Mu’azu Booed, Stoned As New Niger Gov Takes Over

 
 Abubakar Sami Bello

NIGER State Governor, Abubakar Sami Bello has been sworn-in as the fifth civilian governor of the state with the promise to carry out a forensic audit of the state to determine the huge debt profile and bonds left behind by the outgoing administration with a view to determining how these funds were applied and for which projects.
His predecessor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu was publicly booed and stoned by angry crowd at the venue. Aliyu was earlier billed to address the people of the state for the last time as governor before the administration of oath of allegiance on his successor, but this could not take place because of the hostility of the crowd towards him.
Bello expressed the intention of his administration to downsize government by rationalizing the existing ministries, department and parastatals to conserve funds for capital projects.
In his inaugural speech at the Minna Township Stadium, Bello said his government is inheriting a bloated, disillusioned, unproductive and least paid civil service in the country, stressing that the state requires a modern, effective and efficient civil service to drive its development agenda.

Nyako as wanted  returns home today

 

 Murtala Nyako

Former Governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtal Nyako(retd.), is returning to Nigeria today, Saturday.

Nyako, who is coming from London via Lufthansa Airline flight, is expected to land in Abuja this evening.

One of his political aides, who spoke with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said Nyako decided to return to Nigeria following the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as the President.

Nyako fled the country following his controversial impeachment by the Adamawa State House of Assembly.

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His impeachment, which he is still contesting in court, was said to have been as a result of his disagreement with former President  Jonathan.

The big masquerade of my re – election- Amosun

Olusegun Obasanjo

Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has acknowledged the immense role of ex – President Olusegun Obasanjo in his re – election success.

Amosun who was appreciating the people of the state for their support that ensured the success of his first term tenure as well as the re – election at the polls last April 11, described Obasanjo as the “big masquerade” whose support brought much goodwill to him(Amosun).
The Governor spoke while addressing thousands of supporters at the MKO Abiola International stadium, Abeokuta, shortly after his inauguration for another round of four years.
He said Obasanjo deserved a special mention and commendation.
Obasanjo whose name elicited deafening ovation when Amosun mentioned him for commendation, was not at the stadium but his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, was in attendance.

We want Saraki elected as next Senate President-Northern professionals

 

Bukola saraki

A group which identified itself as the Northern Professionals and Entrepreneurs Forum has announced its preference of Senator Bukola Saraki (APC Kwara) for the office of the Senate President of the incoming 8th National
Assembly.
They said the Senator-elect represents a bridge between the older and younger generations.
The forum, which acts as a platform for aggregating the interest of Nigerian professionals and
entrepreneurs of Northern extraction, made the disclosure in a communique issued yesterday to newsmen in Abuja after its extra-ordinary general meeting.
It went on to urge all professionals and
entrepreneurs including well-meaning Nigerians to rally round Saraki’s bid, describing him as the most qualified for the office among the contestants.

I pledges to work with Buhari-Okowa

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With a solemn pledge to the development of the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa yesterday in Asaba took the oath of office as the fourth executive governor of Delta State alongside his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro.

Dr. Okowa, elected on the platform of the PDP , congratulated President Buhari of the APC, expressing the hope of a robust working relationship with the Federal Government in the task of nation building.
He was sworn in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Marshall Umukoro at a ceremony witnessed by the immediate past governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, politicians, traditional rulers, the clergy among others.
Dr. Okowa in his inaugural speech pledged to translate his campaign promises as encapsulated in his S.M.A.R.T agenda into concrete realities for the prosperity of the state.

Niger Governor to Downsize Workforce, Prune Ministries

Niger Governor to Downsize Workforce, Prune Ministries

 
 Sani Bello

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has revealed that his administration would downsize and reform the state civil service, Ministries and Parastatals to cut down the bulk of the state earned revenue which was used to pay more workers and servicing more Ministries and Parastatals than needed.

“The bulk of the state's earned revenue is spent on recurrent expenditure paying more workers than we need to run the state efficiently.
"Additionally, we intend to downsize government by rationalising existing ministries, departments and parastatals to conserve funds for capital projects", he said.
According to Sani Bello who made this revelation while in his inaugural speech at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna yesterday said he was inheriting a bloated, disillusioned, unproductive and least paid civil service in the country.

Ambode Advised Politicians Not To Take People For Granted

 

Akinwunmi Ambode

 Lagos state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has advised Nigerian politicians not to take people for granted.

He gave the advice while speaking shortly after he was sworn in as the 14th Governor of the state at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan Lagos on Friday.
He said one of the lessons he personally had learnt from the last general elections in the country is not to take people for granted, stressing that his administration will take people of the state along in the journey to make the state better than he met it.

Atiku, Kerry, others hail President’s inaugural speech

Atiku, Kerry,

others hail President’s inaugural speech

The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, has described as ‘powerful agenda’ the inaugural speech delivered by President Buhari on Friday.

