Politics › Re: Obaseki Appoints Esther Ikponmwen As New CJ As Edo Assembly Suspends Member by davidif: 8:58am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Judges and Commissioners at the State and Local level should be elected by the people not appointed by the governor. This is how things work in saner climes. |
Politics › Re: Ambassadorial nominees: Don't compare Buhari with ex-presidents, APC tells PDP by davidif: 8:16am On Nov 17, 2016 |
azaino: we really do Chei! this is so sad that things are so bad in Nigeria that some Nigerians are wishing for the return of corrupt and incompetent administration? Its so sad that Nigerians did not have better options at the elections and had to chose between Buhari and Jonathan. Two people who could probably never win an election in most advanced countries in the world. Its like trying to pick between an E or an F in an exam. Something needs to be done about how electoral process especially in the primaries. Instead of the party cabal picking the who determines to win the party nominee and represent them in the general elections let Nigerians go to the voting booth and decide. Let the people vote like they do in the U.S. Let them vote during the party primaries and during the general elections that way we have much better candidates than this guys that contested the last elections. In the U.S, 17 candidates decided to run for the Republican Party nomination and eventually Donald Trump won the nominee and he eventually went on to win the general elections. Party candidates ought to be picked by the people and not the party bosses. |
Politics › Re: Ambassadorial nominees: Don't compare Buhari with ex-presidents, APC tells PDP by davidif: 8:10am On Nov 17, 2016 |
SamuelAnyawu: We All Miss Baba GEJ  Chei! this is so sad that things are so bad in Nigeria that some Nigerians are wishing for the return of corrupt and incompetent administration? Its so sad that Nigerians did not have better options at the elections and had to chose between Buhari and Jonathan. Two people who could probably never win an election in most advanced countries in the world. Its like trying to pick between an E or an F in an exam. Something needs to be done about how electoral process especially in the primaries. Instead of the party cabal picking the who determines to win the party nominee and represent them in the general elections let Nigerians go to the voting booth and decide. Let the people vote like they do in the U.S. Let them vote during the party primaries and during the general elections. In the U.S, 17 candidates decided to run for the Republican nomination and eventually after several months Donald Trump won the nominee and he went on to win the general elections. Party candidates ought to be picked by the people and not the party bosses. |
Education › Re: Nigeria Has Highest Number Of African Students In The U.S -- Open Door Report by davidif: 7:49am On Nov 17, 2016 |
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Education › Re: Nigeria Has Highest Number Of African Students In The U.S -- Open Door Report by davidif: 7:45am On Nov 17, 2016 |
yemiosinbajo: Nigeria has the largest population in Africa, so what do you expect? Duh! |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Nigerian Employers Really Need To Stop This [picture] by davidif: 7:42am On Nov 17, 2016 |
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Politics › Re: Blackouts, Violence And Now Recession: Nigeria’s Troubles Mount - Bloomberg by davidif: 6:31am On Nov 17, 2016 |
freakthingz: Bloomberg can suck a dick
have they reported all the poverty and racial killings in america
mtcheww
But buhari sef ehh Why are you being so defensive? What's wrong with telling the emperor that he is not wearing any clothes? |
Politics › Re: Nnamdi Kanu Is A Great Man, Buhari’s Islamic Agenda will Not Work - Fani-kayode by davidif: 6:04am On Nov 17, 2016 |
This guy sure loves attention. He probably loves to hear himself speak. |
Politics › Re: Nnamdi Kanu Is A Great Man, Buhari’s Islamic Agenda will Not Work - Fani-kayode by davidif: 5:52am On Nov 17, 2016 |
antontech: A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, said he was protected by Boko Haram suspects during his four-day detention at Kuje Prison.
Fani-Kayode said this in an article titled, ‘Head bloodied but not bowed and the ascension of President-Elect Donald Trump’ on Wednesday.
The ex-minister said he spent over two weeks in the underground cell of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission without being interrogated.
He said he was then transferred to Kuje Prison where he was kept in a cell along with jailed terrorists.
Fani-Kayode said, “At Kuje, I was kept in the terrorist wing of the prison which was built by the British government specifically for convicts and suspects. There were 47 of them in the facility and I was with them throughout. These were tough, disciplined, hardened, surprisingly well-educated and intimidating men.
“This was a frightful place and those that were locked up there were very dangerous and frightful people yet thankfully the Lord went ahead of me.
