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Education / Kaduna Govt Purchase N302m Textbooks For Public Schools by chrysora: 3:01am On Oct 12, 2019
Kaduna State Government has procured N302 million worth of textbooks for distribution to public schools across the state, the state Director of Public Schools, Malam Dahuru Anchau, has said.

Anchau made this disclosure on Friday at Government Girls Secondary School Kawo, Kaduna during a ceremony to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.

The director said that the gesture was in line with the free education to policy the government aimed at expanding access to education for children especially the girl child.

Anchau assured that the books would be distributed soon.

Earlier, the wife of the governor, Mrs. Ummi El-Rufai, who initiated the event, distributed sanitary towels to over 100 girls in the school.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor’s wife had held a rally at Murtala Muhammad Square, Kaduna to mark the girl child day.

“We have come to interact with the girls, to tell them what today is about, to hear from them what they are thinking for themselves and to encourage them to think better for their future.”

Mrs. El-Rufai assured them that the state government was doing everything possible that the girl child achieves their dreams through education.

“The girls should maximize and take full advantage of the free and compulsory quality education which the state provides to make sure they build a better future for themselves.

“It is through education they would have the voice to speak against violence, aggression, oppression and abuse and injustice mated on them,” the governor’s wife said.

CHRYSORA REPORTED ALSO Police Parade Suspected Killer Of Female Naval Officer In Kaduna
The state Commissioner of Education, Shehu Makarfi, said that the rally was to emphasize the value and importance of education to the girl child.More in Home

He told parents unwilling to allow girls to attend a school that the state government has created more access for girls in a free atmosphere, in addition to making education free and compulsory.

“The withdrawal of the girl child from school is no longer going to be tolerated, and we are trying to make them understand why they should allow their children to complete the circle of education.

“If they don’t, roles of enforcement by the relevant laws will actually come to play, we don’t want to reach that level.

“All we want is for parents to understand that the current century requires that every parent should allow every child to go to school.

“Education for the girl child is free and compulsory, and we are building more classrooms to increase access and employing more teachers and renovating our infrastructures in school”, the commissioner added.

The Principal of the school, Hajiya Rukayya Ahmed, thanked the governor’s wife for selecting her school to project her good gestures and commitment for the betterment of the girl child.

One of the students, Nabila Isah, also thanked the governor’s wife and the state government for their kind gesture and in initiating policies towards enhancing the education sector.

She, however, urged the government to provide the ICT centre, laboratories and other pieces of equipment to enhance better learning in their school.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/12/kaduna-govt-purchase-n302m-textbooks-for-public-schools/

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Politics / Corruption Lives In Buhari’s Regime Tell Him The Truth- PDP To Sagay by chrysora: 2:48am On Oct 12, 2019
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari should stop blaming the 8th National Assembly for failures encountered in his administration.

The party said the Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, at his age and status, ought to be bold enough to tell President Buhari that corruption resides in the Presidential Villa and that a President who surrounds himself with corrupt persons as ministers, special advisers and confidants cannot fight corruption.

The PDP asked Prof. Sagay to clear his conscience by using his position to ask President Buhari to answer Nigerians on the “alleged siphoning of N9 trillion oil money through shady contracts, under his watch, as detailed in the leaked NNPC memo”.

The party further advised that Prof. Sagay could take a face-saving measure by demanding an investigation into the alleged corruption in the handling of the alleged N1.4 trillion oil subsidy involving the cabal in the Presidency and certain All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, in addition to the reported stealing of over N1.1 trillion worth of crude under Mr. President’s watch.

According to the PDP, it is strange to many Nigerians that Prof. Sagay, as the Chairman of the anti-corruption committee, could not summon the boldness to ask President Buhari to order an investigation into allegations by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, that the N500bn meant for Social Investment Program was diverted to private purses.

The opposition party further stated that Prof. Sagay and President Buhari had been mute over the recent arrest of President Buhari’s confidant, Nasir Banu in the United Kingdom for alleged passport scam and money laundering, while allegedly ferrying stolen money to persons said to be close to the Buhari Presidency.

The party also added that Prof. Sagay is yet to speak out on the recent arrest of a scammer, Abdulrauf Illyasu, who operates from within the Presidential Villa, and never said anything about the arrest of former aide to the First Lady as well as one Amina Mohammed, who allegedly openly confessed to fronting for persons close to the President for serial fraud, contract scams and looting of public resources.

In its statement on Friday the PDP stated that many more alleged corruption issues which fall directly on the shoulders of the Buhari Presidency are yet to be addressed.

The Party asked Prof. Sagay to leave the former President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki and then House of Representatives Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara, alone and accept “the fact that the Buhari Presidency cannot fight corruption because it swims in ocean of corruption”.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/12/corruption-lives-in-buharis-regime-tell-him-the-truth-pdp-to-sagay/

Politics / Is President Buhari Truly Getting Married Tomorrow? by chrysora: 1:05pm On Oct 10, 2019
There are speculations that President Muhamadu Buhari is getting married to a second wife and the wedding is set to hold on Friday, 11th of October.

The Presidency is yet to debunk or confirm this news.

According to PointBlankNews, sources in Aso Rock reveal that President Buhari is getting married in a very quiet ceremony to Sadia Umar Farouq, the current Minister for Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management on Friday.



This might just have confirmed the speculations, especially after concerns were raised by Nigerians over the continued absence of First Lady Aisha Buhari who has gone totally incommunicado since her trip to the UK.

According to a source who spoke to PointBlankNews, on the condition of anonymity, Ms Farouk is a very close friend of Buhari and the Cabals love her.

She has been the mastermind behind all the delicious meals Buhari and the Cabal members have been eating especially during political gatherings such as rallies and campaigns.



The source also revealed how Buhari enjoys getting massages from Sadia who is known to be skilled in the art of massage, stating this as the reason Aisha Buhari who runs a Cosmetic business, was forced to include massage services recently to regain the heart of her husband.

Aisha Buhari was said to have discovered President Buhari’s relationship with Sadia Farouq and kicked heavily against it. She allegedly made confrontations with her husband and pleaded with him to stop but it has fallen on deaf ears. Even his uncle, Mamma Daura has allegedly told her to accept her faith.

This led to another confrontation with President Buhari during the Hajj in Mecca. But her confrontation was in vain as President Buhari’s mind was already made up to marry a second wife.

