2016 Budget of Change by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal republic of Nigeria

2016 Budget Speech: “The Budget of Change”

Delivered By:

His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

To

A Joint Session of the National Assembly (on December 22, 2016)

PROTOCOLS
I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here.

2. I know the state of our economy is a source of concern for many. This has been further worsened by the unbridled corruption and security challenges we have faced in the last few years. From those who have lost their jobs, to those young people who have never had a job, to the people in the North East whose families and businesses were destroyed by insurgents, this has been a difficult period in our nation’s history, lessons that we must not forget or ignore, as we plan for the future...

Contoversial Maje Ayida Back in His Wife, Toke Makinwa's Arms Again?

After months of rumours of a love baby outside of his marriage to popular OAP, Toke Makinwa it appears the couple are beginning to put the dark past behind as they were both spotted in each other's arms Sunday night at the future awards, they went as far as taking pictures together and sharing the same table.

As this might not lead to any conclusions but the fact remains that they were not divorced so as far as Nigerian law is concerned they are still a couple.

"28 Out of Nigeria's 36 States are Technically BANKRUPT!" - Governor Ajimobi

Governor Ajimobi of Oyo state raised an alarm yesterday while speaking at the 7th annual Lateef Femi Okunnu lecture at the University of IFE concerning the financial situation of states in Nigeria. In his words, Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi, raised the alarm yesterday that, about 28 of the 36 states of the Federation are technically bankrupt. He was speaking on “State Financing and Over-dependence on Oil: Issues and Challenges,” organised by Muslim Law Students of the university when he said:
 “Our attitude is antithetical to development. We need to change our attitudes completely about payment of taxes and levies if we must avert the impending economic doom... As I speak, I can conveniently say that 28 states are technically bankrupt. The jaundiced view that taxes and levies might be embezzled if paid is an anathema. Public office holders are supposed to hold, in trust, the  public treasury. To do otherwise is to incur the wrath of the law after leaving office... To the youths, I challenge you to imbibe positive leadership qualities such as you have found in our honoree and among other distinguished personalities you have seen or read about... You must join the moving train of development and explore information technology positively to advance in the current and future world.”

Congratulations Kanye West ...as Wife, Kim Kardashian Delivers a Healthy Baby BOY!

Rapper Kanye West and reality tv star, Kim Kardashian welcomed a "baby boy"as Kim, 35, and Kanye West 38, welcomed their second child,  Saturday morning. According to Kim's website, "Mother and son are doing well."

Selfish Cristiano Angry His Teammate Scored, Asks Referee for PENALTY!

His teammate, Benzema scored the goal for Real Madrid, but reigning world footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo would have non of that as he selfishly runs to the referee to award his team a penalty!

Dokpesi Says I Collected 2.1 Billion from NSA, His Company Says We Never Saw a Kobo... Where is 2.1 Billion?

In a twist of events concerning missing $2 billion US meant for arms deal in Nigeria under Dasuki's leadership as Nigeria's NSA, Tuesday1st December 2015 Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communication, owners of Ray Power radio network and Africa Independent Television, has said the money he received 2.1 billion Naira from the office of the National Security Adviser during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan as payment for media and political campaign for the 2015 general election.

This is in contrast to the position of DAAR communications, because the organisation's lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, had earlier said his client had written to the EFCC informing the anti-graft body it never did business with the NSA’s office. In his exact words he said:

“What I know is that the EFCC wrote to Daar Holdings asking for a list of directors and whether it has done any business or contract with the office of the NSA in the past and how much was involved... We wrote them a reply to say Daar did not do any contract with the office of the NSA and we are ready to give them all the information they need."

Wanted Boko Haram's Head Cameraman, Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq and Two Others Arrested in Borno!

Suspect number 58 on 100 Most Wanted Boko Haram members, Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq has been arrested by the Nigerian army. Known as Boko Haram's "chief cameraman," he was arrested in the town of Uba, in Nigeria's northwestern Borno state. The group's leader Abubakar Shekau is still at large!

