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Buhari has done great

Chi12baby:
National security

The President ran his political campaigns on the restoration of national security.


Today, the 14 local government areas have not only been reclaimed by the military, there is also free movement in the areas.

Perhaps, one piece of cheery news that excited the government was the rescue of one of the 219 Chibok schools girls, Amina Ali, abducted by Boko Haram two years ago.

Anti-corruption war

The fight against corruption defines Buhari’s administration.

The APC government has given the anti-corruption agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and the judiciary, the liberty to fully launch offensives against corruption and its agents.

This has seen high profile cases with suspects such as a former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, a former Chief of the Air Staff, Alex Badeh, with the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, the PDP, amongst others connected with the $2.1 arms deal.

No one would ever believe that a Nigerian court would be trying a sitting Senate President who is a chieftain of the ruling party.

Economy and governance

The 2016 budget has provided a road map and appropriate monetary templates for the economy under Buhari.

As the economy is down, efforts are being made to diversify it by investing hugely in agriculture.

Other policies undertaken by the government include the reintroduction of the Treasury Single Account, TSA, where all public funds are channelled into one bank account.

The introduction of Bank Verification Number, BVN, to detect ghost workers amongst others.

There is also the introduction of social welfare packages to help low income Earners.

National image

This is one area Buhari has got a passmark by his assessors.

But the president, upon his assumption of office, undertook some foreign trips within and outside Africa to re-establish Nigeria’s position in the global arena and solicit support for Nigeria and Africa.

The visits saw him go to France, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Germany where he attended the G7 summit.

Obj is not alright

Okonsyourguy:
You know you're not doing well as a Nigerian leader if OBJ doesn't knock you. He slandered the late Yar'Adua and Jonathan for wanting to chart different progressive courses in their stewardship to Nigerians, it's Buhari's turn to get criticized. It's okay for Obasanjo to criticize Buhari but the manner he has gone about it is rather suspicious.

Is Obasanjo threatened or envious Buhari's achievements will eclipse his 8-year sojourn in Aso Rock and dislogde is dodgy legacy? The game is up for OBJ, Nigerians know his callous ways now. Buhari has won this good vs evil battle already, so OBJ can rest in his Otta Library/mansion. Buhari is doing his job well and good results are speaking for him. Sai Baba!!!

Read more here https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/obasanjo-tackles-buhari-again-says-govt-confused/

The federal government, Wednesday, unveiled the name, logo and selected 81 routes for the much awaited national carrier. This was done by the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika at the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow in London.

According to the minister, the name of the national airline is Nigeria Air, while the logo is Nigeria coat of arms with the national flag draping on it.

READ MORE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/fg-unveils-name-logo-of-national-airline-selects-81-routes/

It's always nice to see public office holders hold themselves accountable. I believe this is one trait that has become common since Buhari took over and it really commendable.

Babayero212:
In this same Nigeria that people are always in a hurry to contest for another tenure, here we have a Rep willing to step down because he just does not want to taint his reputation. The corrupt reputation we have ascribed to politicians all around.

Hon. Abubakar Chika Adamu is this different Nigerian willing to go to these lengths to protect his reputation. According to him, he has not taken money for some thing not open.

He even openly stated his salary and his allowance.

Why am I writing this though? I think what he is doing is great but why leave now?
Why leave when he can stay and make changes to what he does not want.

Imagine if Buhari leaves the seat simply because people do not think he is doing a great job?

Buhari is holding it down and correcting things and that is what Hon. Abubakar Chika Adamu should do in my opinion really.

Why go when you can stay and make a change?
Your thoughts though?

The fact that they're transparent about this is amazing. The Buhari effect

Okonsyourguy:
The APC has upped their transparency game by announcing the earning of N127million from the purchase of sales to its Osun State governorship candidates in the state's forthcoming polls. 17 aspirants were cleared by the APC to contest at tomorrow’s primary, with each paying N7.5 million to participate in the contest.

