₦airaland Forum

ademoladeji:
I think guys are now in support of Dino Melaye because Remi Tinubu is from APC as well as a Yoruba.... Well, what goes around comes around.

The other side of the coin will soon be revealed at the other side of the divide.

I think you are wrong. Dino and Remi were both wrong in their actions but more blame goes to Remi. In a Traditional gathering, Remi had no right or privilege to insult Dino as man. If you take it to religious stand point, Remi erred as well. Morally, she did not act like Woman who deserves respect and protection of a man. May be for some people, it an opportunity to go at Tinubu, but why provide your detractors with misguided statement in a national gathering. It is also important that we point out that Remi started it all. If she need argue any point raised by Dino let her do it with great humility and not insult. If the Tinubus a politically aware shouldn't Remi had known that Dino and his camp are waiting in siege for opportunity like this to be little her husband. In conclusion, this matter shouldn't have been brought to national discuss in the first place, what transpired in the senate should have been resolved there.

bettercreature:
And what is the different between northern Nigeria and SS/SE Nigeria? Are you people not part of Nigerias problem? You both need education and orientation,saboteur and terrorist are on the same level

Did you read and understand his comment. Is there any line he insulted any one? Why do some people enjoy calling others names. If you don't have any objective contribution why not have some self restrain at least.

cozy7:
I really luv this man's business strategy. Who say hausas aren't business inclined?

He is great business man. Strong foresight and good friend to every administration. Giving back to the nation that made him what he is today.

I want to believe that the president had no initial plan for the ND, that was why he made the 5% statement but with the renewed militancy of the NDA he had to change his mind to visit the document which worked for the late President. Whether it will work for him is another story because the region is more informed now than then. Settling every group that arose in that region is not the best. In the short run, Buhari should continue the implementation of the various agreement the past government has with the Militants but should work towards making it transparent. While it gradually reduce funding by working out in partnership with the state government visible infrastructural development and policies that will encouraged industrialization of the area. Such national asset like working sea port and airport, should be Paramount. Incentives should be given to companies willing to set up petrochemical industries and marine technology and engineering, like ship building. e.t.c to keep the youth engaged. For the the long term, Buhari should retrieve the various CONFAB with the intention to implement those items it could carry out. The end point should be true federalism that he promised. GBPN.

If muslims say Islam is peaceful then the Islamic teacher and their leaders should be held responsible for the action of their youths. Since this people don't attend formal education system but islamic schools it simply means that the Islamic clerics up north have been brainwashing these people. It will absolute hypocrisy for any one of them to publicly condems these actions. You cannot teach them something in the classrooms and expect them to do otherwise in the public. Northern clerics and leaders should be held responsible.Period. GBPN

obailala:
When the real famine starts in 2 months, when the entire FG and about 30 states cannot pay salaries, thunder fire any bastard that would open their stinking mouths and blame buhari... I dey laugh!

Who else should Nigerians blame if not Buhari. It's Buhari's govt? He is the head and should manage it. I don't envy the situation he met, that is fall in oil price. But has he help matters in leadership? Let be truthful to ourselves, the election brought so much acrimony and divisions. A wise leader who knows his people and with a good nationalistic intentions would have doused the tension by calculated moves meant to win over those initially opposed to him due to one reason or the other. But what did he do, he made comments that I wouldn't do at my level. Made skewed appointment. Kept silent on key national issues where his personal voice is needed, made Nnamdi kanu popular, threatened and shot protester e.t.c. fighting corruption is good but we need an inspiring leadership. Hope you understand. God bless the people of Nigeria.

Forget about the graveyard peace we have in this country, all is not well. It's high time the igbos living in the north take their leave. They live in constant fear and self consciousness to avoid any unpleasant situation. How can u be free to move around the country yet in chains of restrictions. I was told as a kid how an uncle, a senior person in Barclay's bank (now union bank) was killed in the same kano just before the war broke out in 1967. A footballer friend of mine, escaped from kano during one of the religious upheavals in the 90s but his family members were not so lucky. it's high time they move to south. The Igbos and Yorubas may chide each other they still have respect for life. A word is enough for the wise. God bless the people of Nigeria.

henryhemon:
What are you saying? He doesn't also have other christains in his cabinet? Has he forced you to stop being a christain? People just say things without an iota of thinking? What even make one a christain? He prayed with Anglican bishops yesterday,his friend is the arch bishop of Canterbury and folks who don't even go to church or practice true chritainity are suddenly christains cuz they heard buhari's name.

