Monday, 24 August 2015

BUHARI'S SUCCESS

President Jonathan Successfully Fought Corruption Without Making Noise. - Femi Falana.
One of the profound critics of former President Goodluck Jonathan's government and Lagos activist, Femi Falana have joined other Team of Jonathan critics to confess that he actually fought corruption in more civilized ways.
The Lagos while speaking on Channels TV this morning said that "contrary to the general belief that former President closed his eyes to corruption, President Goodluck Jonathan did so much in the fight against corruption including the sack of three of his ministers for alleged graft.
Adding to what Bishop Matthew Kukah said last week, Mr Falana concluded that President Jonathan carried out the most successful loot recovery without making noise about it.
During the Jonathan era, the government introduced the Single Bank account for the country, saving billions. Their electronic payroll payment system and the Bio-metric registration of Federal workers identified 68,000 Ghost workers and over 50,000 ghost pensioners. They also introduced the Single Contract Requisition system with a Legislative oversight.
The cashless economy was the reason that "Ghana-Must-Go" disappeared in the National Assembly and around the corridors of his administration.
Trillion of Naira were recovered and saved the through these high-tech corruption fighting system and and was never advertised

Saturday, 22 August 2015

ASUP ASK BUHARI TO PROBE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR


asup The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has urged the President to probe the funding of the education sector at all levels, stating that corruption, misappropriation and embezzlement of funds have been the major issue militating against the growth of the sector.
Speaking at an event organized by the Nekede Polytechnic Chapter of ASUP in Owerri, Imo State Capital, the National President of the Union, Comrade Chibuzor Asomuga, said the union totally supports the present crusade of federal government’s war against corruption.
Comrade Asomuga urged President Buhari to pay more attention to the education sector.
He added that the government needs to do a reappraisal of funding of institutions at every level and track how the funds have been utilized.
Also speaking on the agreement between ASUP and the Federal Government, Mr Asomuga said the former administration failed in achieving any of their  agreement, after many promises that made them call off the over 12 months strike in all the polytechnics last year.
He however urged the present government of President Buhari to be more sensitive to the agitations and plights of the union.

IMMIGRATION WAHALA


David-ParradangThe Federal Government has suspended the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr David Parradang.
The suspension of Mr Parradang, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Friday.
It was contained in a statement from the Ministry of Interior, signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Mr Yusuf Isiaka, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary.
The statement did not state the reasons for his suspension but asked Mr Martin Abeshi, a Deputy Comptroller General to take over the affairs of the office.
Mr Parradang was appointed the Comptroller General of Immigration in June 2013 for a four year tenure.
He was in office during the infamous immigration recruit in 2014, which led to the death of at least 15 applicants across Nigeria.

Friday, 21 August 2015

AMAECHI

amaechi-wike

Court okays probe of Amaechi’s administration

*dismisses his suit challenging the constitution of Judicial Commission of inquiry by Governor Wike
Justice Simeon Amadi of the Rivers State High Court has dismissed the suit filed by former Rivers State Governor,  Rotimi Amaechi challenging the constitution of the Justice Odedeji – led Judicial Commission of Inquiry by Governor Nyesom Wike to probe the sale of state Assets by the immediate past administration.
Delivering judgment on Suit Number PHC/187/15 filed by Former Governor Amaechi on Thursday, Justice Amadi declared that the Judicial Commission of Inquiry was not established to investigate the personal activities of the former governor, but set up to investigate previous actions of government as they affect the people of Rivers State.
He ruled that Governor Nyesom Wike by the provisions of the law is empowered to establish the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate previous actions of government.
According to him,  there is no law preventing a state government from finding out how her resources were expended.
He declared that former Governor Rotimi Amaechi cannot disburse and expend funds of the Rivers State Government and turn around to claim that such powers belong to the National Assembly.
On the claim by former Governor Amaechi that the 30 – day set aside for the sitting of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry will deny him fair hearing,  the court held the days set aside has not breached Amaechi’s right to fair hearing.
The court noted that the former governor has not filed a Memorandum before the Commission and has not appeared before it, hence he cannot complain that he was not given fair hearing.
Justice Amadi said that the 30 – days set aside is not sacrosanct,  hence it could be extended.
The court further held that the suit by Former Governor Amaechi is speculative as he failed to prove the injuries that he has suffered because of the setting up of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry.
Justice Amadi held that contrary to Amaechi’s claims, the terms of reference of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry did not accuse the former governor of crime, neither is the former governor on trial.
Justice Amadi declared: “The Judiciary is not only the last hope of the common man, but it is also the last hope of the mighty and movers and shakers of democracy.
“Those who by the benevolence of the Judiciary got to power should resist the temptation to emasculate the Judiciary”.
Commenting on the judgment,  Rivers State Attorney General,  Emmanuel Aguma said the commission of inquiry can now sit, pointing out that it will be fair to all parties.
Counsel to Governor Nyesom Wike said that the ruling of the court has proved that a claimant cannot jump to court to stop the legitimate business of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry.
In her remarks,  Counsel  to Rotimi Amaechi, Former Governor of Rivers State, Mrs Winifred Enyinnaya said that Amaechi will appeal against the judgment.
It will be recalled that Governor Nyesom Wike upon assumption of duty ser up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the sale of key state Assets by the previous administration.  Former Governor Amaechi approached the court to stop the inquiry.

