GOOD NEWS: Governor Promises Jobs For Corpers Who Marry Indigenes

Governor Promises Jobs For Corpers Who Marry Indigenes Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura has promised National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state automatic employment if they marry an indigene of the North-Central state.  The governor who made the pledge at Magaji Dan Yamusa permanent NYSC Orientation camp in Keffi Local Government Area of the state, said that inter-marriage by corps members would not only foster unity, but it will also promote peaceful co-existence among the people of the state and others states of the federation. He said: “I urge you to use the lessons and experience you gained during this orientation course to develop yourselves, your host communities, the state and the Nigeria at large. “You should see yourselves as agent of positive change in the society. “I want to advise you to discharge your duties without fear or favour, and relate freely with your host communities. “I promise automatic employment to any NYSC Batch ‘A’ corps member who marries an indigenes in order to promote peaceful co-existence among the people of the state and others states of the country”. According to Vanguard, Al-Makura also assured the corps members of adequate security throughout their service year urging  them to be security conscious, and to report any security breach to the appropriate authorities for necessary action. He urged them to be agents of national unity, and to shun all forms of violence capable of threatening the existing peace of the state and the country at large. The governor reinstated the state government’s determination to continue to support the scheme, in order to better the welfare of the corps members.

Okupe wears one trouser with President Jonathan for pocketing N100 million meant to bribe Labor and Accord Party in South West

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe from a reliable source in the State House is in serious trouble with President Goodluck Jonathan. It was reliably gathered that President Goodluck Jonathan gave Dr Okupe the sum of N100 million in Dollars to mobilize the Accord and Labour Party in the South West since they agreed that President Goodluck Jonathan is their joint Presidential candidate. Problem however started when Dr Okupe start putting up a mansion which was demolished up to four times to meet his taste. He also bought a Range Rovers HSE Sport while his workers in the State House were not paid for three months. “I have taught that the Election period will be our breakthrough but unfortuantely, it was the worst as Dr Okupe could not even engage us in any of the campaign activities despite the facts that we are in “Public Affairs” in Presidency.” a senior staff in his office said. I think the man is good but his dilemma is his elder brother, Wemimo Okupe and wife, Yemisi Okupe. In fact, Wemimo Okupe is the Chief Operating Officer that controls the finances of Dr Doyin Okupe according to our source in the State House. He determines who to pay and what to pay to any of the staff including those that worked in the defunct Federalist Newspaper owned by Dr Doyin Okupe. The Federalist Newspaper was another source which Dr Doyin Okupe used to siphoned money from Presidency and friends of the Presidency. A female staff of the defunct paper said the Newspaper was operated like a cult business and that was the major downfall of the paper! Some days to the March 28 Presidential election, a message was sent to all the staff through the confidential secretary to Dr Okupe that all staff should stop coming to the office without any information on their owned salary of four months. “I am a family woman with children at home, how do I cope without four month salary and Easter is by the corner” lamented another staff of the office. Sources said the wife; Yemisi Okupe is the brain box of Dr Okupe. He determines what Dr Okupe will do especially with the staff. “Unlike before, Dr Okupe would have been running around to ensure we are paid our salary on time but this time around, the wife has told him not to bother himself. She taught we are okay with the food she prepares for us every Thursday” said another female staff that preferred to be anonymous. “We are totally confused now if we would ever get our salary because we have not heard anything from Dr Okupe and May 29 is just less than a month now” said another staff.   Source: daily voice

BREAKING NEWS: Alhaji Shehu Shagari Is Dead

BREAKING NEWS: Alhaji Shehu Shagari Is Dead Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari, Second Republic president is dead. He was 90. Shagari, who celebrated his birthday on February 25, with all the former heads of states in Sokoto barely a month ago, died this afternoon. Further details soon…...

BREAKING NEWS: Alhaji Shehu Shagari Is Dead

BREAKING NEWS: Alhaji Shehu Shagari Is Dead Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari, Second Republic president is dead. He was 90. Shagari, who celebrated his birthday on February 25, with all the former heads of states in Sokoto barely a month ago, died this afternoon. Further details soon…...

.....From the day of my birth till now, my life hav be full of GOODLUCK...

From the day of my birth till now, my life hav be full of GOODLUCK... And am planning to say I do under GOODLUCK because to see a GOOD "Her" require GOODLUCK from GOD. With PATIENCE, I have no shaking because is one of the fruit of the spirit Less I forget whoever what to reap Good harvest must pray for GOODLUCK and must also have PATIENCE. I Wish all NIGERIA YOUTHS GOODLUCK #marching forward

What I discussed with Jonathan, Buhari -Mbeki

Winner of Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Award, former South African president, Thabo Mbeki, has given an insight into his separate private meetings with President Goodluck Jonathan and his main challenger in the March 28 presidential election, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking exclusively with the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday night, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, moments before his departure to Johannesburg, South-Africa, Mbeki disclosed that the forthcoming elections were discussed with the two leading candidates, with emphasis on the need for the process to be devoid of crisis. He noted that he was particularly gratified that both candidates gave firm commitment to accepting the results of the elections, particularly the presidential poll. When asked if a direct commitment was given on the outcome of the election, he said "absolutely." He also met with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu same Tuesday evening, before he left for the airport. Mbeki also mentioned the anxiety created by Nigerian media reporting of the pre-election process, which he said necessitated his decision to meet the leaders involved in the electoral process. According to him, "when I followed the Nigerian press from outside the country; reading on the internet, one gets worrying feeling that things could go wrong and that is why it was important for me to talk to the actual leaders and not just read what is in the media. At least now, I am really, really reassured." The former South African president, who is now a celebrated political mediator in the African continent, also stated that during his parley with the political leaders, the need for peace, before, during and after the elections was emphasised, adding that all parties were made to realise that in every election, there must be a winner and a loser. He added that both Jonathan and Buhari agreed that the loser of the election must accept the outcome. Mbeki equally said he never met with Chief Obafemi Awolowo in his lifetime, but that his emancipation exploits were well-known to them in South Africa, saying the sage was not just a Nigerian leader, but a leader of Africa.

Four Edo LGs yet to get PVCs –INEC

With two weeks to the March 28, 2015 presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday disclosed that it had yet to distribute Permanent Voter Cards in four local government areas of Edo State. The electoral body explained that the PVCs were meant for eligible voters, who registered during the Continuous Voter Registration exercise last year. He said the cards in the affected areas of Owan East, Owan West, Ovia South West and Uhunmwonde, had yet to be distributed because the commission had yet to take delivery of them. The state INEC Administrative Secretary, Mr. Brown Ulucha, made the disclosure while addressing some protesters at the state headquarters of the commission in Benin, Edo State capital. The protesters, who were led by the Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives candidate for Egor Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency, Mr. Johnson Agbonayinma, expressed displeasure over what they termed as a bias posture of the commission in the state. They also accused INEC staff, including the Electoral Officers in Egor and Ikpoba Okha councils of bias, alleging that the PVCs, which were reportedly stolen, might not have been missing.

SHOCKING: WHY OBASANJO ENDORSED BUHARI

WHY OBASANJO ENDORSED BUHARI By Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Obasanjo endorsed General Buhari as the man to deliver this nation. I was personally shocked, when I heard the news. This is because, I was expecting Baba to stay at the touch line, and leave Nigerians to study his body language. But the masquerade could not control his dance in the public market. Hence he mistakenly flogged his own mother who is also a trader in the market. Nigerians, I am left with no option than to tell us that, these ex-generals and their boys are up to something. The issue at hand is not all about the presidential seat. But rather, the national cake (oil blocks). Less I forget, is it not the same Obasanjo who woke up and hand picked his puppet 2011, who eventually grew like Joseph the messiah of Egypt? Is it not the same Obj that told us 2011, that General Buhari is too old to rule this country? Is it not the same Obj that told us Buhari is a dictator? Somebody should have a rethink like me. We must understand the preacher's language before decoding his message. If Obj can take a swift and prefer General Buhari to Jonathan, a puppet he dedicated his energy and resources to win 2011 election, then as an average Nigerian, we should have a rethink and ask our leaders what is so special in Aso Rock. If leadership is to serve the people, why is it that,the ex-generals finally gang up against their new recruit on account of change? If we're to outline the sins of Mr.President, are the ex- generals not guilty of such sins? One may ask why is SPEAKER taking a swift? Everybody wants change. But I am astonished the way and manner these ex- general joined the train of change. Is it that, this is the first time they heard the word change? If NO, why did they not change this country when they were given opportunity? Why advocating for change now when the puppet body language shows he Will not renew their oil blocks licence? Why advocating for change now, when the puppet purchased equipment to monitor and reduce vandalism? Why advocating for change now, when the strong headed puppet wiped out their ghost names from the civil service pay roll? Why advocating for change now, when the puppet sacked your boys as corrupt ministers? Why advocating for change now, when the puppet refused to dump Sambo for another puppet? Why advocating for change when he refused to kill Nigerians indiscriminately. But rather he is exploiting all means of dialogue. Unlike your Odi brutal killings and destruction. Why advocating for change now, when the puppet refused to twist governors hands with EFCC to pave his way like you did? Why advocating for change now, when at 72 years, you still tell your children of 50years they are the leaders of tomorrow? Why advocating for change now, when the puppet refused to give you the fertilizer deal? Why advocating for change now, when the puppet refused to jail your enemies? Why advocating for change now, when the puppet refused to rig election for your daughter? Why advocating for change now, when in your time railways were not working? Why advocating for change, when in your time, our judiciary could not delivered a fair judgement in favour of oppositions? Baba,Nigerians are fed up of you sitting in Otta, deciding their future. We want to decide our destiny with the help of God. We want to practice true democracy by using our votes to decide our future. Let the good works or antecedents of our leaders speak volume for them. Just after the presidential chat with Mr.President, we discovered that, you, your colleagues and errant boys, are spreading false informations to pave your way to aso rock. Lastly, I challenge you Baba, #‎Tinubu‬, #‎Atiku‬ and others to tell Nigerians you don't have oil blocks or you Generals are not fighting the last battle to protect your oil blocks. They won't come out and speak my brothers and sisters. They want us to believe they are fighting for us. When they have their own local refineries at their backyards. R..I.P Fela: Animals wan dash me my human right.

