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APC HAS FAILED, PDP SHOULD TAKE BACK POWER IN BENUE- Young Alhaji.

APC HAS FAILED, PDP SHOULD TAKE BACK

POWER IN BENUE- Young Alhaji.

Political gladiator and pillar of the opposition in Benue State, Alh. Usman Abubakar Maishanu, aka Young Alhaji, has expressed a strong desire to see the People's Democratic Party (PDP) take back power in the state at all subsequent elections. Young Alhaji made those remarks when he received members of the PDP State Working Committee led by State Chairman, John Ngbede, at his Otukpo residence this morning. The Accord Party leader in the state carpeted the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led government in the state of having failed woefully, describing the state governor, Samuel Ortom as the most incompetent ever in the history of the state. He pointed to the government's inability to pay salaries, administer the N28.5 billion bailout, as well as inability to execute any meaningful project in the state despite collecting close to N60 billion in loans and over N100 billion in federal allocations and internally generated revenues. The former senatorial contender in the Benue-South Senatorial District particularly expressed satisfaction in what he described as the new found momentum and organisational efficiency of the PDP under the leadership of John Ngbede, expressing optimism that the opposition party will floor the ruling APC at any electoral contest. In his remarks earlier, State Chairman of the PDP, John Ngbede, commended Young Alhaji for having remained consistent in his political philosophy and having upheld the highest ideals in defence of the interests of the ordinary people and the common good of society. Young Alhaji who led an efficient and effective alliance of opposition parties to successfully deliver victory for former Senate President, David Mark, of the PDP in the February 20th Senatorial re-run election this year in Benue- South Senatorial District, said he is open to more alliances with the main opposition party in the interest of Benue people.

What a Change.

The Newly constructed Congress Hall (Secretariat) of the Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), awaiting commissioning tomorrow, Tuesday 16th August, 2016!!

PDP in bad shape.

LAWANI GIVE PDP BENUE STATE ULTIMATUM TO VACATE HIS PREMISES!! The former Deputy Governor of Benue State Chief Stephen Lawani who out of his fatherly love gave the party his buliding to be used when he was sworn in as the Deputy Governor as the party secretariat has given PDP Benue State the grace of few months to vacate his premises!! Despite the fact that Chief Lawani decamped to the ruliing Party about five months ago, he still allowed them to be using it but as it is now he has no option than to let them go!! It is so unfortunate and highly regretable that after 16yrs in power, the PDP in Benue State have no single structure to call its party Secretariat, but they were busy building companies, hotels, filling stations to mention but a few within the state, outside the state and even in abroad without even a thatch house to call its own, even when they were opportuned, little part of the stolen Benue ‪#‎107B‬ would have even given them a better structure!! Instead of thinking on how to put the house they scattered in order, they were busy chanting "Change The Change" as their new slogan and I asked what happened to "The Power To The People"?. Have they also forgotten that power was not forcefully taken from them but through a free and fair election?? No structure, No Slogan, No State Chairman, No National Chairman!!

Nigeria Army responds to Boko Harams request for prisoner swap for release of Chibok girls

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Abayomi Olonishakin‎ today responded to Boko Haram's request for their members who are in custody of the Federal government to be released in exchange of the kidnapped Chibok girls. The sect members made the demand in a video released on August 14th. Speaking on the request by the sect, Colonel ‎Olonishakin after a security Council meeting in Abuja today, told newsmen that the decision to swap the girls is a political one "‎That is a political decision to be taken. The military's decisions that we are going ahead with our operations and the operations are being conducted appropriately"he said The military chief also stated that the military is still analyzing the new video from the se

Fulani herdsmen attack: Igbo should be patient, peaceful —FG Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/fulani-herdsmen-attack-igbo-patient-peaceful-fg/

