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 Crime / ICPC Uncovers Billions In Cash Meant For Arms, Ammunition To Fight Boko Haram by okrote4real: 11:27pm On Jun 23, 2022 |
Anti-graft Agency, ICPC Uncovers Billions In Cash Meant For Arms, Ammunition To Fight Boko Haram In Abuja Home Of Ex-Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered N1.85 billion from a house and office said to belong to former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai in Abuja, multiple sources told SaharaReporters. Buratai, a retired Lieutenant General was the COAS between 2015 and 2021. Sources said ICPC officials stormed the house in the Wuse area, beside the National Open University of Nigeria Campus in Abuja last week after it received a tip-off from a whistleblower. SaharaReporters gathered that the huge cash was part of the billions of naira earmarked for the purchase of arms and ammunition by the Muhammadu Buhari-led government. “Last week Thursday, ICPC officials stormed a house in Wuse area of Abuja, beside National Open University and arrested a man, Kabiru Salisu after they saw N850 million cash in the house,” a source told SaharaReporters. “He claimed the money belonged to Tukur Buratai who was in Cotonou at that time. “Officials of the ICPC took him to an office where another N1billion in cash was also discovered. Also, bulletproof cars, BMW, G-Wagon worth N450m were recovered." “Serious pressure is being mounted to claim money found was only N30m,” another source said. In March 2021, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno revealed that funds running into billions of naira meant for the procurement of arms and ammunition under the past service chiefs were unaccounted for. His revelation came a few months after President Buhari replaced Buratai and other service chiefs. Others were former Chief of Defence Staff, Gabriel Olonishakin; Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar Sadique and Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok Ibas. According to Monguno, neither the money nor the arms were on the ground upon the resumption of the new service chiefs. “Now that he (President Buhari) has brought new people (service chiefs), hopefully, they will devise some ways… I’m not saying the former service chiefs diverted the money, but the money is missing. We don’t know how, and nobody knows for now,” he had said. “The President will surely probe this matter. As we speak, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum too is also wondering where all the money went. I can assure you the President takes issues of this nature seriously. “The fact is that preliminary investigation showed the funds are missing and the equipment is nowhere to be found. “When the new service chiefs assumed office, they also said they did see anything on the ground.” History Of Graft Sahara Reporters had in a series of publications in 2016 exposed how Buratai procured expensive assets in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, between 2013 and 2015, from proceeds of crime. He and his two wives in 2013 paid the sum of 1,498,534.00 AED (N120 million/$419,000) for the first property, Project TFG Marina Hotel Unit 2711. Sale documents indicated that the first property was handed over to the Buratais on January 13, 2013. Eleven days after he was appointed by President Buhari, the retired Army General made arrangements for the purchase of a second property from the same company in Dubai. Between July 24 and August 17, 2015, he paid a total sum of N42.2 million into TFG Sigma 111’s account in Nigeria (Skye Bank 1770380452). Evidence exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters revealed that Buratai made N10 million payments on July 24 and August 7 respectively. Three days later, another N10 million was paid into the real estate firm’s account. The phone number on the Skye Bank teller is 08033349740. Saharareporters investigations showed that it belonged to a Nigerian Army Major, Emmanuel G. Adegbola of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (N/10808). On August 17, 2015, the Chief of Army Staff paid the sum of N3,270,000 into the account. Buratai, who owned up to purchasing the two properties in Dubai, however, claimed that he amassed his wealth through “personal savings” and not ill-gotten gains. He added he made a lot of money from his snake farm along Keffi-Abuja Highway in Nasarawa, just 50 kilometres from the nation’s capital. https://saharareporters.com/2022/06/23/exclusive-anti-graft-agency-icpc-uncovers-billions-cash-meant-arms-ammunition-fight-boko |
| Health / Re: Nurse Locks Doctor Up At Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (vid) by okrote4real: 10:10am On Jun 23, 2022 |
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| Politics / Ekiti Gov. Elect Meets APC Chairman by okrote4real: 4:57pm On Jun 20, 2022 |
His Excellency, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu the National Chairman All Progressives Congress APC received Gov Elect of Ekiti State Dr Abayomi Abiodun Oyebanji and Gov. Kayode Fayemi the Executive Governor of Ekiti on Monday 20/06/2022 on a homage visit at his Abuja residence.
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| Politics / Re: Leke Abejide Shows Credit Alert On TV. Receives ₦697,911 Monthly Salary by okrote4real: 10:11am On Jun 17, 2022 |
| Career / Amb. Hussaini Haruna Coomassie Congratulates CGI Isah Jere by okrote4real: 11:06am On Jun 16, 2022 |
...Says as he's now decorated with his complete rank, he should take decisive steps on Passport Administration & Control, Staff Welfare among others. An immigration expert and UN SDG Ambassador, who also doubles as Global Vice Chairman, Advocacy for Good Governance & Social Justice Network and Chairman Leadership Scorecard Magazine Advisory Board, who led similar protest to the NIPC in conjunction with Association of Snr. Civil Servants of Nigeria, Amb. Hussaini Coomassie has congratulated the newly decorated CGI Isah Jere. Hussaini Coomassie made this known while speaking with correspondents at the Ministry of Interior, in Abuja, during the service decoration of the CGI with CG Rank yesterday. CGI Idris Jere got one year extension of Service by President Muhammadu Buhari on 22nd April, to enable him lead the service to higher heights. According to him, he says the challenges that has bedeviled the passport Policy and Operations need to be revisited, with the aim of altering the recent Passport reforms and the mode of processing Nigerian passports which has now become unruly for the citizens for well over 2 years and still counting. He added that it's evident in the recalcitrant, and regular attempts at trying to clear the backlogs that are still pending and in abeyance. "It has therefore become paramount for the Immigration Service in the instant case to take absolute charge away from the interference of the Ministry of Interior which has clearly created and introduced avoidable hiccups and bottlenecks that is today dragging the effort and good name of the service in the mud. "There is an urgent need for Mr. President to take a long look into the entire passport exercise with the aim of revamping it despite the clear indications that NIS is poised to take delivery of over ten thousand (10,000) passport booklets. Perhaps, the million-dollar question is ‘will it still be enough’? this can only scratch the surface but will definitely fall short in terms of yielding a permanent solution," the UN rep advised. Ambassador. Coomassie also encouraged the CGI to take bold steps in making tough decisions within the next 30days,which include the overhauling of the entire directorate and same should be extended to other directorates of the service. In another development, Ambassador Coomassie also raised an alarm against the backdrop of the rumours making round that the Ministry and the Governing Board of CDFICoS are making effort to appoint DCGs from outside the service to fill the gaps as Heads of Directorateshe ruled it out as outright ill motives, capable of further bastardising and collapsing the system in it's entirety, this he said will do the Service more harm than good. "The Customs in recent years promoted the then Deputy Comptroller of Customs A.A Mustapha to the rank of ACG and then subsequently became CG of Customs. Instances abound in plethora situation within sister organisations. "Therefore, it is curious that some few individuals from the Ministry and the Board are insisting on imposing DCGs from outside the service for their selfish reasons and agenda. It shall be notably resisted by many across board who are genuinely concerned as it is devoid of common sense and an attempt to scurry or usher in non career Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs) from the backdoor. "This is highly prejudicial and uncalled for, why cant the Minister and His Board accelerate promotion of hardworking serving CISs & ACGs to fill in the gaps to service from unnecessary embarrassment, he added. New Beginning: Amb. Hussaini Haruna Coomassie Felicitate With CGI Isah Jere Idris https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/06/16/new-beginning-amb-hussaini-haruna-coomassie-felicitate-with-cgi-isah-jere-idris/
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| Education / Amb Hussaini Coomassie Becomes American Visiting Professor by okrote4real: 10:44am On Jun 14, 2022 |
