Women in Clergy optimistic Buhari will consider more women in his government

 

 

 

The Nigerian Women in Clergy, NWC, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be the Messiah Nigerians have long waited for and ensure that women interest becomes one of the major considerations of his administration.

 

The Clergy women who are known for championing different courses spoke to the press on the occasion of the 55th Independence Anniversary in Abuja.

 

Addressing the media, the group's President, Prophetess Nonnie Roberson expressed hope that President Buhari will not let Nigerian women and the youth down. She said, '' Nigerians voted for him, the women voted for him and our youths sacrificed so much for him. He will definitely not be the one that will take us backward. We are optimistic he is the change agent. Let him prove to us that he is the Messiah.''

 

Responding to the question on whether Nigeria has made progress since its independence in 1960, Nonnie said not much had been achieved. She decried the level of hunger and unemployment in the land, affirming that such were the reasons for the prediction that Nigeria would break up in 2015. She said God was almost proving the prediction wrong, considering his love for the country.  Nonnie said, '' In the words of Sunny Okosun, 'which way Nigeria?'. At 55, we appear to be where we have been. There is hunger in the land, youths are roaming the streets aimlessly, and insecurity has become a major challenge. People are dying out of frustration. Some can't afford to pay their children's school fees. Victims of insurgents are left to cater for themselves; they have been dumped at the IDPs camps scattered across the county. No food, no water and no medical facilities. An average house in Abuja costs N2M. How do you expect a man who battles to feed his family to cough out such money? Many people sleep under trees and bridges, while some of our politicians have warehouses of dollars and naira. So like I said, which way Nigeria? We thought we would have gone beyond this level by now,'' Nonnie said.

 

The clergy woman further advised President Buhari not to leave any stone unturned in his fight against corruption, urging him to address other numerous problems of the country even as he goes about fighting corruption. She said, '' We urge our President to also try to address other challenges militating against the country even as he goes about tackling corruption. As for now, all we  need to do is to support his government so we can collectively create  jobs, provide shelter, suppress insurgencies and take proper care of the IDPs.''

 

Speaking on the place of women in Buhari's government, Nonnie said she was optimistic that the 35 percent affirmative action would be maintained. She said Jonathan's government maintained the affirmative action, and there was high inclusion and participation of women in his government. ''We strongly hope that Buhari, being a listening and caring President will not let us down. It will definitely not be during his government that women will cry of marginalization of any form. We believe in him. For now, we urge all women to support him and watch his actions towards us. We will smile if he makes us to smile and bark when we ought to bark, but for now, we will be on the watch out.''

 

Speaking on the way forward for the country, the prophetess expressed hope that there ''will be light at the end of the tunnel.'' She believes that Buhari's victory was divinely willed, hoping that God heard the cry of his people, especially the Nigerian women who are the mothers of the country. " At this year's anniversary, we are hoping that our story will soon change and we will soon take our leadership role in Africa. I assure the President that as mothers, we are praying for him to succeed, but we will not keep quiet if he fails to live up our expectation.  The mantra of change must be put to use. We must all believe in this change, including Mr. President and his cabinet members. We hope they listen to us as caring mothers. God bless you,'' the activist said.

 

She advised other women group agitating for one thing or the other to give the government a chance as she believes the President will in no long time address whatever be their grievances. On behalf of the women, she prayed for the country and President Buhari, hoping that God will use him as an instrument of change. 

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Nysot drops new song, "Taking Control"

Taking Control’ is the latest hit from Oluwa Tosin Adeleke Ogunbo, popular known as Nysot. The Songster, in this one shows some level of respect for the African beauty.  ‘’Taking Control’’ tries to appreciate the aesthetic nature of Africa and its woman. The song tends to say that such beauty takes peaceful control of the African man and his environment. The song stresses on the importance of African natural beauty that is indescribable, original and everlasting, yet spurs the brain to do the unimaginable. 

According to Oluwa White in the song that has already gone viral on the social media sphere, the Wisest Family has come to take control, and who knows whether their natural African rendition is the secret of the continuous success.

‘Taking Control’ is a song in its own class. Produced by the Wisest Family, Taking Control was mixed and mastered by Aterre, the magic fingers.

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Sallah: Mimiko calls for reflection on Project Nigeria

  DAILY POST recalled that Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has charged Muslims in the country to use the period of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to reflect on their contributions as individuals to Project Nigeria, requesting them and the generality of Nigerians to do more in making the project work.