According to the PointBlankNews source, the Cabals felt Aisha Buhari could not be trusted, being a native of Adamawa which is not a core Muslim state. Sadia on the other hand is from Zamfara state.

When Buhari won the Presidential Election in 2015, he nominated Sadia for her first Ministerial role but she was not considered because of her lack of relevant experience. Instead, she was given an appointment as Head of the Refugee Commission.

After his victory in 2019, he also nominated Sadia again, she is now the current Minister for Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/10/is-president-buhari-truly-getting-married-tomorrow/

Crime / Video:we Don’t Need Igbos In Yoruba Land. by chrysora: 11:51am On Oct 10, 2019
A yoruba man has set the whole internet on fire with his hate speech video.

chrysora learned that he categorically stated that Igbos are not needed in yoruba land to do miniaturized businesses which is supposed to be left only for the Yorubas.

According to him, Igbo are highly populated and as such, tend to dominate anywhere they enter. If igbos wants to come to yoruba land, they should come with big businesses that wil create employment for the Yorubas and not to take away the little job opportunites from the Yorubas.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/10/videowe-dont-need-igbos-in-yoruba-land/

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Education / Sex For Grades: “some Female Students Want Sexually Transmitted Degrees (STD)” by chrysora: 1:02pm On Oct 09, 2019
Professor Okwechime Emmanuel of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has said in a phone interview that there are some female students that dress half nude to class because they want to “obtain Sexually Transmitted Degree (STD)”, thereby a possible cause of the widespread Sex for Grade in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

This was revealed in a radio interview on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 credited to the named Professor.

Reacting to the trending BBC Africa Eye documentary video which revealed sensual advances made by university lecturers, Professor Emmanuel said; “First and foremost, the ancient hyping of sexual corruption [Sex for Grade] is just want of BC’s (Broadcasters) and people not being serious. Sexual harassment is being seen from one angle.

“Is it not possible that even the lecturers are being [sensually]harassed by the girls by the way they dress? “Essentially you will see girls who are half nude come to class who want to obtain what we call STD sexually transmitted degree

“They want to get their degree by sexual intercourse. and when you as a lecturer refuse to oblige them, they go and blackmail you.

“How do you reconcile that a girl comes to your office in a very transparent dress with their breast shooting out almost seeing what is inside.

“At the end you discover that you’re trust otherwise to do their bidding.”

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/09/sex-for-grades-some-female-students-want-sexually-transmitted-degrees-std/

Education / Sex For Grades: “some Female Students Want Sexually Transmitted Degrees (STD)” by chrysora: 12:51pm On Oct 09, 2019
Professor Okwechime Emmanuel of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has said in a phone interview that there are some female students that dress half nude to class because they want to “obtain Sexually Transmitted Degree (STD)”, thereby a possible cause of the widespread Sex for Grade in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

This was revealed in a radio interview on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 credited to the named Professor.

Reacting to the trending BBC Africa Eye documentary video which revealed sensual advances made by university lecturers, Professor Emmanuel said; “First and foremost, the ancient hyping of sexual corruption [Sex for Grade] is just want of BC’s (Broadcasters) and people not being serious. Sexual harassment is being seen from one angle.

“Is it not possible that even the lecturers are being [sensually]harassed by the girls by the way they dress? “Essentially you will see girls who are half nude come to class who want to obtain what we call STD sexually transmitted degree

“They want to get their degree by sexual intercourse. and when you as a lecturer refuse to oblige them, they go and blackmail you.

“How do you reconcile that a girl comes to your office in a very transparent dress with their breast shooting out almost seeing what is inside.

“At the end you discover that you’re trust otherwise to do their bidding.”

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/09/sex-for-grades-some-female-students-want-sexually-transmitted-degrees-std/

Politics / You Are Fighting A Lost Cause- Ezekwesili To Buhari by chrysora: 11:26am On Oct 09, 2019
Oby Ezekwesili reacts to the political judge against Culture of Debate in every Democracy which the current Government is stepping against.

In her tweets, chrysora learnt that

There is something known as the Culture of Debate in every Democracy.

The worst government so far is destroying it is that of @NGRPresident@MBuhari and those that work for him including their fan club members on social media.

For them, to disagree is instant conflict.

She concluded by saying that the currect Government will not win as they are just fighting a lost cause.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/09/you-are-fighting-a-lost-cause-ezekwesili-to-buhari/

TV/Movies / Is Your Powers Limited To Only Yahoo Boys- Ehumadu To EFCC by chrysora: 10:22am On Oct 09, 2019
Emma Ehumadu a famous Nollywood actor, producer, director, television personality and a philanthropist, popularly known for playing the role of Labista in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Labista” has question the limitation of powers by the EFCC.

He tends to know why only yahoo boys are arrested and paraded, what about top politicians who are also victims of the same offence as yahoo boys but in a different way?

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/09/is-your-powers-limited-to-only-yahoo-boys-ehumadu-to-efcc/

Politics / 2020 Budget: CUPP Says Budget Is Just A Heavy Travel Bag Which Is Empty by chrysora: 3:11am On Oct 09, 2019
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has described the 2020 appropriation bill presented to a joint session of the National Assembly as a heavy travel bag but empty in substance

The coalition said the budget is the final weapon to consolidate Buhari next level of economic ruins, poverty, looting and visionlessness

It further described the budget as a ‘come and chop’ document that is high in volume and empty in substance.

CUPP, in the statement signed by its Spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, pointed out that the inclusion of over 7 percent VAT increment in the budget is designed to inject poverty into the blood of Nigerians by taxing them to death.

It said that the 2020 budget proposal is impossible to achieve because the nation is already broke and looting of fund is part of the All Progressives Congress, APC’s daily life.

The CUPP said it is heading to court to challenge the move to increase VAT and inclusion of the proposed increment inside the budget

The statement added, “The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), having listened critically to President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2020 Appropriation Bill as presented to the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, regrets to inform Nigerians that the days of the nation’s suffering are not any way close to an end. The president has by today’s budget presentation shown that he has no formula to save the nation’s economy from the impending final ruins that his mismanagement has caused.

“Opposition parties see this fiscal document as empty document that is not worth the paper on which it was written. It is full of rhetoric; Buhari’s appropriation bill can best be described as a heavy travel bag that is empty in substance or value.

“The CUPP notes that this document is a final weapon to consolidate Buhari’s next level of economic ruins, poverty, looting and visionlessness. It is a come and chop document meant to further impoverish many and prosper the privileged few.

