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PoliticsRe: P&ID: FG Recovers $200m Bond, $10m Award by highskies(m): 3:14pm On May 24, 2025
Fantast
PoliticsRe: Amaewhule: Defected Lawmakers’ Seats Remain Vacant – Rivers Government by highskies(m): 8:02am On Oct 12, 2024
Bobloco:
…clarifies Appeal Court ruling



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/10/amaewhule-defected-lawmakers-seats-remain-vacant-rivers-govt/#google_vignette
According to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended:

If a member of a House of Assembly of a State who was elected on the platform of a political party leaves that political party before the expiration of their term, they are required to vacate their seat in the Assembly. However, there is an exception if the member can prove that their departure was due to a division in the party or a merger of the party with another political party.

Here is the relevant provision:

“The tenure of the seat of a member of a House of Assembly of a State shall become vacant if:
(a) he becomes a member of another political party before the expiration of the period for which that House was elected;
Provided that his membership of the latter political party is not as a result of a division in the political party of which he was previously a member or of a merger of two or more political parties or factions by one of which he was previously sponsored.”

This provision can be found under Section 109 (1)(g) .

there is no explicit mention of Section 109 being “self-executory.” A law is considered “self-executory” when it requires no further legislation or action to be implemented. In the case of Section 109 of the Nigerian Constitution (regarding the tenure of House of Assembly members when they change political parties), it appears that additional action is necessary to enforce the provision.

As per the section, after a member leaves their party, the seat is deemed vacant. However, it requires further steps to enforce the vacancy, such as the involvement of the House of Assembly or a court ruling. Therefore, Section 109 is not entirely self-executory because it relies on additional procedural steps to take effect.
CrimeRe: Ekweremadu, Wife Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking by highskies(m): 12:47pm On Mar 23, 2023
Ahhh. Front page please, so sad
TravelRe: Nigerian Man Expresses Displeasure After He Was Banned From A Gym In Uk(Video) by highskies(m): 5:24pm On Mar 15, 2023
The guy dey use gym as B&B. Lolz
PoliticsBreaking News: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Elected President-elect Of Nigeria by highskies(op): 4:14am On Mar 01, 2023
After a keen contested election, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ex-Governor of Lagos state has just been declared President-Elect of Africa’s most populous nation
PetsRe: 'Tiger King': Biden Signs Bill Banning Private Ownership Of 'big Cats' by highskies(m): 2:18pm On Dec 21, 2022
Haa, this one na gbese ooo. More reason for all states to adopt open carry grin grin (respectfully) though with enhanced vetting for “konvicts”.

Your cat do anyhow, he go heaven straight
CareerRe: Moment A Rescue Worker "Cried" During Training (video) by highskies(m): 1:53pm On Aug 22, 2022
Oga take it easy on madam cool before she enter shock or gets PTSD
PoliticsRe: 2023: No Candidate Can Have A Landslide Victory - Aderogba Otunla(Photo, Trends) by highskies(m): 7:19am On Aug 11, 2022
Thank you so much for this source. I didn’t even know that there was a google trend out there. Lolz.

However, the Past 7days is not a quality sample. I queried the last 12months, 90days etc and the results were more representative. Nevertheless, it is worth keeping an eye on the developing trend in the next couple of months.

Thanks once more for sharing google trend on here. I can think of a few more important applications. Cheers mate

H100:
According to the trends data, using the past 7 (seven) days' filter 03-08-2022 to 10-08-2022.

OVERALL AVERAGE

Bola Ahmed Tinubu (49%)
Atiku Abubakar (26%)
Peter Obi (48%)
Rabiu Kwankwaso (3%)

There are still about 6 months before February 2023, but I can tell you that the significant contest will be between Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar.

There are also going to be lots of surprises, more swing states or battleground states are emerging.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu leads with about 15 states: Ekiti, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Kwara, Lagos, Jigawa, Plateau, Niger, Kogi, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, and Taraba.

It's good to share that in Lagos, Bola Ahmed Tinubu had 41%, while Peter Obi is at 38%.

Can Lagos be a swing state?

Next, Peter Obi leads with about 13 states: Edo, Delta, Benue, Nasarawa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Bayelsa, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, and Enugu.

Do you know that the FCT will also be a battleground?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 37% and Peter Obi 37% each, according to the trends at this time.

Next, Atiku Abubakar with about 8 states: Kebbi, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Gombe, Adamawa and Kano.

Yes, I was equally surprised with the traction from Kano - Atiku Abubakar 33%, Bola Ahmed Tinubu 26%, Rabiu Kwankwaso 24%, and Peter Obi 17%.

It’s good to share that Kwankwaso’s highest traction is from Kano, but they also have been growing in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, and Borno State.