It was all joy and happiness when news broke that the Special envoy on Good Governance and Diplomacy, Intl Peace Commission of the United Nations who doubles as Global Vice Chairman, Advocacy for Good Governance/Social Justice Network, Vienna, Amb. (Dr) Hussaini Coomassie has been appointed visiting Professor of Governance and International Linkages from June 2022 to June 2025. This is coming as Coomassie has been able to bridge the gap between the downtrodden and the haves in the society. His enigmatic association and philosophical approach to national and international issues has endeared him in the hearts of fans both home and abroad, hence the recommendation and subsequent acknowledgment as a visiting Professor Highstone International University, California, USA. See the original statement: APPOINTMENT AS VISITING PROFESSORSHIP* I am delighted to inform_ you, on the recommendation of the *IPGC African Centre For Peace, Research and Diplomacy* that the Professorial Committee has agreed to confer on you the title of *Visiting Professor of Governance and International Linkages from June 2022 to June 2025.* A Visiting Professorship is one which is awarded to distinguished individual of recognised academic and/or professional standing, whose association with a department of the university will support its academic endeavour and provide the highest source of advice and wise counsel in that discipline. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our academic community and thank you for your willingness to be associated with *Highstone International University, California, USA. Vice Chancellor This long overdue achievements is a welcome development and should be encouraged by all spheres. Amb Hussaini Coomassie Becomes American Visiting Professor https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/06/14/amb-hussaini-coomassie-becomes-american-visiting-professor/
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| Politics / Neocolonialism, Nigeria Government And The People by okrote4real: 6:39am On Jun 12, 2022 |
Nigeria would have been a great country. But our political office holders have been used to make the country fail. There's no single man on earth who can make Nigeria work again unless Jesus Christ come back to Earth �. That person is not the candidate you're clamouring for, he's still the like others. We believed in President Mohammadu Buhari and fought the high and mighty to bring him in, but what happened? He became a nightmare. Nigeria and Africa have been programmed not to work by the West. They know that our libration and prosperity is a big threat to their survival. Hence, they use our own people to oppress, syphon and intimidate us. They use our politicians who have vision to devalue our currency � so that we would continue to be bootlickers and beggars to them. They will plant whoever they think can do their biddings, promote that personality as the alpha and omega just to continue to rule over us. Haven't you wondered why for decades our power sector has been in shambles? Even to build a refinery has been a challenge. Remember, Buhari told us he would build us refineries, he couldn't even build a single one even as the minster of Petroleum. Our successive Presidents have failed us, the ones coming won't make any difference. Nigeria for me hasn't given me hope to believe it would be better. Everybody is fighting for his/her pockets. Nobody is fighting to make Nigeria a better place for our children. The ones you are campaigning and arguing for to be the next president is the one that would still disappoint you. Our leadership keep getting worst by the day and no reasonable personality can beat his/her chest that they have worked for Nigeria. I won't say there ain't pockets of sincere people in government. The last I saw was madam Dora Akunyili (May God rest her soul). But in Nigeria, we don't like good people because they have made us so poor that we've now become "O Yes" members. We agree to anything that we think would put food on our table. We are now hungry citizens looking for the next bus stop to refill our pockets. Hope...hope is gone! The last hope I saw was in Alawo in Lagos. Nigeria my country, you have made yourself so little that even the educational sector is a mess. They have made you so common that you have to travel abroad to become something in life. They have made you so inferior that anything produced in Nigeria isn't original. That's where we find ourselves today. Neocolonialism is real. We are in a modern slave trade business. But not in chains. We are the ones now travelling overseas to beg and do all kinds of job just to survive. We even boast with the countries we've travelled to. When we want to give examples, we use "When I was in America". We should be ashamed, but shame? That is not in our dictionary. We are now mentally possessed with unrealistic expectations and imaginations. We even want to see our own as good. Our mindsets are now foreign. That's where we are today. If people could steal billions of naira and we know them, and yet we are always clamouring to voting them into power to rule us, we are doomed! Asari Dokubo said "No Be Juju Be that?!" We are blind to anything good. Division and ethnocentrism is now a normal. We hate ourselves. Religion has been used to divide us. But they the elites, still live happily together, marrying themselves and giving our their kids to each other to continue with the dynasty. Think my brothers, think!!!! We are our security. We provide the basic amenities for ourselves. We don't hope for a better country because theirs nothing to show for. An elected officials will be telling you what he/she has done as if the money expended was from his father's account. Rubbish! All man for himself. Solution? Which solution? The ones our social commentators have been giving, the ones we have written in several journals, who have taken them serious. 2023, come out and vote for who you think would change your life. But know that , nobody can change Nigeria. Okrote4real ©️ https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5796487537047105&id=100000577490791
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| Politics / Lagos PVC Clash: Tinubu Is Afraid Of Election - PDP by okrote4real: 8:59pm On Jun 11, 2022 |
June 11, 2022 Press Statement Lagos PVC Clash: Tinubu is Afraid of Election - PDP …Says Nigerians Cannot be Deterred Nigerians are disturbed by the dastardly action instigated by leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) to prevent citizens, particularly people of the South East region resident in Lagos State from collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) to enable them vote in the 2023 general elections. That action by the APC in Lagos is part of its desperate design to use violence to sabotage free, fair and credible elections in 2023 having realized that Nigerians have rejected its Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the polls. Asiwaju Tinubu has been in morbid fear of the soaring popularity of the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, hence the attempt by the APC to stop Nigerians from obtaining their PVCs to vote in the elections; an action that portend serious threat and danger to our democratic process. Is it not an irony that the party of the government of the day that pretends to have the support of the people and professes continuity is busy chasing away prospective voters? The APC is already suffering from Pre-Election Fever Syndrome in trepidation that it cannot win in a free, fair, credible and transparent process where Nigerians are allowed to freely express their Will. It is particularly disturbing that this pattern is a resurgence of previous attempt in 2019 where APC leaders harassed Nigerians, especially the people of the South East and threatened to throw them into the Lagoon should they vote for any other party other than the APC. It will also be recalled that similar act of violence was unleased on Nigerians in the Isolo axis of Lagos in the 2019 general elections, where the APC, upon discovering that it has been rejected at the polls, openly sponsored and unleashed terror on innocent citizens and destroyed all votes cast. The APC has again become chaotic and desperate because Nigerians have recognized it as what it is; a Special Purpose Vehicle which was hurriedly put together to defraud the nation. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC must know that they cannot surmount the determination of Nigerians who are now rallying on the platform of the PDP to use this 2023 general elections to take back their country from the stranglehold and misrule of the corrupt, incompetent, inhumane and rudderless APC. Our Party cautions Asiwaju and the APC to thread carefully and rein in their thugs, hoodlums and terrorists as they will be firmly resisted by Nigerians. Signed: Hon. Debo Ologunagba National Publicity Secretary |
| Crime / Kaduna State Debunks Reports Of Aerial Attack By Terrorists by okrote4real: 1:32am On Jun 10, 2022 |
KDSG Security Update: Thursday 9th June 2022.https://www.facebook.com/100000270153679/posts/5498045970214354/ 5 Likes
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| Politics / APC , Tinubu Only Choices That Will Ensure A Prosperous, Working, Nigeria by okrote4real: 11:53pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
ABUJA, FCT JUNE 9, 2022 PRESS STATEMENT WE WILL WORK TIRELESSLY TO WIN 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - ADAMU The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), His Excellency, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has restated the commitment of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party to deliver the Presidency to the Party, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. The National Chairman gave the commitment when he led the entire members of the NWC on a congratulatory visit to the Party’s Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, June 9, 2022. The National Chairman assured the Presidential Candidate of the NWC’s resolve and determination to mobilize the leadership and the base of the Party to secure a decisive victory for the party in the 2023 general elections. According to him, “the APC and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu are the only choices that will ensure a prosperous, economically stable and harmonious Nigeria.” Responding, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu congratulated the NWC, Party members, and all Nigerians for the remarkably successful conduct of the Party’s Presidential Convention that saw his emergence as the flagbearer of the party. He expressed full faith and confidence in the NWC and its leadership to deliver victory in the next general elections. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu urged the NWC to stand strong, united and vigilant in order to defeat attempts by opposition moles and spies to infiltrate and undermine cohesion in the Party. The Presidential Candidate of Africa’s largest and most vibrant party pledged his total commitment to working with the Party to achieve victory in the next general elections. SIGNED: *Barr. Felix Morka* National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC) https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/06/09/we-will-work-tirelessly-to-win-2023-presidential-election-adamu/
