Hopes of over eight million Nigerians currently living in various parts of the world to participate in electing their leaders back home were yesterday dashed by members of the House of Representatives, as a bill seeking their involvement in all future elections in Nigeria was stepped down indefinitely. The bill, which was at second reading stage was openly debated against by majority of the lawmakers before it was eventually knocked out on technical ground.http://nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6755:2015-reps-dash-hopes-of-nigerians-in-diaspora-again-&catid=54:nigeria-today&Itemid=594

Arab’s longest-ruling leader captured in a hole

Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi, born on June 7, 1942 and commonly known as Muammar Gaddafi  or Colonel Gaddafi, was the autocratic ruler of Libya, from September 1, 1969 when he seized power in a military coup, until 2011 when his government was overthrown by a NATO-backed rebel force in a civil war. His 42-year rule, prior to the uprising, made him the fourth longest-ruling non-royal leader since 1900, as well as the longest-ruling Arab leader.

He variously styled himself as 'the Brother Leader', 'Guide of the Revolution', and the 'King of Kings'.

After seizing power in 1969, he abolished the Libyan Constitution of 1951 and imposed laws based on the political ideology he had formulated, called the Third International Theory and published in The Green Book,
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FORMER Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, was yesterday arraigned at the Federal High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, by the Economic and Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting state’s fund to the tune of N1.3 billion while in office. Hearing in the matter, which was later adjourned by Justice Emmanuel Obile till November 30, this year, was necessitated by an objection raised by counsel to the first accused person, Chief Kunle Kalejaye (SAN), on the issue of jurisdiction of the court. http://nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6693:efcc-arraigns-fayose-over-ekiti-poultry-fund&catid=54:nigeria-today&Itemid=594

MEMBERS of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday stormed the Sagamu, Ogun State Asoludero residence of former Governor Gbenga Daniel with one message: his media trial should stop forthwith. Led by its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the Yoruba leaders declared that the first modern Yoruba leader, the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was also persecuted in the 60s but he emerged victorious, insisting that Daniel will also overcome his present travail, http://nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6696:efcc-trial-yoruba-leaders-rise-for-daniel&catid=54:nigeria-today&Itemid=594

FORMER governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, and four others facing an 18-count charge of money laundering and diversion of public funds preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were yesterday admitted to bail by a Federal High Court, sitting in Gombe on stringent conditions. In his ruling on the bail application, Justice Babatunde Quadri said that all the five accused persons are to present two sureties each in the sum of N200 million. The sureties are also to have properties in the metropolis of Gombe and the properties which must be supported with a letter from the Ministry of Land must be free from any encumbrance.

The court also ruled that the sureties, who must also deposit their international passports with the Court Registrar, must be able to produce three years Tax Clearance.

Goje and others are, however, to be remanded in prison custody until the fulfilment of the bail conditions.

The other four accused persons arraigned with Goje are Alhaji Sabo Mohammed Tumu, former  Gombe State Government House food supplier; Alhaji Aliyu Ubadone El-Nafaty former Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, Gombe; S. M. DOKORO;  proprietor of S. M. Dokoro and M. Dokoro Gombe. http://nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6635:goje-four-others-get-n1-billion-bail&catid=54:nigeria-today&Itemid=594

Former Ogun State commissioners who served under the immediate past governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, yesterday reaffirmed their loyalty and support for their erstwhile boss. The commissioners, who paid a solidarity visit to the Sagamu residence of the former governor, expressed confidence that he would triumph over his ongoing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Daniel, who was granted bail last week by an Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, is facing a 16-count charge of fraud, stealing, illegal deduction of local government funds and false assets declaration.

But rising from a closed-door meeting with the ex-governor, the former commissioners declared that Daniel’s trial by the anti-graft commission was politically-motivated and vowed to support him throughout the duration of his trial.

Briefing reporters shortly after the meeting which lasted about one hour, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy http://nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6642:efcc-trial-ex-ogun-commissioners-insist-on-daniels-innocence&catid=54:nigeria-today&Itemid=594

The monthly allocation among the three tiers of government was yesterday put off due to a disagreement arising from certain deductions made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulation Authority (PPPRA). The Nigerian Compass gathered that the meeting was stalemated because of the alleged deduction of N100 billion by NNPC supposedly for fuel subsidy while the PPPRA also deducted N230 billion for the same purpose.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has given an insight into why the 2012 Budget benchmark was reduced from $75 per barrel to $70 per barrel.

She said it was because of the volatility and uncertainty in the international scene as well as in the oil market that necessitated the decision to review the benchmark downward.

When confronted with the allegation of deadlock in the allocation to the tiers of government, the Minister of State, Finance, Dr. Yerima Lawan Ngama, was not forthcoming until Dr. Okonjo-Iweala came to his aid by offering explanation that in her opinion might have led to the deadlock.

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FORMER Petroleum Minister, Prof. Tamuno David-West, has a strong advice for President Goodluck Jonathan: Avoid Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at all cost because of the terrible things he did in the past. David-West, who declared that the situation in the country is worse than the series of tragedy leading to the civil war between 1967 and 1970, advised Jonathan to be careful and not allow Obasanjo dictate policies, which may lead to the country's disintegration.

He said: “More crises are coming and Jonathan should be very careful; let it not be said that during his time, Nigeria broke up. It would pain me greatly because this is a great nation, 250 ethnic nations, led by God, friendly climate, luxuriant vegetation, abundant human and material resources but yet, we are suffering. Why? Because God is not on the stage.

“Now, more and more areas of conflicts are opening up, all because of Jonathan’s lack of vision and direction. The situation we have in Nigeria today is worse than during the civil war. These 250 ethnic nations must stay together. In a situation like this, what we need is a true federation. The centre is too strong, that is why if we don’t take time, it will break. read more http://nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6645:why-jonathan-must-avoid-obasanjo-by-david-west&catid=54:nigeria-today&Itemid=594

UV rays aren't friendly so i wear sun glasses as a preventive measure. Aha while on a bike too! always have one handy.