The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday continued its case against a former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, with one of its detectives, Musa Sunday, telling a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu how the former governor allegedly shared N1.162bn belonging to the state. Dariye, who is now the senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District in the Senate, allegedly obtained N1.162bn ecological funds as Governor of Plateau State in 2004. Dariye, who served between 1999 and 2007, is being prosecuted for allegedly diverting Plateau State’s ecological funds while in office as governor. Sunday, an investigator with the EFCC was cross- examined by Dariye’s lawyer, Garba Pwul (SAN) on Tuesday. The detective who had earlier been led in evidence by the lead prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), under cross-examination gave a breakdown of how Dariye allegedly disbursed the N1.16bn to his political associates and officials of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, in Plateau State. He said investigations by his team of detectives revealed that the ex-governor gave N100m traced to a company – Marine Float Nigeria Limited owned by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar. “The Ecological Fund Office is under the Presidency but the Office of the Vice-President oversees it and the vice-president chairs the agency’s activities. The vice-president at that time was Alhaji Abubakar Atiku,” the witness said. He also said N100m was traced to the South- West PDP, which was received by then Minister of Special Duties, Yomi Edu, N80m to then Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Fund Office in the Presidency, Kingsley Nkoma; N10m to a former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, N6.8m to the PDP Plateau State and N66m to 274 PDP wards in the state. Sunday, who is the first prosecution witness, read out the portion of the statement made by Dariye to the EFCC where he confirmed the distribution of the money among his political associates in a statement he wrote to the EFCC in July 2007. When given Dariye’s statement to read, the witness read from page 10 of the statement marked Exhibit P13(A) which highlighted how Dariye gave a breakdown of how he disbursed the N1.162bn received from the Ecological Fund Office. “In the course of investigation, Marine Float was found to be a company owned by the former Vice-President, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku. As at when the money was paid, the Vice- President was the Chairman of Ecological Fund Office,” the witness said. He denied knowledge whether the N100m was recovered from Atiku. When Pwul suggested to the witness that the then President, Olusegun Obasanjo, returned to Plateau State in 2004 the N100m paid to the South-West PDP by Dariye, the witness denied knowledge of such development. He added that investigation into the issue revealed that Dariye paid N80m to the then Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Fund Office, Kingsley Nkoma, “for facilitating the prompt release of N1.62bn ecological funds to the state. “The N80m paid in favour of Union Savings and Loan, was traced to Kingsley Nkoma, Permanent Secretary of Ecological Fund Office. We recovered the N80m from Nkoma, who said that was his share for facilitating the release of the money. That was the bribe he collected. “Investigation proved, while he was invited, that the N80m paid to him through Union Savings and Loan was a bribe money paid to him by the defendant. The money was recovered from him. The N80m registered from Nkoma is registered as exhibit and it is with the EFCC. When we invited him, Nkoma said that that was his share of the money and he was made to return it.” The witness restated his earlier claim that Dariye made his banker, All States Trust Bank (now defunct) to conceal his identity. He said their investigation revealed that the mandate card for the account allegedly operated by a firm linked to Dariye – Ebenezer Ritnan Venture – did not carry anybody’s photograph as required. He said they were able to uncover the company’s true ownership by Dariye’s signature on the mandate form. He said Dariye allegedly diverted his share of the N1.162bn into the company’s account. The witness said the bank and its officials, who claimed to have granted Dariye waiver by not including his photograph in the account opening documents, had since been convicted by a Federal High Court in Kaduna for aiding fraud. The trial judge, Justice Adebukola Banjoko, adjourned further hearing till noon on Wednesday (today).
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The President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal
government may have found a new way of
funding the 2016 budget, Vanguard reports.
This new resort, a Sukuk Bond, was secured as
the budget deficit widens due to pressure on the
federal revenue following steady the decline in oil
revenue.


The Bond is said to be a financial certificate
which is similar to the traditional government
bond, but aligns with Sharia, Islamic religious
law.


To achieve this, the Debt Management Office,
DMO, and Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) are working hand-in-hand to issue the
Nigerian sovereign Islamic bonds this year.
Although the details of the revenue to be
generated from the bond has not been disclosed,
officials confirmed that they expect significant
bridging of the 2016 budget deficit which has
exceeded the initial N2.2 trillion estimate.
“Issuing a sovereign Sukuk will attract significant
amounts of affordable capital from the Gulf
countries and other established Islamic markets
around the world into Nigeria,” the DMO informed.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s minister for information and
culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has given reasons
the president’s budget may not work if the issue
of corruption is not tackled