Do you agree that tribalism and religion are two most likely issues to tear up a country. As a secular state, those in leadership should do well always to protect the secularism by spoken words and action. The President may have Christian friends, it does not matter, I also have Muslim friends (mostly westerners ) but we avoid deep religious discussion for reason I don't want to go into. We just have mutual respect for our moral believes. Buhari past comments has always supported sharia system across the country. and as the president, his silence on certain national issues could be taken as supportive. Do you think having two different justice system in Nigeria, will bring about the desired life improvement or add up to the already heated environment and confusion. It is not about Buhari, it is about protecting Nigeria, if Nigeria is what we want. It is just my thought, yours may be different. God bless the people of Nigeria

Taryur3:
I never like Buhari but I don't see that coming.so far he has a pastor as VP...

To the northern Muslim, the VP don't count for anything. If not for political reasons, Buhari would have preferred a muslim - Muslim ticket. His comments on his religious believe and desire is well documented. Nigeria is a secular state, and should avoid any form of religious infringement on our constitutional laws.

greatgod2012:
Islamizing Nigeria is almost impossible, if he wanted to do that, he wouldn't allow a pastor to be his running mate.

Anything is possible in this country, it will only take sometime which may not even be our time. Just be vigilant. The elders may have information which you and I do not have.

Amother4life:
Nigerian doesn't have even 30gun boats. The solution to this issue is development of the region. Deploying military force doesn't solve any problems. Ask the Americans.

How many people here has been to the ND rural area, and see the destruction done to the area. This same agitation got Saro Wiwa dead yet nothing has changed. Until there is a clear joint development plan and implementation between the states and federal government there will be continued pocket of militancy in that region. For long the ND people has been seen as minorities, and have no say on what happens on their land further destroyed by military rule. I don't think any of the major tribes will allow this in their dormain. While violence and militarization of ND is not the best solution. Nigerians should demand federal government investment in the area, not the current settlement of some few while the huge majority suffers.GBTPN

Nychillax:



Pls shut up or dnt quote me again if u lack comprehensive skiils...

Where is it in our constitution that a president must implement confarb report before our country will be better??

President should ignore his team,advisers nd ministers nd go ahead to implement a report teamed up by his predecessor/opposition party??

Bro,it can never be possible or if there is constitution amendments which will give chances for average Nigerian to contributes his/her view in the reports rather than a set of people who are selected politically.

Is confab reports a voice of over 170 million Nigerian??

Why is it that GEJ that gave them go ahead nd even finance them don't implement the content in the confab report??

Have you by any means looked beyond GEJ. Nigeria should move on. Our constitution has always been questioned even before OBJ. Everyone accepts that there are fundamental issues with the constitution except those who benefit from the status quo. If you are an apostle of CHANGE, don't you think there is need to look into the various CONFABs for implementation. Don't you think Nigeria should fashion out a way of governance that suit our coexistence? Do you think we are practicing true federalism, corruption or no corruption? Do you think there is a Nigeria in the real sense of a Nation. How many can stick out their neck for Nigeria in the present tribalized country? Many are sticking out there neck for Biafra, for what they believe, what do believe and can die for? Let assume the oil dry today, what do think will be the situation of the ND, beggars abi. Then you will see the true colours of the North abi.
Let think, discuss, proffer solutions and push for implementation and stop looking back with subjective mind set on past administrations. God bless the people of Nigeria

A visionary Leader sees tomorrow, today. It will be very difficult for any government to manage subsidy regime without huge corruption be it GEJ or PMB. There is no right time to do the correct thing other than when discovered. Supporting it then or now makes no difference, the bottom line is you were in the opposition. And the opposition then never saw anything good in the policies of that regime. The Buhari's government will get the necessary support where it does things right and will get spanks where it gets it wrong. Lately you have been so silent on national issues unlike the previous government. I am looking forward to your position on the various current national issues. God Bless The People Of Nigeria.

