₦airaland Forum

EasternLeopard:
The wiser ones amongst the Yorubas are indirectly trying to escape from Nigeria while the foolish ones are busy opposing the Igbos

Marlboro1:
LEADERS under the auspices of Yoruba Summit met in Akure, the Ondo state capital yesterday and asked the federal government to look critically into the causes of separatist feelings and initiate constitutional reforms to give sense of belonging to all constituent units of the country.

Conveners of the summit include Chairman of the Yoruba unity Forum, Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi, Chairman of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Oodua People Congress Otunba Gani Adams, Chairman of Yoruba Council of Elders, Gen Adeyinka Adebayo, Chairman of the Summit Planning Committee, Dr Kunle Olajide and Agbekoya

Their position was contained in a Communique issued and signed by the conveners of the summit.

They said that “We should not paper over the cracks and watch till the situation gets out of hands nor take precipitate actions.

The leaders observed the protracted agitation by the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for the Republic of Biafra.

“We stand for the unity of Nigeria, we ask the federal government look critically into the causes of separatist feelings and initiate constitutional reforms to give sense of belonging to all constituent units of the country

“The recommendation of the 2014 national conference offers a good template for .......

Read more ....... http://africaonline.cc/index.php/2015/12/09/yoruba-leaders-charge-fg-over-biafra-protests/

Prymestrr:
kai! I weep for the lost youths of this country.

Millerz:
Great move.

I love Donald Trump. Muslims are a threat to every human being on this planet. Islam is the worst thing ever.

You don't mess with Trump, you just don't.
#TrumpForPresident.

true2god:
Saudi arabia does not issue visa to anybody whose names are Joseph, Peter, David, elizabeth, Emmanuel, Benjamin, Timothy, and other christian related names, unless you are a diplomat or a white oil worker (like an expatriate).

So if the US stop issuing visas to people whose names are mohammed, aisha, abdulkareem, usman, muttalib, zainab, and other islamic\arab names, it is ok. Security first.

BeeBeeOoh:
I wouldn't have forgiven myself if I had voted this government, but thank God I never did.

OsusuMustFlow:
APC cannot win all the the time. Buhari led government should not turn nigeria into civil war please. Kogi is still burning due to APCs manipulation.

Or are they now controlling INEC?

bonechamberlain:
sylva should shut up, even those high number of votes he got was through rigging. all pdp states should toll the line of Dickson, following the election fire for fire, if wada has done the same he wouldn't have lost. if u act gentleman for apc hoping on buhari to conduct a free and fair election, u would be rigged out.

kaorama:
No be lie, at all. One wonders if the year 2015 under Buhari will not become inconclusive. But I pray any witch that will make your blessing inconclusive will experience divine extradition from your life.

Earthkumy:
Former Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-
Iweala, has said the solution to Nigeria’s power
problem lies in off-grid initiatives that are
climate friendly and not going to the West to
beg as victims.
Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke at the Conference
of Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change,
(UNFCCC) in Paris, France, said Nigeria needs to
get the private sector involved in the power
sector, adding that government must look at
renewable and off-grid solutions like the solar
power generation.
She said: “Almost three quarters of
infrastructure that Africa needs, we still don’t
have it. This means that the power we need,
the road and the railway, we can still get these
infrastructures and have it in a way that is
friendly to climate change that lowers emission
and puts us on a low carbon growth path. How
do we do that?
“We have to get the private sector, we are
looking at power, look at renewable energy, we
are not saying renewable should be everything
because Africa should have a mix. We can still
use gas to some extent, but we should increase
the renewable. Our companies that are
investing should look at off- grid solutions, let
our companies get off -grid solar solutions for
our people before other people come into it
because that is what always happens. Instead
of flaring, we can use the gas, we can convert
this gas for our use and I know government
has the power to do that.”
The former minister, who is also the
Commissioner, Global Commission on the
Economy and Climate spoke at a session titled:
Climate Change in Africa: Financing Sustainable
Pathways for Development at the ongoing
Climate Change talks.
She said the solution for climate change lies in
Africa because of the opportunity to build
renewable infrastructures on the continent.
“Africa should stop playing the victim game. We
are not supposed to be going to the West to
beg as victims, we should be telling them that
the solution is in Africa. Our infrastructures are
just developing we have the opportunity to
build in a climate friendly way and avoid the
mistakes of the developed nations, “she added.
Okonjo-Iweala said African countries should
divert funds used in fossil fuel subsidy towards
the generation of renewable energy.


www.signalng.com/going-to-the-west-to-beg-as-victims-cant-solve-nigerias-power-problems-okonjo-iweala/

eltemur1:
personally, i think its a shameful thing for two elections conducted by
INEC under Buhari’s kinsman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu to be
inconclusive,.
If in three days, INEC could not conduct credible election in
Bayelsa state of just eight local governments, one wonders what
will happen during the general elections in 2019. The simple reality
is that INEC under this Buhari’s kinsman, Prof Yakubu, who is fast
becoming the classical example of incompetence, cannot guarantee
free and fair elections in this country. i think this so called inec chairman be replaced with somone capable...whats ur take on this fellows...

