Sunday, 17 April 2016
LOL! Times Have Changed...
Saraki & His Close Men In Confusion As CCT Case Exposes More Dirty Secrets
Hours after the fundamental rights application by Senate President Bukola Saraki to stop his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) was thrown out by a Federal High Court in Abuja, there were signs that some of his loyalists within the All Progressives Congress (APC) may be retracing their steps.
Buhari didn’t sign any loan deal with China – Presidency ……. Punch
The Presidency on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari did not sign any loan deal with the Peoples Republic of China during his just-concluded one-week working visit to the country.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, gave the clarification in an interview with SUNDAY PUNCH.
Soldiers Have Located Boko Haram underground Food Storage
QUORA QUESTION: WHAT IS FACEBOOK’S DESIGN PROCESS LIKE? ….. 2uora
It’s hard to answer this as we work on many different products at Facebook, from VR to News Feed to helping businesses connect with customers to providing services in emerging online markets like India, and depending on the context, audience, and life-stage of the product we are working on, our design process is different.
However, no matter what we work on, we try and make sure we are doing a few things:
Petroleum Industry Bill needs adaptive reconciliation By Emeka Chiakwelu
The much debated and contentious Petroleum Industry Bill 2012 (PIB) is a quantum leap in the remaking of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, if and when it becomes the law of the land. Some Nigerians deem the bill controversial because many of them have not read it but rather depended on the opponents of the bill to propagate their incoherence and distortions. One thing for sure, the government of Nigeria must be applauded for initiating the task to reform and make some crucial changes in the most important sector of the economy.
For whom the bell tolls By Femi Fani-Kayode
Any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee’’- John Donne (Meditation XVII of Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, 1600) Today the bell tolls for Nigeria. The Department of State Security (DSS) have claimed that five Fulani herdsmen were abducted, killed and buried in a mass grave by members of IPOB in Abia state a few days ago.
Will Ambode’s 4th mainland bridge bring joy? By Ebuka Nwankwo
Lagos State does not have the money to build the 4th Mainland Bridge, which would link the Ajah axis to the main land, but it is determined to build it. Thus, the State is contemplating the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for the bridge. Make no mistake about it, the proposed bridge will change lives in Lagos. The proposed project would influence property values in the Ajah-Ikorodu-Isawo-Ojodu axis and service the Lekki-Free Trade Zone – the location of the proposed Dangote Refinery. The pain suffered by commuters, who travel from Ajah to the main land, would be reduced. However, the question is, do we start rejoicing about this news. The answer to this question is not clear yet.
How wrong is Governor El Rufai? By Tonnie Iredia
For some time now, there has been ample opposition to the policy initiatives of the governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is perhaps the governor’s fiercest critic with respect to a proposed law to regulate religious activities in the state. The bill is aimed at banning the usage of loudspeaker for religious purposes “other than inside a Mosque or Church and the surrounding areas outside the stipulated prayer times.” Governor el-Rufai wants to legally stop the playing or circulating of “all cassettes, CDs, flash drives or any other communication gadgets containing religious recordings from accredited preachers other than inside one’s house, porch, Church, Mosques and other designated places of worship.” The bill also seeks to ban sales or playing of any cassette containing “religious recordings in which abusive language is used against any person or religious organisation or religious leaders (past or present)
Focus on Buhari’s cabinet By Dele Sobowale
“An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882. (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS p 105). They can still be called a cabinet now; but, if care is not taken they will be regarded as a circus. Buhari had created a world record – five months — assembling “a dream team”. Five months is a long time to accomplish what other global leaders historically had finished in less than a month. So, something extra-ordinary was expected from the delay. Instead, what emerged was a team which is remarkable for the ordinariness of most of its members. A few man-for-man comparisons would help us to appraise the outcome of the delay – which was hailed as sagacious by Buhari’s Halleluya singers.
