₦airaland Forum

BlackPikiN: I believe there's a group of people who will see that Diezani gets removed and that is the set of people who have been stealing billions from Nigeria.
Una wan corrupt person wey go chop money clean mouth but somebody wan try stop the menace una con dey shout.


The oil cabal wants to bring her down but she stood her ground to stop the rot in the system. To be oil minister no be moin moin because of the mess going on.
If anyone has a major case against her, they shouldn't hesitate to forward it to EFCC.

May u rot in Hell. slowpoke

This woman should be arrested.She has criminals eyes.

This shouldn't be a surprised to anybody.Bad government, evertthing goes.

Hahahahaahahaha, same advert is also on nairaland. I guess Seun also had his own share of the propangada advert. Anyway, I don't think Seun will make this topic make front page. Abeg, Seun front page. Waiting

Boko Haram claims responsibility 4 Thisday bombing and killings of innocent lives.

I want to know Why is Diezani Allison-Madueke Advert everywhere? Just checked soccernet and some foreiggn online websites all I see is Diezani Allison-Madueke Advert saying she is the best petroleum minister ever. My question is who is the sponsor of the advertsing?

We also learnt that the ThisDay office in Kaduna was similarly targeted. Ten or more people are reported to have died. May their souls RIP

Na El-Rufai talk am

Live coverage here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2012/apr/26/charles-taylor-trial-verdict-live?newsfeed=true

Umar Sanda: There is nothing like suicide bombing or bomb, i was there yesterday morning when d guy was caught, n immediately post d happening on my facebook wall. D guy wantd 2 burgle d Church,and was caught nd handed ova 2 a vigilante group called "ONYABO" who beat him 2 stuppor n tie him,while asking him questions, he said he hide something in d church whic he could not produce afta taking d men round various point in d church, at a point he said d thing is in his ANUS. Nothing was found on him, i guess he was trying 2 avoid being killd,cos any criminal caught by dat group is usualy slain at a T junction. O boy rumour can spread like wild fire o, d issue of Bomb startd wen someone askd whether wat he hide was a bomb,n b4 u kw it ppl startd shoutin bomb! bomb!. I can also confirm dat d guy Is a Yoruba resident in Ikorodu,cos he mentiond a particular dreaded street dat serve as aboad 4 criminals like him.

I biliv u. No more relocating.

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to apologise to Nigerians for his administration’s removal of the fuel subsidy in January.

The party said the report of the House of Representatives Committee on the management of the subsidy has shown that the removal was an error of judgement that has left Nigerians feeling swindled by their government.

A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, reads: “Against all informed pieces of advice, even from well-informed industry insiders and analysts, President Jonathan approved the removal of fuel subsidy and went ahead to defend it.

“Well, the President is human and therefore can also be wrong. But when he is, as it has now been proved, he should be humble enough to admit it and apologise.

“President should fire all those who advised - or misadvised - him on the fuel subsidy issue, especially the officials who wasted public funds in organising the charade called stakeholders’ meetings which, as it turned out, was an orchestrated scam, as the decision to remove the subsidy had already been taken.

‘’In more-civilized climes, those who bandied spurious figures to Nigerians and hinted that the economy would collapse if the subsidy was not removed - would by now have tendered their resignations - with apologies - over the discovery that what the government has been subsidising over the years are corruption and inefficiency, not fuel.

‘’The sectional groups who threw their weight behind the fuel subsidy removal, for no other reason than that the President is their ‘son’, should also have repeated the adverts they placed in the newspapers, but this time repudiating their earlier adverts and apologising to Nigerians.

‘’Since honour is in short supply here, and these people are ready to carry on as if nothing has happened, the President should show rare courage by sacking all those he has the power to sack, and recommending the removal of those he cannot single-handedly remove. Any action short of the above will be a joke which Nigerians are not ready to accept.

“’In statements after statements, we told the President that there is no subsidy on fuel, and that what the government claims to be subsidising are corruption and inefficiency. We quoted informed analysts, who proved - with facts and figures - that the average true price of a litre of fuel is N34.03. We suggested ways in which the government can truly deregulate the sector without inflicting untold hardship on Nigerians. But in the end, as always, the government ignored all the interventions and went ahead with its pre-meditated action.

‘’Nigerians were made to pay for the corruption perpetrated by a few fat cats in the name of fuel subsidy, and a government with the primary responsibility of ensuring the well-being of its citizens inflicted untold pain on them in the new year, as the prices of goods and services shot up in the wake of the fuel price hike and many who had travelled for the holidays were stranded for days. Someone has to pay for this fraud perpetrated against Nigerians.

