₦airaland Forum

It is now becoming very obvious to all around the world that Nigeria is wild animal that can not be controlled by just any clown.

Why waste more time while things continue to crumble one by one?

We need an individual that has the stamina to hold things down in Niger Delta, who will not take any rubbish from any governor and who will quickly restore/empower our laws in this country.
A country that has no laws or has weak laws, has no criminal.

SA or Ghana or Saudi or Egypt or China is not better than Nigeria. The only thing these countries have over us is the acknowledgement of their constitution.

We need a bright/ no-nonsense individual that is repsected by other POLITICIANS to take over for us to see any general improvement in Nigeria.
And I have confidence that it will happen (mark it down).

There is nothing left, IBB will rule again (mark it down).

Absolutely one of a kind.
May her beautiful soul rest in peace and may Allah continues to strengthen and bless the family she left behind.

Happy Holiday.

Major General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB

[b]“To our brothers and sisters in the faith and indeed all Nigerians, this is a unique medium to intercede on behalf of our dear nation, to find solutions to our problems and seek the intervention of Allah in all that we do to move the country forward,” the statement read.

Speaking further, IBB as he is fondly called noted that there is no doubt that we are facing some challenges as a nation. It is rather incumbent upon us as citizens to temper our actions with love and patriotism. “We have no other country we can call our own, hence we must collectively make our national life something to cheer about.

“I have implicit faith in the Nigerian project. I have abiding confidence in the abilities of all Nigerians to make things work if we are patriotic enough to provoke such. From the South to the North, from the East to the West, we must embark on moral renewal and attitudinal change to drive the process of our development and growth. We must avoid all the pitfalls of the past and be more resolute in our determination to forge ahead.”
While calling on Nigerians to use the Holy Month to pray for good health of President Umaru Yar’Adua, and several others who might be facing health challenges including Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Babaginda also admonished all the governors, lawmakers, opinion moulders and the political class to have the fear of Allah in all their endeavours for the good of the nation.[/b]

major in the problem of nigeria is bad citizenship.
citizens that do only talk and observation!
when will we demand our right sef?
this is a social contract ooooooooo.
its time to stand, we've laid for too long.

I do see your point.
The same powerless noise makers will return to Nigeria tomorrow to join others to continue to rape the country. Nobody is bold enough to stand up and fight for what is right. They are only good at castigating and hidding simultaneously.

Bunch of hypocrites/cowards.

Absolutely, I see nothing wrong with the message; I take this message as an accurate analysis and factual reporting coming from an individual who clearly understands the cause, effect and solution of Nigerian problems
Instead of wasting time and energy castigating the messenger, why not focus more on the message itself?

You wonder why Nigerians struggle to learn anything.

Eventhough, I find it unbelievable that it took this long, but it's absolutely refreshing that folks are starting to wake up.

Former Police Inspector General Ehindero was a bigger thief than Tafa Balogun
Monday, 08 June 2009 18:05 
As our headline, which is the title of a novel suggests, the lid was blown off the corrupt three-year administration of the former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Sunday Ehindero, yesterday when a police commissioner and others were arrested with millions of naira in a luggage. Apart from confirming the scandal, the new police hierarchy led by Mr. Mike Okiro, also ordered the detention of the police officer and other aides of the former IGP arrested in connection with the loot.

P.M.News investigations revealed that the drama started when a police aide of Ehindero was arrested when he went into the IGP’s office and brought out a travel bag said to belong to Ehindero.

The new IGP, Mike Okiro, who was in the office at the time, was said to have ordered that the bag be searched.

On searching the bag, millions of naira in both local and foreign currencies, worth N27 million, were allegedly found in it.

On interrogation, the aide confessed to Okiro that it was Ehindero who asked him to bring the bag and that the money belonged to the former police boss.

The arrested aide also reportedly identified other police officers keeping various sums of police money in their offices.

This revelation led to the arrest of the Commissioner of Police in charge of Budget, Mr. Sunday Obaniyi, who was reportedly found stuffing millions of naira in local and foreign notes worth N200 million into a box in his office.

Obaniyi allegedly confessed during interrogation that the money belonged to Ehindero and he was immediately taken to Okiro who ordered his detention.

Those arrested are currently being detained on the 7th floor of the Louis Edet Police Headquarters in Abuja.

Police sources told P.M.News that the new police boss, Okiro, was particularly irked that Ehindero left behind N4 million in the police account only for him to send some officer to cart away millions of naira.

Investigations revealed further that Ehindero waited this late to remove his loot from his office because he never thought he could be removed so hastily by the Yar’Adua administration.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was said to have assured him that Yar’Adua had granted him a two-month tenure extension but was shocked when Yar’Adua asked him to hand over to the next senior police officer.

Sources at the police headquarters in Abuja described Ehindero as another police officer worse than the disgraced former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun.

The song on the lips of many policemen interviewed this morning on the startling revelations was ‘Oga na thief man’.

