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Beaf:
The very same reason the Presidency didn't bother with the forged picture below. Every sane person is dismissive of Sahara Reporters and their childish forgeries:

http://saharareporters.com/photo/photonews-jonathans-declaration-when-jonathan-women-met-goodluck-men

www.nairaland.com/attachments/324341_SaharaReportersFakePicture_jpg69a0b6e4ad1c8831fa731bd73bb022d2

i don die finish

By Sun News Publishing
Sunday, March 28, 2004



He may not be a genealogist, but Noam Katz, Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, strongly believes that there are some common cultures and customs that bond the Igbo with Israel. He also identified with the belief that Igbo are descendants of the Jews.

Katz told Sunday Sun in Abuja:“I’m aware and sure that we have unique traditions, culture and strong bonds that link us to the Igbo people. It has been proved that these unique bonds are helping in creating ties between us. There are some traditions that the two peoples have in common. I was told by some Igbo friends about common cultures and customs that we have together, some linguistic connections between Hebrew and Igbo.”


Katz started his education in Jerusalem after his military services as required in Israel for every citizen to serve in the Army.
He rose to the rank of Major, went to the university and became a teacher in a high school. He later joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and started as a cadet. So far he has been to Nigeria twice.


Forty-year-old envoy who is in Nigeria for the second time can hardly hide his love for the country: "I love Nigeria. I am very happy to be here in Nigeria. Nigeria was the first country that I served abroad. It’s like first love, you know you never forget your first love. I found the people of Nigeria very warm, cordial and friendly with a great sense of humour.”

Reflecting on his first time in Nigeria, Katz said a lot has changed: "The political atmosphere is different. There is no longer military dictatorship. This has brought Nigeria back to the family of democratic nations. It has brought Nigeria back to its right position in the international arena and specifically, Africa.”


While advising Nigerians to take full advantage of of the new order, the envoy said: “Nigerians should work hard for the success of democracy and for the success of the Nigerian economy, for the welfare of the Nigerian people and also for the integration of Nigeria as a leading country in the world."

Relations
On his country’s relation with Nigeria, Katz observes: "We started diplomatic relations in 1992 and since then we can see a lot of progress which are beneficial to both sides.


We have sent thousands of Nigeria to be trained in Israel in specific areas where we have advantages. We do programmes here in Nigeria in agriculture, medicine, human enterprises, human development, education and many others. There are more than 50 Israeli companies in Nigeria, in constructions, communications, agriculture and many other fields.

“We recently had a very intensive programme in Minna, where we did dairy cattle course and seminar for people. The idea was to train Nigerians on the most sophisticated updated technologies and methods. We are also considering medical project in some states. We have just concluded a working visit in Abia State which was to explore areas of possible corporation. And it has some very positive results which I hope we will be able to promote later in the year.”

Security
“Unfortunately, we are living in a world where the threat of terrorism has become a major factor. We are trying our best to keep our security like any other country in the world. At the same time, we hope that people will understand that and be patient with some of these measures that we take.
“Half of Israel’s casualties are from suicide bombers. These explode so indiscriminately in the cities , slaughtering men, children and women in public places like bus-stops, coffee shops, markets and malls. It is a state problem that our government is committed to providing security for our people. We regard these security measures as necessary. We believe that the real architect of this thing is not the State of Israel, but Palestinian terrorism. Today, there is a situation and the reality is going to change and again there will be no need but to remind you that we removed some censors like this in the past but we share borders with Lebanon, Egypt and the Jordan and we have reached agreement with them.

Statistically, this measure is not the full preventive measure against terrorism but there is an improvement. Statistics show that at Gaza Strip where we have the security, there was not even a single concentration of suicide bombers in the state of Israel. Therefore, it is important that we protect our people. We believe that human life is more important because that is something that is irreversible. If you love men, if you love family and if you destroy it, it does not only destroy the victim but the immediate family and friends and loved ones and others. Reconfirming Israel’s position on the future of the Middle East he said, “Our position was very clear why we submitted the paper to the court in Hague. Our opinion stated that it was not a matter for the court at The Hague, that it was a political method. We were supported by vast majority of countries in the world. Even the European Union supported Israel’s position on that.They agree that Hague is not the right place to discuss the issue because it requires security and defensive measure and we have the right to protect our people. It is more than the right but the commitment and obligation to do so. And when the other party will be able to come back to negotiate without violence, then we can discuss with them on the future of the Middle East.

