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RomanceRe: 2 Ghanaian Lesbians Wed In Holland, Share A Kiss At Wedding (Photos) by higherpower: 11:59am On Dec 14, 2017
Alert, One more GAY loading.

quote author=ebujany post=63266208]Well, congrats to the new couple




He without sin cast the first stone[/quote]
PoliticsJonathan’s Cousin Got $40m From $1.2bn Approved By Ex-president – Witness by higherpower(op): 7:07am On Dec 01, 2017
Published December 1, 2017


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s 10th prosecution witness, Mr. David Ikpe, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday that the Office of the National Security Adviser in May 2014 paid a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Robert Azibaola, the sum of $40m from the $1.2bn approved by the ex-President.

The anti-graft agency alleged that the former president authorised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to release the sum of $1.2bn to the ONSA for “urgent national security project.”



Azibaola, his wife, Stella, and their firm, One Plus Holdings Nigeria Limited, are being prosecuted by the EFCC on seven counts of money laundering before the court.

The EFCC alleged in the seven counts that the three defendants unlawfully received $40m from the then NSA, Sambo Dasuki, allegations which they denied.

Under cross-examination by the lead defence lawyer, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), on Thursday, Ikpe explained that in March 2014, Dasuki through a memo entitled, ‘Intervention on urgent national security project,’ sought Jonathan’s approval for the release of $1bn to handle a number of sub-heads, including unmanned area or pipeline monitoring installations.


He said, again in April 2014, Dasuki sent another memo to the then President requesting an approval for $250m.

The witness said the then President approved Dasuki’s requests and by May 2014, the sum of $1.2bn which was by $50m less than the ex-NSA’s actual request, was paid to ONSA account.

When asked by Uche (defence lawyer), the witness said the former President’s cousin had explained during investigation and in his statement made to the EFCC that ONSA paid the sum of $40m to the account of One Plus Holdings Nigeria Limited, owned by him “for a security assignment in the Niger Delta.”



Giving a background to the payment, Ikpe said, “In March 2014, the then NSA, Sambo Dasuki, wrote a memo to the President titled, ‘Intervention on urgent national security project’ in which he sought the approval of Mr. President for $1bn to handle a number of sub-heads including unmanned area or pipeline monitoring installations


http://punchng.com/jonathans-cousin-got-40m-from-1-2bn-approved-by-ex-president-witness/
PoliticsRe: Pmb’s Directive: C’river Gov Pays December Salary In November by higherpower(op): 12:52am On Dec 01, 2017
[quote author=fellowman post=62869280]OP it's not PMB's directive, ever since 1999 cross River State has always paid December salary on November due to its Xmas celebration and carnival etcetras.

don't Lie.[/quote

So until now, you have not settled your scores with PMB!! Hope it won't enter next year
PoliticsRe: Pmb’s Directive: C’river Gov Pays December Salary In November by higherpower(op): 10:51pm On Nov 30, 2017
Sprumbabafather:
Still waiting for Osun state to pay November 2016 salaries grin
Akwa Ibom the richest State is still hoping for November as well
PoliticsPmb’s Directive: C’river Gov Pays December Salary In November by higherpower(op): 10:43pm On Nov 30, 2017
By Richard Ndoma, Calabar

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that state governors should pay their workers December salaries, civil servants in Cross River State have reasons to smile as the State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, today commenced the payment of December salaries for the state’s workforce.

This is not the first time the Professor Ben Ayade- led administration in the state is paying salaries ahead of time.

A statement issued in Calabar on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Mr. christian Ita, stated that the governor’s decision is to forestall the strains occasioned by a hike in prices of commodities during Christmas.

He said the early payment of December salaries was meant to enable workers in the state make their Christmas purchases before the usual hike in prices of commodities that occasions Christian festival.

“His Excellency, Professor Ben Ayade believes that paying December salaries early will help workers shop for Christmas before the usual hike in prices during Christmas”.