WHAT!!! See what Women are into: LAGOS DNA EXPERT SAYS, “40% OF MEN ARE NOT THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF THEIR FIRST CHILD”

A Lagos based DNA expert, Dr. Oyinwola while sharing his experience on how a former girlfriend had wanted to force a set of twins on him, has said that 40% of men are not aware that they are not the biological fathers of their first child. Please read below in his words: “How I got into doing DNA is an interesting story which all man should learn from. I lost my wife about 6 years ago. About that time there was a lady I have known for long in Nigeria but who now lives in the UK. I now said I will be in Germany on so,so date , can you come and see me? She came in November and we were together for four days. She left. I left. I got back home. I lost my wife four weeks after that. Then she became pregnant. She didn’t tell me. She didn’t tell me. She waited for a year. After a year, she said she just wanted me to know what she did in Germany, that she now has twins for me-a boy and a girl. I said now that I can’t say anything. I am bereaved. Give me time. How do you want my in-laws to react. Do you know at the 1st year birthday, I was in London with a friend. We did one year birthday for the kids. They were pulling trolleys around with the baby. After 2 years I bought her a car. After 4 years of loosing my wife, I now said let us now review the situation and see whether we can marry. As God will have it, I knew in my mind that I will do DNA before I marry her. Infact, we were even getting a room ready for her in my house. The carpenter was working. She was in the UK dictating what she wanted. I traveled to the UK. I carried her mother. Before I left, I told my brother this is what is happening. I am going to carry this woman to go for DNA if these children were mine. I will now ask them to come for the Ileya festival. We got there she was happy. I took her sample, took the children’s sample. We submitted the sample at the DNA center. We went to Italy together. We went for dinner together. Then I came back. When she was going home one night, I said let me check my mail. I did. The result of the DNA had come. I was not the father of the twins. Haa! I failed with 0%. If not for the medical lab scientist, those children will be in my house now, with me thinking they are my children. I can tell you this happens to so many men. Do you know that 40 percent of most of the 1st born don’t belong to their so called biological fathers, all over the world. Reason? Most of there ladies often have one or two boyfriends”he said Asked why the woman decided to con him into believing he fathered the children, he said “I told her, lady from the result, I am not the father of your kids but I will help you. I explained to her, we met in November, you gave birth in August, perfect. That is the time. You can’t force that on any clinical person. Any pregnancy month minus 3 will give to the AAA. We got 9(Day 9). I asked her a few questions. So how come? She was to confess to me that because I said she should take the next available flight from Heathrow to Cologne, the first flight was 6pm and where she was, was very far. She had to stay with a male friend that was living close to Heathrow and that wgras her day 10. She said one thing led to another and she had sex with the guy. She came to meet me on the 11th and she ovulated around that period. She didn’t know. Atimes women know, atimes they don’t. A woman ovulates only one day in a month and it last for about 10 hours. And sperm can stay in a woman for 48 hours. So a lady can have 2 to 3 types of sperm in her system and when she now ovulates, any sperm that is fertilized can immediately hit that egg. That was what happened to her. So, the sex she had on the 9th of that month, the sperm was still there till 11th when she now ovulated. Before we met on the evening of the 11th, the egg had been fertilized. There are so many homes where they have this kind of problems” Source: LIB

Latest News Chad President Claims He Knows Where Boko Haram Leader Shekuo Is Hiding.......

Chadian President: I Knows Exactly Where Shekau Is Hiding According to the news reaching us from the Cameroonian investigative journalist, Chief Bissong Etahoben, say that  the President of Chad, Idriss Deby said he knows where exactly Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau is hiding. He's quoted to have said this at a press conference with the president of Niger, Issoufou,

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G News!!! Buhari's Family Insists That He Must Finish His Treatment Before Coming Back.

**APC leaders restless, want Buhari to Come back and continue his treatment in Nigeria. **Buhari's being away for two weeks is collapsing his election campaign and reducing his chances to win. The family of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the March 28, 2015, Muhammadu Buhari are fighting to stop the leadership of APC from forcing him to return to Nigeria against doctor's advice. It is likely that Buhari may be forced to leave the hospital and return back to Nigeria today or tomorrow with backup fully paid foreign doctors. The leadership of the APC are worried that their Presidential campaign is fast collapsing on the revelation of Buhari's poor health and his being away from Nigeria for over two weeks is creating doubts in the minds of his supporters and the undecided and diminishing his chances in the polls. The buhari's campaign has came to a standstill across the country, as campaign co-ordinators don't know the next line of action, as it is getting certain that Buhari is not strong enough to continue with his electioneering campaign. Buhari failed to attend his regular medical check-up overseas since October 2014 because of his political engagements. We wish him speedy recovery.

Hmmmmmmmmmm! Why are the Northerns Scared?

NORTH FEARS REVOCATION OF OIL WELL LICENCE, WANTS JONATHAN TO BE REMOVED AT ALL COST. AMID a raging debate on the Petroleum Industry Bill, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Senator Ita Enang, on Wednesday, said that 83 per cent of oil blocks in the country are owned by Northerners. “There should be equity and federal character in the allocation of oil blocks in this country. Eighty- three per cent of all present oil blocks are held by northerners,” Enang said on the floor of the Senate, without any of the senior lawmakers contradicting him. Enang, representing Akwa Ibom North-East (Uyo) Senatorial District, therefore demanded a review of oil block licences in the country even as other senators from the South urged him on. Enang’s disclosures came a day after the debate on the Petroleum Industry Bill had split the senators along North-South lines. The senators held a rowdy session as those from the north stoutly opposed the provision of 10 per cent Host Community Fund in the bill. The provision requires operating companies in the Niger Delta, home to Nigeria’s vast oil resource, to pay 10 per cent of their net profits to the fund for the development of the communities. Strengthening his submission, Senator Enang gave a summary of major oil blocks vis-a-vis their ownership. Enang said Cavendish Petroleum, the operators of OML 110, awarded to Alhaji Mai Deribe of Borno State (North East), makes an average of about N4bn monthly. He said, “Seplat/Platform Petroleum, operators of the ASUOKPU/UMUTU marginal field has Prince Sanusi Lamido (not former CBN Governor) as a major shareholder and Director. “South Atlantic Petroleum Limited (SAPETRO), was established by Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, who is also the Chairman of ENI Nigeria Limited. SAPETRO partnered with Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI) and Brasoil Oil Services Company Nigeria Lomited to become operators of the OPL 246. “AMNI International Petroleum and Development Company is owned by Alhaji (Colonel) Sani Bello of Kotangora, Niger State. They are operators of OML 112 and OML 117. “A former Petroleum minister and former OPEC chairman, Rilwanu Lukman, another northerner, manages AMNI oil blocks and with very key interests in the NNPC/Vitol trading deal. “Oriental Energy Resources Limited, a company owned by Alhaji Indimi, runs three oil blocks: OML 15, the Okwok field and the Ebok field. “Alhaji Aminu Dantata’s Express Petroleum and Gas Limited operates OML 108. “OML 113 allocated to Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Limited is owned by Alhaji. W.I. Folawiyo. “OPL 291 was awarded to Starcrest Energy Nigeria Limited, owned by Emeka Offor, which was sold by Starcrest to Addax Petroleum. Emeka Offor still has a stake in Addax operations in Nigeria. “Mike Adenuga’s Conoil is the oldest indigenous oil exploration industry in Nigeria with six oil blocks; “Alhaji Saleh Mohammed Gambo’s North East Petroleum Limited is the holder of the OPL 215 licence. NOREASTER Petroleum was awarded blocks OPL 276 and OPL 283 and closing thereupon a Joint Venture Agreement with Centrica Resources Nigeria Limited and CCC Oil and Gas. “INTEL is owned by (Abubakar) Atiku, Yar’Adua and Ado Bayero and has substantial stakes in Nigeria’s oil exploration industry, both in Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe. “These need to be looked into, revoked and re- awarded. The Federal Character which is a principle applicable in every aspect of our national existence should also be brought to bear in the application of our oil blocks, marginal fields and prospecting licences.” Enang’s disclosures came amid a consensus among the lawmakers on the need to let the bill sail through second reading, while further legislative work would take care of the contentious issues. Enang, who spoke in support of the PIB, also argued for the retention of the 10 per cent host community fund, adding that it did not amount to an additional derivation. Speaking also in favour of the bill, Senator Chris Anyanwu (Imo East) said the bill would address the issue of criminality in the sector. She said, “The element I like most in the bill is the host community fund because it removes the motive for crime. It gives them a sense of belonging and ownership. Until the PIB is ready and people know that their investment is safe, they will not come to Nigeria.” Senator Ayogu Eze from Enugu North also urged his colleagues to support the bill so as allow for the fine-tuning of other controversial areas. Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (Oyo South) argued that Section 191 of the bill gave too much powers to the President, which must be curtailed. Norther senators whose earlier position was outright rejection of the bill have moved to give the bill a chance. Senator Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central) captured the new mood when he said, “I was one of the people completely opposed to the bill but from the trend of the debate it looked like the Senate is ready to do a thorough job without fear or favour. For this reason, I will join others in asking that this bill be considered while the contentious positions are addressed. “It is necessary that the powers of the minister be reduced so that whosoever is the minister is not a super minister.” In spite of this, Deputy Leader, Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central); Senators Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa West); Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna North); and Nurudeen Abatemi (Kogi Central) raised concerns on the provisions for host communities’ fund. Danjuma called for the arrest of former militant warlords because he has the highest number of oil wells in Niger delta region, he was protecting his business interest, but is has never condemned the activities of boko haram in the north, nor the killing of innocent people in north central region, by Hausa/fulani herdsmen. Where was Danjuma, when president Jonathan convoy was stoned in Katsina, Bauchi and Taraba state by Hausa/fulani mentally and academically derailed youths. Southwest, Southsouth, Southeast and North central, wake up and fight for your freedom from core north slave masters. We need true federalism. It is only true federalism that can guarantee our freedom and safety. Or let us go back to regional govt.