Take a minute, reflect and applaud the APC for this reporting. This is accountability, transparency and a veritable way Nigerian political parties could fund their activities and not put their hands in the cookie jar.

If other political parties had been this transparent (and not chop-clean-mouth) since the 4th Republic, who knows where Nigeria would be now? This is the #BuhariEffect we're talking about. Keep it up, APC! #Accountability #Transparency https://vanguardngr.com/2018/07/apc-reaps-n127-million-from-sale-of-forms/

Looking forward to next year. Buhari has my vote

Chi12baby:
The 2019 general election is scheduled to be conducted early in 2019.

To ensure that adequate arrangements are made for free and fair elections, it has become necessary to appropriate funds to enable the relevant agencies to commence preparations.

INEC and the security agencies have accordingly recently submitted their requests.

These have been subjected to the usual budget evaluation. The aggregate cost of the election is estimated at N254,445,322, 600.

“However, in line with the prevailing fiscal constraints, I am proposing that the sum of N164, 104, 792, 065 be provided for through virement or supplementation of the 2018 budget.

I propose that the balance of N78, 340, 530, 535, mostly related to personnel allowances, fuelling and other costs not required until election proper, be provided in their 2019 budget.


The lawmakers had introduced 6,403 projects into the budget amounting to N578bn.


“Accordingly, I invite the distinguished Senate to consider, in the national interest, relocating some of the funds appropriated for the new projects which were inserted into the 2018 budget proposal totalling N 578, 319, 951, 904 to cover the sum of N228, 854, 800, 205 required as noted above.

“A schedule setting out a comprehensive list of these inserted projects is attached to this letter for ease of your consideration. Further to the above, kindly find attached a supplementary budget and virement proposal for your consideration.

Buhari promised to do everything possible to ensure that the 2019 general elections are free, fair and peaceful.

He said all hands were on deck to forestall the violence that characterised the 2011 elections which necessitated investigations by the International Criminal court at Hague.

Scores of Nigerians were killed in parts of the country in the wake of the violence that broke out after the 2011 elections.

It is expected of every leader to be intentional in their manners and ways because if you want to experience significant progress toward your goal, you need to be intentional about the work you are doing every day.

Intentional living has been said to be the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.

The art of being procreative instead of being reactive in the face of challenges and decisions.

Being procreative gives you control and reactive puts you under the control of the one who is several steps ahead of you.

Being intentional is a key requirement of good leadership.

For President Muhammadu Buhari, the trip to the Netherlands could not have come at a better time. It would afford him the opportunity to demonstrate intentional leadership about the current situation of the country, its security, socio-economic state and human rights records.

READ MORE: http://www.africaeagle.com/2018/07/buhari-demonstrates-intentional-leadership.html

Buhari is working!

Babayero212:
In tune with the recent Train station commissioned in Abuja, news reaching us now says that If you're going to Abuja Airport from the City Centre, You can take the TRAIN for free throughout this month. Buhari said so.

Start enjoying free train rides to see how awesome things are now in Abuja.

Please remember to come and tell us your experience here so that we can start looking for how we will experience the great train station that Buhari has set up in place for us all to enjoy and appreciate.

It was once unthinkable to touch or prosecute the ‘‘big men’’ for corruption in Nigeria but President Buhari has ended impunity for corruption.

The Buhari administration has lived up to its expectations. The administration has made accountability the bedrock of governance and corruption is no longer fashionable because it attracts consequences.

In Nigeria’s history, it would be noted that Buhari's administration that was able to bring a SAN of the federal republic to book on the grounds of corrupt practices.

READ MORE: http://www.africaeagle.com/2018/07/buharis-war-on-corruption.html

Buhari is doing great in that aspect

Chi12baby:
Buhari disclosed that the government had successfully commenced implementation of a Whistle blowing Programme that had so far seen recoveries of tens of millions of dollars.

The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu said that Buhari administration has recovered N500 billion and secured 486 convictions since he took over in November 2015 till date.

