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kabba7: ordave]
but so many people testified here on Nairaland that there has been constant supply of power in their different areas.

Was this the fresh air Jonathan promised Nigerians ?
By the way can't we do away with this useless government

this government/administration is not useless. If I may ask, why should we do away with it, is it because the price of kerosene has risen in Lagos and some parts of south west?

jhydebaba: MUSTAPHA for PRESIDENT 2015

under which political party?

IYA NGBALI: shut up liar

na you get your mouth nah...come shut mine or better still if you're a mod ban me.

[quote author=al-qaeda]9ja as whole looks like an agent of satan.[/quote]By a terrorist.

Talk na free.
Who knows your mind?

Blessmira: Lol, Make i go buy firewood down. I no wan hear scarcity of firewood oo. Enof rest 4 stove

scarcity of firewood It's just as bad as scarcity of oxygen.

k2039: No light to use electric cooker.

About eating the food raw, that's laughable.

but so many people testified here on Nairaland that there has been constant supply of power in their different areas.

olamisegbe: where?

Abuja.

teniyi: Dividend of democracy? GEJ for 2015. Let vote him because he is out tribe man. The suffer-suffer just started!

stop ranting like you have no sense. When he's commissioning and awarding road contracts etc, hope you were shouting dividends of democracy.

k2039: Fire wood all the way.

there are so many other options, like you said firewood, electric cooker, charcoal or even eating the food raw.

LOUDmedia: How many Nigerians bought kerosene for N50 the official price

I did.

They are cowards if it's schools they have resorted to.

tyson99: I hate dis woman called LAME abi na DAME.

stop worrying yourself cuz She doesn't give a 4fuck about ya!

uba okeke: Its called an island dumb ass!!!
And for a lady with 4X4.. She no need worry. In 2months she will find an alhaji *

Are you for real

If you are living in Banana Iceland, No!

JTF....more AZ to your elbow.

Sloan: 15 year old babies like you should be reading your books! Graduate from secondary school first, maybe then your brains will be smart enough to read and understand! LWTMB!

they say when you shout at a mad man and he shouts back at you, his madness is beyond cure.
It's good to know that you are laughing at your stupidity with your belly perilously about to burst.

Sloan: And you Nigerians say you want democracy? Ignorance and curse put together has dabarru una head! Nigeria may as well welcome the military back since we no longer need or care about elections! With the constant rise of political temperature in Nigeria, just hope the army does not mutiny because if they do, you will really get your wish + a LOT more!

It seems to you that I've totally put away elections concerning 2015, or put simply, all you could decipher from my post is the absence of election in 2015. I don't understand why you ignored where I said "emerges victorious in 2015 polls" and yet you claim to be wise.

Sloan: He will lose of course! What will happen is he will lose respect, will not be regarded home or abroad, unlike some "bad" presidents whose ignominy was covered by death, the retardeen's case, if he comes out alive out of Aso Rock, will be much worse! In all likelihood, he will be a pariah home and abroad. No serious foreign government will even invite him to anything significant and except for his use of body guards, there will be people who will just want to give him a dose of his own medicine!

what's this one saying

This question should be 'what would happen when GEJ emerges victorious in 2015 polls'.
Op take note and correct that thing, GEJ has WON already.

Recent reports that the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Anambra State, is at risk of being swallowed by gully erosion demand immediate action to address the problem.
The warning that school buildings worth N7.5 billion would be lost to this ecological problem if nothing is urgently done to stop its onslaught is worrisome. The Rector of the institution, Prof. Godwin Onu, who drew attention to this troubling situation, has called for assistance from the Federal, State and Local Governments. Erosion is a major threat to many communities in the South-East geo-political zone.
The Oko gully erosion, which measures over two kilometres and about 100 metres deep, has been described as the largest in Africa. It has already swallowed over 27 houses.
The perennial erosion menace in Oko is similar to that of Nanka and many other erosion-ravaged communities in the South-East. It is a pity that this problem has persisted in the Oko and Nanka axis over the years, with attendant loss of lives and property. It has apparently defied solution, in spite of the efforts of different governments to stem the menace overthe years.
Past measures to address erosion in the zone include the N11.5 billion made available by the Federal Government for some erosion-control projects in the South-East. Another major intervention is the recent Federal Government/ World Bank-backed $500 million medium to long term plan targeted at addressing soil erosion in some parts of the country through the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP).
Despite these and other interventions by successive administrations in the country, erosion as exemplified by theone in Oko has been unrelenting. The problem is escalating rather than abating.
It is time government evolved more pragmatic and workable approaches to erosion control in the South-East and other affected parts of the country.
It is not in doubt that past erosion control measures in the zone have been unsuccessful. A new plan of action is necessary now to check the problem. Government should also review the work of the contractors handling erosion-related projects in the zone to determine their suitabilityand the quality of the jobs done so far. Erosion control efforts should not be another avenue for unscrupulous politicians and briefcase contractors to siphon public funds.
We implore the Federal Government to intervene immediately and rescue the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, before it is gulped by erosion.
Government should do something urgently to save the deteriorating situation. The first major step in arresting erosion in Anambra State and, indeed, the entire South-East, is to address the cause of the problem. Itis necessary to do this to ensure that the institution and large swathes of the geo-political zone are not consumed.
The Oko Polytechnic erosion must be addressed squarely before that educational institution of higher learning crashes into the gully. This academic institution that trains thousands of the nation’s future leaders should not be allowed to be ingested by this ecological problem.
It is time to design a comprehensive national plan to tackle this environmental problem, to ensure that the institution and other affected areas in the geo-political zone do not collapse into erosion pits.
The federal, state and local governments must all be part of the effort to address the problem, especially in the South-East where its effects are more pronounced and devastating. Let donor agencies and Nigeria’s development partners come to the aid of the South-Eastern states to overcome this problem.
It deserves to be treated with all seriousness. Ecological funds mapped out for erosion control measures in the country should be judiciously utilised. It is important that the government strictly monitors the disbursal and use of these funds. Drainpipes and areas of wastages in the utilisation of these funds should be plugged.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/editorial/before-erosion-swallows-oko-polytechnic/

