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sainty2k3:
But why DSS and not EFCC. If its corruption charges,DSS should allow EFCC do their work and face other business

That's the difference btw financial intelligence and security intelligence.

Note the link is dailymail.com.ng this is a blatant lie!!! On what basis has thiss been reached? On who's account is the said number of 229 concluded. Propaganda! The president is staying at the Blair house, not Waldorf Astoria? All lies to diminish PMB's frugal position on public expenditure. Liers!!!

If he claimed not to understand what subsidy meant, having read the notes, a sensitive government which he Heads knows better those who will suffer and gain from removal of this subsidy.

Before those who only read headlines before commenting reach their deserved conclusion, consider him emphasis on transparency aNd accountability.

#calmdown wisdom at work

defemidefemi:
I beg bring the pictures here for us to see or forget it.

the picture didn’t come clear enough so here is my

Abajosax007:
hurry up with the copy and paste o

Abajosax007:
hurry up with the copy and paste o

own write up on it. sorry for the wait

Some of these tips might be familiar, hope it helps...

1. Actions win, not arguments.

The saying actions speaks volumes has been time tested for a reason. The sure boat never sails far ashore and the man who says it all never goes in for the jugular. So rather than be perceived as an Oga Titus a.k.a all thoughts no action, prove them wrong with the stealth of execution other than the sensation of your speech.


2. Clean Hands, good deeds.

All deeds both good and bad have a way of catching up, that latter the more destructive. We have prominent players in society who are constrained to the background not because of incapacity, but for deeds ill performed in the past. Always be aware, someone somewhere is watching and taking notes--waiting to play you pick seven when you say last card!!!

3. Never get lost in the crowd; be counted.

if you don’t blow your trumpet, who will? If you don’t buy a ticket you cannot win the lottery. When you do nothing the result is definitely nothing. Where appropriate, strike a conversation, ask intelligent questions and never forget to make moves as these matter.

4. Showcase less of your talent, never go too far.

Modesty is key here; never go 100pc to impress because as humans we are designed to ask for more. The human mind extrapolates capacity exponentially. So, when you have too much to show, much more is expected. Always smile to fill the gaps and allow others a chance to share, never be a know it all nor seem a have it all. No be only you sabi pass...

5. With words, less is always more!!!

Choose your words carefully and ensure your views are put across in a lucid and concise manner. Yes, you should say what you want to say but that’s it and never more. No need for epistle, remember everyone has his or her own story to tell, don’t be a radio with out a phone-in line.

6. Be friendly yet cautious and clandestine

Be prepared to use the spy in you to dig for information while positing a friendly mien. Not in a negative manner, but in a strategic one. Information is there for your use--immediate of in the future. Absorb, filter and apply as appropriate whilst maintaining whatever facial expression and body language might be required in the situation.

7. Preserve your shine by rationing your presence

Never have one spot and never be around always. We value money cause its scarce--remember that.

8. Present people options which work for you, never against.

Where you have to give options, present those, which work in your favor and have them pick from it. Its a win-win since you make the other person feel in charge with the power to choose. Other people love to feel powerful too.

9. Always convert Weaknesses to strengths

We all have our flaws, yes! But continuous, consistent and persistent personal improvements are what life is all about. Take time to understand self and take inventory of your individual capabilities and areas of improvements. By making you work better, your bounds are limitless.

10. As you sell yourself, is the price you are bought. Always act Regal.

Here is not to be proud, boastful, and arrogant or condescending, however, a healthy dose of self-esteem and awareness does you more well than harm. The Yoruba would advice you not to drag your self through the ground. Seek reasons to be confident in your capacity and capability and have no other define your product, only you knows how much its cost you to be you--Chin up, Chest out, straighten out and walk smart!!!

11. Project boldness always

Never come across as timid. Take chances where they present to do what the ordinary fear. Here I remember the story of Barack Obama’s father as a student in the States. At an event he decided to sing in his traditional language to a predominantly white audience. Initially every one laughed, eventually his boldness shone through and he got a thunderous applause for he stood up for what he believed in--his roots. So don’t be dismayed, even a pro was once a beginner.

12. Timing is key!!! You need to master the art

Ask any comedian, the difference between good jokes and bad ones is timing. Perfect your timing in whatever situation you may find your self. Be it at a networking event where the guest speaker is having a chat with others after the programme, you apply the stealth of a Nile crocodile who waits patiently and calmly beneath the shallow waters only to strike with the most lethal force and GBAM>>>the kill...

