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Largeese:
He wasn't the only one who wore that outfit before people start bashing him for what we don't know about

he looks cool on it

The Action Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has risen in stout defence of the former interim chairman of the ruling party, Chief Bisi Akande, saying his recent utterances on the crisis bedevilling the party at the national assembly were those of a sincere leader.

The group, through a statement by its spokesperson, Segun Dipe, said the ramrod qualities of Chief Akande qualify him to see when things are skewed towards failure and was right to have called the people involved to order.

“Here is the man who steered the ship of our party through the turbulent waters from conception to birth. He did so with sincerity of purpose and great sacrifice that even President Muhammadu Buhari, a man of few words, not given to praise-singing, confessed that he respected Akande’s patriotism while acknowledging how he led the interim party with dexterity and integrity. Chief John Odigie-Oyegun also admitted that he saw in Chief Akande trustworthiness and sincerity. Is it such a person that would now wish the smooth-sailing ship of the party should capsize?”

The group recalled how Akande had journeyed with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu through thick and thin from the dark and lonely days of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to the Action Congress (AC) and then ACN before arriving at the APC, saying such a person knows what true loyalty and discipline are and should be taken serious when preaching them.

Chief Akande had been criticised for his recent utterances with which he cautioned some party members who he accused of trading the party’s birthright and dining with the enemy with a bid to get choice positions.

Specifically, he mentioned some northern elites and the nPDP members within the APC as those rocking the party boat with indiscipline and disloyalty.

But the APC Action Group said the former interim chairman was on point and had only reiterated what was already in the public domain. Perhaps it is making more meaning to them now that it is coming from a person of Chief Akande’s flawless character.

“When some reckless youths engage in reckless and mindless cutting of a mighty tree, it takes a discerning elder like Chief Akande to see where it would eventually fall and warn of its dire consequencies. That exactly is what he is doing and his voice should rather be heeded than criticised.”

“Here is a man whose conscience no money can buy. A man of merit whose records are untainted. Isn’t it better and a privilege to have such a person speak out at this early stage of the crisis rather than allowing it to fester and then cash in on it the way some leaders are waiting to do?”

“Our position in APC Action Group is that all sensible party faithful should heed Baba Akande’s call at this point and queue behind him.”

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/07/05/nass-crisis-group-defends-akande-says-hes-a-sincere-leader/

gbollybakare:
The seemingly coordinated vicious attacks on the former Governor of Lagos and APC National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a direct result of the front-line role he played in ending the 16-year reign of the PDP.
In recent times, Asiwaju Tinubu has been the target of attacks both in the traditional and Social Media, apparently orchestrated by those who blame him for everything happening to the party, especially the crisis triggered by the National Assembly leadership election.
The attacks have become stronger since Friday, when he was needlessly pilloried for not attending the NEC meeting of the party in Abuja, called to resolve the National Assembly leadership crisis.
''There is no doubt that the attacks are being orchestrated by those who have not forgiven Asiwaju for the visionary role he played in bringing about the merger of opposition parties into the APC, which then went ahead to win power at the centre.
''But for Asiwaju's uncommon vision and extraordinary politics, such a merger could never have been consummated, not to talk of winning power at the centre in less than two years of its registration by INEC.
''Add that to APC 's unprecedented feat of becoming the first party to unseat a ruling party, and you can then begin to understand why those who had their long snouts tucked into the nectar of power under the PDP will never like the APC visioner. Come to think of it, no PDP member or supporter will ever see anything good in Asiwaju'' one source said.
Another source said that in a twist of irony, Asiwaju's unprecedented success in politics has also been the source of anger and hatred directed at him by those who were very comfortable with the status quo, especially since the beginning of the current political dispensation in 1999.
''Recall that when Obasanjo embarked on his onslaught against the South-west in 2007, only Lagos State under Tinubu survived. But for his survival then, which he then leveraged upon to retake power from the PDP in the region, there would have been no APC today, because the ACN - the key legacy party of the APC - would never have been born.
''The PDP, lacking visioners like Tinubu, never for once imagined that some opposition elements will put their differences aside and opt to work together for higher interests, like it happened in the case of the APC, to unhorse them. That was why, in their moment of power stupor, they boasted that the PDP will rule for 60 years.
The source said but for Tinubu, that prediction of power longevity, boastful as it might have seemed to many, would have come to pass.
''It is therefore not strange that the man, Tinubu, is being attacked and blamed for every perceived wrong in Nigeria, in the APC or for allegedly seeking to grab every imaginable post in his party.

