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Politics › Re: Where Is Sarki by citizenY(m): 2:33pm On May 29, 2017
All these guys having withdrawal syndrome on Sarrki should wish him well instead. Very bad neighbours.

When e come now, you will all get your doses. grin
Politics › Re: Fayose Has Become A Legend In Nigerian Politics – Ex-gov. Shekarau by citizenY(m): 11:44am On May 15, 2017
Yes, and anyone who drinks that stuff gets drunk.

I recall there was a beverage in Kaduna called Tiger burkutu. FAyose strong pass that one.

Idowu Adelusi is the barman.
Politics › Re: What If APC Lost In 2019 But Refuses To Concede? by citizenY(m): 11:37am On May 15, 2017
My wish is that any other party wins the 2019 elections.

Let them give the same treatment they accuse APC of perpetrating.
Politics › Re: Osinbajo’s Security Team Changed, Guarded By Only Northerners - FFK by citizenY(m): 1:12pm On May 12, 2017
rozayx5:
ffk might have lots of haters


but he sees thiz northern agenda well

even when others cant see it

The guy is experienceing withrawal syndrome. That devils powder is getting more and
expensive. He must be sniffing Lafun or Honeywell wheat
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Politics › Re: Lagos Unveils Free Wi-fi Internet Service In Public Parks by citizenY(m): 11:49am On May 12, 2017
deomelo:
Federal Republic Of Lagos.

Eko o ni baje o

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Politics › Re: Fani-kayode Mocks Osinbajo For Saying Buhari Treats Him Like His Son by citizenY(m): 11:34am On May 12, 2017
sarrki:
When Akintola's killers got to his house, they couldn't enter because, Akintola was doing it fire for fire, they retreated. His killers now went to get his best friend who he never doubted his loyalty, Fani Power father of that rabble rouser. Fani Power pretended as if he came to visit Akintola and that he was alone, no one was with him. Akintola opened the door for his friend but he was brutally knocked down by the bullets of his enemies......

Pls Ffk, continue your friendship with GEJ, Osinbajo doesn't need you!
Where did you get this from? reference please.

Thank you.
Politics › Re: If The Igbos Want To Leave, Let Them Go – Onuesoke by citizenY(m): 1:24pm On May 09, 2017
Noisemakers, all over the place.

A full grown adult with two legs does not know how to walk away.
Politics › Re: Dismissing Citizeny's Writings About Gej( Against The Run Of Play) by citizenY(m): 10:40pm On May 04, 2017
I want to hear from OP, not some crackpo that had just escaped from a mental facility.

Have you taken your medication today?
Politics › Re: Dismissing Citizeny's Writings About Gej( Against The Run Of Play) by citizenY(m): 12:47pm On May 04, 2017
@op,


I refrained from replying you all these days to gauge the reaction of other people.
Since there is no response , I will not dignify you with a response.

Please have a nice day, if you wish.

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Politics › Re: Akwa Ibom To Import 2000 Cows From Mexico by citizenY(m): 12:41pm On May 04, 2017
IdisuleOurOwn:
Weather factor. The weather over ain't same as ours here. Can those cows adapt to our hot weather?
Yes, , with airconditioning and electricity 24/7 cool cool cool cool cool
Politics › Re: Igbos Bu Igbo. Use Your Teeth And Count Your Tongue. This Is Real by citizenY(m): 3:55pm On May 01, 2017
Balkan:
as a matter of fact, they will not if they have a choice. That's why you can't see them buy sun newspaper or champion
Have you ever bought Tibune or Daily Trust? Just curious.
Politics › Re: Igbos Bu Igbo. Use Your Teeth And Count Your Tongue. This Is Real by citizenY(m): 3:48pm On May 01, 2017
Money, Mooney, money, money

Haba

This is getting too much. Be careful what you wish for. So your cudtomers, who buy from you are now your enemies.

How will you feel if there is a campaign to stop buyi g tokunbo spark plugs from your people?
Politics › Re: Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 3:10pm On May 01, 2017
kahara:
A book that was written with every ink flowing with prejudice and bias can not be taken seriously. Your impression of the said book even betrayed your unabashed and unhidden dislike and displeasure for GEJ. A journalist has written, it is left for us historians to put pen to paper and say it as it should be from historical point of view with minimal or no subjectivity.
1) There is no prejudice there as the writer based it on interviews with the subject/subjects and prevalent events. He also stated clearly that he had clearance to publish such interviews.

