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Daily Post Nigeria Tinubu, Buhari became Nigeria’s presidents by accident — Bishop Kukah Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Tinubu, Buhari became Nigeria’s presidents by accident — Bishop Kukah Published on November 24, 2024 By Ifreke Inyang The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has spoken about an “accidental leadership cycle” which he claims produced President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, and other former Nigerian leaders. According to Kukah, many of them came into power without adequate preparation. The cleric stated this while speaking at the commissioning of the new Start-Rite School building and the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture in Abuja on Sunday. Kukah said: “If we look at Nigeria’s leadership journey, you will find that almost every leader who came to power did so by accident. President Tinubu, despite claiming to be prepared for the role, is clearly struggling. We are still trying to find our footing. “He took over from Buhari, who had already disengaged from governance. Buhari succeeded Jonathan, a man who never envisioned himself as president but was thrust into leadership due to circumstances. Jonathan took over from Yar’Adua, who planned to return to teaching after his governorship. “Yar’Adua succeeded Obasanjo, who was unexpectedly released from prison to become president. Before that, Obasanjo replaced Abacha, who was poised to rule indefinitely until nature intervened. Abacha followed Shonekan, a business executive abruptly drafted to lead the country. The cycle is evident, and the missing link in all of this is knowledge and preparation.” Related Topics: Bishop kukah buhari Tinubu Don't Miss Teachers to boycott Oyo community school over attack on colleagues You may like Tinubu: ‘You have no shame’ – Atiku’s aide knocks Bwala Bwala’s appointment will help Tinubu administration – APC Spokespersons League We will fully implement Tinubu’s educational reform agenda – Education Minister Probe alleged missing N57bn in humanitarian affairs ministry, punish offenders – SERAP to Tinubu There’s conspiracy against me – Tinubu’s aide, Bwala cries out Hardship: Review your economic policies urgently – PDP governors to Tinubu Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
Some quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”President-elect Donald Trump rounded out his Cabinet picks Saturday, by naming Brooke Rollins to stand for Secretary of Agriculture. Trump's Cabinet choices are defined so far by loyalty to the president-elect, right-wing ideology and a swirl of sexual assault allegations . The latter felled Matt Gaetz , the former Florida Representative and Trump's first pick for Attorney General who withdrew from consideration after it was clear he would not receive enough confirmation votes amid a cloud of continuing allegations of sexual misconduct . The Cabinet picks are likely to face bruising confirmation hearings despite Republican control of the Senate. In response, Trump has floated the demand that GOP leadership allow for recess appointments as an end-around of the confirmation process . Here's what you need to know about Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Brooke Rollins nominated as Agriculture Secretary Rollins is currently president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a conservative, pro-Trump think tank she formed in 2021 alongside other members of the former president's orbit while he was out of office. Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team. The 52-year old attorney had also been reportedly considered as a possible White House chief of staff for Trump. The president-elect had in private conservations referred to her a "great" option, saying that "she’s tall" and "got the look," the New York Times reported last month. If confirmed by the Senate, Rollins would lead a 100,000-person agency with offices in every county in the country, whose remit includes farm and nutrition programs, forestry, home and farm lending, food safety, rural development, agricultural research, trade and more. It had a budget of $437.2 billion in 2024. Trump's Cabinet picks Notable Trump administration picks Contributing: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy , Sarah D. Wire, Fernando Cervantes Jr. , Anthony Robledo, Aysha Bagchi, Zac Anderson, Darren Samuelsohn, Dan Morrison, Karen Weintraub, Alyssa Goldberg, Tom Vanden Brook, David Jackson, Savannah Kuchar, Victor Hagan, Bart Jansen, Riley Beggin, Michael Collins, Joey Garrison; Kaycee Sloan, the Cincinnati Enquirer; Jim Little; Pensacola News Journal.Pakistan's economy witnessed several positive developments this year. The country's default risk decreased by 93%, the current account reached a 10-year high, and November's inflation rate of 4.9% marked the lowest level since May 2018. The State Bank cut its key policy rate by 900 basis points to 13% during 2024, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level since April 2022. Moreover, the stock market emerged as one of the best performers globally, boosting investor confidence to its highest level in three years. Despite these achievements, poverty rates remain alarmingly high at over 40%. The gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, at 2.5%, remains the lowest in the South Asian region, where the average stands at 6.4%. Similarly, GDP per capita, estimated at $1,587, falls significantly below the South Asian average of $2,303 and has yet to recover to its 2018 level of $1,684. With economic stabilisation achieved, the government must now