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EnlightenedSoul:
I don't...that would be creepy
You catch me after having worked a night shift, patiently waiting on sleep that may never come. It's miracle I'm coherent at all, really.

At first maybe. But when we get over the creepiness, talk we must talk!!!

EnlightenedSoul:
Most people need to "suck it up and move on" as an old couch of mine would say. You cannot hide from your mistakes, and consistently leave others to pick up the burden.

I wish I have a couch that could talk.

bjdon:
I did not support Buhari, however I want him to succeed. If he fails all of us will feel the impact.

It is with that in mind I would like to say to the President, stand up and be the PRESIDENT You have the type of mandate hardly any elected president has had in Nigeria's history. The masses seem to be with you. Tell ALL the political groups to go to HELL. You are the President C-In-C. You have the complete and total right to appoint whomever YOU want into your govt. If these so called groups mean well then they should support your efforts. If you accept ANY nomination from an external body over somebody you would personally have selected, then you can consider your presidency doomed from the start. You have been around the Nigerian political scene since the late 70's. You have connections across the country, you have said yourself that you know the man and women of good moral conduct and sound technical competence, that you would like to bring into your govt, so what's stopping you? Make your selections and damm the consequences.

But you see bros, it is not that easy in politics. You can't damn the consequence. He doesn't need to acquire more enemies than he already has...otherwise, he will spend half of his administration fighting against enemies.


He needs to be extremely diplomatic in tackling them.

Of course, this is expected. I don't expect those tribalistic, corrupt rich basterds to take this lying down. I expect them to fight with all they've got against Buhari. In fact, the harder they fight, the more they will test this government's mettle against the old ways of running this country and the result of the fight/war will make up Nigerians mind about their new government.


Let's wait till Buhari's list comes out and then we can determine who is victorious.

sinizia:
You either have comprehension issues or you chose to dwell in deceit. I love the fact that you left out the part that indicted Buhari as being a hypocrite and picked only the few lines that makes no sense in this discourse. But the funny thing is, you can't wipe off all the data off internet. Please are you being mischievous by clearly ignoring these statement by Buhari?

“It’s a big disgrace for Nigeria. It is now Cameroon and
Chad fighting the insurgency more than Nigeria. We will
build the capacity and Nigeria should be able to secure its
territorial integrity,”

Gen Muhammadu Buhari, Feb 07, 2015.

Oya, deny this, i'd sure love to see the lies you'll pull off to wriggle your way out of this. I'd love to see how you defend the General that called GEJ's reaching out to the same people he's going to reach out to, "a disgrace".

This is really hilarious dude and I will end my banter with you at this point. You obviously have something against Buhari which means you won't even see the truth if it turned to a wrecking ball and hit you smack on the head.

If you read the Buhari's comment you quoted above, his dissatisfaction comes from the fact that Chad and Cameroon are having more success fighting Boko Haram than us and not because GEJ reached out to them.

He raised his voice when GEJ begged America and the rest to leave their country and come and fight Boko Haram in West Africa. Is it not disgraceful? We are quick to boast to other African countries about our soldier's exploit in Liberia, and in fact ECOMONG... Yet, we can't effectively combat Boko Haram.

What we need is a strong anti corruption platform in each state. Buhari can't possibly be running around every state fighting corruption. Our anti corruption agencies have to be spread around; at least one in each geopolitical zones.

Otherwise, the concentration will remain in Abuja while the other 36 states loot to their hearts content.

bunmititi:
Allah!
give this mumu sense!

Yeah. Unintelligent people hide behind insults. Bye.

Nothing personal, I just don't waste time with people like you.

sinizia:
This is what happens when you are biased, hateful, sentimental and dines with cluelessness. All of sudden in order to lie your way out of the truth, you've acquired the ability to deny truths?

Here's is a link to expose that you are the dunce here not Barcanista

http://thenationonlineng.net/new/disgrace-neighbours-must-take-boko-haram-buhari-2/

Naturally, I don't respond to people like you that laced their posts with insults but I'm inclined to correct your lie.

Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is appalled that neighbouring Chad and Cameroun are turning out to be more successful at the battle front against Boko Haram than Nigeria.

Nigeria’s poor performance,he says,is a disgrace.

That is Buhari's stand on the link you provided.

Except you can't comprehend simple English or you are simply being mischievous.