’No amount of intimidation, through the deployments of armed policemen to places of possible protests, can stop Nigerians from asking questions and demanding answers after the exposure of the knee-deep rot in this critical sector of the economy. Those who have been elected to lead must justify the peoples votes before asking for their support again. That is the essence of leadership.’’

The party commended the civil society groups and individuals who have vowed to ensure the implementation of the report, and promised to also ensure that the issue is kept in the front burner.

It said after the apology, the President should then revert the fuel price to the pre-January price of 65 kobo per litre and then proceed to implement the recommendations of the committee without delay, especially the prosecution of all indicted persons and companies.

It said though many Nigerians have expressed shock and anger at the report of the House Committee, especially the huge payments made to unknown and unqualified fuel importers and the recommendation that the NNPC, PPPRA and some oil marketers should refund over 1 trillion naira, the party is not surprised that things have turned out this way.


http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/44336-acn-to-jonathan-apologise-to-nigerians-over-subsidy-mess.html

Britain's economy slid into its second recession since the financial crisis after official data unexpectedly showed a fall in output in the first three months of 2012, piling pressure on Prime Minister David Cameron's embattled coalition government.

The Office for National Statistics said Britain's gross domestic product fell 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2012 after contracting by 0.3 percent at the end of 2011, confounding forecasts for 0.1 percent growth.

Most economists had expected Britain's $2.4 trillion economy to eke out modest growth in the early 2012, but these forecasts were upset by the biggest fall in construction output in three years coupled with anaemic service sector growth and a fall in industrial output.

Wednesday's figures will be a deep blow for Britain's Conservative / Liberal Democrat coalition, which has slid in opinion polls since a poorly received annual budget statement in March and risks embarrassment at local elections on May 3.

The government is also under pressure over revelations about its close relationship with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch.

The government desperately needs growth to achieve its overriding goal of eliminating Britain's large budget deficit over the next five years.

Britain's economy contracted by 7.1 percent during its 2008-2009 recession and recovery since has been slow, with headwinds from the euro zone debt crisis, government spending cuts, high inflation and a damaged banking sector.

Wednesday's data showed that output was still 4.3 percent below its peak in the first quarter of 2008, and the economy has only grown by 0.4 percent since the government came to power in the second quarter of 2010.

Output in Britain's service sector - which makes up more than three quarters of GDP - rose by just 0.1 percent in the first quarter after falling 0.1 percent in Q4 2011, kept down by a fall in output in the large business services and finance sector.

Industrial output was 0.4 percent lower, while construction - which accounts for less than 8 percent of GDP - contracted by 3.0 percent, the biggest fall since Q1 2009.

Britain's Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts growth of 0.8 percent this year.

Wednesday's data shows that first quarter output was no higher than a year earlier.

The Bank of England has warned that there is a risk of another contraction in the second quarter of 2012, due to an extra public holiday.

But unlike during the previous two quarters, it does not appear keen to provide further monetary stimulus through quantitative easing asset purchases, due to above-target inflation which looks stickier than before.

The BoE, and a number of private-sector economists, had argued before Wednesday that the underlying health of Britain's economy was stronger than ONS data suggested, due to relatively upbeat private-sector surveys and a fall in unemployment.

The ONS's preliminary estimates of GDP are the first released in the European Union, and are based partly on estimated data.

On average, they are revised by 0.1 percentage points up or down by the time a second revision is published two months later, but bigger moves are not uncommon.


http://www.cnbc.com/id/47169446

IKorodu ke? I need to relocate fast.

IKORODU - An attempt by a 26-year-old-suspected suicide bomber to blow up a church in Ikorodu area of Lagos was foiled, yesterday, following his arrest.


The development threw residents into panic as news of alleged infiltration of the Boko Harm’s sect into Lagos spread.

The suspected suicide bomber later identified as Olasunkanmi Ismail, reportedly scaled through the fence into Methodist Church at Ita-Elewa area of Ikorodu about 7.30 am.

Suspecting his movement, some curious neighbours reportedly alerted the church’s securitymen, who subsequently apprehended Olasunkanmi, who was clad in a yellow T-shirt and a black trouser.

When searched, a can covered with a paper on which was scribbled ‘open in case of emergency’ was found in his pocket.

During interrogation, Ismail, who claimed he was sent to plant an explosive on the church’s premises, refused to disclose the identity of the sender.

A mob which gathered in front of the church attempted to lynch him, but was prevented by the church’s presbyter, Rev. Mathew Ogunsiji, who invited policemen from Ikorodu Division.

Men of the Anti-Bomb Squad later arrived the scene where a search was conducted round the church’s premises and the suspect whisked away by policemen from Ikorodu Division.

