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Let them mobilize Akenfa and Nembe boys against them.

Artscollection:
All these ijaw boys just dey fulani dey enter them with all the amuunition in their store. I no come understand those guys again.

Ojulari ore o d'enu.

Walker00l1:
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SOURCE: https://enigerianews.com/biography-of-bashir-bayo-ojulari-new-nnpc-ceo/

Hmmmm...A Virginia teacher indeed.

You mean you smashed her? Damn....

Breeze111:
Am really feeling so bad today...i stayed in a self con apartment with neighbours. So this evening it was raining heavily, but I had light because I put on my gen and the rain did not affect my gen because I build a small house for it. I heard a knock on my door, I was supprise on who might be knocking because I don't talk to any body in the compound(just greatingz na join me and them) and before any of my friends come to my place they most put me on call(my Principles though). When I open the door it was my neighbour wife who he brought newly from where I don't know nor care. She say she wanted to charge her phone but her charger use to check so she would love to set it herself mean while my hands werr oiled because I was cooking so I ask her to come and plug it close to the fridge. So I went straight to the kitchen to continue what I was doing when I get back(madam Don sit down for my chair they watch the Naija film wai I b they watch). Before you know she started asking me plenty questions like why is my room this fine, where am I working, am too young to have all this, she noticed I don't talk to any body in the compound. Tou from there we enter discussion, she started complaining of how her husband don't use to take her out, that her husband brought her to Abuja to suffer, that she regret rushing into marriage bla-bla-bla( but abeg ooh, why is it that all married people be it male or female like complaining about their marriage or rushing into it, we send una) omo before you know eye contact started coming in.( I swear devil na bastard, if you never do the evil wai he want he no go leave you) Tooh food was ready, I brought the food we ate, jess the food burst her head (fufu and Egusi soap) I trust myself when it comes to food I dey murder. After the meal, omo the eye contact became too much before you say Jack we were kissing...To God how I pull this woman cloth, suck boobs then........i can't explain till now, it was like firm. Have done many bad thing, kai but I think this one is the hight of all, just can't get the act out of my head...i sincerely regret my action...i don't know if I should tell her husband and ask for forgiveness

Your wife has walked out of the marriage in case you don't know. This exact thing happened to a friend of mine but in his case, the woman left from Akure to Abuja. The shocking part was that the man that facilitated the Abuja job was her lover and not her friend because she had no connect in Abuja at the time. I may be wrong with your case but I think your wife may have moved on for her family to come for the kids. I'm sorry this is happening to you.

kingsceee:
My wife left home since August 2024

One morning, she woke me up to tell me that she got a job in Abuja and would be leaving Asaba to Abuja for the job. I asked her how she got the job but she said that a friend of hers helped her get the job.

I was skeptical about it considering that she didn't have anyone in Abuja. We've been married for five years and we have two daughters. I told her not to go, but she got angry and called me an enemy of progress.

We are both graduates. I'm a keke driver. I take care of them, pay school fees, house rents and opened a small provision store for her. She had always complained about wanting it big and compared herself to other women living well.

I had to give in. she said that as soon as she got a job in Abuja, we would all relocate.

One month after she went to Abuja, I asked her the name of the company, but she refused to tell me. I kept pestering her to tell me where she works,her phone number became off till date.

I called her mother to tell her everything, but her mum and immediate younger sister insisted she's an adult and could take care of herself. Moreover she went to look for greener pastures.

When I couldn't reach her on the phone, I asked the sister if they were in contact, but she said no.

In December, her elder sister came to take the kids for Christmas holiday. When the school resumed in January, I went to pick them only to see that the sister had registered my kids in a school in the area they live.

I asked her why, she said that since the kids' mum were not around, they should be closer to them. I wanted to take my kids back by force but her sister said I would refund her the money she used in registering them in the new school.

During the heated argument, people advised me to leave the kids since they were with their aunt and grand mother, that they wouldn't hurt their own sister's children.

Last week, my wife's sister posted my wife congratulating her on the new car she just bought. I made a comment on the post and she blocked me. I'm just sitting on the fence. I don't know which way to go now or what my wife is up to. "

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You're naive to politics. You don't vouch for politicians. It's all about money and power. My uncle, currently a senator for the second time, in appearance looks like an Angel. Infact, always wearing white and angel-like in approach but between the man and we the members of the family, we know he's a gangster.

HonNatasha:
This man is definitely on drugs. Fubara can't do such a thing.

