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Politics › Re: Names Of Occupants Of Osborne Towers Ikoyi Where $50m Was Found By EFCC by dodelight(m): 8:05am On Apr 19, 2017

Sketchandcraft:
what makes you think Sahara reporters are not getting the leaks from efcc

And what made you think Sahara reporters are getting the leaks from EFCC? It appears you have a blind love for this failed administration (I just speculated like you also did up there.)

Politics › Re: Names Of Occupants Of Osborne Towers Ikoyi Where $50m Was Found By EFCC by dodelight(m): 8:02am On Apr 19, 2017

For some time now, I've stopped following updates on national issues because this administration has continued to fool gullible Nigerians who have faith in it. But I'll sure have interest again the day Buhari is out of office and someone with actual brain takes over; or when we're about to boo him out of office with our votes. *Note: I said someone with actual brain, I don't care which party that person belongs.

Literature › Duty Calls [Tales From Treeland] by dodelight(op): 3:57am On Apr 18, 2017*

Just like every freshman in an Ivory Tower or any stranger who is a first timer in a city with high towers: every soul you meet seems elevated beyond your rank; each passerby on whom confidence is evident appeared better placed; and your little courage shrinks at the sight of all who notice your missteps.
Oh, I remember! My first visit to Brass, a coastal city in Treeland West and better developed than Cleote where I live. I needed a ride to the Seed Royal Mall. Having walked a few minutes through a narrow path from the terminus, I found myself standing by a road wider than any I'd ever seen in Cleote. All carriages (they call them automobiles here) were going in one direction- south of Brass. I didn't know the Royal Mall was situated north and I didn't ask. All I noticed was vehicular movement in one direction. The road being a hillside was guarded with rails on the other side. I had thought the rails were fences to the adjoining thick bushes. From after the bush, though I couldn't see through, I could hear some rustling winds like of speeding automobiles.
I had spent about an hour hailing 'carriages' calling "Royal Mall!" but none stopped for me. Then a boy of about 10, very rude and crude, came to me.
"Mister! Royal Mall is north." He pointed, "Cross to the other side, find a way down the hill and through the bush and hail vehicles going north." He concluded instructively and walked away. Poor me! I was seventeen then and never knew anything called a dual carriageway nor how to ask for direction - a lesson I learnt once and for all.
Duke, my protege had earlier told me of what he believed he was made of- his nature- by baring his mind concerning his dreams, his goals and what he's capable of. He believed, among other things, that he's born to lead and put things in proper coordination. No sooner he matriculated at Mount Lilly than his Life's Task found him out: he was nominated as the prefect for the set and his nomination was unopposed. The following day he was inaugurated. In the evening, he came to me and gave me the news. He was afraid he would fail at this new responsibility. His fears had stemmed from the academic burdens he must bear as the Prefect. This is the precept at Mount Lilly: if an ordained prefect excels academically, he becomes a Demonstrator which is just a step below an Assistant Lecturer.
"Welcome to your Dreamedland" I said.
Duke's eyes glazed with confusion. I must allay his fears.
"Do one thing, and if you do it so well you will succeed."
His ears tingled and I counselled: "Absorb the knowledge of your predecessors: the good, the bad, the unspoken. By the virtue of your new duty you have privileges to access people and records, study them with diligence. Also be bold enough to walk with the Nobles and intellectuals and ask them questions when needs be; be humble enough to walk with your friends and equals and attend to their questions. Above all, always remember that there are greater heights ahead, therefore live today for tomorrow.
Face life with confidence and boldness; don't be afraid. Live well, Rule well, End well!"

*The Wonder's Heart*

Literature › Tales From Treeland series - A New Sun by dodelight(op): 9:28pm On Apr 10, 2017*

*TALES FROM TREELAND*

Treeland my Treeland! A land of dream and hope; an expanse flowing with milk and honey; blessed with men of wisdom and understanding whose voices are never heard; and filled with multitudes whose desires are inordinate. Yet I love Treeland for her zeal and strength - possessed by men of my generation? Oh, nay! The vigour belongs to our youth, our hope, our tomorrow. Men -and women of course- of my generation have soiled their hands with unfaithfulness to their fatherland, but now a new sun is rising and the voice of understanding shall be heard through our young ones.