“The Opposition rejects the inclusion of the illegal proposed increment in VAT as part of the 2020 budget expected source of funding. This has shown that the budget is built in the sky with no serious source of funding except taxing the people to death.

“The opposition coalition has, therefore, resolved to head to court this week to stop the planned insensitive move to tax the suffering citizens of Nigeria to death with the proposed increment in VAT from 5% to over 7%. The president should not force the suffering citizens to bear the consequences of his leadership failures.”
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https://dailypost.ng/2019/10/08/2020-budget-president-buhari-fire/amp/

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Crime / Sex-for-grades: Watch Full Video Of Exposed Lecturers by chrysora: 11:47am On Oct 08, 2019
BBC Africa Eye’s on Monday released a documentary targeted at lecturers in some West African universities harassing their students for sex in exchange for grades/marks.

After gathering dozens of testimonies, BBC Africa Eye sent undercover journalists posing as students inside the University of Lagos and the University of Ghana.

It was disclosed that female reporters were sexually harassed, propositioned and put under pressure by senior lecturers at the institutions – all the while wearing secret cameras in a 13-minutes video documentary released.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/08/sex-for-grades-watch-full-video-of-exposed-lecturers/

Politics / Borno Hires ‘juju’ Hunters To Battle Boko Haram by chrysora: 9:20am On Oct 08, 2019
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has engaged over 1,000 hunters with supernatural powers to battle Boko Haram.

This follows last week’s engagement of Imams from Saudi Arabia to pray against the continued attack by Boko Haram on the state.

Zulum, a professor of engineering, has become apprehensive over the resurgence of Boko Haram in his state despite the efforts of the military, according to a report by The Cable, an online newspaper which was also independently confirmed

A source familiar with the secret recruitment said the governor may have decided to try unconventional means to supplement efforts of the military.

The Cable learnt that the recruitment was intensified in the last two weeks with the traditional hunters armed and administered the oath of allegiance, using the Qur’an, Islam’s most sacred book.

The hunters are largely Muslims.

Although the state government has been recruiting thousands of local hunters, vigilantes and the civilian JTF for years, they were volunteers from Borno.

“This is the first time outsiders have been engaged,” the source said.

“They are being brought into Borno in batches, often during the night in order to evade public attention.”

They are provided with Dane guns, swords and anything they ask for, The Cable further learnt.

The source said: “The special hunters are being identified from all parts of the Northeast and Northwest, in particular, and engaged by a team of trusted aides assigned by Governor Zulum.”

He also increased monthly allowances of thousands of existing volunteers under the civilian JTF.

He immediately acquired 160 patrol vehicles and surveillance gadgets which he distributed to the fighters he inherited.

The Cable could not confirm the actual number of new hunter-fighters being recruited, but they are over a thousand.

They are being deployed in northern Borno — which has 10 of Borno’s 27 local government areas.

Nigeria’s share of the Lake Chad is substantially located in places in northern Borno.

Boko Haram insurgents are said to be in control of local and international water ways of Baga, a major fishing community in Kukawa Local Government, also in northern Borno.
The insurgents are believed to impose taxes on all water ways transportation to generate funds for their activities.

Northern Borno is also where oil prospecting was being carried out by the NNPC. The oil search has largely been halted owing to activities of the insurgents.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/08/borno-hires-juju-hunters-to-battle-boko-haram/

Politics / 2023 Presidency: Don’t Threaten North Using IPOB, Says ACF Scribe by chrysora: 2:41am On Oct 06, 2019
The Secretary-General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr Anthony Sani, has warned that using the Indigenous People of Biafra to threaten the North over the 2023 presidency will not help the cause of the Igbo to produce the President when the time comes.

Referring to a statement credited to a former Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, in an interview with a national newspaper (not The PUNCH) where the elder statesman noted that Igbo people might embrace IPOB if denied the presidency in 2023, the ACF scribe argued that using IPOB to blackmail the region was unfair.

According to Sani, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, democracy is a contest of ideas and reasons and not a matter of threats and intimidation.

He said, “I have said democracy is a contest of ideas and reasons, and not by threats and intimidation that have no place in multiparty democracy. The presidency is secured in multiparty democracy through persuasions that seek to break barriers and build bridges. It is not obtained through affirmative action.

“I do not believe Ezeife could say what was reported. This is because he is too intelligent not to know that Nigeria practises multiparty democracy which allows political parties to present their candidates from any zone as part of their winning game plans.

“Ezeife also knows that there is no national consensus on rotation, power shift or zoning that is binding on political parties. That may explain why President Muhammadu Buhari contested with President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003 despite the deliberate concession of the presidency to the South-West because of Chief (M.K.O.) Abiola. That is also why former President Goodluck Jonathan contested with Buhari in 2011 and 2015.

“If ex-President Jonathan had won in 2015, the South would have held sway for over 16 years in the nascent democracy. You may also note that in 2019, presidential candidates emerged from both the North and the South. What is more, democracy is a contest of ideas and reasons and not a matter of threat and intimidation.

“Worst of all, the feisty doctor is reported as using IPOB to blackmail the nation. This is most unfair, especially when regard is paid to the fact that the threats can convey an avoidable impression that some elders of the South-East still nurse some desire to split the country through IPOB.”

But in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, Ezeife said the South-East would embrace persuasion to achieve its aspiration, adding that discussions were already ongoing with some groups in all parts of the country to achieve their aspiration.

“We are going to lobby every group; we would lobby from North to South, East to West. Some of us have started; one Revd. Obiora is foremost in this, he has started and he is in touch with some groups already. If we are not able to organise ourselves and 20 Igbo people come out to contest for the presidency, that will be our fault. But we want to ensure that we get in touch with the political players to organise themselves and ensure that they present themselves for Nigerians to see,” he said.

However, the President-General of the Ohanaeze Youth Council, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said all groups in the South-East would work to achieve the 2023 aspirations, adding that plans were underway to approach the two leading political parties as well.

“We will approach both major parties as platforms to actualise the Igbo 2023 presidency project. We would remind both the All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party to first respect the gentleman agreement by zoning the party ticket to South, and then persuade the stakeholders in the South-South, South-West, to allow South-East to take a shot at the presidency.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/06/2023-presidency-dont-threaten-north-using-ipob-says-acf-scribe/

Crime / Bbnaija Is Pornography, Says Reps Committee Chair On Women Affairs, Wunmi Onanug by chrysora: 7:56pm On Oct 05, 2019
Hon. Wunmi Onanuga, the Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, has called out the organizers of the Big Brother Naija Reality TV show, saying the show promotes pornography in the country.

