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Foreign AffairsRe: Photos Of People Against The Coup In Turkey by 989900E: 8:33am On Jul 16, 2016
Coup in 2016 with social media, and camera phones? Try it.
This was my take last week on the coup rumor in Nigeria.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA -- IT IS POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
Foreign AffairsWhy The Turkish Coup Is DOA by 989900E(op): 8:29am On Jul 16, 2016
Coup in 2016 with social media, and camera phones? Try it.
The above was my take last week on the coup rumor in Nigeria.

It makes it more complicated; a coup should be a secret endeavor, done in the most sacred of trusts, with the most brutal element of surprise (in the 80s, we only woke up to the national anthem and the voice of one General Sani 'you-know-who').

So, when you eliminate the secrecy angle, you eliminate trust, ultimately your most devastating weapon: 'surprise' is absolutely decimated! So what do you get -- you get left standing with your 'JT' in your palm . . . not a situation any half-intelligent and responsible officer wants to be in, considering the devastating consequences of a failed coup.

Social media caused the Arab spring. The most successful a coup (especially a not-so popular one) can get in this time and age is, causing anarchy and disintegration.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA -- IT IS 'REAL' POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

You wonder why all our politicians and public office holders now have an online media team -- you can get destroyed in a whim online!

Ironically, the pathetic Turkish president (Erdogan), realized this and went attacking social media platforms -- voila, guess what saved him ATEOTD . . .

It is a win and a big lesson for the Turkish people (that ultimately the power lies with the people), a win and a big lesson for all democracies and peoples of the world (that ultimately the power lies with the people) including ours -- a win and a loss for Erdogan (he might retain his seat, but he has lost his insane bid to stifle the people's voices -- he owes them one -- a big one), and a big, big, lesson for him, and an opportunity for him to have a re-think about his bullish and corrupt ways.


A BIG LESSON FOR OUR LEADERS TOO.

And for all democracies; you don't like the system, vote wisely with your head next time when it is time to vote.
PoliticsRe: Why Is Tinubu So Powerful? by 989900E: 7:52am On Jul 16, 2016
mightyhaze:
[s]Tinubu is powerful cos the average yoruba has slave mentality. They ok being herded about like sheep[/s]
PoliticsRe: Why Is Tinubu So Powerful? by 989900E: 7:46am On Jul 16, 2016
Jaymaxxy:
Firstly, he was the only southwest governor that survived the "umbrella revolution" of 2003. Others like Bisi Akande, Lam Adesina, Segun Osoba, couldn't secure a second term nod. So being the only AD governor then made him so popular.

Furthermore, as at the time when people think Jagaban would bow for Obasanjo's pressure, he held his ground and he was steadfast with his progressive ideology.

Not that alone, Tinubu was able to nurture and finance AD (which later turned AC and then ACN) for a one state party in 2003 to a party that controls 6 states and then forming a formidable opposition against the then ruling party in 2011.

While spreading his political tentacles, I think a major factor that has been helping him is the fact that he will never support mediocrity at the expense of merit. He has the best brains as far as politics of naija is concerned. Fashola, Fayemi, Amobode, Muiz Banire, Abiola Ajimobi, Fowler, Abike Dabiri, Femi Gbajabiamila, Aregbesola, Jide Omoworare, Ibikunle Amosun etc. The list is just endless. I think Asiwaju is not just developing himself, he is grooming other young boys. This will make him so relevant for long.
So true (he is selfless to a large degree . . . not always about him), and he fought Abacha too.

No doubt, he is an astute politician, he might not be a saint, he might be particular about looking out for his interests (who doesn't), but he does that while looking out for the interests of those around him, and the masses too; like a 'win-win'.
Foreign AffairsRe: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by 989900E: 12:02am On Jul 16, 2016
Ezenwammadu:
The greatest irony is that Endrogan

Who banned or restrict Facebook
Bans or restricts twitter
Who hates the social media in general
Banned street protests

Is on face time begging for people to protest in the street for him while he is running to Germany grin

Irony of life. Shame on him.

OTOH, I do not support hostile military takeover (coup).
Foreign AffairsRe: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by 989900E: 11:52pm On Jul 15, 2016
Further reason why every Nigerian president/HOS puts his men in charge of military affairs while retiring their predecessors appointees.

Expect Buhari to unrepentantly and strategically Northernize Nigeria's military in coming days.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Gives Conditions For Stable Power Supply by 989900E: 11:37pm On Jul 15, 2016
TomLepskie:
Yeah that reminds me of Bola Ige of blessed memory.
Exactly, I had him in mind.
BusinessRe: Sanusi Wants Flexible Exchange Rate System Fully Implemented by 989900E: 11:35pm On Jul 15, 2016
Sanusi has no pedigree to say much on this issue after defending the Naira with billions himself, accompanied with faulty policies that got us here . . . how convenient?

