₦airaland Forum

manny4life:
Good deal, at least it will make Netflix offer African selection on their platform but IMO, Netflix is gradually dying off. They no longer have current movies... This is not the Netflix I knew when they started and they are facing stiff competition from RedBox (My baby).

Stiff competition from red box, please park well. Netflix has moved into the original content space, It will continue to keep them relevant for years to come and given the way consumers want their content(on demand A la Carte). They are a bit ahead of the game. Sure they might not have the most current but what they do have speaks for itself. The original content shows speak for themselves e.g House of Cards, Orange is the new black, Daredevil, Peaky Blinders etc

In as much as it is a win for IROKOtv, this also means Netflix can now garner the African consumersand that is a space that is still not tapped. Nevertheless it is a win for those in diaspora

kyrios:
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/180464-gani-adams-praises-buhari-says-hes-nigerias-abraham-lincoln.html

Nigerian politicians never cease to amaze me. All na wash

cunlay007:
Stick to the point am asking why it was leaked and stop diverting and learn not to jump into discussion you don't have meaningful contributions to

One of the questions you asked was, "what could be the motive of recording their conversation". I answered that question. You have conveniently neglected that fact. Learn not to forget the questions you asked before you end up looking like a child.

cunlay007:
Who ever leaked this audio recording is only looking for cheap political point,the gesture was a noble one but this leaked audio is uncalled for, what could be d motive of recording their conversation? so if it had a top secret details it would released too? Someone should be sanctioned for this action

You do realize that presidential calls regardless of the nation are recorded , whether they choose to release it is a different story

neenar:
Yes it is very annoying seeing them overhype GEJ's concession of defeat. Need I remind you that it was a requirement of the peace agreement he and Buhari signed on two different occasions?

It was a requirement..lol, please shift. How many times have Nigerian politicians signed agreements and never stuck to it. What GEJ did is the norm around the world but It is celebrated as a historic occurrence because Nigerians tend not be good losers and a Nigerian politician has never done it before plus in a society of mediocrity, doing the right thing should be recognized. Even GMB that lost in 2011 did not congratulate GEJ, but because of this simple thing GEJ did, history will be kind to him and a lot of Nigerian youth will get to live a little bit longer.

Asuokaa:
I hope she is found...

America has the highest no of serial killers in the world...I hope she's not a victim...

You do realize Toronto is in Canada, not America.

I don't buy into the Federal character concept in Nigeria. This concept only works when we know EDUCATED groups of people who work hard and should be considered on merit alone are being shut out. The problem with federal character in Nigeria is that mediocrity is accepted even when it shouldn't.

Why cant we allow the best man/woman to do the job and be recognized for it?, Why is it so hard for Nigerians to see the bigger picture?

Any observant individual knows that our Northern brothers and sisters in most situations cannot qualify on merit(due to lack of education) but yet they will be quick to shout federal character. Please park well and let the folks with the knowledge get the job done

At the end of the day, if the right people are in the right positions, it is all of us that will benefit from it.

kart042000:
Oil block set for renewal . I actually know of the story about the British colonists enlightening the emirs to recruit their children into the military and they were all fast tracked to become generals as well as the ones that couldn't cope in the military to join civil service, and they were in turn positioned in all key revenue departments. Today, every key govt institutions has a hausa man at the hem of affairs and they mostly populate the departments.

Back to my concern, Jonathan rode on the back of the populace to become acting president and then in turn president, his allegiance should be with the masses and not the north majorly, it should have been equally placed. But from what we see happening, he seems to be more concerned about a few than same masses, the few that donated the said 21B naira. Our budget is mainly calculated on oil revenue, what happens to all the money generated from tax, custom, immigration etc? Nigeria gets financial support from time to time, what happens with does money? Some funds stolen in the past like abachas loot, iboris loot and some monies returned from the US, where are they? Now my brother, you see why i said CABALS is just a figment they want to plant in our heads while they continue looting and we continue shouting CABAL lolz.

