₦airaland Forum

Some humans are very wicked to the point the devil is envious of them

My brother, media portrayal can be very unfair at times. What is moving in the news through the trending short video unfortunately does not reflect what happened in the chamber today.

Mrs Natasha Akpoti was given a new seat by the Chief Whip who has the routine work of allocating seats to senators whenever occasion demands. With the recent cross carpeting of two Senators from the left wing to the right wing, the Chief Whip decided to reshuffle seats and this affected Mrs Akpoti's seat alongside several other senators. Only Mrs Akpoti however refused to vacate her former seat and this forced the Chief Whip to bring her refusal to the floor. The Chief Whip then raised a point of order citing several provisions of the Senate Rule that empower him to arrange seats whenever necessary and the rule that senators are not entitled to be heard if they're not speaking from their allocated seat pursuant to the Rules. The Chief Whip's point of order was adopted and ruled favorably by the Senate President. When the Natasha sought to intervene, the President ruled that she couldn't speak from her old seat until she resumed her allocated seat. She then flared up and threw all the tantrums as seen in the trending video. This is an eye witness account.

Sidenote: This link below has a longer video.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1XnVAF7HAN/

madridguy:
The dancing governor his just a clown. Why not just relax and let the people finish with their tenure before conducting another election.

They were not sacked by the governor rather their councilors impeached them

I received my passport 1month after Biometrics at Warri Office.They called me thrice to pick up my passport.I must commend the Minister of Interior and the immigration officers for doing a great job.

I paid 52,000 naira only for 32 pages using DIY without any extra cost.

Delta state have started paying since October and no much noise....Actions speaks better than media hype

Delta state government approved N77,500 minimum wage yesterday 16 October 2024

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approves the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October, 2024.

APC Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, respond to the state government's letter about setting up a transition committee for the incoming Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, sends a 24-man list for the committee:

1. Dr. Pius Odubu
2 Dr. Pharm. Matthew Urhoghide
3. Pastor Osagie lze-lyamu
4. Barrister Andrew Adaze Enwanta
5. Dr. Washington Osifo
6. Nosa Adams
7.Omosede Igbinedion
8. Paul Ohonbamu
9. Edo Omorogieva
10. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe
11. Taiwo Akerele
12. Godwin Eshieshie
13. Yakson Musa
14. Kazeem Afegbua
15. 0hio Omo Ezomo
16. Gani Audu
17. Dr. Aminu Imafidon
18. Prof Oyaziwo Aluede
19. Prof. Mrs. Eunice Omonzejie
20. Matthew Egbadon
21. Dr. Tony Ikpasaja
22. Felix Akhabue
23. Kingsley Ehigiamusor
24. Dr. Frank Omoh

What about Akoko Edo?

Dangote Refinery’s gantry price is $0.55/liter. At forex rate of N1,637/liter, a liter of pms becomes N898.

Just imagine forex rate at N500/$. This same pms will sell at N275/liter. At N800/$, it will be N440/liter.

Our problem is forex rate.

The group chief branding and communication officer Mr. Anthony Chiejina have debunked the news circulating round social media that Dangote sold PMS to NNPCL at 898 naira per liter

Anselm Ojezua was the past factional chairman of APC supporting Governor Obaseki when he was in APC and continued to be Factional chairman after Obaseki won on the platform of PDP.Col Imuse was also the Factional chairman of PDP supporting Com.Adams Oshiomhole when he was National Chairman of APC.

Anselm Ojezua was never a PDP chairman

He later moved to PDP and contested the PDP primary but lost to Ighodalo.

He is an aggrieved member of PDP

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Did he ban the activities of Amotekun in the "O" states when they conducted their gubernatorial elections??

Petitions have been written to the IGP concerning the activities of the ESSN being used to harass opposition and the last attack on the deputy convoy might have been the reason

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Pls don't add space for the link so you can be able to join the group...Nairaland forbids WhatsApp link, reason I had to space them

Ebitus:
I received the same text too
Who is writing at uyo centre?

I am writing in Uyo

morrisono111:
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felong:
If his plane crashes, I can assure you that more than half of Nigerians would celebrate his death.

Are you this wicked....How will you feel when a member of your family dies in a car accident...Hope there will be jubilations

House of Reps writes Canadian government over Patience Amaka genocidal threat, urges prosecution.

