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20 INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT WATER BIRTH

Tah! Did I hear you say water kini? Laishe Yemoja..lol! Well, it is water birth and even though I know that it is not really a popular practice in Nigeria now, I believe that in a few years, it will be the fad of the moment, just like Brazzzzilian, sorry, Peruvian hair. Well, what are we looking at today? A very interesting method of delivery. In many nations of the world, like the USA, Germany, United Kingdom and France, water birth is not just a well-appreciated method of delivery, its popularity is soaring and it is just a matter of time before it takes Nigeria by the storm (I have this feeling some private obstetrics and gynaecology clinics in VI and 'Ba-na-na' Island might even be offering it). But worefa, let's roll!

1. WHAT IS WATERBIRTH?
Just as the name implies, this is a childbirth that occurs under water. It is also referred to as underwater delivery. Water birth, in this context, applies to humans.

2. HOW IS IT DONE?
Shortly after a woman goes into labour, she enters a large container called a birth pool full of warm water and then the entire delivery is then supervised by a trained midwife or specialist birth attendants. Loved ones can also be around to witness the spectacular moment.

3. IS IT EXPENSIVE?
Well, as Flavour sang in Ada Ada, 'better soup na money kill am'. The truth here is that a water delivery may be somewhat expensive, at least for the average Nigerian (not all of us are Senators o!). A birthing tub can go for as high as $300 (that's about N50,000 or 30 pots worth of egusi soup and dried fish for many) or more depending on the size and the luxury, or yes, the brand. However, in countries where water births are common, one can actually get to rent a birthing pool for a fraction of that amount. But I am just thinking that a typical Nigerian family spends as much as that even on a 'dry' delivery.

4. HOW SAFE IS IT?
According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, RCOG, (United Kingdom) and the Royal College of Midwives (United Kingdom), in their Joint Statement No1 water births are safe and can be used for healthy women whose pregnancies do not have complications but the same is not for pregnancies with complications (for example women with diabetes, hypertension and pre-eclampsia). It was also stated that complications with underwater birth are rare, and that they can even be rarer with good practice guidelines. But it must also be noted that there are also some other concerns about safety despite the many positives that come with a child birth. Some scientists, like those of the American Academy of Paediatrics believe that more studies have to be done before the safety of the procedure can be fully ascertained.

5. IS IT GOOD FOR PREMATURE DELIVERY?
No, it is not. Consult with your doctor for more information and recommendations for your pregnancy.

6. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OR BENEFITS?
There are numerous benefits that come with a water birth:

-One, it allows the woman a greater control over the process of delivery itself as virtually any of the positions of labor can be utilized. Women can also hold on to the handles while contracting.

-The pool is also big enough for the partner of the mother or the midwife to enter and assist with the delivery. Surely, having your partner inside while you deliver is a memorable experience indeed.

-According to the Joint Statement No1 of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, RCOG, (United Kingdom) and the Royal College of Midwives (United Kingdom), some of the benefits of an underwater birth include 'less painful contractions, less need for pharmacological anaesthesia, shorter labour, less need for augmentation, with no known adverse effects for the woman herself.' But please note that there may be very rarely, some clinically significant risks such as waterborne infections, cord rupture with bleeding and respiratory problems (that can include fresh water drowning). But on the whole, water deliveries are not more dangerous than 'dry' births.

-Also, being in the water means that the woman is buoyant and feels lighter, thus making movement easier and labour less stressful. The calming environment of the warm water also reduces the secretion of cortisol, the stress hormone. For many women, the warm water makes it easier to cope with the incredible pains of labour contraction. Eyin aye, mojuba o! The buoyancy also makes it easier for you to push out the baby as everything feels lighter. Thus, it is also believed to be less traumatic for the baby.

7. WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES/CHALLENGES?
-Not all hospitals have water birth facilities even in nations where it is common. Water birth is still steadily gaining popularity.
-The cost is too exorbitant for many but we hope our very 'caring' government will do something to address the plight of the Nigerian woman, not even on this issue of water birth but in tackling the absolutely depressing issue of maternal mortality in the nation.
-Some Nigerian women will surely cringe at this...lol! Why? Fear of anything water. But as you can see, your baby is not going to drown. All you need is to ensure the best practice guidelines are followed.

