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TV/Movies / Re: Missing Episodes Of Doctor-Who Found In Nigeria by aletheia(m): 6:17pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
Tony Spike:Yes. It was quite interesting seeing how it unfolded. I salute you, sir. A fellow Dr Who fan. |
TV/Movies / Re: Missing Episodes Of Doctor-Who Found In Nigeria by aletheia(m): 6:04pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
Tony Spike: The first question is resolved in the climactic episode from season 7: "The Name of the Doctor". It is the oldest question, the one the Doctor has been running away from from the very beginning. It is Doctor Who? 1 Like |
TV/Movies / Re: Missing Episodes Of Doctor-Who Found In Nigeria by aletheia(m): 6:02pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
deols:Err...that's probably not Doctor Who. Doctor Who is a memorable character. He is called Doctor Who as in literally a question because he is the man with no name. He quite simply calls himself "the Doctor". |
TV/Movies / Re: Missing Episodes Of Doctor-Who Found In Nigeria by aletheia(m): 5:57pm On Oct 11, 2013 |
naptu2: A Time Lord of Gallifrey. Wonderful memories from by-gone years. And I love the new series as well! The longest running sci fi show of all time. "... on the Fields of Trenzalore, at the fall of the Eleventh, when no creature can speak falsely or fail to answer, a question will be asked - a question that must never be answered" [img]http://1.bp..com/-QdsxzfMcKqk/TbYB3SzzsDI/AAAAAAAAI5g/imO6NRXSOyw/s1600/doctorwho_stetson.jpg[/img] |
Agriculture / Re: Nigeria Commissions Its Largest Rice Mill by aletheia(m): 10:26pm On Sep 28, 2013 |
agbameta: This is an investment by a private company so what's this really got to do with GEJ and his pose of corruption and incompetence?I am now convinced that you are a certified idiöt. The private investment is made possible by the reforms initiated in the agricultural sector by GEJ, yes GEJ which has led to an increase in rice production. Why didn't the private company open their mill in 2007? Doofus! Here collect your certificate of stüpidity. [img]http://1.bp..com/_HWBrxh5pACo/S-uPCgQx8cI/AAAAAAAABJk/Fjskd_lFwSg/s400/stupiditycert.jpg[/img] [img]http://3.bp..com/_HWBrxh5pACo/S-uOfPT1q0I/AAAAAAAABJU/6EYE5bmcHbw/s320/STUPIDITY_by_wizzpig666.jpg[/img] 14 Likes |
Health / Re: Naija Doctors Again!doctor Appointed To Regulate Nigeria Nursing Profession by aletheia(m): 9:41pm On Sep 19, 2013 |
onomeasike: The whole Nigerian health sector stinks and we have not seen the worst yet. What are you on about? Historically, weren't doctors the original teachers of nurses, pharmacists and lab scientists? |
Politics / Re: President Jonathan To Ring NYSE Closing Bell by aletheia(m): 5:47pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
berem: Imagine comparing the retardeen to Nelson Mandela?I have already told you to get an education. You were the originator of this thread - with the intention of ridiculing the president. In any case, someone has already given you an appropriate answer. PvtParts: [size=14pt]Many politicians have also rung the bell. On a tour of the U.S. to promote economic cooperation, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited the capital of capitalism in order to partake. Other famous politicians who have had the honor of ringing the bell include Nelson Mandela and Rudy Giuliani. |
Politics / Re: President Jonathan To Ring NYSE Closing Bell by aletheia(m): 6:44pm On Sep 16, 2013 |
berem: Una president wan go ring bell for America! LOL!!He is your president too, mörön! Ringing the opening bell of the NYSE is a symbolic art and an honor. If the news is true, then President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan belongs to such notable company as Nelson Mandela who were also given the honor of ringing the bell of the NYSE. You really need to get an education. 27 Likes |
Politics / Re: Chibuihem Amalaha,a Nigerian Student Uses Science To Prove Gay Marriage Is Wrong by aletheia(m): 2:42pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
TalkNews:The article is thrash. The so-called "research" is thrash. And the University of Lagos is a joke for putting this forth as research. . . basic secondary school science. No wonder ASUU cannot articulate its demands in an innovative way and must always resort to strikes. The lecturers have nothing to teach, and the students cannot learn. Blind men leading other blind men. The opposition to homosexuality is on moral grounds. Science cannot make a case either for or against the vile practice. 1 Like |
Religion / Re: The Old Vs New Covenant - Revelation Of The New Covenant by aletheia(m): 3:04am On Sep 08, 2013 |
