₦airaland Forum

Jakumo:
I have a technical question about the virgin thang. Will they all still remain virgins after the first night of wanton lust with our Martyred Majahedeen, and if not, what paperwork will that illiterate be required to to fill in order to requisition fresh virgins as replacements for those he has already road-tested ?

I think because they are in a spiritual realm, chopping does not disvirgin them. Talk of the power of their Allah.

Jamace,

I had actually asked same question in the first page. Is that him or another case of Gloria Okon? It is foolhardy for the police to display this kind of 'inhumanity' to show their prowess.

But since no one answered me, well lets assume he is having breakfast now being served by naked virgins with pointed breasts.

All sympathisers should know that the martyr is fumbling some pointed breasts while resting his back on some others inside a river overflowing with honey and milk.

Come on guys stop disturbing his peace.

Ozioma HDTV

Anya m jiri hu gi akpokwala m. Obi di m uto na I ka diri ndu.

Kedu ka eke si anya anwu?

Is that him in the picture or another Gloria Okon?
I don't know him! Can someone confirm he is the one!

otukpo:
I lost my mother in-law a year ago and it was as if my world has crumbled. Each time i remember her, tears fill my eyes, she was such a sweet woman, and pampered me as if i was her only child.

i still miss her, i miss her and i dont know what to do cos things can never be the same in her absence. it was as if my marriage was over. I am trying to cope in her absence but i miss her terribly. i never imagined she wld leave us so soon, i was hoping and praying that she wld stay at least another 40 yrs. She died at 55.

Ahh, it was terrible and it still pains as if it was today. May her soul continue to rest in peace.

Amen!

GEW:
when i heard the news yesterday night the first word i said was another gloria okon again. knowing the lawless mafias that rule that land nothing is impossible for the thieves.

My brother that's what quickly comes to mind. Do they think we are that gullible to believe them? No we are not. On the other hand if they did such, it means they are inviting more troubles from the militants and human rights organisations worldwide.

The case of Gloria Okun quickly comes to mind.

Who says he is dead assuming they truely arrested him?

What police force will publicly annouce that they have killed a man in detention forcing people to believe he is killed by voluteering a free view of his body?

The guy could have been ferried away to Niger like DOE.

Dead for where?

How you go allow her with her diarrohea mouth?

She is not getting any work done and yet she has the mouth to criticize the work of someone else?

Paul said in the Bible that he does not care how the gospel is preached or the motive behind the preaching as far as the the word of God is preached'

Waziri is lazy and has no will of her own. She is just a stooge and an obstruction to justice.

I am very sure this cre8tivity of a girl is related to someone who Ribadu prosecuted. Her obsession with anything Ribadu is steaming.

Whatever anyone wants let him say but the truth is that half bread is better than none. Ribadu had his short comings, but he got some work done.

This woman does not even know how to go about actualising any prosecution assuming she has the will to do so. Unfortunately the will is not there so she is not bothered about prosecuting anybody. It is all window dressing.

Someone who is working in harmony with Andoakaa should be looked at with a magnifying glass.

Waziri is a joke!

Nice job sean.

Ajanlekoko

Abuzola:
@hauwa, a forceful marriage is illegitimate in Islam, you can compare the rate of fornicators in the north to that of the south, and you will agree with me that early marriage has merit.

You are living in 16th century.

The merits of early marriage include all those VVF patients who are mostly less than 15 years old?

That they girls are bleeped under their cloaks does not mean it is not rampant, they are only more discrete.

All those hawkers are called into offices and bleeped in the day time.

See how this girls shiver at the sight of a guy from the south and grin from ear to ear if dare say hello.
Abeg they do worse.

One man in Truimph Kano said, 'just do not get caught by 2 people'

presido Olia?

Kedu ka eke si anya anwu?

Nice pics.

nex

can I have his e-mail address also please?

Debosky

Your argument is that you have seen nothing wrong with this decision including the timing?

How would you explain to the ordinary militant that your decision is in good faith? And you mentioned that the institute is located somewhere else is not bad, why must it be Kaduna?

The message this decision is passing to Deltans is that the Northerners own Nigeria and they can do anything they want with it. That is like spitting on their faces and telling them they can do nothing.

I do like your arguments but sometimes you forget to balance technicality with reason.

Bjorn Edlund
Hi - thanks for taking part in this dialogue session. I would be surprised if we did manage to respond to all of your questions to the satisfaction of each and everyone of you. But I expect you will also understand that we will be firm if we disagree with the tone and content of a question. We look forward to the next engagement.
Posted at 15:29

• inroads
Hi, please could you tell me as a shell customer about how you address your responsibilities regarding the welfare of the people and the environment in Nigeria, thank you

Alice Ajeh
Hi,
We consider ourselves corporate citizens of the communities we operate in. Apart from statutory contribution to the government developmental agency(NDDC),we currently work with the communities,using development partners to advise them. In 2008, Shell spent $25.2m for communitydevelopment programmes including health, agricultural development,economic empowerment9micro credit) and human resources development, etc.

• Fiona
If you are blaming the Nigerian government for many of the problems in Nigeria, then why do you continue to supply them with 80% of their revenue. Do you not think this money could instead be distributed to local communities, so improvements can be made from a grass root level up?

