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It's not about the volume. It's about the impact. Comparing the volume of research at Harvard to Covenant or UI is laughable.

Trust me those top universities do some crazy research that can change the course of things.

The impact of the research done in Nigerian universities is very weak. How many of our professors in Nigeria publish in top journals?

What about the South East?

If anyone is to be president from the North Central now then he should be a Christian. Are the Christians in the NC not good enough to rule Nigeria?

Politicians are our problem. Once they can't compete effectively you start hearing "It is our turn", "It should be Christian", "It should be Muslim", "It should be from the SW" and so on.

At the end of the day they have all failed the country. We have only "succeeded" in creating billionaire politicians.

Very funny people. I remember when APC zone the VP position to the SW four years ago. Our brothers from the East lectured us how that position is useless and how a Senate President is more powerful than a VP.

Today, the same people are threatening fire and brimstones if the VP slot is not zoned to them.

SMH in slow motion.

E pain am

Why you no tell Atiku,Saraki, Tambuwal and co the same thing? Are you telling me that those ones are politically stable?

I didn't follow the game but on seeing this title, I knew she lost. .

Why do people like to blame others when they are not getting results?

Ndi vaseline come over

jayson87:
She also debunked dating rumors with skepta

You are wrong sir. She actually dated Skepta and she even confirmed it last year. However, they are no longer together. She only debunked getting pregnant for him.

CROWNWEALTH019:
Tinubu no get mouth now, they form jagaban but he can't control any of the western governor.

Ogun state governor change am for am, Ondo is a no go area, Fayemi no go send am, Oyo no care if him the exist and only Osun the lick him ass, and they call him a great politician, this is a man Buhari deal with useless thing that used his first son for rituals and upgrade

Why is it easy for people like you to forgive Saraki, Tambuwal, Atiku, Dino and co but not Tinubu. Remember, they all worked against GEJ. Why is Tinubu hated by you?

Minority leader? Is PDP not majority in Ebonyi State House of Assembly?

C0ck and Bull story

Bnladan:
which part of "the youngest" did u not see? After all it was shared by NYSC's handle, who are u to argue

That is not the official handle of nysc oga. How old is she? The people I know were between 24-26 then.

fk001:
As shared by NYSC official forum.

"You have probably met Davido who is the first richest corper to serve. Meet Zainab Ibrahim Adiya who is the first youngest corper to serve with PhD degree. We all celebrated Davido let's celebrate Zainab by sharing"


Lalasticlala


https://www..com/meet-zainab-ibrahim-adiya-who-is-probably-the-first-nysc-member-with-phd/

You know nothing. She is not the first to serve with a PhD. I know a few that served with a PhD. It is not uncommon with Nigerians who studied in the US espcially. Some Nigerians who had their bachelors in the US just proceed to a PhD program and study for the next 4 or 5 years.

OEPHIUS:
There is a consensus that President Buhari’s administration has failed but what bothers the minds of millions of dissatisfied Nigerian citizens remain which politician can displace Buhari given his political base. There is no gainsaying that the Buhari government has shown its incompetence in handling issues. It is pertinent to note that at the celebrated meeting of Buhari with President Trump of the United States, he was reportedly dismissed as lifeless by Trump, a reference which is a bitter truth which summarizes the entire leadership of his administration. If the president of the United States, the leader of the free world and most powerful man in the world adjudged the president of Nigeria as lifeless, it calls for deep introspection and sober reflection.


Consequently, the two major political parties that would most likely produce the next president of Nigeria are the PDP and APC. In recent times the PDP has had its political fortunes enhanced by the defection of prominent members of APC who moved from the PDP prior to the 2015 elections. Comparatively, it has a pool of candidates who possess the leadership acumen to unseat Mr Buhari and has gone into a coalition known as the Coalition of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) to wrestle power from the APC. It is no gainsaying to unambiguously propose that PDP has a better chance of winning the presidential election in 2019 than APC but its choice of presidential candidate is a crucial variable in this political permutation.


Without doubt in the PDP, the battle is between Saraki and Atiku; and for the PDP and APC, it is Saraki or Atiku versus Buhari. However, the Senate president embodies a fresh perspective to leadership, which is imperative at this juncture in the journey to development of Nigeria and set it on the path of progress. He has tagged his campaign #GrowNigeria. And I intend to advance the premise on which I believe Saraki appears most likely to be at the helm of affairs of Nigeria in 2019 with a victory in the presidential elections provided the PDP gives him the ticket.



