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Politics / Re: Daniel Dumps PDP, Joins Labour Party by koruji(m): 5:23pm On Jul 20, 2013 |
Wasn't this man just appointed the SW coordinator of the GEJ 2015 campaign? lekanolas: A former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Thursday formally joined the Labour Party where he hopes to rekindle his political strength ahead of 2015. |
Politics / Re: Nigeria Wants U.S., Others To Join ICC by koruji(m): 3:49pm On Jul 20, 2013 |
The UN simply asked that Nigeria fulfill its obligation to the ICC, which according to Ashiru we joined voluntarily and through our own sovereign decision. [size=14pt]Nigeria's refusal to fulfill that obligation is the real meaning of hypocrisy.[/size] A country that doesn't want to fulfill its obligations to the ICC should stay out of the ICC - that is a definition of stating your stand clearly for all to see. What Nigeria needs to do is pull out of the ICC. Notice below how, the US, Sudan and Israel first signified their intention to join the ICC, but have decided to back out. That is what Nigeria needs to do. Here is the wikipedia post to help you see that a lot of countries are party to the ICC: Currently, 122 states are states parties to the Statute of the Court, including all of South America, nearly all of Europe, most of Oceania and roughly half the countries in Africa. A further 31 countries, including Russia, have signed but not ratified the Rome Statute. The law of treaties obliges these states to refrain from “acts which would defeat the object and purpose” of the treaty until they declare they do not intend to become a party to the treaty. Three of these states—Israel, Sudan and the United States—have informed the UN Secretary General that they no longer intend to become states parties and, as such, have no legal obligations arising from their former representatives' signature of the Statute. 41 United Nations member states have neither signed nor ratified or acceded to the Rome Statute; some of them, including China and India, are critical of the Court. On 21 January 2009, the Palestinian National Authority formally accepted the jurisdiction of the Court. On 3 April 2012, the ICC Prosecutor declared himself unable to determine that Palestine is a "state" for the purposes of the Rome Statute and referred such decision to the United Nations. On 29 November 2012, the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of recognizing Palestine as a non-member observer state. The ICC has been accused by many, including the African Union, for primarily targeting people from Africa; to date, most of the ICC's cases are from African countries. [size=14pt]Four out of eight current investigations originate, however, from the referrals of the situations to the Court by the concerned states parties themselves.[/size] Warri _Pikin: |
Politics / Re: FG Warns International Community Over Meddling With Nation’s Affairs by koruji(m): 3:33pm On Jul 20, 2013 |
Why would they do that? African governments daily kill and main in worse ways. As for the US, this incident should be an eye-opener for blacks in the world - racism is alive, well and kicking. What is most saddening still is that it is difficult for us to turn homewards for respite. No, the neo-colonialists governments will do worse to us, and in broad daylight too!!! I hope the case of Trayvon Martin becomes another touchstone for the cause of black people in America. If this incident does not lead to serious reforms of the American justice system, or at least those of states like Florida where these kinds of incidents are becoming a daily occurrence, then the "A" at the end of USA may look more like "Afghanistan" 100 years hence!!! ojubi: AND WHY IS NO AFRICAN GOVT. CONDEMNING THE US. FOR ACQUITTING GEORGE ZIMMAMAN FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING TREYVO MARTINS CITING THE USELESS "STAND YOUR GROUND LAW"? |
Politics / Re: FG Warns International Community Over Meddling With Nation’s Affairs by koruji(m): 3:20pm On Jul 20, 2013 |
I understand these issues and mostly agree with you, but the real problem we have is that our supposed leaders are worse than colonialists. Compare these so-called "actions" to what GEJ said when the relationship between him and Obama was still cordial: "As reported by Vanguard of September 26, 2011, during a speech at a Lagos church in response to unremitting national criticisms against him, Jonathan said, “I just got back from the US. The President of America is like the president of the world because it is the most powerful country…. Obama when he spoke commended Nigeria but back home we are being abused.” http://weeklytrust.com.ng/index.php/notes-from-atlanta/11981-state-pardon-5-reasons-jonathan-can-t-appeal-to-sovereignty A leader who says the above to his people has no wisdom, and his so-called "actions" now are merely bravado, and shadow-boxing. There is a reason why they say "patriotism is the last refuge of the...". mojounited: |
Politics / Re: FG Warns International Community Over Meddling With Nation’s Affairs by koruji(m): 3:13pm On Jul 20, 2013 |