Hmmmmmmmmmm! Why are the Northerns Scared?

NORTH FEARS REVOCATION OF OIL WELL LICENCE, WANTS JONATHAN TO BE REMOVED AT ALL COST. AMID a raging debate on the Petroleum Industry Bill, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Senator Ita Enang, on Wednesday, said that 83 per cent of oil blocks in the country are owned by Northerners. “There should be equity and federal character in the allocation of oil blocks in this country. Eighty- three per cent of all present oil blocks are held by northerners,” Enang said on the floor of the Senate, without any of the senior lawmakers contradicting him. Enang, representing Akwa Ibom North-East (Uyo) Senatorial District, therefore demanded a review of oil block licences in the country even as other senators from the South urged him on. Enang’s disclosures came a day after the debate on the Petroleum Industry Bill had split the senators along North-South lines. The senators held a rowdy session as those from the north stoutly opposed the provision of 10 per cent Host Community Fund in the bill. The provision requires operating companies in the Niger Delta, home to Nigeria’s vast oil resource, to pay 10 per cent of their net profits to the fund for the development of the communities. Strengthening his submission, Senator Enang gave a summary of major oil blocks vis-a-vis their ownership. Enang said Cavendish Petroleum, the operators of OML 110, awarded to Alhaji Mai Deribe of Borno State (North East), makes an average of about N4bn monthly. He said, “Seplat/Platform Petroleum, operators of the ASUOKPU/UMUTU marginal field has Prince Sanusi Lamido (not former CBN Governor) as a major shareholder and Director. “South Atlantic Petroleum Limited (SAPETRO), was established by Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, who is also the Chairman of ENI Nigeria Limited. SAPETRO partnered with Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI) and Brasoil Oil Services Company Nigeria Lomited to become operators of the OPL 246. “AMNI International Petroleum and Development Company is owned by Alhaji (Colonel) Sani Bello of Kotangora, Niger State. They are operators of OML 112 and OML 117. “A former Petroleum minister and former OPEC chairman, Rilwanu Lukman, another northerner, manages AMNI oil blocks and with very key interests in the NNPC/Vitol trading deal. “Oriental Energy Resources Limited, a company owned by Alhaji Indimi, runs three oil blocks: OML 15, the Okwok field and the Ebok field. “Alhaji Aminu Dantata’s Express Petroleum and Gas Limited operates OML 108. “OML 113 allocated to Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Limited is owned by Alhaji. W.I. Folawiyo. “OPL 291 was awarded to Starcrest Energy Nigeria Limited, owned by Emeka Offor, which was sold by Starcrest to Addax Petroleum. Emeka Offor still has a stake in Addax operations in Nigeria. “Mike Adenuga’s Conoil is the oldest indigenous oil exploration industry in Nigeria with six oil blocks; “Alhaji Saleh Mohammed Gambo’s North East Petroleum Limited is the holder of the OPL 215 licence. NOREASTER Petroleum was awarded blocks OPL 276 and OPL 283 and closing thereupon a Joint Venture Agreement with Centrica Resources Nigeria Limited and CCC Oil and Gas. “INTEL is owned by (Abubakar) Atiku, Yar’Adua and Ado Bayero and has substantial stakes in Nigeria’s oil exploration industry, both in Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe. “These need to be looked into, revoked and re- awarded. The Federal Character which is a principle applicable in every aspect of our national existence should also be brought to bear in the application of our oil blocks, marginal fields and prospecting licences.” Enang’s disclosures came amid a consensus among the lawmakers on the need to let the bill sail through second reading, while further legislative work would take care of the contentious issues. Enang, who spoke in support of the PIB, also argued for the retention of the 10 per cent host community fund, adding that it did not amount to an additional derivation. Speaking also in favour of the bill, Senator Chris Anyanwu (Imo East) said the bill would address the issue of criminality in the sector. She said, “The element I like most in the bill is the host community fund because it removes the motive for crime. It gives them a sense of belonging and ownership. Until the PIB is ready and people know that their investment is safe, they will not come to Nigeria.” Senator Ayogu Eze from Enugu North also urged his colleagues to support the bill so as allow for the fine-tuning of other controversial areas. Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (Oyo South) argued that Section 191 of the bill gave too much powers to the President, which must be curtailed. Norther senators whose earlier position was outright rejection of the bill have moved to give the bill a chance. Senator Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central) captured the new mood when he said, “I was one of the people completely opposed to the bill but from the trend of the debate it looked like the Senate is ready to do a thorough job without fear or favour. For this reason, I will join others in asking that this bill be considered while the contentious positions are addressed. “It is necessary that the powers of the minister be reduced so that whosoever is the minister is not a super minister.” In spite of this, Deputy Leader, Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central); Senators Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa West); Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna North); and Nurudeen Abatemi (Kogi Central) raised concerns on the provisions for host communities’ fund. Danjuma called for the arrest of former militant warlords because he has the highest number of oil wells in Niger delta region, he was protecting his business interest, but is has never condemned the activities of boko haram in the north, nor the killing of innocent people in north central region, by Hausa/fulani herdsmen. Where was Danjuma, when president Jonathan convoy was stoned in Katsina, Bauchi and Taraba state by Hausa/fulani mentally and academically derailed youths. Southwest, Southsouth, Southeast and North central, wake up and fight for your freedom from core north slave masters. We need true federalism. It is only true federalism that can guarantee our freedom and safety. Or let us go back to regional govt.

