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 Politics › Commotion Breaks Out At #resumeorresign Protest In London (video) by itsdumebi(op): 8:39am On Aug 19, 2017 |
Serious commotion broke out at the #ResumeorResign protest that held in London late Friday night. Individuals protesting against President Buhari's continued stay in the United Kingdom were heckled by a young man who thought otherwise. The man identified as Femi Ajorun questioned the group's motive for the protest, calling it partisan and nonconstructive. However, he was met with a stiff resistance as the protesters questioned his motive for attending the protest. The protesters can be heard chanting 'Buhari go home'. PoliticsNGR has obtained footage of the 'brouhaha', Watch below; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4RpaUbY-iI http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/19/commotion-breaks-resumeorresign-protest-london-video/ cc: lalasticlala,Mynd44
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| Politics › Osinbajo Attends Paul Kagame's Presidential Inauguration (PHOTOS) by itsdumebi(op): 7:50pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
Acting president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was warmly welcomed by the Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, and his wife at his Inauguration in Kigali today. Osinbajo and a host of other African leaders attended the event which officially ushers in Kagame into his third term as leader of the country. Photos below; http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/18/osinbajo-attends-paul-kagames-presidential-inauguration-photos/ cc: lalasticlala,Mynd44
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| Politics › "We Are Not Corrupt!" - Nigerian Police To NBS by itsdumebi(op): 2:07pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
The Nigerian police has responded to a report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics(NBS) alleging that officers of the police and Judges were the most corrupt in the country.http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/18/not-corrupt-nigerian-police-fires-nbs/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Biafra: Anambra Elders Support Call For Restructuring by itsdumebi(op): 1:48pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
The Anambra Elders Council has voiced support for the restructuring of Nigeria. In a meeting on Thursday, 17th of August, the elders attributed the agitations for Biafra to marginalization and failure to heal the wound from the civil war. Below is communique from the meeting made available to PoliticsNGR; Members of the Anambra State Elders Council deliberated at length on the present state of affairs in our country, Nigeria, including, in particular, the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra state scheduled for 18th November 2017, and unanimously reach the following conclusions: 1. That our country, Nigeria, by all universally accepted major national indices; security of life and property, progress in socio economic development, national cohesion on political stability - is clearly underperforming and worryingly drifting towards becoming a failed state. 2. That the root cause of the underperformance is the transformation of the country's structure of governance from the true federalism carefully negotiated and agreed in the 1960/63 constitutions by the country's founding fathers to the effectively unitary structure which arose from the prolonged period of military intervention in the government of the country. 3. That there is urgent need to arresting this national drift through a restructuring government architecture by returning to a true federalism based on fewer and more viable federating units. 4. That we are convinced that restructuring will usher in greater national cohesion and a more united country where all the citizens in the component regions can pursue their self-fulfilments with equity and fairness. 5. We firmly believe that there is no part of the country that does not benefit holistically from belonging to one large Nigeria; we, therefore, see agitations currently for a republic of Biafra and potentially for a Niger Delta Republic and an Oduduwa Republic as a manifestation of strong grievances by the agitators. In the case of Biafra induced by both perceived failure to heal the wound of the civil war and continuing marginalisation of the South East zone by the federal government, and in other cases induced by a strong conviction that the present governance structure and performance of the federal government constitute a great obstacle to the development and self-fulfilment of their people. We call on the federal government, particularly the Executive and Legislative to urgently take steps to initiate the process of restructuring. 6. We feel compelled to draw attention to the recent quit notice given to Ndigbo by Northern Youths and support Ohaneze's efforts in this respect and call on the federal government to urgently address the matter. 7. We see great value in periodic meetings of the major stakeholders of the SE zone - Governors, Federal Ministers and Legislators, Ohaneze, prominent captains of the Cooperate Sector and Acknowledged Youth representatives to discuss and there after act on projects promoting peace and development of the Zone. The meetings of the governors and Ohaneze should be more frequent and to be followed periodically by all major stakeholders meeting. 8. We also call all concerned to ensure that the people of Anambra State are availed, without any disruptions, of the opportunity to go to the polls and elect their governor on November 18, 2017. 9. We utterly condemn the horrendous killing of innocent worshipers at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu and express our sympathy to the families of the bereaved and the wounded. We call on the law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. 10. We see great value for peace and security in sustaining the zoning formula for political offices in the state as adopted by Ohaneze Ndi Igbo Anambra State and also as resolved respectively by the Traditional Rulers Council and Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), and call on all candidates for the governorship election and their sponsoring political parties to eschew indecorous language and violence in their political campaigns. 