''But there is no cause for alarm. Every great man in history has gone through the same motion of being pilloried, being misunderstood or being simply hated for their greatness. It is not about to change with Tinubu, but like it or not, his place in Nigeria's history is guaranteed. He has earned that and no level of attacks can take it from him.
''Tinubu should take solace in the words of another great man of his time, Albert Einstein, who said: ''Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.''

I completely agree with the OP, I believe PMB knows what he is doing, again not Saraki nor Atiku and co can be trusted! Tinubu remains still his most loyal friend to trust.

Cowboy style....

President Muhammadu Buhari has fired Abdulrahman Mani, his chief security officer (CSO), over what insiders described as “shady deals” in fixing appointments and for “undermining” the president.

Presidency sources told TheCable that Mani committed various misdemeanours, “chief among which was a recent discovery that he was actually the one who leaked Buhari’s itinerary to Diezani Alison-Madueke when he travelled to London in May”.

Alison-Madueke, then minister of petroleum resources, had surprisingly travelled on the same British Airways flight with Buhari, sitting in the same cabin and right behind the then president-elect. The former minister normally flew private jets in and outside the country and her presence on the flight was not considered a coincidence.

It was alleged that she wanted to curry the favour of Buhari following a series of allegations of corruption against her, although her aides denied the claim, maintaining that she was on a private trip for her son’s graduation.

“Investigations also revealed that Mani has been actively undermining the president, working against every value the president upholds and conducting himself in such a manner as to suggest that he is out to pull down the president,” the source told TheCable.

Mani was appointed Buhari’s CSO after the presidential election in March, although he had been organising security for Buhari since 2011.

Buhari also fired Widi Liman, his administrative officer, who was said to be hand-in-gloves with Mani in turning securing appointments with the president into a “business venture”. Bashir Abubakar is the new CSO to the president while Mani has been redeployed to Ebonyi state.

Abubakar was until now an assistant director in the Bayelsa state command of the Department of State Service (DSS). Liman, who is yet to be replaced, was a close aide to governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai, while he was FCT minister. He has been transferred to Oyo state command of the DSS.

Read more https://www.thecable.ng/just-buhari-fires-security-chief-leaking-itinerary-diezani:

Wonder shall never end

HungerBAD:
Fleeing from a nearby area? the Government of Buhari is working. The BH people were pursued by our gallant soldiers, i am a believer that within a short period of time, BOKO Haram will seize to exist.

Good Job AKTION Presido.

You are a very big f0ol my friend! Lemme tell u sumtin Buhari doesn't have an idea even a single idea on how to governed this country, the old man is simply dormant.

As things stand now am afraid we don't have an active president yet, although the VP seems capable but he isn't the C-in-C.
This old man is completely out of ideas, if he had people like pat utomi, fashola, Oby, Fayemi, tam west, etc in his cabinet by now he would have been making headway for sure, appointing those goro eating Ab0kis from the north that ain't even the qualified once has bring about stagnancy, Nigeria isn't moving forward neither backward, just stagnant!

Very big shame to u old man

10. SPECIAL BOATs SERVICE (SBS)
The SBS is the most highly trained and quietest of all British special forces. They complete the same selection and training as SAS but are not 'badged' until they have completed more extensive and rigorous SBS training.