Military Liberates Gulak, Others; Closes in on Shekau

The military on Friday made further gains in its offensive against the terrorist Boko Haram sect by routing them from Bara, the headquarters of Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State and Gulak, the headquarters of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This is coming on the heels of reports that the military is fast closing in on the dreaded leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau, whose double had been reported killed twice since the declaration of the States of Emergency in 2013. On the same day, President Goodluck Jonathan expressed confidence that Nigerian troops would sustain the momentum built up in the ongoing full scale operations against the terrorists Boko Haram sect. Aside from Gulak and Bara liberated by the military, other locations also cleared in the course of the two-day operation against the terrorists in the North-east included Shikah, Fikayel, Tetebah, Buza, Kamla and Bumsa. According to a statement from the military authorities, fierce fighting that preceded the clearing of the towns and other communities resulted in appreciable casualties on the side of the terrorists. The military said it captured some of the terrorists and recovered thousands of assorted rounds of ammunition as well as vehicles and other equipment including; Anti-Aircraft Guns, General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), Grenades, Multi-barrel bombs, Multi-barrel Grenade Launchers, rifles and mortar guns. Residents of Gulak taking refuge in Yola, the state’s capital went into wild jubilation when news filtered in that their local government had been liberated. Madagali was among the seven local government areas of the state captured by the Boko Haram insurgents last year but six were liberated by the troops leaving Madagali in the hands of the insurgents until yesterday when it was also liberated. The residents expressed gratitude to President Jonathan for boosting the morale of the troops during his visits to the state on Thursday adding that the visit had impacted on the fight against the insurgents. One of the residents, who simply identified himself, Mallam Musa said they got the news of the liberation of Gulak on BBC Hausa news and their men who were still living on mountain tops, who also called to break the good news to them. Military closes in on Shekau… Meanwhile, the military is fast closing in on the dreaded leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau. Intelligence sources disclosed to THISDAY that Shekau had been cornered but could not yet be taken out because of the use of captured girls, women and children as shield by him. A top intelligence source, who doesn't want to give more details because of the sensitive nature of the operation, noted that "Shekau's operational areas had been depleted and the military are ever closer to locating him". "The military knows where he is but the truth is that he is using some of the captives as shield," the source said. Meanwhile, Western forces in the lake Chad region are said to have avoided confrontation with the insurgents. The AFP reported yesterday that Canadian Special Forces participating in military training in southeast Niger, near the border with Nigeria, were ordered to withdraw recently to avoid fighting Boko Haram. According to the report, the troops had been posted to the town of Diffa, where the government of Niger declared a state of emergency on February 11 following attacks in the region that borders Boko Haram's stronghold in Northeast Nigeria. The Canadians, it noted, were participating in US-sponsored counter-terrorism training that started on February 16 and due to end on March 9. The annual programme has 1,300 troops from 19 countries training militaries in five African countries in shooting, movement, communications, and mission planning. Dominique Tessier from Canada's defense department did not say how many Canadians were at risk of confrontation with Boko Haram, but noted in an email to AFP that "several members" were relocated from Diffa to other areas such as Agadez and Niamey in Niger and N'Djamena in Chad "due to security issues." "This was seen as a prudent measure given the current security situation in the region," Tessier said, adding the exercise continues. The Canadian Special Forces also stand ready to provide humanitarian or other assistance, should Ottawa decide to offer help, Tessier said. President: Troops to sustain push against terrorists… In a related development, President Jonathan has assured that the military would sustain the push against the terrorists. Jonathan who spoke while hosting with the outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jacques Champagne De Labriolle at the Presidential Villa, Abuja assured that the military would rapidly recover more territories from the sect. The President noted that the officers and men of the Nigerian Army he met on the frontlines in Borno and Adamawa states on Thursday were in very high spirits, well prepared and determined to successfully complete their operations against Boko Haram. “We have already recovered much territory and very soon, our troops will clear the terrorists out of other areas not presently under our control’’ the President assured the French Ambassador Welcoming a congratulatory message from President Francois Hollande to Nigeria for recent successes of its armed forces against Boko Haram, Jonathan restated Nigeria’s appreciation of France’s unwavering support for the country and its neighbours in the fight against terrorism. Jonathan particularly commended his French counterpart for organising the Paris Summit of Heads of State of Nigeria, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Niger and Chad in May 2014 to foster greater regional cooperation against terrorism and insurgency. In his remarks, Ambassador Labriolle said that France was confident about the future of Nigeria and its ability to continue playing a huge role in Africa and world affairs.” The ambassador expressed delight at improved trade and economic ties between Nigeria and France in the last three years, saying over 250 French companies are currently operating in Nigeria.

FG denies plotting sack Jega, insists INEC boss will go when due

The federal government has clarified that while it is not in the plans of President Goodluck Jonathan to illegally remove Prof. Attahiru Jega as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, “nothing would debar the INEC boss from proceeding on retirement when the need arises, in line with the civil service rule and as enshrined in the constitution.” Supervising Minister of Information who is the substantive Minister of Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke, made this clarification yesterday during his maiden meeting with information correspondents at Radio House, Abuja. According to him, “I align myself with Mr. President that he has no plan to sack the INEC chairman. President Jonathan reaffirmed the confidence reposed on the INEC chairman and reiterated that the administration has no plan whatsoever to send the electoral umpire illegally packing. But this is not to say that, if it is time for INEC chairman to naturally exit his office, then the natural course of public service rule will not take place when he has reached age of retirement or exhausted his tenure.” Duke went on to urge journalists to beware of rumour mongers and ensure that they sieve the truth from propaganda which has become the order of the day in the country as a result of the ongoing electioneering campaigns. He said, “With the elections around the corner, it is important for every one of us to apply some sense of decorum, sense of patriotism and sense of judgmental guide in a manner that whatever we do, especially at this critical time of our nation’s development, we must be guided strictly by spirit of professionalism and love of our country. “Those who are competing for offices in the course of these elections are the ones feeding social media with propaganda because they have no records to back their aspiration; they had spent a lot of resources, time and ingenuity building social media propaganda so that by the time campaign commenced, they were ready with propaganda against government in power. “They embark on massive publicity campaign, recruit electoral PR companies to sell products that do not exist and these are thrown to the public during election. But we must realise that truth struck a thousand times will always rise again because the eternal age of time belongs to truth.

CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER

DAILY DEVOTIONAL -PST. FAITH OYEDEPO CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” -Amos 3:3- From my studies, I have discovered that the basis upon which people make their choices of a life partner is multi-dimensional. It is based on the physical, emotional or intellectual, and spiritual. Once they sense a bond in any of these realms, they often times conclude that such a person would make a good companion. While they are not totally wrong, choosing a life partner should not be based on just one of the above, but on the three dimensions. As important as the physical is, your choice should not be based on that alone, but should be most importantly spiritual, as well as intellectual. It’s not wrong to admire someone’s beauty, complexion, appearance, oratory ability, or academic qualification, but a marriage built on these is soon to end in disaster because these on their own cannot build a lasting and peaceful family life. More so, likes and dislikes change over time. What seems perfect for you today, might become childish and old fashioned tomorrow. So, why not hang on to something that would last a lifetime. The most important bond to look out for is therefore your spiritual bond. Is this person a born-again Christian? Who is God to him or her or what does he or she feel about God? What relationship does this person have outside of the church? The spiritual aspect of whoever you intend to get involved with is what will determine how much the marriage will flourish. You must not be unequally yoked! Thus as you chose a life partner, be spiritual about it and don’t forget to employ the help of the Holy Spirit. He is your best guide to the truth. You will not miss your place in your marital destiny. Remain Blessed!

KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW....Most read

Let me remind those criticizing the involvement of Chadian,Nigerian and Camerounian troops in the war against Boko Haram that...... In 1775-7,the Americans relied heavily on the French to defeat their British colonial overlords. In 1940-45,the British,who were the colonial masters of the Americans begged the Americans for arms and troops to vanquish the Axis powers. It was the Combined efforts of the Canadians ,Americans and Africans that liberated occupied France and Europe from the clutches of Hitler In the 90s,the US had to assemble forces from 30 nations before ejecting Saddam from Kuwait.Nigeria was also approached to contribute troops but she declined. The second gulf war was like that too. In the 50s,US,did not halt the advance of the North Koreans in the South alone.It went in with the Canadians,french,British . In invading,Afghanistan,the Americans,persuaded the Germans,French,British,,Poles to contribute troops to chase out the Talibans. The Americans also begged the Russians to stay cleAmericans) them the use of their bases. Closer home,Nigeria had in recent past sent troops to Chad to help keep the peace. It had participated in the operation that saved Mali from Islamists bent on usurping power. Nigeria had single-handedly restored Tejjan Kabba back to power in Sierra leone It helped in restoring democracy to Liberia. Why then the criticisms of foreign operations against terrorism in Nigeria knowing that no nation is too big or small to help. Boko Haram is a global phenomenon and no nation or leader in this world can lay claim to having vanquish terror alone. Buhari ,Tinubu and those criticizing the current government on this issue are highly hypocritical ,malicious and lacks credibility. Their solution to this saga is nondescript at best woeful

Ebonyi governor served impeachment notice

Abakaliki -The Ebonyi State House of Assembly on Friday served an impeachment notice on Governor Martin Elechi. The House accused the governor of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Members of the assembly also accused Gov. Elechi of undermining of the integrity of the House. The motion for the impeachment notice to be served on the governor was moved by Hon. Odefa Obasi Odefa and seconded by Hon. Valentine Okike. Elechi has been having a running battle with the House over who succeeds him when his tenure expires on May 29.

ISIS to radicalise Nigerian youths schooling abroad, FG raises alarm

ABUJA – The Federal government, yesterday, alerted a plan by Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to radicalise Nigerian youth, who were schooling abroad, calling on parents and guardians to monitor their wards closely. The Coordinator of the National Information Centre (NIC), Mr Mike Omeri stated this while briefing newsmen on security situation in the country, in Abuja, said the call became imperative based on intelligent report at the government’s disposal. According to him, they are planning to do this through the use of the social media. “The Centre wishes to alert the nation of intelligence reports indicating the radicalisation of our youths through the social media and a variety of other sources. “The reports show that these youths who are mostly children of the rich and affluent are being recruited into ISIS. “We, therefore, call on parents and guardians, especially those whose wards are schooling abroad, to closely monitor the activities of these students who may be susceptible to the antics of the promoters of the ISIS ideology,” Omeri said. On insurgency in the North East, Omeri noted that there was a stiff resistance against insurgent incursion into the country at several locations, and the recapture of several towns and settlements which had Boko Haram presence earlier. According to him, the locations where these successes have been recorded include: Gabchari, Abba Jabari, Gajigana, Gajiram, Damakar, Kumaliwa, Bosso, Wanti, Jeram and Karisungul which are currently under the firm control of our gallant troops. These are in addition to Hong, Mubi North/South, Maiha, Michika, Shuwa, Wuro Gyambi, Gombi, Vimtim, Uba and Bazza (Adamawa); Mafa, Gamboru-Ngala, Malam-Fatori, Abadam, Marte, Monguno and Baga (Borno); Gujba and Gulani (Yobe) which had earlier been liberated. The Centre called on Nigerians to be patriotic and appreciate the effort and sacrifice of the security personnel for the selfless manner in which they were prosecuting the anti-terror war.

