mrakeli62: President Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed to bring crude oil theft to its kneels by looking at practical solutions to the menace. The President gave the assurance at the ongoing 24th World Energy Congress (WEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. Buhari’s pledge may not be unconnected with the 77 per cent rise in oil pipeline vandalism as contained in the June monthly report of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with 106 pipeline breaches in June, up from just 60 in May. Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipreye Sylva, Buhari said the Federal Government would deliver Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) on at least four key projects within the nation’s oil and gas industry by the end of last quarter this year. He said his vision was to bequeath a vibrant petroleum industry that will guarantee long term strategic investments and prosperity for Nigerians. “My plan is to ensure that during my tenure, four Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) are taken. I am sure that within the next quarter, we should be able to conclude on some of these FIDs so as to grow the industry,” the Minister stated. The Minister also highlighted gas development as part of government priority to fast track the industrialization drive of the country. “As you are aware, we are focusing on the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline project which will address some of our power issues and encourage the setting up of local industries and businesses along different areas in Nigeria.” Sylva also shed more light on the imperative of rehabilitating the nation’s refineries, saying that it was unsustainable for Nigeria to continue to import petroleum products. The Minister further stated that while private investment in the refining sector is encouraged, Government should focus more on the repair of its existing refineries. “People are talking about modular refineries, we know that modular refineries are part of the solution but they can only be part of the solution and not the solutions themselves. So, we are going to try to encourage modular refineries but before that, we are going to really focus on repairing the existing refineries to ensure that we are back on stream very shortly,” Sylva added. He maintained that government was also looking at the issue of reducing the cost of production through robust engagement with the International Oil Companies (IOCs) towards getting best value for all stakeholders. According to the Minister, Nigeria needed to lend its voice to global energy fora as they remain some of the best platforms where major decisions that impact the global energy landscape are taken. Meanwhile, Nigerian oil exports, reports say, is increasingly heading to Los Angeles refineries due to limited pipeline link from Shale production but report fears the favourable export window may soon shut The report said that Nigeria’s oil earlier displaced by U.S. shale, has found an unlikely new outlet this year to the coast of the continental United States that is farthest from the Nigeria’s shores. The shale boom has upended the global market, turning the United States from a keen buyer of Nigerian oil to an aggressive competitor.
Mr Bolton had been accused of running the National Security Council, which advises the president, as a separate entity within the U.S. White House.
Igbere TV reports that Bolton, who had been in office since April 2018, was also accused of not attending meetings with Trump, and disagreeing with the president on issues publicly.
jkendy: Going by the outcome of judgements delivered by various tribunals across the states so far, we already perceive whose favour the judgement of the presidential tribunal would be
PrecisionFx: If God really created us all to prosper, then why is it that a few people on earth and enjoying while the remaining billions are suffering in poverty?
It maybe cuz of different reasons...some of them have their hand soiled, not everyone who made money has Gods blessings, 2. God chooses to bless whomever he wants to. 3. You need to know how to receive your own blessings. Everything is worked out,nothing happens by chance.
salt1: At the bolded. I don't think it's the same God that we worship! So the measure of your relationship with God is how prosperity is chasing you and how you get whatever you want? When will Nigerian Christians learn to read the Bible by themselves? We worship God because that's the right thing to do, not that we are after what we can get from Him.
Yes. I'm only saying people make it look like it's wrong to be prosperous as a Christian. It's not. I'm not saying you serve God because of prosperity,I'm saying God also wants you to be prosperous in every way, wonder why Jesus said I ve come that though mayest prosper even as your soul prosper?
skipo1: Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has predicted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not win the coming election in Kogi State following the failure of Senator Dino Melaye to clinch the party’s gubernatorial ticket at primary election held last week. Ayodele, had cautioned that the Senator representing Kogi West might lose the ticket to Musa Wada or Ibrahim Abubakar during an interdenominational service held penultimate Tuesday due to what he described as negligence on the part of the senator.
The popular seer had predicted that PDP would only succeed in unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the state if Melaye emerged its candidate during the presentation of the 2019/2020 and Beyond edition of Warnings to the Nations, a collection of prophecies and revelations for Nigeria and countries of the world, in which he also predicted the death one of Africa’s strongest Presidents, a fortnight ago. Former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe died last Thursday at age 95.
Ayodele blamed the federal government for not being proactive to forestall the recent attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. “The attacks against Nigerians in South Africa is regrettable. I predicted this in the current edition of Warnings to the Nations. Check page 196 of the book. It is regrettable that the government failed to heed this warning.
“This is a wake up call to the government concerning other predictions about the nation. The government needs to take the revelations on other major predictions including flooding in unusual places in the country and pipeline explosion. The Federal Government must take proactive steps to forestall avoidable loss of lives in the country,” he stated.
