₦airaland Forum

Tbillz:
•Demand assurances President’s wife won’t
determine their successors
THERE are indications that President Goodluck
Jonathan and governors of the on the platform
of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are at
war over what sources close to the party
describe as “unwarranted interference in
political affairs” by the first lady, Dame Patience
Jonathan.
It was gathered that most leaders of the party
were not happy at the meddlesomeness of the
First Lady in clear party affairs.
A highly respected PDP stalwart said President
Jonathan risked protest votes from party
members to save the country from further
embarrassment by the First Lady.
The source who craved anonymity told our
reporter, “I have spoken to many elders in the
party and they said they would not vote for
President Jonathan because of his wife. Even
myself will not vote for PDP.
“It is not because we hate the president but we
can no longer cope with the overbearing
influence of his wife. So, expect among other
things protest votes against Jonathan by even
PDP members.”
The source added that at a recent meeting with
the president, some of the governors tabled the
issue of the president’s wife’s overbearing
influence in political affairs.
According to the source, the governors sought to
extract commitment from President Jonathan
that his wife should not impose candidates on
their states in 2015.
Buttering the argument, the source referred to
the scenario in Rivers State where Patience
Jonathan is leading a campaign to make former
Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike
Governor.
The source added, “The party elders are
watching with shame the macabre dance in
Rivers State by the First Lady. Recently, the First
Lady visited Nyesom Wike in his house in Port
Harcourt.
“In that televised visit, she held Wike’s hand and
placed it in the hand of Dr. Peter Odili. It is an
endorsement and it has never happened
before. That singular act is unbecoming of a First
Lady. With what she is doing in Rivers, we won’t
be surprised if PDP loses that state to APC”.
The source added that in the history of
Presidency in Nigeria, no First Lady was allowed
by her husband to desecrate the office of the
President the way Dame Patience had done.
“This is the first time a wife of the President
would be allowed by her husband to be this
powerful. It is shameful that Dame Patience has
the liberty to summon service chiefs, ministers
and top members of our party at will.
“Remember her meddlesomeness in the Chibok
girls’ saga how she called meetings of service
chiefs and parents of the girls and was shouting
at them, insulting them on national television.
“Where has it happened before? It was one
embarrassment too many for Nigeria. The First
Lady has brought the country to ridicule and
party leaders are not happy with her excesses”,
the source observed.
The source further accused the First Lady of
acting without seeking the permission of her
husband adding that she had made President
Jonathan look like a weakling.
“Nigerians are amused that she has no regard
for her husband. Imagine her recent resignation
as a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State Civil
Service. Before the appointment, she begged for
it and even her husband appealed for it.
“It was the appointment that even the last
Governor of the state, Mr. Timipre Sylva,
refused to give her. But when she resigned
because of her problem with Governor Seriake
Dickson, she did not tell her husband.
“She has been boasting to her aides and other
governors that she would ensure that Dickson
does not return and that there is nothing even
her husband will do about it. The President must
call his wife to order to stand a chance,” the
source said, adding “What we don’t understand
is why the President is allowing her to carry on
the way she is doing. I think there is something
the First Lady is using as a secret weapon
against the President that we don’t know. No
President has allowed his wife to be this power
drunk. What is happening is not normal.”
Mrs. Jonathan had in April this year paid a
solidarity visit to Wike in his Abuja residence,
saying her visit was to give him her blessings,
noting that the governorship aspirant proved
himself as a member of the federal executive
council.
She said, “I am giving you the blessing of a
mother. The blessing a mother gives to a
beloved son. Go and you will conquer. He is a
Minister that delivered while he served in the
cabinet. Wike proved himself and is ready to
serve in a higher capacity”.
The first lady further described the former
minister as a listening and respectful politician,
who heeded her counsel to drop his senatorial
aspiration in 2011.
“You listened to me and dropped your
senatorial aspiration. I pray God to protect you,
lead you and please go on with your aspiration.
“I have hand you (Wike) over to our father, Dr.
Peter Odili and the people of Rivers State. You
are going to Rivers State for the betterment of
all of us and to wipe our tears,” she stated.
Responding, Wike assured the first lady that the
PDP would emerge victorious in all elections in
Rivers come 2015.

www.thenationonlineng.net/new/2015-pdp-govs-confront-jonathan-over-first-lady/

I love my wife.

