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EXCLUSIVE: Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun skips NYSC, forges certificate

July 7, 2018Abdulaziz Abdulaziz

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, did not participate in the mandatory one-year national youth service scheme. Instead, she forged an exemption certificate many years after graduation, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.

The year-long service, organised by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), is compulsory for all Nigerians who graduate from universities or equivalent institutions at less than 30 years of age.

In addition to being a requirement for government and private sector jobs in Nigeria, the enabling law prescribes punishment for anyone who absconds from the scheme or forges its certificates.

Eligible Nigerians who skipped the service are liable to be sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and/or N2,000 fine, according to Section 13 of the NYSC law.

Section 13 (3) of the law also prescribes three-year jail term or option of N5,000 fine for anyone who contravenes provision of the law as Mrs Adeosun has done.

Subsection 4 of the same section also criminalises giving false information or illegally obtaining the agency’s certificate. It provides for up to three-year jail term for such offenders.

Mrs Adeosun’s official credentials obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show that the minister parades a purported NYSC exemption certificate, which was issued in September 2009, granting her exemption from the mandatory service on account of age.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/275319-exclusive-finance-minister-kemi-adeosun-skips-nysc-forges-certificate.html

EXCLUSIVE: Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun skips NYSC, forges certificate

July 7, 2018Abdulaziz Abdulaziz

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, did not participate in the mandatory one-year national youth service scheme. Instead, she forged an exemption certificate many years after graduation, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.

The year-long service, organised by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), is compulsory for all Nigerians who graduate from universities or equivalent institutions at less than 30 years of age.

In addition to being a requirement for government and private sector jobs in Nigeria, the enabling law prescribes punishment for anyone who absconds from the scheme or forges its certificates.

Eligible Nigerians who skipped the service are liable to be sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and/or N2,000 fine, according to Section 13 of the NYSC law.

Section 13 (3) of the law also prescribes three-year jail term or option of N5,000 fine for anyone who contravenes provision of the law as Mrs Adeosun has done.

Subsection 4 of the same section also criminalises giving false information or illegally obtaining the agency’s certificate. It provides for up to three-year jail term for such offenders.

Mrs Adeosun’s official credentials obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show that the minister parades a purported NYSC exemption certificate, which was issued in September 2009, granting her exemption from the mandatory service on account of age.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/275319-exclusive-finance-minister-kemi-adeosun-skips-nysc-forges-certificate.html

Tflex01:
Personally, I have no word to describe Saraki supporters.

They are the real enemies of the state.

Little wonder they are many among a particular tribe.

......and Buhari that is still wasting away N1.4 trillion monthly on subsidy, watching the citizens he meant to protect being killed by "foreign herdsmen", watching as how millions of graduates are being thrown out into the streets jobless, watching as the economy is collapsing is not the enemy of this country?

PaChukwudi44:
E don finish!!! Saraki the slayer of zombies has won again.Like i alway say.Olubukola Saraki ha snever lost any battle

I can remember we started this battle together though on the opposing side to your views but I must concur that you got this one correct and well predicted. Saraki is a political juggernaut for Tinubu to handle now Saraki will surely bite

STORY OF BODE THOMAS - SAD END OF AN EXCELLENT LAWYER-A LESSON IN HUMILITY

Bode Thomas, yes, the same Bode Thomas, whom the Surulere street was named after, died on Nov 23, 1953 in a most mysterious manner.

Bode Thomas was born to a wealthy trader, John thomas in 1918.
Himself, FRA Williams and Remi Fani-Kayode (Father of Femi Fani-Kayode) attended Law School in London, and they established the first law firm in Nigeria, called "Thomas, Williams and Kayode".
The law firm was established in Jankara, Lagos.

Bode Thomas was an excellent lawyer, but he was also very *arrogant*.

Because of his education, he was made chairman of the Oyo Divisional Council at one time, while the King of Oyo, Alaafin Adeyemi, (the father of the current Alaafin) was a mere member.

On Bode Thomas' first appearance in council after being appointed chairman, all council members stood up for him in deference, to welcome him, except Oba Adeyemi, who, for cultural reasons, should not show deference to anyone in public, not even his mother.

Bode Thomas rudely shouted at the King"...WHY WERE YOU SITTING WHEN I WALKED IN? YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SHOW RESPECT?"

At that time, Bode Thomas was 34 years, while the Alaafin was in his 60's.