Abacha loot from his assets in Switzerland was returned. The $322million that was returned to Nigeria,

Nia will officially apply to reclaim the $43 million, £27,000 and N23 million recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from a building on Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, according to sources.

Non-Cash Recoveries (Farmlands, Plots of Land, Uncompleted Buildings, Completed Buildings, Vehicles and Maritime Vessels) from May 29 2015 till date total 239.

The anti-graft agency has discovered two mansions allegedly owned by former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

The agency has also traced about U.S.$1.5 billion to a Swiss account. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered the interim forfeiture of 56 The order came two weeks after the anti-graft agency said it had traced N47 billion and U.S.$487.5 million to former minister.

An indication of Buhari's seriousness with security. Nice

Jakinola01:
The army has arrested 10 people in Gombe State after averting a communal clash between Biliri and Shongom Local Government Areas of the state over a disputed land.

The army spokesman, Texas Chukwu, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that troops immediately mobilised to the troubled spots after receiving information on the crisis. Via Vanguard News.



The army is working. The commander of the armed forces, Buhari is working.

This is nice. Elrufai's educational policies are yielding fruit.

Okonsyourguy:
Politics aside and still in the business of making Nigeria proud, these young lads repping Naija from the Kaduna State Debating Club beat Team USA! yesterday at the International Debate Competition to reach the Quarter-Finals. Give it up to them, people (photo-credit @ibrahim_bello_)

When we see Nigerians doing good, regardless of where they're from, we should give them their props. These boys are doing good, the revolution Governor El Rufai started in the Kaduna State Education ministry is yielding results. All that is left is for the rest 35 states to emulate Kaduna and Nigeria's greatness will be fast-tracked. Kudos to El-Rufai and Buhari for having a great working relationship that would move the country forward.

Youths have a massive role to play in making this country a better place and the best place to make this impact from the House of Assembly and Senate House.

I agree with you.

Babayero212:
Can we sit down and analyse something that will help us as youths in this country?

How is it that we want to sort out the problem in Nigeria by using a top to bottom approach since it is well related to the political landscape and terrain that is peculiar to Nigeria?

Trying to sort out the political problem with that top-bottom will not work in Nigerian politics.

Sincerely, I would have thought that all these Young politicians coming out now would have chosen the easier battle and moved up from there.

Imagine a Young and very vibrant youth joining the ranks of the Federal House of Reps or even the Senate

Imagine the ease with which they will use and fight against oppressive laws that might hinder their chances of becoming the President.
Once they enter those places of power, they can then move up and with persistence, make changes to laws that will favor them.

I am just surprised that all they do, is to keep fighting for the top position when they can still be quite relevant from the bottom locations then prove their mettle there.

Their followers should really talk to them about fighting a wasted lost battle even from the onset.

Anyway, what are your thoughts on this?

From the result of the just concluded gubernatorial election in Ekiti state, it is now glaring that Fayose's immunity is expiring in a few weeks time.

This is a governor who keeps owing workers' salaries, not to mention the poultry project he mismanaged funds for.

Considering Buhari's promise to rid the country of corruption in every sector, do you think the EFCC would be giving Fayose an invitation anytime soon?

Great

Chi12baby:
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will only be a signatory to the Continental Free Trade Agreement if the nation ’s interests, as well as regional and international obligations, are balanced.

The President reiterated this position at the 2018 Annual General Meeting/25th Anniversary of the African Export-Import Bank held in Abuja on Saturday.

President Buhari stated that he had already directed relevant agencies to conduct intensive and extensive consultations on the free trade.

In view of the fact that Nigeria was a trading nation and no nation could survive on its own.

One of the reasons Buhari has taken security very seriously

Okonsyourguy:
See what happens when we let the security agencies do their jobs? Imagine a whole lawmaker, a Lagos lawmaker for that matter, being involved in this mess? How many more of them, (politicians) are into gun-running that we don't know about? This shows no public official is untouchable under Buhari, anyone who breaks the law must answer for his crimes. Good job to the Police, keep fishing them out one by one.

