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manny4life:
Here is my own proposal; share the money according to what you contribute to our economy on GDP basis. In fact, FG does contribute but not up to what states are contributing, so it's fair to say states should have the largest share.

Oh btw, I do not support that Population ideology because the North don't contribute much YET they will use their population to get more than half of the revenues, NOT COOL

We now have two satellites that we can use to get an excellent approximation of all areas in Nigeria. If we were to do that, it would be the easiest way to call the so-called huge population of the North into question.

As for how revenue should be shared; let us have true federalism and fiscal autonomy. It is totally wrong for the FG to feed any state. In the US which Nigeria mimics, their FG does not feed their states, in fact Carlifornia is easily richer than Washington.

Gbawe:
Silly fool. Olodo jati-jati. As usual you expose the idiocy that shows you are the only one who needs to sit back and learn. I guess you are ignorant of the tiers of the Nigerian federation to understand allocations to local Governments and what influences those allocation. Not surprised , as per the silly and crass feudalist you have shown yourself to be, that you simplistically talk of clannish crap that ignores the reality of how allocations are worked out. Bloodly d.ullard !!!! Please don't bother me again !!! You are clearly a simpleton alway talking out of an orifice that is not your mouth.

http://economicconfidential.net/new/interviews/122-economic-confidential

Sir, please don't hide behind insults and bad behaviour like boko haram.

Who cares for all the stuff you provide to support Sanusi's id!otic argument that population rather than work done should determine how much an area gets?
The argument is intellectually poverty stricken and you really should not argue about things you have no understanding of.

It is a pity that while we are all condemning Sanusi, you are proudly waving his banner of idle, but massive populations for free oil derivation money. He is suggesting that the North is shortchanged in revenue allocation, hence they have resorted to boko haram. Am I guessing right that you too are planning to start your own boko haram since you are in support of his vapid, immoral and hairbrained arguments?

Google Visual C++ Express and GCC.

The problem seems quite straightforward. It is good practice to actually completely design your processes before writing a single line of code; you can do that either on paper or with a diagramming app (if you have one). You will be surprised how easy it makes your task.

I'm sure he would have taken enough white powder supplies to power him until he is caught.
Lets see if his killer squads will help him now.

cap28:
^^^

would it also be a pleasure if they landed on you and your family - wiping all of you out in one fell swoop?

They are coming anyway - so prepare to attend many funerals.

Shut up.
Boko haram luv'n square-eyed bullfrog.

Gbawe:
It appears Sanusi's elitism , priviledged and royal background is a personal impediment he cannot conquer to be a sound all-round leader. Lately he has come off as distinctly pro-elite and pro-establishment. I cannot understand why he presents this argument here regarding Boko Haram especially given how[b] Lagos, for example, is hideously undercounted and thus underpaid[/b]. If anything, there has always being a conspiracy of deception to undercount the south and thereby provide the North with more money.

Personally, I am not interested in so-called erudition or academic brilliance as pertinent above all else as per qualities a Nigerian President should have. For the main problems of Nigeria, we simply need a brave, resolute person who is a champion of the common man and loves them passionately. Much of our problem arises from how the elite have disenfranchised ordinary Nigerians savagely , through the grossly unfair control of our commonwealth, to make themselves hideously rich while everyone else is dirt poor. Nowhere does this happen more than in the North.

This is why I will take Ribadu ahead of EL Rufai or Sanusi anyday. Ribadu, speaking about Boko Haram at a Northern leadership brainstorming session, bravely, and in his usual style, told fellow leaders that they were responsible for providing "rebels" happy to join Boko Haram with how they have not given the youth chances to develop . Sanusi is just seeking to deflect blame away from his fellow elites who are certainly very callous and the cause of the problems of the North - including Boko Haram.

http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2011/dec/07/national-07-12-2011-0011.html

Lagos undercounted and underpaid? You sound as silly as Sanusi.
You get paid for work you actually do, not by population. Making an argument for getting paid for the number of almajiri's or area boys you can produce is just making the exact same primitive argument Sanusi made (only changing the location).
If you have nothing to say, sit back and learn.

The fool sounds as mad as Negro_NTS.

It would be a real pleasure for the marines to come with some of these:

https://www.negotiationisover.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/predator-Drone-firing-missiles.jpg

freegaza:
Apart from the governors of kano,yobe,nassarawa and may be taraba,all the other governors were not elected they rigged.HOW CAN THE PEOPLE THAT ARE PRAYING FOR BOKO HARAM TO KILL THE GOVERNORS HELP THE THEM?THE PEOPLE WIL GO WITH BOKO HARAM ANYDAY

You are a fool.

