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Health / Re: Help!!! My Husband Is A One Minute Man, I Am Frustrated! by imakewealth: 9:33am On Aug 18, 2016
You have the solution yet you searching!!!

Its simple, its mind control .... don't put your man under pressure to satisfy you. Only you can help him unless you want him to use sex enhancing drugs. If you want it to happen naturally, you are the one to help him.
Crime / Re: Robbers Attack CBN Bullion Vans, Kill Two Policemen by imakewealth: 3:08pm On Aug 16, 2016
Very sooon, the poor will have nothing left to eat but the rich. watch out
Religion / Re: CAN Reacts To The Murder Of Evangelist Eunice Olawale by imakewealth: 12:26pm On Jul 13, 2016
mrkayusfit:
Only Allah knows what really transpired between the woman and her assailants that day. She might be preaching inciteful messages that were too hard to bare. Even tho i condemn the action of the killers, by preaching around a mosque makes her actions daring. It's like an imam coming to preach in a church territory. I suggest the government ban street evangelism so cases like this can be averted in future. It is wrong to go around with megaphone and start preaching as early as 5am when people are resting. Those who blame Islam for her death are just displaying ignorance. We cannot use the action of few to judge the entire muslims. Islam remains a peaceful and tolerant religion. cool

What's peaceful and tolerant about all the killings by muslims in different parts of the world? Atleast say the truth to yourself.

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Politics / Re: Why Corruption Is Laughing At Buhari by imakewealth: 9:09am On Jul 13, 2016
Most times I wonder if the fight against corruption can truly be won. Because there is no stipulated punishment on the country's constitution for corrupt practices. PMB ought to use the first 1 or 2 years of his administration to amend the constitution and put stringent punishments for these acts.
Politics / Re: Why Corruption Is Laughing At Buhari by imakewealth: 4:28pm On Jul 12, 2016
It takes only God to cause the real change. These politicians knows our soft spot and knows those words we like to hear. So they use same words to defraud and scam us.

What happen to the Trillions of Naira recovered from the corrupt politicians?

#WhereIsTheRecoveredLoots?
Politics / Re: Why Corruption Is Laughing At Buhari by imakewealth: 3:41pm On Jul 12, 2016
cc: lalasticlala mynd44
Abeg take this to front page..... its worth reading.
Politics / Why Corruption Is Laughing At Buhari by imakewealth: 3:26pm On Jul 12, 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari’s trump card is the fight against corruption. He has realised that most Nigerians hate the blow corruption has dealt on Nigeria for decades. Much of the money that would have been used to provide infrastructure and build the nation has been stolen and stashed away in foreign bank accounts and also invested in property and businesses overseas.

Therefore, anytime Nigerians hear that a corrupt public officer has been arrested, they go wild with joy, asking for stiff penalty for the person. Some even ask for the death penalty. But who can blame Nigerians? Corruption has caused the death of many children who could have survived if there were good medical facilities in our hospitals. Many Nigerians had died in road crashes caused by potholes that would not have existed if the money set aside for road construction was not embezzled. Many Nigerians had died of dehydration in the desert trying to cross over to Europe for greener pastures because the money that should have been pumped into the economy had been embezzled, leaving the nation impoverished.

Having realised how impassioned Nigerians are on the issue of corruption, Buhari has taken advantage of it fully. There is no speech he makes in Nigeria or overseas that he does not harp on corruption and how it has crippled the nation. The same thing occurs when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, presidential aides and APC leaders speak.
Anytime there is a negative news story against the government, the Presidency releases a story on corruption or announces some huge amount of money recovered, and the attention of the public is immediately taken away from the negative story.

But there are issues that point to the fact that corruption is laughing at the efforts being made to eradicate it. The first instance is the shocking pictures of malnourished and dying Internally Displaced Persons in camps in Borno State released to the media last month by Doctors Without Borders. The pictures looked as if they came from some distant country ravaged by war and blockaded from food and water or like pictures of Biafran children during the Nigerian Civil War.

Doctors Without Borders said that 200 people died in a month in the camp from starvation and dehydration. The body described the situation as a “catastrophic humanitarian emergency” and said that refugees at the camp spoke of “children dying of hunger and digging new graves every day”.

It was shocking that such pictures came from an IDP camp that the Federal Government and the state governments said they had spent billions of naira to take care of in addition to the various products donated by individuals and organisations. It is obvious that while the President tells the world that he is fighting corruption, corruption is waltzing around under his nose, stealing the funds and the food meant for the IDPs.

