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BornAgainMay:great write up |
saraki2019:because BOKO dealt with your sisters ba |
Pillyportions:unity beggar |
PHILipu1:at the end of the day you will beg igbos to leave Nigeria by the time civil disobedience becomes too much |
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Referendum50:But every wise person knows it .. |
POLITICSBuhari’s policies are ‘mere propaganda’ – APC BoT member, Galadima Published on October 28, 2017 By Seun Opejobi Alhaji Buba Galadima, a Board of Trustees, BoT, member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari has described some Agricultural policies of the current Federal government as “mere propaganda.” He said this while faulting a claims that the Buhari’s government has used Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to grant farmers loan and financial enablement. Galadima insisted that the current Agricultural policies of the Buhari’s government is not being felt by farmers in the country. Speaking with The Sun, the APC Chieftain said, “No, no, there are people from certain parts of the country that can never get loan or assistance from the government. “I have been looking for some amount of money, I gave out my C of O, certificate of my farm and office that amounts to over N500m, yet no bank was able to grant me N16m loan . I had to sell my property to get some money. “So what government is doing in the area of farming is mere propaganda, I have not seen anything on ground. “I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture that I needed to buy certain farm equipment and agricultural facilities, he is yet to reply my letter four months after. “I had a late planting and I am suffering that as the rain has suddenly seized. If this type of treatment is being given to me, how about the man in the village who cannot reach the minister of agriculture or anybody?” http://dailypost.ng/2017/10/28/buharis-policies-mere-propaganda-apc-bot-member-galadima/?utm_source=dlvr.it_dp1&utm_medium=facebook |
We have to build consensus, put our cards on the table, our fears as well as the complaints and then find a way around them. The attitude of the Federal Government and the President to the issue of restructuring is something I disagree with. I stand with my people. And, I am in politics not for myself, but for my people. This country has to have a meeting and discuss how we can make Nigeria more stable, prosperous, and, therefore, a Nigeria that can last. Those of us talking about restructuring are the true lovers of this country. There are those who feel they have advantages, they want to protect, so they want the status quo maintained. In that case, you are either talking of an individual that has interest or you are talking of regional interest or ethnic interest. You are not talking of the Nigerian interest. Agitations are normal; so all this heck about agitations from the South-south, South-east, I do not understand. Every country is an artificial creation. Up till now, our colonial masters are still dealing with the issues of restructuring, devolution of powers to Scotland to Wales, to Northern Ireland. Only last year, the Scottish had a referendum on whether they should be an independent nation or not. Heavens did not fall. Nigeria’s unity is desirable, but do not tell me it is not negotiable. We want to be in a big prosperous strong country. But, we have to stop this issue of people agitating and dying and running away and creating unnecessary tension in the country. That is inimical to the growth of the Nigeria we love. So, when we say restructuring in Bayelsa, in the Ijaw nation, in the Niger Delta, we mean that we sit with our brothers and sisters to discuss issues of how we control our resources, what kind of federation do we run? This is a unitary state and that is why you have all these conflicts. We want to be in a truly federal Nigeria and so the Federal Government should discuss the modalities of organizing, not a talk shop, but I have said there should be a multi-party or a bi-partisan committee, made up of officials of the Federal Government, the National Assembly because, in the end, you are going to talk about constitutional review. All these talk about true federalism will end in the National Assembly. So, the leadership of the National Assembly, state governors, speakers representing the various state parliaments, the leadership of the major political parties and other selected interest groups will meet behind closed doors and agree on the issues we need to address now. You do not need to address everything. Nation – building is work in progress. Americans have had how many constitutional amendments? And, they are proposing more, that is the kind of thing we need. Therefore, the buck stops at the table of Mr. President. He has to rise to the occasion and unify this country the more. The country is too divided. It has been left to drift for too long. The divisions are rather getting deeper and deeper by the day and that is not good for Nigeria. Whether you look at the issues of resource control or not, crude oil is running out. It will get to a point in the life of this country when we will sit down and ask ourselves, how do we form this federation and the component units? This is why my position will always be to support a call for a restructured and fair Nigeria. |
