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PoliticsRe: Amosun At Kidnapped Iyabo Anisulowo's Residence Today (Photos) by NaijaEfcc: 11:07pm On Apr 28, 2016
I suspect fulani herdsmen!! angry
PoliticsRe: Photos Of Boko Haram leaders captured by the army recently by NaijaEfcc: 11:06pm On Apr 28, 2016
huh?
PoliticsRe: Obanikoro, Muazu, Others To Be Extradited Back To Nigeria by NaijaEfcc: 9:54am On Apr 28, 2016
Tokety7:

Yes, before he became a minister he was in Ph and drove himself to efcc office in forces avenue here in Ph before he was called upon. This is a well known fact here.
Secondly, Wikes inability to commence prosecution immediately as against what he promised and boasted about against him is also a pointer that allegations against him are shameless lies.
Oga proof is not word of mouth, u no see as I take show you proof?
PoliticsRe: INEC Chiefs Got Diezani’s N23.3b For Poll by NaijaEfcc: 9:20am On Apr 28, 2016
hahahaha to cover the fulani herdsmen massacre we go hear all sorts of new hahaha Oya ZOMBIES breakfast is READY!!
PoliticsRe: Obanikoro, Muazu, Others To Be Extradited Back To Nigeria by NaijaEfcc: 9:16am On Apr 28, 2016
Tokety7:

It has since been investigated far before he became minister of the Republic and found out that the petition lack merit. It's a heap of lies that has no basis.
The same reason why wike is weak or can't prosecute him because there is no evidence.
lol Oga do you have proof that it was investigated? if yes kindly show us??
PoliticsRe: Obanikoro, Muazu, Others To Be Extradited Back To Nigeria by NaijaEfcc: 10:29pm On Apr 27, 2016
abimic:
Stop the obsession, if u've got anything against them, why not file up a charge against them at the EFCC,do u remember buhari's maiden speech at the media chat? No politician is a saint and they love themselves, only party separates them. Meanwhile, it's a common act here that politicians protect their cronies and pursue their perceived opponents with all state means. If u ever tell the story, let them know buhari fought corruption in the PDP, what PDP couldn't even achieve even In their covetous party, how much more other parties. Lastly, fighting corruption, we need start from somewhere. I sure hope u are supporting EFCC on this next step.

PoliticsRe: Obanikoro, Muazu, Others To Be Extradited Back To Nigeria by NaijaEfcc: 10:19pm On Apr 27, 2016
This Government (Efcc) and I will (future tense) do are like this

PoliticsRe: Buhari Promises To Fish Out Herdsmen Attacking Communities by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:31pm On Apr 27, 2016
Mynd44 stop watching champions league and see this
PoliticsRe: Buhari Promises To Fish Out Herdsmen Attacking Communities by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:18pm On Apr 27, 2016
Like if you know that thunder will fire Buhari angry
PoliticsBuhari Promises To Fish Out Herdsmen Attacking Communities by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:17pm On Apr 27, 2016
This follows the continued reports of attacks by herdsmen on communities across Nigeria, particularly Monday’s attack on Ukpabi Nimbo in Enugu State.

According to a statement by President Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President unreservedly condemned the attack on Ukpabi Nimbo and other such acts of extreme violence against communities in other states of the Federation.

‘A Priority’

President Buhari had instructed the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police to take all necessary action to stop the killing, saying that ending the recent upsurge of attacks on communities by herdsmen reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons had become a priority on the government’s agenda for enhanced national security.


Mr Solomon Arase said prolification of weapons had occured after the-Middle-East crisis
Acting on the President’s directive, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and heads of other security agencies are already taking urgent steps to fully investigate the attacks, apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice.

New Threat To Collective Security

The IGP, Mr Solomon Arase, the General Officer Commanding the 82nd Division of the Nigerian Army, and the Director of the Department of State Services in Enugu State have visited Ukapbi Nimbo to personally oversee investigations into the attack on the community and on-going efforts to apprehend the culprits.

President Buhari is also scheduled to meet with the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, later on Wednesday to receive further briefing on the attack on the community and discuss additional measures to forestall similar attacks and restore public confidence.