You are missing the point of my post, which is that the incompetence and pettiness of GEJ makes all these potentially laudable moves mute. Such actions may be commendable in the proper context, but not under Mr. GEJ. I don't know where you were, but not too long ago when we complained about the same incompetence of GEJ, guess what he told us. Here is a quote: "As reported by Vanguard of September 26, 2011, during a speech at a Lagos church in response to unremitting national criticisms against him, Jonathan said, “I just got back from the US. The President of America is like the president of the world because it is the most powerful country…. Obama when he spoke commended Nigeria but back home we are being abused.” http://weeklytrust.com.ng/index.php/notes-from-atlanta/11981-state-pardon-5-reasons-jonathan-can-t-appeal-to-sovereignty So, now because President Obama doesn't give him face time anymore GEJ is running to the President of China, and trying to spite Obama in the process - as if the latter gives a hoot. When your rulership is about seeking legitimacy from other presidents, and not your people, you show complete incompetence. In addition, you cannot compare the US to Nigeria. If you must know, the US was instrumental in developing China, but CHINA DID THE WORK NECESSARY to make that happen. First, when the US began to invest in China back in the 70s/80s the Chinese authorities DID NOT seek to borrow from the US to build their infrastructure. No, the Chinese instead put together very able domestic infrastructure companies to meet the needs of US investment. Second, as the US began to invest in industries whose products would be exported to the US at lower prices the Chinese kept their eyes peeled. They put together an astute innovation system and copied whatever technology the US was bringing in. You point to the US as a borrower from China, but I will have you know that most US debt are owed to her citizens - and the borrowing from China occurred because the US got carried away with the "low price" goods from China. Many Chinese companies are still owned by Americans, Americans have suffered the pains of getting carried away, but most importantly they are "painfully" doing something about it. Let's compare and contrast that to what Nigeria does. We never learn any lessons. The large inflow of foreign currency over the last decade should, in the hands of competent administrators, have been used to transform this country. Instead, even as oil prices still remain higher than it should be GEJ is going cap-in-hand to borrow more money from China to finance roads and such in Nigeria. This is what I mean by not as an equal partner. GEJ did not go to China to seek areas where Nigerians could invest or to promote any other avenue for trade. Rather, it is this: we'll send more oil your way to [size=14pt]lend us money so you can build[/size] our roads for us. This same idiotic approach is what got us into the mess with the Paris club where we borrowed $12 billion to build roads and other projects (many of which never saw the light of day). After paying about $12 billion we were still owing another $30 billion. All we have done this time is replace Julius Berger with CECC. I am not even going to address your attempt to distort the nature of the Chinese leader's summit with Obama other than to say that it is a good illustration of what a visit based on equal partnership should be. Nobody is "saddened and bitter to the core" - that is simply your imagination. The incompetence of GEJ in the face of his mouthings of "transformation" is what is sad. And then to think that the man responds to every criticism with pettiness is particularly disturbing. Now you say he has got balls to "spit fire" - the only problem is that he will only burn himself in the process. It is actually more like coughing up sparks. What is he going to do when China decides they have had enough too? Romance the Italian president? If you are not paying attention, GEJ's visit to China was not as successful as he had hoped - at least according to his measure. He was actually hoping to borrow at least $3 billion, but instead got $1.1 billion from China. [size=14pt]What will GEJ do come 2014 & 2015 if the oil price really goes south?[/size] manny4life: |
Politics / Re: Governor Aregbesola Of Osun State Embarks On Politically Inexpedient Demolition by koruji(m): 2:16pm On Jul 20, 2013 |
You people and your lies. This particular demolition exercise included part of the governor's campaign office - besides these demolitions were long-planned and people notified. odeotito: Yesterday 19072013 Governor Aregbesola of Osun State Embarked on Politically Inexpedient Demolition of buildings along Gbongan Road in Osogbo.While many cursing him and counting their losses ended up in hospitals following the resultant trauma it remains to be seen how he will be reelected come 2014 and whether the PDP Secretariat also in the path of contravention will be demolished though passed over yesterday.It is to be noted that Governor Akande of ACN lost to Governor Oyinlola resulting in 7/half years of maladministration due to Akande's unpopular decision to sack teachers leading to the death of many in the largely civil service employment dependent state.It remains to be seen whether the public servants who looked the other way while the now demolished structures were built will be sanctioned. |
