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It's terrible! That's one spanner lost.

Sorry about that Peter and Paul. RIP to baba

Baba was once like us, sooner or later we'll be like him

Because someone is already dating someone.

No surprise

I'm not amazed.

This man talks too much. He needs to read a book titled '48 laws of power'!

They've taken note.

The Presidency on Monday disowned a group planning to embark on risk assessment of
aspirants contesting elections on the platform of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The group had allegedly went to town to say it
has the mandate of the Presidency to carry out
the screening exercise with a view to weeding
“undesirable” elements among the aspirants so
as to present the best among them for the 2015
elections.

However, the Presidency in a statement issued by
the Special Adviser to the President on Political
Affairs, Professor Rufai Ahmed Alkali, said the
alleged support given to the group by President
Goodluck Jonathan was not true.

Alkali said it was not the responsibility of any
group to assess or screen PDP aspirants but the
the prerogative of the national secretariat of the
party.

The statement read in part: “The attention of the
Office of the Special Adviser to the President on
Political Affairs has been drawn to publications in
some of the national dailies of November 22,
2014, claiming that the Presidency has endorsed
plans by some Support Groups to carry out a so-
called risk assessment of aspirants contesting
elections on the platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party.

“While the Special Adviser recognises the
patriotic zeal of all the Support Groups and their
activities in favour of the re-election of President
Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 Presidential
Election, the office wishes to warn all groups to
desist from using the Office of the Special Adviser
to the President, Political Affairs, to carry out
programmes or activities without due
authorisation or permission from the office.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to make it
abundantly clear that the function of determining
the suitability of candidates for elections belongs
exclusively to the National Leadership of PDP and
not to any other group.

“My office is aware that the party has put in place
screening committees for all offices and they
should be left to perform their functions.

“We wish to therefore call on Support Groups to
adhere strictly to the policies and principles of
President Jonathan in the conduct of their
activities and wish to also advise all groups
rooting for his re-election to always refer to the
Office of the Political Adviser who is also the
National Coordinator of the Goodluck Support
Group (GSG) before embarking on any project or
programmes that have serious policy implication
in the party or government.”

Alkali advised all PDP aspirants to distance
themselves from any group that approaches
them for screening outside the panel set up by
the national leadership of the PDP.





http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/11/presidency-disowns-pdp-assessment-team/

By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Ebun Sessou & Monsur
Olowoopejo

Lagos—Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State
yesterday presented a 2015 budget proposal of
N489.69 billion to the state house of assembly for
consideration.

The amount was the same as that of 2014.
The breakdown shows that education got N82.11
billion or 16.6 per cent as against N77.42 billion or
15. 81 per cent recorded in 2014.

Environmental protection got a vote of N34.95 billion or 7.1 per cent instead of N39.72 billion or 8.11 per cent it was allocated in 2014.

Recreation, culture and religion got N3.12 billion or
0.6 per cent as against N3.48 billion or 0.71 per cent in 2014.

Housing and community amenities got N49.03 billion or 10 per cent as against N50.54 billion or 10.32 per cent in 2014, while health was allocated N44.62 billion or 9.1 per cent instead of N37.81 billion or 7.72 per cent it was voted in 2014.

Public order and safety got N15.55 billion or 3.2 per
cent instead of N17.98 billion or 3.67 per cent it got
in 2014, while social protection recorded N1.59
billion or 0.3 per cent as against N2.47 billion or 0.50 per cent in 2014.

Fashola said that the budget size was retained in
order to keep zero deficits for the incoming
government.

Fashola will be leaving office in May 2015 after
completing two terms.
“We have retained the same budget size of 2014 to
keep zero deficits.
“This will give the administration the room to start
up very quickly,” he said.

He said that the 2015 budget would focus on
payment of contractors’ liabilities to enable the
government to complete as many projects as
possible before handing over to the next
administration.
“For example, out of the 400 roads that we promised, we have completed over 190 in the last three years, with 210 at various advanced stages.
“The on-set of dry weather provides the opportunity
to complete all of them,” he said.

