₦airaland Forum

NORSIYK:
Dictator Messi should keep shut.
Of late he's been talking carelessly

Which dictator?

What kind of a dictator gets "trapped" in his own territory and cannot save himself,
Cannot save Suarez. Cannot dictate signings or coach hired?

Stop the dictator narrative. Doesn't add up.

damosky12:
These silly, infantile and bitter anti-church crusaders will not see this.

BTW, Covenant University is currently the best in Nigeria and one if the best in Africa. The institution has close to ten thousand employees from all over the country.

This is a monumental impact!

Hello? Hello ? Hello?

CU is a great school but tone down the hype.

CU doesn't currently have 10000 staff, does it?

Do you even know what 10000 is?

You guys give people room to water down CU's real achievements.

asobo:
Osun state remote control . I need not to remind you about that.

How about Bayelsa state?

Did Buhari also remote control the situation with the APC candidate too?

Do not see only the situations that suit your narrative.

proeast:
In this 21st century Nigeria is still sharing money to states in such reckless manner. Why not post how much each state got?

Why can't they run these states in a professional way and have funds audited properly?

The federal government will receive money from the IOC's and add the ones it collected from China and other lenders and distribute to governors who end up using it as they pleases.

Is it impossible to audict the civil servants population and respective ranks in each state and and have a professional firm handle the allocations, while state governors will make specific requests that will be tied to any infrastructural project before funds will be released.

Run this damn country like civilized people!!

They do post the actual amounts allotted to all states of the federation. You can find it at the RMFAAC website.

Also, Auditors at the State Auditor general office are responsible for such report. External auditors may do a better job but even they are not impervious to corruption (AKA bias due to threat of loss of business). With the FOI act now many government documents can be demanded and privately assessed by individuals. It's not hard to find anomalies on them, it is rarer to get them to act on any such.

But then again all of this "high sounding" amount is about 1.7bn$ for Nigerians. For good comparison, nike earned an average 3.2bn$ a month in 2019 with about 75k employees.

God help us.

asobo:
You aren't far from the truth. The US visa sanction was apt and it kept INEC and Buhari on their toes but their apologist will defer.

The US sanctions had nothing to do with the elections.

The Edo election isn't even the only election conducted in Nigeria this year. What makes Edo special from say Bayelsa?

Besides Buhari (despite other failures) has been reasonably neutral about the outcomes of gubernatorial election in the country. If anything that's his only credit.

Why was US sanctions not used for other elections in Nigeria. After all it's not a new measure.

chinoify:
The fear of US Embassy ban is the beginning of free and fair elections in Nigeria.
Congrats Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki.

Fear of US Embassy?

Is Edo the first election to be conducted in Nigeria?
Buhari has been mighty poor. The APC too.
But give Buhari the credit for being neutral!

When you criticize, also commend!
The guy was neutral.

RaptObserver:
Gbam. Though am not a politician but as a political animal, I wanted Obaseki to win because we all love the story of the underdog in any contest. At a point I was afraid they will crush him with federal might. But then, Buhari does not stick his neck for any one in politics especially now that he has got second term secured. But don't be deceived, Ondo state will go to APC because the circumstances are not the same.

I too don't like being involved in politics.

I also think Buhari's administration has been abysmal But to be fair give the guy credits here.

He was neutral and allowed INEC have its way. You glossed over his neutrality by saying "Buhari does not stick neck for anyone in politics".
My brother that's neutrality. He's been poor in almost all areas but give it to him when he deserves it don't hold back.

Lexusgs430:
I thought he was not a poor man........ Why sue for so much.........

Apparently suing for damages is a very effective approach.

It's one of the tools Singapore's Lee kuan Yew used to silence his detractors. It's not about the money to the suer But to silence the sued.

SuperSupremo:
I disagree with you because original Israel has been wiped out since, this Israel was only established in 1948 by Britain during the Balfour war declaration to gather Jews who were scattered around the world, saying they cannot be defeated just can't be true.

Research have also shone that today's Jews don't bear exact DNA as the ancient Jews

Really?

I am not an expert though but who took the DNA samples of ancient jews?

Also why are the bible symbols of jerusalem/other cities found in the current area where Israel is?

By the way when I say promises I refer to the jews.

The modern day jews are one of the most successful people in the world per capita.

God help us.

lucasalves:
Sorry about what? Tell me a country that can boast of oil with good agricultural land, healthy citizens without weird types of cancers all around, brains that we keep losing to foreign countries and the ones we fail to develop locally? If only we had combined these things right from the beginning, you won't have been brainwashed into thinking you are inferior to anyone. Look at the herbs we discard here, isn't it the major ingredients in many of the modernized drugs big pharma is selling to us at exorbitant prices. Now tell how the sad state of the country is a joke to anyone?