I wish Cameron has Nigerian blood in him By Babajide Alabi
I know this may sound strange, but every time I see the United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron on television lately I wish he was a Nigerian. This is against the backdrop of condemnations arising from the revelations in the Panama Papers that his late father set up an offshore trust fund in which the PM benefitted from. As I watch Cameron struggle to ward off these criticisms, my sympathies go to him. At this time, there are many advantages for Cameron to be a Nigerian.
A secular humanist critique of religion (1) By Douglas Anele
Since the second instalment of the series I completed in this column last Sunday entitled “An unbeliever’s interpretation of Easter” was published, I have been bombarded with stupid, completely irrational, irresponsible and even threatening text messages because of my critical stance towards Christianity. For example, one faceless half-baked champion of Christianity who claims to be Emeka, from Enugu, after making idiotic and derogatory remarks about me, questioned my intellectual capacity to challenge the fundamental doctrines of his Christian faith.
Winning in today’s business world By Seni Adetu
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing my thoughts on how to win in today’s very challenging and dynamic business world. If you were to ask an Economics or Business student to describe the Nigerian economy and its current state in one or two words, I imagine you would hear such words as ‘monolithic;’ ‘fragile;’ ‘import-oriented;’ ‘Africa’s largest;’ ‘developing’ (or ‘regressing’ depending on the school of thought), etc.
Matters Miscellaneous By Femi Orebe
Of course, I appreciate that the Speaker has tactically emasculated the reps through their standing orders, and Senate President Bukola Saraki through Senate committee appointments, they should know that the next election is not eternity – they will have to more than justify a re-election.
Lessons, as corruption fights back By Ropo Sekoni
The complaints about Buhari’s travels; his slowness to take action; his unusual reticence about issues that require proper verification; his attempts to take loans to fund the 2016 budget; etc., may be acting like the character of Achebe’s fiction who finds refuge in cynicism, when what is needed is forthrightness
AGF and Kogi conundrum By Idowu Akinlotan
On the surface, the National Assembly does not appear to have any hidden interest in the Kogi House of Assembly stalemate, nor in Kogi as a state, irrespective of the turmoil in that burdened and distressed state. But after waiting for some weeks for Kogi lawmakers to resolve the impasse they created in February when five members led by Hon. Umar Imam purportedly impeached the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Momohjimoh Lawal, both chambers of the National Assembly, one after the other, resolved to take over the state’s legislative functions. The state legislature had been divided into two factions, one labelled as G-15, and the other, G-5. There are no clear indications the G-15 has been depleted in rank; but last week when the G-5 sat to suspend 10 of their colleagues using a crazy political calculus, their rank had swollen to about nine. The House of Assembly is made up of 25 members: 13 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), 10 All Progressives Congress (APC), and two inconclusive state constituencies elections.
In Case You Missed This: FRSC ‘Can No Longer’ Impose Fines, Court Rules | TheCable
A federal high court in Lagos has declared void powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to impose fines on motorists for traffic offences.
John Tsoho, a judge, held that the commission could not turn itself into a court of law by punishing those who commit traffic offences.
Lagos State Gov. Vow to clear Okada In Some Areas In The State.
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni; (3rd left), addressing the Government House Correspondents shortly after the State Security Council meeting presided over by Governor Ambode, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, at the weekend. (L-R) With him are Commander, Nigeria Navy Ship Beecroft, Apapa, Navy Commodore Abraham Adaji; Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello; Commanding Officer, 9 Mechanized Brigade, Brigadier General Bulama Biu; Director, Department of State Security Service, Mr. Adekunle Ajanuku and Commander, Air Force Base, Ikeja, Air Commodore Paul Masiyer
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would henceforth strictly enforce the extant laws in the state especially those bordering on environmental offences and restriction of operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada in certain routes as well as street trading.
Ikhana Begs Ajimobi to Pay 3SC Players Salary
Kadiri Ikhana
Coach Kadiri Ikhana of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Saturday appealed to the Oyo State Government to pay the club’s players their outstanding five-month salaries.