2) I am entitled to my opinion. You will realise that my post laid emphasis on how Nigerians are the victims. I also asked if Buhari is also going through the same shenanigans.

3) This is living history. It does not require any archival/ antiquated analysis. I am only giving my view. I do not need to gather material as you *historians" or "intellectuals " are fong d of doing. I read a book, I made my comments. Please feel free to include iit n your material when you want to put pen to paper in the year 3000.

4) Finally, a word of advise. If you have not read the book, do so and start from the foreword , not from Chapter 1. That is what intellectuals do. There you will find that Mr Adeniyi clearly stated that he interviewed people, made a follow up by submitting the material to them, just to make sure they agree with his submission before publishing it.

Historians/ intellectuals don't just put pen to paper on the spur of the moment. Stop spreading your ignorance here.

Sorry to burst your bubble , but you are not a student of history as you claim to be. I still maintain that whatever I said here is my own opinion. Let me even go further to advise you to publish your acvounnt that is devoid of "every flowing ink of prejudice and bias". You can write it with Akamu or draw soup.
Politics › Re: Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 2:40pm On May 01, 2017
pesinfada:
How much did APC pay u to write dis crap.
How much did PDP pay you to ask me that question?
Politics › Re: Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 10:17am On May 01, 2017
Cyberknight:
I certainly never said that the advanced democracies are perfect or are heaven on earth, or have no problems whatsoever, so I fail to understand the reference. What I did say in relation to the topic of the Jonathanian experience in Nigerian politics that was the topic of the book, is that they are at the stage where they their process for selecting government leaders is better than ours, especially concerning the fact that even though there are insiders (there are always big, entrenched vested interests everywhere), it is much, much easier for an outsider or an unkwown to actualise an ambition to govern their country, as opposed to our benighted country Nigeria.
I agree. You will notice that my comment on the situation in Europe was a digression and I stated do clearly.

My brother, this acute greed and clannishness is getting the better of us. Where do we start from?
Politics › Re: “Against The Run Of Play”: What President Jonathan Did Not Say, By Segun Adeniyi by citizenY(m): 9:49am On May 01, 2017
criminalmindz:
I'm glad the book was hacked. u people just wanted to rubbish GEJ and his wife but GOD pass una.
Wetin remain. They have already spoilt their "bad name"

Wind don blow skirt tay tay cool

If you dey vex , go wrile your own book.

God pass GEJ, his wife and You and this book is proof.
Politics › Re: “Against The Run Of Play”: What President Jonathan Did Not Say, By Segun Adeniyi by citizenY(m): 9:46am On May 01, 2017
criminalmindz:
I'm glad the book was hacked. u people just wanted to rubbish GEJ and his wife but GOD pass una.
Wetin remain. Theyvhace already spoilt their "bad name"

Wind don blow skirt tay tay cool
Politics › Re: Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 9:21am On May 01, 2017
Cyberknight:
Yes, Jonathan failed to conquer the harsh terrain of Nigerian politics, agreed. But this is not his failure alone, it is the failure of all of us. Nigeria belongs to some people, that much we know and they dictate what happens in every government and are untouchable even in adverse governments. So the fact is that unlike in the UK or the US or other civilised countries, (which are also countries more powerful than Nigeria is or probably ever will be, given our failures of leadership and our inability to get our act together), an ordinary man like a former physics lecturer like Merkel or a former welfare recipient like Obama cannot emerge, build confidence and govern this country. In Nigeria, one has to be a member of the cabal or their person. Hence the corollary is that NO ORDINARY MAN can ever rule Nigeria, including you and I. So lets stp blaming Jonathan, and resign ourselves to the fact that our children and our children's children will be misgoverned ad infinitum by the powers that be in Nigeria.
Read my piece again. I am not blaming him. I am blaming the whole contraption that is betraying our trust.Take it or leave it, that is politics for you. What I yearn for is that utopia.... Politics with a human face. For obvious reasons, the common man is docile. All we have is a big mouth.

