₦airaland Forum

romi: To think i had to set a reminder since yesterday to wake up early and listen to GEJ's national address as i thought he wanted to assert his authority about the numerous Security concerns affecting the Nation only for him to waste 10minutes of my precious time announcing how DANGOTE(chairman), ADENUGA (vice), GOVERNORS, E.T.C and Him... Are going to share BILLIONS OF NAIRA all in the name of setting up FLOOD COMMITTEE, Haba Why!!!! SMH

At least others especially the over 1 million people displaced by flood would be glad they listened to him.

makon384: While I am happy that the federal government seems to be showing commitment to ameliorating the impact of the recent floods on affected communities through its intervention efforts. However, I am piqued that the President's address seems to suggest it is all about disbursing funds, as about 50% of the address shows. This is a dangerous signal that will portray the government as being reckless and providing an oppurtunity for corrupt minded officials to further enrich thier pockets. I am surprised NEMA has spent such a huge sum in its intervention efforts...

So in other words no funds should be disbursed?

Mr President don't mind those who think the flood issue does not deserve the seriousness you're giving it!

Can they say that to over 1 million displaced and homeless people?

What about the threat of epidemics?

Nimet predicting even more floods?

Sure the president should not offer the affected persons hope that their plight is being looked into by the federal govt. #People and their baseless criticism!

*Wetin man go do when them no go talk*

Many of us keep screaming our heads off on why no Nigerian University is in the top 1000 or whatever list of global universities.

I was just wondering if we really have any basis for complaining afterall

Naija University

Exam Malpractice
Lecturers give conditions to award marks
Poor funding

Foreign

Students take their studies seriously
You pass by merit
Well funded


What others can you think of Nigerian Universities vs International Universities debate!

Charly boy shares a side of himself you may not have known! He's now to be called Linda! He proves himself to be a man that is largely misunderstood! Enjoy this piece!

Undeniably a living legend in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, Charles Oputa popular called Charly boy or known by other names; His Royal Punkness, Area Father and more recently Linda, is an interesting personality to interact with. Despite his eccentric veneer, Charly Boy is a unique personality, a very philosophical person that thinks outside the box. He is open to anyone and ever willing to mentor motivated youth who have a talent. As he puts it “my doors are open to anyone who wants to discover and express him self artistically".

Most Nigerians know Charly boy for his popular TV show “The Charly boy show” which in the 1990s was at one time the 4th most watched TV program in Nigeria, but more especially Charly Boy is known as the weird, enigmatic cousin of Dr. Alban who has an unusual dress sense and loves Power bikes.

Currently appearing as “Linda” on Nigerian Idol as a judge, Charly boy despite his talent isn’t a professional musician as he puts it “Music is just a hobby not a profession for me, I’m a communicator” He’s into Public Relations were he consults for State and Federal Government or anyone who can afford his services.

As my encounter with Charly boy was about to begin, I was overcome by nervousness unable to handle the situation I found myself as I tried to come to terms with a face to face encounter with a man I so much respect not for his status, but his very forthright independence and willingness to express his true artistic persona regardless of how the world objects to it.

I wondered why he no longer resided in Lagos but chose Abuja “I didn’t relocate, Nigeria is my home, I’m more in Abuja than Lagos but Nigeria is my home, where I reside in Nigeria depends on my mood, Abuja is my resting place”. Charly boy’s perspective about Abuja confirms a widely held believe that the capital city is losing the beautiful sights it was known for. “If you were in Abuja 3 or 4 years ago you would describe it as a peaceful place for resting but now it’s becoming rowdy”. A man like Charly boy obviously loves to socialize and have hangouts but not so as he says his only in Abuja to rest, not to do business or socialize.

His Royal Punkness on his view about honours especially National honours and Chieftaincy titles says “I have only one title, Area Father of the whole of Africa and as far as I’m concerned that supersedes any national honour or Chieftaincy title” as he asks “who are the chiefs? Most of the Chiefs are ‘the’ thieves besides how will that sound with the brand Charly Boy – Chief Charly boy?” He doesn’t accept awards because he believes he must have done something remarkable to deserve an award “what we have in Nigeria today is people giving awards because they expect to receive something from you in return and so 9 out of 10 times I’ll turn down an award or honour if I’m offered.”