Onanuga made the statement while speaking in an interview with The Nation.

According to her:

“First of all, I don’t watch it. Because the first time, I did, I think it was four or five years ago. I don’t know what I was doing that night. I think I was unable to sleep because I had lots of stuff I was writing that night.

“The television was on so I could have sound in my room. I don’t know how I got to watch it that night and I saw how they were being intimate on the programme, and I was like: is this what they do?.

“I was shocked that that programme would get to the point where on live television, adults, so to speak…they’re adults, they can do what they like, but they have turned it to pornography. .

“Even if it was under the duvet or whatever it is, it was obvious they were getting intimate. And I just got disgusted. For me, it is a personal thing and I do not agree with the values it is sending across.

“We have enough problems with young people being sexually active at a very young age. We don’t need a programme that will tell them that being that active is moral. It is immoral! That is personal. .

“Those who believe they can make so much money with a programme like that, I think everything these days is reduced to Naira and Kobo. But we have so many intelligent, talented, gifted people out there who need to be encouraged.

“There are so many people who have invented things in this country, who exactly is encouraging them? We talk about corporate social responsibility, what exactly is the CSR of the companies who make money in this country?

“A young man at the time I watched the programme got a First Class from a university in Nigeria and he was given a cheque of N100,000, and a person who was cooped up in a place for three months gets N30 million.”

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/05/bbnaija-is-pornography-says-reps-committee-chair-on-women-affairs-wunmi-onanuga/

Politics / Army Tells Media To Tackle Problem Of Fake News by chrysora: 5:31pm On Oct 05, 2019
The Chief Of Army Staff (CAS) Lt. General, Buratai Tukur, has called on the nation’s media professionals to help tackle problem of fake news and hate speeches that can run the country into serious crisis.

He made the appeals during the 3rd Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) themed; Economy, Security National Development: The Way Forward held at the weekend in Lagos.

The CAS who was represented by Director of Information Management (DCMA), Brigadier General, Aminu Goni, said: “When you reduce fake news, you will be able to add value to the security of the land.

“We implore you to protect the image of the security in the minds of the public.”



The Managing Editor and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo , also noted that security had been a sore point issues that questions had been raised about the efficacy of the country’s security architecture and efficiency of her security agents as a whole.

This, he said, was why many expressed strong disapproval to the interaction with a man wearing a vest that was considered as having not contributed to the insecurity in the country but expressing an opinion: “We are all Biafrans”.



According to him, there is apprehension on the street coupled with the hunger in the land and obvious snail speed of our development, adding that the anger will likely boil over soon if proper action is not taken to check the situation.

He said: “I want us to have it at the back of our minds that the cry of an hungry and poor man will one day not allow the rich and the mighty sleep again if something is not done fast to address it.”

https://leadership.ng/2019/10/05/tackle-problem-of-fake-news-army-tells-media/

Politics / Don’t Forget Your Country, Buhari Tells Nigerians In South Africa by chrysora: 2:41am On Oct 05, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Pretoria, South Africa, advised all Nigerians in The Diaspora to always remember their country with skills, resources and talents, and work towards living decent and dignified lives that bring honour to their fatherland.

The President, who met with Nigerians in South Africa, charged them to be diligent, focused and resourceful in all their engagements, especially in improving their net worth through learning new skills, good education and building their networks positively.

“First, you are our Ambassadors and the face of our country to the world wherever you are. The world is therefore, watching you and would make judgments on Nigeria based on your comportment and actions.

“Second, in whatever legitimate engagement you find yourself, you must strive to excel and be the best.

“Third, while you are out in the Diaspora, do not forget home. You represent some of the best human asset that Nigeria has. With your education and exposure to the world, you are at the cutting edge of technology.

“I, therefore , urge you to use your resources, skills and talents to help the development of Nigeria,’’ he said.

President Buhari told the gathering, which included students, traders, medical doctors, clerics and academics, that an agency had been established by the Federal Government, headed by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to guide them on how to actualize their contributions to the country.

The President said he was shocked at the outbreak of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

“The recent acts of xenophobic attacks on our compatriots and other Africans in South Africa are shocking to me, Nigerians and indeed Africa.

“It was an embarrassment to the continent. Let me again use this medium to condole with the families of all those who lost their lives over the years in such tragic incidents. May their souls rest in peace,’’ he added.

President Buhari also commiserated with those who were injured, praying for their quick recovery, and sympathized with those who lost property and other valuables.

“As a government, we are quite disturbed by these very unfortunate events and have taken actions and measures to address this issue and prevent their re-occurrence with the South African government.

“I had earlier directed the evacuation of Nigerians who do not feel safe to remain here. Over five hundred have returned home and are being reintegrated into their communities.

“At this juncture, I wish to express my profound gratitude to Chief Allen Onyeama, the Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, who showed compassion and patriotism by immediately offering to evacuate our Nigerian brothers and sisters who had been affected by these xenophobic attacks,’’ he said.

He assured Nigerians that the South African authorities had expressed their apologies over the incidents and resolved to take necessary steps to end the ugly trend.

“We have just inaugurated the Nigeria/South Africa Bi-National Commission at the level of Heads of State with a firm determination to further bring our two countries together in a mutually beneficial partnership. Let us therefore give peace a chance and pray we have seen the last of this ugly violence,’’ the President said.

President Buhari also called on all Nigerians to be law abiding and respect constituted authorities of other countries, urging “the few that sometimes gives us a bad name, to desist from such misdemeanours and be our good ambassadors.’’

In his remark, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, commended the President for the maturity and diplomatic tact he used in resolving the challenge with the South African government.

He said the government had put in place a mechanism to ensure that the unfortunate incidents were never repeated again.

Members of the Nigerian community thanked the President for the visit, assuring him that they will be more careful in their dealings within the country, and work towards harmony at all times.

The leaders of various communities in South Africa, led by Ben Okoli, commended Chief Onyeama, for his quick intervention, and the historic roles the Nigerian High Commissioner, Amb. Kabir Bala and Consul General, Mr Godwin Adama, played in protecting and providing for citizens.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/05/dont-forget-your-country-buhari-tells-nigerians-in-south-africa/

Politics / Don’t Forget Your Country, Buhari Tells Nigerians In South Africa by chrysora: 2:31am On Oct 05, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Pretoria, South Africa, advised all Nigerians in The Diaspora to always remember their country with skills, resources and talents, and work towards living decent and dignified lives that bring honour to their fatherland.

