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Growing violence by Islamist extremists has forced more than 1.5 million Nigerians to flee their homes and is deepening an already dire humanitarian situation in Nigeria, the UN warned Wednesday. "Nigeria is without question of enormous concern," said Robert Piper, who coordinates the UN's humanitarian work in the Sahel region. He said the violence wreaked by the Islamist militants of Boko Haram was "generating more and more suffering, it is generating more and more displacement." Nigeria has in the past six months alone seen the number of people displaced inside the country soar from 600,000 to around 1.5 million, he said, quoting Nigerian government estimates. In addition, some 100,000 Nigerians have fled across the borders to Cameroon and Niger, Piper told reporters in Geneva. That Nigerians see Niger, the world's poorest country, as a sanctuary "gives you a sense of what they must be fleeing from," Piper said. More than 13,000 people have been killed since the insurgency began in 2009 and Boko Haram is now said to be in control of more than two dozen towns in its quest for a hardline Islamic state. According to Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency, 3.3 million people have been directly or indirectly impacted by the conflict in the northeast of the country. 'OUT OF CONTROL' "Our worry is that it will continue to spiral out of control with devastating consequences both for Nigeria itself and for the region," Piper said, adding that "the scale of the challenges there are truly very, very worrying indeed." The fact that Nigeria produces half of West Africa's food makes the situation there all the more alarming, he said. Taking a broader look, Piper said the entire Sahel region, which counts nine countries - Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal - has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people scrambling to put food on the table. Just since the beginning of the year, the number of people considered food insecure has jumped from 20 to 25 million. Across the region, 6.4 million children are acutely malnourished, Piper said, with around 600,000 children dying of causes linked to malnutrition each year. The UN has appealed for $1.9 billion (1.5 billion euros) towards humanitarian aid to the Sahel in 2014, but has received just $1.1 billion of that. The UN also said it had received just $12.3 million, or 13 percent, of the $93.4 million requested for humanitarian aid in Nigeria. http://believeafrica.net/boko-haram-crisis-out-of-control-un-p366-114.htm |
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba has described the All Progressive Congress APC Salvation rally today as provocative and uncivilised. Mr. Abba in a statement issued by the Force PRO, Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu urged political leaders to take their campaigns to the electorate, rather than engage in disruption of government activities and daily chores of Nigerians engaged in the pursuit of their lawful businesses. The statement reads, ‘the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, hereby advices political leaders to take their campaigns to the electorate, rather than engage in disruption of government activities and daily chores of Nigerians engaged in the pursuit of their lawful businesses. ‘The IGP further urges members of the political class and their followers who have grievances to seek redress in the court of law, rather than disturb the peace of innocent, law abiding citizens. ‘These admonitions are the fallout of an ugly event today, Wednesday November 19, 2014 when some Politicians led by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, barricaded the Entrance Gates of the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. ‘The incident though provocative and uncivilised, ended without any confrontation as the Police exhibited maximum restraint in the face of ceaseless provocation by these leaders and their motley crowd. The IGP further urges members of the political class and their followers who have grievances to seek redress in the court of law, rather than disturb the peace of innocent, law abiding citizens.’ http://believeafrica.net/apc-rally-provocative-and-uncivilised-igp-p365-118.htm |
The governor of Rivers State, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi has threatened that All Progressive Congress will form alternative government in 2015 if the coming election is rigged. Amaechi, while speaking with AIT correspondent at APC Salvation rally in Abuja reiterated the party’s readiness to dare the ruling PDP if PDP rig next election. ‘If the election is rigged we will not go to court, there will be civil disobedience, we will form our own government and we will see what will happen’, Amaechi said. http://believeafrica.net/apc-will-form-alternative-government-and-nothing-will-happen-amaechi-p364-118.htm |