Jonathan did not ride on the back of anyone to become president. Let me explain, the original plan if the north had succeeded would have been for him to resign and have another northerner become president but constitution says when president cannot carry out his duties(according to defined parameters in the constitution), the VP takes over. GEJ was chosen as VP to appease the south and because they believed he could be walked all over, no one thought he would grow a spine when the "iron throne" was wide open. As to his contest and reelection, I agree with you, the populace got him there

In Nigerian politics, money will take you far and this has been going on for a long time, as the saying goes, he who pays the piper calls the tune. The same way 21B naira went to GEJ is the same way Tinubu and friends are funneling money to GMB. If GMB becomes President, will Tinubu go and sit down in his house?. The people spending don't operate charities. We can talk about masses all day but we Nigerians are comfortable living in abject filth, if we wanted things to be different, it would have happened a long time ago


Until the people are ready to rise up and stand in the streets for days, nothing will change

fareed69:
Are you trying to say the Press guys have hearing defect?
They could not understand what the Dumb said?
What is not recorded on tape
Come off it guy, let's face the truth
This Press wouldn't ve written a wrong thing.

If you believe that the press does not use sensational headlines, then its safe to say you don't know much about how the press generates traffic to their content. Let me give you an example

"GEJ slams OBJ about corruption statement". Did GEJ really carry OBJ and slam him on the floor?. The added effect of the wordplay is to bring drama and bait people into reading the stories without doing due diligence on their own as to what happened.

kart042000:
But what CABAL really? Is it the North? People with vested interest to protect? Cos muritala, awolowo all were cut short, is it same cabal then still im existence? Or a new set? Jonathan assumed power against so called CABALS that wanted a northerner and he has failed the masses that fought thick and thin with their votes to have him.
I am beginning to think CABAL is just a word to protect their failures after each tenure.

I am glad you asked that question, in defining the cabal. Lets take a step back and look at Nigeria, the nation itself is a defined construct by the British. 250+ ethnic groups were squeezed into one geographical location and power to rule them all was left in the hands of the ethnic groups that consist of the northerners. This was done because it was easier to control the north then(less educated, little exposure, less-patriotic) while allowing resources move to Europe. I think this were the born to rule mentality that northern elites tend to have comes from.

If you look at the people who have been heads of state starting with the first republic, you will notice more than half of the past leaders have been from the north. You will also notice that most of them rose to power through the military. So if we want to define a cabal that has hindered the growth and prosperity of Nigeria, I would say the cabal is the northern elites and their military counterparts.

The same cabal back in the day is still the same one that is around. If you notice in this upcoming election, there is no top military brass who is in support of GEJ, the military will always protect its own.

The reason GEJ is regarded as a failure is because of his inability to tackle the terrorists. To rule Nigeria is not an easy task, you must drop bricks on big toes of powerful people and GEJ has been using pillow all this time. Of course, the northerners will see this as weakness, Yardua died in power so they believe they must complete their tenure and if I am not mistaken, oil block licenses are up for renewal in 2016

God dey . . .

kart042000:
You are the one trying to prove a point that GEJ has improved the power sector, so therefore the duty od counting with pictures lie in your court.

As consumer concerned, its non of my business id govt builds 1 million generating plants or a single plant, all i want is results; light for my household, light for my business which would reduce my overhead cost and pollution + noise from generators.

The day Nigeria produces leaders with the "will" power to achieve results and not the ones we have that celebrate success on paper or one that cannot be confirmed by the consumers, they remain a FAILURE.

Nigeria has always had leaders with will power but they were cut short, look no further than the founding fathers of this nation. The issue is not will power, the issue is which leader is ready to put their life and those of their families in clear and existing danger. Do you think its easy to fight the cabal

shiningshina:
It is actually far worse. Even GEJ spends N500 million every year to power his official generator! If anything, electricity should be at its best in Aso Rock! Abi?

GEJ is simply a disgusting liar.

GEJ is not the real problem here, the real problem are the people blocking his way. The importers of generators, those who fix it, those who sell the spare parts, lets not forget those supplying the needed fuel to run it. They will forever continue to fight those who try to change the status quo. Until those who lobby against constant electricity are stripped of their power, candle and generator is the way forward

Look at how the media misleads a lot of Nigerians, The president said “I have lived up to my campaign pledge to make the power sector a priority,” The media reported it as "I have fulfilled my promise on power sector". This is nothing but click bait just to continually bash the man over statements he did not make. Tell us what he said and not what drives sensational headlines

chibas:
i think the town hall meeting organised by APC is far better than the question and answer session u called debate,because not everybody understand english that they used in the question and answer session yesterday sunday as i believe local language will be use in the town hall interactive session which i believe to be more effective.

