₦airaland Forum

gen2briz:
– These are not the best of times for the All Progressives Congress (APC)

– The party is facing an imminent financial crisis

– A major financier of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has withdrawn his support



https://www.naij.com/1032230-exclusive-panic-apc-headquarters-tinubu-withdraws-funding.html

APC do not need his money any longer. They are in power. Government contractors can sponsor the party. Ask politicians, they know how they do it. Apart from that Amaechi alone can sponsor APC. The other day, they froze Fayose's account & announced his bank balance. Let them do same for Amaechi. I watched him today on NTA and you will think he is a saint whereas he is one of the most corrupt politicians in this republic.

Upritman:
As the current Crises rocking the PDP especially in Ondo State continues over its governorship candidate, an aide of the state Governor,  Mrs Oladun Aderonke Morolayo from Odigbo local government has resigned her appointment as Special Assistant to the governor on political matters.
It is currently unclear whether Mrs.Morolayo plans to defect to any other political party in the state.
Versatile Reporters shall monitor her political moves and report accordingly.

Recall that this latest resignation is following several others including commissioners in the Mimiko administration ahead of the crucial November 26 governorship election in the state has previously resigned too.

Source: www.versatilereporters.com/2016/11/ondo-2016-another-aide-of-govmimiko.html

Them chop reach last minute begin decamp. No be so.

NewsPoacher:
http://sunnewsonline.com/atiku-calls-for-decentralisation-of-powers/

Atiku, make we hear word. Tinubu & co were agitating for decentralisation when PDP were controlling the centre but now that they are there they have kept quite. We all know you want power & perhaps this is the trick you want to use to woo us.

clevadani:
Nice
Why's there none in the core North? Seems they do not care about their illiteracy problem.

None in core north because Boko haram are against western education. They prefer quranic or arabic education.

Biafman:
Is this not why they used dirty propaganda to fight and remove Jonathan from power. So that all top echelon must be hausa/fulani followed by their slaves the yorubas? Take a closer look at the photos again.

just as the igbos were slave to them between 1979-1983 & the south-south were slaves to them in 2007 till Yar Adua died & Goodluck took over. You never can tell. At times you need to be a slave first before becoming head. Elisha was slave to Elija but Gehazi lost out because of greed.

ebosie11:
As shared by NAF about 4hrs ago......


COMMISSIONING OF HQ NAF COMPLEX EXTENSION


The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen AG Olonishakin yesterday commissioned the newly constructed wing of the HQ NAF complex. The wing provided for new operations room, expanded conference room, additional offices and new floor accommodating the office of the Chief of the Air Staff. Work on the extension started on 6 Oct 15 and took about 10 months to complete.


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/11/commissioning-of-hq-naf-complex.html

imported things. General sit down, him cap take seat too. Na wa.

SamuelAnyawu:
Corruption Everywhere

The SGF who used over 270million to clear Grasses?

Or Buratai who bought houses worth billions of Naira in Dubai?

Indicting all Service Chiefs, but exonerating Dambazzau because he contributed to Your Electoral victory in Kano and now a Minister?


Buhari Fighting Corruption Indeed

As long as Kyari who admitted collected N500M from MTN as kick front & Amaechi who was not only indicted by the judicial commission of enquiry into his administration but also accused by some of the judges arrested by DSS are still in government, then I am convinced that the war against corruption is not holistic. If the president does not take action against Amaechi, then the judges may be correct about Amaechi's claim that the president was interested in some of the cases they were handling.

Mztarstrechy:
Fayose spoke at Orange 94.5 FM Akure.While speaking on air,he said he does not know Jimoh Ibrahim as a PDP member and also urged Ondo people and urged Ondo people to remain with Jegede.Below are some of the things he said on air....

#govfayosespeaks "We Ekiti people will not allow herdsmen to run over us. As Chief Security Officer i must protect my people"

#govfayosespeaks "why must cattle struggle with human beings for space in places inhabited by man"

#govfayosespeaks "Rampaging herdsmen have defiled quite a lot of people"

#govfayosespeaks "The cattle arrested by my government are in Ekiti State Government house"

#govfayosespeaks "I don't understand what is called APC - marriage of strange bed fellows"

#govfayosespeaks "for now i am not aware of any mega party for now..."

