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Cant believe I counted 3 twice.
Must be growing old!

Nigeria Senate rejects third term

Mr Obasanjo's second term in office ends next year
Nigeria's Senate has thrown out a move to allow President Olusegun Obasanjo to seek a third term of office next year - an issue which has divided the country.
Opponents shouted for joy as the bill to amend the constitution was rejected.

Supporters of the third term issue spent days in talks trying to acquire a two-thirds majority in both houses.

Meanwhile, a new bill has been proposed in the lower house of parliament which would allow one term of six years to be served for presidents and governors.

"The bill is dead. It cannot be brought again until the lifespan of this Senate terminates," Senator Abu Ibrahim told Reuters news agency after the Senate vote.

In the House of Representatives, loud applause from both sides of the third term debate greeted the plan announced by deputy speaker Austin Opara that presidents and governors serve one six-year term instead of two four-year terms currently allowed.

Mr Opara, told MPs that those already in place "should not benefit" from the move which could come into effect next year.

The proposal has now gone to a sub-committee for further discussion, says the BBC's Yusuf Sarki Mohamed in Abuja.

On Monday, Nigeria's anti-corruption agency announced it was investigating claims that MPs have been offered bribes to back moves to let the president seek re-election.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it was following up claims that MPs had been offered up to 50m naira ($390,000; £206,000).

President Olusegun Obasanjo has not said whether he would like to remain in office after his current term expires next year.

Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who also wants the top job, had declared himself against the amendment.

He has helped Mr Obasanjo win two elections and has held the position of vice-president since 1999.

Some opponents of the constitutional change argue that the presidency needs to rotate among people from different regions and ethnic groups.

For any constitutional amendments to pass, it requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of the assembly and the backing of two-thirds of the states.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4986904.stm

http://za.today.reuters.com/news/NewsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2006-05-16T131444Z_01_BAN644216_RTRIDST_0_OZATP-NIGERIA-CONSTITUTION-20060516.XML

ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian Senate threw out on Tuesday a bill to amend the constitution, bringing to an end a campaign by supporters of President Olusegun Obasanjo to let him stand for a third term in elections next year.

The surprise move was greeted with shouts of joy and hugs from many senators, who had argued that the amendment was a threat to democracy in Africa's top oil exporter.

"The Senate has said clearly, the Senate has said transparently that we will discontinue further processes on this bill," Senate President Ken Nnamani said after a voice vote on whether the bill should go through a second reading.

"The bill is dead. It cannot be brought again until the lifespan of this Senate terminates. That is victory for democracy," said Senator Abu Ibrahim, who represents the opposition All Nigeria People's Party in Katsina state.

Its not about being Hausa men. As muslims ,when you pee , you need to make sure the pee doesnt spill on you,and also clean up afterwards.So some people, not only Hausa( I have seen Americans, Indians,etc do it), prefer to squat to avoid spillage.
DIVERSITY!

Imoke: Expect Stable Electricity By 2056
• FG Commits N1.3 trillion so far
From Agaju Madugba in Kaduna, 05.14.2006

Nigerians expecting an improved electricity supply from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) may as well forget it for now as the Minister for Power and Steel, Senator Liyel Imoke, has said that it would take another period of 50 years for more sustainable power generation and supply in the country.

According to Imoke, this is on the condition that that the Federal Government injects the sum of not less than $10 billion into the power sector, annually, for Nigeria to catch up with what he described as the over 20 years of neglect of the sector.

The Minister spoke at the weekend during the opening of a two-day retreat for stakeholders in the power sector, organised by the PHCN, in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Enterprises [BPE], in Kaduna.
He admitted that the Obasanjo government has since its inception in 1999, committed about N1.3 trillion to the sector but described the amount as a mere drop of water in the ocean.

As Imoke put it, "unless we articulate a programme that will see the sector transformed and make it more efficient and more attractive for investment, we will continue to wallow in darkness when indeed we should have excess capacity.

"We believe that reform of the power sector, privatisation of the industry, deregulation when necessary, will indeed be sine qua non for us to achieve the growth rate expected in this industry.

"The current growth of the Nigerian economy stands at seven per cent. If the power sector grows at a rate of seven per cent per annum from now on, we will take another 50 years to catch up on where we should be and that is a real challenge.