It is time for celebration as the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, turns 79 today Saturday July 13. To make his birthday a grand affair, a number of activities have been lined up, and the most significant of it all is the Open Door Series Project WS79 organized by Zmirage Multimedia Limited.

According to Alhaji Teju Wasee Kareem, CEO, Zmirage and Executive Producer of the annual WS project, the Open Door Series Project is a veritable platform for international cultural exchange, which has been earmarked to celebrate the creative ideals and virtues of the iconic Soyinka.

This year’s programme tagged “Memoirs For Our Future” shall featurea drama presentation entitled, Trials of Brother Jero, one of the popular plays of Prof. Soyinka, musical and cultural shows, international essay competition as well as advocacy lectures.

However, the uniqueness of this year’sprogramme is that the klieg light rather than focus on the celebrant, it will beam on 79 children who have been invited from different schools in Lagos State to celebrate with Soyinka.

“The Project WS brand was inspired by the essence and ideals of the NobelLaureate in literature, Professor Wole Soyinka.

These ideals are summed up in the artiste’s humanism as reflected in his globally acclaimed roles as a cultural, civil rights and political activist and these are the pedestals on which we have built the programme of the OpenDoor Series. Soyinka’s birthday anniversary on July 13 was deliberately chosen as the presentation date of the event annually,” Kareem explained.

He further revealed that “Memoirs For Our Future” apart from being the theme of this year’s project is also the title of a new book – a compilation of the winning essays from WS76 to WS78 as well as other selected essays from submissions for all the years.

“The Nobel Laureate himself is writingthe foreword to the book,” Kareem said. While shedding light on the birthday programme, sultry actress and producer of WS79, Mrs. Lillian Amah-Aluko, told TS Weekend that thePerforming Arts Workshop And Studio (PAWS) led by Kenneth Uphopho will tomorrow at 7pm stage the play, Trials of Brother Jero, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.

But before this, children costumed in gorgeous attires will dazzle on the redcarpet. However, earlier in the morning, 79 children will take part in an essay competition, which will take place at the Freedom Park, Lagos.

The grand winner will smile home with N250,000 and a laptop, the first runner-up will receive N150,000 and alaptop while the second runner-up will get N100,000 and a laptop. All participating schools will equally receive desktop computers. Accordingto Lillian Amah, shortly after the essay competition, 1000 kids from different schools in Lagos will lock horn with the 79 children in a spelling competition on drama, dance and poetry.

“Later, all the children will file out andjoin the cast and crew of the play to cut the birthday cake,” she said. In continuation of the birthday shindig, the following day, the children will proceed to Abeokuta, Ogun State where Prof. Wole Soyinka will receivethem in his house.

After the reception, they will move to the Cultural Centre, Kuto where 1000 other children costumed in colourful Adire (batik) will join them and speak on the theme, “Memoirs For Our Future”. The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion. Then after this, the children will go on a sight seeing of the ancient city.

London show

The London segment of the show would hold on July 20. Here, Soyinka will be in attendance with children in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Also a number of selected youth achievers would be identified and asked to address their fellow children during the ceremony. “At that occasion, children would mount the rostrum to speak their minds to themselves and their peers.

They would speak like adults and explain what our nation should look like in the next 20 years. In short, theywould set today’s agenda for their country and at the same time, guide the future.