FlirtyKaren:
Our dear President Goodluck can be soo stylish. Check him out arriving Israel today for the 2014 pilgrimage. Fashion hit or miss?

http://www.lailasblog.com/2014/10/pres-jonathan-rocks-suit-hat-to.html

if na me b gudluck I 4 put on 1 wicked bad black eyeglass match on top of my suit. 9ice @fit bros jona. Power sweet sha

ROSSIKE:
[size=15pt]New auto policy to create 700,000 jobs – FG[/size]


National Mirror

Oct 24, 2014


The Federal Government has said that the new policy in the automotive industry is expected to generate about 700, 000 direct and indirect jobs and boost both petrochemical and tyre sector of the nation’s economy.

Director-General, Nigerian Automotive Council, NAC, Aminu Jalal, disclosed this yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 16th edition of Abuja Motor fair, organised by BKG Exhibitions Limited.

The NAC boss, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Administrations, Alhaji R.B. Salau, said that the new policy would also salvage the honour and tastes of Nigerians and bring out the component of the new national industrial revolution plan.

This is even as Vice-President Namadi Sambo reiterated that to achieve the full potential of the new National Automotive Development Plan, NAIDP, all stakeholders in the automotive industry must support and key in to the project.

Represented by the Minister of State, FCT, Mrs. Olajumoke Akinjide, Sambo said that government would promote the manufacturing of automobiles in the country.

He expressed optimism that made-in-Nigeria cars would soon jostle for space in motor fairs around the world.

The vice-president stressed that with tenacity of the organisers of the annual fair, Nigeria would become a gateway to the African auto market.

“The commitment of this administration in the promotion of manufacturing and assemblage of automobiles as a strategy of launching Nigeria into the class of car manufacturing nations is without doubt.

“The necessity to move Nigeria from an automobile consumer nation to producers cannot be over emphasised. We hope that very soon made-in-Nigeria cars will jostle for space in motor fairs both in Nigeria and globally, along with the Toyotas, the Hondas, and Peugeots of this world,” sambo said.

The FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, urged the automobile dealers in the country to take advantage of the large parcel of land earmarked in Tunga-Maje, near Zuba by the FCT administration for automotive market.

According to the minister, the land will provide the benefits of localisation of the industry, build synergy and spin-off the necessary multiplier effects.

“This is envisioned to stem the chaos in the sales of automobiles, especially of the second-hand type in every nook and cranny of the city.”

Chairman of BKG Exhibitions, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu, called for a review of the new auto policy, saying it threw up new challenges which stakeholders did not envisage. He said a thorough review of the policy would ensure that many players would remain viable in the industry.

http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/new-auto-policy-to-create-700000-jobs-fg/

A Nigeria teacher was sent to
China to teach.
The first day he entered class, he began by
roll-calling. He said "Sheng." A student said
"Present." He called the second name, Chu
Muon. Another studentsaid "Present."
Suddenly, he sneezed,"hatchi a" One student
seated at the cornerstood up and said,
"Present." He then exclaimed and
said,"hmmmm..." all the students shouted
"Absent." He got confused and said," Shaa..."
Three students stood up and said, "Which of
us?"The teacher became more confused and
he asked, " What is wrong?" A student stood
up and said, " Sir, I'm not Wrong, I'm called
Wong."The teacher now laughed and said,
"hahaha" .. A girl said"Present sir."

Glowstone:
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she is just too cute

y dm they do like person wey sidon nside bokka day wait 4 mama put 2 bring food cum? Well I nu kw wich am b lola sha.

jidestroud:
Firstly, i feel so stupid and used.
okay, the real story is this, I promised my girlfriend (Now ex) a Samsung Note 3 phone for her birthday. Luckily for me at my place of work, the cooperative had the same phone up for pick up. As a guy who is deeply in love and knows that giving is part of maintaining a healthy relationship, i decided to pick up 2 Samsung Note 3 at the rate of N130,000 to be paid over a period of 12 months. Good news, the birthday came and i delivered.
Bad news, just 2days after my warm heart gift to her, she BROKE UP WITH ME. REASON: She doesn't see a future, blah blah blah...family issues, cultural differences.
i'm in the second month of my payment now. still paying for my Ex phone.

Advice: Can I ask her for the phone back? i feel cheated. (To make matters worse, she even uses her new bobo as Dp's on her bbm, for a phone i'm still going to be indebted for the next 10 months.

SHOULD I GET MY PHONE BACK?

. Bros I wud av advice yu 2 colct it bck ooo, bcus if yu decide 2 leav d fone wit her, belt me wen u pay d money u keep on rememberin d ugly ncident dat happen. And aniday u pay d money yu meant b so bitter wit anibody dat cum's around yu. So I wil advice 2 colct ur fone frm her so dat wen doin d balance paymnt of d fone yu wil nt 5nd it dificuit. Yur happiness mata's alot. She dos nt love yu @ all. I said it b4 sum gals sabi misbhav ehen ummmM.

hazekctravels:
This rally took place today 25th October 2014. With this kind of crowd I saw here today, PDP in Rivers state is in for a serious battle.

wit dis crowd it shows dat PDP as ntn 2 offer. *ROTIMI nah MAN u b* RIP 2 PDP n advance.

hazekctravels:
This rally took place today 25th October 2014. With this kind of crowd I saw here today, PDP in Rivers state is in for a serious battle.

all d parties n nigeria belong 2 evribody.