"So, if we set a target for growth of the economy at 10 per cent, then indeed, the power sector has to grow in the region of 12-15 per cent, each year. And when you translate that into cash, it means an investment in the region of $10 billion each year."

Earlier in his welcome address, PHCN managing director, Joseph Makoju, said government should gradually disengage from the power sector and leave it in the hands of the private sector.

http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=48058

If anything has been gained, however, in the last week, the third term
debates in the National Assembly have shown us the quality of men and
women in the legislature. Parliament is traditionally a place for the
display of reason and elocution. How on earth, did we vote for these
characters who lack debating skills, these men who can hardly express
themselves? A review of the quality of the debates so far is an open
embarrassment to the entire country, a sad comment on Nigeria's
education system which has produced these shallow-brained and miseducated
parliamentarians we have been watching on television. It
wasn't this bad in the First and Second Republics.
- Reuben Abati-The Guardian

Its realy sad. Is this oil a curse or a blessing?

Renewable energies is still 20 years away!

http://thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=47833

FG Draws Roadmap for Space Mission
05.11.2006

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The federal government has announced that it has drawn up a master plan through which the first Nigerian would land on the moon by 2030
Giving details of the plan, which was approved at yesterday's meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), science and technology minister, Prof Turner Isuon, said that a cabinet committee has been established for the purpose.
Isuon told state house correspondents at the end of the meeting that members of the council committee include the ministers of science and technology, FCT, education, communications and the minister of state for finance.
The committee, which is to draw up the plan and budget for the actualisation of the presidential initiative, is also empowered to invite Nigerians in the Diaspora, who are specialists in space science.
The minister said that within the next 25 years, the country would aspire to produce and launch a satellite in the country and also be able to help others achieve a similar goal.
He said that the country would not go solo on the search for a place in space, adding that through its National Space Research and Development Agency, the federal government hope to go into partnerships with other nations that were ahead in space.
``As we speak, 55 young engineers are undergoing training on satellite technology in China,'' he said, adding that government was planning to establish the needed institutions and infrastructure for the programme.
``There will be a year by year plan, and capacity would be developed,'' he said, noting that by the end of 2007, between 60 and 70 satellite engineers would have been fully trained and ready for the task ahead.
He spoke of plans to develop communications software locally and also manufacture all the facilities needed in space technology such that the nation could also begin to reap huge benefits from space sciences.
The minister said that the space plan was for the future and that the federal government was ``very serious on this'' and was determined to work successfully to actualise it.


My comment; Let them establish stable power supply on earth in Nigeria first![color=#990000][/color]

Kidnappings in Nigerian oil city
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4761963.stm
At least one foreign worker has been kidnapped in the troubled southern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt a day after a US oil worker was shot dead.
The group were travelling with an armed escort when they were taken, an oil industry source told Reuters.

A Nigerian militant group campaigning against the oil industry said it had no hand in the kidnappings or the killing.

It has kidnapped foreign oil workers before in its quest for more local control of the region's oil wealth.

On Wednesday, attackers on a motorbike shot the oil worker as he was driving his car early on Wednesday.

The BBC's Abdullahi Kaura Abubakar says it is the first time a foreigner has been a drive-by shooting victim in the region.




The shadowy oil militants

The man's name has been withheld. He worked for oil servicing company Baker Hughes Inc.

The upsurge of attacks on foreign oil interests has cut the country's oil production by 20%.

Last month, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend) renewed its threat to continue oil installation attacks.

It said the offer of thousands more jobs and a new motorway from President Olusegun Obasanjo did not address their demands for more local control of oil wealth and demilitarisation.

The shooting follows two car bomb attacks in recent weeks.

The Mend militant group claimed responsibility for them, saying the last one was a warning against Chinese expansion in the region.

Earlier that week, Chinese President Hu Jintao had secured four oil drilling licenses for China in return for $4bn (£2.25bn) of investment in Nigeria.

Most of its previous operations have been in the rivers and creeks of the Delta, rather than urban areas.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4761963.stm

This is so true. I live in Houston and almost fell for it last week. Be careful!

US oil worker killed in Nigeria

A US oil worker has been shot dead in the troubled southern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt.
Rivers State Police Commissioner Samuel Agbetuyi told the BBC attackers on a motorbike shot the man as he was driving his car early on Wednesday.