He urged Nigerians to remain calm and assured them of his administration’s readiness to deploy all required personnel and resources to remove this new threat to the collective security of the nation.
http://www.channelstv.com/2016/04/27/buhari-promises-to-fish-out-herdsmen-attacking-communities/
PoliticsRe: Boko Haram Captures Military Items From Soldiers In Borno - Terror Monitor (Pics by NaijaEfcc: 3:06pm On Apr 27, 2016
smh but if our soldiers go dey show us motor cycles and slippers wey dem capture from?
PoliticsRe: FLASHBACK - Buhari And Co Confronts Governor Over The Killing Of Fulani Herdsmen by NaijaEfcc(op): 6:28am On Apr 27, 2016
Evathyst:
A leopard never changes its spot. I never knew Buhari was this 'fanatic' wouldn't have voted for the bigot. cry cry


See them APsh*t zombies avoiding this thread like plague. Una never chi chomchin. cheesy cheesy
babe y naw embarassed so u follow put us for this mess?
CrimeRe: Abnedgo Don-Evarada's N10m Bribe To EFCC Official (Photos) by NaijaEfcc: 9:09pm On Apr 26, 2016
lol Efcc dey blog or what? Hahaha nothing wey we no go see for this Government,
CrimeRe: Abnedgo Don-Evarada's N10m Bribe To EFCC Official (Photos) by NaijaEfcc: 9:07pm On Apr 26, 2016
lol if you believe this you are a ZOMBIE and gullible !! grin all I see here is a picture of a man and a picture of money, how are they related? angry
PoliticsRe: From World 3rd Fastest Growing Economy, Nigeria Drops Out Of Top 15 In Africa by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:03pm On Apr 26, 2016
embarassed kudos to Buhari embarassed
PoliticsFrom World 3rd Fastest Growing Economy, Nigeria Drops Out Of Top 15 In Africa by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:02pm On Apr 26, 2016
Having enjoyed blissful growth over the past decade, Nigeria was one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but it is not one of the 15 fastest growing economies in Africa for 2016. In 2014 and early 2015, Nigeria was named the third fastest growing economy in the world by CNNMoney, with China and Qatar, taking the lead at 7.3 percent, 7.1 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth. For 2016, however, the coast is cloudy, and Nigeria is nowhere near the fastest growing economies in Africa. According to the International Monetary Funds (IMF) World Economic Outlook for 2016, as revised in April, the fastest growing economy in Africa for 2016 is Cote d’Ivoire and the slowest is Chad, which is expected to record negative growth. Cote d’Ivoire is expected to experience an 8.5 percent rise in GDP, while Nigeria’s neighbour, Chad, would see a -0.4 percent growth. Cote D’Ivoire (8.5%), Tanzania (6.9%), Senegal (6.6%), Djibouti (6.5%), Rwanda (6.3%), Kenya (6.0%), Mozambique (6.0%), Central African Republic (5.7%), Sierra Leone (5.3%) Uganda (5.3%). Madagascar, Zambia and Chad are expected to see a growth of 4.1 percent, 3.4 percent, 3.2 percent respectively. The fastest growing economies in Africa by GDP growth rate, as projected by IMF for 2016, are: Cote D’Ivoire (8.5%), Tanzania (6.9%), Senegal (6.6%), Djibouti (6.5%), Rwanda (6.3%), Kenya (6.0%), Mozambique (6.0%), Central African Republic (5.7%), Sierra Leone (5.3%) and Uganda (5.3%). DR Congo expects a GDP growth of 4.9 percent, Cameroon; 4.9 percent, Ethiopia; 4.5 percent, Ghana; 4.5 percent and Republic of Congo; 4.4 percent. Madagascar, Zambia and Chad are expected to see a growth of 4.1 percent, 3.4 percent, 3.2 percent respectively. Major oil exporters, Angola and Nigeria, hard hit by the slump in crude oil prices, are projected to see a growth 2.5 and 2.3 percent. At 2.3 percent, Nigeria is expected to see its poorest GDP growth since the return of Democracy in 1999. This development has become a point of concern for the IMF, and the World Economic Forum (WEF), which would be having its meeting on Africa later in May. According to the World Economic Forum, Africa’s positive economic outlook is under pressure with the growth rate expected to remain just under 5 per cent. Foreign direct investment flows are expected to continue to grow, although at a slower pace. Rwanda has transformed dramatically since the 1994 genocide and is now placed 5th in the fastest growing African economies. The country is one of the continent’s most competitive economies and a top reformer in improving the business environment. Ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa in May, it is important to recognise the major challenges that many African economies face. Some of the major threats include commodities slump, currency devaluations and geo-security risks. “It is important to recognize the challenges that many African economies face – the commodities slump, currency devaluations and geo-security risks all threaten growth,” WEF explained. The Forum says its May meeting will highlight the need for diversification in order to ensure inclusive economic growth, tapping into the fourth industrial revolution’s potential to create new industries and help reduce inequality across the continent. The World Economic Forum on Africa 2016 will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 11-13 May