One of the rays of the new beam rising upon the land was Duke, a dynamic and sincere young man, and in his mid twenties. He was almost nineteen when we met, and just got listed among the new entries into the city citadel of learning - Mount Lilly- where great minds of science and philosophy were made. Yes, the city of Cleote, a province of Treeland had churned out many with exquisite knowledge, but acquiring knowledge and applying knowledge rightly are two different things. For decades, Mount Lilly has brought forth many and dubbed them Lords and Nobles whose learning should be a blessing to our land, but rather they have impoverished the land. A curse they are, and the youths called them ignoble nobles.

The circumstances that surrounded my meeting with Duke is a story for another day, but today, I'll leave you with the words I left Duke that day. While he had his doubts about accepting the offer to study at the citadel because he wouldn't like to end up like the elders who failed their fatherland, I said unto him:
"It is not the rain that fell on any bitter herbs that made them bitter; rather it is their nature; what they are made of, even their character and disposition. Whatever knowledge you acquire at the citadel could only enhance whatever you are really made of." So I asked him: " What is your nature? What are you made of?"

*The Wonder's Heart*

Christianity Etc › Re: Am Lost. How Can I Build My Spiritual Life. (advice) by dodelight(m): 10:02am On Apr 09, 2017

Apple1992:
Goodmornining house.

please i need your candid advice please lead a Brother to a right path.

I found out that am lost, and am Weak spiritually .

I don't read my bible i find it so boring, even flipping throw the pages of the bible is something i hate doing.

I can't remember when last i step my foot in church, maybe 4years ago.

I hardly pray, even when am about to sleep, or wake up i find it so irritating in fact when the family is up to prayer the don't bother to call me, because the the know i won't come.

Okay , this morning i heard my parent and siblings singing song , the were about to pray, i force myself to attend the morning prayer, when i got there, my mum and dad were happy, even without being told, i saw it in their face. my dad asked me to lead the family in short prayer. I was shocked that i couldn't pray , i was stammering when praying, i didn't know the exactly words to use. This really touch me, i really want to change , i love God, i believe in His existence. please i will appreciate every piece of advice thanks.

Lalasticlala, mynd44 ishilove. i need you guys more than ever thanks.

My dear brother, know this for sure: even when you think you can't pray, you can still pray.
I'm sure though you stammered when you prayed with the family, you still found a few words to say. With all honesty, that's all you need to begin with God- just a little whisper of your sincere desire to know and please Him. Like you expressed yourself here, do the same before God (probably on your knees). Ask for the forgiveness of any sin you might have committed, and believe God is more interested in a relationship with you more than you want with Him. Thanks

Christianity Etc › Re: Stephanie Otobo's BBM Sex Chats With Apostle Suleman Released By Her (Photos) by dodelight(m): 7:38am On Apr 09, 2017

jamislaw:
This is getting serious.......... Right from the beginning i know that this Man is never an innocent.

From the beginning? That's exactly why you would believe whatever falsehood that you're served. Why did she wait till now before releasing this? Simple graphics works and aftethoughts! My Gush! Too many gullible youths threading our cyberspace!

Christianity Etc › Re: Stephanie Otobo's BBM Sex Chats With Apostle Suleman Released By Her (Photos) by dodelight(m): 7:21am On Apr 09, 2017

IpobExposed:
Everyday this lady is bringing concrete evidence against Apostle Suleiman. All what people will be saying is the evidence are not enough.

She have finally released the bank statement. Pictures below thread here
https://www.nairaland.com/3730340/stephanie-otobos-statement-account-spills

let him show us his own. His worshippers will keep saying it is not enough.

Over 10 pics of him lying on the bed in her last video his worshippers are still abusing her bent on the fact that it is not still enough.

Before they challenged for the pics it was released. They challenged for the bank statement it was released.
Now is chat they are still saying it is not enough
IpobExposed has spoken

How could u be so gullible? this is a simple graphics work any serious graphics designer could create. Gush! Too many halfwits threading our cyberspace!

