provided 50 percent revenue sharing formula for the regions, 30 percent to a distributable pool, and 20 percent to centre.
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“There is need for us to return to the basics from what we inherited from our founding fathers,” he said.
On his part, Chief Adebanjo who went down the memory lane to traced the origin of federalism in Nigeria to various pre-and post colonial constitutional conferences, insisted that Nigeria must be restructured to correct the humongous damage done to the nation’s constitution by the military and to put a stop to various acts of uprising in the country today including those of Niger Delta Avengers, MASSOB, and IPOB.
On his part Prof. Jerry Gana noted that the nation’s founding fathers were right by agreeing to a federal structure, which he described as the best governance structure to guarantee peace, equity and justice.
Ankio Briggs who received the award of “Amazon of Truth” by IYM stated that true and fiscal federalism must be truthful and justifiable, adding that she believes in resource control and that as much as she doesn’t believe that Nigeria must break, she believes that if the nation continues on the current path, then disintegration would be inevitable.
Former governor Peter Obi of Anambra stressed that he supports restructuring the country on the basis of fiscal federalism, but while that was being addressed, there was need to urgently address the high cost of governance in the country, insisting that any governor who said he cant pay salary should give way for other persons with better ideas.
Dr. Ezeife who also received award of “Igbo Peoples General” stated that the 2014 national conference report recommended additional 18 states to make FOR 48 state-structure in order to address some inequalities created by the military.
Highlight of the event was the award of “Liberator” to the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, by the IYM, even as the national leader of IYM, Evang Ukoh expressed the conviction of his group that if Nigeria is restructured it would
take care of the various agitations for break away by various separatist groups.

https://www.today.ng/news/national/136454/ekwueme-gana-‎call-restructuring-country

Who else.

The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency said on Sunday that the militant group was responsible for the shooting that killed at least 50 people in a massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The Islamic State media outlet said the perpetrator of the Orlando nightclub attack was a member of the extremist organisation. “The armed attack that targeted a gay night club in the city of Orlando in the American state of Florida which left over 100 people dead or injured was carried out by an Islamic State fighter,” Amaq said. The shooter himself pledged alliance to ISIS in a telephone call to 911 around the time of the shooting, CNN reports. The shooter, who police identified as Omar Mateen, 29, was shot and killed by the police after a shootout. “It appears he was organized and well-prepared,” Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a Sunday-morning news conference. Mr. Mina said the shooter had an assault-type weapon and a handgun. “This is an incident … that we certainly classify as a domestic terror incident,” Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said at the news conference. The FBI is involved in the investigation, authorities said. “We had a crime that will have a lasting effect on our community,” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. “We need to stand strong, we need to be supportive of the victims and their families.” World leaders have been reacting to the shooting considered the worst in U.S. history. U.S. President, Barack Obama and Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the shooting which also left 53 others wounded. Mr. Obama, while delivering a statement about the attack from the White House, said the Orlando nightclub massacre was being investigated by federal authorities as terrorism. The U.S. president said a “definitive judgement’’ about the motives of the gunman was not yet available. “We know enough to say that this was an act of terror and an act of hate. “What is clear is that he was a person filled with hatred,” Obama said. Flags at the White House were lowered to half staff in mourning for what Obama called a “horrific massacre’’. Obama noted that the shooting was “the most deadly shooting in American history.” “This is a sobering reminder that attacks on any American, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, is an attack on all of us.” The Vatican said on Sunday that Pope Francis was horrified by the Orlando gay nightclub shooting. The Vatican said in a statement that the incident had caused “the deepest feelings of horror’’ in Pope Francis. “The terrible massacre that has taken place in Orlando, with its dreadfully high number of innocent victims, has caused in Pope Francis, and in all of us, the deepest feelings of horror and condemnation. “We all hope that ways may be found as soon as possible. “This is to effectively identify and contrast the causes of such terrible and absurd violence which so deeply upsets the desire for peace of the American people and of the whole of humanity,” it said.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/world-foreign/205171-isis-claims-responsibility-u-s-gay-club-shooting.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

True federalism is the only way forward right now

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday said true federalism was the only way to drive democracy in the country.

