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@OP

Please don't get irritated, nothing wrong with it. And please don't force her, she will outgrow it.

IBB - 2

OBJ - 1


Baba Iyabo, the next move is yours.



Awon agbaiya, alailojuti.  Shame!

[size=13pt]The IBB New statement (In full)[/size]

Babangida in a riposte through a press statement issued by his spokesman, Prince Kassim Afegbua said:

[b]“It is certainly not in the tradition of General IBB, such a refined gentleman officer; to join issues with his subordinates’ and superiors, but for the price we owe history, this riposte becomes appropriate and necessary. We expected Chief Obasanjo to react to the substance of General Babangida’s submissions and not deploy this distractive strategy to shy away from the real issues at stake. The statistics of the government they both ran at different times, speak for them.”

“The history of Chief Obasanjo is an open sore that is irredeemably contrived in several incongruities and contradictions. When he pleaded with IBB to be given another chance to extend his tenure, IBB was not a fool then. When he was released from prison and granted state pardon, bathed in cerebral ornaments and clothed in royal beads and later crowned as President of Nigeria, IBB was not a fool then. Now that he is at the extreme of his thoughts and engagements, he can decide to dress IBB in borrowed robes.

But the histories of both of them, when put to public scrutiny comparatively, IBB is far glowing and instructively stands poles apart from Obasanjo. In terms of decency, finesse, class, distinction and general conduct, IBB could be described in the superlatives but for Obasanjo; God bless Nigeria.”

A witless comedian

“For a man who cannot possibly tell his true age, one may excuse his present outburst as the effusions of a witless comedian trying effortlessly to impress his select audience.

On the issue of performance, Obasanjo cannot contemplate a comparism of his conquistadorial and largely acquisitive regime that plundered our hard-earned state resources, with that of IBB government with verifiable record of achievements. Despite the fact that he carried out a clinical investigation of IBB’s regime, what did he establish against him? Nothing!

We wish to refer Obasanjo to the National Assembly to give his own side of the story to the several revelations that have become themes of his

orchestra when he held sway as President of Nigeria. Perhaps, he would be able to tell the world how he managed Nigeria’s resources during his regime.

“Chief Obasanjo should ponder on these incontrovertible facts: The revenues that accrued to former President Obasanjo during his eight years are more than those that accrued to the nation from independence till 1999 before he took over.

Despite such stupendous wealth of the nation, what was his performance profile? The number of high profile deaths by assassinations and politically motivated killings during Obasanjo’s eight years is more than any other in the history of this country.

Besides, is it not curious that after Obasanjo’s exit, there has not been any reported case of plane crashes? What was his human rights record? The people of Odi in Bayelsa State and Zaki-Ibiam in Benue State are yet to recover from the massacre visited on them by Chief Obasanjo.

Again Crude Oil sold for as much as $180 dollars per barrel for the better part of his eight years, what benefit did Nigerians derive from such excess crude? With the revelations coming from the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly, Nigerians are now coming to terms with the profligacy of the Obasanjo era.

“Against the backdrop of the above, it is ludicrous for him to raise any intellectual debate on the achievements of the governments they ran at different times in the life of the nation. Calling IBB “a fool at 70” is at best a compliment. Nigerians surely know who is truly a fool or the greatest fool of this century.”[/b]

extract from: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/obj-ibb-at-war/

@OP

Please always include the source of your stories. Thanks.





Source: http://www.nigeriapoliticsonline.com/theContent.aspx?page_id=3&id=750

About time it's done.

[size=13pt]Jonathan moves to reduce parastatals, agencies[/size]

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday initiated moves to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy, which currently has over 400 parastatals and agencies.


He, has, therefore, set a Committee on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals and Agencies.


The President, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja, noted that the move was in line with a recommendation of the defunct Gen. Theophilus Danjuma-led Presidential Advisory Council.


PAC had, in its final report, advised Jonathan to reduce the number of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies as part of measures to ultimately cut the cost of governance in the country.


There were misgivings in some quarters, particular among opposition parties, that Jonathan had ignored that recommendation, following the size of his cabinet, as well as his decision to create additional ministries.