Listen to the pkone in programmes on radio. We are all presidents, legislators, coaches, engineers, judges ,governors rolled into one. We cannot agree on one thing. Everybody has
an opinion hat is at best divisive. But then that is democracy for you.
I digress.
Talking of "advanced" democracies, they have their own problems that are beyond NEPA, school enrolment,second Niger bridge or zoning. For instance, Europe as a warehouse for stolen funds from the third world. They are only waking up now because thieves from Nigeria et al are bastardizing their legal and financial structures. A Nigerian crook will pay more and in cash for a property that in the process distorts the market value of real estate in the neighbourhood. Ke will induce a lawyer in Fenchurch street , London, to arrange phony deals etc etc. Europe was turning into the case of the doctor becoming the patient.
Politics › Re: Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 7:34am On May 01, 2017
olasaad:
I believe the Op.is not talking of election failure here. What he meant by failed is his weakness as a commander in chief and how his government was overthrown by the so called mediocre who now make him a scapegoat at the end.
Thank you.

And @nwabobo had the nerve to ask what my father has achieved!!!!!

Some people are still on the soapbox . This is 2017 .

If the book portrayed my assessment, what is the use of the time and resources spent in Jonathan's tenure? This is why I agree with OBJ. Jonathan was too small for that enterprise.

I advise @nwabobo to read the book first.. Or his father did not teach him how to read? My father tried o.
Politics › Re: Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 7:02am On May 01, 2017
nwabobo:
You can spot a BMC bot when you see one. Someone who has held all executive positions at both state and federal levels, starting our as Deputy governor, governor, Vice president and president for more than 5 years didn't conquer because he lost an election?

Se election that Buhari lost 3 times?

I'd like to know what your own father has achieved in life.
I will disregard the insolence.

His conquest by way of ineptitude is clearly illustrated in this book.Read the book.
Politics › Re: " I Am A Strong Advocate Of Binis Joining Biafra. " Nnamdi Kanu Of IPOB by citizenY(m): 8:38pm On Apr 30, 2017
sarrki:
This ipobs sef
Sarrki, I know your village is Kongolam, Have you received your invitation? You can include your folks across the border shocked shocked
Politics › Against The Run Of Play - By Olusegun Adeniyi.... Just Finished Reading It by citizenY(op): 8:27pm On Apr 30, 2017
I just finished reading this book.

I must doff my hat for Segun Adeniyi.

Jonathan found himself as the proverbial meat in the sandwich. By some twist of fate, I am inclined to agree with OBJ that Jonathan was too small for the presidency. As I said somewhere, his background and experience did not prepare him for the high wired jungle that is Nigerian politics. He was just a pawn on the chess board. He was overwhelmed by the trend of events around him. In the process, he continued to wobble and fumble. In his sober moments, he WL be wondering what hit him.

However,I pity my fellow citizens. The level of elite and adult delinquency displayed by the various actors is the cause of where we are today. A squandering of time.resources and opportunity by our leaders. Our politicians are only after their own. An interplay of biigotry, nepotism , greed and mischief by political actors, crisscrossing the political spectrum chasing filthy lucre while the masses line up to cast votes and support opponents who are actually united in the mad rush for our common patrimony.

The closing chapter portrays Jonathan as a wailer. Somebody should tell.him that this is politics. He came, he saw and should take his medicine.No complains. He certainly did not conquer, let nobody deceive him.He should have remained in Bayelsa. But God works in mysterious ways.

The question is whether we have learnt any lessons? Is this what Buhari is going through?


The answer , they say, is blowing in the winds.

God bless Nigeria.

Politics › Re: NIA Recruitment. Anyone? by citizenY(m): 4:09am On Apr 30, 2017
zinachidi:
pls does anyone know how NIA goes about their recruitment process. Is it done secretly? Cos i can't really find any helpful insight anywhere. Thanks.
Ask the security man for Osborne
Politics › Re: Jonathan: Why I Backed Out On One Term Agreement by citizenY(m): 10:21pm On Apr 29, 2017
Pavore9:
Power is addictive!
And sickening cry
Politics › Re: OPINION: GEJ Must Return To Keeping The Golden Silence - Okanga Agila by citizenY(m): 9:28pm On Apr 29, 2017
Hmnmm

I think GEJ should move to a monastery. Appearing in public is a no , no. This piece suggests that and I agree.

Whether Adeniyi's book is an attempt at writing a memoir is a matter of conjecture.

If so, I suggest that the issue of a biography would be disastrous. A Google or Wikipedia piece is enough and even this will not be kind to GEJ. The foreword to a biography will make very interesting reading.