This, according to the statement, is a strategy to ensure value for money.

“Although the last time the state got federal allocation was way back in October, the workers-friendly governor decided to pay December salaries early as a show of his underlying love for the workers”, the statement concluded.


http://leadership.ng/2017/11/30/pmbs-directive-criver-gov-pays-december-salary-november/
Foreign AffairsRe: Donald Trump Blasts CNN On Twitter, CNN Replies With An Epic Clapback by higherpower: 3:46pm On Nov 26, 2017
Jagermeister:
I don't care about the president.

I don't care about IPOB.

I don't care about it's leader and why he ran away and I certainly don't care about you.

And my father? The one you mentioned unnecessarily, raised me the right way and now I'm grown and sensible. Sadly, your father did a terrible job raising you and that's why you turned out miserable. Well, how would a miserable father tell his miserable son not to mention people's father' without prior confrontation. lol.

Keep licking your presidents feet like your father did and his father before him and let's see what 2019 holds for us all.

I didn't forget your presidents name; I don't hate either, I just don't care about politicians. Be guided.
Although I barely read your wailing, I can feel your low thought. No good Father brings up a child and thought him to ignore or not to care about constituted authorities.
Foreign AffairsRe: Donald Trump Blasts CNN On Twitter, CNN Replies With An Epic Clapback by higherpower: 11:36am On Nov 26, 2017
Jagermeister:
Donald Trump would have been a serial killer if he wasn't born rich in the exact same way the president of Nigeria (I've honestly forgotten his name) would have been a cattle rearer if he didn't join the Army.
You and your Father would still be wiping Nnamdi Cownu' a*s If the president u forgot his name didn't make him run away
PoliticsRe: Leo Ogor Could Be Sacked Over 6-Month Sickness by higherpower: 12:27pm On Nov 25, 2017
After all he gathered both legally n illegally, now he may loose all. Just wish people could know the meaning of vanity and thread softly. May God help him
Foreign AffairsRe: Revoke Grace Mugabe’s PhD Or Step Down - Zimbabwean Student Tell Vice-Chancellor by higherpower(op): 6:58pm On Nov 22, 2017
free2ryhme:
See gobe


nigerian students make una learn from Zimbabweans


If na nigerian student see wetin dem go dey do
We really need to ask for the withdrawal of some PHDs. One particularly on my mind
PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Diezani Forced Jonathan To Sack Me, Says Stella Oduah by higherpower(op): 11:51pm On Nov 21, 2017
Stella Oduah has sensationally alleged that she was removed as minister of aviation in 2014 at the prompting of Diezani Alison-Madueke, then-minister of petroleum resources.

Oduah, now a senator, made the allegation in an upcoming book, ‘On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria’, written by Bolaji Abdullahi, who himself served as a minister under Jonathan from 2011-2014.

The book will go on sale nationwide from November 30, 2017 after the launch.

In a copy seen by TheCable, Oduah said when the scandal broke over the $1.6 million BMW armoured cars bought for her by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in 2013, Jonathan invited her to explain herself.

According to Abdullahi, at the meeting were Alison-Madueke, who was perceived to be extremely influential on President Goodluck Jonathan, and Anyim Pius Anyim, who was the secretary to the government of the federation.

The president seemed satisfied with her explanation that there was nothing untoward in the deal.

Alison-Madueke also appeared sympathetic and even promised to speak to her friends in the national assembly and the media “to back down” on the issue.

“I thought she had my back. I did not know at the time that she was actually fuelling it and orchestrating all the media attacks,” she told Abdullahi.

“I knew all along that Diezani could not deal with having another female around who had the kind of access I had to the president. But she went too far. She thought I was the one who leaked the issue of private jet that put her into trouble with the House of Representatives (Diezani was accused of spending N10 billion on chartered jets). For her it was payback time.”

Twice, she had offered to resign before her sack but Jonathan asked her not to, according to her, yet the issue did not go away.