13. Be cautious whom you offend

Here I can only say don’t be foolish and naive to believe you are invincible. Some people wield more power that you know exist, be it financial, political or even spiritual. Never underestimate and where you think or are told you might have erred, it takes nothing to apologies immediately. I’d borrow a saying from the Ibo this time, which posits--to prostrate for a dwarf doesn’t impair ones height.

14. Maintain neutrality, never commit to a single side of the coin

Never lean to one side of the divide, as what is today isn’t what presents tomorrow. Neutrality is key in all dealings. Its summarily seen as a subset of fairness which is an admired quality in powerful people. Remember the pictures of an African billionaire when presidential results were released? Now that’s the genius in this point.


15. Avoid the depressed and downtrodden

Be friends with four people with problems and you will surely be the fifth. Beware of these ones. The world is always falling on them. Avoid them like a plague else it rubs off on you before you know it. It’s a creeping scope and you will not realise it until it might be too late. If eventually you are lucky to, getting yourself out of such mess will surely take some time and resources better deployed elsewhere.


16. Be sensitive to emotions of others, that’s where to target action.

Here makes a point for a study in psychology known as emotional intelligence. When you pay attention to others’ feelings, you are perceived as having empathy, a currency so scarce its envied in powerful people. Not only do your “interactees” feel better about themselves, but also, you know when to strike whether to give or be given.

17. Be a light tower always. Where appropriate, incentivise.

You should strive to attract the type of talent you seek around you, be it by your dress sense; knowledge or humor amongst others, which earlier mentioned can be developed. As humans, we all have a unique gift. Find yours and use it whilst remembering; being a giver is also a source of power. Give and get is the underlying equation of life.

18. Be the captain of your own path, not a follower of others.

Strive to be the leader of the pack rather than a follower. Design and develop your own vision about life and follow it through. As you go along, review your experiences and amend as appropriate. No body likes a yes man, even politicians whom are known for their rare strain of sycophancy respect those who stand and follow through on their beliefs.

19. Be prepared!

Brings to mind the motto of the Boys Scout. When you are prepared you are ready. Never wait for an event to occur before you have a plan. Always strategise and think through possible events and resultant outcomes, then you can fill the void with your actions to create a line of best fit most suited to your objective.

20. Avoid the picturesque position, be approachable

Whilst we all seek perfection as individuals, be mindful it’s a journey and not a destination. Also, seeming perfect can intimidate others, something truly powerful people are too aware of, drop your guard and be approachable.

21. Don’t be cheap, follow the course through

Don’t cut corners trying to fake it to make it because it will surely catch up at a time least expected and most detrimental to your personal brand. Follow through, and don’t be silly, you can lie to the world but not yourself. If its not panadol, it cannot be panadol!

22. Never cry when it hurts, never be overtly joyful when you win!

Success attracts shame whilst failure attracts humility; my take here is to remain humble in whatever circumstance. It’s the best recipe to maintain a healthy balance of self-esteem. When you loose you are calm and same for the opposite. Remember the first day in school? No body likes the crybaby or the one who shows off an extra lunch pack.

23. Keep them guessing your next moves

Never let them see you coming. Stay underground till things have been well planned, resourced, executed and yes results attained. The powerful know this. They manage their projects like a savvy Chief financial officer of a listed company informs his shareholders; who are not excited about the potential returns but instead surprised by it. That’s the way to go. Shock them with success. Never be the sure boater unless you have already achieved your objective, and then believe me, that success is sweeter due to the element of surprise. Even our Women love this—Abi Na lie? LOL

24. Be the life of it when you can, larger than life perceptions do have an advantage!

Never pass on an opportunity to be the life of the party—with modesty of course. Be it an event or business gathering, showcase you talent where you can…Let then know there is something there.


Article by Niyi Balogun. @ng_niyi

Will Durant once wrote, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." And often it is your habits that determine your success — or stand in its way.

If you can rise above the habits that are blocking you, you can reach the potential you've always held.

These seven self-destructive habits are a good place to begin:

1. Letting everyone else define what you want.
It's your life, so put a stop to allowing other people to decide for you. Take back control, and set healthy boundaries. Make your own decisions, and own your own life.

2. Playing it safe.
If you're on a timid path, you're probably fearful about the future. But playing it safe will never be as satisfying, or bring the rewards, of taking the risk and going for it — and getting hurt, making mistakes, and having failure in the process. It's the choices you make along the way that make the journey so rich, so don't rob yourself of that experience.