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For the first time since he assumed office as
Nigeria’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari
will today, Wednesday, December 30, 2015, hold a
presidential chat with the media.
During this ‘informal meeting’ with the media, the
president is expected to touch on certain pressing
issues in the country as Nigerians look forward to
a brighter 2016.
This exercise is not uncommon to Nigerians as
former president, Goodluck Jonathan also
entertained questions from Nigerian editors as
well as journalists during one of such meetings.
This evening, from 7.00pm, President Buhari shall
be attending to Nigerians and answer all their
questions as they come.
Naij.com has compiled about eight questions
which the president may be required to answer
during the exercise.
1. The Boko Haram deadline
As soon you were elected as Nigeria’s president,
you ordered that the Military headquarters be
relocated to Maiduguri and that they must remain
there to defeat the insurgents.
Your excellency, Sir, you also assured Nigerians
that the terrorists would be destroyed before the
end of the year which coincidentally is in a few
hours from now.
Your minister has also informed Nigerians that
the Ismalist fighters have been ‘technically’
defeated even as there were renewed bombings
by the terrorists recently. Can we succinctly say
that Boko Haram has been defeated?
2. Shi’ites’ renewed agitations in the north
Until a few months ago, Nigerians never
envisaged a resurgence of agitations by the
Islamic Movement of Nigeria but in the last few
weeks, northerners have had a fair share of
attacks by the movement.
The military were also involved in the altercations
which led to loss of lives in Zaria.
Sir, what do you think may be going wrong with
this group to have warranted the renewed unrest
in the north, which is worsening the crisis-ridden
north?
What efforts are you making to ensure this crisis
is nipped in the bud before it escalates and
become uncontrollable?
3. Nnamdi Kanu’s trials and IPOB
Gradually, the agitation by the pro-Biafrans have
gathered steam and the further detention of
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People
Of Biafra (IPOB) has further heightened tension in
the country.
With the current state, do you see a realisation of
Biafra republic as it were, or are the threats by
the agitators not to be taken seriously?
Will Kanu be allowed to continue with his Radio
Biafra if he is eventually released?
4. Being a grandfather
On a lighter mood, how has being a grandfather
changed you, Sir? How often do you get to see
your grandchildren? Are there particular roles you
play as a grandfather?
5. Nigeria’s chances at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Having disappointed in recent years, Nigeria will
be sending another set of athletes to the Rio
2016 Olympic Games. Do you think we might do
better than we did last time out?
Can we just pick a gold medal this time around?
How many medals do you expect from the
athletes in general?
6. N5,000 monthly pay for the unemployed
There have been many comments about the
N5,000 promised the unemployed Nigerians during
the pre-election campaign.
Since your administration took over, there have
been series of arguments over whether the
amount will be paid or not, will the unemployed
Nigerians ever get this monthly pay? And when
will the payment commence?
7. The Naira in 2016
The Nigerian currency has been fluctuating in the
last few months since your administration came
into power.
In fact, Nigerians have groaned a lot over the
hardship which the high exchange rate of the
dollar has brought their ways.
Only today, it was learnt that the naira eventually
firmed up against the dollar, and while many
Nigerians think it was not an improvement,
several others believe it was fair enough.
What should Nigerians be expecting about the
dollar in the coming year? Will we see the naira
strengthen against the dollar as you promised in
one of your campaigns?
8. Fuel Scarcity, power generation
The issue of fuel scarcity has bitten deeply into
the annals of Nigerians in the past few months.
Such is the fuel crisis that some people have
bought fuel for as high as N300 per litre with
assurances not given yet on when this would be
stalled.
What should Nigerians be expecting in 2016? Are
we guaranteed of the N86/litre assurance by the
NNPC for the new year?
There was also the the issue of generator ban in
the country? If the ban takes effect, are Nigerians
assured of regular power supply?
Are there other questions you think the president
should be asked? You could add as well


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SENATE President, Bukola Saraki, has said that
speedy passage of the 2016 budget was not a
problem but the ability of the executive to
implement it.
Speaking to State House correspondents on
Friday after joining President Muhammadu Buhari
to receive Christian residents of the Federal
Capital Territory (FCT) who paid him a Christmas
homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, he said
even though the document was good, the ability
of the bureaucracy to implement it was another
thing.
He said: "You know as we said, we are going to
work on the budget as quickly as possible. We
are conscious of its importance to Nigeria and we
are not going to waste time. As soon as we come
back (from break), we will get down to work and
do what we have to do.
"It is a good document, it has addressed the
major issues, 70 per cent capital and
infrastructure. The key issues now are really
implementation. We as the National Assembly will
ensure that we get our oversight right.
"By and large, as a document, it is a good
document and I am sure it will not have too much
difficulty passing through the National Assembly.
The key issue is implementation to ensure that
the bureaucracy does not kill the joy of the
implementation of the budget. We will do our
part."
While assuring that the budget would get the
necessary expedited attention in the Legislature,
Saraki was confident that the budget could
address various challenges facing the country.


