₦airaland Forum

And president just dey re affirm

Ponponkon:
You truly do not believe that that tallest talking drum cannot attract tourists thereby generate money for the State of Osun?

No add insult upon injury oo
This thing u guys dey take joke no funny at all for here

kramfonos:

My bad.

www.governoronechance.com

Na drum Nd song those illiterates take us enter am

kramfonos:

Oh! I thought everyone in APC is a "saint" and a "change" agent?

Check my comments and u will see dat M staunch anti apc

Since the hediot refuse to tell us our official debt, inflating project cost I know we are on soup

Dahjhi:
Hzrf I tata o. You are here when the debt is just 4months and we don't know we've just started

If apc don't gather money together for this guy
This state will be hell on earth

Instead of wasting their time
They should just say
"ahmed lawan "is our candidate
David mark congratulations on u returning to the cubicle

The useless man has finished us in osun

There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee will on Thursday (today) direct its National Assembly members-elect to pick consensus candidates for the senate presidency and the speakership of the House of Representatives.

It was reliably gathered on Wednesday in Abuja that the issue of leadership of the eighth National Assembly would be a part of the agenda of the APC NWC’s meetings with senators-elect and their counterparts for the House.

A top member of the NWC, who confided in The PUNCH, said that the decision to pick consensus candidates was part of efforts to prevent the opposition Peoples Democratic Party from controlling the eighth National Assembly.

But a key APC members-elect who learnt of the development on Wednesday feared that failure to agree on consensus candidates could further divide his colleagues and give the PDP an opportunity to play a major role in determining who would emerge as the speaker and the senate president on Tuesday.

It was learnt that the opposition PDP had directed its members to vote against anybody picked as a consensus candidate by the APC lawmakers.

The APC National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, had in a statement on Tuesday, said the party’s National Working Committee would hold separate meetings with senators-elect and their House counterparts .

Already, battles for the speakership and the senate presidency intensified on Wednesday with candidates reaching out to those who had arrived in Abuja for Thursday’s meetings.

The election of the eighth National Assembly leaders will take place on June 9.

Bukola Saraki and Ahmad Lawan are contesting the senate presidency while the race for the speakership is mainly between the House Minority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila and Yakubu Dogara.

Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi State) had in a statement on Tuesday said the North-West had “not given a blanket support to Saraki.”

On his part, the Coordinator of the Like Minds Senators-elect, Dino Melaye, cautioned the APC NWC against too much interference in the affairs of the senate.

Melaye said, “The NWC is there to offer advice and not to determine those who will contest leadership positions on the floor of the senate. The constitution of Nigeria and the rules of the Senate are clear on how a senate president could emerge.”

The APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, had after the Tuesday meeting told journalists that the process leading to the election of the principal officers of the National Assembly would not lead to a crisis.

”There will be no crisis, I want to give you that assurance. We are very conscious of the fact that the National Assembly is the separate arm of government and the constitution provides that they are the ones responsible for electing their own officers, all we have to do is provide for them a conducive environment of doing just that,” he had said

It was, however, learnt that the opposition PDP had started moving against the APC.

The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, and a senator-elect, Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday denied a report that the Senate President, Senator David Mark, would re-contest his post.

Metuh told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that the concern of the PDP at the moment was to form a credible opposition party to offer alternatives and options to Nigerians.

He also said that the party would not criticise the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for now, but allow it to settle down.

The PDP spokesman said this issue was not part of the issues raised and discussed at the party’s retreat which was held for elected members of the party in Port Harcourt early this week.

Metuh said, “The PDP decided to react to the issue of contest for Senate president and deputy Senate President in the National Assembly. We have been bedevilled with stories of PDP’s position on the issue of the contest of senate presidency.

“The party has decided to inform Nigerians that PDP has no candidate for the position of Senate President and deputy Senate President.”

The PDP spokesman added that what was important to the party was “how we can form a credible opposition party to offer alternatives and options to Nigerians on the policies and programmes of the ruling party.”

According to him, “On the issue of National Assembly, we believe senators are mature, experienced and exposed and hold mandate of their people and we believe that election for Senate president and deputy Senate President should be left for our party members to decide on their own; the PDP has no candidate for the Senate President and deputy Senate President.

“We have made it clear, our position is a formidable opposition to handle alternatives and options of the ruling party.

“We believe from what has happened to us in the past, especially in the House of Representatives, they have shown in the National Assembly that they are capable of taking decisions on their own, what happened last time was not what you say was not the decision of the party in majority, so we have learnt from it, we will not dabble in the affairs of the National Assembly.