The Alaafin felt very insulted. He said "SE EMI LO NGBO MO BAUN?" (Is it me that you are barking at like that?)
Bode Thomas responded by shouting some English sentences which the Alaafin didnt understand, so the Alaafin just told him... *"MA GBO LO"* *(continue barking)*.

The confrontation happened on November 22nd, 1953. Bode Thomas got home and started *barking*.

*He barked and barked and barked like a dog all night until he died in the early morning of November 23rd, 1953*.
Bode Thomas was the Balogun of Oyo.

*So, when next you drive on BODE THOMAS STREET in SURULERE, LAGOS, remember that man, who cut his own life short because of his arrogance and naughtiness*.

Friends, *pride* comes before *destruction*, *humility* will take you to *high places* no matter what!

Do have a lovely day with humility.

Bless you!

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I wonder why real patriots worry themselves on thread created by BMCs guys when it is crystal clear that Fayose/Eleka is what Ekiti people wants

engineerboat:
1. There is no APc abang again

2. There is no omo-ale Jimoh Ibrahim that still campaign on election day on APC own NTA and FRCn to confused PDP voters.

3. All PDP PU and Ward agents will be elekas unlike where inec refuse to use Jegede PU agents.

So its a different scenero

God bless you my brother for this

This is the type of thread I will love to see NgeneUkwenu

MIKOLOWISKA:
all examples of failed states

Absolutely.

IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD

IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY.


IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET SHOT.


IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE JAILED.


IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.


IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED.

IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT.


IF YOU CROSS THE NIGERIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET ?
1....RIGHT TO KILL NIGERIANS,
2....RIGHT NOT TO BE ARRESTED FOR MURDER
3....RIGHT TO DESTROY NIGERIAN FARMERS CROPS WITH YOUR COWS
4.....RIGHT TO BURN DOWN NIGERIAN VILLAGES
5.....RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED BY NIGERIAN FORCES
6.....RIGHT TO BE REHABILITATED and REINTEGRATED INTO NIGERIAN SOCIETY
7....RIGHT TO AUTOMATIC NIGERIAN CITIZEN
8....RIGHT TO BE ACCOMMODATED AS NEIGHBOURS.

DeBrain045:
Blah Blah Blah Come 2019 buhari will win the election the so called shites muslims are making noise and contesting against buhari just because buhari is not corrupt and won't take nonsense by refusing to release their leader just like is sent away the well know Biafranic scornful Nnamdi kanu, if buhari is corrupt he would have released this shites muslims leader and give an excuse which we can't question.
Buhari is a honest leader it is the government and the officials that are corrupt for example imagine the IG of police holding mobile police 7 months allowance, while he has been given the money by the government.
The only downside of buhari is age.

You need serious deliverance!

Breaking:

Statistics have shown that Buhari may not be reelected again in 2019 due to his abysmal performance, especially in his anti-corruption fight, economy and insecurity.

The government is noted for nepotism and lopsided appointments.

The research carried out by concerned Nigerian, came out with the following results and conclusion.

1. 100% of those who voted against Buhari in 2015 would still vote against him in 2019. In all the research, there is no one who voted against him in 2015 that have been convinced to vote him in 2019. One of the voters said 'he is worst than what I thought he was in 2015".

2. 60% of those who voted for him in 2015 would not vote him again in 2019.
* Buhari got his largest votes from the core north and the Middle belt in 2015.
* 90% of the middle belt voters are angry against the President for the prevalent insecurity issue across the region.
* Benue voters said they don't want to see Buhari again.
* Plateau state voters said "we are done with a President that takes side"
* Nasarawa state: there is a mix feeling in this state as some are still supporting the President and others against him.
* Kogi state voters through the research have shown their anger against the President for ignoring them in their times of many challenges, ranging from non payment of salary, killing by herdsmen, accident, flood disaster, etc.
* In the core north, Atiku and his supporters have deserted Buhari long ago for his insincerity to their leader Atiku.
*Kano state where Buhari got the largest vote under Kwankwanso have thrown their support behind Kwankwanso once again. Saying Buhari is a disappointment.
* Sule Lamido and his supporters have left Buhari over the witch hunting against their leader.
*Gombe State people have thrown their support for their ever performing governor.
* Sokoto State: Tambuwal and his supporters are waiting for the final signal to dump Buhari since he feels he is the only sincere person on earth.
*Kaduna state: the three serving senators of the state have systematically dumped Buhari for his bias intervention in the state political issues.

3. 90% of those who never voted before have been encouraged in their various worship places to do so. Sheik Gumi also advised his followers to vote against Buhari if he does not change.

