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TravelRe: Trailer Falls From Anambra Bridge, Crushes Vehicles Below, Two Injured (VIDEO) by 1Alex: 9:55pm On Jun 13
Which kind report be. The place no get name. Which one be Anambra bridge.
PoliticsRe: How Nigerians Voted On June 12, 1993 by 1Alex: 10:41am On Jun 13
Now let bigotry start. 1... 2... 3... Gooooo.
PoliticsRe: Abdulsalami Abubakar Celebrates His 84th Birthday Today by 1Alex: 8:50am On Jun 13
He is still very much healthy. Thank God for the gift of life.
AutosRe: Registered 2006 Toyota Sienna Xle by 1Alex: 8:07pm On Jun 12
Front is different from the back.


Front is pre-facelift, back is facelift.
BusinessRe: Man Loses ₦100,000 While Waiting For GTBank To Reverse Wrongful ₦310,000 Debit by 1Alex: 7:29pm On Jun 12
GTB and Access na Scammers' haven
PoliticsRe: Ten Reasons I Will Not Vote Peter Obi In 2027 by 1Alex: 12:52pm On Jun 12
1. "He inspires emotion, not order."
Politics in Nigeria, and any developing context, usually derive order from party structures and alliances. One single individual personality rarely brings "order", rather party discipline, alliance-building with other politicians and groups and existing government structures contribute to order. Supporters argue that he attempted to foster discipline through campaigning style that focused more on issues and less on old style patronage networks.Also, system in Nigeria usually weakens president with attempts to have direct personal command over the entire system. This is a collective issue not a personal issue of a president.

2. "He shifts platforms too easily."
Arguments of proponents would claim this isn't about inconsistency of opinion, but rather about Nigeria's highly unstable political party system. Every politician and group scrambles from one platform to another due to lack of party democracy within Nigeria's internal party mechanics. His followers say that he never deviated from the message ofanti-waste and governance reforms in Nigeria, even when the party's platform has changed.

3. "He has enthusiasm not enduring structure."
The argument is that he was able to build a grassroots and youthful oriented movement from a very scratch within short period of time, which is a form of structure. Structure can also mean ability to mobilize large number of people. Whether such movement can be sustained in the long term or can transmute to sustainable organization remains the question.

4. "His support base repels allies."
Every major wave that emerged in Nigeria had hyper supporters whose behaviors may alienate others. This is not unique. Nigeria's coalition politics is often characterized by opportunism, and such "allies" usually come because of political bargaining and deals not because they feel a sense of fellowship with supporters of presidential candidate. Accusing supporters alone would be failing to understand the workings of elite politics.

5. "He speaks like a lecturer and not a coalition builder."
An alternative reading is that he communicates clearly through policy and facts instead of vagaries characteristic of Nigerian politics. Coalition building in Nigeria often relies on compromitory rhetoric which leads to opportunities for corruption and vague policy promises. His style could be simply different rather than ineffective.

6. "He rode a wave in 2023 but did not know how to carry over that momentum to structure."
The electoral machinery and state institutions did not work for him in 2023 elections, in terms of winning parliamentary seats for his party, for example. Successfully continuing a movement demands access to established political structures and this candidate, or the structure that propelled him to victory, was limited in such access. The argument is that the system limited his capacity not that the president personally failed to structure that movement.

7. "He can't rein in supporters."
Very little evidence shows direct presidential command and control over a highly structured party machinery. Supporters in loosely structured movements have far more latitude than those within traditional, hierarchal party machines. What seems like excesses might not necessarily imply lack of organizational control on the part of the presidential candidate.

8. "Protest energy is not governance."
The assertion that the energy used to protest does not translate to good governance is a valid one. However, a protest movement does transform into governing personnel upon gaining power from protests and entering formal political structures. It is not about the origin of the energy, but the capacity of those who wield it to bring in qualified technocrats to run the government, which should only be assessed once they have entered power and governance process begins.

9. "Regional intensity as opposed to broad spread."
The 2023 election results indicated that he enjoyed significant votes in several regions not just one specific area. Nigerian political context is always accompanied by regional patterns in votes for all major candidates; hence the contention would be about his ability to spread and build more alliances across other regions of the country with time.

10. "He criticizes more than he offers proposals."
His documents and campaigns in 2023 did address issues of fiscal policy, expenditure rationalization and the restructuring arguments that many would call proposals. Individuals may disagree on the detail, viability and implementation methods but it cannot be asserted that there are no proposals at all. It's simply that individuals might argue that such proposals aren't as concrete as they should be, or aren't practical.
AutosRe: Suzuki Automatic Mini Bus 1.850M by 1Alex: 12:39pm On Jun 12
Lol. And lol again


More characters?
PoliticsRe: 25 Key Take Aways From The Newly Passed State Police Bill By The HOR by 1Alex: 12:27pm On Jun 12
For lazy readers, this is the Ai summary of the whole thing.


