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Politics / I Am Struggling To Build My House In My Village – Jonathan by Alary: 7:45am On Mar 17
17 MARCH, 2013

I am struggling to build my house in my village – Jonathan


President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said he is struggling to build his house in his Otuoke village, Bayelsa State.
 
He said he might give out the house before he dies if he found out that his children are not ready to live in the village.

Jonathan spoke in Lagos at a fund-raiser for St. Stephens Anglican Deanery and Youth Development Centre, Otuoke.
 
He said, “We are all mortal beings, we are all biological specimen so we will all die but when we die, what will we be remembered for, what will we leave behind?
 
“I use to tell people that even the house I am struggling to build in the village, these days in this global age, how am I sure that my children will even stay in my root. They want to go to West Indies, they want to go to Latin America.
 
“So, I was even joking with people that if I look at the behaviour of my children and if I don’t see any of them that will patronise the village, I will donate my house before I die.”
 
The President urged wealthy Nigerians to make meaningful contributions to the development of poor communities in the country in order to better the lives of the youth and empower them to make useful contributions towards national development.
 
He said the project for the St. Stephens Anglican Deanery and Youth Development Centre was dear to him because he wanted to make sure that the younger generation passed through a better system of education different from the one he experienced while growing up.
 
“I feel the only thing I can do is to make sure that from nursery school to primary and secondary school, there should be a standard educational facility and youth programme, so that it gives opportunity for the younger ones to grow. Even if we die in the next 100 years, people will remember that those before them have something for them,” he said.
 
Present at the occasion were Chairman of Visafone, Jim Ovia; Chairman Capital oil, Chief Ifeanyi Uba; Chairman of A-Z Oil, Chika Okafor, Chairman Arik Air, Joseph Arumemi–Ikhide, Oba Otudeko and Tony Elumelu.
 
Also present were Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, ministers, senators, members of the House of Representatives and prominent indigenes of Otuoke
Politics / Re: CPC Wants Obasanjo Arraigned For ODI Invasion by Alary: 7:22am On Mar 05
the_ripper: Which one b CPC again?

Well, the randy old man dat slept with his son's wife should be tried in Hague and shot thru his gap between his eyes, same with the other war criminal, but the nigga dead.
You mean Ojukwu is a Nigga , ßů†̥ bro that is not good o. Don't speak ill of the DEAD.
Politics / Re: Jonathan Will Miss AFCON Final, Sends Delegation Instead by Alary: 12:52pm On Feb 08
Thank God , this is the best news on nairaland this month.Make e just leave the team jeje .
Sports / The Story Of Victor Moses : Betreyed By His Country But He Couldn't Betray His C by Alary: 9:54am On Feb 08

THE STORY OF VICTOR MOSES: Betrayed by his country but yet he couldn’t betray his country



Eleven years ago in the city of Kaduna, Nigeria, a dreadful religious violence engulfed the entire state. Various religious bodies left the town in search of safe heaven, even Pastors and Imams flew when the crisis grew beyond comprehension.

But there were two couples who stayed behind, in spite of the fear, agony and hatred that filled the air, they were not moved. They stayed back to help the injured, they stayed back to preach peace, they stayed back to guide the misguided youths. Yes they were Christians, and truly they had a church but they made their home for all. Irrespective of the religion dispute, they gave the last moments of their lives to help when it mattered most.

Painfully they couldn’t live for long; death was coming so fast, yet still they didn’t run. Their Church was burnt, their property scattered and finally they were burnt alive. These couples were Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses.

The parents of the Nigerian Super Eagle’s soccer guru, Victor Moses. Young Moses narrowly escaped death; he was out playing soccer, when the cold hand of death took his parents away. He was just eleven years old and with so much excitement from the football pitch he came back home only to meet his parents in ashes. He was taken to London by his uncle the next week after the incident to seek asylum. Victor couldn’t even get time to take the any pictures of his parents with him, due to the violence. He found himself in Croydon, England knowing nobody and having been taken in by a foster family.

