Politics
Presidency Dismisses UK Reports About Nigeria, Buhari
The Presidency have described Ms Priti Patel, report on Nigeria as baseless and lacking in substance, saying that the Buhari’s administration recovered 1360% more cash than that of Peoples Democratic Party PDP’s 16 years.
The former secretary of state for International Development in the United Kingdom (UK) had in a recent published statement called on investors to be wary about investing in Nigeria.
But the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a late night statement said the “wicked proposition is lacking in substance and devoid of merit in empirical evidence, established by facts”
Shehu noted that her claim to the effect that despite the President’s public anti-corruption platform, Nigeria has not seen any reduction in corruption since Buhari took office, trumpeting a so-called Transparency International report, “ is a false fabrication that cannot be supported by the facts on the ground”
The statement said by the time President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in and took office, the only amount in the anti corruption recovery account over 16 years of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP was only two billion Naira (N2bn).
This account has succeeded in netting over four hundred billion Naira (N400bn) as of today, translating to 1,360 percent increase. This cannot amount to nothing in terms of progress.
When it comes to Policy decisions, this government has put in place instruments that have extraordinarily and unprecedentedly reduced corruption and corrupt practices.
For example, the Treasury Single Account, TSA has led to greater visibility and control of government funds by way of consolidating government resources in an account as against the past where such accounts are scattered.
The Bank Verification Number, BVN scheme has equally helped the government to prevent money laundering,financing terrorism and illicit cash transfers.
According to the Presidential Spokesman, “ This administration has introduced the IPPS, which implementation has led to an extraordinary reduction of ghost workers, saving the treasury billions of Naira every month. The. Whistle Blower mechanism put n place has yielded enormously to the treasury and reduced corruption.
“In addition to several and urgent legislations targeted at the reduction of corruption, the administration has equally signed a number of highly rewarding Mutual Legal Assistance with a number countries that have translated to tremendous recoveries.”
Garba, had while dismissing the issue raised about the lack of security of investment, as equally false and untenable, said, Nigerian has recognized the right of the investor, both local and foreign, as enshrined in our constitution which states clearly that no investment can be taken from its owners without recourse to the law. Given the constitution, you don’t even need international protection for assets held in this country.
“In addition to the constitution, there exist several laws allowing protection for investments.”
Beyond this, he said, this administration has moved forward by recognizing arbitration processes.
He explained that the judiciary in the country has a Practice Code to give legitimacy to awards and arbitration clauses in agreements.
“Cumulatively, we have established a proper climate of investment on account of which, the nation has gained 24 points of excellence in the global ease of doing business index.
“As for the specific case of the agreement in 2010, between the NNPC and the P&ID for a 20-year contract to create a new natural gas development refinery, which appears to be her main issue, a project that fell through after a past Nigerian government reneged on its contractual commitments, we do not wish to plead the government’s case in the press.
“Suffice it to say that the government of Nigeria, in recognition of the sanctity of the judiciary, has submitted to the jurisdiction of a court in the United States to determine the issues in dispute.
What we can only say at this point is that Nigerians need to pity their own country for the way things were done in the past.
Garba claimed that “Before the coming of the Buhari administration, there existed in the country a racket encompassing elements in the three arms of government, the executive, legislature and the judiciary through the activities of which artificial, engineered and factored breaches of contract are made, judgments are obtained, appeals are delayed and the penalty imposed is paid and shared.”
“In the fullness of time, more will be said by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation.”
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 2:47 pm
But its True , All Foreign Investors are Gone
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 9:21 pm
All i know it’s that if it took the presidency 3months to announce Musa Yaradua’ s death, it can take the presidency 3years to announce Buhari’s death. Don’t blame Nigeria but that is what our politicians cabals did in the past.
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 3:45 pm
Just looking at the two pics, it is so clear about the original Buhari we voted for n Jubril from Sudan. God will surely expose this evil in Aso Rock
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 9:34 am
Jubril is fack.
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 9:13 am
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Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 8:02 am
I swore d man at d Aso Rock now is fake. Nigerians, take a closer look at dis tow pictures dat supposed to b Same person but for wat am seeing now is nt same. One has open teeth while d other does nt, as human, u get older even with ur too much money but as u can observe, one is far older than d other & claimed to be above 70 but 1 actually looks far less than 70s. Nigerians, ask for clarifications from Aso Rock now.
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 5:39 am
CNN news on buhari’s death
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 5:38 am
Queen Elizabeth condolence message to Nigeria
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 5:36 am
African Leaders stood up and observed a minute silent in honor of buhari’s death
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 10:20 pm
This two face are not the same,
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 9:17 pm
FOOLS, YOU HAVE MADE YOURSELVES SLAVES IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY UNDER JUBRIL A SUDANESE , THE WORST CRIME IN HISTORY,THIS IS SHAMEFUL,
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 6:58 pm
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, Vladimir Putin Says: Africa Is A Cemetery For Africans
“When an African becomes rich, his bank accounts are in Switzerland. He travels to France for Medical treatment.
He invests in Germany. He buys from Dubai. He consumes Chinese. He prays in Rome or Mecca. His children study in Europe. He travels to Canada, USA, Europe for tourism.
If he die, he will be buried in his native country of Africa.
Africa is just a cemetery for Africans. How could a cemetery be developed?”
~Putin Asks!
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Tell this uninformed Mallam, Garba Shehu, to respond to the news of buhari’s death and subsequently replaced with an impostor, Jubril Aminu AlSudani. What is your presidency stand on the above allegation.
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 4:47 pm
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 4:08 pm
Very soon their bombom will open waaa to the public. Is just the matter of time
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 3:24 pm
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Buhari is dead and buried, we should not give attention to this regimented Jubril and cabals speaking as if is buhari. Rubbish
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:48 pm
How long shall this Fulani terrorist government last with their agent of terror apc jubrin parading itself as Buhari dead president will be disgraced very very soon
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:47 pm
Buhari is dead and buried in Saudi Arabia and jubrin parading itself as Buhari dead president will be disgraced very very soon
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:43 pm
Wilson Jasper Daniel Okhibhamen
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
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Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:24 pm
UK is now aware about who the presidency call BUHARI
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:34 pm
Nnamdi Kanu has exposed their confidential on who is currently heading Nigeria
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Why are you using the word “presidency” Mr BUHARI can not come out and talk . Openly. Something is hidden somewhere..
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
Anonymous
November 22, 2018 at 5:31 am
This is the African Leaders stood up for a minute silent in honor for buhari’s death
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 12:57 pm
Shut up malam Garuba Shehu. You are talking about the money goverment have. What of the borrowd trillions from different countries by this useless looters of APC goverment.where is the looters money you recovered. You recover and share among yourselves. Thunder will strike each and every one of you foreigners looting Nigeria money.
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 12:46 pm
Who is this presidency? Nigerians are fool, we started hearing of presidency after Buhari died
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 12:36 pm
Any christain suporting buhari n fulani govt is a fool incase u dnt knw brutai n fulani pple re recruitin boko haram into millitary n killing d real soldgers in order for boko haram to take full control of of nigeria security so dey van eadily islamize nigeria.. n u pple re there suportin pple fat re planning to cook maim n cooker wit ur parents head.. i pity all of u
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:43 pm
Isioma Nwainokpor Wilson Jasper Daniel Okhibhamen
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
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Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 1:43 pm
Wilson Jasper Daniel Okhibhamen
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
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Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 12:32 pm
All of a sudden buhari’s gap teeth disappeared
Anonymous
November 21, 2018 at 2:02 pm
Lol….can you imagine