4. South west where Buhari garnered more votes from in 2015 have been divided over Buhari nepotic tendencies.

5. Invalid votes: from the just concluded APC national convention, it was clear to the researcher, that more votes in his favour are going to be invalid since the party delegates cannot vote, party supporrs will do worst.

Party delegates casted 10% invalid votes during their convention. That made it clear that many of his supporters in that category would do worst in the general election come 2019.

6. The Shiite Muslims: this set of Muslims have registered their displeasure against the present government for the unlawful detention of their leader. They said " since Buhari government has refused to obey court order, we will do our best to vote against him come 2019.

In conclusion, it is crystal clear like the Biblical Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin audible to the deaf and visible to the blind that Buhari is gone for the good of all Nigerians.

No insults.
Just issue based argument.

somehow:
So painful to read from people who truly want a better president clamoring for Atiku.

God, does it mean we truly don't know what is good for us or are we just cursed to always think upside down in this country?

Name that your superman that can fix Nigeria please.

POSITIVE THINGS RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA WILL BRING! - FOREIGN DIPLOMAT REVEALS

If Nigeria restructured into provinces -
1) Northern Province
2) Middle Belt Province
3) Oduduwa Province
4) Eastern Province
5) Niger Delta Province (Atlantic)
Then Central Government at FCT.

10 positive things that would happen within 5 years
(primarily due to inter-province competition)

1. The first province to experience economic explosion would obviously be the Western Province. The Oduduwua Master plan will be revealed. There would be trans-regional 4g internet fiber connection/rail/subways/highways/power grids etc. Yoruba will become the 2nd official language. They are relatively united. They have oil. They own academia. They have mega corporations. The WP would be the first to have stable 24/7 power supply! Foreign money will flood the province. More Forbes recognized billionaires will arise. Some of them will be internet billionaires. Lagos will be relieved a little from overpopulation as railway lines from other states will make living elsewhere and working in Lagos a breeze.

2. The Northern Province will have stronger islamic laws. Sharia will be entrenched and this will make the NP become the least corrupt province. The middle east (Arab) nations will move in to partner with them, bringing major development. Jaiz bank and Unity Bank will become mega banks. Arabic and Hausa will compete with English for dominance in schools. This province will generate more solar power than any other province. After the west, this province will be the 2nd to have 24/7 electricity. They will start exporting food as a major revenue generator.

3. The Middle Belt Province will have a development conference. Focus will be given to solid minerals development/
exports, tourism development and food production/exports. This will become a food hub in West Africa. They will export more food than any other province. Mega mining and food corporations will arise. This province will have foreign inflows through tourism development greater than any other province. It will host the most beautiful places to live in Nigeria.

4. The Eastern Province will transform into the Auto Industry Hub of Africa. Indigenous manufacturing of vehicles that will start competing with foreign vehicles will commence in earnest. This will grow to manufacturing of airplanes, helicopters, tractors, cranes, heavy duty construction equipment etc. Forbes recognised billionaires living in Anambra will arise. The Biafra agitation will fizzle out since formation of the EP will be seen as a Biafra success in another form. There would be so much development that villages (as we currently know them) will quickly cease to exist. This province will be the first to semi-urbanize all their rural areas as all the Igbos living abroad will rush back to take advantage of the changes.

5. The Atlantic Province will take the Uyo blueprint and run with it. An abundance of oil wealth and opening up of major sea ports at Rivers and Uyo will enable this region to revamp their infrastructure quickly. There will be more monorails here than anywhere else. This will be the 3rd province to achieve 24/7 electricity generation in Nigeria (mainly from gas turbine technology).

6. With provincial indigenous security forces in control, kidnapping, Armed robbery, Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen and the Niger delta militancy attacks will all fizzle out. Nigeria will become the most secure and peaceful African nation; thus attracting more foreigners.

7. Each Province will have their own airline professionally managed. And with better roads/rail, air and land transport costs will crash.

8. With the rapid development occurring all over, Nigerias GDP will shoot up. Obtaining visas to travel out will become easy as more people will want to come in than go out. A worldwide immigration into Nigeria will commence, as Nigerians living abroad will be struggling with foreigners to enter the country. ''Nigeria will become the most desirable Nation to live in".

9. The central government at the FCT will become smaller and less powerful. There will be a mini-exodus from Abuja to the provinces as the action is now elsewhere. The outskirts of Abuja will no longer be heavily overpopulated. Abuja will become awesome again.

10. The 10th positive thing that would quickly happen positive idea.

Pls share for the sensitization of the benefits of Restructuring.