Politics / Re: FG Warns International Community Over Meddling With Nation’s Affairs by koruji(m): 3:47am On Jul 20, 2013 |
In the hands of a more competent individual these actions would make sense, but not in the hands of GEJ. I have watched over the last week or so as the GEJ goons swooned over his visit to China - some kind of "take dat" to President Obama. You people fail to see the comedic irony, because: 1. GEJ went to China as a borrower, not as an equal partner, but as a "borrower". 2. Who was the Chinese president visiting a couple of weeks before GEJ went to China? You cannot substitute bravado for wisdom... mojounited: Recently, GEJ visited China to sign MoUs related to infrastructural development and back-stage Military pact after Obama snubbed Nigeria during his visit to Africa. Also, FG announced withdrawal of Nigerian troops from Dafur (Sudan) and Mali to spite the UN after it appointed a Rwandan to lead the UN African-PKO mission in Mali (despite the fact that Nigeria contributes the highest peace keeping force in Africa and fourth in the world - with vast experience) |
Politics / Re: Fashola Unveils Lagos State Records, Archives Bureau. Pics by koruji(m): 3:24am On Jul 20, 2013 |
Gov. Fashola is an oasis, along with a few other governors, in the desert of incompetence called Nigeria. Bravo the thinking, able, and acting governor. I know you have more things in the offing. If Nigeria doesn't bring this man into the highest level of governance come 2015 then... ...let's just leave it at that for now. |
Politics / Re: Did Professor Wole Soyinka Just Call Dame Patience Jonathan A Hippopotamus? by koruji(m): 7:40pm On Jul 17, 2013 |
You always feel it when you are paid in your own coins. Where were you all this time when GEJ and PEJ were dragging the presidency of Nigeria in the mud, and calling Soyinka names. As Yorubas would say: "The axe-man is the most sensitive to the sight of an ax around his general neck area". PointB: Soyinka has deployed his depth of wisdom; the acme of his professorial and literary sagacity to inform those from the 'Delta swamp' that apart from oil, the other things they are good at producing are mammy watas, manatees, hippopotami, and mermaids. I am very sure the people of 'Delta Swamps' will rejoice exceedingly at this well crafted, apt characterization of themselves by the infallible and erudite Prof. Either that or this sagacious professor just called a woman - someone's mother, a wife, a sister - hippopotami. Either way, since he is a Nobel Laureate, I must harken to say, his is right, just and honorable! He is utterly flawless, and wiser than Solomon! |
Politics / Re: Did Professor Wole Soyinka Just Call Dame Patience Jonathan A Hippopotamus? by koruji(m): 7:36pm On Jul 17, 2013 |
I think you are not reading between the lines. I am glad you couldn't decipher this because it means that Madam Jesus Christ will be spending days and nights wondering about the meaning too. GEJ started this name-calling in 2010/2011 and was promptly "rewarded" in like manner. PEJ has called Prof. Soyinka names and he has just replied her in a very tactful manner. You can take the hippopotamus out of the swamp, but cannot take the swamp out of the hippopotamus - but hippopotamus is one of the resources to emerge out the Delta Aside: I have said it long ago here that GEJ is an ingrate: Prof. Soyinka was one of the strongest advocates of the ND cause outside the Niger Delta. Until recently, Amaechi was one of the "shining" governors of PDP that made even GEJ proud. OBJ made GEJ's presidency possible, but he has been called names and casted out of PDP. Nigerians fought for GEJ, while he was cowering behind a desk in his VP house, but today he disregards us and lies to our face with reckless abandon. kenifeh: This is the state of the Nigeria educational system. People should learn to read and understand before talking anyhow in public forums. Wole Soyinka was referring to the rich resource endowment of the Niger-Delta, and he never called Patience Jonathan a hippopotamus. Read the context in which that statement was made. He was indirectly saying that oil, which is the main issue causing the crises, is not the only rich resource of the region. People should look into the waters for solution, "the kingdom of God is within and around us". 1 Like |
Politics / Re: ACN Govs Are Corrupt – Buhari by koruji(m): 7:22pm On Jul 17, 2013 |
Neither of them probably said any such thing - there are dark forces surrounding GEJ, and he has lost his head. seunmsg: How did Odumakin's statement end up as Buhari calling ACN governors corrupt? GEJ's lapdog always doing wonders. Twisting odumakin's statement to carry Buhari's name. What else won't we see on nairaland? Na wa o. |