The petition from the House of Reps to the government over threatening statement to the yourbas and Edo is as seen below

CyrusVI:

Otti is the inly Nigerian Gov to take Islamic bank loan this year

The man don use Abia state future play kite

Next Gov go pay debt till he tire

Which is equivalent to 200 billion naira only

Praxis758:
Is this an old video?

When and where did this event take place

I’m afraid, it could be AI generated.

It is a new video at the requiem mass of the Archbishop Ekpu

FOOD SECURITY
30-07-2024

Niger State Food Security Program (Food Subsidy Scheme)

Dear Nigerlites,

Niger State Food Security Program has rolled out Food Subsidy Scheme, as part of initiative designed to make essential food commodities affordable to all residents of Niger State. In a Public Enlightenment Campaign by the State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman stated that the program, under the visionary leadership of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, aimed to alleviate the financial burden of people in the State by providing subsidized prices of essential food items as follows:

Pricing Details:
1. Rice (10kg bag) = ₦8,000
2. Maize (10kg bag) = ₦5,500
3. Beans (10kg bag) = ₦9,000
4. Guinea Corn (10kg bag) = ₦5,500
5. Millet (10kg bag) = ₦5,500

The Food Prices are significantly subsidized, lower than the market rates, which ensured every Nigerlite has access to the essential commodities without undue financial stress.

The Government is Appealing: for the cooperation of all Nigerlites in adhering to the public enlightenment by supporting the initiative as a fair and transparent exercise. Nigerlites cooperation is crucial in making this program a success and ensuring that the benefits reach every member of Niger State.

Niger State Government: urged residents of the State to locate their Local Government Ward Selling points to purchase their Food Commodities. The sale points will adhere to fairness and integrity, by maintaining trust of the people in ensuring that the subsidized commodities are distributed equitably.

Residents are to:
1. Stay Informed by keeping updates of the latest information regarding the distribution points and schedules.
2. Be Patient in understanding the distribution process which may take time, patience and cooperation will help ensure a smooth process.
3. Report any issues if you encounter any irregularities or unfair practices, please report to the appropriate authorities immediately.
4. Support the Niger State Food Security Program Commodities Subsidy Scheme through understanding and cooperation for effective and efficient food Subsidy exercise in the State.

Office of the State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Niger State
30-07-2024

Bayo Onanuga
@aonanuga1956
Dear Nigerians

False text of broadcast in circulation

Please ignore the text of an alleged broadcast said to have been made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It is totally false. It is the handiwork of mischief makers, people bent on sowing confusion and chaos in our country. Please ignore it. President Tinubu has not made any broadcast.

Please find below the concocted broadcast.
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TINUBU SPEAKS

My fellow Nigerians,

I stand before you today with a heavy heart, but also with hope and determination. Our beloved nation faces unprecedented economic challenges that demand bold and decisive action. As your President, I am committed to leading by example and making the difficult decisions necessary to put Nigeria back on the path to prosperity.

Effective immediately, I am announcing a 50% reduction in my salary and all other emoluments. I call upon the Vice President, Senate President, and all other top government officials to follow suit. We who have been entrusted with leadership must be the first to make sacrifices for the good of our nation.

In the spirit of fiscal responsibility, I am also announcing the following measures:

1. The Office of the First Lady will be scrapped to reduce unnecessary expenditures.

2. We will sell off several presidential aircraft that are currently idle, retaining only those essential for official duties.

3. Government ministries will be consolidated, with a maximum of 36 ministers to streamline operations and reduce costs.

4. Fuel and electricity subsidies will be restored to provide immediate relief to our citizens, while we work on long-term solutions to our energy challenges.

5. All government officials will be mandated to use locally manufactured products, including automobiles, to support our domestic industries and reduce foreign exchange outflows.

These are just the first steps in our comprehensive plan to cut the cost of governance and redirect resources to critical areas of need. We are also implementing the following additional measures:

6. A significant reduction in the number of political appointees and aides across all levels of government.

7. The implementation of a comprehensive e-governance system to reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency.

8. A review and renegotiation of all government contracts to ensure value for money.

9. The introduction of a performance-based budgeting system to ensure that every naira spent delivers tangible results for our people.

10. A freeze on non-essential foreign trips by government officials, with a shift towards virtual meetings and conferences.

