₦airaland Forum

It isn't surprising that most digs at PDP have this news site as its source. However, I'm not taken into their antics. They prey on the distrust the common Nigerian man always harbour for the leaders to release juicy tidbits for the unsuspecting but eager less-informed of the public to gobble up hook, line and sinker.
A nairalander listed five open secrets Sahara Reporters revealed that turned out to be true (which we already guessed). In response, I will be giving ten 'malicious' news carried by Sahara Reporters.

1. Sahara Reporters reported that Stella Oduah claimed to have schooled at St. Paul's College in the U.S. The news site also claimed to have called the 'authorities' at the school who confirmed that Stella Oduah never attended the school.
THE TRUTH: An organization, NLM, decided to take up the matter after the CV she submitted to the Senate was shown not to contain any such information. The authorities at St. Paul also said they never gave out such information to anyone, saying a subpoena would be required before such can happen.

2. Sahara Reporters reported that Tinubu was blackmailed by Jonathan to withdraw from the 2011 elections.
THE TRUTH: Known as an anti-PDP newspaper, this was an attempt to paint Tinubu a victim and PDP the villain. But instead, it made Tinubu appear as the 'inconsiderate' one for forsaking his party ambition. It also made little sense as Tinubu, if blackmailed, couldn't possible spearhead APC merger. Finally, Tinubu's lawyer moved to debunk the claim as a careless rumour.

3. Sahara Reporters reported that Ngozi Okonjo Iweala pressured THISDAY publisher, Nduka Obaigbena to sack Saturday Editor, Lawrence Ani. They also reported that Ani had gone on a compulsory leave as a result.
THE TRUTH: On the day mentioned, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala was actually on a flight on her way back from the U.S. The publisher affirmed his willigness to make it public that such allegations were false and the bemused Lawrence Ani found it quite funny.

4. Sahara Reporters reported that Tinubu didn't attend the University of Chicago. It was also reported that he had pending criminal case in the US as well as a criminal suit number, FHC/ABJ/CR/04/2011 in Nigeria.
THE TRUTH: The letter returned by the University had his name spelt as 'Tinubo'. If a check was run on that name, it would surely turn up empty. Quite a clever cut but it was noticed. Also, the IG contacted the U.S. and no suit whatsoever was found attached to Tinubu's name. Finally, the suit number provided was non-existent in the Federal High Court.
5. Sahara Reporters reported that President Jonathan had attended the UN General Assembly in New York with 600 members in his entourage.
THE TRUTH: It turned out that the attendees from Nigeria were not up to 30, including the president himself. How and Why the figure became quite inflated, one could never guess.

6. Sahara Reporters reported that Amy Adedevoh, sister of the late Dr. Adadevoh, tested positive for Ebola.
THE TRUTH: Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Jide Idris, dismissed that report to be false, saying she only showed symptoms of the virus but after tests were carried out on her, she was negative.

7. Sahara Reporters reported the Minister, her team and Nigerians in Diaspora as being unpatriotic, sitting down when the National Anthem was going on.
THE TRUTH: The association had earlier asked the NYPD to evict Sowore Omoleye (Owner of Sahara Reporters) and his friends for sabotaging the aim of the meeting. Sahara Reporters then released the fake video which showed them sitting while the anthem was on. The association released the full video which ran from the beginning till the end of the meeting.

8. Sahara Reporters reported 'Beauty vs Brains' to report a situation in a Unilag function where winners in a debate were given petty cash and computer while a beauty pageant went home with a car, showing which they valued more.
THE TRUTH: The organizers of the competition had come out to clarify that while the Director of Students' Affairs had organized the debates, the beauty pageant competition was organized by an independent outfit, 'Sulcata Entertainment' and was titled 'Beauty Brains'.

9. Sahara Reporters reported that protesters interrupts the celebrations organized by the Organization for Advancement of Nigerians to mark Nigeria's independence in New York.
THE TRUTH: The Organization counters "A group of 5 protesters led by Sahara Reporters editors had come in with placards but were totally ignored by the thousands of flag waving Nigerians at the rally.
Even when one of the officials wanted to chase away the Sahara Reporters editors and their hirelings, the Minister of Information intervened and asked that they be allowed to express their opinions as Nigeria was a democratic country where citizens were free to express themselves. When they found that Nigerians were hostile to their show of shame against their country in America, they quickly abandoned the venue even before the official ceremony could begin."

I can't say which is more befitting for this No. 10 spot: The 100 Gold Independence iPhones or The Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye (Esq.) testimony

berem:
what is this attention seeking fool yapping about?

Mtscheeew!

Don't mind being called a fool, but I'll love to see you get married to barcanista

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”- Ephesians 5:31

Look, this is Africa. Your brother is your blood, but your fiancee (wife) will form a much closer bond with you if you choose to go all the way. For all she did, she deserves your respect and consideration for you shouldn't let her feel used since even you appreciates her effort. If your brother doesn't respect himself, show him the door or leave with him. But I sincerely hope the lady isn't the boss in your relationship.