ABAH MORRO WARNS BUHARI

Alhaji Abubakar Tsav
Former Lagos state police boss, Abubakar Tsav and immediate past Minister of Interior, Abba Moro have warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to  interfere in the ongoing litigations in courts and tribunals across the country, arising from the last general elections as it may cast aspersions on him.
They cautioned that any attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to influence proceedings at the tribunals would heat up the polity, casts aspersions on the president, as well as ridicule the country before the international community.
Abba-Moro-the-trent
They noted that the development would also question the integrity of the anti corruption stance of the President Buhari.
They made the statements from the perception that the President may be inclined to favour members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) above members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and other political parties at the tribunals.
The two were also reacting to recent reports that Buhari had set up a 10 man committee, to help salvage the electoral fortunes of APC members, where their elections may be threatened.
Tsav said, “If the President wants to maintain his hard earned reputation, good name and high integrity, he should not interfere in what is happening at the Benue and other tribunals but rather allow justice to take its course in the interest of our growing democracy.”
He was also of the view that, “Our people can only learn if justice is allowed to take its course; Muhammadu Buhari is the President of Nigeria and not that of the APC and must therefore remain neutral and impartial.”
According to Moro, “There is this fear, really, that Mr. President was likely going to use his position and good office to persuade the tribunal to give judgement in favour of Governor Samuel Ortom in Benue state and in other parts of the country.”
“That will be very, very unfortunate for obvious reasons; the President has come out very openly to say that he is going to be the President of all Nigerians and that he would fight corruption headlong, and all of us believe in him because of his antecedents.”
“I think it would be wise as a patriotic Nigerian to advise Mr. President not to go all the way to in influence the activities of the tribunals, not just in Benue but across the country, because to do so would send a wrong signal to the world as to his preparedness to fight corruption.”
He further stated that such a move would be a draw back on the nation’s fledging democracy and democratic process “where justice cannot be obtained, when obvious acts of undemocratic practices characterize even the nomination of candidates to run elections.

I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE MULTIPLE PANEL-----SUSWAN

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Mr. Gabriel Suswan yesterday declared that he was not afraid of the multiple panels set up by his successor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, to probe his administration.

Suswam categorically described the action of the present governor of Benue state as “a journey of vendetta and witch hunting,” adding that he was amazed at the level of persecution being targeted against him.
It would be recalled that Governor Ortom had last week inaugurated two commissions of inquiry into the receipt and utilization of funds by the immediate past administration of Suswam. He was, however, quick to point out that the objectives of the panels were not meant to witch hunt anybody but to set the records straight.
But Suswan in a statement issued yesterday by his media aide, Chief Anawah Joseph, said though he was not afraid of multiple panels set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to probe his administration, the former governor said he was surprised at the level with which the ruling party considered him as a project for persecution.
“Dr. Suswam has no problem with probes. The multiple probe panels limited to his administration is however beyond politics, it is vendetta and witch-hunting,” the statement read in part.
On the speculation that he ran away in order to avoid probes, the former governor stated that that would amount to cowardice after being a political leader of the Benue people for many years.
Suswam however called on all supporters of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state to remain resolute, steadfast and strong in order to offer a formidable opposition.