“As it is today, Israel has suffered in the last two and a half years more than 19,000 terrorist attacks. The phenomenal suicide bombing became something that is known all over the world and it is targetd indiscriminately against Israeli citizens. Our policy is very clear, we believe that the conflict is solvable. We believe that it will be solved. We are optimistic about this, there should be an end to the use of violence and terrorism in our region.”

Asked which part of the country would he prefer, if he had an option? “I am a Nigerian. I like all parts of Nigeria. Here in Abuja I enjoy the weather. I travel a lot, whether it is south, east, west, north, I enjoy all parts of Nigeria. I visited almost all the states. I must remind you that it was while living here, that some of these new states were created. Basically, I think I have good knowledge of the federation. I visited almost all the states.”

Katz expresses hope that Nigeria will continue on the right track with the right energy, enthusiasm, commitment and determination to complete the necessary changes: “I hope you will allow this nation to become a leading force in Africa.”

Democracy
“There is not doubt in my mind that democracy, with the difficulties that it brings is much better than any other type of regime.
Democracy is not only some kind of a game with specific rule to follow, democracy is a way of living. It is understanding of people that they have the ability and they have also the commitment to take part in the affairs of their own society. And they help to influence and to make a change in the society. I think that people should know that leadership is important but more important than leadership is an active role and support of the people and being involved in what is happening around you in order to achieve and create better condition. Democacy is the road that never ends. We can do better than what we are doing now in fact, democracy demands the commitment of every individual in the society to be part of and not only to expect the things that should be done for you. You have to be very aware of your choices and try to work for better society always and these can be done, as it is done in so may other places in the world and I think that here in Nigeria that is something that has to change. People are happy today than at the time that I was here during the time of military dictatorship.

Katz says Israel and U.S share together many values: “We have same belief of democratic values, of the importance of human rights and many other values that bring other societies together. We feel alike when it comes to this world of value.”

He is of the view that religion as a philosophy of life should focus on what brings human beings together and not the other way: “Unfortunately in the world that we live, every five percent of differences leads to bloodshed. Therefore, my philosophy is not to look for the differences in religion but to look for the common ground we have together.”

what a country!!!

byrron:
I jst want to state unequivocally here that lagos is the only functional state in the west and a very little exception to these state capitals i.e ibadan and abeokuta, other south western states are a write off, u see poverty stairing at u e.g ekiti, osun, ondo, (pls im nt been insultive here,this is our country). Everywere looks rural, urbanization is restricted only to their goverment quaters. Most people from the S.W migrated to lagos and ve completely abandoned their home states cause there is nothing happening there, majority even claim to be from lagos state so im nt supprised by that statistic released.

when i said that every SW person claims Lagos i know what am talking about

dayokanu:
See mumu in action

https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5018900473_5a9bcb9266.jpg

GEJ: What can I do for you ma.

Hilary : Whats your name

GEJ: They call me Jona, Sometimes Azikwe, or Goofluck, Ibos call me Odechuckwu, Yorubas call me Ademumu, Hausas call me Abdul-clueless, Moslems call me RETARDeen. So you choose anyone.

Hillary: Good. What are you core competences

GEJ: Ask Madam Turai, I can cut grass, catch fish, Wash bra and pant, cook and clean even prepare Akpu. Most importantly I obey orders

Hillary: Thats impressive, Oya lemme see how you can obey. Odechukwu shine your teeth

GEJ: [img]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUIMNYkQFPJg8jflub7zMYgSKUiuVq5L0S0GfRlonPS6rcfmtJ[/img]

Hilary: (Covers nose) Thats ok. Oya close your teeth. Now make sure you appoint Jega as INEC chair he was recommended by CPC and Buhari

GEJ: Yes ma

this one is off the roof

am a witness when it come to owerri women for real my girl she from owerri she is very nice and caring

good development

ala owerri i love your hospitality i thank you all, i have been to owerri few times and i enjoyed myself my girlfriend she from owerri and she is so nice to me i talk to her everyday i miss her a lot.she understand me and makes me happy that all i need. Thank you again my future in laws

Truth be told

okunboy:
The un-reported part of that story is dat,the said Zambian firm is a front for one politician in Nigeria sitting innocently somewhere. Ofcourse we will not hear this part reported until may be after 2015. Amazing country!

you can be right

ogasir2011:
That is an AUTHENTIC OCEANIC BANK PROCESSED CHEQUE, it is not forged Mr Man, i work in oceanic bank, i even[b] cheque[/b] the transaction date: Very AUTHENTHIC. SMH

do you mean check ? do u mean ur job as gate-man for oceanic bank

ChinenyeN:
Are you serious? You went to look at a constitution that no one pays attention to?

chinenyeN you are funny

chy101:
Good moves by our dearie president. GEJ please go further by crippling lagos and SW, they are already poverty ridden I wonder what will happen to the yaroba land in 2015, maybe call tinubu out from the prison to help them. 

