When I was in government, we did a nationwide survey that showed that 70% of Nigerians said that they had never been consulted on what should go into the federal or state budgets.
However, there was a year when women in Kano got together, made a list of what they wanted to see in the budget and presented it to the state government. Believe it or not, a lot of their suggestions actually found their way into the budget.
Civil society groups could actually do this, as could professional associations like the NBA, ICAN and COREN. They may not listen but make the demands first and let the governments say No, especially in an election year.
I am Ezemmuo. I know things.
We just received a copy of President Bola Tinubu’s (@officialABAT) filing from just two business days ago. Not surprisingly, President Tinubu has now formally joined @TheJusticeDept’s request for a 10-day extension, which the judge has now swiftly denied.
We surmise that President #Tinubu wants to use any delay to call upon his friends in DC to argue that the release of these files would harm U.S.-Nigeria relations and undermine his ability to work with the United States to combat terrorism and the killing of Christians in Northern Nigeria.
We believe that any U.S. government personnel who improperly attempt to interfere with the judicial or FOIA process on behalf of #Nigerian President #Tinubu to prevent the lawful release of these records should be exposed and fired.
President @realDonaldTrump and the United States do not protect individuals alleged by the DOJ to have been part of a criminal organization that smuggled heroin into the United States.
CHARLIE BOY'S FAREWELL MESSAGE TO LATE PRESIDENT SHEHU SHAGARI.
Dear SHEHU SHAGARI,
Thank you for everything, I wish you eternal rest, u deserve it. U don try. U don’t belong in this shit hole.
As you officially join the league of ancestors; Please if you see Tafawa Balewa, tell him that his sons are carrying guns against Nigerian state.
Tell Yar'Adua that the amnesty he granted is now business oriented for the privilege few; causing wahala.
Please if u see Ojukwu, tell him that his brothers and sisters are expecting another program.
Tell Awolowo that Nigeria is now more divided and preparing for another war.
Tell Nnamdi Azikiwe that those things that made him cross the ocean 100 times seeking for peace are coming again.
Obviously you will not see Abacha, but if u see anyone that see's
him, pls tell him that Almustapha his main man is out of kirikiri prison; tell him that even Obasanjo came out of prison and became President. Please try and see Baba Fela, biko tell him that we are no longer suffering and smiling, we are suffering and dropping dead daily.
Tell MKO Abiola that another June
12 is looming and his kinsmen no longer speak with one voice.
I know you will see my father, Justice Oputa, tell him am holding ground and that I miss him, tell him not to worry about me. But don’t forget to remind him that justice can no longer be found in Nigeria it’s for the highest bidder.
Tell Gani Fawehemi Senior Advocate of the Masses, that corruption is now official; tell him that even prosecution and conviction of Politicians who are looting the country dry is selective. Tell him that Mike Ezekome now defends known treasury looters. Kai
Please don't fail to tell CHINUE ACHEBE not to be disappointed in Nigeria, it's just that since he left to join the league of ancestors, THINGS FALL APART, Nigeria is NO LONGER AT EASE and the ARROW OF GOD is now pointing seriously at Nigeria because of THE TROUBLE IN NIGERIA, even though we've had MAN OF THE PEOPLE like you, but when we cast our minds back to the good old days, indeed we remember THERE WAS A COUNTRY...
As you join the league of ancestors, SHAGARI rest in peace...
There are fake bishops, and there are real bishops. Nigerians have now seen both
There are also fake pastors and real pastors; Nigerians have also seen both
Selah
From the era of Military rule and throughout the period of civilian Governments,the Catholic Bishops have a consistent history of telling truth to power.They have never been partisan.Every President they visited,they bring him a gift of Bitter Kola instead of Olive Oil.
The Central Bank of Nigeria, which requires annual returns from banks in Nigeria, has not published an Annual report and Statement of Account since 2022.
Isaiah 1:23 – "Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them."
At the Vatican Museum, Madam noticed that all the sculptures depicted men that were…erm…rather small down there. I first got her to confirm that they were smaller than Ezemmuo and then, having cleared any doubts, I ordered her to say 10 Hail Marys. 😂
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WATCH: 🇺🇸 New footage shows U.S. Navy divers opening the hatch of NASA’s Orion after the Artemis II splashdown, greeting astronauts as they returned to Earth.
Upon my return to Abuja, I was parked by a soldier on duty who asked where I was heading, and I mentioned FCT. He politely asked if could lift one of his colleagues to Abuja, and I said it was fine.
When I was few meters close to Giri junction, I asked the officer his route, he was heading to Zuba while I was going through Lugbe axis to the town. I told him Zuba isn’t far. Transport is around 2-300 Naira.
I asked if he was going to stop there(Zuba), or he was heading somewhere. He then told me he was going home to see for the first time after 10 months, his newly born twins. No permission was granted over the period. Sadly, he had to make the compulsory trip because his wife had called that one of the babies had died. And she urged him to come see the other twin in case he will die too.
I asked him why he didn’t leave earlier than he left. He replied that he waited with the hope that salaries will be paid, since today is second, but it wasn’t, unfortunately. How then do you intend to make it, I asked him. He showed me all the money he had on him –4,500 which wasn’t even enough to get him to his destination.
I could not help than give him 20k and I took his phone number, giving him my words that I will call to get information about the sick baby.
I want to ask a question, please 🙏🏻
Are these the soldiers we expect to lay down their lives in our protection? You’re owing soldiers, and you want them to be effective while fighting insecurity?
Sadly, this is really laughable.
Tales of a soldier on easter.
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I see a lot of anger about the taxes
No one wants tk pay taxes, it's not just in Nigeria
My job is to educate; saying “I won't pay” is not a strategy
I have shared with you how to avoid taxes legally; it's called F.A.M.E. Search my posts
Apply knowledge, not anger
1. Open and contribute to a Retirement Savings Account
2. Buy life insurance for you and your spouse
3. Open and contribute to the National Health Insurance Scheme
4. Open and contribute to the national housing fund
5. If you pay rent, you get 20% relief on rent paid, subject to a cap of N500,000