NYSC member commits suicide over girlfriend

The body of a 26-year-old National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, member, identified as Ernest, was, Wednesday, recovered from his one room apartment after he reportedly took a poisonous substance. Reports indicated that the young man, who was in love with a fellow NYSC member, Chioma Okewuru, went berserk when the girl came back from her village over the weekend with a ring from a man she had promised to marry. Ernest, who is from Edo State and a graduate of the University of Benin, was posted to Cross River State in October, where he met and fell in love with Chioma, and both were serving in Redemption Secondary School, Ofombogha 1 in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State. Mr. Noah Ntuen, Acting Divisional Police Officer for Obubra told Vanguard on phone: “The girl had told the guy that she would not marry him, but that they could be friends. So when she came back from home last weekend and showed him the ring her husband-to-be gave her, the young man became furious. “On Wednesday, the situation became worse and at about 7pm, he locked himself in the room and took some poisonous substances.” A source in the school told Vanguard: “They met at the NYSC Orientation Camp at Abrekpe-Ebokpo and as luck would have it, they were both posted to the same school where they had a relationship going. “He had the hope the whole thing would end in marriage, but Chioma already had another person she wants to marry.” Ntuen said the body had been deposited in the mortuary of Obubra General Hospital, while Chioma is with the police, where investigations on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death are in progress.  Source: Vanguard Newspaper Nigeria

Oba of Benin is alive -Traditional council

Oba of Benin is alive -Traditional council BY ALEXANDER OKERE The Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, has dismissed the rumour that he had passed on. The speculation on the monarch’s demise had gone viral on the Internet on Friday morning. The rumour also intensified with the claim that the Oba did not personally receive President Goodluck Jonathan, during his February 4 presidential rally in Benin, the Edo State capital‎. But the Benin Traditional Council, told our correspondent on Friday evening that it was a mere speculation, which had been on for over six months and lacked truth. The Secretary to the council, Mr. Frank Irabor, explained that it was the responsibility of the council to issue a formal statement, if such a development did occur. He said, “They have been peddling that rumour for more than a year now, because the Oba has not been coming out. “If there is anything like that, there is usually a statement from the palace or from the Benin Traditional Council.” Although the spokesperson did not specify whether or not the Oba was hale and hearty, he said that inability of the President Jonathan to see the monarch, when he visited the palace, did not give credence to his rumoured death. “The fact that he has not been coming out, even when the President came last week, does not mean that there is anything like that‎.” “I don’t bother about rumours. I believe in getting information from the authentic source. For more than six months, they have been carrying the rumour,” he added. Source: punch newspaper

BUHARI on the RUN

First, he dodged the presidential debate organised by the Nigeria elections Debate Group (NEDG), citing bias platform, composition nd the Like. Then, a combination of two private TV stations and the Newspaper Proprietors Association Of Nigeria(NPAN) offered him another opportunity. He still alleged bias and campaign of calumny. But we know his fears. The aPC presidential flag bearer lacks the intellectual capacity and moral Strength to face the Nigeria publics. His competence does not transcend. War mongering and his biggest strength is. Rigidity. By refusing to offer himself for public scrutiny, Buhari obviously does not want to interface with those he seeks to lead. He holds the people in Utter contempt and does not care a hoot about what they think about him. Then we ask: if this man cam make himself inaccessible as an ordinary citizen, what then will happen when he ascends to power? Certainly, buhari is on the run. He wants to dodge those troubling issues that could expose his underbelly. But he can't hide. Time. And truth. Shall find him out Is this the. Change we want ??? Culled by Comrade wellington Osadolor President Edo o odion movement

Why we can't proceed with elections - Jega

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has concluded a briefing meeting with 25 civil society groups in Abuja Saturday informing them that all security agencies in the country have indicated to him, in writing, that they are not available to support the elections planned for February 14 and 28. Mr. Jega, who had an earlier meeting with political parties, is rounding up another meeting with his 36 resident electoral commissioners now on what will amount to an INEC position on whether to postpone or go ahead with the elections. Insiders at the meeting said “its pretty much a done deal at this point that the elections will be postponed” and many of the attendees told News men they were shell-shocked and depressed at what they characterize as “a clear case of political blackmail of the state against civil society”. Jibrin Ibrahim, a leading African election expert and senior fellow at the Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, in Abuja, who was at the meeting, said Mr. Jega told the meeting that security operatives from all the agencies told INEC that they were commencing a six weeks special operations against Boko Haram insurgents in the north eastern corridors of the country. and would rather not be distracted by the elections. Mr. Jega announced that the security forces also said the operations are due to commence on February 14, the date INEC had planned for the presidential and federal legislative elections. This decision, by the security forces, successfully renders INEC’s hitherto insistence to go ahead with the elections a risky venture. To even collect ballot papers from their storage in the Central Bank of Nigeria for the elections will require security escort, which apparently is now unavailable in the light of the move by the security forces. Source: premium Times

Meet Nigeria’s billionaire Dr. Osadolor, his mansions, his cars…

Meet Nigeria’s billionaire Dr. Osadolor, his mansions, his cars… Meet Nigeria’s billionaire  Isaac O. Osadalor (MD; M.Sc; PhD; D.Sc; J.D) the Medical and Scientific Director of International Society of Cellular Therapy. At a relatively young age of 44, Dr Isaac Osadolor Odemwigie sits comfortably atop a self-made fortune worth over $500m. His $54m mansion sitting imperially on a large expanse of land in the exclusive Callera residential area of Puebla-city, Mexico (please continue…) Doris Dosage Blog: Meet Nigeria’s billionaire Dr. Osadolor, his mansions, his cars… http://bit.ly/1D2smgJ

Meet Nigeria’s billionaire Dr. Osadolor, his mansions, his cars…

Meet Nigeria’s billionaire Dr. Osadolor, his mansions, his cars… Meet Nigeria’s billionaire  Isaac O. Osadalor (MD; M.Sc; PhD; D.Sc; J.D) the Medical and Scientific Director of International Society of Cellular Therapy. At a relatively young age of 44, Dr Isaac Osadolor Odemwigie sits comfortably atop a self-made fortune worth over $500m. His $54m mansion sitting imperially on a large expanse of land in the exclusive Callera residential area of Puebla-city, Mexico (please continue…) Doris Dosage Blog: Meet Nigeria’s billionaire Dr. Osadolor, his mansions, his cars… http://bit.ly/1D2smgJ

Girls and their ungratefulness

THIS TOUCHED ME There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.' One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend. He asked her,’ Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him. Her boyfriend left her in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear for before they were yours, they were mine.' This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations. LIFE IS A GIFT!!! 🔴 Today before you say an unkind word-Think of someone who can't speak. 🔴 Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat. 🔴 Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion. 🔴 Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who died too young. 🔴 Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren. 🔴 Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets. 🔴 Before whining about the distance you drive - Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. 🔴 And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job. 🔴 But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one MAKER. 🔴 And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank GOD you're alive and still around. 🔴 And before you think of signing out - Please think of sending this to at least ten people. Good morning and God Bless You.

