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FortuneTeller:
That's my hubby's favorite too. I will make some for you one day.

So nice of you, friend. I'll be looking forward to the day

FortuneTeller:
I cannot eat sushi/sashimi. It makes my tummy feel funny lol. But I do enjoy everything else you listed. I love egusi, but for some reason this week all I've wanted was hot wings.

I can't even remember the last time I had hot wings. I also love all Naija soups, especially okro. So delicious

This White House has been a huge joke. Although the Russia issue is somewhat overblown by the media, the penchant for outright lies/obfuscation by the WH Comms team has been really unfortunate.

The public infighting by the President's aides is indeed a new low

FortuneTeller:
How do you know it's normal? I am suspecting you.
Anyway let me not talk about the baby too much. I have too many faceless enemies on NL. I wouldn't want them harassing you because of my posts. But I will surely let you know when my little one arrives.

Well, I have a sister and SIL who have gone through pregnancy a few times, so I can describe myself as a bit of an expert in it

Nothing will happen to your kid cos you'll give birth like the Hebrew women of yore

FortuneTeller:
Hello friend. I hope you are having a wonderful day. I'm curious. What are your favorite foods?

My day has gone well, thanks
Hope yours is alright too.

My favorites are rice (with plantain), beans, curry, sushi, spaghetti, and pizza. I have a diverse taste in food sha
What are yours?

Other key constitution amendment bills passed include:

Bill 25: Part (1): Removal of NYSC, National Security Agencies, Public Complaints Commission Acts from the Constitution. Yes: 209, No:47, Abstain: 5

Bill 25 Part 2: Removal of Land Use Act from Constitution. Yes:139, No:148, Abstain:4

Bill 26: Investment and Securities Tribunal. Yes: 270, No: 12, Abstain: 2

Bill 28: Authorization of expenditure time frame for laying Appropriation bill, Passage etc. Yes: 252, No: 7, Abstain:2

Bill 29: Deletion of the National Youth Service Corps decree from CFRN. Yes: Rejected

Bill 30: Deletion of Public Complain Act from CFRN. Yes: Rejected

Bill 31: Deletion of National Security Agencies from the CFRN. Yes: Rejected

Bill 32: Deletion of land Use Act from CFRN. Yes: Rejected

Bill 33: Deletion of State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from CFRN. Yes: 229, No: 51, Abstain: 1

Bill 34: Inclusion of Section 141 of Electoral Act into the Constitution. Yes:241, No:18, Abstain:1

The House of Representatives has concluded voting on 33 major bills to amend several parts of the Nigerian constitution.

The House decision on the bills follows the vote by the Senate on them on Wednesday.

Below are some of the bills voted on by the House of Representatives, including passage of the popular "Not Too Young To Run Bill" :

Bill 1: Members of the Council of States To Include former Senate President & House of Reps Speakers as members.

Yes – 274, No – 6, Abstain – 2

Bill 2: Reduction of Authorization of expenditure Before Budget Passage from 6 to 3 months. Yes: 295, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Bill 3: Devolution of Powers to States. Yes: 210, No: 71, Abstain: 0

Bill 4: Financial Autonomy for State Legislature. Yes: 286, No: 10, Abstain: 1

Bill 5: Financial Autonomy to LGAs. Yes: 291, No: 1, Abstain: 1

Bill 6: Democratic Existence Funding and Tenure of LGAs. Yes: 285, No: 7, Abstain: 1

Bill 7: State creation and boundary adjustment. Yes: 166, No: 125, Abstain: 3

Bill 8: Immunity for legislators for Words Spoken in Chamber or in Committee Meetings in Course of Duty. Yes: 288, No: 10, Abstain: 1

Bill 9: Political Parties and Electoral Matters: Time to conduct Bye Elections and Power to deregister parties. Yes: 293, No: 2, Abstain: 1

Bill 10: Presidential Assent To Constitution Amendment Bill. Yes: 248, No: 28, Abstain: 4

Bill 11: Time frame for submission of names of ministerial nominees. Yes: 248, No: 46, Abstain: 1

Bill 11b: Submission of Ministerial Nominees with their Portfolios. Yes: 248, No: 46, Abstain: 1

Bill 11c: 35% affirmative action for women as ministers. Yes: 248, No: 46, Abstain: 1

Bill 11d: Submission of Commissioners Nominees with their Portfolios. Yes: 248, No: 46, Abstain: 1

Bill 11e: Submission of names of office of commissioners shall be attached with portfolio. Yes: 248, No: 46, Abstain: 1

Bill 11f: 35% Affirmative action for women as States Commissioners. Yes: 248, No: 46, Abstain: 1