The President, who met with Nigerians in South Africa, charged them to be diligent, focused and resourceful in all their engagements, especially in improving their net worth through learning new skills, good education and building their networks positively.

“First, you are our Ambassadors and the face of our country to the world wherever you are. The world is therefore, watching you and would make judgments on Nigeria based on your comportment and actions.

“Second, in whatever legitimate engagement you find yourself, you must strive to excel and be the best.

“Third, while you are out in the Diaspora, do not forget home. You represent some of the best human asset that Nigeria has. With your education and exposure to the world, you are at the cutting edge of technology.

“I, therefore , urge you to use your resources, skills and talents to help the development of Nigeria,’’ he said.

President Buhari told the gathering, which included students, traders, medical doctors, clerics and academics, that an agency had been established by the Federal Government, headed by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to guide them on how to actualize their contributions to the country.

The President said he was shocked at the outbreak of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

“The recent acts of xenophobic attacks on our compatriots and other Africans in South Africa are shocking to me, Nigerians and indeed Africa.

“It was an embarrassment to the continent. Let me again use this medium to condole with the families of all those who lost their lives over the years in such tragic incidents. May their souls rest in peace,’’ he added.

President Buhari also commiserated with those who were injured, praying for their quick recovery, and sympathized with those who lost property and other valuables.

“As a government, we are quite disturbed by these very unfortunate events and have taken actions and measures to address this issue and prevent their re-occurrence with the South African government.

“I had earlier directed the evacuation of Nigerians who do not feel safe to remain here. Over five hundred have returned home and are being reintegrated into their communities.

“At this juncture, I wish to express my profound gratitude to Chief Allen Onyeama, the Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, who showed compassion and patriotism by immediately offering to evacuate our Nigerian brothers and sisters who had been affected by these xenophobic attacks,’’ he said.

He assured Nigerians that the South African authorities had expressed their apologies over the incidents and resolved to take necessary steps to end the ugly trend.

“We have just inaugurated the Nigeria/South Africa Bi-National Commission at the level of Heads of State with a firm determination to further bring our two countries together in a mutually beneficial partnership. Let us therefore give peace a chance and pray we have seen the last of this ugly violence,’’ the President said.

President Buhari also called on all Nigerians to be law abiding and respect constituted authorities of other countries, urging “the few that sometimes gives us a bad name, to desist from such misdemeanours and be our good ambassadors.’’

In his remark, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, commended the President for the maturity and diplomatic tact he used in resolving the challenge with the South African government.

He said the government had put in place a mechanism to ensure that the unfortunate incidents were never repeated again.

Members of the Nigerian community thanked the President for the visit, assuring him that they will be more careful in their dealings within the country, and work towards harmony at all times.

The leaders of various communities in South Africa, led by Ben Okoli, commended Chief Onyeama, for his quick intervention, and the historic roles the Nigerian High Commissioner, Amb. Kabir Bala and Consul General, Mr Godwin Adama, played in protecting and providing for citizens.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/05/dont-forget-your-country-buhari-tells-nigerians-in-south-africa/

Politics / Senate Proposes Bill To Tax Nigerians On Data And DSTV Subscription by chrysora: 10:33am On Oct 03, 2019
A bill for an Act to introduce tax on communication and cable television services scaled first reading at the Senate on Wednesday.

The introduction of the tax, it was learnt, was to replace the 2.2 per cent increase in the Value Added Tax being planned by the Federal Government.

The Bill for an Act to establish the Communication Service Tax was sponsored by a former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume.

Briefing journalists shortly after the first reading of the bill was taken by the Senate, Ndume said the imposition of tax on communication service was a better way of distributing wealth in such a way that would not affect the ordinary people.

He said increasing VAT would have very devastating effects on the economy as it would raise prices of goods and services.

The bill provides the charging of nine per cent on calls and data usage.

The bill reads in part, “There shall be imposed, charged payable and collected a monthly Communication Service Tax to be levied on charges payable by a user of an electronic communication service other than private electronic communication services.

“The tax shall be levied on electronic communication services supplied by service providers.

“For the purpose of this clause, the supply of any form of recharges shall be considered as a charge for usage of electronic communication service.

“The tax shall be levied on such electronic communication services like voice calls, SMS, MMS, data usage – both from telecommunication services providers and internet service – as well as pay per view TV stations.

“The tax shall be paid together with the electronic communication service charge payable to the service provider by the consumer of the service.”

The bill stipulates that the Federal Inland Revenue Service would pay the tax collected together with any interest and penalty into the Federation Account.

According to the bill, all service providers shall file a tax return to account for the tax.

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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/03/senate-proposes-bill-to-tax-nigerians-on-data-and-dstv-subscription/

Politics / APC Lawmaker Donates Wheelbarrows To Youths As Constituency Project by chrysora: 3:36am On Oct 03, 2019
Alhaji Maigari Bello-Kasimu, a House of Representatives member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, representing Jalingo, Yorro and Zing federal constituency of Taraba state, has distributed 14 wheelbarrows to the members of truck pushers association, zing branch to empower his constituency youths.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/03/apc-lawmaker-donates-wheelbarrows-to-youths-as-constituency-project/

Politics / Federal Government To Reintroduce Toll Gates by chrysora: 5:28pm On Oct 02, 2019
The Federal Government is concluding plans to reintroduce toll plazas on roads in the country.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola.

He briefed State House correspondents alongside Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, at the end of Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Stressing that there is no law against toll plazas in the country, he said that the Federal Government is working on modalities for reintroducing cashless toll plazas.

Other logistics being worked out before the reintroduction, he said, acquiring more lands that will provide up to 10 lanes plazas.

He also disclosed that the FEC meeting on Wednesday approved additional N15.765 billion for two roads in the country.

The two roads are Suleja-Minna-Lambata road and Ibadan-Lagere-Ilesa bypass.

He said the two roads contracts approved on Wednesday were upward review from initially approved rates.

On the 101km Suleja-Minna-Lambata road, he said FEC on Wednesday approved additional N12.6 billion.