SWING STATES OR BATTLEGROUND STATES:

(a) Katsina State - Bola Ahmed Tinubu 40% and Atiku Abubakar 41%.

(b) Yobe State - Atiku Abubakar 47% and Bola Ahmed Tinubu 41%.

(c) Lagos State - Bola Ahmed Tinubu 41% and Peter Obi 38%.

(d) Kebbi State - Atiku Abubakar 51% and Bola Ahmed Tinubu 49%.

(e) Edo State - Peter Obi 43% and Bola Ahmed Tinubu 38%.

(f) Plateau State - Peter Obi 37% and Bola Ahmed Tinubu 39%.

(g) Jigawa State - Bola Ahmed Tinubu 40% and Atiku Abubakar 39%.

(h) FCT - Peter Obi 37% and Bola Ahmed Tinubu 37%.

(i) Borno State - Bola Ahmed Tinubu 37% and Atiku Abubakar 36%.

(j) Benue State - Peter Obi 41% and Bola Ahmed Tinubu 36%.

(k) Nasarawa State - Bola Ahmed Tinubu 36% and Peter Obi 39%.

(l) Taraba State - Bola Ahmed Tinubu 36%, Peter Obi 34%, and Atiku Abubakar 30%.

Data Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xcoddwJ21tVzj9n0EtJgBPN-jrNWIPSzPp2ssxoC8os/edit?usp=sharing


Credit : Aderogba Otunla
Foreign AffairsRe: Boris Johnson on the brink as 30 members of cabinet resign in 24 hours by highskies(m): 5:10pm On Jul 06, 2022
35 now.

Sadly, Boris is a gunnery sergeant now. ☺️��
PoliticsRe: What Happens If Tinubu’s VP Placeholder, Masari, Goes Rogue? by highskies(m): 6:25am On Jun 19, 2022
dre11:
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/06/19/what-happens-if-tinubus-vp-placeholder-masari-goes-rogue/
Yakubu Dogara - I’ll hedge my bets on him. Fits the profile and already has that clout
Foreign AffairsRe: Stuart Varney: Zelensky Is A Puppet Not A Hero. Fake News Coming From Ukraine by highskies(m): 8:04am On Mar 07, 2022
DoggoneDogg:
A shameless, selfish & spineless comic puppet that should be appearing on the AY live show

Instead of fleeing into exile, the selfish comedian is using Ukrainians as human shields.

Pathetic.
Thank you ooo
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukraine: Israel PM Meets Putin In Moscow For Ukraine Talks by highskies(m):
emmanuelbrown26:
I'm happy that u can read, type and analyse very well and I like your analysis.
Yhoufh I don't like d two countries bcs of their hate towards blacks.
I'm happy that u are from Ibadan, Oyo state. Let's bring d news down home.
When the military invaded Sunday Igbogbo House at mid night, did u support it? Did Southerners support it?
When d DSS invaded Mary Odili's house in Rivers State at same mid night, what was d response and outcry?
My major concern is invading a sovereign nation. Russia took d war to ukrain which is uncalled for, if Russia does not hv hidden agenda what taken d war to d land soil of a sovereign nation?
You can not say the war is ‘uncalled’ for, if the US and its NATO allies keep expanding eastwards towards the territory of another World (and nuclear) power. NATO is no UNESCO or peacekeeping mission. NATO was created to counter Russia. Ukraine witnessed a bloody coup in 2014, and has been hurting folks in Eastern Ukraine since then but the US, EU and NATO never saw anything wrong with it. Why? Because the central government of Ukraine are considered friendly, due to their anti-Russian disposition and their own interests.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT6mCsJN1-w

With regards our own local politics, no comments. The more you look the less you understand. I have given up on Naija politics.
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukraine: Israel PM Meets Putin In Moscow For Ukraine Talks by highskies(m): 7:28am On Mar 06, 2022
grin grin grin

Las las you go dey alright, molla


Hisbah21:
another trash
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukraine: Israel PM Meets Putin In Moscow For Ukraine Talks by highskies(m): 7:19am On Mar 06, 2022
Hisbah21:
trash to the dustbin
Anyways do a good service.

Notice!
If you know any Nigerian from Ukraine seeking refuge in Austria , tell them to go to the refugee reception center.


CARITAS��������



1.ENGERTH STRASSE 267
VIENNA 1020
SPORT & FUN HALLE

LEOPOLD STADT
OR
2.AUSTRIA CENTER
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Wien

Those are the official reception centre for refugees from Ukraine in vienna.

Whoever has any additional useful information should post it.

Thank you.
Subrinah Dolischka
Chairlady ,
NIDO Austria
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukraine: Israel PM Meets Putin In Moscow For Ukraine Talks by highskies(m): 7:15am On Mar 06, 2022
Hisbah21:
trash to the dustbin
Great grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukraine: Israel PM Meets Putin In Moscow For Ukraine Talks by highskies(m):
Hisbah21:
we wish this dictator will listen..and meanwhile Putin prooved to the world he's unstopeable. the superpowers are bending to his wish
Get educated before you call someone a dictator.