How did "Chad and Niger are fighting Boko Haram more than Nigeria" become "Buhari is against Jonathan's seeking external cooperation"?

woodcook:
brother fear God ooh. God watch all of una for ultra 3 D

It's okay to be mischievous and antagonistic, but not when it involves people's lives.

Any action to end the Boko Haram menace is highly welcomed. It's not a joking matter. It's not a matter to play politricks with!

barcanista:
So he is going to seek for external coorperation? The same Buhari that criticised Jonathan for doing same? What a clownish old corrupt general.

You are not as smart as I thought. Buhari never criticized GEJ's cooperation. He only criticized him for seeking foreign aids in combating Boko Haram.

Chad and Niger are active participants in the war against Boko Haram and their involvement even in the latter days of GEJ showed significant improvement.

CSTR2:
So you are telling me she was stupidd enough to wear such an expensive "gift" on the day of her husband's anniversary?
The man that gave her that gift must have shined her congo very well to warant such anniversary day gesture.

Then the people that gave GEJ's daughter over 100 cars must have shined her congo very well.

It is a possibility that it could be a gift. It could be a possibility that she bought it with her money. Now, none of us can say anything affirmative about our conjectures.

CSTR2:
Someone bought it for her yet buhari had to borrow as claimed to buy the more important APC form.
You must be the re-incarnation of einstein.

Since May and now, how many political jobbers do you think would have suddenly become the Buharis friend? How many hours did it take Dangote to visit Buhari? Or Otedola?

Do you understand how politics operates? When GEJ's daughter wedded, how many gifts did they receive?

Eziachi:
I was hoping that PDP will knuckle down, take stock and ask themselves where it all went wrong. Then give a APC a first class and modern democratic opposition politics.
But if this is what they think playing opposition means or the way to play it, am afraid they may be in the wilderness for a very long time.
Have they ever thought to themselves that there are even Rolex sold for $20 dollars on eBay Hong Kong? I got myself an iwatch recently there and it cost £5.99 inclusive of postage. They should may be ask Mrs Buhari which Alibaba shop she bought her million dollar watch.

My thoughts exactly. There are certainly many angles to this story;

1. It could be a gift
2. It could be a fake
3. It could be a costume for the photoshoot. (Anyone in showbiz would understand this better)
4. And also, it could be that truly, Aisha bought it with her money.

Now, I wasn't expecting anything less from the obviously not so smart opposition. I knew they are going to tear Buhari apart because Option 4 appeals to them and they will clench tightly to it. It's a case of throwing stone at bird that had the intent of flying already.

But since they are more barks than bite, the news will filter off in a couple of days and another silly news will replace it. The circle will keep going on.

I was expecting a more diligent opposition. A more intelligent and investigative opposition that will keep Buhari in check. Sadly, we are not going to get that.

toprealman:
AM I THE ONLY ONE STRUGGLING TO GET ANY POSITIVE VIBE OUTTA THIS PIECE?

I tire o. The article is somehow childish and not articulated. It is uninspiring and drab. I got bored halfway. I've read better comments and posts on Nairaland.

chronique:
Guess the magic lantern effect is why you have those greens all over.

Um, first of all, I'm NOT part of the production whatsoever. But the information you seek is in the after credit of the film and I simply supplied it.

Second and last, Magic Lantern is a software, a sort of homebrew or mod or patch (depends on how you see it) installed on your DSLR that opens the door to more cool functions Canon hid from you with the original firmware.

So, I don't see how it can have anything to do with the greenish defects in the color correction you saw in the short (which I didn't see).


Cnario, over to you.

chronique:
Nice work. What camera did you shoot with? Think you should pay more attention to the picture/lighting. The indoor shots had too much greens on your subjects. Did you take notice of the greens in their eyes,mouths and faces? That doesn't look too good. What did you shoot with? Red or black magic?

Canon 5D Mk 2 with Magic Lantern installed.

davodyguy:
Your explanation even made a case for friction. Its still the same thing. An adviser is also an assistant, same way an assistant also advises. Femi Adesina can advise buhari on how to put his thoughts to the public and after the refining, he can relay to the public, not so?

Still no case for two advisers and assistants. Waste just like Jonathan did.

Buhari just fell my hand

I felt disappointed at first until I gave it further thoughts.