“Diezani was paying people to keep the story alive. At the same time, she was whispering in [the president’s] ears that he had to take action,” Oduah alleged.

Abdullahi wrote that Alison-Madueke asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest Oduah, but the plan was countered by other members of the cabinet.

A presidential committee headed by Sambo Dasuki, then national security adviser, eventually indicted Oduah.

When the president told her that she had to go, Oduah asked: “Did Diezani ask you to sack me?”

Jonathan answered no, but there and then it was agreed that she should be eased out of government.

On January 12, 2014, she was removed as minister.

Abdullahi, the author, was fired as minister of sport in March 2014 by Jonathan allegedly on account of his “godfather”, Bukola Saraki, who had joined other PDP rebels to decamp to APC

https://www.thecable.ng/exclusive-diezani-forced-jonathan-sack-even-ordered-arrest-oduah-says
Source:
Foreign AffairsRevoke Grace Mugabe’s PhD Or Step Down - Zimbabwean Student Tell Vice-Chancellor by higherpower(op): 11:07pm On Nov 21, 2017
HARARE – Students at the University of Zimbabwe on Monday skipped their semester final exams, demanding that vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura revoke the PhD controversially awarded to now ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe in 2014, or that he step down with immediate effect.

The students also said they would not write exams unless President Robert Mugabe leaves office.

UniZim was forced to stop the exams after the students vowed they would not step into exam halls unless their issues had been addressed.

Grace’s thesis has never been made public and, according to university records, she graduated three months after registration for a programme which usually takes three years to complete.

Her husband is the chancellor of all 10 state universities.

Despite being under house arrest, Mugabe presided over the Zimbabwe Open University graduation ceremony in Hatcliffe, Harare, on Friday.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe National Students Union secretary-general, Makomborero Haruzivishe, said on Monday afternoon they had declared a state of emergency at all tertiary institutions following the military’s intervention in the running of the country’s affairs.

“There is confusion now everywhere,” he said.
http://www.thezimbabwemail.com/education/revoke-grace-mugabes-phd-step-students-tell-vice-chancellor/

PoliticsRe: Ekiti Assembly Approves Death Penalty For Cultists by higherpower:
If Fowlyose is not the first victim then it's no law
PoliticsRe: Female IPOB Victim Who Was In Kanu's House During Army Invasion Speaks (Video) by higherpower: 1:06pm On Nov 08, 2017
EricIyke:
Who did this to Nigerians?
The military invaded someone's house and killed him.
Then came out to say he ran away, We all agreed just for hate and mockery sake.
God forbid!
What are you saying? Can a mortal military invade a god?
PoliticsRe: Female IPOB Victim Who Was In Kanu's House During Army Invasion Speaks (Video) by higherpower: 1:04pm On Nov 08, 2017
Ken4Christ:
If he escaped, he should have spoken up long before now. So the likely option is that he was either killed or abducted by the army. The truth will unfold over time.
I thought he was a god. How can a god be killed or abducted? Please stop confusing people
CrimeRe: Militants Offer To Lead Security Agents To Tompolo's Hideout by higherpower: 7:12am On Nov 07, 2017
Jerrypolo:
Where is the sense I asked you to bring?.
How can you identify sense when you don't have one?
CrimeRe: Militants Offer To Lead Security Agents To Tompolo's Hideout by higherpower: 9:10pm On Nov 06, 2017
Jerrypolo:
When next you coming to my mention, come with your brain or at the least let someone with it escort you.

These children of yesterday with no sense of history and comparison just jump the gun and speak out of turn.

What is the basis for comparing Tompolo with Shekau now?. I guess you were born post 2005.
What is the difference between Shakau n Tompolo? Both are on most wanted list. You were used to free money. Those who advocate for either Tompolo or Shekau have one thing in common. That's stupid... ity
CrimeRe: Militants Offer To Lead Security Agents To Tompolo's Hideout by higherpower: 8:11pm On Nov 06, 2017
Jerrypolo:
In a bid to arrest Tompolo, the federal military government might just be walking into an open trap set by the now defunct PANDEF. I call on the Federal military government led by General Mohammadu Buhari to let sleeping dogs lie.

