₦airaland Forum

Why do we still have eediots on nairaland?

Cos our mods are still on strike  

No not again, why is it that everybody is just trying to start a war?

Does requesting for a jar of petrol actually mean that they are preparing or about to burn, or set the journalist ablaze? NO
Cos area boys and in-fact all hoodlums are known to make a lot of threats just to make you afraid, for them to be able to get what they want from you easily, and I might not even be surprised if the never even said such a thing, and the journalist was just trying to label them black cos if they were actually trying to set him ablaze then the police would have arrested or confirmed the situation themselves

One big problem of Nigerians is our inability to scrutinize people’s pedigree.
Look at president Jonathan for instance, this is a man with zero success story as both deputy and Gov. of bayelsa state, zero success story as both vice and acting president yet Nigerians delude themselves he is the messiah even when it was clear that unscrupulous people were donating to his campaign, we still believed he will take us to the promised land on luck.

sir, you took the words right out of my mouth.
I wonder why people will just wake up and start shouting that their messiah is come, whereas God has never promised Nigeria any messiah not to talk of giving us one.

We have taken proper action and the homicide unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department is investigating and once the investigation is completed, we shall take the next action.”

Lets say the next step of action in going to be in the year 2015, cos there are still a lot of cases on ground for the homicide dept.
i laugh in yagba language

Gani Fawehinmi Park
Austerity Measures
Ojota
#Occupy Nigeria
#65 or nothing
NLC
Street protest/ Street fighter
Palliative measure
Sanusi
Okonjo
IMF

Riddle of the day: I am a person, when I was young I had no shoes and I trekked 2 miles to my school with no school bags,  now I eat with 3million naira per day and now I want people to trek and follow the same bitterness I felt while growing up and my slogan now is "if I can make it, you can make it". Who[quote][/quote]The answer is simple, and the person is our Dear ******** G**dL**k E**le J******n
I no call person name ooooooo

They should resolve the issue because the most hurt part is the increase in beer,girlfriend demand and ashewo

You must be a very silly person for saying such even though your message is clear and understandable  

I don' know how true this is , but i just heard that the Kogi State capital has been shut down following a NO MOVEMENT order given by the State Commissioner of Police as a result of a policeman who was brutalized during protest yesterday (11th January) at the Obasanjo Paparanda Square. The policeman later gave up at the Federal Medical Centre in the capital. People from that axis of the town are running to the Felele area to avoid arrest as Police shoot guns and teargas to enforce the order

It been long we know you won't support N.L.C
u have been wonting to divide Nigeria
but not 2 worry just stay in your various holes,
while we will fight for Nigeria and our rights.

#Occupy Nigeria

is he a true man of God,.??

i really doubt that too

abeg go sidon oga bakare

Guyz if you must protest, then take it easy cos those MOPOL are not smilling

I am very sure that victory will be attained at atlast #Occupy Nigeria

@Cogent Let them implicate northenrs. Let them pretend Northenrs and mosques haven't equally been bombed + attacked. I dey laugh at its muslim - Xtian. Tommorow Hausa-Igbo. Day after that Hausa v Igbo/Yoruba. Funiest thing is Maiduguri aint even a 'core' Hausa state.

I dey laugh o. Most can see past it though so :p

Shine your eyes well Nigerians.  Cool

Yes we will continue to implicate northerners, until you yourselves are willing to to unveil them yourselves cos i am very sure u know them and they know you.

Before it was islamization, But now it is self defense so which are we to believe
Chei naija is in deep shi.t and i weep for my dear country 9IGERIA

Is this the way forward?
@Admin front page please

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1. A week ago, I had cause to address Nigerians on the security challenges we are facing in parts of the country, which necessitated the declaration of a state of emergency in 15 Local Government Areas in four states of the Federation. That course of action attracted widespread support and a demonstration of understanding. With that declaration, government had again signaled its intention to combat terrorism with renewed vigour and to assure every Nigerian of safety.

2. The support that we have received in the fight against,
terrorism from concerned Nigerians at home and abroad has been remarkable. We believe that it is with such continued support that progress can be made on national issues. Let me express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has expressed a commitment to support us as we strive to improve on the country’s security situation, and build a stronger foundation for the future. The recent mindless acts of violence in Gombe, Potiskum, Jimeta-Yola and Mubi are unfortunate. I urge all Nigerians to eschew bitterness and acrimony and live together in harmony and peace. Wherever there is any threat to public peace, our security agencies will enforce the law, without fear or favour.