11. We are appalled that the representation of Anambra Central Senatorial District is still outstanding. We, therefore, call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the election is conducted forthwith, without further delay. We call on individuals and groups who are contributing to this impasse to put the Anambra State wider interest above their self-interests. 12. We call on all Ndi Anambra, irrespective of their political affiliations to continue to dedicate themselves to the continuation of the present peace, security, and development of the state. 13. Finally, we commendations Governor Willie Obiano for achieving security in the state, and also for the several developmental projects he has been executing in the state, including the Auto Industrial Park, which has begun to make good progress. *Signed by their Excellencies* *Chief Emeka Anyaoku, CFR* Chairman, Anambra State Elders' Advisory Council *Dr. Alex Ekwueme, GCON* Former Vice President Federal Republic of Nigeria *Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, CON* Former Governor, Anambra State. *Dr. Tim Menakaya, OFR* Former Minister of Health. http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/18/biafra-anambra-elders-support-call-restructuring/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Customs Seizes Smuggled Bentley, Bags Of Rice (Photos) by itsdumebi(op): 12:40pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
The Nigerian customs has announced the seizure of some smuggled exotic vehicles, soap, concealed bags of rice and bales of clothes and bags. In a statement made available to PoliticsNGR, the Owerri command of the Nigerian customs says that the seizures were in line with its Anti-smuggling agenda. It read; "NCS intensified Anti-smuggling activities has continued to yield more results as the Federal Operations Units, Zone "C" Owerri, intercepted smuggled exotic cars and contrabands such as soaps, Bales of used clothes and bags of Rice concealed in container laden with car parts, luxurious bus, and trucks respectively". Below are photographs; http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/18/customs-seize-smuggled-bentley-bags-rice-photos/ 2 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › God Afflicted Buhari With Deafness - Asari Dokubo (VIDEO) by itsdumebi(op): 8:20am On Aug 18, 2017 |
Leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo has launched another scathing attack on President Muhammadu Buhari.http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/18/god-afflicted-buhari-deafness-asari-dokubo/ 11 Likes
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| Politics › Nigeria Is Being Ruled By A Walking Corpse - Femi Fani Kayode by itsdumebi(op): 2:36pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
Chief Olufemi Fani Kayode, a former aviation minister has implied that Nigeria has turned to the laughing stock of the world as it is being ruled by a 'walking corpse'. FFK was reacting to the president's continued medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Buhari has only stayed 78 days in Nigeria since 2017 began. Fani-Kayode said; "Buhari has been away from our shores for over 100 days in a stretch treating an undisclosed and mysterious illness in far-away London. Since May 29th, 2015 when he was sworn into office as President he has spent 350 of his over 740 days in power abroad treating the same strange ailment. Meanwhile, the world laughs us to scorn and mocks our nation as one in which even a walking corpse that is clearly suffering from dementia can lead and hold sway. We are a nation in which an Acting President who is scared of his own shadow, who appears to have lost touch with his senses and who has forgotten the history and heritage of the people that he supposedly represents. He has been reduced to a mere national co-ordinator and that is in the power of a faceless and tiny cabal of neo-nazi racists, religious bigots, and power-hungry geriatrics. The truth is that we are now a full-fledged dictatorship that is being controlled and presided over by a tiny cabal with a religious and ethnic agenda. The fact that the Federal Government is incapable of encouraging national cohesion and integration but is instead saddled with a morbid obsession to try to destroy President Goodluck Jonathan and rubbish his excellent legacy speaks volumes. The lies and propaganda of the Buhari administration are second to none. Simply put they are filled with deceit, deception, mendacity, and hate". http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/17/nigerias-ruled-walking-corpse-femi-fani-kayode/ 18 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › God Should Keep Buhari Alive So He Can Witness His Removal - Markarfi by itsdumebi(op): 3:56pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
Senator Ahmed Markarfi has appealed to members of the People's Democratic party(PDP) to pray for President Buhari to remain alive and healthy so that he can witness his removal by the party in the upcoming 2019 elections. Markarfi made the plea while giving a speech at the party non-elective convention in Abuja on Saturday. He said; "We will continue to pray for the president. God will keep him alive till 2019 so he would witness his removal from power because Nigerians are already tired of this change. We are not perfect and we would always learn from our mistake. We know Nigerians are missing us and we would always carry them along when we return in 2019." Markarfi said that the party has learnt from its mistake and is ready to make it up to Nigerians in 2019. http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/12/god-keep-buhari-alive-can-witness-removal-markarfi/ 24 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Charly Boy: Biafra Will Not Change Anything, It Will Only Increase Suffering by itsdumebi(op): 2:31pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