Lagos Court Fails to Order Man's Arrest for Raping His Wife's Niece - He Didn't Deny the Henious Act!

Today, Lagos: President of Igando Customary court, Mr A. L. Omilola in his ruling has failed to order for the arrest of a man who allegedly raped his wife's cousin, even though the accused did not deny doing so. 

31-year-old -trader, Oluwaseyi Ajofoyibo had accused her husband, Kamoru Ajofoyibo,33, of allegedly raping her cousin in their matrimonial home. According to her, she said:

 “My cousin came to my matrimonial home, asking me to help her appeal to her mother over a misunderstanding; I left the house for a night... When I returned, my cousin told my neighbours that my husband tried to rape her in our matrimonial home... When she was probed further, she confessed that he succeeded in raping her... As a result of his action, I told him I was going to visit my parents in Badagry, but I packed my belongings and left with my sons... I rebuffed several attempts by our families for me to return to my matrimonial home... He then came and forcefully took away one of our sons. I want my son back, that’s why I brought him to the court. We were not legally married. He refused to pay my dowry.” Not denying the accusations Kamoru said:

“We were not having any misunderstanding. She said she wanted to visit her family in Badagry and I gave her N30,000... She said she would spend two weeks, but two weeks turned to months, and months turned into years... Our families called a meeting, she refused to talk, and she was not moved with the tears from her mother’s eyes...  I relocated my son to my brother’s place in Badagry because I needed to be seeing him regualrly. “I know I have made some mistakes and I’m sorry.’’ The President of the court, Mr A. L. Omilola, in his ruling, only asked the couple to come for the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on Dec. 16th and adjourned the case till Jan. 16 for further hearing.

For a case involving rape we feel this is too light a way to handle such.

Boko Haram Members Fleeing North-East Arrested in Lagos!

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Isidore Edet while speaking after decorating 12 newly promoted officers attached to the division said the Army has arrested Boko Haram members  fleeing the battlefield in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States to continue their onslaught.

He said presently, investigations had commenced into the activities of each Boko Haram member and that they were undergoing interrogation to fish out other members of the group.

He also revealed that over 15 pipeline vandals have been arrested in the Ikorodu and Arepo areas of Lagos.

2.9 Million Nigerians Living with HIV in Hiding and Secretly Infecting Others!

Nigerians have a staggering 3.4 million people living with HIV in Nigeria (2014 data). Of this, a scary 2.9 million are not receiving treatment needed to suppress the infection. They are also in hiding and are secretly dying and infecting others.

While speaking at World AIDS Day (2015) symposium organised by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, in collaboration with Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Lagos branch.

Representative of the Population Council Abuja, Dr. Sylvia Adebajo noted that only 500,000 people are currently on treatment, while the 2.9 million largely men are at large. In her words, she said:

“Men do not go to hospital as much as women so they are the most difficult to reach. Those at higher risks include; women, homosexuals, men who engage with drugs and those who have sex with female sex workers.”

 While Director-General of NIMR, Prof Innocent Ujah regretted that despite that effective available for the diagnosis and clinical management, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which about 270, 000 are children. In his words he said:

“The multi – year theme since 2012 has been getting to zero with the three main sub-themes of zero new infections, zero deaths from AIDs – related illnesses and zero discrimination... With 90 percent of those on treatment having viral suppression, there will be a drastic break of transmission of new infection and end the HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030.”

Dr. Oladipo Fisher, from Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LASACA, said early initiation of HIV positive people into antiretroviral drugs will decrease rate of new infection, as well as reduce HIV-related illnesses and deaths. Consultant Haematologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Prof. Sulaimon Akanmu also added his voice when he said: If infected people commenced treatment immediately “This will help bring their viral load to an undetectable level, where they will likely not infect other people, and is in line with the World Health Organization, WHO’s new treatment guideline for HIV/AIDS.”

Messi Beats Cristiano to La' Liga Best Player Award... Dedicates it to Son!

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi looks set to win FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or title, as he beat last season's winner, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo for a record 6 times!