8. WHO CAN SUPERVISE A WATERBIRTH?
A specially-trained midwife or birth attendant (in Nigeria, traditional birth attendants are sometimes called Iya Abiye). It is also important that an obstetrician be close at hand in case of complications.

9. IS MY BABY NOT GOING TO DROWN?
I know that this is the first question that will come to the minds of many, especially mothers (my name na so wetin you expect bifor?..lol). Well, the simple answer is NO. Your baby will not drown while the delivery is being conducted under water in the birth pool. Why? It has do with the physiology of the newborn and we will take a look at this in a heartbeat.

Babies born under water do not swallow the water or drown because of the natural dive reflex present in them which ensures that they do not breathe under water. The stimulus for the first breath is the atmosphere or a whisp of air on the cheeks. Babies actually spend all their nine months in the womb in a special kind of water called the amniotic fluid so the issue of drowning does not come up. The baby is brought up to the air just seconds after delivery and placed on the mother's chest.

10. IS THE WATER NOT TOO HOT OR TOO COLD?
Cold or hot? Well, a study from Sweden recommends that the water in the birth pool has its temperature set to between 34 and 37o C but the final temperature within this range depends on when the mother feels maximum comfort. The temperature of the water is monitored every hour with a thermometer and is adjusted accordingly. Also, to ensure that the water is clean and free from contamination, bromine, hydrogen peroxide or other similar materials used for spas and pools are added. For a first-time mother, filling of the pool with water (connect to a potable source of water) should start when the uterine contractions become regular and are just a few minutes apart for one hour.

11. HOW LONG IS MY BABY GOING TO BE UNDER WATER?
Actually, just a few seconds.

12. CAN I TRY WATER BIRTH FOR MORE THAN ONE PREGNANCY?
Yes, nothing stops you from enjoying a water delivery over and over again as long as you meet all the standard health requirements. Some mothers gave birth to all their kids underwater.

13. DO I LABOUR INSIDE THE WATER OR GET INSIDE WHEN?
Using hydrotherapy as its many benefits, and when it is applied to labour and deliveries, positive results have also been recorded. As an expectant mother, you enter the birthing tub once the labour pangs are relatively more regular and just a few minutes apart in an hour. The other stages of the labour and delivery will be done inside the water.

14. CAN ALL PREGNANT WOMEN GO FOR A WATER BIRTH?
Sorry. The answer is no. If you have a disease like herpes, water birth is also not recommended because it can be transmitted via the water to the baby. The position of the baby will also determine as some positions like the breech are not to be delivered underwater.

15. AND WHAT OF THE BIRTH POOL? CAN IT BURST?
A water birth is carried out in a special container that is called a birth pool. Birth pools come in different sizes, colours and shapes and are specially designed and some can be permanently installed while some others can be moved around. Those that are designed to be inflated upon use are usually made to the highest possible standards and bursting while in use is not an issue. Some other birth pools are made from plastic, metal or even ceramic, and can even be converted to other uses such as therapeutic massage. Inflating the birth pool takes an average of just 10 minutes with an electric air pump. Oh, sorry, I just remembered that our NEPA or whatever they are called is a big mess. And yes, you are not expected to use any jewelry inside the birthing pool.

16. DO I NEED TO PRACTISE FOR IT OR SOMETHING?
Well, not really. However, you need to realize that there are two main ways by which a mother can enter or come out of the birth pool. One, she can simply step in or step out and this is even good because it ensures flexion at the pelvic region and can even be beneficial to the progress of labour. The second way is for her to sit on the side and then swing her legs over. Eta fso.

17. I HAVE HAD A CS BEFORE, CAN I?
No. It is not advisable. See your obstetrician for more information.

18. WHAT OF MULTIPLE BIRTHS?
Underwater delivery is not advisable for women giving birth to twins, triplets and so on. Sorry, Iya Ibeji.

19. MUST IT BE IN THE HOSPITAL?
No. You can have a water birth in your house, in a birthing center or a maternity. Just make sure that all the trained hands are in place to assist you.

20. WILL YOU TRY IT OUT? OR ALLOW IT FOR MADAM?
Well, that is now for you to decide...lol!

Childbirth is one of the most wonderful and awe-inspiring events in nature. But as an , you can even make it more exciting by trying out the water method (consult with your doctor first). So that your child can proudly boast to friends in the school's playground that he was 'Made in Water'...lol! Well, he wouldn't be lying. From water, we all came.

