madridguy:
Is Sai Baba a policeman? Judge or court of law?

He is all in one!

Indeed Nigerians do speak from both sides o their mouth. Were you not in this country when Nigerians started accusing Buhari of being behind boko attacks wen FG nominated him as mediator? Why won't the man turn it down?
Even when he was attacked by boko, Nigerians like Asari accused him of masterminding it. Nothing this man will e do right in the eyes of people whose DNA is already burged with hatred for his person.

Or have u forgotten when Gej said they are soft on boko cos they "our brothers"? Or when he sacked Late Azazzi as NSO for the latter's comment on 2012 that pdp internal wrangling gave birth to BH?
Regarding the kidnapped an violated virgin, though am not in support, but down south, and men do worse. Have you carried placards in solidarity with the minor-children fathers are violating on daily bases in our homes?
Who will restore the virginity of these teens? Or the cases of baby-factories I the East involving teens?

MrCEO69:


they might hv stage their own boko haram, and kidnap does girls, den use them as decoy. Who knows. I dnt blive APC anymore, there lies are much to differentiate wic is truth. If they were truly the chiboksgirls that were kidnap by Bh in 2014, kudos to buba. But u guys forgot that this same buba didn't give GEJ support will killing the bh guys, saying he was killing his pple. The north in general didn't support him. He called buhari to act as an intermediary with the bh guys he refuse to show up. Well na dem sabi.

He should now focus his attention to his village emir who forcefully got a 14yr yr old girl married to his kidnapper. He should go an release this girl form his new boko haram terrorist in his state. And she must return a virgin!!!

emmyid:
IBB giving advice like a King Solomon! Why is it dat wen our leaders are on power, they act foolish and annoying, but immediately they step down, they become advisors and sympathisers...why?

Let Abati's article guide you....

mars123:
Do you think these international organisations providing financial and other forms of assistance haven't done their own investigations? I used to think it was a scam at the beginning, but it has lasted a while and all indices of a scam to me have been shattered but you my friend still possess the reasoning of a child.

Every one is entitled to his own opinion... I won't tolerate any form of insult while expressing mine so dude pls watch ur language

SALUTE TO FEMI FANI-KAYODE, A MAN WITH INDOMITABLE COURAGE AT 56 by Musa Simon Reef

He was born 15 days after Nigeria was granted political independence from British colonialists on October 1, 1960.

At birth, the Heavens did not blaze the commencement of his earthly sojourn but the young child who was later to be christened David Oluwafemi Adewunmi and born to the family of Chief Remilekun Adetokunboh Fani-Kayode, carried the genes of astounding scholarly and cerebral greatness often associated with the family.

His great grandfather, Rev. Emmanuel Kayode, studied theology at Durham University in the United Kingdom in the late-1800's and was one of the earliest and most distinguished Anglican Priests in Nigeria.

His grandfather, Justice Adedapo Kayode, studied law at Selwyn College, Cambridge University, was called to the English bar in 1923, was a brilliant lawyer and was the third Nigerian to be appointed as a judge.

His father, Chief Remi Fani-Kayode, was a distinguished and respected nationalist and elder-statrsman and one of the most brilliant lawyers that Nigeria has ever known. He studied law at Downing College, Cambridge University, was called to the English bar in 1943, was the second Nigerian lawyer to be appointed Queens Counsel (Q.C.) in the UK, was the third to be appointed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (S.A.N), was a Member of the Federal Parliament from 1953 till 1958, was the MP that successfully moved the motion for Nigeria's independence in 1958, was leader of the NCNC opposition in the Western Regional House of Assembly from 1959 till 1963, was the Deputy Premier of the old Western Region and Minister of Local Government Area and Chieftaincy Affairs from 1963 till 1966, was the National Vice Chairman of President Shehu Shagari's National Party of Nigeria (NPN) from 1979 till 1983 and was a member of the elders caucus of the National Republican Convention (NRC) from 1991 till 1994.

This is the lineage and heritage that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode comes from and bears.

I first met with him in 2003 when reporting for The Punch newspaper as the Chief Correspondent of its Sunday title at the Abuja Bureau. Before meeting him, like many journalists and members of the public, I saw in FFK the picture of “an arrogant fellow” whose upper class Brirish accent attracted more envy than admiration. As Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to then President Olusegun Obasanjo, he faced the arduous task of replying stone throwers of the government. Obasanjo, who was then seen a lackey of the North, had turned against those who arranged for his emergence on the throne. The consequence was a backlash from the angry core north, as the roof was almost brought down on the government.