Part 2: https://www.nairaland.com/8381560/cecelia-ibru-night-kirikiri-prison

Yesterday, the author shared her experiences at the Kirikiri Prison and how she ran to her village for safety. Today, she tells the story of her return to Lagos, her ordeal with EFCC and how her tormentor met his Waterloo.

After my unexpected detention at EFCC, my lawyers arranged for a private security company to send operatives to my house. Previously, I had four securitymen stationed at my gate, but only two were sent this time, and I was required to cover their salaries. Additionally, one of my drivers was withdrawn.

One day, a customer visited me and, upon leaving, handed some money to the security personnel. They were visibly pleased, and when he inquired about their numbers, one of them replied that there were four in total – two for the day shift and two for the night shift.

Meanwhile, my lawyers were persistently negotiating to gain access to the report that formed the basis of my indictment. At the same time, my two sons, who were working with me – one as the Managing Director of Oceanic Securities and the other as the Head of Retail Banking – were being interrogated and subjected to various allegations.

On a Thursday, my female lawyer informed me that the EFCC had assured her that all they required was for me to come in and make a statement, Initially, I refused, but she persuaded me, promising that she would be by my side until I returned home.

Accompanied by my lawyer, I arrived at the EFCC office, where the officers received me courteously. We were led to a room, where we waited for some time before an officer, assigned to handle my case, finally arrived.

My lawyer, growing impatient with the delay, reminded the officer of the agreement that I would not spend the night in detention. She explained that she had personally assured Ibrahim Magu, the then-Chairman of EFCC, of my co-operation. The officer nodded and took me to an office, where he handed me some forms to fill out before disappearing for a while.

By the time he returned, it was past 3:00 p.m. I pointed out to my lawyer that although I had completed the formalities, I had not yet seen the CBN report detailing the allegations against me. I insisted that I would not answer any questions until I had reviewed the document. My lawyer stepped outside to discuss this with the officer, who then left to retrieve the report.

Time continued to pass, and soon, it was approaching 4:00 p.m.-the closing time for EFCC offices. Finally, the officer returned with the CBN Examination Report.

As I read through the report, I realised that the main contention was that the CBN claimed there were non-performing loans and that the bank’s balance sheet was allegedly overvalued by about N4 billion. In normal banking practice, a bank in such a situation would be given three to six months to rectify its balance sheet, often with assistance from the NDIC.

I appealed to the officer, proposing a solution to address the issue. I explained that I could sell some of the bank’s good assets to generate the necessary liquidity. He promised to consult with his superiors and returned shortly after, saying that my proposal had been rejected.

As we were discussing, Aliko Dangote and Aig Imoukhuede walked into the EFCC office. I took the opportunity to appeal to Dangote, asking him to intervene on behalf of Oceanic Bank. He assured me that he would be travelling to Germany to meet with President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and would raise the matter with him to ensure due process was followed.

By now, my lawyer was growing increasingly anxious, urging the officer to release me, as I was visibly exhausted and had not eaten all day. The officer went to seek permission for my release from the EFCC Chairman, but the response was negative – the CBN Governor had refused to grant my release, even when my lawyer offered to stand as my surety.

I was detained. My lawyer, now frustrated, pleaded with the officer to allow me to go to the hospital as I was on treatment for high blood pressure and arterial fibrosis. The EFCC detention centre was already overcrowded, but my lawyer arranged for a makeshift sleeping area for me.

One of my former staff members, who was then a board member at Intercontinental Bank and also in detention, generously offered me her bed and shared space with other inmates. She also arranged for hot water for me to bathe. As for food, which was brought from my house, I had no appetite – I simply wanted to sleep, as it was already close to 10:00 p.m.

The next morning, I became more apprehensive, knowing that EFCC senior officers often left their offices early on Fridays for the weekend. My former staff member, Mrs Lulu Briggs, once again assisted me, ensuring I had hot water and breakfast. She shared harrowing stories of how the entire board of Intercontinental Bank had been rounded up, despite many of them being non-executive members who only attended quarterly meetings.

At my request, Mrs Briggs arranged for me to briefly visit the detained Board Members of Intercontinental Bank. They were calm, despite their situation, and philosophical about the ordeal they were enduring. One of the female detainees had fallen seriously ill and had been taken to the hospital for urgent medical care.

I became increasingly anxious, as my lawyer was making little progress towards securing my release. The weekend passed, and by Monday, news arrived that Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State had sent a message to the EFCC, offering to stand as surety for all Delta State senior banking executives being detained. This gave us hope that we might be released that day. However, we were instead informed that we were to appear in court by Wednesday.