Alfamann:
See the difference.

New Mayor of London: My slogan was “A Mayor for all Londoners”. It should never be about “picking sides”, a “them or us” attitude, or a having a political strategy to target just enough of the population to get over the line. Our aim should be to unite people from all backgrounds as a broad and welcoming tent – not to divide and rule.

Obama: My fellow Americans, the oath I have sworn before you today, like the one recited by others who serve in this Capitol, was an oath to God and country, not party or faction - and we must faithfully execute that pledge during the duration of our service.

Buhari: “I hope you have a copy of the election results. The constituents, for example, gave me 97% cannot in all honesty be treated on some issues with constituencies that gave me 5%.”

You are just on point. I have not seen yet in Nigeria that leader who can live above parochial tendencies. No matter how we argue on both divides, if we don't give room for objective reasoning, there is no way we could understand each other. Having said that, ND development problem should be a national problem and not one left to the state governments alone. The past administration put so much effort to improving agriculture in the north let also some other leaders put such effort in the ND. That will eradicate the issue of militancy in the ND. Developing The ND is capital intensive. It's unfortunate that a leadership that came on board on a change mantra could unite the country by giving us an ideological shift based on justice, peace and equity instead got itself messed up by 5% , 97% statement yet some people don't see anything wrong with that. Should we not begin to look into the National Comfabs as a starting point. God bless the People of Nigeria.

Handsomecole:
We Igbos are the problem to ourselves in this nation, I see the insults been hurled at Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu which to me is totally unfair. When will we Igbos appreciate our own, when shall we rally round and support our very own. Now he is talking about Nnamdi Kanu to be released its a problem, if he does not talk problem about Biafra problem. Tell me any Igbo political leader today who has shown concern for the Ndi-Igbos other than Dr. Orjji Uzor Kalu in Nigeria today.

I am not a hater of OUK but my questions is when did he begin to speaker for Ndi-Igbo. He had his the opportunity to change Abia for good but he did not and to cap it all, he install T.A Orji who was also a total failure. The only mark of history I can remember him for the 8 years as the governor of Abia is Enyimba wining the CAF Champions Trophy. The bottom line is that the recent crop of leaders from the east do not inspire much, due to their failure to connect with their people by bringing about a meaningful development in their respect states. Most of them stay in Lagos and Abuja with no really big investment back there, but you have them buying huge assets in Abuja and in diaspora. Charity begins at home.

Dhavido:
There's light in my area oh! Only that our transformer got spoilt on Tuesday and got repaired today. So what's his point?

If you have PHCN power in your house now please click on like cause I don't have.

millionaireman:
How many true fans of the Super Eagles went to cheer?

The match should have been played in Maidiguri or Damatru, for President Bubu and Co. to show the world that all is peaceful in the north of Nigeria.

Methinks, the results of the match could have favoured Nigeria if the match was played in Lagos or Benin or Enugu or even Abuja.

Nigeria will continue to struggled since we don't have a stadium for the national team. With all the glory and pride National Stadium Surulere brought this country. it has been abandoned and matches moved all over the country. That is the story of Nigeria, no consistency, don't know how to maximise our advantages. Even on the pitch the players to know how to put pressure on the referees just like the north Africans. Football has moved forward in Africa leaving us behind.

We await Gov Okorocha's response. He should give a detailed account on how he spent the Bailout fund. That said, Imo State have not been fortunate with the type of persons elected into the leadership of the state, Gov Okorocha inclusive.

mindtricks:
Don't be surprised if he already madeup h is mind in case he dies.

Don't mix things up the Biafra issue is an ideology thing just as Soyinka pointed out. Ideologies are hard to die, even though individuals do. Countries are built on ideology not by guns and brutal force. Nigerians who really care about this country should work towards collapsing those sectional ideologies to one, which encompasses all. We are as a people should be careful in what we say and do. No people in this country is greater than other, let there be justice and equity and see how all these tribal ideologies and sentiment will become silent. killing Saro Wiwa did not stop agitation in the ND, rather it rose to another level.

