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This happened when there was no substantive FCT Minister. I hope Bala Mohammed who had been FCT Minister, under whose nose and eyes these beggars and lunatics invaded the city, and who has just been returned to the FCT as Minister, will not go back to his states and bring back these people. Its really amazing how all the Ministers after el-Rufai could not come any close to him in terms of achievement. One wonders why GEJ still returned Bala Mohammed as FCT Minister.

I don't know how people reason at times. If what el-Rufai said is true, why the harassment? If he lied, let govt comes out with her own version. This arrest, to me, is unwarranted, mischievous and uncalled for. This is how Yar'adua haunted Ribadu and the same el-Rufai but was highly condemned.

What are u even talking abt?are there no human beings living in maiduguri again?what is so special abt ur brother anyway?

The whole report is the handiwork of Abati himself;he actually edited d report.But this is really shameful.I have alwaz known dat Reuben Abati is crooked,dubious and over ambitious alwaz seeking 4 attention.Rubbish!!

For God's sake,why are we (Christian) making mountain out of every ant hole?What or who stops Christians from starting their own bank?The sad thing is that these christian leaders sit in their air-conditioned offices far away from volatile regions & continue to make inflammatory remarks capable of causing disharmony btw christians & muslims,& as always,only the poor innocent christians bear the brunt.These leaders should talk less and do more for the betterment of fellow christians.Islamic banking SECONDED if that is what muslims want!!

I thought u were goin to say 'she skipped school'.wot won't u pple do to bring some one down?Deziani is too btfl and intelligent to be haunted like this.

Will this fight finally lead the Yorubas (tribalists) to extinction?i nva liked Tinubu due 2 his arrogance,pride &highhandednes but i hate Awo more wit passion.he institutionalized tribalism,& d Yorubas call dat 'legacy',thank God Tinubu has finally come 2 destroy those evil 'legacies'.carry on Asiwaju but pls leave d children out of dis.i don't see them takin after their tribal-demagouge father.

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The attack on the Force headquarters by the dreaded Boko Haram is no longer news but we must tell ourselves some basic truth before we all perish (God forbids!!). The unguarded language of the IG that he had acquired 10 armored cars to destroy the sect was not only childish but laughable. One big question we need to ask ourselves and the IG in particular is; Where are the Boko Haramites or their training camps that he wanted to destroy? In dealing with faceless person or group,one must be wise,intelligent and diplomatic. It must be known now that Boko Haram has infiltrated the highest echelon of of our society; The group has staunch loyalists in the army, police, SSS and political circle. There at least 10 members of the Sect in the newly inaugurated National Assembly as Senators and Representatives; A serving governor who has sympathy for the sect; 5 VCs who believe in the ideology of the sect; 2 first class traditional rulers who will rather die than see the sect defeated, and 2 Ministers to be appointed by the President soon. But will you ever know these persons? NO of course! Don't forget that recruitment into the armed forces and the Nigeria police is for the highest bidders, and this group will continue to buy these positions for their members. The story that a woman or whoever drove into the premises and blew himself up in an attempt to kill the IG is FALSE. The bomb was stresslessly brought in by a high ranking Police officer whose car is not always checked on entry, and the bomb was not targeted at the IG. If they had wanted to kill the IG, they would have done it long ago. I am using this medium to inform the President to use ONLY DIALOGUE to solve this problem as soon as possible otherwise there will be more deadly bombing of public places especially the CBN, NNPC, Fed. Secretariat, Supreme Court, Euconomical Centre, National Mosque, National Hospital, Foreign Affairs, National stadium, Airport and National Assembly. This battle against Boko Haram can not be fought with armored car and rocket because it is a "FACELESS GROUP". If dialogue could solve the prolonged Niger Delta crises, I am optimistic that it can solve this one too. Finally, bomb-detecting devices should be mounted at the premises of public buildings and worship places. Conclusively, this fight is not an economic battle but ideological. Ideological battle is hardly defeated!! If we treat this group with kid gloves, we may all soon perish. Forewarned is forearmed.