Below is a letter made available to PoliticsNGR, written by Charlyboy Oputa to Igbos warning them over the Agitation for Biafra. It reads; Letter To Fellow Biafrans: I know some of my Igbo brothers and sisters are not happy with me simply because I have not used My Brand as CharlyBoy to advocate for the clamour of The Biafran state. However, like I always say, there is more than one way to achieve a purpose. Though I may disagree with my Igbo brothers and sisters on the choice of rhetorics and methodology, our objectives are to a large extent identical because we all want to bring an end to the marginalisation of the common peoples, by the evil cabals who are holding Nigeria to a ransom and getting away with their obnoxious impunity and criminality. Those who truly know and have followed me know that I am not a Group soul and I have always dared to follow the path least travelled in the continuous struggle to add value to my environment. It is indeed laughable that despite being a native chicken, Nwa afo, son of Biafran soil with a full-blown Igbotic blood, I have been persistently labelled a wannabe Yoruba, Hausa, Tiv and an Ijaw man simply because I have consistently maintained that I believe in the unity of Nigeria. To start with, I go like tell una sey you may not be totally wrong if you call me the man from all tribes in Nigeria. This is because I believe in the oneness of all Nigerian peoples. I believe that we have gotten to a point in our national history where a Yoruba man cannot live in isolation of an Igbo man. Likewise, an Ijaw man cannot live in isolation of a Hausa/Fulani man. All tribes in Nigeria today have become a mat of interwoven fibres that cannot be segregated. There have so far been intertribal marriages, intertribal business ownership, and intertribal partnership; and countless other intertribal collaborations and relationships in Nigeria. For this reason, my question to those agitating for secession would be that if each tribe decide to secede from Nigeria today, what then would happen? Who would lead the new nations? Will the people be happy? Will injustice be defeated in the new societies? Will criminality end in leadership positions? Will there be happiness in the new nations? Will the people finally have a country to call their own? – These are important questions we must ask ourselves and provide answers to before we even start to beat the drums of secession. Having said that, I must state that whereas I am a Biafran at heart, what should engage our minds is not a sectional Biafra but a national Biafra. The fight for nationalists who will drive the discourse and the engagement necessary in answering the Nigeria National Questions must not be bogged down by petty sentiments, tribal colorations, and religious propaganda. The failure of the Igbo nation and all Nigerian tribes and peoples is the fault of influence peddlers and directionless decision makers. The crux of the Biafran agitation is that my people are tired of a system that has perpetually failed them. My Igbo kinsmen are tired of a system that enriches the rich and impoverishes the poor. My people are tired of a system that glorifies impunity and criminality. My people are tired of decades of oppression and marginalization. However, the deeply rooted disgruntlement in Biafra land is not peculiar to my Igbo brothers and sisters alone; all the common peoples in the 500 tribes in Nigeria are victims of a failed system and persistent oppression. And this is essentially where I disagree with my brother Nnamdi Kanu that though Biafra is right, it should be a national cause and not a sectional one. Let me be clear: The Brand CharlyBoy is not only a Global brand but also a national brand that should not be reduced to a sectional brand. The problem in this nation is not the lack of a space where we all can coexist but the lack of men of integrity and progressive nationalists. We lack the right kind of leadership that will fight for the interest of the common people. And if at all there would be an agitation, it should be geared towards sanitizing the currently bastardized Nigerian system. Our agitation for Biafra should be about having the right leaders in positions of power and not power drunken people with an insatiable appetite to plunder and loot. Therefore, my people, I insist that the suffering of the People from the South East is also the suffering of the people from the other geopolitical zones in Nigeria. And the oppression of the Igbo people is also the oppression of all Nigerian peoples. An injury to one is an injury to all. A Biafra state is not going to change the players of the game, it will only exacerbate the sufferings of the victims of the game. In conclusion, my people, let us dutifully work ourselves back into reckoning by fighting for Fairness, Justice, and Equality for all Nigerians; Not Ibos Only; Yorubas Only or Hausas Only but all Nigerians. Areafada CharlyBoy President of All Frustrated Nigerians. http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/12/biafra-will-not-change-anything-will-increase-suffering-charlyboy-pens-letter-igbos/ 127 Likes 13 Shares
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| Politics › Nigeria Will Never Be Restructured - Shehu Sani by itsdumebi(op): 2:19pm On Aug 12, 2017 |
Kaduna central senator, Shehu Sani has openly stated that Nigeria will never be restructured before or after the 2019 elections. Sani cautioned Nigerians not to be fooled adding that politicians are engaging in cheap talks about restructuring in order to buy time before the campaign for the next round of general elections commences and then buries the issue of restructuring. In post on his social media page, Sani wrote; "No ‘restructuring’ will take place before 2019; it will be all talks, storms and ‘buying of time’ until the drumbeat of elections eclipse that of ‘restructuring Restructuring will be in the campaign manual of all Nigerian political parties for 2019 general elections. Some will even back it up with documents both soft and hard copies. Some will even share DVDs of how the polity will be restructured.After the elections then ‘the Government needs to settle down’; then the ‘Government need to study the document’,” http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/12/nigeria-will-never-restructured-senator-shehu-sani/ 78 Likes 7 Shares
