Paperwhite:
Buhari have never been in charge in all the capacities he have served in any government.Cabal always make the decision for him but unfortunately he never takes the blame.

I realise he always finds a way to feign ignorance. That's a bad leadership quality

SweetWJ:
He has never been the one controlling affairs even his military days in power. Ask Yakubu Gowon

Okay, now I am confused. Ask Yakubu Gowon?

hyfr:
Things can never get right in Nigeria, even if a pastor becomes the president, he will still loot. They made that seat in a way that you can loot as u want and nobody says a word. I suggest, if possible every dime that this nation has should be made accountable on a daily basis and contracts awarded should be reviewed thoroughly, but what do I know?

There are countries that do not practice democracy and do not follow rule of law, yet they have Nuclear weapons, e.g, North Korea.
We should not wait to be bullied into doing what is right.

Readers discretion:this is my personal point of view of the situations under review. Do not be too elated if it favours your stance. Neither must you take it too personal if it doesn't. Nairaland is big enough to accommodate your own personal views too.

* Abdullahi Mohammed

* Gbolade Osinowo

* Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe

* Jones Arogbofa

* Abba Kyari

Yea, you most definitely were asking why I was listing strange names until you finally saw a familiar one, Abba Kyari.
You still have not figured out who those other people listed above are, have you? Okaaay, you know Abba Kyari is the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. So what then links him with others? I know what you're thinking; 'they are also Cabal members'. Wrong, they are all Chiefs of Staff to past Nigerian Presidents since 1999 to date. It just happens one of them is too powerful today, thus, very popular.

So often have Nigerians complained about the ''alleged fact'' that the President Muhammadu Buhari's government has been hijacked by a ''Cabal''. Before now, in National politics, when you hear the word ''Cabal'', your mind will race to the ''Class of 66" according to FFK. (You know the surviving members of that class, I can't tell you).

Today, things have changed, at least ''The Wife of The President'' agrees with me on that. Mrs Buhari revealed that a certain set of people have taken her husband's government hostage. Mrs Buhari's outburst confirmed our suspicion that the president may not really be having a strong grip on his government. The president's wife voiced her displeasure over what she termed ''undue influence of The Cabal over the President''. She went ahead to threaten that if such an overbearing influence continues, she would not support the President by 2019, ''if he decides to run again''. I'm sure you all know the President's response to her allegations. His response was actually a national anthem.

That incident followed a series of events. Worthy of mention are; the Twitter post by the vocal Senator, Shehu Sani. Sahara Reporters' reportage on how the ''Cabal'' prevented the President's wife from seeing him, while he was battling an undisclosed ailment in London. Timi Frank's accusations that the government was hijacked and a host of others. (Feel free to add those you remember)

Incidents that proof that sensitive decisions were taken on the President's behind

- 2016 budget was submitted with a lot of changes(padding) made outside the President's knowledge. A situation which drew wide controversy with the President stating vehemently that he had no knowledge changes were made and had to withdraw the already submitted budget for correction. That is not only embarrassing, but shows a man who lacks the control over happenings in his administration.

- Babachir Lawal's statement just when he was told by State House Reporters that he had been relieved of his duty. With a wry of smile on his face, he asked ''Who is the Presidency''. I don't need to explain the implication of that statement. But if you think I should, then I think you should be in the ''Jokes'' section, as this section is matured adults.

- NNPC GMD's alleged ''illegal'' contracts awards to the tune of $26 Billion in the Ministry through which the President heads. And subsequent non interaction with his immediate subordinate, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu. If the latter had not leaked his letter to the press, the President wouldn't have given him his audience. We are talking about the two Ministers of petroleum, yet the one had/has no access to the other. There is a rumour that Kachikwu didn't really meet with the President in person. Rumours have it that he was made to meet the man ''in charge of things'', Abba Kyari.

- The removal of an AIT State House Correspondent from the Villa. The President later ordered that the reporter be restored and feigned ignorance of the whole incident. There are a moot of incidents of this calibre. I will just skip to the grand one.

