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Please where is Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere?

We no longer hear him speak ever since the issue between Hon. Minister Wike and Gov. Fubara took a different turn where the governor has pledged loyalty and submitted to the peace pact offered him....

While Rivers State goverment under the leadership of the Sole administrator will be conducting a LG election for all candidates/aspirants of the PD-APC selected/nominated.
Rivers people look forward to a peaceful and hitch free election.

fnep2smooth:
As a devoted supporter of Peter Obi and the ideals he represents for Nigeria's future, I have a strong reaction to Dave Umahi's recent statements about Southeast governors supporting President Tinubu's re-election. Let me break this down with clarity and evidence:

1. The Myth of "Unanimous Support" in Southeast
Umahi claims "all five governors" back Tinubu, but this ignores critical realities:
• Partisan Divide: Three Southeast governors aren't from the APC (Enugu-PDP, Anambra-APGA, Abia-LP). Their parties haven't endorsed Tinubu, making Umahi's declaration presumptuous .
• Grassroots Disconnect: Obi won the Southeast decisively in 2023. Governors' political maneuvering doesn't reflect the people's will—evident in Obi's continued mass rallies despite government restrictions .
• Intimidation Tactics: APC governors like those in Edo and Benue have banned Obi from visiting, fearing his influence. This contradicts Umahi's "100% support" narrative .

2. Tinubu's "Favor" to Southeast: Reality vs. Rhetoric
Umahi boasts of Tinubu's infrastructure projects, but scrutiny exposes imbalances:
• Neglected Priorities: Critical Southeast projects like the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway and Port Harcourt-Enugu rail are *decades* overdue. Completing them isn't generosity—it's basic governance .
• Regional Disparity: The ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway (toll-ready by December 2025) benefits Southwest/South-South disproportionately. Meanwhile, Southeast remains underserved .
• Appointment Tokenism: Tinubu naming Umahi Works Minister (first SE appointee) is a tactical move, not transformative inclusion. The Southeast still lacks key national security/economic roles .

3. Obi's Unmatched Cross-Regional Appeal
Umahi urges Igbos to "support other regions" for future presidency, ignoring Obi's proven viability:
• 2023 Proof: Obi outperformed Tinubu in *12 states*, including Northern strongholds like Nasarawa and Southern hubs like Edo. His appeal transcends ethnicity .
• Threat to Tinubu: APC fears Obi because he splits Tinubu's Southern base. In 2027, Obi could dominate the Southeast/South-South and erode Tinubu's Northern votes—forcing reliance on rigging .
• Ethical Contrast: While Umahi brags "God used me," Obi's pledge for a *single term* prioritizes national healing over power retention—a stance even activists endorse .

4. The Fatal Flaw in Umahi's "Re-engagement" Theory
His call to "support other regions" for Igbo presidency is dangerously naive:
• History Lessons: Jonathan (South) was denied a second term despite zoning norms. Power isn't "given"; it's earned through principled resistance .
• Obi's Strategy: Building a multi-ethnic movement—like his Sokoto/Lagos campaign teams—is how Igbos gain presidency. Not through subservience to failing incumbents .
• Tinubu's Vulnerability: With Northern discontent rising (Kwankwaso attacking him) and economic turmoil, 2027 is winnable for Obi. Surrendering now betrays generations .

Conclusion: Obi’s Path vs. Umahi’s Subservience
Umahi’s speech reveals a troubling shift: from governor to Tinubu’s apologist. His "performance" boasts (e.g., Ebonyi roads) pale against Obi’s Anambra legacy—cleared pensions, education reform, and fiscal prudence without fanfare. True Igbo leadership isn’t begging for scraps at Tinubu’s table; it’s uniting Nigerians under a vision of justice and competence. Obi embodies this. When Umahi claims "we can’t get presidency by sentiments," he mistakes principle for naiveté. Obi’s 6.1 million votes prove otherwise—and in 2027, we’ll prove it again.

"Leadership isn’t about self—it’s about the people." – Dave Umahi .
We agree. That’s why Peter Obi fights.