He didn’t give up; he left the memory of his past behind him at such a tender age and started playing football again. He was spotted by Crystal Palace who got him into a top local school. With his excellent display of skills he made the English under 16, 17, 19 and 21 teams scoring eleven goals for England. From there he moved to Wigan Athletics and now Chelsea.

On Sunday February 10th 2013, Victor Moses will be standing up in line singing the national anthem of the country that failed him when it mattered most, he would be putting all his effort to bring smiles to the faces of over 160 million Nigerians who knew nothing about the pain he went through to survive. He will do his best to bring to a country that couldn’t defend his parents, a nations cup it last touched nineteen years ago.

This is the story of a man who was betrayed by his country but yet couldn’t betray his country. This is a story of man who lost all due to the inability of some groups of people to live together. This is the story of a man who has tasted the bitter pill left by our various religious violence and inability to tolerate one another.

Just like Victor, hundreds of thousands of Nigerians have lost their lives, future and hope just because two groups couldn’t say, I am sorry first. Hopes has been shattered, dreams killed and futures wasted due to our bizarre hunger for each other’s blood.

Yes the government has failed, but should we fail our country? The government steals our funds and still turns us against one another, yet we can’t be reasonable and think for once. Every part of our lives is dominated by greed, hatred, selfishness and nepotism. When we all could join hands together to make a better future.

Let’s take a clue from Moses, although I am not sure if I could do that. But it is a lesson, a very big one from a man who is drunk with patriotism, a man who sees himself as the pillar of his country, a man who above all things remembers Nigeria and not the federal government of Nigeria.

Yes he came back, in spite of all this. He came back, not to contest for political position or seek for appointment. He came back, not for revenge but for love. He doesn’t need a national honour, he doesn’t need to join the leagues of unpatriotic thieves who have dominated our national medallion. In our hearts he is a hero, in our soul he is hope. Let all Nigerians remember him, for he took nothing from us but this time he is given to us all.

Adekoya Boladale is a political scientist

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Reading Vs Chelsea (2 - 2) On 30th January 2013 by Alary: 12:47pm On Jan 30
Another upset tonight , Reading all the way grin grin grin̅
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Reading Vs Chelsea (2 - 2) On 30th January 2013 by Alary: 12:43pm On Jan 30
[quote author=mukina2]Manager Brian McDermott is under no illusions about the task his Reading side will face against Chelsea, even if the Blues did narrowly escape FA Cup embarrassment at the weekend.

Chelsea had looked set to be knocked out of the competition by npower League One side Brentford, only for Fernando Torres to spare their blushes with an equaliser.

Elimination would have been unthinkable for the west London club, who were Capital One Cup semi-final losers last week and have already surrendered their Champions League title.

As a result, it is already being reported that interim manager Rafael Benitez could be on borrowed time but, according to McDermott, Chelsea remain a team to be feared.

Since the Spaniard took over his players have excelled on the road - they have scored 23 times in two months - and McDermott knows the threat they will pose at the Madejski Stadium.

``If you look at Chelsea's away record under Rafa it is phenomenal,'' said McDermott, whose side are unbeaten in 2013.

``They have got a top manager who did fantastically well at Liverpool and also in Spain, and is now trying to work with that group of players at Chelsea. They are a fantastic team but they are not my business.

``You can look at their draw with Brentford but that's just what the cup is all about. Look what else happened at the weekend. Oldham beat Liverpool, (Aston) Villa went out and QPR were beaten at home.

``Chelsea are still in the cup and that's what matters.''

McDermott will be without striker Jason Roberts against Chelsea owing to a hip problem, while Noel Hunt has an unspecified knock.

Daniel Carrico, a recent signing from Sporting, is unlikely to be involved as he adjusts to life in England.

Meanwhile, Benitez has admitted he does not think Chelsea will give him any more money to spend before the transfer window closes.

Interim Blues boss Benitez confirmed last week he had told owner Roman Abramovich that his squad was not strong enough to cope with the unprecedented fixture pile-up facing them this season.