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| Politics › Ozubulu Church Killings: We Are Close To Arresting The Gunman - Obiano by itsdumebi(op): 11:52am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Governor Willie Obiano has revealed that security agencies are close to capturing the gunman responsible for the massacre that occurred at a Catholic church in Ozubulu, Anambra state, a week ago. Obiano, who spoke to newsmen in Abuja on Friday at the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), stated that the target of the attack was a business partner of the alleged gunman responsible for the killings. He further stated that the target's father was murdered during the attack. He said: "We are taking precautions, we have a lead and the police have made some arrests and we are very confident that we will resolve the matter very soon,". We can’t use that singular incident to judge the state. We have stopped kidnapping, assassinations and all that in the state. So, whichever way you look at it, we remain a safe state,". Obiano disclosed that his government has taken responsibility for paying the hospital bills of people injured during the attack and the burials of the dead victims. http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/12/ozubulu-church-killings-close-arresting-gunman-obiano/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Presidency: If Anything Happens To Osinbajo, Nigeria Will Break - Adebanjo by itsdumebi(op): 8:46am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a chieftain of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has stated that if anything happens to the acting president, Yemi Osinbajo Nigeria will cease to exist as one country. Speaking with Sun, Adebanjo said that Osinbajo was executing his duties well and should not be ousted or removed unconstitutionally. He warned that all will not be well if Osinbajo is hindered from taking over as president should the need arise. Quoting him; "He is handling it, “Nigeria” constitutionally.I only hope that people will not use unconstitutional means to displace him.He is acting well and I hope there is no circumstance that anybody would say that he can truncate this democratic system using undemocratic means. If that happens, that will be the disintegration of this country. We hope people will not use any unconstitutional means to frustrate Osinbajo if it is necessary for him to assume the Presidency." http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/12/nigeria-will-break-osinbajo-not-replace-buhari-president-adebanjo/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Ozubulu Church Massacre: I Am Not A Drug Baron - Bishop Ikeagwuonwu Opens Up by itsdumebi(op): 3:00pm On Aug 09, 2017 |
Alleged Drug Baron and the primary target of the gruesome attack that occurred in a Catholic church in Ozubulu last Sunday, Alloysius Ikeagwuonwu a.k.a Bishop has opened up, denying that he has never been a drug dealer talkless of being involved in a drug war. Below is a press statement from Bishop made available to PoliticsNGR; "My attention has been drawn to a social media campaign where it is alleged that I am connected to the Ozubulu church killing over a drug problem.For the avoidance of any doubt, I wish to inform the general public that I know nothing about the church killings and I have never been involved in drugs. I have never been arrested or convicted anywhere in the world. My businesses are legitimate businesses, duly registered. Apart from warehousing and wholesale of goods, I am also a contractor involved in the construction of roads and infrastructure in Nigeria. It’s shameful that Nigerians and the media don’t verify any story before running with them.The handwork of those who are jealous of my success and who are determined to tarnish my image is evident. The Church killings is an unprecedented evil that deserves full investigation to unmask the perpetrators.We await investigations and a full police report of the church attack." http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/09/ozubulu-church-massacre-not-drug-baron-bishop-ikeagwuonwu-opens/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Musa Musa, Policeman That Burgled Jonathan's House (Photos) by itsdumebi(op): 7:34pm On Aug 08, 2017 |
PoliticsNGR has obtained photographs of a police officer, Musa Musa, who is allegedly responsible for masterminding the robbery of ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan's house in Gwarimpa, Abuja. Musa was arraigned in a Magistrate court on Tuesday and granted bail in the sum of N7 million and one surety who must be a civil servant and a resident of Abuja. These photos were taken at the court premises today; http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/08/meet-musa-musa-police-officer-responsible-for-robbing-jonathans-house/ 3 Shares
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| Politics › I Did Not Describe Those Seeking Restructuring As Political Jobbers - Osinbajo by itsdumebi(op): 7:20pm On Aug 08, 2017 |
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has expressed surprise at the news report quoting Chief Ayo Adebanjo as saying he described those agitating for restructuring as political jobbers. At no time did the Acting President say that those asking for restructuring were political jobbers looking for appointments. The video, audio tapes and full text of his speech at the National Security Summit organised last week by the Department of State Services, DSS are publicly available. While several newspapers and media outlets reported Prof. Osinbajo’s said speech last Wednesday, not one of the publications made such a blatantly inaccurate claim that he said those asking for restructuring were political jobbers. Besides, the debate on restructuring is an important one and the calls for restructuring cover a wide range of legitimate and constitutionally valid issues. Indeed all Nigerians have both a right and a duty to advance their arguments on the subject. The Acting President himself has expressed support for State police based on the community policing model, advocated for devolution of powers to the States and fiscal federalism. Besides, the Buhari administration has been active in supporting State rights in several ways including in fiscal matters and will continue to do so. http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/08/not-call-seeking-restructuring-political-jobbers-osinbajo/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › See The Moment Charlyboy Collapsed After Being Shot With Teargas (photo) by itsdumebi(op): 6:37pm On Aug 08, 2017 |