Special thanks to Georgia Peach for being kind enough to let us reproduce the picture above.

NB: CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE EMBARKING ON A WATER BIRTH.

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Wait o. Are we building the Great Pyramids of Egypt ni? N460 trillion = $2.6 trillion! Anyways, the Nigerian National Planning Minister, Shamsudeen Usman has said that is the amount that we need in the next 30 years to solve the huge problem of infrastructure in Obodo Naija. He said this in Abuja on Monday at a policy dialogue titled “Infrastructure and Structural Transformation in Nigeria’’ organized by the African Development Bank (AFDB). Hear him:

“The AFDB has been working closely with us in our economic transformation, especially in the development of the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, NIIMP.

“This master plan is a long term 30-year plan, covering from 2014 to 2043. The 30-year master plan is phased into three 10-year strategic plans, and six 5-year operational plans.

“The NIIMP will require an estimated $2.9 trillion to close Nigeria’s huge infrastructure gap in the next 30-years, 52 per cent of which will come from the treasury, while the private sector is expected to cover the balance of 48 per cent.

“The master plan will also put in place enablers that will attract private sector investment to the infrastructure sector.''

He also said the plan is designed to create more jobs for the unemployed Nigerians, especially in the areas of power, ICT and transport. For millions of Nigerians, this is just 'wash' and they are using the same detergent they've been using since 1960....lol! What do you think?

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Although we are very familiar with this drug, many of us even carry it around in handbags and purses, it can also be a very deadly poison when used wrongly. As a matter of fact, it can kill you in as little as 72 hours. So this is not a matter of ‘ordinary kparasitamo’.

●As little as 10-15 grams (equal to 20-30 tablets) of paracetamol taken within 24 hours may cause severe hepatocellular necrosis and renal tubular necrosis (in short, kidneys and liver fit shut down like Toshiba laptop…lol).

●Nausea and vomiting are the only early symptoms, and many may not even be aware. Without prompt medical attention, there can be irreversible liver damage within a few days, followed by right chest pain, encephalopathy (brain disease), haemorrhage (bleeding), cerebral oedema and finally, DEATH.

●So, even if you do not see the signs early enough but you suspect someone has overdosed, whisk to the hospital immediately.

●Paracetamol (proper name is ACETAMINOPHEN or para-acetylaminophenol) but its brand names like Panadol, Tylenol (USA), Aminofen and Crocin (India) are more popular. Paracetamol is approved for reducing fever in people of all ages and is also an excellent analgesic.

●Paracetamol overdose results in more calls to poison control centers in the US than overdose of any other pharmacological substance, accounting for more than 100,000 calls, as well as 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,600 hospitalizations, and 458 deaths due to acute liver failure per year.

●Many individuals with paracetamol toxicity may have no symptoms at all in the first 24 hours following overdose, and is even worse when the person is fasting possibly because of depletion of glutathione reserves in the liver.

●Paracetamol toxicity is the foremost cause of acute liver failure in the Western world, and accounts for most drug overdoses in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

AND PLEASE NOTE: In rare individuals, paracetamol toxicity can result from normal use especially in those with liver problems and whose metabolic systems may not be powerful enough to break down paracetamol which is actually a form of poison.

Well, even though I am trusting you not to swallow a packet of paracetamol (na Tom Tom?), those kids may want to do something EXTRAordinary with Panadol EXTRA…lol. Please, always keep away all drugs from the reach of children, even ‘ordinary’ paracetamol. Thanks.

REFERENCES- The British National Formulary, Hepatology (Official Journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases), British Medical Journal (BMJ), Wikimedia Commons, The American Journal of Gastroenterology and The Medical Journal of Australia.

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Okay, longevity is one thing that has baffled humanity for thousands of years. Therefore, when issues as this come up, it is bound to generate a lot of interest and frenzy. The world authority on issues of human age records, the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ has announced that a Spaniard, 112-year-old Salustiano Sanchez Blazquez from Grand Island, New York, is the new world’s oldest living man. He took over from the 116-year-old Jiroemon Kimura of Japan who died on the 12th of June, 2013. For now, the 115-year-old female, Misao Okawa of Japan is considered by the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ to be the world's oldest living person overall.