MIKEL SNUBBED ME IN LONDON

Super Eagles Chief Coach, Sunday Oliseh yesterday explained why he left out Chelsea of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi from his list of players invited for the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania. Oliseh who revealed this at a media parley in Abuja said he made several phone calls  including text messages to Obi’s number but he never responded to any.
File: Sunday Oliseh
The former international who reluctantly spoke about the issue of Obi revealed that he has no bias against anybody adding that under him, the national team will not favour or malign any Nigerian player.
“Well this issue is an enigma and we have been trying to understand it but I am in the dark personally, and with my assistants we spent time about 11 days in and around Europe talking to players, watching games. We contacted each of the players, call them up, call the clubs and eventually met with the players.
“I went to England on a Thursday and Chelsea was just coming back, we had fixed our visit to coincide with the end of their tour before they played Arsenal. I contacted Obi Mikel, called him on phone four times, the phone kept on ringing nobody picked it up, I sent him an SMS and got no response. But I called Victor Moses the phone rang three times and he picked it up and I spoke with him, told him to concentrate on his game.
Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi eared  to play against Cote D’Ivoire
 Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi eared to play against Cote D’Ivoire
After the game he came to my hotel and we met and I told him my plans for the national team. I left to Liverpool to meet the other player and I spent about six hours to go there and back but there was no response from Mikel until I returned here.
I think it was yesterday (Wednesday) that I saw a missed call, so at the moment I don’t know what the situation is. For me everybody is the same and will be treated the same.”
He also gave words of encouragement to the home based players by stating that any of them that proves his worth will be given the opportunity to play, if they were better than their foreign based compatriots.

Thursday, 20 August 2015

why i joined chelsea-pedro

Former Barcelona star, Pedro Eliezer Rodríguez Ledesma, has declared that he joined Chelsea FC to win  titles.
Chelsea on Thursday announced the signing of Pedro from Barcelona.
The Spaniard arrives as a highly coveted winger who can also play as a central striker. He is proven at the very highest level and already possesses an impressive medal haul.
The 28-year-old has accumulated three Champions Leagues and five La Liga titles, as well as being a world and European champion on the international stage.
Pedro and Fabregas
He said: ‘I am very happy to be here. I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to keep winning titles.
‘Thanks to the club and the supporters for giving me the opportunity to put the blue shirt on,’ he told Chelsea official website
Born in Tenerife, the diminutive Pedro, whose full name is Pedro Eliezer Rodríguez Ledesma, signed for BarÏ‚a’s academy in 2004 and made his first-team debut in January 2008 after catching the eye for their B team.
By 2009/10, the two-footed, fast and direct winger had become an important part of the Barcelona team. He was the first player ever to score in the Spanish league, Copa del Rey, Champions League, both the European and Spanish Super Cups as well as the World Club Cup.
His brilliant performances at club level saw him secure a place in the Spain squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Pedro started both the semi-final and final, and was a key figure in their victory over the Netherlands.
A year later he scored the opening goal in the Champions League final at Wembley as Barςa beat Manchester United 3-1.
He was a substitute alongside then Chelsea players Fernando Torres and Juan Mata in Spain’s Euro 2012 victory over Italy. The winger was also part of the squad which travelled to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.
Pedro came on as a late substitute in Barcelona’s most recent major success – May’s Champions League final win over Juventus in Berlin. He concluded his time at the Catalan club in the most memorable manner, scoring the winning goal in their 5-4 UEFA Super Cup triumph over Sevilla.

LAST RESPECT


Fisherman Buried With A Fish Coffin In Ghana (Photo)



A popular fisherman who died in a village called Oshei in Ghana was buried in a fish casket. Nice!

AMAECHI'S LOOTS

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G News!!!
Bancorp Bank in the United States Writes to Buhari : Plans to Return Amaechi's loot.
Former Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has written to Bancorp Bank in Minnesota in the United States that the alleged $757 million Dollars domiciled in an account in his name; was authorized by him in error; from a Rivers State Government Account with Access Bank Plc. The Nigerian most corrupt governor according to CNN letter reveals that a similar letter was also written to a bank in Switzerland; stating that a similar authorization was made in error.
The letter stated that the said transfers to both banks were for the purchase of security Helicopters, payments to a foreign company to combat malaria in Rivers state by using helicopters to spray mosquito insecticides, and for the purchase of an official residence for Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, in America.
The letter further explains that, the payments for the security helicopters, and mosquito insecticides to fight malaria were made through other sources, after the funds had already been transferred abroad. He reminded the bank that the Rivers state law on his severance package, provides for an official residence for a former governor; of which he chose to have his residence in America.
Amaechi said that, this law was later amended to have his official residence built in Nigeria, after the funds had already been transferred to Bancorp/Minnesota Account. Mr. Amaechi said these changes were the reasons he communicated the consultants for purchase of security helicopters, his official residence in the U.S and the Insecticide companies not to access the funds; since they have been paid through other sources.
On receipt of the governor's letter by the Bancorp Bank, the bank has written to the Federal Government of Nigeria to repatriate the said funds to Rivers State treasury. Investigations further revealed that President Buhari is not disposed to this request to repatriate the said funds without a trial of the former governor; to ascertain the governor's alleged errors in these transactions.
" Why would it take Christiane Amanpour of CNN, to remind Amaechi of such errors of over N80 billion Naira public funds in two different countries, and why in his name ?" Queried the Presidency.
Recall that Christiane Amanpour accused the former governor of Rivers State; Mr. Rotimi Amaechi of stacking the sum of $757 million dollars (N80 billion Naira) in Bancorp Bank in Minnesota in the United State.