The Photograph above shows the moment socialite and leader of the "Resume or Resign" protest, Charlyboy Oputa, collapsed at Unity fountain, Abuja on Tuesday after being shot with tear gas by officers of the Nigerian police force. The policemen also fired water cannons at the peaceful protesters. The group was protesting the continued absence of President Buhari from Nigeria as he has spent 92 days in the UK for medical treatment. The group ordered that the president either resigns or resumes work. The group listed the following demands; A.That President Muhammadu Buhari either personally or through his aides make the true details of his health known to all Nigerians. B. That President Muhammadu Buhari addresses all Nigerians, in a language we can all understand, on the true state of his health and sundry other national issues. C. That he returns to the country to resume work as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in order to lead us out of the economic and security quagmires we have been pushed into as a nation. D. If President Buhari fails, refuses and/or neglects to do any of the above, then he should resign from office. If he fails to honourably resign, then he should be impeached from office by the National Assembly. The group says that the demands were made on the back of the comments and principles which President Buhari 'taught' them in 2010 when he criticized Yaradua's government over his health. http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/08/charlyboy-collapses-unity-fountain-rushed-hospital-photo/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Igbo Quit Notice: We Cannot Guarantee Your Safety - Arewa Youths by itsdumebi(op): 10:29am On Aug 02, 2017 |
The Arewa youths northern group has stated that it cannot guarantee the safety of 'those who do not want the unity of Nigeria' living in the northern part of the country.http://politicsngr.com/2017/08/02/igbo-quit-notice-cannot-guarantee-safety-arewa-youths/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Crime › Senate Attacks MTN For Transferring $14 Billion Out Of Nigeria by itsdumebi(op): 5:15pm On Jul 28, 2017 |
The Nigerian senate has expressed its displeasure with telecoms giant, MTN over the movement of $14 billion out of Nigeria. On Thursday, the Senate disclosed that there was a capital flight of $13.92 billion by MTN Nigeria between 2006 and 2016. The discovery was made after the Senate deliberated on a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions on the unethical violation of the foreign exchange policy of the country by MTN Nigeria. The report read; “No doubt there is a disturbing evidence of Foreign exchange hemorrhage in Nigeria especially in this period of recession.MTN Nigeria, for instance, repatriated over $1.3 billion annually since 2006, or $13.92 billion between 2006 and 2016. Just for one company, the phenomenon constitutes a huge outflow that could pose challenges for Foreign exchange and National monetary stability”. The Senate also issued a directive to the central bank of Nigeria to sanction Stanbic IBTC bank for improper documentation in respect of loan repayment and capital repatriation. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/28/senate-attacks-mtn-transferring-14-billion-nigeria/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Breaking: Kidnappers Release 6 Epe School Children In Ondo State by itsdumebi(op): 4:27pm On Jul 28, 2017*. Modified: 4:42pm On Jul 28, 2017 |
The 6 students kidnapped 7 weeks ago from the Lagos model school, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos state have regained their freedom. PoliticsNGR learnt that the school students were released in Ondo state and the Ondo state government helped in negotiating their release. The students have been in the custody of the kidnappers for over 64 days after several negotiations failed. It is not yet known if a ransom was paid but it can be recalled that the Kidnappers had earlier demanded an N100 million each to secure the release of all the pupils. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/28/breaking-6-kidnapped-epe-school-kids-released-ondo/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Nigerian Banks Aid Looters - EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu by itsdumebi(op): 4:09pm On Jul 28, 2017 |
Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission, Ibrahim Magu has accused Nigerian banks of providing a safe haven for corrupt looters in the country. Magu blamed banks in the country for creating a friendly atmosphere for looters to steal money, noting that they are doing everything possible to make sure that the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, is severed from the agency. While receiving a delegation of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, who were at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja yesterday July 27th, Magu said; “I don’t trust the financial institutions. They create enabling “I don’t trust the financial institutions. They create enabling environment for thieves to loot our money that is why they are fighting to remove the NFIU from us. They want to use a former Managing Director of a bank to head the NFIU”. Magu's statements are coming a few days after the Nigerian senate voted to separate the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency from the EFCC. The Senate defended its action by stating that the reason for the move was to enable Nigeria to rejoin the Egmont group after it was recently suspended for leaking sensitive financial information to the media. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/28/nigerian-banks-aid-looters-efcc-boss-ibrahim-magu/ 4 Likes
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| Politics › We Should Keep Praying For Buhari To Get Well - PDP chairman, Markarfi by itsdumebi(op): 5:25am On Jul 28, 2017 |