According to Robert Young, a senior consultant of gerontology with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™, 90% of all supercentenarians (a supercentenarian is someone who has lived to or passed his or her 110th birthday) are females and the Salustiano is actually currently the only male born in 1901 with proof of birth. In confirming this new record, the following documents were all examined and processed:

-Census reports

-Immigration papers

-Marriage records

-News reports

Salustiano was born on the 8th of June, 1901 in El Tejado de Bejar, a village in the province of Salamanca, Spain. While growing up, he was adored and respect for his mastery of the dulzania, a double reed Spanish musical instrument related to the oboe. He earned some money as a youngster by performing at events and ceremonies like weddings and other festivities in the village. He went to school until he was 10 and as far as he is concerned, he is self-taught.

When he turned 17, Salustiano and Pedro, his older brother, with some other friends moved to Cuba in search of work, where they were later employed to work in sugarcane plantations. From the sugar-rich Cuba, he was able to travel to the United States via Ellis Island in August 1920. In America, he worked at coal mines in Lynch, Kentucky.

Later, he moved to the Niagara Falls part of New York where he is still staying. Marriage came in 1934 when he was joined in holy matrimony to his sweetheart, Pearl. His marriage is blessed with John, now 76 and Irene, now 69. Salustiano has seven grandkids, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-(yeh, my teeth...lol!)-grandchildren. Now, that's impressive! Some Nigerians will say that their grandparents were 25o years old before they died and even played golf with Methuselah but as far as you do not have any document to back up your claim, all I will say is this: park well #runsAway

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IBADAN -First, this is a very funny one. Nigerians have come again. Akindele House at Isale Asaka, Foko, Ibadan in Oyo State is now a place fill with a crowd of eager Nigerians waiting to see what many have called a ‘miniature mermaid’, or ‘Omo Yemoja’ as they call it. Yemoja is the Mother Goddess, Patron Deity, especially of pregnant women, in Yorubaland. As the story went, Alhaji Raufu A. Salau, the head of the family said that he was sleeping upstairs and relaxing when frenzied noise downstairs woke him and he had to go downstairs.

He narrated: ”Ramota, his granddaughter, sells fried and roasted fish in the house and, as usual, purchased a carton of frozen fish that morning. She was in the process of cleaning the fish and separating those to be roasted from the ones to be fried when she was said to have screamed out loud and called on neighbours to come to her aid.”

Then Salau, a civil servant said that instead of his grand-daughter to call him, she dashed straight to the home of the Shehu, an Islamic cleric who came to offer some holy prayers. By that time, a crowd was already gathering and the neighbours were already converging. Then they said that the first person to take a picture of the ‘mermaid’ had his phone shattered mysteriously (Nigerians and faabu sha).

Then, wait for this: Alhaja Alirat, another member of the community narrated to reporters of the Nigerian Tribune that ”she did not see the mermaid but the lady who claimed to have seen it, but declined to speak with the press, told her that the mermaid, though very small in size initially, grew bigger and was fish from waist downward and human being from waist upwards, with mouth, nose, eyes and long hair, which it was swinging to cover its eyes when the mammoth crowd thronged to the scene to look at it.” (Is there a better definition of bullshit?)

She also stated that the ‘mermaid’ begged Ramota not to expose her but a terrified Ramota had to scream out in panic. (Oh, Nigerians, your lies can wake up MKO). Another member of the community, Miss Oshungbemi, a worshipper of the Osun deity stated what I even find not only more bizarre but also more senseless; that the ‘mermaid’ has come to bless Ramota and upgrade her financial status (billionaire things shey?) Miss Oshungbemi gave her own recommendation that instead of shouting, all Ramota should have done is to have looked for a large bowl of water, put the ‘Omo Yemoja’ inside and appease it by chanting out its incantation (like seriously?). Oshungbemi stated that Oshun does not just visit any house unless there was an adherent in it.

To corroborate Oshungbemi’s claims, Alhaja Alirat said ‘the tradition to which one is born is quite different from the religion one is practising,” adding that if one was born into Osun tradition and one became a Muslim and, at a point in time, received a message to worship Osun, there was nothing bad in it.