In an Eid-el-Kabir message issued on his behalf by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, on Wednesday, the Governor noted that the season called for steadfastness and commitment towards uplifting the nation.

While noting that the nation at this time needed the cooperation of all Nigerians to make things work, he urged all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, love and good neighbourliness among them.
While congratulating Muslims on the Sallah festivities, he noted that it was only by doing this that they would live up to the expectations of God.

Mimiko noted that the current challenges facing the nation, arising from the global economic meltdown, were not insurmountable with collaborative efforts while the people live in peace and harmony and tolerating their differences.

While promising more dividends of democracy for the people of the state, the governor also thanked them for their cooperation and support for government’s programmes.

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Eid-El-Kabir: security, well-being of Nigerians remain highest priorities says Buhari

 President Muhammadu Buhari has, in this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, felicitated with all Nigerians of the Islamic faith.
In a press release signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari also congratulated all Nigerian Muslims who are currently on Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
The statement said that, ”as they join the global Islamic community in celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, President Buhari appeals to Muslims and other Nigerians to be committed to the message of piety, faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and selfless service which are for the benefit of all mankind.”
According to the statement, the President calls for more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all as his administration strives to lead the nation towards rapidly overcoming its current security, economic
and developmental challenges.
President Buhari also assured all Nigerians that ”their safety, well-being and progress remain uppermost in his thoughts and actions, and that he
will continue to work with all his might to deliver the positive changes in national life which they expect after his election and inauguration as Head of the Government of the Federation.”
Buhari, in the statement extended his ”heartfelt commiserations to families in Maiduguri and North-Eastern Nigeria who have sadly lost beloved relatives in recent terrorist attacks.”
He said his thoughts and prayers for Divine solace were with all those who have been callously plunged into mourning by mindless terrorists, ”when others are celebrating this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.”
The President has directed the Armed Forces and national security agencies to provide maximum security across the nation during Eid-El-Kabir prayers and celebrations, especially in areas most vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
He went ahead to assure all Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram are numbered.
He said ”Boko Haram’s reign of terror in parts of the country will be finally over very soon as the ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist
sect will continue relentlessly until total victory is achieved.”

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My trial is the handiwork of those angry that I’m Senate President – Saraki

Embattled Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday evening insisted that his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal over alleged corruption charges was orchestrated by those not happy with his emergence as Senate President.

DAILY POST recalls that at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja on Tuesday, he pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge of corruption and false declaration of asset after failing to secure injunctions at a High Court and the Court of Appeal to stop the trial. The CCT however granted him bail on self-recognition after taking his plea.
But in a statement released by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, yesterday evening, Saraki claimed that he was singled out for prosecution because of his position as the Senate President – an apparent reference to the controversy over his election as leader of the Senate.
It would be recalled that he had defied the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC leadership which had anointed Senator Ahmed Lawan for the position. He got the support of senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, to win the seat with Ike Ekweremadu of the PDP emerging his deputy.
In the statement, Saraki stressed that he previously refused to appear before the tribunal because he was exploring the “opportunity to defend (his) fundamental human rights in other courts.”
“As I stated while taking the plea in the case, I reiterate my belief that the only reason while I am going through this trial is because I am Senate President. If I were to be just a Senator, I doubt if anybody will be interested in the asset declaration form I filled over twelve years ago,” he said.
The statement repeated a claim he made at the tribunal earlier on Tuesday that the trial did not follow due process.
“This belief stems from the fact that Section 3 (d) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act provides that if there is a breach or non-compliance with any section of the law, the person involved should be given the opportunity to either admit or deny and that in the case of a written admission, no reference to the tribunal shall be necessary,” he said.
Saraki continued that, “if the CCB had followed the guidelines, procedure or the due process provided in its own law, we won’t be having this trial.
“It is my humble opinion that this case is a vivid example that there is still flagrant disregard for due process in our polity. This trial is not only being observed by Nigerians alone, the international community is watching because Nigeria is a key member of this community. So, the executive, legislature and judiciary should do the right thing that will truly demonstrate that we have imbibed the spirit of positive change,” he said.
In the statement, he thanked his colleagues and supporters who trooped out to the court in number in solidarity with him and promised to clear his name.
“It is however necessary for me to thank my colleagues in the Senate for the solid support and solidarity they demonstrated for me. I also thank my counsel for the brilliance they have shown in presenting our case and the supporters who were present in the tribunal in their hundreds. I want to assure you that I am innocent of all the charges and will clear my name in due course,” the Senate President said.