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| Business / You Are A Good Administrator, You Represents Nigeria Creditability'–amb Coomassi by okrote4real: 10:15am On Jun 04, 2022 |
'You Are A Good Administrator, You Represents Nigeria Creditability'–Amb Coomassie To OPEC Sec. Gen. The Special envoy on Good Governance and Diplomacy, Intl Peace Commission of the United Nations, who doubles as Global Vice Chairman, Advocacy for Good Governance/Social Justice Network, Vienna, Amb. (Dr) Hussaini Coomassie, yesterday in Vienna Austria, paid a courtesy visit to the OPEC Headquarters in company of Engr. Idris Buba Zarma, Engr. Edgar O. Ekhuerhare and some top Diplomats. Dr. Coomassie commended the Secretary General, Dr Mohammed Barkindo for a job well done, stressing that he is really making Nigeria proud globally. Speaking to our international correspondent at the United Nations Office in Vienna where he attended series of meetings with some dignitaries, he commended the Secretary General for stabilising OPEC, praying Almighty Allah to guide and protect him wherever he goes and wishes him the best in all his endeavours. "Sir Barkindo, my elder Brother, is an illustrious son of Nigeria. He has continued to represent Nigeria in the comity of Nations. We wish to have more of his likes to reposition the country in the international market," he stated. Amb. Coomassie is also scheduled to proceed to U.A.E for his 3rd Honorary Doctorate degree award by the Commonwealth University in Dubai. He's expected in Abuja Nigeria on June 22, 2022 for his Fellowship Certificate put together by the Institute of Management Specialists, UK (Nigeria Chapter). https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/06/04/you-are-a-good-administrator-you-represents-nigerias-creditability-amb-coomassie-to-opec-sec-gen/
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| Politics / Coalition Of Youths Asks Buhari To Choose Jack-rich As Successor by okrote4real: 9:13pm On May 31, 2022 |
A coalition of youth groups, under the aegis of Nigerian Youth Groups, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to annoint Mr Tein Jack-Rich as his successor. The group was making the appeal on the heels of Buhari's call on All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Tuesday in Abuja, to support him in choosing a worthy successor. The coalition's spokesman, Haruna Jagindi, who passed the group's message on Tuesday,, at the end of a Youth Stakeholders meeting in Abuja, said Jack-Rich had all it took to fulfill the president's desires. The president had told the governors that their objective must be the victory of APC. He also said the choice of candidate that would represent the party must be someone who would give Nigerian masses a sense of victory and confidence, even before the elections. ''In keeping with the established internal policies of the Party, and as we approach the convention in a few days,, I wish to solicit the reciprocity and support of the governors and other stakeholders in picking my successor, who would fly the flag of our party for election into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023,'' he said. Buhari told the governors, at at the closed door meeting, which was also attended by the APC National Chairman, Sen. Adamu Abdullahi, that he had realised the ‘compelling need’ for him to provide ‘stronger leadership for the party during the transition. The group therefore noted that only an aspirant such as Jack-Rich, fitted the requirements, and could fulfill the aspirations of the president. ''Jack-Rich is obviously the man that can take Nigeria to the promised land. He is young, talented, generous, and above all, economically and technologically sound to turn the fortunes of our country around,'' the youth's spokesman said. According to Jagindi, Jack-Rich has done a lot to better the lot of the masses already, as evident in his philanthropic works across Nigeria, and can do much more if he is given the chance to as president. He noted that the astute businessman had touched the lives of many Nigerians in all sectors including health, economy and education. He said the Rivers-born young man fully understood the dynamics of Nigeria as a nation, and so would bring in every tool at his disposal to ensure the unity, growth and development of the country. ''We are therefore appealing to Mr President not to deny Nigerians this chance of getting a good leader who will ensure the fulfillment of his laudable plans for us,'' Jagindi stated. APC holds its presidential primary between June 6 and June 8. 25 persons are seeking to fly the APC flag in the upcoming presidential poll.
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| Politics / APC Special Convention For Presidential Primary Postponed by okrote4real: 12:56am On May 28, 2022 |
ABUJA, FCT MAY 27, 2022 APC Special Convention For Presidential Primary Postponed Following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s extension of deadline for the submission of list of candidates by political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) hereby postpones its Special Convention for Presidential Primary from Sunday, 29th - Monday, 30th of May, 2020 to Monday, 6th - Wednesday, 8th of June, 2022. SIGNED *Barr. Felix Morka* National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC)
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| Politics / 'party Delegates Are Disgrace To Nigeria Politics' –UN SDG Ambassador by okrote4real: 9:53pm On May 27, 2022 |
A United Nations SDG Ambassador and Global vice Chairman, Advocacy For Good Governance and Social Justice Network, Amb. Hussaini Haruna Coomassie has expressed shock and concern over the shameful display of lust for money by Nigerian delegates who have sold their soul and conscience to the highest bidder, forgetting the fact that whoever they bring on board will be there for-better-for-worst, for the next four consecutive years. Dr. Coomassie made this known while answering questions from journalists in his Abuja residence after watching some of the viral videos posted by some netizens about politicians and delegates either collecting or refunding money they have collected. He explained that those who should serve as checks to the politicians are now being used to elect fraudulent characters to represent a whole nation for four years. He called on Nigerians to disappoint both the delegates and the politicians with their PVCs on election day, that they (the electorates) are the final deciders to election and definitely not the delegates. "The electorates are the final deciders to election in the world and not the delegates. Politicians can spend all they want, but won't win any election if the people didn't see them worthy of it," he concluded. 'Party Delegates Are Disgrace To Nigeria Politics' –UN SDG Ambassador https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/05/27/party-delegates-are-disgrace-to-nigeria-politics-un-sdg-ambassador/
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| Politics / We Believes In Nigeria, Committed To Robust Relationship, UAE Tells To Jack-rich by okrote4real: 8:55pm On May 27, 2022 |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), says it is committed to ensuring the growth of its relationship with Nigeria because it believes in the country’s will to develop. The UAE spoke through its Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Fahaq Al Taffaq, when he received a frontline presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Tein Jack-Rich on Thursday. Jack-Rich was at the UAE Embassy in Abuja, to condole with the people and government of that country over the recent demise of their president, Sheikh Khalifa Al-Nahyan, who died on May 13. Al Taffaq, who expressed gratitude over the presidential aspirant’s visit, said the UAE appreciated Nigeria for the support the people, government, and even the private sector, had shown his country in their trying moment. He praised Nigerians for nurturing the excellent relationship that existed between Nigeria and UAE. `` We were touched by President Muhammadu Buhari's support, and the overwhelming love by the government, the business community, ministers, governors, politicians and many others, through visits, phone calls and messages. ``Surely we are happy with the excellent relationship our countries enjoy, the level the UAE and Nigeria wants to move the relationship to. The envoy, who also expressed his country’s confidence in Nigeria, said his country was looking forward to a more robust relationship with Nigeria in the future. In his response, Jack-Rich, who said he was at the embassy to commiserate with the people and government on the death of the president, encouraged the country to take the demise of their leader as an act of God. `` From the first day I met you, I was deeply motivated, knowing you were a good brother and a good friend, and when you have these types of moments, it is important I come and condole with you,’’ he said. The Rivers-born philanthropist noted that the UAE was a very strong country, and that it would overcome this phase. The astute businessman and industrialist said this was evident in UAE’s ability to keep its head above waters in spite of the current global economic crisis. ``We see you as a game changer and a country the whole world is talking and about; and also one Africa is emulating,’’ he said. According to him, the country has been able to set its trajectory in of development and political stability, and that it had been able to create a gateway to the world. ``In terms of showcasing your skills set in technology and promoting trade even when the entire world is shaking, and how you have been able to stabilise the economy.’’ Jack-Rich praised the UAE for always treating Nigeria as its own, and reiterated the need for strategic collaboration between the two countries.