- The reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina with security details from the Secret Service, otherwise known as the DSS. this is a broad topic that this poster will definitely write broadly on soon. So let's leave at that. (Still, add those events you think fit in here)

The above obvious errors of omission point to two things:

1. Either the President is not in control of things
Or
2. He just does not care how things play out in his government. In either situation, it does not make a good leader.

Now back to Abba Kyari.

I read comment here concerning the President's directive that the Head of Service submitted the response to the query given her by the President himself to ''The Chief of Staff''. Someone had asked why would the President ask the HoS to submit her response to the Chief of Staff. That was and still is a valid question; Why should a Federal Civil Servant who doubles as the Head of Service be subjected to an Ordinary aid? The response from one of the popular Buhari's loyalist shocked me. I will not mention any name not to give such a person undue recognition.
The young man/woman (You can't tell a person's actual sex on a faceless forum) said that, the Chief of Staff is the only way to the President and can NEVER be bypassed. Much like the Bible describes Jesus Christ.

Let me shock you all. Did you know that Former President Musa Yar'dua (may his soul rest in peace) operated without a Chief of Staff for about 2years? (2008-2010). More shockingly is that, he had inherited the Chief of Staff who served Obasanjo from 1999, Abdullahi Mohammed. Mohammed served as Chief of Staff to Obasanjo in the latter's two terms. When Yar'dua came to power in 2007, he left him there, but reduced his office to a mere messenger like it should be. In 2008, Mohammed could not withstand the supposed neglect and resigned. Till Yar'dua's unfortunate demise in 2010, he never appointed any other Chief of Staff. It is safe to say that Yar'dua never had a Chief of Staff. Now, Was his government not functional? Your guess is as good as mine.

Before Abba Kyari, no one really knew who were the past Chiefs of Staff to the past Presidents. Jonathan changed his Chiefs of Staff thrice. And no one heard any news. Today, Abba Kyari is the most powerful person in Nigeria politics. Whereas, he is meant to be an ordinary chief messenger.

These events, situations and incidents show that the President may not be in control of things in the Villa.



Cc. Seun Lalasticlala
All those bloggers copying my opinions without credit, be warned!!!

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Beyond the fact that it reduces man’s self esteem, it impairs a man’s ability to have sexual intercourse and more importantly, it also reduces the likelihood of the man being able to impregnate a woman. But the good news is that it is curable.

However, given the serious impact it has on the sexual wellness of a man, it is important to point out that there are certain habits that fuel this dysfunction, and these include:

Diet: It should first be noted that the turgidity of the penis is dependent on blood flow and so it is only helpful when people eat the food that would aid blood flow in their system. WebMD, a website that provides valuable health information and tools for managing health, pointed out that the kind of diet or eating pattern that could cause heart attack due to restricted blood flow would also obstruct the flow of blood to the penis, especially when blood flow is needed for the penis to be erect. Therefore, to avoid impotence, men are advised to take fruits, vegetables, fish, red wine, whole grains and heart-healthy fats like nuts. “Anything that is bad for a man’s heart is also bad for his penis,” an associate professor of clinical urology, Andrew McCullough, said.

Obesity: Another factor that can cause impotence is obesity. According to WebMD, overweight is a risk factor for diabetes, which could cause nerve damage in some parts of the body. However, if one of the nerves that have links with the penis is damaged, it could affect the sensitivity of the penis, resulting in erectile dysfunction. Also, diabetes has been found to be one of the endocrine diseases that impede blood flow and that can also affect blood flow to the penis. Also, people that are obese tend to have high level of visceral fat which has been linked to lower testosterone.

Lack of Exercise: Exercise has been found to add great benefits to the body, including increased blood circulation in the body. In fact, exercise has been found to boost libido due to the increased blood flow. On the other hand, inactive or deskbound lifestyle has been found to cause erectile dysfunction. However, people are also advised to be cautious of the kind of exercise they engage in and this is because any form of exercise, like cycling, that puts enormous pressure on the area between the scrotum and anus could affect the nerves and vessels that have links with the penis, leading to erectile dysfunction.