P.M.News reports that Ehindero’s two-year tenure as police boss was characterized by massive corruption and unresolved assassinations.

It was during his tenure that Engineer Funsho Williams, a PDP chieftain in Lagos, was killed by unknown assassins.

Up till now, the police are yet to bring the killers to book.

Ehindero also made questionable promotions in the force while he held sway.

http://www.saharareporters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1808:former-ploice-inspector-general-ehindero-was-a-bigger-thief-than-tafa-balogun&catid=42:exclusive&Itemid=160


@MAMAJAMA: How many years do you think will be enough for EHINDERO?

Thanks, my brother.
My pick is from North.

Makesure that making your pick is not based on whether you like or dislike the candidate. This is not a wish list, but a prediction list based on reality.

David Mark

1. He gets along with all sides
2. At this point, he is the only active PDP that shows effective leadership skill.

Without any question, the world is a safer place with Obama.
Thank God the brainless fool is no longer in the office.
I also think this is a great opportunity for "Mid East" to finally get themselves together for a change; America can no longer be used as an excuse.

Absolutely systematical, but based on the radical and groundless method of thinking in Iran, this move is also risky. It could be received either way.
So far, Iran has responded by saying: If America is willing to change, Iran will change.

I'm not sure if this is the type of response America (Obama) was expecting.

When someone is attempting to reach out to you, it is a common sense to embrace the attempt.

Let's see what happens
Fingers crossed.

You should watch Dimeji Bankole on the same blog. he's the master of speech and confidence. i wish all nigerian leaders could be as articulate.

I did not think Demeji performed well.

Watch Demeji's interview again, and you'll realize that he talked a lot, but the substance wasn't there that much. I expected more.

I can not stop LMAO.
Very funny.

Steve is one lucky guy, he should thank his star.
From what I know, OBJ doesn't play that nonsense; if you cross him, you will be choked right on the national TV. It doesn't matter what time or location; there is no shame in his game. He will choke you.

But on a serious note, OBJ made one profound statement, which I think was absolutely on point.
He said: "being a good person alone doesn't make you an effective leader, you need more than that"

I'm not crazy for the man, but that statement was on point; a great way to end the interview.

Re-branding anything starts with positive actions.
I will like to see improvement in power supply, and water supply; more job opportunities, reliable health care system and a stronger educational standard.
These dolts need to shut the fckup and show us some actions.

It makes no sense for a criminal called Malik to change his name to Tunde and then thinks he's a born again. Someone needs to inform Malik that nobody cares about what he calls himself; all we want from him is to stop stealing our money.

It is that simple!

NONESENSE!!!

PARASTITES

Exactly my point.

The point of this mini rant? I don't like it when people complain that Northerners are doing this and doing that. Northerners are not in control, Southerners are and we are the one that are handing power over to them in the name of zoning. If the aspirants were left to slug it out (even with rigging), there is no doubt in my mind that a Southern Governor will take the cake. How many Governors can match the spending power of Odili/Ibori/Attah?

I totally disagree.

As long as the name of our lovely country is Nigeria, the northerners will continue to be in control.
It's not all about spending power, it a lot more than that, partner.
Most Southerners are ready to run away relocate to another country if they are confronted by the slightest obstacle or opposition.
To rule Nigeria, you need money, reliable connections,and a lion heart.

@Sagamite:
Nice Post, but it is important to also keep in mind that not only former military men or northerners looted this country; there are great number of other civilian southern (young and old) politicians that also did the same and equally desperate for power because of obvious reasons.
Regardless of your political affiliation or nationality or home country, politics is a bastard and will remain so till the end of time.

With a solid faith that God is in control, I think pastor shouldn't be afraid to take risk in commercial airlines

So you want Nigeria's most popular priest to take risk in commercial airlines?
End up like Pastor Bimbo or the Sultan of Sokoto (very sad!)

As if the Pope in Vatican doesn't fly around in his aircraft.,.,.,humble my foot

First, are the members flying on a private jet? I thought Jesus said everyone (members and pastors) was equal in the eyes of God.
If the members are flying around Nigeria on Okada, I'm sorry to say that it doesn't sit or look right in Nigeria (at this time) for a pastor to be purchasing private jet.

Second, Pope doesn't live in Nigeria, where 85% of the population are struggling on a regular to eat twice a day. Therefore, it is absolutely senseless to bring Pope into this discussion.

And finally, what is wrong with you?

certainly a pastor who spends the church's money on a private jet instead of caring for the orphans and widows in their distress as allowed the world to corrupt him.

@KunleOsho:
You may have a point there.

Personally, I try my best not to get involved in castigating the men of God, even when they are wrong it is still important for one to be prudent.

What exactly is the purpose of this private jet?
Is this the right time in Nigeria for a man of God to purchase a private jet?
Where exactly are these funds coming from?