3. This evening, I address you, again, with much concern over an issue that borders on the national economy, the oil industry and national progress. As part of our efforts to transform the economy and guarantee prosperity for all Nigerians, Government, a few days ago, announced further deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector. The immediate effect of this has been the removal of the subsidy on petrol.

4. Since the announcement, there have been mixed reactions to the policy. Let me seize this opportunity to assure all Nigerians that I feel the pain that you all feel. I personally feel pained to see the sharp increase in transport fares and the prices of goods and services. I share the anguish of all persons who had travelled out of their stations, who had to pay more on the return leg of their journeys.

5. If I were not here to lead the process of national renewal, if I were in your shoes at this moment, I probably would have reacted in the same manner as some of our compatriots, or hold the same critical views about government. But I need to use this opportunity as your President to address Nigerians on the realities on the ground, and why we chose to act as we did. I know that these are not easy times. But tough choices have to be made to safeguard the economy and our collective survival as a nation.

6. My fellow Nigerians, the truth is that we are all faced with two basic choices with regard to the management of the downstream petroleum sector: either we deregulate and survive economically, or we continue with a subsidy regime that will continue to undermine our economy and potential for growth, and face serious consequences.

7. As you all know, the subject of deregulation is not new, we have been grappling with it for more than two decades. Previous administrations tinkered with the pump price of petroleum products, and were unable to effect complete deregulation of the downstream sector. This approach has not worked. If it did, we would not be here talking about deregulation today. I understand fully well that deregulation is not a magic formula that will address every economic challenge, but it provides a good entry point for transforming the economy, and for ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the oil industry, which is the mainstay of our economy.

8. As a President, elected and supported by ordinary Nigerians, and the vast majority of our people, I have a duty to bring up policies and programmes that will grow the economy and bring about greater benefits for the people. Let me assure you that as your President, I have no intention to inflict pain on Nigerians.

9. The deregulation of the petroleum sector is a necessary step that we had to take. Should we continue to do things the same way, and face more serious economic challenges? Or deregulate, endure the initial discomfort and reap better benefits later? I want to assure every Nigerian that whatever pain you may feel at the moment, will be temporary.

10. The interest of the ordinary people of this country will always remain topmost in my priorities as a leader. I remain passionately committed to achieving significant and enduring improvements in our economy that will lead to sustained improvement in the lives of our people.

11. I am determined to leave behind a better Nigeria, which we all can be proud of. To do so, I must make sure that we have the resources and the means to grow our economy to be resilient, and to sustain improved livelihood for our people. We must act in the public interest, no matter how tough, for the pains of today cannot be compared to the benefits of tomorrow. On assumption of office as President, I swore to an oath to always act in the best interest of the people. I remain faithful to that undertaking.

12. To save Nigeria, we must all be prepared to make sacrifices. On the part of Government, we are taking several measures aimed at cutting the size and cost of governance, including on-going and continuous effort to reduce the size of our recurrent expenditure and increase capital spending. In this regard, I have directed that overseas travels by all political office holders, including the President, should be reduced to the barest minimum. The size of delegations on foreign trips will also be drastically reduced; only trips that are absolutely necessary will be approved.

13. For the year 2012, the basic salaries of all political office holders in the Executive arm of government will be reduced by 25%. Government is also currently reviewing the number of committees, commissions and parastatals with overlapping responsibilities. The Report on this will be submitted shortly and the recommendations will be promptly implemented. In the meantime, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must reduce their overhead expenses.

14. We are all greatly concerned about the issue of corruption. The deregulation policy is the strongest measure to tackle this challenge in the downstream sector. In addition, government is taking other steps to further sanitize the oil industry.

15. To ensure that the funds from petroleum subsidy removal are spent prudently on projects that will build a greater Nigeria, I have established a committee to oversee the implementation of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme. I sincerely believe that the reinvestment of the petroleum subsidy funds, to ensure improvement in national infrastructure, power supply, transportation, irrigation and agriculture, education, healthcare, and other social services, is in the best interest of our people.