After granting an interview where he explained the President’s views on some
key issues, he later called to express gratitude whwas finally published. From then, he became a constant source of response on issues concerning the government. Convinced that the public perception about his person was misplaced, I arranged with some colleagues from other media to have an interaction with him. Further to that, I convinced him to be a guest at a forum organized by the
Correspondent Chapel of the FCT NUJ in 2003 where he really proved his mettle. Unlike other government officials, FFK has an uncanny way of striking relationship with reporters. He does not allow the tight schedules of office to keep him away from media practitioners. As former SA to Obasanjo, he has learned the virtue of keeping the media at close quarters and influencing media perspectives on contemporary issues. Realizing that information remains key in influencing people’s opinions, he reads a lot and seems to have answers to all questions on his fingertips. As the armour bearer of the Obasanjo Administration, he came under fire from critics opposed to the brashness of the Ota farmer in undermining democratic institutions like the National Assembly. In the Nigerian society that places much premium on hypocritical respect for elders, FFK never shied away from speaking the facts and allow Nigerians make up their opinions. After serving as SA to Obasanjo for three years, he was nominated for a ministerial position. He scaled the hurdle despite protest from some senators, and he was later appointed Minister of Culture and Tourism. Few months later, incessant air crashes made the government to redeploy him to the Aviation Ministry where he returned safety to air transportation.
Knowing FFK in the last 13 years has revealed to me the awesomeness of his character. When convinced of a course of action, he puts all his energy to achieving the set objectives. When he was convinced to join the Obasanjo regime, he worked so hard to ensure that he was not merely a number in the cabinet.

Afraid of what I described as his then “blindfolded loyalty” for Obasanjo, I once cautioned him against following the Ota Farmer on all issues, but he responded, “I am loyal to President Obasanjo and shall do everything to discharge such loyalty for the interest of my country.” I was worried when his name came up on the N5.6 billion Aviation intervention fund scandal during the early months of the Yar’Adua government. When I finally met him, he dismissed my apprehension and said he was not guilty. Seven years or so later, the court would dismiss the charges and set him free. Fani-Kayode was later to part ways with the PDP to join the APC in a rainbow coalition against the then ruling party. His appointment as Director of the Jonathan Campaign Organization and his roles in the campaigns are too well documented to warrant a repeat.

As he celebrates 56 years on earth today, FFK is being accused of spending government funds for campaigns. His constant bashing of the Buhari Government, which initially was considered as the trait of an irredeemable opposition figure, is slowly attracting a cult-like followership. He is certainly the only Nigerian politician that has, in almost equal measure, the oratorical and written prowess in advancing national discourse. With these traits, his articles on social media and newspapers enjoy tremendous readership.

My Muslims friends and brothers have had cause in the past to call my attention to his anti-Islam posturing in some of his writings. “Please tell your friend FFK that he is too much for this anti-Islam posturing. Please he should stop it. Advise him to speak and write on national issues”, a few advised me. When I later met him on the matter, he replied, “But Simon, you know that I am not opposed to Islam. I have friends among Northerners and Muslims, and I believe they mean well for this country. No one can accuse me of being anti-North or anti-Islam. I stand for the truth and state it as it is.”

Having known and keep close tabs on the thinking of FFK in the last 13 years, the former Minister is pained that despite launching 1,000 troops to tackle cattle rustling in the North-west, the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to set up similar military operations to stop the genocide in some states of the North-central states and Middle Belt zone that are predominantly Christians. He is worried that the government has failed carrying all sections of the country in the affairs of the nation. He is upset of what he perceived as clear cases of marginalization of certain sections and religion in advancing what he sees as clear signals for national dangers. The resurgence of Biafra and the return to the trenches by the Niger Delta militants are sign posts that all is not well with Nigeria. He sees the absence of national consensus in tackling these problems as a danger that should be avoided at all cost.

Like many Nigerians, he feels anguished at the cascading poverty that has become the lots of our people and reducing the populace into fright victims. The frightening uncertainties and thick clouds of trouble in the nation’s skies keep him awake and he is always caught in apprehension over what the future holds for the people. As a father, he is clearly in agony over what a troubled country will mean for his son, Aragorn. His public views are distress calls for the nation’s leaders to put things back on track. Instead of faulting his style, FFK believes that government should look at the substance of his writings and discourse.

Despite his writing sometimes laced in pessimism, the FFK I know believes in the greatness of the Nigerian state. But he also believes that such greatness cannot be achieved in the atmosphere of violence and intimidation. He believes that the restructuring of the nation seems to be the only viable option in order to ensure regional autonomy for fiscal federalism.