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As US begins export of crude oil, Nigeria’s
crude oil may suffer further setback in the
global market.
The US Congress had on Friday approved the
lifting of the ban as part of a $1.1tn
spending bill. The bill was later signed by
President Barack Obama.
Following the lifting of the ban on the United
States oil exports, US can now export crude
for the first time in more than 40 years. An
indication that Nigeria may soon lose its
biggest customer.
The US now buys a small amount of Nigerian
crude oil due to the dramatic rise in domestic
shale production.
The growth in US light sweet crude oil
production has resulted in a sizable decline in
the country’s imports of crude grades of
similar quality, such as Nigeria’s.
Since June 2014, crude oil prices have been
on the decline and this has consequently
exacerbated the dwindling fortunes of the
Nigerian crude, with the nation’s crude
differentials trading at a 10-year low.
There are reports of Nigerian crude currently
floating on ships with a significant amount
finding home in storage tanks rather than in
refineries as a result of the supply glut in the
global market, which is dominated by largely
by light sweet crudes.
Meanwhile, Kaduna refinery was said to have
commenced production on Saturday. Esther
Nnamdi-Ogbue, the managing director of
Pipelines and Products Marketing Company
(PPMC) said the refinery was reopened to
meet up with the December deadline for the
four refineries to return to full production.
While Nigerians await other refineries to
commence full production as indicated by the
PPMC, Nigerians are eager to witness the
impact of this on the ongoing fuel scarcity in
the country.


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Senator Buruji Kashamu, representing Ogun East senatorial district on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday won back his seat at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan. He floored his challenger, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the appellate court set aside the judgment of the tribunal and ruled that Kashamu was validly elected. The Ogun State Elections Petitions Tribunal in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, which had on October 9, 2015, set aside Kashamu’s declaration as winner of the March 28, poll into the Senate, and ordered rerun in 110 polling units to determine the actual winner of the seat. Reading the lead judgment, Justice M.L Shuaib, held that the tribunal erred and was partisan, adding that it descended into the arena and scouted for evidence to nullify Kashamu’s election and truncate his victory. He held that it was curious, illogical and perverse of the tribunal to place so much reliance on the evidence of a prosecution witness labelled as PW44 and further admit as evidence documents that were clearly inadmissible under the law and also act on such evidence to truncate Kashamu’s victory. He held that it was curious, illogical and perverse of the tribunal to place so much reliance on the evidence of a prosecution witness labeled as PW 44 and further admit as evidence documents that were clearly inadmissible under the law and also act on such evidence to truncate Kashamu’s victory. The panel also noted that the PW 44, who posed as a forensic expert had discredited himself during cross examination when he stated that anyone with prerequisite knowledge could do what he did and added that he had no degree in statistics. The three man panel further held that the case of Prince Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressive Congress is a non issue as the material used to nullify the results of elections in some polling units and order re-election is inadmissible in law. The three man panel comprising of Justices A.G Msheila, M.L Shuaib and Ignatius Agube also adopted the same judgment for the cross petition filed by Prince Adedapo Abiodun. Meanwhile, Kashamu has hailed the judgment of the appellate court, describing it as a victory for democracy and the good people of Ogun East Senatorial District. “I dedicate this victory to the Almighty Allah ‘Sub ana wata’alla.’ I am happy at today’s (yesterday) verdict of the Court of Appeal. I am happy that justice has been served. I am particularly elated that the judiciary has once again risen to the occasion as the last hope of the common man. “I am happy that despite the ills of our society, the judiciary still boasts of men and women of integrity and great courage who can resist filthy lucre and stand up for the truth and justice. “I salute the good people of Ogun East Senatorial District who overwhelmingly gave me their mandate. I thank my party leaders, elders, associates and supporters, for standing by me all through the litigation. I thank my legal team, the media, clerics, the youths, students, artisans, okada riders, market men and women, for their best wishes, prayers and support.” sunnewsonline.com/new/kashamu-wins-at-appeal-court/

The Supreme Court on Thursday, December 3,
2015, adjourned the ruling on Senate president, Dr
Bukola Saraki’s application to February 5, 2016.
After hearing on the submission by both counsels,
the chief judge, Mahmud Mohammed, leading a
panel of seven other judges, said ruling on the
matter will be heard next year.
At the hearing following submissions by counsel
to the Senate president, it was observed that the
Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in its trial headed
by the chairman, Danladi Umar, was not properly
constituted.
Daudu said the CCT is also not a court of
competent jurisdiction to hear a criminal case.
However, in his objection, the defending counsel
representing the federal government, Rotimi
Jacobs argued that the submissions made by
Daudu lacks merit.
He argued that the tribunal was properly
constituted as only two members were required
to form a quorum which empowers the tribunal to
sit.
But one of the judges intersecting said report
before the court has it that that tribunal was
constituted with two members of the tribunal
including the chairman which is contrary to
Schedule 15 of the constitution.
The constitution states that the Code of Conduct
Tribunal must be constituted with the chairman
and two other members of the tribunal.
But the dedends counsel, Rotimi Jacobs urged the
court that by the words used in the constitution,
the court is limited in criminal jurisdiction.
“What we are saying is that the power to
prosecute must rely on section 174 and 211 of
the constitution and all other powers must bow
to this sections,” Jacobs added.
He finally urged the court to dismiss the appeal
by Saraki.
Following this, the counsel to the senate
president, Joseph Daudu said he had no further
reply to his colleague’s arguments.
The senate president is alleged to have falsely
declared his assets to the Code of Conduct
Tribunal.
The supreme court in its previous ruling ordered
that the proceedings of the CCT be suspended.