OTOH, better trained economists disagree with him.

He is advocating for a 'clean float', but asides Switzerland and Canada, almost everyone else practice a 'dirty float'.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Gives Conditions For Stable Power Supply by 989900E: 7:52pm On Jul 15, 2016
Fastest way to have your reputation destroyed in Nigeria is, to take up appointment as the minister of power . . . let's see if Fash can 'do superman'.
PoliticsRe: Ibrahim Idris Visits Defence Headquarters by 989900E: 7:40pm On Jul 15, 2016
papadjaji:
I never new we still have a "4 star" general in active service. Abeg, who him be?
That is Gen Abayomi Olonisakin (Chief of Defence Staff). Buratai's boss.

He is the only active 4 star general (full general) in the NA.

He is from Ekiti.
PoliticsRe: Why Buratai, Danbazau Were Not Indicted In Arms Scandal Report – Nigerian Govt by 989900E: 6:00pm On Jul 15, 2016
Nothing in this article clears both men . . . no explanation, nothing, just some 'not-here-not-there' garbage.
PoliticsRe: Re: Governors Can Be Arrested, Prosecuted While In Office - Falana Spits.. by 989900E: 5:42pm On Jul 15, 2016
id911:
[s]You sure say u go skul at all?Civil or criminal proccedings, which one does EFCC undertakes?u even see ‘nominal party’ for weti u quote, is Ayo Fayose a nominal party in the case the so-called EFCC is pursuing against him?una impunity and bastardization of d constitution go finish dis country soon!

As for integrity challenged Falana, weti him dey fine him go see am in dis country[/s]
PoliticsRe: Re: Governors Can Be Arrested, Prosecuted While In Office - Falana Spits.. by 989900E: 12:35pm On Jul 15, 2016
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to civil proceedings against a person to whom this section applies in his official capacity or to civil or criminal proceedings in which such a person is only a nominal party.
There is no such thing as absolute immunity, and our constitution rightly foresaw the abuse of power inherent in human nature, hence the clauses above.

Then we have the small matter of immunity not covering electoral related cases.

Any other informed interpretation is welcome.
PoliticsRe: We Don't Have Money To Release, For Capital Projects: FG by 989900E: 12:30pm On Jul 15, 2016
Do something, too many excuses already.
PoliticsRe: Buhari: Only Athletes Can Go To Rio Olympics by 989900E: 12:23pm On Jul 15, 2016
kokoA:
We have not finished talking about the shame they brought upon us while carrying out their "statutory oversight functions" in America, now they want to go to Brazil abi undecided On one condition. Only female members will be allowed to go.

Brzillian girls wey carry yansh wey fit confuse any man fa. grin
Brazilian booty, your majesty!

Who can resist?
cheesy
PoliticsRe: Senate Plots To Expel Ita Enang, Suspend Six Senators - Premium Times by 989900E: 12:16pm On Jul 15, 2016
With the way Saraki and co., are going about this (brutishly), they just might be detained with unmeetable bail conditions at the next hearing . . . so, what would they do?
PoliticsRe: I Don't Have A Filling Station At Akute - Fayose by 989900E: 12:07pm On Jul 15, 2016
EFCC self . . . do they posses the proper/adequate training for this job?