elixirnigeria:
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has congratulated the Bayelsa State Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Seriake Dickson, for having the people of Bayelsa behind him during the state’s governorship election, which was on Monday, declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, even as he described Bayelsans as “worthy heroes of democracy, for showing that their power is more than that of the Abuja political oppressors.”
Fayose alleged that the failed attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the Bayelsa State governorship election was a clear invitation to anarchy, even as he said Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari was fast becoming a shame.
The governor, who said it was shameful that the two elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under Buhari’s kinsman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu were inconclusive, called on all well-meaning Nigerians and the international community to rise up in condemnation of the APC government’s plot to destroy democracy in the country.
Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose who said everything under Buhari was becoming inconclusive, added that “If in three days, INEC could not conduct credible elections in Bayelsa State of just eight local governments, one wonders what will happen during the general elections in 2019. The simple reality is that INEC under this Buhari’s
kinsman Prof Yakubu, who is fast becoming the classical example of incompetence cannot guarantee free and fair elections in this country.”
He saluted the courage of the people of Bayelsa State, describing them as “worthy heroes of democracy that stood their ground against agents of darkness that were prepared to short-change them by imposing a governor they do not want on them.”
Governor Fayose also congratulated the Bayelsa State Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Seriake Dickson for having the people of Bayelsa behind him, adding that “the people of Bayelsa have shown that their power is more than that of the Abuja political oppressors.”
He urged the governor and Bayelsa people not to lose their guard, saying; “Now that they have failed in their bid to use one local government to rig themselves to power, they will surely go back to their evil drawing board to plan fresh assaults.
“Therefore, Bayelsa people must henceforth sleep with their two eyes opened because the APC thieves come not only to steal, but to kill and that can be seen in the way and manner they murdered over 20 people just because they wanted power at all cost.”
While warning on the consequences of destruction of the legacy of free, fair and credible electoral process bequeathed on Nigeria by Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Fayose said “Nigerians, especially we in Ekiti State are already taking a cue from the Kogi and Bayelsa States experience and are getting prepared for future elections.”
https://www.today.ng/politics/48668/fayose-hails-bayelsans-says-nigeria-under-buhari-becoming-a-shame

Carmal90:
with revelation trooping in from saharareporter about dino melaye operating a foreign account that contravene the rules of CCB for any elected personality,

SHOULD senator dino melaye be TRIED?

Earthkumy:
In our series of letters from African
journalists, Mannir Dan Ali looks at the
resurgence of a secessionist movement that
supports the creation of a breakaway state of
Biafra in Nigeria.
The last few weeks have seen thousands of young
people trooping to the streets of southern Nigeria
to protest about the continued detention of a
leading Biafra activist, Nnamdi Kanu.
Both new and old media are full of views and
reports on the renewed agitation for the short-
lived Biafran republic.
If it is not the report of the latest city to host the
noisy protest by the mainly ethnic Igbo young
men under the banner of the Indigenous Peoples
of Biafra (IPOB), it may be some hot exchanges on
social media about the different interpretation of
the event.
The Nigerian military's warning of dire
consequences for anyone who tries to carry out
what they refer to as treasonable acts, has also
been getting attention.
Many Nigerians, with the deadly Boko Haram
insurgency in their minds, are trying to
understand what is going on, asking why now and
what does it all mean?
The latest protests were triggered by the
detention of Mr Kanu, the UK-based leader of the
IPOB.
He came to Nigeria last month and was arrested
by the authorities, accused of treason.
Security sources say he was arrested for
broadcasting hate speech both on the internet
and through a banned London-based radio
station called Radio Biafra, which he has been
using to promote his call for the creation of a
Biafran nation.
He has already appeared in court but is still under
detention as his trial is yet to get off the ground.


www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34911465?ocid=socialflow_twitter

slimderek:
Post Copied from a boss forgot his handle



Dear Dr Goodluck Jonathan.
Sir, while you have gone.

1.) Those who accused you of cluelessnesss are today taking selfies at the Auto plants and with Made in Nigeria vehicles a dividend of your auto policy.

2.) Those who insulted you and insisted that the Petroleum subsidy program was a scam just approved a 0.5 Trillion naira subsidy scam payment.

3.) The Professor who claimed your successor will definitely bring fuel pump to = N40 have suddenly gone deaf and dumb while fuel prize is currently cruising around 600 naira in some cities.

4.) Those who claimed you were heading to Chad to plan more attacks on us were the first to visit Chad after you left.

5.) Your agricultural policies which yielded a lot of dividend is the next achievement your adversaries are planning to appropriate to themselves.

6.) When the Treasury Single Account was been hailed as a super invention they concealed your name and in scripted theirs, immediately it had little issues they dumped it on you, tomorrow they will claim IPPIS.