At the level of state government politics, as a politician with conscience, he opposed his father’s decision for his sister Rukiyat to succeed him as governor. That singular act endeared him to the people of his state who rewarded him with their votes as he was elected a senator after serving two terms as governor. Dr Saraki is accorded recognition as the father of modern governance in Kwara State given his type of politics which is devoid of rancor and acrimony.
Based on a PPP model with 13 large scale Zimbabwean farmers, the Shonga Farms project was initiated and today is a major supplier to Nigerian Starch Mills Limited, WAMCO, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Shoprite stores.


On education, HE Saraki established Kwara State University (KWASU) a state-owned university which did not exist despite Kwara being one of the oldest states in Nigeria. Saraki’s leadership envisioned an egalitarian Kwara state where citizens are educated to the highest level.
In furtherance of that grand goal, the Ilorin Aviation School is one of the laudable projects initiated and completed by his administration which afforded indigenes of the state to acquire high tech knowledge in aviation.


To be vindicated in his area of education as a medical doctor, he established Kwara Advanced Ultramodern Diagnosis Centre. On the nagging issue of electricity, the Ganmo Power Generation Plant, hundreds of ordinary power substations and some injection Substations were built.
On the national scene, the victory of the APC in the National Assembly and presidency brought yet another era of insight to the political enigma and colossus Saraki is. The election of the opposition to the presidency instead of unifying the opposition threw up a leadership tussle, which required a great deal of wisdom and maturity to handle.


He brought coalition politics into the senate where he made concession to the opposition party PDP, garnered their block votes, with some loyal APC senators, he was elected the Senate president. Nigerians were relieved. The PDP which was wallowing in bitter election defeat heaved a sigh of relief while the South East which was almost schemed out in this dispensation got a top position in Senator Ike Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate (PDP) and it helped quell dissenting voices. It is no gainsaying to call HE Saraki the unifier, a bridge builder and a man who radiates the true meaning of one Nigeria.


The 8th Senate under HE Saraki has been the most successful of the fourth republic with groundbreaking bills and amendments passed while working harmoniously with all and sundry to ensure that our democracy is protected.
The Senate under Saraki has passed over 200 bills in all facets of Nigeria as a country such as the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) and Electoral Amendment Bill. Specifically, as at its 3rd anniversary, on June 9, 2015, it passed 213 bills, cleared 138 petitions from members of the public.


In all the consternations, which have simmered in recent times, he has emerged as the face of democracy recognized by world powers most recently, UK and European Union during the recent siege by Nigeria’s Secret Service on the National Assembly. After the recent siege on the Senate, he addressed a world press conference to assure the rest of the world that Nigeria is still committed to democracy and rule of law despite cynical forces that are bent on torpedoing progress.


Dr Saraki is the link between the old and the new generation. He best captures the aspirations of millennials and is an embodiment of modern governance. Nigerians are disillusioned with the current administration but what is missing is the linkage who will harness and galvanize the dreams of many most Nigerians to actualize a progressive country.


He was instrumental in ensuring the #NotTooYoungToRun bill which lowers the age for several elective positions was passed into law. He is Youth eccentric, one of his major trademarks.
The other two leading candidates, Atiku, PDP (71) and Buhari, APC (75) are septuagenarians and the desire for a paradigm shift for fresh leadership has never been more than today. Saraki will be 56 in 2019 and fits into the picture Nigerians desire.


One argument President Buhari’s supporters advance is Buhari’s experience but that experience is tainted by involvement in military juntas one of which he headed in the 80s which affected his views of democracy. In clear contrast, Dr Saraki is accomplished, having been a governor for 8 years, Senator for 8 years, Senate president for 3.5 years Rule of Law. Dr Saraki is his direct opposite who has continued to uphold the Rule of Law and advocates deepening democracy. Dr Saraki’s sterling leadership at the NASS gives credence.


Dr Saraki’s acceptability across the length and breadth of Nigeria, across geopolitical zones and ethnic groups as seen from his consultations with prominent personalities and visits to several states where the masses have trooped out to welcome him. Despite the barrage of attacks on his personality, ordinary Nigerians are aware of his contribution to advancing democracy and progress of the country.

Emma Ikumeh, a member of the PDP, writes from Abuja


http://thepunditng.com/the-only-candidate-that-can-save-pdp-from-defeat-is-dr-bukola-saraki/

This is definitely a sponsored write up by Saraki.