N3.165 billion, he said, was additional approved for the Ibadan-Lagere-Ilesa bypass.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/02/federal-government-to-reintroduce-toll-gates/

Politics / Xenophobia: Buhari To Hold Town Hall Meetings With Nigerians In South Africa by chrysora: 5:43am On Oct 02, 2019
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will today depart Abuja for a three-day state visit to South Africa, following an invitation by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The two leaders are billed to discuss the welfare of Nigerians eking out a living in the former apartheid enclave.

The visit comes against the background of recent xenophobic attacks, the evacuation of 502 Nigerians and the exchange of visits by Special envoys of Presidents Buhari and Ramaphosa.

A statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja, on Tuesday, said the two leaders would find common grounds for building harmonious relations among their respective citizens.

”While in South Africa, the Nigerian leader will hold a town hall meeting with Nigerians living in the country, to share in their experiences”, Shehu said in the statement.

He said the President Buhari would use the opportunity to reassure Nigerians of government’s commitment to working for the protection of their lives and property and promoting peaceful co-existence.

The statement reads: “President Buhari and his host will preside over the South Africa/Nigeria Bi-National Commission, during which a progress report will be presented.

“At the end of the meeting, both leaders will sign a joint communique.

“The President and his delegation including Nigerian business representatives will also participate at a South Africa-Nigeria Business Forum with their host counterparts.”

According to Shehu, President Buhari will be accompanied by governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Simon Lalong (Plateau) and David Umahi (Ebonyi).

Also scheduled for the trip are: ministers Geoffrey Onyeama (Foreign Affairs); Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Defence); Saleh Mamman (Power); Rauf Aregbesola (Interior); Olamilekan Adegbite (Mines and Steel Development); Maigari Dingyadi (Police Affairs) and Mrs. Mariam Katagum (State, Industry, Trade and Investment).

Also on the trip are: National Security Adviser Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno; National Intelligence Agency Director-General, Mr. Ahmed Abubakar and Nigeria Diaspora Commission Chairman/CEO Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

Shehu said the President would return to Abuja on Friday.

https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-with-nigerians-in-south-africa/amp/

Politics / NEMA Receives 161 Stranded Nigerians From Libya On Independence Day by chrysora: 12:39pm On Oct 01, 2019
As the nation celebrates her 59th independence anniversary, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received another batch of 161 stranded Nigerian returnees from Libya.

Alhaji Idris Muhammed, the Coordinator, NEMA Lagos Territorial Office, confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

Muhammed said the Nigerians arrived at the Cargo Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 5.35 a.m. on Tuesday.

He said the returnees were brought back aboard an Al Buraq Air aircraft with registration number 5A-DMG from Misrata City, a 200-kilometer distance from Tripoli, Libya.

He added that the returnees were assisted home by the International Organisation for Migration and the European Union under the Assisted Voluntary Returnees Programme which started in April 2017.

Muhammed said the stranded Nigerians were received on behalf of the Federal Government by NEMA and other agencies, including the Edo State Task Force Against Human Trafficking and the Nigeria Immigration Service.

He said, “at the end of profiling of the returnees, there were 48 female adults, one female child and seven female infants, 93 male adults, five male children and seven male infants, totalling 161.”

The coordinator said three male adults who had medical issues were immediately evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment.

Read more below:

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/01/nema-receives-161-stranded-nigerians-from-libya-on-independence-day/

Politics / Nigeria@59: ODSG Commutes 7 Death Sentence To Life Imprisonment, Frees 18 Inmate by chrysora: 3:13am On Oct 01, 2019
The Ondo State government has commuted the death sentence of seven people convicted of various offences to life imprisonment as parts of activities marking the 59th Independent anniversary of the country.

Also, 18 persons serving various jail term for various offences have been released by the State government on the advice of the State Advisory Council of Prerogative of Mercy.

Exercising his powers as the Acting Governor of the state, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi in a letter to the Comptroller of Nigerian Correctional Services said the seven inmates who have been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging and are awaiting execution should no longer be executed.

The statement by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the State Government, Mr Babatope Okeowo stated “ I Hon Alfred Agboola Ajayi, the Acting Governor of Ondo State of Nigeria in exercise of the power conferred on me by paragraph (a) (c) and (d) of sub section (1) of Section 212 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended .

“I am pleased to extend my grace and mercy unto the said condemned inmates and substitute a less severe punishment on the aforesaid inmates as clearly stated in the schedule.”

The 18 inmates who were set free by the prerogative of mercy, have served different portion in prison for various offences and have shown remorse during their stay in the correctional facilities.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/10/01/nigeria59-odsg-commutes-7-death-sentence-to-life-imprisonment-frees-18-inmates/

Politics / Spiritual Efforts Needed To Defeat Boko Haram — Buratai by chrysora: 7:35pm On Sep 30, 2019
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that terrorism and terrorist groups could not be eliminated alone by the military unless religious bodies and organisations in the country come to the “forefront of this spiritual battle.”

The Army chief noted that the focus must be religious groups interfacing on addressing the ideologies which fuelled the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.

Buratai stated this on Monday in Abuja during a spiritual warfare seminar at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre with the theme, “Countering insurgency and violent extremism in Nigeria through spiritual warfare.”

The Army chief, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, Maj. Gen. Sani Yusuf, urged Islamic and Christian clerics across the Army formations to join the fight against terrorism, and reorient the people against negative ideologies.

Buratai said, “It is easier to defeat Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists than their ideology because, while we degrade the terrorists and their havens, the narrative of the ideology grows the group.

“Therefore, communities, families, and groups should join in the fight and narratives to reject and prevent the ideologies of the terrorists and extremist groups.

“Religious bodies and organisations in particular who interface regularly with the grassroots should be at the forefront of this spiritual battle and fashion out ways of stepping up their roles.

“The fight against terrorism, Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as other security threats, cannot be left to the troops in the battle field alone.

“Yes, we will do our duties, but the need to tackle groups through spiritual warfare and re-orientating the followers against the ideology is also a necessity.

“It is a well-known fact that terrorism and terrorist groups cannot be totally eliminated by mainly military actions.

“This means focusing our efforts on the underlying narratives through ideologies that are employed by these terrorists to lure innocent citizens to their fold.

“The need to defeat the ideologies of Boko Haram and ISWAP is based on the awareness that it is the ideologies that enhance their resources and help to recruit new fighters to their fold and as such; kill their ideology and the terrorist movement withers and dies.”