Chairman of the caretaker committee of the People's Democratic party, PDP, Ahmed Markarfi has called on Nigerians to keep praying for President Muhammadu Buhari's health to improve. Markarfi, while fielding questions in a recent interview, had this to say when asked if the PDP was in support of calls for the president to resign and take care of his health; It’s immaterial because the president has done what is required of him, to transfer power. He is not exercising political power now. When President Jonathan was acting president, he dissolved cabinet because the full powers of acting president is not reduced by the power of president. The responsibility now is on acting president Osinbanjo, not on Buhari. We should continue to pray that the president should get well. Let’s not lose sight of the fact that the person responsible now is the acting president. When asked if the PDP had plans of merging with other parties for the 2019 general elections, he said; We will go beyond that. Alliance is a different thing from merger. In alliance, parties maintain their identity but in respect of specific elections, you come together and agree on a common candidate. But for merger, it means the parties merging will lose their current identity and assume a new one which is cumbersome. I don’t see much appetite for that because it requires lots of steps to be taken and we don’t have that much time. I think what the party can do now is to bring back disenchanted members, bringing in new members and talk to other parties and see how we can work together without going into a procedure that is cumbersome and a procedure that might be used against us one way or the other. We are politicians and we know how it all works. Markarfi also revealed that the PDP was in support of restructuring the country. He said; We support it but it is how we get there that matters because restructuring means different things to different people. It is when we sit and talk like matured people, not insulting each other or calling each other names, that we can form a general agreement on what should be restructured because restructuring can be territorial, political, financial or economic. It can be political where some will prefer we go back to zones because some zones can be homogenous such as south west. South east, to some, east and north west, but you cannot find a homogenous in north east or north central. It is the decision of the majority that we will have to take, not minority. But let people talk and let’s see what is workable and what is not. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/28/keep-praying-buhari-get-well-markarfi/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Anybody Doubting Buhari's Recovery Is An Enemy Of Nigeria- APC Chieftain, Kpodoh by itsdumebi(op): 4:51am On Jul 28, 2017 |
A former security adviser to the Bayelsa state government and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Chief Richard Prekeme Kpodoh, has branded people who criticize evidence of President Buhari's recovery as 'Enemies of Nigeria'. Kpodoh stated that the move by some opposition leaders to create controversy over the meeting President Buhari had with some APC governors in London, was "Ungodly and a display of hatred". He said that even though the opposition had the right to inquire about the president's health, the deliberate attempt to rubbish the president over his ill health was "Wicked". He said; "That person involved in distractions over Buhari’s health does not love Nigeria. For us, the progressives, Buhari will not die because God sent him to be President on a mission to deliver the masses from the clutches of the oppressive and corrupt politicians. A lot of the people involved in casting doubt over the gradual recovery of the President are corrupt and are angry that he is recovering in line with the prayers of patriotic Nigerians. “The rot in the polity is not the doing of the Buhari administration but that of the PDP. In the last few years, the Buhari administration has improved the foreign account savings which was depleted under past administrations. The Naira is gradually recovering against the Dollar. The people have discovered that the PDP administration looted the country to a fault. Buhari’s administration has stabilized the currency and gradually the oil boom is returning and the economy is back on track. “We are of the belief that nobody can kill Buhari because he was chosen by God and the prayers of true Nigerians are covering him. Those wishing him dead are not God. God will protect him to complete his assignment.” http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/28/anybody-doubting-buharis-recovery-enemy-nigeria-kpodoh/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Fire Incident: Presidency announces launch of Prison data system in Kuje by itsdumebi(op): 5:10pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
The Nigerian presidency has announced that a new prison data management system project has been launched in Kuje Prison, Abuja. PoliticsNGR gathered that the software, was created by one Femi Ajamolaya and is aimed towards ensuring better management of data in prisons across Nigeria. It is currently in use in Lagos, Enugu and Abuja. In attendance at the launch ceremony that held on Wednesday were Alhaji Ja'afaru Ahmed, CGP, Nigeria Prison Service, Rosalyn Wiese, DG International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Ofice, Dr. Yemi Kale, Statistician-General of the National bureau of Statistics, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, SA on Prosecutions, Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Ag. Secretary of the ACJMC and Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran, Rule of Law Advisor, Office of the Vice President. Photos below; http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/26/presidency-announces-launch-of-prison-data-management-system-in-kuje/ Cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Buhari Visit: Six Governors Depart Abuja For London On Presidential Jet (photos) by itsdumebi(op): 1:04am On Jul 26, 2017 |
The six governors selected from the Nigerian governors Forum to visit Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari in London have departed. The governors of Zamfara, Borno, Oyo, Ebonyi & Akwa Ibom states departed the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday night for London to visit the President on behalf of the Governor's forum. It can be recalled that President Buhari has been in London, UK, for over 2 months now for medical treatment of an unknown ailment. It is believed that the President will return to the country by next month to continue his duties. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/26/buhari-visit-six-governors-depart-abuja-london-presidential-jet-photos/ Cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44 2 Likes