Ikhana told newsmen in Ibadan, after his team defeated visiting Heartland Football Club of Owerri 2-1, that his players’ morale was down as a result of the situation.
Nipost will soon introduce Banking Service
The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) will soon introduce banking services to rural areas of Nigeria, Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has said.
Shittu told NAN on Sunday in Abuja, that the banking services would avail Nigerians in rural areas the opportunity to carry out banking transactions.
MUST READ: 5 Bad Relationship Advice Your Friend Give You
Every couple has one or two friends who wants the best for them especially in their relationships and will quickly hand out advice if one is needed.
As much as they mean well, not all advice is a good one, some can totally destroy your relationship if applied. It's left to you to know which is good and bad for you.
8 Ways To Move On After Discovering Your Spouse Cheated On You
It's really hard to face the fact that your spouse cheated on you, especially if they decide to stay with the one they had an affair with.
In reality, it's okay to feel all kinds of things initially but it should always be in moderation. The worst thing is letting your significant other's infidelity define you.
CCB/CCT law amendment to give Saraki immunity
The spokesperson for the Senate Unity Forum, Senator Kabir Marafa, on Saturday evening urged Nigerians to discountenance the ongoing plans by Red Chamber of the National Assembly to amend the Code of Conduct Bureau/Conduct of Conduct Tribunal Act as it would be a wasted exercise.
He also said the amendment was to introduce immunity clause for the President of the Senate.
Marafa, an All Progressive Congress Senator representing Zamfara Central, who stated this in an interview with our correspondent on Saturday in Abuja, also described the proposed amendments as “dead on arrival.”
Boko Haram: US seeks more coordinated military campaign ……. Punch
The United States government says it is seeking more coordinated military campaign against Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad.
To achieve this, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, is expected to visit the three countries between April 16 and 23.
The purpose of the visit, according to the US Department of State, is to highlight the growing threat Boko Haram poses to the Lake Chad Basin.
“Boko Haram is one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the world. It poses an acute threat to civilians across the Lake Chad Basin, and the group’s increasing lethality and relationship with ISIL are cause for alarm.
“As the world notes with sadness the second anniversary of the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, we must work with partners in the region to develop a comprehensive counter-Boko Haram effort that includes a more coordinated military campaign, improved humanitarian access and response, a well-resourced stabilisation and governance strategy, and expanded efforts to combat violent extremism,” it said.
In Cameroon, Power will meet with government officials and civil society. She will also meet with refugees, internally displaced persons, and Cameroonian forces on the front lines of the regional effort to combat Boko Haram.
The US diplomat is also expected to participate in a public destruction of confiscated ivory and pangolin scales, demonstrating the strong US-Cameroonian partnership to counter wildlife trafficking.
In Chad, the US ambassador will meet with government officials and visit the headquarters for the Multinational Joint Task Force, a regional military effort composed of the Boko Haram-affected states in the Lake Chad Basin.
In Nigeria, Power will engage with the Nigerian leadership and civil society in Abuja before travelling to the North-East to visit a settlement camp for civilians displaced by Boko Haram’s violence. Finally, she will host a town hall with students and will participate in a ‘Peace through sports’ event with young Nigerians.
Meanwhile, the US has announced an initial contribution of nearly $421 million of humanitarian assistance toward the 2016 global appeal for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
This brings the total of US government’s contribution to UNHCR to nearly $698 million to date.
Ted Cruz wins Wyoming Republican presidential nominating contest ………. Reuters
Republican U.S. presidential hopeful Ted Cruz won all 14 delegates at stake on Saturday in Wyoming, besting rival Donald Trump, who made little effort to win the rural state, and further narrowing the gap in the race for the party’s nomination.
Cruz is trying to prevent Trump from obtaining the 1,237 delegates needed to secure the Republican nomination at the July convention in Cleveland. By continuing to rack up small wins, Cruz is gaining ground on the New York real estate mogul, who has thus far failed to shift his focus on the local-level campaigning necessary to win delegates.
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