Charly boy sets a precedence for many Nigerian role models, why accept accolades if you’re going to pay for them? It’s really up to us to honour ourselves with great deeds as I’m tempted to ask if folks like Dr. Nelson Mandela appreciate awards by rewarding those who bestow it on them? Food for thought indeed!

http://www.abujafood.com/people/spotlight-on/931-charly-boy-now-called-linda-abuja-is-my-resting-place.html

Nice Pix Genny!

Mr. Teemac why not sue Oyedepo instead! Or are you already doing that?

Power Biking Clubs in Abuja are numerous! Follow the link to learn more!

kundul: Can sm1 pls jst giv us a hint bout dis whole story plssss. Cos sm1 sent me a video on my bb on how sm dudes were burnt alive pls is it still part of dis story?

For those who want to know what really happened check out this article

Blogs like Nairaland are money making tools because of their marketing potential! Who doesn't know marketing and money making go together!

LesbianBoy: Me sef confuse! Different stories here and there....Trust nigerians and their "Hearsay"......anyways I heard policemen have arrested 13 suspects! I just pray those boys get justice!!!!

Indeed various accounts but this account seems more credible coming from someone who knew all the 4 guys!

What are your suggestions for the gruesome barbarism displayed in Aluu?

Arrest for the community youths?
Apology from the community to UNIPORT and the families of the deceased?
Compensation for the families?
A thorough investigation into the crime?
Reprimand for the Police for refusing to intervene when it mattered most?

Any others please feel free to drop them!

This Job Scam thing is a big racket even in Ministries many people pay money to land jobs!

This article is very degrading and mean!

House girls may not be our responsibility but seeing them as work machines only is very mean and seems to be what this article is preaching!

Iran please don't mess with the IDF they are very thorough and brutal!

Best 5 should come from this list (in terms of working conditions and perks that come with the Job!)

NLNG
PTDF
NCC
NDIC
NNPC
DPR
EFCC
CBN
BOI
Customs
AGIS

Is it dying, dead or being revived?

For all you newly weds residing in Abuja, let the world see your wedding photos! Post them for free on Abujafood.com for details for the link below!

http://www.abujafood.com/abuja-events/abuja-weddings/921-publish-your-wedding-photos-free-on-abujafoodcom.html

Latest Events happening in Abuja this weekend!

http://www.abujafood.com/abuja-events/the-weekend/926-events-this-weekend-in-abuja-october-5-7-2012.html

Hi all,

With the launch of Mobile Money Transfer in Nigeria recently, the question of how this will affect e-commerce and the culture of carrying cash has come up.

Consider these;

Over 80 million Nigerians are active mobile phone users
Nigerians send money across to relatives and loved ones from one part of the country to another
There are people who wish to do business with you but can't send payment across to you because of lack of electronic payment system!

What's your take? A good thing or not?

For those that say all lie is sin answer this:

An assassin wants to kill your father and you know his mission, he then asks you where your father is Knowing you to be a "truthful" person he'll believe anything you tell him.

My guess is since all lies are sins then it won't be a sin to tell the "truth" in this case so that your father can be killed or would it?

Who are those mentioning PDP! Seriously political parties don't pass off as government Agencies!

What are your yardstick for stating which ones are preferable?

afam4eva: I can't believe this...

Better start believing!

hercules07: She is not a private citizen, she is the permanent secretary and the wife of the President, that is as public as it gets, she is being taken care of using our money, we should know what our money is being spent on.

I guess since she's not a private citizen she has no right to privacy or more accurately it is part of your job to pry into her own health status even if she wants to keep it private!

1. The Presidency
2. CBN
3. NNPC
4. Debt Management Office
5. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

What's your opinion

How dare you leave out www.Abujafood.com from this list?

I heard in the News that those transformers were among power equipments abandoned at the ports since 2006! May be hoarded is not the right word to use because they were recently released by the Nigeria Customs service!

meforkene: So even if he was d governor..u want him to drink all d water?Bingo

Silly comment! Direct your insults at the right person - If you must!

D Y U I M

Ini Edo looks scary!