You wrote a lot but I'll just settle with the bolded for now. I'll also say the Hon.Minister Dave Umahi comment about a South East President being the main ingredients rather than a PO, because from the way PO is doing , he is walking as an independent candidate who does not represent the Igbo but himself if you understand what I mean. As far as National politics is concerned and the President, you can't just write off a region.


The Southeast still lacks key national security/economic roles .

With regards to the bold, and if I understand your point of view......
During the PGEJ administration the Co-ordinatimg Minister of the economy who doubles as the Minister of Finance is of Igbo, can you tell me what value it added to the entire East or should I say to her State of origin, economy wise and infrastructure, etc, etc...?

diordaves:
It is not possible unless they mean carcass. And it doesn't depend on funds. It depends on the right planning to have a fighting chance.

Excluding Sundays; working from Monday to Saturday, that is 112 working days. Civil engineering and logistically speaking I can't see this happening unless na all those kind poorly built bungalows with very low foundation without DPC.

The truth is Nigeria doesn't have supporting infrastructure to support a quality, smooth and speedy construction delivery. The availability of funds is not the issue here. A homeowner who wishes to complete a building in four months, must already have earmarked funds.

The issues are:

LOCATION: There are some locations in the country that can take you over two weeks just to get a trailer load of sand or granite delivery to site from the date you place the order. Try to get sand or granite delivered to places (for example) like Central Lagos or even Yaba, Aguda and you will understand what I mean. In some locations, drilling a borehole for a successful access to water to build can even take you a whole month sef.

LOW PRODUCTIVITY: The average time of delivering a foundation subject to Building Regulations, is 14 days from the day you break ground. If it is water logged, it may even take you more than a month just to deliver the foundation. This is because productivity is low in the country and almost all processes are manual labour with near zero automation and machinery use. The right equipment are not readily available.

It's not uncommon for the delivery and installation of windows to take you more than a month. Custom design of MDF/HDF wardrobe can take you a month sef. Realistically, internal finish alone done use up the four months.

So the issue is the right planning. Planning is key. This is why it is essential to know why they wish to build a house in breakneck speed.

The bolded is more than enough for anyone.
Location and swamped land and the other challenges you mentioned are of no real threat to meeting up the desired timeline.
There are certain considerations that can be given in certain instance which the client will also see real reasons for such and need for an extension.

If someone on here has done such for three months but i can't remember if it was carcass alone or with complete finishing.
Nevertheless, I say that it's very possible for all and hand over key to the client and that depends on the earmarked funds.


I will end with......

As an engineer/architect/builder with a well detailed building design plan, why do I need the GMP man to come take measurements at the site when it's easy for him to get if off the design plan and start preparing and so it is for some other stuffs.

BunmiBie:
I used to be on this thread before but I am back now

Please, is it possible to build a 4 bedroom bungalow in 4 months. Sept-december.

What should I budget for this type of building in Ibadan

Thank you

Its very very possible and not rocket science. As long as the funds are readily available.
As regards the budget, to be very realistic, just get the detailed complete building plan and an actual BOQ/BEME from land clearing to hand off key.

rajiedreez:
Like I said in the original post. His accusations are just to disrupt the polity if he's not bold enough to name and shame. He's a coward and a clout chaser if he can't do that.

Is there any brave enough to mention names in all of Nigerian politics without the intention of wanting to collect their own share of the national cake?

adams123:
A rector of a federal polytechnic was telling my brother how senators were asking him their percentage of his budget without any iota of shame.. shameless idiots!

While the rector is doing that, we hope he can defend the budget of the institution and also defend monies expended on projects, trainings and research works....

We don't want to hear someone is fainting or suffering from one ailment when he is put in a box to respond to questions.!!!

Martialfc80:
Yes, the toilet has screw holes.

Yes, the unit removed was installed directly on tiles, not concrete. I don't know whether screws were used though.

I'll try to take better pictures Itomorrow and post here. Thank you.

Okay. While at that you'll have to find a way to check if the screws are properly in place afixed or worn out because that's the reason why you get that wobble effect of the toilet seat.

Love800:
What's the difference between living wage and minimum wage?

You also make use of ChatGpt or Meta AI...

ewa20buredi100:
And they will use their heavy taxing system to suck it out of your wallet.