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| Politics › "Conflict Is A Hallmark Of Democracy" - Tinubu Reacts To APC Infighting by itsdumebi(op): 3:27am On Jul 23, 2017 |
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the recent infighting within the party. Tinubu, while fielding questions from newsmen after casting his vote in the just concluded Lagos state local government elections on Saturday, stated that 'Conflict was a hallmark of democracy'. He said: "Conflict and conflict resolution are the hallmark of democracy. You have to find a way to resolve all conflicts, and we have done so." Watch the video below; http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/23/conflict-hallmark-democracy-tinubu-reacts-apc-infighting/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQNUkuSEzfg
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| Politics › Reps To Set Minimum Age Requirement Of 35 For Presidential Aspirants by itsdumebi(op): 3:11am On Jul 23, 2017 |
A constitutional amendment proposal seeking a minimum age requirement of 35 years for future presidential aspirants has been submitted before the House of Representatives for consideration and adoption. The proposal is part of a report of the fourth alteration of the 1999 Constitution laid before the House by the Lasun Yusuf- headed Constitution Review Committee on Thursday, last week. The report is scheduled to be considered and adopted through electronic voting on Tuesday and Wednesday next week after which the House will proceed on its annual recess. The age qualification provision comes under a bill entitled “An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 to reduce the age for qualification for the offices of the President and Governor and membership of the Senate, House of Representatives and the State Houses of Assembly, and for other related matters.” It is the product of a coalition of 53 Civil Society Groups which presented it to the House as the “Not too young to run bill.” The current minimum age required to run for presidential office in Nigeria is 40. The report also pushes for Nigerians from the age of 25 years to be allowed to seek election into the state assemblies and the House of Representatives, down from the current 30 years. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/23/reps-propose-minimum-age-requirement-35-years-presidential-aspirants/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Properties › 5-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Collapsed Building In Lagos (photos) by itsdumebi(op): 12:32am On Jul 23, 2017 |
A 5-year-old girl was rescued by officials of the Lagos state emergency services(LASEMA) after a building collapsed Meran, Abule Egba, Lagos on Saturday. 2 casualties were recorded. Below is a statement from LASEMA on the incident; The Agency received a distress call via the Emergency toll-free number 767/112 today Saturday 22nd July 2017 at about 11:48 a.m concerning a collapsed building at No 7 Saidu Okeleji Street, Alaro Street Meran Abule Egba. This prompted the immediate activation of the Agency's Emergency Response to the scene of the incident. An investigation conducted by the Agency at the scene of the incident revealed that an existing bungalow under construction with sands and concrete blocks seen on the deck suddenly caved in with three people trapped under the rubble. The prompt response by emergency responders led to the rescue of a 5 years old girl identified as Moyin, who was immediately moved to a General Hospital in Ikeja by the Lagos State Ambulance Service, while two persons, a 30-year-old mother identified as Basirat and her daughter identified as Bisoye were both recovered dead and were moved to the Mortuary by the State Environmental Monitoring Health Monitoring Unit SEHMU. The Agency's LASEMA Response Unit and the Fire Unit, Lagos State Fire Services, Nigerian Police Force, LASAMBUS, RRS and Red Cross were responders present at the scene of the incident. The General Manager LASEMA Mr Adesina Tiamiyu said a proper investigation would be conducted into the incident by the appropriate Agencies, he, however, advised owners and developers of buildings in the State to adhere to building codes and physical planning laws of the State so as to avert an unnecessary loss of lives. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/23/5-year-old-girl-rescued-collapsed-building-lagos-photos/ 2 Likes
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| Politics › APC Chieftain, Timi Frank Blasts El-rufai Over Comment On Restructuring by itsdumebi(op): 3:53pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Timi Frank has called on the ruling party to stop taking for granted the sensibility of Nigerians who want the country to be restructured. Mr Frank, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, was very displeased at the appointment of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-rufai as the chairman of the APC restructuring committee. The statement read; “Governor El-rufai has not hidden his opposition to the issue of restructuring since Nigerians began to remind us of our promise which is boldly written in our party promise book, hence the need to remove him because he does not believe in it.The Kaduna state Governor has also called some of our leaders and former Head of State different names because of this issue.” Frank thundered that El-rufai garnered wide spread condemnation after describing people who wanted to restructure Nigeria as “political opportunists and irresponsible”. He added that restructuring was part of the APC manifesto and ''it will amount to deceit if the party renege on its promise''. He finalised by urging the governor and the National working committee of the APC to remember that the promise of restructuring was one of the reasons Nigerians voted for the party in 2015 and the promise must be fulfilled. http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/21/nigerians-taken-granted-apc-timi-frank/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › "Nnamdi Kanu Is A Non-entity" - OPC by itsdumebi(op): 8:35am On Jul 21, 2017 |