#govfayosespeaks "is there any party still known as APC? The only thing still holding them together is government "

#govfayosespeaks INEC is not helping our electoral process at the moment. The election in Edo State is a good testimony to that"

#govfayosespeaks "We now vote against INEC and not against people in Nigeria"

#govfayosespeaks "what is being done in Ondo State is against the people. INEC mastermind the problem in the state"

The people of Ekiti are happy with me, they are happy with Ekiti government-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

People of Ondo State. Stay with Eyitayo Jegede.Don't lose hope.Justice and Trust will prevail-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

#govfayosespeaks "To Ondo State people, stay with Jegede, surely there is light at the end of the tunnel"

#govfayosespeaks "i don't know any Jimoh Ibrahim as member of PDP"

#govfayosespeaks "on Jegede, there'll be justice"

Light will not prevail over darkness. Nigerians can read between the lines.I assure you that the problems in Ondo State will end in peace.Please I urge you to keep hope alive-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

Governance is meant to be an open thing.Critism is normal and good for the polity.Governance and Administration should be an open thing and not discreet-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

My Critism of the Government is in good faith.Anyone of the critism that's not good we'll learn from it-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

Everything that the EFCC is doing to me,including the freezing of my account is illegal-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

I never increased the school fees of Varsity students in Ekiti State-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

I'm not on a vendetta mission.When you forgive you'll receive forgiveness. Nobody has offended me.God made me Governor.Why should I be interested in vengeance? I told Governor Oni that I'll pay his entitlements.I promised to pay all the past leaders' entitlements-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

#govfayosespeaks "When i became Governor those that were against me arr those who first got appointment from me"

#govfayosespeaks "Governor Oni's picture was never hung by Fayemi but i put it in the right place when i came in for Fayemi"

#govfayosespeaks "I don't have enemies, everyone belongs to me..."

Leadership says it is beyond politics. It is beyond politics.It is about our peoples politics says it is only about our party.-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

Politics is just a vehicle, it changes. Everybody belongs to me,I have no enemy -Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

I don't know Jimoh Ibrahim as a PDP member.Justice will prevail -Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

I charge EFCC to live responsibly. INEC should also work on their credibility. -Fayose #Govfayosespeaks

Ondo State people should learn from history and vote rightly.-Fayose #Govfayosespeaks



Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/11/fayose-at-orange-fmi-dont-know-jimoh.html

The T shirt governor. Jonathan's government is being associated with corruption. Jega's leadership of INEC is being hailed for conducting a decent election. The current head of INEC is being criticised left and right for poor elections. This tag will cling to him unless he redeem his image very soon.

trendyrammy:
According to Sahara Reporters, President Buhari's New Son-In-Law, Yau Kumo, who just married his daughter last week Friday is under investigation for 3billion naira fraud he allegedly committed as MD of FMBN.



https://mobile.twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/793215011174944780

He is a new creature so all his sins are forgiven. It will be a shame and an insult for the president's in-law to go to jail. Buhari daughter self go chop from the money & she go prevail on him papa say where she go dey if her husband go jail. The bridegroom na smart guy sha.

exlinkleads:
The protest in Ondo town over the substitution of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate has turned bloody with the death of a secondary school student who was reportedly hit by the tear gas canister, released by the police in dispersing the rioters in Ondo town. While the identity of the student remains unknown, the protest also continued in Akure, the Ondo state capital as rioters again trooped to the streets, protesting the decision of INEC. INEC had replaced Eyitayo Jegede’s name with Jimoh Ibrahim as it obeyed a ruling by Justice Okon Abang of an Abuja Federal High Court.

Meanwhile, the traditional ruler of Akure, The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the Ondo PDP crisis arising from substitution of Eyitayo Jegede with Jimoh Ibrahim as governorship candidate by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) according to court orders. Aladetoyinbo made the appeal while addressing aggrieved PDP members and the supporters, who again came out in their thousands at his Palace, in Akure.

He also enjoined INEC to be not be partisan. “The judiciary should also intervene and make sure that all parties get justice because we don’t want any injustice in Ondo State,” he said. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, PDP Chairman in the state, Engr Clement Faboyede, called on the president to prevail on INEC to look into the issue. “We don’t want Ondo State to be on fire because our state is peaceful. Some cabals in All Progressive Congress (APC) are using Jimoh Ibrahim against the candidacy of Jegede, Jimoh is not a PDP member but rather a card carrying member of Accord party,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) called on security agents in the state to be more pro-active in combating criminal activities as the governorship election draws near. In a statement by the state Publicity Secretary, Mr Remi Olayiwola, the party said that the protest that trailed the removal of Jegede’s name and its replacement with Jimoh Ibrahim had to do with the flag bearer of only one out of the 28 participating political parties in the election.

