Was God Angry the Day He Created the Nigerian? - Pius Adesanmi.

I make a rich selection from the buffet and settle approvingly on a French wine. It's still three hours to the boarding of that flight to London and on to homeland.

The plan: enjoy a meal, and settle down to French wining while mentally visualizing the delivery of my speech, "Hating Nigeria to Greatness" at The Platform 2015 on Independence Day. Tweak the speech here and there. Envision the cadence of delivery. Envision stage management and body movement with Chris Oyakhilome's stage practice always a guide. You see, prosperity Pentecostal Pastors do have their uses after all. I spend hours watching Chris Oyakhilome's videos to learn from his uses of the stage...

When you have such grandiose pre-flight plans, do not sit in front of a flatscreen in the lounge. Your plans will be ruined.

President Buhari Named self as Nigeria’s petroleum minister, Promises to appoint a minister of State for Petroleum

President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday named the petroleum minister. And that is himself. Adding that he would personally head the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in the new cabinet.

Mr. Buhari, while addressing some select reporters in New York on Tuesday, after addressing a Global Leaders’ Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism, the President said: “I wil remain Minister of Petroleum.

“I will appoint a minister of State for Petroleum”. He said, the step is being taken as part of efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s oil industry, which is said to be plagued by corruption, massive fraud, and crude oil theft.

The President who restated his determination to sanitise Nigeria’s oil industry and free it from corruption and shady deals said the first step in this direction had already been taken with the appointment of a new management for the NNPC and its subsequent reorganisation.

He added that the prosecution of those who misappropriated NNPC’s revenue under past administrations would soon commence, reaffirming his anti corruption pledge that the federal government will fight corruption, because it has been identified as the root of all problems hindering Nigeria as a nation.

Re: Nigerian Army Accuses Borno Leaders of Plotting to Prolong Boko Haram Insurgency

The army has said that ' some prominent individuals and political groups who hailed from Borno State in particular and North East generally'

I agree that no insurgency can survive this long without local support. Having said that there are many things about BH that don't make sense. They are killing Muslims as well as Christians. They have , largely, been concentrated in the North East. Why would the people of the NE support their own annihilation? Before now,  I could rationalize using it to chase GEJ out of Aso Rock. If that was the goal how come BH killings is not letting off? There is more to BH than meets the eye. This is because, it is rather counter-intuitive for some leaders to unleash killing squads destructive on their own people, just to be collecting security votes and under-developing an entire region of a nation for this length of time in the 21st Century AD. There are different ways to make money; and this type of blood money is rather unthinkable for a traditional and religious society like Nigeria; don't people have a conscience anymore?


But in regard to the military statement, how do you separate "supporters" of Boko Haram from Boko Haram? It is like separating a church from the Laity! The fact is that, in the absence of the laity, there will be no church because the Priest or Bishop alone does not make a church!

Brazilian Referee pulls gun on players during red card dispute

A Brazilian referee is facing disciplinary action after he reacted to a dispute with players by pulling a GUN.

Gabriel Murta was kicked and slapped by players from lower-league Amantes de Bola, while the manager invaded the pitch demanding a red card, it is claimed.

Murta, said to be a policeman by day, reacted by racing to the changing rooms and returning with a firearm.

Shocking footage captured by a spectator showed his linesman restraining Murta as he held the gun in his hand on the pitch.

BREAKING!! TROOPS GUNNED DOWN NOTORIOUS TERRORIST AND ARREST KINGPIN - NIGERIAN MILITARY

AK-47 rifle recovered from the terrorist

In an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists enclave around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir general area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist that had been wrecking havoc among the communities was gunned by our troops on Monday afternoon. 

During the operation 4 other terrorists were believed to escape with gun shot wounds. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from him.

The Tragedy of President Buhari’s Foreign Trips

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has now been to Europe to meet with the heads of governments from EU Power, he has paid homage to the US president, and has joined his fellow heads of states and government in the United Nations. Each of these trips had been a disaster and brought shame to Nigeria, the Giant of Africa.

The giant of African means that these disasters are African disasters. If for no other reasons, PMB should at least understand that he is understood to be representing Africa whenever he is abroad and should not bring shame to the continent.