Smoking: Previous studies have shown that there are many disadvantages of smoking to the body and in this case, it transcends its negative impact on the lungs to include its enormous impact on the functionality of the penis. Specifically, WebMD pointed out that smoking could harm blood vessels and reduce the flow of blood to the penis. Furthermore, it was found that nicotine, one of the substances in tobacco, could make the blood vessels to contract and in the long run, contract the flow of blood to the penis. An assistant professor of urology and co-founder of the cardiovascular and sexual health clinic at Yale University, Charles Walker, told Healthline that smoking could damage the lining of the blood vessels, which affects the smooth muscle in the penis and inhibits blood from flowing in. Everyone knows smoking is bad for your health, but most people don’t realise there is a direct relationship between cigarette smoking and erectile dysfunction,” he added.

Penile Injury: For such a sensitive and important organ, one could be tempted to think that no harm could come to the penis, especially with its location, but there have been incidents of people sustaining penile injury, whether due to rough and uncontrolled sexual activity or injuries sustained from accident. However, injury to the penis has been found to affect its sensitivity. Also, certain injuries to the nerves and arteries in the urethra could result in erectile dysfunction. A specialist in erectile dysfunction, Dr. Irwin Goldstein, told Everyday Health that the main artery to the penis, which supplies the blood needed for erections, is connected to the pelvic bone, thus, extreme force in the pelvic bone region could crush the artery and in effect, lead to erectile dysfunction.

Oral Hygiene: This may appear shocking to many, especially when there doesn’t seem to be any link between the teeth and the penis. But according to recent studies, men with gum disease tend to battle with erectile dysfunction. On the other hand, men with erectile dysfunction tend to have gum disease. As it turned out, the researchers told Men’s Health that as the tooth decays, the immune system attacks pathogens in the mouth and then bacteria in the mouth could find their way into the bloodstream, clog blood vessels, including those in the penis. This affects blood flow to the penis and this can lead to erectile dysfunction. However, the way out is to maintain oral hygiene, by brushing the teeth twice daily and flossing regularly.

Stress: This factor sounds like a common issue and many people are familiar with the causes and effects. However, stress had also been found to trigger the secretion of adrenaline hormone, which makes the blood vessels to contract. Thus, reducing anxiety, depression and worries helps blood flow considerably.

Drug Abuse: The effect of drug abuse is widespread, but not many would know that the use of certain drugs could impair their sexual functionality or even kill their ability to get aroused. Hence, people are advised to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any drug, more so that the drug effect is usually a side effect. And the said drugs include the ones men take to boost their performance or treat erectile dysfunction. So, consult a doctor before using any drug.


http://punchng.com/eight-habits-that-fuel-impotence/

iswallker:


Sorry, didn't know ure a lawyer....

Funny.
I'm not a lawyer though,
I just do my researches!

iswallker:


So it's buhari that requested subpoena against jona...

Olosa methu former pdp scribe cannot request jona to testify again... >:

First of all, how can Olisa Metuh request a Sabpoena against Jonathan? Is Metuh the prosecuting counsel or a judge?

If you want to quote people on Nairaland, be mindful of those you quote with the wrong information! Mark this Moniker!

Now to the issue, who is prosecuting Olisa Metuh? In case you don't know the answer, it is the Federal Government, through the Attorney General of the Federation/Minister of Justice. And the Minister is a member of President Buhari's cabinet. They meet every Wednesday during the Federal Executive Meetings and discuss what case to pursue and how best to pursue it.

The prosecuting counsel requested the court sabpoena GEJ to appear in court and testify. So you mean, the AGF pulled this off on an immediate past President without the sitting President's approval? Come on!!!

Oh, I took the liberty to screenshot the meaning of Subpoena for you, just in case!

Speechless!

This is what happens when a President decides to be sectional in his dealings!