Can you tell me where exactly I said I was in support of a "question and answer session" as you called it. You mention local language, so when APC goes to Enugu for a town hall meeting, will GMB speak igbo? or will he need a translator.

If a translator is required, then why not have them for all (or major) languages on different tv stations as well while both candidate speak in English in a proper debate on national tv. We have translators for sign language, this is nothing new.

It is essential that we hear both candidates speak on the issues that affect everyday Nigerians and have a chance to query each other face to face.

Going town hall style only attracts party loyalists, People will not leave their job/take a day off to attend this meeting, but if you have a debate on tv. It is a guarantee that everyone will get a chance to see what both candidates are made up of, straight from the horses mouth.

woodcook:
If only this administration could at least attend to/implement half of the outcome of the reports/panels that has been written/setup for the last six years, our lives would have been far better.

The same can be said for other administrations

Truth24:
Oh dat.... Its demands a "Critical Thought" to comprehend

I see you went with the classic response, if you cant come up with a good answer, change the subject by attacking the person. Clap for yourself

bettercreature:
Fake report! Election things
Sai Buhari

How do you know the report is fake, do you have concrete proof?

Truth24:
Good

How is destroying public and private property good?

Johnbosco77:
all these are STORY FOR THE GODS. GMB will win. but will he sit??

How do you know GMB will win?

berem:
This is far better than debate. Meet Nigerians one on one and interact with them.

APC teaching Jonathan how to campaign properly.

You people are funny, interact with who?. A town hall meeting will only ensure he can talk to a small segment of people(who most likely are APC supporters already). There are 170m + Nigerians, should they not get a chance to see both candidates speak and grilled on national TV.

olatade:
This is a welcome development,APC and Buhari should not attend any PDP debate using NTA,AIT and their pdp gang,these town hall meetings in the 6 geopolitical zones will be live,it is a better opportunity to ask questions and get answers from the great Buhari

what about the debate proposed by channels tv?, what is the excuse?

Collynzo419:
This is actually a very innovative way of communicating and explaining the manifesto/ policies of the incoming administration.

This is a far better way of engaging with a sizable section of the electorate.

Sai Buhari

There is nothing innovative about this, town hall meetings have been going on for a very long time, its just not frequently used in the Nigerian political scene, a series of debate will always reach a wider audience because of publicity especially for those who may be outside the country.

mastercee:
Oya madam! Kindly help this nation grow by using your PVC to vote for Buhari.

The whole nation shall be grateful forever

You do realize that is not the PVC card

chimere66:
First Lady of Nigeria Patience Jonathan displays her PVC.

Go get yours if you don't have.

Source: http:///7ep

Don't mislead people, that is the National e-ID card not the PVC card

That is not the PVC card oh, It is the national e-id card

Don't mislead people, that is the National e-ID card not the PVC card

I urge you to read your statement again, you clicked on an ad and are then shocked it might be a scam. If you want to log in to facebook, do you click on a facebook ad or go to the main website and login?

Go to NIMC main website

This is the home website

http://www.nimc.gov.ng/

These are the steps(explanation is given on the site) you need to take to register (below)

http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=how-enrolregister

iluvnaija: Those who designed the card have no brain, the pix on the card is supposed to be a passport photograph facing camera directory not sideways.

Chai!

Ignoramus

arresa: [s][/s]


Please don't bother me with that meaningless rubbish...

Then close your mouth

saytan: oh its expiring 2019! they have pushed the break-up of nigeria 5 years further.

Are you trying to be funny?

FXElixir: GEEZ...some people just don't get it do they ?

Any old fool know the benefit of National identity scheme. The PROBLEM IS YOU PARTNERED WITH THE WRONG PEOPLE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD !!!

Nigeria have already have the technical know-how to do this. Why give it to foreigners ? Can a U.S data manager do a national I'd scheme for Mexico ?

Can a Brazillian company handle IDs for Argentina ?

Can germany manage Sweden's ? NOOOO !!!

Only in Nigeria !

So much for "good implementation".

Another one that is misinformed

http://twitdoc.com/view.asp?id=151663&sid=390V&ext=DOC&lcl=Facts-about-the-National-eID-Card.doc&usr=nimc_ng&doc=238323773&key=key-gDZjcvh3THfHDHmuTxlT

http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=faq-page

http://www.placng.org/lawsofnigeria/node/328

enigmaotr: I'm certain I know better than you do on this, so you should use your brain instead.

Base your opinion on facts, not conjecture.