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winner01: Trend of Killings in The North.Hum, there iis God o. |
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Wonder shall never end. |
What do you think about this guys. |
It may be a New Year but as far as Nigeria’s 2014 budget goes, it is the same old absurdity. If there is anything that stands the 2014 budget proposal out from those of recent years, it is that our budgets are getting better at getting worse. Many New Year resolutions are likely to have been made by Nigerian public officials, easing the burden of poverty on Nigerians is definitely not one of them. This is not a statement without an empirical background. If the budget is the most important document of a government’s commitment to its people and their well-being, the 2014 budget tells one a lot about where the government’s priorities lie. According to the 2014 budget proposal, the State House will have two animals delivered to it this year for N14.5 million. That’s about N7.25 million for each animal if they come at the same price. At least 80 per cent of Nigerians must understandably be jealous of both animals because 80 per cent of Nigerians don’t have N14.5 million in any form, cash, liquid, in form of animals, properties or whatever. Those animals will come in already richer than most Nigerian citizens. At least one cannot say the government is not committed to animals. All animals may/ may not be equal but some animals are definitely more equal than Nigerians. Most Nigerians will never get a chance to look through the windows of Aso Villa, so there will never be a thing about seeing the animals, men and women dine on the same table, let alone see them share a semblance. While you may never have earned N14.5 million your whole life, two animals will be bought for the entertainment of our President and his friends. The job of a president is a tough one and we must understand that. Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly, World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, said that 100 million Nigerians are living in extreme poverty conditions. The Federal Government has understandably faulted that claim. To emphasise the fact that it does not believe such claims, the government rather than look to unburden these Nigerians from the weight of poverty, has instead dedicated more money towards the continued beautification of the seat of power. You cannot say Aso Rock does not need beautifying. How many Nigerians even know what Aso Rock looks like so how will they even know if the President even lives in a poor environment? To ensure that is not ever the case under this administration, N1.5 billion will be used to upgrade the facilities at Aso Rock villa this year. If you don’t know what Aso Rock looks like, you at least know what N1.5 billion sounds like and if that is what will be used to upgrade Aso Rock this year, you must begin to have an understanding of the worth and look of Aso Rock itself. If the cost of upgrading the facilities gets you remembering the fact that your next house rent is due soon enough, I believe knowing that N8 million will be used to upgrade the zoo at the Villa will get you upbeat about the fact that, if these animals can have their zoo upgraded with N8 million this year, maybe you will one day at least find that amount of money to build your own house. You probably don’t have a car yet or your car is as tattered as the cars of most of the people in government before they got government appointments, don’t be sad about that. N25 million has been dedicated to track the cars in the Presidential fleet. Who wants to go and steal cars in Nigeria’s most guarded Villa? There is a new jet on the way, which will bring the Presidency’s fleet to 11 jets. At that number, if the Federal Government decides to float an airline with those aircraft, they’d immediately be the second biggest airline in Nigeria. Who says we can’t rent jets to African Presidents like Malawi’s Joyce Banda who sold the country’s only presidential jet and about 60 cars? You cannot blame President Joyce Banda for caring about her country’s poor citizens. You cannot exactly say our President does not care either. For instance, the 2014 budget dedicates N76.3 million to the purchase of crested cutlery, flatware and glassware. Whoever says we are no longer the giant of Africa has not been reading up on our 2014 budget. I will confess to you right away; it was depressing enough to see some line items in the budget, it is even more depressing to remember them all over again just to write this piece. In case your children are wondering whether they will ever see typewriters again, please let them know the Interior Ministry intends to spend N3million on the purchase of typewriters. You would have to agree computers are too mainstream for these ones but do computers even cost up to N3 million? Na wa o. The Ministry of Information will spend N300 million to wash the government’s image in the foreign media during the year. This particular line certainly makes sense considering how much washing the image of our government constantly needs. Something dirty is always going on and the washing needs to meet the rate of the dirtying. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adokie, is not left out of the budget bazaar. His ministry will spend N181.3m on uniforms in 2014. You’d have to expect those uniforms to come with gold, diamond and Emerald studs. N1.8 billion was earmarked to connect Bayelsa State to the national grid but alas! Bayelsa was already connected to the national grid almost a decade ago. This N1.8 billion if passed, will not be misappropriated, it will be swallowed altogether. You cannot say all of these absurdities are not in line with the transformation agenda that has since emphasized the government’s commitment to the promotion of impunity and unheralded corruption. Stella Oduah’s Aviation Ministry expects to spend N208 million to plant flowers and trees in the country’s five major airports. This is marginally less than N255 million for two BMW cars so you cannot say things have not improved. They have improved from cars to trees. So then what will Nigerians do? These are just a few of the absurdities in what has to be the country’s worst budget in decades. Recurrent expenditure has increased, capital expenditure has reduced. Virtually every dime allocated to the former will get spent, this administration has never reached 40 per cent performance level for capital expenditure since coming on board. The lawmakers will sit over this budget proposal and you would expect them to do the right thing; remove the weeds from this budget. That’d of course mean reducing the National Assembly’s N150 billion allocation. N469 citizens of the National Assembly get to have a bigger budget than 23 Nigerian states of about 120 million Nigerians. If any political party that means well and wants change has any form of representation in our National Assembly, now will be the time to take a stand for the Nigerian people. If they pass the 2014 budget, as dysfunctional and as anti-ordinary Nigerians as it is, we can safely say, whatever political party we vote for, of the current parties represented in the National Assembly, it will still be the same faecal composition of just another bull. Let’s admit it; we the common people of Nigeria need help! These folk are more equal than us. Japheth J Omojuwa jj@ omojuwa.com | @omojuwa Source : omojuwa.com/2014/01/the-budget-why-some-animals-are-more-equal-than-some-nigerians-japheth-omojuwa/ |
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday decried the chaotic traffic situation created on most roads by the vehicles escorting politicians and money-bags. The FRSC Unit Commander in Onitsha, Mr Anthony Metta, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Onitsha, Anambra. Metta noted that the attitude the police in such convoys posed the greatest challenge to the work of the commission in Onitsha and its environs. “Yes, we have challenges, and I would tell you one of the biggest challenges is at times politicians and money-bags; they come in convoys, six, seven, eight, nine, 10 vehicles. “You see, the operatives from our sister agency, the police will bring out their guns pointing it at you, chasing you off the way. “And the traffic that we had been controlling, they would spoil everything. “But we are not complaining, only that the society and the press should see this and speak out. People should know about it. “All those people on the road, who are waiting patiently, following rules and regulations, are they not human beings? “ Why are the police in convoys of politicians and money bags more important than other Nigerians? “So, that is our observation, it is a very serious challenge. Source: www.nigeriagalleria.com/content/frsc-decries-attitutde-of-police-convoys-roads?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=News+&utm_campaign=20140106_m118600960_Untitled+Promotion+44&utm_term=See+More |
This guy is about to dismantle our beloved country. |
Strange things this days. May God continues to guide us aright. So as not to use our minds to think evil. |
Hardheolar: .meaning? |
Tytylook: Sir, I am most appreciative of your contribution but how do I locate the sensor? Thanks for your response.my advice is based on my recent experience on my mazda protege. Scan ur car first to ascertain what d actual problem is. CPS is located somewhere inside timing chain compactment in my own car. Don't know urs. |
Unitedforever: Check Femtech. Don't think femtech is into car scanner. Will give a trier. Thanks |
How do I know if I have a bad crank position sensor? You will know that you have a bad crank position sensor by how your engine idles, how your pistons fire, or how you accelerate. It will usually be more noticeable as you raise the RPM's. With a bad or faulty sensor, you engine may misfire causing motor vibration or backfires. You may also experience hesitation while accelerating or shaking during engine idle. In the worst case scenario, you won't be able to start your car. |
Want to by OBD II Scanner. Where can I get please? |
yinkard4me: . OkSo u quoted d whole post only to say "ok". SMH |
Some animals are very expensive to maintain. Hv u seen a shepopotamus b4? |
Funny letter but with iotas of truth. |
When I was small I do keep my meat till after meal. But now that maturity don enter. I start to eat my meat right from d begining. |
LWKMD. Real funny. Mod! Joke section pls. |
santakris: I'm in kwara and need this device. Any help. Answer this one now. |
eluquenson: Try UBA, no network failure nor unable to dispense error ...Africa's Global BankIt can never be UBA. In fact UBA is the worst. I have my facts. |
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I'm in kwara and need this device. Any help |
He should also put the unemployed graduates in mind. Some of these guys are the hope of their parent and siblings. Don't push them to armed robbery. An idle mind is the devils workshop they say. Thanks |
Nigeria! One leg forward two legs backward. |
Head will roll If a nigerian do this outside. This man not go unpunish o @ Nigerian police. |
Mine is good health, prosperity, long life, peace of mind, plenty wealth and a house of my own. Amen. |
Highly educative. Nice info. |
sooper rescue: is there check engine light on the dashboard? Check your air filter also.. Thanks |
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Hi, kindly educate me on the right ATF fluid for my mazda protege 97 model. Sent u a mail already though. |
My friend, look for money and fix ur car. Those white guys are coronically sturbon. Once u paid for ur goods no refund. From experience. |
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