Nigeria must flourish again.��

Copied from another platform, but I think it is a brilliant submission.

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ojun50:
Inec were i go register for my pvc

Go to your local government secretariat for direction.

Babacele:
hmmmm...I would have preferred a younger person but since Buhari has shown interest, it maybe very difficult but not impossible to beat him. Atiku knows Buhari commands a cult presence among the talakawas especially in the North while the thieving elite fears him and presently are spreading an urban rumor that if Buhari comes back in 2019 ,he would collect all the stolen state money from them while jailing them all!
Apart from the South East and some part of the middle belt where he seems to be enjoying some supports, Atiku has a lot of work to do to correct the perception by millions of voters that he is a corrupt and an overambitious person.

Kwakwanso enjoys some followership too in the North but not enough in other part of the country unlike an Atiku or Buhari. But it depends on the type of support he gets from party bigwigs from all over the country who may help sell his candidacy.
So far Buhari remains the candidate to beat in 2019 as PDP records of dismal performance is easy for APC to tear to pieces when engaging Nigerians in political dialogues in the build up to 2019 especially with the emergence of razor sharp tongued , resourceful, witty , smart and highly intelligent Oshiomole as APC National chairman.

You were making sense in your analysis until you called Oshiomole "highly intelligent" and that was how the cookie in your narratives crumble. Oshiomole intelligent? Nigga please

Pastor Adeboye Should Summon all GOs for 3 days prayers for Nigeria-Pastor, Wole Oladiyun

Posted by Nathan Nathaniel Ekpo

The past week has been a very sad one for Nigeria as a country as hundreds of lives have been lost with properties destroyed leaving some citizens to turn to God while others make plans of relocating abroad. Be that as it may, some Christian faithful have not lost hope in God as they still believe that it is only prayers that can restore hope to the country, like the General Overseer of the Christ LivingSpring Apostolic Ministries (CLAM), Pastor Wole Oladiyun.

The man of God during the first Sunday message at the church located at Ogba, stated that anything happening in Nigeria today is not ordinary and for there to be a way forward from all these mess, there is need for the Christians to intercede for the country.

According to Pastor, Wole, “For about 30 years now, we have been interceding for Nigeria. Anything happening in Nigeria is not ordinary. As Christians, we need to pray for the country to be able to uproot the evil manipulation going on. Every Christian needs to intercede for Nigeria. What is happening is witchcraft manipulation. I’m afraid for the youths because they own tomorrow so they need to pray. We need men and women who can stand firm for Nigeria. Some things are wrong in the country and we cannot keep recycling people for election. What happened few days ago can happen to anyone.”
While pointing out one of the cause of Nigeria’s challenges, the man of God did not spare some of his colleagues in the vineyard as he pointed out that there is no unity among them. He went on to call on the General Overseer of Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye to call all Christian leaders to converge at the camp ground for prayer session for the country.

“What happened on that road was witchcraft attack. The system has been tampered with in Nigeria which is why the security agencies cannot do anything. Nigeria is blessed, there is disunity among men of General Overseers in Nigeria which is why we are not making impact. Christian leaders are not united and not praying together. Pastor Adeboye should call all Pastors in Nigeria to report to the Redeem camp to pray even for the next 3months we will go.

“Enough of fun fair in the church. We pastors need to get serious. What is happening is beyond coming to Church and giving offering and tithe. We should stop blaming the president and security agencies because they are trying their best. What is happening is not normal Herdsmen attack has been happening since the days of Isaac in the Bible, read the book of Genesis. Whether there was a message about not to travel by any prophet, we all need to stand up and pray against those messages from coming to pass.

“We can’t live in tears. No party can save Nigeria except God. In fact, there shouldn’t be any political party. Let every state develop their states and give money to the centre and not depend on the centre for money. Adeboye should summon all GOs for three days prayers and cry for Nigeria, we’re ready to pray for Nigeria.”


http://brandafriq.com/pastor-adeboye-should-summon-all-gos-for-3-days-prayers-for-nigeria-pastor-wole-oladiyun/

Primesky:
I agree with you on this one sir.

Although, I wish we wouldn't be arguing about anything here, but that matter is very important. I know you are looking at it from an angle, and I am looking at it from an angle obviously different from you.

Do you agree that you as a single person, you're a trinity made up of body, soul and spirit?.