11. Effective immediately, there will be no more foreign trips for medical treatment for myself, my cabinet, and all government officials. We will use Nigerian hospitals and medical facilities. This measure will not only save foreign exchange but also demonstrate our commitment to improving our healthcare system. We must have faith in our own doctors and nurses, and work together to enhance the quality of healthcare available to all Nigerians.

I want to assure all Nigerians that these measures are just the beginning. We are committed to a complete overhaul of our governance structures to make them leaner, more efficient, and more responsive to the needs of our people.

To our youth who have planned protests under the #endbadgovernment banner, I hear your frustrations. I understand your anger. But I implore you to give us a chance to implement these reforms. Let us channel our collective energy into rebuilding our nation rather than further dividing it.

The road ahead will not be easy. It will require sacrifice and patience from all of us. But I have faith in the resilience and ingenuity of the Nigerian people. Together, we can overcome these challenges and build a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.

May God bless you all, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you.

Nigerian Senator who represents Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead.

Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago.

Ubah was a Nigerian Politician, entrepreneur and businessman who until his death served as the CEO of Capital Oil (CCO), which he founded in 2001.

The deceased was married to Uchenna, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, with whom he had 5 children. He also ran a foundation which is named after himself; Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.

In September 2022, Ubah escaped assassination when he was attacked by gunmen on his way to Nnewi in Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State. His convoy was shot at and at least 5 persons, including two policemen, were killed.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has followed the discourse on planned protests in parts of the country in the coming weeks by persons and groups yet to identify themselves in the public as leaders of the plot. While peaceful protest is a democratic right of citizens, the Service has confirmed a sinister plan by some elements to infiltrate the protest and use it to cause chaos and extreme violence in the land. It has also identified the reason behind the protest to be political. The plotters desire to use the intended violent outcome to smear the federal and sub-national governments; make them unpopular and pit them against the masses. The long term objective is to achieve a regime change especially at the Centre.

The Service has also identified, among others, the funding lines, sponsors and collaborators of the plot. However, it does not think that aggression should be the first line action in the instance, in handling the emerging scenario. It has instead, variously applied non kinetic and conflict resolution strategies, including moral suasion, stakeholder engagement and other multi-track diplomatic shuttles, to dissuade the planners from actualising their undesirable objective.

Based on the foregoing, the Service wishes to warn all the protest groups to eschew any form of proposed rage, anarchy and spoliation. While the different levels of Government have routinely explained their agenda to ameliorate alleged harsh economic conditions, the Service urges the prospective protesters to listen to the voice of reason, good conscience and patiently engage with the authorities, in the interest of peace. This has become important given that violence begets destruction of lives and property as well as serve as a distraction to governance. The agitators are encouraged to use ample ways available to them to channel their grievances without resorting to violence.

The Service calls on people of goodwill, Leaders of Thought, Captains of Industry, Labour Unions, Student Associations, Youth Leaders, the Civil Society, Clergy, NGOs, Women groups, Civil Servants and Politicians to shun any invitation to participate in any orchestrated violence, deliberately designed to cause disaffection in the country. Similarly, Parents, Guardians, Heads of traditional and academic institutions are respectively urged to advise their children, wards, subjects and students not to take part in the planned protest. Let us all join hands to build a Nation without rancour, bitterness or stained banner.

The Service will work with other sister Security and law enforcement agencies to maintain peace. It will, where necessary, apply all legitimate methods to achieve this. Meanwhile, the website, http://dss.gov.ng; email address - dsspr@dss.gov.ng and Telephone lines +2349153391309; +2349088373514 will remain available to the members of the public who may wish to contact the Service.

Peter Afunanya, PhD, fsi, mnipr
Director PR & Stratcoms
Department of State Services
National Headquarters Abuja
25th July, 2024

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.channelstv.com/2024/07/23/breaking-senate-speedily-passes-national-minimum-wage-bill/amp/

The bill, which scaled first, second and third readings, just minutes after it was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu, was instantly passed by the upper chamber.

In a unanimous vote after a clause consideration in the Committee of the Whole, the National Minimum Wage Bill scaled third reading and was passed.

Earlier on Tuesday, the President transmitted the National Minimum Wage Bill to the National Assembly for consideration and passage.

The President separately wrote the Senate and the House of Representatives requesting expedited consideration of a bill for an Act to amend the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019 to increase the National Minimum Wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000.The President also asked the lawmakers to reduce the time for periodic review of the national minimum wage from five years to three years and related matters.