One of the major contenders for Presidential election in opposition All Progressive Congress APC Mr. Atiku Abubarkar has ruled out chance of producing consensus candidate amongst the major contenders in the party. Atiku in a report by News Agency of Nigeria NAN monitored by our correspondent told newsmen that the aspirants will have to’fight it out’ in a free and fair delegate primary election to determine the candidate for APC in the next general election. Mr. Atiku told newsmen in Bauchi where he had gone to meet stakeholders of the party that ‘It is too late for the party to think of holding a consensus forum for its presidential aspirants but rather, it should conduct a delegate conference where we will fight it out.’ According to him, it is one of the tenets of best practices in democracy for candidates to be allowed to test their popularity. Commenting on his relationship with the former president of the country, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,Abubakar said that they related very well. “In spite of my disagreement with Obasanjo on political ground, there is personal cordial relationship between us; I visited him last week at his Ota Farm,” he said. http://believeafrica.net/we-will-fight-it-out-atiku-tells-buhari-and-others-p357-114.htm |
Professor Pat Utomi seems not to be happy with the list of the people jostling for presidency under his party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Professor Utomi has described those jostling for Presidency in the forthcoming election as oblivious of the responsibilities of the power they are seeking. The erudite professor who is obviously referring to major contenders in the coming Presidential election however said he is cold toward 2015. APC presidential list consist of former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Governors of Kano and Imo States, Alhaji Musa Kwankwaso and Chief Rochas Okorocha, a publisher, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah and new entrant into the race, Speaker of House of Representatives; Hon. Aminu Tambuwal. Prof. Utomi said in a tweet that ‘one reason I am so cold towards 2015 is that the political class seem so list full for power they are oblivious’ Prof. Utomi who is known for his vibrant contribution to political discourse was presidential aspirant of Social Democratic Mega Party in 2011 and currently a member of All Progressive Congress. http://believeafrica.net/why-i-am-cold-toward-buhari-and-others-prof-pat-utomi-p355-114.htm |
I have evidence that this was rigged in favour of Jennima. And this victory cannot stand. Photochromic like buttons were used and the moderator intimidated voters with over monitoring as spambots just like PDP used masked men to intimidate voters. Other contestants should head straight to appeal tribunal. Say no to e-rigging. ![]() |
pendy79:What is the meaning of the highlighted statement. Seems to me that A court ordered the return. |
As a practitioner in the real estate sector of our economy, I think I need to shed more light on the 10,000 housing units scheme. But before I continue, I observed that one of the major problem of this administration is that the administration is not communicating its programmes in simple terms that several people will understand. Beside, that most of government programmes are not clear to several people. I will do my best to answer few concern here as best as I can from an enlightened perspective in the sector. Let me first start by saying that what government is doing is that it is providing money to finance 10,000 units. Currently, the application is 65,000. That means government is providing money to 65,000 Nigerians to either buy, or build new houses at lower interest rates while you have upto 10 years or more to payback such money. Op, if you have a land, all you need to do is to get your QS, tidy your land papers and present it to the mortgage bank. Lets assume you go for 2 bedroom flat with range of 5.5M to 7.5M and the cost of your building from the QS is N6M. You will pay 1.2M out of it and your mortgage bank will give you 4.8M to complete the building. You will now be required to pay the N4.8 over a period that you choose in accordance with your source of income. The mortgage Banks will pass the N4.8 M claim to NMRC which will re-finance the bank will your monthly repayments will be pass to NMRC through your mortgage bank. That means the mortgage bank serves as intermediary between you and NMRC/government. The advantage of this over NHF administered by FMBN is that more fund is made available through private sector as NMRC will soon become a public quoted company on NSE. Second, as against the usual 22-27% interest rates of commercial banks, the loan is given to Mortgage banks at 10-12% while they give it out at their own rate to make marginal profit. Third, though the interest rate is higher than that of NHF which is 6% but NHF is not commercially viable loan, hence it is not available. Fourth, this scheme will if sustained will change mortgage system of Nigeria and more people will be able to assess mortgage. |
blym4real:Showing you pictures of streetlights and call it development? I am not that jobless. But I can tell you resident of Abuja take the streetlights that Lagos residents have been celebrating since last week for granted. Bala Mohammed dare not stand anywhere and talk about streetlight like Mr. Fashola and his goons are doing. |
All these men that that are hailing Fashola for 500 poles of streetlight, if they live in Abuja they will immortalize Bala Mohammed. |
smada13:http://leadership.ng/business/389188/bua-group-commends-dangote-cement-price-slash |