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/from-world-3rd-fastest-growing-economy-nigeria-drops-out-of-top-15-in-africa/
PoliticsRe: FLASHBACK - Buhari And Co Confronts Governor Over The Killing Of Fulani Herdsmen by NaijaEfcc(op):
no wonder he kept quiet!! angry THEY ARE CARRYING OUT REVENGE ON THE SOUTH!! la!!! angry
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PoliticsFLASHBACK - Buhari And Co Confronts Governor Over The Killing Of Fulani Herdsmen by NaijaEfcc(op): 5:50pm On Apr 26, 2016
Alhaji Lam Onaolapo Adesina,Oyo State governor from May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2003, passed on to glory  on Sunday, 11, November, aged 73 years. Lam rose to the pinnacle of all his callings in life.  He got to the zenith of his career as a teacher; as a social crusader, he got state recognition and was  tagged a ‘prisoner of war’. Politically, he did not only realize his ambition of becoming the governor of his state, he achieved the extra ordinary by installing a governor, not while in power but eight years after he had left office. Since Sunday, torrents of tributes have been pouring in from various quarters all extolling the virtues of Alhaji  Adesina . He has been described in many superlative words, establishing the fact that  he  was a great man. But how great really was the husband of the benign Alhaja Sarat Adeola Adesina? As his Chief Press Secretary while he served as the governor of Oyo State, I will transmit a story of how he disciplined a former military Head of State and prevented what could have led to the Nigerian second civil war. It was on 13 October 2000, when words went round that General Muhammadu Buhari was leading the Arewa team to the governor’s office to confront the state over alleged killings of Fulani cattle rearers in Saki, Oke Ogun Area of the state. Buhari did actually telephone the governor that he was leading a team to his office. In less than 30 minutes after the general informed the governor of his visit, we noticed that the entire secretariat was already filled with lorry loads of our brothers from the North. This created some tension but we kept our calm.  At about 2 p.m., Buhari arrived in a long convoy at the governor’s office in company of the former governor of Lagos State, General Buba Marwa, Alhaji Aliko Muhammed, Alhaji Abdulrazak and Alhaji Hassan. They all wore  long faces.  In fact, the anger in them was  palpable as all pleasantries extended to them were ignored. “This is trouble” was the expression on the faces of all of us in the governor’s office. Shortly afterwards, the state Director of State Security Service (SSS) and Commissioner of Police arrived. But their presence did not change anything particular on the fears that had already gripped majority of us. The two security chiefs did not come with any operatives, they came almost alone. Late Lam Adesina Photo NAN The meeting was called to order after Lam  walked into the Executive Chambers. Introductions over, Buhari spoke on their mission to the governor’s office. Emitting fire, the general accused Lam and the  government of Oyo State of complicity in the killing  of over 68 Fulani people in Oke Ogun  area and perversion of justice. His words: “Your Excellency, our visit here is to discuss with you and your government our displeasure about the incident of clashes between two peoples… the Fulani cattle rearers  and merchants are today being harassed , attacked and killed like in Saki. In the month of May, 2000, 68 bodies of Fulani cattle rearers were recovered and buried under the supervision and protection from a team of Mobile Police from Oyo State Command. “ That some arrests were made by Oyo State Police Command in the massacre with their immediate release without court trial. This  was said to have been  ordered by Oyo State authorities and they were so released to their amazement.  The release of the arrested suspects gave the clear impression that the authorities are  backing and protecting  them to continue the unjust and illegal killings of Fulani cattle rearers…” According to the general, they therefore wanted immediate stoppage of the killings, justice and compensation  to the Fulanis. As weighty and indicting as Buhari’s  allegations were, Lam remained unperturbed. He  fired back  with his own well coordinated arsenals. Lam identified all the points raised by Buhari  and simply asked the heads of the organizations directly involved  to respond to the allegations. First to speak was the Commissioner of Police who debunked all the claims.  Instead of the allegation that the natives were killing Fulanis, the commissioner said pointedly that the opposite was the case. “ The killing of the natives by the Fulanis was  duly reported to the police and, of course, we can’t make arrest because, as soon as they kill, they migrate to other areas. Who are you going to arrest? That is the problem”.  On  the killing of Fulanis,  which he said was as result of “piled up anger”,  the commissioner disclosed that  arrests had been made and the suspects  were in police custody. Next was the Director of SSS, who equally debuked  the allegations by Buhari. “The natives don’t have problem with the Fulanis who are resident but those who are coming in, they don’t care  about  anybody. They just go ahead and when they graze the natives farms, whoever cares to challenge them runs into trouble. You said 68 people were killed , and people driven away. I am not saying there were no killings but they cannot be more than five. The petition is on the harsh side, there is nothing like that.” Not done yet, Lam called in his Deputy, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun; his SSG, Chief Michael Koleoso, both from Oke Ogun, and the chairman  of one of the affected local government  areas, Mr Ademola Alalade. They stated the true position of things, corroborating the submissions of the security chiefs. At this point, all the tensions and apprehensions evaporated. Trust Lam any day, he must rub it in. He spoke for about 20 minutes and the generals were at the edge of their seats for the entire period. They were like chicken that had just been thoroughly beaten by the rain. Lam  said: “ Before I  thank you for this visit, you have come to tell me something. I also want to tell you something and that something is to make an appeal. General Buhari has been a former Head of State, Brigadier Marwa has governed Lagos for some time and with credibility… so you are national leaders of this country. Even though, by accident of birth, you are from the North, you can be born anywhere; may be next time when I am coming to the world, I will be born in the North or the South-South. “My appeal will be that effort must be made to unite this country and that will be ïn the best interest of all Nigerians. I am appealing to the Arewa Consultative Forum, under which auspices our distinguished Nigerians are here; in recent times, they have been sending wrong signals to a number of us who believe in the unity and peace of Nigeria; you have been too critical of the efforts of the Federal Government. I am saying this because Nigeria, at this point, cannot afford to break and the words you northern leaders utter are very weighty, at the South here, we normally analyze them critically”. On all the allegations, he said: “From what they have written in the petition, this government  is completely blameless because we don’t interfere either with the judiciary or with the police functions. I always preach peaceful co-existence  in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. We are all Nigerians   and that is what we have been preaching all along and we shall continue to be Nigerians , no matter the present or immediate problems which will be solved  by the grace of Allah. “I want to say also that we really have to appeal to our people, the itinerant Bororo people, that they should observe less aggression. It is not good , it is not right just coming from somewhere then you just pass through farm lands cultivated may be with the person’s life savings and then over night everything is gone. That is not right, even Allah does not approve of that. We even wonder when they talk about this people carrying dangerous weapons, I say do they really believe in Allah? When you just take life like that and go away! Are we not forbidden not to take human life? So I think General Buhari, General Marwa, you have to be educating them… It is my pleasure to inform  you  that at the Presidential Lodge, we have made some arrangements for refreshments so that before you go we can refresh together”. Buhari and his team did not wait for any refreshments. They came in  angry and left bewildered. ADIEU! GREAT LAM!