The court appearance

My lawyer warned me that the EFCC was not going to make my release easy. The court session was packed with supporters, and as each of us was called upon to answer the charges, we all pleaded “not guilty.”

The court was prepared to grant us bail, but the conditions were stringent – each of us needed two serving senators to surrender a landed property in a prime location such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Apapa, Ikeja, or Maitama in Abuja.

Finally, after about two weeks in EFCC detention, I was allowed to return home. It was a tremendous relief to reunite with my family after enduring such a harrowing experience.

The CBN Governor meets his Waterloo

The CBN Governor’s fate took a dramatic turn when he presented the CBN’s Annual Report to President Goodluck Jonathan for approval. For reasons unknown, the President delayed signing off on it. Coincidentally, while the CBN Governor was away on an official trip to South Africa, the Head of the Nigerian Accounting Standards Board (NASB) visited the President on a courtesy call.

During their conversation, President Jonathan handed him the report, admitting that he was “not a figures man” and asking him to review it. Within just ten minutes, the NASB official detected fraudulent financial activities in the report. President Jonathan acted swiftly, instructing the NASB official to take over the CBN for a thorough investigation.

As a result, the CBN Governor was summarily dismissed. His successor, Godwin Emefiele, was appointed through the influence of Jim Ovia, the former Managing Director of Zenith Bank. Unfortunately, Emefiele did not investigate the banking purge carried out by the sacked CBN Governor, leaving many unanswered questions about the motives behind his drastic actions.

Epilogue
This gripping story of Oceanic Bank and the travails of Dr. (Mrs) Cecilia Ibru continues in the books. Go grab your copies. The books are explosive, and unputdownable!

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/my-ordeal-with-the-efcc/

Part 1:https://www.nairaland.com/8380535/cecilia-ibru-hospital-prison

Yesterday, the author narrated how she fell ill in the midst of her travails and her efforts to save herself and her bank. Today, she shares her experiences at the Kirikiri Prison and her flight to her village for safety.

As I reflected on these achievements, my thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a commotion. It was almost midnight, and a sense of urgency filled the air. The female commandant of the prison had arrived, and the warders snapped to attention, fearing her wrath.

She walked sternly towards our vehicle, her voice cutting through the night. “Sister, what are you doing here?” she demanded.
To my surprise, she turned out to be the sister of my cardiologist – the very doctor who had been treating me throughout my ordeal with the CBN Governor’s legal onslaught. The commandant immediately calmed down as her sister explained that my treatment was inhumane. As a patient on high doses of blood thinners, I had been denied rest since 9:00 a.m., and here I was, still being subjected to further interrogation at nearly midnight. Even though the judge had ordered that I be taken back to the hospital for continued treatment, the authorities were intent on keeping me in custody.

The commandant re-assured my doctor that she would expedite the paperwork for my release. After about fifteen minutes, she returned to inform us that the documents were ready but needed to be presented to her superior.

While waiting, the next-in-command to the female commandant approached me, insisting that I follow her into the prison reception to sign some papers. I refused, requesting instead that the documents be brought to me in the car. She saw this as a sign of distrust and insisted that I enter the prison. I stood my ground, saying I would wait until the commandant returned and that I would only sign in the presence of my cardiologist.
Fifteen minutes later, the commandant returned and spoke to my cardiologist in Igbo. My doctor then reassured me, urging me to accompany her into the prison briefly to sign the papers. Trusting her, I stepped inside.

The moment I did, a prison officer moved swiftly behind me, holding a pair of handcuffs. Panic gripped me. I stopped signing immediately, fearing that I was about to be forcefully thrown into the female wing of Kirikiri Prison.

My cardiologist quickly intervened, speaking again in Igbo to the commandant. She gestured for the officer to step back. Moments later, we left the prison premises and returned to the hospital. It was well past 1:30 a.m.

Shielding my family

During this period, I made a firm decision to keep my husband unaware of the events unfolding in Lagos. He was upset that I had left Maryland so abruptly without informing him, but I instructed my eldest daughter to ensure that no one told him what was happening. Each time I had the chance, I would call him to re-assure him that I was fine.

Meanwhile, the media was awash with propaganda from the CBN Governor, who had launched a well-funded campaign to justify his attack on banks. He controlled the press, silencing any dissenting voices. Many believed that his actions were driven by regional bias, as the flourishing banks in the South were being targeted while the struggling banks in the North were left untouched. He was even accused of nepotism, as he had not initiated any banking projects in the North despite his position.