Do not judge a book by its cover.

It is because Nigerians are not used to paying taxes, utility bills, etc, etc in Nigeria that's why they will always complain while in Europe about such even when they better. Typical of Nigerians wanting to live in areas that's even sky above their pay grade.

I wonder why the Op is talking about minimum wage in Europe when we all know what they have is calling a living wage which is two distinct things.

bodeyX:
READ MY POST AGAIN. YOU WILL UNDERSTAND.

Thanks plenty.
I've modified my comment at the end.
You're very correct.

Martialfc80:
Thank you sir. The cistern is not fixed to the wall, so maybe that's why it wobbles. The gap between the cistern and wall is a bit wide, around 9 inches. I think the unit bought wasn't the best design for the toilet since the flush pipe came from the ground instead of the wall. I'll look for another plumber to access the whole situation and proffer solutions. Thanks for your help and insights.

Toilet flush pipe connectors are either on the ground or from the wall.

From your originating picture, it seems the toilet seat you bought does not come with holes at it's sides to run screw through it into the floor or through the tiles ?

If I'm not mistaken, the toilet seat removed was also fixed onto the tiles and not directly on the concrete floor?

I also do not think it's the 9" gap you talked about between the cistern and the wall....


Probably you should post another picture of the whole set up as it is.

Also if for any reason your toilet seat did not come with holes to run screw through it onto the tiles or concrete floor then it means you need to make use of cement at the sides to hold it instead of the silicone otherwise you'll still get that wobble effect when it's in use.


You also need to ask yourself what changed between the old toilet you removed and this new one..?

There are two pictures below.
Real life and internet. I hope you can understand without extra comments.

tunde1200:
Am a practicing Muslim too by the grace of God.
Islam thought me love and kind to others not hate..
Many Christians ladies in Muslims university and graduated without anyone telling them to go and they all finished their education carrier without threatening.

See I want to let you know that pastor Oyedepo of that caliber of life he's not supposed to get involved in such act from my view of religious leader like him.

Mind you Muslims are not terrorist and Islam is not teaching terror it's just what they made you all to believe that's why.
Appreciate your understanding sir.
By for now...!

Please mention the name of that Muslim university and the names of the christian students who had attended and graduated?

Also what is the foundation principles of that Muslim university and for what intended purposes?


It's just like the circular banking system and the Islamic banking system.
Many think the circular banking system is a Christian bank, but that is not true. There's nothing in such banks that's a proof that it's a Christian bank because it's not run on christian ideologies or the Holy Bible laws.


One of the main principles of the Islamic banking system is that they operate on zero interest loans or should I say that's what we hear for those of us who ate outside.

mecuries:
” He insisted that mission schools must maintain their founding principles"... Isn't free education part of the "founding principles" of mission schools?.. Why is his university expensive?

Did he say any day that his university is of the mission type?

Do you know what is a mission school, how it's being funded, and it's intended purpose and what is their main objective?

CrickCrackPow:
Hmm In my country, we all love Jesus, we all love Mohammed, we are so religious, we pray on Sundays and Fridays , speak in tongues and shout Allahu-Akbar but we hate each other. We are a conglomeration of hypocrites.

No Ones Compeled To Pateonise A School Different From Ones Faith.

You are neither for or against....
You have to stick to the main discuss and say your point. Let the hypocrisy remain on the side you choose to support . Thanks.

Slytiger:
Gov Mbah inaugurates 100 CNG buses, says transport system will create 20,000 jobs



https://nannews.ng/2025/08/14/gov-mbah-inaugurates-100-cng-buses-says-transport-system-will-create-20000-jobs/

This CNG thing is just not what Nigerians need. We are always and known for using ill motived solutions to solve or address long term issues and it may result to more issues in future.

While the Enugu State governor and government is commending the FG and PBAT for making the removal of fuel subsidy beinh the yardstick for him the governor to be able to deliver one of his promises.

A promise delivered at the expense of the suffering people........what a government and ideology...!!!

I thought I heard the governor is a silent achiever!!!!!


Well, we are yet to see CNG driven vehicles in the convoy of the Mr. President and the Presidency, State governors and State government officials, etc, etc......