“The single cells, though small, were clean, well-ventilated, dry and very neat. The inmates were surprisingly very kind and friendly towards me and turned out to be my best friends and bodyguards whenever I toured the other parts of the prison.
“Most of those men were not Boko Haram killers but had been falsely accused, tortured and just dumped into prison and I felt nothing but pain and sorrow when I heard their stories.”
Fani-Kayode said during his time at the prison, he met with the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention for over a year.
He said they spoke for about three hours and they were protected by inmates during the meeting.
The ex-minister added, “When I went to visit the great and brilliant freedom fighter, Nnamdi Kanu, who is the leader of IPOB and easily the most courageous, powerful and credible Igbo leader in Nigeria today in his cell, we had a very instructive and long discussion.
“I had never met Nnamdi before and I was amazed at his depth of knowledge, his immense courage and his deep convictions. There is no doubt in my mind that that man is going places and in him the Igbo have an Ojukwu and a Nnamdi Azikiwe all rolled into one. He is destined for greatness.
“My Boko Haram friends accompanied me to that meeting, drew a 10-man security cordon around me when we entered the general area of the prison and waited outside as Nnamdi and I spoke for almost three hours.”
While congratulating the United States President-elect, Donald Trump, the ex-minister said the incoming US leader would help to curb President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged Islamic agenda.
Source : http://punchng.com/boko-haram-suspects-protected-prison-fani-kayode-2/ What is it with this guys and sectarianism? Always pointing fingers and demonizing muslims and northerners. Dude, wake up! you were arrested for corruption charges. You should lay low and keep a low profile. |
Politics › Re: Breaking News!!! Ngozi Iweala by davidif: 5:46am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Rockyrascal: What as gone wrong with some nigerians (youths) .there is no day that passes by whereby individuals in this forum won't bash each other for either religion or ethnic differences. I completely blame Seun for that. If he were truly serious about this. He would start banning this people and banning there ip addresses from being able to log in. I am guessing he only cares about online traffic and ad dollars so he won't do anything about it. How can you say you are against sectarianism and open a thread that attracts them ("Nairaland says no to secessionists"  ? This shows that they are only paying lip service about being against tribalism. |
Politics › Re: Nigeria Ranked Third Most Terrorised Nation In The World - GTI Reports by davidif: 1:33am On Nov 17, 2016 |
BlackBaron: Probably the same type of faulty Western analysis/methodology that polled Clinton as probable President.
Countries like Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan in that order individually outstrips our combined nationwide insecurity issues. Not that we don't have our problems.
Other countries like Yemen, Libya are engaged in day in day out state wide conflicts, yet we are number 3? I believe this is your answer. The report said: “Despite the decrease in deaths from terrorism, Nigeria still experienced a high rate of violent deaths.
“In addition to terrorism victims, there were at least 4,422 battle-related deaths from the conflict between Boko Haram and the Nigerian Government in 2015, down from 8,233 in 2014.” |
Science/Technology › Re: 16-Year-Old Boy In Aba Constructs Prototype Houses (Photos) by davidif: 12:50am On Nov 17, 2016 |
izombie: In a sane country devoid of hate and tribalism, igbos would've turned nigeria to another china. Like how Orji Uzor Kalu turned Abia into China abi? |
Politics › Re: Group Protests, Block National Assembly Entrance Over Corruption by davidif: 12:10am On Nov 17, 2016*. Modified: 7:58am On Nov 17, 2016 |
saintsylve: I was there, pay cut was also part of the demonstration, removal of immunity clause as well.
Nigeria will be better. You guys should also push for a national referendum because i highly doubt that the senate and the house would vote for a salary decrease or the removal of the immunity clause. ref·er·en·dumˌrefəˈrendəm/ noun noun: referendum; plural noun: referenda; plural noun: referendums a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. synonyms: popular vote, vote, public vote, plebiscite, ballot, poll "he called for a referendum on the death penalty" |
Politics › Re: Group Protests, Block National Assembly Entrance Over Corruption by davidif: 12:07am On Nov 17, 2016 |
saintsylve: I was there, pay cut was also part of the demonstration, removal of immunity clause as well.
