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- Tiwa Savage hangs out with Lupita Nyongo, Janelle Monae and Jidenna in the US
- Actress Stephaine Linus & Hubby in lovely new selfies
- Photos of Patience Jonathan in Okrika town, Rivers state today
- Negotiations/dialogue will commence whenever Nigeria shows readiness - Niger Delta Avengers
- Delta state at 25: James Ibori writes on his stewardship as state governor
- Photos: Death of Stella Oduah's first son attributed to use of fake drug
- Movie alert: Beasts of Armageddon
- Usain Bolt takes five more girls to his hotel room after partying some more at London club
- The life-changing beauty solution every woman should have
- NDLEA investigates the arrest of 3 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking
- Sly Monay Fashion releases the innovative ''Cravat Masterpiece: Afro-European collection
- Throwback photos of Uche Jombo and Funke Akindele
- Photos: NDLEA discovers cocaine hidden inside shoes, arrest three suspects
- Meets Media: Adekunle Gold, Sound Sultan meets media as we celebrate Ladies of 'Your View' TVC talk Show
- Former BBA contestant Pokello shares cute photos with her kids at the beach
- Photos of young black man and his elderly white lover goes viral
- Faces at Victoria Crest Estate I Commissioning /Handover
- Rapper Yung Joc mocked for his new hairstyle
- Photos: Female fuel attendant whose monthly salary is N15,000 found and returned lost money
- JerseyGramm promo: Buy 2 or more jerseys & get 1 free
- "The mention of ur name is my worship"- Mercy Johnson-Okojie tells hubby as they celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary
- She was born a man...but check her out now! Don't hate! Lol
- Throwback photos of House of Reps. member, Abdulmumin Jibrin, Dino Melaye and Obasanjo from 13 years ago
- Package deal at University of Kyrenia
- Budget padding scandal: Jibrin discloses how Dogara, Gbajabiamila, others allegedly received over N10bn in allowances
| Tiwa Savage hangs out with Lupita Nyongo, Janelle Monae and Jidenna in the US Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:06 PM PDT |
| Actress Stephaine Linus & Hubby in lovely new selfies Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:45 PM PDT |
| Photos of Patience Jonathan in Okrika town, Rivers state today Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:44 PM PDT |
| Negotiations/dialogue will commence whenever Nigeria shows readiness - Niger Delta Avengers Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:41 PM PDT  Niger Delta Avengers spokesperson, Brig Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, released a statement today, saying the militant group will commence negotiations whenever the Nigerian government shows readiness. The group also reacted to a statement signed and released by one Ballatyne Agiri, which claimed that Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and other prominent figures have been named as members of the commitee to dialogue with the FG on behalf of the Niger Delta Avengers, as well as other splinter militants groups in the oil producing zone. Read below... The High Command of the Niger Delta Avengers are bothered again on the insensitivity to the genuine plight of the Niger Delta agitation by every successive government of Nigeria and the present handlers of the APC government. We are amazed that Prof. Wole Soyinka, has been taken on the jugular by enemies of the Niger Delta because of his belief that the government of the day should understand the need to restructuring and listen to the Niger Delta agitation positively. That if, we the NDA have named Prof Wole Soyinka and some incredible names to advise and lead any group is the Lie of The Century! They says, when an handshake goes beyond the elbow it has turned to another thing; amazingly, the handwriting are so clear that our noble laureate name is going the infamous way, as he is being named along as an adviser with some unscrupulous characters as Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) dialogue team with the government of Nigeria. Putting the records straight; the name/names parading as factions of the Niger Delta Avengers are just the figment of some persons protecting their jobs and hell bent on derailing the wheel of progress in the history of Nigeria and the Niger Delta agitation. Our strike teams and Command structures have not at anytime contacted these Nigerians at any time to advise or lead any contact with the government of Muhammadu Buhari on the Niger Delta agitation. We have shown our respect and restraints to personalities that have been too fixated to impress Abuja in the name of the Niger Delta struggle since the beginning of "Operation Red Economy " ignorantly or willingly. The NDA cannot be teleguided by Mr Charles Okah and Henry Okah from their respective prison cells using disorganised characters of the All Progressive Congress (APC), from the Niger Delta to impress Abuja. We are not unaware of the creations of the Nigerian Intelligentsia community and security apparatus to sustain the Niger Delta struggle to bloat their pocket and credibility. The NDA have unequivocally given our tacit support to the Chief Papa (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark Niger Delta Elders and Stakeholders conference committee to lead the Pan Niger Delta Negotiations/Dialogue Team, whenever this wicked entity called Nigeria shows readiness. |