The SDP said: “The other day, it was the APC disturbing the people of the state, today, it is the PDP. These are political parties in government at various levels in the country. So, if there’s any violence during the forth coming governorship election, the two parties must be held responsible.” Also, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) condemned the acts of brigandage and blocking of roads by protesters were organized by government.

http://www.exlinklodge.com/2016/10/ondo-election-turns-bloody-one-dead-as.html

INEC is compromised. They are using double standard. In Ondo state, they supervised the primary that brought Jegede. The one that brought Ibrahim took place in Ibadan & there was no INEC official there. They claim they are following court order but should a court order them to announce the name of a candidate whose primary they did not attend? These are issues that needs to be looked into. Lastly the nairaland forum should be a place where people make their personal opinion known irrespective of their political affiliation or thought. Truth is that some people are so intolerant of contrary views that they result to insulting others. People should be entitled to their personal opinions & issues should never degenerate to insults. You do not know who you are insulting, he could well be your father because all manner of people irrespective of age or status are nairalanders.

funshint:
shut up nothing will happen in Ondo state. The only tin I know is PDP is not winning Ondo in this coming election

I doubt if u are ok.

Ipisi:
Facebook User shares pics of friend's Head cut off due to Motor Accident (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

Facebook User Ujunwa Stephanie shares pics of her friend who lost his life as a result of a horrific ghastly motor accident and his head cut off his head.

The man's name is Ndubuisi who hails from Nimo town in Anambra State.

RIP Bro

https://web.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=339325413086262&set=a.168998166785655.1073741827.100010264185585&type=3&theater

why such pix here. I think its not necessary.

dre11:
[b]APC Crisis: Plot to oust Odigie-Oyegun thickens as ‘forces’ want him named ambassador




http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/apc-crisis-plot-oust-odigie-oyegun-thickens-forces-want-named-ambassador/

78years old man as ambassador? It is better for him to be closer home. In better climes, a man like that should be an elder statesman & not be playing active politics.

henryanna36:
What is actually happening in Ondo state.Some people were pictured carrying coffin written 'RIP Jimoh Ibrahim'. I hope this won't get out of hand.The earlier we tackle this problem the better.


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/10/ondo-people-declare-jimoh-ibrahim-dead.html?m=1

Candidate on the run. INEC is being ridiculed. The did not send their rep to observe Sherrif faction's primary yet they announced him as PDP candidate for the Edo guber election. Quite funny that Abbang gave this judgement but let them check Ondo elections in history, you don't do experiment with Ondo people. While events unfold, I think Ondo is not a place where you try anything. It is a small state but it might well mark the winding down of this republic & impunity.

stephanie11:
The ooni's roll royce which he acquired a few months ago is really a beauty to behold.

http://politicsngr.com/photos-checkout-2016-rolls-royce-ooni-ife-used-visit-ekiti/

just like oba of Benin own. Obas no easy again o.

jonhemma11:
As shared by IG Wala......

'THE FALL OF CORRUPT EMPIRE IN BAUCHI STATE!
The likes of Isa Yuguda wrecked their states and erected monumental edifice that are similar to ancient palaces. Yuguda left Bauchi State with a debt profile of N57,652,771,752.74 and yet walking freely with his head high feeling like a king. Shamefully, the mansions built from the stolen loots are now being seized by EFCC. As you can see from the photos, the Bauchi mansion is under the custody of EFCC and all the rest of the houses in Abuja, Kano and other places are about to be confiscated and he is likely going to end in jail. What a shameful end!
It was speculated that the silence coming from Newspapers is as a result of his partnership with some of the prominent media houses.

UPDATE AT 5:30pm.
REPORT REACHING US CONFIRMED THAT YUGUDA SOLD HIS MANSION IN KANO JUST YESTERDAY. BUT, CITIZENS ARE SUSPICIOUS OF THE TRANSACTION TO BE A FAKE ARRANGEMENT TO DISTRACT EFCC FOR INVESTIGATING HIM. NEVERTHELESS, NO MATTER THE ARRANGEMENT, THERE MUST BE EVIDENCE OF CHNAGE OF OWNERSHIP,. THE WORST IS THAT IF THE TRANSACTION WAS DONE IN RAW CASH.
AS FOR THE BAUCHI MANSION, YUGUDA CLAIMED THAT HE COLLECTED LOAN FROM THE BANK AND BUILT THE HOUSE! #Funny!'



Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/10/efcc-seize-isa-yuguda-mansion-in.html

I love the investigations but when will former APC governor's own be investigated? Amaechi & Fashola no get mansion? Fayemi no get? EFCC, please do not make it look lopsided. The thieves dey both sides.

chiraqDemon:
This should be a joke right
If it ain't i advice u to face ur problems and stop blaming ppl that fly on plantain leaves

Its you that has problems. You must be a joker if as a nigerian, excepting you are not, you do not realise that a lot of damage is being perpetuated by witchcraft powers. You may as well conclude that there is no satan. You capitalise on the cover of nairaland to insult people who you not know. Your comment tells a lot about your age. If God says suffer not a witch to live because of the evil they perpetuate & you personalise it that I should face my problems then I think you are a suspect.