Since your administration came on board, the state has been very peaceful and safe, but, in recent times, we heard of ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ launched by the Nigerian Army and Bayelsans are getting worried over that. What is the Restoration Government doing to enlighten Bayelsans on the military operation? I would not speak for the military authorities who are organizing that exercise. The state government is not involved in it, but, as the governor of the state, the commanders have come to explain a few things to me. In my view, the military have their job to do and if, in their judgment, they think that an operation helps them train, so be it. Meanwhile an exercise like this, which involves going round the creeks in a show of force, has the advantage of scaring away bad guys and limiting their movement. ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ enables the military to patrol our waterways and has to be supported. What is your reaction to the rising profile of the state in the education sector and what does it mean for Bayelsa in the future? Dickson: It means a more stable and educated and more prosperous Bayelsa. It means a Bayelsa where we have less criminality, volatility. You talked about the relationship between lack of education and poverty index. You are correct and that is why, on my inauguration day, you can imagine the significance of that. I wasn’t governor, when I was speaking. It was on my inauguration day that I declared a state of emergency in the education sector and it is gratifying to hear that, almost six years down the road, the Senate of the federal republic is recommending that for Nigeria. Now, we are seeing our state rising from over 20th position in WAEC to number five this year and in NECO to number three. These are visible signs, but what this state will see in the next five to 40 years to come is going to be real result. That is when the real results will be seen by all. We pray that, all of us should be around to see the fruits of this investment. This state is programmed to be number one in education. Our plan, before I hand over, God willing in 2020, Bayelsa has to be number one in WAEC, NECO. We have spent close to N56b on education, and, if you check what we have been receiving, education, healthcare infrastructure, road building is where we spend a lot of our money. With the investment we have made, Bayelsa has the best public schools. You cannot see any school like the Ijaw National Academy in any other state. The model schools are opening and they are boarding and they are free. If there is any state that is investing on peace, stability and order, and prosperity and development, it is Bayelsa. There has been heightened clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria. Times without number you have reiterated your stand. We just want to know, if you still stand by that or whether there has been a change? My politics is informed by the fundamental interest of my people. I am not a politician of convenience whose positions change according to weather. I am a politician of conviction. I have been part of the struggles of my people. Whereas I believe that this struggle should be pursued, through non-violent and political means, I believe these issues should be raised from time to time. And, therefore, my views on restructuring are very well known. I believe that, if we want a balanced and stable and united Nigeria that will stand the test of time, we have no option than to review the structure of the country. |
Wagebill Now, the question on the civil service reforms; this is one key area that we have been doing a lot of work, since 2012. We have worked so hard to reduce the wage bill, blocked the leakages and wastages because we need every kobo to be put into development. After paying salaries, we barely have N5m left and we have a very low IGR base, which we have raised from N60-70m to about N500-600m. But, that is nothing compared to what other states are getting. States around us are raking in N10b monthly; our IGR is nothing to write home about because the companies are not here and our people do not pay tax except those in the public service. We are asking for support in terms of further solving the challenges of leakages and wastages in our salary system. We have been able to bring down our wage bill to about N3.8bn every month, but we think that is still too high, that is why I want to commend genuine civil servants, who are going to work and are doing very well, teachers, especially the secondary school teachers, who have done so well. That is why our rating now in all national