The NA is not a revenue generating unit, rather the constitution allows them to draw from the pool of revenue. If the TSA was meant to collapse the multiple accounts held by the various agencies into one account there by eliminating leackages, how does this affect the NA. Are there agencies remitting direct to the NA account by law? And to what extent should be remitted. This is what the Buhari govt need to tell Nigerians instead of pitching the people against the NA. People should be ruled objectivity when putting a public comment. The NA is an independent arm of government governed by set of laws. Nigerians should only go against them when they go beyond the laws. Anything corruption in this dispensation brings up lot of sentiment.

ATERI:
A Nigerian President, granting interview to a foreign radio station in a language most of the citizens don`t understand; then using that opporuinity to call his predecessor criminal is both irresponsible and cowardly

Most people here think nationalism, is only when you fight corruption. I have nothing against Buhari but I have not yet seen in him that National leadership qualities other than self principles. I would love to see those he mentored across the country while he was out of the government. His comments on religious issues and boko haram over the years are well documented. Nigeria need leaders who will put aside their personal, ethnic and religious inclinations and pursue common good. If not for the democracy and the constitution, I wonder how PMB actions would have been. It is important that Nigerians view national issues based on objectivity and not subject to tribe, religion or political alignment. God bless us.

Mrtesso:
I don't think they are mere Fulani herdsmen. Their modus operandi is synonymous with boko haram's initial ploy at raising funds, instilling terror in residents of the communities they infiltrate. Same reports we got from the north at the inception were that Fulani herdsmen attacked villages, raped and killed women, maimed and killed children and razed homes. Next we heard was that they started laying siege along highways and robbing passengers and motorists. Next was that they started robbing banks. They further graduated to kidnappings for ransom....and they "metamorphosed" into the terrorist cell. Those mediocres have begun infiltrating the rest parts of the country ostensibly to divert the focus of the security agencies from the north east and make it more conducive for members of their cell to hide and perpetrate more evil. It's been coming. I heard they also attack commuters on the Ubima axis of port Harcourt owerri road on days with fewer people plying that route with a more brutal pattern of severely wounding those who are found with little money . I also understand they do the same along the akure - Benin route. They are also responsible for some daytime robberies between Abuja and Lokoja. They are gaining prominence and dominance In my opinion. Thus State and local/ traditional security agencies shud be alert. Its time they are treated as what they really are - terrorists!

If this people are non contained in the North east, how will the government do this nationwide.

irondome:
These fulanis self, their own too much. They just can't co-exist peacefully with other tribe without over stepping their marks

Can southerners try this rubbish of attacking communities in the north? Those who so much love Nigeria but fail to acknowledge the abnormalities should please provide the answers. If the locals defend themselves by retaliating, some persons here will be talking of war. until we begin to view issue without bias, one united Nigeria will continue to be an illusion. How sure are we that the kidnappers are not the indigenous people there but with recent one involving Olu Falae, one can believe anything. let be open on this until the kidnappers are caught.

QuotaSystem:
I'm impressed at the maturity displayed by the North, who ignored the deep provocation in favour of peace; thereby maintaining an atmosphere where PMB can effectively deliver on his mandate.

Besides, its common knowledge that the agitation is the handiwork of PDP apologists, dancing to their tune only rewards their sinister plot.

Shame on the iPod arsonists.

It is better that they show maturity for the good of all, after all the Igbos and indeed the rest of the country have also shown more maturity in the various killings of their people and destruction of their businesses in the North. Most hater pretend now that they don't remember those events and how the eastern governor handle the situation. How many northerners were killed in Onitsha? The said mosque that was partially burnt will still be fixed by the help of the state government, that is how accommodating the southern Nigeria is . Can you tell me how many of the churches burnt in the north were fixed by the the governors? Life just continues and the issues that will potentially put discord amongst the ethnic groups continue to accumulate. Uwazuruike should please share the names of those behind the agitations to us.