The role of special adviser (Femi Adesina) is more tactical. He advises the President on what to do, what to say and how to tackle issues relating to the public. Say for example, Some Alien from Krypton invade Nigeria... Special Adviser will discuss with the President on how to relay the event to the public. Should they keep mute about it? Should they release a press statement? Should they blame the invasion on PDP or America or Ghana? Should they claim that the invasion is a test of some military hardware the government just acquired. How will they come to the conclusion of what to say or do? The special adviser will put the mood of the country, the tolerance level at that time and the public's dispensation of the administration into perspective and advises the president as appropriate.

Senior Special Assistant will act as any assistant. You know what assistants do na? They take note, prepare speeches, throw press conference, release press statements etc. It's more like an advanced secretary job.

Lemme use the Krytonite Invasion as scenario. So the Alien looking thing landed in Asokoro, Abuja. The social media is set on fire. Rumours are spreading like fire. Some are panicky. Some pastors are saying it is the end of the world. PDP are throwing tantrums that Buhari is unconcerned. The special adviser might tell Buhari to keep mute and let people talk some more? But why? Buhari screamed? Remember the missing 20 billion naira people are accusing you of stealing yesterday? See, no one is talking about it again. Everyone is now focused on this Alien Invasion. Also, remember that tax hike you want to pass? This might be the best time. The attention is now on this Alien thingy. After three days or so of that Alien invasion, the Special Adviser will tell Buhari to leak to the press that the Alien Invasion is actually testing new equipment. But that can't come from Aso rock officially. So, the Senior Special Assistant will leak the story to Punch claiming anonymous source.

After a week, the senior special assistant will call a press conference where Buhari, from advise from the Special adviser, will deny any military involvement and claimed the Alien Invasion is actually Ghana's fault and investigations are underway.

You see the difference now?

folabayo1:
Ope ni.
My God dat lifted osinbajo frm nowhere will surely lift us all up(Amen)
Faith is very powerful tool in life
Congrats sir!

God lifted Osibanjo from nowhere? I guess being a professor of Law doesn't count for much. Been the Commissioner of Justice in a cosmopolitan state like Lagos state is the same thing like coming from "nowhere".

Listen young lady, Professor Osibanjo has been working his a.ss off to get to where he is today. He just didn't know it.

No one would have considered him if he had spent half of his life ranting on nairaland and used the other half to smoke weed at a corner.

BUTCHCASSIDY

...and the Sundance Kid

Patience didn't want Jonathan to enter politics.
Jonathan was never interested in politics.


From this news and the ones before, something is very clear; GEJ never had the intention of ruling this country. Ladies and gentlemen, I think I've just cracked the reason for his lackluster and abysmal regime.

In history, most of the leaders that performed never got to the position by mistake. They've planned it all their lives. They've aspired to be a leader since they were young. That way, they've trained themselves and picked up leadership skills that will aid them in governing their subjects.

GEJ was never such leader. He was simply an opportunist. This is evidenced in some of his actions and utterances and his stead in handling some sensitive situations.


Now, there is nothing wrong in being an opportunist, but when the lives of thousand of people get wasted because of your inefficiency, it becomes a crime. He could have compensated for his lack of leadership skills by surrounding himself with competent people, but no, he preferred sycophants that will sing his praises to high heaven shielding him from the plight of the people. He allowed criminals to hijack his governance. He appointed goats to guard against our collective yam.

He might have had good intentions for this country, he was just never equipped for the number one position and the state of our economy at the moment has exposed him for what he really is; an incompetent leader.

Yorubbish:
Now that's how to hold an intellectual discuss.

There was no ad hominem, I simply had to sit you up so we can discuss reasonably and for the benefit of others.


Now to your very first intelligent question.
First and foremost, God is not a construct of religion. Religion on the other hand is the construct of man. And I mean every single religion. They're all created by men. So when you confuse God with religion then you begin to confuse all your thoughts and reasoning.

And that was the mistake & misthought&misreasoning made by the German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, he couldn't separate God from religion.

And the moment we couldn't separate God from religion we begin to descend in our thinking towards the confusing state of ponderings.

You really like sucking your own dingus, don't you? You reek of pseudo intellectualism, but I'm gonna indulge you.

God is separated from religion? Great. So, how do you know the existence of this god? What claim do you have as proof to his existence?

Yorubbish:
Unfortunately
Your folly is rather overly conspicuous you simply jump over it thinking it belongs to your neighbor.