“It does not affect one’s religion. In fact, it is for one’s good, as worshipping the Osun would improve one’s fortune in life and make the person a better human being. At least, the Holy Book says we should give to Caesar what is Caesar’s.’

Later, Ramota was moved to the Mapo Police Station (some Nigerians said the police should not have arrested her but the fish…lol!) with Shehu, her Islamic cleric. Thankfully, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bisi Ilobanafor, demonstrated more sanity in the whole affair saying that what the woman saw was no mermaid but one of the many creatures in the ocean.

Some other reports are also flying around that the ‘mermaid’ has been taken into custody by the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Arisekola Alao. Efforts to reach Arisekola on phone failed but one of his assistants later said that it was one giant crayfish that was brought to Arisekola’s residence and not a ‘mermaid’.

Well, this is very interesting and disturbing at the same time. One, this spate of ‘miracles’ swallowed by Nigerian masses in recent times, from the babies born with rosaries (obviously, those are dumb and ridiculous frauds, and only a dumber person will believe such stuff) to this one shows the terrifying level of ignorance in our society. If you cannot call a Nigerian child on the street of Ibadan to identify some of the commonest sea creatures, then I wonder what they are teaching them in the science class.

To me, this looks like a sea anemone. Nothing more, nothing less. Yemoja ko, Oluweri ni. Sea anemones are predatory animals found in oceans and seas across the world, they are usually very colourful and predatory in nature. Some sea anemones secrete neurotoxins (poisonous chemical substances) that can affect the activity of the heart. Take a look at the images of sea anemones below and compare. It boils down to all what we’ve been shouting: more science and technology in our society. This thick fabric of religion-driven ignorance and superstition will do us no good -causing more harm than good. If Nigeria is to really lead the black world out of the present quandary, and send people into space, then nonsense as this has to stop. Especially when we have a scientist as a President.

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A new picture of the creature has emerged and judging by it, it could have also possibly been a baby octopus (going by the number of pair of the limbs) but there is nothing supernatural about this. Eyin ara Ibadan, kini sow

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Seems people don dey vex for PHCN now o. Na no service, no pay. What do you think?

And what is stopping you from writing about the 'ugly truth' of Nigeria? You focus on the deaths, the bad roads and PHCN and any topic that comes to your mind. I am doing my own part, the world is waiting for yours too.

baby_123: When are you going to write a biography of the real events going on in Nigeria. Instead of as*s kissing biographies? Do your own part, write something on the ugly truth of Nigeria. The deaths, the bad roads, PHCN. etc

miteolu: 3. Don't advocate or encourage violent actions against any person, tribe, race, or group of people.
9. Don't use Nairaland for illegal acts, e.g fraud, piracy, and spreading malware.

But Wait O, Our Roads Are Still Bad O. Power Supply Is Still Epileptic O! Educational System Is Still Comatose O. Corruption Is Still Plaguing Us O! Bad Governance Is Still Lurking In The Land O! So Why Have We Not Protested All These And Sign Petition, At Least For PHCN? Why Do We Now Want To Kill Ourselves Over Child Marriage? Or Is It That Nigerians Are Programmed To React To Anything That Is Even Remotely Related To Religion? Hmm...Call Me When You Want To Sign Petition For Electricity & Good Roads...

And don't ask me who is in the peekshor...lol!

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It was June 1998, I remember the night clearly. My Mum ( Tooto), my siblings and I were at the place of one of our best family friends in the neighborhood, the Daniels. The children of both families were in one corner doing all their gisting while the mothers too took to their own chatting. It was some minutes to nine. Then the news came, and a clean-shaven man in well-ironed uniform came to address the Nigerian nation. He was the new Head of State, he spoke softly and my Mum and her friend, Mrs. Daniel, were really excited, they were totally full of hope in the soldier's words. Tooto would later tell me that night that a new dawn had come for Nigeria, and that this man had promised to hand over to the alagbadas (civilians), and that would mean better life for us all. It was 1998. Today, I am quite sure my Mum and her good old friend must be pretty disappointed with the way it all turned out. I later learnt that the name of that soldier speaking that night was Abubakar Alhaji Abubakar, Nigeria's transitional leader. And against all I was thinking, he is a Gwari man, same ethnic stock with IBB, the evil genius.