3. Letting negativity rule.
How many negative people do you have in your life? How many negative thoughts in a day? It's easy to be surrounded by negativity without even being aware of it. But it's expensive — it often comes at the cost of the things you want. Cut out negativity from your life, and give that energy back to yourself.

4. Living in the past.
Whether it's nostalgia for the good old days or an inability to get beyond a damaging history, dwelling in the past keeps you from moving forward. Do whatever it takes to bury the past so you can come into the now.


5. Proceeding with procrastination.
You have a choice of how to spend every minute of every day. It's fine to spend some time thinking and dreaming, but it's the time you spend getting things done that will move you toward your goals.

6. Giving in to despair.
Sometimes good things fall apart and bad things come together. But there are plenty of good reasons to keep learning and growing. When things go wrong, it's up to you to learn the lessons and keep on connecting the dots.

7. Giving up.
The moment you're ready to quit is often the moment right before it all comes together. Let determination and tenacity carry you through; be the person who falls seven times but gets up eight.

Begin today to eliminate the habits that are standing in your way — whether it's some of these or something else entirely. Then discover the successful person you are meant to be.



Source: http://www.inc.com/jayson-demers/12-ways-to-become-happier-at-work.html#ixzz3fLBIxFoz

It's sadly a recurring phenomenon stemming from some of our various cultural/social biases as a people. Take for instances,

When you choose to save for the future, thereby spending less today, the absence of certain "items" in your life like cars, sharp clothes and exotic holidays will inform society of your perceived financial incapacity.

When you choose to remain inwardly in tune with your maker and keep the relationship as should be as Man to his God and God to Man In turn, without been a worker in church, speaking in tongues or even carrying a Man of Gods Items and errands informs your perceived spiritual ineptitude. I wonder where the case for the God of Man stands.

Where you are reserved and choose to be your own person without playing politics or dancing to the gallery you are seen as either rude or arrogant.

When you choose hardwork over thievery and all that, you are seen as a fool who can't take advantage of situations and people.

In a situation where you preserve your body from misuse of substances and lusting after strange women then some thing must be wrong. Some even question your manliness.

It's sad these days one cannot be valued and appreciated based on inward qualities, hence Dod eat Dog.

And even when you marry abruptly, issues such as Maturity, Financial stability, sound knowledge of self etc are crucial vectors in the complicated Matrix of a worthwhile lifelong engagement with another person born of a complete set of beings.

As for me marriage is a life long engagement which should be entered into cautiously and strategically. Any potential partner can play to the script for as long as is desirable. May we get it right Amen.

If you can put your finger, mouth and d**k there, then this is child's play!

You miss the point

barcanista:
This article is in response to a topic created on Saturday, June 27, 2015 titled What Is The Need Of Minister When We Have Permanent Secretaries. The purpose of the thread was to justify the delay of ministerial appointment by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari

On the said Thread many respondents were of the opinion that there is no need for ministers when we have career permanent secretaries manning various ministries. But is this really so?
Let us critically look into the subject.

1. Job Role
The Permanent secretary in a ministry is the Chief Executive of that ministry. He's the Accounting Officer and most senior civil servant within the ministry. He does not formulate strategic policies of the government but he only execute operational plans of the government in power.
The Minister on the other hand is a non career civil servant that is employed by the government in power to formulate strategic policies for a specified sector. In addition to this, he supervises ALL the non-Ministerial Departments that falls within the sector.

2. Scope
The scope of the permanent secretary in a ministry is only restricted within his ministry.
The Minister on the other hand is not only confined to the supervision of his "ministry", he also supervises Department and Agencies that comes with his office as minister on behalf of the President. For instance, the Minister of Transport supervises both the Ministry of Transport, NIMASSA, Nigeria Railway Corporation(NRC), Nigeria Ports Authority, Nigeria Shippers Council, Maritime Academy of Nigeria etc. The DGs or CEOs of the non-Ministerial Parastatals formulates and implements operational policies (as approved by the various boards) which must be in line with that of the Minister's strategic policy of the government. The perm-sec has no such power.

3. Representation:
Constitutionally, each state must have a minister who is nominated and appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Senate. Each minister sits on the Federal Executive Council and they represent their respective states in the Council. The President and the Vice represent the entire federation.
The Perm-sec on the other hand do not have such constitutional defined representation.