Richard Dion
Fiona,

Issues around revenue transparency and distribution have been centred around Nigeria for a number of years. The government did recognise a number of years ago that there was a problem regarding transparency and took leadership in supporting the EITI from the beginning. We also took leadership and became the first company to publish in Nigeria.

The government has allocated more money towards the producing states over the last several years, which has addressed some of the local population's concerns. We realise that there are still some debate regarding continual allocation and we look forward to working with government should they require our assistance in addressing outstanding concerns.
Posted at 15:25

• Michael Persson
We know that you pay royalties and taxes to the central government. Do youthink a fair deal of this money is redirected to the regions where you operate?

Basil E. Omiyi
It is very difficult to agree on what is fair and we leave that to Nigerian people and their Government to decide. We do know that the needs on the ground in the Delta are currently not being met. This could mean the region does not get enough or that what they get is not properly applied for all sort of reasons,
Posted at 15:19

• Vero
If Nigeria depends on oil for about 80 percent of government revenue. How much Shell is controlling / or can influence easily Nigeria?

Nick Wood
Vero, Shell is one of a number international companies operating in Nigeria. We do not get involved in politics. We don't control the government. The government is a majority partner in the joint venture which is operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria in the Niger Delta. SPDC makes its position known on matters affecting the industry, for example the Petroleum Industry Bill now being debated in the Senate and House of Representatives. The government decides.
Posted at 15:18

• tundebello
As far as I am concerned the need for re-orientation of people of the Niger Delta and the desecration of its environment are the major problems. What is Shell doing to galvanise investment in human capital and socio-transformation of the people of the Niger Delta and tackle the environmental challenge once and for all?

Alice Ajeh
Tunde,
Shell recognises that human capital development is key to the development of the Niger Delta. From the earliest days, Shell was involved in secondary and Tertiary level scholarships. SPDC has several Youth training schemes to develop technical and entrepreneural skills as well as training for the oil and gas industry called the Shell Intensive Training Programmes(SITP) for graduates and non-graduates. Shell also works with Universities to provide work experience for Engineering and geosciences students. We also support entrepreneurs through micro credit schemes.

• ifufu
Hi,

I have just read in one of your answers what looks like Shell talking point - amount spent on community dev. One of the major criticisms against oil companies in Nigeria is that despite the huge amount of money they ve spent, sometimes it does not show in the lives of the people or their communities in terms of infrastructure.
How will Shell ensure that all the millions of dollars they disburse actually get to the people that need it and that it reflects on the infratructure in the oil communities?

Olav Ljosne
Hello,
We are as concerned as you ensuring that the money is used as planned and agreed with the communities. General development of the Niger delta will anyway be a responsibility for the State and Federal government. What we do will come in addition and support some social, infrastructure and educational in community around our operations, beside thousands of scholarships to high school and university students.
Olav

• mostmodern
Dear Bjorn, Your colleague Basil Omiyi admitted minutes ago that oil industry pollution was driving the conflict. Isn't gas flaring a violation of human right to clean air water, livelihood and dignity?

Bjorn Edlund
Thanks for the question - as you know, we aim to stop flaring as soon as we can. If you want to know more, please visit here. This is a high priority.
Posted at 15:15

• aggy
Does Shell think that government failure to protect rights does not absolve Shell from responsibility for their actions?

Richard Dion
WM Simon and Aggy,

You've asked the same question, thus a joint answer.
You of course are referring to the mandate of Professor John Ruggie, UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights, where his framework discusses the state duty to protect human rights, businesses to respect human rights and providing access to remedies. We have been following the Ruggie mandate closely as well as working closely with the Danish Institute for Human Rights and the Institute for Human Rights and Business as well as governments where we operate to help us in clarifying our obligations on the ground.
We cannot replace the state and its role in protecting human rights. We can however play our role in respecting human rights and ensuring that we carry out business in a responsible way. Even when there are difficulties related to government fulfilment of protecting human rights, we are committed to running our business ethically and respo

• ibukun
Hi,

It is obvious that the crisis in the Niger Delta has affected Shell greatly as an organisation. How does Shell hope to ensure that the Nigerian Government meets the needs of the people in this region, so as to be free to continue business with support from the people in the Niger Delta?

Regards

Basil E. Omiyi
We ensure we are on the table where solutions are being discussed and play our legitimete business role in being part of the solution. We continue to advocate that a people centered and development led solution is what will be sustainable. This is the heart of our Business Principle and Corporate Values.

• Charles
Hi Nick, You said in your answer to Beck's question that SPDC does restore operational sites to its original situation before operating in it. How true is this statement considering that facts and pictures of what has been resported in the news media.

Nick Wood
Charles, if you are talking about oil spills, we are committed to cleaning up and restoring the sites not matter what the cause. Most of the oil spilled is due to sabotage which creates an enormous environmental problem

• wmsimon
17. The Niger Delta Environment Survey (NDES) was initiated by Shell in the mid-1990s and reportedly cost several million dollars to carry out. It was subsequently established as an independent entity. It looked at a wide range of environmental issues and impacts, including human health and pollution, and is reported to comprise 53 volumes. It has never been released. Can Shell explain what it is doing to get this data released?

Olav Ljosne
Please see my previous answer on the same issue,
Olav