| Delta state at 25: James Ibori writes on his stewardship as state governor Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:38 PM PDT  Let me begin by paying tribute to my predecessors in office who piloted the affairs of the state before the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP)administration was inaugurated on May 29, 1999. From Air Commodore Luke Chijiuba Ochulor (rtd) who was the pioneer Administrator on creation in 1991 to the first elected Governor, Olorogun Felix Ibru, after the demise of the civilian administration, Abdulkadir Shehu, Bassey Asuquo, Ibrahim Kefas, John Dungs and to Walter Feghabo who supervised the conduct of the election in 1999, and eventually handed over to me as Governor. I want to say without fear of contradiction that Delta in its 25 years of existence has been a success story. It is indisputable that the state has overcome some very challenging times. The Warri crisis was my administration's first challenge. At the inauguration of the PDP administration on May 1999, Warri and its environs were boiling. There was a full-blown attack on Escravos on May 30, which spilled over to the surrounding villages and eventually reached the Warri metropolis. The level of destruction was such that it shocked the entire country and dampened the joy of the transition to democracy. Its genesis can be traced to 1997 when the Federal Government of the late Gen Sani Abacha created a number of Local Government Areas including Warri South-West LGA, with headquarters in Ogbe-Ijoh, – an Ijaw town between Aladja and Warri Metropolis. With the relocation of the headquarters of this LGA, from Ogbe-Ijohto Ogidigben, an Itsekiri town, on the Atlantic coast, riots followed and hundreds of people died. Six Shell Nigeria (SPDC) installations were taken over by protesting Ijaw youths, leading to a drop in oil production. As head of the PDP administration at the time, I knew I had to act swiftly to stem the destruction of life and property. I then summoned a meeting of the major ethnic groups in Warri at the Government House, Asaba. I recall vividly that the meeting stalemated, as the leaders disagreed on almost every issue. I then directed that the leaders of the delegations be taken to a room in one of the VIP Guest Houses and left there until they reached an agreement. One of the leaders said to me, "Governor, we will not speak to each other even if we stay there for days". In response, I then said that was exactly my objective. On reflection today, our modest efforts have been blessed with some level of peace and understanding. As if the ethnic discord was not enough, Asaba's position as the state capital threw up a different challenge of its own. During my campaign to be Governor of the state, it was clear to me that some leaders from the Delta South and Central Senatorial Districts were deeply unhappy with Asaba as the capital. Conversely, leaders from Delta North Senatorial District were very emphatic on the status of Asaba as state capital, and they impressed on me to respect it if I became Governor. I assured them that I would always sleep in Asaba as long as duty did not take me out of the capital. This was my way of committing to the status of Asaba as capital. Now, I look back with pride. Asaba is a capital city that everyone can be proud of. The PDP administration also set out to avoid the mistake of other states where only the capital was developed. So we made sure that Delta did not become a one city state. Apart from Asaba and Warri, we identified another tier of development to include Agbor, Ughelli, Sapele, Oleh, Oghara, Abraka, Ogwashi-Uku, Burutu and Ozoro. My prayer is for this dream to endure. Deltans will benefit from a multiplicity of urban centres with well-developed infrastructures. On the political level, I agonized over how to banish the feeling of second class citizenship of some sections of the state. Many, who felt left out in the political arrangement, especially, the Ijaws of Warri, were brought into government at the local and state levels. We held tenaciously to the PDP mantra of equity and justice. And this gave birth to the principle of power rotation. The result is that for the first time in Nigeria's history, a minority ethnic group, the Itsekiri, produced the governor of the state. Most of all, I am pleased to note that today, all three Senatorial Zones have produced the governor of the state. In 2007 the baton of leadership went to Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, an Itsekiri from Delta South Senatorial District and from him to Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, an Owa man from Delta North. I thank God for their lives and their commitment to Delta State. And to all those who will come after them, I wish fair weather, smooth sailing, but most of all, I wish them inspired leadership as they pilot this most strategic state in Nigeria to greater heights. The fourth issue that engaged our attention was true federalism and Resource Control. I embraced it for obvious reasons. We won some battles; more will surely come for the journey has just begun. Some of us are paying the price today for our perceived audacity. Some other comrades in the course of the struggle have made the supreme sacrifice. May we never forget them. On a personal note, my greatest regret is that I'm not there with you to savour this special moment. However, I must put on record on this historic day, my gratitude to the people of Delta State for the opportunity given me to serve as Governor from 1999 t0 2007. And it is to the people that I have reserved my last and greatest tribute. I also say to them that the journey has not been without its challenges, but we have made much progress. Congratulations on this your well-deserved celebration. I wish you and our dear state peace, unity, and prosperity in the years ahead. |