But he appears to have given up hope of being allowed to add to the January signing of Demba Ba before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Asked if he anticipated any movement in the final 48 hours of the window, he said: ``I don't think so but my job is to improve my squad and manage the situation we have.''

Abramovich and the board's reluctance to back Benitez in the transfer market will reinforce the view that he has become a dead man walking at Stamford Bridge just over two months after succeeding Roberto Di Matteo.

It is understood there is currently no prospect of him losing his job before his contract expires this summer but reports persist that the club are already actively discussing replacing him next season.

Benitez shrugged off the speculation, which has included Everton boss David Moyes being linked with his job.

``My position is exactly the same,'' he said, confirming he had held talks with technical director Michael Emenalo in the wake of the draw at Brentford.

``I was speaking about football with Michael Emenalo, as normal.

``I will try to do my job as well as I can, and try to do my best every game.''

For now, he must still do without Petr Cech, David Luiz, Eden Hazard, John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses ahead of the game at Reading.

The failure of Cech to recover from a calf problem is a particular blow considering Ross Turnbull's travails at Griffin Park on Sunday.

But Benitez backed Cech's understudy, saying: ``When you're not playing too many games, it's always more difficult.

``It's a question of settling down. He's training well. We don't have an issue there.''



Another upset tonight
Politics / Re: Nigeria Spent N7bn On Mali Crisis - Jonathan by Alary: 8:24am On Jan 30
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J12:

If there's a problem with my post, reveal it. Don't ask silly questions
The guy did not made a mistake by proclaiming you a product of a failed Nigerian education system.Where does he ask you or anybody a question ? Dude you just proved him right.
Politics / Re: 50 Trainees Share A Fish Head In Police College - Channels Tv by Alary: 9:36am On Jan 22
It must be a Shark or Whale head .

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Politics / Re: Why Do People Hate Bola Tinubu? by Alary: 1:23pm On Oct 16, 2012
free2ryhme: he is a thief! what else
He steal your mother from your papa grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Politics / Re: Why Do People Hate Bola Tinubu? by Alary: 12:44pm On Oct 16, 2012
docokwy:

Of course he was freed after paying the fine in the US; in Naija still has case with the EFCC. He is the king of touts in SW but still hated by Awo's wife and many decent Yorubas
Decent who ? You mean Akala ,Daniel ,Oyinlola ,Oni , Fayose or who?
Politics / Re: Behave Like A Statesman, Are U An Area Boy?- Mimiko Tells Tinubu by Alary: 12:13pm On Oct 16, 2012
Find Out!:
I hope some of you will now believe when those in the know tell you that LAGOS STATE FUNDS were DIRECTLY used to prosecute elections in other states particularly OSUN & ONDO states. Mimiko obviously collected money from Tinubu, but decided to ditch him when Tinubu's greed set in.

I heard recently that Alphabeta consultants (Lagos state Revenue 'consultants' pocketing a handsome percentage of lagos state IGR every month for doing what the LIRS can conveniently do for free) have opened shop in Osun state. Not surprising seeing its owned by Tinubu (despite the denials).

I do not think Mimiko has perfomed up to expectation in Ondo, judging by the funds at his disposal, but trust me peeps, ACN there will not be any better. There'll be lots of cosmetic achievements & maybe some concrete ones but i assure you, Bola Tinubu will milk that state dry. He has milked & is still milking Lagos. That's just the fact, a fact even his paid praise singers know. A fact Mimiko knows. Tinubu is one of the richest men in this country, yet he still dips his hands into LASG coffers.

Of course i have no proof for the above, but I'm 99% certain of its veracity. Just ask anyone working in certain (if not all) ministries in the state secretariat. Its no secret anymore.

If Fashola didnt have Tinubu breathing behind his back, Lagos state will have over-transformed such that come 2015, i'm sure people will forget what's called zoning & vote that man into aso rock. He has his own faults too, but he's easily one of the best Governors (if not the best) in this country. Tinubu gave him his 1st term on a platter, but Fash earned his second term himself. Infact, his performance almost cost him that election but smart & cunning (yeah i'll give him that) Tinubu realised not too late that should he ditch Fashola for another candidate as he planned, Fash will clinch that election & rigging will be resisted.