The BBC's Abdullahi Kaura Abubakar says this is first time a foreigner has been killed in a drive-by shooting in the Niger Delta.

No group has claimed responsibility. Police are investigating the shooting.

The man's name has been withheld. He worked for oil servicing company Baker Hughes Inc.

In recent months, militants in the southern Niger Delta region have kidnapped foreign oil workers and warned them to leave the Delta. They want more local control of the region's oil wealth.

The upsurge of attacks on foreign oil interests has cut the country's oil production by 20%.




The shadowy oil militants

Last month, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend) renewed its threat to continue oil installation attacks.

It said the offer of thousands more jobs and a new motorway from President Olusegun Obasanjo did not address their demands for more local control of oil wealth and demilitarisation.

The shooting follows two car bomb attacks in recent weeks.

The Mend militant group claimed responsibility for them, saying the last one was a warning against Chinese expansion in the region.

Earlier that week, Chinese President Hu Jintao had secured four oil drilling licenses for China in return for $4bn (£2.25bn) of investment in Nigeria.

Most of its previous operations have been in the rivers and creeks of the Delta, rather than urban areas.

US oil worker killed in Nigeria

A US oil worker has been shot dead in the troubled southern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt.
Rivers State Police Commissioner Samuel Agbetuyi told the BBC attackers on a motorbike shot the man as he was driving his car early on Wednesday.

The BBC's Abdullahi Kaura Abubakar says this is first time a foreigner has been killed in a drive-by shooting in the Niger Delta.

No group has claimed responsibility. Police are investigating the shooting.

The man's name has been withheld. He worked for oil servicing company Baker Hughes Inc.

In recent months, militants in the southern Niger Delta region have kidnapped foreign oil workers and warned them to leave the Delta. They want more local control of the region's oil wealth.

The upsurge of attacks on foreign oil interests has cut the country's oil production by 20%.

Last month, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend) renewed its threat to continue oil installation attacks.

It said the offer of thousands more jobs and a new motorway from President Olusegun Obasanjo did not address their demands for more local control of oil wealth and demilitarisation.

The shooting follows two car bomb attacks in recent weeks.

The Mend militant group claimed responsibility for them, saying the last one was a warning against Chinese expansion in the region.

Earlier that week, Chinese President Hu Jintao had secured four oil drilling licenses for China in return for $4bn (£2.25bn) of investment in Nigeria.

Most of its previous operations have been in the rivers and creeks of the Delta, rather than urban areas.

""ASHADU ANLA ILAHA ILLALAHU, WA ASHADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN RASULULLAHI! (Prayer for the dead)!"



Thats not prayer for the dead. It means 'I testify that there is no God who deserves to be worshipped except Allah ,and that Muhammad(peace be on him) is His messenger.