You keep getting it twisted with your illustrations, you must understand that for the mere fact that Humans are tripartite beings made up of Body, Soul and Spirit doesn't make God Almighty so. The origin of Trinity Doctrine is enough for you to know that it is not Biblical. If you are still arguing on this, then you will do well to explain to us what the Bible was saying in the Book of Revelations chapter 5 verse 6 when it mentioned the Seven Spirits of God. You must understand that there is no mystery whatsoever attached to the Doctrine of Trinity as widely said but just confusion. If you think I am joking, try to ask 10 different members of your church where you fellowship who are workers and seek their opinions on The Trinity I can assure you that you will be shocked at their submissions. Try it and see.

AN EVENING WITH TWO PRESIDENTIAL
ASPIRANTS IN ABUJA
PEDULUM By Dele Momodu, Email: dele.momodu@thisdaylive.com
PENDULUM
BY DELE MOMODU
Fellow Nigerians, nothing is more uppermost in the minds of
Nigerians and friends of Nigeria than that of Nigeria’s general
elections next year and, in particular, the Presidential race. I have
had the honour of talking to a few of the Presidential aspirants in
recent times, one or one or by telephone. So far, I have interacted
with former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Cross
River State Governor, Mr Donald Duke, the Chairman of BEN TV
London, Mr Alistair Soyode, and my former running-mate, Dr
Yunusa Tanko. Two nights ago, I succeeded in sitting down with two
very formidable aspirants, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Alhaji Rabiu
Kwankwaso, at their homes in Abuja. The separate meetings, which
took place one after the other, lasted till the wee hours of Friday
morning.
I was simply curious to catch a glimpse of their mind-set and, trust
me, my efforts truly paid off. First to receive me two nights ago was
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Sitting down with this friendly leader is
always a great delight. This occasion was not different. We
discussed frankly and openly. His confidence level is truly that of a
man who has been in the system, and in the race, longer than most
of the other aspirants. Before I go into details of our latest
conversation, let me do a recap of my general observations of the
ruling party, APC, and the leading opposition party, PDP.
I was one of those who suggested that President Muhammadu
Buhari has no business seeking re-election, on account of age and
diminishing stamina, but that advice seems to have been rubbished
and dismissed by his apparent decision to go ahead, and contest
again, next year despite the obvious. Though it is now belated, I
wish to place it on record that the best way for APC to retain power
is for President Buhari to do the unexpected, sacrifice his personal
ambition and hand over to the Vice President, Professor Yemi
Osinbajo who was able to relatively stabilise and unite Nigeria
while the President was away on medical vacation in Nigeria. I
wish to assure the President that he would get accolades and a
louder ovation than he did when he honoured Chief Moshood
Abiola and June 12 recently. President Buhari, by this decision,
would instantly kill several birds with one stone. He would have
helped Nigeria kill the hydra-headed nonsense of unproductive
zoning and ethnic jingoism. He would have also rubbished those
who see and label him as a religious bigot and Islamic extremist
which no one has been able to prove in concrete terms except
through conspiracy theories. He would also have bequeathed to
Nigeria a more than worthy successor who he can be confident will
vigorously continue with the fight against corruption, whilst taking
Nigeria to greater economic heights.
Failing to do this, the President would lead his embattled and
beleaguered party into a war they are not likely to win, and risk
being humiliated out of power and totally demystified forever. For
the sake of all the fervent supporters who laboured strenuously for
his victory in 2015, this is not the road and route to take. But I know
this simple and straight-forward and patriotic suggestion would be
dismissed and derided by those who view power as the beginning
and end of life, the present beneficiaries who are ruling our
country from behind the “iron” curtain. In the next few weeks, as
the melodrama begins to unfold and explode in the faces of those
who have failed to learn the lessons and examples of history, let it
be said and remembered that I said my own, even if my saying was
considered a heresy and anathema to their obstinate position and
ambition.
Let’s now briefly move on to likely scenarios and possibilities. It is
certain that going by the recent National Convention of APC many
formidable members of the ruling party are more than
disenfranchised and disgruntled. The only option left is for them to
carry whatever is left of their dignity and self-worth and find other
parties to join. Most naturally, and definitely, the greatest
beneficiary will turn out to be PDP. APC would be shooting itself in
the foot to think PDP has become so weak and can no longer spring
any surprises in the near and foreseeable future. History has an
uncanny way of repeating itself and what I can see very vividly
from my crystal-ball is that the same grand conspiracy that swept
PDP out of government in 2015 is about to recur with mathematical
accuracy.
There is not a single State won by APC in 2015 that it can
confidently say it would win bigger and better this time. Rather the
figures would shrink and diminish. If in doubt, please, exercise
patience. That is how divided the seemingly unifying party at the
time has now become. The war of attrition within the party is eating
at its very soul and core and it is making it to bleed and lose
supporters and voters. The chickens will certainly come home to
roost.
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is upbeat that this is payback time for him
and he is ready to finally claim the mandate that has eluded him
since 1993 when he had to step down for Chief Moshood Abiola and
in 2003 when he succumbed to pressure and allowed his boss,
President Olusegun Obasanjo, to seek and secure a second term. For
him, life is a journey of destiny. He believes no one is as prepared
and ready to hit the grand running as him. I asked if he is very sure
that he will get the PDP ticket, his response is that he has reached
out to all the stakeholders and he believes that those who don’t
want Buhari to come back are very serious about who they see as
having the national appeal to defeat him at the polls. His