Nigeria wants to create state police, so security is no longer handled by only the federal police.

What changes in plain terms:

States can now create and run their own police forces.

The constitution is changed to allow this structure.

Nigeria will now have two types of police:

Federal Police (national issues)

State Police (local issues)



How it will work:

A state cannot start its police just by deciding. It must pass a law and also meet federal standards first.

The federal police will keep working until a state police is approved and ready.

Even after state police start, federal police still handle big crimes like:

terrorism

interstate crimes

border issues

cybercrime



Control and limits:

State police will focus on local problems like community crime and intelligence.

Federal police cannot interfere in normal state police work.

But federal government can step in during serious breakdown of law and order.


Oversight system:

Each state will have a body to supervise its police.

A national commission will still monitor everything to prevent abuse.

Senior police officers in states may need approval from lawmakers before appointment or removal.


Other key ideas:

Local vigilantes can be absorbed into the new system if regulated.

Both federal and state police are expected to work together.

Clear rules will separate who handles what, to avoid confusion.


Big picture:

This is basically Nigeria trying to move from one central police system to a shared system, where states handle local security while the federal police handle national threats.
HealthRe: Former President, First Ladies, Healthcare Professionals To Converge In Abuja by 1Alex: 12:17pm On Jun 12
TO CONVERGE "ON" Abuja, not "in" Abuja
RomanceRe: "I Have Right To My Privacy"— Man Sends Back Girlfriend For Visiting Unannounced by 1Alex: 8:40pm On Jun 11
You do well Bro. Set your standard and let it be. No be every time man dey Wan dey with woman.
CelebritiesRe: Bobrisky Takes A Swipe At Ladies Who Attended Alexx Ekubo’s Service Of Songs by 1Alex: 8:34pm On Jun 11
This one still dey exist?
TravelRe: Jet Loses Bearing, Lands On Second Niger Bridge Road, Takes Off Again (Videos) by 1Alex: 8:00am On Jun 11
Topic says it landed on the 2nd Niger bridge but the story says ogwashi uku.
Car TalkRe: Can This 2017 Camry Be Sold for 8.5m Or Too Good To Be True. by 1Alex: 7:47am On Jun 11
kunkelhanspeter:
Naija used
then the price is very OK. If the vehicle is sound. You have to verify who the seller is if you don't know him, to avoid buying trouble.
PoliticsRe: Cameroonian Soldiers Invade Danare In Boki, Cross River, Nigeria by 1Alex: 6:15pm On Jun 10
slivertongue:
Sadly Nigerian soldiers are weak
I used to say this earlier but after all the revelations about terrorism in Nigeria, I have come to realise that they are not actually weak but they are being manipulated they are not actually allowed to fight terrorism. They act on orders
Car TalkRe: Can This 2017 Camry Be Sold for 8.5m Or Too Good To Be True. by 1Alex: 10:22am On Jun 10
You didn't say if it's toks or naija used
AutosRe: Mitsubishi Galant 2010 3M Slightly Negotiable by 1Alex: 11:13pm On Jun 09
Apart from the L200 pickup, I have never seen a beautiful Mitsubishi vehicle.

See how ugly a 2010 vehicle is.
PoliticsRe: 2027: X-raying Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s Strengths, Weaknesses by 1Alex: 9:58am On Jun 09
Atiku should not be there. The south must complete their 8 years. Let us therefore analyze Tinubu and Obi.

Ai says:

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Strengths

Strong political network across Nigeria.
Extensive government and party-management experience.
Ability to build alliances and negotiate political deals.
Weaknesses
Economic challenges during his administration may affect public perception.
Faces criticism over cost-of-living pressures and reforms.
Age and health questions are sometimes raised by opponents.

Peter Obi

Strengths

Strong appeal among many young and urban voters.
Reputation for fiscal discipline and prudent management.
Seen by supporters as a reform-oriented alternative.
Weaknesses
Smaller political structure compared with major parties.
May face difficulties building nationwide elite alliances.
Critics question whether his support base is broad enough across all regions.


In one line: Tinubu's biggest asset is political machinery and experience;

Obi's biggest asset is his reformist image and grassroots enthusiasm.

Tinubu's main challenge is public evaluation of his record in office, while Obi's is converting popularity into a nationwide winning coalition.
AutosRe: Toks Standard Honda CR-V 2005 Model by 1Alex: 8:26am On Jun 09
Oga this is 2002/03/04, not 2005
PoliticsRe: Iyabo Obasanjo Dumps APC by 1Alex: 7:45pm On Jun 08
MarkNsukkaBread:
What did you just say? 🧐
a very beautiful woman

PoliticsRe: Iyabo Obasanjo Dumps APC by 1Alex: 6:00pm On Jun 08
A very beautiful woman.
PoliticsRe: The Way Igbos Just Hijack This Ndc(lagos Chapter) by 1Alex: 2:28pm On Jun 08
Evelynluv20:
Can you even sell your land to stranger ? Let’s start from there. My brother couldn’t get a piece of land in Nnewi because he’s not indigene of that community.