However, in an address at the inauguration of the restructuring/rationalisation committee, which is headed by Mr. Steve Oronsaye, a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Jonathan expressed concern at the size of the federal bureaucracy, and expressed a desire to “eliminate overlap, duplication and redundancies.”


He admitted that previous reports on the matter had identified the need for the rationalisation of the parastatals and agencies, as there were cases of duplications and overlaps in their responsibilities.


Jonathan said the large size combined with duplications in the functions had led to “inefficiencies and wastages.”


Jonathan said, “As you are aware, the Presidential Advisory Council which was chaired by Gen. Danjuma, (retd.), in January, 2011 submitted a memorandum on the effective and optimal management of national resources.


“One of the recommendations contained in the memorandum was the need to restructure and rationalise the number of non-ministerial agencies to eliminate overlap, duplications and redundancies.


“Consequently, I directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to review previous reports and records on the subject and proffer advice on the restructuring of Federal Government parastatals and agencies.


“The ad hoc committee constituted by the SGF noted that there were indeed duplications and overlaps in the mandates and responsibilities of the parastatals and agencies and recommended the setting up of a broader committee to carefully examine the enabling Acts of the federal parastatals, agencies and commissions and identify all areas of overlap and duplication of functions with a view to their eventual rationalisation.


“It will be recalled that these parastatals and agencies were established to speedily implement government projects and programmes without the usual encumbrances of the bureaucracies.


“However over the years, government has set up too many of such parastatals with overlapping functions thereby leading to inefficiencies and wastages.”


He added, “Government attaches great importance to this committee’s assignment in view of the financial implications of maintaining a federal bureaucracy with over 400 parastatals and agencies.


“The need to reduce the cost of government cannot be overemphasised.”


The President directed the committee to begin work immediately, and submit its report within eight weeks.


“I have no fear whatsoever that your findings and recommendations will go a long way to transform the parastatals and agencies in line with this administration’s determination to ensure greater efficiency and productivity,” Jonathan said.

http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art201108191384446

Just seven? I expected a lot more.

The National Judiciary Council, after an emergency meeting in Abuja on Thursday, announced the suspension of the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami over his refusal to apologise to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu and the Council after a panel set up by the council found him to have lied against the CJN.



Justice Ayo Salami, suspended

The council, in a statement signed by it’s Director of Administration, Mr. E.I. Odukwu, directed Salami to handover to the next most senior justice of the Appeal Court.

The statement reads: “Pursuant to the powers conferred on the National Judicial Council in the Constitution of the Nigeria, 1999 as amended, Hon. Justice Isa Ayo Salami, OFR, President of the Court of Appeal has been suspended from office with effect from today 18th August, 2011.The decision was reached at the 7th Emergency Meeting of the Council held on 18th August, 2011″.

The National Judicial Council further directs that Justice Salami should hand over the affairs of the Court of Appeal to the next most senior justice of the court.

Meanwhile a recommendation has been forwarded to the President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to retire him from service.

The council did not make any reference to the suit filed by Salami at the Federal High Court in Abuja wherein he is challenging the report of the Justice Umaru Abduallahi panel which investigated him and Katsina-Alu for alleged misconduct.

Another sub-committee of the NJC, headed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta recommended that Salami should tender a written apology to both Katsina-Alu and the council.

The Auta’s committee also recommended that Salami be cautioned. A letter of caution had already been sent to him.

In arriving at its decision, the council based on the Auta panel’s recommendation, found Salami in breach of Rule 1(1) of the Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers. The Rule provides: Rule 1 “A Judicial Officer should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all his activities. (1) A Judicial Officer should respect and comply with the laws of the land and should conduct himself at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.

Salami refused and headed for the court. In the suit Salami is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside the proceeding and findings of the investigation panel headed by Justice Umaru Abdullahi retired and the recommendation of the panel headed by Justice Ibrahim Auta.