Sanusi has released a shocker that is a gross abberation to the expected sophistication of his office as Central Bank boss.
It is a sincere hope that those who lack deep understanding about the workings of Nigeria are beginning to have their eyes opened, never to be dimmed again.

I have always claimed that Nigeria's biggest problem is not corruption, but its absolute lack of meaningful structure. Why else would a man who holds one of the most exalted offices in the land claim that boko haram can be traced to the lack of opportunities to parasite on oil? Why?
Sanusi has once more betrayed the thinking of the typical elite from the core-North, which is that they are born to rule, milk and exploit the country, failing which its disgruntled masses would take to the likes of boko haram.
If we were practising true federalism that guarantees regional and fiscal autonomy's, would anybody from far off consider oil money as such a fundamental right that their young men would engage in wanton org!es of murder for?

Boko haram has always been about oil money. I have said it enough times and been shouted down, it is about oil money, although not in the way Sanusi says. Rather, many in the core-North have had their only means of "work" snatched from them by the reorganisation in the oil sector and are reacting like cornered vipers.
They see Nigeria as a feudal state (just like their emirates) where the winner takes all. In a truly federal Nigeria with a weakened center, such views would be impossible, even anathema.

The answer to every last one of Nigeria's problems, from corruption to boko haram and poverty, is the restructuring of the country. It cannot be emphasised enough.

It is very important to put paid to lies. How could money from the North have been used to develop anything in the South when history has it that Nigeria was only unified as a country, because the money from the Southern Protectorate was needed to prop up the Northern Protectorate which always ran at a loss?

Nigeria was incorporated in 1914 when Frederick Lugard who became its first Governor-General amalgamated the two British protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria and the Crown Colony of Lagos into a single entity. The primary reason for amalgamation was economic rather than political. The Northern Protectorate which became the Northern Province had annual budget deficits, while the Southern Protectorate which became the Southern Province had surpluses.

http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/5783/State_and_Governance_Nigeria.htm

As efisher said, Shell set up the oil industry with its own money. Nigeria only later acquired shares in the oil business, before then it was 100% exploitation by a British firm who certainly didn't need any "groundnut" money.

norrisman:
^^^^^^

You lie. What of Timaya

Bros, dat one na lie.

[size=14pt]Boko Haram: Security operatives take over ex-IGP, Ringim’s home town[/size]
On January 27, 2012 · In News
By ALIYU DANGIDA

RINGIM(JIGAWA)- Ringim local government area of Jigawa State, the country home of sacked Inspector General of Police, IGP,Mr. Hafizu Abubakar Ringim has been occupied by armed security operatives as part of measures to deny members of Bokom Haram access to the town.

It was gathered that the security operatives mounted different stop and search check points on major roads leading to the community, and motorists were thoroughly searched before allowing to proceed on their journey.

Also blocked is the road leading the former IGP’s personal residence. It was learnt that following the development, one of the state legislatures (name witheld) who lives close to Hafiz Ringim`s house was denied access to his residence by the security operatives.

The visibly furious lawmaker was later allowed access to his house after the intervention of the Divisional Police Officer in the area.

The former Inspector general of police who was in his home town three days before he was sacked could not sleep at his house despite the presence of security operatives. It was learnt from a source close to Ringim that the former police chief spent the night at a farm for his safety.

Meanwhile, residents of Ringim have condemned the attitude of the security operatives on the way and manner they maltreat members of the community. According to them, the security agents were forcing people to frog -jump and in some cases, beating innocent citizens.

But a security source said the tight security measures being taken was to ensure the protection of lives and properties of the people who may fall victims of any attack from unscrupulous group, and not for the safety of the former IGP as people were speculating.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/01/boko-haram-security-operatives-take-over-ex-igp-ringims-home-town/

diluminati:
People are calling me crazy when i call for jonathan's resignation. Ok make all of una dey die now! seems y'all like blood and stories of killings on a daily basis.

You and your illuminati stuff?
You are crazy my dear.

The new IG is from Zamfara. It might be boko harams idea of a warning to him.

BetaThings:
The US government is negotiating with Taliban (but not Al Qaeda)
They have negotiated with the government of Qatar to let the Taliban have an office there for this purpose

Are you suggesting that boko haram should be given an office in Abuja?
Dude, some words are not meant to be spoken.

Nobody liked Timipre Sylva, except maybe his wife.

Where is the buffoon called olaweb?

[size=14pt]Jubilation in Yenagoa as Police sealed up Government House[/size]
On January 27, 2012 · In News
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa

Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital, Friday,erupted in celebration as the news of the ouster of Governor Timipre Sylva by the Supreme Court hit the air wave.