The man of God also warned the government to be more alive to its responsibility in putting adequate and proper machinery in place in order to guard against worsening security situation, saying the nation’s security outfits could come under more threats.
He also predicted that incumbent governor of Ondo State would secure a second term ticket except the PDP was able to field a formidable candidate for the governorship election in the state.
Abegi let's hear word with fake prophets. Most of his predictions have been fake n it is what anyone can predict. In a free n fair election, anybody can beat yahaya bello.
Amumaigwe: And in your wisdom, one of the ways to chase God is through sowing of seeds and tithing? Please any body let verses to buttress?
You skipped to read the part I said you don't chase prosperity, it only comes when you ve real relationship with God?? Did I mention tithe n sowing of seeds?? My point is people make it look like it's bad to prosper because you re a Christian. Do you know the bible said the streets of heaven are made with gold?? What does that tell you??
Demzlent: The news of Benny Hinn’s public rejection and renunciation of the ‘prosperity Gospel’ has been hailed as a watershed moment within Evangelical Christianity.
However, it remains to be seen whether his ‘correction of theology’ will be equally embraced by the multiple prosperity preachers permeating Africa, many of whom regard him as a mentor.
This week, Pastor Benny Hinn admitted the controversial teaching that believers have a right to the blessings of health and wealth through the “sowing of seeds” is actually unbiblical and “an offense to the Holy Spirit”.
Hinn, once known as one of the most aggressive promoters of the Prosperity Gospel, told viewers during a live broadcast: “I don’t want to get to Heaven and be rebuked. I think it’s time we say it like it is: The gospel is not for sale. Healing is not for sale. Prosperity is not for sale.”
His public reversal on the issue comes in the wake of his nephew, Costi Hinn – who once worked and travelled with him – releasing a damning book titled ‘God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel’.
Costi described working in the ‘Hinn dynasty’ as a fusion of “royal family” flamboyancy and “mafia” secrecy, detailing how money faithfully given to the ministry was squandered on mansions, private jets and fast cars and loyalty cherished above honesty.
However, irrespective of the wide-ranging opinions about Hinn and his legitimacy, his influence in the new generation of African preachers is undeniable.
In recent years, Hinn held several high-profile events with Nigerian Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – also a known proponent of the Prosperity Gospel and faith-healing – the duo even launching a new television network in USA.
He has also held public meetings with Nigerian prosperity preachers Ayo Oritsejafor and Biodun Fatoyinbo (currently in the eye of the storm for multiple accusations of rape and sexual impropriety), Ghanaian Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Zimbabwean ‘Prophet’ Uebert Angel.
His style of message and ministration can be seen mirrored by charismatic preachers throughout the continent, with the fixation on ‘seed faith’ championed by the likes of Matthew Ashimolowo, Funke Adejumo and David Oyedepo.
A large portion of Pentecostal church services in Africa is usually dedicated to the ‘collection of offerings’ and reports of pastors taking money in exchange for ‘prayers and prophecy’ are rampant.
News and views about the flamboyant lifestyle of African ‘men of God’ dominate gossip sites and social media, with pastors often competing to join ‘the richest list’ as if material assets somehow equalled spiritual validity.
While many African believers have been vocal in their support of Hinn’s announcement on Facebook (albeit some doubting its sincerity), most pastors have been conspicuously silent.
“Nigerian and African ‘pastorprenuers’, Benny Hinn has told you the bitter truth,”opined Otunba Oliseh on Facebook. “Stop collecting illegal money from your Church members!”
“Benny is finally coming to the light! I believe he is watching TB Joshua – one of the only African preachers I know who makes it clear the Gospel is not for sale,”penned Kato Gabakaiwe from Botswana.
Others called on Hinn to back up his ‘repentance’ with ‘restitution’. “If Benny Hinn is genuinely rejecting the prosperity gospel, he needs to do what Zacchaeus did and pay back anyone he has cheated out of their money,”wrote Rich Colon, an African-American, on Twitter.
While Benny’s recent turnaround is indeed commendable, it appears the damage is done to the African church as the manipulative teachings he once championed will not be quickly undone.
There are indeed genuine ministers of the Gospel in Africa but those who prey on the gullible with a focus on financial incentives are likely to be unmoved by Hinn’s remorse, lest their ‘business’ suffers additional loss.
It's stupid to think because you re a Christian you cany6be prosperous,infact Jesus said that I have come that thou mayest prosper in every way. Have you heard what Tyler Perry did during the hurricane that happened in Bahamas?? Without prosperity you can't serve God better Qed. Be happy in your poverty. The only problem is that you don't chase prosperity, when you chase God n do all worship him truly prosperity will chase you n you will get anything you ask.
Mosesm: Keep dreaming. As if those that ousted him stopped thinking and strategizing. An average performance by the new governor will be enough considering Sarakis years of looting.