mathematical permutation is that he is the most visible and readily
recognisable Nigerian politician in the race.
He says the Nigerian government has lost total grip on all aspects of
governance and that President Buhari appears to be totally
confused. He believes Buhari has refused to tap into the huge
human resources and talents it has pleased God to bless Nigeria
with. He is of the opinion that Nigeria is bleeding dangerously
because Buhari has virtually polarised the country like no one else
since the civil war. “Therefore, the leader Nigeria needs urgently is
one who can unite the country and heal the deep wounds, not
another Buhari who would further divide Nigeria and deepen the
wounds,” Atiku declared matter-of-factly. He is relying on his track
record as someone with the requisite cosmopolitan experience and
exposure. He said Nigeria is being led by those whose views belong
in the stone age and if Nigerians give him the chance, they will see
the difference instantly, because he would assemble the best and
most competent Nigerians for the best posts as he’s always done.
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“Check my records Dele, my office as Vice President reflected the
best of Nigeria; the guys were young and vibrant, and I gave them
the wings to fly…” he said. I asked how he intends to tackle the
seemingly pervasive public perception that he is a corrupt leader
and he responded with all the emphasis at his command: “I have
thrown the challenge repeatedly that anyone who has any corrupt
charges against me should come forward… I never stole
government money. Do you think President Obasanjo would not
have exposed me if there was any such act of stealing?”
I fired the next shot as always and told him Nigerian youths are
asking why he cannot enter the United States and he answered
again like he did during our last chat in Lagos: “The youths have
every right to ask and be answered convincingly. The youths of
today are confident and bold. No leader can treat them as nobody.
But in my case, they have been lied to about Atiku and fed with a
lot of propaganda. I applied to America for visa which was not
granted. A man who is afraid of being arrested won’t go near the
American Embassy, it is simple logic. If America says come today, I
will board the flight and go there soonest. Perhaps, America was fed
with lies about me. It is normal in politics. The Indian and Kenyan
leaders could not visit America at a time. America is not like
Nigeria where we convict people on the pages of newspapers.”
He pleaded that his business dealings are above board and very
professional and that any of our past and current leaders who have
done better should come out to show what they have done. “I will
definitely create an enabling environment for our business icons
and young entrepreneurs to thrive. What I see today in this
government is the promotion of poverty and the glorification of
backwardness. How can a government be gloating that they are
fighting corruption when thousands if not millions are losing jobs
and even their lives,” he opined.
Before I left, he said he has done his best to persuade members of
his party about his ability to defeat Buhari and reverse our lack of
progress. ‘Nigeria has to be managed as serious business and I’m
certainly equipped in that aspect more than any other…”
I left him and headed to Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso’s home. We had
met in South Africa last year and I was looking forward to this
interaction. Our recent meeting was graciously arranged by his
wonderful son, Mubarak, a much younger friend of mine, very
calm and intelligent. Kwankwaso was having dinner with his
hordes of supporters when his son sent him a message that I was
around. He immediately asked that I should be ushered in to join
them at dinner, but I already had mine. He looked very relaxed
despite the tension of the moment. I waited for him to finish and
we moved into his small office. He reminds me of the friend of the
‘talakawa’, in the mold of late Mallam Aminu Kano.
My first question to him was if he’s still in APC since he boycotted
their National Convention in Abuja last week. He smiled, almost
sarcastically, and said, it was obvious some people did not want to
see his face there and he too did not dignify them with his
presence. “A man who respects himself should never force himself
on anyone,” he stated. He said he is proud of his contributions to
APC and how God used him to deliver 1.9 million votes to Buhari in
the last election. Does he mean he has finally dumped the party? He
appeared serious this time without exhibiting any bitterness: “I’m a
free man now and available to try my luck elsewhere but I know
that PDP is the biggest party and as long as they follow democratic
principle, Buhari will easily be defeated, but if they handpick and
force any candidate on the party, they will fail. “
I really enjoyed the way he analysed things and broke down the
politics of Presidential electioneering in his own simple terms:
“PDP needs someone from the 3k States, Kano, Katsina and Kaduna
to win the next election. That’s where the votes are. It would be
difficult to win if they pick someone from any other zone…” This
was new approach to me. So, I asked if he feels he is the only
candidate who can beat Buhari in a popularity contest, he said “of
course, yes.” He likes to showcase his humongous achievements as
the Governor of Kano State. He has compiled his work into a book
and I must say, it is very impressive. He expects Nigerians to allow
him replicate what he has done in Kano nationwide. His experience
also as a former Defence Minister makes him a veritable choice to
tackle the menace of terrorism in Nigeria.
He claims he gave APC the structure that produced the monumental
result that catapulted Buhari back to power and that he still holds
that magic wand. He said there is no way Buhari can repeat such
impressive showing in Kano when he is fighting him and his
counterpart, the former Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. He studiously
avoided discussing the chances of Atiku picking the PDP ticket and
if he would support who ever emerges as the flagbearer of the
party. His simple and non-committal response is that he cannot
hand votes over to those who are not better than him and that PDP
would have to think well and make the best decision.
“I can guarantee them that I will beat Buhari if given the chance…”
he declared before we stood up to take pictures to commemorate
our meeting. As I said good night, I could see the face of a man so
determined to go into battle with Buhari, but in need of a good and
viable platform.