Nigeria will be better. This was a blog from an expatriate that worked in Naija some years ago. The Salary and Allowances of a Nigerian Senator Posted on January 8, 2012
Blogger Peter Okali has a post up detailing the salary of a Nigerian Senator. I’m going to quote most of it, so large hat-tip is due him. (1m Naira is about US$6,100)
Basic Salary (BS) – N2,484,245.50
Hardship Allowance @ 50% of Basic Salary – N1,242,122.70 (I love this kind of hardship)
Constituency allowance @ 200% of BS – N4,968,509.00
Furniture Allowance @ 300% of BS – N7,452,736.50
Newspaper allowance @ 50% – N1,242,122.70 (Which kind newspaper be this, abi na online or hard copy?)
Wardrobe allowance @ 25% – N621,061.37
Recess Allowance @ 10% – N248,424.55
Accommodation @ 200% – N4,968,509.00
Utilities @ 30% – N828,081.83
Domestic Staff @ 35% – N863,184.12
Entertainment @ 30% – N828,081.83
Personal Assistance @ 25% – N621,061.37
Vehicle Maintenance Allowance @ 75% – N1,863,184.12
Leave Allowance @ 10% – N248,424.55
One off payments (Severance gratuity) @ 300% – N7,452,736.50 (Once they get fired.)
Motor Vehicle Allowance @ 400% of BS – N9,936,982.00 – Every Four Years
Senator’s Salary per month – N2,456,647.70 Total = N29,479,749.00 Per Year Allowance of Nigerian Senator: $1,500,000/year
To clarify, Nigerian senators get paid about $180,000 per year as a salary. On top of this, they get about $1.5m in allowances, as detailed above. And that’s what they receive officially. You can multiply that by a factor of 3-5 to account for the graft, backhanders, and additional income streams they enjoy whilst in office (and often thereafter). According to Peter, the senators – of which there are 109 – have been asking for an increase in their allowances to $183,000 per month, or $2.2m per year. [i]By contrast, the US president gets paid $400,000 per year. As Peter says: Little wonder why everyone in Nigeria has political ambitions and will do whatever it takes to get there. Indeed. And little wonder why most Nigerians are hopelessly poor and there is a General Strike kicking off tomorrow[/i] http://www.desertsun.co.uk/blog/?p=1144 |
Politics › Re: Senate Passes Maritime University bill by davidif: 4:21pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
OZAOEKPE: A traitor in the person of Amaechi will never know peace..... You do know that the govt does not have enough money for this project right? This seems to be another white elephant project in the making |
Foreign Affairs › Re: 2016 US Election - Its Impact On Immigration Enforcement by davidif: 4:18pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
ceeethru: If someone has been sending you money from USA to build house for him and you done chop the money. My brother/sister, time for accountability done reach o.  |
Politics › Re: Group Protests, Block National Assembly Entrance Over Corruption by davidif: 8:15am On Nov 16, 2016 |
ghocol9: They should all be chased out if that complex Why? I believe they are exercising their freedom to assemble. |
Politics › Re: Group Protests, Block National Assembly Entrance Over Corruption by davidif: 8:11am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Emassive: Why didn't the Police shoot these guys or are they not blocking citizens from going about their Business too. Double standard and paid protesters. Whenever you see protesters watched by the Police without a single bullert exchange then know that they are paid and wanna do a Hollywood shoot. Nonetheless, All the statements are true of the thief NASS Wow!! See comment. Na wa for una Naija people o.  When did human live become so valueless to Nigerians that you are asking for blood shed? O ga o. |
Politics › Re: Group Protests, Block National Assembly Entrance Over Corruption by davidif: 7:15am On Nov 16, 2016 |
saintsylve: I was there, pay cut was also part of the demonstration, removal of immunity clause as well.
Nigeria will be better. Nice one my guy. There is no reason why the Nigerian house of rep should be paid around 4 times more than what there counterparts in the US (a much richer country) are getting paid. |
Romance › Re: 10 Unbearable Ways Broke Guys Normally Treat Their Women by davidif: 6:51am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Wow! So this is how people view relationships there days? Through a financial lens. Whatever happened to dating someone because you actually LIKE them! |
Politics › Re: Reno Omokri Tweets Patriotic9jaboy's Comment About Him On Nairaland by davidif: 6:42am On Nov 16, 2016*. Modified: 7:10am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Gassa007: You're really sick You are the sick one. Reno Omokri is that you??  |
Career › Re: Buhari To Fire 6000 Workers In FAAN, NAMA NCAA by davidif: 4:00am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Duru009: This govt ought to be emplyin not sackin....... After so many people have already lost dre jobs in banking/insurance sectors.