Contrary to some opinion here, they are not 'part of the SAS'. They are part of the Royal Marines.

Americans seem to believe the Seals are the best having pulled off one good mission. The SBS have been doing it for years but without telling anyone.
Special Boat Service the equivalent to the Navy Seals but because they are the sister regiment to the SAS with the same sort of training apart from being marine based is BETTER than the Navy Seals Just like the SAS.
SBS are less known than SAS and they specialise in different things but are just as good as the SAS they should also be number one!
They are more elite than the SAS.

9. POLISH GROM
Polish GROM is in the same league as British SAS, US Navy Seals and Delta Force. It has been created and trained based on the same principles and standards as them. In my opinion, GROM should be within the world's top 4 special units. Just ask the British and the Americans who carried out quite a few special operations with GROM, they will tell you what GROM is worth.
GROM should be placed on 4-6th place. For sure ask British or U.S. soldiers.
Actually GROM worked with seals many times and even seals learned some training methods from them, they're either equal or better than seals, the only special forces that are better is in my opinion SAS
It is a powerful group which never turns away from their tasks and is always bet determined. I'd rank this the 4th most powerful. It is active not only in Poland but around Europe and you don't want to mess with the GROM.

8. ISREAL SHAYETET 13
Shayetet 13 is among the best special forces around. Highly active in recent years, high quality people.
Shayetet 13 is more similar to the seals than delta force after they are "the Israeli navy seals", I think they deserve a spot in the top 5 for sure... Some of the units here were trained by men that came from the Israeli special forces like the Indians and the polish GROM for example
The #1 special force in Israel and in Asia, similar to The Delta Force, and supremely well trained
The number 1 special forces in Asia and have proven their strength in small numbers in past operations.

7. U.S GREEN BERETs
The Green Berets are the most superior special forces in the us army. I think a spot between 5-1 would be best. They have one of the best and hardest training. They are trained to survive at any cost. They follow right behind the seals in my opinion. Also there history is very interesting. The Green Berets fight in airborne squads that takes balls. Most Rangers eventually become A Green Beret. "De Oppresso Liber" Translated to English is to liberate the oppressed is said for a reason.
You have to go through ranger school and airborne school to be a green beret so research a subject before you declare something that is inaccurate and puts other forces in the same branch of the same country's military down
Green Beret train longer than Rangers,
Delta Force operatives come from here and the 75th Rangers Regiment.

6. THE U.S DELTA FORCE
I think most of these lists are heavily influenced by Hollywood on other media. When looking at a true all-around soldier, look no further than Delta Force. There may be other selections that are tougher but that doesn't make you the most effective warrior. You won't find any better shooters than these guys other than maybe US Secret Service.
The Best and one of the most secretive forces in the US. Modelled after the British 22 Special Air Service Regiment, or SAS. The founder/co-founder of SFOD-D was a former SAS operative who thought the US needed an elite force like the SAS.
Its Delta Force period. Delta Force pulls members from all branches of the U.S. military. Delta Force combat diver training is as hard as seal team 6 training. The vast majority of their missions you will never hear of.

5.PAKISTAN SPECIAL SERVICE GROUP (SSG)
A Russian president once said that if he had Pakistan's army and Russian weapons he could conquer all the world because they are very brave.
Actually, it was hitter that said "if I had German strategy, American weapons and Egyptian soldiers, I would have conquered the world"
It is not the weapon they hold, it's the men behind it that matters. No matter how the west view them, simply because word MUSLIM attached to their identity. I wonder if they know, that exact word is their strength. It is impossible to separate the two.
The SSG had only 100 me in the battle of the hill in afganistan in which they posed as mujahideen and attacked the Russian regiments of spetsnaz there. They won the battle although the enemy had the elevation o there posts and superior numbers to there side. In another case only 100 SSGs cleared 3 towns in swat district from 2000 taliban in a matter of 2 days!

