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So far the results shows CPC with 10,371,537.

Result from 4 more states which includes Borno, Taraba, Yobe, and Gombe, are still pending.

Borno has 2,730,368 registered voters
Taraba has 1,308,106 registered voters
Yobe has 1,182,230 registered voters
Gombe has 1,266,993 registered voters

Ghali Na'abba's house first and Bashir Tofa's house second all set ablaze

One funny message flying around Kano.  

"They told me Jonathan has won, if you don't like it go and hug transformer. I did hugged the transformer but didn't die. You know why? Light no dey there for the past twelve years."  

A reporter confirmed to me that Emir was flown in a helicopter to the Airport, likely will be flown out of the country. The governor is no where to be found, as the government house is surrounded by the hoodlums, the police fire in the air, but they are not running away.

I can confirm from reliable source that Emir's palace south entrance (Kofar kudu) too is burnt down.

I can also confirm from reliable source that Galadiman Kano's house, and Ghali Na'abba's house, and Aminu Wali's house were also burnt down.

Our neighbor has luckily survived, as elders came out to protect them and sent the hoodlums away from the area, I can still hear the children in the house crying.

The Houses of Ghali Na'abba (Former Speaker of the country's house of representatives) and that of Galadiman Kano Tijjani Hashim is said to have being burnt down down by hoodlums. (I have to confirm this report)

The Sky is full of smoke, War planes are trying to scare them away, but even our neighbor here is being threatened.

Picture of some hoodlums as was sent to me

* Picture deleted as it was claimed to be an old picture, not of today's mayhem

Some hoodlums are trying to start mayhem in Kano. Roads are empty, tires burning everywhere, shops closed.

Updates will come your way, will try and get some pictures too.

We went out under the sunny skies to vote en-mass for Buhari/Bakare

A strong showing in the north by Buhari and in the southwest by Ribadu could prevent Jonathan from clinching the most votes overall. The winner must gain at least 25 percent of the franchise in two thirds of the country's 36 states. A divided poll will force a run-off in the upcoming presidential election.

Just this time my mind wakes to the reality that Nigeria is listed as a 3rd world country

What baffles me most is that most of these so called 3rd world countries have better living conditions than Nigeria (e.g. the availability of power in major cities, uninterrupted).

Japan's population is around 125m people, they still boost 2nd largest economy in the world, do they have better brains than Nigerians?

More and more people are putting hopes on Buhari/Bakare, can these guys deliver Nigeria in 8 years to come should they win the upcoming elections.

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (M.E.N.D) wishes to strongly advise the general public and all oil companies to disregard all attempts by the Nigerian government and security services in dismissing our latest threat.

In light of these attempts by the Nigerian security services, we may resort to carry out all bomb blasts without prior notification and then issue a statement of claim afterwards.

Anyone caught up in these blasts due to their ignorance would only have themselves and the government to blame. The same government that would abandon the casualties in an unequipped teaching hospital while their family members travel abroad for medical treatment.

We gather that some agents from the United States are training some members of the Nigerian police force in bomb detection, detonation and making improvised bombs. We find this very laughable coming from a country that cannot guarantee its own citizen’s security with their overwhelmed prison system coupled with a useless and corrupt Nigerian police and security force that will end up selling this knowledge.

The government of Goodluck Jonathan has formed a habit of blaming its political opponents in other bomb attacks so when we start to strike, we will sit back and watch how the blame game will continue to be played out by the government after our statements of claims has being issued.

We finally reiterate our desire to avoid any civilian casualties and again strongly warn the general public to stay clear of any political gathering or meeting of any sort as we know our targets.

Jomo Gbomo

Source: http://www.saharareporters.com/news-page/mend-issues-fresh-warning-about-imminent-attacks

@macjive01

When you talk of Vocational Training in Universities, you sound very ignorant of what is happening. An example I can give is Germany, most if not all their Universities have vocational programs, and now tell me, who has the highest quality of manufactured goods in the world? Germany.

It is not bad if the same system in Germany is employed in Nigeria.

Is it true that Ecobank is being planned to be renamed Bank of West Africa (BAWA).

A high profile from the bank was heard saying.

I heard Ecobank is being planned to be renamed to Bank of West Africa.

How true is it?

A high profile in the bank was heard saying.

He wants to die like Saddam Hussein, Period!

