₦airaland Forum

Mr AG let Mr Senator out of prison. Mr Senator should invite Mr AG for a visit.

good news if true and seen through to fruition and smooth operation!

FG Will Spend N2.3trn On Electricity Supply In Villages

By Olawale Adeniyi

Federal government will spend N2.3trn on the Solar Homes Systems (SHS), under the Economic Sustainability Plan to provide electricity in rural Nigeria .

The announcement was made by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who said SHS would provide solar-powered power plants to 5 million households.

According to him, the establishment of small centres would enable at least 25 million people to access electricity in villages across Nigeria.

Osinbajo, at the 2020 Federal Government Planning Summit at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), said the government has set aside N2.3trn for electricity generation.

He said, “We intend to start the project as soon as possible. Considering that installing solar panels in 5 million homes is not a small task, it must start early.”

He added that the ESP program includes support for small and medium enterprises, external development of local drug processing and production of COVID-19 virus.

The ESP will create jobs in the agricultural sector, where at least five million people will find employment. There are also housing projects. LCCI President, Mrs. Toki Mabogunje, said the short-term outlook of the key economic indicators is not looking bright.

“However, we are hopeful that we would turn the corner sooner than later,” she concluded.

https://www./2020/08/11/fg-will-spend-n2-3trn-on-electricity-supply-in-villages/

H.B. to the talented lady.

She once played a short but very powerful role as lawyer to the British Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Spooks - MI5 TV Series. I really enjoyed that episode.
Watch it when you have the time, it's not mind numbing like anoda show.

Spooks (2002–2011)

Blood & Money

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0707329/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/spooks/series2_ep4.shtml



23 Jun. 2003 Blood & Money - S2, Ep4


Summaries
Twenty billion in US aid has disappeared from Russia. Meanwhile, MI5 is called in to deal with the theft of a billion dollars from a well known bank - that also handles government accounts. A former KGB officer turned Mafioso is pulling strings in the bank - and possibly in the government - to launder the cash. Danny goes undercover as a commodities trader to find out what the bank and the chancellor's office aren't telling the team. Meanwhile Tom's relationship with the doctor continues to develop, and Zoe gets a pleasant surprise - and then a nasty shock - about her banker beau.

R.I.P. broda trying to be peacemaker.

Best part of the story; “The girl is a teenager and somebody was killed because of her. The police have arrested the two rival men and the girl. All of them are in the police station.”

Just sharing a business idea and news. Whole Foods is a subsidiary of Jeff Bezo's Amazon.com.

Hyde Park couple start AYO, a West African frozen food line

Aaron Gettinger, staff writer Jul 29, 2020

https://www.hpherald.com/news/business/hyde-park-couple-start-ayo-a-west-african-frozen-food-line/article_2c510ccc-d1e1-11ea-bead-e7e6e010bc60.html

Hyde Park resident Perteet Spencer and her husband Fred are banking on her Liberian heritage and experience in the food industry as they launch AYO Foods, a line of West African frozen meals.

As a girl, she helped her father run a Twin Cities import wholesale business, later working as a brand manager at General Mills in Minneapolis for a decade. She met her husband at DePaul University, and the two moved to Hyde Park six years ago.

"One of the things that we really fell in love with about Chicago was the breadth of so many delicious kinds of ethnic foods," she said. "I come from a really strong entrepreneurial background. I come from many, many years in the food industry really building brands, and we're personally foodies. As we thought through all of our personal talents, strengths and passions, we quickly landed on the idea of launching a brand that really representing our story."

"The brand is really about delivering joy through the flavors of West Africa, so we really view this as an exploration," she continued. "While one of the dishes is born out of a Liberian family recipe, as we identified items for the brand, we tried to find ones that had strong commonalities across regions."

West Africa is a physically large, populous, post-colonial region, and each country puts its own flair on dishes, she said, but AYO's products are striving for a sort of trans-national Platonic idealism.

In addition to jollof rice — perhaps the quintessential dish of the region, with tomatoes, red peppers and onions — AYO has frozen single servings of cassava leaf soup, with chicken, cayenne and other spices, and an egusi seed soup, with ground melon seeds, chicken, peppers, onions and spinach. Ingredients are sourced locally as well as from West Africa and South America, and packaging is done by a contractor in Dalton.

The big packaged food industry has seen uneven returns in recent years; the Chicago-based Kraft Heinz Co. has seen share prices slump two-thirds from a peak in February 2017. But Perteet said ethnic food has been an exception to the business's "fish tail" over the past few years.