INTRODUCTION

BIRTH AND EARLY DAYS

EDUCATION

IN THE MILITARY

BECOMING THE HEAD OF STATE

-GENERAL ABDULSALAMI’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS

ACHIEVEMENTS AND EVENTS AS HEAD OF STATE

-1999 ‘BUDGET OF REALISM’ ADDRESS

-GENERAL ABDULSALAMI’S LAST ADDRESS TO THE NATION

LOVE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

HIS WORDS

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT HIM

INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT GENERAL ABDULSALAMI

CRITICISM AND CONTROVERSIES

APPOINTMENTS, AWARDS, HONOURS AND LAURELS

GENERAL ABDULSALAMI TODAY

REFERENCES

BIRTH AND EARLY DAYS

Hailing from Minna, Niger State in North Central Nigeria, General Abdulsalami Abubakar was born on the 13th of June, 1942. It was a Saturday and his father was a respected Islamic scholar, Alhaji Abubakar Jibrin while his mother was Hajia Fati Kande Mohammed. His father, who also got some Western education, had migrated from Kano into the Wushishi area of Niger State.

EDUCATION

Young Abdulsalami attended the Minna Native Authority Primary School (1950-1956) and later proceeded to the Government College, Bida, Niger State (1957-1962) for his high school education. When he finished, he was at the Kaduna Technical College from January – October 1963.

IN THE MILITARY

On the 3rd of October, 1963, Abdulsalami was enlisted into the Nigerian Air Force (not the Army) as an Officer Cadet. Later, he proceeded to Germany where he was trained as a Flying Pilot between June 1964 and July 1966. He returned to Nigeria in 1966 only to switch over and join the Army. So, he initially started out as an air force officer but later crossed over to become a soldier (I am not too sure if that is still possible today, this one wey ordinari admission into NDA hard like fish eyes...lol!).

Following his switch into the Army, he underwent series of training at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), first as an Officer Cadet of the Emergency Combatant Short Service Course Two. Thereafter, upon finishing his cadet training in flying colours, he was commissioned on the 20th of October, 1967 as a Second Lieutenant and drafted to the infantry division (infantry is the unit of the army that consists of soldiers who fight on foot). Here is an overview of his rise in the Nigerian Army:

-General Staff Officer, Second Garrison, 1967 – 1968.
-Commanding Officer, 92 Infantry Battalion, 1969 – 1974.
-Brigade Major, 7 Infantry Brigade, 1974 – 1975.
-Commanding Officer, 84 Infantry Battalion, 1975.
-Assistant Adjutant General, 3 Infantry Division, 1979.
-Commanding Officer, 145 Infantry Battalion (NIBATT II), United Nations Interim Force, Lebanon, 1978 – 1979.
-Chief Instructor, Nigerian Defence Academy, 1980 – 1982.
-Colonel, Administration and Quartering, 1 Mechanised Division, 1982 – 1984.
-Commander, 3 Mechanised Brigade, 1985 – 1986.
-Military Secretary of the Army, 1986 – 1988.
-Commander, Infantry Division, January – September 1990.
-General Officer Commanding, 1 Mechanised Division, September 1990 – 1991.
-Principal Staff Officer & Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Defence Headquarters, 1991 -1993.
-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), 1st December, 1993.
-General, Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, 9th June, 1998.

Throughout his career in the military, General Abdulsalami took various courses and these include:

-Infantry Officers Advanced Course, USA, 1975 – 1976
-Airborne Course, 1976.
-Command and General Staff Officer Course, USA, 1976 -1977.
-International Defence Management Course, USA, 1982.
-Senior Executive Course, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.

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[quote author=olokfor]Borno, which is the worst-hit, will get N500 million from Dangote’s donation while Adamawa and Yobe will share the balance
Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Groups, has promised to assist the three states – Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe – worst hit by the Boko Haram insurgents with N1 billion.

More on Dangote's donations and philanthropy here>>>http://.com/aliko-mohammed-dangote-worlds-richest-black/15/

The Nigerian fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram has released a new video praising the recent attack on a school killing 46 people in Yobe State, dousing a dorm with petrol and shooting those who attempted to escape. Speaking in a high-pitched voice full of anger and vigorous energy, the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, said that they support the attack on the school, and calls for more attacks against schools. However, he says that they did not attack little boys and girls, women and old people, except women who disguise for security agencies saying that 'our religion does not permit killing them'.