As humans we are not inherently better or worse than other countries nationals.

Priding in one's natural resources (including arable land) is a joke because you did nothing to earn them they were bestowed on you by God.

Now give examples of your nation's successes not potentials. That's what counts.

By the way many nations on earth have those things you've listed. E.g. Brazil, Malaysia, Russia etc.

God help us though. I am really not happy with the country's state. But I hope to do better within my space first.

Coder2Client:
But why do you celebrate this? Israel does not care about Christians as they don't share the same belief as Christ being the messiah as Christians do.

True. I too rarely celebrate these things except for the fact that peace anywhere is a good thing.

Apparently Israel is a tangible evidence for Christians all over of God's never failing promises.

lucasalves:
You know those things are done with sentiments right? they don't believe there is anything good in Africa even as Nigerian students continue to boss them in their universities... it's high time we stop looking to them for validation... na condition make crayfish bend a well ran Nigeria is nobody's mate ooo

Hahahahahahahaha!

Tell me you're joking. You have to be.

O ye politicians!

Isn't it funny how politicians can make it through ~192 Wards across all LGAs in ~ 3 months but hardly parse real development through many of these LGAs in 3+ years administration ?

And I am not referring to just this Governor.

God have your way.

SILVERLINES:
Congratulations sir

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

As a child I have been really dreamt of studying med/surgery, but I ended up with biochemistry and proceeded with an M.Sc but every night my heart keep panting reminding me that I have a role to play in the health sector than being a mere biochemist without significantly working in anyway related to heath. After all this trouble going through my heart I am definitely willing to return back to the root and accomplish this dream.
So help me God!

By all means fulfill your dreams but even though I am no Biochemist I know they are not 'mere'.

With your use of the word 'mere', I do hope that your desire for medicine isn't borne out of the search for euphoric prestige o! Otherwise you may find it empty after achieving it.

At the end of the day great people define their fields. their fields alone do not define them.

CodeTemplar:
Imagine governors are using forcefully obtained taxes(what's Caesar's) to build mosques but there is an outcry for pastors using voluntarily donated money for intended purposes.
Buhari uses tax(what's Caesar's) to buy close to a dozen private jets for his daughters yet no one is angry with such criminalities, rather they are concerned about dignified churches that makes people aware of what is being bought, its purpose and stick to the plan. Indeed, criminality is being celebrated over dignity.

You might not like Buhari as a person. I don't like his approach to leadership too but you don't have to make unfounded statements that are even ridiculous.

Buhari "bought" almost a dozen private jets for his daughters....

THAT'S NOT TRUE.

Almost a dozen is say 10 or 11.

How many daughters does Buhari have? How many private jets are in the presidential fleet?

Make your points, Tone down the hyperbole!

God help us.

StagethemTVee:
Apologising to an elder but still crossing the legs. A well trained Yoruba son who got carried away with social media hype and western culture. We don't call elders bastards nor insult them. You went too far and i really hope you mean this apology. The ice in the Freezer has been melted. The Freesheeple Daddy has been humbled.

So sad.
However,
Freeze is of mixed racial background.
He is certainly NOT a typical yoruba person and anyone expecting more of that from him would be asking for too much.

Brandstudio01:
All these drama is something e-voting system would've saved us. But unfortunately, our politicians are not tired of embarrassing this country

Abeg jare , I will Design a Professional Logo for your product or Business for 2k Only.

E voting is a commendable idea. But even that is not devoid of malpractice.

In 2014, an 'ordinary' ICAN presidential election was fraught with malpractice. People where sacked but the beneficiary isn't known till date.

At the end of the day it's the people NOT the system.

jakeFrost:
i doubt if you understand me, shekau is a tittle been conferred on the leader of sect., just like Emir is a tittle.

why do think after army said they have killed shekau contless times, another we rise up and say he is shekau again

You do not get it.

Shekau is not a title. Abubakar shekau was the 2nd in Command that rose up after Mohammed Yusuf's death in 2010 right?

Not how come that one didn't hear "Shekau" in his name?

Google Shekau Boko Haram. You'll see his face. A distinct face.

CocoaOla:
I don't why we Nigerians hate their country with passion. Fair government policies, accountability, justice, Morals and values. let start from there. Please let us stay and fix this mess. vote humble intelligent energetic young people too.

Leaving Nigeria doesn't mean you hate it.

Excessive population growth rates means it's virtually impossible for the Nigerian economy to accommodate all of us comfortably.

By the way in this world (created by God) no one belongs anywhere exclusively. But of course I am in support of the legal approach to doing things.