AWARD

The Benue State Executive Council has accepted the nomination of three Benue State indigenes one each from the three senatorial districts for national awards.
The nominees are Professor Nancy Agbe, Governor Samuel Ortom, and Dr. Paul Enenche.

These were contained in a report from the committee on a framework on positive change and new orientation in Benue State presented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Mr. Moses Agbogbo Ode.

The Council presided over by Governor Samuel Ortom, directed the Ministry of Information to study the report and raise a memorandum on it for further necessary action.

The Council also directed the Commissioners of Information and Justice to look into the petition of the contractor at the Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation, BPPC whose contract was terminated and re-awarded to another, and report back.

ENENCHE'S VIEW ON GEJ'S PROBE BY BUHARI'S GOVT

IF MR PRESIDENT MUST PROBE.
One major truth that Mr President must not toy with in handling Gej is the fact that Gej made his comeback to Aso Rock possible.
It was Gej's leadership lapses that gave Mr President the ray of hope.
Nigerians were fed up with Gej, and I strongly believe that Mr President should handle Gej with caution.
If not for Gej's stubbornness to contest in 2011, Nigeria would have been snatched by IBB boys today.
Even when Gej entered, he had to enter alliance with IBB network to support him and in return, handover power to them 2019.
This is the alliance that gave the like of Senator Mark the hope of contesting 2019 presidency.
To solidify my claims, look at the following appointments in Gej's government:
DANSUKI as NSA was IBB's ADC.
ABBAH as IG of police was Maryam Babagida 's ADC.
Gusau as Minister of Defence, was IBB Chief of Army Staff when he IBB was stepping aside from power.
Mr President should know that the battle for 2015 was a battle between him and IBB, Gej was just in the cross fire.
He should embark on massive dismantling of IBB structures, the structures, though appear dormant but they are very potent and can still bounce back.
If Nigeria must probe, let the probe also extend to OBJ, Yar'dua, Abdusalam and IBB govts too.
When Yar'dua was sick, we are aware of the fact that several financial recklessness happened.
Mr President should know that Gej's failures made his comeback to power very possible.
God may have used the weakness of Gej to make Buhari comeback a reality.
I still believe President Buhari is the right man with the right heart to fix Nigeria. But he must be careful not to pull down the same stool (Gej's failure) that made his comeback a reality.
If you must probe, probe all the previous governments. But I don't see that happening.
Mr President, please sir block all the leakages, collect the stolen money you can and strengthen our institutions to work better. That is all Nigeria needs.
You can never wipe corruption from any government.
Even as perfect as Jesus' (My Redeemer) government with 12 cabinet members, as powerful and pure as Jesus (My Redeemer) is, one of his cabinet ministers was corrupt.
Mr President, trade with caution, IBB boys are everywhere, they may appear weak now, but they are very potent... May God grant you the grace and wisdom to navigate through.
Leave Gej alone, and if you would not leave Gej, please also include OBJ, Yar'dua, Abdusalam and IBB, in your probe bonanza.
I rest my case!
Enenche Enenche (Comedian)
19th August, 2015 9:18 AM, GMT+1