2019 Election: IBB Backs Atiku for President
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Segun Atanda/
Former Military President, retired General Ibrahim Babangida today gave his blessings to the ambition of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who is campaigning to be Nigeria’s President in 2019.
The Atiku Campaign Organisation (ACO) led by former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, told
NewsmakersNG today that Babangida gave his support to Atiku and prayed for him when the presidential aspirant called at his Minna, Niger State residence today.
“IBB gave his support and prayed for the Atiku Abubakar 2019 Presidential project,” the campaign office stated.

http://www.newsmakersng.com/2019-election-ibb-backs-atiku-for-president/

OBASANJO AND ATIKU RECONCILE AHEAD OF 2019
adekunle veron 15:34 POLITICS



Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, had the first ever public exchange of greetings with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during a function on ‘A New Era for China-Africa Cooperation’ at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.



This was keenly witnessed by former President of Benin Republic; Boni Yayi who watched the scenario with high sense of excitements at the Gusau Institute.



Though there had been no official statement from both political heavyweights on the development, political watchers say the move may not be unconnected with strategic efforts at building alignments and realignments ahead of 2019 presidential elections.

Observers say both former President Obasanjo and former Vice President Abubakar had been on same page in effecting leadership change, but from very opposing directions.



Though it was not immediately revealed that the coming of Beninese President was to effect the reconciliation at the meeting, indications are rife that the move may pave way for fortification of further partnership even though their relations had been soiled many years ago.



Analysts say a political tactician wouldn’t mind reconciling with known ‘enemies’ to drive home his target in record time.

Recall that lately, the former president had been under intense pressure from close friends and political allies to support his erstwhile deputy, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in his presidential bid.

Those urging Obasanjo to back Atiku believe the former president has genuine intentions for Nigeria. According to them, Atiku remains one of the most qualified and ready candidates for the office of president ahead of 2019, and one who can give Buhari a run for his money.

One of such organisations said to be ready to work with Obasanjo on the understanding that it is purely a Nigerian project is Afenifere, which has never hidden its reservation about Buhari.

Afenifere is said to be discussing with Obasanjo the imperative of not closing the space on anyone on account of personal animosity, citing specifically the case of Atiku.

The reason Afenifere is believed to be making a case for Atiku, not as an automatic candidate of the alliance but one of the many aspirants to come together in collective interest, inside sources say, is his position on the issue of restructuring, which a majority of Afenifere members consider crucial to the future of a united Nigeria.





This is against the backdrop of the speculations that Obasanjo had sworn at different fora that never would Atiku rule Nigeria in his lifetime. Such dispositions clearly establish where Obasanjo is believed to stand on Atiku’s long-nursed presidential project.