Each of PMB’s missteps is blamed on other people but PMB. The blame this time is on the Nigerian Mission in New York but it is wrongly placed.

Let us review some of the disgraceful behaviors during some of these trips:

Putin’s address to the 70th U.N General Assembly

Russian President Putin at the UN General Assembly

Russian President Putin addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 28, 2015. Here are the Highlights of his speech

Need to create a genuinely broad international coalition against terrorism

Modern countries are expected to play a key role in this coalition

Putin proposed that the world coordinate its actions to fight ISIS based on the principles in the UN charter.

GOFAMINT PROPHETIC DECLARATION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

PROPHETIC DECLARATION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

PROPHETIC DECLARATION FROM THE GENERAL OVERSEER,
Pastor (Dr) E. O. Abina
GOFAMINT
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER


Welcome to October, Our Month of Love

Senate President Saraki Blast Political Cabals, Commends Buhari For Non-interference

Nigerian Senate

The embattled president of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola saraki has insisted that he will stand strong in the face of persecution and calling on other lawmakers to stand with him in defence of the legislature.

Saraki stated this during a welcome address to senators while making reference to his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, reiterating on his submission to rule of law and said that he was been tried because he became the senate president “against the wishes of some political cabal”

Senate President also stated that the laws of Nigeria does not consider any external influence within the legislature while commending President Muhammadu Buhari for refusing to intervene in the politics of the national assembly

MUHAMMADU BUHARI URGES WORLD LEADERS TO DISMANTLE SAFE HAVENS FOR PROCEEDS OF CORRUPTION

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in New York called on the international community to urgently redouble its efforts to strengthen mechanisms for dismantling safe havens for proceeds of corruption.


Addressing world leaders at the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations, President Buhari also urged his counterparts to do more to return stolen funds and assets to their countries of origin.


Observing that corruption, cross-border financial crimes, cyber crimes and human trafficking are major challenges of the 21st century which the international community must work collectively to overcome, President Buhari reaffirmed his administration's determination to frontally confront the twin evils of corruption and illicit financial outflows.

70TH U.N GENERAL ASSEMBLY: ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI

ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI
PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE 70TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
NEW YORK, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2015.

President of the General Assembly,

Secretary–General


Your Excellencies Heads of State and Governments


Distinguished Delegates


Ladies and Gentlemen,


I would like, Mr. President, on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, to congratulate you and your country on your election to preside over the 70th session of the U.N. General Assembly.


2. May I also express appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Sam Kahamba Kutesa and the Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon both of whom worked tirelessly to ensure proper articulation of the post-2015 Development Agenda and to maintain the focus and commitment to the ideals of the United Nations. I thank Mr. Ban Ki-moon for his recent visit to Nigeria when we held very useful discussions.

Nigerian Senators pass vote of confidence on embattled leader, Saraki

Members of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence on the senate president, Bukola Saraki, a move apparently aimed at shoring up support for the embattled leader who is currently facing corruption charges.

Though It was reported that there was an uproar in the senate over vote of confidence on Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

Senators in near fisticuffs. 83 senators passed vote of confidence in Saraki.

Senator Babajide Omoworare whose name was included as supporter dissociated himself from the motion.

Senator Saraki was arraigned last week before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on a 13-count charge bordering on corruption and false declaration of assets.

'We are not gays!' Robert Mugabe tells UN general assembly

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe used the United Nations podium on Monday evening to attack homosexuality in front of the general assembly.

While deviating from his prepared remarks, the 91-year-old leader of Zimbabwe reportedly shouted : "We are not gays!"

Yes he shouted "We are not gays!" But you wont appreciate Mugabe till he's gone, he's the last of a dying breed. Africans must stand to support its own and what they believe in. A time shall come when Africa will miss a man like Mugabe. Who can stand before anyone and say things just as they are!!

UN's new global development goals: a 'to-do list' for the world

The World Leaders adopted at ongoing UN summit in United State an ambitious set of new global goals to end extreme poverty by 2030, promote health and education, and combat climate change.