Politics / Re: ACN Govs Are Corrupt – Buhari by koruji(m): 7:19pm On Jul 17, 2013 |
I hope people know nonsense when they see it - these are the same clowns who forged an SSS report saying Aregbesola was sponsoring jihadists groups. How can Buhari and his assistants condemn their own party in such words - even to the point of suggesting PDP as a reference - if not that useless desperados putting words in the mouth of other people. GEJ and his goons are so desperate they don't realize what kind of village jester they have become. |
Politics / Re: So Soyinka Worked For IBB by koruji(m): 3:29am On Jul 15, 2013 |
IBB did not earn the names he is called for nothing. He took everyone for a very long ride, including the United States. He promoted himself as the epitome of the "new" crop of African rulers. You need to go watch the video of his speech at the UN. IBB was, and is still, capable of presenting the most honest and persuasive arguments, ...while at the very same time planning the complete opposite. Many jumped on the IBB ship only to find out too late that the man was a complete fraud. He tarnished many of high repute for life. We knew that Prof. Soyinka was a political animal so he could have fallen under IBB's smooth talk. However, IBB went as far as to rope-in Tai Solarin with the promise of letting him run a People's Bank - which ended up been one of IBB's strawman policies to quell strong critics. Ikengawo: I'm just hearing that Wole was a part of IBB's regime 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: House Of Reps Take Over Functions Of Rivers House Of Assembly by koruji(m): 4:52pm On Jul 10, 2013 |
If not for GEJ's dereliction of duty, he should have moved swiftly to do the below. GEJ's comprehension of what makes for a good rulership is very low. GEJ should be reminded that Nigeria's first republic, all its political actors and Nigeria suffered incalculably because the FG played politics with the Western Parliament. I am glad the current Federal House of Representatives has moved to do what the president failed to restore order. wellmax: |
Politics / Re: Lagos-ibadan: The Generation Unborn Will Remain Grateful To Jonathan – Mimiko by koruji(m): 5:13pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Gov. Mimiko talks like something is wrong with him these days. From colluding with GEJ/Jang to attempt to destroy the NGF to this nonsensical statement - may be his generation wants to be beholding to GEJ, but not the rest of us. Let me warn everybody that is jumping on the bandwagon of the deceitful president called GEJ to hold their horses until the Lagos-Ibadan road work is actually done. [size=14pt]As far as I can see this is another of GEJ's gimmicks to justify the massive billions of dollars he is about to borrow from China. I am prepared to be wrong, but his antecedents suggest to me that once those billions are in Nigeria's kitty the Lagos-Ibadan road will be abandoned for non-payment.[/size] It is this same gimmick, that is in my opinion behind the sudden highlighting of projects being done in Nigeria by the Chinese for the FG. I have simply not seen any evidence to trust GEJ anymore. Until then, it is arms akinbo for me. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: EU Offers Nigeria $450 Million To Fight Corruption by koruji(m): 5:02pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
They need to tell us what happened to the $1 billion they offered for the same purpose a few years ago. Aside: I think this is a good way of forcing our corrupt leaders to admit that they are indeed corrupt. Their eyes are blazing at that $450 million now that they can't refuse - confirming what they often reject that they are indeed corrupt. ayox2003: |
Politics / Oshiomhole Debunks Minister’s Claim On Road Project by koruji(m): 2:14am On Jul 04, 2013 |
http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2013/07/03/oshiomhole-debunks-ministers-claim-on-road-project/ |
Politics / Re: Rivers Govt Will Stop Funding Police by koruji(m): 12:54am On Jul 04, 2013 |
How so Mr. Reader? GEJ as president is in control of the police force and other govt. apparatus. When the FG-appointed CP starts calling the governor of a state names due to politics on whose behalf is he acting? You are right? By not immediately descending on him GEJ shows his voice of Esau and hand of Jacob. This has happened again and again during this saga - the airplane mess and the attempt to manipulate NGF elections are all part of the show of shame by GEJ's admin. The issue I am highlighting is that it is different from using the aviation ministry, and holds grave consequences for GEJ himself, to use the police this way. In other words, the political tune the police might dance to down the line may not be GEJ's, but he will have lost the power of control by encouraging this kind of attacks on governors. Myself2: |
Religion / Re: Man Says He’s Been To Heaven Four Times, Draws Map by koruji(m): 5:32pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