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Court dissolves two-year marriage over wife’s arrogance, constant fighting

A two-year-old marriage between a 32-year-old driver, Mr. Adekoya Opeolu and his wife, Bukola, was Wednesday, dissolved by an Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos over the wife’s alleged arrogance and constant fighting.

The complainant, who resides at Ewu Elepe Road in Ikorodu, had reportedly approached the court to dissolve his marriage, saying that he could no longer cope with his wife’s hostility, whereas, Bukola in her defense statement, did not object to the divorce plea of her husband.

Bukola said, “I am also fed up, we fight every day since the beginning of the marriage, I am no more interested in the marriage.”

The respondent, however, prayed the court to order her husband to take full responsibility of the five month old child of their union.

According to reports, the Court president, Mr Olu Adebiyi, in his ruling, said they should go their separate ways, as all effort to reconcile their differences fell on hard rocks, stressing that the court was not in doubt that the marriage between the duo had broken down irretrievably.
“The court hereby, officially, dissolves the marriage,” Adebiyi ruled.

‘’The custody of the five-month-old baby boy from the marriage is hereby awarded to Bukola. The petitioner is to pay N5, 000 monthly to the respondent for the feeding of the only child of the union,” he added.

The president, reports reveal, also ruled that Opeolu takes charge of the medical and educational needs of the child, adding that any party, who is not pleased with any section of the judgment, should appeal within 30 days from the said date, 23, September, at a higher court.

Culled from DAILY POST...

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Dog meat: Abuja residents speak

 

 

 

Some FCT residents made up of Veterinary doctors, pet lovers, dog dealers and consumers on Friday, expressed divergent views about dog meat.

 These views were expressed in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

 Mr Uche Okafor, a dog butcher and seller at Kubwa, said that throughout his seven years in the business, none of his customers had ever complained about his meat causing harm.

 ``We used original local gin or seaman schnapp in cooking dog meat, we are always careful when purchasing our drink in order to be sure we get the ones with NAFDAC number.

 ``I have been in this business for a long time, dog meat does no harm to consumers,’’ Okafor said.

 Another dealer, Mr Ituen Sylvester, told NAN that at the preparation stage, hygiene is of primary importance in order to prevent flies, which could cause contamination.

 According to him, though dog meat is a nutritious, hygiene should be taken into consideration to prevent flies from feasting on it.

 ``Cleanliness, they say, is next to godliness. Food poisoning could come about as a result of unwashed hands or when left open to flies,’’ Ituen said.

 Asked on how hygiene could be maintained during the cooking stage, Ituen explained: ``after slaughtering a dog, you wash it thoroughly with water, cut it into parts.

 ``Then you wash them again with clean water, making sure all your utensils are clean. Then you put them inside a pot.

 ``You cook the meat with original ‘ogogoro’ or seaman schnapp (not with water), allowing it to steam with the alcohol for some minutes.

“When the oil starts coming up, you add salt, pepper, onions and maggi.

 ``After boiling properly, you now add the scent leaf and stir it. After a while, you taste the meat and sauce to ascertain if it is well cooked,’’ he said.

 Ituen acknowledged that patronage is good, that his meat does not last long before it was sold out, saying that parts of the meat were booked ahead of time.

 A consumer, Mr Barry Allison from Delta, said that the reason he liked dog meat was because it is medicinal.

 According to him, it cures my fever.

 `` I was sick once, the intestines with the oil and liver were mixed with traditional medicine for me, I was relieved and felt better,’’ Barry said.

 Another consumer, Mr Daniel Okon, said ``when you taste dog meat, you will realise that no meat had ever tasted like that because of the texture,’’ he said.

 However, a pet and animal lover, Mrs Alice Owoeye, said that dogs were man’s best friend and that they should not be eaten.

 Another animal lover, Mr Edmond Levi, said that he loves animals but that does not rule out the fact that they are meant for food.

 A Veterinary Consultant, Dr Peter Adeyanju, agrees that dog meat, like every other red meat, contains protein and is good for consumption.

 According to him, dog meat is medicinal and it is actually nutritious because it contains protein.

 He however cautioned that the manner of preparation should be taken note of.