16. Fellow Nigerians, I know that the removal of the petroleum subsidy imposes an initial burden on our people, especially the rising cost of transportation. Government will be vigilant and act decisively to curb the excesses of those that want to exploit the current situation for selfish gains. I plead for the understanding of all Nigerians. I appeal to our youth not to allow mischief-makers to exploit present circumstances to mislead or incite them to disturb public peace.

17. To address the immediate challenges that have been identified, I have directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to embark immediately on all projects, which have been designed to cushion the impact of the subsidy removal in the short, medium and long-term, as outlined in the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme Document.

18. Tomorrow, 8th January, I will formally launch a robust mass transit intervention programme to bring down the cost of transportation across the country. The programme will be implemented in partnership with state and local governments, labour unions, transport owners, and banking institutions, and supported with the provision of funding at zero interest rate as well as import duty waiver on all needed parts for locally-made mass transit vehicles, which will create additional jobs in the economy.

19. We will keep these incentives in place for as long as it takes. I want to assure you that Government will not rest until we bring down the cost of transportation for our people. Let me thank the transporters’ associations that have agreed to reduce transport fares. I have directed the Minister of Labour and Productivity to work with these associations to come up with a sustainable plan to guarantee this within the shortest possible time.

20. In addition, I have ordered the mobilization of contractors for the full rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt –Maiduguri Railway Line and the completion of the Lagos-Kano Railway Line. I have also directed the immediate commencement of a Public Works programme that will engage the services of about 10, 000 youths in every state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. This will create an additional 370, 000 jobs.

21. Government has taken these decisions in the best interest of our economy, so that we not only have benefits today, but to ensure that we bequeath even greater benefits to our children and grandchildren.

22. Let me assure Nigerians that every possible effort will be made to ensure that we march forward, with a collective resolve to build a Nigeria that can generate greater economic growth, create and sustain new jobs, and secure the future of our children.

23. This Administration will aggressively implement its programme to reposition and strengthen our economy, while paying adequate attention to the immediate needs of our citizens.

24. I assure you all that we will work towards achieving full domestic refining of petroleum products with the attendant benefits.

25. As I ask for the full understanding of all Nigerians, I also promise that I will keep my word.

26. Thank you. May God bless you; and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
January 7, 2012

I am indeed very sure that Nigeria is at the verge of breaking apart, and i know nothing, nothing i mean can stop her from breaking apart.
Just my Thoughts

#Occupy Nigeria

Thread with caution my people cos ur line are all registered, and am having a feeling that they knew this was going to happen, so they decided to use their registration issue to put us in check

Boko boys are not good at giving false threats so guys Beware

Fingers crossed cos its coming from a MOG

Hallelujah!!! lets see how the masses would react.
Fingers Crossed

Dat picture you are seeing is not actually portraying any thing meaningful cus those people u are seeing could be Hausa's, Igbos, Ihoboes(not sure am correct) or even Yoruba's.

So its high time you reason like adults and not elementary school pupils

Keep it up Guy's, You are all doing good. Infact dis is the only day i have ever enjoyed Nairaland

well mods. you've done a great job putting this thread on the front page, and i am very impressed that it has helped us treat our various fuc.k ups to the barest minimum

Well hope it last cus naija govt. are gud at making promises they cannot fufil

^{The bombing is an act of terrorism and sanctions should be placed. Henceforth, NASS should make a law that any state there is bomb blast, the state losses half of its monthly allocation.}

And how is that going to solve wat is currently happening

buffon
Meaning?

@ POSTER i actually think d reason why they r not comin out to speak is because they are scared! What if boko haram attack them after publicly speakin against them? Willl FG be there to protect them? D answer is nt far fetched!

You are very correct. Majority of dis Imams/Sultans are not actually in support of the boko attacks, but they are afraid to talk cos in dis nation/state called Nigeria, you are in  totally in care of your own safety/security.

@ posterThese boko haramalams are becoming too cowardly like their Yoruba folks - what do u derive from bombing innocent, defenceless children and women, just like adekunle/obj and co did during the Biafra v world war!

You are a GOD FORSAKEN resist and am coming foe you

Well there is truly a reason for every thing and am very sure she has a bright future, hence the reason she was spared by God.
My condolence to the girl