Here are the 17 goals described as a "to-do list" for the world by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:


1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Nigerian Rep Says Assets Declaration Will Check Corruption

A House of Representatives member, Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas (Adamawa-APC), has insisted that assets declaration by public officers on assumption of office will help check corruption.

Namdas told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday that while the law had made it mandatory for all public office holders to declare their assets, it was not compulsory for the declared assets to be made public.

The lawmaker also urged public office holders to obey the law on assets declaration to strengthen good governance.

Ex-SGF, Olu Falae, admits paying ransom to kidnappers

A former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, on Monday confessed that his family paid ransom to his abductors before he was freed on Thursday.


According to him, the kidnappers only freed him after they received payment, adding that he trekked for 15 kilometres before he was picked up by the police in Owo, several kilometres from Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Olu Falae’s disclosure has put a lie to the claim by the Nigeria police that no ransom was paid before his release.

Details of Mr. Falae’s speech today will come shortly.

PHOTONEWS: President Muhammadu Buhari during 70th UN general Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari on a Bilateral meeting with H.E park geun-hye President of republic of Korea during 70th UN general Assembly

 President Muhammadu Buhari during 70th UN general Assembly

FG Stands on Sanitizing and Trial in NNPC Unchangeable, President Buhari Tells Chinese Xi Jinping

WE'VE BEGUN SANITIZING NNPC TO MAKE IT FREE OF CORRUPTION AND SHADY DEALS/TRIAL OF THOSE WHO MISAPPROPRIATED NNPC REVENUES WILL BEGIN SOON - BUHARI

President M. Buhari and Chinese Xi Jinping

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in New York restated his determination to fully sanitize Nigeria's oil industry and make it totally free of corruption and shady deals.


Speaking at a meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations, President Buhari said that a necessary first step in this direction had already been taken with the appointment of a new management for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its subsequent reorganisation .

The President said that the prosecution of those who misappropriated the NNPC's revenue under past administrations will soon commence.

List Of Lagos State Commissioners: 23 Commissioners, 13 SA

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has appointed 23 commissioners and 13 special advisers in his cabinet.
In the list of cabinet members presented  to the House of Assembly for approval. The Speaker of the Lagos House Assembly, Mr. Mubashiru Obasa, read the names on the floor to members. The Governor is requesting for the screening and approval of 36 persons with 23 as Commissioners and 13 as Special Advisers.

Corruption: Bad Governments Cannot Meet UN Anti-Poverty Goals – Obama

United State President, Mr.  Barack Obama has warned world leaders that they will not meet the new UN anti-poverty targets without tackling corruption and ending discrimination against women, gays and other marginalised groups.

President Obama spoke at the launch of the UN’s new sustainable development goals (SDGs) on Sunday in a diplomatic meet that has been overshadowed by conflicting Western and Russian approaches to Syria’s civil war.

Climate Change: Africa contributes very little to global warming - PMB

President Muhammadu Buhari at the Climate Change summit in NY

STATEMENT BY:

H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI,

PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

AT SUMMIT MEETING ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEW YORK, 27th SEPTEMBER 2015




Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,

Secretary-General of the United Nations

President of the 70th UNGA,

Distinguished Delegates,

Ladies and Gentlemen,


This Summit provides a unique opportunity for us to work together to address Climate Change and its impacts which is an undeniable issue of concern to the international community. The increase in global warming is an indication that we face a crisis of global proportions.

Gunmen Kidnapped Former SGF, Olu Falae in Ondo State

Chief Olu Falae

Ex-SGF and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Olu Falae has been kidnapped. Mr. Falae was abducted in the early hours of the morning by gunmen in possession of dangerous weapons, according to a source in the state.

A police source in Akure also confirmed the abduction. While details of his abduction has remained sketchy, expect more information as soon as they are available.

Code of Conduct Tribunal: IGP Gets ULTIMATUM To Produce Saraki Within 24hrs

In Nigeria, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, to arrest and bring the Senate President, Bukola Saraki before the Tribunal on Tuesday, by 10am.



Justice Danladi Umar,  who is the Chairman of the tribunal, gave the ruling on Monday, after Saraki for the second time, failed to show up before the Tribunal.