cckris: The Revenues from Gov Wike's LGA is why Buhari is able to spend 800 billion naira, travelling to over 30 countries with large entourage, all without obtaining the loans he presumed he would've used to cushion the HARDSHIPS his medieval Islamic agenda has brought upon Nigerians. And Revenues from Buhari's Katsina State cannot even sustain a primary school.
Sorry but ur comment is both unsubstantiated and childish. All regions of this great have their part to play in our development. Quit the tribalistic antics already!
93xtr6r: 1* “We do not want our Southern neighbours to interfere in our development. We have never associated ourselves with the activities of these people. We do not know them, we do not recognize them, and we share no responsibility in their actions. We shall demand our rights when the time is ripe. If the British quit Nigeria now at this stage, the Northern people would continue their uninterrupted conquest to the sea”. - Sir Tafawa Balewa (1947)
2* “We the people of the North will continue our stated intention to conquer the South and to dip the Koran in the Atlantic ocean after the British leave our shores.” - Sir Ahmadu Bello (1957)
3* "The new nation called Nigeria should be an estate of our great grand father, Othman Danfodio. We must ruthlessly prevent a change of power. We must use minorities in the North as willing tools and South as conquered territories and never allow them to rule over us or have control over their future" - Sir Ahmadu Bello, October 12, 1960
Ahmadu Bello, arrogantly uttered the aforementioned statement in a multicultural and multi-religious country and got away with it, and many bigots still hold him in high esteem and even shove it down the throats of other people.
But didnt ojukwu say worse? Point is that was adifferent time and era. It does not represent the views of the majority or our present realities. Who would have ever thot an ijaw man can be president? Nigeria has grown and developed from that time
queencalipso: first of all you are a great lier for saying Igbo's in the north do their businesses peacefully. secondly I don't think you are from SS and even if you are, you are most likely an Edo.
you have never lived in the North.
And before you come up with another lie, I am a northerner by birth, not by origin. i know more about north and northerners than you will ever know. so just shut up and stop saying things you know not.
This is just your ego talking. 99% of what u said here is nothing but pure lies. And pls learn to be civil when communicating. Youwont make any point through insults. Its childish and unnecessary
achi4u: I think the eastern part is very costly for an an average Hausa or his Yoruba counterpart to purchase a land, nobody is stopping nobody but can you cough out 10 million and above for a plot of land?
Newsflash: the richest man in nigeria is a hausa man. Money is not the issue. U cant live where u are not wanted. Period. Igbos will most likely always see u as an outsider
Thewrath: Mr man,Abuja is north central and I speak fluent Hausa. Living in north does not amount to peaceful atmosphere,it's just lack of choice and the way Nigeria has been designed to favour the north and SW that is why you find igbos traveling out.
On an equal ground,no Igboman will want to live his home!
Ka ji kwo
Your argument is baseless and ridiculous. In what way is nigeria designed to favour everyone but igbos?? Your attempt to play the "victim" makes no sense. isnt it the same north north that igbos refer to as "poor" and "illiterate"?? Igbos like the north because northerners are naturally peaceful and accomodating. Unlike in the east that many are highly tribalistic and closed-minded.
I dont mean to sound like ihate igbos. But fact is south east is the least accomodating region in nigeria. No matter howell a yoruba man speaks igbo, he will never be accepted as part of them. If he like make he swallow akpu 24/7
Are these leaders of wailers not ashamed?? The same person u insulted and called all sorts of names, is the same person u are going cap in hand to beg?? Ineffectual buffoons!
EasternActivist: I know why you are renting like a rabid wounded dog.. Rule 9?? Right??
Instead of cheap name callings so as to lure me into breaking rule 9 and chopping 1 month ban. Why not engage me in critical and nice arguments. So we can discuss constructively.
I know why u reason like a psychotic bipolar patient. You dont insult me then turn around and ask to be nice. Who are u calling a dog? My friend I think u might need psychiatric help!
Thewrath: Who told you the igbos in north are doing their businesses in peace? The north is very volatile,you need to travel,am from delta stare's anioma,born in niger state and have been residing in Abuja for over 20yrs now,so I know what am saying.the igbos can be trusted compared to the north and west.
Pls abuja is not north. I stay in abuja too and I have stayed in sokoto and kano. Igbos have lived in kano for ages. Infact most speak fluent hausa u cant tell the difference. They own property everywhere and nobody disturbs them. Northerners are very open and welcoming. But which hausa man can boast of land in anambra? Which yoruba man can bet his chest that he has land in owerri?? Pls u dont know what u are saying
You are lost. You are not one of us. So get lost again and again. Your opinion is inconsequential ND when a true Stern talks we know... Not edos
Pls shut up and get lost. We will NEVER join your useless biafra lies. If you like die of frustration, na u sabi. Biafra is nohing but a horseload of shite!
jakiedudu: Dominating attitude of Igbos is thousand times better than fulani domination. At least Igbo communities parts of Nigeria don't go about killing their host communities on the alter of religion like the fulani northern empire during the time of Usman Danfodio.