The former president is believed to be the one de-marketing his former deputy on the allegations that he was a corrupt politician, who should not be found anywhere close to power again.

https://thewingshotnews..com/2018/06/former-president-olusegun-obasanjo-on.html?m=1

My respect for this man will continue to shoot up. He is even daring his critics on his US visits. I love his gut....."I applied to America for visa which was not granted. A man who is afraid of being arrested won’t go near the American Embassy, it is simple logic,” - Atiku Abubakar"

Nukualofa:
To be practical, Donald Duke is a good candidate but he can't sell in The North where we have large bloc of vote that's why an Atiku candidate is the best because he is known in every corners of Nigeria

You are a true patriot indeed that have eyes that see!

Peacefullove:
Am.interested in that bold, what status ?

he dares not explain what he knows nothing about. They are just being unnecessarily tied to a dogma that the Written Word (The Bible) does not endorse.

Maamin:
Exactly. And it will finally ends in 'trinity is a mystery'...'you need the holy spirit to understand it'

My brother you just took the words out of my heart.....this is exactly what I tell Trinitarians that there is nothing mysterious about that doctrine of Trinity but just confusion. The Bible was explicit on who.God is, Jesus is and The Holy Spirit is. The other day I was discussing with a Trinitarian who so much believes in God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I just asked him to explain why Jesus Christ said in the book of Mark 13: 32 that even him (the Son) that Trinitarians equate to be God does not know the time and hour of visitation of God's judgment on Earth except God Almighty Himself. The guy kept mute!

I wonder why people are bothering their heads and hearts on Buhari's issues, I can bet it that Buhari's ouster come 2019 is a done and dusted issue. Buhari and his supporters must be careful not to stay a day longer on that seat of power. I am too sure of one thing, which is, Buhari will be disgraced globally in 2019 at the polls!

Nigerians in diaspora back Atiku’s presidential bid

Posted By: TONY AKOWE On: June 29, 2018 

A group of Nigerians resident in Dallas, Texas has thrown their weight behind the presidential ambition of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar vowing to mobilize the American Black Congressional Caucus in his support.

Operating under the auspices of Atiku Support Group, the Nigerians said their support was based on their believe that the former Vice President has what it take to lead the country and more importantly, because of his resolve to ensure that Nigerians in the diaspora are allowed to vote during general elections in the country.

Chairman of the group, Sir Chris Onyeador said they will go all out to mobilize for the former Vice President, believing that when he becomes President, he will sign the law that will give them voting right.

He said “unfortunately, we in diaspora are not eligible to vote. But we will use our large membership number to mobilize support in Nigeria for him to win the presidency in 2019. We intend to solicit support for his campaign by seeking full endorsement from the members of the black congressional caucus.
“We hope that since he is the champion for extending voting rights to Nigerian citizens in the diaspora, he will have the political will to sign it into law when he takes office.

“We have followed his public and private speeches regarding how to govern Nigeria better for the country to achieve its potentials, both in human capital and sustainable economic development. We also reviewed his past superior performance as the vice president during the Obasanjo administration, where he assembled good economic team to tackle the dilapidated economy after the military handover. The country needs Atiku now.”
“His pedigree is unquestionably impressive that he will use his massive world influence to bring about economic development in the country. He is educated, detribalized, understands the geopolitical structure of Nigeria, and by extension will resolve the current political and tribal pogrom which has consumed the entire country.

“Atiku has the vision to restructure the country within six months of taking office. We believe on his platform to provide infrastructure development, revamp our current dilapidated education system, invest aggressively in agriculture, and resolve the most lingering power problem.
“Atiku has been the only candidate who is advocating to restructure the country. Restructuring where power will be decentralized and reverted to the states and local governments. Each state would utilize their own resources and develop at their own pace. The federal government as is currently constituted has so many appendages spread over which prevents or slows growth. He said.

Cc: Lalasticlala


http://thenationonlineng.net/nigerians-in-diaspora-backs-atiku-for-president/

This is a fantastic thread.

This is so rich and inspiring a thread.

Maamin:
The truth shall prevail and reign forever, no matter how long it has been denied. I know it's hard to do away with a doctrine they have held for almost all their life. I pray God opens their inner mind to understand and come to the knowledge of the true gospel of Christ.

The Trinity doctrine has hindered so many from accepting Christ as their saviour.

This is the crux of the matter as this doctrine had brought more confusion into Christendom than enlightenment. To know this, just do a survey on 10 members of the same Church who are workers in that church and ask them to explain their understanding of the term "Trinity" in Christianity, you will be shocked at their responses.

adadike:
Honestly, d killings in this country is really giving me sleepless night

No be only you my dear......we need a stronger hand of God to unseat Buhari. He is definitely not in charge