examinations is improving. Last week, I launched ‘Countrimandirects’ and gave out telephone numbers to enable our people reach us because these fraudsters who are drawing salaries from more than one pay point, people know them, they are their friends, relations, and colleagues. I launched ‘Countrimandirects’ with the following numbers: 07068405809, 07011938880, 09083485732 and 08056085520. Result of verification People are asking; so much verification what is the result? You are going to see the results now. We are going to collate all the reports, comparing one report with the other. In this state there was actually no record keeping. Now we have been keeping records. From 2012 till now we have a data. We have even the photographs of all in the civil service. That is the painstaking work we have been doing and every month we check it. So, now it is based on this data that we are going to act. We have worked out the names of those certificate forgers, those who have not explained their certificates properly, their salaries would be stopped. They will have to go and explain to the commission of enquiry put in place. Since I became governor, I have authorized the employment of 300 teachers and I have the list. I authorized the employment of forest guards to protect our forest reserves, because I know what that means. I authorized the employment of state protocol officers and then very few other appointments. Those who are pensioners collecting N500m every month in this state, I want to know them from community to community. |
Referendum50:Only crazy people think forced unity will last in this new generation |
HOME » MORE... » INTERVIEW » Nigeria’s unity is desirable, but don’t tell me it is non-negotiable –Gov. Dickson Nigeria’s unity is desirable, but don’t tell me it is non-negotiable –Gov. Dickson ON OCTOBER 29, 20172:27 AMIN INTERVIEW, POLITICSCOMMENTS Governor Henry Seriake Dickson made history when he drove to Aleibiri in Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State, the first time a vehicle would reach the community, thanks to the construction of Sagbama, Ekeremor, Agge Road. The governor took time off after the historic drive to speak on a number of national issues, including the failure of the Federal Government to address the calls for the restructuring of the country, and the challenges confronting Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta. He also spoke on the need for the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to urgently put its house in order, ahead of the 2019 general elections. What is the update on the civil service reforms, generally with particular reference to payroll fraud? •Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa You made some remarks in your introduction, which touched on the core mandate of our administration. One of them is the Sagbama/Ekeremor/Agge road, but I just want to speak briefly about that critical infrastructure project. The clearing of that road from Toru Orua, that is expected to terminate at Agge, was taken over by this government in 2013 and, in 2015, the clearing had reached Agge. Right now, they are sand filling and it is just a few kilometres to get to Ekeremor. By January 2018, I am likely to embark on another tour by driving to Ekeremor because we expect that the sand filling to Ekeremor should be completed by December 2017. For those politicians in your introduction, who asked if roads and schools could be built on water, clearly Nigerians do not know about the challenges we are facing and enough efforts have not been made in that regard over the years to understand the peculiar developmental challenges of this area. Bayelsa developmental challenge is different because the entire state is below sea level. That is why our leaders wrote to the colonial masters before Nigeria became independent that the emerging Nigeria nation will not understand our problems and how to solve them. As soon as the dredging is completed, I have directed that even if we have to borrow, they will move to Oporoma to sand fill from where we have stopped to Angiama, where the bridge will be launched to Oporoma. That is what I want to accomplish before the end of my tenure. We are also talking to major players like the NDDC, the SPDC and so on, on how we can collaborate. The Nembe-Brass road is also critical and that one is commercially viable because of the businesses in that area. The second concern you raised was the monkey pox containment in our state. I congratulate the commissioner for health and his team for containing the scourge. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/nigerias-unity-desirable-dont-tell-non-negotiable-gov-dickson/ |
TimeMod3:have you watched his fights |
There is nothing hidden under the sun |