"We've started to see a resurgence in frozen as folks are starting to look for more convenient options, and as you look at that growth, it was really fueled by more specialty, premium entrees entering the space," she said. "There's been a pretty big disruption in frozen over the past three years with the big growth of brands like Saffron Rose and Frontera."

Chicago's West African immigrant community is centered in Uptown, but foods of the African diaspora — particularly jerk chicken shops — are found across the South Side. Fred pointed out African American cuisine's tendency towards one-pot cooking, a link to its West African roots. He added cassava leaf soup has taken off in Minneapolis' Black community; Perteet pointed out the ingredient's similarity to collards.

As it stands, AYO, which means "joy" in Yoruba, is the first West African frozen food line in the United States. Perteet said customers include recent West African immigrants as well as a segment she dubbed "the ethnic explorers, folks who are looking for authentic ethnic experiences," whom she said represent 30% of the market. And as being homebound is now the norm, Perteet said AYO functions well as a small, escapist luxury.

Right now, AYO is the couple's self-funded passion project — Perteet currently works for SPINS, a River North natural foods consultancy, and Fred, a native South Sider, works in real estate development. The brand is currently in 50 Whole Foods locations across the South and a few retailers in Illinois

"We have big visions for this brand," she said. "Frozen is kind of the gateway, but we see the opportunity to really expand our offerings across the stores." Beginning with a frozen meal line allows people an introduction to the cuisine without having to go to specialty stores, but the Spencers would like to expand their offerings.

The Spencers only wanted to live in Hyde Park when they returned to Chicago. Their children attend the Lab School. While AYO products are currently available within the city only at Green Grocer Chicago, 1402 W. Grand Ave., the two have pitched to Hyde Park Produce, 1226 E. 53rd St., and Open Produce, 1635 E. 55th St.

"As you think about the community that we want represented and to experience our brand, Hyde Park is so interesting … in terms of racial and socioeconomic diversity that I think it represents a nice microcosm in terms of who we're trying to reach," Perteet said.

a.gettinger@hpherald.com

Politics - Nairaland

I remember Malami accusing Magu of buying property in Dubai. Now all of a sudden assets are discovered to be transferred out of banks to pastors within the country. the elite cabal encompasses a variety of actors. some foreign.

I reread the allegations and saw the UK has a hand in all this intrigue and secrecy.

I don't know how Diezani Alison-Madueke get liver to show her face and open her mouth from the safe citadel of London.


FULL TEXT: Malami vs Magu — the 22 allegations, the 22 responses

https://www.thecable.ng/full-text-malami-vs-magu-the-22-allegations-the-22-responses

18. Despite repeated efforts by international organizations and investigation agencies in other countries to get the Acting Chairman to maintain the secrecy of investigation on matters and to pass through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation in sending those information, the Acting Chairman has consistently breached the Oath of Official Secrecy Act and the confidentiality of persons under investigation by publishing their names in the newspaper or using some media people to leak information.

19. The consequence is that the cases are compromised and that the suspects are able to either seek for ways to bribe the Acting Chairman and his investigators using third parties or find ways to destroy evidence related to such investigation. Some of the international countries investigative bodies such as the UK National Crime Agency have refused to share valuable information with the EFCC on the account of the lack of credibility of the EFCC investigation procedures.

translation. i have been an esteemed member of the looting cabal for 20 years, even before my government appointment in 2015.
nonsense, sensible ppl know how much energy it takes to run a successful business and make a honest profit. this one is telling Bubu and the COD that he managed several and a law practice simultaneously, but now his AGF office can't even keep corrupt-convicted politicians and pension crooks in prison.

don't forget about ...

recent news receipts below. (alleged)

AGF, Abubakar Malami Son's Wedding Video As Money Rains

https://www.nairaland.com/5983316/agf-abubakar-malami-sons-wedding



The House Malami Built For Abdulaziz, His Son In Pictures - Sahara Reporters - Politics - Nairaland


https://www.nairaland.com/5988689/house-malami-built-abdulaziz-son

and his pikin's brand new mercedes benz

Pictures Of AGF Malami’s Son N77m Mercedes Benz, And His Multi-Million Naira House In Abuja

https://afamnews.com/2020/07/12/pictures-of-agf-malamis-son-n77m-mercedes-benz-house-in-abuja/

Where Did AGF Malami Son Get Money To Buy Benz Worth $200k, Build An Arena – Nigerians Ask (Photos)

https://bloogify.com/2020/07/where-did-agf-malami-son-got-money-to-buy-benz-worth-200k-build-an-arena-nigerians-ask-photos

Dmano:
What is the meaning of another panel again,if you don't have anything against him let us hear word. I don't want to hear magu this magu that again

same panel from the beginning. the journalist's (Soni Daniel – Abuja) title is confusing. more info on the panel is being released.