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Politics › Re: Abuja High Court Dismisses Charges Against Justice Ademola & His Wife by dodelight(m): 10:29pm On Apr 05, 2017

Daviddson:
See how these people are rejoicing and celebrating corruption. Nigerian youth, what is your hope? Can you tell me how you think this judge is innocent? You mean having hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash at home as a public official is a good thing? Or you mean he got those cash through legitimate means? Those were the monies he was bribed with! Was it not this same Ademola who acquitted a Lebanese arms smuggler back in 2014 or thereabouts after hard currencies exchanged hands? Haba! You mean everything now is about politics? How did Buhari come into the equation? Keep on cheering these thieves on, you hear? And then complain that government is not recording success in fighting corruption. Mtchew..

If you want to talk about the money he was bribed with that should include the one your Saint General Buhari sent to him during the pre-election certificate saga.

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Politics › Re: Pressure On Buhari To Disclose Medical Bills by dodelight(m): 7:20am On Mar 18, 2017

Shocker! I'm sure the President's handlers never see this coming, especially from their own Femi Falana. And I'm certain Garba Shehu is already having sleepiness nights on the next lie to conjure for the public.

Politics › Re: Reno Omokri Blasts El-Rufai Over Memo To President Buhari by dodelight(m): 7:58am On Mar 17, 2017

Lies and self-interest brought them together but they could not hold them together. A quicksand house needs only dew to make it fall.

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Politics › Re: Obasanjo Is Nigeria’s Father Of Corruption, Sits On Stolen Wealth - Fayose by dodelight(m): 9:46pm On Mar 16, 2017

As much as I know Fayose could be overbearing sometimes, I'll always appreciate the fact that we still have someone in this nation who can demystify our self-appointed kingmaker Obasanjo. I used to adore him (Obasanjo), not until he began to play God with this nation. And, as a matter of principle, I'll never (from my heart) respect anyone, young or old, who would never accept their errors but would rather play Holier-than-thou.

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Politics › Magu's Non-confirmation: A Question On My Mind by dodelight(op): 8:58am On Mar 16, 2017

I have taken my time to follow the various reactions trailing yesterday's rejection of the President's nominee for the EFCC chairmanship. One of those that kept me wondering is the reaction of some senators in defence of their action. They try to pass the buck on the executive for not putting their house in order since the DSS that submitted the report on which Magu's rejection was hinged is the presidency's 'stooge'. They claim that the presidency could have told the DSS to clear Magu no matter what. Now, my question is: is it right that the DSS which is an agency of the state be used as the presidency's rubber stamp? Aren't they supposed to be independent?

Politics › Re: Magu Refers To Duro Faseyi As ‘Fayose’ by dodelight(m): 8:58pm On Mar 15, 2017

Fayose must have become his night made that he (Magu) would mistake anyone from Ekiti for Fayose

Romance › Re: How Love Letters Were Written On The 80s by dodelight(m): 10:02am On Mar 13, 2017

Hmmm... Even in the 90s. Wrote some letters, too. Those were the days, my friend; we thought they'd never end...

Politics › Re: Buhari's Extension Of Jamila Shu’ara As Permanent Sec. Twice Causes Controversy by dodelight(m): 9:30am On Mar 13, 2017

jimmyero:
The anti corruption war continues

I guess what you're trying to say is: The Anti-anticorruption war continues. Cause this is corruption per excellence.

Politics › Re: Buhari's Extension Of Jamila Shu’ara As Permanent Sec. Twice Causes Controversy by dodelight(m): 9:24am On Mar 13, 2017

eezeribe:
He is back,to continue from where he stopped from.doing what he knows how to do best.
You know what I mean;check the name of the permanent secretary whose tenure was extended

Exactly! That was the first thing I did when I opened the thread. Our president can never be cured of nepotism!

Politics › Re: From London To Abuja In 50 Days: Buhari’s Return -Reuben Abati by dodelight(m): 7:58pm On Mar 11, 2017

buffalowings:
what is the meaning of bmc
being seeing it lately

Buhari Media Centre

Politics › Re: From London To Abuja In 50 Days: Buhari’s Return -Reuben Abati by dodelight(m): 7:49pm On Mar 11, 2017

About this so called first law of power, there are rules and there are exceptional rules; even the author of that book, 48 Laws of Power, always state a reversal of every law he stated. Show me someone who always sticks to rules, and I'll show you someone who may not truly excel in life.