Mr. Ambode, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, made the assertion at the 23rd anniversary of the annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential Elections.

The programme was organised by the state’s Office of Civic Engagement under the Deputy Governor’s Office with the theme: “Democracy and Inclusiveness — Basis for Good Governance.”

“We still have a long way to go in our country today and that is because we are not practicing true federalism. And for us to achieve that, we need to work really hard.

“We must ensure that we install a viable federalism in Nigeria, that is the only way to build and enjoy our democracy as well as honour the memory of late MKO Abiola,” he said.

Mr. Ambode said that his administration would strive to uphold the ideals of June 12 by ensuring the expansion of the frontiers of democratic governance and social justice.

Also speaking, Ndubuisi Kanu, a former Military Governor of Lagos State, said that the practice of true federalism was the solution to the challenges facing the country.

“Whatever is happening now in the country either militancy, IPOB or others will not stop until we go back to the Nigeria that we are expected to build; a federal Nigeria.




“We should brace up and be prepared. Prayers alone will not solve the problem. We have to get back to a federal Nigeria,” Mr. Kanu, retired Rear Admiral, said.

In his contribution, Ayo Opadokun, Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, said that restructuring was the solution to country’s challenges.

“After 23 years, those who denied Nigerians the opportunity of true democracy are still living and are in government positions.

“But it is sad to note that they have not done anything to correct the mistakes from the lessons of June 12.

“June 12 will continue to be relevant until Nigerians are given the opportunity to decide their fate in the country and that is when Democracy would have been enthroned,’’ he said.

Mr. Opadokun urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Independent Electoral Commission to announce Abiola as the winner of June 12, 1993 election as well include his name in the names of past presidents of Nigeria.

In his lecture, Olumuyiwa Noah, a lecturer at the University of Lagos, urged elders in the country to narrate the story of June 12 to the younger generation to curb electoral malpractices.

“We owe it a duty to tell the story of June 12 to our young ones who are ignorant of what transpired so that they are aware; and in future, elections malpractices will be curbed,” the professor said.

In his remarks, Kehinde Joseph, Special Adviser to Governor Ambode on Civic Engagement, said that the anniversary was to keep the essence and lessons of democratic experience alive.

The June 12, 1993 presidential election was annulled by former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, before the final announcements of results. Initial results released showed that Moshood Abiola, a billionaire philanthropist, had an unassailable lead over his then opponent, Bashir Tofa.

Mr. Abiola, who later died in government custody, is believed by most Nigerians to have won the election, considered one of the freest and fairest in Nigeria.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/205163-true-federalism-can-resolve-nigerias-problems-ambode.html

Nairaland no go kill me one day.. Laugh don bust my belly....

Op I have few questions for you
1.Is that a public school or private? (I'm 100% sure all the public schools in Akwa Ibom are well renovated.) if it's a public school
2.Was that the only structure in that school? If no
3 Why did you chose to concentrate on that building alone.

If yes then you're a pathological liar,evil political propagandist.

4. How much is he paying you guys to go around snapping rubbish against the state government.
Few days ago your zombie brother went to an undeveloped land snape his bare head and call it secretariat annex.
Pls campaign days are over. Move on with your life and let the state be if you can fine anything good from the state. I'm sure you're not even from Akwa Ibom.
stop crying more than the bereaved.

maxwell767:
am here again with my pen



Checking names......

Olawala Garuba...

Nice one... Zuma rock head...

Funny you bro..

sauceny:
Both of you are clowns.... The op was trying to tell the world that nothing has been built,contrary to what the state government has been saying

You are a big f@@l. Can't you see that magnificent structure behind him. Go get a life and stop hating good things.

Is high time we let this people know that we are tired with their lies and deceitful life style.

Ho my God!!! what a world.

I'm sure is not the same secretariat annex I know. Zombie pls Dakkada

Zombies will never get tired of propagandas and lies. So you went to undeveloped land that is sharing fence with the annex, snapped behind the fence and you call it secretariat?. I know you're still pained with the court outcome. Get a chill pill bro.