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NnekaGirl: Silent treatment is emotional abuse and it can lead to a break up in any relationship if the receiving party snaps!the longest I have treated my bf with silent treatment is two weeks!
I just don't know when to stop ...

2 weeks and he did not leave you?

snthesis: Ehm! Bro did it work

A trial will confuse convince you

snthesis: E b like say we get plenti donuts 4hia, such one b silent treatment again, abeg wetin it dey cure

The silent treatment dey cure foolishness

gprincess1: Lmao!Seems u av overstayed ur welcome on Earth den ooo

Who says i've stayed 10 years on earth?

k2039: I thought honesty is the best policy.

So did I

Sky walker: Too much of anything is bad - even honesty

Yeah and staying alive longer than 10 years is too much.

The whole Nairaland is viewing this thread.,...

Like play like play Keshi is moving forward

Going through this article brings up some interesting points
1)During his inauguration, he promised to hit the ground running asap and ordered his then ministers to submit a blue print within 2 weeks and 3 years later he hasn't really done much.
2)Also in 2010, he was in charge of the power, 3 years later we are still at under 5000 MW. I'm not surprised at this though because anyone that understands the power industry will not expect 24 hours light until 2015/2016 earliest so i can't fault him for not solving our power problems.
3)GEJ is the probably the only president in the world to have done "IT" before assuming the role of a president and he should have had a plan before he was sworn in 2011.

Hurry up, Jonathan

By Reuben Abati
IT is very easy in a Presidential position in Nigeria, nay Africa, to get carried away with the ceremonies of office, to be largely overwhelmed by the fawning attention of sycophants and opportunists, and as the intensity of this increases, the man of power begins to imagine himself a superman, and he soon forgets his primary assignment and begins to enjoy the office for its own sake and what it can bring. It is both a practical and psychological pitfall, the drama of which has been played out all too often in many African states, to the great discomfort and disadvantage of the people. It looks like President Goodluck Jonathan is beginning to fall into that pit. He needs to watch his steps.

During the inauguration of a new Federal cabinet in March, Acting President Goodluck Jonathan as he then was, seemed to have demonstrated an awareness of this same pitfall when he promised that his government will "hit the ground running." He charged the new Ministers to come up with blueprints within two weeks and that this will be formally presented to the Executive Council and defended. That speech was full of excellent sound bites. In it, the Acting President also promised to focus on certain key areas of governmental activity: electoral reform, the war on corruption, the Niger Delta crisis, and the power sector. To show his determination, the then Acting President also took personal charge of the power portfolio with a promise that his government will ensure regular electricity supply in the country as a matter of urgent priority.

Although there was still so much uncertainty surrounding his Presidency, with the former President Umaru Yar'Adua still in the background on a sick bed, and reports of selective sightings of the ailing President, Jonathan's emergence brought fresh hope and helped to stabilise a drifting polity. With Yar'Adua's death on May 5, and Jonathan's assumption of full presidential powers on May 6, whatever doubts that may have existed about the legitimacy of his government were neatly resolved. But since February, and given the events of the last few days, there is no indication that President Jonathan intends to "hit the ground running." He seems to have hit the ground dancing. He should watch his footwork. Where are the blueprints from the Ministers? Three months have gone already, when will Jonathan start working? He should read the mood of the Nigerian people more carefully, the ordinary people, I mean. They are impatient.

In three years of the Yar'Adua presidency, not much transformation took place as the people continued to search in vain for the same democracy dividends they have been looking for since 1999. They were distracted by tales of Presidential illness, and the wanton irresponsibility of the professional political elite. Jonathan has enjoyed so much public goodwill because he is the beneficiary of the change that the people wanted. Any kind of change would do, and that is why not so much capital has been made out of the fact that Jonathan was in fact a part of the Yar'Adua government as No 2 man. Jonathan is expected to run a Presidency that is driven by a policy of "business unusual." A Presidency that works as if it is under the pressure of time, and it is; a carefully focused government whose only priority is service delivery within the short period available, and a man at the top who inspires fresh confidence because he knows what he is doing.

Early signs indicate that Jonathan may find it difficult stepping up to the game. He has fallen so early into the error of doing business as usual. He is the ultimate pacifier. He seems determined to run a government of the Godfathers. Every man who imagines himself to be a custodian of the Nigerian legacy, even only a portion of it, seems to have a share of his government. Nothing has been more sordid than the silly politicking that has so far attended the appointment of a new Vice President. For comparison, Dr. Jonathan should look towards Britain where a major political situation has been resolved so decently within a matter of days, without any disruptions and the country has moved on. A general parliamentary election was held (no ballot snatching, no violence, no iwuruwuru), the result was a hung parliament and a coalition government had to be formed (in Nigeria, that could have resulted in bloodshed), Gordon Brown resigns (if he were a Nigerian, he would have found a way of getting some MPs to cross-carpet to the Labour Party), the LibDems align with the Conservatives, David Cameron emerges as Prime Minister (born in 1966; IBB are you there?) and Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister (born in 1967: IBB, you see?), and almost immediately a new cabinet is announced. Britain is moving on. It is possible to say that the circumstances are different (no Prime Minister died in Britain) but we are dealing with the same issues: change of government, management of processes and leadership; while Nigerian flounders, the British have again shown us how a modern government should run.