OH WELL,

philip0906:
sure. . .there are lots of kids 2 4rm other tribes who are born and bred in Lagos but who do not bear akin,demola et all.Ys there is a demarcation,but Lagos is usually considered to be neutral.

Another good point,

seanet02:
tell that to Ibo dumbos

i ask again monkey have you had ur BANANA TODAY

what can one say looking at all those fake schools in SW state how abt fake schools in under bridge and under trees

~Bluetooth:
When jungle mature,everybody go answer hin papa name.Have you ever seen a yoruba man answering eze or okoro,that shows you that behind that oneness,there is a demarcation among us if not there won't be SW,SE,SS,NC,NE and NW.all these are potential countries if you don't know !

well said

awori people too want claim Lagos wonders shall never end,

seanet02:
Nuclear option

dream on fake news carried by yoruba I.N.C.E.S.T. na2day
abt bianca you can download her pix from the net and self-service urself silly we no you have been fantasizing her both in dream and reality but ur dream ends on ur broken laptop or PC.

milehigh06:
A nation where the govt has no clue whatsoever about the bombings and all the killing s happening in Nigeria can be said to have a very weak GOVT
a nation where the govt cant produce basic amenities can be considered to be having a weak Govt
a nation where corruption goes on un-abated and the govt seems incapable of doing anything about it can also be said to have a weak govt
a nation that basically misplaces Her priorities and would rather go and be Voltron to other african and western nations rather than tackle all the ills bediviling us can be said to have a weak govt
a nation where the system has no credibility whatsoever can also be said to have a very weak govt


Question:WHICH OF THESE NOTED ABOVE APPLIES TO NIGERIA
Ans: ALLLLLL
thus: what do you say about Nigeria?
WE BETTER FIGHT AND TAKE OUR NATION AND TAKE IT BACK FROM ALL THESE THIEVES THAT ARE KILLING THE CONTRAPTION CALLED NIGERIA

you made the best point on this forum all of those mention above is a sign of a fail state,

seanet02:
see the man whose people are crying being hated because they were not allowed to become the President
Igbotic reasoning

monkey have you had your banana 2day

i think relocating the Head quarters to ND in a business aspect of it, it make sense for the oil company to move cos number one Lagos is too congested two workers can get affordable homes it will be cheaper cut down the expenses,

emmke:
igbos are damn too evil. Very evil set of people. Wishing evil on the people that accommodating u. That's i love the hausas. They do know how to deal with them.

are you talking about fulanis in jos vs berom people yes i can see why they hate your a.s.s.

PointB:
^^^

I like a good laugh. Permit me to join in.

Relax, potholes exist everywhere, Lagos cannot be an exception - [i]Ode[/i]seanet02  

Nigerians and their mago mago fashola is not bad but he should take it easy let him fix Lagos state first he need to prove himself more b4 he can command respect from westerners

FACE:
Thank you, I wish there were some hills tho cos I am biased towards hilly areas. I have got my own hilltop land in Umuahia.

Nigeria is quite interesting minus the violence. I travelled the rail route from KD to PH several times as a kid and the natural views are spectacular especially between Kafanchan and a place known as Langalanga in Plateau state and you could travel for hours without seeing any sign of human life, but would see some animals in the wild. That stretch is extremely rocky with rolling hills and mountain range and is a sight to behold. A smart/peaceful country would develop tourist camps within that stretch.

indeed but the problem with Nigeria is the people in it not the land which is very sad all those lands with wild animals and rolling hills that country could have make as twice in tourism  as they are  currently making in crude oil but the inhabitants hate one another and fight kill there fellow countryman cos of land and power northern part of Nigeria have spill so many blood in their land both innocent and none innocent for so many yrs and is hunting them without them knowing what is happening in there land no peace,fact never had peace since 1999 till date that land need some serious prayer ask GOD for forgiveness, for god to allow peace to reign with peace you can develop with peace you can think with peace your land will be bless with many things Nigeria don't suppose to lack anything their is places to explore for tourism but you as a Nigerians cant move freely or even tour the whole country the way Americans goes on holiday withing U.S they don't need to leave US.but in Nigeria you cant do that we lack all the amenities talk less of foreigners visit it wont happen,