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US invaded Cuba in 1960s because Soviet wanted to build military bases in Cuba and brought about the Cuba missile crisis.

Cuba is few miles away from US. So why should NATO and US build a military base in Ukraine which has a long border with Russia? Putin is not stupid. As it stands now NATO and US are unable to launch direct attack on Russia because of the distance.

Putin knows if NATO and US enters Ukraine and establish military base there Russia is finish.

Additionally, NATO and US breached the 1990 treaty which prevents NATO and US from expanding eastwards from the then East Germany.

Today NATO and US are almost everywhere in Europe including Croatia, Poland and other places that are closer to Russia.

Getting closer to Russia means NATO and US missiles can directly hit Russia.

Putin is not stupid.

Putin had been complaining ever since when those expansions began. No one listened.

Let's take a closer look at NATO and US activities recently:

1) Killed Ghadaffi of Libya for no reason. Libya conflict was entirely internal. Libya a once peaceful and prosperous country today lies in ruins with no sober government.

2) Killed Sadaam of Iraqi and destroyed that beautiful country; lying that Iraqi had weapons of mass destruction. No such weapons were found. Today Iraqi lies in ruins with no sober government.

3) Went to Syria and nearly overthrew Asaad had it not being for Russia. Syria lies in ruin but Asaad is in tact while that country is now the platform for terrorists. Syria conflict is/was entirely an internal problem.

4) Went to a peaceful Afghanistan after the Russians left. Today Afghanistan is a total mess.

If NATO and US not checked they will wake up any morning and decide to change a government anywhere anytime in this world.

My fear:

NATO and US has started sending military logistics to Ukraine. This is dangerous. It may lead to the justification by Russia that NATO and US wants to enter Ukraine so that it can launch attacks on Russia. And when this happens China, India, Syria, Iraqi etc and the bad boy N. Korea those staunched allies to Russia will support Russia.

N.Korea in fact has started last Saturday by testing a ballistic missiles.

It's like we are on the eve of a THIRD WORLD WAR.

The WAY out:
To me is for NATO and US to respect the treaty they SIGNED not to expand eastwards towards Russia...i.e they withdraw all the way to Germany or better still just stop were they are right now.

You can't be piling war armouries in front of my veranda with the aim of attacking me and you expect me to throw picnic for that.

This bitter truth you will not read or see in the western media.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT6mCsJN1-w
PoliticsRe: The Consensus Against Tinubu by highskies(m): 11:37pm On Mar 05, 2022
CatANDratTHEORY:
No sir/ma.
I'm a Civil Engineer.
Sir is fine wink

Very good summary smiley
PoliticsRe: The Consensus Against Tinubu by highskies(m): 12:03pm On Mar 05, 2022
Very good summary. Are you a journalist? Lolz


CatANDratTHEORY:
For those who couldn't read through, here is the summary.

The article says that despite the role played by Sen. Tinubu in bringing Gen. Buhari to power, that Buhari isn't willing to reciprocate the gesture to Tinubu.

How do we know? Buhari's appointment of Sen. Abdullahi as the APC chairman spells doom for Sen. Tinubu.

The article says that the kingmaker has resigned himself to fate. Indeed, to the distress of some political commentators Tinubu has reduced himself, running around in a way not fitting for a kingmaker of his status.

The article also says that unlike those that came before Gen. Buhari, that the general controls the utmost power in APC. There are no alternative power centres within APC. The general will always have his way.
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukrainian War: Time To Call Europeans To Order by highskies(m): 11:03pm On Feb 26, 2022
PoliticsRe: Federal Government Reassures Safety Of Nigerians In Ukraine by highskies(m): 7:01pm On Feb 24, 2022
Nbotee:
Lolzzz. We are a very unserious country. U received reports of the invasion of Ukraine? Na today reports of impending invasion start? How are U going to evacuate them now that there are military planes flying around and the country is on high alert?
My God, that opening line is so silly. There has been the danger of an invasion for about 2weeks now.
TravelRe: Construction Of The First Road Link To Bonny Island In Highly Challenging Enviro by highskies(m): 6:07pm On Feb 23, 2022
Wow. This is a really expensive undertaking. The roads even need serious earth stabilisation on the sides. See the amount of steel members on the bridge as well. Na wa oo. South south roads need serious money!
PoliticsRe: Sanwo-Olu: We Have Acquired 3 More Trains For The Blue Line Rail Project by highskies(m): 2:56pm On Jan 26, 2022
Wow. Lagos is moving regardless of the apparent challenges and naysayers. Eko o ni baaje o
PoliticsRe: Sanwo-Olu Tours Talgo Group To Inspect High Speed Trains Meant For Lagos by highskies(m): 6:24am On Jan 20, 2022
SmartPolician:
Nice! Sanwo-Olu is doing a good job, but I don't understand why Lagos State government is still getting bonds meanwhile she is the richest state in Nigeria.
More purchasing power begets faster economic growth. Lagos is the richest, yes, but she also spends the most.
PoliticsRe: Unity List: Consensus Candidacy Threatens APC February 26 Convention by highskies(m): 7:55am On Jan 19, 2022
Rubbish
PoliticsRe: President Buhari Unveils 1 Million Bags Of Rice Pyramids In Abuja (Pictures) by highskies(m): 11:52pm On Jan 18, 2022
MufasaLion:
Other countries are trying to colonize Mars, this country is celebrating trash.

