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Armed soldiers were yesterday drafted to take over the Rivers State Government-owned Adokiye Amiesimaka Sports Complex in Igwuruta, Port Harcourt in readiness for Wednesday’s rally of President Goodluck Jonathan.



Report has it that hoodlums earlier yesterday lobbed explosives unto the sports field of National School, Okrika in the state, which the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Dakuku Peterside ,had planned to use later in the day for his campaign.

The attack, APC blamed on the PDP.

The soldiers sealed off the two main entrances of the uncompleted stadium near the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 2am yesterday.



The Rivers State governorship candidate of the PDP, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by several party leaders, was however let in yesterday to inspect the facility.

About 20 soldiers and two Hilux vans were spotted at the complex.

The Rivers State government accused President Jonathan and Wike of engineering the soldiers’ forceful seizure of the stadium and planning to create chaos in the state while the APC called the soldiers action a disgraceful show of force.

Former Petroleum Resources Minister,Professor David Tam-West asked that the soldiers leave immediately.



The Information and Communications Commissioner in Rivers State, Ibim Semenitari, said President Jonathan and Police Inspector General Suleiman Abba should rein in their people.

Semenitari said: “The matter of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Sports Complex is a simple one. The complex is still under construction. As a work site, it is an unsafe environment for use at this time.

“The PDP makes reference to the fact that the APC had held its rally at the same venue. What they failed to mention is that the contractor was moved out of site during the time the APC’s rally held and re-mobilised to site right after that rally.

“With less than five months to the end of its tenure, the Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s administration is working on ensuring the completion of all its projects before the handover date of May 29th. With that being the case, the River State Government cannot move its contractors out of site at this time.

“Unlike the PDP that has consistently refused the APC the use of stadia and other facilities in Abuja and other states where it is in control, the Rivers State Government has magnanimously offered the PDP the use of the Liberation Stadium Elekahia, which is also a state facility.”

The Rivers government said that the resolve of the PDP leaders to unlawfully break into the Adokiye Amiesimaka sports complex was to fulfill the threat issued by some members of the party (PDP) that they would burn it down.

The PDP chairman in the State Felix Obuah had earlier accused Governor Amaechi of refusing to allow the party to use the stadium.

“We dare him, because it is not his personal property. On January 28, we are going to use that place. We have made official reports to the police, the DSS (Department of State Services) and all the other law-enforcement agencies,” Obuah said.

Also reacting, the APC National Publicity Secretary,Alhaji Lai Mohammed condemned the stadium seizure and called for an end to impunity.

However, Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to withdraw soldiers from the Adokiye Amasieamaka Stadium, immediately.

The former minister described the forceful occupationof the stadium as a worrisome and dangerous trend.

He said it is an impunity that can cause a lot of trouble, adding that it is a plot to cause crisis that will justify calls for shift of date for the next month election.

“I strongly advise President Jonathan to withdraw soldiers from the stadium immediately to avoid confrontation and problem. We need peace in Nigeria, not war.

“What PDP is doing is a plot to cause confusion to justify change of date of the election,” David-West said.

Amaechi had on Tuesday asked the PDP to use the state-owned Liberation Stadium if it had no ulterior motive.

Two vehicles including a Toyota Highlander and Nissan Primera, were burnt by the hoodlums who lobbed a bomb in a staged canopy while a Ford cooling truck was also vandalised.

APC chairman in Okrika, Christian Asifamaka, said “In the wee hours of the morning of Saturday 24, 2015 at about 3:45am some armed youth started shooting at the venue of the APC governorship rally National school field Okrika.

“Those setting up the sound system and the podium were forced to flee for their lives. At about 4am they started shooting explosives into the arena and destroyed the podium, sound equipment and some canopies.

“Okrika is the home of Nigeria’s First Lady Mrs. Patience Jonathan. She was present and held the PDP governorship rally at the same venue on Thursday January 22, 2015.

“The boys came in a white Hiace bus and allegedly came in from Igbiri a community that shares borders with Mrs. Jonathan’s Oba Ama community.”

Peterside’s campaign organisation’s director of communications said: “Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, the APC’s governorship candidate, was expected to have unveiled his Roadmap to Prosperity, a revolutionary economic blue-print for the massive development of Rivers State to the Okrika electorate as well as highlight the choice space the area holds in the plan.

“The cancellation was necessitated by the massive Friday overnight and early Saturday gun violence unleashed on members and supporters of APC in Okrika by suspected thugs hired and commissioned by the opposition PDP. Heavily armed thugs had in the wee hours of the morning of Saturday 24, 2015 at about 3:45am, besieged the National School Field, Okrika, venue of the APC governorship rally and opened fire.