Catch the rest of the details here: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/police-arrest-lagos-lawmaker-2-others-over-illegal-firearms/

Buhari has delivered on his promise

Okonsyourguy:
For those who said INEC is incapable of delivering free and fair elections under the Buhari administation, this is your answer. Buhari is in the clear as alliance for credible elections lauds INEC for a job well done (so far)...Put some respek on Buhari's name, would ya?! Buhari has done well again!!!

https://vanguardngr.com/2018/07/ekiti-election-allaince-for-credible-election-commends-inec/

Electorates in Ado Ekiti, on Saturday, came out as early as 6.00am trekking long distance to get to their various polling units.

Some have trekked as long as five kilometers to be able to vote for the candidates of their choice.

READ MORE: http://www.nigerianmag.com/2018/07/ekiti-elections-voters-turn-out-in-large-numbers.html

This is Buhari keeping to his promise

Babayero212:
News just coming in has it that a new list of 200 new looters is about to be exposed yet again.

I think the corruption think that Buhari set up is already working like mad to make things right.

Imagine those who will be on that list.

Wait o.

This is a whole table that will be in serious move....this table shaking will be for real.

Read more and share this also.

This table that we are shaking!!!

Saraki has never had good intentions forAPC

Okonsyourguy:
It appears Jay-Z's line in the Blueprint II, "when the grass is cut, the snakes will show..." has come to play in the drama between the APC and R-APC. Senator representing Nassarawa West, Abdullahi Adamu, has accused the senate president, Bukola Saraki, of being the main man (the green snake in the green grass) behind the rapacious R-APC faction of the ruling APC.

Are you surprised though? Saraki has managed to undermine President Buhari every single chance he could get; arbitrary budget delays and padding, refusal to support the anti-corruption campaign and a host of other funny acts. No one has frustrated President Buhari's intentions of bringing corruption down to its knees more than the sly Saraki since May 2015.

Thank you, Senator Adamu, for confirming what most Nigerians already know. The question now is what's Saraki's next move after the grass covering his shenanigans has been cut?

On Thursday the 12th of July, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the Lot 1A and Lot 3 of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit with a promise of support from the federal government for the negotiations towards the completion of the second phase of the Light Rail system.

The 1435mm standard gauge project is the first of its kind in West Africa, and it covers a total length of 45.3 km.

READ MORE: http://www.nigerianmag.com/2018/07/buhari-commissions-abuja-light-rail.html

President Buhari on Thursday, July 12, congratulated the staff and management of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), NNPC and other joint venture partners on the signing of the contracts for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of Train 7 of the NLNG Project.

The MOU was signed in London on Wednesday, July 11th between NLNG, the B7 JV Consortium and the SCD JV Consortium.

READ MORE: http://www.nigerianmag.com/2018/07/buhari-will-create-8000-jobs-in-oil-gas-sector.html

President Buhari on Thursday, July 12, congratulated the staff and management of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), NNPC and other joint venture partners on the signing of the contracts for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of Train 7 of the NLNG Project.

The MOU was signed in London on Wednesday, July 11th between NLNG, the B7 JV Consortium and the SCD JV Consortium.

READ MORE: http://www.nigerianmag.com/2018/07/buhari-will-create-8000-jobs-in-oil-gas-sector.html

I agree

Chi12baby:
The public view shows that coalitions are not good for the country.

More than two-thirds of Nigeria now believe the government is weaker, less decisive and "confused" about what it stands for.

Coalitions should stop trying to be overarching.

It is very difficult to exert serious political authority sitting in the coalition parties considering thier portfolio.

The PDP coalition had failed to convince the Nigerians of its efficacy.

The experience of coalition over the past year seems to have turned minds decisively against it.

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, July 9th, 2018, formed an alliance with over 30 political parties and announced a new name called Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and Nigerians cannot help but be pleased with the latest political development in the nation's political landscape.

READ MORE: http://www.nigerianmag.com/2018/07/cupp-a-merger-for-nigeria-future.html

We don't care about any coalition. Buhari will still win

Chi12baby:
So it is not news that PDP along with 30 other political party have joined forces to fight a perceived enemy with Atiku as one her flag bearers.