Bidam: Is the house of Israel and the house of judah a gentile?^ (2Co 5:17) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Gal 3:24-29) ...just passing through. Bye 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: Nigeria Ranked Among World’s Poorest Competitive Countries. by aletheia(m): 2:48am On Sep 08, 2013 |
Context is important. Statistics are like bikinis which are interesting not so much by what they reveal but what they conceal. Viewed in full context, there really was no significant change in Nigeria's CGI in 2013-2014 over the preceding 2012-2013 period. For the 2012-2013 period: Nigeria ranked 115 out 144 surveyed countries with a score of 3.67 For the 2013-2014 period: Nigeria ranked 120 out 148 surveyed countries with a score of 3.57 We can also compare Ghana for the same periods: For the 2012-2013 period: Ghana ranked 103 out 144 surveyed countries with a score of 3.79 For the 2013-2014 period: Ghana ranked 114 out 148 surveyed countries with a score of 3.69 The interpretation of the of the 12 pillars of the CGI is more nuanced than the conversation here suggests. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: PDP Splits: Seven Governors, Oyinlola, Atiku Members Of New Faction by aletheia(m): 10:29pm On Aug 31, 2013 |
nuclearboy:Anything is possible. We shall see how it plays out...but it seems like a desperate gamble by the 7. Long time bro! How you dey? |
Politics / Re: PDP Splits: Seven Governors, Oyinlola, Atiku Members Of New Faction by aletheia(m): 9:21pm On Aug 31, 2013 |
Politics, it is said, makes strange bedfellows, but even the strangeness of the principals in this PDP 'faction' must give one pause. Consider the seven governors involved: Sokoto - NW, Kano - NW, Rivers - SS, Adamawa - NE, Niger - NC, Jigawa - NW, Kwara - NC Rotimi Amaechi sticks out like a sore thumb...and so the question must be asked: what is he doing among such strange bed-fellows. My interactions with people from Rivers state lead me to believe that public opinion in his home state is not in support of his moves. Amaechi is an intelligent fellow who no doubt has his finger on his people's pulse. Why would he want to alienate them and isolate himself unless of course there is another plot at play? Here is my thesis: 1. I doubt if the governors would have been bold enough to break away in such spectacular fashion without believing that Amaechi belonged to their camp, because they would probably reason that having Amaechi on their side would weaken the President's support base and thereby strengthen their faction. 2. While they might try to spin it as a bold move on their part; the reality is that they have been isolated and forced out of the PDP fold proper. 3. I believe Rotimi Amaechi is in cahoots with the President and has acted as the "Judas goat" to force the enemies and traitors within to reveal themselves publicly and leave the party. 4. In the next few weeks, we should expect a spectacular reconciliation between the President & Rotimi Amaechi which will leave these governors and Atiku hanging high and dry. I expect Atiku should have learned something from how his protege Soludo was manipulated into losing the gubernatorial nomination. We will see how events play out. But we should always remember that in the shadowy world of politics, nothing is ever as it seems and we should stop taking things at face value. 2 Likes |
Religion / Re: The Meaning Of "Day" by aletheia(m): 10:38pm On Jun 29, 2013 |
striktlymi:^ And the evening and the morning were the first day...not several thousands evenings and mornings. |
Politics / Re: Country: Oduduwa Republic by aletheia(m): 5:46pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
Gbawe:While I agree with you that changes to the centre are needed, such as fiscal federalism, and more devolution of powers to the federating units, are you sure that these changes will emerge with the defeat of the PDP? The alternatives to the PDP have not shown that they have the will or vision to push through such a change. We will probably end up like the animals in Animal Farm...exchanging one set of overlords for another. |
Politics / Re: Controlling Lagos' Borders... by aletheia(m): 3:59am On Jun 24, 2013 |