 ``Irrespective of cultural or religious bias, I think dog meat is just like any other meat. But consumers should be careful of Zoonotics disease.

 ``This is a transmittable disease from animals to humans, that is why it should be well cooked,” he said.

 (NAN)

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Boko Haram sect-like begins operation in Kebbi

 

 

A religious sect identified as “Yanlabaiku, which preaches doctrines similar to those of Boko Haram is currently in its infancy with 100 members at its base in Gwadangwaji, near Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi state, Daily Trust reports.

 

While no violence has been associated with the activities of the group, it is reported to be against western education and is currently holding public preaching, meetings and processions to draw more converts to their cause.

 

According to the newspaper, members of the group are equally called “Yanlokoloko”, said to be one of the names of one of its leaders, Ismaila Lokoloko, who is assisted by one Bala Amadu.

 

It was gathered that the group is opposed to one of the major teachings of the Islamic religion - the five daily prayers - as it allegedly preaches against offering them as Islam dictates.

 

With a slogan that identifies them as putting their belief in their Sheikh above God, Yanlokoloko are said to willingly surrender their wives to spend the night with their important visitors, especially scholars from the group.

 

The report claimed that the group’s leaders were part of a group that was based in Niger State before it was disbanded by government. Some of the present leaders relocated to Borno and Yobe states while others relocated to Niger Republic where they might have had direct contact with the Boko Haram.

 

Culled from DAILY POST

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Oluwawhite drops Jaiye Mi

 

 

 

 

The importance of living a fulfilled and accomplished life is dependent on how an individual struggles to create around himself those comforts of life that will make living worthwhile.

 

This is the message, 26 year old Osun born artist, Oluwawhite conveys in his latest hit singles " Jaiye Mi"

 

"Jaiye Mi" is a philosophical reasoning of an individual who had sojourned in financial difficulty for long. Breaking out from such difficulty, the reality must manifest as the one who makes the money must " flex with the same money"

 

The song stressed on the need to enjoy one's money while it lasts or before the owner of the soul comes calling.

The artist sees life as a place to struggle and enjoy, and nothing more. He believes that life journey is only complete when a man enjoys the fruit of his labour, here on earth as when the person leaves the scene like a stage, everything becomes an illusion, vanity and empty. 

 

Oluwawhite believes that his musical career is the first major journey into the world of enjoyment, thus he won't stop singing and flexing. He will however not leave his fans and peeps behind as they will flex and rob shoulders together.    

Jaiye Mi was  Produced by Clemzy. Mix mastered by Aterre.

 

Listen here: http://bit.ly/1AyW0q9

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Aterre drops ''From the Heart'

Having set the ball rolling for his single Album, Aterre of the Wisest family has dropped his official single from the album, Heart to Heart. The single titled, ‘From the Heart’ is the first track of his 14 tracks album. ‘From the Heart ‘is a message to haters who try to sit on the progress of others. The question the song tends to ask is that how does one know who his/her enemies are when both love and hate are inexplicably mixed?

The song tends to caution haters that while attempting to kill a snake that is in a clay pot in one’s apartment, care must be taken. Aterre is of the view that it’s  either you succeed in killing the snake or you break your own pot.

The message of the song is equally timely as it tends to caution Xenophobic and chauvinistic South Africans as they may end up destroying what they had struggled to put together from the apartheid government by attacking other African brothers resident in the country.

The song which clearly takes reggae music to a different level appealed to God and destiny to direct those who aspire higher according to their zeal.

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Mother's day: Clergy women empower bomb blast victim, restate support for Jonathan

As part of its celebration to mark the right of women in Nigeria and across the world on a day tagged mother's day globally, the Nigerian women in clergy under the leadership of prophetess Nonnie Roberson  has again reached out to a forgotten victim of Boko Haram Bomb blast who lost her only child in the first Nyanya bomb blast where several people were killed.

Recall that Madam Grace Omokoro Joe, a Widow, lost her only Son, Joel Olukayode, a graduate of Federal University of Technology to the first Nyanya bomb blast. Joel was to resume his first temporary job in Abuja town the said day the incident happened.

At the celebration that saw different clergy women converging at Prophetess Roberson's residence, the women presented different gift items, including rappers, headgears, bags of rice and some cash to wipe the victim's tears on a day they believed she was to receive some gifts from her late Son.

Speaking, Nonnie said, "it is imperative her tears are wiped on a day women all over the world are celebrating."