The Nigerian Nation against General Buhari – Wole Soyinka

The Nigerian Nation against General Buhari – Wole Soyinka This intervention has been provoked, not so much by the ambitions of General Buhari to return to power at the head of a democratic Nigeria, as by declarations of support from directions that leave one totally dumbfounded. It would appear that some, myself among them, had been overcomplacent about the magnitude of an ambition that seemed as preposterous as the late effort of General Ibrahim Babangida to aspire yet again to the honour of presiding over a society that truly seeks a democratic future. What one had dismissed was a rash of illusions, brought about by other political improbabilities that surround us, however, is being given an air of plausibility by individuals and groupings to which one had earlier attributed a sense of relevance of historic actualities. Recently, I published an article in the media, invoking the possible recourse to psychiatric explanation for some of the incongruities in conduct within national leadership. Now, to tell the truth, I have begun to seriously address the issue of which section of society requires the services of a psychiatrist. The contest for a seizure of rationality is now so polarized that I am quite reconciled to the fact it could be those of us on this side, not the opposing school of thought that ought to declare ourselves candidates for a lunatic asylum. So be it. While that decision hangs in the balance however, the forum is open. Let both sides continue to address our cases to the electorate, but also prepare to submit ourselves for psychiatric examination. The time being so close to electoral decision, we can understand the haste of some to resort to shortcuts. In the process however, we should not commit the error of opening the political space to any alternative whose curative touch to national afflictions have proven more deadly than the disease. In order to reduce the clutter in our options towards the forthcoming elections, we urge a beginning from what we do know, what we have undergone, what millions can verify, what can be sustained by evidence accessible even to the school pupil, the street hawker or a just-come visitor from outer space. Leaving Buhari aside for now, I propose a commencing exercise that should guide us along the path of elimination as we examine the existing register of would-be president. That initial exercise can be summed up in the following speculation: “If it were possible for Olusegun Obasanjo, the actual incumbent, to stand again for election, would you vote for him?” If the answer is “yes”, then of course all discussion is at an end. If the answer is ‘No’ however, then it follows that a choice of a successor made by Obasanjo should be assessed as hovering between extremely dangerous and an outright kiss of death. The degree of acceptability of such a candidate should also be inversely proportionate to the passion with which he or she is promoted by the would-be ‘godfather’. We do not lack for open evidence about Obasanjo’s passion in this respect. From Lagos to the USA, he has taken great pains to assure the nation and the world that the anointed NPN presidential flag bearer is guaranteed, in his judgment, to carry out his policies. Such an endorsement/anointment is more than sufficient, in my view, for public acceptance or rejection. Yar’Adua’s candidature amounts to a terminal kiss from a moribund regime. Nothing against the person of this – I am informed – personable governor, but let him understand that in addition to the direct source of his emergence, the PDP, on whose platform he stands, represents the most harrowing of this nation’s nightmares over and beyond even the horrors of the Abacha regime. If he wishes to be considered on his own merit, now is time for him, as well as others similarly enmeshed, to exercise the moral courage that goes with his repudiation of that party, a dissociation from its past, and a pledge to reverse its menacing future. We shall find him an alternative platform on which to stand, and then have him present his credentials along those of other candidates engaged in forging a credible opposition alliance. Until then, let us bury this particular proposition and move on to a far graver, looming danger, personified in the history of General Buhari. The grounds on which General Buhari is being promoted as the alternative choice are not only shaky, but pitifully naive. History matters. Records are not kept simply to assist the weakness of memory, but to operate as guides to the future. Of course, we know that human beings change. What the claims of personality change or transformation impose on us is a rigorous inspection of the evidence, not wishful speculation or behind-the-scenes assurances. Public offence, crimes against a polity, must be answered in the public space, not in caucuses of bargaining. In Buhari, we have been offered no evidence of the sheerest prospect of change. On the contrary, all evident suggests that this is one individual who remains convinced that this is one ex-ruler that the nation cannot call to order. Buhari – need one remind anyone – was one of the generals who treated a Commission of Enquiry, the Oputa Panel, with unconcealed disdain. Like Babangida and Abdusalami, he refused to put in appearance even though complaints that were tabled against him involved a career of gross abuses of power and blatant assault on the fundamental human rights of the Nigerian citizenry. Prominent against these charges was an act that amounted to nothing less than judicial murder, the execution of a citizen under a retroactive decree. Does Decree 20 ring a bell? If not, then, perhaps the names of three youths – Lawal Ojuolape (30), Bernard Ogedengbe (29) and Bartholomew Owoh (26) do. To put it quite plainly, one of those three – Ogedengbe – was executed for a crime that did not carry a capital forfeit at the time it was committed. This was an unconscionable crime, carried out in defiance of the pleas and protests of nearly every sector of the Nigerian and international community – religious, civil rights, political, trade unions etc. Buhari and his sidekick and his partner-in-crime, Tunde Idiagbon persisted in this inhuman act for one reason and one reason only: to place Nigerians on notice that they were now under an iron, inflexible rule, under governance by fear. The execution of that youthful innocent – for so he was, since the punishment did not exist at the time of commission – was nothing short of premeditated murder, for which the perpetrators should normally stand trial upon their loss of immunity. Are we truly expected to forget this violation of our entitlement to security as provided under existing laws? And even if our sensibilities have become blunted by succeeding seasons of cruelty and brutality, if power itself had so coarsened the sensibilities also of rulers and corrupted their judgment, what should one rightly expect after they have been rescued from the snare of power” At the very least, a revaluation, leading hopefully to remorse, and its expression to a wronged society. At the very least, such a revaluation should engender reticence, silence. In the case of Buhari, it was the opposite. Since leaving office he has declared in the most categorical terms that he had no regrets over this murder and would do so again. Human life is inviolate. The right to life is the uniquely fundamental right on which all other rights are based. The crime that General Buhari committed against the entire nation went further however, inconceivable as it might first appear. That crime is one of the most profound negations of civic being. Not content with hammering down the freedom of expression in general terms, Buhari specifically forbade all public discussion of a return to civilian, democratic rule. Let us constantly applaud our media – those battle scarred professionals did not completely knuckle down. They resorted to cartoons and oblique, elliptical references to sustain the people’s campaign for a time-table to democratic rule. Overt agitation for a democratic time table however remained rigorously suppressed – military dictatorship, and a specifically incorporated in Buhari and Idiagbon was here to stay. To deprive a people of volition in their own political direction is to turn a nation into a colony of slaves. Buhari enslaved the nation. He gloated and gloried in a master-slave relation to the millions of its inhabitants. It is astonishing to find that the same former slaves, now free of their chains, should clamour to be ruled by one who not only turned their nation into a slave plantation, but forbade them any discussion of their condition. So Tai Solarin is already forgotten? Tai who stood at street corners, fearlessly distributing leaflets that took up the gauntlet where the media had dropped it. Tai who was incarcerated by that regime and denied even the medication for his asthmatic condition? Tai did not ask to be sent for treatment overseas; all he asked was his traditional medicine that had proved so effective after years of struggle with asthma! Nor must we omit the manner of Buhari coming to power and the pattern of his ‘corrective’ rule. Shagari’s NPN had already run out of steam and was near universally detested – except of course by the handful that still benefited from that regime of profligacy and rabid fascism. Responsibility for the national condition lay squarely at the door of the ruling party, obviously, but against whom was Buhari’s coup staged? Judging by the conduct of that regime, it was not against Shagari’s government but against the opposition. The head of government, on whom primary responsibility lay, was Shehu Shagari. Yet that individual was kept in cozy house detention in Ikoyi while his powerless deputy, Alex Ekwueme, was locked up in Kiri-kiri prisons. Such was the Buhari notion of equitable apportionment of guilt and/or responsibility. And then the cascade of escapes of the wanted, and culpable politicians. Manhunts across the length and breadth of the nation, roadblocks everywhere and borders tight as steel zip locks. Lo and behold, the chairman of the party, Chief Akinloye, strolled out coolly across the border. Richard Akinjide, Legal Protector of the ruling party, slipped out with equal ease. The Rice Minister, Umaru Dikko, who declared that Nigerians were yet to eat from dustbins – escaped through the same airtight dragnet. The clumsy attempt to crate him home was punishment for his ingratitude, since he went berserk when, after waiting in vain, he concluded that the coup had not been staged, after all, for the immediate consolidation of the party of extreme right-wing vultures, but for the military hyenas. The case of the overbearing Secretary-General of the party, Uba Ahmed, was even more noxious. Uba Ahmed was out of the country at the time. Despite the closure of the Nigerian airspace, he compelled the pilot of his plane to demand special landing permission, since his passenger load included the almighty Uba Ahmed. Of course, he had not known of the change in his status since he was airborne. The delighted airport commandant, realizing that he had a much valued fish swimming willingly into a waiting net, approved the request. Uba Ahmed disembarked into the arms of a military guard and was promptly clamped in detention. Incredibly, he vanished a few days after and reappeared in safety overseas. Those whose memories have become calcified should explore the media coverage of that saga. Buhari was asked to explain the vanished act of this much prized quarry and his response was one of the most arrogant levity. Coming from one who had shot his way into power on the slogan of ‘dis’pline’, it was nothing short of impudent. Shall we revisit the tragicomic series of trials that landed several politicians several lifetimes in prison? Recall, if you please, the ‘judicial’ processes undergone by the septuagenarian Chief Adekunle Ajasin. He was arraigned and tried before Buhari’s punitive tribunal but acquitted. Dissatisfied, Buhari ordered his re-trial. Again, the Tribunal could not find this man guilty of a single crime, so once again he was returned for trial, only to be acquitted of all charges of corruption or abuse of office. Was Chief Ajasin thereby released? No! He was ordered detained indefinitely, simply for the crime of winning an election and refusing to knuckle under Shagari’s reign of terror. The conduct of the Buhari regime after his coup was not merely one of double, triple, multiple standards but a cynical travesty of justice. Audu Ogbeh, currently chairman of the Action Congress was one of the few figures of rectitude within the NPN. Just as he has done in recent times with the PDP, he played the role of an internal critic and reformer, warning, dissenting, and setting an example of probity within his ministry. For that crime he spent months in unjust incarceration. Guilty by association? Well, if that was the motivating yardstick of the administration of the Buhari justice, then it was most selectively applied. The utmost severity of the Buhari-Idiagbon justice was especially reserved either for the opposition in general, or for those within the ruling party who had showed the sheerest sense of responsibility and patriotism. Shall I remind this nation of Buhari’s deliberate humiliating treatment of the Emir of Kano and the Oni of Ife over their visit to the state of Israel? I hold no brief for traditional rulers and their relationship with governments, but insist on regarding them as entitled to all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of any Nigerian citizen. This royal duo went to Israel on their private steam and private business. Simply because the Buhari regime was pursuing some antagonistic foreign policy towards Israel, a policy of which these traditional rulers were not a part, they were subjected on their return to a treatment that could only be described as a head masterly chastisement of errant pupils. Since when, may one ask, did a free citizen of the Nigerian nation require the permission of a head of state to visit a foreign nation that was willing to offer that tourist a visa.? One is only too aware that some Nigerians love to point to Buhari’s agenda of discipline as the shining jewel in his scrap-iron crown. To inculcate discipline however, one must lead by example, obeying laws set down as guides to public probity. Example speaks louder than declarations, and rulers cannot exempt themselves from the disciplinary strictures imposed on the overall polity, especially on any issue that seeks to establish a policy for public well-being. The story of the thirty something suitcases – it would appear that they were even closer to fifty – found unavoidable mention in my recent memoirs, YOU MUST SET FORTH AT DOWN, written long before Buhari became spoken of as a credible candidate. For the exercise of a changeover of the national currency, the Nigerian borders – air, sea and land – had been shut tight. Nothing was supposed to move in or out, not even cattle egrets.Yet a prominent camel was allowed through that needle’s eye. Not only did Buhari dispatch his aide-de-camp, Jokolo – later to become an emir – to facilitate the entry of those cases, he ordered the redeployment – as I later discovered – of the Customs Officer who stood firmly against the entry of the contravening baggage. That officer, the incumbent Vice-president is now a rival candidate to Buhari, but has somehow, in the meantime, earned a reputation that totally contradicts his conduct at the time. Wherever the truth lies, it does not redound to the credibility of the dictator of that time, General Buhari whose word was law, but whose allegiances were clearly negotiable. This article was first published in January 2007 on Sahara Reporters with the title, The Nigerian Nation Against General Buhari.