Oshimole once against the government is now eating up government money and talking nonsense.
He is now a politician and playing politics perfectly in Nigeria requires a dirty soul.

dein77:
Or maybe he could now clearly see through the APC'S prism of lies, lies and more lies.

Dude, your thread brought me here. When I met it locked, I knew something hefty must be going on down here

sincerenigerian:
There was a meeting where the poll results were discussed by Jonathan, Diezani and Mimiko. My source told me Diezani told Jonathan how worried she was about how the campaign has turned out. She expressed her frustration and became worried. At the meeting, Mimiko told her not to worry that actions were in place to turn things around. It was at that meeting Mimiko brought up the idea to replace Jega and replace him with their man in which the president rejected initially but later willing to go with the idea. This happened less than two weeks ago.



@OP, I expected better from you.

You and all these anonymous sources? You're no different from Sahara reporters.
Long epistle by the way, against an e-warrior and against The President. I hope these foot your bills.

Obasanjo may be losing his mind gradually. How old is he?

Choi.. Some truths are unbelieveable, walahi talahi

Well, sh1t happens.

Lol.. North. Thank God for their population and volatile nature. If not, they'ld have been outcasts or put into Nigerian zoos. Even the intelligence of chimpanzees rival the ignorant lot of this tribe.

ammyluv2002:
Cancel the wedding ASAP

Did you understand the scenario?

tonytony208:
your children are your responsibility sir, until they leave home. When they leave home, their behaviours are tailored in line with the kind of training you gave them at home while they were growing up.

Capiche?

Capisce?

I can understand if you highlight the importance of parental training. But saying that a father is responsible for all misdemeanours of his ward isn't tenable, especially in this world with zero-privacy. That isn't the meaning of responsibility of a father to his child.

tonytony208:
the conduct of your children is a reflection of the type of father you are. Are you educated now? I really hope so.

At her age? What role do peers and society play then? What percentage of your daily activities are a direct consequence of your father's input?

Hahahaha.. Very funny.
When you're done making jokes, you can visit Uniport to confirm things for yourself.
Unlike Buhari's case, everyone is open to contact Uniport for enquiries, as the institution itself has given the go-ahead.
I'm yet to see any who has claimed injustice or foul play while trying to get information on this issue from the school. Just online agitations.

What are they still keeping her heads and legs for?

Simply heartless.

Rapmoney:
Answer na. E be like say e dey embarrassing? Abi?

Not really. These days, I hardly even notice who watches the TV. It's all about our phones mostly

How exactly did it happen before we contribute. It may be a setup for all we know.

Abeg.. Make una allow 'Buhari' name rest.. His 'integrity' and 'certificate' issues are enough trouble as it is. Why vesting the 'probable' sins of Aisha on him?

Lol.. .. Crazy question when you actually try to figure it out

I thought her to be 'possessed'. Seriously. But if being 'possessed' accounts for all the happiness and huge progress I've been experiencing since the past year, I don't mind becoming her defense attorney on earth and beyond.

Now? I think she's the 'bestest' decision I ever made in my entire life and my future, I can confidently say.

Rotimi47:
So you support those nitwits trying to harass Alaoeri? That's means you need to get a life. Don't know where all you people with fish brains came from! O j people! No wonder! Please note that every one have a right to their opinion.

If you're a graduate too, the post applies to you as well.

PassingShot:
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If NA had done half of what they do now since many years back, Boko Haram would have been history...

That's probably the difference between a military professional and a common civilian. The military professionals think before they act to minimize risks. The common civilian? His bullets are his words and his battlefield, social media like Nairaland. And like one with zero military knowledge, his contributions are trash.

Alaoeri, just a word of advice.
Don't be too quick to announce yourself as a graduate. Let your deeds do your talking for you.
This comment of yours

..all are doing fine, the last just graduated last week other including myself are working..

is very disgraceful coming from a graduate from a tertiary institution in Nigeria.
The world is watching.

This is quite sad. TEHN and concerned Nairalanders should take heart. His passing away wasn't due to your lack of care but how God wants it to be.
May God grant his family the fortitude to bear their loss.

Selfish Hypocrite

infofta:
President Goodluck ran the most corrupt govt in Nigeria history. You can google it for yourself...

I just did and this is what I found:
Nigeria has recorded its best ranking on Transparency International’s corruption perception index (CPI) under President Goodluck Jonathan Transparency International

You can google it yourself.

Keziehenry:
Non so far
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May God grant whomever paid your school fees the fortitude to bear their loss.

'Replica' of his wife sounds odd. Review your choice of word.

kastonkastrol:
APC is a peaceful party..

Mr Man, stop deceiving yourself. The core of that party are the same people instigating violence in Nigeria. And they're doing a good job of 'multiplying' within the fold.

You dey copy Onila