“Workers setting up equipment and canopies were forced to flee, as bullets poured down like rainfall. By divine intervention, nobody died in the attack. The injured were rushed to different hospitals in Port Harcourt.”

Soldiers were later deployed to the scene.

An army officer said: “We are here to ensure that the situation does not escalate. Please, do not take any photograph for security reason.”

The Rivers Police command confirmed the attack but vowed to enforce law and order and provide adequate security for all political parties and their members.

That2:
Then why the fuss about these "poor people" that owns oil blocks? The oil blocks is owned by individuals not tribes, they can use their money for whatever they like. If they decide to use the money solely to developed the North you would still be angry. What difference does it makes? Just admits you hate Hausas and don't want them to touch your resources but you want to touch theirs.

...out of point...after you say naija politics now no tribalism..see how fast you have rushed to defend criminals just because they from your tribe. #SAIMYBALLS

usual ...political misyarning...empty promises....you don start your own too...as an individual...what have you done to ease life in your community...

el-rufai, stop looking for cheap popularity....

xklucvG:
Sharaap idiot! Where were you when Abacha, IBB, Abdulsalam, OBJ and Yar'Adua was looting the treasury. We should kill GEJ because he is a minority. You motherfuckers are so afraid of the north that for mere seeing them you shiver. Gej brought all the problems you have been having since 1960. You can have your Nigeria but Niger Delta will have nothing to do with its enemies again.

...@xklucvG you know some statements are not worthy of reply. allow them to wallow in their ignorance or hear-say belief...if Abacha was alive honestly this psychophants will still beg him to come back. they are all greedy and selfish bunch.bet this child you are asking about Abacha IBB etc...was an infant then.

tuborme:
On a serious note:
This dude is just agreeing with GEJ policy on everything except that he does not know that massive investment is needed by the government in any sector before you start banning. Ban this ban that! Please do not ban orijin oh! that is on a lighter note anyway.

Buhari just confirmed that GEJ is on the right track, the only difference is that Buhari does not know that change is a gradual thing...you do not ban tomato paste when you do not have enough investments in producing them locally.

OBJ banned rice without having a local modern rice mill and what that singular policy did was to increase corruption because people started smuggling and bribing custom officials and we ended up buying rice for 15k a bag.

Now we have local rice mills and the GEJ presidency has said that it will ban rice importation this year.

There was corruption in the power sector, GEJ has killed corruption in that sector by privatizing it and GMB just confirmed it.

This dude should come to a debate...let us listen to him.

When OBJ banned textile materials without revamping the textile industry, it caused inflation in that sector and corruption was rife.

You do not ban bicycle without having working steel plants...it does not happen anywhere in the sane world.

One thing about GEJ presidency is that he does not care about being politically correct...he just keeps doing what is right like removing subsidy to kill corruption in the sector and make the local production of refined fuel competitive.

...love informed people like you enlightening some nairalanders. frustration has really lead people to stop thinking str8.

frankymiller:
Sincerely i have been hearing alot of nairalanders call you a dúmb phool,i just confirmed it. Are you educated? Do u think before you type? What goes on in your brain? Are you bipolar? Do you eat faeces? Do you drink urine?. I wonder what would make a mature man like you to spew most of the thrash you litter on nairaland.

....please tell the local champion

mikeansy:
and buhari will tell nigerians why he refused to submit his credentials to inec like everyone else

he will also explain how he will fight corruption with tinubu and amaechi as his financiers

ON POINT!!!!

What has grammar of all their kids have to do with poverty and employment. Level in the country. People are suffering and you guys are here talking about grammar. Guys get your priorities right. Stop wasting your strength on stupid things. This is how
you guys will select another fool to kill our economy based on grammar...so sad...we r yet to set our goals as individuals not to talk of as a nation...sad

Am male looking for a lady between 25 and 35 for a relationship that will lead to marriage. Just need honest people please. My email is bolo_gbelu@yahoo.com....drop me a mail if you are the one.

Am still having problems buying from 1688.com...registration [color=#990000][/color]

Sometime I wonder if its old age or just simple stupidity is OBJ's problem...see pot calling kettle black. so sad that an elder will shamelessly be pointing fingers.....when he is one of the nations issues..so sad [color=#990000][/color]

PLS HOW BEST CAN ONE PAY FOR GOODS ON ALIEXPRESS..I DONT SEE ANY SELECTION FOR BANK TRANSFER WHEN YOU WANT TO CHECK OUT ... ATTACHED PIX IS WHAT I SEE.