At the time, Oceanic Bank was working with a northern client to develop the Kano Economic City. We had sponsored a team -including the project promoter, an architect, a lawyer, and our executive director – to Dubai to design the architectural plans. The project had gained the full backing of the Kano State Governor, who assured us that the President himself would lay the foundation stone.

However, just weeks before the CBN Governor’s crackdown on the banks, something strange happened. On the day of the scheduled foundation-laying ceremony, we waited endlessly for the President’s arrival. Hour after hour, we were told he was on his way – until dusk fell, and finally, an apology came. The President would not be attending, but he promised to reschedule. That rescheduling never happened.

When Oceanic Bank came under attack, the Kano businessman behind the project rushed to the CBN Governor for help. He promised to take over, and that was the last we ever heard of the Kano Economic City.

A return to the village

As the pressure mounted, many sympathisers urged the CBN Governor to reconsider, pleading with him to give us a chance to address any alleged shortcomings. But I was warned that he was determined to imprison me, with charges already prepared by his lawyers.
My grandfather always said: “If you are under attack, go home.” Taking his advice, I returned to my village.

Once I arrived, arrangements were made for my pastor and a doctor to see me. After prayers, the doctor sedated me so I could get some rest. Meanwhile, the CBN Governor intensified his campaign against me, placing my name on a nationwide “Wanted” list. Television stations repeatedly broadcast my supposed fugitive status, putting law enforcement on high alert to arrest me on sight.

But in the village, I felt safer than in Lagos. I was too exposed in the city, uncertain of who might be spying on me. The rumour was that Erastus Akingbola had been forewarned about the CBN Governor’s plans and had wisely fled abroad before the clampdown. Since he was absent, the full force of the CBN Governor’s wrath fell on me.

That peace, however, was short-lived. Within days, I received reports that search parties were combing Edo and Delta states for me. My pastor advised me to return to Lagos and face the situation. He believed I had nothing to fear – that God would defend and protect me.

The doctor, however, was more concerned about my health. My blood pressure was dangerously high, and he warned that any further stress could be life-threatening. I was advised to take time to recover before facing any further trauma.

Still, I knew I had to return to Lagos. But I refused to go by road – it would expose me to the risk of police arrest. One of our customers graciously provided a private aircraft, and by 8:00 a.m., I was back in Lagos.

When I arrived home, the house was eerily quiet. My security detail had been withdrawn by the new Managing Director of Oceanic Bank, Mr Aboh, a former Executive Director at First Bank. Rumours swirled that he was supposed to be the MD of First Bank before Sanusi took over. Sanusi’s appointment itself was said to have been politically engineered by the then Chairman of First Bank.

As I sat in my now-empty house, I realised that my battle had only just begun.
After my unexpected detention at EFCC, my lawyers arranged for a private security company to send operatives to my house. Previously, I had four security men stationed at my gate, but only two were sent this time, and I was required to cover their salaries. Additionally, one of my drivers was withdrawn.

One day, a customer visited me and, upon leaving, handed some money to the security personnel. They were visibly pleased, and when he inquired about their numbers, one of them replied that there were four in total – two for the day shift and two for the night shift. Concerned about the inadequacy of the security for such a large compound, he asked for the total wage bill for four security officers for both day and night shifts, including relief staff. When I told him it was about N1 million per month, he generously offered to cover the cost every month until I informed him otherwise. This unexpected act of kindness, coming from a Muslim customer, overwhelmed me.

By Cecelia Ibru

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/the-night-at-kirikiri-prison/

Among the banks present, Oceanic Bank was the first to face the Board. With all the Board Members seated and the CBN Governor presiding as Chairman, he made a brief statement and then handed me a letter. To my shock, the letter declared that Oceanic Bank should cease operations immediately. Stunned, I questioned his authority to take such a drastic measure without prior warning, which was contrary to normal banking practice. As I spoke, I noticed the grim expressions on the faces of the Board Members. Some of them subtly urged me to take the letter and leave, fearing that I might be arrested on the spot. I took the letter and left the meeting.

As I was returning to my office at Oceanic Bank, a staff member called me in a panic. He informed me that military personnel had surrounded my office and warned me not to return, as news was spreading that I had been declared a “wanted person.” The situation was so bewildering that I did not know what to do. Instead of heading to my office, I drove straight home.