So, does it mean that $1 will equal N1 Trillion in the next 8 years?

nedra:
@ SALY KELY

U CONSTANTLY CONVINCE ME BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBTS WHAT A HELPLESS F.OOL U ARE. DO U EVEN PAY ATTENTION TO THE PAPERS AND MEDIA?
DO U KNOW WHAT SANUSI HAS DONE TO CUSTOMERS WHO OPERATE FIXED DEPOSITS, BA AND CPS ETC IN THE BANK? HE HAS COMPLETELY CRASHED THE INTEREST RATE ON EVERY BANK IN NIGERIA. HOW CAN A CUSTOMER FIX 5 MILLION NAIRA AND AT THE END OF THE YEAR YOU GV HIM ABOUT 4 THOUSAN NAIRA INTEREST. AN IGNORANT F.OOL LIKE U DOESNT KNOW THIS. LOTS OF CUSTOMERS ARE ANGRY WITH THIS AS IT REPRESENTS A HUGE SET BACK FOR THEM.

WHAT ELSE DO U WANT TO HEAR? HE HAS ALREADY IMPOSED HIS PERSONAL BELIEFS ON ALL BANKS WHETHER IT SUITED THEM OR NOT FOR SELFISH EGO AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.
I AM SURE U R NOT A GRADUATE AND THATS Y U CONSTANTLY EXPOSE your LUNACY HERE.

Conspiracy!

See how UN-EDUCATED CHRISTIANS dey yab Islamic Banking just because it is Islamic. Hey Hey Ignorant dey ooooo.

Simple Ignorance. and Hot Hatred

So be it! So called Leaders are talking!

Get together? No!

Divide? Yes!

I am sure division will win if referendum is held.

And who doesn't want to break up? You

Even as Murtala is dead, his kindred are not. The movement still exists, and it is growing day by day. It is just a matter of time, and Nigeria will be divided just like Sudan. History in the making Hausa-Fulani haters should go to hell!

From Well Wishers like me and some REAL Anti-Corruption Crusaders!

Isn't that simple for your to understand?

, “Two months into his governorship, Malam Sanusi embarked on the bailout of Afribank, Intercontinental Bank, Union Bank, Oceanic Bank and Finbank and dismissed their chief executive officers in a move designed to show that banking is no longer business as usual but institutions that must serve the economy as a whole.

“Another key reform of the banking sector introduced by Mr Sanusi has been to limit the tenure of bank CEOs to a maximum of 10 years. They will have to leave office at the end of their term regardless of their record. This policy has already led to change of leadership at UBA, Zenith and Skye banks,” the release said.

The Magazine’s editor added that the reforms initiated by Sanusi have been hailed as necessary to sanitise the banking industry and that observers have argued that, had these reforms not been initiated, “Nigeria would have entered into another round of banking distress.”

The CBN governor was quoted as saying that the banking reforms were built around four pillars: enhancing the quality of banks, establishing financial stability; enabling healthy financial-sector evolution and ensuring that the financial sector contributes to the real (non-financial) economy.

“Until now, the banking system was servicing the banking sector and not the economy as a whole. What we want to ensure now is that the banking industry services Nigeria,” Sanusi said,

culled from: http://labarai.com/?p=125

I really do want an Independent Nation for Northern Nigeria. But Honestly I don't like it this way, killings, bombings, bloodsheds, etc. The definitive rules of engagement applies to Nigeria except for the above I listed.

The future for Nigeria as ONE country is very DARK, chaos in Nigeria will cause trouble in the whole African continent, both Economically and Socially.

One question, I didn't forgot when a report was released about the future of sub-saharan Africa (15 new countries may emerge). This report was made by the US security agencies, and only God knows what else they know or plan about the country. I really don't care if the country splits, but let it be peaceful and the MOST peaceful separation ever. It is possible!

About Islamic Extremism, I keep on reminding Muslims, a call for action becomes very necessary. Peace is always the way and the answer.

I choose separation
I choose peace

Attention Posters
The Eagle Eyes (America) are watching you on this forum.

cold:
Auwal87 is trying really hard to come across as a moderate muslim,but anyone who knows the inner workings of islam know there's no such thing as a moderate muslim.Violence is the super-structure upon which islam is built.So mr auwal,anyone who takes you seriously has only been hoodwinked by your sublime & subtle approach before you reach for the jugular

Of course there are moderate Muslims, in fact 95% of Muslims are moderate. Extremists are less than 5%. So we can get the counts down to 0% when we start the war now. Research well and you will see, except if you are one of those biased posters.

debeginin:
@auwal87 answer these questions asked by @Noblezone above.This auwal of must be one of those jihadist.