Messi scored 43 goals as Barcelona won three titles last season - the Champions League, La Liga and the Spanish Cup.

“I'm proud to receive this award ahead of so many important players in La Liga... This award in particular I want to dedicate to my son Thiago (aged 3) even if he still doesn't understand very well. Every time I leave the house he gets angry and asks me: 'Papa, are you going again to score goals?' This award is for him.”

Barcelona's Claudio Bravo was voted the best goalkeeper and Luis Enrique top coach while Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez were named best defender and midfielder respectively.

Valencia's Algerian midfielder Sofiane Feghouli was voted the top African player and Barcelona's Brazilian striker Neymar, the best player from the American continent.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the most La Liga goals last season with 48, won the public's' choice award.

Votes for these awards are by captains of la Liga teams.

16-Years After, Man Sentenced to 55-Years-In-Prison Freed After DNA Shows He Didn't Commit the Crime!

Luis Vargas was in 1999 sentenced to 55-years-in-prison after a court convicted him of over 30 rapes in Los Angeles. And he's been in prison since then until yesterday, Monday 23rd November as DNA evidence linked the rape he was convicted of to the so-called "teardrop rapist" who has eluded the authorities.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William Ryan exonerated Luis Vargas. The“teardrop rapist” is suspected of more than 30 rapes in the Los Angeles area since 1996 and has never been identified or arrested.

The teardrop rapist gained his nickname for a teardrop tattoo under his eye.

Vargas, lived near the area where several assaults took place and was misidentified as the rapist because he has a similar teardrop tattoo. 

Vargas, who has maintained his innocence, reached out to lawyers and students at the California Innocence Project at California Western School of Law. He told them he believed the teardrop rapist committed the assaults of which he was convicted, according to AP. The group took up Vargas’ case in 2012.

After his name was cleared, Vargas, 46, was taken back into custody because his green card was revoked when he was convicted of the crimes.

She Might Have Been KO'ed but MGM Says, Ronda Rousey Remain 2016 Movie, Road House's "Bad Ass B"!

Former Champion, Ronda Rousey might have been ko'ed bruised, hospitalized and more, by Holly Holm who she lost her belt to, but this is not stopping the star from being the bad ass b' in MGM's 2016 flick, "Road House".

The remake airs in 2016 and MGM through its rep has hinted that there's no plan to replace her. 

Do you think fans will still respect her as a fearsome villain?

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Ex-Lovers JLo and Rapper, Diddy Spotted Back in Each Other's Arms!

Though her toyboy, Casper was around, this did not stop American Music Awards star host, Jennifer Lopez from flirting with her one-time man, rapper Diddy! It was at the AMA (2015) after party on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, Calif., that JLo who had a little too much to drink couldn't keep her hands off Diddy.

Remember, when Diddy was asked about JLo's music video "Booty," he exclaimed! "Oh my God. Oh my God . . . I am so lucky to have that great woman in my history. She is one of the greatest I've ever seen!... I mean it's great. It's a work of art . . . It's something that will go down in history, for real, it will."Truth is if i was in Diddy's shoes I wouldn't have done any less!

This Man Withdrew and Disappeared with 45 Million Naira Mistakenly Deposited in His Account... Should He Surrender the Money?

According to the EFCC Jerry Ogbonna Obike has disappeared with 45 million naira belonging to someone else. Read the EFCC release below:

The public is hereby notified that Jerry Ogbonna Obike Phillip whose photograph appears below, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in a case of stealing.
Phillip withdrew the sum of N45,000,000.00 (Forty Five million naira) which was mistakenly credited into his account in a new generation bank.”

ADELE's "25"ALBUM Shatters 2015 Record... Sells Over 2.3 Million Copies for 5 Days in the US Alone!

ADELE has done what no artist has been able to do so far in 2015. The recording artist's 3rd studio album, "25" has so far sold over 2.3 million copies in the United states alone and with an estimated figure above this in other nations of the world, the artist is now estimated to have sold over 5 million copies  globally!

taylor swift's "1989" album has sold 1.8 billion copies in 11 months (2015), while Justin Bieber's sold 522,000 copies in 11 days.