| Photos: Death of Stella Oduah's first son attributed to use of fake drug Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:36 PM PDT    |
| Movie alert: Beasts of Armageddon Posted: 27 Aug 2016 08:29 AM PDT   The movie featured highly talented actors like: Sylvester Madu, Prince Iyke Olisa, Zubby Micheal, Sylvia Anyanwu Olisa, Diamond Okechi, Don Brymo Uchegbu, etc. This is a movie that exposes the evil perpetrated to the employees/ subjects by their so called Bosses. A satire of the happenings in our average society. The Hollywood trained filmaker/ City People Award winning marketer of the year 2016 (English) and CEO of Prime world Production Int'l. Ltd. "PRINCE IYKE OLISA", is the Producer of this captivating hilarious- action masterpiece, Directed by ILOCHI OLISAEMEKA and written by the ever- creative VERONICA AMARA NNACHI. "THIS IS A MUST WATCH MOVIE FOR EVERY ONE". visit @ www.youtube.com/africannollytv to watch full movie now. Click here to watch the Trailer of the movie "BEASTS OF ARMAGEDDON": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfKuAAjQ3Io    |
| Usain Bolt takes five more girls to his hotel room after partying some more at London club Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:48 AM PDT |
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| NDLEA investigates the arrest of 3 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:33 AM PDT  Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) has ordered investigation into the arrest of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia in connection with substances suspected to be cocaine. Abdallah who expressed disappointment over the unfortunate incident constituted a panel of inquiry headed by the Director of Operations and General Investigation, Mr. Olugbenga Mabo to immediately investigate the incident adding that the Agency will address the situation with every sense of seriousness and urgency. The Agency had also deployed more investigators to all the screening camps nationwide. In a press release yesterday, August 26th, the NDLEA boss said, "Narcotic smuggling is criminal and the involvement of pilgrims is utterly reprehensible. This is unfortunate and we are working very hard to get to the root of it. The Agency is handling this case with every sense of seriousness and urgency because this action has negatively affected the image of Nigeria. We have also taken measures to intensify the on-going screening of pilgrims who are yet to depart to Saudi Arabia to prevent a re-occurrence of the sad incident". Abdallah assured members of the public that the NDLEA will get to the root of the incident. The terms of reference for the panel of inquiry include to ascertain the circumstances behind the non-detection of the pilgrims before takeoff, identification of possible sponsors and source of drug supply as well as make recommendations on effective screening of pilgrims. Meanwhile, the NDLEA boss also called on pilgrims to uphold the principle of probity, patriotism and eschew any act capable of bringing the image of the country to disrepute. Abdallah vowed to take necessary steps aimed at bringing any person or group of persons involved in the criminal act to justice. |
| Sly Monay Fashion releases the innovative ''Cravat Masterpiece: Afro-European collection Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:28 AM PDT  The Fashion forward, innovative brand has yet again released a first of its kind masterpiece for the native line. This collection was inspired by looking at the African culture or way of life, style, innovation and taking the Nigerian fashion to the next level. Sly Monay Fashion becomes the first fashion brand to ever infuse the use of the cravat tie on African/Native attires, hence The Cravat Masterpiece : Afro-European collection. The cravat is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie originated in the 1630s, in the reign of Louis XIII of France. Like most men's fashion between the 17th century and World War 1, it was of military origin that came with the Croatian military kit as scarves distinctively knotted on the Croats' necks. This has become widely acceptable all over the world and mostly worn in the European countries on shirts and suits. Our aim is to give Nigeria and Africa a face all over the world, so we design very stylish native attires that can be multidimensional in the sense that it can serve as an alternative to suits on red carpets, formal and informal events. The collection featured African celebrities such as Juliet Ibrahim, Oc Ukeje, Bryan Okwara, Eddie Watson, Belinda Effah, Baaj Adebule, Chuks Anyaduba, Rinu Monay and Cherrie Ekanem. Photographer: Dola Posh Stylist: Haus of Fade Make up: Jay Ukachi Behind the Scene Photos & Videos: A.I Sina & Sjay Ephraim For Product or Online Order related enquiries please contact us at: Website- www.slymonay.com Tel- 08146259396 Email- sales@slymonay.com INSTAGRAM- @slymonay or @slymonayfashion TWITTER- @slymonayfashion FACEBOOK- @slymonayfashion YOUTUBE- Sly Monay Fashion https://youtu.be/e7SEGnky9rQ                    |
| Throwback photos of Uche Jombo and Funke Akindele Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:27 AM PDT   |