SunnyJ2:
Thanks all that contribute on this thread. well i just i want to inform you that i have successfully order for goods today on aliexpress. am waiting for the arrival of my goods.

PLease I need assistant on how to place orders on aliexpress and 1688.com.

Pls how best can I contact you. Thank you

Ymodulus:
I will take the above to be your first time doing business. Well don't get bitter over the loss. Business is a an euphemistic risk in my own definition and the first is always the learning point. Notwithstanding your loss you can make good use of the said amount ( N20,000 ) and make reasonable profit. All depends on your logic and determination and how well you can face the world.


In Importation I always like to classify it into 4

1. The Buyers and sellers. ( They buy item and sell )
2. The Suppliers. They supply item in bulk and get money. Requires more expertise money/ experience and connection )
3. The procurement guys. They buy for people and they pay them
4. Contract getters.



With the sum of N20,000 i have this pin size advice to give you.

1. Do not rush buying any item because you see your mates buying them or its the latest fad in town. Do proper research. At times the most stupid item may be the best selling item.

2. From experience avoid items that involve large money. Try get items that requires less and profit will be high. Let's get it straight in business you have to kill your emotions and its about the final money. If you are to import get items that when you bring them in landing cost should not exceed N2000 and that when you sell them you can make gain of N800 per item at minimum.

Please for your N20,000 do not go about importing these items

a. Female Bag
b. Brazilian Hair
c. Phone. ( You need more strength to sell this but it can be so rewarding mind you. )

Avoid the above liste items. its a 20% success - 80% failure chance. Also your money won't be enough to finance it. And you may not have the required market of which is difficult this does not goes to say you can't make a profit no. But let these be your last options.


Items I did prolly advice you get, are items of less value and weight. You can look into

a ) Slippers : I mean quality in-house slippers, I know you will say am stupid or crazy but sir these is the season and many guys are raking in big money from it. From Adidas to several crazy slippers design, I will send you a manufacturer for this if you want.

b ) Wrist Watches: Like it or not these are selling items. You just need to know the right way to sell it.

c) Female Flat Shoes: female flat shoes are moving like hell. Though am not into them but I can bodly tell you people on it are ploughing in money.

d) Glasses: By glass I mean Designers glasses. Complete replica. Note I said complete replica.These replicas are exactly the same undistinguishable. I mean AAA not AA or A. Meet guys like sterdam / shinaf. They will assist for free on this. And tell you how to sell it and if you are lucky sterdam may be of greater help to you here.

e). Fashion Items: Look for items in general that are used and will get finished everyday. Items that people will always want to keep coming for. Please avoid Cream Tubes as they are contra - band but if you must go for them. Contact me I will give you a shipper to handle that.

g). Generally if you must go for an item do it under these two category. Consumable Goods or Luxury.


Mode of Selling: There are many means to sell. The easiest way is through BBM , Konga, Jumia or Nairaland Advert ( I mean paid advert offered by seun on nairaland. ). I know you may say why should I pay 2000naira for an advert for 3-4 days trust me those advert change life. You can't even get such response from google AdSense. For konga and Jumia contact the nairalander. Paradise163 she will explain all you need. And hey believe me konga and jumia is the best for you. More to it than people see. But for now rake in your money fast and clear.
Olx too is another fast means but advertising in popular locations only. Post one advert in about 6 states preferably ( Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Ogun, Kano and Portharcoyt ).

Please also note this that the above advice is based on the premise that you want to venture into the buying and selling aspect of importation. And do not make mistake of trying to say you can go alone, meet guys to put you through and give you necessary assistance in one way or the other so you do not experiment with N20,000.

As I take a bow, I will like to hammer once more on my last advice. Please meet someone to guide you do not risk things anyhow. You can meet any of these guys.

MayorAll.
Youngzedd
Initialize
Paradise163 ( she will be so free. Note the other names are very busy guys. But paradise will be free. )
Nivlin
Delaruh
Sterdam
Yemi2plus
9free, etc
Many and many others.


If you want ideas about pricing of items meet Thespecialone, to me he has the best pricing idea I will support however not all times you make items cheap.

In all meet someone to coach you please and please. To further emphasize on you getting a mentor let me leave you with this quote

[size=15pt]What an elder will see when seated , you won't see even when standing on an iroko tree[/size] - Unknown . (but an Igbo adage not so sure though )

Please meet some to guide you. Thanks


Ymodulus

THIS IS A GREAT ARTICLE AND IT HAS REALLY PUT ME TO WORK...YMODULUS...iI really we need more of your guidance