Source: https://www.naij.com/655347-just-court-adjourns-ruling-sarakis-case.html

I met her during a friend of mine birthday party, we started talking exchange number and from there we became friends. I use to call her 3-5 times in a day, just to ask about her wellbeing but honestly I have feelings for her. I was initially afraid of telling her about my feelings because I think I might loose her as a friend. One day I decided to open up to her about how much I cherish and want her to complete my world. Her response was that she has a boyfriend and moreover she will just appreciate it if I can just erase those feelings from my mind but because it won't just work out. I decided to reduce the way I use to call her daily like before and try to move on with my life. After 3 months plus she started calling me more often. One day she told me that she needs something from me, that she needs only "intimate relationship" from me and nothing more. I asked her about her boyfriend, she said he is fine and they are still dating. I told her no problem, since then I have been trying to keep distance with her. She keeps disturbing me till now that she wants me. Am afraid of getting intimate with her cos she has someone already still together and getting close to such person may be dangerous. Don't want to end used and dumped for her own pleasure. Pls advice me should I move on or get intimate with her?

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What is wrong with some men? This incident happened on Monday November 16th at their home. The man allegedly used pliers to cut off the woman’s ears during a fight in their home after she reported his abuse to the police. According to the friend, they married in December 2014 and the woman has been suffering abuse since the marriage. They have a 3-month old son. See more photos below:- The friend wrote:- His name is Nonso Paul Nzedebebe. They got married in December 2014 and have a 3 months old baby. The girl carried the pregnancy for 9 months in agony and threats but we thought after delivery he will amend his ways. The day the lady was discharged from hospital, after a Cs operation, he beat her, locked her up and used a knife to stab her. But she escaped and ran to Rubghe Police station to report. He was invited but refused to honor their invitation. He later assured them he will show up and was cautioned to maintain maximum peace till he shows up.. Eventually, on the 16th of November, he cut her ear with pliers for reporting the abuse she was facing.
Source: Linda ikeji blog

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,
Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has ordered the Department of
Petroleum Resources (DPR) to sanction all errant
petrol stations in the country who are hoarding
petroleum products and sell-off for free the
storage of all such filling stations.
The measure is part of a spirited federal effort to
end the fuel queues in major cities across the
country, and the Minister asked DPR to ensure
strict compliance by visiting various fuel stations.
The minister said: “I have instructed DPR that if
they discover any fuel station involved in
hoarding, they should sell the products for free to
customers around there. It is not just sealing the
station that is the answer. It is penalizing them
when they do these things and I hope the
message goes out loud and clear.”
The Minister, billed to host a strategy session
with the Major Marketers Association of Nigeria
(MOMAN); the Depot and Petroleum Products
Marketers Association (DAPPMA); the Jetty and
Tank Farm Owners Associations and other
relevant stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday,
charged oil marketers nationwide to cooperate
with the government to ensure speedy clearance
of the fuel queues.
“I am getting all the majors to get involved and
they must take charge of the situation and they
must take responsibility for all their filling
stations,” he said. “Currently, there is enough
supply and we are moving trucks massively to
address the situation.
I have instructed the DPR and the Petroleum
Equalization Fund and all the other agencies to
work towards the fast track movement of petrol
bearing trucks and vessels.”
On the N413 billion subsidy claims to marketers,
he said President Muhammadu Buhari has
transmitted a letter to the National Assembly for
the legislative approval of the subsidy claims,
noting that CBN will make the funds available to
the marketers once appropriated by the National
Assembly.