Jesus was never a fancy entity during his time, he was very humble and caring. I'm not sure if Jesus himself would have purchased a private jet when more than half of the members of the congregation are reaching or struggling to make ends meet.
And finally, I thought pastors supposed to emulate the incredible ways of Jesus; so, what is going on here?

Honestly, I'm very uncomfortable with this latest development (new private jet), if it is true. But if my post is a sin, I beg God for forgiveness.

Homosexuality should NEVER be tolerated in Nigeria, but at the same time, we must be very careful when addressing this sensitive issue; we must be very systematic and creative.
These people are human beings,  and I also believe that their fundamental human, legal and civil rights should be absolutely protected!

Would there ever be a day and time when BigB1 would ever make a post on nairaland without recourse to Ribadu? I don't think so.

Would there ever be any moment when Pataki would ever make a post on nairaland without Big B1 on his mind? I don't think so; I think he loves me

Yes, Fashola is my man, but we need to slow down a bit and be very careful not to crown a lizard instead of a lion. I think we need to wait and see what happens.
There were days (very long time ago) when folks were suggesting Ribadu for 2007. This same Ribadu is now busy hidding all over the world, running from answering few questions about his various illegal operations.

We deserve more, I think now is the right time to raise up our expectations a little bit higher; just because your husband comes home every night doesn't make him a great husband.

Let us give Fashola a chance to continue to develop and continue to deliver great things. This is what he's there to do, it is his duty to serve the people and make Lagos state shine.

MorePower, but let's allow time to tell.

I guess, Fashola is finally tired of the waiting game, it's time to move on and leave other dolts behind.
This is certainly a great move; let us just hope that others like Akala will follow the same foot-step and make things happen.
Fashola is my man and I predict that pretty soon his incredible accomplishments will be used as benchmark for other hopeless leaders.

I also hope Fashola doesn't pull Ribaduism towards the end of his term. Let us all give him the respect and attention he deserves.
Absolutely, MorePower!

to show that they are all interpreting scripts, why are they not arresting him.
touch ribadu in earnest and nigerians will hear the untold truths so with ribadu free, the truth will remain untold.

You know what? You got me thinking.
That's a good one.

Another method of leaders challenging leaders (AKA:thieves challenging thieves); may be MAMAJAMA will be kind enough and predict who is going to win the war between the 2 sides.

MAMAJAMA:
It is known all over Abuja that Ehindero is finished if Ribadu ever shows up in court. Therefore, I totally understand your concerns and support.

Mr. Pataki:
This topic is about Ribadu's refusal to show up and face all charges against him. Why don't you test me and post a new topic regarding IBB's refusal to face Oputa Panel?

And you need not to call names to prove yourself; just drop your point like an adult and move on.

I've tried everything to stay away from anything that has to do with this disgusting hypocrite, called Ribadu.

He's a complete stigma, a fraud and a selfish ego maniac that has capsized the progress of this wonderful nation.
And I blame the federal government for entertaining this stupidity for this long. This man should have been captured, dragged on the floor and caged like a bird many months ago.

Every great citizen of any nation must abide by the rule of law without any question.
We must keep in mind that people are watching and the kids all around the country are also paying attention to this absurdity in action; and if Ribadu gets away with this despicable behaviour, I think it's over for this country.

I do not care which village you come from, there is no entity that is bigger than the laws of the land.
Ribadu should be forced to defend himself like a man in the court of law.

the article said IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION of scholarships, it's a betrayal to the kids abroad depending on the scholarship. you can gradually divert the scholarships to local schools but to suspend it immediately is just gra gra

.

I think this is referring to only new applications.

And please, Nigerians need to stop crying about the move.
When governors are not doing their jobs, Nigerians are crying and when they do their jobs, Nigerians are still crying.
What exactly do you guys want?

I wonder why this country can not move forward!

There isn't anything more foolish than bunch of greedy dolts leading bunch of coward/ sappy citizens. This combination would have been perfect if our goal was for Nigeria to remain stationary (retarded) till the end of time.

Leaders will only do what the citizens allow them to do; till the citizens become brave enough to clearly understand this fact, things in Nigeria will not change for better.

Leaders have not been challenged by the citizens; what we've been witnessing so far is leaders challenging leaders (is the same as thieves challenging thieves); what exactly do you expect to come out of this type of challenge?
Nigerian citizens will witness enormous improvement as soon as they acquire the balls to directly challenge the leaders.

Therefore, problem with Nigeria is absolutely not only the leaders; the citizens (the same group where the leaders originate from) have a lot to do with the problem.

Dr Nuzo:
You sound sincere and I admire your heart "Lion Heart"

You stated that: you're returning home to work for people.

Without revealing too much information, could you please educate some of us by summarizing how you plan to work for people?
Which people exactly are you referring to? and when do you plan to start this operation "work for people"

FYI: most governors or leaders think they are working for people.