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| Politics / Jack-rich To Delegates:'your Vote Will Decide Future Of Over 240 Million Nigeria by okrote4real: 1:13pm On May 27, 2022 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates have been charged on patriotism ahead of the primary to elect the party’s candidate for president, slated for May 29 and May 30. A presidential aspirant under the platform of APC, Mr Tein Jack-Rich, gave the charge on Friday in Abuja, in an interaction with journalists on the upcoming presidential primary. .``What major factor we have to consider as we prepare for the upcoming primary is that our vote will decide the future of over 240 million plus Nigerians from 2023 to 2027. ``For that reason, you need a president that knows how to create jobs; you need a president that can feel your pain. ``You need a president that can connect people and opportunities to realise their God-given potentials and capacities, and for that you need Tein Jack-Rich,’’ he said. The Rivers-born industrialist said he would ensure every Nigeria enjoyed maximum social security, and self-dignity, values the citizens had lost and were yearning for. He urged delegates to ensure that they voted for the aspirant with a proven track-record of working towards a strong, prosperous, united and wealthy Nigeria. According to him, Nigeria needs a man who understands how the country can create access to modern technology and connect Nigeria to the gateway of G-20, with his experience in the global economic space. He therefore urged them to put the country first because a prosperous country would ensure the protection and comfort of all citizens, including the generations to come. ``What legacy will you leave for your children and the yet unborn? How will your name be written in the book of remembrance? ``Will you be remembered as those who worked and fought for the entrenchment of a democracy that turned the fortunes of Nigeria around or will you be remembered as those who pocketed the future of their children by wrong decisions? ``The choice no doubt is yours to make. Let us make the right choice for our country and for our future,’’ Jack-Rich charged the delegates.
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| Crime / 'Give Peace A Chance'–Amb Coomassie Urges IPOP, ESN, Other Terrorists by okrote4real: 7:00am On May 27, 2022 |
Following the gruesome murder of Fatima and her four Kids, a northerner in Anambra state, and the continued killings of innocent Nigerians in the South-east and other parts of Nigeria, a public analyst and pundit, Amb Hussaini Coomassie has condemned the barbaric and animalistic act by cold-blood-tasty terrorists in the state. He said those hiding under the canopy of IPOB/ESN to carry out the dastardly acts should be condemned and made to face the law. He called on the Federal Government to declare total war on terror no matter who is involved. He added that two weeks ago, two Army personnel were beheaded in the east, alongside two others and surprisingly, until this moment none of the so called human rights activists have come out to say or condemned the act. CAN, Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Gov Soludo, Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu and other sponsored online activists have been silence as if nothing happened. He gave kudos to Reno Omokri, who he said clearly displayed high level of maturity and stood on his ground that justice must be done by bringing the perpetrators to book. "This is what is called genuine & balanced activism, such an inhuman acts should be condemned by all before it turns to something else. "If Government is serious, IPOB/ESN can be crushed within a shortest possible time,"he explained. He further pleaded with IPOB and other terrorist groups across the country to give peace a chance, adding that violence has never yielded fruit in any part of the world. "All these terror unleashed by IPOB became rampant after the careless utterances made by Nnamdi Kanu during the #EndSars organised protest. It's rather unfortunate that people could be this inhuman. I'm afraid if the North is pushed to the wall, I smell danger ahead of us, GOD FORBID. "Let's give Peace a chance. The leaders of the Ohanaeze Ndi-igbo/Niger Deltans, Afenifere & Arewa Consultative Forum must come together and keep their grievances aside to save this Nation from anarchy. Peace is the only solution to this carnage. IPOB are busy destroying their own region, while bandits are also busy destroying the north. If not properly tackled, the rest of the country will be affected, every Nigerian life is very important and we must take it seriously," he adviced. 'Give Peace A Chance'–Amb Coomassie Advises IPOP, ESN, Other Terrorists https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/05/27/give-peace-a-chance-amb-coomassie-advises-ipop-esn-other-terrorists/
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| Politics / My Presidential Ambition Solely To Make Life Better For The Average Man-jack-ric by okrote4real: 11:46am On May 26, 2022 |
A frontline presidential aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Tein Jack-Rich has said his aspiration to become Nigeria’s President is solely to make life better for the average man. The Oil Magnate who spoke in Jalingo, Taraba State Capital when he met delegates ahead of APC presidential primary election said 2023 is the time to choose a leader whose priority is to make living worthwhile for Nigerians. 2023: Jackrich assures rescue of Rivers people According to him, “a vote for JackRich having come from a humble background is a vote to emancipate our struggling mothers, fathers and relatives. “The man speaking to you today came from a humble background. “I am the son of a woman who sells Garri in the village and died because she couldn’t afford to pay her medical bills. “But that same woman has given birth to children who now serve as motivation to other families who are going through what my mother went through. “We can’t afford to neglect and fail the families struggling and that is why I have come to liberate those yearning for a better life.” He told the delegates that he has plans of establishing an industrial centre in the North East region, which he said Taraba would benefit from immensely. He however urged the delegates to vote for his candidature during the APC presidential primaries, promising them easy access and compensation even after the exercise. Taraba state Chairman of the APC, Ibrahim El-Sudi who also spoke, thanked the presidential aspirant for his love for Nigeria. He urged the delegates to vote for competence and not money bags.