Oladipos:
There is an uneasy calm right now in Akure following the removal of Eyitayo Jegede's name from the final list released by INEC yesterday.
Jegede's name was substituted with that of Billionaire business man; Jimoh Ibrahim.
All major roads in Akure are being blocked and tyres are being burnt as protest spreads to other areas within the metropolis.

The old people here remember Omoboriowo 83. The election crises that happened in Ondo state in 1983 formed part of what lead to the collapse of the 2nd republic. If they try what they did in Edo in Ondo, nigerian army no go fit handle am join boko haram & niger delta militants. Jimoh Ibrahim can not win 5% of Ondo votes. He is just a spoiler.

LocalChamp:
October 27, 2016 Ade Adesomoju, Abuja



http://punchng.com/obanikoro-others-airlifted-n1-2bn-cash-fayose-bank-official/

If they committed crime, they should be dealt with but I hate double standards. We saw picture on nairaland where Amaechi received a plane load of money days before the Rivers rerun election. Is there any difference between the 2 offences? Somebody received 500M from MTN to help them reduce the levy on them. That is corruption. The man agrred he collected the money but he is still at work weeks after to exposure. Are we really serious about fighting corruption?

faaz24:
Cabal At Buhari’s Presidency Agrees To Free Senate President Saraki If He Frustrates Confirmation Of EFCC Chair, Magu

BY SAHARA REPORTERS



Source: http://saharareporters.com/2016/10/27/cabal-buhari’s-presidency-agrees-free-senate-president-saraki-if-he-frustrates

Nawa for this people o. Lawal Daura, Magu, Malami, Abba Kyari, same same people. Power don jam power. I no even understand the anti corruption war. The man wey collect 500M from MTN still dey office yet them dey fight corruption.

ibkgab001:
I don't support fraud but when will uncle Buhari investigate Bro Amechi and Alfa Fashola


He who must come to equity must come with clean hands by the way let he who without sin focus on how to regain our lost glory of economy

They showed us Fayose's account containing almost 2billion naira. I was excited. Can they also show us Amaechi & Fashola's account. We will be surprised that a minister of the country owns 3billion naira in his account.

jonhemma11:
Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has met with Arsenal Football Club’s manager, Arsene Wenger and Chelsea Football Club’s player, Mike Emenalo and Super Eagles’ captain, John Mikel Obi in London.

See photos above

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/10/arsenals-manager-arsene-wenger-nigerian.html

See Wenger canvas. Na die.

sharpden:
http://www.socialtimesng.com/2016/10/fg-why-were-taking-n9-61tn-loan/

Wahala dey o. This loan is higher than Nigeria's external reserve.

aminulive:
Ekiti House of Assembly drags Fayemi, others to EFCC over alleged N40bn fraud

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), calling for the investigation and prosecution of the immediate past governor of the State and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Kayode Fayemi and others, for allegedly looting the State to the tune of over N40 billion.
Abuja.

The petition, dated October 24, 2016 and signed by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Pastor Kolawole Oluwawole, was submitted to the EFCC in Abuja today, by the trio of the Deputy Speaker, Hon Segun Adewumi, Chairman House Committee on Information, Dr Samuel Omotoso and Hon Sina Animasaun.

The petition was titled; “Complaint of fraudulent practices against former Ekiti State governor and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi & others: Call for investigation & prosecution.”
Other people mentioned in the petition are Mr Dapo Kolawole, Mr Yemi Adaramodu, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, Arc Oyelade (CASA Nig Ltd) and Mr Bayo Kelekun.

The Deputy Speaker, who addressed pressmen after the petition was submitted, said; “Since EFCC have claimed that the commission does not have any complaint against those holding power in Abuja, we have decided to submit this petition openly so that Nigerians and indeed, the entire world will be able to follow it up and ask questions from the EFCC as to what has happened to it.”

Dr Omotoso, who also corroborated the Deputy Speaker, disclosed that the petition bordered on 10 major issues, namely; Construction of new civic centre, construction of new governor’s office, mismanagement of the N25bn bond and N5bn commercial bank loan, construction of new government house, diversion of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) N852.9 million, fraudulent purchase of 156 units of Ford vehicles from Coscharis Motors, inflation of road contracts, among others.

Also, Hon Animasaun said the State House of Assembly could no longer pretend as if nothing was wrong in the face of the monumental looting of the State treasury perpetrated by immediate past APC government of Fayemi, hence the complaint to the EFCC.

The petition, which was accompanied with several documents read; “Consequent upon the resolution of the House of Assembly, we write to request for the investigation of the following allegations of fraudulent practices against the former Governor of Ekiti State and incumbent Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Kayode Fayemi and others. These fraudulent practices include, but not limited to contracts inflation, misappropriation of fund, diversion of Local Council and State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB) funds, amongst others.