Since British singer Adele released her record
breaking single Hello few weeks ago and
musicians all over the world have been
remaking their edition.
Nigerian stars such
as Praiz, Omawumi and Ruby Gyang have
done theirs with Omawumi’s the most
acclaimed. One person who is not interested
in doing a Hello cover is hitmaker Davido.
When a fan asked him when he will make his
own version see his funny response

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The fight against Boko Haram terrorists is
continuing to maintain its momentum with the
discovery and destruction of terrorists’ camps,
weapons and equipment, while the terrorists have
been fleeing, and abandoning their bases.
The fight against Boko Haram terrorists is
continuing to maintain its momentum with the
discovery and destruction of terrorists’ camps,
weapons and equipment, while the terrorists have
been fleeing, and abandoning their bases.
In 25 Task Force Brigade’s area of responsibility,
the troops were able to clear Boko Haram
terrorists camps at Nwalemer, Mallemiri and Bale.
Similarly in Gwoza axis, troops of 26 Task Force
Brigade have also destroyed terrorists camps in
Tripkwopta and Gidan Gachi yesterday. The
troops however encountered an Improvised
Explosive Device (IED) buried along their route of
advance near Balazalla Dure that partially
affected one of the leading vehicles. The troops
also encountered an abandoned truck loaded with
IEDs at Uvole village, which was blown up by
them.
Also, with close air support by the Nigerian Air
Force, troops of 28 Task Force Brigade advancing
along Bitta and Damboa axis cleared Boko Haram
terrorists’ camps at Modupe 1, 2 and 3 and in the
process rescued 61 persons abducted earlier and
held captives by the Boko Haram terrorists. The
rescued persons were mainly women and children
and have since been evacuated. The troops also
recovered 2 Dane guns in the area after an
encounter with the terrorists at Langaran Fulani
and also killed 4 terrorists, arrested one.
The public are hereby reassured that the Nigerian
Army remains committed to its obligation to
Nigerians. This is being demonstrated daily by the
personal presence of the army leadership with the
forward troops. It is reinforced by the manifest
desire and zeal of the rank and file down to the
last rifle man to discharge their responsibility for
the restoration and maintenance of peace as well
as the safeguarding of the safety and security of
the citizenry in the North East.
Consequently, Nigerians are hereby advised to go
about their legitimate duties and show
understanding for security checks and procedures
put in place to frustrate the evil intents of the
terrorists. Nigerian Army troops in all locations
are in high spirits and doing their best to ensure
expeditious defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists.

Source: Saharareporters.com

Despite the Federal Government’s approval
of N314 billion subsidy payment claims to
oil marketers, Nigerians should brace up for
a prolonged fuel scarcity of not less than
three weeks.
Recall that the Federal Government
Wednesday approved the payment of N413
billion to oil marketers to ensure that filling
stations remain wet with petroleum
products all year round.
Speaking to Daily Sun, Executive Secretary,
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria
(MOMAN), Mr. Obafemi Olawore, expressed
gratitude to the Federal Government for
approving the N314 billion subsidy claims,
stating that what was approved was 90 per
cent of the amount owed.
Olawore had, in an earlier interaction with
journalists in June, explained that it takes
an average of two weeks for the ordered
consignment to arrive the country. On the
approved N314 billion, he said the
association was expecting to receive the
money any moment soon.
‘‘What they approved for us is about 90 per
cent of the amount owed. We are grateful
to government for that. And for other
outstanding bills such as interest rate and
foreign exchange differentials, we are
working together to arrive at a reasonable
conclusion,’’ he said. Meanwhile, the
Department of Petroleum of Resources
(DPR) yesterday closed down the depots of
Total Nigeria Plc, Dee Jones Limited and
Eterna Oil Plc in Ibafon area of Lagos for
hoarding over 46 million litres of petrol. The
agency has also debunked the claims by
marketers that there is scarcity of petrol
and blamed the tight supply situation on
depot owners, who hoard products, thus
causing panic buying.
While Total and Eterna Oil were hoarding
13.6 million litres each, when DPR’s
surveillance monitoring team visited the
depot, Dee Jones was hoarding about 19.5
million.
However, the General Manager of Dee
Jones, Mr. Willy Ikeora, denied that the
company was hoarding the product in its
depot, stressing that they were loading but
not as fast as expected by DPR.
The regulatory authority also queried Ascon
Oil and ordered the management of the
company to appear at the agency’s head
office by 3pm yesterday to explain why the
company should not be sanctioned for its
slow pace of loading tankers despite the
availability of eight million litres in the
depot.
Integrated Oil and Gas Limited was also
directed to speed up the loading process as
the company had up to 10.2 million litres of
petrol when the agency’s surveillance
monitoring team paid unscheduled visit to
the facility.
Addressing journalists during the inspection,
the Director of DPR, Mr. Mordecai Ladan,
stated that the sealed depots would pay a
fine of N2 million each, while the others
should explain why they were loading at
very slow pace.
“This exercise was embarked upon because
of the impression that the general public
has about product supply and distribution.
We have been inundated with a lot of
enquiries on the right situation and we have
been telling the public that the people
should not engage in panic buying because
records at our disposal indicate that we
have enough of this product. As at
yesterday nationwide, we had in stock
almost over 300 million litres.
In the Lagos storage area, we have over
220 million litres,” Ladan said.
“So, today, we have decided to come and
see things for ourselves and as you can
see, we have visited about four different
depots now and these products are really in
stock. Where we are now, you can see that
they have 13 million litres in storage but
they are not loading. Why? So, we have
given the management of the depot up till
3pm today (Thursday) to come and proffer
the reasons why liftings are not taking
place and where liftings are taking place,
why we have trickles of liftings,” Ladan
added.