aletheia: Scenarios: Mr A. just completed primary school and decided to come to Lagos after months of urging by his brother who's living in Lagos this past 5 years. Mr A. arrives and takes up work as a shoe-shiner/porter. According to the proposed tax regimen, being a new "immigrant", he ought to pay for instance an income tax of 35%. Several problems immediately arise: a) How on earth, is the LASG going to assess his daily income for tax purposes? b) No doubt Mr A. belongs to the lowest income band, and by progressive taxation principles ought to even be exempt from tax! Mr B. a top company executive is newly redeployed to Lagos by his company. Since his income is readily traceable, the LASG is able to skim 35% off his pay. On Fridays, he likes to go clubbing...but the problem is how on earth he is going to pay the 17% VAT on the beer he drinks as a newly arrived "immigrant" to Lagos...since the bar man doesn't ask for his duly stamped passport showing the date he crossed Lagos state's borders. Mr C. has been in Lagos for 15 years now. All his children were born in Lagos and attend Lagos schools. Since he works in Alausa as a civil servant, every month, regular as clockwork, LASG takes off income tax of 25% as a "longstanding" resident. Brother J. arrives from village to stay with him while learning "trade". I wonder how LASG is going to tax Brother J. for the privilege of being newly arrived in Lagos. If only, Mr A. and Brother J. had stayed back in their states and not come to Lagos to increase the population without engaging in taxable economic activities. Perhaps if there were more economic opportunities back home in their states... |
Politics / Re: Controlling Lagos' Borders... by aletheia(m): 3:05am On Jun 24, 2013 |
Katsumoto:I guess I was a tad too abrasive and aggressive. I sincerely apologize for that. I found the OP offensive and I suppose I displaced the aggression on to you. But I must disagree with you that Lagos by itself and on its own can control immigration into Lagos state through a system of taxation, no matter how creatively structured. Again the examples from Chile and Russia are about using taxes to encourage investment and economic growth, not to restrict migration. Any solution to rural-urban migration must involve other states. I suppose we will have to agree to differ. Have a nice day. |
Politics / Re: Controlling Lagos' Borders... by aletheia(m): 2:26am On Jun 24, 2013 |
Katsumoto:In what way did I attack you? I only stated my disappointment in how your views have changed or are changing. If you doubt me, why don't you compare your posts these days to those of earlier years and see if you don't sound more intolerant now of other ethnicities. As to your suggestions, exactly how do you hope to enforce a differential tax regime such as the one you propose? Such a proposal must fall at the first constitutional challenge. So in your system of differential taxes, a person resident in Lagos for 5 years is an out of state resident, while those who have resided in Lagos for 10 years are considered state residents? You know that is not how it is defined in the US that you try to use as an example, so that is a fatally flawed example. Your attempt to use the London congestion charge, I believe, is another flawed example. Nothing actually stops Lagos state from introducing such a charge, if it doesn't already exist, but to attempt to tax Nigerians for exercising their fundamental right to reside in Lagos is the unconstitutional. No where did I suggest that Lagos is responsible for ensuring good governance etc in other states, but I also pointed out that urban immigration is not just the problem of Lagos but also of other major urban centres in the country. Thus, the solution must of necessity be a supra-state one, not the sort of knee-jerk, asinine solutions being suggested by bigots. For, example the push towards SW regional integration is one such potential solution to slowing the migration into Lagos. 4 Likes |
Politics / Re: Controlling Lagos' Borders... by aletheia(m): 1:45am On Jun 24, 2013 |
Katsumoto: I am for controlling the growing population in Lagos but not along ethnic lines. The best way to accomplish this task is along economic lines. Lagos has to reduce the size of the underground economy; Fashola has made good progress in this regard. Your suggestions on a differential tax regime are impractical, discriminatory and run counter to the rights of Nigerians to reside anywhere in Nigeria. If you lie down with dogs, then you will get up with fleas. Your often association with ethnic bigots is beginning to cloud your objectivity. The best way to stem immigration to Lagos is to ensure good governance and the expansion and diversification of the economies of other states, not to erect walls whether physical or virtual. Also you need to recall that rural-urban migration is a worldwide phenomenon. People always gravitate to major urban centres and so the problem of Lagos is also the problem of Kano, also the problem of Abuja, also the problem of Port Harcourt. But you already know this, which is why it's so disappointing seeing you making common cause with ethnic jingoists, whose views are often laced with hateful diatribes. 7 Likes |
Politics / Re: Controlling Lagos' Borders... by aletheia(m): 1:19am On Jun 24, 2013 |