“They would bring the future to the present and address development issues such as lack of power supply, falling standards of education, insecurity, overpopulation, lack of accommodation, unemployment, bad governance and poor economy,” Kareem remarked.

The Project

WS started with WS76 (Preemptive Seven) in 2010, featuring a troupe of American actors and theatre scholars on a tour of the Caribbean and over five states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In 2011, the Project WS77 had the theme“I Love My Country”; hosting symbolically 77 senior secondary school students from across the federation and the Diaspora. The children competed in an essay competition and also took part in the cultural exchange programme.

They were also opportune to share moments with the Nobel Laureate in amentoring session at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Project WS78 held last year with a major celebration of the essence of the artiste in the society using Wole Soyinka as reference point.

With the theme, “The Mind of a Patriot”, the project premised on how to instill a sense of patriotism in the hearts of the young ones. 80th birthday According to Lillian Aluko, all cultural and educational presentations have been designed to herald the 2014 edition that would mark the 80th birthday anniversary inhonour of Soyinka.

“Our main goal in the Open Door Series is to combat fear, violence and its contingent reactions through the use of education, arts and culture.

We are starting with the youths (secondary school level) because we believe that they can still be positivelyinfluenced and molded into the leaders of tomorrow that we desire them to be,” she stated. For Kareem, however, sponsorship has always been a big challenge for the project. “In the midst of such challenges, we have been variously blessed with a few but highly supportive sponsors/partners.

This year again, some of these supportive sponsors have shown us love. They have indicated interest in joining hands with The Open Door Series Project WS79 to spread the word that global diplomacy can be achieved through arts and culture. These sponsors include the Government of Ogun State led by His Excellency, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Government of Ondo State led by His Excellency, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko,” he concluded.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/entertainment/wole-soyinka-79/

DivideUs: nigeria jaga jaga, abeg which country go take me?

I think you'd be very useful to Somalia

d light: let's pray it happens so but I can see too much desperacy on the path of everyone involved to hold to power all for selfish reasons. 2015 is already at d corner so we need 2 get things right as quick as possible in order to avoid bloodshed

well said brother

plainmirror: Did orji Uzor Kalu ( former executive governor of 'Gods own state' write this grammar full article?

you think he's an illiterate?

k2039: This is ridiculous.

Lol

XFive: The election is still not here and we are witnessing such a disgrace, please tell me what 2015 will look like.

things that should be happening then are happening now, by then we would have a free, fair and peacefull election.