Exclusive: Why I Want Third Term
Simon Kolawole Live, 05.08.2006

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Wonders shall never end. After overloading my helpless tummy with several balls of pounded yam, I slumped into my couch, picking my teeth and belching carelessly. Predictably, I fell asleep and began to snore. Then, the president appeared to me in my dream and said: “Son, ask for anything and I will do it for you.” I quickly asked for an interview and he obliged, surprisingly answering all the questions with candour. Before I woke up, we had discussed virtually all the questions that had been bothering me. Excerpts:
Simon Kolawole Live!: Your Excellency, it’s nice to have you talk to me unscheduled. I thought you hate journalists…
His Excellency: …and dogs, don’t forget. I hate journalists and dogs.
SKL: Are you really interested in third term?
HE: My son… can I call you my son?
SKL: I’m flattered sir. I’m not worthy to be called your son.
HE: I will call you my son.
SKL: If you insist…
HE: You see, this government has achieved a lot. Everybody now has GSM. I can see that you alone have two handsets with you. Before I came, did you even have a NITEL line at home? You journalists have to be fair to me.
SKL: So you need another term so that you can auction more GSM licences?
HE: I got debt relief and you people did not even acknowledge it. You guys are so unfair. One upstart called Salmon Kola… whatever he called himself… wrote a silly article criticising the deal. That is why I don’t like journalists.
SKL: So you need another term so that you can secure another debt relief?
HE: On the international stage, Nigeria is now more respected. During the time of Abacha, Nigeria was a pariah state. Things are getting better now. You can see the role I have been playing in Liberia, Sudan, Togo, all over Africa.
SKL: So you need another term so that you can resolve the crisis in Iraq?
HE: We have done banking consolidation. Now we have 25 solid banks. They are so solid they can never be distressed again. All small scale industries can now apply for loan and get it in two hours. Lending rates are quite inviting.
SKL: So you need another term so that you can do another round of banking consolidation?
HE: Our external reserves are now $33 billion…
SKL: And if you leave next year, your successor will steal the reserves. That’s why they want to hurry you out of power…
HE (grins): God bless you my son. Flesh and blood did not reveal that to you.
SKL: If you get another term, our reserves will be around $1 trillion by 2011. Because your successor may steal it, won’t patriotism tempt you to amend the constitution again to stay back and protect the reserves?
HE: We’ll cross the bridge when we get there.
SKL: Let’s say you amend the constitution again in 2011 and stay till 2015, the reserves may hit $2 trillion by then. You may have to sit tight until 2019 because your successor may steal it. You’re the only honest Nigerian. Every other Nigerian is a thief. Even when you die, your ghost must continue to rule us so that nobody will steal our external reserves. Your hands are very, very, very clean.
HE: To God be the glory.
SKL: Hallelujah!
HE: Are you a Christian, my son?
SKL: You’re the only Christian in Nigeria sir. I’m not worthy to share your glory.
HE: My son, don’t be cynical. I mean well for Nigeria. Why I want a third term, that’s if I want it at all, is to be able to groom a successor. There is no successor in waiting.
SKL: If you could not groom a successor in eight years (1999-2007), what magic will make you groom one in four years (2007-2011)?
HE: My focus was reform programme. Next is succession programme.
SKL: What exactly will be the contents of the successor-grooming programme?
HE: I will teach my successor-trainee the theories of Economics, Politics and Finance. No other Nigerian knows these, except me. I’m a rare blessing to this country.
SKL: You almost forgot to mention continuity and consolidation as one of your excuses. What exact part of your reform programme is your successor going to reverse? What remains of your reform programme that cannot be implemented before May 29, 2007? What companies remain to be privatised and what sector needs to be reformed that cannot be done by May next year?
HE: Can you come again, my son?
SKL: On page iii of NEEDS, you stated: “Over the next few years (2003-07), NEEDS will consolidate the achievements of the previous four years and lay a solid foundation…” All the talk about “consolidation” is based on the period between 2003 and 2007, not 2011. NEEDS’ projections are based on the 2007 exit date. Generating 10,000 megawatts of electricity by 2010, for instance, is based on what happens with regards to power sector reforms by 2007.
HE: I don’t seem to understand you.
SKL: You claim to have met and even surpassed NEEDS targets! Recently, you said GDP growth in 2006 would be 10%, whereas the projection in NEEDS is 6%. NEEDS targets $9.2 billion as external reserves this year, but your government says we would have $50 billion by December. Going by the figures being churned out, we can conclude that you have even surpassed your own expectations. So what on earth is this unfinished business that you want to accomplish with a third term?