Desola: Lagos is not, and was never a sovereign state. You really ought to get an education like someone suggested and get to know the meaning of "country". The most painful part, is that genuine, bonafide Lagosians don't espouse this sort of rubbish, only wild-eyed ethnic bigots like you. 13 Likes |
Religion / Re: A Comparison between Visions From Hell and the Rich MAN and Lazarus Parable. by aletheia(m): 11:15pm On Jun 23, 2013 |
frosbel: I think this article is necessary to counter the plague of FALSE visions from Hell and to further enlighten the brethren on the need to be careful when listening to , or reading about these encounters.While I do not agree with your views on "hell". I must concur that based on scripture it is certain that these so-called visions of heaven and hell are false and designed to mislead. It must also be pointed out how very similar these visions are to Dante's work: The Divine Comedy. |
Religion / Re: GOD DOSE EXIST!! by aletheia(m): 3:44pm On Jun 23, 2013 |
At OP: what you wrote is no different from what the Serpent told the Woman. "Ye shall be as gods". In a beguiling sense, men are gods. However, the scriptures speak plainly: (1Co 8:5) For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) (1Co 8:6) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. 1 Like |
Religion / Re: The Gulibility Of An Ex-christian Atheist. by aletheia(m): 3:34pm On Jun 23, 2013 |
musKeeto: How do you jump from 'God exists' to 'Jesus is real'History-Reason-Faith |
Politics / Re: ‘formidable Team’ Will Rescue Nigeria In 2015, Says Tambuwal by aletheia(m): 4:50pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Gbawe: This is what posters like you, carrying 'issues' around, enjoy. This mindless back and forth that means you were always angling to be obliged so you can get into market-women quarrelling mode you enjoy far more than contributing your own opinion. You have done exactly this before and I should have known better than to even respond to anything you write. I simply will not bother in future. Not worth the hassle really for a junk, emotional and personality-obsessed tw1t like you. You should really get a life. You don't sound mentally healthy or secure.^ See your life in 3D! Magana dogon turenchi! Simple kweshion, you no fit answer, jus' dey blow grammar. 1. How many pro-development bills have been passed by Tambuwal's House of Representatives? Oh! Sorry! I forgot! Hound dogs are only good for whining and crying: You ain't nothin but a hound dog Now run along, and go play with your squeaky toy. |
Politics / Re: ‘formidable Team’ Will Rescue Nigeria In 2015, Says Tambuwal by aletheia(m): 4:20pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Gbawe: You could have asked why I rate the man and I would have told you. Yet, like others here you appear to be into trying to taint others negatively.^ What's with the whining? Aren't the answers to the questions I asked you objective enough to convince me or anyone else as to why you think Tambuwal "seems to be about development overall". aletheia: Gbawe: You are the one reasoning sentimentally. Distilled to its essence: your reason for thinking Tambuwal "seems to be about development overall" is because he did not antagonize Aregbesola. Really? What puerile reasoning. "Politics of enmity." That's rich, coming from an ACN hound dog like you. Which reminds me of Elvis Presley's song: You ain't nothin but a hound dog 1 Like |
Politics / Re: ‘formidable Team’ Will Rescue Nigeria In 2015, Says Tambuwal by aletheia(m): 1:14pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Gbawe: Tambuwal's ideological leanings has always being with the opposition. There are no saints in Nigerian politics but I personally like Tambuwal because the guy is brave, sophisticated, silently resolute and classy. He will go to Osun and tell the truth about the good work Aregbesola is doing. Ditto for Imo, Ondo or any State with performing leaders. Really? How many pro-development bills have been passed by Tambuwal's House of Representatives? In fact, how many bills have they passed since 2011? Why has the petroleum industry bill not been passed? Why have they not voted a pay cut for themselves? You 've forgotten his relationship with the disgraced Bankole? He's not pro-development. He's one of the fat cats gaming the system for their own personal gain and ambitions. It is amusing to note how the "evil" men of PDP suddenly become "progressive", and "pro-development" and "good" when they become perceived as one of the incumbent president's rivals. 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: How Jonathan Undermined & Defiled The First Law Of Power. by aletheia(m): 11:47pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