“They are in charge of the country right now and believe their visions and programmes and policy; time should be given to them to come up before you can start to make a critic. We don’t want to be crying or making noise fervently, the issue is that the success of President Buhari is the success of entire Nigeria and progress of our democracy.”

Nwaoboshi, however, said that the PDP senators would support Saraki.

The senator-elect insisted that the PDP had through its Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, said none of its members would contest the Senate President position.

Nwaoboshi, a former chairman of the PDP in Delta State, said, “The newspapers’ publications, accusing PDP and Mark of attempting to divide the party over Senate Presidency tussle are mere speculation that does not hold any truth.

“The APC should face its internal crisis and stop chasing shadows. The PDP has no intention of contesting alongside APC Senators.”

In the House, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Wednesday withdrew from the contest for the speakership of the 8th House of Representatives.

In doing so, Jibrin, a member of the APC from Kano State, said he had declared support for Dogara.

Dogara, who is the Chairman, Committee on House Services, is also a member of the APC and hails from Bauchi State.

Jibrin ‘s decision on Wednesday followed a similar move by four other contestants, who had since stepped down to back Gbajabiamila.

The four are Mohammed Monguno, Pally Iriase, Goni Bukar and Yusuf Lasun.

The election will take place on June 9.

Giving reasons why he stepped down, Jibrin claimed that he wanted to diffuse the tension the electioneering had created among members and build a stable House to support President Muhammadu Buhari.

Incidentally, Jibrin a few days back attempted to form an alliance with Gbajabiamila so that he (Jibrin) could run as his deputy.

The alliance never took off, owing to alleged differences between him and Gbajabiamila.

But on Wednesday Jibrin showered Dogara with praises, describing him as the honest, trustworthy, straightforward and disciplined contestant.

However, the Gbajabimaila Speakership Secretariat said it was “confident of victory,” and not bothered by the action of Jibrin.

The secretariat called on Jibrin to mention the supporters that he claimed to have.

It said, “This is belated. Gbajabiamila has gone very far in the race and he is no longer looking back.

“If Jibrin has supporters, let him name just three.”


http://www.punchng.com/news/apc-nwc-lawmakers-elect-meet-today-over-nassembly-leadership/

sidefresh:
Daar communication plc staff are on nation wide strike apart from Lagos and Abuja that are yet to join all other stations are currently on strike due to back lug of salary owe her worker for over 1yr below is the AIT Port Harcourt gate under lock and key

Osun AIT is still working don't know of others

nickxtra:
Resist it and Nigerians will resist you

By sitting down in ur room

At the end of a review meeting held today Tuesday 2nd June,2015 by the Labour Bodies in the State of Osun,the Labour Leaders wish to appreciate all workers for their compliance to our call to embark on full blown strike after the expiration of the 14days ultimatum given to the State government and sympathize with our colleagues in this hard times. In the review meeting,we noticed that the State Government did not show enough commitment and CARE for the welfare of workers in the state of osun and in the spirit of the recent spate of change that overran our Nation,we hereby resolved as follows:1.That we will continue to fight and agitate for all our legitimate demands as it affects our welfare until they are met. 2.That the labour Leaders will stand by truth and for truth and will continue to provide responsive and responsible leadership needed at this trying period. 3.That the Strike still continues and that all categories of workers in the State of Osun should stay away completely from Work. 4.That we will continue to explore every known legitimate avenue in achieving our demands. 5.That any other directives from any Quarter apart from Labour Leaders should be ignored. GOD BLESS WORKERS IN THE STATE OF OSUN,GOD BLESS THE STATE OF OSUN, GOD BLESS NIGERIA..FRM Bureau of LABOUR,OSUN STATE

Cc lalatisclala ishilove front page this thing
This deserve fp seriously

Keep it up.. Dont mind doz that have nothing worthwhile to say they will always pop up

efilefun:
Who noticed In less than a week of buhari's administration Efcc had been in the news than the entire tenure of GEJ.

Of course
È. G Timpre nyako stuff

mascot87:
Bros if u understand my tone from my comment,u will know I was equally yoking

Na curse u dey take joke abi
GOD DEY

adeoti01:
boss,let shelf that for the sake of the affected region in Nigeria... in other thread, we'll meet to discuss your uncle zone in my planet....
#babaOnechance...people are dying,, properties being destroyed.....so no plan to tackle BH since pre-election and postelection change camouflage...

I think he tot it will be a walk in the park for him
I guess he will knw what's up nw

mascot87:
Olorun yi o shéy é ni werey Iwo omo jati jati yi
Ori è buru ni?