Gas used to be very affordable and cheap till this usage in vehicles!!!
Wonder what will happen in future when it becomes same high price as that of PMS/AGO !!!!!

Deeprooted:
I am the type that buys whatever I come across deemed good for the family, especially while on road trip.

I noticed each time I tell my wife the actual price of the items I bought, she always complain I was cheated by the seller.

These are items you hardly can get within the city center.

The issue now is that, I'm now scared of telling her the true worth of the items I recently got while returning from South South. It was a road trip so I bought plenty cheap food stuff.

Madam say I no Sabi price. I just tire.
These are stuff I considered very very cheap.

Who the experience the same thing abeg ?

That's how a lot of women do.
But you don't have to bother yourself about it.
As long as you don't feel cheated then don't let it trouble your peace. I do know that buying food stuffs along the road on a road trip is usually cheaper within our resident city centres and market.
I'll only advice, probably create time and visit any of the markets within your place of residence and do a market survey price check on those food stuffs bought. Also ensure the quality matches same or even better given the price. But whatever your findings, just keep it to yourself.
Good luck.

Shawarmagirl:
That was what they did in 2023 thinking with all their lies and propaganda, he will lose. Obi shock all of them won the 2023 election. He won inside his opponent house Aso Villa and Lagos. Obi is the master strategy.

I don't understand how does anyone celebrate with such information.....


A man who is acclaimed to win a war and does not get to be crowned the king, of what benefit is the victory?

fergie001:
The Ebonyi North Senator in an interview with NewsCentral TV;
How much do you earn as a Senator?


Peter Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (APC)
Senator, Ebonyi North Senatorial District

I find it funny that when you ask them how much is their salary/wages they make such comments but can't give any figure.
So many great liars in that chambers.

Seunomobo:
In as much as I support his stance of refusing to accept whatever these islamic extremists tried to push down his throat, which one is it with threatening them with "God is a consuming fire".
Oga oyedepo, abegi, there's no God anywhere... And ye Islamic extremists too abegi carry your advocacy for wearing hijab elsewhere, in fact go build your institutions and force your beliefs and ideas on your students....

Nonsense

If you had not written nonsense at the end of your post I wouldn't need to reply.....But....


Yes, our God is a consuming fire and His children will call upon Him to release a so great fire on those who want to try to sabotage His good works here on earth.



How many people have talked down or belittle the Islamic faith or said something against Prophet Muhammad and has gotten to live another 72 hours in Nigeria?


Do you know any Islamic school or Arabic school in Nigeria that will allow non Muslims practice their religion and all while remaining as students in that school!!!!??

advanceDNA:
.....I paid serious shipping fees get that called Jinja herbal..it's just repackaged oroki herbal mixture....that shit doesn't work for anything other than constipation

You paid shipping fees from where to where and what year was tihs to get the Jinja herbal to you?


This is the new story to me to hear.....

OLAADEGBU:
The full BBCinterview of Kemi Badenoch


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db9nmCwd-Ew?si=rYe7YDH1HcryxP6c

On her experience as a Nigerian living in Nigeria, she just played on the sensibility of those listeners and back home, we got the emotional and sentimental support of gullible followers......


(1) Not having electricity and having to read with candle/lantern is considered, she says its poverty.
(2) Having to fetch water with half rusted iron bucket, within short distances in a well, she says its poverty.
(3) If she left Nigeria 1996, meaning she did not finish secondary school here in Nigeria.
(4). Her father a doctor and her mother a lecturer in a university......funny she never did mention names of her school but that the boarding room was cramped with 25 people......
(5) I wonder which kind of public school she attended, that she got the guts to report someone copying or involved in malpractice.........and they did not beat her in one corner.....

(6) Well I just see someone who played on the intelligence of others to get to a high position but only to give an excuse for their losses and setbacks. She is no stranger to the Conservative Party, I say she's giving lame excuses to lame people.

I find many of her talks was just to play on the psych of others.

joachimnkenchor:
Is entering plane a sign of richness?
Or the money in account or assets !

None of the above.