1: Construction of New Civic Centre (See Document marked ANNEXURE 1)
Contract for the construction of a New Civic Centre was awarded to TIANJIN-YUYANG Construction Eng. Limited on August 30, 2012 at the cost of N2, 573,584,395.75. Consultancy on the construction was awarded to CASA Nig Ltd on June 11, 2012 at the cost of N137, 611,325.07.

As at the end of 2012, a sum of N643,396,098.94 (representing 25% of total contract sum) had been paid to TIANJIN-YUYANG Construction Eng. Limited while the consultant, CASA Nig. Ltd was paid N89,801,901.06 (representing 80% of total contract sum).

In 2013, a sum of N350, 116,245.17 was paid to TIANJIN-YUYANG Construction Eng. Limited, making a total sum of N993, 512,344.11 (representing 45% of total contract sum).
2: New Governor’s Office (See Document marked ANNEXURE 2)

2a. Contract for the construction of earthwork for the New Governor’s Office was awarded to PONTI-ITALWARE Nig Ltd on March 3rd, 2012 at the sum of N383, 900,911.06, with a sum of N115, 170,273.32 paid to the contractor. The New Governor’s Office was proposed to be constructed from the N25 billion Bond obtained by the State Government, with N3, 474,700.000.00 earmarked for the project.
However, despite that N115, 170,273.32 was paid to PONTI-ITALWARE Nig Ltd for earthwork, the site was abandoned, with no significant work done.
BOC ARCHITECTS of 32 Adeola Adeleye Street, Ilupeju, Lagos, the Project Consultant was paid N11,596,746.41.
Despite the payment of N115, 170,273.32, nothing significant was done.

2b. Contract for the construction of the New Governor’s Office was awarded to Messrs Interkel Nig. Ltd (12, Maitama Sule Street, Southwest Ikoyi, Lagos 0812900918) on March 1, 2014. The contract sum was N2, 027,495,857.45. Out of the 30% mobilisation fee of N608, 248,757.24, a sum of N100 million was paid to the contractor with nothing to show.

3. N25bn bond and N5bn commercial bank loan (See document marked ANNEXURE 3)
3a. N25 billion was sourced from the capital market to finance capital projects. This was obtained in two tranches of N20 billion and N5 billion in October 2011 and January 2014 respectively.

The Bond Prospectus, which was approved by the House of Assembly was not adhered to as the money was diverted into projects not listed in the Bond Prospectus. For instance, N1 billion was earmarked for the construction of Civic Centre whereas N1, 465,401,522.72 was spent on the project from the bond, with project left uncompleted.

Also, the State Pavilion to which N1, 583,292,358.00 was earmarked and total sum of N1, 457,945,445.44 was paid to the contractor was left uncompleted.

Projects funded from the Bond Proceeds but were not within the scope of the Bond Prospectus are listed in the document marked ANNEXURE 3.

3b. Towards the June 21, 2014 governorship election, N5 billion loan was obtained, using Fountain Holdings Limited, a company with N15 million share capital. The N5 billion loan was obtained from EcoBank without recourse to the Debt Management Office (DMO) and it was claimed that the loan was used to execute capital projects like construction of roads.
Our question is; is it part of the responsibilities of Fountain Holdings
Limited to execute capital projects like road construction on behalf of Ekiti State Government?
For your information, Fountain Holdings Limited is an investment company owned by the Ekiti State Government. The responsibility of Fountain Holdings Limited is to manage and supervise all companies owned by the Ekiti State Government. The Share Capital of the company is N15m, and we wonder how a company with N15m Share Capital could be granted N5bn loan by EcoBank without any recourse to the DMO!
As at today, there is no single evidence of utilisation of the N5 bilion, suggesting that the loan was taken to fund Fayemi’s botched re election bid.

4. New Government House (See Document marked ANNEXURE 4)
Contract for the construction of a new government house was awarded to KOURIS Construction Nigeria Limited on July 27th, 2012. The initial contract sum was N2, 054,573,822.00.
Curiously, another N730, 186,636.87 contract for additional works was awarded to the same company on October 10th, 2014, FIVE days to the end of the government of Dr Kayode Fayemi! It was claimed that the additional works was as a result omissions on the original Bill of Quantities prepared for the project.

For a contract awarded on July 27th, 2012, the question is; why waiting till October 10th, 2014, five days to the end of the government to realise that there were omissions on the original Bill of Quantities prepared for the project?

Curiously again, another N604, 961,645.72 contract was awarded to KITWOOD Nigeria Limited on June 18th, 2014 (three days to the June 21, 2014 governorship election) for the furnishing of the government house.
To show that the State Ministry of Works was not carried along in the contract award and execution, the contractor was asked to report at the office of Fayemi’s Chief of Staff, Yemi Adaramodu to sign contractual agreement and also obtain detailed specifications of the items to be procured.