7.) They said you lacked the political will to fight insurgency yet most if not all the LGA'S you reclaimed and handed over to them have been lost with unimaginable loss of lives.

8.) Those who claimed the presidential Air fleet was too large and a complete waste of resources have spent over 5 billion naira in just 6 months fuelling the fleet and junketing from one continent to another without any thing to show for it.

8.) You said your ambition was not worth the blood of a single Nigerian you proved it by your actions.

9.) The first female Cadets of the NDA are grateful.

10.) The First set of students from the 11 new federal universities who are now in 400 level are grateful.

11.) The first Sets of students from the University of Petroleum are grateful.

12.) The First sets of Nigerian Pilots trained abroad are Grateful.

13.) The Recipients of the Presidential scholarship scheme for first class students which was recently suspended by our change agents are grateful

14.) The recipients of the Youwwin programme and the Youwwin for women are grateful

15.);The beneficiaries of the innovation in fertiliser distribution will never forget you.
16.) The 1000 Beneficiaries of the TETFUND scholarships for Lecturers in Nigerian Universities are grateful

17.) The generations that will access information via the freedom of information act (FOI) will see your signature

18.) The Millions of Almajiri pupils across Nigeria who benefited from you milk of kindness will live to testify it.

19.) Those who ply the Abuja - Lokoja Benin road will remain thankful

20.) NYSC Members who will benefit and those who have benefited from the increased of allowances from =N= 8216 to =N= 19800 are grateful.

21.) those who benefited from 6000 minimum wage to 18000 minimum wage will forever remain grateful

May heaven and History be kind to you today and Always

You are Still the Best President so far.

God bless GEJ.

kingbasil:
See all these mocking Jays braying aloud about accepting apologies... Y'all think peeps in the east take this lunatic serious

Oh fellas, why are you trying so much to fight against the tide don't be a lemon, be a rosebud And while you're at it, mull over your pea sized brains that the restoration of the state of Biafra is on course

Iykopeee:
Uwazuruike u have been expelled. Go sit ur fraudulent ass somewhere. No one is asking u for an advice.

anjigirl:
Is that the explanation Senator Dino malaye suppose to give Nigerians?

ckmayoca:
Well spoken learned man.

madridguy:
Bunch of visionless set of people.

phlemzy:
So because some set of leaders that milked Nigeria so badly and never let her grow are likely to be exposed, PMB should stop the anti corruption war? Wunmi Akintide must be kidding...But does it expect Nigeria to continue in the old way where heavy looting persists with insignificant progress recorded? We've had enough of that for too long.

Bevista:
The writer may have raised valid points, but this appears to me as protection-seeking and blackmail.

PMB must not be dissuaded by these WITCHES. He must stay focused on the agenda no matter whose ox is gored. They must all be HUNTED down!

Demmocrats:
Brilliant in what sense, he made policies that impoverished millions and ruined so many youths destiny.


Nigeria is cursed to have people like him.


What ever that is wrong with this nation has 50 percent root back to OBJ.


I pray Hades comes and claim this curse called OBJ.

raayah:
This is extortion point blank.
Big disgrace and embarrassment to Nigeria as a whole.
These are the first people that international travellers meet when they reach Nigeria.
First impressions are very necessary.
Why frustrate an innocent person just because of $50?

On Sunday, these officials will go to church and pay offering with stolen money and thank God. Who are they deceiving?

some of them will even go on-line to judge others yet they are not better.

One thing we should do is to report this people, note their names and location and publish them on social media and nairaland. They may not be punished but hopefully shame will catch them.

HungerBAD:
The OPC should be careful.

They should be very careful, with their utterances, as this is not the time to put heat or over heat the polity with unfounded/baseless/dangerous accusations.

The Ibo's are Nigerians, and have a right to gather for a meeting anywhere in Nigeria, as enshrined in our Constitution.

The OPC is not a security agency, or affiliated with one, and so not privy to security reports.

They should not instigate hate against another tribe.

I write this as Somebody that is neither ibo or yoruba, the bloodshed and cries of bloodshed is becoming too much.

Everybody calm down please.

aminaadamu:
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

~ Martin Niemöller

This saying is so true for the present stage of dictatorship we find ourselves now.

1) They rubbished Madueke without facts, we were silent.

2). They arrested Dasuki, we shrugged, na dem dem.

3). They shot at unarmed protesters we said it serves them right(why did they burn mosque)

4). They sent a bill to gag freedom of speech and we kept quiet.

5). They held Nnamdi Kanu against court orders, we kept quiet at least he's not my relative.

When they come for you, just remember your silence.

"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends"

~Martin Luther King Jr.

brize:
Why will nairaland amend rule no. 9 without updating/informing the users of this forum, unlike the no. 2 rule when it was amended it stucked in all my section headline space for more than 7 months..... The reason i brought this up is because i was banned unnecessarily in politic section simply because they said i am promoting BIAFRA...
I know the forum belongs to you but that should not be an avenue to do things wrong...