I have informed you I don't believe in religion. I don't know why you can't seem to contextualize your argument.

You would be needing a lot more study to really even understand yourself & your basis for believe & pseudo disbelieve so you can proceed to understand the discuss and the context of your opponents submissions & postulations.

Lol. You couldn't help it. You just had to resort to ad hominem. Too bad, I don't roll that way.

You don't believe in religion, but you believe in a religious construct -- God? How do you reconcile that?

--removed--

Yorubbish:
Like I said there is no numerous God
There is just One.


There is only numerous languages to which people address Him.
For instance there is about 250 languages in nigeria alone and each if them address God in their own very dialect.

Please allow me to point out your folly. Are you ready?

Allah in the Holy Quran says Arabic is the only accepted language in Heaven.

And in the Bible, you can't get to Jehovah except you pass through Jesus.

So, can Allah be Jehovah?

bunmititi:
wahallai talahi!
i shall torture buhari
any time he comes into the public consciousness!

now he has forced himself permanenetly into public view
as president of nigeria,
he just painted a big red bulls-eye on his back!

As long as he is there,
i shall torture him!
i shall hold his feet to the fire!
i shall show him pepper!

you talk of four years,

(i do not think he will last four years.
i think he will form one excuse soon
and run back to daura.
but if he stays there for four years,)

i shall not relent
even if he makes 1 naira = 1 dollar,
i shall spit in his eye!

i shall boo him
i shall put him stud
i can even bribe referee to blow fowl against him.
i shall give him upper-cut
round-house,
below the belt!
i shall kick his blokos!

the only thing that can save that brainless village idi-ot from daura
is if i suddenly becomes a billionaire
(and the chances of this is slim to zero
except you mean Zim dollars)
and i get busy drinking juice in my banana iceland manshion

Sorry sweetheart, you will only succeed in torturing yourself. All the shouts and curses of the likes of you will only amount to an ant cry under his shoe.

This is lovely. I wasn't expecting anything less from Cnario/Sholay2011

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Yorubbish:
God Allah Yahweh Jehovah Chineke Chukwu Oluwa etc.


Are all a referencing name for the Supernatural Being.

So I am not interested in how the names are pronounced or called

And of course I am not talking about religions & sects & cults
Because I don't believe in them

My interest is solely on God
And I maintain that no one is truly capable of conceiving the idea that He is not existing.

God is a noun for a supreme being. God is a generic name. Each religious sect has its own unique name for their "god".

Islam; Allhah,
Christianity; Yahweh, Jehovah,
Hare Krishna; Krishna

...Etc.

Among all these numerous GODS; which one is no one capable of conceiving his nonexistence?

princenonny:
I like politics alot. Can someone suggest any political or law series I should watch

Naija Politricks; You can download or stream it through http://nairaland.com/politics

Yorubbish:
It is impossible for God not to exist.


We could of course at a time or other question his management of our lives but to think He doesn't exist is something no one is truly capable of conceiving.

Which of the Gods? Allah? Yahweh? Jehovah? Krishna?

koruji:
Yes, it is simplistic to translate things in money terms always. Societal values matter because when those breakdown there is nothing that will stop the man from sleeping with her and then kicking her out the door. Also, if she slept with him to get the job can he expect her to do her job properly?

What if she has gotten to the final stage of the interview and only she and another person remained and there is nothing to distinguish between them? (I'm reaching I know)

There are so many possibilities to consider and since we aren't privy to the details, let's argue on what we know.

I do agree societal values matter, but don't confuse societal values with morality. And don't mistake the two for personal values which I believe in this particular case, supersedes the others. What if she is not conflicted sleeping around or at least, sleeping to get a job? What if she is a liberal, or highly sophisticated enough to take "sex" as simply as an "asset" she possesses to be used as she wishes?

If s

And I also predict that President Buhari will appoint human beings as minister.

Seriously, this charlatan-ian behaviour of these so called Men of God are getting out of hand.

I think this goes beyond morality. Or, it is outside the scope of morality. She has a social responsibility to her boyfriend to NOT sleep with other people if their relationship is exclusive. This responsibility, although not binding, separates her from a cheat and a wh.ore.

Now, she can inform the said boyfriend about this dilemma and she can go ahead and be pragmatic and exchange her body for a sumptuous job. It is her body, it is her business.