Fashola said that the government had started
compiling a list of another 400 roads that would be
handed over to the next administration for
consideration, adoption and implementation.
He said that this would help to accelerate
reconstruction of inner city roads.

The governor said that the highlight of the budget
would be settlement of outstanding pension
liabilities.
“Without consultation with the states, the Federal
Government has reviewed pensioners’ entitlements
upwards by 142 per cent without a corresponding
142 per cent upward review of states’ revenues.
“Our government’s compassion for these pensioners has weighed more heavily on our minds than the legal misfeasance of the Federal Government.
“Our government now budgets for the 142 per cent
arrears in addition to 12 per cent and six per cent
recent reviews.
“This is the least that we think these public servants deserve.
“Apart from this, our contributory pensions have
been largely up-to-date except for a few parastatals
for which we are also making provisions.
“We want to substantially reduce pension difficulties in Lagos before the next administration comes in; even if we cannot totally solve them, we intend to leave behind a sustainable plan for their final resolution,” Fashola said.

Mr Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the Speaker of the assembly,
said that when passed into law, the 2015 Budget Bill would receive strong and consistent fiscal
management.

Ikuforiji noted that Nigeria was experiencing a fall in
oil price.
“As legislatures, we recognise that some economic
externalities greatly affect socio-economic growth
and are sharp enough to influence budget re-
prioritisation,” he said.

The event had in attendance various personalities
such as the First executive Governor of the state,
Alhaji. Lateef Jakande and his deputy, Alhaja Rafiu
Jafojo.

Others were Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; All
Progressives Congress, APC, members and stalwarts led by party chieftain, Chief Henry Ajomale; Senators Anthony Adefuye and Olorunnimbe Mammora.

Lawmakers approve N2b small scale enterprises loan Earlier, the House through a resolution granted an approval to Governor Fashola to access the sum of N2 billion loan for small scale enterprises out of the N220 billion intervention fund made available for states by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in
response to an earlier request from Governor Fashola.

As each state in the federation has opportunity to
access a maximum of N2 billion of which Delta state
has benefited.






www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/fashola-presents-n489-69bn-2015-budget-proposals/

Lemme read ...

I need someone to tell me Kashamu isn't OBJ's boy.
Well, Baba Iyabo too has his own fault, because he has rose to the level of an elder state man and such statement credited to him is unwarranted.

A yoruba adage says 'T'iya nla ba gbeni sanle, kekere a g'ori e'. Anyone who can interpret that to English should kindly do.

egift:
https://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Olusegun-Obasanjo-with-Buruji-Kashamu.jpg

Singing:
Another Challenge oooooo x2
Double Double Chanllege ooooooo.

Wait a minute Mr/Prof. Doyin Okupe, all the achievement u didn't affect the price of garri and rice.

Vanitas Vanitantum, Omnias Vanitas!

It's not an easy fit to be Nigeria's president.

Chairman, Organisation and Mobilisation
Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP), in the South West, Buruji Kashamu, on
Sunday, said the wave of insurgency being
witnessed in the North Eastern states of Borno,
Adamawa and Yobe states started during the
administration of former President Olusegun
Obasanjo.

Kashamu also said Obasanjo should have nipped
Boko Haram in the bud when he was the
President few years ago, saying, he chose to look
away and down played the issue of Sharia
criminal codes.

While reacting to the statement credited to the
ex-President that President Goodluck Jonathan
has performed below average, Kashamu
described Obasanjo’s comment as “self-serving,
unjustifiable and totally unwarranted”.

Kashamu said, contrary to Obasanjo’s claims,
Jonathan has performed above average and
deserves a second term.



http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/11/obasanjos-administration-groomed-boko-haram-kashamu/

Yes

Where are the pastors in the house?

I don't just have any idea but I will follow with keen interest.