For a whole week, the country was held hostage by speculations about who should be the next Vice President. We have been treated not to a decisive and prompt choice by the President, but to the activities of all kinds of powerful individuals and groups: The Governors Forum, the Northern Senators Forum, Northern Emirs, the Yar'Adua family, General Theophilus Danjuma, and General Olusegun Obasanjo all associated with the nomination process. The Northern Senators Forum was divided over the issue and the Governors reportedly resolved that one of them must become the Vice President. The Middle Belt was up in protest and some characters from the North West claimed that if the Vice President did not emerge from their geographical zone, Nigeria's unity could be threatened. There has been no talk about quality or merit. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo goes to Katsina to pay a condolence visit and he reportedly told the Yar'Adua family that President Jonathan will sustain the late Yar'Adua's legacy. How does he know that?

In every manner, President Jonathan gives the impression that he is yet to take charge of his office. He should hurry up. He should appoint as Vice President, a man that he can work with, not someone whose only interest is politics and the 2011 general elections. The Governor of Kaduna State, Namadi Sambo has been named Vice president designate, but the Governors Forum is said to have imposed on him on the President. The dirty politicking over the appointment of the Vice President already exposes the dangers in the zoning arrangement and Nigeria's fragile unity. By allowing every matter to drag, Jonathan slows down his government and loses momentum.

When will his initiative on electoral reform begin? What is his blueprint for the Niger Delta? When will the construction companies begin the task of providing needed infrastructure in that region? Or if that is not possible, what structural and constitutional reforms does he want to push through to resolve existing conflicts? On corruption, is he really interested in the anti-corruption war or he is out to use the anti-corruption agencies to settle conflicts within the ruling PDP? These are not the key signals coming out of the Jonathan Presidency. His handling of the appointment of the Vice President can only further divide the PDP. Those whose names have been touted and who have been busy lobbying for support may become new enemies of the president and the new Vice president and do their utmost best to thwart the administration's efforts. In more serious societies, where there are equally divisive issues as in Nigeria, a Vice president would have been announced immediately and all mischief-makers duly neutralised.
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And yet what the people want is real change: change in their circumstances or a momentum in that direction. Something has changed however: President Jonathan's wardrobe. He now oscillates between the Ijaw gear, the Arewa cap and the complete Yoruba agbada. One of these days, he will get round to the Igbo red cap, the Tivi black and white cap, and the Efik/Ibibio wrapper. No chance for the Koma people in that wardrobe arrangement, I think. But can President Jonathan just please, hurry up and focus on the important issues of national interest, the same issues that he himself has identified to start with?



This article was originally put up by OAM4J in 2010 and this is the link https://www.nairaland.com/445804/hurry-up-jonathan-reuben-abati.
You all should note that Guardian has deleted the article.

Has it ever occurred to you that some ladies work and they can actually take care of themselves?

Why would i want to impress a girl of February 14th?

[quote author=Brand_new]Set the ball rolling.
Seems to me Blackberry is not dying after All.
I also fell for the Android hype and got myself one. Didn't last longer then a few hours and I thank God for that or I would have been stuck with them iPhone copycats.[/quote]You've been hanging out with Iphone fan boys too much. Can you please list what android stole from IOS?


Please only list things that were "invented" with IOS

Willy3Willy: Just because he didn't allow the Yorubas to loot as the wanted

I guess to you Oby Ezikwelli (sp) is Yoruba

ifihearam: This OBJ is beginning to get on the nerves of his excellency,who is he to challenge or condemn GEJ?in what ways did he tackle insecurity in this country when he was the president? Or how did he manae corruption. This is a clear case of kettle calling pot black knowing fully well that obj is not in any way better than GEJ.

He should bridle his tongue otherwise small pikin go use am shine,he should take a leaf from other past leaders,tell him to respect himself or he receives the worst humiliation of his life,this is politics and not religion where order is taken from superiors,what ever and whoever poses as a threat or condemnation to the way of the furtherance of this administration will meet with shame and counter attacks.

All this your epistle would only make sense if OBJ was lying.

cigar icon: What drug is denrele on?

Expired panadol smoked with guava leaves and cow dung

Op try watching southpark or Boondocks and tell us if they are for kids

carmelion: Thanks greedoll,,just trying to give a sister out there an opportunity I neva had.I had no one tob put me tru,I was naïve.Greedoll is okay,but you re free to do otherwise,I can't ban you,you know?