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The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr
Ahmed Idris, says government is taking proactive
steps to make sure that salaries are not delayed
again.
Idris said this in an interview with newsmen after
the commissioning of a creche donated to the
office of the AGF by ECOBANK on Thursday in
Abuja.
He expressed regret that most Federal
Government workers as of Thursday were yet to
receive their salaries for October.
He said the delay was caused by technical fault
in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel
Information Solution (IPPIS) system.
Idris said, “We are being proactive and we will do
whatever it takes to maintain the technology and
make sure that this kind of thing does not
happen again.
“It is not in our interest that this kind of thing is
happening and we bear the responsibility. We are
doing all it takes to make sure that it doesn’t
happen again.
“We have established a backup for GIFMIS
(Government Integrated Financial Management
Information System) and this will ensure that we
are prepared the next time we experience system
failure.”
Idris said that whatever technical fault
experienced, it had already been resolved and
salaries were now being paid.
“It is not anything that has to do with lack of
money. We have resources; we have money but
the technology to deploy.
“We now do e-payment so any slight glitch in the
technology will impact on payment. And that is
what has happened.
“But this has been resolved and alerts have been
coming. People have started receiving their
salaries,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the
IPPIS facilitates automation and storage of
personnel records to support monitoring of staff
emolument payments against budget.
It also ensures prompt payment of salaries
directly to employees’ accounts with appropriate
deductions and remittances of third party
payments such as tax, pension, cooperatives,
union dues and bank Loans.


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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said
the achievements of his administration would be
counted based on the number of Nigerians that
were moved out of poverty.
He said the economic focus of his administration
would ensure inclusive growth.
Buhari disclosed this in his opening remarks at a
presidential retreat organised by the Office of the
Secretary to the Government of the Federation
for ministers-designate.
The retreat held inside the old Banquet Hall of
the Presidential Villa, Abuja had “Delivering
Change: From precepts to practice” as its theme.
The President said all government officials
should count themselves privileged to have been
chosen among millions of their compatriots at
this time to be the instruments that will deliver
the change the ruling party promised.
While describing the work of restoration and
renewal as urgent and immense, Buhari
described Nigerians’ expectations as high.
He added that government officials’
determination to succeed and change the
fortunes of the country must be equal to the
challenge.
He said he was convinced that in accepting his
invitation to work for the nation, the ministers-
designate were also equally determined to take
part in what he described as a patriotic
undertaking.
The President said with the retreat as their first
official contact with the machinery of
government, of which they will soon be part of, it
is important that the ministers-designate are
fully acquainted with the direction and priorities
of the government so that all officials can move
together as a team.
Buhari said, “My election as President of this
country was hinged on my promise to tackle
corruption, insecurity and revive the economy.
“We have already taken deliberate measures to
plug leakages of government revenue and
resources. You all know the steps we have taken
to tackle Boko Haram. We have degraded them
and in desperation, they are resorting to attacks
on soft targets, killing innocent people.
“Diversification of the economy away from oil
will be a major focus of this government. We will
intervene in mining and agriculture and upgrade
the country’s physical and social infrastructure,
which will broaden our revenue base and
significantly improve the level of employment,
especially among the youth.
“Our economic focus will be policies that will
ensure inclusive growth and we will count our
achievements based on the number of Nigerians
we move out of poverty.
“The objective of this retreat is clearly reflected
in the choice of topics which you will be dealing
with during the sessions. The need for observing
the rule of law is being emphasised to ensure
that impunity is removed from government
conduct.
“You are coming on board the ship of
governance at an interesting time. So much has
been said about the state of our economy. It is
expected that we make the running of
government at all levels as lean as possible,
avoid waste and conserve resources. As
Ministers, you must be the vehicle that will
administer the change.”
Buhari said his administration’s main task was
to turn the party’s manifesto promises to
practice and results.

www.punchng.com/2015/11/4151

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday
warned his ministers-designate against waste of
resources and impunity, urging them to key into
the change agenda of his government.
The president spoke at the ongoing retreat for
the incoming ministers at the Banquet Hall of
the State House in Abuja.
He also asked them to consider themselves
privileged to be called to service in the midst of
millions of Nigerians, charging them to work as
a team to deliver.
The president however told the ministers-
designate to use the office of his chief of staff
as official communication Channel inline with
the presidential system of government.
He reiterated his resolve to fight corruption,
solve unemployment problems, tackle insecurity
and also diversify the economy for sustainable
growth.
The retreat which started on low key at the
Transcorb hotel in Abuja on Wednesday to end
on Friday is themed “Delivering Change: From
Percepts to Practice”.
While the early part of the opening ceremony
was mad e open to Journalists, the later and the
technical sessions were however closed to the
public.
In attendance were all the 36 ministers-
designate

www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/avoid-waste-impunity-buhari-tells-ministers-designate/