Shekau said that schools were established to fight Islam and that contrary to what the army was saying, they will never lay down their arms or negotiate. Torh, the drama continues.

Watch the video here>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS-5v-QhWug

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Some weeks ago, the entire Nigerian media was agog with the news of one of Nigeria’s most respected lawmakers enmeshed in a corruption scandal with one of the richest men in the country, diesel merchant Femi Otedola (who we will now call Otedollar). The lawmaker is none other than Dis(honourable) Farouq ‘Facrook’ Lawan. In this video, he is clearly seen collecting wads of thousands of dollars.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE>>>

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In the video, Otedola tells him that he is discussing it only with Lawan and not others, and that he has suffered a lot over something he knows nothing about (iyen fuel subsidy). Then he hands out some cash of $100,000 then another wad….

But wait, there are a lot of things I don’t understand: was Farouq that greedy? After all the millions of dollars in allowances that he has received from the National Assembly since he has been there since 1999 were not sufficient for him? O ma ga o!

Read all about Wole Soyinka, Nigeria's first Nobel Laureate here>>> http://.com/wole-soyinka-nigerias-first-nobel-laureate/

MAYOWAAK: In a couple of hours from now,Professor Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka will turn 79.Let us open the deluge of tributes for one of the greatest Nigerians of all time as he embarks on the last lap of the septuagenarian age group.

I love it traditional/folklore, nature or love-themed. And you? Punk or rock?

docjuli: Thanks for these questions.

May be I should paste them on our mirrors.

What kind of Celtic music?

Thanks a lot for pointing that out, the post is on General Buhari and not Idiagbon.

AnanseK: With due respect we all realize the quality Idiagbon brought when he worked in synchrony with GMB for the benefit of Nigerians and nobody is relegating General Idiagbon here. The topic is about Buhari and many of the issues bewing discussed are even outside that short but important 9 months at state house. we are discussing a life time of service please.

And how more careful can a writer be? No matter the title chosen, everyone cannot agree, that is not my goal. The goal is to provide as much factual information on them as possible. I cannot write on President Jonathan, I do not write on incumbent Nigerian heads of state for two main reasons: not to send the wrong message of patronizing those in power (I am not their spokesperson), then two, it will be unfair to judge a regime that is yet to complete. And again, for the titles, that's my writing style, there is a bent towards a bit of a theatrical opening, nothing more. I called Abacha Nigeria's most enigmatic ruler, and Murtala most popular. Honestly, you do not have to agree with the title. A writer's job is to let the pen dance. Thanks for your contribution.

dives: @ OP you say you are not pro or anti anybody but the title Gen.... "NIGERIA'S STRICTEST LEADER" already seems like you are taking sides. If you say you are just writing about one of Nigeria's leaders as you claim, just write and let we your readers be the judge as to whether he has been the strictest or not. If you are to write on GEJ would you write. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Nigerias dumbest president or Gen Sani Abacha Nigeria's most corrupt head of state?. You can't continue to label all the presidents and head of states and just say you are just writing on them. If you are 'just' wrting on them then you should choose your titles carefully.

LOL! Interesting presumption.

Ferdinandu: Even as i respect Buhari for his stance on corruption.71yrs old being so desperate to rule Nigeria instead of thinking of happy retirement then i begin to wonder.out over 160 milliion other Nigerians,he doesn't have anybody he will support to be Nigeria's Leader except himself.He is just a desperado

SMH.

Orikinla: Ranka dede poster.
So, Oga Buhari saw nothing wrong in toasting a small 14 year old girl and must have romanced her before hammering her when she turned 18 year old chikito.
THAT MEANS SAY I STRICT PASS OGA BUHARI O, BECAUSE I AM NOT INTO CHILD ABUSE OF ANY GIRL-CHILD LIKE HIM WITH HIS BIG SOJA PRICK.

Aisha was permitted by her mallam papa to see me when she was only 14, but I drove her away.
And when one 18 year old chikito from Nairaland begged me to hammer her and I did it for four hours with her screaming my name, I later totally na-ked on my knees begged God to forgive me whilst she was smirking (naughty Akwa Ibom girl) and waiting for more rounds before I escaped from Calabar.

