CSJ accuses Govs of squandering N23.2trn in 15 years

A human rights advocacy organization, Centre for Social Justice, yesterday, accused the State Governors of squandering about N23.220 trillion allocations from the joint Account meant for the local government Councils in their states.

The group was disclosed this while making an appeal to all Nigerians to join their voice in support for autonomy of the Local Government Councils in the country.

Executive Director of the Centre, Eze Onyekwere, who made the call at a media briefing on constitutional amendments said, granting autonomy to the LGCs is not only constitutional but guarantees the rights to health and education of Nigerian people at the grass root.

Senators Disagree Over Alleged Impeachment Plot Against President

As the rumours of the possible impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan begins to gather momentum, Senator Abdulkadir Jajere ( APC Yobe South) affirmed that the impeachment threat is real just as Senator Ayogu Eze ( PDP Enugu North) stated that nothing like that exist in the Senate at the moment.

LEADERSHIP recalls that last week, 63 senators with some members of the House of Representatives (reportedly 200) are alleged to have already appended their signatures to an impeachment notice for President Jonathan.

Obiano Dazzles Onitsha Residents with Amazing Christmas Lights, Upper Iweka Glitters

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has continued to blaze the trail in the pursuit of excellence in governance, weaving aesthetics into the tapestry of his administrative exploits as could be seen with the sudden transformation of the once notorious Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha into a breathtaking kaleidoscope colours in readiness for Christmas.

Travellers into the Eastern heartland are forced to gasp in wonder as the long stately highway that connects the Niger Bridge to Upper Iweka now explodes into a carnival of colour at night in subtle demonstration of the positive change that Governor Obiano and his team have ushered into Anambra State. On the surface of the amazing transformation of Onitsha at night is the message of Christmas. However, underneath that is the subliminal message of transformation and hope for a once troubled city that used to be the dread of benighted road travellers.

Governor Akpabio Named In Shady Possession Of St-Kitts And Nevis Passport

Mr. Akpabio, who is one of President Goodluck Jonathan's closest associates, is named alongside Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, one of the most corrupt scions of a dictator in the world. Teodoro is the son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the strongman ruler of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.
Teodoro is currently facing corruption charges in France. Until last month, he was also facing money laundering charges in the US, but the US Justice Department settled the case out of court after cutting a deal with Mr. Teodoro to forfeit some of his assets, including a $30-million Malibu mansion.
Also listed in the infamous list of “economic citizens” of St. Kitts and Nevis is a notorious oil subsidy thief, Oluwaseun Ogunbambo, who has been a fugitive from justice in Nigeria after being implicated in the theft of billions of naira from Nigeria’s oil subsidy funds. Mr. Ogunbambo is known to own numerous passports.

JONATHAN IS NIGERIA’S NEBUCHADNEZZAR – SOYINKA

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday likened President Goodluck Jonathan to the Biblical Babylonian autocrat, King Nebuchadnezzar.

He said Nigerians have been cast into a “furnace” in the manner of Shedrack, Mishak and Abednego.
Unfortunately for the citizens, no divine miracle appears to be at hand for a last-minute rescue, Soyinka said.
The three biblical characters where cast into a fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to an image made by the despotic king, but they were miraculously rescued.
Soyinka while speaking at a media briefing at the Freedom Park in Lagos, with the theme: “King Nebuchadnezzar – the reign of impunity,” said Jonathan’s administration has become known for lawlessness.

Obiano Wins Nigeria’s Governor of the Year.

The international multimedia networks and public policy organization, USAfrica, has adjudged the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, as the Nigerian Governor of the Year, ending 2014, “based on the USAfrica Governance Index  for combining effective management, practical results and grassroots social responsibility since the blast of his Anambra Governorship whistle on March 17, 2014.” 

Ebelechukwu Obiano Advocates Entrepreneurial Training to Curb Unemployment

 Ebelechukwu Obiano Advocates Entrepreneurial Training to curb unemploymentThe wife of Anambra State governor, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano has advocated entrepreneurial training for women and youths to curb the high level of unemployment among school leavers and graduates of tertiary institutions due to lack of skill acquisition during their educational programmes. Such training she noted would better equip the beneficiaries to face life’s challenges after formal education.

Desmond Elliot Emerges As APC Candidate For Lagos House of Assembly 2015 Election

LAGOS ASSEMBLY: DESMOND ELLIOT WINS APC PRIMARIES
Lagos Assembly: Desmond Elliot wins APC Primaries
At the primary elections of the All Progressive Congress (APC), conducted on Tuesday in Lagos, Desmond Olusola Elliot, Popular Nollywood actor, defeated his opponent.
Having won the ticket at the primary election, the Nollywood star actor emerged as the candidate to represent Surulere constituency at the 2015 State House of Assembly (LAHA).
On the other hand, Kenny Saint Brown (KSB), who contested in the primaries to represent Ikeja constituency was not as fortunate as her fellow celebrity, Desmond, when she lost the 2015 bid to Mr. Folajimi Mohammed, son of National Publicity Secretary of APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
Meanwhile, Desmond defeated his counterpart, Mr. Kabiru Lawal to represent the people of Surulere constituency in Alausa.

PHOTOS: Mikel Celebrates With The White In-Laws

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Chelsea FC star, Mikel John Obi celebrated the birthday of his russian girlfriend couple of weeks ago.
The now often benched role player, is seen happily holding his Russian girl and also meets her wealthy family.

Where Is The Goodluck Jonathan Without Shoes By Ken Oloye?

President Goodluck Jonathan should walk with his head low. It is unfortunate that he has betrayed millions of poor and average Nigerians who voted en mass to make him president. We all believed him when he begged for our votes by promising to change the plight of the poor having had a dose of extreme poverty. What has the one once without shoes done to better the lives of the poor after we put him in a place where he now enjoys an uncountable number of shoes?