You can not let Babachir Lawal go scot free after his grass cutting adventure(okay, you will say he was suspended. Really?);
Abba Kyari after he is accused of collecting 500million from Mtn;
Baru after being accused of awarding contracts illegally to the tune of $26 billion
Smuggle in Abdulrasheed Marina, give him DSS cover and emoluments, despite being on EFCC's wanted list.
Allow your kinsmen, the dealy Fulani Herdsmen maim people with impunity, Etc

Yet, think in your deluded minds that the Niger Deltans won't shout victimization when you try to touch their on son!

salt1:


She's actually right. Buhari will win if he's alive and well to contest in 2019. Here are my own reasons:
1) he enjoys huge support of the North
2)The North has huge population. By 2019, most of the 10m out of school children in the north will be qualified to vote and will vote for him
3)if he presents Osibanjo, he will still get block votes from Yorubas who will enjoy the possibility of a presidency if the incumbent should die. Born agains in Redeemed and Winners will still support their pastor.
4) there will be voter apathy in SS and SE if the two major parties present Hausas

It sucks being Igbo or SS right now, but democracy is a game of numbers. Right now, the Hausas and Yorubas have it and will continue to be the beautiful bride for a long while

Point of correction, my post is more of a lamentation than a boast!
I am not a Buhari supporter. My comment here should tell you that!

Afam4eva:

While i agree with your prelude, i think the crux of your argument does not hold water. Despite Buhari's God like status in the north, how come he couldn't win the election in the previous times that he contested? It's mainly due to the fact that most of his votes came from the core northern states and he couldn't get the middle-belt votes as well as the south-west votes which he got this time around. That's exactly what changed. And the reason he was voted by these regions was because of the influence of Tinubu and the APC machinery in the south-west. For the middle-belt, they just joined the bandwagon of changed because they really suffered in the hands of their PDP reps.

This time around, Buhari will really find it tough because we all know that the SE and SS will not vote for Buhari. He may not even win Edo state which is the only APC state in the region. A lot of people in the SW have also become disenchanted with his rulership even though some may try to hide it. It's the same story in the middle-belt.

The only way Buhari will win the 2019 election is if PDP or any opposition do not present a popular candidate. I think at the point, it's PDP's election to lose because Buhari's presidency is the worse ever in the history of Nigeria. He makes Jonathan look like a demi God.

Let's also not rule out the springing up of a new political merger towards 2019.

Because he only won in North- West and East respectively.
Then he lost Majority of North Central; Kwara was Saraki -PDP, Plateau was Jona Jang -PDP, Nasarawa was Ali Akwe Doma -PDP, Benue was Gabriel Suswam -PDP and Niger was Babangida Aliyu -PDP. A careful examination tells you that those mentioned above are/were diehard PDP stalwarts who couldn't have supported Bubari.
He lost the South-West firstly, to Obasanjo, then to Yar'dua and GEJ due to Tinubu's support for the latter in 2011.

You can't say that now that the entire North-Central is APC and some South-West.

jumper524:
you fell for that crap that our yams are spoilt?? no nah.. beside if you stay in the north you'll know agriculture has improved drastically my LGA kuje abuja are having problems with chicken sales despite low price so many people venture into poultry business as well as farm products.. if you stay in d north you'll notice for the past 3 years there's continuous increase in agriculture..

Was it a lie

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/fg-explains-exported-yams-rotten/

jumper524:
the fact that Buhari plunged us into recession doesn't change the fact that if good luck or anybody were to be president it would have been averted. I remember vividly during the last days of goodlucks regime how economist were predicting doom for Nigeria.. many federal civil servant were scared of the fact that they won't be able to pay salaries... but thank god for buhari... salaries is no longer a problem at the federal level. because of Buhari and the recession I can see vast improvement in agriculture at the northern part of the country... its only a matter of time for the country to be fully stable..

