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She was just bored! You can force a horse to the river but can't force it to drink. Let us stop imagining that everybody is crazy about the game.

@OP it's most unfortunate that all you could deduce from a most frank and forward thinking speech of Mr President is this very warped imagination. I ve read this speech over and over again and I can't figure out where he made that statement, pls get an interpreter joor!

It's so funny that all the fellows who just a little while ago were shouting crucify Bishop Oyedepo for slappimg a witch are now clapping for Will for doing the same thing. I hope that jobless lawyer that took him to court claiming billions for human right abuse will alsoo be suing Will?

@ Doctokwus I am absolutely with you on this. Though me thinks the argument should tilt towards whether or not the huge sum of N7.4billion shld be expended on clearing a little hill besides the billions already sunk in. I flew on Arik air to this a/port about a month ago and was terribly disappointed at the substandard state of the a/port. Then I asked myself whether it was worth the money sunk in and the answer is a capital no especially when the Benin a/port is just a few km away. Uduaghan cannot use pressure from the SE govs as an excuse to waste the resources of the people who voted him. This a/port does not have any bearing on the economy of Delta State besides being used as a white elephant project to drain their resources.The entire airport was originally conceived at a total cost of N4billion but as at today, let Uduaghan make bold to tell the world hw much he has spent on the airport in a State with a very high poverty rate. What shame!