The Niger Delta is a very fragile area like we all know. Yes there would be deaths and sacking of villages by the military but one thing I and most of us know, there are usually no winners when it comes to military operations in the oil rich Niger Delta.

Buhari leave Tompolo alone.
Can we also let Boko Haram leader Shekau be? Sometimes, u allow your emotions to betray your sense of reasoning.
PoliticsRe: Aisha Yesufu: "I Will Help Buhari Pack To Daura In 2019" by higherpower: 5:27pm On Nov 06, 2017
booblacain:
Why is this woman so fervntly against Buhari? I think there is something she knows that we don't, something she is refusing to be direct about, something deeper than the common complaints about bad governance. Could it be some secret about the boko Haram/Chibok girls saga?
It's simple. They gave her friend NPA Chairperson n nothing for her
CelebritiesRe: Wedding Pictures Of Omoruyi Loco Efe, Sam Loco's Son by higherpower: 12:25pm On Oct 31, 2017
iamJ:
[color=#59576F] cool looking guy but wetin u marry biko

She look like an insect
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#No Filter Attitude
Your stupidity is making you insane.
PoliticsRe: Jonathan To Metuh: Deposit N1bn For My Transport For Me To Testify in Your Case by higherpower: 8:36am On Oct 31, 2017
QueenOfNepal:
He would have honour if buhari had honour other court summons against him.
Which one did Buhari not honor?
PoliticsRe: Photos Of President Buhari With Bola Tinubu Today At The State House, Abuja by higherpower: 9:56pm On Oct 30, 2017
GuyWise:
The greatest fool in this world will be Bola Tunibu if he allows the illiterate from duara to use him for the second time...
PAINMENTATION
CrimeRe: Could This Be The Reason Why The 16-year-old OAU Student Died? by higherpower: 7:13am On Oct 30, 2017
Daeylar:
The way he's trying to point accusing fingers at the roommate so people can go and harass the girl is very wrong.
He should do the proper thing and try to convince his parents to open an investigation instead of this witch hunt he wants to start.
At the moment he can't prove the girl did anything so why point fingers.

Grief shouldn't make him say nonsense that will put another person's life in jeopardy.
Grief is not an excuse for wickedness.
Seems you are the roommate or you know a thing or two about murder. Hope this isn't out of your own fear?
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Will Burn If Jonathan Is Arrested - Orubebe by higherpower: 6:04pm On Oct 29, 2017
TippyTop:
Any attempt to probe Dr Jonathan without probing former presidents like Obasanjo would be disastrous.

Buhari is already fighting Biafra, lets see if he has the balls to join the Niger Delta in his unholy war.
Sharrrrap GJ is not Niger Delta.
FashionShare Your Barbing Experience: How Long Does It Take You To Have A Hair Cut? by higherpower(op): 4:51pm On Oct 29, 2017
Hi everyone,
I realize that some guys could stay as long as two hours on a barbing sit.
Last evening, I went to my favorite barbing salon and there was this guy who was having his hair cut on one sits. I noticed that the other barber had finished barbing four people and that guy was still there directing the barber up and down. I really ran out of patience because the guy barbing him is my favorite barber. So I left.
Personally, I don't think a guy needs all those things like outrageous hair do or make up to feel confident. Before I sit to barb, I will always instruct the barber to use the shortest possible time on my hair. Let's say 15 to 20 minutes. Why would a guy with long future to pursue waste 1-2 hours for cutting of hair? Knowing fully well that a man without education, cash or fame no matter how hard he tries to look handsome doesn't still make much sense. What hair style does Dangote, Bill Gates, Otodola, Obama do?
I will like us to chuk-mouth ooooooh, let our brothers leave salon go to hustle abeg.
So how long does it take u to have a hair cut?
PoliticsWhy We Delivered Cars To Aisha Buhari — Nigeria Police by higherpower(op): 6:18pm On Oct 26, 2017
The Nigeria Police Force has risen to the defence of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Idrim, denying claims that the police boss donated two Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs to the first lady, Aisha Buhari.