The Army chief added that religious leaders and clerics who regularly interface with members of the society must “fashion out ways of stepping up [their] roles, remembering that the fight against terrorism is a collective responsibility.”

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/30/just-in-spiritual-efforts-needed-to-defeat-boko-haram-buratai/

Politics / Details Of Osinbajo, Ortom, Igwe’s Closed-door Meeting by chrysora: 5:38pm On Sep 30, 2019
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday held a closed-door meeting with Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe.

The meeting was attended by the Acting Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Adaji Adamu.

Speaking with State House correspondents, Ortom said “We came at the instance of the vice president to discuss the lingering problem between Benue and Ebonyi states in particular between Agila in Benue and Ngbo in Ebonyi.

“We are also here with the acting DG, National boundary commission and we had taken far-reaching decisions to ensure that we demarcate the boundary between these two states so that we can hold our people responsible.

“As it is now its difficult to identify the criminal elements who are creating tension and creating more of these problems.

“So I believe that very soon the boundary commission would be coming out with a program that both Benue and Ebonyi will team up together to provide the necessary logistics and security to ensure that the boundary is demarcated.

“Well, it’s a border crisis because we are talking about two states. We should know the limits of each state. It’s a border problem more like communal problem.” he said

On TIV/Jukun crisis, he said, “Well, I know that there is a spillover. This is largely TIV and Jukum in Taraba. I have Jukun in Benue state. We are not fighting. There were issues in the past and I decided to set up a judicial commission of enquiry which is still sitting to look at the remote and immediate causes of this strife so that we will find a lasting solution to it.

“This other one is more of a problem in Taraba but because there are TIV people in Benue and we are talking about TIV people so each time people are displaying some run back to Benue so that’s the spirit of it.

“But I think that the governor of Taraba state is doing well. Recently they met and they agreed that there should be a ceasefire even though I saw in the press that there were some issues with that peace agreement.

“And I believe that once that problem is sorted out in Taraba state, we will not have anything in Benue state,” he said.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/30/details-of-osinbajo-ortom-igwes-closed-door-meeting/

Politics / Donald Trump Sends Strong Message To Buhari by chrysora: 5:27pm On Sep 30, 2019
US President, Donald Trump, on Monday wrote to President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

Content of the letter was released to the media by the US Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria.

It reads: “On behalf of the American people, I extend our warmest greetings and congratulate you on the 59th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.

“Nigeria is among our strongest partners in Africa. We share common goals of expanding trade and growing our economic relationship.

“We are allies in the global battle against terrorism, and we want to see Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa driven out of the region and other insurgencies like them dismantled.

“The United States welcomes efforts by your administration to diversify opportunities for your talented, creative, and hardworking people to the benefit of both our countries, Africa, and the world.

“I am pleased that following our meeting last year, our Vice Presidents are also building on our longstanding history of cooperation. I wish the people of Nigeria continued success as you mark another year of independence.”

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/30/donald-trump-sends-strong-message-to-buhari/

Politics / Ike Ekweremadu Eats Local Yam In Enugu (Photos) by chrysora: 11:35am On Sep 30, 2019
Finally, ‘Distinguished’ Senator Ike Ekweremandu atago ji local (eaten local yam) in the presence of the Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and few other guests.

I know in Nigeria the wishes of the masses count for less, as the political class have formed for themselves a cabal so deviant of the people but subtly their ‘luxurious’ wishes are eluding them, because finally everything depreciate nor matter how long.

Soon even the ‘little’ comfort they seem to have in ‘homeland’ will no longer be there, which makes them shameless enough to still ‘eli ji’ local, probably another political tactical move on the people to pass a ‘message’, because here their mansions, large security aids and diabolical powers protect them from the common resources they steall from us but time will tell how long it all lasted.


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https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/30/finally-ike-ekweremadu-eats-local-yam-in-enugu/

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Crime / Family Dig Out Buried Corpse In Njaba IMO State by chrysora: 3:06pm On Sep 26, 2019
A family had to dig out the Corpse of a mother and her daughter in-law who has been buried some days ago because of land disputes. The Corpses has been in d mortuary for 6years before they were buried. The deceased family is very poor to extent of not having shelter which resulted in burying the dead in one of the empty land that belong to the family.

The villagers who saw how the exhumed corpses are disrespected, out of anger,

carried these corpses into the sitting room of the same family that dig it out.

Chrysora reported that this happened in Njaba L. G. A, Imo State.

See photos

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/26/family-dig-out-buried-corpse-at-njaba-imo-state/

Politics / National Assembly Inauguration Bill, 2019 As Presented By The Senate by chrysora: 3:27pm On Sep 25, 2019
Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan leads the Principal Officers into the chambers; takes the official prayers; and begins the day’s proceedings at 10:11am.

Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari moves for the approval of votes and proceedings of Tuesday, 24th September 2019. Senator Francis Fadshunsi seconds.

Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan reads a letter from Mr. President on the submission of the 2020-2023 MTEF/FSP.

Senate moves into the presentation of Bills for first reading.

1. National Assembly Inauguration Bill, 2019 (SB. 4) by Senator Suswam Gabriel. National Assembly Inauguration Bill, 2019 (SB. 4) is read the FIRST TIME.

2. Lagos State Special Economic Assistance Programme (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 3) by Senator Tinubu Oluremi. Lagos State Special Economic Assistance Programme (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 3) is read the FIRST TIME.

1. The need to make Development Aids more effective to work for Nigerians by Senator Oloriegbe Yahaya.

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“As I speak, there are about 75 NGOs scattered in Maiduguri that nobody knows what they do.”- Senator Ali Ndume. “A lot of resources are given to non-state actors without knowing what they are used for.”- Senator Ajibola Bashiru.

Senate resolves to: 1. Direct the National Planning Commission to develop a policy framework that creates mechanisms for development cooperation and aid effectiveness in Nigeria;

2. Direct the relevant standing Committee to monitor the implementation of resolution (1) and produce any necessary legal framework that would ensure the attainment of the objectives;

3. Direct the relevant standing Committee that oversee Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who are beneficiaries of development aids/ grants to request for, analyze and consider such aid/ grants in appropriation of funds for the MDAs activities; and

4. Advise the State Planning Commissions and House of Assemblies to domesticate and implement federal policies and laws that will enable the states to achieve aids effectiveness.

“This is also an important topic that forms our legislative agenda. Aids to Nigeria should not be treated like it is treated elsewhere. We need a framework that will ensure that if there is any aid given to us, it must be for the benefit of our people.” Lawan added.