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Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 10:00pm On Mar 10, 2017

shaqhead:
Hey Dan, am Daveed! Yeah its bn an interesting one...feels so good sparring intellectually! I apologise for the "Son" epithet!

You're welcome.

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 9:01pm On Mar 10, 2017

shaqhead:
Firstly u r wrong to assume that I assumed that the "doctrine of necessity" applies ONLY to a case of Vacuum in power. I harped on that because that was the case in point!

Secondly, for the fact that Buhari transmitted a letter to the National puts paid to the need for ur magic wand "doctrine of necessity" as there won't be any need whatsoever for that.

Thirdly, for the fact that Osibanjo is acting president won't make him President if Buhari dies or is incapacitated, that is a flawed notion from you. Osibanjo will serve out the term of Buhari as ACTING PRESIDENT not president! How could you forget so soon that wen the doctrine of necessity was enforced, GEJ became ACTING PRESIDENT n served out Yaraduas term before contesting for the Presidency in 2011?

So it follows that since Osibanjo was empowered constitutionally there won't b any need for doctrine of necessity! This is d constitutional position! Anyway u said we shd discard the constitution but u forget that the doctrine of necessity that u are latching on only comes up as a reference to the weakness of the CONSTITUTION! And at this moment this govt has got its bases covered!

Remember that was why Buhari said that Yaradua shd b impeached when he created a constitutional crisis by creating a vacuum in the seat of the presidency!

Read this: https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/buharis-health-what-nigerias-constitution-says-on-the-prolonged-absence-of-president.233706/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C7834233861

Well said. I think we've both had our view shared on the subject matter. Though I could have a line from your last reply on which I'd hinge another point to buttress my stance, but I'll let it rest here. It's been quite an interesting argument so to speak. Thanks. I'm Daniel.

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 7:35pm On Mar 10, 2017

shaqhead:
Still trying to find dust in clear water! Its no longer impeachment ryt? U obviously learnt something from the one you call "ignorant"...that's by the way!

The question u fail to answer is what necessitated the enforcement of the doctrine of necessity in the case of Yaradua...let me not leave u guessing! There was a power vacuum. Yes, that one sentence u read!

Was there a power vacuum wen Buhari was away? Osibanjo acted in the capacity of acting president wc Jonathan was not empowered to! So telling me that Yaradua was alive wen the doctrine was enforced has no basis!

Have a nice day!

Thanks for the lecture. It just occurred to me that your definition of 'Doctrine of necessity' is only applicable in the premises of vacuum in power. But you got it wrong. It rather applies in situations where the unexpected or the unforeseen occur in the polity without any relevant provision of the law. And in this case though the president handed over power to his vice, is prolonged stay out of office for whatever reasons calls for a necessity whereby the vice would be sworn in as substantial president whether he (the president) resigns or not. Thanks.

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 3:06pm On Mar 10, 2017

shaqhead:
Am I missing somtin here? What impeachment threat if I may ask? Where dd u get that from? U folks jst sit n cook up anytin that floats ur boat all in d name of having an "opinion".

Son, Buhari has done what the constitution stipulates by handing over to the VP and its obvious the VP is doing a good job of it! If u r referring to the Yar'adua Dilemma then it doesn't apply in this situation n d issue of impeachment doesn't even arise!

You just made a public display of
your shallow knowledge of a more
recent history. Doctrine of necessity
was enforced in February 2010;
Yar'adua died May, 2010. Ergo, the doctrine of necessity was enforced while a the president was much alive. So I also
wonder if you're even a Nigerian. And by the way, I initially took that your word 'Son' for a typo error, but just realized it was deliberate. Excuse me! Not everyone with comments you don't agree with on Nairaland is a kid like you presumed. Try and show some maturity, please.

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Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 3:02pm On Mar 10, 2017

"Doctrine of necessity with a living President?" Gosh i beg u stick to what you kno bro![/quote]You just made a public display of your shallow knowledge of a more recent history. Doctrine of necessity was enforced in February 2010; Yar'adua died May, 2010. So I also wonder if you're even a Nigerian. And by the way, I initially took that your word 'Son' for a typo error, but just realized it was deliberate. Excuse me! Not everyone with comments you don't agree with on Nairaland is a kid like you presumed. Try and show some maturity.