It would be really funny but for the fact that he probably believes this crap heart & soul. He should make sure to include stop signs and speed limits on his map to heaven - so no one gets a ticket Or did he fly there? Someone must have read the Bible a couple of times too many !!! |
Politics / Re: Rivers Govt Will Stop Funding Police by koruji(m): 3:13am On Jul 03, 2013 |
And in whose interest is it to use the police as a tool of Abuja? And mind you, the FG has the responsibility of funding the police - only they don't but would not mind engaging them in political disputes. ogb5: Amaechi should stop all this cry-cry talk. 11 Likes |
Politics / Re: Press Release: Jonathan Condemns Irregularities In Imo State Rerun Election by koruji(m): 2:33am On Jul 03, 2013 |
GEJ needs to realize that these are all silly excuses. The purpose of your "election" reform is to PREVENT rigging. If rigging is still be carried out after your election reforms there are two things: [size=14pt]Either your reforms are ineffective. Or you are yet to implement any reforms at all.[/size] Just stop giving us excuses and get to work ...2015 is nigh and ...Nigerians will not buy any cock-and-bull stories. chino11: President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday in Abuja condemned the irregularities which characterized the rerun election to the Imo State of Assembly in Oguta last Saturday, saying that the conduct of certain persons and groups involved in the election totally negated the spirit of one man, one vote which his administration is trying to foster in Nigeria. |
Politics / Rivers Govt Will Stop Funding Police by koruji(m): 2:25am On Jul 03, 2013 |
The irresponsibility of the GEJ admin is becoming glaring everyday. This "small" matter of using the Federal apparatus to harass political opponents has the potential to be the match that lights the great fire that consumes Nigeria. A FG that is incapable of funding the police force, also seems unable to control its personnel - even at the highest levels. [size=14pt]The police & army must stay completely out of politics[/size]. By not moving to quickly recall the Rivers State CP after he inserted himself into the politics of the state GEJ is setting a dangerous precedent. It shows the unprofessionalism of both the police leadership and the president himself. This precedent will eventually catch up to GEJ himself as we watch events unfold towards 2015. [url]http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/en/component/k2/item/15791-we%E2%80%99ll-soon-stop-funding-police-in-rivers-amaechi-%E2%80%A2calls-for-transfer-of-cp.html[/url] |
Science/Technology / Re: Man Injects Himself With A Computer Virus by koruji(m): 3:58am On Jul 02, 2013 |
"End of time things"? Time is never ever going to end - because time is merely an illusion. We are merely counting how fast and far we are travelling around our star - the sun. There are a 100s of billions of stars in our Galaxy alone, and there 100s of billions of Galaxies in the visible universe. And then there is the possibility of multiple universes. If this were 1903 and you heard that someone made a machine that could actually fly, you would have responded how? Right! End of time things. king of pool: End time things |
Politics / Re: How Africa's New Urban Centers Are Shifting Its Old Colonial Boundaries by koruji(m): 3:40am On Jul 02, 2013 |
Refreshing take on the prospects for West Africa, powered by Lagos. Great find, brother - thanks. ekt_bear: A great, but long read: http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/07/how-africas-new-urban-centers-are-shifting-its-old-colonial-boundaries/277425/?single_page=true |
Politics / Aregbesola Is Working In Osun State - A Hilarious Animation. by koruji(m): 2:36am On Jul 02, 2013 |
Politics / Is POTUS Making A Stopover In Nigeria? by koruji(m): 12:48pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
If I were to bet I'll put my money on an overnight stop over by POTUS in Abuja on this trip. What say you? |
Politics / Re: Patience Kicks-off Re-election Campaign for Jonathan by koruji(m): 12:48pm On Jun 22, 2013 |
What kind of class is that? Class if soilmen I suppose !!! tomakint: This is what I call courage with class! Jonathan all the way to 2019! |
Politics / Re: Over 16,000 Housing Units Developed In 2 Years Of Jonathan’s Administration by koruji(m): 2:54am On Jun 21, 2013 |
Where are these houses so we can confirm? Any Tom Dk. and Harry can pull numbers out of the air. The only units he gave hints of thier locations are in Lugbe, Abuja. Verify before you trust or say good job or Amen. This the same country where governments run refineries with imported gasoline !!! Shobayo Emma: Good achievement by the mr president there. God bless NIGERIA. BeraBera: About 16,447 housing units were added to the national housing stock through various interventions by the Federal Mortgage Bank, Federal Housing Authority and Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. |
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