Immediately, the police authorities sealed off the Creek Haven Government House, in Bayelsa State ostensibly to prevent looting of the place.

Heavily armed policemen barricaded the Onopa end of the  Mbiama-Yenagoa road leading to the Government House and it was closed to traffic.

When Vanguard visited the area armed  policemen were sighted diverting traffic to the Lambert Eradiri road connecting the DSP Alamieyeseigha way to the other parts of Yenagoa.

Armed policemen were also deployed around the Peace Park, directly opposite the Government House, stopping visitors from gaining entry into the amusement park.

It was jubilation galore at the popular Swali  Market and other parts of Yenagoa traders and residents chanted songs to celebrate the exit of Governor Timipre Sylva.

Most of the pubs and other relaxation joints witnessed heavy turn-out of customers as many stormed the beer parlours, reveling over the court verdict.

As at press time, the state Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri was yet to swear in the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Nestor Binabor allegedly awaiting a certified copy of the court ruling.

It was gathered that a helicopter had already been despatched to Abuja to get the certified copies of the apex court ruling.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Mr Hilary Opara, in an interview with newsmen said “Bayelsans should remain calm and law abiding. The government belongs to the people. If there is any change of leadership, a Bayelsan is going to be there”.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/01/jubilation-in-yenagoa-as-security-operatives-sealed-up-government-house/

[size=14pt]Jubilation in Yenagoa as Police sealed up Government House[/size]
On January 27, 2012 · In News
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa

Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital, Friday,erupted in celebration as the news of the ouster of Governor Timipre Sylva by the Supreme Court hit the air wave.

Immediately, the police authorities sealed off the Creek Haven Government House, in Bayelsa State ostensibly to prevent looting of the place.

Heavily armed policemen barricaded the Onopa end of the  Mbiama-Yenagoa road leading to the Government House and it was closed to traffic.

When Vanguard visited the area armed  policemen were sighted diverting traffic to the Lambert Eradiri road connecting the DSP Alamieyeseigha way to the other parts of Yenagoa.

Armed policemen were also deployed around the Peace Park, directly opposite the Government House, stopping visitors from gaining entry into the amusement park.

It was jubilation galore at the popular Swali  Market and other parts of Yenagoa traders and residents chanted songs to celebrate the exit of Governor Timipre Sylva.

Most of the pubs and other relaxation joints witnessed heavy turn-out of customers as many stormed the beer parlours, reveling over the court verdict.

As at press time, the state Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri was yet to swear in the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Nestor Binabor allegedly awaiting a certified copy of the court ruling.

It was gathered that a helicopter had already been despatched to Abuja to get the certified copies of the apex court ruling.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Mr Hilary Opara, in an interview with newsmen said “Bayelsans should remain calm and law abiding. The government belongs to the people. If there is any change of leadership, a Bayelsan is going to be there”.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/01/jubilation-in-yenagoa-as-security-operatives-sealed-up-government-house/

[quote author=miky_mouse link=topic=856619.msg10060975#msg10060975 date=1327675220]Police arrest 25 suspected Boko Haram members in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected members of the Boko Haram sect, with dangerous weapons in Enugu.

Police sources said they were arrested at Okpuje Community, near Nsukka town on Friday with 27 different guns wrapped in fertiliser bags as well as axes, daggers, acid and other dangerous weapons.

The bus in which they were travelling had the inscription, [size=14pt]‘Zamfara State Government’, and registration number XA 581 MRD.[/size]

http://www.punchng.com/news/police-arrest-25-suspected-boko-haram-members-in-enugu/[/quote]
Hello Zamfara govt, what do you have to say about that?
Is the bus stolen, a fake or is it genuine Zamfara state property? Questions! Questions!! Questions!!!

Wereh kpe:
Abracadabra, the more you see the less u understand

Exactly, bruv!
This is why many of us fought for the entire subsidy regime to be scrapped. It is even whispered that boko haram took advantage of it to make money to buy weapons through smuggling.
The earlier we scrap NNPC and pass the PIB into law, the better for Nigeria. Many do not want the PIB, because it would bring standards, regulations and generally remove govt from the money making aspects of the oil trade.

olawalebab:
Do you really know what you are saying,i think you need to grow. I mean real growth.

You are the one who doesn't know what he is saying. What do you know about Timipre Sylva?
People who butt into topics they are absolutely ignorant about and attack other posters, can only be described as addled fools.

What do you know about Timipre Sylva?