2. The impact of border closure on the Nigerian economy by Senator Adamu Aliero.

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“I rise to second and support this motion. One reason I am rising up is because of my Senatorial district borders Benin Republic. We must commend Mr. President for closing down borders to curb the activities of smugglers.”- Senator Adeola Solomon.

“The way forward is to engage countries that border us and patrol our borders. Let us as a Senate give Mr. President the support he needs to secure our borders.”- Senator Gabriel Suswam contributed.

“Temporary closure of borders does not change economic situations in Nigeria. The closure of border is good for security but not good for the economy.”- Senator Musa Sani added.

“On security, the border closure is the best decision because most people killing Nigerians are not Nigerians. It is good to close the border and look inward to put things in order in the aspect of security.”- Senator Emmanuel Bwacha.

“In our deliberations, we should not talk about asking Mr. President to give a specific date to the closing of the border because he may have an information we may not have.”- Senator Sam Egwu.

Senate resolves to: 1. Commend the President-C-in-C on the very patriotic decision to temporarily shut down all our land borders in order to rectify the deteriorating effect on our country of persistent smuggling of products that negatively affect the Nigerian economy’s decline the well-being of our nation;

2. Urge the Ministries of Foreign Affairs & Interior to increase diplomatic outreach to the government of the Republic of Benin, Cameroon, Niger and Chad to take urgent measures to stop their countries from being used as smuggling base to perpetuate the illegal importation of unwanted goods into Nigeria;

3. Commend the Nigerian Customs Service and the Security Services for their role in intensifying the curbing of smuggling across the borders and assure them that the Nigerian Senate is with them in their onerous task of ridding Nigeria of smuggled goods and services;

4. Reassure friendly countries around the world that the border closure should not be perceived as a punitive measure targeted at them but a necessary action to save our economy from collapse and protect our people from terrorism and insecurity;

5. Direct the Committee on Customs and Tariff, Trade and Investment and Interior to review the border closure and recommend sustainable resolution; and

6. Review the country’s border control mechanism.

“Thank you my Distinguished colleagues for the various contributions made. We are here to serve our people. We hope the resolutions made are strictly adhered to by the various agencies of the government.”-Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan.

Senate Leader moves that all items on the order paper be stood down to another legislative day. Minority Leader seconds. Plenary is adjourned to Thursday, 26th September, 2019.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/25/national-assembly-inauguration-bill-2019-as-presented-by-the-senate/

Politics / Stop Fixing Federal Roads If You Will Ask For Refund, Buhari Warns Governors by chrysora: 8:47am On Sep 25, 2019
President Buhari has asked governors to stop fixing roads due to the huge amount requested by state governors after repairing Federal roads in their domains.

Works and Housing Minister Babatunde Fashola stated this at a two-day interactive session with the Francis Uduyok-headed Ad Hoc Committee on Abandoned Federal Government Projects (Works) from 1999 till date.

Fashola said: “What has happened to states; that’s another thing. The states submitted a bill of almost N1 Trillion when President Buhari was elected. He asked us to work out what was their entitlement and all of that.

“Ultimately, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) certified about N454 billion. I don’t remember the exact amount now, except for two states. I think Cross River… There’s another state that didn’t have the documents at the time.

“But the decision to pay those inherited debts, including the ones I contracted as governor of Lagos, was with the caveat that I should tell the governors to leave Federal roads alone. Those were the directives. I was not the one that took the decision.

“He said, ‘Tell them not to fix my roads again if they’re going to claim compensation. If you want to fix it and not ask for compensation, send me what you want to do. But if you want compensation, go and mind your business while I mind my business. This is because I have inherited enough debts.’”

Giving a breakdown of the roads, the minister said Federal roads constituted about 18 per cent of the national road network, covering about 200,000 kilometres.

He said the remaining 16 per cent belonged to the states and 64 per cent to the 774 local government areas.

Fashola explained that the amount of inherited debts was more than the budget of the ministry. “So, that’s the reality,” he said.

On the complaint by the National Assembly that the ministry was overstretching itself thin by handling 472 road projects at once, the minister said the incessant demands by lawmakers was partly responsible for the high number of projects in the ministry and conversely, continuous budget cuts was responsible for the abandoned projects.

The minister said there must be a stop to new projects to allow for the completion of old projects.

He said consensus and sacrifice were necessary for development “because our money is not enough for what we want to build”.

To solve the cash flow problem, Fashola said the ministry was looking towards raising capital from the organised private sector (OPS), such as SUKUK and Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund.

According to him, the SUKUK fund was targeted at about 28 roads out of 472 federal road projects.

This, he said, was initiated by the Buhari administration to target some important projects, including the Second Niger Bridge, East-West road, Lagos-Ibadan-Abuja-Kano rail projects and the Mambilla Power project.

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/25/stop-fixing-federal-roads-if-you-will-ask-for-refund-buhari-warns-governors/

Celebrities / Stop Sleeping With Men To Get Iphone 11-actress Tonto Dikeh Advises by chrysora: 5:48am On Sep 25, 2019
Sharing a picture of the iPhone 11 devices on Instagram, Tonto Dikeh revealed that she bought one for herself, one for her dad and the third one for an anonymous person.

She wrote: “Promised Daddy he gonno be the first man in his village to use iPhone 11…
One for me, One for Dad,GUESS who the Last one is for??”.

She then shared a video showing her playing with her own iPhone 11.

In the video, she said: “Actually there’s nothing special about this phone. Don’t hustle, don’t sleep with hundred men to get this phone“.

She added: “I swear to God, I just bought it with my own money. It’s nothing special“.

She wrote in the caption to the video:

“E no pass call and text ooo..
No wound yaself mu sisters…
Take it easy on your p*ssy!!!”

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/25/stop-sleeping-with-men-to-get-iphone-11-actress-tonto-dikeh-advises/

Politics / BREAKING: Court Orders Sowore’s Release by chrysora: 1:38pm On Sep 24, 2019
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the release the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, from the custody of the Department of State Service immediately.

The judge said the activist should be released to his lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), who is to produce him for arraignment whenever he is required.

The judge, however, said since charges had already been filed against the activist, he must deposit his passport and other travel documents to guarantee his availability for trial.

Details later,,,

https://www.chrysora.com/2019/09/24/breaking-court-orders-sowores-release/

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