 She said the humanitarian effort was a follow up on the group's earlier promise to remember the woman on events where her Son's death can likely re-awaken her pain.

Nonnie said, "we have been trying to give her all necessary supports, and in our last meeting where we gave her some gifts, we promised to always remember her on days like this. We are a credible body that does not make empty promises.  Today, we have invited her to celebrate the mother's Sunday with us. Some youths are part of us as you can see. Going forward, we may have one of the youths from the youth wing of the Women in Clergy to adopt her as a mother."

Prophetess Nonnie also called on Nigerians to contribute towards the revival of the broken pieces of the bereaved woman, saying that accommodation was one of her major challenges.

Responding, Madam Grace Expressed gratitude to the women of God for their selfless efforts towards her matter, stating that only God could repay the hands that give. She said her joy was that her Son died as a good Christian, believing that he is now resting with the Lord.

In her closing remarks, Nonnie urged Nigerian women to collect their PVC,  and vote wisely for President Goodluck Jonathan who had all along been gender sensitive. She advised the women to reject any leader who pushes for the abolition of the First Lady's office. Nonnie also advised Nigerian youth to " know their history as that will direct them on who to vote for.

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2015 elections- When God rejects a leader by Ali Adoyi

 

 

The popular belief that the voice of a people is the voice of God must not be undermined even as Nigeria faces another democratic test come March 28 and April 11.

 

Many things have happened in the wake of the electioneering campaign, PVC collection and distribution. Elections dates have been shifted amid controversy, INEC Chairman, Jega has been accused of working for the opposition by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; the APC has equally alleged on several occasions that the incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan has an agenda to scuttle the nation’s democracy through an interim national government. Different allegations have been flying around and people at different points are engaged in title-tattle. While some chorus “change” others chorus” continuity”.

 

However, political analysts are of the view that change is likely to take place in Nigeria despite widely held premonition that Nigeria will split after the violence that will follow the elections.

It’s true that one cannot totally override the popular fear of pre or post-election violence, the reason INEC may have fixed the initial date for February 14 (Valentine day). However, there will surely be a new Nigeria after every other thing that may likely transpire before, during and after the elections. This thinking has equally been upheld by positive thinkers who believe that the unity and the survival of the country supersede any individual’s ambition. This to me, is what most of us should believe. Instead of rushing our families to the village out of fear of an impending violence, we ought to establish a firm belief that Nigeria is bigger than our politicians whose interest is to scuttle democracy. They will cause confusion and move their people out of the country, leaving us to leak our own blood. Our fear should rather become our wisdom so we can stand together against all violent politicians.

 

The question however is why is there so much tension in the land? Why are we all afraid? Why do we think political gladiators and supporters will resort to violence after results are announced? The straight answer is that there is fear in the land because God has taken over the leadership of this country. God to me, has heard the cry of many Nigerians who have painfully cried to him for intervention over their several years in bondage in what seems like a political imprisonment. In this regard, if we accept that God has taken over the leadership of the country, then it’s clear that we cannot have another leader. It then means that a leader has been dethroned by God himself, and when God dethrones a leader, he decides who becomes the next leader.

 

What then are the signs that a leader has been dethroned by God?

 

Kneeling or prostrating before a pastor must not be seen as God’s acceptance, as those men of God are mere mortals and must not be mistaken for God.

On several occasions, some Nigerians have called President Goodluck Jonathan, ‘’the Chosen one’’ with the notion that who God has chosen, no one should question. Presidential Spokesman, Doyin Okupe, in defence of the same religious cum political ideology said, “Someone was reported to have said “A new government will be installed on the 29th of May 2015. “Lamentations 3 vs 37 says “Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass when the Lord commandeth it not? “ Isaiah 7 vs 7 says, “Thus sayeth the Lord God, it shall not stand’ neither shall it come to pass’’

Doyin is known to have been using the bible to defend Mr. President’s Policies which many have termed obnoxious and unproductive, and had at one time compared Jonathan to Jesus Christ. The President’s aide said, “People do not understand the burden this President is bearing. He’s like Jesus Christ. He’s bearing the burden of everybody.’’ Okupe then stated further that, “I can’t see GEJ losing this election. It’s not possible.’’