When I arrived, I found my residence filled with sympathisers. My husband, thankfully, was in the United States receiving medical treatment at the time. Various dignitaries visited me, each offering different pieces of advice. Some urged me to flee to Lomé that same night to escape Nigeria, warning that the CBN Governor and his allies from King’s College would relentlessly pursue me until I was arrested and imprisoned indefinitely, with little hope of release.

I kept asking myself, “What have I done wrong?” but I was repeatedly told that it was not about what I had done — the CBN Governor was prepared to fabricate charges against me. Still, I refused to become a fugitive. I reminded them that I was responsible for 27,000 employees at Oceanic Bank. My visitors begged me to seek refuge, either in Lagos or outside the country. My children were devastated, unsure of what to do.

After hiding in different places for more than ten days, I decided to surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as advised by my lawyer. I was assured that I would not be detained due to my deteriorating health and that the EFCC would only take my statement before allowing me to seek medical attention. But the reality was entirely different.
I was detained for over a month. There was always one excuse or another to keep me there — one more statement to make, one more document to sign. This continued endlessly until formal charges were filed against me. I pleaded not guilty to all the baseless allegations. The next step was for my lawyers to secure my bail.

The bail struggle

The conditions for my bail were unusually stringent: at least two senators of the Nigerian Federation had to stand as sureties before I could be released. The then Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, intervened by sending Federal Representatives of Delta State origin to act as sureties. Additionally, Chief E.K. Clark, Chief Fred Brume, and my brother-in-law, a former Governor and Senator, Olorogun Felix Ibru, stepped in to secure my bail.

Once I was finally released from EFCC custody, I went straight to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for a medical check-up. The doctors conducted a series of tests, and my heart condition raised serious concerns. I was referred to a cardiologist, a female doctor who made me feel at ease.

Meanwhile, my children and family were pressuring me to accept a plea bargain as a way to put an end to the ongoing ordeal. I resisted fiercely, determined to fight for my innocence. However, I was soon threatened with rearrest and fresh charges, which, I was warned, would be even worse than before.

Reluctantly, I agreed on one condition: I needed clearance from my cardiologist, Professor Ajulochukwu of LUTH. She performed a thorough examination and gave me the green light to proceed. With that assurance, I travelled to Abuja with my youngest daughter to finalise the plea bargain.

We arrived safely, but about twenty minutes from the airport, I began experiencing strange pains on the left side of my chest, radiating down my left arm. At first, I ignored it, but as we approached Abuja, the pain intensified. My daughter became worried and urged me to call my doctor.

We reached Professor Ajulochukwu, who, after listening to my symptoms, urgently advised me to return to Lagos immediately. I followed her instructions. Upon my return, I went straight to her office, where she conducted preliminary tests and directed me for further cardiac examinations.

Within two hours, the medical team called her with alarming results. She initially appeared calm but, upon reading the second set of results, her demeanour changed drastically. She called for assistance from her colleagues. When we pressed her to explain, she hesitated before finally revealing the diagnosis: “heartbrokenness.”

The professor immediately placed me on emergency treatment with Cleazine medication. Since the hospital pharmacy had ran out of supply, they had to source the drug from nearby pharmacies. I had to receive injections every three hours to prevent clotting in my heart and avoid an imminent heart attack.

I was then referred to First Cardiology Hospital under the care of Dr Lawson, an American-trained cardiologist. After five days of intensive treatment, he referred me to Reddington Hospital on Victoria Island. My heart was now beating irregularly, and the doctors were deeply concerned.

From hospital to prison

Despite my fragile condition, Reddington Hospital came under immense pressure from the CBN Governor’s allies to discharge me. My legal team pleaded for more time, but suddenly, I was summoned to court to face the charges against me.

My doctors and lawyers pleaded with the court for an extension, which was denied. Left with no choice, my lawyers advised me to plead guilty to one or two charges so that I could return to the hospital for treatment. However, the CBN Governor’s legal team insisted that I be sent to Kirikiri Prison.

When we arrived at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, a group of officers surrounded our vehicle, ready to ensure my immediate incarceration. But I refused to leave the car. The more they pressured me, the harder I resisted.

One of the officers informed me that they would call their Oga patapata — the senior prison officer — to force me out of the car. At that moment, reality hit me hard. Never in my life had I imagined myself in such a situation. I sat in that car, overwhelmed, asking myself:

“What have I done to deserve such cruel treatment?”