It’s not crystal clear you guys hijacked the NDC party?
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQrLUCos/

Check him out, he is a landlord in the east. He is a Yoruba guy in East. He bought a land, built his house there, living there with his family. I am 100% sure you in particular have never cross the river Niger into Igboland. Your brother is not sincere. Igbo people don't care where you are from to sell their land, except fulani( they can't even come to buy.)


Below is the same guy attending landlord's meeting with villagers where he build his house.

BusinessRe: I Earn ₦500,000/month But I Am Poorer Than When I Was Earning ₦150,000 In 2019 by 1Alex: 7:26am On Jun 08
Muyiwaipere:
See ungrateful people o.

You better thank God and manage your expenses....I see married men collect #120k as salary
I pity your reasoning. The government is oppressing you with bad policies and all you can do it the thank God and be grateful
AutosRe: Foreign Used 2019 Nissan Micra SR Edition by 1Alex: 7:15am On Jun 08
uniquetechng:
2019 car is less than 7 years old, not everyone wants to drive a 26 years old car. Someone in UK or Japan will rather own this car than own a 2008 RX350.
I did not say "everyone" I said "me".

you have a choice also.
AutosRe: Foreign Used 2019 Nissan Micra SR Edition by 1Alex: 8:23pm On Jun 07
The car is fine but how can I count 13.5mill to pay for this? No be juju?
PoliticsRe: The Way Igbos Just Hijack This Ndc(lagos Chapter) by 1Alex: 8:08pm On Jun 07
What stops Yoruba and other tribes to join the part and contest for positions? Did igbo people stop other people from joining.?

Peter Obi joined Labour Party, you people labelled it Igbo Party. Now he has joined NDC, it's now igbo party.

Even if Igbo people decide to join NNPP in that area, you people will still say they hijacked IT. DID THEY STOP ANYONE FROM JOINING?
HealthRe: Your Lab Result Is Abnormal. Does That Mean You Are Sick? by 1Alex: 7:20pm On Jun 07
Summary for lazy readers:

Laboratory results are valuable tools, but numbers alone do not tell the whole story.

Technology, AI, and automated systems can generate and analyze test results, yet they cannot fully replace the clinical judgment of healthcare professionals.

The key is not just reading laboratory values but understanding what they mean in the context of an individual patient.

Medicine focuses on people, not just numbers. An abnormal test result does not always indicate disease, and a normal result does not always guarantee good health.

Proper interpretation by trained professionals is essential to connect laboratory findings with a patient's overall condition and symptoms.


You are welcome.
FoodRe: See My Favourite Dish: What Is Yours? (picture) by 1Alex: 10:38pm On Jun 06
Maitunbi:
You don't know what you are talking about. What do you mean by junk? The food on that plate contains the majority of food classes, so what are you talking? Veggies is good for fibre, micronutrients, antioxidants etc, but it doesn't make this junk, pls. Be guided.
what will you get from rice and fried plantain if not just sugar overload.

you ended up agreeing with me on veggies.
FoodRe: See My Favourite Dish: What Is Yours? (picture) by 1Alex: 10:37pm On Jun 06
SamuraiXXX:
Add boiled eggs to beans?! shocked
yes
FoodRe: See My Favourite Dish: What Is Yours? (picture) by 1Alex: 5:19pm On Jun 06
Unfortunately, you won't believe that this food as it is, is junk.

Next time, add green veggies, boiled eggs, beans.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Why Most Nigerian CVs Get Rejected by 1Alex: 6:38am On Jun 04
SmartPolician:
That's not true. Nigeria doesn't have thousands of jobs to post every day on those platforms.

Sometimes, those job boards redirect applicants to LinkedIn for positions that recruiters have stopped receiving applications for.

Besides, jobs that pay less than 100k are no jobs - they are modern slavery work.
the statement in bold clearly shows you don't go to indeed.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Why Most Nigerian CVs Get Rejected by 1Alex: 5:25am On Jun 04
SmartPolician:
If you are in Nigeria looking for jobs now, you are in a big mess because there are no jobs in Nigeria. That's applicants receive regret email. If you go on LinkedIn, over 100 people apply for ONE position within 24 hours.
I used to believe that there are no jobs in Nigeria till I went to indeed and glassdoor, especially indeed. Thousands of jobs are posted every 10 minutes on indeed.

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