grin grin grin
I totally get your frustration but the honest truth now is - we have to take every little gains/progress.
PropertiesRe: Magodo Land Dispute: Our Story, By Shangisha Landlord’s Association by highskies(m): 4:59am On Jan 05, 2022
Hmmm… everyone has their own story as well. O gba enu tan
PoliticsRe: CSO To Governor Uzodinma Allegedly Arrested For 'Illegal Abduction Of Uche Nwosu by highskies(m): 4:15pm On Jan 04, 2022
Macphenson:
Imagine, A useless head slamming Adamu Shaba entering the house of God while service is on going and desecrating the house of God.

Why not wait till he is out from the Church? Can a Christian enter a mosque to arrest somebody in the North?

I don't blame him, I blame the useless supreme court governor who sent him.
With all due respect, This has absolutely no relationship with Religion. The Reckless Police officers from the Governor had no right to abduct him as we can see from the action of the Commissioner. There was clearly no due process followed in this case.

I believe the first point of call here should be the Governor, he must have ordered or at the very least instigated the arrest because the CSO works with (and in the Nigerian context, for) him. The Imo State Commissioner has done the right thing by ordering the arrest of the reckless CSO and his cronies. By the way, the CSO from accounts was not even at the church, he was only point by Uche Nwosu under suspicion.

I am a muslim in fact and I do not believe that it is right to describe any one person in a derogatory manner based on: religion, tribe, physical attributes, and other characteristics due to their actions. We need to hold individuals responsible for their actions without the sentiments. Let’s learn to live above sentimentalism.

I believe we can do better. I know you could be upset by the actions of the CSO and his men but it has nothing to do with their tribe, religion, or otherwise. We can express opinions without lowering our moral standards.

NB:
The Nigeria Police need a great deal of training on public relations, value system, and common sense. But i believe we will get there one day.

#OneNigeria #LetPeaceReign
SportsCarrick QUITS Man Utd After 15years!!! by highskies(op): 12:13am On Dec 03, 2021
Michael Carrick has decided to step down as First Team Coach and leave the club following the conclusion of his spell as caretaker Manager shortly after leading Manchester United to a 3-2 victory over Arsenal FC.

John Murtough, Football Director, said: “Michael leaves with the sincerest thanks and best wishes of everyone at Manchester United after 15 years of exceptional service to the club as a player and as a coach. While we are sad to see him go, we respect and understand Michael’s decision.

“He will always be known as one of the finest midfielders in the history of Manchester United, and, more recently, as an excellent coach who has worked tirelessly under two managers to help develop the strong squad which Ralf will now take charge of.

“We are grateful for the steady leadership Michael has shown through this period of managerial transition, and, while he is now stepping away from day-to-day involvement, he will always be welcome back as a legend of the club.”

https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/official-statement-as-michael-carrick-leaves-manchester-united-2-december-2021

Many had expected that Michael Carrick, Mike Phelan, and Fletcher would follow recently dismissed Ex-Manager of the Club, Ole Gunnar Solskjær out the door after a run of bad results on the pitch.

SportsRe: Anthony Joshua Included In The New FIFA 22 Game by highskies(m): 7:18am On Sep 24, 2021
temitope27:
is Joshua a footballer? U dey mad?
He was also on FIFA21 volta
SportsRe: Anthony Joshua Included In The New FIFA 22 Game by highskies(m): 7:18am On Sep 24, 2021
Buildingplug:
Fifa 22 is out, I'm still at 19 tongue
FIFA 22 is absolutely amazing. Very intelligent defensive and attacking runs.

Experienced it on PS5.
PoliticsRe: APC Group Lobbies For Osinbajo To Succeed Buhari (Video) by highskies(m): 2:35pm On Sep 21, 2021
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PoliticsRe: FG To Borrow $3 Billion Via Eurobonds In October by highskies(m): 6:56am On Sep 11, 2021

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