Similar pictures emerged recently about our prisons, where inmates, especially those on the awaiting-trial-list who are not allowed to step out of the prison, were seen looking like skeletons because of starvation and malnutrition. Ironically, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, said in May that the Federal Government had an annual budget of N10bn for the feeding of its 63,142 prisoners (the population as of March 31, 2016). Nigerians asked in shock: “What happened to that money?” The answer is simple: Corruption.

Also, some weeks ago, it was reported by some news channels that the Central Bank of Nigeria embarked on a secret recruitment involving only children of the top political class. It sounded like a joke that could not be possible in the administration of Buhari, who has repeatedly said that he would fight corruption to a standstill. But that story turned out to be true. The Presidency said nothing about that corrupt practice.

While that was dying down, another story surfaced that the Federal Inland Revenue Service had done a secret recruitment that had the children of the high and the mighty as beneficiaries. Again, the Presidency said nothing, and did nothing. No person was punished. The recruitment was not cancelled.

As if that was not enough, last week, it was reported that the Nigerian Prisons Service had undertaken its own secret recruitment. It still followed the same pattern. As usual, the Presidency said nothing and did nothing.

Excluding these three Federal Government bodies, other government bodies may have carried out a similar secret recruitment or are planning to do the same. And there is a trend in all of the recruitment exercises. To fulfil the requirement of the constitution that recruitment must reflect the federal character, those recruited were randomly assigned states across the federation.

What can be deduced from this secret recruitment of the children of the influential and well-connected is that the silence of Buhari shows that he is aware of it and endorses it. How then can the fight against corruption be successful with such occurring repeatedly?

To know whether the fight against corruption has any effect, you need to visit any government agency or attempt to do any transaction with any of them, whether on the federal, state or local government level. It is a complete case of business as usual. Bribes are still demanded brazenly. There is no secrecy about it. Nothing still gets done if bribes are not offered.

Buhari may spend four years in office, or a maximum of eight years, if he gets re-elected in 2019. It will be tragic if after all this effort and raised hope, we discover at the end of his tenure that nothing has changed on the issue of corruption. Corruption is not like armed robbery whose perpetrators can be easily seen. Corruption is also tempting unlike armed robbery, which is too risky. It does not have the type of bad image associated with armed robbery. It pays huge dividends, given the honour society accords to those who are well-to-do. Therefore, fighting corruption is not as easy as fighting a crime like armed robbery. It requires a systematic and systemic approach, with the creation of strong institutions, investment in technology, reduction of the direct contact of officials with funds, reorientation, and living by example by the leaders.

But most importantly, something feeds the corruption that takes place in Nigeria. It is the availability of free money that is seen as belonging to nobody. There is a kind of competition among those who are involved in public service to grab as much as they can. This attitude of public money not being anybody’s money has its root in the type of federal structure we practise, which makes all resources deposited in the federation account and shared among the three tiers of government every month. If it is not changed for a structure that empowers the states to work for their money and choose how to spend it, corruption will continue and even get worse, in spite of all the efforts of Buhari and anybody who will come after him.

In its manifesto, the ruling All Progressives Congress has this as one of the things it would do if elected: “Initiate action to amend our constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to states and local governments in order to entrench true federalism and the Federal spirit.” Since the APC won last year, its top guns, including the party chairman, the President, and the Vice President, have been singing a different song on the issue of restructuring and true federalism.

On bended knees, we appeal to this administration to embrace restructuring and true federalism to save Nigeria from corruption, retrogression and ethnic and religious strife.

http://punchng.com/corruption-laughing-buhari/

Business / Re: Possible Mergers & Takeovers That Can Save Troubled Nigerian Banks-Nairametrics by imakewealth: 3:10pm On Jul 10, 2016
How can Stabic IBTC possibly buy Skye Bank with its huge Assets base? Do you even know that Skye bank is an SIB? Anyway it's just the opinion of the writer/Unfound analyst. Pls Nlanders, disregard dis bullshit.
Finally, do you know that you ca be sued for calling some banks trouble even after CBN came out to say that "No Nigerian Bank is in distress"?
Business / Re: Ask For Clarification - All You Need To Know About Skye Bank Plc. by imakewealth: 4:15pm On Jul 07, 2016
bskyb:
What happens if people continue making panic withdrawals? Is there adequate buffer?
Depositors have the right to their funds and will attend to all customers need. However, it's important for the public to note that there is no need for panic. Skye bank is a Systematic Important Bank and any problem to the bank is a problem to the country's financial system.