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| Business / Group Hails Cbn’s Decision To Raise MPR To 13% After 2yrs by okrote4real: 9:53am On May 26, 2022 |
…calls on police arrest those behind fake news on alleged Emefiele’s sack A group called South West Professional Forum, SWPF, Thursday, hailed the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 13 per cent after two years. SWPF made the commendation in an address signed by Coordinator, SWPF, Comrade Gbenga Ganzallo, Secretary, OYPF, Chief Bolanle Akinwummi, and Public Reelations Officer, SWPF, Olakunle kolawole Ebenezer Esq, at a press conference held in Abuja. The Forum pointed that the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is a man of foresight and a core professional who has been patriotic in handling the affairs of the economy along with his team of seasoned professionals, and added that the increase of the MPR to 13 per cent after two years was a step in the right direction to ensure the economy is sustained amidst daunting challenges from the global and local fronts. The group said, “The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, is a patriotic Nigerian and professional to the core who has used his wealth of experience to keep the economy afloat despite global and local challenges. “We want hail Emefiele and his seasoned team of professionals that is the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to vote unanimously to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 13 per cent on Tuesday, and indeed is a very crucial decision for national interest. “We support the new MPR at 13 per cent because this will further consolidate on other policies the CBN have come up with and that would strengthen the economy, hence serving as a baseline interest rate in an economy, which other interest rates used within such an economy is built on it. “And as the CBN boss has rightly said, ‘The sharp rise in inflation across both the advanced and emerging market economies has generated growing concerns among central banks as the progressive rise in inflation driven by rising aggregate demands and wage growth has put sustainable pressure on price levels’. “We agree with him as he also explained that consequently, the major central banks such as the U.S. Fed, the Bank of England, European Central Bank, and Bank of Canada has provided strong guidance of a progressive shift away from monetary policy accommodation to drive market interest rate which may ultimately impact capital flows away from emerging market economies. “On this we throw our weight behind his decision because it would add more value to the economy and allow businesses to thrive, and also attract investors in all sectors of the economy.” The group also called on Nigerians to support the CBN Governor, and also to join hands with him to create a virile economy and conducive business environment for Nigerian businesses and those coming in. Meanwhile, the group highlighted some salient achievements under the leadership of the CBN Governor since he has been in office, which it pointed that despite the harsh financial state of the country, he also introduced several policies to support the poor; the farmer’s Anchor Borrower Programme that just witnessed first of its kind of rice pyramid a few months ago. “When Godwin Emefiele assumed office as the 10th indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on June 3, 2014, he promised to build a resilient financial system that can serve the growth and development needs of the Nigeria economy. “Today, even the blind, deaf and dump can attest to the fact that the Apex Bank’s policies and programmes have been so designed in such a way that jobs are being created and fostering inclusive growth. “In addition, to key macroeconomic concerns such as inflation and exchange rate stability in the country. “He has been able to mobilize the private sector and salvage the situation, despite the harsh financial state of the country, he also introduced several policies to support the poor; the farmer’s Anchor Borrower Programme that just witnessed first of its kind of rice pyramid a few months ago. “Through his people based policies, Nigerians have been offered numerous interventions and support for Small Medium Enterprises, SMEs and others. “And this has created support base for local companies to be competitive, and evidently, this support culminated in the commissioning of the Dangote Fertilizer Company, and these are aimed at supporting Nigerian farmers to produce more food and also create jobs. “Under his watch in CBN for the first time, he ensured diversification of the source of the economy from the oil sector to the non-oil sector. “We can go on and on about Emefiele’s professional policy formulation that has been so all encompassing and not leaving any segment of Nigerians behind, but has carried Nigerians along with the policies and programmes of the CBN.” However, the group in its address unanimously called on the Nigerian Policy Force to arrest those who have reported and spread fake news about the purported sack of the CBN Governor on Wednesday. “We condemn those who just woke up from their mischief to relay fake news about the alleged sack of the CBN Governor on Wednesday. “This is handiwork of some politicians who have nothing to offer because they have run out of steam and are only out to blackmail the CBN Governor with such sponsored fake news. “We want to call on the Nigerian Police Force, and other relevant security agencies to go after and arrest those who are behind this fake news, and should be dealt with accordingly because this is not good for the image of our revered Apex Bank”, the group added. https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/05/26/group-hails-cbns-decision-to-raise-mpr-to-13-after-2yrs/ |
| Politics / 2023: I Will Bring Nigeria To Her Old Days Of Greatness, Says Jack-rich by okrote4real: 11:12am On May 25, 2022 |
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Tein Jack-Rich, on Tuesday, said he would make life better for all Nigerians and bring the country to her old days of greatness if elected president. Jack-Rich disclosed this while interacting with the party delegates in Jalingo. According to him, 2023 was the time to choose a leader whose priority would be to make living worthwhile for Nigerians and get the country revive to her old days of greatness. “A vote for Jack-Rich having come from a humble background is a vote to emancipate our struggling mothers, fathers and relatives. “I am from a humble background, I am the son of a woman who sells garri in the village and died because she couldn’t afford to pay her medical bills. “But that same woman has given birth to children who now serve as motivation to other families who are going through what my mother went through. “We can’t afford to neglect and fail the families struggling and that is why I have come to liberate those yearning for a better life.” he said. The aspirant promised that he would establish an industrial centre in the North East region, which Taraba would benefit from immensely. He urged the delegates to vote for his candidature during the APC presidential primaries, promising them easy access and good governance for a better Nigeria. Taraba State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Ibrahim El-Sudi thanked the presidential aspirant for his love for Nigeria. He urged the delegates to vote for competent persons that would turn around the fortunes of the country instead going for people with bags of money. Source Tribune
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| Career / Decorating Mr Isah Jere Idris Will Bring Sanity To The Agency–amb. Coomassie by okrote4real: 10:55pm On May 24, 2022 |
A former immigration officer and public analyst Amb. Hussaini Coomassie has congratulated the newly promoted Senior Immigration officers and that of other Paramilitary Agencies under Interior Ministry on their promotions to the next rank. Amb Coomassie who's a United Nations SDG Ambassador and Global vice Chairman, Advocacy For Good Governance and Social Justice Network also adviced President Mohammedu Buhari and the ministry responsible for the appointment and confirmation of Comptroller General to as a matter of urgency, facilitate his confirmation & decoration for better service delivery. On the newly promoted officers, Dr Coomassie advised that qualifications and merit should be given a priority in the fourth coming redesignation/postings of newly promoted officers. Experienced, talented & hardworking DCGs should be appointed to head Passport, Border Management & Operations Directorates, in order to clear off passport backlogs & sanitise our porous International Borders, he added. He said: "I want to congratulate the newly promoted officers and urge them to be good Ambassadors of the Service and patriotic Nigerians. I'm also advising the Comptroller General of Immigration to take this advantage in reshuffling his cabinet and making sure postings are made according to professionalism and definitely not on godfatherism. On the issue of newly created border Commands/FoB that are causing serious misunderstanding between State Comptrollers & that of Border Commands, which is affecting the cordial relationship between the Service & host States, Mr Jere should as a matter of National interest create a committee to look into the affairs of affected States, if possible reverse them back to their original formations. "Skillful & Hardworking DCGs should be appointed to head Passports & Operations Directorates respectively, to be able to change the narratives he insists. Lot's of complaints from well meaning NIGERIANS regarding passport procurement across the country is worrisome, the NIMC/IRIS dichotomy should be properly tackled and if possible engage the leadership of NIMC for a permanent solution to the existing problems," he stated. In a related development, Ambassador Coomassie said he's worried on the delay of decorating the Ag. Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Isah Jere Idris, whose tenure has just been extended by President Mohammadu Buhari for one more year after serving 7 months as acting CGI. "The truth is, Jere is supposed to have been decorated few days or maximum of a month after taking over the mantle of leadership from Muhammad Babandede. Decorating the CGI with his full rank will bring sanity to the system, as it's now, you cant even differentiate him from his Deputies, as they all wears the same rank and seeing his colleagues in other sister Agencies wearing their complete ranks, especially the newly promoted CG Fire service, makes him inferior among them, this is so disheartening to me. The Minister should have decorated the CGI Jere alongside the newly appointed CG Federal Fire Service, on receipt of the letter from the presidency regarding Jere's tenure elongation. "Referring to the State House letter number SH/COS/42/3/A/128, dated 22/4/22, which is enough to decorate Mr Jere, weather confirmed or on acting capacity, the status of acting doesn't prevent him from wearing his complete Rank this I know, with refence to former CGI RB Musa, who was decorated with his complete rank less than 2 weeks of taking over from the then CGI Rose Uzoma, a rank he wore throughout his 5 months as acting CGI and many more instances in the police and other sister organisations, Jere shouldn't be exceptional please," he advised. Amb Coomassie urges the Minister of Interior and others to wade in to end this injustice against the person of acting CGI Jere. "I employ the God-fearing Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the leadership of Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire & Immigration Board to please do the needful to boost the morale of CG Jere in commanding maximum respect in his organisation and saving the image of the Service," he concluded. 'Decorating The CGI With His Full Rank Will Bring Sanity To The System'–Amb. Hussaini Coomassie https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/05/24/decorating-the-cgi-with-his-full-rank-will-bring-sanity-to-the-system-amb-hussaini-coomassie/