4. Is The "Minister" Ceremonial?
Absolutely not! The minister is a politician that understands and believes in the overall goal of the President. He is hired by the President to formulate policies (subject to approval of the president and Federal Executive Council), and then he ensures that these policies and programs of the FG/President are implemented by his Permanent Secretary, DGs and MDs of Agencies under his supervision. He also ensures that policies and programs that are executed by these MDAs under his supervision are in tandem. For instance, the Petroleum Minister is to ensure that the contracts approved by the Ministerial Tender board (Headed by the Perm-sec) are in tandem with the government laid down rules. He must counter sign it to show government's approval. Also, the Petroleum Minister by law is to ensure that policies of the Executive Management of NNPC are to be in line with wish of the government in power. In addition to this, he receives petitions against any Executive staff and Board Chairman/Members of non-ministerial agency within his supervision on behalf of the President. He also advises the President on the best way to address such petition.

Can The Permanent Secretary Function As Minister?
Absolutely Negative! The Permanent Secretary within a ministry cannot supervise the CEO/DG that is under the ministry's supervision. He has no business with policy formulation on behalf of the government. He's not aligned to any political party and he's not hired by the President but by the Civil service. The President can fire any erring minister over non performance or based on any slightest issue or non issue, but he can't fire the perm-sec over "poor performance". The worst he can do is to redeploy the perm-sec in line with the civil service rules. The Perm-sec can only leave the civil service on voluntary/mandatory retirement, death or based on any offence that stipulate the wield stick as punishment.

Nigeria Situation Without Ministers
The situation that we are in under Buhari means that there is nobody to formulate policies for and on behalf of the FG in line with the "Change" of the Buhari's administration. It also means that nobody to supervise ministries, agencies and departments which give room for theft and mismanagement of public funds by civil servants. It means that the public won't be able to experience any policy change anytime soon. It means that the President will dish out "orders" as the spirit directs without analysing core factors. It also means that permanent secretaries and DG/CEOs of Agencies will act in accordance with existing rule aka Auto-Pilot.

Finally, Nigeria is not the first and only country to practice political cabinet Minister in addition to perm-secs of ministries. The Nigeria equivalent of career civil servants perm-sec in the UK is Permanent Under Secretary(PUS), Italy call theirs Secretary-General, Canada (Deputy Minister), Australia (Secretary), USA (Deputy Secretary) etc. All these countries still have cabinet ministers that are incharge with policies and supervision.

I hope we all understand that there is NO WAY President Buhari can effectively bring change without ministers.


God Bless Us All

[quote author=Olsoo post=35228782]This guy sabi lie ooo...so of all the senators,you were the sole person that didn't get a letter to attend the meeting?
Politicians and lies ehn...

Abi o my person. The guy who has Intel about his kidnap didn't know about a party meeting. Na real wa

anonimi:
Yet another travel for our minister of TOURISM aka Paparazzi president of NO direction.



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You missed the point!

In international relations among nations, there are sentiments. The perceived integrity and resolve a leader projects directly affects the flow of foreign direct investments--in or out!

If before now we skewed towards the Chinese under the previous administration, now we can have the best of both worlds as known Super powers are ready to work with a working Nigeria.

So here is no sycophancy as you suggest, it's just pure international sentiments to bolster our proven fundamental attributes as a nation.

CSTR2:
What serious economic policy has buhari implemented in 4 weeks?
Btw, the economic growth is no longer on paper abi?
Buhari has suddenly transformed Nigeria into an economic giant in 4 weeks especially in the face of increased insecurity, cost of living, poor power e.t.c.?
You all need to get your heads checked.
Sycophants.

If you re-read the underlined "the naira will be equal to the USD in value"

In essence, this means the purchasing power of the Naira shall equate USD.

In currency exchange rate managent, there is know the purchasing power parity (PPP) which is a measure of a countries currency against another.

The discuss here is, will a dollar in America earn you its equivalent or more in Nigeria.

One naira cannot be equal to a dollar in figure, but in the strength of what you can buy with it. So at this time with the dollar beyond the N150 mark, it means we use more naira to purchase Dollar denominated products, hence our loss in what's called exchange rate losses(subsidy marketers case to NOI).

There are a lot of other drivers, since this is not a lecture, we shall leave it simple.

"The value of the Naira shall purchase it's true equilibrium equivalent in foreign exchange transactions" --here is what I believe PMB has said. Hope it helps...