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Business / Re: CBN Insists Skye Bank Is Not In Distress by imakewealth: 3:43pm On Jul 07, 2016
divinehand2003:
GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR

Why did you take over the undistressed Skye bank then if not for monetary issues?

CBN did not take over Skye Bank Plc rather The previous Management team resigned and CBN appointed a new Management Team. The new MD is former ED of Firstbank and does not work with CBN
Business / Re: Ask For Clarification - All You Need To Know About Skye Bank Plc. by imakewealth: 3:19pm On Jul 07, 2016
Cc: Lalastica.

Pls send to front page as this will help enlighten numerous customers of Skye bank plc.
Business / Ask For Clarification - All You Need To Know About Skye Bank Plc. by imakewealth: 3:16pm On Jul 07, 2016
As you are well aware, the management of Skye bank were dissolved on Monday 04 of July 2016 and CBN appointed a new management team and has come out to reiterate that the bank is NOT in distress and that your DEPOSITS are very safe.
Yes as Nigerian we are all panicking which I don't blame you if you are.
Here is an avenue for you to ask your questions for clarification on the events that unfolded.
Pls ask and I assure you that you'll receive answer to your confusion or questions.
Business / Re: Skye Bank Crisis: What It Means For Your Money- Naijabankers.com by imakewealth: 8:52am On Jul 06, 2016
mradjoy:
I have an inactive savings and current account with them, but my wife's life savings is with this stupid bank.

If I may ask you Sir what made the bank a stupid bank? Look at the macro economy and tell me that everything is alright. And how much is your wife's fund?
Politics / Re: How EFCC Almost Arrested Aisha Buhari’s Impostor – Ribadu by imakewealth: 10:28am On Jun 23, 2016
The Jefferson's case was tried in the U.S right? The alleged Aisha Buhari (#NotPresident'sWife) resides in the U.S and was not tried and prosecuted as well by the U.S court..... Atleast she should have been prosecuted with Jefferson as this is a money laundry case.

Oga what are you saying??

Lets stop denying the obvious...

Looking at the personalities involved in the scandal... Atiku Abubakar (the then V.P) there is a huge possibility that the referred person is #FirstLady. She should just visit U.S and end this matter.
Romance / Re: See The Reasons She Won't Date Me (screenshots Attached) by imakewealth: 3:22pm On Jun 15, 2016
She doesn't want to tell you the hard truth .... You can't be her man... you just the friend type... Not the Badt Boy type and you know how much girls like "bad boy kinda guys" ...... sorryyy

If you push further she will tell you the hard truth ...... You can't date me .... You are too small for me .... You are a small boy

Sorry Pee.
Business / Re: Business Idea For Nigerians (Virgin Ideas) by imakewealth: 5:40pm On Jun 14, 2016
Nice Thread
Sports / Re: FIFA President Mourns Stephen Keshi by imakewealth: 2:05pm On Jun 09, 2016
adebrave1:
Rest in Peace. Big Boss
NFF now claiming Saints, when they were wailing the Man dem don forget??

What are you saying Sir? With all due respect I beg to disagree. You don't allow emotion to overshadow your thinking.

We blacks have remained backward because we allowed our decision making to be compromised on the alter of emotion. Keshi was sacked because we felt we was no longer competent. The same way Chelsea FC sacked Mourinho last year.

RIP Keshi .... "The Big Boss". Life is all but a mystery.
Politics / Re: Minister Of Labour Has Limited Knowledge Of His Portfolio - NECA by imakewealth: 12:24pm On Jun 09, 2016
How do expect employers not to sack where your policies are not favorable for the company's to survive. smh

Emefiele is just a failure....
Career / NECA Insists Banks Will Retrench Where Necessary by imakewealth: 10:16am On Jun 09, 2016
NECA flays labour minister over retrenchment in banking sector






Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed dismay with the position of Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, directing banks and financial institutions to suspend further retrenchment of their workers.

NECA at the weekend also directed banks, financial institutions and other employers of labour to ignore the minister’s misplaced directive.

Olusegun Oshinowo, director-general of NECA, speaking against the minister’s directive, said the labour law of the land did not empower the minister to issue such a directive, which he considered “uninformed and populist.”

Oshinowo said the labour laws had envisaged redundancy situation and, therefore, made provisions in Section 20 of the Labour Act to guide the actions of the parties in the event of retrenchment or redundancy.