HE: Continuity, my son, continuity…
SKL: On the same page in NEEDS, you wrote, concerning continuity: “It is this national ownership, together with the results already visible, that will ensure the sustainability of NEEDS beyond 2007”. Nowhere did you state that it is only one man who can ensure its sustainability.
HE: Nigeria is like an aircraft that has just taken off…
SKL: And when you want to break through the cloud, the pilot says fasten your belt.
HE: You just said that? I can’t believe a journalist can be this intelligent.
SKL: I’m flattered sir, but it was not a journalist who said it. It was Georgie, the Lagos Boy who passed through Ondo, who made that profound statement.
HE: Don’t mind Georgie. What does he know about flying? He’s a Naval man. It is not when you’re breaking through the skies that the pilot says fasten your seatbelt. It is before the aircraft takes off at all.
SKL: Georgie also said we are in a stormy weather, so we cannot change pilot until we’re cruising at a high altitude.
HE: He was obviously misquoted. We are not in any stormy weather. Yes, we were in stormy weather before I came in 1999. But how can we still be in stormy weather after seven years of my piloting the affairs of Nigeria? Is Georgie trying to insinuate that I am not performing? And he calls himself my loyalist!
SKL: I apologise on his behalf, Your Excellency. He didn’t mean any harm. He was just being overzealous on your behalf. He only misfired, as usual.
HE: He’s a good boy, so I believe the media misquoted him. Where were we, my son?
SKL: You were giving reasons why you need another term…
HE (visibly angry): Here we go again. Have I ever told you I want a third term? When did I say that? That is one of the problems with journalists.
SKL: It seems you’re getting upset. Should I take my leave, sir?
HE: Before you go, see my aide for your transport fare. You journalists always collect transport fare after interviews. You think I don’t know the secrets of your trade?
SKL: That one is below the belt sir. But I don’t want transport fare. I don’t want…
HE: Is it because of my anti-corruption campaign? Are you afraid of Ribadoo?
SKL: Sort of…
HE: Don’t worry about that. He won’t go after you… except I tell him to do so.
SKL: That’s not the impression he gives us sir. He says there is no sacred cow.
HE: And you believe him? Tell him to go after the NPA looters. Challenge him to arrest the Fixer over the N50 billion budget for Ministry of Works…
SKL: You mean N150 billion, Your Excellency…
HE: Yes, N150 million. Thank you for the correction. Ask him to arrest Ali Baba over the dirty deals at UNTH. Let him arrest legislators who are each collecting N50 million “amendment allowance” at the Last Highland Bank.
SKL: Maybe he’s not aware of the “amendment allowance” yet.
HE: Wake up, my boy. Ribadoo is a security officer. There is enough information in the newspapers for him to follow up and investigate. Don’t forget he nailed Tafa the Thief and Adolfus the Naive. Ribadoo is smarter than you think.
SKL: You’re on tape sir. Should I publish that?
HE: No, my son. That is off record.
SKL: Okay sir. Many Nigerians abroad believe you’re doing well.
HE: That’s very good, but what are they still doing abroad? They should come home and enjoy the new Nigeria. If they’re studying, why don’t they come and school in Nigeria? If their children are ill, why don’t they fly them down to Nigeria to receive first-class treatment? If they are working over there, why can’t they come home and take some of the 10 million jobs I’ve created in seven years? If they truly believe in me, they should come home and enjoy 24-hour electricity.
SKL: Your critics say you hate criticism. When Professor Wole…
HE (furious): Just don’t mention his name here. I don’t listen to unbelievers.
SKL: But you don’t listen to God either. When a man of God, Archbishop John, spoke, your spokesman attacked him. Even when Rev. Peter criticised your government, you tongue-lashed him.
HE: That one is a pulpit economist.
SKL: Are you truly God-fearing or you are just pulling my leg? If you’re God-fearing, how come you supported the destroyers of Anambra? Why are you still holding on to Lagos State council funds? Why have you not given the IG marching orders to unmask those who killed Ige, Harry and Dikibo, with the same zeal they displayed in dislodging La-dodger in Oyo? Why are you victimising some governors while some known crooks and assassins among them are having a swell time in your presence? Is this part and parcel of your Christian virtues, my father?
HE: You can’t understand, my son.
SKL: Who are your modern African heroes?
HE: The three Ms—Museveni, Mugabe and Mobutu, in that order.
SKL: What of the other M?
HE: Which M?
SKL: Mbeki…
HE: That one is a black head of a white country. That’s why he doesn’t want to amend a man-made constitution to continue in office. He’s an embarrassment to the black race. In Africa, kings don’t quit—they die on the throne. Without me, Nigeria is doomed. I’m the only Nigerian who can rule this country. Tell me, who among 135 million Nigerians can take over from me? Nigeria can do nothing without me.
SKL: How great thou art!!!