2 U.S. Ex-Green Berets Sentenced 20 Years for Failed Plot to Overthrow Venezuela's President

https://time.com/5877766/ex-green-berets-sentenced-venezuela-attack/

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUST 8, 2020 12:00 PM EDT
(CARACAS, Venezuela) — A Venezuelan court has sentenced two former U.S. special forces soldiers to 20 years in prison for their part in a failed beach attack aimed at overthrowing President Nicolás Maduro, prosecutors announced.

Former Green Berets Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the May 4 operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier who remains in the United States, Venezuelan’s chief prosecutor Tarek William Saab announced on Twitter on Friday.

“THEY ADMITTED THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FACTS,” Saab wrote, adding that the case will continue for dozens of other defendants. He did not offer details.

“Operation Gideon” was launched from makeshift training camps in neighboring Colombia and left at least eight rebel soldiers dead while a total of 66 were jailed. Former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau, who operated a private, Florida-based security firm called Silvercorp USA, claimed responsibility for the failed attack.

Venezuelan prosecutors announced that Denman and Berry, both decorated former U.S. service members, were found guilty of conspiracy, trafficking in illegal arms and terrorism.

The two Americans arrested in the coastal fishing community of Chuao have ever since been widely displayed by officials on Venezuelan state TV as proof of their long-held claims that the United States is set on overthrowing Maduro’s socialist government.

The incident also unleashed claims that U.S. backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó had authorized Goudreau through a signed agreement to carry out the attack, executed by two of Guaidó’s former political advisors.

Guaidó and U.S. officials have denied any role in the attack. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington would use all possible means to win the freedom of Denman and Berry.

A day before authorities announced that the two ex-Green Berets were sentenced, Venezuelan authorities opened the trial of six American executives of the Houston-based Citgo company. The six men were arrested over two years ago in Venezuela on corruption charges.

The case had lingered for months until former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson met personally in July with Maduro in Caracas to urge they be released so they could return home to the United States.

Richardson on Saturday said he would also work to free the convicted veterans, who are both natives of Texas.

“Luke Denman and Airan Berry are American citizens and military veterans who deserve our support,” he said. “We will continue our dialogue with the Venezuelans to try to find a way to bring them back home to their families.”

Both cases play out amid hostility between Washington and Caracas. The Trump administration last year threw its support behind opposition leader Guaidó, who declared he was Venezuela’s legitimate president, vowing to oust Maduro.

Guaidó blames Maduro for the once wealthy nation’s economic and social collapse, while the socialist leader says Washington is manipulating Guaidó to steal the nation’s vast oil wealth.

Venezuelan authorities identify as the I.D. cards of former U.S. special forces citizen Airan Berry, right, and Luke Denman, left, in Caracas, Venezuela on May 4, 2020. Miraflores Palace presidential press office —AP

Bawal:
Due to some challenges,

Please whats the right way to manage this situation. Advise please.

pls put your prayer request/s in for bigger and better living conditions. ask your sister in-law to join you. there's extra power in joint prayers.

Slawormir:
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Nice one

You are doing well daughter
Kogi girls are intelligent
I can bet my balls on that

yup, nice one ... and Broda Slawormir, pls think about switching up your patented trademark greeting from Damnnnnn niggarrr to Blessssss niggarr or alternate the two. we all know u hard are real by now! words are very powerful and there's more than enough damnation in the land. just a respectful request. thank you.

Melodriod:
This is my first reasonable post on nairaland �... I don't really know what the comments would be like but man gotta do what he gotta do �
..

Listen to the lyrics young guy, don't give a olosho nothing!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqlw8iQeTHs

abeg, i thought this thread was gonna be a German Shepard joke. congrats and happiness to dem.