For those who don't know, Timipre Sylva is a drug addict that also sponsors militants and bombings.

olawalebab:
Can you be civil for once, can't you give a simple answer to be simple question. you don't need to always portray your stupidity all the time.

Dude, nobody is civil to fools. Especially fools that exalt their ignorance.
If you do not know about a topic, sit back, shut the phuck up and learn instead attacking other posters like a dog with rabies.

I've ignored you for long enough, but every fool must get their arse kicked. You need nerve bending slaps to raise your IQ level.

^
Like I said here: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-854455.0.html#msg10042056
Its HTML5 Offline Storage. HTML5 is the next big thing on the internet, everybody should be learning it.

olawalebab:
Why wont you be objective for once, be fair to this man now.

One thing I dislike is your constant stream of stup!d responses. Do you know anything about Timipre Sylva at all?
Every id!ot gets on NL to emit their noxious gases.

Can we now lock up Timipre Sylva and throw away the key?
Muthafucker thought his day would never come.

^
All armed robbers deserve a death sentence, bro.

This is the backdrop to the Presidents statement:

[size=14pt]The police source said on Thursday that suspected members of Boko Haram had reached out to the police for potential dialogue, with the emir of Kano as mediator.[/size]

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/109-world-top-news/43665-nigeria-arrests-200-after-attacks-mostly-chadians.html

The police source said on Thursday that suspected members of Boko Haram had reached out to the police for potential dialogue, with the emir of Kano as mediator.

Interesting! With this, GEJ's statement today falls into place.

[size=14pt]Nigeria arrests 200 after attacks, mostly Chadians[/size]
Thursday, 26 January 2012 19:05

https://www.brecorder.com/images/pic2012/01/nigeria-violence.jpg

KANO: Nigeria has arrested 200 people, mostly Chadian "mercenaries," after last week's attacks in the north, a police source said Thursday, as pressure mounts on the security forces to stem the violence.

Coordinated gun and bomb attacks in the northern city of Kano last Friday killed at least 185 people, the deadliest ever assault claimed by the shadowy Islamist sect Boko Haram.

"Many arrests have been made since the attacks," the police source said on condition of anonymity.

[size=14pt]"We have arrested around 200 attackers and 80 percent of them are Chadians. They came in as mercenaries."

There were indications the Chadians had been paid to participate in the recent attacks attributed to Boko Haram, the source added.[/size]

Boko Haram has been blamed for scores of other attacks in Nigeria, mainly in the north, and security forces have long suspected it of smuggling arms into the country through the porous northeastern borders with Chad and Niger.

A UN report on regional security released on Wednesday said there was evidence suggesting the Nigerian group had Chadian members who had received training from Al-Qaeda's north Africa affiliate.

Boko Haram may also have secured some of the weapons that flowed out of Libya during the conflict that toppled Moamer Qadhafi, the UN report said. While some have been eager to emphasise the Islamists' external ties, others say the group is a problem born and bred in Nigeria.

Nigerian authorities have come under immense pressure over the spiralling violence blamed on the Islamists and have in the past been accused of rounding up innocent civilians in response to attacks.

"Following previous attacks by Boko Haram, the security forces have often resorted to dragnet arrests, rather than arresting people on the basis of a reasonable suspicion that they committed an offence," Amnesty International said earlier this week.

The police faced intense criticism after suspected Boko Haram member Kabiru Sokoto, linked to a Christmas attack that killed at least 44 people, escaped police custody last week in mysterious circumstances.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday fired the country's police chief and six of his deputies.

It was the first step in a complete overhaul of the force that was suffering from a "collapse in public confidence," a presidential statement said.

[size=14pt]The police source said on Thursday that suspected members of Boko Haram had reached out to the police for potential dialogue, with the emir of Kano as mediator.[/size]

Kano, Nigeria's main northern town, had lived in fear in the aftermath of the attacks last Friday, which were followed by raids on police station two days ago. But tension in the city had partly eased on Thursday: banks, shut since Friday, had reopened, and there was much activity at the main market in the Sabon Gari neighbourhood, according to an AFP reporter.

But an exploding tyre caused a brief panic near the market, as still-on-edge residents started running, fearing that another bomb had gone off. Boko Haram initially said it was fighting for the creation of an Islamic state in deeply impoverished northern Nigeria and launched an uprising in 2009 that was put down by a brutal military assault.

The group went dormant for more than a year before re-emerging with attacks that have become increasingly sophisticated.

It is now believed to have a number of factions with differing aims, including some with political links and a hard-core Islamist cell.

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/109-world-top-news/43665-nigeria-arrests-200-after-attacks-mostly-chadians.html