Oshinowo insisted that “the minister seems not to have shown understanding of the fundamentals of industrial relations and labour laws in Nigeria and thus, has acted ultra vires.”

NECA affirmed that no employer would take pleasure in declaring redundant employees it had invested significant resources in developing over the years. Usually, redundancy exercise is foisted on employers on account of an unhealthy economy and the dynamics of the business, which often demands staff rationalisation.

NECA also reminded the minister that it was part of the inalienable right of an employer to determine the optimal staff level it required to sustain its operations. He noted that employers had rights, which include “the right to hire and fire within the rules governing such employment contract.”

Employers’ rights are “employers’ prerogatives,” which are not subject to ministerial directives,” he said.

He assured the minister that: “Where an employer has found it necessary to carry out retrenchment, it would respect the laws of the land and the laid down procedures for redundancy.

“Employers’ expectation from the minister of labour and employment is that he will work hand in hand with other government ministries in the establishment of the desired enabling environment to ensure business sustainability, competitiveness and job creation.”

The NECA boss advised Ngige to understand that “the ministry of labour and employment runs on the principle of tripartism, which entails regular interactions with trade unions, employers and government.

“The ministry of labour and employment is expected to respect the rights and interests of employers and workers alike on issues that relate to labour and industrial relations.”

Oshinowo particularly deplored the way and manner the minister had been running the affairs of the ministry without respect to the prerogative and rights of enterprise as employers of labour. He recalled an earlier directive of similar nature to the oil and gas sector, with regards to the rights of employers in Nigeria.

According to him, “for a long time, employers have been advocating that the ministry should be headed by a technocrat in order to avoid the kind of disposition being displayed by the minister, which tends towards “populism” and “partisanship” rather than professionalism.”

https://businessdayonline.com/2016/06/neca-flays-labour-minister-over-retrenchment-in-banking-sector/

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Politics / Minister Of Labour Has Limited Knowledge Of His Portfolio - NECA by imakewealth: 10:05am On Jun 09, 2016
NECA flays labour minister over retrenchment in banking sector

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed dismay with the position of Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, directing banks and financial institutions to suspend further retrenchment of their workers.

NECA at the weekend also directed banks, financial institutions and other employers of labour to ignore the minister’s misplaced directive.

Olusegun Oshinowo, director-general of NECA, speaking against the minister’s directive, said the labour law of the land did not empower the minister to issue such a directive, which he considered “uninformed and populist.”

Oshinowo said the labour laws had envisaged redundancy situation and, therefore, made provisions in Section 20 of the Labour Act to guide the actions of the parties in the event of retrenchment or redundancy.

Oshinowo insisted that “the minister seems not to have shown understanding of the fundamentals of industrial relations and labour laws in Nigeria and thus, has acted ultra vires.”

NECA affirmed that no employer would take pleasure in declaring redundant employees it had invested significant resources in developing over the years. Usually, redundancy exercise is foisted on employers on account of an unhealthy economy and the dynamics of the business, which often demands staff rationalisation.

NECA also reminded the minister that it was part of the inalienable right of an employer to determine the optimal staff level it required to sustain its operations. He noted that employers had rights, which include “the right to hire and fire within the rules governing such employment contract.”

Employers’ rights are “employers’ prerogatives,” which are not subject to ministerial directives,” he said.

He assured the minister that: “Where an employer has found it necessary to carry out retrenchment, it would respect the laws of the land and the laid down procedures for redundancy.

“Employers’ expectation from the minister of labour and employment is that he will work hand in hand with other government ministries in the establishment of the desired enabling environment to ensure business sustainability, competitiveness and job creation.”

The NECA boss advised Ngige to understand that “the ministry of labour and employment runs on the principle of tripartism, which entails regular interactions with trade unions, employers and government.

“The ministry of labour and employment is expected to respect the rights and interests of employers and workers alike on issues that relate to labour and industrial relations.”

Oshinowo particularly deplored the way and manner the minister had been running the affairs of the ministry without respect to the prerogative and rights of enterprise as employers of labour. He recalled an earlier directive of similar nature to the oil and gas sector, with regards to the rights of employers in Nigeria.

According to him, “for a long time, employers have been advocating that the ministry should be headed by a technocrat in order to avoid the kind of disposition being displayed by the minister, which tends towards “populism” and “partisanship” rather than professionalism.”


https://businessdayonline.com/2016/06/neca-flays-labour-minister-over-retrenchment-in-banking-sector/

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