| Photos: NDLEA discovers cocaine hidden inside shoes, arrest three suspects Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:20 AM PDT   Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detected parcels of cocaine hidden inside the sole of shoes at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. The consignment of shoes where the cocaine was discovered was said to have originated from Sao Paulo, Brazil.   The owner of the luggage have been arrested while two other suspected drug traffickers that tested positive and excreted narcotic are also being investigated. A white powdery substance found to be cocaine with a total weight of 3.950kgs were seized from the suspects. NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Ahmadu Garuba said that one of the suspects concealed the drugs inside shoe soles while the remaining two ingested wraps of cocaine. In his words, "Three suspects have been arrested with a total of 3.950kgs of cocaine. They are Mbatugosi Paul Ifechukwu, 32 year old caught with 1.950kgs of cocaine hidden inside shoe soles, Adugba Ugochukwu Godson, 34 year old who ingested 1.50kgs of cocaine on his way to Sydney, Australia and Onuoha Friday Dominic, 42 year old found to have ingested 850 grammes of cocaine from Brazil. The cases are under investigation and will be charged to court soon". Mbatugosi Paul Ifechukwu who used to sell shoes at Enugu said that he was introduced into drug trafficking by a friend he met in Brazil. "After my graduation from Technical College in my home town Ihiala, Anambra State in 2002; I went to Enugu where I was selling shoes. In 2015, I travelled to Brazil in search of better opportunities. However, while in Brazil, I worked as a barber to earn a living. After a year and three months in Brazil, I was disappointed because I had no savings, so I decided that I will get some money and be exporting shoes to Nigeria. It was in the process of looking for a start-up capital that a friend introduced me into drug trafficking. My friend bought the shoes and prepared the drugs inside 13 pairs. This is my first time and I was caught" Mbatugosi stated. The second suspect, Adugba Ugochukwu Godson who ingested 1.150kgs of cocaine said that he wanted to visit his wife in Sydney, Australia when he was caught. "I was travelling to visit my wife who lives in Australia when a friend introduced me to drug trafficking. Initially, I told turned down the idea because I never wanted anything that will tarnish my reputation. He later convinced me that I will never be caught and also promised me the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). This was how I fell for him and found myself in this mess" Adugba who hails from Abia State stated. Onuoha Friday Dominic was found to have ingested 850 grammes of cocaine equally blamed his involvement on friends. He travelled to Brazil in search of job opportunities but was unable to get job satisfaction. "I was not satisfied working as an event planner in Brazil because the salary was just for subsistence living. After paying my bills, there was little or nothing left. That was how I was introduced into drug trafficking. My friend said that the only way to make quick money is through drug trafficking. He promised to pay me $15,000 and I agreed to swallow the drugs" Onuoha stated. He hails from Abia State. In his reaction, the Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) expressed satisfaction with the arrests. "Every arrest and seizure of drugs is a victory over drug syndicates. The NDLEA will continue to consolidate on the operational successes so far recorded by maintaining vigilance at all entry and exit points. This will be complimented with public awareness programmes on illegal drug production, trafficking and use aimed at reducing demand for drugs" Abdallah stated. |
| Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:14 AM PDT  The event's platform recognizes media personalities that have maintained consistent growth over the years. This August, ladies of 'Your View' TV talk show on Television Continental(TVC Lagos) will take centre stage.  The platform for the Media which celebrates the potential that exists within the Nigerian media industry also welcomes corporate organizations, entrepreneurs, brand strategists, artistes, actors, record labels, filmmakers, Publicists, producers and individuals for press briefing purposes. These stakeholders share a learning experience with groups and forge ways they can work together to advance their agendas. Provision of insights to public relations, advice on brand and product coverage and also building mutually beneficial relationship between media and other stake holders in respective industries are objectives of the event.  According to the event's organizers: "The monthly media hangout recognizes persons demonstrating entrepreneurial aptitude, commercial acumen, vision, ambition and drive to build successful enterprises". This August 2016 event has been designed to create an atmosphere of exciting interactions and activities for publishers, writers, broadcasters and online mavens among others to gather to interact and share ideas while celebrating their achievements. Activities to feature on the two hour 'Meets Media' dinner will include the reading out of media personality profiles, review of the album 'GOLD' with Adekunle Gold and the celebration of the ladies of 'Your View' TVC talk show under the 'Media Personality Achievement' section. Other planned activities are celebrity live chats, fireside chat, brand exhibitions, buffet/cocktails among others.  The August edition of 'Meets Media' networking dinner event is scheduled to happen Aug. Sunday 28, 2016 from 6PM to 9PM Nigeria time at the Best Western Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. •Contact: 07089654307 •Email: meetsmedia@gmail.com •Website: www.meetsmedia.com Date: Sunday August 28th, 2016. Time: 6pm – 9pm Venue: Best Western Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. |