Whilst our Legislators should be working on enacting laws to strengthen the NPF and create a platform for state policing in line with our federal character, they are fighting like "Pikins".

What ever happened to our Marine/waterway police departments? This is the second robbery with such an escape route. Lekki 1 was first.

Every bank has a maximum of 2 armed personnel, how can they possibly have the matching strength with these dare Devils who are emboldened by the antecedents of robbery engagements of preceding attacks.

With the money they now have, the next get away will be helicopter. Bloody cowards!!!--legislators and robbers alike.

Next thing you hear again is "rape". there is no day absent disturbing news about rape. Only God knows amount of unreported cases out there with so much broken souls only God can mend.

Fellow Nairalanders, it's time we take our discursive to Twitter and other mediums to shame these leaders and put them in their place. We did it with GEJ and we won.

We had 4 years from May 29 2015. Our time starts now.

kilode100:
What's with men and virgin ?
Are you trying to say that for two years the man no fvuk toto?
Women sef, youknow say your kini na expressway you still dey lie!


Who virgin don help sef?

I tire o...

Only reaffirms that when our natural instincts as beings can be curbed, we all can get along...

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Thanks for such well reasoned and brilliantly presented view

PassingShot:
Not interfering is not same as not intervening.

PMB says he will not interfere in how they choose their leaders.

It's not the same as not intervening when a problem needs to be solved by appealing to them to conduct themselves in a proper manner befitting of their status.

Interfere - 1. prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly.
"a job would interfere with his studies". 2. take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.
synonyms: impede, obstruct, stand in the way of, hinder, inhibit, restrict, constrain, hamper, handicap, cramp, check, block; More

Intervene - to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate. 2. to occur or be between two things. 3. to occur or happen between other events or periods.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intervene

Well. No matter how much [b]yogurt looks like sperm it can never make a baby. Does Linda menstruate, have cramps, menopause and most importantly a womb? soon them go say Micheal Jackson saw through the eyes of a child because he lost his childhood. oshi!!! [/b]

So How was he charging his mobile phones. cheap sympathy soliciting. stupid guy. Millions of innocent Nigerians would jump at the opportunity to go USA even if it were in Luggage class and he is wasting such, this suggests Guilt

what took you so long.

Check your email on the OPEC matter, you might have been CC'd

MuguliciousMUGU:
I just hope they won't advice him wrongly.

Like buying 109 private jets for all senators and 360 aeroplanes for all house of rep members.

They need to advice him on how to make:
1 naira = 1 dollar
the price of garri must go down
and advice him not to remove fuel subsidy, rain subsidy but he can remove corruption subsidy.

But up till now, buhari has not gone to OPEC to stabilise the price of oil... What is happening?

the same people who said BRT will not work. said APC run states were not in the interest of Nigeria. for all the roforofo fighters, you can stay hopeful and thus ask the right questions or seek asylum in Togo or Benin republic as asari dokubo thought necessary. all the best with your skeptic thought line Sir.

steppin:
Those who live in La-la land.

Then you deserve to have stayed in heaven ab initio. when you invest and don't believe in your position, then you are what you are. and stop wasting you office's internet bandwidth. some more important issues might require it.

steppin:
Those who live in La-la land.

thoughts like yours leave me worried about the future of Nigeria.

lurther:
Buhari at Niger, Osibanjo at Sudan and also moving to south africa.

No chief of staff

No Secretary to the state government.

No ministers yet.

Boko haram bombing Borno everyday.

Nigeria, which way forward?

My people, what else do we do?

Who is in charge right now. Who dictates the day to the government, if there is no cabinet and the president and vice president are out of the country?

Mr Fayose, are you so jobless

ShowYourCertificate:
Declare you assets Mr Man. You've hardly resumed office and Boko Haram has increased their intensity in Maiduguri, Tanker explosion kills 69 in Onitsha, armed robbers raze Port Harcourt. You are so full of bad luck.

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He who aims at the sky has a better result than he who aims at the tree

steppin:
Is that so?
Funny enough, you're the one that sounds so dumb, thinking that the contents of that manifesto can be achieved.

I smell asylum seeking in progress

A sad chapter In Nigeria's History. A first lady who lost sense of her boundaries. A disgrace to womanhood.

Clueless Jona would have awarded decorations in Billions of naira. make hin just dey go

when a government spends N9bn on stove, my question is how much have they spent on what to cook with these stoves? and secondly is it solar powered?