I thank God that I had the privilege of running a successful bank — one that became a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria’s financial sector. Oceanic Bank was one of the top banks in the country, striving to be number one. We were actively involved in the Nigerian Public-Private Programme, supporting initiatives that encouraged private companies to acquire government enterprises through the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).

Oceanic Bank played a key role in the privatisation of several government companies, including the National Fertiliser Company of Nigeria (NAFCON) in Port Harcourt. Another major project we funded was ECONET, Nigeria’s second mobile telecommunications company, coming after MTN. We were also instrumental in financing the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MM2). These were massive projects that required significant financial backing, and we were proud to be the bank that supported them.

Through these investments, we built a strong portfolio of holding credits, which we later sold to other banks seeking quality assets. First Bank, for instance, acquired credits trom Oceanic Bank, including those related to Airtel, NAFCON, and MM2. Given all we had achieved, I could never have imagined that one day, my name would be dragged through the mud, leading to my incarceration in one of the most notorious prisons in the world.

Beyond large-scale projects, Oceanic Bank was also steadfast in its resolve to empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We provided credit facilities to retailers and micro-businesses (MSMEs), ensuring that financial support reached the grassroots. We also introduced housing and car loan schemes for our employees, enabling them to access these essential assets with little or no down payment.

These efforts were in line with the challenge set by President Olusegun Obasanjo, who urged the banking sector to help grow Nigeria’s middle class. A nation without a strong middle class cannot experience meaningful development — quality education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic growth all depend on it.

By Cecelia Ibru
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/cecilia-ibru-from-hospital-to-prison/

KIA - Killed In Action...

COFFINSELLER:
ISWAP Overruns Nigerian Military Base In Borno, Kills Several Soldiers, Injures Brigade Commander, Others



https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/25/breaking-iswap-overruns-nigerian-military-base-borno-kills-several-soldiers-injures

You saw that one too... I saw it and I had to zoom in.

owobokiri:
Legs like that of an
Egyptian mummy

REAL TALK!

signing:
Tinubu is 20 steps ahead of his detractors.


If you still think Tinubu will not win 2027 election, you are just fooling yourself, the best shot for any opposition for presidency is 2031, 2027 is gone.

10 of elruafai, Atiku, Peter obi can not stop Jagaban.

Where are the wailers, come and cry your eyes out.

Bunch of jokers! It has taken effect already... Stay connected to public affairs more and do constructive criticism. Meanwhile, check my screenshots below.

oyichi:
It will fail, those northerners and the south South will not approve it, tinubu is a failure

You're not well-informed... Check 3b, 3c,3d and 3e.

magoo10:
You cannot suspend a governor that alone is very illegal.

The threats are coming from the circle/associates of SIM. I don't want to mention names here.
According to the AGF, even if Governor Fubara did not directly order the attacks, his failure to denounce the militants’ threats made him complicit. “We are in a democracy. The governor was seen telegraphing militants, suggesting he would let them know when to act. Even if that was misinterpreted, did he disown them? No. A week later, pipelines were vandalized,” he asserted.

I'll give you an example... Take a look at the immunity clause and some political office holder (36+2) are always using this to indulge in corruption. Another one is a section where it was written that there'll be no state religion. Are traditional religions practices acceptable/recognised in the country apart from the major ones which are Christian and Islamic? You can see how religion affects our decision making constitutionally. Example is a case of a governor in the north declaring a Ramadan holiday that's over an extended period of time thereby affecting academic activities and where. Some areas in the same north are predominantly adopting a particular religion as a state religion. I can state more than ten instances for you. That's to mention a few. That's why Nigerians are calling for a constitution reviews. You'll see a court of law issuing a judgement and another court of the same hierarchy countering the said judgement. Same country where there's a role conflict between NSCDC and NPF. Government is just replicating the role of agencies by creating more. Do you think we need EFCC when there's a financial fraud unit/department in the NPF? Take time and examine all these things, you'll understand that everything is wrong with the constitution and ACTS.

And lastly, a President can declare a state of emergency where there's a national security threats and the Senate were carried along. Senate President was in the meeting with NSA and other Chief of Staff.

Westman001:
What happens to declaring a state of emergency and supporting the governor to curb the developing security threats.

What majority found very faulty and ridiculous in the decision was the suspension of the governor.

And people in Lagos were not ready to listen. The last I checked they are still against the leader of the assembly.

