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A decisive president I must say. He knows his onions well. I salute presido.

As we write, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Feyisetan Fayose, is already in Dubai, sending tongues wagging on reports of her son’s arrest in the United Arabs Emirates country.
Our usually reliable source said she hurriedly left Ekiti for Dubai three days ago  barely hours after her husband, Governor Ayodele Fayose, returned from the same Arabian country looking unusually unsettled.
Even though Mrs Fayose seldom travels outside the country, the unusual urgency of her trip may have confirmed the speculation that her son, Oluwajomiloju Fayose, had been arrested by Dubai authorities for money laundering running into millions of naira.



Recall that Fayose travelled to Dubai twice in the last one month, the latest being last week, but he hurriedly left before President Buhari’s delegation arrived for a summit on climate change. Our reporter learnt that Fayose had to leave the Arabian country when he learnt about the extradition and loot recovery treaty to be signed by Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.The treaty was signed yesterday. Fayose was jittery over his shady deals in Dubai and thought he might be arrested there, as immunity would not cover him in a foreign land. The story also had it that his son had been arrested at that time, and sensing that the boy might mention him as the owner of the money found on him, Fayose bolted.
On arriving Ekiti, he reportedly asked his wife, Feyisetan, to embark on an emergency trip to Dubai ostensibly in connection with the rumoured arrest of their son, Oluwajomiloju.
There was a mild drama at the Government House immediately Fayose arrived as he directed that all the mobile phones of his drivers and close aides be confiscated for scrutiny because he suspected they are the ones who leaked his movements and his travails to the outside world. Fayose has also kept most of his security details at arms length and only relates with the few he trusts.
In the next few days, The Monitors will update you about Mrs Feyi Fayose’s mission in Dubai as our Dubai correspondent is working hard to get to the root of the matter but we are sure she is still there.
The question is why did Governor Fayose rush out of Dubai and arrive Ekiti very worried? Why did Mrs Feyi Fayose rush to Dubai when her husband just came from the same country? What is her mission in Dubai? Is it true that their son, Oluwajomiloju Fayose, was arrested for money laundering? These are the puzzles Ekiti State are confronted with, which only time will unravel as we continue to live with the nightmares of Fayose’s administration in the state.

Source: https://topealamposer./2016/01/20/revealed-fayoses-wife-makes-emergency-trip-to-dubai-over-sons-arrest/

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What a gallant officer she is. She's married to a northerner. One Nigeria.

They are not selling it o.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the March 29, 2015 House of Representatives election for Ikeja Federal Constituency 1, Lagos State, Olakunle Okunola, has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to sack Hon. James Faleke, from the National Assembly, over what he termed “double representative”.

Specifically, Okunola is seeking an order of the court compelling Faleke to vacate his seat as a member of the House representing Ikeja Federal Constituency 1, forthwith from the date of the transfer of his membership and data by INEC from Lagos State to Kogi State.

The politician also want an order of perpetual injunction restraining INEC from any further reversal or transfer of Faleke’s voting and membership data from Ekinrin-Ade Ward in Ijumu LGA of Kogi State to the Ikeja Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos State.

Okunola in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1680/15, is seeking a declaration of the court that the nomination of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, by APC, as its candidate for the House of Representatives election of March 28, 2015, representing the Ikeja Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos State, and his subsequent nomination by his party, APC, as deputy governorship candidate for the November 21, 2015, gubernatorial election of Kogi State, under the Ekinrin Ade Ward of Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State is a violation of the law.

Source: http://leadership.ng/news/493660/pdps-candidate-asks-court-sack-faleke-nass

Cc: lalasticlala, mynd44 seun

The House of Representatives yesterday began deliberations on the proposed 2016 Budget with all members who spoke on the Appropriation Bill lauding its contents and uniqueness.

LEADERSHIP recalls that the House had on Tuesday acknowledged receipt of the corrected version of the document from President Muhammadu Buhari and immediately distributed same to individual members for their perusal.

Moving the motion for the second reading of the Money Bill on the floor of the House, the majority leader, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in a lead debate described the budget as an all-inclusive document that seeks to carry everyone along.

He said, “The 2016 budget is epic and historical not just because of its super mega size of 6trillion but for reason that it touches on the economic and social well being of the people of Nigeria. It is epic because yes it is the highest budget ever proposed by a Nigerian government.

“Epic and historical because it is a budget that is coming at the advent of a historically low oil price and on the heels of a receding economy like never before.