He hasnt declared because according to him, they are still sampling people's opinion, and waiting for the caretakers to finish the funeral rites for the late 3rd term project.

I am beginning to feel there may be hope for Nigeria after all. I was discussing with Pat Utomi (Patito's gang) earlier today ot the OTC conference in Houston, and he remarked that he and some other intellectuals were floating a political party, and he might be declaring his intention to run for President soon.

It got me thinking if Nigerians will really vote for a technocrat/intellectual like this despite his vision.
What do you think? Would you vote for him if he contested?

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-12101.0.html

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I am beginning to feel there may be hope for Nigeria after all. I was discussing with Pat Utomi (Patito's gang) earlier today ot the OTC conference in Houston, and he remarked that he and some other intellectuals were floating a political party, and he might be declaring his intention to run for President soon.

It got me thinking if Nigerians will really vote for a technocrat/intellectual like this despite his vision.

What do you think? Would you vote for him if he contested?

CONFESSIONS OF AN IJAW KID


Little Diepriye came into the kitchen where his mother
was making dinner.
His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a
good time to tell his mother what he wanted.
"Mom, I want a bike for my birthday." Little Priye was
a bit of a troublemaker.
He had gotten into trouble at school and at home.
Priye's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little Priye, of course, thought he did.

Priye's mother wanted Priye to reflect on his behavior
over the last year.
"Go to your room, Priye, and think about how you have
behaved this year.

Then write a letter to God and tell him why you
deserve a bike for your birthday." Little Priye stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a letter.

Letter 1
Dear God,
I have been a very good boy this year and I would like
a bike for my birthday. I want a red one.
Your friend,
Priye

Priye knew that this wasn't true. He had not been a
very good boy this year, so he tore up the letter and started over.

Letter 2
Dear God,
This is your friend Priye. I have been a good boy this
year and I would like a red bike for my birthday.
Thank you.
Your friend Priye

Priye knew that this wasn't true either. So, he tore
up the letter and started again.

Letter 3
Dear God,
I have been an "OK "boy this year. I still would
really like a bike for my birthday.
Priye

Priye knew he could not send this letter to God
either. So, Priye wrote a fourth letter.

Letter 4
God,
I know I haven't been a good boy this year. I am very
sorry. I will be a good boy if you just send me a bike for my birthday.
Please!
Thank you,
Priye

Priye knew, even if it was true, this letter was not
going to get him a bike.

Now, Priye was very upset. He went downstairs and told
his mom that he wanted to go to church. Priye's mother thought her
plan had worked, as Priye looked very sad.
"Just be home in time for dinner," Priye's mother told
him.


Priye walked down the street to the church on the
corner. Little Priye went into the church and up to the altar. He looked around to see if anyone was there. Priye bent down and picked up a statue of the Mary. He slipped the statue under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the street, into the house, and up to his room. He shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of paper and a pen. Priye began to write his letter to God.

Letter 5
God,
I'VE KIDNAPPED YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER
AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE!!!!!!!!!!

The hit man.

Diepriye

Workers day for where? I dey work for here in Houston!
And Cold-Devil is right, Immigrants are protesting across the US on May 1 against tougher immigration laws.






Sorry, I meant Hot-Angel(old age, you know)

Nwoke,
Is there a word like "frankly blunt" - cos that describes your post.

If na woman nko?

why does the pic in hot-angel's profile look so much like nik4luv?
why is everyone rushing to check it out?

Thats totally FALSE.
I heard this in October 2001 and checked it out.
There is no flight Q33 NY

Check it out anywhere!

Will check later to see how far you have gone. Have to get back to work now !

Pls verify your answers with a dictionary.

As a clue: I found 1 nine-letter solution, 1 eight-letter solution, 1 seven-letter solution, 1 six-letter solution, 9 five-letter solutions and 27 four-letter solutions and several more

Now form 40 words from the word CONUNDRUM

Now you are going to make me miss my bus!
Running, screech,

1. Ale
2. An
3. Ant
4. Ante
5. Ape
6. At
7. Ate
8. Aten
9. Eat
10. En
11. Etna
12. Lane
13. Lant
14. Lap
15. Lat
16. Late
17. Laten
18. Lean
19. Leant
20. Leap
21. Lent
22. Let
23. Nale
24. Nap
25. Nape
26. Nat
27. Neal
28. Neap
29. Neat
30. Nepal
31. Net
32. Pal
33. Pale
34. Pan
35. Pane
36. Pant
37. Pat
38. Pate
39. Patel
40. Paten
41. Pea
42. Peal
43. Pean
44. Peat
45. Pelt
46. Pen
47. Pena
48. Pent
49. Pet
50. Petal
51. Plan
52. Plane
53. Planet
54. Plant
55. Plate
56. Plea
57. Pleat
58. Tale
59. Tan
60. Tap
61. Tape
62. Tea
63. Teal
64. Tel
65. Tela
66. Ten
67. Tepa


All from just the word Planet!

Now arrange all your words alphabetically( only the correct ones) to be sure there is no repetition.
By the way, you are still the smart gal u used to be.