The Oodua People's Congress(OPC) has described the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu as a 'non-entity' over his recent comments on former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu. According to a statement by the group made available to PoliticsNGR and signed by its national president, Adesope Dare, the OPC said it will not sit down and watch Kanu insult Yoruba elders. The statement read; “The OPC also supports the genuine aspirations of all self-determination groups who pursue their aims through non-violent means. The Nigerian constitution and several international charters, to which the country is a signatory to, recognise the right to freedom of association by anybody, whether individual, corporate or institutional. However, in supporting such agitations, we must not shy away from rebuking Nnamdi Kanu for the aspersions he has been casting in the direction of our revered leaders.Kanu’s repeated condemnation of former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and others is condemned in the strongest possible terms. The idea of respect for elders might be alien to Kanu and his ilk, but it is a fundamental part of the Yoruba culture and tradition and we cannot afford to overlook such transgressions.We, therefore, use this medium to warn Kanu and other such individuals who are fond of making careless comments in relation to our leaders; that OPC will no longer sit back and allow this bunch of nonentities to disrespect our leaders or to use them to score cheap political scores.” http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/21/nnamdi-kanu-non-entity-opc/ 104 Likes 12 Shares
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| Politics › LG Elections: Lagos State Extends Movement Restriction by itsdumebi(op): 2:37pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday extended the restriction of movement across the State noting that it had been slightly expanded and will now be enforced between 7 am and 3 pm on Saturday, July 22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the Local Government elections and unhindered participation. In a statement issued by the State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Government also reiterated the call for a peaceful and orderly conduct by the electorates on Saturday as the State holds elections that will usher in new Chairmen and Councillors in the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State. According to the Commissioner, the State Government and security agencies will leave no stone unturned in ensuring a free and fair election, while ensuring safety of electoral officials and voters. He also urged residents to be peaceful and orderly in casting and protecting their votes in their respective wards for Chairmen and councillors who are expected to drive development at the third tier of government. Ayorinde explained that as the election that would bring on board a new set of public officers for the next four years at the local government level, the restriction of movement will allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure a seamless electoral process. "The police and other security agencies have been maintaining law and order since the commencement of campaign by political parties. They are poised to ensure that the voting on Saturday is conducted smoothly without public disturbance,” he said. He added that all political parties, candidates and their supporters, as well as the general public, are assured of safety throughout the period of voting and collation. The Commissioner also thanked Lagosians for always being peace-loving, while urging them to perform their civic obligation by trooping out with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) "to show their commitment to participatory democracy and the importance of development at the local government level." http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/19/lg-elections-lagos-state-extends-movement-restriction/ cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Sterling Bank In Apapa Burnt By Truck Drivers Over Squabble With MOPOL (Photos) by itsdumebi(op): 1:25pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
A group of Truck drivers, on Wednesday afternoon, burnt down a branch of Sterling Bank in Apapa, Lagos over a misunderstanding with a mobile Police officer. Normalcy has since been restored in the area by officers of the Rapid Response Unit. PoliticsNGR gathered from eyewitness reports that trouble started after a mobile police officer shot dead a truck driver for indiscriminately parking in front of the bank. Angered by the killing and the bank’s refusal to hand over the policeman to them, the driver’s colleagues moved to set the bank ablaze, destroying properties and other valuables. Photos below; http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/19/truckers-burn-sterling-bank-apapa-squabble-mopolpics/ 5 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › Sheriff & Kashamu's Followers Decamp From PDP To Mega Party Of Nigeria (Photos) by itsdumebi(op): 1:09pm On Jul 19, 2017 |
The Sacked national chairman of the People's Democratic Party(PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, Senator Buruji Kashamu and their followers have decamped to the Mega party of Nigeria. PoliticsNGR learnt that the defection took place at the Mega party Oyo state secretariat in Ibadan.National Chairman of the party, Hon. Hamisu Santuraki said the party which was registered in August 2010 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would also change its logo and move to its new national secretariat in Abuja. He said; “We are on top gear for the Anambra governorship election coming up in November 18. We are also working for the 2019 general election and part of our strategies was changing the party name to Mega Party of Nigeria (MPN) from the Mega Progressive Peoples Party (MPPP). We are also changing the logo.This is the wish of party members to rebrand the party for greater achievements. The NEC would also discuss the state of the nation and come up with its position formally". http://politicsngr.com/2017/07/19/sheriff-kashamu-followers-decamp-pdp-mega-party-nigeria/
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