president. Jonathan and the church by CEE

Yesterday, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the largest Ecumenical Body ever established in Nigeria and in deed Africa along with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the national body which binds together all Christian Churches, organizations and believers who believe; experience, practice and cherish the Pentecostal experience as found and described in Acts 2:4, have endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for the 14 February presidential election. The meeting was presided over by Pastor Adeboye, Bishop Oyedepo and others while Osinbajo, the running mate to the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, was shut down from addressing the meeting. When we warned Alhaji Ahmed Tinubu, Alhaji Raji Fashola and Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola not to go down the route of religion politics, they along with the majority of the Yoruba-Muslims descended to the absurd, using Yoruba Imams and Alfas to canvass for votes in the mosques. Now the die is cast. The majority of the Yoruba-Christians, who are believers and have accepted as valid for today the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with physical initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as it was spoken of those who experience same in the Bible days (Acts 10 : 45-47), will #‎VotesJonathan‬. They are 55% of the total population of the Yoruba electorate. Add that with the 10% Yoruba-Orisa adherents who are also not going to vote for Buhari, President Jonathan is projected to have more than 60% o the total votes in Yorubaland.

Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan escapes suspected suicide blast near election rally

A suspected suicide bomb has exploded near a campaign rally in north-east Nigeria minutes after president Goodluck Jonathan left the venue. The blast occured at a car park close to a stadium where Mr Jonathan addressed supporters of the ruling People's Democratic Party in Gombe City. Rescue workers and health officials said the bodies of two women were brought to the Gombe State Specialist Hospital, along with 18 people who were injured. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, although suspicion is likely to fall on Islamist militant group Boko Haram, which has attacked Gombe several times. On Sunday a suicide bombing near a mosque in the market area there killed five people and wounded eight. The target of the attack was not clear. "We have evacuated two bodies of females we believe were suicide bombers behind the blast," said the rescue official, who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorised to speak to media. Nigeria is due to hold a presidential election on February 14, pitting the ruling People's Democratic Party's (PDP) Mr Jonathan against former military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Both candidates are wrapping up their campaigns for what is expected to be the most closely fought election since the end of military rule in 1999. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has warned Nigeria's leaders not to stir up violence around the poll. APC supporters and the ruling PDP have already clashed in street battles that have killed several people. Battle for control Nigeria's government, meanwhile, claimed that it had retaken Gamboru and four other towns after a joint weekend offensive by its military, civilian vigilantes and forces from Chad and Cameroon. "Our troops are in control after operations which had the active support of volunteers (vigilantes) and our friendly neighbours," national security spokesman Mike Omeri told AFP. The military progress comes after Chadian fighter jets have for three days been bombing Boko Haram positions in the town of Gamboru, according to an AFP reporter in Fotokol, a Cameroonian town less than one kilometre from Gamboru. The situation appeared quiet by Monday evening, he said. Security analysts believe the key city of Maiduguri will likely be hit again before polling day, given its symbolism for the group and because it would further undermine the February 14 vote. The election is expected to be the closest since Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999, with the prospect of the PDP being dumped out of power for the first time in 16 years. Combating Boko Haram Boko Haram is in control of most of Borno state and has effectively surrounded Maiduguri, which is seen as one of the few places left in the state where voting could feasibly still take place. But turnout could be affected if large numbers of people, many of them displaced by six years of violence, desert the city, which with other areas in the north-east is a main opposition stronghold. Capturing Maiduguri would not only be a morale-booster for the rebels but also likely sink Mr Jonathan's re-election bid once and for all, said Nnamdi Obasi, a senior analyst for Nigeria at the International Crisis Group. Chad's offensive comes after the African Union and United Nations last week backed a new 7,500-strong, five-nation force to tackle Boko Haram. Nigeria's military maintains that N'Djamena's involvement is part of an existing agreement with Chad and Niger for their troops to assist in the counter-insurgency. Chad and Niger had withdrawn their troops from the multi-national base at Baga, in northern Borno, last year, leaving only Nigerian soldiers to defend the town when it was attacked on January 3, a massive assault in which hundreds were feared killed. It was that devastating attack that appears to have jolted the multi-national effort back into action. More than 13,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the Boko Haram insurgency in 2009 in Nigeria and close to 1.5 million people have been made homeless.

BREAKING NEWS! JOHESU suspends Two Months Old Strike

Workers to resume the Tuesday The Joint Health Sector Union ( JOHESU ) this Monday called off its two and a half months old strike. This was sequel upon a meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and, the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) over the weekend during which they deliberated on salient issues regarding the greviances of the union. It was agreed that calling off the over two months old strike was in the best interest of the nation and the union. Speaking to journalist in Abuja on Monday, the National Chairperson of the Union, Dr. Ayuba Wabba said that president pleaded for time to review their demands with a promise to implement them. The union embarked on the strike on November 12, 2014 ober dispute over the implementation of agreement entered into with the government, which bothers on issues of improved welfare for health workers. On the meeting with President Jonathan, Dr. Wabba said: "On Sunday precisely by 2pm, Mr. President personally intervened and called a meeting of the union and the issues were reviewed and commitment were made firmly by him. "As the last authority, we have no doubt that those commitments will be met and he made a passionate plea that having intervened at that level, he pleaded with JOHESU to suspend the action and allow him the period to consider all the issues and dispense with them. "As responsible people, we had a meeting to review the issue and the plea of Mr. President and we have come to the conclusion that having reached that level and having shown enough commitment and the demonstration of his goodwill, we then have no option than to suspend the strike action and direct our members to resume work immediately. Wabba informed journalists that President Jonathan also gave commitment that no member of the union will be victimized in any form. Meanwhile, the Supervising Minister of Health, Dr. Khabiru Alhassan announced yesterday that nobody has tested positive to avian influenza ( bird fluid) in the country. See link here: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/johesu-suspends-two-months-old-strike/200790/

Agbonavbare buried, stadium gate named after him in Spain

Spanish club Rayo Vallecano have immortalised late Nigeria goalkeeper Wilfred Agbonavbare by naming a gate at their stadium after him. Agbonavbare died in Spain on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. The goalkeeper who hit the limelight with the Flying Eagles on the road to Mexico '83 U20 World Cup, played for Rayo Vallecano at the prime of his professional career. He was at the Spanish club from 1990 to 1996 and earned the club record as the goalkeeper to have made most Primera Division appearances for Rayo at 76 times. The club thus decided to honour him for his remarkable achievement during his active days and also for his relationship with them until his death. The club's website, El Rayo Vallecano, reports that after the extraordinary meeting held on Wednesday by the board of directors, it was agreed that the Nigerian be so honoured. The report read, "The Board of Directors of the Club has decided unanimously to keep alive the memory of Wilfred and therefore will call the Gate 1 Vallecas Stadium, Gate Wilfred Agbonavbare."The club managers also thanked everyone who showed love towards Agbonavbare while he battled cancer on behalf of the late goalkeeper's family. The directors said that they were touched by "the countless signs of affection that have been coming to club on a sad day for everyone." The former New Nigeria Bank of Benin goalkeeper was buried in Spain on Thursday with Rayo Vallecano president and other dignitaries in attendance. There were also active and retired Nigerian footballers who attended the event in Spain including Henry Makinwa who posted a photograph of Agbonavbare's children with the Rayo Vallecano president during the ceremony. His children, Wilson and Wintia, we learnt arrived in Spain from Nigeria on Wednesday morning to witness their father's burial. His children returned to Nigeria at the height of his illness as their mother had died about three years ago from breast cancer. Apart from starring for the Flying Eagles, Wilfred was also a member of the Nigeria team which won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia and also with USA '94 World Cup squad. He became the third member of that popular '94 Eagles squad to pass away following the deaths of Thompson Oliha and Uche Okafor.