Would you allow blood from Charly Boy into you or Your children? Me, I know sure.

No commissioners means no govt is running in the state, why does the governor need to travel about when commissioners of specif ministry can do most of those travels for him.

Its really amusing how some people here see PDP as a party full of illiterate and stupid people. What else does the governor need if after months of governance, he doesn't see the need for appointing Commissioners?

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Along with President Umaru Musa Yar'adua and Nuhu Ribadu under EFCC, Bankole championed this course for Nigeria. Because of Bankole's anti-corruption war, he won many enemies who feared prosecution.

Sharrup my friend!!!!!! Who is your mate that you are telling this trash?

You re in your room waiting patiently for light (NEPA) after 1 or 2 days of interrupted power supply. U need to do ur cloths, or watch a movie, or freeze ur food, or charge ur phones or laptop,etc,and suddenly the light comes.'Up NEPA!!' u scream;u go 2 put on d electronics ,get ur cloths 2 iron,slug in d movie,etc,and d next thing?the light goes off, oh my God!u get so angry.u curse NEPA and vow never to pay d bill again.u are so angry with ursef,d govt and NEPA.u re so angry that u can't do ur cloths.u re angry dat ur foods and drinks re getting bad in the fridge.u re really angry,and it is well understood.but one thing that realy amazes me in all of these is the way this light goes off.is it a person who goes to switch off this light just after 5minutes or it goes off on its own?i don't imagine a sane man doing this.what do u think?how does NEPA bring and take light?

Sorry, I didn't mean to be 'irresponsible', but I will like to speak with 'Enyojo ' so that we discuss some pressing state and national issues. No harms intended pls. She can call me on 08065224596.

Mine was when I got held up in a traffic jam and attempted to fly over the traffic only to discover that I had no wings. I only succeded in hurting my legs after a terrible fall.To bad!!

@Opiatoha: i had expect u 2 just keep quiet since u ve made ur point.Mark is a vry peaceful man and i don't think he wil be hpy seein u usin phrases such as 'rest in peace',etc.pls house,lets support David Mark and his ambition,experience matters alot in d piloting of d affairs of d National Assembly.I want 2 assure all aggrieved persons that David Mark wil use his second comin 2 bridge all d gaps and misconceptions abt him.his 2nd comin wil be 4 our general good.apologies 2 all those who ve bin offended in one way or d other,to err is human but 2 4giv is divine.holdin unto d past hinders our progress!

This has to be alwaz.

I'm alwaz scared myself,especially when they join me in a public taxi or bus unchecked.it can be really tormenting psychologically when on such a ride.As for me i don't blame the passengers because life has no dublicate.They even tried!

Recently,the media is awashed with news,opinions & articles of the power-sharing arrangement of the PDP now that the general elections are over.Of particular interest is the Senate President!It has been argued logically that the post of the Senate President be zoned to either the NE or NC considering the fact that the President & the Vice President come from the SS & NW respectively.This percieved arrangement,which is right on spot,has propped up names such as Danjuma Goje,Bukola Saraki & Abdullahi Adamu as possible contenders to the much coveted seat.Of course,it is common knowledge that the incubent senate president,Sen.David Mark,is also very much interested.Looking at this four candidates,there may be more,one wonders what the trio of Danjuma Goje,Bukola Saraki & Abdullahi Adamu know about legislative business that they want to be senate president?In a saner society,people don't just jump at positions like that either b'cos they have money or influence,but they take their time to learn the ropes.Our governors-turned legislators should please exercise a little patience to learn the nitty gritty of legislation;this usually takes at least four years.A man who has just pulled the governorship regalia may unconsciously see other Senators as his Aides if made the senate president,and that is big problem!If not that we are in a democracy,i would have humbly suggested that the seat of the senate president be an exclusive reserve for the incubent leader,Sen.David Mark for now.The maturity with which he has led the upper legislative chamber over the years is overwhelming.His reign has brought about relative peace to the National Assembly.His administration has buried the unnecessary antagonism of the National Assembly to the Executive.This is not cowardice  or rubber-stamping but a mutual understanding,which has brought more progress & stability to our polity.Conclusively,the task of leading the upper legislative chamber is enormous and very challenging,it should not be given to inexperienced hands but experienced,matured & competent hands.I think Sen.DAVID MARK still scores the highest mark here again.We should put him there till 2015 when Nigerians & God will give him bigger  national responsibility.God bless Nigeria!!EMMANUEL JOHN is Founder and National Cordinator Of Graduate Foundation,GRAFO.08065224596.