But u are telling lies. If fulani are truly evil, then why are millions of igbos peacefully settled in the north with no trouble. Why is it only when reverse is the case that trouble erupts? How many yoruba's or other tribe have land in the east? its clear for all to see. Those advocating for biafra only want us because of oil. But we will never fall for their lies!
That's what you keep preaching to them to make sure they are under your spell, so you can rule over them, degrade their lands and steal their oil.
They've known better now and have identified their enemies.. You can only be scared of igbos allying with the SS ethnicities but you can't stop their liberation from your shackles.
Your divide and rule tactics are over now, go and rest. We can never remain in perpetuality.
We from the SS will NEVER join your Biafra rubbish. God forbid! We are very much aware of your lies and hate. How many igbos have land in the south? Now compare it with how many foreigners have land in SE?? No way! We no go join una. Biafra is dead on arrival!
Firefire: Buhary will soon shutdown Nigeria through his many misguided statements and wrong approach to leadership.
In the 21st Century, Nigeria does not need a ruler, we need a good leader.
Mohoomodu Buhary retrace your steps or resign NOW!
U de march ur brain?? How is this buhari's fault. Some wont even bother to read, u begin to comment blindly! Militants are blowing pipeline nd u are blaming the presidents. All these wailers sha, its like u guys need urgent medical help
futurenix: Guess u don't even know why fuel is 145 naira.
Will the government fix the black market rate for the dollars where the marketers will buy from?
What do you think will happen when all the marketers need, say 5 million dollars a month and only 2 million is available in the black market which will eventually be diminishing with time?
Let me explain to u a little
Eventually black marketers who have the dollars will increase their rate to say 400/$, again the fuel importers can't afford it because they will be at a loss after importation.
Fuel again will become scarce for months and the price maybe 250-300 naira per liter. Government will sympathize with them again and peg it at say 220/230. Every one will shout Sai baba Sai baba let's endure it for a while since he is fighting corruption and things will get better soon.
Again the demand for the dollars will be more than the supply and the rate will again go up continuing the process until it gets to 1000 naira a litre and vandalisation of cars for fuel will commence, By this time probably (if nothing is done to make peace with the avengers), Nigeria will be producing little or no crude, job losses will increase to 50% and we all will be looking for the nearest country to migrate to.
My humble opinion is
CBN should consider paying beneficiaries the foreign currency sent to them. If possible establish money transfer organs around the globe for those in diaspora who wish to send money to Nigeria.
This may put more foreign currency in circulation and cushion the effect of its high demand.
Nice one. Except for one thingh there is already too much forex in circulation. Billions of dollars stashed in the bank which cbn cant get to
But going on strike solves nothing. NLC goofed big time!
LesbianBoy: Nice one jmartins! Thank God nigerians are becoming wiser! God Punish Buhari and his supporters especially the ones here on nairaland click like if you concur
Shut up pls. Nobody likes ur rubbish filth comment. Awon ipad supporters club
Lanretoye: This is pure sabotage,NLC had a position on the fuel price and you have other issues,y can't you bring other issues on in the struggle instead of backing out. Oga TUC,talk tru and tell us how much una collect... This issue is dangerous omen for the masses cos it is these unions that can fight against harsh govt decisions for us appart from unyielding social media rants.if they are being ridiculed like this,I wonder what will happen if the govt make worst decisions in future. Every reasonable and masses oriented govt would pre-inform the people before making this kind of decision,for instance if they announce the PMS will sell for certain amount by 1st june.
Is like u read things in the revese. It was NLC that backed out, not TUC. Govt wanted to increase minimum wage rather than waste non existent resources on subsidy that will be siphoned. Wabba simply refused because he felt slighted by govt negotiating with the other faction. NLC strike is just based on ego, nothing more. And they are counting on some stupid nigerians to buy into their lies. Hope u wont be one of them
sapiosexual1: In the last administration, fertilizer was soo available to farmers that they practiced all year cropping, Akinwumi Adesina did a fantastic job on that, so what's this one saying? No jobs, no light, no fuel, no food yet they can import grass to feed cattle. Whoelse doesn't already agree that this government is confused?
Stop saying what u dont know. It was only available on paper and the pages of newspaper.