The Vague Future Of Nigeria
Lord Lugard, the former governor-general of Nigeria, in 1926, wrote his unfiltered thought about Nigerians.
From his book, The Dual Mandates, come these excerpts: "In character and temperament, the typical African
of this race-type is a happy, thriftless, excitable person, lacking in self-control, discipline, and foresight.
Naturally courageous, and naturally courteous and polite, full of personal vanity, with little sense of veracity,
fond of music and loving weapons as an oriental loves jewellery. His thoughts are concentrated on the events
and feelings of the moment, and he suffers little from the apprehension for the future or grief for the past. His
mind is far nearer to the animal world than that of the European or Asiatic, and exhibits something of the
animals' placidity and want of desire to rise beyond the state he has reached.
"Through the ages, the African appears to have evolved no organised religious creed, and though some tribes
appear to believe in a deity, the religious sense seldom rises above pantheistic animalism and seems more
often to take the form of a vague dread of the supernatural. He lacks the power of organisation, and is
conspicuously deficient in the management and control alike of men or business. He loves the display of
power, but fails to realize its responsibility - he will work hard with a less incentive than most races. He has
the courage of the fighting animal, an instinct rather than a moral virtue. In brief, the virtues and defects of his
race -type are those of attractive children, whose confidence when it is won is given ungrudgingly as to an
older and wiser superior and without envy. Perhaps, the two traits which have impressed me as those most
characteristic of the African native are his lack of apprehension and his lack of ability to visualize the future."
I have read so many responses to these excerpts on the internet. A few of the Nigerian respondents disagreed
with Lugard's assertion, but a majority of those who commented agreed with the former governor-general's
assessment of Nigerians. Those who remarked that his views of our people were imperialistic undermine the
real state of Nigeria today. As we take a critical look at his analysis, any rational Nigerian can actually see that
we do not visualise the future of this country, especially by the decisions and actions of our leaders. Nigeria, in
all ramifications, has not improved since the time of Lugard. Our living standard is constantly on the decline
and, of course, there is no hope for the future as our tertiary schools have become worthless. There is no way
we can plan for the future of our children without constantly reinforcing our educational standards. The future
of this country is plagued with obscurity. No view and no vision. The rat-race attitude of changing the tides of
our academic values at will can only bring forth a generic qualitative education that will always be below
standards in comparison to anywhere else in Africa (let us not even think of other more serious continents).
Prior to independence, Nigerians embraced a sense of nationalism. The reason was simple: we needed to unite
to fight against what we termed, then, imperial colonial masters. That unity gave us strength to evolve as an
entity. Soon after independence, about six years to be precise, that nationalism gave way to suspicion and
unrealistic desire to secede. Regional and tribal affinity became the ultimate voices of recognition as the three
regional leaders fought separately to secure social and economic freedom for their people, while at the same
time preaching allegiance to the federation. Lord Lugard's emphasis on our leaders' quest for power and
authority without knowing the responsibilities attached to such positions is highly visible today, and I
challenge anyone who can refute this assertion. This country does not live with the dictates of reason. We shy
away from basic realities but at the same time look towards an illustrious future that will never be.
Nigerians were exalted to the highest level of hope when probes of former public office- holders started about
15 months ago; but, not even the greatest believer in our midst can hope for any retribution or restitution soon.
Probing of public officers is as unexciting as the next arrest of armed robbers on our roads. Corruption, as part
of our cultural values, has been entrenched into our generation and those younger. The future of Nigeria, to
me, is as vague as our imagination of life after death. Gross unemployment and growing hopelessness have
rendered our youths, especially those who have paper qualifications, restive. Despondence covers the
panorama of the future.
Nigeria is heading back, again, to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for redemption. This is another
classic example of Lugard’s assessment when he said "his thoughts are concentrated on the events and
feelings of the moment, and he suffers little from the apprehension for the future or grief for the past". We
have learnt no lesson from our previous romances with the IMF, and will never learn from the mistakes of
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others. The Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) and Austerity Measures, which were introduced during
our earlier marriages to the IMF in the 1980s, have thought us nothing because leadership is not a continuum
in this country. Argentina, which had been considered by the IMF to be a model country in its compliance to
policy by the Bretton Woods institutions, experienced a catastrophic economic crisis in 2001 as a result of
IMF-induced budget restrictions. Nigeria never recovered until the Paris Club magnanimously wrote off our
debts about three years ago. Our dreams of personal vanity have erroneously eroded our vision for the future
of our children, and since tomorrow should plan for itself, enriching other countries with Nigerians' looted
funds can also attest to the vision of moving this country forward.
As we plan to revisit the IMF, there will ultimately be devaluation of the naira and another cycle of debts will
hang on the next generation, while our imaginary foreign reserves deplete by the hour.
The drive to go back to the IMF raises so many questions about how constitutionally oil revenues must be
distributed to states and local governments to spend at will, without any form of accountability. The majority
of Nigerians pay for the executive recklessness of our political office-holders, and we cannot even demand
retributions but suffer the scourge.
In this age of great enlightenment, Nigerians cannot decide who should lead them, since votes are mere
symbols of compliance to democratic norms. Election process is marred by deception, diversion and delusion
as we claim political and economic stability in a nation devoid of hope for the future of our youths. Nigerian
politicians suffer from lack of comprehensive system of beliefs and attitudes about social and economic
institutions and processes - this system is what political scientists call ideology. Survival of the fittest is the
core reason for political alignment and mass migration of politicians towards the party in power. Consensus is
based on monetary value and, as we loot and loot our own treasury, the next cycle of politicians watch, with
nostalgia, the crooked process of assuming office by all means. Death can also be the alternative to losing.
By throwing away common sense in managing our windfalls from oil revenue, the dwindling effect of global
economic recession will soon bring down, below budget, the price of our oil. Then, what next? Of course, the
art and science of stealing will never stop until the whole nation sinks into violence. Clearly, this feudal
edifice must not be allowed to survive, as tomorrow looks very vague. "Author is unknown to me"
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I chanced on the above article and felt really touched after reading so I decided to share it here. I do not know the original author otherwise I would have referenced him/her. You can help me here if you do. Please let us read through and make a decision to be different for the sake of the future of our children.

Two really nice cars! Happy sales!

You are absolutely right! ***** for this post!

I am a great fan of the Auto Section, however, I have been bitten twice for being quite gullible to the antics of sellers in this section. Last September I bought a purportedly "in perfect condition Peugeot 406 with a mileage of 36k k/m that I ended up spending an additional N350k on. Again, around February, I bought another 05 Pathfinder "in perfect condition" that I ve spent almost N200k on. Well, my two kobo advise, never be in a hurry when buying a car on this, never take any seller's word for it and don't rely on so called physical inspection alone. That N5k or N10k scanning in addition to a comprehensive physical inspection not forgetting a thorough online research of common user comments on the car brand will save you some good naira down the road. Please for those who have bought cars from the auto section, drop your experience(s)below.Enjoy!

@Ishmael now I understand why the thread is titled "Zamfara Graduate" and not a Nigerian graduate just so you can make this point. It won't change the status quo anyway even if the "Zamfara Graduate" is speaking at the White House. Nice one even with the distractions to score cheap points!

Volvo is a highly reliable and fuel efficient car. The parts are also readily available and affordable.***** from me.