However, I strongly recommend this thread for FP:
www.nairaland.com/2010637/balance-sheet-life-whats-interpretation

I don't care as long as we got the three points from a fierce rival. I suppose LvG misjudged Arsenal Wenger by playing 3 at d back while arsenal played 4-3-3 instead of their usual 4-2-3-1 which could have given man u numeric advantage.

However, we have seen cases man u played well, keep possession and still come out with a draw. To be a successful manager, u have to be tactically flexible, Wenger is just too rigid will Lvg is the opposite and that makes the difference.

freshdude2:
I'm not an arsenal fan but that game was a fluke for United, they 1 shot on target and 2 goals! The game changed the moment Shaw got injured and had to leave, that changed the shape of the game and actually made United bettr defensively. This match up would see an arsenal victory more times than not.

I think Wenger should play this line-up more regularly and now that Giroud's back, let's see how much he can contribute. With the way the league is set up though, can't say Arsenal will be in top four but, who knows.

jboy73:
I guess they delete your post coz its confusing!

Reread your post, the words are correct... While the sentence are wrong.

Noted! Thanks

So, you are not aware?
1968. Man Utd defeated Benfica
1999. Man Utd defeated B.Munich
2008. Man Utd defeated Chelsea.

I have just made u look an idiot to the public. Lolz

freshdude2:
Don't be an iidiot. Give me the time line of the three Man United Champions League Cup wins.

He probably want the best for his daughter, we've heard of cases where father used his daughter for money rituals.


I have grown to a level where nothing surprise me anymore.

BTW, why do the moderator delete my initial post while I was busy modifying the text. Take time oooooo. "This is why I bite people" Luis Suarez

freshdude2:
Last week, actually. So, help me with the timeline of these victories then. Apparently, you've been watching from the time of the Roman Empire.

By their word, u shall know them!

I love gold wristwatch and bracelet but can't use it because gold isn't permitted for muslim men. Uses silver and leather wristwatch.

popcykaylah:
dapada!!!! two most useless? dude you shouldn't be watching football at all..I am sure you are a Chelsea fan ..man utd has 20 premier league title to their history..3 champions league cup..if Chelsea keeps dominating for the next 50 years they can't meet that record..even arsenal no be Chelsea mate not to talk of Liverpool..

Don't mind that guy, he's a socket clown and he can't stop joking. lolkz

freshdude2:
They won the third one in 2019?

When did u start following football?

Noted!

Happy celebration to my christian brothers and sisters.

I have grown to a level where nothing surprises me.

It has been revealed in the past that majority of the BH militants are not from the north (they are from neighbouring nations, chad & Niger especially).

The issue is now so complicated that we don't have a way out rather than call on God's intervention.

"If lie prevail for 20 years, the truth will catch up one day".





I strongly recommend this thread for FP:
www.nairaland.com/2010637/balance-sheet-life-whats-interpretation

Winner of the 7th season of Project Fame is set to
collaborate with serial hit-maker Masterkraft on a
new joint titled Super. The Super song is one to
anticipate as Masterkraft has always delivered -artists he has worked with are Banky W, Phyno,
Flavour, Jaywon, Sammie Okposo, Timaya, Lynxxx,
Bracket, Capital F.E.M.I, J. Martins and Sound Sultan.

The collaboration should be nothing short of exceptional and is definitely bound to be a hit.
“Super” is set to be released in the next few
weeks. Masterkraft, Geoffrey and Ultima
Productions/960 Music are putting in final
touches for the anticipated release. Masterkraft is
thrilled with the collaboration as he sees Geoffrey
as a star to look out for and in his words “ Geoffrey
has a diverse sound that would appeal to a lot of
people”

Geoffrey performs at this year’s edition of the Corporate Elite Concert this Sunday, November 23, 2014. He will be performing alongside international and Nigerian artistes; Shina Peters, MiCasa, Uhuru, 112, Tiwa Savage, Praiz, Chidinma, Sean Tizzle, Dr. SID, Iyanya, Banky W, KCee, Don Jazzy, Freddie
Jackson, Cameo, Sound Sultan and many others.


Source: http:///TeqksPJNt8