I shouldn't even reply you since you didn't read my post before you reply.

I said and here I repeat ", extremist will continue to use the state for their evil actions."

But you are here saying I must be one of those Jihadist.

[quote author=invisible! link=topic=576839.msg7433768#msg7433768 date=1293715205]Military governor in a democracy, a mechanic needs to work on your brain!

I think the state should be turned into one giant pig farm, and handed over to Zimbabwe farmers to manage.[/quote]Thats not the solution. If you think military governor is not the solution, then you suggest your own solution, not thrashing.

I am calling on the Nigerian government to quickly dissolve the state government of Jos and quickly appoint a military governor. The President, as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces have the capability and power to do that. This is very very important.

Further Actions:

Either divide the state two or evacuate all settlers in the state! Else politicians will continue to use the state for their political gains, and extremist will continue to use the state for their evil actions.

It is with dismay how this so called "Boko Haram" sects are playing in this country, their ideology is totally UN-ISLAMIC, I have listened to at least 5 Boko Haram members (or those with the same ideology) but argued that it isn't an excuse to fight Jihad in a place where your freedom is not violated (at least of free speech, movement, business, and religion) no where in Nigeria you will not practice any religion, whatever religion you are you can practice. Women can cover their whole body without any question? Men can marry up to 4 wives without any question. It is very disheartening how some people claiming to be "Ahlus Sunnah" violating the rights of others, which is totally against Islamic Teachings.

What the so called "Boko Haram" are doing is nothing but fighting their own fellow Muslims, not the kufr. We (Muslims in Nigeria) have to wake up and FIGHT these evil people. Please MUSLIM BROTHERS read below and share with your friends and family, DO NOT let any "BOKO HARAM" enter your Peaceful MIND. Please!!!

[b]Whenever the Prophet had an option between two courses of action, he always chose the easier (non-confrontational) one. (Bukhari)

This means that, violent activism should not be indulged in if peaceful activism is an option. For, peace is the easier course as compared to violence.

For instance, trying to change the status quo in the very first stage of a movement is a hard option, while launching one’s activities in the available sphere without doing so is an easier option.

Going to war in confrontational situations is a hard option while following a conciliatory course in dealing with one’s rival is easier. Countering aggression with aggression is a hard option, while countering aggression with patience and forbearance is an easier option. An agitational course of action is harder than employing quiet strategy. Adopting a radical method of reformation is harder than that of following a gradual method. Taking emotional, extreme steps without a thought for their consequences creates difficulties. While a well-considered method, keeping an eye on the consequences, gives much better results. The policy of confrontation with a ruler is a harder option, while initiating one’s action; by sidestepping the ruler in the sphere of education and learning is an easier option. These instances show us the easier and harder options, as demonstrated by the Hadith.

The truth is that peace in Islam is the ‘rule’, while war is the ‘exception’. This is borne out by all the teachings of Islam and the practical life of the Prophet of Islam.

The Example of the Prophet Muhammad

The Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation in 610 A.D. in Makkah. God ordained that he carry out the mission of Tawheed (or oneness of God).

The house of the Kabah, which was built as the house of monotheism by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael (peace be upon them), later on became a centre of polytheism with 360 idols in it. The first revelation might well have demanded the purification of the Kabah, which would have given rise to a serious problem. But the first revelation made in the Quran was:

    Purify your vestments (74:4).

This means to purify one’s moral character. If, in the first stage the Prophet had been commanded to purify the Kabah while Makkah was still under the domination of the idolaters, this would have surely precipitated clash and confrontation. Therefore, according to the command of the first revelation, the Prophet continued to perform his prayers peacefully in the Kabah for a period of 13 years, even though it housed several hundred idols.

Similarly, the Prophet and his companions circumambulated the Kabah on the occasion of Umrah al-Hudaybiyya in 629, while the Kabah still housed 360 idols.

The Prophet Muhammad proceeded thus in order to avoid war and confrontation with the idolaters, and so that the atmosphere of peace should be maintained. The entire life of the Prophet is a practical demonstration of this peace-loving policy. At the time of migration from Makkah, the idolaters were all set to wage war, but the Prophet avoided this by quietly leaving his homeland for Madinah.