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| Politics / Jack-rich, Pledges Establishment Of International Trade Hub In South East by okrote4real: 4:57pm On May 24, 2022 |
An Industrialist and a frontline Presidential Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tein Jack-Rich, says he will establish an International Trade hub and a Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in the South-East, if elected President in 2023. Jack-Rich made the pledge while addressing APC stakeholders and delegates in Owerri and Enugu, during his consultative visit to the south-east states of Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi. According to the philanthropist, the siting of an International Trade Hub in the region, would boost the frontiers of global trade in the country and attract foreign investments. He said such a hub would also improve private-sector productivity and increase business opportunities with direct impact on the economy. Jack-Rich, who said his economic policies would be driven by Industrialisation, also promised to provide cutting-edge leadership that would evolve the right economic policies to grow the country’s GDP. He said the economic policies of his administration would ensure the reduction of inflation and unemployment rates to the barest minimum, and take Nigeria to the ''Trillion Dollars Economic League''. He also described the Igbo people as very industrious people, and among the most educated in the world. According to the Rivers-born businessman, the South-East needs someone like him as Nigerian President to explore their enormous potentials, and establish an economic gateway that would enable them realise their core values. He said if elected president, he would drive profitable economic growth in the zone, and the country at large. ''My Igbo people are among the smartest in the world, they are among the most educated globally. For the enormous potentials that you have, you need a president that can sit with you, understand what you need. ''You need a leader that will establish the economic gateway so that you can realise your core values and be part of the engine that drives profitable economic growth. ''You need a president that can be there for you when you are crying, when you are hungry, when you feel that pain,'' Jack-Rich said. The presidential hopeful also promised to establish a River Port, as well as a Ship Fabrication and Maintenance Yard in Onitsha, Anambra, to boost International Trade and Manufacturing. He said his government would also establish a Technology Hill in Enugu, to train youths and equip them with the requisite innovative and entrepreneurial skills that will make them self-reliant and contribute to the growth of their families and communities. Jack-Rich who noted that economic engagement was key to addressing Nigeria's security challenges, promised to be the voice of the voiceless, the downtrodden, the less privileged and those took to crime and social vices on account of alleged denial of their rights. ''I am going to be the voice of the voiceless, I’m going to be the voice of the crying Widow, I’m going to be the voice of the physically challenged, I’m going to be the voice of the angry and hungry people, who feel deprived of their rights and have taken to the left side of life”. “I’m going to be the voice of you that felt that the only way to show you are strong is to be that faceless and an angry unknown gunman. I’m for you, you don’t have to do that anymore. '' You don’t have to kill your brother, you don’t have to kill your sister, you don’t have to rape, you don’t have to kill our old people just to show that you are angry. ''You don’t have to attack government security forces, you don’t have to attack government infrastructure just to express that anger, you don’t have to do all of these anymore. Jack-Rich is for you because I was once in a war situation than you are, but I held on to faith and today I’m here speaking to you”. The APC south east chairmen, delegates and other stakeholders, drawn from Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states, took turns at the engagement in Owerri and Enugu, to express delight and satisfaction with the lofty plans and policies of Jack-Rich. According them, Nigeria needs someone like Jack-Rich to address the many challenges bedeviling the country, given his intellectual prowess, foresight, competence, economic savvy, selflessness and young status. They then expressed their willingness to rally round the presidential aspirant, and galvanise support for him to clinch the party’s ticket at the primaries slated for May 29 and 30.
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| Politics / 'Economic Engagement Of Youths, Key To Tackling Insecurity'–jack-rich Insists by okrote4real: 2:28am On May 24, 2022 |
Mr Tein Jack-Rich, a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says engaging youths economically is key to tackling Nigeria’s insecurity and other social vices. Jack-Rich stated this on Sunday in Owerri, in an interview with newsmen. The 47-year-old Rivers-born businessman said, youths had been forced to go into banditry, kidnapping, robbery, insurgency, drugs and many other ills, because of the current economic crunch. ``I believe 2023 is going to be a very unique year, as we are going to be dealing with a young population in insurgence, and so we will need to create economic pipelines, we need to create a lot of jobs. ``A lot of the youths of today are more concerned with today’s survival than planning for the future,’’ Jack-Rich said. He said if elected president, he would immediately create systems that would provide Nigeria’s biggest population, which is the youths, with jobs within a few months in office ``You need leadership that is strategic and visionary, one that understands that the young population can be converted into the economic value chain to provide the right solution in dealing with social issues. ``As an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. We will provide an enormous amount of economic bombardment to engage our teeming youth,’’ he said. According to the philanthropist, youths are the tools that have always been used by unpatriotic citizens to create political, religious and social problems that have eaten deep into the Nigerian system, thereby threatening the unity and development of the country. He said youths that should be in schools were at home through no fault of theirs, and those that had managed to graduate from school were roaming the streets without any meaningful economic activity. Jack-Rich therefore, expressed optimism that if these issues were taken care of and there were no more idle young persons to be used as willing tools, crime would be reduced to the barest minimum and Nigeria would go past the issue of raging insecurity.
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| Politics / Gov. Zulum Assures Jack-rich, APC Presidential Aspirant, Of Borno's Support by okrote4real: 9:02pm On May 22, 2022 |
Gov. Zulum Assures Jack-Rich, APC Presidential Aspirant, Of Borno's Support Gov. Umara Zulum of Borno, has expressed appreciation of the people of Borno for the humanitarian efforts of a frontline Presidential Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tein Jack-Rich, in the state. Zulum stated this while playing host to Jack-Rich and his entourage at the Government House, Maiduguri. The presidential hopeful was on a consultative visit to the state to meet with APC stakeholders and delegates, ahead of the party's presidential primaries slated for May 29 and 30. The governor noted with gratitude the people-oriented projects executed by Jack-Rich in parts of the state, which included world-class potable water facilities of 250,000 litres capacity each at Gonidangari and Shehuri North in Maiduguri. Others he said, were the ongoing ultra-modern Faculty of Engineering and 180-Bed capacity hotel project at the Nigerian Army University in Biu. Zulum said the projects had significantly alleviated the sufferings of displaced communities in the state and had endeared the philanthropist to the people of Borno State. ''Jack-Rich is not new to Borno State, you executed very big water projects, two of them inside Maiduguri, one in Shehuri-North and another in Gonidangari. ''The Water Project is one of the multi-million Naira projects that have been donated by you, and this has gone a long way in alleviating the sufferings of displaced communities in our state. ''Furthermore, you have forgotten to mention that you are also a traditional title holder in Borno State". ''Once again, let me use this opportunity to convey our deepest appreciation, and to assure you that the people of Borno State are happy with you and Insha Allah, in the fullness of time, we shall not disappoint you,'' he said. Zulum said it was his belief that Jack-Rich was qualified, and had the capacity and wherewithal to become the president of Nigeria and move the country forward. He expressed hope that Borno State APC Delegates, who also believed in the capacity of the presidential aspirant, would make a wise decision to ensure that the right person emerged as candidate during the primaries. ''We have been receiving many presidential aspirants. I want to tell you that I am a man of my word, I don't talk too much, and I’m a man of reality. ''We have been waiting for all the presidential aspirants to come so we can assess their potentials with a view to taking the decision that will move the nation forward". ''Many of us share in your thoughts, and by your statements, what you are saying is from your heart. We believe you have the capacity, we believe you have the wherewithal and the ability to move Nigeria forward. ''Honestly speaking, from the bottom of my heart, I know that Borno State Delegates know that you (Jack-Rich) have the capacity to move the nation forward, and I hope they will make the wise decision to ensure that the right candidate is put in place to fly the flag of our great Party,'' Zulum said. He also stressed the need for all presidential aspirants to unite after the primaries and work towards the victory of APC in the 2023 General Elections. Zulum, however, said deepening internal democracy, building peace and national cohesion were key to ensuring national development. ''The most important thing I will like to stress is that the unity of our party is very important, and which I believe whatever the outcome, after the primaries, we have to come