GOVERNMENT SECRETLY MASS BURIES 120 PEOPLE KILLED BY ‘FRIENDLY’ FULANI HERDSMEN IN ZAMFARA – REPORT AFRICABY NEWSRESCUEOCTOBER 26, 2017 SHARE: A mass burial has been organised for the 120 people allegedly killed by Fulani Herdsman on Saturday in Zamfara State This was made known in a Facebook post by one Waziri Mohammed who claims to be a member of staff of the National Emergency Management Agency. He wrote, “This is the burial of 120 people killed by killer herdsmen in Zamfara state on Saturday but unfortunately, our media didn’t see it newsworthy maybe because it didn’t take place where it will be giving religious or ethnic meaning. “Our media houses need to wake up and do more that can unite the country rather than concentrate on what can divide us. “May Allah forgive the dead, heal the injured and destroy the animals that find pleasure in killing innocent souls for whatever reason.” http://newsrescue.com/government-secretly-mass-buries-120-people-killed-friendly-fulani-herdsmen-zamfara-report/ |
Referendum50:All they want is Islamic state no harm in that |
NEWSBoko Haram: Terrorists Kill 8 soldiers in Yobe Published on October 25, 2017 By Maina Maina Eight soldiers are reportedly feared killed after Boko Haram terrorists launched attack on a military base in Sasawa, a community close to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The spokesman of 3 Div. Nigerian Army, Col. Kayode Ogunsanya confirmed the attack but could not give details of the casualty figure. He, however, stated that “there was casualty on both side of the army and the insurgents”. But a soldier who survived the attack told DAILY POST that eight soldiers, including an officer and a civilian were killed in the attack. He also added that many soldiers took to their heels after sighting the insurgents driving into the community with about seven gun trucks and others riding on motorcycles. “I can authoritatively confirm to you that there was an attack at dawn yesterday at Sasawa and eight soldiers, including an officer as well as a civilian were killed during the raid. “The insurgents overran the military base having come with seven gun trucks. “Many of our colleagues ran for their lives because the fire power of the insurgents was much and our guys had to take cover,” the source said. Sasawa is one of the communities that was under the control of the insurgents before being liberated by security forces, with an established military base. http://dailypost.ng/2017/10/25/boko-haram-terrorists-kill-8-soldiers-yobe/?utm_source=dlvr.it_dp1&utm_medium=facebook |
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enemyofprogress:don't compare jesus with common mohamad next time |
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Referendum50:it easy to end BOKO HARAM and isis and taliban just Grant them Islamic state.. No need for forced unity |
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METRO30 dead as suicide bomber hits Shi‘ite mosque during prayer Published on October 20, 2017 By Ameh Comrade Godwin No fewer than 30 persons have been feared killed after a suicide bomber hit Shi‘ite mosque in Kabul on Friday. The attack occurred at Imam Zaman mosque in the western Dasht-e-Barchi part of Kabul, Afghanistan, as Shi‘ite worshippers gathered for prayers. A senior security official said that the exact number of casualties was unknown `but that security forces at the scene had removed at least 30 bodies.’’ The attacker is reported to have opened fire as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, before detonating a bomb. Kabul police spokesman Basir Mojahid confirmed the incident at the Shia mosque in Kabul, but did not give further details. Also, a spokesman for the Afghan interior ministry said investigators were working at the scene to determine the “nature of the explosion.” http://dailypost.ng/2017/10/20/30-dead-suicide-bomber-hits-shiite-mosque-prayer/?utm_source=dlvr.it_dp1&utm_medium=facebook |
Referendum50:BOKO just wants Islamic state it not too much to ask for |
LATEST NEWSBoko Haram insurgents kill 7 soldiers in Maiduguri Boko Haram insurgents kill 7 soldiers in Maiduguri October 19, 2017 Biodunrin Kayode - Maiduguri SEVEN soldiers have been ambushed and killed by the Boko Haram insurgents on Damboa Maiduguri highway. Legal adviser of the civilian JTF in Borno State, Barrister Jibrin Gunda, told Nigerian Tribune that although the soldiers were taken unawares, the vehicle and ammunition carted away on Wednesday have been recaptured and returned to base. Maiduguri Damboa road is one of the roads that the Army declared safe last year, yet no vehicle can drive through without military escort. Several people, especially women have been hijacked by the insurgents along that route in the last two years. http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/boko-haram-insurgents-kill-7-soldiers-maiduguri/ |
Wilfem:They deducted my money too. I think buhari economy is really bitting on them hard |
CzarChris:Rather it won't be better for anyone that kills unarmed civilians |
Isaacmacdon:silence is the best answer to a fool |
jonaifame22:The top is so much better than the bottom - 50cent |
Don't be afraid of biafra be afraid that you can't stand on your own without igbos |