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 12:51pm On Mar 10, 2017

shaqhead:
Am I missing somtin here? What impeachment threat if I may ask? Where dd u get that from? U folks jst sit n cook up anytin that floats ur boat all in d name of having an "opinion".

Son, Buhari has done what the constitution stipulates by handing over to the VP and its obvious the VP is doing a good job of it! If u r referring to the Yar'adua Dilemma then it doesn't apply in this situation n d issue of impeachment doesn't even arise!

Well, you may be ignorant of the fact that he cannot be out of office for more than 60 days- his handlers know this, that's why he was 'smuggled' in. Also, a nationwide economic-grounding mass protest was in the cooking behind the polity, and his handlers have Intel on this. And never forget, the doctrine of necessity can be enforced any day, anytime: all that it needs is a continuous mass protest- forget the constitution!

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 12:47pm On Mar 10, 2017

shaqhead:
Am I missing somtin here? What impeachment threat if I may ask? Where dd u get that from? U folks jst sit n cook up anytin that floats ur boat all in d name of having an "opinion".

Son, Buhari has done what the constitution stipulates by handing over to the VP and its obvious the VP is doing a good job of it! If u r referring to the Yar'adua Dilemma then it doesn't apply in this situation n d issue of impeachment doesn't even arise!

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Politics › Re: I Am Pleased I Am Back, I Am Feeling Much Better Now. - President Buhari (Pic) by dodelight(m): 10:57am On Mar 10, 2017

Welcome. But the smart of us already know your return was packaged by your handlers so you escape impeachment threat. But God is smarter. However, my question to fellow Nigerians is: How long shall we tolerate a very few and selfish persons in the corridor of power to deceive and manipulate the lots of us?

Politics › Re: Osinbajo Remains Acting President As I Continue My Rest - President Buhari by dodelight(m): 10:53am On Mar 10, 2017

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Politics › Re: Osibanjo Biggest And Only Mistake by dodelight(m): 10:34am On Mar 10, 2017

CROWNWEALTH019:
The first law of Power:

NEVER OUTSHINE THE MASTER

Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please and impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite - inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power. ( Excerpts from the book, "48 Laws of Power" ).

Osinbajo made the biggest mistake of out-shining his master, and now that STOCK-FISH is coming i fear for his safety.

Lets join hands to protect our ACTION PRESIDENT from the evil hands of the STOCK-FISH [/b]and his [b]CABALS.

If you studiously read that book, 48 Laws of Power, you would know to every law there's a reversal. So forget about the damn first law of power: there are rules and exceptional rules. People who don't understand where the exceptions fit, never excel beyond mediocrity!

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Politics › Re: Buhari Will Go Back To UK In Few Weeks Time For Follow-Up Treatment -SR by dodelight(m): 10:29am On Mar 10, 2017

Just as expected. His return was packaged to calm any impeachment threat. If he's truly healthy, let him address the nation in a live broadcast. How long shall a very few deceive and manipulate the lots of us in this nation?

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Politics › Buhari's Return: Is The President Now Fit? by dodelight(op): 10:16am On Mar 10, 2017

Yes the president has returned to the country, but there's more to this sudden return. A question beckoning for answer is: Will his handlers allow him to address Nigerians in alive broadcast, and let us judge if he's truly fit to run the nation? Or was is return packaged to dose his rumoured death or to avoid impeachment threat? Soon
they'd say his medical test results
just came out and he had to travel
again. Oh! just now, news highlights says he's to return to UK in three weeks time for routine medical check up. How long shall a very few deceive and manipulate the lots of us in this nation?

Politics › Re: Watermelon Seller Refuses To Collect Money From Buyer Because Of Buhari's Return by dodelight(m): 8:38am On Mar 10, 2017

Good for him. But will his handlers allow him to address Nigerians in a live broadcast? Cause as I'm seeing this return, he was being packaged to avoid impeachment threat; soon they'd say his medical test results just came out and he had to travel again. God's smarter than them. God save Nigeria!

Politics › Re: Watermelon Seller Refuses To Collect Money From Buyer Because Of Buhari's Return by dodelight(m): 8:38am On Mar 10, 2017

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