together to see that APC retains the national government. ''As I conclude, it is important, as I stated earlier, that deepening internal democracy, peace building and national cohesion is equal to national development. ''Therefore, we must do everything possible to ensure that we deepen our internal democracy to ensure peace and development in our nation,'' Zulum said. In his remarks, Jack-Rich, an astute businessman and Industrialist, promised to work with Borno Government to address the challenges militating against the ease of doing business in the state, and attract private sector investments if elected president. The APC presidential hopeful also pledged to bring lasting solution to the seemingly intractable security challenges bedeviling the state. He further pledged to industrialise the agricultural value chain of Borno, and establish a highly prolific and viable Sea Port at Benue River in Numan, Adamawa State, to drive Industrialisation in the North-East. ''We will work with you to address the challenges affecting the ease of doing business in Borno State, we will ensure that the private sector comes into the state and establish presence. ''If your stronghold is agriculture, we will ensure that we industrialise the agricultural value chain of this great state”. ''My vision is also to ensure that we have a river Port in the North-East so that your goods can move straight through Numan River in Adamawa, so you can ship in goods and services and ship out your farm produce and other raw materials, and earn foreign exchange”. The philanthropist, who acknowledged that he might not have the political clout like other politicians who were also in the race, however, expressed confidence that he had the heart of gold and the Midas touch, to rapidly transform the country and create wealth for millions of Nigerians. ''So I am here your Excellency to say to you, yes you may have a lot of aspirants coming to speak to you, but check their heart, do they mean well for you, check, what were they yesterday. I have evidence of what I did and what I can do. ''I am a development agent, I am an employer of labour, I know what to do to create employment, l have never depended on the government. ''So you need a president that you can call your brother, one that can feel your pain, not a president that will tell stories. ''I don't amass wealth for personal use, I believe that wealth is a communicator to enable access to opportunities, connecting people to opportunities through the God-given resources, and I know that the GDP of Borno State will be something that can compete with the South-West States”. ''So I am here Your Excellency to say to you that I have the heart to turn things around, I have the heart to give you what you need. Others will negotiate with you, but I will not. ''I will give you even more because the wealth given to us by Allah is for the wellness of our people,'' Jack-Rich said. The APC presidential aspirant was accompanied on the visit by the Director General of the Jack-Rich Campaign Organisation, and former Governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda, an APC Chieftain from Sokoto State, Sen. Abubakar Gada, as well as members of the campaign team.
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| Politics / Bauchi APC Delegates Endorse Jack-rich For President by okrote4real: 2:14pm On May 22, 2022 |
Bauchi APC delegates endorse Jack-Rich, say they are reciprocating his humanitarian works in the state Delegates of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bauchi have endorsed the presidential ambition of Mr Tein Jack-Rich. The delegates said it was time to reciprocate the many humanitarian projects sited by the philanthropist in Bauchi State. The delegates made the endorsement during a familiarisation visit by the presidential aspirant on Saturday, in Bauchi. The Chairman of APC in the state, Alh Babayo Misau, who spoke on behalf of the delegates, said Jack-Rich does not need to campaign for their votes as his humanitarian projects, scattered all over Bauchi, were enough to speak for him. Misau said that delegates from Misau and other local government areas in Bauchi, would surely give their block votes to Jack-Rich. The presidential aspirant thanked the delegates for their confidence in him, and advised others to vote wisely in other to ensure they contributed to making Nigeria great again. He therefore, appealed to the delegates to put their country first by voting their conscience. The philanthropist, however, said he would not entice the delegates with needless semantics and money. The oil mogul however, said that his glaring credentials, which distinguished from others, had qualified him to seek their support to help him fulfill his aspiration of building a greater Nigeria that would be home for all. He said the APC, under President Muhammadu Buhari, had performed creditably well, especially in key sectors of the economy such as agriculture, infrastructure, education, health and the fight against corruption. The aspirant used the occasion to pray for lasting peace and stability of the country. ''I would not relent in praying for the peaceful coexistence of this great nation of ours, as we have no country other than Nigeria,'' he said. Jack-Rich also paid a condolence visit to the family of late APC chairman of Bauchi Local government Area, Malam Usaini Gwabba, who died in a hotel room last week under alleged mysterious circumstances.
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| Politics / Emir Lauds Jack-rich's Humanitarian Strides In Bauchi by okrote4real: 6:52am On May 22, 2022 |
Emir Lauds Jack-Rich's Humanitarian Strides In Bauchi, urges politicians to play politics with decorum The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwan Adamu, has commended Mr Tein Jack-Rich, an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, for his humanitarian works in Bauchi State. Adamu, who made the commendation on Saturday, when he received Jack-Rich in his palace in Bauchi, advised politicians to play the game with decency and decorum, by promoting peace, stability and mutual respect among Nigerians. The traditional ruler described Jack-Rich as a humanitarian because of his several philanthropic works, which were visibly spread across the state. He expressed appreciation for Jack-Rich's kind gestures, and assured him that the people he had been kind to would reciprocate. Adamu, however, emphasised the need for traditional rulers to continue being apolitical. He said their role as royal fathers was to offer wise counsel to leaders and ensure they kept the unity of all Nigerians for a better and prosperous country. Earlier in his address Jack-Rich, said he was in Bauchi to make his political ambition known to the people of the state, especially, APC stakeholders and electorate, that he was aspiring to be president of Nigeria. He, however, said he would continue to play politics with maturity and understanding, adding that his ambition would not override his sense of patriotism. The oil mogul and astute businessman, noted that as traditional rulers, they were the custodians of tradition, hence the need to integrate them into the main scheme of things. He promised that he would among other plans, promote agriculture, industrialisation and youth engagement as productive ventures to accelerate Nigeria's development and growth. Also speaking during the visit, Malam Isah Yuguda, former governor of Bauchi state and Director General (D-G) of Jack-Rich Presidential Campaign Organisation, described Jack-Rich as a unique personality who had been engaged with philanthropic work across the country. Yuguda said that the aspirant, who had never worked for any government establishment in Nigeria, had completed and commissioned 180,000 litres capacity solar powered portable water facility with state of the art water treatment at Misau, Bauchi State. The former governor said Jack-Rich had also funded the construction of township roads and drainage in the state, as well as many other projects, as part of his humanitarian activities. He appealed to the APC delegates in Bauchi, to reciprocate these gestures by voting for a man who had many developmental plans for the people of the state and ready to do much more !!
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| Politics / Jack-rrch Promises To Work With State Govts To Stir Microeconomic Engines by okrote4real: 4:45pm On May 21, 2022 |
Development: Presidential aspirant promises to work with state govts to stir microeconomic engines Mr Tein Jack-Rich, a presidential hopeful under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says to ensure stable economic growth, his administration will work with state governments. According to Jack-Rich, who spoke in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, he will do that through a careful study of states’ economic policies and models, as well as the understanding of how their microeconomic engines work. ``We will have an in-depth knowledge of how these sates’ microeconomic engines are stirred and what keeps them functional, so that when the exposure comes, the mitigation is there,’’ he said. The astute businessman and President, CEO of Belema Oil, who acknowledged that tackling the country’s economic challenges would not be an easy ride, however, noted that the problems were not only peculiar to Nigeria, but a global issue. ``If you look at what is going on in the global economic landscape and political leadership, you will see the political shock wave that is hitting hard based on global occurrences like the COVID-19 pandemic. ``And you see that even post pandemic, the inflation numbers are rising within the G-7 economies, and not only that, the ripple effect is hitting the shores of Africa that is a strong consuming economy. ``It is also hitting us hard here in Nigeria because we are an economy that consumes what it does not produce much, and we do not produce what we consume. ``We need a president who can mitigate that exposure by ensuring that what we have as strategic economic engines, are activated. ``So we need a president that understands the dialectics of microeconomic components, how to establish those key footprints within each geo-political zone and states, a man who can easily work with these with state governments. ``Also we need a president that will be able to understand the key engines to take care of our debts, revolutionise the economy, create several jobs and tackle insecurity,’ Jack-Rich said. The Rivers-born oil mogul, who acknowledged that he was not a well known politician, however, said it was because he did not belong to the ``loud crowd’’. ``A lot of people don’t even know that I exist because I don’t belong to a loud crowd, and basically why I am pursuing this office is because of the uniqueness of 2023. Jack-Rich therefore, described his ambition as a call to serve, a passion that he had been undertaking as a businessman and philanthropist for many years. ``I like to take things cool, I did not want to be all over, that Is why the public did not know when I got the nomination form and the expression of interest, because I am not a loud person. ``I have been in business for 24 years, so a lot of people do not even know that I exist on the political landscape,’’ he said.