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Go and sit down my friend, who told u that u would win election in Lagos state in the first place. How did u even win the PDP primary?

Another good riddance to very very bad rubbish!!!!

Good riddance to very bad rubbish!!!! Congrats Owelle.

@POSTER: wot is ur defination of riggin?if riggin is wen ur candidate loses an election,den d presidential poll has bin massively rigged,bt if it is wen results re falsified,den u re vry wrong.d problem wit most of u here is dat u tink u re educated,smart &foresighted but its all self-deciet.woteva gave u d impression dat buhari,though a fine man,wil win d election?1st,d northern elites disown him,2ndly he's flyin d flag of a new party,3rdly he didnt campaign much in d south,4thly he has divided vote 4rm d north,5thly pdp controls sum northern states.all dis factors &odas not mentioned made evn d dumbliest man know dat buhari wud not win d election.anoda tin is dat most of u only sit in front of ur computer or blackberry 2 tell lies,u don't evn ve voter's card let alone votin yet u talk all d time.but buhari evn tried!he performed vry well,& i think he will acpt d result.

@SIZZLERS. It has bin a personal principle 4 sumtime now not 2 reply insults thrown @ me but i ve chosen 2 reply u just 2 mek u undastand sumtins.1st,my vote 4 GEJ was purely because of 'd percieved hand of God in d whole thing',because i believe in divinity.That PDP 'has not performed in 12yrs' does not mean GEJ can not perform in 4 yrs,he can if he wants & dats why i say he must perform or he faces mass revolt.2ndly,d inclusion of my numbr in d post is not 4 any 'cash'.gosh,how can u evn think like dat?who is goin 2 bring d cash?i am only tellin u dat whatsover i set out 2 do espcialy 4 d masses,i do it witout fear or favor.how many of u ranting here ve enough gut 2 include ur details in ur posts?u hide unda fictitious identities 2 insult pple's sensibilities.can u be real like me! 3rdly,i'm not pre-empting d result of d presidential poll by sayin dat GEJ 'seems headin 4 victory',i see wit my eyes,hear wit my ears,& think wit my head,unlike sum pple here(apology).when i reported a few hrs after d national assembly polls dat 'David Mark was leading wit wide margin',i rcievd d same bashing but now we all know beta.conclusively,i want 2 advice all nairalanders & nigerians in general 2 rmain focused.whosoever emerges president shud be supported,& if such a president fails 2 deliver,we shud not hesitate 2 give him d Tunisian & Egyptian treatment - mass revolt!

I am just returnin 4rm d polling booth where i voted & waited patiently 4 the counting & announcement of the result.i voted 4 Gudluck Jonathan mainly because of the percieved hand of God in d whole thing.The die is cast & GEJ appears 2 be heading 4 victory.At the polling unit where i voted & others visited,i saw patriotic Nigerians waiting patiently, not minding d scorching sun,whirlwind,rainfall & bomb scare 2 cast their votes 4 'Gudluck'.They believe him.They luv him.They like him.He is their partyman.etc.Their expections are high,indeed vry high!Nigerians re in dire need of basic amenities especially power,quality but affordable health & education,& a violent crusade against corruption.These re our rights & we must have them.My note of warning 2 GEJ however include;(1)if after 2yrs of his administration,d power sector does not improve significantly,there shall be a massive revolt against him.(2)I am d Founder & National Cordinator of Graduate Foundation,GRAFO,a non governmental organisation dat empowers our teaming unemployed graduates in d country.I must confess dat d work is overwhelming considering d alarming number of unemployed persons we re dealing with.The unemplyment crisis in Nigeria is destroyin d most important people-d youth,& we dare 2 say without fear or favor dat we will not hesitate 2 mobilize d millions of unemployed persons in this country to d streets if a well-laid plan 4 job creation is not drawn & implemented within d next 1 & half yrs.This is not a time 4 rhetorics,politickin & executive rascalism.It is a time 4 action;it is a time 2 work!Enough is enough!! Talk 2 me on 08065224596.