Ugwuanyi doles out N100m for communities’ security 472 Neighborhood Watch groups to complement efforts Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Malaysia kicks against Grazing Bill Ekweremadu, lawmakers storm Nimbo, insist on justice By Peter Okutu, Nwabueze Okonkwo, Chinenye Ozor & Dotun Ibiwoye, ABAKALIKI—THE Federal government, weekend, called on the people of the South East geo-political zone to be patient, law-abiding and peaceful as President Muhammadu Buhari was committed toward bringing to a halt the issue of insurgency across the country. This came as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State,yesterday, doled out N100 million to fund Neighbourhood Watch groups in 472 communities to complement the services of security agencies in the state. Buhari in Igbo attire Buhari in Igbo attire The Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, made the call in his country home at Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state, where he received key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, within the South East zone in his residence. Onu, who appealed for calm among the people of the zone, charged them not to take laws into their hands as the President had already given directives towards curbing the recent menace of criminality. “The President has condemned it; we appeal to our people in the South-East to exercise patience. Ugwuanyi’s largesse Following the perceived inaction of security agencies in Enugu State that culminated in the slaughter of 46 natives of Ukpabi,Nimbo community, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday, doled out N100 million to fund Neighbourhood Watch groups in 472 communities to complement the services of security agencies. The governor also mandated the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Human Capital to quickly inaugurate Neighbourhood Watch groups in all the 472 communities to forestal a recurrence of Fulani herdsmen invasion of any part of the state. This came on a day, the traditional rulers and town’s union presidents in the state in a communique stated in part: “We are also grateful to the governor for the donation of the sum of N100 million in support of the security efforts and activities of the communities. We have resolved to go back to our respective communities to mobilize the people and sensitize them on the need to support the initiatives of the government as they relate to security of lives and properties in Enugu State. Rebuilding Nimbo community Barely one week after the attack of Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State by the Fulani herdsmen, citizens of the state in the United Kingdom, have offered to assist rebuild burnt houses, damaged properties, and donated clothings and food items for the refugees of the community. The Special Adviser to Enugu State governor, Mrs. Olangwa Eziekwu made the offer when she visited Nimbo refugees at Nsukka stadium where she donated cartons of Indomie noodles, bags of rice, tissue papers, fruit drinks, among others, and promised to bring more in no distant time as citizens of the state in Diaspora would send more relief materials to the victims and the displaced ones of the community. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Malaysia cautions FG Also yesterday, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Malaysia, urged the National Assembly to discontinue further deliberation on Grazing Land Bill, which is on the floor of the upper chamber at the moment, as it would cause more harm than good. The Igbo Diaspora group in Malaysia, in a press release by its President, Mr. Biafra Diboh and Secretary General, Mr. Singleton Nnaemeka commiserated with Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State over the massacre of over 40 people last week. “The National Assembly should immediatley discontinue further deliberation on Grazing Land Bill that is on the floor of the upper chamber of the House at the moment, as it would cause more harm than good,” Diboh said Ekweremadu, Lawmakers storm Nimbo, insist on Justice Meantime, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has assured the Nimbo community that government and federal lawmakers from the State would not rest until justice was done concerning the destruction of lives and properties by suspected herds. Senator Ekweremadu urged the people of the community to continue to live in peace while a permanent solution to the problem was being sought, just as he assured them that the perpetrators of the attacks, which led to the destruction of lives and property in the community, would be brought to book. Speaking on Sunday when he led a team of National Assembly members from Enugu State, on an assessment and condolence tour of the community, Ekweremadu further called on all Nigerians to respect the sanctity of life as well as the culture and tradition of host communities where ever they find themselves.

What about the people of Agatu in Benue state.....

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech crashes his car into pillar, hours after conceding 4 goals and losing to Liverpool (photos)

After conceding four goals and losing to Liverpool in Arsenal's first match of the season, Petr Cech’s day went from bad to worse as he crashed his car into a pillar at the Arsenal car park on Sunday night. He wasn't hurt but his car was badly damaged.