People with the mindset of the Op are the reason why many felt Nigeria is not moving forward. Maybe because they live is penury because of their laziness, they thought everyone lives in poverty like them. For your information, Op, there are more cars on Nigeria road in the last 4 years than it was before, what does that tells you? There are more houses being built all over Nigeria than they are before, just go to Lagos-Ibadan expressway and see for yourself, go to Mowe and see. Go to Igwuruta in PHC and see, go to Airport Road in Owerri and see new places being developed. Go to Abuja-Keffi Road and see more settlement coming up. Don't sit in your penury and assume everyone lives in poverty. |
Op. learn the difference between the use of 'Their' and 'there'...... |
Op, this is a lie. In other to maintain the majority, NPP was offered the Speakership and Edwin eventually defect to NPN. He was NPN speaker and not NPP speaker, stop peddling lies. |
Those blaming the government, especially the FG, should study the picture well. The problem is not the bad road but blockage of the drainage. How come the other side look better and not flooded. People should learn to not to use refuse to block drainage. |
As someone who is in charge of SURE-P Graduate scheme in my company, I can tell you that the op was either lying or being played by some people who are not from SURE-P. I recruit our SURE-P staff, conduct their interview, sign their acceptance form, and also sign their monthly time sheet for their monthly pay. First, when a participating company need an intern, the company after registration will be given access to request for an intern. The system automatically generate people that match the required skill you are looking for. After selection of anyone that match your need from list of people you, normally you will be given option to choose among about 5 to 7 interns if you request for 1 intern. You will only see the names of these people and brief of their profile. After that you will be sent a mail and the intended intern will receive a mail giving the intern the address of the company. That is when you invite the intern for an interview. If you are satisfy with the performance of the intern, then you accept him or her. After that the intern can now proceed to UBA to open bank account. I am directly involved for my company and we are enjoying N150,000 monthly subsidy on our 5 staff you are interns from SURE-P. |
Pataki:Must you always insult people to drive home a point. Its bad manner to make such part of you character. |
mayorall:Your Yoruba is faulty. Ibu means a big water body. Something like deep ocean. BTW, no matter what people say about Musiwa (Manck etc) he has a way of bring out sense out of his senselessness. At least this topic exposes those who says they are Yoruba but does not understand deep Yoruba word. In the real sense of it, Yoruba on NL, what is the meaning of Tinubu. |
Op, before you post a link read the content very well. I have been studying the book link you posted, it was a very clear departure from what your friends, egift, gbawe, Obiagelli et al told us about Buhari. The book showed that Buhari administration introduced Wage Freeze in both private and public sector (meaning workers were not paid on directive of his administration even private company workers). Buhari administration sacked (laid off) 250,000 workers. Can you imagine 250,000 people thrown out of job in less than 1 year. Gosh, Buhari suck as a manager of economy. It explained the reason he took a loan to buy form. |
FastShipping:If you read the book that you posted its link, it shows any sane mind that Buhari's administration knows next to nothing about developmental economics. Furthermore it exposes his lack of knowledge of international politics. Last it underscore his capacity to manage debt ratio in an emerging economy. That link my friend is an indictment on Buhari's economics prowess and it may just be the reason why in 21st century he can not leverage on all his capacity, experience, connection and ingenuity (if he has one) to create a single product that will articulate his vision which he can sell to the his support to be able to generate finance, but rather breach laid down principles to use man-know-man to collect a loan. |
DONLEKAN:Your mouth is not there, stop lying. |
Ayed44:It will take place on saharareporters.com, the swearing in will be perform by Justice Sowore and the date will be announce in 2019. |
whitecat1:The vote for speakership came before other appointments were given out. You justified Tinubu that subvert a plan and condemn the planner. Is that not standing logic on its head? May I ask you and your ilks, what key position was Yoruba holding during Umar Yar'Adua's tenure? |
Was he sleeping when his master in Bourdillion, Ikoyi connive with 'born to rule' elements to outwit Yoruba from being the Speaker of House of Reps? He must be senile to have forgotten that his paymaster subverted Yoruba interest in this dispensation. |
bamidell:How did he do that? Don't just spill thrash, tell us in specific term how he made the announcement for the suspension. |
jfking2005:I think Prof. missed out on President Robert Mugabe. Btw, I heard Prof. went to jail for collecting bribe once. Is it true? |
Chylo:You are pathetic phoool. |
GenBuhari:But the FG did not frustrate it from buying N7 Billion private jet. |
The publisher of that news must be high on weeds. Imagine Eduardo Dos Santos is said to worth $20 Billion. |
Fear dey catch some people, dem no wan get Linda Ikeji treatment. ![]() |