prioritise sustainable growth and poverty reduction. When the current government assumed power in March 2024, it appeared eager to undertake serious economic reforms to catch up with the region. To this end, it established task forces comprising leading local and international experts, assigning them tight deadlines to deliver their recommendations. It also integrated the interim government's reform initiatives into its agenda. Within a few months, the government successfully finalised a comprehensive sectoral reform plan covering all economic ministries. The plan was scheduled to be unveiled by the prime minister on August 14, 2024. However, its implementation has inexplicably stalled. In addition to the sectoral plan, several other reforms were thoroughly debated and adopted for immediate implementation. Among these was the former finance minister's proposal to restructure the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which had not undergone significant reform in nearly a century. The proposed changes aimed to modernise the FBR and make it more dynamic through three key measures: separating tax collection from fiscal policy, splitting customs and indirect taxes into independent entities, and establishing oversight boards to monitor performance. Unfortunately, this plan now appears to have been shelved. Another crucial reform, deemed essential by both multilateral organisations and major business groups, pertained to tax and tariff policies. To support the government in this effort, an independent team of leading economists and tax experts developed comprehensive proposals. However, these recommendations were entirely disregarded in favour of additional regressive tax measures. As expected, these policies have not only stifled growth but have also led to lower tax collections, falling short of the FBR's six-month target by approximately Rs400 billion. The government has also not been able to advance the interim government's ambitious plans for privatising loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The mismanagement of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation efforts exemplifies this failure. Similarly, no progress has been made towards the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills, which has been closed for a decade and has so far accrued losses exceeding Rs600 billion. By the end of this fiscal year, annual SOE losses are projected to surpass Rs1,000 billion. Governments traditionally have a narrow window – typically the first two years of their term – to implement bold and transformative reforms. As elections draw closer, priorities tend to shift towards short-term political gains and populist measures, leaving little room for substantial, long-term initiatives. To capitalise on this critical period, the government must break free from the "paralysis by analysis" mindset, which delays action under the guise of over-evaluation, and decisively advance its reform agenda before this window of opportunity closes. In conclusion, 2024 brought prosperity to wealthier segments, particularly stock market investors, but offered minimal relief to the poorer majority. Although a decline in inflation rate provided some respite, regressive tax policies further exacerbated poverty levels. As we move into 2025, the implementation of the sectoral reforms already finalised must be the government's top priority. At the very least, reforms related to tax and tariff policies, modernising the outdated FBR, and privatising loss-making state-owned enterprises – debated extensively during the government's first six months – must now move decisively towards implementation. These measures are not just desirable; they are critical to fostering equitable and sustainable economic progress. The writer is a senior fellow with the Pakistan Institute for Development Economics. Previously, he has served as Pakistan's ambassador to WTO and FAO's representative to the UN at Geneva COMMENTS Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our
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Nyla Hampton scored all 13 of her points in the fourth quarter and No. 17 Michigan State hung on to edge No. 21 Iowa 68-66 in East Lansing, Mich., in the Big Ten opener for each team on Sunday afternoon. Julia Ayrault led the Spartans (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) with 19 points and Grace VanSlooten added 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals, but they gave way to Hampton, who netted all but six of Michigan State's points in the fourth. Iowa (9-2, 0-1), which took the lead just before halftime, extended its bulge to 58-49 with 8:49 left in the game. Michigan State then scored 14 straight points. Hampton tallied eight of those points, including scoring off her own offensive rebound to put the Spartans ahead 60-58 with 5:45 to play. Julia Ayrault's three-point play capped the burst with 5:07 left. The Hawkeyes still trailed by seven late but scored six straight points, the final two on free throws by Sydney Affolter, to pull within 67-66 with 19 seconds remaining. But Hampton split a pair of free throws with one second left. Hannah Stuelke paced Iowa with 18 points and eight rebounds. Lucy Olsen put up 13 points but hit only 4 of 17 shots from the field and was responsible for seven of the Hawkeyes' 23 turnovers. Kylie Feuerbach chipped in 12 points. Michigan State, which began the day fifth in Division I in scoring at 91.4 points per game, shot 39.7 percent from the field and hit 6 of 19 on 3-point attempts, while Iowa finished at 36.5 percent and went 9 of 25 from deep. --Field Level MediaSTEVENSON, Wash. — Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch, authorities said Saturday. The 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook. The weather and the men’s lack of preparedness led the office to draw that conclusion, it said. Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. The two men were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Portland. A family member reported them missing at around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing. Sixty volunteer search-and-rescue personnel helped in the three-day search, including canine, drone and ground teams. The Coast Guard used infrared technology to search from the air. Authorities used camera recordings to locate the vehicle used by the pair off Oklahoma Road near Willard, which is on the southern border of the national forest.Rich countries' promise of $300 billion a year in climate finance brought fury at talks in Baku from poor nations that found it too paltry, but it also shows a shift in global political realities. The two-week marathon COP29 climate conference opened days after the decisive victory in the US presidential election of Donald Trump, a sceptic both of climate change and foreign aid. In the new year, Germany, Canada and Australia all hold elections in which conservatives less supportive of green policies stand chances of victory. Britain is an exception, with the new Labour government putting climate high back on the agenda, but in much of the West, concerns about inflation and budgetary shocks from Russia's invasion of Ukraine have dented enthusiasm for aggressive climate measures. At COP29, Germany and the European Union maintained their roles championing climate but also advocated a noticeably practical approach on how much money historical polluters should give poorer countries. "We live in a time of truly challenging geopolitics, and we should simply not have the illusion" otherwise, European climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told bleary-eyed delegates at COP29's pre-dawn closing session Sunday, as activists in the back loudly coughed to drown him out. But he vowed leadership by Europe, hailing COP29 as "the start of a new era for climate finance". German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, a Green party member and longtime climate advocate, called for flexibility on ways to provide funding. Europe should "live up to its responsibilities, but in a way that it doesn't make promises it can't keep", she said. Avinash Persaud, special advisor on climate change to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank, called the final deal "the boundary between what is politically achievable today in developed countries and what would make a difference in developing countries". Activists say that climate funding is a duty, not choice, for wealthy nations whose decades of greenhouse gas emissions most contributed to the crisis that most hits the poorest. This year is again set to be the hottest on record on the planet. Just since COP29, deadly storms have battered the Philippines and Honduras, and Ecuador declared a national emergency due to drought and forest fires. - 'Creative accounting'? - Wealthy historic emitters' promise of $300 billion a year by 2035 is a step up from an expiring commitment of $100 billion annually, but all sides acknowledge it is not enough. The COP29 agreement cites the need for $1.3 trillion per year, meaning a whopping $1 trillion a year needs to come from elsewhere. Even within the $300 billion commitment, some activists see too much wiggle room. "It is, to some extent, almost an empty promise," said Mariana Paoli, the global advocacy lead at London-based development group Christian Aid. She described the target as "creative accounting", saying there was not enough clarity on how much money would come from public funds and in grants rather than loans. She acknowledged the politics of the moment but said that wealthy nations had options such as taxation on fossil fuel companies. "There is a backlash because there is no political will," she said. - Role for multinational banks - In one closely scrutinised part of the Baku deal, countries will be able to count climate finance through international financial institutions toward the $300 billion goal. The text states that it is "voluntary" -- potentially opening the way to include China, which is the world's largest emitter but refuses to have requirements like long-developed countries. In a joint statement at COP29, multilateral development banks led by the Washington-based World Bank Group but also including the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank -- which has long faced US criticism -- expected that they together can provide $120 billion annually in climate financing and mobilise another $65 billion from the private sector by 2030. Melanie Robinson, director of the global climate program at the World Resources Institute, said there were good reasons to rely on multinational development banks, including how much capital they can leverage and their tools to advance green policies. "They are the most effective way to turn each dollar of finance into impact on the ground," she said. She agreed that the $300 billion was insufficient but added, "It's a down payment on what we need." Beyond the debate on dollar figures, she pointed to an initiative within the G20 by Brazil, which holds COP30 next year, to reform financial institutions so as to incorporate debtor nations as well as climate concerns. "There is really a much bigger opportunity for us -- which is shifting the whole financial system," she said. sct/giv
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