PapaBrowne: ...If Jonathan lives by these laws, ...If? I am often amused when critics dismiss Jonathan as "clueless". Anyone who is familiar with the 48 Laws, will recognize in GEJ a consummate practitioner of those principles. Review again Jonathan's accession to power and juxtapose those events and subsequent ones against methods espoused in Robert Greene, Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli's books...and it becomes apparent. The president dissembles, distracts and misdirects by his actions in other to lull his opponents into a false sense of security. He can be ruthless when directly challenged as witnessed by: 1. James Ibori 2. Charles Okah |
Politics / Re: How Jonathan Undermined & Defiled The First Law Of Power. by aletheia(m): 2:03pm On Jun 03, 2013 |
At post. There is a time and place to apply the laws. The time to not outshine the master is when you are yet to accede to power...a part that GEJ played well. Now it's time for the application of other laws: Law 41 Avoid Stepping into a Great Man’s Shoes What happens first always appears better and more original than what comes after. If you succeed a great man or have a famous parent, you will have to accomplish double their achievements to outshine them. Do not get lost in their shadow, or stuck in a past not of your own making: Establish your own name and identity by changing course. Slay the overbearing father, disparage his legacy, and gain power by shining in your own way. Law 15 Crush your Enemy Totally All great leaders since Moses have known that a feared enemy must be crushed completely. (Sometimes they have learned this the hard way.) If one ember is left alight, no matter how dimly it smolders, a fire will eventually break out. More is lost through stopping halfway than through total annihilation: The enemy will recover, and will seek revenge. Crush him, not only in body but in spirit. |
Politics / Re: Amaechi’s Camp Has Video Of Fraud-free Governors’ Forum Election by aletheia(m): 1:44am On May 26, 2013 |
iykofias: u'r such a fool didn't u watch d news, didn't u see gov. Akpabio, jang n co at d arena. I wish people who have trouble Jerie: loswhite: ur level of dumbness is unimaginable.....smh ^ aletheia: Typical! A lot of Nigerians cannot have a simple discussion without resorting to insults...and we wonder why there is so much violence in the land. What I have written is information I am privy to from an insider. A lot of what actually transpires is never what we read in the news. No need for you to develop high BP over Amaechi's matter. I made my point without insulting anyone. Like I said, I am only passing on what I heard. Only time will tell what truly transpired at the NGF election. None of you lot pontificating or getting hot under the collar was there. But you probably need to ask yourself why 18 governors are so vehement that Amaechi was not elected. In any case let Amaechi's camp release the video of the election and thus end all this back and forth. |
Politics / Re: Amaechi’s Camp Has Video Of Fraud-free Governors’ Forum Election by aletheia(m): 9:37pm On May 25, 2013 |
Larryfly: Typical! A lot of Nigerians cannot have a simple discussion without resorting to insults...and we wonder why there is so much violence in the land. What I have written is information I am privy to from an insider. A lot of what actually transpires is never what we read in the news. No need for you to develop high BP over Amaechi's matter. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Amaechi’s Camp Has Video Of Fraud-free Governors’ Forum Election by aletheia(m): 9:07pm On May 25, 2013 |
Symphony007: i am sure by 18. You mean the 18 governours that attended jangs so called meeting. Well the election was a secret ballot so no governour knew who the other voted for. Some of the governours in that jang meeting voted ameachi. But akpabio just wiped up every governour he could find to attend this meeting and create the kind of suspision that you're feeling in the mind of nigerians. I wonder where y'all got this notion of a "secret ballot" from. What transpired was that 17 governors met in the Rivers' State Lodge, declared that they had formed a quorum and "duly elected" Amaechi as NGF chairman. The other faction was largely absent. Whatever "victory" Amaechi has gotten is Pyrrhic and leaves the NGF divided and no longer an alternative power centre to the Presidency. This probably is the objective... 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Terrorism: Mark Seeks Ban Of Almajiri System by aletheia(m): 9:57pm On May 22, 2013 |
mikeansy:Benue State is geographically East of the Niger and South of the Benue River. Please note how close Nsukka is to Otukpo - David Mark's hometown. Thanks. 2 Likes
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