As Chief FFK celebrates his 56th birthday, here is wishing him long life and continued struggle to ensure a free society where all voices count. May his cherished dream of justice to all not remain too long unfulfilled! Happy Birthday!

Reef, a media practitioner, writes from Abuja and can be reached via:simonreef927@gmail.com.

GEJ hasn't said anything about the return of the Chibok girls he caused, But if it had been something tragic he would have rush to the media to condole the 'good people 'of Bornu. This man eye service no be here at all

GEJ hasn't said anything about the return of the Chibok girls he caused, But if it had been something tragic he would have rush to the media to condole the 'good people 'of Bornu. though he and his supporters never meant well for the country from the beginning. This man eye service no be here at all

Kenobus:
Has any Journalist or anybody for that matter interviewed these girls? These girls as I hear can't speak English. Let these girls be allowed to speak openly. Let us assess them. They were to write Physics in that School. The truth shall come out, no matter how long. The whole show is a scheme, until proven otherwise! Northern Scam!

D quality of education u recieved is not the same wt wat z obtainable in som parts of the North, where ppl finsh secondary skol and stil remain in d "ba turenci" class.

Inability to write or spk english may b a false, misleading premise.

ydass:


I don't talk to kids

You are right. Generally, babies dont talk to anybody. They babble....

They keep congratulating him for doing nothing but will sack someone whenever he troubleshoots on speech... when things go bad please, let's not blame someone for it but the head. Congrats Bubu for the release of your children from sambisa

Victims of a depraved world http://nasoweseeam.com/born-terror-nigerias-chibok-babies/

ihatebuhari:
Is this wicked man still alive?

U hate Buhari, u hate IBB.. I hope der z someone u luv?

Miriam19:
Father Lord locate the remaining girls, and bless the Nigerian army for the great job (protect my bf too who's currently in Bauchi)

Bauchi is peaceful dear. Relax!

Mynd44:
I think it disheartening that President Jonathan has not released a statement about the Chibok girls. I am not bothered that people like Reno, FFK and Doyin (Formerly) Okupe are quiet as they have always been what they are but these girls were taken while he was president, he headed security meetings where plans (well, I like to think plans were made) to get them back and yet he has lost his voice.

Perhaps he can't find his voice (has a cold), cant do Facebook as he does cos of power supply? (Uncle Fash, please send him some) what is up?

So what have you said now. I can not deduce meaning in your sentence. I am really disappointed.

Please face your moderation work.

Mr. Seun please is high time you stop your moderators from being bias especially in political arena.

cyrilamx:
Indeed Nigerians do speak from both sides o their mouth. Were you not in this country when Nigerians started accusing Buhari of being behind boko attacks wen FG nominated him as mediator? Why won't the man turn it down?
Even when he was attacked by boko, Nigerians like Asari accused him of masterminding it. Nothing this man will e do right in the eyes of people whose DNA is already burged with hatred for his person.

Or have u forgotten when Gej said they are soft on boko cos they "our brothers"? Or when he sacked Late Azazzi as NSO for the latter's comment on 2012 that pdp internal wrangling gave birth to BH?
Regarding the kidnapped an violated virgin, though am not in support, but down south, and men do worse. Have you carried placards in solidarity with the minor-children fathers are violating on daily bases in our homes?
Who will restore the virginity of these teens? Or the cases of baby-factories I the East involving teens?

bro, at least the government are tackling it. But that of this forceful kidnap and marriages done over ur side, they tend to turn a blind eye, and it always on religion basis. Why will u stay a 14yr old is able to mk her decision on what religion to fellow, she is still under her parent till she is 18!. This now will die down, nothing will be done to both the emir and the kidnapper. Just watch and see. At least down here they are arrested and taken to court. What will happen here is what happened with that yellow guy that kidnap ese. High men will come bail him out. Well even Moh'd married a 6yr old, why should i be surprise. Following the footstep of his master. Pls note that we aren't in a Muslim country. I dnt need to carry placard because something is been done against it! But here, even the police dnt v power to do anything. How will u feel if it were ur sister and u dnt v any power or person to help u.

Now ur case is even worst, u know why? It alway involve an emir? Why?!! Me i think they use those girl for more of a Spiritual stuff. Mk God deliver us from this evilmen!

jeffizy:
How some people still believe it was a scam amazes me.

what amazes us is how u northern govt and federal govt can't find the girls over 100 or anybody in the hide out! But they can find Nda in the creeks abi?