My question is this for how long do we continue to live in sin so that grace may abound ?

Can we not unanimously give support to one government.

This is a road that we have frequently travelled, each Administration would keep claiming superiority.

Let’s even be clear, has Buhari not worked ?

Do you know that the he is currently working on a google partnership on developer training and artificial intelligence.

He is also holding discussions with linkedin to discuss business opportunities and creativity.

This is nice. Goes to show how much the Buhari-led administration is preparing Nigeria for a great future.

Babayero212:
Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday visited the Headquarters of Google in Silicon Valley during his working visit to the US.

The Vice President during his visit met the CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, who welcomed the VP and his entourage to the Googleplex.

Pichai led a team of executives to a meeting with the VP and other Nigerian officials.



Osinbajo was also part of a series of investment forums in Silicon Valley interacting with key US technology firms promoting Nigeria tech firms.

Later people will not see and say that the Buhari administration is working on making things better for youths.

Sometimes saying the truth is all we need in this country.

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission the recently-completed first phase of the Abuja light rail project on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

He is also expected to flag-off the railway services signaling the commencement of operations of the long-awaited rail services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.

The project was financed through counterpart-funding with the China Export-Import (Exim) Bank on the basis of 60 percent from the Chinese and 40 percent from the FCT administration.

It took more than a decade to complete, having been flagged-off by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2007.

The light rail will link 13 communities with 12 stations at the Abuja Metro, Stadium, Kukwaba 1 and 2, Wupa, Idu, Bassanjiwa, Airport, Gwagwa Dei-Dei, Kagini, and Gbazango.

This is awesome people.

I can only imagine the massive impact this project would have on the Nigerian economy.

The federal government has asked the 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) in Nigeria’s electricity market to buckle down or get out and leave the business of power distribution for people who are willing to compete and uphold their obligations in the sector.

Suggesting the Discos have failed to live up to expectations in the industry, the government said it would not sit back and allow them to hold Nigeria hostage with their poor performances.

We know most of these DISCOs took over through fraudulent means. From the latest development, it appears Buhari is about to do the right thing by looking into it.

Representative of Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has said he was left with no other option than to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sani told journalists during the launch of a book on the former Kaduna State Governor, Balarabe Musa in Abuja, that his decision was due to the high level of impunity displayed by the party in Kaduna State.

He said he would have loved to remain in the APC but for the antics of Governor Ahmed Nasir El-Rufai, who was the alleged mastermind of the transgressions in the last party congresses of the state.

Sani hinted that he would announce his defection from the APC before the end of the week.

On the new elected National Chairman of the party, he said: “I believe in Adams Oshiomhole, I believe in his track record and I believe he is somebody who has the desire to put things right in the party.

Do you think Sani would be missed if he leaves APC?

We're making progress under Buhari

Babayero212:
French President, Emmanuel Macron, arrived in Nigeria today to meet with Buhari

The meeting is part of efforts to forge closer ties with English-speaking Africa.

Macron, a 40-year-old former investment banker who speaks fluent English, has made a point of boosting ties with France’s former colonies but also improving trade with anglophone countries.

Later today, he will also visit Lagos State where the state government has planned to host him at the New Afrika Shrine founded by Femi Kuti, son of music legend, Fela Kuti – making him the first president to enter the venue.

The New Afrika Shrine located at Ikeja Lagos was built after the original Shrine by the musical maverick, Fela was burnt down in 1977.

In Lagos, the agenda will be less traditionally diplomatic, with a focus more on the megacity of 20 million people’s artistic and cultural scene.

In the end, we want more Presidents to visit and see that Nigeria is making progress under Buhari's tenure as well.

Well done.

Buhari has done well

Jakinola01:
The AU Theme of the Year is ‘Winning the Fight against Corruption, A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation and Buhari was chosen to champion this cause.

I honestly think they picked the right man to do so. What do you think?