 

Similarly, in a recent forum, Okupe shouted down his audience, saying that Buhari will never rule Nigeria. He said, ‘’It will not happen- It will not happen…’’ (Repeatedly)

 

In a more relative way, President Jonathan is always very good at blackmailing God through his actions. While his Spokesman, Okupe relies more on profanity to return his boss to power, Jonathan wants to constantly put God to test by visiting different men of God for prayers. He does this only during election period, believing God can be patronized. He has forgotten the simple but popular biblical injunction that says, ‘’ obey is better than sacrifice.’’

 

Most failed leaders are very quick at telling God and the people that they have done well, meanwhile, they have done nothing for the people and for God. This is similar to when Saul was rejected as King of Israel. Saul was asked to destroy everything belonging to the Amelekites, but he disobeyed God, claiming that he had done the will of God. When Samuel, the messenger of God came-calling to deliver God’s message, Saul rushed to conclusion that he had done the will of God. ..” Then Samuel went to Saul, and Saul said to him, “Blessed are you of the LORD! I have performed the commandment of the LORD.” Saul was obviously prompted into self-defense because he knew he didn’t do the will of God. This is typical of Jonathan and his aides as they continually term those God is using to sanitize the system as mere whistle blowers, in defense of their actions. If further references are made with regard to Saul’s encounter with Samuel, one would realize that if he had done what God instructed, he would have been slower to boast of it. His disobedience led to self-defence and self-destruction.

 

I read about the ten reasons Jonathan must be re-elected as syndicated in the social media. The question people are asking is whether it’s ideal for a leader to tell the citizens what he has done before they acknowledge his efforts? If Jonathan had followed God’s instructions on how to build the country, there wouldn’t have been whistle blowers like former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and former Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo would have been the best friend of the government today. Unfortunately, Jonathan, with his good intention was shielded from people whose real advice and caution would have reshaped his government in preparation for the coming elections. CAN wouldn’t have been given N7bn to mobilize for the President as ‘’obey is better than sacrifice’’. If Jonathan had walked the walk of the chosen one, no single PDP governor would have left for the opposition today, hence APC and its candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari wouldn’t have been accepted globally to the detriment of Jonathan’s party. If the PDP candidate had walked on the path of glory and humility, returning to Aso Rock that is currently considered a big task would have been very easy.

 

God tends to have disserted whom he had chosen to run the country as billions of naira continue to disappear from the nation’s treasuries unaccounted for; this is to further reflect on the conversation between Saul and Samuel; Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?” And Saul said, “They have brought them from the Amalekites; for the people spared the best of the sheep and the oxen, to sacrifice to the LORD your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.” Then Samuel said to Saul, “Be quiet! And I will tell you what the LORD said to me last night.” And he said to him, “Speak on.”

 

This goes to show that even when Jonathan and his people try everything possible to manipulate the people, by hiding the true state of the nation’s economy, God still hears the groaning and yearning of our depleting economy. He hears even the cries of millions of people who perpetually smile in darkness following total absence of power supply; hence to obey is a better option than to make sacrifices after a deed. A Popular adage says, ‘’ a deed committed by seven, must be atoned by seven.’’

 

Although, sacrifice appears to be the only option for GEJ to appease God and Nigerians, his deeds can only be atoned by the same seven; I mean he may likely sacrifice his second tenure as a repercussion of his disobedience.

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You still need more clarifications on why God chose to dethroned the leadership of Nigeria? Are you so convinced that our dear President has done the will of God and the people of Nigeria? Check again.

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Ushafa community decries three-month power outage

Residents of Adefemi in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, are now set to embark on a massive protest to the Abuja Distribution Company of Nigeria over power outage in the area that has lasted for nearly three months.

It would be recalled that exactly this period last year, the same community that hosted former US President, William Jefferson Clinton during his visit to Nigeria had experienced a similar precarious situation of a complete absence of power supply for almost 4 months.

In a protest letter made available to DAILY POST in the early hours of Monday, residents of the community have resolved to march to ADCN office to question the company on why the several applications forwarded to the management on the need to replace its faulty transformer had yielded no fruitful response for nearly three months.

The residents had lamented that since the existence of the community, they had not been supported by any government as the said faulty transformer was actually acquired through communal effort. They wondered why they are left in perpetual darkness by the FCT administration and the power distribution company.

The letter, signed by the Chairman, Adefemi-Ushafa Youth Vanguard, Mr. Adeniyi Lawrence, said the people of the area are now tired of the recurrent power problem in the area and have been pushed to the wall.