The mission of Islam is based on monotheism, its goal being to make people realize the existence of the one and only God and to strive to bring about a revolution in their hearts and minds of individuals in order that they may love God as is His due. And the greatest concern of man should be to fear and worship his Creator (2:165).

Such a mission cannot afford wars and violent confrontations. When a state of war and violence prevails, the normal atmosphere is vitiated and such circumstances as would foster intellectual movements and spiritual reformation cannot be effectively created. It cannot be denied that peaceful circumstances produce a propitious environment for Islam, while violent circumstances inevitably result in antagonism towards Islam.

War: A State Action

In Islam, war is not the prerogative of the individual but of an established government. Only an established government can declare war. In other words, individuals can pray on their own, but they cannot wage wars of their own accord. Only when a war is declared by the ruling government, can the public join in and support it, and not before that. Islam does not sanction individual actions on this issue. Therefore no Non Governmental Organization or NGO can declare a war.

As a general principle, the Quran tells us that, even where an external attack is feared, the common man should not act independently, but should take the matter to the ruler, and then under his guidance take proper counter measures. (4:83).

The Hadith also states that ‘the ruler is a shield, fighting is done under him, and security is attained through him.’

This clearly shows that the decision to do battle and its planning are the tasks of an established government. The common man can play his role as need be under government orders, and not independently.

This Islamic principle shows that there is no room for non-state warfare, which is what we generally call guerilla war. A guerilla war is fought by individual organizations, not by the State. As far as the state is concerned, if it wants to wage a defensive war against any country it has first—in obedience to the Quran—to issue a proper declaration. Only then can it wage a lawful war (8:58). In Islam, there is only ‘declared’ war. Therefore, in accordance with this principle, no proxy war in Islam can be lawful.

Most Islamic actions are governed by certain conditions. The waging of war is also thus subject to certain principles, one being that, even when a defensive war has been declared by the State, it will be aimed only at the combatants. Targeting non-combatants will be unlawful. The Quran enjoins us not to do battle with those who are not at war. Such people have to be dealt with kindly and equitably. But you are free to do battle with those who are fighting against you. (60:8-9)

If, for instance, a Muslim state is at war with a particular nation, and this war is in conformance with Islamic principles, it should still not permit any destructive activities against non-combatants (civilians), as was done on September 11, 2001, in New York and Washington. Similarly in Islamic war, Muslims are not permitted to commit suicidal bombings in order to destroy the enemy. Strapping explosives on to oneself and hurling oneself upon the civilian settlements of even those with whom one is at war, for the purpose of destroying the enemy, and in the process killing oneself deliberately, is totally un-Islamic. This can in no way be termed ‘Shahadah’ (martyrdom). According to Islam we can become martyrs, but we cannot court a martyr’s death deliberately.

The Difference between Enemy and Aggressor

Under the scheme of the divine trial of human beings, God has granted man freedom. Due to this freedom, enmities may develop between people (20:123), which sometimes lead them to war. But Islam makes a clear difference between enmity and war.

Believers do not have the right to wage wars against their enemies. What the believers have to do as regards their enemies is far from waging war. Their duty is to peacefully convey to them the message of Islam. The Quran gives a clear injunction on this subject:

    “And good and evil deeds are not alike. Repel evil with good. And he who is your enemy will become your dearest friend.” (41:33-34)

That is to say, Islam believes in turning one’s enemy into a friend through peaceful means, instead of declaring him an enemy and then waging war against him.

Islam does give permission to do battle. But such permission is given only in the case of an attack by opponents in spite of the policy of avoidance being followed by the Muslims, thus creating a situation where self-defense is required. The Quran has this to say: “Permission to take up arms is hereby given to those who are attacked because they have been wronged” (22:38). At another place the Quran gives a valid reason for fighting: “They were the first to attack you” (9:13).

This shows that according to the teachings of Islam, war is to be waged not against the enemy but against the aggressor. If Muslims hold someone to be their enemy, that does not give them the right to attack him. The one and only right given to them is to convey the peaceful message of Islam. Islam permits defensive fighting against violent aggression, but only when all efforts at avoidance and reconciliation have failed. The practical example of the Prophet Muhammad provides an incontrovertible proof of the value of this policy.