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| Politics / Yuguda: Nigerians Have The Last Chance For A Good Man To Be President by okrote4real: 9:52pm On May 20, 2022 |
Nigerian have been given the last chance to choose a good man for a leader and save the country from all its troubles, former Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi state has said.https://authorityngr.com/2022/05/21/jack-rich-is-nigerians-last-chance-to-have-good-man-as-president-yuguda/ 3 Likes 1 Share
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| Sports / More Controversies As Bayelsa Queens Field Ineligible Player by okrote4real: 1:11pm On May 20, 2022 |
NWFL Super six: More Controversies As Bayelsa Queens Field Ineligible Player, Delta Queens Launch Protest Still grappling with a sponsorship imbroglio that nearly marred its end of the season Super six competition, fresh controversy has erupted at the ongoing women football tournament organised by the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) after it was discovered that a club, Bayelsa Queens, fielded Gift Monday as an eligible player. Already, Delta Queens, one of the league title contenders have launched protest via a letter sent to the leadership of NWFL dated May 18, 2022. Part of the letter signed by the club secretary Mr. Pinnick Alero reads, "Permit me to refer you to Article 11,9 of NWFL league rule book of players rules that say, "A player shall only register and play for one club in the league during a season, except if properly transferred to another club within the season; provided that a player may not play for more than two clubs within same season. "11.10 says, any club found guilty of double registration or false procurement of registration or transfer shall be suspended for a period of one year. "May I also inform you that, Natasha Witika of Konak Belediyespor, a Zambian player, but presently playing for Bayelsa Queens FC, did not meet the eligibility of Players' Rules on international transfer, being that the transfer window has closed in January, 2033, and Natasha came into Nigeria three (3) weeks ago. "In view of the above, we employ the management of the NWFL/Super 6 to use their good office to act according to the stipulated rule." The Bayelsa women football outfit had gone ahead to sign and are featuring Gift who had played for both Rivers Angel's and parent club FC Robo in the current 2021/22 NWFL football season. Gift who already has six goals at the Super six competition holding in Benin City, Edo state capital represented Rivers Angels in the CAF women Champions League and first stanza of the ongoing NWFL season, investigation has shown. Afterwards, she returned and represented FC Robo in the second stanza of the current campaign. Further findings revealed that having registered and represented three different club sides in a particular season, Gift has contravened both FIFA and NWFL rules in a semblance of recording a hat-trick show just as she did on the pitch while playing for Bayelsa Queens against Naija Ratels on matchday two of the NWFL Super six. When contacted, a top official of Rivers Angels who preferred to lie low said both Gift and Bayelsa Queens were alerted that registering the player will amount to breach of eligibility rules, "yet they scuffed the advise, and surprisingly the league organisers registered her." Reacting, a former chairman of the defunct Nigeria Premier League (NPL) and a legal expert Chief Ramson Baribote said though FIFA has given federations an optional to adopt and adapt, but that such doesn't give clubs or league organisers the right to go against FIFA laws, adding, "...What we see in Nigeria is a situation where individuals administering the league decide to follow the rule when it favours them and jettison same when it turns otherwise." When contacted, an official and head of media NWFL, Mr. Dapo Sotumimu, who described the issue as "technical" said anyone or club complaining about any player's ineligibility should simply write officially to the secretariat of the league organisers.
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| Crime / Niger Guber: Youths Warn Against Moneybag Politicians by okrote4real: 12:10pm On May 19, 2022 |
A group under the aegis of Niger Youth Movement (NYM) has called on the voters in the state to use their ballot wisely in choosing the visional leader that will take the state forward. The youth group said, from their assessment of all the contestants, the best man for the job is Hon Umaru Mohammed Bago, who is presently a serving member of the House of Representatives, even as it cautioned the state’s voters against moneybag politicians who wanted to buy their conscience. Speaking through its leader, Yusuf Danlami, in Minna, the state capital yesterday, the Niger Youth Movement said Hon Bago had proven to be a different breed, armed with the best qualities of what a leader in today’s Nigeria should be. He said, “The man is young hearted, fierce and action lawmaker who belongs to a crop of some of the brightest and groundbreaking members the Nigerian parliament has ever seen.” LEADERSHIP reports that Bago, a seasoned banker and philanthropist, has been representing the people of Chanchaga federal constituency at the National Assembly since 2011. The youth group pointed out that Bago’s stint at the House of Representatives has reflected a man who is proactive and passionate about the will of his people and society in general, adding that he is altruistic and has maintained certain level of connection with the communities he serves. Danlami noted that Bago, who recently flagged off his campaign for the office of Governor of Niger State, has placed emphasis on uniting the people of Niger State against those who are seeking to use money to divide the state, adding that his motto, ‘Stronger Together’, resonates powerfully with those who wish the state well. “This community-minded approach to bringing change to Niger State is not pretence. Everyone who knows Honorable Bago would attest to the fact that he is a unifier and a pulling force towards the greater good. This is more than winning elections; it is about the people of Niger State. “The people of Niger State can see a future in Honorable Bago. What we Nigerlites pray for is that the evil intentions of those who seek to buy out the state using their resources will not come to pass. We want a governor we can relate with. We want a governor who every indigene of Niger State, regardless of ethnic leaning, tribe or religion can say this is my man. And that man is none other than Bago. The people of Niger indeed have gold in their hands, we must mine it!” he said.
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| Politics / Breaking: Federal High Court Restraints APC And EL-SUDI by okrote4real: 3:29pm On May 17, 2022 |
Breaking: Federal High Court Restraints APC and EL-SUDI from dealing or recognizing the purported new executives of 5 Local Governments in Taraba South. ...Gives him 48 hours to respond. The Federal High Court sitting at Jalingo today, 17th May 2022 has ordered APC and EL-SUDI not to recognize any other person as Chairman of the 5 Local Governments in Southern Taraba. This was made in an order in suit No. FHC/JAL/CS/10/2022. The suit was filed by P. D. Pius Esq of counsel to Habu Abdulrahman one of authentic Chairman of APC Donga Local Government. Remember that EL-SUDI has purportedly sought to recognize different set of executives apart from the authentic executives that were elected from valid Congresses monitored by INEC. He sought to rely on mere letter purportedly written to him by National Organizing Secretary who cannot by ordinary letter change elected local government chairmen of Southern Taraba.
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| Politics / APC To Inaugurate Screening Committees Today by okrote4real: 6:52am On May 17, 2022 |
INAUGURATION OF SCREENING COMMITTEES FOR STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ASPIRANTS/SPECIAL CONGRESS COMMITTEES TO ELECT LOCAL GOVERNMENT, STATE AND NATIONAL DELEGATEShttps://twitter.com/OfficialAPCNg/status/1526417784623726592?t=C4yeSuav3B9mbg7dP174eA&s=19 1 Like 1 Share
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