Kerry, who was appointed by President Barack Obama to head delegation team to Buhari’s inauguration, assured Nigeria that the United States would support the new administration to tackle insurgency and the economic challenges currently confronting the nation.
He said, “The inauguration is historic and very promising. The President made a very important speech, laid out a very powerful agenda and the United States is prepared to work very closely to do everything we can on the economy, Boko Haram and other issues. The President did a very great job today.”

Nigerians Are Heroes of Democracy- Tinubu

Nigerians Are Heroes of Democracy- Tinubu

 

Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu

Following the presidential election that ushered in a new government, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, last night said Nigerians who voted out the incumbent government were the heroes of true democracy.

Asiwaju spoke during the Presidendial Inauguration Gala Night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the electorate shunned all monetary inducement aimed at buying their votes and conscience during the election.    

"Despite heavy inducement to move otherwise, the people were not induced or intimidated. The people voted for their better destiny at last election. The average Nigerian, decent, hardworking, unseen and anonymous, they voted.

"They are the heroes of this glorious moment. Without their faith in democracy and belief in a better future, this election would not have been had and we will not be celebrating the inauguration of a new president tonight.

May 29: Democracy Day With Differences

Goodluck And Buhari

YESTERDAY, the mantle of leadership changed in the Presidency and most states across the country. It was a democracy day indeed, but unusual one from the past.

This is because since 1999, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has held political power at the centre and most states.
In all the successive general elections, namely 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011, PDP had always won elections, especially the Presidency.
But in the recent general elections, PDP, for the first time in the last 16 years, lost the presidential election to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The victory of the APC’s President Muhammadu Buhari in the election was unprecedented, as it changed the political equation in the polity right from the Presidency, National Assembly to states.
The development also ushered in a new dawn in the country’s political history, as President’s swearing-in yesterday has changed the status quo.
While so many people, especially PDP members, will be affected, some members of the APC will be elevated.

Buhari leaves guests, attends Jumat service

 

 Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday left some African leaders and other guests who were at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa to celebrate his inauguration midway into the programme.

The guests had moved with him from the Eagles Square where he and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had earlier taken their oaths of office to the Villa for a luncheon.

Buhari, however, left the venue midway into the programme while his guests were taking their lunch.

After waiting for a while for the President to return, organisers decided to invite Osinbajo to make remarks on behalf of Buhari.

Ex-President arrives Yenagoa to rousing reception

Ex-President arrives Yenagoa to rousing reception

 
Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday received a rousing reception from his kinsmen when he returned to Bayelsa State after handing over to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Dressed in Ijaw attire, Jonathan and his wife, who wore a flowing red gown, walked gracefully into the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, the venue of the grand reception organised in his honour by the Seriake Dickson government.
Colourfully dressed Ijaw women, Ijaw leaders and youths trooped to the arena to welcome their kinsman whom they described as the hero of democracy and ambassador of peace.
The crowd let out cries of joy as the former President and his entourage entered the almost congested hall at about 3:15pm.

How To Get Better Grades In School

Most of us have heard of the cliché, “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword”. This literally means as quoted by Kumar “The man who holds the pen is a knowledgeable and learned man, and those who hold the sword become ineffective and unsuccessful. All respected well-known philosophers, writers, doctors, poets, engineers, and wise educated men were guided by the pen. Their names still live today even those who are no longer with us, because of their findings and doings. Had these people not chosen the pen, their respect in society would have gone down with them in their graves, as if they had never lived.”

How can the pen help you get better grades? I’m glad you asked. See the below article.

The Power Of Writing Things Down

One of my favorite tricks for improving many areas of my life is really simple: I write things down. This is a hugely powerful way to focus your attention, keep track of life, create a permanent record for the future, and much more.
If you think writing is a waste of time, read on for some great reasons to get in the habit of putting pen to paper on a regular basis.

The Act of Writing Helps Your Memory
Have you ever noticed that when you write a shopping list, you can remember almost all the items on it without glancing at it? Or when you have a bright idea and scribble it in your notebook, you can remember it all day? The very act of writing things down helps to get them lodged into your long-term, not short-term, memory.

Boost your memory by:
* Writing out your to-do list at the start of each day
* Recording ideas and thoughts as they occur to you
* Memorizing facts for tests by writing them out several times

A Musician does not write a song one time, but he repeats the lyrics of a song until he can sing or play it without hesitation. A Dancer practice (repeats) her dance moves over and over again until it is a natural motion when she performs. The same holds true in order to get better grades, you must develop a good habit of writing information from your lecture class and while you study. You will be amazed how much information you obtain during your next test. You can’t do it just one time. You must continue this habit every day and before you know it I guarantee your grades will improve.

We look forward to better grades!
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