| Former BBA contestant Pokello shares cute photos with her kids at the beach Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:13 AM PDT |
| Photos of young black man and his elderly white lover goes viral Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:00 AM PDT |
| Faces at Victoria Crest Estate I Commissioning /Handover Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:54 AM PDT  The opening /handover of the estate which took place recently at Victoria Crest Estate I adjacent Buena Vista by lafiaji off lekki epe express way was a great event had a number of notable people present like the likes of Alh. Yekini Bakare, Chima Anyaso, Just to mention a few. The event enabled Nedcomoaks subscribers to express and give a feedback about Nedcomaoks products, the feedback was positive and it enabled guests at the event to have more confidence in investing more in Nedcomoaks housing. Nedcomoaks used the event to appreciate all subscribers to the project they also took huge cash prices home and fantastic prizes for the guest in attendance, Agents were also not left out as they also went home with huge cash of money. Commissioning/handover of Victoria Crest Estate has given many Nigerians a merciful hope of having their affordable luxury home which will enable them to live in comfort. Phase II is currently on-going with a payment plan that is flexible. Pay at your convenient time as they build with a promise to deliver. More photos...                            |
| Rapper Yung Joc mocked for his new hairstyle Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:53 AM PDT |
| Photos: Female fuel attendant whose monthly salary is N15,000 found and returned lost money Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:41 AM PDT   Few weeks ago, a female fuel attendant at Mobil filling station, Gwagwalada, Abuja found N30,000 lost by a customer. The young lady who's named Esther earns N15,000 monthly salary but in a rare display of integrity, she decided to return the money to the owner. Hear from Efe Okposio:   "Some weeks ago I drove into the Mobil filling station on Teaching Hospital rd Gwagwalada Abuja to get fuel. Unknown to me 30k dropped off the car when I opened the door. When I got to my next stop to pick some things I discovered the money way missing. After driving around for about 30mins I decided to check the filling station. When I asked Esther the fuel attendant about the money. She just stepped into their office and brought my 30 thousand. She could have denied seeing the money and I couldn't have suspected her. But she brought the money out. 30k is her two months salary but she rose above it. So when next you're in Gwagwalada Abuja and your fuel is running low. Stop by at Mobil filling station on Teaching hospital rd. Ask of Esther and give her a good tip" |
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| Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:39 AM PDT  Sacked Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has released another statement disclosing how Speaker Yakubu Dogara, House leader Femi Gbajabiamila and others who have been in the House of Reps before this present administration have received well over N 10 billion in allowances. According to him, the allowances are supposed to be what is referred to as "office running cost" but the lawmakers convert it into personal funds which they use to buy choice houses and cars and live luxurious lifestyle which they couldn't afford before they came into the green chamber. He says if the 10 Principal Officers of the House of Representatives are named and shamed, it will force reform in the House of Representatives. He insists that the House of Representatives is highly involved in sharp practices. Read his statement below In line with my resolve to continue to expose individual and systemic corruption in the House of Representatives, I will today commence the disclosure of what many Nigerians believe is almost impossible to reveal or are not even aware of Рthe allowances of Members of the House. Recall that in the last one month, I have exposed 2016 budget fraud perpetrated by Speaker Dogara, Lasun, Doguwa and Ogor. I have also exposed the mismanagement and non-disclosure of the internal budget of the House, just as I exposed some other fraudulent activities perpetrated by Speaker Dogara and 9 other members. All these are in different stages of investigation. I have offered to stand as witness against these corrupt members and continue to cooperate with the anti-corruption agencies. I have done my part, and left the rest to the anti corruption agencies, the judiciary and Nigerians. After the allowances issue, the next expos̩ will delve into investigative hearings and oversight activities. My resolve to open up on the controversial allowances should be instructive to all those who think I am only out to get Speaker Dogara out of his seat. If that is my mission, I will definitely not go into the issue of allowances, which is the only aspect that unites the entire House. I have said it repeatedly that this activism has been running in my blood, and thankfully the fallout of the 2016 budget became the trigger and provided me with the right avenue. I always take solace in the fact that posterity will judge not only Members of the House but our leaders and Nigerians as a whole on how they support or oppose Speaker Dogara and the other accused Principal Officers' avaricious