“Epic and historical because it is perhaps the first really all inclusive budget that seeks to carry all Nigerians along. The rich, the not-so-rich, the poor, the not-so-poor and the vulnerable.”

The House leader further noted that given what the Appropriation Bill contains, the 2016 budget will stimulate the nation’s economy by way of injecting N6.08trillion into the economy particularly its capital expenditure component of N1.85 trillion.

Other members, who took turns to contribute to the debate on the budget, commended the budget particularly the unprecedented 30% capital expenditure, which they believed will positively impact on the wellbeing of the citizenry.

Some however called on the Standing Committees of the House to ensure adequate oversight of MDAs in order to ensure that monies appropriated are tracked to their desired destinations.

Meanwhile, the deliberations on the budget will continue today as the Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara will also this morning inaugurate the Constitution Review Committee, which is to be chaired by his deputy, Hon. Yusuf Sulaimon Lasun

 

APC, PDP senators disagree over 2016 Budget implementation

But the deliberation on the 2016 budget took another dimension on the floor of the Senate as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators and their counterparts from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed divergent views.

While the PDP senators sought for the withdrawal of the N6.8trillion budget, those of the APC maintained that the budget was in order.

It started when Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume sought for permission to lead the debate on the budget at the plenary session. He said the the budget would promote economic growth, job creation, poverty reduction and service delivery to all Nigerians.

Ndume’s submission threw the senate plenary in disarray as some lawmakers mumbled in disagreement, with some of them shouting “order”.

But Senator Babajide Omoworare raised a point of order, observing that the debate should be limited to the financial and economic situation in the country and the government’s financial policy.

“There was no need to even wait for any estimate because we are taking the general principles,” said Omoworare.

In his submission, Senator Olusola Adeyeye said the budget cannot be deliberated upon when it was cleary stated that it was the second day.

But the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, urged distinguished senstors to allow the leader should lead the debate, even as he approved the point of order raised by Sen. Omowarare.

Noting that debate on the budget could be extended to enable the lawmakers to be ready for their debate, Saraki said, “The debate is done on the general principles of the bill. We have always had a way of how we do our things here in the general interest. The leader proposed, he will lead the debate and we had allocated three days fromTuesday. If any senator is not prepared to contribute, we will adjust days so everybody is allowed to contribute. Let the leader lead the debate and if you need more days, we can create more days”.

But in his submission, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe ( PDP, Abia) pointed out that the 2016 budget is “a change in the wrong direction”, adding that because it was based on zero budgeting, Nigeria would go about borrowing.

Abaribe said, “It is a ‘Budget of Change’, I agree; but it is a change in the wrong direction. I say it is a change in the wrong direction because it says that it is based on zero budgeting, requiring all expenses to be fully justified. Mr. President, a budget that increases spending up to 30 percent based solely on borrowing. In what way is it justified? That is the question we want to ask the people, who brought this budget as change.

Speaking next was Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu who noted that the nation’s Budget has always seen an increase over the years, from between 10 and 20 percent. Appealing to Nigeria to be realistic, Ekweremadu warned that the 2016 Budget would not be implementable if it is not reduced by 20 to 30 per cent.

Source: http://leadership.ng/news/493649/reps-begin-deliberations-2016-budget-2

This is not new. Its been happening for a long time now. May God save us from evil doers.

Cruelty of the highest order

This is serious.

Diariz God o. The pipelines de are blowing will answer.

The Nigeria government is set to rake in billions of naira with the implementation of the N50 Stamp Duty charge which the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directed all deposit money banks and other financial institutions to collect.

For instance, it is estimated that about N1.0 billion will be generated from cheque base transactions, asides what will be generated from electronic funds transfer, instant payments and cash deposits.

It is expected that the government will make more money from transfers, as banks’ customers now do more transactions online and through ATM transfers, making cheque transactions shrink.

According to data from the Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) which processes all electronic transactions in the country, over 15 million cheques were processed in 2014 while over 10 million cheques had been processed by the end of 2015 third quarter.

Total electronic funds transfer and instant payments between January and September last year was 71.14 million. As at September 30, 2015, total current accounts in the country stood at 22.06 million.

The CBN had directed that banks and other financial institutions deduct N50 for every deposit above N1000 as stamp duty. Checks by Leadership revealed that most banks had begun to comply with the directive which was supposed to take effect immediately.

The N50 stamp duty is to be charged on all accounts except for savings accounts. Also deposit made by self into self accounts whether inter or intra bank is also not to be charged.