To a large extent, staying in Nigeria (all ones life) condemns one to a certain degree of mediocrity in your pursuits. Outside God, great things are tremendously harder to do here.

jakeFrost:
shekau is a tittle

He is not a title.

Are you in Nigeria at all?

Someone who releases open face videos from Tim to time?

Nigerians sef.

SimisoIare2:
Why do most Governors always have issues with their deputy after first tenure?

Unbridled AMBITION.

TGM2015:
Don't forget village people when you are broadcasting your success. You cannot be inviting the devil and doing his bid and expect God to intervene when he strikes. Shaming people with broken marriage cannot be the bidding of God or supported by God.

Are there no men and women of broken marriages in the Church? Were there no children from broken and abusive marriages seek comfort by attending the church? Is his post not showing that he his posting to shame one particular person? Can that tweet shows he is forgiving? When you have the trait of sin in you, you are related to devil who is father of all sinners, and it implies you are Satan child or related to him.

Spouses and children of people called by God are not as powerful as the person called. When village people have the time of the family of people that were called by God, they will understand why job's families were lost in the battle brought on him by Satan.

True.

God help us.

Beverlyjean:
Madam..not oga

Oh sorry.

Emax911:
you r funny to, did Ali dael conquer Europe or even India, what club or country did he play for

Exactly my point!

If an average player— by your standard (who didn't conquer europe) can make this record stand for almost 15 years then maybe it's not so much a great record.

CR7 is great however. This record which he hasn't broken (honestly) doesn't really make him greater (having played) 17 years.

Beverlyjean:
2004...not 2003... besides...when he was messis age...he had hit over 80 goals

Oga Calm down.

Ronaldo played against both Kazakhstan and italy in 2003.

What game was Ronaldo's debut?

My birthday in 2003 against Kazakhstan at 18.

You guys don't even want to hear the truth again. Ha.

Amotolongbo:
Young man, try to reason sensibly.

Did you watch any of the Ali Daei’s matches to come up with such belief against Ronaldo?

If not For Ronaldo’s record chasing, would you have known Ali Daei or his record?

My advice to you is that when you want to establish a belief, let it be based on the knowledge of reality and fact

Hahahaha!

You should be asked that question.

CR7 is a great player. There's no denying it.

But if this record is as "noteworthy" as you claim, why didn't we all globally revere Ali daei before now?

Why is it when CR7 is closing in on the record that the record becomes greatly magnified/ important?

It's a nice feat but not as large as made out to be BECAUSE of its inevitability. A player with CR7's caliber is naturally expected to get to 100 goals having played since 2003 (18 years).

A nice feat nonetheless.

Hello Friend (I know I'm not your friend).


The earlier you know that there are no free lunches the better.

Also, there are no "Final" solutions to Man's problems.
Just TRADE OFFS. Every step to improve(Including travelling abroad — which is good by the way) is a trade off. Find yours.


My suggestion (Never been there — Purely based on research):

Europe: Austria, Belgium and Netherlands.
NA: Canada.
Asia: Japan & Taiwan.


Try to be upright though. Remember these countries owe you nothing.

All the best.

themonk:
Go and start a bank na, anybody can start a bank it takes a lot to keep it afloat talk less of keeping it on top.

The guy(Jim) is clearly a Visionary Businessman.
However, that era has long passed.

Virtually no real young Nigerian would be able to start a bank in this era the way young people did in the 90s.

Atedo peterside (himself a big fish in the financial waters) said this in an interview with Forbes' Peace Hyde a few years ago.

But then that is no excuse for us young people. Because today many opportunities exist that were virtually inconceivable 20 years ago too.

Focus /integrity /capacity building are key here.

thebosstrevor1:
Good for him.

What is 2.3 billion naira in dollars?

That is 5,947,916.84 dollars

This is small when compared to what south african banks give out to top shareholders

But that's not his fault is it?

The reality (which I normally tell people) is that no matter how hardworking one is, our country casts a multiplier or limiting factor on his works. It's almost inevitable.

Even Dangote hedges.

God help us.

cuntguy:
Maximum respect sir your book Africa rise and shine has really change my life.

Really? What online platform is it sold on?

Righteousness89:
Reno like many others made a Valid Summation..

Freeze For me has been an instrument of Devil Knowingly / Unknowingly against the Church.

He has Confused People and led them Astray on Tithes
And He wants to do the same again in Their Homes..

Having said that, the Words of the Man of God which I Believe was spoken out of Anger was not a good one.

You are correct.

The funny thing is, Reno (while brilliant) is most times petty himself. And has been particularly insulting to (albeit allegedly corrupt ) leadership.

God help us.