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​Budget Padding Unfortunate for Our Democracy –  House of Rep Aspirant, Ayodeji Adeshina

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by Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji,  Abeokuta

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A House of Representatives aspirant in Abeokuta South Federal Constituency of Ogun State, Hon. Ayodeji Adeshina has described the alleged padding of the 2018 budget by the National Assembly as “very unfortunate” and a step backward for the country’s democracy.

Hon. Adeshina who spoke in Abeokuta on Saturday at summit organised by Young Leaders Initiative (YLI) on the topic,  “Youth Involvement in Political Leadership and Governance: Challenges and Prospect”, wondered why there was so much controversy on what he described as a sensitive matter, like the budget, insisting it is high time the country stop playing politics with what is of national interest and benefit.

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He said, if truly the country want to develop and make progress, it should find a way of making sure the budget is always passed as at when due.

Adeshina described the whole budget issues as political game geared towards next year’s election.

His words: ” The delay before the passing, signing and all the issues is very unfortunate. We need to start working for the speedy passage of the budget for the interest of the country”.

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” We need to reduce politics we play  with things that are sensitive, especially like the budget. It is a political game since the election is coming next. We need to stop the politics to progress”.

Speaking on the theme, Adeshina said what the youths need is political mentoring for Leadership positions.

He noted that the youths still need the experience of the old politicians in order for them to succeed but should avoid following them blindly, urging the youths to prepare themselves for Leadership positions.

” The youths need political leaders mentoring for Leadership positions and role. You must also ensure that all negotiations have your interest. Don’t follow godfathers blindly, leaving out your interest “.

Adeshina stressed that the relationship between the godsons (youths) and their godfathers should be advisory but not dictatorial.

Reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement that the youth should wait after 2019, Adeshina said it is a political statement and a way to say ” vote for me”.
 

In his own presentation, popular Nigeria Comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka while speaking on “Youth and Politics”, disclosed that with situation of things in the country, nobody under 50 years would become the President in the next eight years.

He noted that with the numerical strength, the youths are too conservative and believe so much in old politicians, insisting that they believed that the statusquo should remain.

The comedian disclosed that the youths are their own enemies when it comes to politics, noting that the youth can make anything to happen, if truly they are determined.

He urged the youths to stop collecting money from politicians but rather ask the politicians question on what  they are doing.

” Stop collecting money from politicians, take ideas to them, ask questions on their activities. Create alternatives for them. For now, Nobody under 50 will be President in the next eight years.

” It is only in Nigeria where President will become President without going for debate likewise Governors too.

He also urged the youths to prepare and develop themselves for Leadership.

All those who spoke at the summit, pleaded with the youths to improve themselves as well as capacity for Leadership positions.

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You’re wicked,$720k for school fees in advance,”U dey take Kogi people play football” -prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has reiterated that the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello is a heartless, callous and wicked criminal that shouldn’t be allowed to go unpunished.

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This is coming after the latest revelation that Bello withdrew $720k from the state funds to pay for his child’s school fees in advance by the EFCC chairman.

The handsome prophet who was visibly annoyed with the revelation by the EFCC boss said ” yaya Bello don pocket Kogi people so Tay e dey take them play football, this is wickedness,you have embezzled to the level that you don’t even know what else to use to embezzle anymore that you had to withdrew $720k for your child’s school fees in advance,you should be ashamed of yourself”.

He praised the EFCC chairman for doing a good job and helping the nation to recover her looted resources.He praised the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for helping the nation in the fight against corruption.

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Keep your mouth shut, you are the real criminal, you don’t have respect for elders, Prophet Ikuru blasts Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos  has blasted the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello for evading arrest and making nasty comments about the government and EFCC.

 

The prophet was visibly angry that Bello went into hiding and started attacking the government and EFCC with nasty words.He said “yaya Bello does not have respect for elders,in facts he’s not fit to contest for any political position in Nigeria or hold any political position in Nigeria anymore, he’s a real criminal,yet, he’s still talking, he doesn’t not have respect for elders.Ododo should also be punished for aiding a criminal”

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Bello was declared wanted by EFCC after evading arrest, he’s been on fugitive since then,many people advised him to submit himself for investigations and clarifications.Nigerians are eagerly waiting to see how this saga will end.

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Today, in a move to further revitalise the oil and gas industry’s contribution to the Nigerian Economy, Wale Edun, OFR, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, presided over a signing ceremony at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja endorsing the Consolidated Guidelines for the implementation of Fiscal Incentives for the Oil & Gas Sector – a cornerstone of the Presidential Directive aimed at enhancing the Nigerian oil & gas sector’s global competitiveness whilst stimulating economic growth.

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

 

 

 

 

As disclosed during the signing, the Presidential Directives were developed and coordinated by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen to ensure a competitive framework for the Nigerian oil & gas industry. These Consolidated guidelines for the fiscal incentives are based on extensive collaboration across Finance and Petroleum Ministries and involved several key regulatory bodies including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

 

According to Mrs. Verheijen, these new measures have been designed to deliver a competitive Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for Oil & Gas Projects and attract over $10 billion in new investments within the next 12-18 months. They also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to reaching its long term oil production target of 4 million barrels per day whilst enhancing the reliability of gas supply for to boost export earnings and fuel Nigeria’s industrialization.

 

Mrs. Verheijen disclosed that among the guidelines signed were the NUPRC Guideline on Hydrocarbon Liquids Content in a Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Field, essential for accurately categorising and quantifying the hydrocarbon liquid content in these fields. Additional guidelines focused on the applicability of tax credits and allowances for Non-Associated Gas Greenfield Development and the Midstream Capital and Gas Utilization Allowance, providing taxpayers with clarity on the computation of these benefits.

 

HM Edun, in his remarks, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the directive in February 2024 to engender growth in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, which had stagnated for over the last decade. He also emphasised the potential of the guidelines, saying, “The idea is to create an atmosphere conducive to international competitiveness such that investment comes in. And in this case, we know it’s foreign direct investment”.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including NNPC Limited, Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), further highlighting Nigeria’s unified approach toward reinvigorating its oil and gas sector.

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