The Power of Peace

According to a Hadith, “God grants to gentleness what He does not grant to harshness.” That is to say, peaceful activism is distinctly superior to violent activism. There is nothing mysterious about the point made in this Hadith. It is a simple and a well-known fact of life that in a situation of war and violence, feelings of hatred and enmity flare up between the two sides and, in the process, the existing resources are destroyed. People from both sides get killed and the entire society turns into a jungle of negative feelings. It is quite obvious that in such an atmosphere no constructive and consolidated work can be done. There is nothing to be achieved in war and violence, save death and destruction.

On the contrary, an atmosphere of peace enables normal relations to be established between people. It makes it possible for feelings of love and friendship to prevail. In a favourable atmosphere constructive activities flourish and the existing resources can be used for development or other creative activities. A positive bent of mind will prevail which will help develop academic and intellectual advancement.

The greatest ill effect of war is that it limits human endeavour, whereas the greatest benefit of peace is that to the ultimate extent it opens up opportunities for improvement. War invariably results in further loss, while peace invariably results in further gain. That is why Islam teaches us to avoid war and confrontation at all costs and commands us to establish peace to the greatest possible degree.

Clarification of a Fallacy

There are certain verses in the Quran, which convey injunctions similar to the following:

    ‘Kill them wherever you find them.’ (2:191)

Referring to such verses, there are some who attempt to give the impression that Islam is a religion of war and violence. This is totally untrue. Such verses relate in a restricted sense, to those who have unilaterally attacked the Muslims. The above verse does not convey the general command of Islam.

The truth of the matter is that the Quran was not revealed in the complete form in which it exists today. It was revealed from time to time, according to the circumstances, over a time span of 23 years. If this is divided into years of war and peace, the period of peace amounts to 20 years, while that of war amounts only to 3 years. The revelations during these 20 peaceful years were the peaceful teachings of Islam as are conveyed in the verses regarding the realization of God, worship, morality, justice, etc.

This division of commands into different categories is a natural one and is found in all religious books. For instance, the Gita, the holy book of the Hindus, pertains to wisdom and moral values. Yet along with this is the exhortation of Krishna to Arjun, encouraging him to fight. (3:30) This does not mean that believers in the Gita should wage wars all the time. Gandhiji, after all, derived his philosophy of non-violence from the same Gita. The exhortation to wage war in the Gita applies only to exceptional cases where circumstances leave no choice. But for general day-to-day existence it gives the same peaceful commands as derived from it by Mahatma Gandhi.

Similarly, Jesus Christ said: “Do not think that I came to bring peace on Earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew, Chapter 10)

It would not be right to conclude that the religion preached by Christ was one of war and violence, for such utterances relate purely to particular occasions. So far as general life is concerned, Christ taught peaceful values, such as the building up of a good character, loving each other, helping the poor and needy, etc.

The same is true of the Quran. When the Prophet of Islam emigrated from Mecca to Medina, the idolatrous tribes were aggressive towards him. But the Prophet always averted their attacks by the exercise of patience and the strategy of avoidance. However on certain occasions no other options existed, save that of retaliation. Therefore, he had do battle on certain occasions. It was these circumstances, which occasioned those revelations relating to war. These commands, being specific to certain circumstances, had no general application. They were not meant to be valid for all time to come. That is why; the permanent status of the Prophet has been termed a ‘mercy for all mankind.’ (21:107)

Islam is a religion of peace in the fullest sense of the word. The Qur’an calls its way ‘the paths of peace’ (5:16). It describes reconciliation as the best policy (4:128), and states that God abhors any disturbance of the peace (2:205). We can say that: “It is no exaggeration to say that Islam and violence are contradictory to each other. The concept of Islamic violence is so obviously unfounded that prima facie it stands rejected. The fact that violence is not sustainable in the present world is sufficient indication that violence as a principle is quite alien to the scheme of things in Islam. Islam claims to be an eternal religion and, as such, could never afford to uphold any principle, which could not stand up to the test of time. Any attempt to bracket violence with Islam amounts, therefore, to casting doubt upon the very eternity of the Islamic religion. Islamic terrorism is a contradiction in terms, much like ‘pacifist’ terrorism. And the truth of the matter is that, all the teachings of Islam are based directly or indirectly on the principle of peace.”[/b]

PEACE TO YOU ALL!!!

you will laugh and be happy when I say goodluck's brother win nobel prize
now this goodluck's brother win a niger-delta pipeline blowing prize nidel prize, why won't u be happy?