When TERROR Groups Threaten One Another... IS, Al-Shabaab, AlQaeda...

With Al-Shabaab threatening fire and brimstone should ISIS try to enter East Africa and AlQaeda instructing all its members to have nothing to do with ISIS it's obvious the next battle of terrorism will be between the evils of the society.

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Youths Forcibly Bring in Prophets to Ressurect Late APC Governorship Candidate, Audu's at Burial!

Kogi youths refused to listen to families of late APC governorship candidate at the venue of his burial when they forced their wau into the venue of his burial to gice Prophets who claim they can resurrect him to his burial. Though, without confirmation Kogi capital has been agog with jubilation that he's resurrected!

Prince Abubakr Audu was eventually buried according to Muslim rites as the said Prophets could not resurrect him like they boasted to the youths.

PHOTO: Radio Biafra BOSS, Kanu Appears in Court Today!

Kanu appeared in an Abuja magistrate court today as ordered by the magistrate today. He waved at scores of supporters who were present at the court today.

How Prophet Muhammad and the Qur'an Warned of Emergence of ISIS Evil Centuries Ago!

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Records have shown that majority of the victims of ISIS atackes globally have been muslims with Christians and others too surfering their onslaught of Evil. So, if ISIS attacks muslims who practise the Islam they claim to be propagating, where is their place in Islam? The Koran condemns what ISIS does. 

Evidence in the Qur'an:

1. Q5:32 says murdering one person is equal to the elimination of the whole human race (5:32).

2. Q2:217 says persecution and disorder on earth is a terrible offense.

3. Q24: 27 says "O ye who believe! Enter not houses other than your own, until ye have asked permission and saluted those in them: that is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly).

4. Q109:1-6 says, ‘O disbelievers, I worship not that which you worship, Nor will you worship that which I worship, And I shall not worship that which you are worshipping, Nor will you worship that which I worship, To you be your religion, and to me my religion.

Face of Paris Attack Ringleader's Niece Who Blew Herself Up... Brother Says, She's Never Opened a KORAN!

Eight terrorists were arrested as French police laid siege on a terrorist hide-out in Saint Denis, France, resulting in the death of the ringleader of last weekend's Paris attack, 28-year-old Belgian, Abdelhamid Abaaou, but his niece, 26-year-old Hasna Aitboulahcen (French/Morrocan) she blew herself into bits via her suicide belt than get killed or arrested. making her Europe's first female suicide bomber.

Dasuki Says, Pres. Goodluck Approved $2 Billion USD Arms Deal, Goodluck says He Never awarded it... Who is Lying?

Less than 24 hours after former NSA, Dasuki offered evidence the over $2 billion USD arms deal President Buhari accused him of misappropriating was approved by former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Otuoke Chief and former commander-in-chief has come out to refute both Buhari and Dasuki's claims. In his words, Goodluck said:

“I did not award any $2 billion contract for procurement of weapons... Where did the money come from?... I did not award a contract of $2billion for procurement of weapons.”

The former president Goodluck gave this revelation while he was speaking at an event titled: “Presidential elections and democratic consolidation in Africa: Case studies on Nigeria and Tanzania”. 

AFRIMMA: Wizkid, Davido FLOP As Yemi Alade, Kiss Daniel, Olamide and Others Shine!

It is true that All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015 has come to an end. There have been winners and losers, but to the surprise of many fans, the most popular Nigerian artist failed to shine, but the new and creative ones were able to do what the "popular jingos" couldn't do. 
Nigerians who WON are:
1. Praiz won the Best African Artiste (RnB & soul); 
2. Darey got Best African Artiste (Inspirational); 
3. Flavour snapped up Best African Artiste (African Electro); 
4. Revelation of the Year went to Adekunle Gold; 
5. Most Promising African Artiste to Kiss Daniel;
6. Best African Artiste in Jazz to Kunle;
7. Olamide won the Best West African Artiste (male), and
8. Yemi Alade won the Best West African Artiste (female). 