5: Diversion of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) (See Document marked ANNEXURE 5)
A sum of N852, 936,713.92 was illegal withdrawn from SUBEB Access Bank Account Number 0065385694 on October 8, 2014, eight days to the end of Dr Fayemi’s tenure as Ekiti State governor.
The N852, 936,713.92 was counterpart fund paid by the Ekiti State Government to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) 2012 Marching Grant of N852, 936,793.12.
This illegal withdrawal was in contravention of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, 2004.
It should be noted that UBEC Deputy Executive Secretary, Dr. Yakubu Gambo told the Senate Committee on Finance’s Budget Defence that Dr Fayemi, used the N852.9 million counterpart funds dedicated for education by the federal government through the UBEC for other purposes.
Mr Dapo Kolawole, who was Fayemi’s Commissioner for Finance, while defending the allegation, said there was no law forbidding States from borrowing counterpart funds to support states capital development operations.
Consequent upon this illegal withdrawal, UBEC caused a letter to be written to the Ekiti SUBEB in which the commission called for the return of the N852, 936,713.92 to the account of SUBEB.
UBEC also suspended Ekiti SUBEB from accessing any further FGN-UBE Intervention Fund until further notice.
UBEC, in the letter dated April 16, 2015, with Reference Number; UBEC/FA/SUBEB/EK/183/Vol.II/162 described the withdrawal as criminal act that violated Section 11(2) of UBE Act 2004 and conveyed its suspension of Ekiti State from accessing any further FGN-UBE Intervention Fund.
UBEC letters dated April 16, 2015 and April 29, 2015 as well extract from Ekiti SUBEB Statement of Account are herewith attached.

6: Diversion of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
In 2012, contracts worth N4, 246,094,751.14 were awarded through the Bureau of Special Projects (under the Governor’s office), headed by Mr. Kelekun. The contracts were for renovation of schools, supply of school furniture and construction of classrooms. Funds for these projects were taken from SUBEB and Local Governments accounts.
Of these contracts, N3, 672,078,820.14 were for renovation of schools alone. Atlantic Offshore & Properties got N1, 152,562,555.14, Strabic Nig. Ltd got N1, 107,744.408.21, Bam Darley Nig. Ltd. got N924, 977,310.95 while Fatub Nig. Ltd got N486, 794,545.84.
Immediately the renovation contracts were awarded, Atlantic Offshore & Properties was paid N750 million (70% of contract sum), Strabic Nig. Ltd was paid N600 million (65% of contract sum), Bam Darley Nig. Ltd was paid N600 million (70% of contract sum) while Fatub Nig. Engineering Ltd was paid N150 million (60% of contract sum).
A total of N2.1bn was paid from SUBEB and LG accounts to these contractors even before the commencement of work, and over 40% of the payment was diverted into private pockets.
In the 2014 Capital Projects Report, payments to the contractors were presented as;
a: Atlantic Offshore & Properties - N1, 022,130,415.64
b: Strabic Nig. Ltd - N957, 237,829.62
c: Bam Darley Nig. Ltd - N742, 730,990.25
d: Fatub Engineering Nig. Ltd - N431, 327,270.41
As at the time N1, 022,130,415.64 was paid to Atlantic Offshore & Properties, only 60% work had been done, meaning that Atlantic Offshore & Properties was only entitled to N691, 537,551. Bam Darley Nig. Ltd that was paid N742, 730,990.25 had done 60% work too and ought to have been paid N554, 986,386.57.

7: Inflation of Road Contracts
Contracts for REHABILITATION of Roads were awarded at highly inflated cost, with some of the roads costing as high N50 million per kilometre. The REHABILITATION only involved cutting of failed portion, filling with laterite and stone base and asphalt overlay. No subsoil drainages, new pipe culverts and box culverts were constructed.
For instance, 10.7km Ado-Afao was awarded at N538, 638,704.26, 17km Ilawe-Igbara Odo-Ibuji road, which was awarded at a little above N200m by the government preceding Fayemi’s government was re-awarded at N894,698,043.75, 11.5km Ado-Ilawe road was awarded at N482,849,098.20, 3.6km Ijigbo-Baptist College (Ilawe road) was awarded at N788,038,599.60 while Fajuyi-University Teaching Hospital Road that is less than3km was awarded at N447,544,063.50
Rehabilitation of 13km Old Garrage-Ado-Ikere road was awarded to Plycon Nig Ltd at N2, 369,833,077.15.
Construction of 0.8km Old Garrage-Ojumose (Ado-Ekiti) road was awarded to Heartland Nig. Ltd at N866, 872,873.13.