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/day-lam-adesina-clashed-with-buhari-marwa-others/
PoliticsRe: Pro-Saraki Group Clashes With Occupy NASS Protesters by NaijaEfcc: 5:45pm On Apr 26, 2016
hahahaha FOOLS!!!
EducationRe: University Of Ibadan Closed Over Rusticated 500l Student by NaijaEfcc: 4:20pm On Apr 26, 2016
hahahahha well come to CHANGEEEE!!!!! tongue from UNILAG to UNIPORT now UI!! can somebody tell me what is really moving in the country? Zombies over to you!! angry
CelebritiesRe: How I Was Disappointed By Koffi The Comedian! by NaijaEfcc: 1:50pm On Apr 26, 2016
food for bloggers!! grin bloggers food don done oooh!! Op you for make money with this, you should have contacted some of this bloggers and sell your story EXCLUSIVE to them, to the highest bidder !!
PoliticsRe: #BuhariFulaniAlliance Trending On Twitter [snapshots] by NaijaEfcc: 1:44pm On Apr 26, 2016
springtech:
I am a die-hard Buhari apologist but this senseless killings by his tribesmen & brothers is becoming rather unbecoming and leaves much to be desired. As a people's general he is called i expected more from him. He is the president of the whole nation and not just of his blood thirsty block headed fulani herdsmen / cattle rustlers.
To say the least, i am highly disappointed in his silence and inaction. President Buhari,please prove to us you are the president of the Whole Nigeria.

However, in as much as i expect the federal govt. to rise us to this challenge, i believe the state governors are first referred to as the CSO of their respective states. If the president is falling in this regards, must they also fail their own people. The ones who defiled all odds to ensure they get voted in as governors. The ones who stood their ground in the rain and shine, faced political intimidation of all sorts.

I make bold to say this is the best time our governors can show us a proof of their love for us.
Our governors need to stand their ground on defend their own people.
Let it be said that the state governors did their own part.

I sincerely hope, the common statement from our governors that "we will ensure the safety of live and properties of our people" is not just a campaign slogan , but in actual fact a deliverable.
There is no other time this statement makes more sense than now. Prove to us you can deliver on this statement. Secure your people now.