Davido failed to WIN in any of the four categories he last year, they are: The Best African Hip Hop, Song of the Year; Artiste of the Year, and Best Male Artiste in West Africa. 
P-Square failed to win the Best African Group award.Others nominated who failed to win any awards are WIZKID, Wande Coal, Seyi Shay, Timaya, Nneka and Patoranking.

Out of the 23 Awards Nigeria clinched 8.

Kano Blast: Death Rises to 20!

Yesterday Wednesday 18th November blast that killed 15 at popular Kano GSM market and wounded over 80 has recorded more deaths and the death toll is now 20. The attack was done under the cover of dusk as the market was about to close. Eyewitnesses claim two female suicide bombers were behind the attck after they were dropped by a an SUV at the popular market. The state government has placed a ban on night market temporary to avoid such attacks.

Those in Charge Stole Funds Meant for Weapons to Protect Lives Lost to Insurgence - President Buhari

President Buhari has condemned  in strong terms the recent discovery of syphoning of funds meant for the security of the nation by those in authority before he took over the leadership of Nigeria. In his words, his office said:

“The findings made so far are extremely worrying considering that the interventions were granted within the same period that our troops fighting the insurgency in the northeast were in desperate need of platforms, military equipment and ammunition... Had the funds siphoned to these non-performing companies been properly used for the purpose they were meant for, thousands of needless Nigerian deaths would have been avoided... investigations unearthed several illicit and fraudulent financial transactions... It was observed that in spite of this huge financial intervention, very little was expended to support defence procurement...  award of fictitious and phantom contracts” totalling some $2 billion, supposedly to buy four Alpha (fighter) jets, 12 helicopters, bombs and ammunition... were not executed and the equipment (was) never supplied to the Nigerian Air Force, neither are they in its inventory... for unascertained purposes, without documents to explain the transactions”.

“It is worrisome and disappointing that those entrusted with the security of this great nation were busy using proxies to siphon the national treasury, while innocent lives were wasted daily."

Presidency has orederd that everyone found involved in this HUGE fraud should be brought in for questioning irrespective of his or her standing in the society.

Yobe Bomb Blast, Death TOLL Rises to 34!

Tuesday, 17th November 2015 as a market in Yobe was about closing for the days activities, insurgents struck again with bomb blasts in the East North Eastern Nigerian state killing 32 yesterday, but now current information reads that the death toll has risen to 34! We continue to pray for an end to this kind of inhuman act in Nigeria and all around the world.

7-Year-Old Dog Killed as Terrorists Engage French Police in Shoot-Out! 1 Killed, Another Blew Herself Up... 7 Arrested!

French Police went in hot early hours of this morning in Saint Denis leading to the death of 7-year-old police dog, Diesel and the killiong of one suspected terrorist, while a female suspect blew herself up via her suicide belt. Seven suspects were also arrested. Now Police authorities have partially lifted the security cordon.

According to a resident, "It was horrible. Just like a war zone."

Billboard Omitting 2PAC's Name from TOP 10 Rappers of All Time is an Insult to RAP!

Though BILLBOARD came up with some cock n bull stuff about their list of Top 10 Greatest rappers of all time, but whatever their excuse is anyone with a list of TOP 10 greatest rappers without 2PAC should just forget the list. All rappers on the list in their own minds know that the list ain't worth sh*t with the exclusion of 2PAC!

SnoopDOgg took to instagram not to even complain about his name being excluded, but about the absence of one of the greatest rappers of all time. It's like naming the 10 greatest boxers of all-time and excluding Mike Tyson only to back it up with some rants in the form of excuses!

This is definitely an insult to RAP! To use Snoop's words, "This is so disrespectful. !! Whoever did this list need a swift kick in the Ass. No. Tupac. Come on cuz..." 
For the reason of record, the List read: 1. Notorious BIG 2. JayZ 3. Eminem 4. Rakim 5. Nas 6. Andre 3000 7. Lauryn Hill 8. Ghostface Killah 9. Kendrick Lamar 10. Li'l Wayne