He asked the court to declare that the setting up of the NJC Investigation Committee and its composition were in gross violation of the principles of natural justice, and his constitutionally guaranteed right to fair hearing under Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999(as amended) and is therefore unconstitutional, null and void

He listed the following as defendants, the National judicial Council; Hon. Justice Dahiru Musdapher; Hon. Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu; Hon. Justice Umaru Abdullahi; Hon. Justice Emmanuel Ayoola; Hon. Justice Dominic Edozie; Hon. Justice Michael Akpiroroh; Mrs. Rakia Sarki Ibrahim; Hon. Justice Ibrahim Ndahi Auta; Hon. Justice Kate Abiri; and Hon. Justice Peter Umeadi.

Three Senior Advocates of Nigeria, namely Chief Akin Olujinmi(SAN), Rickey Tarfa (SAN); Chief Adeniyi Akintola(SAN) filed the case on behalf of Justice Salami.


http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/08/18/nigeria-suspends-top-judge/

Don't you think 2015 is still a long way? When we get closer to 2015 we will start recommending discussions on potential presidential candidates for the home page.

But your subtle campaigns for Iweala and Mark/Chime are ok as they are for now. We will remember your posts when the real campaigns starts by 2014.

^Just a post before now you were going for babe, odunnu, iice and tanimz now its bhusayor, you are a real "alainikanshe" am sure in d next 2 hrs you will be knocking at ileke idi or another female's door.

Dont worry am very Ok where I am, I am not thinking of or interested in any new woman.

mukina2:
awww toba i wuffs you

O-J simpson

lol

He should forget about the Export processing zone or tell us more about it's feasibility. I think he should focus on mechanized farming, employment generation will come from the new agro-allied industries.

no vex nao. She was only kidding with you. we still loff u. But Goodluck (Jonathan) on your search. Mukina was never available to u before. 

lol

The two of them should keep quiet jor.

debosky:
Nasri may leave tomorrow, or he may not leave till after the CL qualifier.

Knowing how stubborn Arsene is, he might just play Nasri on Saturday to force Citeh to either up their price or pay upfront.

My view is that Arsene will not sign any new players (at least won't officially announce them) till after the CL qualifier. If we do qualify, then you will likely see one or two players, but not before.

I expect Cesc's fee will be reinvested, but Nasri's is a bit up in the air - if we fail to qualify, the rumoured £25m will be used to make up for the lost CL funds. If we do qualify, he may be sold and the money banked to give bigger profits at the year end (yawn) or, shocker of all shockers, to sign a quality replacement.

Fans just need to be patient - barring a disaster on Saturday that leads to fans calling for Wenger's sack, don't expect any inward movement till after Wednesday at the earliest.

How more patient can the fans be? Patience has been the keyword for the past how many years?

toba:
So u are one of those that have been following me? Smdh its only one of them that i truly love and she knows herself

I dont need to follow you, your escapades are all over NL for all to read jor. So you have been lying to others? Once a liar is always a liar  You dont truly love no one, you only love yourself.  

mukina2:
are you kissing my OAM4J?

he dare not or fire will come from heaven and burn his lips  

velo10:
I love nairaland but one of its main probs which is supposed to be a blessing is its antispam bot. 3 of my accounts have been banned because i noticed anytime i post similar content dat got me banned, i get banned again. I think there shud be a board, where antispam issues are discussed so non-spammers dont get banned unnecessarily.

olawalebab:
How can we complain, when we are ban, should we create a new user or what?

In the meantime, you can use the report to moderator button, I think it still works after you get banned. Someone used it to notify me after she was banned. Just come to this thread and click on report to moderator button on any post and make your complain about the ban. Admin, Supermod, Jarus and I will get the message.

toba:
And u are bold enough to tell me this despite my unending loff for u? I am leaving NL. that guy is promiscuous

Look at this pot calling kettle black. At least I dont cheat, lie, pretend and jump on every woman. I remain faithful to my 3 women only and they know each other and their positions. Tell me which female you have not profess undying love for on NL? Even on this thread you jump from iice to Mukina and back to iice with abandoned recklessness. Shioor! Alainikanshe.

ENEMAKU:
please i need a form for the police report as well pls, asap. God bless, my mail is ecotek80@yahoo.com. Really appreciate. Thanks

Sent.

Former military vice persident under Ibrahim Babangida, Augustus Aikhomu is dead. Retired Admiral Aikhomu died in Lagos today after a prolonged illness.

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