The letter reads in part: “We have tried all we could to have a new transformer installed in our area to no avail. We have used all legal means to draw the attention of the distribution company to the current situation, but the company and the FCT administration has remained completely deaf to our plight. The only option left is to register our protest in a march to the company, and by so doing, we must have explored all available options.
‘’The electrification of Adefemi- Ushafa has remained, over time, the sole effort of landlords in the area. We provided for ourselves poles, wires and the transformer that had supplied power to our homes for the past three years. No government, no politician has ever contributed towards resolving our incessant power problem.

‘’Even as disheartening as the situation appears, politicians have not stopped coming to our community for campaign. We therefore warn that this campaign visit must stop henceforth, as we cannot be made to patronize those who have showed little or no concern towards our plights.
‘’ We also wish to remind the distribution company that we can no longer tolerate the situation of last year where they came for their bills after we repaired the same faulty transformer. They must be reminded that they are currently indebted to each household in Adefemi-Ushafa as they promised to refund the 4 months bills collected even in the absence of light. They must be reminded that we will come for a refund anytime soon”.

The letter concluded that residents are currently enmeshed in serious hardship as the absence of power supply has frustrated all business activities in the area, causing serious illness amongst children as a result of heat. It also stressed that water has equally become a major problem even as telecommunication masts in the area have stopped working.
‘’ We are Nigerians and Abuja residents, and we deserve all the benefits attached to living in the capital city, ‘’ the letter emphasized.

The letter also alleged that the fault in the transformer also resulted from poor handling by the staff of the distribution company, warning that if after the protest nothing is done, a more appropriate legal action would be taken against the company.

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BREAKING: Suicide bomber kills 10 in Potiskum

A suicide bomber at about 11:50 pm on Tuesday let out an explosive device in Tashar Dan-Borno motor park in Potiskum, Yobe State killing a n estimated 10 other lives in the process.
An eyewitness who was present at the scene disclosed that “Passengers were boarding a vehicle heading to Kano when the incident happened.”

On how the fatality rate of the attack, the source stated that “There are casualties, only that figures are not yet available.”

Meanwhile, a security source squealed to Reuters that the bombing claimed 10 lives. The latest incident is the third of such attacks the community is witnessing in February.

Culled from DAILY POST

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Generational change, not just change by Abdul Abdul

 

It has often been said that the youths are the leaders of tomorrow. Yet what do we have today? APC has fielded as its presidential candidate, General Buhari who is 72 years old!

As governor Fashola stated during an APC rally in Lagos state, “You know what you must do. Open your eyes clearly. You see, this job is a tough job. When I took this job, at the age of 44, I was counting the number of white hair on my head. Today, at 52, I am counting the number of black hair on my head,” You need youthfulness to do this job. That man (Mr. Agbaje) is already 60; he cannot cope with this job. If you call him at night he will not take your phone,” 

We can therefore conclude that Governor Fashola was sending us a coded message never to vote for their presidential candidate.

What of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the current APC Gubernatorial candidate for Kaduna state in a 2010 interview with The Sun Newspapers. In the interview, he said “Obama is 48 and Cameron is 43 for God’s sake. So, why are we recycling leaders that ruled this country very well or very badly 25 years ago? I was 25 year old when Buhari and Babangida were Heads of State and I am now 50 and they still want to be Head of State. I don’t understand that at all and I call on the young people of Nigeria to take their future into their hands and ensure that in the next election, they vote for a new generation of leaders. I think that we will not make progress until we break the link from the past and just move on. 70 per cent of Nigerians are below the age of 40. Many of these young people, the next generation, as they are called, are on internet services such as Facebook and twitter, using Blackberry and if you ask any of these people running for Presidency, they will think that Blackberry is a fruit…….. People like General Babangida and General Buhari should just disappear. They should give way to a new set of people with new ideas”

We have a minimum age requirement in the constitution, maybe it’s time for a maximum age as well.

General Buhari, are you fit enough to lead this country for four more years? Science shows that 25% of people over 70 have a mild cognitive impairment.

 Remember you said in 2011 that it was your last attempt at the presidency. Are you no longer the man of integrity which used to be your only calling card?

General, we believe it’s time to retire, leave the stage for younger people. It’s not too late!

President Jonathan has the right combination of energy and innovation to take our country to the next level. Let’s reelect him.

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