As much as PDP is despised in Lagos, Tinubu's LG in Lagos was won by a Obanikoro, a PDP candidate (ACN rigged & d election tribunal has thrown dem out). That should tell you something.

Mimiko had better take a cue from Fashola & perform well in his second term.
Which second term?

Politics / Re: Tinubu Is The MAJOR Problem Of Lagos State by Alary: 11:15am On Oct 15, 2012
alj harem:

Not bode George but like of Dosumu and co. Do not make Lagos an ACN business center if not we yorubas would regret it.

Just cus tinubu is not convicted does not mean he is not MORE CORRUPT THAN BODE GEORGE. Bode was just unfortunate that he was setup.

Billyoirne has given you good evidence, do not listen to Eko ile and co they are just paid agents. I do talk my own

If you ACN the next Lagos state Gov, I can sure you we go regret am because it would be business as usual for Tinubu and co. Not that Tinubu would not do all in his power but money and spiritual to make sure ACN wins Lagos cos all his loot would go down the drain.

To keep ACN on their toes and PDP IN THE SW (Note ACN/PDP in the SW including edo and delta is different from PDP in other regions lets not mistake the two) on their toes, we need, I repeat we need to make sure PDP wins next Lagos elections if we Omo oduas want to keep enjoying good governance.

Forget all the bigots making fun, try to view things from an outsiders point of view and HAVE FORESIGHT OF THE IMPENDING DANGER. Already Lagos roads are very bad and Fashola did not do much like his first term (not that he did not try), but he is relaxed.
Read your write up ,you sound funny ,i can see you are a PDP agent you just make me laugh
Politics / Re: Tinubu Is The MAJOR Problem Of Lagos State by Alary: 11:08am On Oct 15, 2012
enujekorjoseph: So you don't know before that Bola Tinubu is the problem that this God sent Governor is facing? Bola Tinubu is a man that doesn’t like good thing; in fact he is an evil. He taught he would be like Awo who was Yoruba leather but he cannot and he taught he knows how to play politic, fool!
i can see . LEATHER grin PDP MUGU
Politics / Re: Tinubu Is The MAJOR Problem Of Lagos State by Alary: 11:06am On Oct 15, 2012
Billyonaire: Who Owns Hitech ? Tinubu
Who Owns AlphaBeta ? Tinubu
Who Owns Oriental Hotel ? Tinubu
Who owns LCC ? Tinubu
Who owns Nations News Paper ? Tinubu
Who owns Nations Airline ? Tinubu
Who controls all LGAs in Lagos ? Tinubu
Who controls Lagos state House of Assembly ? Tinubu
Who is Fashola's Godfather ? Tinubu
Who 'owns' ACN ? Tinubu
Where is Tinubu's source of income for above acquisitions ? Lagos treasury and all ACN States.
All Hail Emperor Tinubu, the Lion of Bourdillon and the King of Fraud.
PDP people in the house ,but u cant fall the great Jagaban . He is too much for you ,try other means please
Politics / Re: Tinubu Is The MAJOR Problem Of Lagos State by Alary: 11:01am On Oct 15, 2012
234GT: We people of the south west have to save ourselves from the ACN. Why ask medical workers to work 24 hours when he should have employed more people and reduce unemployment? Answer: Employing more people means more wage bill and less money available to steal. Even bankers dont work 24 hours.
Yes and run to PDP abi , fools
Politics / Re: Ohanaeze, Arewa Leaders Meet In Enugu by Alary: 10:30am On Oct 13, 2012
dayokanu:
i am seeing women with no bosom grin
Travel / Re: US Warns Citizens In Nigeria After Libya Attack by Alary: 5:57pm On Sep 13, 2012
I gotta be careful about my movement ,f***k i hate this Boko what !
Autos / Re: 2004 Toyota Corolla For Urgent Sales 08077889902 by Alary: 5:32pm On Sep 13, 2012
I like the car , u can mail the price and more pictures to
alaryadasy@yahoo.com Thanks
Autos / Re: Registered 2003 Toyota Corolla Sport For Sale by Alary: 5:19pm On Sep 10, 2012
ok if you sure nothing is wrong then,i offer 950k
my mail is alaryadasy@yahoo.com .
Politics / Re: ACN Explores Partnership With US Democratic Party by Alary: 10:38am On Sep 10, 2012
Joeadamu86: With TINUBU at the helm of affairs the dream is already a nightmare.........
Mumu talk by oponu.com
Politics / Re: Fashola Declines Oba’s Chieftaincy Title by Alary: 10:32am On Sep 10, 2012
berem: Nice one from BRF! If it were some other silly governors they would gladly accept to be conferred with chieftancy tiltles as if its a gateway to heaven! undecided
Autos / Re: Registered 2003 Toyota Corolla Sport For Sale by Alary: 8:34am On Sep 10, 2012
Sir, any thing to be repaired ?
Autos / Re: Neatly Used 2005 Model Toyota Corolla FOR 1,2M by Alary: 6:29pm On Aug 29, 2012
Where is the location of this car i will like to come for inspection.
Autos / Re: Just Arrived Tokumbo 2005 Toyota Corolla For Sale In Abuja .just For 1.5m by Alary: 6:23pm On Aug 29, 2012
What is the colour of this corolla .
Autos / Re: Check Your Car VIN Free Of Charge by Alary: 5:28pm On Aug 20, 2012
Please help me with this VIN 2T1BR32E63C143120. Thanks a lot .
Autos / Re: Free Vin Checks And Reports by Alary: 5:22pm On Aug 20, 2012
please help me to check this VIN 2T1BR32E63C143120. Thanks a lot.
Autos / Re: Nissan Murano 2003 ( For Sale). Cheap. by Alary: 2:06pm On Aug 18, 2012
Send the VIN to alaryadasy@yahoo.com i just called you now for the Corolla
08160599643 .And i need more pictures too . Thanks
Autos / Re: 2003 Toyota Corolla Sport(registrd) Call MIDEX 08064181090 by Alary: 3:58pm On Aug 14, 2012
Where is the location of the car ? i just add u on my BB now
i ask some questions too. But u are yet to reply . i will need more pictures and
the VIN in my box alaryadasy@yahoo.com .
Autos / Re: CAREFULLY USED 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA ....PRICE:N1,120,000m by Alary: 5:03pm On Aug 09, 2012
VIN: JTDBR32EX52064261
Year : 2005
Make : Toyota
Model: Corolla CE / LE / S
Style/Body: Sedan 4D