move to hold on to power in the face of these mounting accusations. But if members of the House and Nigerians still feel at home with Dogara, a corrupt number 4 citizen, despite the overwhelming allegations against him and his gang, so be it! If my colleagues chose to support Speaker Dogara, I wish them safe journey. But be rest assured that in this struggle, I shall continue alone! Many prominent Nigerians have approached me in the past few weeks and I took time to explain my mission to them. Whether they are convinced or not, I am not sure. All I know too well is that none of them, after listening to me, insisted that I drop this line of action. I have said it over and over again that I will continue this anti-corruption crusade to wipe out corruption in the House and trigger internal reforms so that Nigerians can have the ideal representatives they yearn for. The imperative of having a corrupt-free House of Representatives cannot be over-emphasized. It is only when the Legislature comes with purity that effective oversight will be carried out and investigative hearing to expose fraud and corruption can be undertaken. When the House is corrupt, it affects the whole country because the House of Representatives is the largest representation of Nigerians. This must be the starting point of the fight against corruption. I dare say the root of our economic, political and social problems as a country lies in the House. No amount of economic strategy will succeed in this country if we do not put hands together and decisively deal with corruption in the House. The consequential effect of dealing with corruption in the House, especially the allowances issue, will take its toll on even elections. Candidates usually spend so much money hoping that they can recoup from the huge allowances they will receive when elected into House. When you know that there is no such money in the House to be shared, I am sure nobody will want to put in so much money just to win an election to the House. The resultant effect will be that only people who truly want to serve will vie for the office, and voters will be obliged to vote according to the dictate of their conscience. This is just one advantage. Now we come to the crux of the matter. It should be noted, however, that money is voted as "running cost" to members apart from salaries. You don't need a professor or a committee of technocrats to tell you what is reasonable as running cost for member of the House and also how the money should be administered and who should be the recipient of the money. The way the allowances of members is currently structured can not pass the integrity test of any of the aforesaid. The issue of allowances of Members of the House is another systemic corruption. Since you can not afford the systemic shock if you go all out and arrest 200 to 300 members at once, what you do is to deal with the issues in phases. Today, I will start with the 10 Principal Officers of the House of Representatives. If just these 10 are named and shamed it will force reform in the House. I will therefore provide what each one of them had collected as "office running cost" in their entire stay in the House. If any one of them disputes my figure, he or she should not make a drama out of it but just simply tell the country how much he or she has collected. Running cost is a money collected by many members (with a few exception) and used as personal funds. No more, no less Рcase closed! Most of these members use it to acquire properties, cars and live a life of luxury they never lived before coming to the House. Though there exist systems for retirement of such money but a simple investigation by a primary school pupil will reveal the massive fraud therein. From computation of various sub heads of allowances of the House, Speaker Yakubu Dogara has been in the House from 2007 to date. He has received about 1.5billion naira. Deputy Speaker Yusuf Lasun has been in the house from 2011 to date. He has received about 800million naira. House Leader Femi Gbajabiamila has been in the House from 2003 to date. He has received about 1.2billion naira. Deputy House Leader Buba has been in the House from 2007 to date. He received about 1.2billion naira. Whip Alhassan Doguwa has been in the House from 2003 to date. He has received about 1.2 billion naira. Deputy Whip Pally Iriase has been in the house from 2011 to date. He has received 700 million naira. Minority Leader Leo Ogor has been in the House from 2007 to date. He has received 1.2 billion naira. Deputy Minority Leader Barde has been in the House from 2011 to date. He has received 700 million naira. Minority Whip Chuma has been in the House from 2007 to date. He had received 800 million naira. And finally, Deputy Minority Whip Binta has been in the House from 2011 to date. She has received 700 million naira. So in between these 10 Principal Officers, the country has pumped about 10 billion naira Рand still counting! As I have mentioned earlier, in most cases with few exceptions, these funds are diverted for personal use. I will provide further break down of these figures in due course. I will also provide 50 additional names of members with worst cases of diversion of such funds in due course so we can name and shame them. As we continue this struggle to wipe out corruption and restore sanity in the House of Representatives, I will continue to urge Nigerians to remain vigilant as these corrupt elements can go to any length to change the narration and evade justice. God bless. |
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