These mumus didn't get the memo that Kemi moved back to London, UK about five years ago?
I don't think she go ever step foot on Naija soil again after the way the cabal treated her for a non-issue.

thanks to the first 3 responders in this simp of the week thread. you've saved me precious time.
quick exit for me.

spyg1:
Guys stop deceiving yourself that you're the only one going out with her. The coolest girl you know might be sleeping with a married co-tenant. Why make your life miserable just because a random girl (ball)?

yup, community yansh. guys must learn to share meat in the pot.

Some ppl should google Afrophobia in Ireland and receive sense.

I think Sahara Oga is back in Yankee.
Hush my mouth/keyboard if he's in Naija right now.
Anyway Emperor Napoleon planned his return to France from exile in Elba.

Broda dodged a bullet o. that feminist thing no go bring heaven and happiness to his matrimonial home

Mr. Minister, we can't hear you.

ZooOga:
the u.s. is probably one of the western sponsors. that huge military budget needs bad guys and has deep rabbit holes.

old article but it still slaps brain sense!

Nigeria: Targeted for Destruction
By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor -November 14, 2011

For Those Who Have Ears to Hear


By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor

https://www.veteranstodayarchives.com/2011/11/14/nigeria-targeted-for-destruction/


I won’t write about Nigeria as a journalist. I am known in Nigeria as a national security specialist with decades of experience there.

I have close personal friends at the highest levels of government and only write these few words out of deep concern.

For those reading the news about Africa, both of you, Nigeria is under terrorist attack and preparing military operations against a group called Boko Haram, an Islamic group from the North, more accurately centered in Niger, a nation to the north, a cesspool of international intrigue.

the u.s. is probably one of the western sponsors. that huge military budget needs bad guys and has deep rabbit holes.

y'all cookin hot pepper thread soup.

Josnac:
The Jonathan admission wasn't perfect, but things were never as bad as it is now.

He launched a 7-point agenda during his tenure and every developmental indices was judged on the basis of these 7-point agenda..the same cannot be said about PMB and his goons. All they did was mention change while using insurgency in the north as a smokescreen and people got hoodwinked.

Tomorrow they will remind us that they inherited Boko haram and Niger Delta militants, now they have proudly watered the ground for the marauding Fulani herdsmen and bandits ravaging Christian dominated areas of the north.

Today, those who enjoyed taking to the streets to protest against Jonathan at any slight opportunity have either run away to Canada or have suddenly become deaf, dumb and crippled. Karma is a beauty beyond measure!!

I can see one resident sycophant above, who have suddenly taken up the role of a pacifist because their darling daddy is involved..no worry, God go remember una one by one.

One of their key promises was to fight Boko haram while leading from the front, now they have turned the elements of state to fight the citizens while "holed up" in the comfort of Aso rock spending the citizens money to oppress the citizens and borrowing our collective future away.

I like GEJ but you omitted or forgot some info from the past. I remember the chaos in the FCT on Independence Day back in 2010. Today I'm glad that he is still working for the improvement of Naija and ECOWAS.

Bomb Blast: A Burden We Must Live With – Jonathan - Politics - Nairaland
https://www.nairaland.com/832598/bomb-blast-burden-must-live


We Know Sponsors Of Bomb Blasts- President Goodluck Jonathan - Politics - Nairaland
https://www.nairaland.com/832729/know-sponsors-bomb-blasts-president


Jonathan's New Explanation Of Abuja Bomb Blast, Worst Than The First

https://www.nairaland.com/530249/jonathans-new-explanation-abuja-bomb

feedthenation:
Happy 59th Birthday, Barack Obama 44th President of the USA
Born August 4, 1961

Courtesy of Chuck D - Public Enemy

a bleeping disgrace from start to finish. from not paying the elder retirees their just due to hiring area thugs to inflict pain and suffering on dem.

i rather see my ppl raising dere own cattle instead killing every kind of unknown and known bushmeat and snakes and calling that good dining.
and yes, there's plenty of land all over 9ja for the herders to join the 21th century.

NL never fails o. 2018

Meet The Igbo Man Who Is A Cattle Rearer And See How He Does It - Agriculture - Nairaland

https://www.nairaland.com/4306270/meet-igbo-man-cattle-rearer

i don't know the artist or whether or not this pic has been posted before but it slaps hard o.

the guy spamming the NL foreign affairs section with endless threads is not gonna like this.

4. Abubakar Malami Vs Ibrahim Magu

#4 should be #1. It is shaking the foundation of the entire nation trying to move away from the negative effects of the cabal of evil looters continuing the chopping of the national cake at will.