[quote author=mrofficial post=27369276][/quote]yu go lynk sugar? No. But bring am 1st make I see as d taste b 4 mouth.

iammo6:
are you relatives with ppl from there too?

nope. I don't even kw d place ur sayn.

princefunmi:
GateKeepers of "Evil".

ummmmM. Na wa oooO.

lulu69:
What do you guys make of this?

it's well. GOD dey.

iammo6:
i am from Okporipoto

ok ooooO greetns 2 ur piple ova there.

dotman19:
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Funke Akindele this morning posted a picture of herself online (Above) as she steps out looking so beautiful with a motivational message. Has anyone noticed Funke has really stepped up her dressing game? Check out more photos after the cut. No be play play!


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http://.com/thread/1119/photos-funke-akindele-steps-out-in-style.html

pls who has her fone numba?

iammo6:
where is that located on the map

wit@ b told I kw dos piple vry well. It happen wen P-square perform @ gabia. U need 2 see d embrassmnt dos piple gave 2 p-square. OR Rr yu frm gabia?

naijaboiy:
A crazy female fan at the 'FELABRATION' 2014,,climbed the stage despite all odds to Hug wizkid while he was performing on stage.

The Lady was also crying while muttering some words to him. Then a bouncer immediately came to take her out when it was obvious she wouldn't break free of him.

Lol,,this is funny.

well i nu blame d gal sha. If yu trace her root vry well yu wil discova dat she frm Gabia.

bruno419:
Abuja – The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi
Okonjo–Iweala, has assured Nigerians that the
economy is growing positively in spite of the
reduction of oil price in the international market.
Okonjo-Iweala, who stated this on Tuesday at
the 2014 Ministerial Platform in Abuja, said the
nation was not broke as being speculated in the
media.
She said “if you look back two years ago, that
title `is Nigeria broke‘ was written in a
newspaper article, it is like people are trying to
force Nigeria into brokerage.
“I think since two years, we have managed to
keep things going, let me explain these; Nigeria
is a country that depends on a stream of
income.
“That income is being able to collect taxes from
companies, individuals and our income is also
based on selling a product and that product you
take to market and you take whatever price a
buyer is willing to pay.’’
According to her, government is doing
everything within its power to ensure economic
stability in the country.
She said that presently, government had been
budgeting below the existing oil price to help
build buffers in case of uncertainty.
“We are operating an economy that depends on
a product that fluctuates with oil price and we
don’t have the right to control the price.
“Just like you have in your own household, when
the quantity diminishes or the price drops, you
remember in 2007 to 2008, the price of oil
dropped from 140 dollars to 38 dollars.
“At that time, nobody asked if the country was
broke because we had saved up 22 billion dollars
in the Excess Crude Account and we were able
to continue spending and to stablise the
economy.’’
The minister said that presently Nigeria was
faced with fluctuations in quantity and price of
oil, adding that it had affected the amount paid
into government coffers.
“Does that mean that the country is broke? We
still have resources that we depend on; we still
have the ability to tax.
“Sometimes, things need to be a little tighter,
easier and we just have to weather it and
manage ourselves but that does not amount to
the country being broke.’’
The finance minister said if government was not
able to pay salaries to people and continue to
manage, “then we can say that the country is
broke but we have not gotten there yet.’’
She urged Nigerians to bear with the nature of
the economy, adding that it was the reason
every effort was challenged to ensure the
economy was diversified.
Commenting on the management of the fiscal
deficit, she said that the Ministry of Finance
would continue to ensure that it was kept as
narrow as possible.
She said that in 2013, the debt to Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) ration was 1.4 per cent
and 1.03 per cent in 2014 and projected to be
one per cent in 2015 budget. .
She added that borrowing had been on the
decline and external debt stood at N1.46 trillion
or 14 per cent of the total debt.
The ministry had adopted prudence to debt
management and Nigeria’s debt to GDP remained
one of the lowest in the world. (NAN)

source: www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/nigeria-is-not-broke-okonjo-iweala/

ok we don hear madam ngozi, bcus D cheapest tin n dis country is 2ok. FG promise 2 gve constant power suply, up tin now ntn 2 rite home abt. We day wait oooo madam ngozi