4.RUSSIAN SPETSNAZ
Spetsnaz training would be illegal in the US or other Western nations. They are constantly out fighting and are practically invincible to any kind of punishment. Not to mention the fact that they have some of the best weapons on earth, like the AK-74m.
Survive the most brutal training, some of the training that they have to go through is not even allowed in the US. And it is SPETSNAZ not spetnaz
Spetsnaz are the most trained soliders in the world. There almost impossible to crack in interrogation and are taught not ignore pain but to enjoy it.
They are the best commandos on earth. Their training is the best as well as the deadliest. They are soldiers for extreme situations.

2. U.S Navy SEALs
The Navy SEaLs are the best the United States has to offer. They life is revolves around training. They are one of the best in physical capabilities after the Spetsnaz. They are a breed of super solider with the SAS, spetsnaz.
We have the history and experience to back it up. Plus the best training in every weather and geography and access to advanced technology man has to offer. Also we are constantly in hostile situations and are combat ready and are active to this day. can't say the same for some of these other spec-ops forces. Most other nations are limited to small defense budgets and lack of diverse terrain in training situations and conditioning. Also where are the experience of actual combat or credentials gained? Actions speak louder than words...
Yes actions speak louder than words... That's why SAS wins... Original... Still the best
The SEALS are the best in the world today. Arguing physical, mental, and emotional training is moot because all special ops units are elite in those categories. However, the SEALS have advantages over others with the unparalleled US military budget, which provides them with training in every geographical & climate scenario. The US has been active in wars around the globe since the Cold War, providing the SEALS with actual battlefield experience and proven results; whereas most other units have belong to nations who have not been at war for many years. At the end of the day, the SEALS blow past the competition because of their incredibly advanced technology and endless firepower. Upon completion of duty, former SEALS are the most hired consultants by other nations to oversee training for their respective units than any other special ops.

1British SAS
Nearly ALL the worlds Special Forces base their military model on the British SAS. In fact, the USA's Delta Force was set up after the founder spent time attached to the SAS. The Delta Forces even uses an SAS organisational structure using troops and squadrons. It's often remarked that the sand beret is also worn by US Rangers but this was a recent development and in any case the Rangers are NOT the same kind of unit. It can be said with confidence that the world's most professional special forces is that belonging to Britain.
The Special Air Service is the number one fighting force in the world it is trained to perform equally well in all the fields listed for the SEALs, but is also trained by MI-5 and MI-6 for in-depth counter-espionage, more so than the SEALs. Physical competency must be of equal stature to the SEALs, to the degree that both special forces work closely together when necessary (Iraq and Afghanistan) and have good camaraderie.
The original special forces, all others are based off them.

We already know it all lies by PDP Tanoid!

My state Governor! I dislike u very much sir, ondo people Can't wait to send you out

Thank God

barcanista:
Bros, we are in serious trouble in this country. The other day it was Joda that said our budgetary deficit is not N1.3trillion but N7trillion. The man doesn't even have a clue what Budgetary deficit is. Now it is Buhari that is saying nonsense. Instead of these old men to retire home, they are dragging space with young sharp minds

bros go and retire them, what are you waiting for? You don't even reason before typing

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bloodkiIler:
Aregbesola is a nincompoop

bloody f00l

Since this is from Sahara reporters, I guess is true.

lalasticlala:
What a shame!!! Honourable members behaving like honourable touts!!! Honourables indeed...

Big disgrace

Na wetin make fulani people they kill them anyhow like goat. Useless mofos, agberos of the highest order!

Yahoo Yahoo is the largest employer of labour! You don't even need any Godfather for employment. Make dem go get data and start than wasting time @ that NASS

Guys wan make easy doe, no one wan go farm

Maxymilliano:
As at May 29th, the country had over $30Bn in foreign reserves, $3Bn in ECA and about N200Bn in sovereign wealth fund.
Yet the treasury is said to be empty ...
Una welldone !

try get small sense