The force in a statement on Thursday said the vehicles, which it insisted were not SUVs, were given to police officers serving as aides to the wife of the President.
The senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isa Misau, on Wednesday opened another can of worms when he accused Mr. Idris of donating two SUVs to the First Lady under yet unclear but alleged illegal circumstances.
The senator, who has been in the news lately after he accused the police boss of nepotism, tribalism, favouritism, cash for promotion and diversion of funds including involvement in amorous affairs with female junior officers, was recently charged to court for defamation of character and peddling of falsehood by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF.
Mr. Misau, a former cop, who was also accused of deserting the police by the spokesperson of the force, has however maintained that he was being victimised by the authorities for saying the truth.
Mr. Misau made the latest round of allegations when he appeared before the Senate ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the allegations levelled by the lawmaker against the IGP.
Mr. Misau explained how the IGP gave Mrs. Buhari the two cars, saying the details of the donation were contained in the documents the police boss submitted to the court in the suit instituted against him by the AGF, Abubakar Malami, on behalf of the Federal Government.
While Mrs. Buhari’s spokesperson, Suleiman Haruna, said he had no knowledge about the allegation, the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, said in a statement that the allegation was “baseless and outright falsehood”.
“It is pertinent to state that at no time did the Wife of the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aishat Buhari requested (sic) directly or indirectly for vehicles for her use from the Inspector General of Police and no vehicle whether Jeep or SUV has ever been given for her personal use,” the statement said.
@PREMIUM TIMES
BusinessRe: 100TPD Palm Kernel Oil Extracting Factory; A Project I Got From Nairaland (Photo by higherpower: 3:49pm On Oct 26, 2017
speaktome:
Just want to show how far I have gone with a 100 Metric tons per day capacity fully automated system palm kernel oil extracting factory project I go through Nairalander.

90% of the projects I have been handling comes from Nairaland!!!



Seun, Lalasticlala take note, you must be on the High table the day we will be commissioning the project in Edo State



Lalasticlala Abeg tel the world...
Please how did you get the crushers? Thanks
EducationRe: Aregbesola Commissions Ilesa Government High School, Osun State (Photos) by higherpower: 8:50pm On Oct 24, 2017
NigerDeltan:
Mttcheeeew

Just one secondary school?

Do you even know how many secondary school a state needs to cater for the young ones
Your State can not remove ordinary Dustin from Aba.
PoliticsRe: Nnamdi Kanu Is In Abaribe’s Custody - FG Tells Court by higherpower: 7:45am On Oct 23, 2017
Desyner:
How? I believe NK is in FG's custody abeg. Why wait for days b4 coming out to declare that weapons were found in NK's home. Reactionary propaganda.
U are confusing your self. I thought Nnamdi Cownu was a god. How can god be in a custody of anyone?
PoliticsRe: Anambra Election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 13 Governors For Nwoye’s Rally Today by higherpower: 11:00am On Oct 20, 2017
mavinc4u:
Election might not hold, you need to listen to a video circulating about the ink for the election been poisoned; that one will move more than the money pox issue.
That will eventually give APC the chance. They will be the ones to dam the consequences n vote. Be ready to cry us a sea
PoliticsRe: Anambra Election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 13 Governors For Nwoye’s Rally Today by higherpower: 8:06am On Oct 20, 2017
CaptainJeffry:
Even if APC brings Trump, Putin and Angela Merkel, they will still loose in the poll.
Thought you said the election will not hold! Painment will eventually injure you

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