It's like the anti-APC people are getting carried away by the noise around Saraki these days. Saraki is just a very ambitious guy who can betray anyone to get to any position like he did to his father, PDP and APC. Although PDP capitalized on his greed to destabilize APC, I believe his type are meant to be used and dumped by the party.

If you genuinely believe a Umar in Sokoto or Kano will vote for a Saraki(a confused man that claim Yoruba or Fulani depending on the situation) over Buhari then you are a joker who don't understand Nigerian politics.

Saraki does not have a national appeal. He is only being supported by those who dislike Buhari. Politics doesn't work that way.

For PDP to stand a good chance, they should field a young guy from the North who doesn't have a baggage of corruption. Didn't Yar'Adua win the election in 2007?
APC came to power on the argument that PDP was corrupt. It would be silly to field Saraki who operates lots of offshore accounts or Atiku who is believed to be corrupt.

Seun, you need to audit your mods. A lot of rubbish make it to the front page these days. It makes a lot of people to consider quitting this forum entirely. Why did this make it to fp? Is the mod that did so is not very petty and childish?

It's obvious the pictures were not taken in succession. Obiano didn't have glasses in the first one but he is wearing one in the second.

What does the op want to gain by this thread?SMH

Nairaland is becoming bereft of ideas and intelligent conversations.

BabaRamota1980:
Why cant they just let Obiano be?

If he truly said this, then he is not a true democrat like he likes to present himself.

When Nigerian politicians make statements like this, I wonder if they have respect for election and voters. Does it mean that votes doesn't count?


He should be more regretful of the fact that he has not been able to deliver the presidential seat to himself after many trials.

By their heads, we shall know them

mrvitalis:
People who think America has the most advanced technologically are still sleeping

Until America can build a space station ( yes they can't only Russians can) they are still 100 years behind Russia

I used to think this way many years ago but my thinking has changed. Infact my friends then used to call me Mr Russia.

US is by far the most developed country in every aspect. This Russia you are hyping does not have the sophistication and economy of California.

Tell me one other aspect Russia can compete with the US. Tell me the innovations that has come out of Russia in recent years.

The US is evolving everyday and spending hundreds of billions into research while Russia will go to the media to brag about a missile that can reach thousands of miles away.

The fact that Russia is still largely dependent on oil and gas just like Nigeria, Angola, Saudi, Venezuela says a lot about the country. In recent years, the US has dominated the technology space. Even China can't stand them. China can only steal their intellectual property to make gadgets and sell to poor countries.

If US wants to crumble that Russia's economy today, they have what it takes. The problem is that countries like Nigeria will also be affected. All the US need to do is to flood the world market with oil. Yes, the US has lots and lots of untapped oil wells.

Most of you hating the US are just jealous. Some of you do it for religious and political reasons while some just do it as a way of sympathizing with the underdog.

US is by far the most powerful in the world.

On a lighter mood, will you select a Russia visa ahead of a US visa? . If no, you are a big hypocrite.

Babyforever:
What happens to INNOSON ?

Some of you have determined not to see anything good about this government.

Few years ago when GEJ was signing MOU with foreign car makers, people like you were hailing him as transforming the automobile sector.

But when Buhari did the same thing, you suddenly remembered there is one Innosson somewhere. You are pathetic!

By the way, does any of your immediate family member own an Innosson vehicle?

BERNIMOORE:
Animated and Unreal Laugh.....plastic laugh or whatever, Osinbajo Always wears the look to satisfy his Boss

I'm afraid to say that people like you are the ones suffering from low self esteem. You analyse little things because of your insecurities. You make it feel like being meek or humble is inferiority therefore people like you are often proud and aggressive. Statements like "stooping to conquer" mean nothing to you. You also create a mystery around power and people in power. More importantly, you don't know that less is more.

I am not a fan of Osinbajo or whoever but I can see clearly that you are suffering from inferiority complex. That's why you can read such meaning to such a picture of a man having a discussion with his boss.

Good to know Saraki has declared his intention to run. God don catch Atiku. He was the major influence in the emergence of Dogara and Saraki just to weaken Tinubu. Now, Saraki political stakes have increased within the last three years and he's contesting for President. I hope Saraki get the ticket. Atiku will never be president.