Speaking with Vanguard, Rev. Ogusiji said the suspect was found hiding somewhere near the graveyard, adding that his attempt to escape was foiled by the church’s securitymen.

He said: “We were scared when he said he was sent to plant a bomb in the church. We then contacted the Commissioner of Police, who sent a team of anti-bomb squad to a search the premises but said they did not discover any bomb. This has sent a signal to us to improve on our security system which we hope to do.’’

Spokesman for the Anti Bomb Explosive Ordance Disposal, EOD, Mr. Gbolahan, said it was a mere bomb scare.

According to him, “The issue is no issue, but just a scare. When our men were informed , our EOD technicians got there and discovered a bottle covered with an inscription, ‘in case of emergency.’

”The men applied EOD procedure and swept the entire church premises, but did not find any bomb.

There is no cause for alarm.” He assured Lagosians to go about their legal businesses.

Spokesman for the Lagos Police Command, Joseph Jaiyeoba, corroborated Gbolahan’s claims,adding that investigation was on-going.

http://ascology.com/news/local-news/23762-Suicide-bombing-attempt-foiled-Lagos.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Barcelona have suffered more Champions League defeats against Chelsea than against any other side. 4 times

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Dandas: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS COUNTRY.Unbelievable!!!.So cabals can dole out money and pay to these people and they will accept to come out and sell their conscience?.CORRUPTION AT THE PEAK.Where is Nigeria heading to.May u guys forgive some of us that voted for GEJ.

We don forgive una.

if you have a useless leadership, stop following him.

Good for them now time to split.No more cry for oil.

warrior01: @ demdem, i believe you're the bigger coward for hiding in a corner and casting aspersions on the person of the president. shame on you!

You dey mad?

What is wrong with GEJ? We are not in a military govt.

Following the public uproar that trailed the release of the adhoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Investigation’s report, the Federal Government has begun to increase security in strategic areas where the Occupy Nigeria protests were quick to mushroom last January.

Police patrols and sentinels were dispatched to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Lagos overnight, according to residents in the area.

The Federal Government is believed to be jittery concerning warnings from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) indicating the protests may be much more severe than those which occurred in January if the Executive fails to prosecute those found culpable in the report.

The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) led by Tunde Bakare recently issued a notice to government on impending protests.

Spokesman for SNG, Yinka Odumakin said of the report, “It is an open book on the rape of a nation by mindless people. We expect that the Federal Government will want to treat the report as a family affair, but we, SNG, will ensure that this is the final nail on the coffin of corruption in Nigeria.

“If the report is not implemented fully within the given time frame, SNG will mobilise Nigerians to come out and speak up against corruption.”


http://businessnews.com.ng/2012/04/24/renewed-subsidy-protests-threat-federal-government-increase-security-in-gani-fawehinmi-freedom-park/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=renewed-subsidy-protests-threat-federal-government-increase-security-in-gani-fawehinmi-freedom-park

History was made in Brisbane, Queensland in Australia on Thursday as Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) pushed ahead with another electoral promise of accelerating inter-modal transportation through the extensive use of the State’s waterways when he witnessed the signing of the Ferry Manufacturing Agreement for the State between Aluminium Boats Company of Brisbane, Australia and a consortium of water transportation practitioners, Eko Water Buses Limited.

The Agreement signing event which was preceded by an inspection and a ride on one of the prototype ferries, being manufactured for the State, by Governor Fashola and his entourage is for the initial batch of 60 ferries each with a 200 passenger capacity to be deployed on various routes.

These ferries are like the water buses because of their passenger carrying capacity.

The inspection and Agreement signing followed a recent Memorandum of Understanding between the Lagos State Government represented by the Private Public Partnerships Office and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the consortium, Eko Water Buses Limited which aims to deploy one ferry for a pilot scheme by July this year. According to the Agreement and production schedule, five more of the purpose built and fully fitted high capacity ferries will be deployed by December this year making a total of six.

However in the near term and as part of the positive spin offs from the Agreement, about 50 Nigerians will benefit from a comprehensive training programme in Marine Operations, Boat Services and Repairs in the expansive boat building facility of Aluminium Boats Company in Brisbane, Queensland ,Australia as a prelude to the full commencement of the ferry services operations in December.

Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) and his entourage were received in Brisbane, Queensland by a representative of the Premier of Queensland, the Treasurer and Minister for Trade, Mr Tim Nicholls, the top management of Aluminium Boats Company of Australia including its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stuart Pascoe and General Manager, Mr Tommy Ericson as well as representatives of the consortium, Eko Water Buses Limited led by its Chief Operating Officer,Mr Muyiwa Omololu and their technical partners including Mr John Waterhouse and Captain Elgin Mckilop.