Is it Fubara that bring about the bombing. Tinubu should have been more involved and curb this issue before it got to this. He should have caution Wike. The right time to quench the fire was when the assembly building was demolished

The Nigerian Constitution as a whole is faulty. You should know or perhaps research that if you don't know. People in Lagos were ready to listen and act accordingly but it was different with WIK and SIM. Attacking national assets and people are threatening violence in different quarters which has been linked to the explosions. That's a matter of national security having assessed that situation. Did Tinubu demolished the House of Assembly Complex? Did Tinubu belong to the PDP. Let WIK and SIM fix their mess. I would have done same too as the President because effectiveness is keen in anything you do, governance,family etc.

Westman001:
So it was Tinubu that suspended him.

That's a ridiculous decision.

I agree with NNPP stance here.

This further proves he really how no idea how to govern the nation. With such decision and resolution.

Why suspended him? He's an elected official for goodness sake. On what grounds is his suspension justified? What kind of offence did he committed that warrant a suspension or removal from his elected office.

I saw how he handled or resolved the Lagos assembly issues as well and it was very pathetic.

Tinubu knows nothing. I don't think he can even state any law of the constitution.

Jokers

etokhana:
https://www.thecable.ng/tinubu-setting-dangerous-precedent-with-emergency-in-rivers-says-nnpp/

Nobody takes them serious. In furtherance to this, I don't take that PDP big wig in Lagos serious too.

bro4u:
Who takes PDP serious again??

How? This is a matter of national security. They're destroying national assets by carrying out attacks on pipelines which is economic damage. Tensions are high in the state and in some quarters, people are making threats to make the state ungovernable- two incidents of explosion within 24 hours. Do you know how much it'll cost those companies to fix those things back. I would have done same if you want to jeopardize this country. WIK and SIM shoul fix their mess to avoid jeopardising frantic efforts of the security community.

Mariangeles:
Tinubu is evil!

I knew it will definately happen in Gambia or Zambia!

In addition to being a Resistance group, they've been designated as a terrorist group. There's actually a difference between jollof and jollof rice, stealing and constructive possession.

tundegan:
Hezbollah is a resistance group. They do what they have to do to protect their territory.

If they felt the need to retaliate against those soldiers, they have their reasons and I don't see how its any of my business.

This is a private individual investment in Akure, Ondo State (Manuex Amusement Park) Alagbaka GRA. Akure.
"The Dome" is the government-owned edifice.
People needs jobs, and they should look into that.

Bestmanfornow:
The largest fun lcentre in Nigeria, Solution Fun City Awka, is preparing for its unveiling, as Professor Charles Soludo transforms the narrative of our great state, and this infrastructure has given Awka, the Anambra state capital, a competitive edge above others, especially in the region.
Those that don't have data for video you can watch the pictures through this link below 👇
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A7kV3KBCE/
those with data can watch comprehensive coverage of the Fun city on YouTube
He was able to achieve this massive project without borrowing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWd_OTWuS0U

Real talk!

[q uote author=minasu190 post=134482434]If you want to go far in life,abeg I use God beg you,try dey fear women![/quote]

This man is a joker! A first class poli-comedian.

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In 2010, our law firm handled the case of Hon Dino Melaye and 10 other legislators who were suspended for accusing the Dimeji Bankole-led House of Representative of wallowing in corruption The Federal High Court declared the suspension of the legislators illegal and unconstitutional and ordered the payment of their withheld salaries and allowances.

In 2012, our law firm also handled the case of Honourable Rifkatu Danna, the only female member of the 31-member Bauchi State House of Assembly. Danna was suspended in June 2012 for allegedly making uncomplimentary remarks when she challenged the lawmakers’ decision to approve the relocation of the headquarters of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. But the Bauchi State High Court declared her suspension illegal and ordered the Bauchi State House of Assembly to reinstate her and pay her withheld salaries and allowances.

In 2017, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal filed against the judgment of the Bauchi State High Court in respect of the illegal suspension of Honourable Rifkatu Danna. The Court upheld our submission to the effect that the suspension of the legislator constituted a breach of the right of the Bogoro Constutuency to be representated by her in the state house of assembly. The Court equally held that the decision of the House to withhold the salaries and allowances of the legislator was illegal as she was not an employee but an elected member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

In 2018, our law firm equally handled the case of Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of the House of Representatives who was suspended for 180 days for accusing the Yakubu Dogara-led House of padding the 2016 national budget. The Federal High Court nullified the suspension and ordered the payment of the withheld salaries and allowances of the legislator.