Want to "tell" us your story?

chikeorji123: It's means dating someone without involving sex..let the friendship flow on a natural harmony..Strange some ladies if they mistakenly found such scarce commodity gentleman they see him as not a MAN!..can u imagine?..or he's having someone behind her back..Now explain to me how u can address such planet of ladies?..

I'm with you bro. I think ladies are their own enemies.

Akainzo: On fanboyism, I have nothing to say, each to whatever makes him/her happy.

OS Stability, for your info, the QNX that powers the BB10 has been around over 25 years. It is the OS that is trusted to run nuclear plants all over the world, and it also runs the critical life support systems in hospitals. So my guy, that kernel is stable.

Tell me the capabilities of the SGSIII or iPhone that the Z10 does not have (just to remind you, an app is not a capbility o, na app e be ) Or does it cook bread?

IOS and android all run off the linux kernel. Besides a mobile OS is different from a desktop OS so even though QNX might have been available for a while, its not been used on a mobile device.

Akainzo: Very myopic view without any analytical input. SMH

When there is now a level playing field amongst all the handsets, Iphone5,SGSIII and the Z10, the determinat would now be personal preferences. If BlackBerry can get the popular apps (Skype, Netflix, Instagram, Amazon Kindle, etc) then it would come down to the user experience, stability, OS stability and capabilities of the smartphone. At this time, the Z10 would be the clear winner.

The Z10 would not win for the following reasons
1)Fanboyism: This is greater than any user experience bla bla
2)OS Stability: Dude did you just say Z10 would win on OS stability? The Z10 OS is not even a year old and you think its more stable than Android and IOS?
3)Capabilities: Have you used the SGIII, or the Iphone?

I'd rather i never have to go to the bank at all.

ifihearam: Its a shame you don't know history,for how long was he a governor before he became the vice presidentand fashola is in his 2nd tenure so do the maths now.

Dude compare the few hours, days, weeks, months, years they were governor and submit your report.

GEJ was a governor, Fashola is a governor, compare what they both achieved as governors and you will see Fashola beats GEJ hands down. To all those saying Fashola is corrupt and a Tinubu boy, isn't it a shame that saint GEJ did not achieve anything as governor and as president hasn't done anything yet?

FreeGlobe: are you not a fool. Compare the years they stayed in office and tell us what fashola has achieved other than regular PPP projects

At least Fashola delivered PPP projects. What did GEJ deliver as a governor? GEJ has been president for 3 years now, how many PPP projects has he delivered?

glen87: What really has he done in Lagos that is puffing his head to criticise GEJ. Thank God is only the Yorubas that know and will vote for him if ever he is destined to contest president. Be ready to go to jail when GEJ wins second tenure

If you are an objective and intelligent fellow, you would know that Fashola has done more as a governor than GEJ did.

For all those abusing Fashola, compare his stewardship as a governor and that of GEJ as a governor. Remember Lagos is 5x more populous than Bayelsa and receives less in Federal allocation.

jmoore: those who work in the house of God should be rewarded thats why God instructed that Christians should give to the church. "The every other thing that will be added" will it fall from the sky? It will come from humans. It is not your money therefore leave them. Most of those that are quick to speak for the poor hardly do anything for the poor. If a rich man sends a poor man's kid to abroad on a scholarship it hardly makes news but if the same rich man gives a car to his pastor then it will make headlines. smh

Who is the church?

As for the second part in bold fonts, read the portion of the bible where it says your right hand should not know what your left hand is giving. Do you give to make the news or do you give to show off?

tchaik: U r a retarded slowpoke! How does it affect your pay cheque? Osas wants to go to QPR cos the offer is enticing, as I know 'anumanu'like you will do same if positions are swapped!

Dude read how he fellow footballers are "yabbing" him on twitter

jmoore: why should Kings and Queens give King Solomon gifts when he was the wealthiest man?

Because they were seeking favours from Solomon. If you want to get a Government contract in Nigeria you have to give someone gifts. Don't tell me that is how your God works? "Settle me and i will bless you"


Remember "seek ye the kingdom of heaven and every other thing will be added. "

jmoore: when you wake up tomorrow sell everything you have and give to the poor. If you are working give all your salary to the poor. some people keep quoting the bible without understanding the context. Jesus disciples even tried to stop a woman from pouring expensive perfume on his feet as they suggested that the perfume can be sold and money given to the poor but Jesus allowed her. The cars will still be given to other people by the pastor.

Dude i understand that verse far more than you do. Question is why would i give a someone a car when i know he has plenty and can afford more?

The guy needs to see a doctor

rezzy: He is been blessed with those cars because he is a giver. Givers never lack

Givers never lack but they might also never have excess. Christians should really read about Jesus teachings on giving.

“Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogue and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full” (Matthew 6:1-2).



Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed (Proverbs 19:17)


But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?(1 John 3:17)

Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.(Proverbs 14:31)

He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”(Luke 14:12-14)

Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”(Matthew 19:21)

Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor(Proverbs 22:9)

And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need(Acts 2:44-45)