The Edo State Government has petitioned the Inspector General Police over the Thursday, July 18, 2024 breakdown of law and order in the State which was orchestrated by the former Deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu under the pretext of executing a judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja for which a stay of execution had been filed and an appealed entered.

In the petition signed by the State Solicitor General, Prof. Faith Osadolor on behalf of the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the State Government said Shaibu, contrary to the rule of law, recruited a throng of heavily armed thugs, including Tony Adun (Aka Tony Kabaka), Daniel Eromosele (Aka Pikolo), Efe Stewart, Joseph Okonigene, Noah Amiolemen Idemudia, among others, resorting to self-help, leading to the wanton destruction within the Benin metropolis and death of a Police officer.

The government therefore urged the Police to thoroughly investigate the matter by inviting Hon. Philip Shaibu and other members of his gang, and if found culpable, be brought to book.

The document is titled, “Request to Investigate a Case of Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Murder, Malicious Damage to Property, Breach of Public Peace and Assault Occasioning Harm by Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Philip Shaibu and his Cohorts,” and was addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 5.

The petition reads: “Firstly, write to formally express our heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Police Force on the passing of one of your gallant officers, Inspector Akor Onuh attached to MOPOL 45 Abuja, who was a victim of the attack of 18 July, 2024, instigated by a former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Philip Shaibu.

“Inspector Onuh was a true hero and dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. His bravery and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten by the government and people of Edo State. We beseech God Almighty to comfort the Inspector General and other officers of the Nigeria Police, including the family of the departed officer.

“In addition to the above, I wish to restate, on behalf of the Edo State Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, that on the 18th day of July, 2024, there was a breakdown of law and order which was orchestrated by former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Philip Shaibu, under the guise of enforcing a court judgment which is a subject matter of a pending appeal, and to which a motion for stay of execution had been filed and served on him.”

According to the Attorney General, “The facts leading to this petition are presented in the manner below:

“On Wednesday, 17th day of July, 2024, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja delivered a judgment nullifying the removal of Hon. Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.

“The Edo State Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, who was sued as the 3rd Defendant in the said suit, immediately lodged an appeal against the said judgment alongside a motion praying the court to stay the execution of the said judgment. Copies of the Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution were served on all parties to the Appeal, including Hon. Philip Shaibu.

“On the 18th day of July, 2024, Hon. Philip Shaibu, purportedly in an attempt to interpret and enforce the judgment without awaiting the final outcome of the judicial process and contrary to the rule of law recruited a throng of heavily armed thugs which included one Tony Adun (Aka Tony Kabaka), Daniel Eromosele (Aka Pikolo), Efe Stewart, Joseph Okonigene, Noah Amiolemen Idemudia, Chief Osahon Airhunmwnde (MD/CEO Play House Hotel Ltd), Eric Imariagbe (Aka Baroko), Kelly Okungbowa (Aka Ebo Stone), Lucky Igiebor, Kassy Chukwu, Osarumwense Marvis (Aka Eweanwan), Osasenaga (Aka Osasenaga Ogbe) and others, resorting to self-help with the aid of the aforementioned armed thugs and non-state actors and in an attempt to overreach the final outcome of the Motion for Stay and Interlocutory Injunction as well as the substantive suit.”

He further noted, “In line with their common intention, Hon. Philip Shaibu and his armed thugs invaded the Benin Airport shooting sporadically and thereafter moved into town, attacking road users, destroying vehicles, and other private and public properties.

“In the wake of their attack on harmless citizens, a police officer was shot dead by the fierce thugs while several other citizens were assaulted and sustained varying degrees of injuries, and even lawyers were attacked at the Secretariat of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Benin Branch.”

The government said it was reliably informed and believes that Hon. Philip Shaibu, the above named persons, and others conspired with mathematical accuracy to execute with brutal efficiency such that Edo State will become ungovernable by taking over Edo State government house, increasing the level of destruction of the legitimate properties of innocent Edo citizens and continuing their sporadic and intermittent shootings at targeted areas, amongst others.

The Attorney General charged, “In the light of the above, we urge you to embark on a thorough investigation of this matter by inviting Hon. Philip Shaibu and other members of his gang, and if found culpable, be brought to book, as no man is above the law.”