When I posted on Saturday night that the Senate President, Sen. David Mark was leading his rivals with wide margin(https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=642956.msg8090061#msg8090061), some unscrupulous elements, especially the ill-equipped and confused guys from Saharareporter posted lies, deceit and falsehood with the intent to mislead the populace that Sen. Mark was losing 'so bad' to Onoja. I didn't waste my precious time countering their falsehood because I knew the whole truth would soon be made known. My phone rang all through the night; patriotic Nigerians sympathetic to Mark called me from within and outside the country to get the minute by minute results as they trickled in. I didn't disappoint them as I was patient enough to give them the results as they came in.

On Sunday evening at about 05:10, the Returning Officer of the Benue South Senatorial district made public the result of the Senatorial election; AND SENATOR DAVID MARK WON!!!!!! He beat his closest opponent, Gen. Lawrence Onoja with a very wide margin. And case closed!!

But this afternoon, my phone began to ring again. This time, it is not to get details of the results but desperate calls to confirm "IF IT IS TRUE THE ELECTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED"? I can feel the fear, pains and anger in the voices of the callers. They are angry that the free and fair election, which saw the re-election of Sen. David Mark is 'cancelled'. They are angry with ACN and other peddlers of fake news and rumours. To God be the glory, I have been able to calm down their nerves.

But, who is behind all these lies? Must we lie every time? I want to use this medium to inform the general public that SEN.DAVID MARK'S ELECTION HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED!!! The election has been described as free and fair by all the gladiators, and those who lost have already congratulated David Mark. I want the House to disregard this evil and malicious rumour, it is only aimed at misleading the populace. The Senate President remains the political godfather of Idomaland, he can not lose an election so easily. His popularity is non negotiable.

To those who showed much solidarity, it is thank you! To those who posted lies and deciet, it is a pity!
You can always reach me on 08065224596.

Reports comin from Benue South senatorial district have it that the Senate President,David Mark,is leading his opponents with wide margin.The election results as being collated at the local govt headquarters put Sen.Mark ahead of others.Results from 4 local govt areas ve already been announced,those 4rm the remaining 5 local govt areas re bin awaited.However,the main gladiators in the race,talking abt Sen.Mark and his major challenger,Gen.Onoja,have described the election as peaceful,free and fair.For updates on d results coming 4rm this senatorial district,call 08065224596.

All of u re just ranting & making useless noise.some of u can't even read & undastand a simple sentence,yet u claim to know it all.Akinyili didnt say she left PDP because of d violent nature of d party at large but because of d violent nature of "ANAMBRA PDP".can those of u makin noise here deny dat Anambra PDP is peopled wit rogues,thugs & criminals?we all saw dis holiganism during Ngige's tenure when a sitting governor was kidnapped,&recently during d governorship poll where more dan 47 persons wanted d PDP flag.haba, we can't deny dis!yes,she's rejoining d party after d general polls,Ribadu is also rejoinin (Ribadu/Akinyili 2015),the duo re only on political training.i beg all of u 2 stop castigatin dis woman,she has taken d wisest decision since she's playin state politics.

I agree wit u totaly.d youths chantin anti mubarack slogans 2day wil surely rgrt 2mrow wen muslim brodahood teks ova pwr