Rising from a closed session, which lasted almost an hour, the President ofthe Senate, David Mark, declared on Wednesday that federal lawmakers were prepared to sacrifice their blood, if necessary, to uphold the Constitution.
The Senate President was reacting to Tuesday’s fracas in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The Senate broke into many camps over the crisis rocking Rivers State and its House of Assembly.
For the first time in the history of the Seventh Senate, the lawmakers had torely on Order 73 (1-4) of the Senate Standing Orders, where each member cast his/her vote on whether the chamber should urge the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, to wade into the crisis or not.
At the end of the tension-soaked session, with consultations and criss-crossing among the opposition and ruling parties, it was a tight vote.
The ayes had 50 votes as against 47 for the nays to resolve that the Senatecan only urge the IGP “to take immediate steps to address the issue of the broken relationship between Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and the Commissioner of Police (CP), Joseph Mbu.”
But behind closed doors, it was gathered that a section of the chamber had actually argued that the Senate should urge the IGP to remove CP Mbu.
Rather than embark on the business of the day, Senate went straight into aclosed-door session, which lasted almost an hour, from where the senators resolved to condemn the fracas in the Assembly on Tuesday.
On resumption of plenary, the Chairman of the Petroleum Resources Committee (Downstream), Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, moved a motion vide Order 43 of the Senate Standing Rules.
Mark allowed him to raise the motion,which allows a senator to make a personal explanation in the chamber.
Abe recounted the events of Tuesday to his colleagues, saying that for “63 days, the Rivers State House of Assembly has not been able to sit. This week, the Assembly got notice from the governor that he wanted to bring an alteration to the state budget, which prompted the Assembly to write the Commissioner of Police for protection…”
Rather than offer protection, mayhem ensued, said Abe, who also wondered how law and order could break downwhen the “Assembly is directly opposite the State Police Command onMoscow Road.
“This incident happened right under the nose of the police, who were believed to be there to protect the Speaker and members of the House of Assembly,” Abe alleged.
Having heard Abe’s explanation, an angry Mark condemned the treatmentmeted out to legislators in Rivers Stateand declared that the nation’s highestlegislative organ finds the situation “totally unacceptable…”
His words: “Clearly, what is happeningin Rivers State is an embarrassment to legislators across the length and breadth of this country and it is in the interest of Assemblies not to do anything that will portray legislators as irresponsible because that is not what we are. Clearly also, what is happening is totally unacceptable andit must be condemned in its strongest possible terms, in its entirety irrespective of who is directly involved or who is behind it.
“Senator Abe has raised a very seriousissue and it is proper that we take steps to ensure that the Rivers State House of Assembly is restored to normalcy so that they can continue their activities in terms of legislation. In order for us get the facts so that we don’t operate by the things that we see and hear from the media, it is appropriate to send our committee to investigate for us.
“I appeal to all the parties involved to sheathe their swords until we are ableto get a feedback from our committee and we are able to get a resolution. Let me state here in very clear terms that this Senate will do everything possible; even if it means sacrificing our blood to uphold the Constitution of this country.”
Thereafter, the Senate president beckoned on Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), to read the five resolutions taken at the closed session.
Twice, Mark called out the question and twice, the “nays” carried the day.
At this time, senators had got up from their seats and had clustered in groups.
More than 11 Senators, from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition parties, clustered round the Senate president, each offering his/her opinions on the matter.
This lasted for almost 30 minutes.
On resumption of plenary, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator Babajide Omoworare, made history by being the first member in the Seventh Senate to call for division.
Omoworare explained to the Senate president that he was not satisfied with the voice vote.
He invoked Order 73 (1-4).
Upon citation of the order and in compliance with the rule, the Senate president ordered the security to “clear the lobbies and lock the doors.”
Mark declared thus: “For once, let’s test where we stand on issues.”
Omoworare then moved his motion and thereafter, Senate Clerk, Ben Efeturi, stood up and began to call on each senator to vote.
Rather than announce the result after the vote was concluded, senators broke up into another round of consultations, which lasted several minutes.
Three senators abstained.
They included Senator Kabiru Gaya, whose committee was mandated to investigate the Rivers State House of Assembly fracas.
Serving as the Chief Returning Officer, the Senate president announced the results.
He said that seven senators were absent while 47 members said “nay”, with 50 “ayes.”
The chamber, once again, erupted into another rowdy session.
Some Senators shouted, No! no!!
Ruling on the matter, Mark announced that those were the final figures, adding jokingly that whoeverwas not satisfied could go to the tribunal.
“This is the authentic figure…whoeveris not satisfied can go to the tribunal and I am the tribunal.”
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/rivers-crisis-well-sacrifice-our-blood-to-uphold-the-constitution-says-mark/

Tragedy struck in Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday, the eve of Ramadan fasting season, when a man, identifiedas Mutiu, allegedly beat the family head, Pa Nasir Adigun, to death.

The suspect, described as a member ofthe family, had descended on Pa Adigun when others in the family had gone to observe the Tarawhi prayer on Tuesday night, thus turning the Ramadan fasting to a disaster for the family.

Mutiu, it was gathered, had earlier eaten the food prepared for the familyhead before the alleged act.

Family members of Pa Adigun, a visually impaired old man, according to an eyewitness, prevailed upon him to observe Tarawhi prayer at home while other family members went to anearby mosque.

The attention of the neighbours and worshippers at the mosque was however drawn to the noise from Pa Adigun’s room as a young boy shouted the suspect’s name continuously while he was carrying out the act.

It was gathered that Pa Adigun was found rolling on the ground in the pool of his own blood when people got to the scene.

The victim, who had a damaged jaw in the process, was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital where he was later referred to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan for proper treatment, but gaveup the ghost on the way.

Speaking with Daily Sun, a family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “Baba (Pa Adigun) was at home while we all went to the mosque for Tarawhi prayer at the mosque because Baba was just recovering from a sight problem. We wanted to avoid going around with him in the night. We just heard one ofthe boys shouting Mutiu’s name but because of the prayer, people told theboy to keep quiet but he continued. Then, we were forced to listen to him and followed him into Baba’s room. It was when we got there that we saw him lying helplessly on the ground in a pool of his blood. The boy later informed us that he saw Mutiu hitting Baba with two long woods.

“The boy, whose house was beside the victim’s house, had refused to follow his parents to the mosque and was walking about when he suddenlysaw Mutiu attacking the old man.”

The suspect was said to have after the wicked act ran out of luck at about 7.20am yesterday, when he came to pick his dog.

He was arrested by family members and handed over to the police at the Divisional Headquarters, Moniya, Ibadan.

Source told Daily Sun that he had been a thorn in the flesh of family members as he had been seen on many occasions with dangerous weapons.

It was also gathered that Mutiu had told the old man to give him money tobuy food because he was hungry but the victim told him he had no money.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/we-lost-5-family-members-in-3-yrs-nwike-brother-of-slain-ex-deputy-gov/