Details have emerged regarding the
diversion of N5.2 billion in public funds
by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa
and the CEO of ULO Consultants Limited,
Uche Okpunor.
The money was originally loaned out for the
renovation of the Asaba International Airport
because the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) recently downgraded the airport due to
poor maintenance of runways and taxiways.
After the NCAA’s downgrade of the airport,
Governor Okowa immediately submitted a
request for a loan of N5 billion to the Delta State
House Assembly. The funds were intended to be
allocated to ULO Consultants Limited, the
contracting firm handling the renovations of the
airport.
SaharaReporters was informed that during the
negotiation stages of the loan, Mr. Okpunor, a
close ally of former Senate President David
Mark, sold the contract to the Chinese firm
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
(CCECC).
Speaking on the condition of anonymity a
member of CCECC’s senior management staff
explained to SaharaRerporters that the
rehabilitation of the Asaba airport has been
delayed due to the pilfering of billions of Naira
by both the Governor and ULO Consultants.
According to the source the new contract was
originally negotiated for N2.5 billion, less than
half of the original amount issued out. The
CCECC executive explained that they had learned
that the other half “went into the Governor's
tribunal case, possibly to buy judges, although
we [CCECC] did not care.”
However, CCECC did not even receive the N2.5
billion immediately after the release of the funds
Governor Okowa collected N500 million. Another
N1.5 billion was pilfered by USO Consultants,
leaving only N500 million for CCECC.
Because of this diversion of funds, the CCECC
has refused to begin work on rehabilitating the
Asaba International Airport. Speaking to
SaharaReporters the CCECC senior manager
said, “we will not go to site unless the full money
is released to CCECC.”
ULO Consultants is known for abandoning
contacts, it has yet to complete construction of
Mariam Babandiga Way or section A of the
Asaba-Ughelli dualisation. The company has
also been accused of completing projects with
substandard materials.
Mr. Okpunor has not returned the several calls
and messages SaharaReporters has made to his
mobile number. However, an anonymous staff
member of ULO Consultants did confirm
CCECC’s account of the deal.

Source: saharareporters.com/2015/11/04/governor-okowa-and-contracting-company-accused-stealing-n52-billion-intended-asaba

5. Elizabeth Taylor

1. Michael Jackson


2. Elvis Presley
3. Charles Schulz
4. Bob Marley

Forbes released its top earning dead
celebrities list for 2015 and Michael Jackson
tops the list. On the list, Micheal is the last
celebrity who died in 2009.
See the top 5 list


1. Michael Jackson ($115 million)
He’s still the King of Pop even in death.
This year, Michael Jackson leads Forbes list
of highest earning dead celebrities with an
estimated $1 billion since his death,
according to Forbes.
The superstar pa$$ed away in 2009 but has
raked in more than $115 million in album
and merchandise sales in the last year alone.
2. Elvis Presley ($55 million)
Holding steady at $55 million. The late King
of Rock n’ Roll has been making more money
than most living stars and thanks to his
Graceland ticket sales.
3. Charles Schulz ($40 million)
The ‘Peanuts’ creator has a cut of licensing
revenue from the popular comic to thank for
his huge paychecks. Charlie Brown and Co.
are now hitting the big screen in a 3-D flick,
The Peanuts Movie, out in November 2015.
4. Bob Marley ($21 million)
This reggae legend is becoming quite a
businessman even in death. How is Bob
Marley still raking in $21 million a year? Well
his beverage company (Marley Beverage
company ‘home to relaxation drink’), audio
and lifestyle products coupled with music
pays the money.
5. Elizabeth Taylor ($20 million)
The legendary actress remains the titan of a
celebrity fragrance business. At $20 million a
year – one could say Taylor is stinking rich. Of
course, the major source of that income is
her fragrance, White Diamonds.
Source: The Net

Would you do it?