8: Diversion of LG Funds to Pay For Roads Awarded By State Govt.
Using the State Public Works Corporation (PWC), rehabilitation 5km township roads were embarked upon in each of the 16 LGs. Contracts for the rehabilitation of these roads were awarded without any imput from the respective LGs while fund for the project was deducted from the local councils allocation.
For instance, rehabilitation of 5km roads in Moba LG was awarded for N368, 950,821.09, Ido/Osi LG for N329, 950,821.50 and Ilejemeje LG for N347, 914,157.68. Apart from the PWC, cronies of Governor Kayode Fayemi were also given the contract. Most of the road projects have been abandoned.

9. Fraudulent Purchase of 156 Units of Ford vehicles from Coscharis Motors
N1.2 billion loan was obtained from First Bank Plc for the purchase of 156 units of Ford vehicles from Coscharis Motors Limited, for traditional rulers in the State.
It is on record that only 156 units of the vehicles were delivered while Coscharis, in its letter dated May 2, 2014 said it delivered 235 units. Up till today, the remaining 79 vehicles are yet to be accounted.
It is also on record that proposal for the supply of vehicles was submitted on November 14, 2013 while the vehicles were distributed to the Obas on August 27, 2013! The supplier, Coscharis also registered as a civil/building contractor in Ekiti State on November 13, 2013.
Coscharis, which supplied the vehicles only registered as a civil/building contractor in Ekiti State on November 13, 2013 and submitted proposal for the supply of the vehicles on November 14, 2013 while the vehicles were supplied in August 2013 and distributed on August 27, 2013, three clear months before the proposal to supply the vehicles was made.
Furthermore, it is also on record that instructions were sent to Local Government Chairmen on November 15, 2013 to deliberate on the proposal sent by Coscharis on November 14, 2013 in their F&GPC meetings and their decision to get back to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs not later than November 22, 2013; while the vehicles they were to deliberate upon in the F&GPC meetings in November were delivered in August and distributed to the Obas on August 27, 2013.
Also, while the vehicles were distributed on August 27, 2013 and the tracking done on September 13, 2013, certificate of no objection to procure the vehicles was issued on February 24, 2014.

10. Ado Ekiti Beautification Project (See Document marked ANNEXURE 6)
Contract worth N596, 151,159.10 was awarded for construction walkways and beautification of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital was awarded to nine contractors. (See Annexure … for list of contractors).
Total sum of N306, 165,425.90 was paid to the contractors. A visit to the project sites will reveal that nothing significant was done to justify this payment.
Apart from Dr Kayode Fayemi, the following people are involved in the alleged fraudulent practices amongst others.
1. Mr Dapo Kolawole - 08135063506
2. Mr Yemi Adaramodu - 08035019919
3. Mr Abiodun Oyebanji – 08072074878
4. Arc Oyelade (CASA Nig Ltd) – 07059825045
5. Mr Bayo Kelekun – 08129020900
6. Interkel Nig Ltd – 08129009118, 08033223296
Consequent upon these alleged fraudulent practices perpetrated by the immediate past government of Dr Fayemi, Ekiti State has been finding it difficult to meet up with its responsibilities.
It will also interest you that several petitions have been written to your commission both by concerned citizens of the State and the State Government itself.
We are however miffed that nothing has been done to these petitions despite that they were duly received by the commission.
In view of the need for an all-inclusive anti-corruption fight, we implore that you act promptly by directing thorough investigation into the alleged fraudulent practices enumerated above with a view to bringing anyone fund culpable to justice.

http://politicsngr.com/photos-ekiti-state-house-assembly-drags-former-governor-fayemi-efcc-n40bn-fraud/

Why waste time with this petition. EFCC had in the past failed to go after accused persons associated with the ruling party except those in their black book. Moreover, he is a new creature & so he is untouchable. Let them wait until another party comes to power if that ever happens.

aminulive:
See earlier thread here: https://www.nairaland.com/3429594/3-die-mysterious-well-anambra


A borehole accident which occurred on 24th October, 2016 at Onitsha, Anambra State, has claimed the life of 3 people.

Two local borehole drillers engaged to carry out the job unfortunately died due to lack of oxygen. The third person, an unprofessional rescuer also lost his life trying to evacuate them. However the person that finally evacuated the dead bodies from the borehole succeeded because oxygen was repeatedly injected into the borehole.

Officials of the National Emergency management agency helped to evacuate the bodies. May their souls rest in perfect peace.

http://politicsngr.com/photos-borehole-accident-kills-3-onitsha/

This na well, no be borehole. As you mention borehole, I dey expect to see something else.