ORIKINLA IS STRICTER THAN NIGERIA'S STRICTEST LEADER SO FAR.

Can You Answer These Questions?

You know one thing? We live life so fast that we barely have time to think of some of the most basic and fundamental questions about our life, living and existence. Although these questions are very simple, the answers are not. However, thinking about them and the answers can be very illuminating, giving us a very good view about life itself and ourselves and all what we call our pursuits or goals in life. is going to ask you some of these questions, not that I have answers to them all myself, but I think they are pertinent questions…things that we can chew upon…in a life spinning faster….and faster….

1-What is your very first memory in life? The earliest thing you can remember?

2-Is there anything, any cause that you can die for? (Did I hear you say Nigeria? )

3-What is your biggest challenge in life?

4-What do you often get criticized for?

5-What do you think people will say at your funeral?

6-Would you be proud to meet yourself?

7-When bathing, what is that one thing you think of always?

8-What worries you most? Your biggest fear?

9-What is the best piece of advice you have ever offered anyone and which one have you received in return?

10-How do you really intend to make this world a better place?

11-On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you with your life? Are your dreams coming true?

12-What precisely do you want to be remembered for when you are gone?

13-Have you ever thought of being totally forgotten after your death, like billions who have walked the face of this earth? Does it leave you terrified?

14-What music do you listen to? (I am enjoying Celtic music as I am writing this).

15-If you can leave your job, what will you do with your time?

16-If all jobs brought the same amount of money, what job would you do?

17-If there was no money in existence, what job would you be doing?

18-What would you consider to be your greatest strength and weakness, and what would you consider the most significant thing you have done in or with your life?

19-If no one is watching, what do you really think of yourself?

20-What engages you intellectually?

21-What is the greatest misunderstanding people have about you?

22-When was the last time you cried and why?

23-What would you do if you knew you could not fail?

24-If you are to write a novel about your life, what would be its title? And do you think it will be a bestseller?

25-What is the craziest belief that you still hold on to?

26-Do you think you can handle money and power?

27-What do you want people to know about you?

28-What compliment would make you feel the happiest at this point in your life? And from who?

29-If you had the opportunity to meet just one person in the world right now, who would it be?

30-What are you most passionate about?

31-What would make you change your mind? And who?

32-How often do you complain?

33-What do you value most in life?

Hmmmm….simple but tough, no doubt. Add more to the list. For me, I am still hoping to find all the answers….one day, hopefully

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR TIME!



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Haahahaha....lol! I never said he was a good man or a bad person na. I just wrote, reflecting both sides. The decision is left to the reader. Well, Professor Soyinka has actually been challenged especially over the execution of convicts. That aside jare, I thank you very much for your time and kind words

Itoroetti :
@op,thanks for the write.u have a good blog aswell.but I must say that buhari has never ever been a good man.that's certain and no preaching will change that.no one is yet to accuse wole soyinka of lying about the issues he raised about ur "strictest ruler".

Which is why I keep telling you to contest, Da Don, you've got my vote!

donroxy: I like GenBuhari but I don't want him as PRESIDENT


I'm tired of old goon but freshmen !!!!

Thank you very much for pointing that out. I didn't define it well. Making correction right away! Thanks once again

samstradam: I have a serious problem with the highlighted line, mainly because you provided no evidence to support this.

For anyone who has taken time to understand or appreciate military matters, plotting a coup and being involved in a coup are two entirely different things. In fact they can be mutualy exclusive in both ways. Take for example a simple foot soldier who is ordered by his superior officer to guard a location (which could be a politician's residence) and not let anyone in or out (which funnily was exactly how my admired hero Major CK Nzeogwu got Northern soldiers to kill and arrest popular Northern personalities). If you know anything about the military that soldier will not question his superior officer and do as he is told. Whether he likes it or not he has been involved in a coup which he did not plan nor plot.

Same can factually be said for so many leaders in our history, Ironsi did not plot his coup but was ultimately involved in it. Overwhelming evidence shows the same Great Zik of Africa was involved in the plotting of that same coup but was not involved in the execution. If I am right few historians have found any evidence to prove Buhari plotted his coup but I have heard some rumblings that he might have been one of those who plotted Murtala's coup.

Anyway I look forward to your rebuttal. Another great thread