BROS calm down
Na joke I dey yoke

Stories that touches

mascot87:
How can Punch journalist be Punched just to Punch the punched punch through punches that emanated from punching punch punched

Weyrey re oooo

Buhari must probe aro y allowing half sick half alright to go Lyk dat

ijustdey:
Where is freedom of speech now




When touts keep beating journalist because they are carrying out their normal legitimate duties

Itz bubu regime

adeoti01:
Lol...I'm from Jupiter buddy....

My uncle lives dre

Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, ‎on Wednesday withdrew from the contest for the Speakership of the 8th House of Representatives.
In doing so, Jibrin, a member of the All Progressives Congress from Kano State, said he had declared support for another contestant, Mr. Yakubu Dogara.
Dogara, who is the Chairman, Committee on House Services, is also a member of the APC and hails from Bauchi State‎.
Dogara and current House Minority Leader, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, have lately become the front line contenders for the number four job in a race that started with about eight aspirants.
Jibrin’s decision on Wednesday followed a similar move by four other contestants, who had since stepped down to back Gbajabiamila.‎
Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture, Mr. Mohammed Monguno; Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Constituency Outreach, Mr. Pally Iriase; Mr.‎ Goni Bukar; and Mr. Yusuf Lasun were all contestants, who had stepped down to support Gbajabiamila.
The election is to hold on June 9.‎
Giving reasons why he stepped down, Jibrin claimed that he wanted to diffuse the tension ‎the electioneering had created among members and build a stable House to support President Muhammadu Buhari.
He added that he consulted widely with his supporters before taking the decision.
Incidentally, Jibrin, a few days back, attempted to form an alliance with Gbajabiamila so that he (Jibrin) could run as his deputy.
The alliance never took off, owing to alleged differences between him and Gbajabiamila.
But on Wednesday, Jibrin showered Dogara with praises, describing him as the honest, trustworthy, straightforward and disciplined contestant.
He spoke more, “In the last few weeks I had consulted widely with my supporters and colleagues.
“In order to diffuse the prevailing tension, unite the House and ensure a smooth take-off of the Buhari administration, I hereby withdraw from the race for the Speakership of the 8th House of Representatives and consequently throw my weight behind the candidature of Dogara, one of our senior colleagues, a man of integrity, an astute legislator and an amiable gentle man.”
However, the Gbajabimaila Speakership Secretariat said it was confident of victory and not bothered by the action of Jibrin.
The secretariat called on Jibrin to mention the supporters that he claimed to have



http://www.punchng.com/news/speakership-jibrin-withdraws-from-race-backs-dogara/



Cc lalatisclala

adexmuhyi:
i dont regret to tell u dat ur thinking facaulty is inversely proportional to ur cerebral cortex,, before crucifyin that man why dont u just ask if u dont knw, what he travelled for... Or are u xpectin him to fight dose boko guyz wit animal, robot or aliens,,, wont he fight dem with soldiers who need to strategise before attackin back... Dont be an antagonist man #MIGHTY ME

Wow tide has changed I don't know if you are part of those that abuse Nd look to be happy anytime those riff raffs strike
But majority on NL didn't help
So buhari gonna get serve same
U can't prevent it u just gonna adapt or leave NL

adeoti01:
eeeeeyah. I thought this country has a president

"adeoti"My name surname sake
Hw u
Where u living

Carmal90:
most ranking is ahmed lawan,he is coming for the third term in office

Wow datz 3-0

sigain:
Talk with fact pls. Commissioners,Special Advisers etc has being dissolved since November last year and hasnt been paid a month or two salaries too. The people of state of Osun understands whats going on and by God's grace he shall paid all thier money very soon. This man has done very well so please dont try to tarnish his image.

Really pls come to abere (shhiit Dey are on strike) Nd say this

chukwudi44:
BROS TINUBU ONLY AHS CONTROL OVER 14 SW SENATORS NOTHING MORE.OVER 70 NON SENATORS HAVE ALREADY DECLARED FOR SARAKAI AGAISNT BUHARI'S LAWAN.HOW ON EARTH WOULD HE FRUSTRATE SARAKI'S AMBITION?

Look at the criterias its meant to favour lawn in all and Saraki in 1 as ranking senator

Saraki is leading according to reports now lawan gonna be the consensus candidate judging by the criterias listed
Saraki with his fellow minds might use their number to push Saraki in
If not manage properly sum1 will get betrayed

amnesty7:
Rafa welcome to the Perez Dynasty! Your days are numbered already.

Lol but factual

PassingShot:
APC is surely bigger than Kwara as you know.

Same way PDP was bigger than lagos yet couldn't take it

2nd highest vote - NE (ahmed)
Ranking - (Saraki /Ahmed)
No corruption charges - (Ahmed)
Ahmed 3-1 Saraki
Saraki is nw schemed out

Ahmed Vs mark

Let's see who takes it