We want a more efficient and intelligent EFCC.
PoliticsRe: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by 989900E: 11:53am On Jul 15, 2016
Ali Nani, where is he from?
PoliticsRe: Fayose: Bullion Van Driver Confesses As Zenith Denies Sponsoring Campaign by 989900E: 9:57am On Jul 15, 2016
Zenith bank has technically killed Fayose -- who knows what else Zenith has told the authorities? shocked
FamilyRe: Uja's 5 Daughters Who Are All Lawyers Turn Heads In New Photos by 989900E: 9:55am On Jul 15, 2016
The kind argument for that house, no be here. cheesy
PoliticsRe: I Drove Poll Cash To Fayose’s Hotel – Driver by 989900E: 9:45am On Jul 15, 2016
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Mr. Peter Amangbo, has denied that the bank sponsored the governorship campaign of Fayose in 2014, contrary to the governor’s claim. Amangbo told the EFCC that the bank had only one branch in Ekiti State, wondering why the bank would invest in Fayose when the state government had no account with the bank. Fayose had claimed that his campaign was funded by the bank and a few private individuals. The bank MD said at no time did he hold a meeting with Fayose and his friend, Agbele. A source at the EFCC stated that Amangbo said at no time did he meet with Abiodun Agbele or any representative of Fayose. He said the allegation that the bank funded the Ekiti State governorship election was false. “He further stated that at no time did Fayose and the chairman of the bank, Mr. Jim Ovia, and himself hold a meeting. “He said the bank, as a matter of policy, did not sponsor political groups or elections.”
PoliticsRe: Dambazau Name Missing From List Of Officers For Further Investigation -SR by 989900E: 8:49am On Jul 15, 2016
That so, so, wrong if true.
BusinessRe: Should CBN Be Intervening In Forex Market? Financial Experts Speak by 989900E: 8:24am On Jul 15, 2016
Dr. Teriba and Prof. Tella already said all what I need to hear . . . by and large though, they are all saying the same thing.
PoliticsRe: Southwest APC Bars Dino Melaye From Zone by 989900E: 12:20am On Jul 15, 2016
cktheluckyman:
[s]Lolz you must be interested dreamland if you think Tinubu can stop Dino from Comming to Lagos!! I hope you know whom you are dealing with. Dino Melaye is a thug and a very rugged one!! There is nothing Tinubu can do to him.Am sure the man even have business in Lagos as we speak[/s]
PoliticsRe: Bola Tinubu Is No God – Melaye by 989900E: 11:43pm On Jul 14, 2016
globe16:
Tell Tinubu to do his worst simple. Nobody is afraid of BAT outside yorubaland, he should be careful not to overstep his boundary
Patience is a virtue.

OTOH, Dino is on 'self-destruct' mode already -- no one needs to do a thing about him.
PoliticsRe: Bola Tinubu Is No God – Melaye by 989900E: 11:38pm On Jul 14, 2016
OBAGADAFFI:
How did OBJ deal with Tinubu.

It should be the other way around.

Tinubu handled OBJ look a real Pro in politics.

Tinubu is not god, but he earned his respect in Nigeria Politics.
Even at the height of Baba Adedibu's madness, he always accorded BAT his distinguished respect -- he never dared.
PoliticsRe: Bola Tinubu Is No God – Melaye by 989900E: 11:33pm On Jul 14, 2016
soberdrunk:
Tinubu be like "emi ni bobo Dino jati jati soro si"? *hello Mc Oluomo; Kunle Poly; God dey; Fori fogo; Scorpion tell all the NURTW members ti eba ri Dino E BA TI E JE PELU BLOW!
cheesy grin cheesy
PoliticsRe: Bola Tinubu Is No God – Melaye by 989900E: 11:29pm On Jul 14, 2016
Lionsclaw post=47545538[s:
]lol you lack experience. Who is Tinubu? You mean the man OBJ delt with? And after all Obj did to him he still calls obj the navigator of his soul lol. Look if Tinubu can worship obj he is a nobody. And if he was able to resist obj why dont you think Dino wont lose his sleep on acct of him. Guy go sleep[/s]
PoliticsRe: Photonews: President Buhari's Daughter, Halima Called To The Bar In Abuja by 989900E: 6:38pm On Jul 14, 2016
Tunami:
that is to say she's more duller than her father.
Work on yourself first.
PoliticsRe: Fashola Inspects Power Plant In Kaduna State(pics by 989900E:
"As of December 2013, the total installed or nameplate capacity (maximum capacity) of the power plants was 6,953 MW. Available capacity was 4,598 MW. Actual average generation was 3,800 MW.[1]

As of December 2014, the total installed capacity of the power plants was 7,445 MW. Available capacity was 4,949 MW.[2] Actual average generation was less than 3,900 MW.

The Presidential Task Force on Power's peak demand forecast is 12,800 MW (April 2015)."

By 2018 we should have over 17,000 MW installed capacity (hopefully) . . . if transmittable, that should guarantee roughly 20 hours of steady power supply across board; not where we wanna be, but a good place if doable, considering where we were coming from.
PoliticsRe: How To ‘defeat’ EFCC Or Die Trying! By Japheth Omojuwa by 989900E: 2:40pm On Jul 14, 2016
L grin L . . . 'alooter continua'.
PoliticsRe: Buhari's Children Graduates From UK University - Lere Olayinka by 989900E: 1:12pm On Jul 14, 2016
SycophanticGoat:
[s]Go to front page, Fayose and his lawyer has once again exposed the corrupt criminal Aisha Mumuhary. If she deals that all Fayose's claims are wrong, then she should go to court or we can as well conclude she's guilty of fraud. By the way, why do zombified mofos always demand for proof when it involves the anuses they lick but are always quick to demand jungle justice on other people from different political circle? Hehehehehe, the definition of sycophant and hypocrite should be changed to sai baba zombies tho.[/s]
Seriously? This is your proof? undecided sad

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