Really?
If you want to talk about Buhari's achievements, please don't mention agriculture. It's a friendly warning. Because when those who have the strength to argue finally get here, they will put that line in the thrash where it belongs.
Have you heard of Akinwumi Adesina? Erstwhile minister of agriculture and all the good this he did in that sector?
Now we have Audu Ogbe who is exporting yams. Or did anyone tell you the yams were rejected in the US because they were bad?

Before you proceed, kindly know that this is my personal opinion which I am entitled to, just like you are entitled to yours!

It is no longer news that Nigerians are undergoing much more suffering in the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration than has ever been experienced in the 18years of absolute democracy in the country.

This suffering and hardship has been defined differently, according to each person's political views and affiliations. President Buhari's supporters have not wasted any chance to shout to high havens that the suffering and hardship is as a result of the rot left behind by the defeated, now opposition Peoples Democratic Party, particularly, the immediate past administration of President Goodluck Jonathan has been fingered the most.

Whereas, others see it differently, as they believe the hardship is as a result of the ruling party's inability and inexperience to manage the country. Those in this school, point to many factors to proof their points. Some of which are:

1. Nigerian Naira was around 197 to one USDolloar, $1 = N197, at the tthe the current administration took over powers, but now, the difference is almost double of what it used to be.

2. PMS pump price was at N97, despite the fact that crude oil sold for $100/per barrel then. Now it is at N145 even though crude oil is selling at $54/barrel.

3. The Nigerian Economy was one of the best in Africa, yet after the new administration came on board, the economy plunged into recession.

4. As a result of the recession, food stuffs skyrocketed, thus, the hardship in question.

5. Etc

Be it as it may, Nigerians, particularly those from the Southern part of the country have accused the current President of sectional leadership style. Some believe the President favours citizens from the North more than he does those from the South.

This accusations have formed the basis for which many people who feel unduly treated, together with those not feeling the impact of this government, should I say, those feeling the impact negatively, have vowed to vote President Buhari and APC out of power, come 2019.

The truth of the matter; it is easier for this poster to be President by 2019 than for the South to vote out President Buhari, should he decide to contest.
Hold on, I know you don't share my position and want to attack me now. But can you set emotions aside so we face reality?

-Now, President Muhammadu Buhari is highly revered in the North. Most Northerners, particularly, the Muslims who hold the majority in terms of population see him as their Messiah and will vote for his obituary poster(pun intended here). In that case, Buhari on a wheel chair will still win in the entire.

- In the South, he has allies who will rather die than not support him, even if he were on a sick bed. These persons include; Rochas Okorocha, Governor of Imo State, Rotimi Amaechi, Babatunde Fashola, Ibikunle Amosun, Chris Ngige, Fayemi Kayode, et al.

With those people, Buhari will get the needed votes from the South (he may not necessarily win the South).
If you check, I did not mention Tinubu nor Obasanjo. That was on purpose. Because, in some quarters, people believe that Tinubu has fallen out of favours from the President and as such ''may'' not support him by 2019.

So you see! It is almost impossible to vote out Buhari and he, just like his supporters, like Sarrki, Cleverly, Hungerbad, Omenka, Mynd44(no ban me o, I get right to talk o) and others know this. Hence, they keep shouting, Buhari till 2023.

Let the bashing begin!

maron5:


If u had invested 400k around may/June,by now,u would have become a millionaire!

Then,1BTC was sold for roughly 400k and now,its sold for over #2m.

Anyway,talk to me on 08145319150 cos am always busy with my biz.

Okay brotherly, I will contact you as soon as I'm ready

madridguy:
Insha Allah I will support any independent candidate not above 45 years old, not a stooge to any political godfather, not from PDP or APC in 2019. We need fresh blood and new faces that will move us forward.

I will bookmark this comment

madridguy:
You started it bros

No vex bros!

But may I ask you Sir; what is your honest stance about the issue of a youthful President in Nigeria, say, 2019?
Will you support a youth against President Muhammadu Buhari if you find a credible one?

ibibiofirstlady:
It can never happen in Nigeria... the system is skewed against the common man.