Secondly, when Offa robbery case resumes it will be semi-card, and when EFCC decided to remember him it will be last card, check.
Offa robbery?? Your stupidity is the grandest,if you believe Saraki has a hand in it. I'm not saying he can't do no wrong but definitely not offa robbery, those are propaganda.
allthingsgood: So anytime a thief is caught this is the same useless excuse wailers come up with. Smh. A criminal must face the law whether he is opposition or not. Nobody is above the law
Wailers indeed. Which thief, no be only a criminal must face the law,how come it's only opposition that are always stealing? Or when he was a friend to buhari he wasn't a criminal, that he associated with buhari means Buhari is a criminal. Forget media trial Atiku is a boss to Buhari,buhari can never dare Atiku.
Only clowns will believe this story, they think Atiku n Obasanjo are fools. Abegi efcc is just a political tool,only ICPC are really fighting corruption as they ve never lost a case. How many cases has efcc prosecuted n won?? Goje's case is a point for all of us.
akinade28: The lady is a golddigger sha, she didnt know he was short the first five years of the marriage when there was money? even if she was persuaded to marry him, was she forced? She could have said no and insisted she not marrying him. I think it is just a flimsy excuse to leave the marriage I feel for your bro, It is so obvious the woman only married him out of pity because of his money and in order to repay the assistance render to her not because she loved him. My opinion is that life is so unpredictable, that why careful consideration needs to be taken when choosing a spouse. Marriage is more than i have money or beauty.
Can we be careful enough?? People even change after marriage. It's a crazy world out there
BleedingPen: 53-year-old Mr Sunday Akin Dare has been announced as the new Minister for Youth and Sports by President Muhammadu Buhari, Igbere TV reports.
Born on May 29, 1966, Dare takes over from the immediate past minister, Mr Solomon Dalung, who lost his re-nomination bid last month.
Dare, who hails from Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State, was the Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), until his nomination as minister.
He had once served as Media Adviser and Chief of Staff to former governor of Lagos and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University in 1991. He then proceeded to obtain a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. He later proceeded to Harvard University between 2000 and 2001 where he studied Media and Public Policy.
Mr. Dare has decades of experience in multimedia journalism spanning about 25 years (from 1991 to 2016).
Igbere TV had reported that President Buhari, on Wednesday, formally assigned portfolios to all 43 ministerial-designates, three months after his inauguration for a second term.
He had last month, sent the list of ministers to the Nigerian Senate for screening, in an exercise that lasted five days.
BleedingPen: 53-year-old Mr Sunday Akin Dare has been announced as the new Minister for Youth and Sports by President Muhammadu Buhari, Igbere TV reports.
Born on May 29, 1966, Dare takes over from the immediate past minister, Mr Solomon Dalung, who lost his re-nomination bid last month.
Dare, who hails from Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State, was the Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), until his nomination as minister.
He had once served as Media Adviser and Chief of Staff to former governor of Lagos and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University in 1991. He then proceeded to obtain a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. He later proceeded to Harvard University between 2000 and 2001 where he studied Media and Public Policy.
Mr. Dare has decades of experience in multimedia journalism spanning about 25 years (from 1991 to 2016).
Igbere TV had reported that President Buhari, on Wednesday, formally assigned portfolios to all 43 ministerial-designates, three months after his inauguration for a second term.
He had last month, sent the list of ministers to the Nigerian Senate for screening, in an exercise that lasted five days.
gibzzhd: I knew that match was fixed.fear football.infact that day I was boasting TB Joshua prophecy would hit the dust.I was confident except it was fixed.And I watch shaking my head screaming this is match fixing.Many weird games we see today are also fix.I suspected Liverpool vs Barca last season too.Many others too
I suspect that too because barca players where so lackadaisical on match day.
salford1: All these guys with no handiwork yet parading themselves as millonaires all over social media. They are no different from Malaysia or South Africa based yahoo boys.
Why would FG try to kill him Is he trying to plan a coup?
This IMN lies is not adding up, they wanted free movement for him in India expecting that they would be able to smuggle him to Iran but their plans failed when Indian Govt refused to cooperate with them.
That is just the true story na only mumu go believe say FG wan kill Zakyzaky for India.
saheedbadmus: Umm claiming fed govt are trying to kill d sheikh that's why he asked them to return him home , fed govt are claiming he is trying to seek asylum and portray Nigeria govt as a bad govt.. tooh olorun ako yin monshey so it won't lead to something else
Why is the fed.govt afraid of being termed bad? Are they not bad or even worse? Believe this govt at your own peril.
Politics › Re: Buhari Vs Atiku: Fashola, Oshiomhole, Secondus, Others Arrive Tribunal (Photo) by henryhemon(m): 10:17am On Sep 11, 2019
Get out of here if you dont6know what to say. Better in what way?? Makinde is the reality. He is the benchmark.