ENENCHE THE COMEDIAN WROTE

MARK VS ONJEH, WHAT I SEE AFTER JUDGEMENT
... "Prophet" Enenche Enenche
In December, 2010 when I stormed home for Xmas, what welcomed me to Otukpo, the headquarters of my ancestral home was the postal of a young man with the caption; DAYBREAK!
That day, I looked at the postals with pride, I saw someone from my generation rising up to make a statement even though his opponent was going to fall my comedy in matter of hours. I was in Otukpo for the wedding reception of Senator Mark’s younger brother.
I remembered making the Distinguished Senator to laugh even to the point of falling off his chair.
While all these were going on, the burden of my people at Otukpo/Otukpa road was burning within me. At this time, I have heard about the mess on the road, but I didn’t go beyond to see it as I had to return to Makurdi the next day, albeit, I came in contact with it few weeks later on the 2nd of Jan.,2011.
One thing that kept fascinating my imagination was the postal; DAYBREAK and the young man of my own generation who was the one leading the campaign.
Prior to 2011 elections, he was pressured by his party, ACN to step down, and he did. The dream of a young man never saw the daybreak of 2011 elections at the senate, but for house of reps, which he eventually lost in a controversial “180 days” gymnastics.
In 2015, the dream of this young and fearless man to see a “DAYBREAK” inspired him to lead a people to a poll.
Now, the fate of the dream of that “DAYBREAK” is hanging on the gavel of the Election Petitions Tribunal, handling Benue South Senatorial districts elections sitting in Makurdi.
The following are my prophecies of what I see after the judgement.
SENATOR DAVID A. B. MARK.
He has more at stake here, this is his 5th term, being the “last man standing” of PDP and IBB structure, the sail may not be easy.
No state power at his disposal, the 2019 presidential dream is now in shambles following PDP defeat.
He has every right to panic, with the role he played to see a deputy senate president go to his ally, APC eyes are on the case now.
Judges are more fearless these days and manipulation is not an attractive venture in the Judiciary again, so the “Tiger Wood” of Idoma Kingdom has been scrippled politically.
APC now rule his state, local governments now in the hands of APC, a man that once suffered his political mischief is now the Deputy Governor.
Inability to close defence at the Tribunal, all his witnesses were discredited at cross examination at the dock, and him being a witness on oath not entering the dock to be cross examined, and the Tribunal now relying solely on Onjeh’s defence, this is a great set back for him.
With card readers dictating frauds already, if all or part of the election is cancelled, I don’t see Sen David Mark having the morale and moral credentials to stand before his people for a rerun... Not when his Apa State story is no longer sellable.
He can’t go to O’chidoma’s palace to seek for blessings because the famous O'chidoma road that leads to the palace is in ruins.
All his political enemies would now see the Tribunal in Benue as a fertile venture to invest their money in.
I see him pulling out to save his head and manage his dwindling image.
To consolidate the remnants of power back home, I see him shopping for a PDP candidate with strong grassroots support to replace him and I see that in Comrade Abba Morro.
This is the only way PDP may give APC headache, if at all the election is cancelled.
When this happens, expect campaigns like this;
“Idomas vote Abba Morro, if you don’t want to be slaves in the hands of Akume”.
“Idomas stay with PDP, so that Tivs don’t dominate you.”
Expect these kinds of sentiments. PDP may want Abba there and hoping that Ortom’s camp may split before 2019 and form alliance to snatch Government House in 2019.
COMRADE DAN ONJEH.
This young man is intelligent and fearless, he is not rich financially but rich in leadership.
He has not had opportunity to loot, men and women of goodwill finance his campaigns.
Oh Daniel, don’t rejoice yet, those who substituted your name in 2011 are still alive.
They are watching, and every change agent must watch. Please watch your back.
I pray that the Arch Bishop of Judges Quarters and the new Landlord of Benue State political powerhouse, does not trade you off again.
Oh Comrade Daniel Onjeh, I pray your DAY BREAKS this time around.
I rest my case!
Enenche Enenche (Comedian)
19th August, 2015. 2:15PM GMT+1

Tuesday, 18 August 2015

david mark refused to enter the witness box

former Senate President, David Mark finally appeared in court in person to defend his fifth term victory against his opponent, Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress.
However, the embattled senator refused to testify from the witness box.
Mark was dragged to the tribunal by his only contender, Onjeh over his declaration by INEC as the winner of the Benue South Senatorial election.Onjeh had argued that the elections were marred by several irregularities and substantial breaches of the Electoral Act 2011 as amended.
He also averred that INEC officials were compromised and voters were financially induced by the PDP agents at the various polling units in the district.
The petitioner, therefore, urged the court to nullify the election and order for fresh poll.
Mark’s Counsel, Mr Kenneth Ikonne, had told the tribunal that his client would be appearing in person to testify today.
However, Mark who arrived in court in company of some loyalists on Thursday refused to enter the witness box to defend his victory.
More to come…

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