Wow dear! That's a submission of a man that has given up.
It happened in Kenya remember? John Paul Mwirigi defeated a seating Deputy Governor to take a seat in the Kenyan parliament.

Don't lose hope.

madridguy:
Far better than defending Baba corruption. Going slowly and steady is far better than not going at all.

In your definition of ''going slowly and steadily'' the current administration is inline I guess!

Anyway, I know your (BMC's) tricks, you want to derail the topic of discussion. But Sir, steer clear!

OfficialAwol:
Nigerians say they want to have mercy on Atiku and let him taste the presidency before he becomes too old to run.

I think one woman is cooking our national destiny in an Indian Pot.

Funny.
See our responses! Instead of being motivated, we resort to believing that someone is actually responsible for our political apathy!

Kyase:
I still dey wait to see nonsense comments

Hahahahaha. Is your anticipation in support or against young leaders?

madridguy:

Caught in the act! Space bookers.
Oya, come and post your usual defence for Baba go slow

I think culture has, to some extent, played a pivotal role in this political apathy by the African Youths.

We were trained never to argue with our elders. And were made to believe elders are infallible; they don't lie, all their actions, whether wrong or right are right, they know what is best and do same always.

Much as these fallacies are not entirely responsible for us not ''dragging'' power with the ''elders'', I still fell they contribute to it.

Imagine a 30year Yoruba youth looking Otumba Gbenga Daniel or Olusegun Mimiko in the face and challenge them, he will be instantly labelled ''disrespectful. And it will form the basis for his campaign.

Behold The 31 Year Old Chancellor Of Austria!!

Austria has made history by electing the world's youngest leader who is 31 years old, Sebastian Kurz.

Before the election, he was the country's foreign minister. He became minister for integration at age 24; three years later, at age 27, he was named foreign minister.

He was introduced on the international stage at the United Nations General Assembly meeting in 2014. He took the podium that year, at age 28 at the time, and relished in both his age and the improbability of his position. “I believe I’m the only person under the age of 30 who has the privilege of speaking this week,” he told the UNGA, to a round of applause.

The bar has been raised in Austria that elected a 31 year old man as its leader. You will recall that France just recently elected a 39year old Emmanuel Macron as President.

Should we expect such a change in Nigeria come 2019? Only time will tell.

Mynd44, Lalasticlala, Seun this is front page worthy, kindly do the needful please.


https://qz.com/1102887/sebastian-kurz-the-new-chancellor-of-austria-will-be-europes-youngest-leader-at-31-years-old/

maron5:


Leave the NSE forex alone...come into Bitcoin and make millions within a yr!

How real is this bitcoin stuff?
And with how much capital can one invest with?

maron5:
Sorry man,you have lost!

Calculations...
U bought @#3.50*1000=#3500
In 2007.

10yrs latter(2017),the share price falls from #3.50 to #1.44.
I.e 3.50-1.14/3.50 *100/1
=2.36/3.50 *100=0.67*100
=67% loss

Amount to expect=1000*#1.44
=#1440

Oh! Thank you.
So all those N180, N200, N75 etc bonuses they usually send with First bank logo are not to be calculated? I should a dozen of it now. Though, I since left the address and have not been receiving the cheques/letters.

Hello Nairaland Stock Exchange experts, I really need your help.

Some time in 2007, I bought 1000 units of Fidelity Bank Plc's shares and at the time, each unit was for N3.50.

I totally lose interest when the capital market went down(I don't know the right word to use there).

Now, Fidelity Bank's shares traded for N1.44 as of 20/10/2017.
How much do I have in my shares please? Do I even have up to N1,000? I want to cash out on it?

Please explain in a lay man's term.

Blizzy9ja:
This number 10 weak me... I need space to faint

10. Me that i will use my certificate to be fanning myself beside the gate when am feeling heat

Hahahahaha. That number weak us all!

pimpchi:
E no go better for poverty...

I dey tell you!

Lol