Meanwhile, Nigerians have backed the decision of the federal government through the CBN to charge N50 stamp duty on bank transactions. Some bank customers who spoke with LEADERSHIP yesterday commended the government on the move urging that the government ensures that the money realized is put to proper use.

According to Mrs Ifeoma, a trader and customer of a top tier bank, “everybody knows that the government needs money and this is one way they can make money. But it is one thing to make the money, it is another to use the money for the right thing. I hope they use it for the right thing.”

Also Mr Seun said “I think it is a good one. The government is trying to make money to run the economy, pay salaries and build infrastructure, and I think we the Nigerian people should be supportive of the government’s effort.”

Other bank customers who spoke with Leadership also commended the move but even as they called on the government to ensure that the money real side is used for the benefit of the masses.

Source: http://leadership.ng/news/493637/fg-targets-billions-revenue-stamp-duty

Cc: lalasticlala, Mynd44, seun, ishilove

ODUBEZE:
While I am not in support of any criminal,
My brother that is part of the partiality I don't support with this govt. that claims they are fighting corruption!
Is the law different?
Why should Metuh be in handcuffs and Dasuki not?
Even if you were to compare their crimes, you will discover that Dasuki needs it more!
History is taking note of all these!
Nigerians are watching!
It is well!

Kindly spot the difference as to why Messrs Metuh was handcuffed. And if you can't, please notify me and I will aid your understanding.

Rexphobia:
Is osho baba even aware that parading suspects is wrong? Is a person not innocent until proven guilty? So NPF should continue with this barbaric act? Why parade them in the first place? So when they are found not guilty do you parade them again to the public?

We need to start acting like civilised people, this is not 1854...

And that starting point should be from Messrs Metuh, right?

Including Dr Ado JG Muhammad the E.D NPHCDA

Ursino:
And one would call such a man "a pastor"? Hmmmmm! Heaven is still far!

Pastor no be human.

viviangist2:
Am i right or wrong
See more click http://www.viviangist.com/dasuki-and-olisah-metuhs-appearance-in-court-the-difference

You are wrong. The difference is that Dasuki then, as the picture depicts was with the EFCC (and remember while Metuh was with the EFCC he wasn't handcuffed) while Metuh's picture see him in prison's officials hand.
I suspect something happened to warrant Metuh's handcuffing.

lofty900:
So if I do bank transactions 50 times in a month, it's 50×50=#2500 gone just like that? I've never seen a reasonable government that turns to stealing from the masses to generate income. Continue, I can't wait for 2019

Government is a continuum. This government is only enforcing the judgement of a suit not in this present dispensation.

praxisnetworks:
Amaechi work and stop talking.... Abegi ...you have nothing to show since you have been singing like a canary.... All your achievements have only been when you kept quiet

But he's working already.

And more.


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This is a collection of old pictures I stumbled on while going through a friend and a son to the Late General's gallery.
How time flies? Power is indeed transient.

This is far From the truth. I believe it is a scam. Thee real culprits are not yet out. We will soon know.

Technology at work. But she should report this to the police. Its better that way.

vayne:
See how defaming you assertions are towards Jonathan,you stomach driven analysts are a big disgrace to democracy!

Tonyebarcanista said the obvious. Are you oblivious of this fact?. Jonathan is indeed in a fix. Can't go left, and right is gummy.

Lalasticlala, do the needful

PrinceFromDilli:
Abeg na your mouth be this?

Na person wei u know.

anonimi:
Buhari said so:


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You can't diff btw the 2 statements. Haba! When one say he doesn't know what something is, and a fellow like you likened that to mean that thing doesn't exist, are they the same thing? Answer this pls.

Love Machine:
There are big difference.The rustlers are those that steals cattle from the herdsmen,while the herdsmen are the ones who move the cattle to farmlands to destroy farmers crops.They are also armed with ak47 to kill at will.

They have a common factor. They are both. The rustlers are herdsmen while the herdsmen are also the rustlers.

copiescopy:
ask seun na or wait make i ask IFA

Pls do so and report back to me asap.

This is indeed a trying time for all of us. Indeed, we will conquer. Our bravery as soldiers will never be forgotten. In defense of our fatherland, not even our death will deter us. Soldiers die but once. And everyone is a soldier.

Don't tell me we are dating same girl o?

dbanjj1629:
Goodmorning Nairalanders, pls does it make sense for a B.sc holder to pick up a pump attendant job pending the time he/she gets something better? You opinion pls

What a news to start the day with? Man must die sha!