Nawaooooo..... I don't think so. The govt should not be the driver of the economy. Its job is to create an environment for commerce to flourish. That's how things work in a lot of advanced countries in the world. You would think that Nigerians would have learnt that afterall this decades since independence that a state driven economy is the major reason why Nigeria is still a third world country. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: 10 Signs We Are Heading Towards World War III by davidif: 3:56am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Funjosh: I know say if the war start, Nigeria self go wan join. Naija ke? Naija that is still struggling to defeat enemy combatants within its own borders getting involved elsewhere? If the commander in chief of the armed forces where smart enough, they would abstain from any war. |
Politics › Re: Group Protests, Block National Assembly Entrance Over Corruption by davidif: 3:50am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Excellent decision. Its good to see Nigerians finally tired enough of corruption to actually do something about it. |
Family › Re: “I Married My Boyfriend Who Infected Me With HIV Because I Love Him” —woman Says by davidif: 3:42am On Nov 16, 2016 |
raphieMontella: i only have one thing for the girl...---- Pictures which tells us everything about her. That's one of the reasons why sex should never happen outside of marriage. It clouds ones judgement and if both of you decide to go your seperate ways it makes it harder. To me its almost like someone ripping a part of your heart out at times. |
Crime › Re: Bullion Van Stuffed With Smuggled Rice, Intercepted In Oyo by davidif: 3:08am On Nov 16, 2016 |
Please can someone explain this to me? Is importing rice now a crime? |
Family › Re: How To Prevent Snake Attack Around Your Home by davidif: 4:48pm On Nov 15, 2016*. Modified: 8:16am On Nov 16, 2016 |
naijainfogalery: DUE TO HEAT WAVE AND HIGH TEMPERATURES SNAKES ESPECIALLY COBRAS SEEK REFUGE IN COOLER PLACES LIKE YOUR HOME
SAFETY TIPS
1. Avoid leaving Windows open for too long,cobras and mambas can reach heights that are very high.
2. Avoid leaving your front doors open for fresh air in the evening,this reptiles are absolute STEALTH (too quiet)you won't hear or see it go inside your house.
3 Before sitting under the tree that has that cooling shade, check that there are no snakes.
4. Check your bed and surrounding before you go to bed,cobras are notorious for hiding under the sheets.
5. Avoid the age old trend of liking to chill outside of the house,with mattresses and wrappers in the evening,most reptiles are nocturnal ( hunt at night and more effective )
6. Not only snakes might bite you,their venoms are fast and very posoinous
7. Clear bushes around your houses. They are attracted by rat and mice which are the snakes favorite meal including centipedes too.
8. Buy snake repellent powder and pour it round your yard you will definitely decrease the chances of a snake ever visiting your home by 90%.
Beware of confronting this snakes that get into your homes,some snakes can be killed easily,other like the black mamba are very cocky,if threatened they will chase you at alarming speeds and give multiple bites while still on the chase,and you won't live to see the next forty minutes,so just be very careful when trying to kill this guys. Or just call for the wildlife or soldiers to come capture it.
Stay well and be safe,it's snake season it's very hot and they are highly active and get agitated (angry ) very fast. (FYI)
cc lalasticlala please lets save some lives
http://www.naijanani.com/how-to-prevent-snake-attack/ How exactly do we call wildlife or soldiers? Does anyone have there numbers? |
Family › Re: How To Prevent Snake Attack Around Your Home by davidif: 4:48pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
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Family › Re: How To Prevent Snake Attack Around Your Home by davidif: 4:48pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
This should be n the front page. |
Politics › Re: The Official Portrait Of Godwin Obaseki, Governor Of Edo State by davidif: 4:01pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
Keneking: He should have removed that colonial name - Godwin - from the portait 
e.g Raji Fashola, Akinwunmi Abimbola, Muhammadu Buhari, Yomi Osinbade, Aminu Tambuwal, Ibrahim Kwankwaso to mention a few  Abi o. I was just thinking the same thing. I prefer people baring there traditional names. |
Romance › Re: Lady Narrates Her Horrible First-date Experience With A Stingy Guy by davidif: 3:55pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
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Politics › Re: Reno Omokri Tweets Patriotic9jaboy's Comment About Him On Nairaland by davidif: 2:57pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
ta4ba3: So u guys are nairalander too.. well it's not a Biggy after all Barack Obama quoted my post In your dreams?  |