Based on the case of the Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly v Honourable Honourable Rifkatu Danna (2017) 49 WRN 82 which is the locus classicus on the subject matter, the 2017 suspension of Senator Ali Ndume by the Bukola Saraki-led Senate was annulled by the Federal High Court. The case filed on behalf of the Senator his lawyer, Marcel Oru Esq.

In the same vein, the 2020 suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was declared illegal and unconstitutional by the Federal High Court. The case was filed on behalf of the Senator by Edward Omaga Esq.

Sometime in 2020, the Jigawa State House of Assembly suspended a lawmaker, Hon. Sani Iyaku, over alleged criticism of the state governor, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Badaru who was on a visit to Hadejia town for a wedding ceremony. Honourable Iyaku challenged his suspension in the Jigawa State High Court. The trial Judge, Justice Ahmed ruled that the action of the Assembly did not comply with order 15 rule 74 (2)(c) and (3) a, b of the state House of Assembly standing orders 2017 and therefore declared the suspension illegal, inappropriate, null and void. The court also directed that the defendant be paid his three months allowances withheld to the tune of N3 million.

On November 18, 2020, the Court of Appeal, sitting in Akure, Ondo State dismissed the motion for stay of execution filed by the state House of Assembly against the judgment of the High court reinstating the three suspended members of the state assembly. The Presiding Judge, Justice Folayemi Omoleye, queried the appellants for bringing a frivolous appeal before the court, directing that the lawmakers should be reinstated immediately to resume their legislative duties.

On August 13, 2024, the same court reinstated Hon. Iroju Ogundeji as the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly. In a unanimous ruling, Justices Oyebisi Folayemi Omoleye, Frederick Oziakpono-Oho, and Yusuf Alhaji Bashir affirmed the decision made by Justice Akintan Osadebey, which reinstated the two-term legislator representing the Odigbo state constituency.

In the past five years, the High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, and the National Industrial Court nullified the illegal suspension of members of the Houses of Assembly of Kogi and Edo State respectively.

In March 2024, the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate suspended Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP; Bauchi) for three months for alleging that Nigeria’s 2024 budget was padded. The Senator instructed our law firm to challenge the suspension in the Federal High Court. We wrote to the leadership of the Senate to review the suspension in view of the illegality of the action. As we were preparing to challenge the suspension in the Federal High Court, the Senate recalled Senator Ningi and paid his withheld salaries and allowances.

In view of the definitive pronouncements of the several High Court and the Court of Appeal on the illegality of the suspension of elected members of legislative houses in Nigeria, the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is the height of legislative recklessness. The illegal suspension should be lifted without any further delay. Since the Federal High Court had restrained the Senate Ethics Committee from hearing the complaint against the embattled Senator pending the determination of the motion on notice the Senate ought to have stayed action in accordance with the rule of law.

Finally, the official impunity of suspending legislators at the whims and caprices of leaders of the federal and state legislative houses must not be allowed to continue in Nigeria.

*Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria

Source:https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2025/03/10/courts-have-stopped-illegal-suspension-of-legislators-in-nigeria/

Lagos na your mate? Lagos is a country on its own. Only a small boy or unexposed individual will compare Lagos to a state like that in terms of infrastructure and development.

betbaron:
Not the nonsense Sanwo wetin dey do over there

Victor hacked Victoria to death....

Aonkuuse:
Source: https://wikigists.com/rccg-pastor-klls-wife-with-a-cutlass-in-akwa-ibom-photos/

From frying pan to fire they say.

press9jatv:
You ran from APC go SDP...

Na Tinubu still get SDP..😁

The woman in red must either be his mom or grandma...

iamnotillicit:
Is that his bride in red..?

He must cry then

Play me "Gotta man" by Eve.

Rapmoney:
This deck player is what many Nigerian guys used to attract girls to their rooms on campus in the 90s. Then, if you had this as a guy on campus, you are a big boy. I remember how we used to blast Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Eve, Mase, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, etc on our 5 loader deck. Nor be only that ooo, come to the Nigerian setting, we were blasting Plantashun Boys, Eedris Abdulkareem, Tony Tetuila, 2Fat and Lord of Ajasa of the Coded Tunes, etc.

Then it was every girl's dream on campus for her boyfriend to have this deck player.

From University of Benin to Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ibadan, Uniport, university of Nigeria (UNN), Unizik, Delsu, LASU, Unilag, University of Abuja, Ambrose Alli University, Esut, etc, it was all the same.