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is currently enjoying every hour of her love life with her man, Churchill, as she continues to explain to fans every minute how she has been enjoying life to the fullest since falling in love again. The actress, who has enjoyed a bit of controversies and made several headlines on one report to the other seems to have been a bit calm especially on social media and has now chosen the part of advising others on how to manage their relationships. Not wanting to disclose much of her private life, the actress recently stated that for the best to be achieved in a relationship there is need for both parties to be able to be real and truthful with each other so that the true love can be shown. According to the actress, she said, ‘We all need real love to bring out the best in us and same applies to men.” Story by Nathan Nathaniel Ekpo/Nigeriafilms.com

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Rescued people and weapons

Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Bitta and Pridang yesterday October 27th, carried out a successful raid on suspected Boko Haram terrorists camps at Bulajilin and Manawashe villages along Bita and Damboa road at the fringes of Sambisa forest. The troops were able to kill 30 Boko Haram terrorists. See the photos after the cut… The unit also rescued 338 persons that were held captive by the terrorists in the enclaves. A statement by the Nigeria Army spokesperson, said the rescued persons which comprised of 8 male, 138 female and 192 children have since been evacuated to Mubi. During the raid, the troops were able to recover arms and ammunitions which include 1 General Purpose Machine Gun and 2 Dane Guns, 150 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), 6 boxes of 7.62mm (NATO) and 3 cutla$$es. In a related development, troops based on a tip off, ambushed and killed 4 suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a suicide bombing mission to Gubula, Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State. Apart from 2 AK-47 rifles recovered, the troops also recovered some Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs), mortar bombs and cash sum of N153,385k was retrieved. The statement added that “having appealed and given the terrorists final warning, we would like to state that from now on troops within bounds of respect for human rights and rules of engagement, we shall continue to decisively deal with Boko Haram terrorists until they are defeated”. Source - Lindaikeji

This story is about a 419 single mother who stole
my #5,300,000.00 Nigeria Naira worth of = $
26,606.00 USD in the name that she is my
finance and want to buy me land at Ojodu Berger
Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
I met this lady Miss Oruku Temitayo on Facebook
in August 18, 2012, after few Months of phone
conversations, i traveled to Nigeria to met her and
see her family to seek her hand in marriage
because i love her, while i don’t know that they
are groups of 419 who rub people with Romance
scam.
After i met with her she took me to Pastor Dayo
Ajisafe, as her grandma family father, and to
another man name Mr. Tajudeen Oruku, who live
at River Bank Estate Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria, we
concluded that when i return to Nigeria again i
will proceed with the marriage process.
So when i return back Miss Oruku Temitayo start
scamming me from one need to another until i
sent her total some of #300,000.00 Nigerian
Naira, worth $1,506.00 USD in the year 2013 for
her domestic needs.
She later advised me to buy land in Ojodu Berger,
Ikeja Lagos, then i asked her to negotiate with the
seller and she confirmed that the price is at #
5,000,000.00 Nigerian Naira, worth $25,100.00
USD, i sent all the money through money gram
and western union money transfer as i preferred
to use it to send money to Nigeria.
Below is her mail, ID card names and her bank
account details she sent to me on April 15, 2013,
Oruku Temitayo:
4/15, 4:43pm
As she sent it:
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My oga, how was ur weekend and ur business
over there? May d blessings of lord be with you
today and ur family in jesus name AMEN, dis is d
2 IDENTITY CARD u can use any 1 of d 2 to send
the money, no 1, VOTER’S CARD, FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, INDEPEDENT NATIONL
ELECTORAL COMMISSION, VIN:
9OF5B12E83296836773, last election card,
NAME , ASEGUN, OMOTAYO TEMITAYO, no 2, d
one l use to open my ACCOUNT FOR SKYE BANK,
STUDENT ID CARD, 2002, LAGOS STATE
POLYTECHNIC, ISOLO, NAME OF ACCOUNT,
ORUKU. O.TEMITAYO, ACCOUNT NO
,1O55311883,SKYE BANK,ISHERI OJODU LAGOS.
Thanks I LOVE U.
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Then i first asked her why all the names are not
Oruku Temitayo? she start telling stories, after
sending her all my money, it dose not seems she
care about me, every day from one man to
another, many time i called her she is in the car
with different men, like at night she will not pick
my calls, during the day when i called her she will
called me mommy, when i asked why will start
telling stories.
Yesterday 25, of October 2015, i decided to call
one of the man she took me to his office located
at Elephant house Ikeja Lagos, name Pastor Dayo
Ajisafe, he is the one who told me today that she
got married last year, that i should not be wasting
my time, i think they are having problem in
sharing my money, i want use this medium to
save other peoples in their nets.
When i called Mr. Tajudeen Oruku the man she
presented as his senior brother he picked my call
and later cut it off and refused to respond to my
calls.
This single mother called Miss Oruku Temitayo is a
prostitute and a scammer who stealing people
money with all kind of stories, and i am sure that
she will be among the scammer who murder
innocent people in hotels.
I want FBI, EFCC, DSS, SSS AND POLICE to assist
recover my money back, good people of our dear
Nigeria and Africa, please in the name of God help
me share this information’s to save other from
being dupe.

[ Story By Mr Ajayi, Romance Scam Victim]

Do you think some girls really do this?