By the way, if Saraki becomes the president he will be the biggest winner politically in Nigeria ever. He betrayed PDP and GEJ just 4 years ago to go to APC. On getting to APC, he betrayed the party and formed alliance with the PDP senators and anti-APC elements to become the Senate President. After getting the position, he left the APC back to PDP only to declare for presidency.

Nigerians, dem don exchange una heads for black-market.

My children will never be solely Nigerians.

yorubakid:
:DThe only good thing from Yoruba land..we yorubas are proud of you bro
cc: igbokiller,johbull

Shebi Afrocandy and Cossy Orjiakor are Yoruba? Ewu!

emmie14:
That you live 1m kilometers from Nigeria didn't make you a traveller. You travel once in 10years. If you are frequent Nigerian traveller you suppose to be happy with that news of Air peace. Stop tribalism and start living.
However I came from a home and my parents trained me to their noble taste and to be useful to the community I may find myself. Be objective and stop reasoning like donkeys. If you can't fly air peace your reasonable relatives will. You don't seems to have money to purchase air tickets. Etee

Now I see where you are coming from. In all honesty and with God as my witness, I didn't know the tribe of whoever owns the airline. Just few weeks ago, I made exactly the same statement on FG's effort on revamping Nigeria Airways. I understand how Nigeria works having worked in some of the hyped up Nigerian establishments before traveling.

This was my comment few weeks ago:

DoTheNeedful:
Good luck to the government on revamping the Nigerian Airways. However, for international trips, I will never board a flight with them or any other African airline. We have bad maintenance culture in Africa. I can't risk my life abeg.

I am ready to be patriotic in other areas but I am not flying Nigerian Airways.

For you to quickly read tribalism to everything says a lot about you, that you are a real tribalist. You see who you are in others. It's getting to a point where people can't express themselves freely on issues without their views not being suspected or seen from the tribal prism.

You need to change.

emmie14:
You don't need more. You have already abused yourself. One sided Management killed government business in Nigeria. Igbo sons in business . Watch and see. You are not a traveller and not travelling. . If you know about 777-200 you will bend your pale face to shame. The manufacturers does not solely leave the technical maintains to their clients. They oversee the day2day technical support of the plane. Ode.

Do you need to insult me for my personal preference? Why are some of you like this? It's funny how you assumed that I am not a traveler when I live over 10,000km away from Nigeria.
I have a right to my opinion. Calling someone you don't know "ode" says a lot about your upbringing and the kind of parents that raised you.

Please be guided.

Good news from Air Peace. They are really doing well. However, having lived in Nigeria for most part of my life and knowing our attitude to maintenance and perfectionism, I can NEVER fly any Nigerian airline to far places as US, Asia or even Europe.

I am ready to be patriotic and "patronize Nigerian services" in other areas.


Abuse me if you like. Na you sabi.

While IPOB are the Boko Haram of Igboland




Hitler vs Boko Haram

So this lady left her marriage so that she can get this kind of "freedom"?

Good luck to her.

The lady don catch the Akata influence after living in the US for long.

I am still trying to figure why Black-American ladies prefer younger men. A typical American Black lady prefer to marry/date a guy that is 5 years younger to the one that is 5 years older. I'm still trying to figure.

What a world we live in. Some workers in Nigeria will need to work for 2 years before they can purchase a fairly used car.




By the time you read the original post and get to my comment, Mark Zukerberg would have made enough money to buy two Pagani Huayra going by this story. This is the amount most people will not see in their lifetime.

That head in the picture says it all

Village people sef.
Why now, when his career is making a rebound

Cramybird:
Hello Op, I registered because I couldn't comment here as a guest and I needed to tell you few things. Your story sounded like my fiance's . He has baby mama he was attracted to, he caters to everything they concerns her and even sleeps there just to 'connect' with his daughter. It was annoying as it caused a lot of rift in our relationship. I gave my rules, strict rules even. "I'm not asking you to severe ties with your baby mama, but dude I'm in your life now so accord me maximum respect. It is disrespectful to the love we share if you still go to events with your baby mama, sleep at her place, etc. Do you even have a future for us?". Well he listened because he loves me, he adjusted, he doesn't want to lose me. I have even met the lady one time.
In your case, I don't know if you've talked about this yet and how he is taking it. But trust me If he truly loves and respect you, he would be sober and make amends. This is only if he's not married o.

Why didn't kuku marry his baby mama? If what you wrote here is true especially the highlighted portion, then your man is complex. I'm sorry about my opinion.