Bill 12: Appointment of Minister from the FCT. Yes: 191, No: 21, Abstain: 3

Bill 13: Change of names of some LG councils: Ebonyi, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau and Rivers. Yes: 220, No: 57, Abstain: 8

Bill 14: Independent Candidacy. Yes: 275, No: 14, Abstain: 1

Bill 15: The Nigeria Police Force to become Nigerian Police. Yes: 280, No: 9, Abstain: 1

Bill 16: Restriction of the Tenure of Presidents and Governors. Yes:292, No: 3, Abstain: 3

Bill17: Separation of office of Accountant General of the Federal Government from Accountant General of the Federation. Yes:274, No: 23, Abstain: 2

Bill 18: Financial Independence for Office of Auditor of Federation/State. Yes: 289, No: 11, Abstain: 0

Bill 19: Separation of Office of the Attorney General of the Federation/State from the office of Minister/Commissioner of Justice. Yes: 234, No: 58, Abstain: 3

Bill 20: Submissions from the Judiciary. Yes: 265, No: 6, Abstain: 7

Bill 21: Determination of pre-election matters. Yes: 288, No: 3, Abstain: 1

Bill 22: Consequential Amendment on Civil Defence. Yes: 293, No: 2, Abstain: 1

Bill 23: Citizenship and indigenship. Yes: 208, No: 78, Abstain: 2

Bill 24: Procedure for Overriding Presidential Veto in Constitutional Alteration. Yes: 271, No: 20, Abstain: 0

Bill 27: Reduction of Age for Election. Yes: 261, No: 23, Abstain: 2

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/238354-house-reps-voted-33-major-bills-amend-nigerian-constitution-full-details.html

FortuneTeller:
He will be back in a year telling us how he sponsored her studies, while she had a boyfriend living in a nearby hostel and was dating married men. He can't see anything except that she is 22 years old. He bypassed all the women near him, all the women his age, and all the women he knew from his school days. Just watch and wait.

Sounds fishy to me too. Maybe he wants someone who he can control 100%

omoadeleye:
can't you read to understand his motive, he said tremendous cost are being incurred to maintain trannys, so since that's the best way to keep cash flowing in America, so his development is welcomed,

The cost of medical care for transgender soldiers is so great that only less than 1% of the Pentagon's $49bn healthcare budget is spent on transgender healthcare.
Moreover, the US military spend more money in providing viagra to male soldiers, so I don't see how the 'tremendous' cost of trans healthcare is a financial burden to the US military budget. Besides, the top brass of the pentagon, contrary to President Trump's tweet, were taken by surprise with his sudden decision.

SalamRushdie:
Are you the one going to be paying for the hormonal treatment, do you know they all suffer emotional breakdowns daily as a result of the hormones they take , do you know what it will be like in heat of battle and one of the breaks down as result of hormonal imbalance and puts the lives of everyone in the unit in danger....Oga they can go and serve in Obama foundation or Clinton foundation ...US military from today is for Men and women of the United states and not men women and trannies of the United States

Trump hasn't seen anything. He will be shocked to discover that Congress can overturn his Executive Order with the necessary legislation.

'Transgenderism' isn't a clear cut mental disease, and as long as the transgendered military personnel are fit to serve physically and mentally, then I see no reason why they should be barred from serving in the military.

Even the top brass at the Pentagon were shocked by the president's sudden move.

Nonetheless, lawsuits against the president challenging the legality of the EO would likely end in a court victory for the president and the military because the US courts have generally given the military deference in such issues.

^^
Haha, that's normal. Which trimester are you in?

^^
Get well soon, buddy.
What's ailing you

The proposed legislative immunity will only cover acts (or words spoken) that were done in the legislators' official capacity i.e. speaking on the floor of the senate and/or House of Reps, or other acts that may be performed during an official legislative function.

The immunity won't cover any member of the NASS who commits murder, fraud, electoral malpractices, defamation (when he/she is not working in the respective chambers of both houses) etc.

BendDownSelect:
This offer looks good but in all honesty, more like some people are planning to stand alone. ie Bukola

Lol. It will also benefit the likes of Atiku, Donald Duke or Peter Obi

stanech:
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you

It's a big set back for transgender rights.

baralatie:
not possible

It is possible

yelinco1:
So does that also applicable to state? why don't they bare who ever has contested before in their states from contesting for senate? Presidency should not sign such selfish jare. wereh senators.

Even if Osinbajo vetoes the bill, the NASS would still override the veto.
So, for all practical purposes, once the amendment is approved by at least 24 state legislatures, just know that it will be one law one way or another.

Builder5:
I nor gree

Lol

aariwa:
pdpguy you have got yourself a new woman.I think she knows a lot about the bar and wants to advice you

Na only friendly chats o

Hell no
Except I'm paid $2 million, then I will reconsider my stance.