.......And buhari was stoned

Obanikoro Blasts APC Over Denial of Buhari Stoning in Lagos It is not surprising to see the All Progressives Congress (APC) quickly swinging into action denying the incident that occurred where their presidential candidate General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) was stoned at Idumagbo area of Isale-Eko, Lagos by an irate mob while making his way to the APC Presidential rally in Lagos. Some have described the incident as well deserving, considering the suffering inflicted on the people of Nigeria by General Muhammadu Buhari while he was Head of State, notably in the case of Lagos, the cancellation of the Lagos monorail project initiated by Governor Lateef Jakande. However, I belong to the school of thought that we must not repay evil with evil and as such cannot condone any form of violence or reprisal attacks on the person of General Buhari. Unlike General Buhari who has a track record of maintaining silence as a tacit approval of violence conducted in his name, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and of course Lagosians do not abide by such principles. The APC’s disclosure that General Buhari rode in an open bus with the Oba of Lagos is a prime example of everything wrong with the APC leadership. Under the APC, our monarchs in Lagos have thrown caution to the wind, becoming openly partisan. I will leave my thoughts on this for another day, however I strongly believe such unethical, irresponsible and untraditional practices will come to an end when Governor Jimi Agbaje resumes office. I admire Mr. Lai Mohammed's devotion to his role as the mouthpiece of a dysfunctional and sinking political party heading towards extinction. His loyalty to his oppressors is touching. That he chose to call into question my second ministerial nomination by overlooking my academic credentials and record of service to Lagos and Nigeria as the most experienced politician produced by Lagos State in contemporary democratic history, simply lends credence to his party’s protracted challenge with academic qualifications from their National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to their presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari whose inability to produce his secondary school certificate has assumed a scandal of global proportion. Finally, whether the APC chooses to admit the stony welcome Buhari received in Lagos or not, our message and position on peace remains consistent. We must ensure on all sides that as the political campaigns gear up for the final weeks ahead, all electioneering activities are violence free. Signed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro 31/01/2015

Obanikoro Blasts APC Over Denial of Buhari Stoning in Lagos It is not surprising to see the All Progressives Congress (APC) quickly swinging into action denying the incident that occurred where their presidential candidate General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) was stoned at Idumagbo area of Isale-Eko, Lagos by an irate mob while making his way to the APC Presidential rally in Lagos. Some have described the incident as well deserving, considering the suffering inflicted on the people of Nigeria by General Muhammadu Buhari while he was Head of State, notably in the case of Lagos, the cancellation of the Lagos monorail project initiated by Governor Lateef Jakande. However, I belong to the school of thought that we must not repay evil with evil and as such cannot condone any form of violence or reprisal attacks on the person of General Buhari. Unlike General Buhari who has a track record of maintaining silence as a tacit approval of violence conducted in his name, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and of course Lagosians do not abide by such principles. The APC’s disclosure that General Buhari rode in an open bus with the Oba of Lagos is a prime example of everything wrong with the APC leadership. Under the APC, our monarchs in Lagos have thrown caution to the wind, becoming openly partisan. I will leave my thoughts on this for another day, however I strongly believe such unethical, irresponsible and untraditional practices will come to an end when Governor Jimi Agbaje resumes office. I admire Mr. Lai Mohammed's devotion to his role as the mouthpiece of a dysfunctional and sinking political party heading towards extinction. His loyalty to his oppressors is touching. That he chose to call into question my second ministerial nomination by overlooking my academic credentials and record of service to Lagos and Nigeria as the most experienced politician produced by Lagos State in contemporary democratic history, simply lends credence to his party’s protracted challenge with academic qualifications from their National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to their presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari whose inability to produce his secondary school certificate has assumed a scandal of global proportion. Finally, whether the APC chooses to admit the stony welcome Buhari received in Lagos or not, our message and position on peace remains consistent. We must ensure on all sides that as the political campaigns gear up for the final weeks ahead, all electioneering activities are violence free. Signed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro 31/01/2015

Breaking News: General Buhari’s Lawyer Decamps To PDP, Says APC Is A Sinking Titanic

General Muhammadu Buhari as he sheds tears during the 2011 general elections, claiming he would not run for president again, if he lost the elections. He did lose and is not running again in 2014 Mike Ahamba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and lawyer to the All progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari has decamped from the opposition party to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His official statement of defection was made public on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Ahamba revealed that he decided to dump the APC because the party was bedeviled with much dishonesty and absence of transparency, further availing that the sitting governors who joined the party (APC) were invited over for the sole aim of siphoning their state funds for the electioneering campaigns. Read the full text of Ahamba’s statement below: My brothers, sisters, friends and supporters, I salute you. It is a fact now self-evident that I am involved in a political re-alignment and movement that has necessarily resulted in my return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of which I was a pioneer member, having abandoned the sinking APC political ship which has proved soon to be a political ‘Titanic’. The merger of three national political parties, a first in the history of Nigeria, had been full of hope with promises of change. But the center could not hold, things have fallen apart, and no one in the party is at ease any longer? Brethren, I have bailed out of that ship because I find myself unable to continue with membership of a party which (a) places preferred runners in a 100 metres race at the sixtieth metre point in a supposed democratic setting leaving others at the starting blocks, (b) has not published its manifesto after more than eight (8) months of existence, thereby keeping its membership and the polity in a blindfold as to its true objectives, (c) has not been able to set up elected administrative structures at any level more than eight months after registration but, instead, is developing a sit-tight syndrome in the interim officers, (d) invites governors into its fold for the purpose of using them to secure funds for election purposes, which funds would naturally be the product of looting of the respective state treasuries, (e) has manifested lack of concern for the well being of the generality of the society, particularly the less privileged, by directing its members in the National Assembly to block the national budget, a directive that could never be justified, to mention a few reasons, I have therefore opted to return to my original political platform the PDP which till date has not be parochialised either ethnically or religiously. I firmly believe that this platform is, in the Nigerian situation, the best avenue of political service to my people and the nation at large. I assure my numerous supporters and admirers that change of platform will not transform into a change of the personality you ever admired in me, and crave your understanding and support. I remain committed to justice to all, at all times, at all cost. As I declare my membership of the PDP on Saturday 22nd February, 2014 my major request of you is your earnest prayers for me to continue to be who I have been. May I also request your support in welcoming Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to this epoc event. In God I trust. God bless you all, and our Great country. Chief Mike Ikenna Ahamba KSC, SAN.

Debate organizers deny leaking questions to Jonathan, PDP By Lucia Edafioka

The Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) has denied leaking questions of the president and vice presidential debates to the PDP or any of the 14 parties billed to participate in the debates. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of NEDG and Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Mr Sola Omole, denied the allegations after a meeting of the board in Abuja yesterday. He said, “As we speak, the questions that are going to be asked are still being worked upon by our debate format committee. Those questions are not ready. Therefore there is absolutely no reason why anybody would have the questions right now”. According to Mr Sola, while the vice presidents’ debate would hold on February 1 in three sessions, the presidential session would hold on February 8 in Abuja in three sessions and would all be televised live, adding that 13 political parties have confirmed participating in the debate.

Buhari needs forgiveness

1. Ondo & Ekiti people please #‎ForgiveBuhari‬ for jailing your Hero, Pa Adekunle Ajasin after several courts at diverse times found him innocent." 2. Imo people, please #ForgiveBuhari for the 100 year jail term for your renowned son, Sam Mbakwe, whose reelection was annulled by GMB" 3. Lagos people #ForgiveBuhari for humiliating and jailing your Governor Lateef Jakande, hitherto a journo with @nigeriantribune for speaking" 4. Edo people #ForgiveBuhari 4 imprisoning your most revered Executive Governor of Old, Prof. Ambrose Alli 5. Enugu people #ForgiveBuhari for imprisoning Jim Nwobodo for no just cause, halting momentum of the progress the Coal City was making 6. Ogun people #ForgiveBuhari for withering your blossoming Mayflower Uncle Tai Solarin whose death was from complications of torture in jail" and also for jailing your first executive governor, Pa Olabisi Onabanjo causing to dead in prison 7. Anambra people #ForgiveBuhari for disgracing and jailing your erudite & dear Chief Alex Ekwueme GCON for demanding equitable Power Sharing" 8. Plateau people (including Benue, Nassarawa era) #ForgiveBuhari for jailing your Gov. Solomon Lar to a term of 88 years even as innocent" 9. Kaduna people should #ForgiveBuhari for dehumanizing in guise of AC a brilliant, by no-means Saint Umaru Dikko for critizing d Junta" 10. Abia people should #ForgiveBuhari for forcing the hand of his unbending COS Cdr. Ebitu Ukiwe for resisting Nigeria's OIC membership" 11. Nigerians Should #ForgiveBuhari for his nepotistic jailings after the staged escape of a most wanted offender Sen. Uba Ahmed of Bauchi" 12. Kano people (both Xtians & Moslems) should #ForgiveBuhari for humiliating Late Emir Ado Bayero for his personal visit to Israel '85" 13. Osun people should #ForgiveBuhari for the deliberate humiliation death to the Ooni of Ife for his visit to Israel with the Emir of Kano" 14. Osun people #ForgiveBuhari for Decree 4, refined by the next regime/Dele Giwa's killers. Remember Newswatch's expose on Ukiwe's sack?". With these reasonable people will never cast their vote for Buhari

YORUBA'S PEOPLE BE WARN!

Once upon a time precisely 30 yrs ago in 1984 the then head of military junta sent his military boys to Ikenne the ancestral home of chief Obafemi Awolowo the undisputable leader of the Yorubas, his home was ransacked and baba was brutalised by the irate soldiers. Who was that head of military junta between december 31 1983-85? does he deserves to be voted for in Yoruba land? I wish this message be shared by good sons and daughters of Yoruba race. If truly Tinubu and the likes are following PA Awo then non of them should identify with Buhari no matter how hunger of power į̸̸̨§ catching them. Abi?

EDO SOUTH

A vote for hon Mathew is a vote for a voice that will never neglect you! Be a winner vote matto