BornStunner1:
http://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2016/10/remember-me-as-conqueror-of-vicious-godfathers-in-edo-says-oshiomhole/

I love Oshio. In spite of the election he has paid his workers this month to accomplish his boast to pay up until his last day in office. I commend you sir. The only area you "fall my hand" is that you conquer the godfathers & used yourself to replace them. Also your campaign of one man, one vote turn to be another thing in the last election. Though I don't blame you for this but Olumhense and his INEC.

DAVECENA:
http://punchng.com/major-captain-others-held-leaking-information-bharam/

Please pardon me to say every muslim in the Nigerian army may need to be treated with suspicion. They may show sympathy with their BK brothers & be passing info to them. They may equally be planted by BK to give them info. I didn't say all muslims are o. Just the way they monitor them in US as a possible terrorist.

khadaffi:
If there is recession in Nigeria, is there recession in the spiritual realm? This man is sick. I think he should be taken to the psychiatric for mental evaluation.

It is not a psychiatric case. This is witchcraft. They are behind the reasons why many of us struggle through life. May all the ones in my family crashland like him .

dumebiifeanyi:
Contrary to widespread reports that ICPC boss, Mr Ekpo Nta has been sacked, a statement by the body reveals that Nta has not been sacked but only sent on compulsory leave.

The statement read;

The attention of the Management of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been drawn to the report of above title in the Vanguard newspaper of 26th October, 2016 authored by one Ben Agande and replicated under different titles by some other online and traditional publications.

The report purports that ICPC is in receipt of a letter from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, informing the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta, “to proceed on compulsory leave beginning from today, October 26”. It goes further to impute perceived reasons for the alleged “sack” of the Chairman while quoting an anonymous “ICPC source”. No such letter or letters have been received in the Commission.

ICPC has brought this matter to the attention of the relevant authorities for appropriate action.

Signed: Edet Ufot
For: Commissioner, Public Enlightenment and Spokesperson for the Commission

http://politicsngr.com/ekpo-nta-not-sacked-going-compulsory-leave-icpc-reacts/

Be deceiving yourselves thinking he will be called back from such leave. Nobe annual leave o. Baba has an agenda & it is only his northern boys that can carry out that agenda. He no trust some people wey go come quote law for am.

Vesuvius:
FMC, Owerri; One Woman Holding An Entire State To Ransom


With great bitterness and heaviness of heart I write this post. FMC Owerri has been the subject of power tussle for the past 18 months simply because of one woman; Dr.Mrs Angela Uwakwem and corruption. Here is a woman who has been on the helms of the hospital affairs for close to 11 years now. With 18 counts charge of corruption hanging on her head, she was meant to appear in court on 11th of October 2016, but it was adjourned till 15th November 2016. Suddenly, the Interim management committee were ordered to vacate the centre for her to take over. With intimidation and connivance with the commissioner of police; Taiwo Lakanu, she invaded the hospital premises with up to 400 mobile policeman on 19th of October 2016 (last week Wednesday) shooting teargas at workers. The aftermath of which claimed the lives of 7 newly born babies.

All these happening with the connivance of even the number one citizen of Imo state in the place of Rochas Okorocha. The question is, WHY ONE WOMAN AGAINST MILLIONS OF PEOPLE?? IS SHE THE ONLY MD IN NIGERIA CAPABLE OF HEADING FMC, OWERRI? WHY CANN'T WHAT HAPPENED IN EKITI STATE HAPPEN HERE (In Ekiti state their MD was changed after just a day protest even though his offences were not concretely established but here is a woman brimming with corruption she is still doing things with impunity).

Today, 25th October 2016, the organized national body of JOHESU/TUC labour unions are on "Operation Occupy FMC, Owerri. Comrades from South West, South South and South are marching in protest. Rochas and Angela have hired thugs coupled with the policemen they have on ground, not caring for patients' welfare. SO ALL YOU PEOPLE OF GOODWILL SHOULD WATCH THIS PAGE FOR MORE UPDATES AND LET'S ALL BETTER WAKE UP TO FIGHT THIS CORRUPTION STARING AT US IN THE FACE FOR THE SAKE OF POSTERITY!

Nigerians. Even with fictitious petition, they ask that you should be driven away. If the person is not from the state, the worse. A strong petition was fired to the presidency few days ago that the General manager of Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority be removed. The man is from Ondo state, one of the states covered by the agency. They want him out because he is not Edo man since the agency is located in Benin. Same for most agencies across the nation. I tire for una o. No perfection in mankind o.

BeeBeeOoh:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/teacher-defiles-12-yr-old-pupil/

that is even worse.

kahal29:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/fg-sends-icpc-boss-nta-expo-on-compulsory-leave/

Buhari, if you no put another hausa/fulani man, I go vex o.