If I were you, I wouldn't help his kids. They go to their other relatives for help, after all, you are not their father.

Even if Giuliani initially got the job as Attorney-General, Giuliani would still have recused himself from any Russia-linked investigation. The former NY mayor said Jeff Sessions made the right decision to recuse himself, some months ago.

Who is Trump going to replace Sessions with?

FortuneTeller:
It's a great series but you have to start at the beginning.
As for housing, you can definitely move to this area and get a 4 bedroom for that price. but I don't think the bar is reciprocal. So you would have to take the one here. It might be better for you to move near DC to avoid retaking it. Also Virginia Beach won't be too far from you. I don't know about getting a house that cheap near DC, but a lot of Nigerians are there.

It seems you are looking to settle down fairly soon. Do you have a fiancee yet?

Lol. No girlfriend yet, let alone a fiancée. My next window for entering a serious relationship would be my 2nd or last year in school.
Hopefully, I'll meet some African lady here.

If I were to move to D.C., I'd have to wait for 4 years after being admitted to the bar here, in order to be eligible

FortuneTeller:
You can easily get that here lol, but the beach is 45 minutes away.

Anyway how was work? Did you watch Game of Thrones last night?

I don't watch the show cos I don't even have HBO/Netflix. But I hear it's so interesting.

I don't mind a 45-min trip to the beach if I can get cheaper housing . Na money be the koko.

Work is good, although by next month I'll definitely not be working due to L-school commitments.

Following FIFA's decision to expand future world cups (from 2026) to 48 teams, and granting Africa 9 guaranteed slots, CAF could expand the qualifying tournament in such a way that the big and 'mid level' teams in Africa can maximize their match-day revenues from home games.

CAF could propose 3 groups of six teams. The top 3 in each group automatically qualify to the WC, and the best 4th-placed team goes into the intercontinental playoffs. This system will guarantee the big teams, such as Nigeria, play 10 matches in total, including five home games. There is precedent for this because the qualification competition for the 2006 World Cup featured a final phase of 5 groups of 6 teams.

I support diaspora voting only for presidential elections.

The leaders of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) are in the country to ensure that about 17 million of their members spread across the world participate in elections to choose those to be at the helm of the country.

At a joint press conference ahead of the July 25th Diaspora Day celebration, NIDO's Chairman, Mr. Kenneth Gbandi, disclosed that the organisation was sending a delegation to meet with the leadership of the National Assembly to achieve the goal.

He expressed optimism that the quest for voting rights for Nigerians in diaspora would be actualised since there is a budgetary provision for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to capture the data and issue identity cards to them abroad.

The Chairman of NIDO's Board of Trustees, Mr. Samuel Adewusi, who spoke in the same vein, stressed the need to pass the Electoral Act and the 1999 Constitution as amended to pave the way for diaspora voting.

He wondered why Nigeria is yet to take a cue from less endowed countries like South Africa and Niger on the issue of diaspora voting and representation in the National Assembly.

Reiterating NIDO's commitment to providing brain power and technology transfer to the country, he said the fact that Nigerians in the diaspora remitted $24 billion to the Nigeria economy in 2015 spoke volume of the organisation's contribution to the development of the country.

"We are not boasting here. If you look at the $24 billion, it is more than what Nigeria gets in foreign direct investment within five years from the West, our so-called friends. But for those remittances, I don't think Nigeria would be in this position now to talk.

"Those remittances alone are enough to show what Nigerians abroad are doing for this country, not to talk of what we have to give in areas of technology transfer, knowledge transfer like the ICT, and the trauma centre being built by one of us," he said.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201707240041.html

FortuneTeller:
Yes that is very true. But remember don't get into too much debt. It's almost impossible to get out of it once it gets too far. Once that happens, the government can seize all your property if you don't pay. You won't like it in this state. It's a little backward and a lot of village LOL. I would much rather visit you in San Diego. Well I think I'll go to sleep since it's getting late in my time zone. Good night cutie.

I'll qualify for a partial scholarship for the first year, but I could get a bigger scholarship after the first year if I'm amongst the top 30 of my class. Just praying to get the admission letter.

I don't mind living in the village if I can get a decent 4-bedroom house for $150,000, and pay $1.89 for gas

Alright dear, goodnight. Nice chatting with you

FortuneTeller:
That's not too bad. You could get a 3 bedroom in my town, but the beach isn't far from me and the prices are about the same. If you are single and have a roommate, I'm sure you can save a lot. Are you playing to stay there for law school?

Yep. I'll get some fin aid, but I won't work at all for my first year. The admissions advisor told me it's not advisable for first year students to do any type of work due to the volume of school work to be done.

So, it's most likely that I'll be doing part time work in my 2nd year.

BTW, where do you live? I may just move there to take advantage of the cheaper housing