Class: Small Car - Economy
Engine: 1.8L I4 EFI
Country of Assembly: Japan
Vehicle Age: 7 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 1


eport Run Date: 2012-07-04 06:27:59.599 EDT

Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Corolla CE / LE / S (JTDBR32EX52064261)
Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
11/01/2004 VA

Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
11/16/2004 QUANTICO, VA

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/06/2004 QUANTICO, VA
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Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
12/28/2005 QUANTICO, VA

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/22/2006 MOHEGAN LAKE, NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2006 NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
05/02/2007 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

State Agency COLLISION WITH A FIXED OBJECT (GUARDRAIL) (Case #:32184678)
05/02/2007 HARRISON, NY

Police Report ACCIDENT REPORTED
07/25/2007 NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
SALVAGE
POSSIBLE TOTAL LOSS - VEHICLE TITLED/REGISTERED TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY tongue
Autos / Re: Mitsubishi Galant 96 Auto Clean 480k by Alary: 4:32pm On Aug 02, 2012
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Autos / Re: Mitsubishi Galant 96 Auto Clean 480k by Alary: 6:25pm On Jul 31, 2012
Where is the location and the last price for this machine? ASAP
Autos / Re: 2004 Toyota Corolla , Sport Edition ( Reg)--**Sold by Alary: 12:18pm On Jul 31, 2012
please send the VIN to alaryadasy@yahoo.com . Thanks i am very interested.

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