We are living history in vivid colours. This is a lesson for our future leaders.
Politics › Re: Jonathan Reacts To Segun Adeniyi's Book, 'Against The Run Of Play' by citizenY(m): 6:46pm On Apr 29, 2017
totorimi:
This GEJ keeps on showing high level intelligence just imagine his apt response. I mean no time to join issues just to let everyone be aware that the book is a composition of distorted facts that's all. If you want the real deal go to the main actors not story tellers and people seeking political relevance.

If it were some ex president I used to know they would have gone on an epistle of how in 1973 things used to be and then end up blaming the whole federation but themselves. There's definitely a difference in a man that went to school and kill and go soldiers cum politicians.
School? I am sure many people who have doctorate degrees are ashamed. Not with what we are hearing.
Politics › Re: Jonathan Reacts To Segun Adeniyi's Book, 'Against The Run Of Play' by citizenY(m): 6:33pm On Apr 29, 2017
VivaDeAngelo:
GEJ got an aura and grace about him. Both in character and in speech. He is everything ZA OZA room man is not.
Na lie.

He was sucking Mama pis bobby in Za OZa room and na ogogoro dey Commot. Trust me.

See the result, everybody dey see and hear sad
Politics › Re: Nnamdi Kanu Is President Of Biafra by citizenY(m): 6:21pm On Apr 29, 2017
Abaribe or that Jewish Rabbi, certainly not Ipobexposed cry
Politics › Re: 2015 Election: Blame Yourself Not The North For Your Failure, Ijaw To Jonathan by citizenY(m): 5:42pm On Apr 29, 2017
deebsman1:
This story has and mean much more than the mouth can summarize in 1 post. Lots of points to be taking out of it
My take.

The remark that GEJ was too small for the presidency, though uncivil, has some some truth. It is bitter.

Flashback

I have said it somewhere that Jona's background and experience did not prepare him for the presidency. He hung to the coat tails of Alams as deputy governor and innocently benefitted from the rift between OBJ and Alams. Thereafter, his docile mien was exploited to install him as Vice president where he became the proverbial "spare tyre".Serious doubt of his political acumen began to show when Yaradua was on his sick bed and immediately after his demise. We all know the shenanigans that took place.

The events that preceded his succeeding Yaradua clearly portrayed that he will have a tough time getting reelected after completing their first term. Thanks to providence, he scaled through.

Right then, he knew that getting his full two term presidency would be an uphill task . He started to advocate for a single term of six years or so and faced stiff opposition. As his party was bound to support his second term bid, he had to bow to primaries or not make it happen. The only opposition he would face is from his zone. This is where his tiff with Amaechi surfaced. He must nail any rival from the South south. In addition, he must close his eyes to the graft that was germinating in his government and party. That is the only way he could get those modern day Mandarin s to give their support. In the process, hell was let loose and here we are today. By employing the carrot and stick, which is a double edged sword, Nigeria was pillaged and politicians and their godfathers broke the bank, literally.Breaking the bank meant using state resources to curry support. This in turn bastardised the system and polarizes the polity to the extent that the man on the street began yo notice. It also pitched region , tribe and religion on the front burner. It is still with us as some citizens, like Jona have refused to accept that the elections are over and we have to move on.
It is fruitless going into details current events reflect this.

What remains is for us to learn a lesson from this. That lesson is that the political elite are in unity when it comes to power, money and influence. They leave their constituency with a promise to go to ABUJA and fight for our rights. Their first agenda on arrival is HOW UNA DEY DO AM? That DO AM is ...... SHARE THE MONEY. Every other thing is shifted to the background.

As we live in interesting times, I whish Jona luck. He has no one to blame but his luck. He came, he saw, whether he conquered is the question. As president, with his education, he has failed to harness information and resources, human and material to make educated people prowd. He succumbed to that slippery slope..... Ineptitude.
Politics › Re: Parasite States In Nigeria by citizenY(m): 11:08pm On Apr 27, 2017
mrvitalis:
The op lacks basic sense

Abia has oil
Eboyi state ?? Is he high ??

Anambra has one of the largest gas deposits in Nigeria and the import duty they pay for importing goods alone is much
The shelf price of any import is a made up of the cost of the item, import duty and associated charges and the profit of the seller/ retailer, in that order.

It is the buyer who pays the import duty.

Stop spreading falsehood, please.

Thank you.

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