Also on hand to meet with the Governor and his entourage which included the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Private Partnerships, Mr Ayo Gbeleyi and Managing Director of the Lagos State Waterways Authority ( LASWA),Mr Yinka Marinho were representatives of international financial institutions backing the landmark project including Westpac lnstitutional Bank of Brisbane, Commercial Banking of Australia and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation ( EFIC).

Apart from a test ride on the prototype of the ferry demonstrating its versatility, durability and safety features, the Governor and his entourage also undertook an extensive tour of the company’s boat yard during which he inspected one of the boats being built for the Lagos operations.

The major private sector partners of this project which will provide a great boost to safe and secure water transportation in Lagos State as an integral part of the inter-modal transportation which also includes the Bus Rapid Transit system and the light rail project ,Eko Water Buses Limited is a consortium of world class ferry operators. It includes Western Pacific Maritime based in Vancouver, Canada, the Eliot Bay Design Group and other technical partners like Transit Systems of Australia and Whitewater Marine Corporation of Canada.


http://businessnews.com.ng/2012/04/23/lagos-to-take-delivery-of-60-new-ferries/

I hope Ronaldo will send you back the money spent. Eya chie..

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Abakaliki — A Real Madrid F.C. fan in Abakaliki on Saturday night squandered his school fee while celebrating the team's victory over Barcelona F.C.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, recalls that Real beat Barcelona 2-1 in an away match in the Spanish La Liga, to earn a seven-point lead over the latter.

The fan, Ekene Emigo, a student of Ebonyi State University, ordered food and drinks for football fans at Kingol Guest House soccer viewing centre at Uyanwa Street, Abakaliki.

Emigo told NAN that he spent more than N70, 000 on drinks and food for other fans, adding that although that was his school fee, he did not regret the action.

He said with the victory, Real had avenged its four seasons nightmare in the hands of Barcelona.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204230498.html

Naija 2much.I hail dee. hhahahahaahaha

Good one.

Former Mohits label co-owner, D’Banj has been signed on top United Kingdom record label, Mercury Records.

His name and picture has also been updated on Mercury Records’ official website to confirm the deal.

Mercury Records presently has Elton John, Gabriel Bruce MIA and others signed under it.

Mercury Records is also a subsidiary of Universal Music Group same as Island Def Jam where Kanye West, Jay Z, Mariah Carey and other top US artiste belong to.

D’Banj’s twitter profile has since been changed to reflect Mercury Records on it.

His new twitter profile now reads DB/Good Music/Mercury/IDJ. IDJ means Island Def Jam.

http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/04/20/dbanj-gets-uk-record-deal-joins-elton-john/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=dbanj-gets-uk-record-deal-joins-elton-john

Five bakers in Nigeria have been killed by gunmen in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri - a base of the Islamist Boko Haram sect, police have said.

Their deaths follow the assassination of a customs officer and water vendor on Wednesday by suspected militants.

The group has carried out a series of deadly attacks in northern Nigeria in the past 19 months - often targeting officials and security officers.

Boko Haram says it wants to establish Islamic law in Nigeria.

Correspondents say a security crackdown seems to have led to fewer attacks in recent weeks, but the uprising remains a huge challenge for the authorities.

Borno state police spokesman Samuel Tizhe said it was not clear why the gunmen had opened fire on the bakery on Thursday.

Boko Haram - whose means "Western education is forbidden" - has attacked churches and this year began to target schools.

The group first came to prominence in 2009 when hundreds of its followers were killed when they attacked police stations in Maiduguri.

Its founder, Mohammed Yusuf, was arrested but died in police custody.

In 2010 the group started to stage drive-by shootings on government targets in revenge for his killing.

Last year, it carried out suicide bombings on high-profile targets such as the headquarters of the UN and police in the capital, Abuja.

Their attacks, mostly in the north of the country, have killed hundreds of civilians, both Muslim and Christian.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17783586

Aesenal will need to bring morka form for drogba.

I hope after the retardeen leaves oifice he would not ask for SNG. Like the late Augustus Aikhomu (VP)after leaving office begged the Federal Government then to provide the people of Iruepken pipe bone water. Hahahahahaa.

Demdem: The north is ready for national conference
SW is also ready.
SS/SE talk say they are ready
Middlebelt definately have no choice.

Now what/who the ffuck is delaying this from happening if not the retardeen and his fellow pdp cohorts who are directly benefiting from this fraud called Nigeria. We all know where our problems are, lets collectively fight this now.

How do we fight this now? Power belong to the thief thief PDP and the retardeen not to the Nigerian people any more.

Agreed,a good point man.