I sincerely hope we can start trending this on twitter:

# StateGovernorsDoSomething
#StateGovernorsDefendOurLives
#StateGovernorsSecureOurLivesAndFarmlands.

I am springtech and i LACK common sense.
you see how your hypocrisy stinks to high heavens?? what forces does the Governors control?? have you ever blamed the governors during GEJ administration? iranu!! no just vex me this afternoon!! angry
PoliticsRe: #BuhariFulaniAlliance Trending On Twitter [snapshots] by NaijaEfcc: 1:38pm On Apr 26, 2016
if you voted for Buhari, this will be your portion!! angry
PoliticsRe: Bear With Me, Change Will Come — Buhari by NaijaEfcc: 11:43pm On Apr 25, 2016
hahahaha Oya kindly explain to this man

PoliticsRe: Lagos To Demolish 800 Houses For 4th Mainland Bridge by NaijaEfcc: 11:36pm On Apr 25, 2016
Another work for JAGABAN!! grin who knows how much toll gate he will be charging this time!! Tinubu milking lagos since 19AD!! grin
PoliticsRe: Fear Of Embarrassment: Jonathan Cancels California Speech, Feigns Illness - SR by NaijaEfcc: 11:11pm On Apr 25, 2016
Nonsense reporters

PoliticsRe: EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu, Elrufai Fingered As Sponsors Of Tomorrow’s #occupynass by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:34pm On Apr 25, 2016
hahahaha poli THIEF cians!! na God go punish all of Una!! angry
PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Tinubu, Elrufai Fingered As Sponsors Of Tomorrow’s #occupynass by NaijaEfcc(op): 9:33pm On Apr 25, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu, Elrufai fingered as sponsors of tomorrow’s #OccupyNASS with N500m
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According to exclusive information obtained by The WhistleNG, about N500m may have gone into the planned protest tagged #OccupyNASS against the National Assembly under the leadership by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki tomorrow, Tuesday, 26th of April, 2016.

The protest led by the Citizens United for Peace and Stability (CUPS Nigeria) expects about 50,000 Nigerians from across the country to occupy “the National Assembly to reclaim Nigeria from the criminal Mafia cabal run by Bukola Saraki.”

A phone conversation between two of the major organizers of the protest (made available by one of the parties to our reporter) revealed that the key principal actors behind the protests are former Lagos governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

Nasir El-rufai was said to have mobilized resources from some of his cooperating colleagues in the North West and have agreed to take responsibility for the welfare and logistics of about 3000 protesters who will converge in Abuja for the planned protest.

The organizer revealed that a handful number of protesters arrived Abuja yesterday from Lagos had been well “taken care of” by a political aide to the former Lagos governor.

The organizer estimated that a total of N500m will have gone down into this operation based on the budget estimates sent to the key stakeholders.

The organizer said that the monies were not paid into the organization’s account. According to the organizer, CUPS started a fundraising campaign using the internet to create a false impression that the protest was citizen sponsored but has only succeeded in raising just over one million Naira only which he said was for the feeding of just about 1000 people.

The organizer who is obviously distraught that the other party is concealing information on some of the support received from some other unnamed parties and the distribution reminded our reporter that the interests of both El-Rufai an Tinubu on the Saraki issue is long standing.

He said that the CCT Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar was El-Rufai’s boy on the account of working under the Kaduna state governor during his stint as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.  He told our reporter to recall that the prosecution lawyer in the case, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs SAN, openly said that said in court that Governor Elrufai provided all evidence that will be used against Saraki.

The Senate President, Mr. Bukola Saraki in a letter released Saturday listed Tinubu as one of the kingpins behind his ordeal. He noted that this was as a result of his vehement opposition and resistance to the idea of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket by his party the APC being sponsored with Tinubu scheming to become the vice presidential candidate. He also suggested his ascendancy to the Senate President position against Tinubu’s scheming has bruised the ego of the acclaimed political grandmaster.

The embattled Saraki who was is currently being tried by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for allegation of false declaration of assets.

- See more at: http://www.thewhistleng.com/tinubu-elrufai-fingered-sponsors-as-3000-youths-invade-abuja-for-occupy-nass-protest/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter#sthash.KCnfCNQo.dpuf
FashionRe: Face Of Fashion Africa Pageant Held Last Night In Abuja (Photos) by NaijaEfcc: 9:00pm On Apr 25, 2016
who get fuel to waste? angry
BusinessRe: Emefiele: Forex Scarcity Bringing Out The Best In Nigerians by NaijaEfcc: 5:18pm On Apr 25, 2016
thunder fire you!!! angry insensitive leader!! angry God punish you and your generations yet unborn!!! may hardship bring out the best in your generations!!! angry

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