How long was this van used in Nigeria. What is the engine size. Any engine or transmission issues?

Hi Femak, pls what is the mileage of this van and where is it located?

Hello Kenyguy please how much is the oem mass air flow meter and the two oxygen sensors for a 2005 nissan pathfinder V6 4.0 4x4?

Thanks

Marriage is not for kids.physical, spiritual and financial maturity must be attained before marriage and this may not be the right forum for the kinda advise you seek. However, prayerfully look inwards and ask urself if this is what you want. Once you decide,then go for it. Learn to always stand by ur decisions.Tell ur family everything about her if indeed you are accepting her the way she is. Don't forget, it's a life decision and no one else can make it for you. I wish you the best!

Quite captivating!

Pls how much is the complete injector set and engine valve for an 05 nissan pathfinder?

@debrief08 those photos were not provided by the EFCC. Law courts are public places and I don't think the EFCC can stop journalists from doing their work. Ibori pleaded guilty to 10 charges in the UK which were the same charges for which he was discharged in Nigeria. There were over a hundred other charges that were thrown out also. These guys steal with impunity, the evidence is always glaring and right in the public domain. When the judge is comprised, whatever evidence is presented becomes of no relevance and the Judge takes it upon himself/herself to find a lacuna which is always there to throw out the case. Do you indeed imagine you are that smart and the guys trained in the best places around the world in investigating these offences are that dump seriously? You better get a job and a life and stop dabbling in issues that are beyond your comprehension!

For all the critics saying it's assembled. I want you to know that an average toyota or hyundai car comprise over 35,000 parts but toyota or hyundai do not produce more than 4 out of that number which are the body, transmission, engine and seats. All these arm chair critics should give him some credit for adding value to the procured parts. Innoson is doing a great job as far as I am concerned.

Thank you Mama for all that I am. That I am a responsible adult today is because of you. Through your prayers decades after I left the house, I am going stronger and stronger. You are the pillar that God has placed in my life. I love you Mum.

It's indeed a great loss to the nation,another huge setback. He was no doubt one of the very few Nigerians left with honesty of purpose concerning the Nigerian Police Force. For the few times I met him, he came across as a good man.I pray God grant his family the grace to bear this huge national loss. Adiu DIG!

A police force that cannot protect itself assuring the people not to flee.Tell that to the birds!

FBI trained, young and brilliant!!!

Way to go!!

Congratulations!

Baba Sege!!!!

The Church is part of the restitution process!!

Leave Baba alone, please!

@poster if you marry my daughter and lay your filter hands on her for whatever justifiable reason then I ll make you regret why you got married in the first instance. I ll clear whatever doubts that made you start this thread. Don't even think it as you obviously don't ve any idea what it takes to bring up a girl child.

Pls Truckman, what is the mileage of this truck and is it a 3 row. Pls post engine and better interior pix.

Father in Jesus Mighty Name I release confusion on the camp of the wicked. Let the wickedness of the wicked be upon the wicked in Jesus Mighty Name. Father cause them to begin to eat their own flesh and drink their own blood in Jesus Mighty Name. I cursed them with leprosy, aids and cancer to their 7th generation in Jesus Mighty Name. I decree that they begin to jump into the traps they have laid up for Your children in Jesus Mighty Name. Lord I decree sorow and anguish and gnashing of teeth in their camp in Jesus Mighty Name. Thank you Almighty God in Jesus Mighty Name, And the people of God say, Amen!

It is Done! Peace be still!

What's the mileage and pls can you post engine and interior pix.

Hi, pls can you get me a neatly 9ja used 05 Pathfinder with leader interior preferably not black. My budget is 1.7m. Thanks

After watching Dora the explorer abi. I wonder what anyone would ve expected from these occultic cartoons and literature dedicated from the pit of hell for the destruction of mankind. If you guys like continue to watch Harry Porter. Shame!

Call me on 08055458309 let's seal this deal.

Can somebody please throw some light on the mode of payment and disbursement of the N100M. Who was it paid to and who is supervising the disbursement to the affected people?
This guy SLS reminds me a lot about a cetain cartoon character. He should be placed on a terrorist watch list. His outburst recently in the media have betrayed his sympathy for BH. It is just unimaginable that he will single out the victims of the Kano bomb blast alone out of all the bombing incidences to display the bank's humanitarian side. A closer tracking of that money may just reveal the real intention for that money.

The best answer for a fool is silence.