It is important at this point in time in our nationhood that our "leaders" act pro-actively than be reactionary in leadership. while the governor's action is commendable, they should also ensure that no violence is directed to any person or properties of persons leaving up north. We have heard of such meetings in the past which did not stop the continued violence. Nigeria is a country of diverse tribes so also are peoples comment on the national issues here,but one thing we all agree on is that life is sacrosanct and nobody has the right to take another persons life under any guise. We should also understand that no single person or group of persons has the monopoly of violence,so there should be respect and caution on the way we talk and act to one another. For those calling for a breakaway for any reason(s), it is left for other groups to convince them to stay as one united nation. In the modern world,coerciveness brews violence. While there are huge benefits as a big country, this is achieved by the individual groups collapsing there different selfish aspirations for common good of the country, provided the common aspirations and will of the larger society will ensure security, equity and justice. The Biafran agitators have tabled their grievances, though a bit to the extreme, just like others; OPC/Afenifere, MEND, MOSOP had done in the past and even Boko Haram. It is important that the present leadership listens to all persons and take appropriate steps to correct any perceived grievances. The present administration should look into the constitutional conferences report for insight and show the political good will to implement relevant sections.

uncleade:
in a so call civilized community,nothing justifies such barbaric act.

Although I do not support violence but there is nothing barbaric about this. When you deal with a crowd you need to be careful especially when the responsibility falls on you to make amends. The report was scanty and cannot be based on for any meaningful judgment. MTN has never been straight with Nigerians, their business ethics have always been questionable, at a time they had the worst customer service amongst the networks.They don't comply to directives and seem not answerable to any body. Can a Nigeria company disregard directives in SA? If we really mean to move forward in this country people should be made to account for there actions, both individuals and corporate entities.

solash:
[color=#006600][/color]You this malnourished biatch! Have you also lost your mind? No youth corper was killed from all reports and eye witness account.

So stop sounding like you've lost your mind.

Where did that come from?

duality:
What I see is a failure in the presidency. The head of government have failed. Any other way you look at it becomes foolishness or politics.

Even During Occupy Nigeria, GEJ was holding Marathon meetings with stakeholders.

Unless you are foolisly APC, you'll know buhari has failed with this.

I agree with you. The presidency should as matter of urgency resolve this issue as in a democratic government. Sending the military will only aggravate the issue like it did. Who asked the JTF to open fire? Have we not learnt any lesson from the book haram issue?

juman:
I believe the bombing would stop, but rigorous effort is needed.

But apc seems confused and have not been running an inspiring government.

They need money to run government that give people hope, they should look for the money needed.

It will be difficult to completely stop the bombing for now but government can do much minimizing the attacks. Running an inspiring government in the present situation does not really need all the fund, let APC manage well what is available and most importantly inspire the people by removing sentiment from the mind of the people. Presently, what we see is blaming PDP for everything turn they take. It is not a news that the last administration mismanagement the revenue earned, so they should face it.

TheGoodJoe:
Diezani proved to you that the money was diverted and you are still asking for whoever has something against this woman.

Wake up and read at least read the headlines of this thread.

And what is stopping the prosecution of offenders since the information is abound and clear?

chukwudi44:
Sanusi how much exactly is missing? Yoy started with $49billion,came down to $10billion and went up again to $20billion and now again you are telling us $6billion? Are northern emirs usually this stupid and confused?

Seriously speaking I don't know what and who to believe. People just kept on pushing out figure and the gullible masses just take the figures to the Beer parlour. All those who have been in place of managing Nigerian funds have their hands soiled, no doubt about that, the question should be who, how much and where are the funds. The masses should learn to dispersionately dissect all the misinformation we hear around us. If anyone has proof to nail this woman or any other past or present leaders, let him or her bring them out or forever remain silent. This is the reason we keep moving in a cycle, movement without motion. If the government cannot provide true figures, how much she stole and where the fund are for proper prosecution, then let all leave this woman alone.

Congratulations to Enyimba of Aba and Heartland of Owerri and in deed all to the premiership teams. It was a hotly contested season and I wish greater achievement to all the teams going continental. Our teams need to feel the continental glories again. Kudos to the NFA and the the Leagues Management Team for the good job done. We can always improve on this next season. If our league is strong and competitive only then can we dominate Africa. The various teams should please work on the facilities, we can not afford to lag behind South Africa and the North African countries.


Up Enyimba.