Richness is the ability for the purported rich individual to render a significant financial assistance without having second thoughts of withholding back or doing calculation and thinking up and down or suffering from lack of sleeping.

Babinski:
Firstly, there was no video evidence to corroborate the allegation that KWAM 1 poured water or liquor on anyone.
Secondly, I have stated that assaults are usually taken personal by the person assaulted and such persons typically drive resulting or consequential actions. In the Pilot case, it is apparent she decided not to escalate it or take it personal, assuming the allegation is true. In the Ms. Comfort Emmanson case, the assaulted people took it up. Assaulting security or Police Officers is typically a different ball game from general civilian.

I don't know why people bend narratives without having to take holistic picture of the entire events.....


What do then call the air hostess who stood as a barrier restricting the lady from getting off the plane?

KobeMan:
We married A Year ago. We decided to wait for a year before having kids. We started trying 3 few months but no success. I told both of us needs to get tested. I did Sperm Analysis & the result is good, I'm very fertile.

She did pelvic scan, and in the scan, She has fibroid (Submocousal fibroid 5.5cm). The news broke me and I was very sad, I never imagined I'll be in this kind of situation. We went to the gynecologist and He told us to go for HSG to check her fallopian tube, The result showed that Both Tubes are blocked.

I've not been myself for the last couple of days. I had to pretend to be strong because She was down & has been crying as well. This are two serious fertility issues and Her chances of conception is very low. Even if The gynecologist tells us to do the IVF(Which I don't even have money for it cause it's vey expensive) They'll still have to remove the fibroid.

This are very expensive procedures that are not even guaranteed that it will work and She will conceive. I'm the only male child in my family, in my early 30's. Pressure will start coming from all directions and also considering my my age, I don't pray to experience delay with child birth. I just decided to pour own my mind here. I'm really down, I don't know what to do.

(1) Just settle down and give yoir life truthfully to Christ Jesus and make Him yoir Lord and Saviour. Both you and your wife. Then live righteously. Pray together in love.


(2) Try and get that herbal drink called Jinja extracts for your wife and let her start taking it.

helinues:
It can't as the cultured part might not see it that way

helinues:
That's why you lots can't express yourself without throwing tantrums

Well I don't think calling anyone by their name be it real name/nick name/online name can be referred to be tantrums.....

helinues:
What looks like M to you, we might see it as W

That is why you are heli nues and co....

joachimnkenchor:
Yes
Especially those girls they pay flight for
Just for hook-up

A hook up girl who enjoys another paying her flight tickets is no longer a poor person given the economy.

helinues:
Are you saying what they are saying is not true because they are in government?

Tainted half truth is not truth.
When words are deliberately spoken with insincerity it becomes tainted.

Amarachieze:
Trump and Biden are not moral standards. My take is that Tinubu's administration cannot by any standard be able to fight corruption in Nigeria given the it's moral deficiency. Fight against corruption by this govt is mere smokescreen and at best a political witch-hunt

Well most corruption cases in Nigeria if not all are termed political witch hunts.
But nevertheless witch hunt or not let them sort themselves out and let the individual be given a clean bill by the Court legally and all this will be a past.

Babinski:
Forget about trying to whip up ethnic sentiments. The incidences happened at different locations and involved different airlines. One was in Abuja involving ValueJet while the other was in Lagos involving Ibom Air. One involved an unruly passenger who was already removed from the airplane trying to block flight take off. The other involved an unruly passenger assaulting airline staff and being forcibly removed from the plane.

Assaults generally get faster reaction, particularly from the person being assaulted, who would likely take the matter personally and follow it up quickly, than trying to block a plane which in actual sense you are the one in grave danger and no one is likely to take it personal.

And finally, it is the disposition or approach of the people involved in each case that matter. Due to Ms. Comfort Emmanson attacking a Police Officer or Security personnel directly, it is highly likely she would not go scot free at that point and that is what happened.

So the captain Kwam 1 poured some water/liquor on, it wasn't an assault?

Do you know what's an assault or can you tell me how the Nigerian law and constitution defines an assault?


I'm not a tribal bigot and don't play sentiments. None of those in the news are even my tribal people be it geographical location or State.