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OLADD:
Friend, on a more serious note, Jonathan's earlier visit(s) would not have made any difference having delegated that responsibility to his subjects. Ministers and other govt functionaries had visited Borno, and most especially, Chibok at various times. Meanwhile, can you recollect what led to the war in Rwanda when thousands of Tutsis and Hutus were killed? The war broke out when a former govt functionary of that country visited a crisis-ridden area and he was killed in a plane crash. That was the genesis of Rwanda's genocide. If anything negative had happened to GEJ (Jesus forbid) when visiting Borno or any other insurgency prone area , what do you think the fate of Nigeria would be? Choosing a surprise visit to a war zone has always been adopted by leaders all over the world. We have seen that played out by Obama during his unscheduled and unanounced visits to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the rest.

Are u saying in all these years, there hasn't been a window to stage a surprise visit before now? Obasanjo's visit to the state wasn't a surprise visit and I dear say of all the people that have visited there, he stands taller in rank than the others. Let's stop giving our leaders excuses when they mess up. That's why they keep taking us for granted

sawyersam:
@drdre. I suggested it cos it's cheap and safe for him

Safe? Ok o

sawyersam:
@drdre11, it's just an advice o before u begin read meaning, I nor dey give visa o just advised him that's all

I wasn't doing that. The more obvious point I was trying to make is the issue of visit visa. Why should he be looking for visit visa when it's obviously not a good choice?

sawyersam:
@basit, yes they have started issuing work visa,but be careful using an agent. Most of them will give u a a labourer visa.just look for who will give you a visit visa

He should look for those who will give him visit visa?

basit322:
To all qatar guru in the house has qatar govermnt started issuing working visa to niaja

Kind of...but ridiculously expensive.

More than anyone that has ruled this nation Nigeria, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan has had the best set of opportunities, time, resources, exposure and support to become the best President over the affairs of Nigeria; yet he squandered these things and made a mockery of everything invested and expected of him. Statements as this (and many more previous ones) makes me wonder if he's the real Jonathan Goodluck that went through all those stages before becoming the President. Maybe a cabal 'switched' him or did some kind of brain transplant for him.

Chei! GOD help u if ur father (who is an 'old-time religion' Pastor) catches u with the letter meant for 'the' girl

basit322:
This question is directly to Dr Dre and other qatar guru
I heard that qatar visa to naija has been re-open bt not yet start issuing it to people
How true is it ??

It's quite true to an extent. The reason is that the visa has always been possible to get but very difficult and expensive. In most cases, it's a cancellation although the person won't know and it doesn't have an negative implication. It's just a process of changing the person on an approved visa instead of fresh approvals to companies. The few companies who have available slots obviously priced them higher.
To the issue of opening the Nigerian visas, I have also heard the same thing here but I'm yet to start seeing it all over the place like it used to be like 1 - 2 years ago. Trust me, the people who make a living out of selling visas here are really paying the price as many of them have gone broke . There are however reasons why I believe it will start happening next year. A lot of projects have been approved to commence next year... I mean alot and companies are beginning to jostle for the few available hands for certain positions especially. This is because it wasn't only the Nigerian visa that was shut down. Indian visa and Philippines' visa (I think) were stopped and these countries constitute a large percentage of the labour force. Also, the much touted changes to migrant laws are being expected early next year so let's keep our fingers crossed

Lol...this thread

The 100. Can't believe I left it sitting 'idle' on my hard drive for so long before even clicking it. Very very engaging...looking forward to January 21st and Feb (for Vikings). Hate these breaks. Wish they just put out the whole thing once and for all. Scientists should carry out an extensive research on the negative effects of breaks in releasing nice productions like this and send it to the production companies lol

Lol...this thread and all sorts of drama SMH

Any time I hear people say Gen. Obasanjo is irrelevant in the scheme of things, I laugh. U can't take it from this man. He's a fox and cat rolled into one. He won't leave PDP because his network goes beyond the reach of the party. President Jonathan should have handled his relationship with this man better than he did IMO. These generals will be too tough for him to handle. The north will always go with their own. The military/para-military guys also will also go with their own. The brotherhood between them is usually too hard to crack by a 'bloody civilian'. Buhari falls into those two strong categories and although many of them fear what he might do to them, they are beginning to show that they'd rather have him than Jonathan trying to boss them around. President Jonathan wake up and smell the coffee pls

LMAyedun:
Such can never happen here in Nigeria where i come from... The very moment your poster is on the street for one position or the other, people will dig up your great grand father's history.
Know your electees.. Atleast come 2015 we already know is either a cattle rearer from the North or a FisherMan from the South.

Are u sure it hasn't happened already in Nigeria? If I remember correctly, there were doubts about the true lineage of Gen. Abacha

*peep*

ugsams:
what are the affordable and reliable ways of receiving gifts from UK or US here in Dubai?

DHL and the likes are above my budget.

From U.K, use Parcel Monkey. Their rates and charges will blow ur mind. The parcel will be picked up by them amd delivered via DHL most likely. U will however have to do the boxing, measurements, etc urself. Everything will be done online. They can deliver within 3-5 days.
As for U.S, the cheapest option I know of is the post office. May take some days depending on many factors but I'm certain that parcels meant for these parts from the U.S goes to Dubai first. From there, they sort for other countries around. Give it about 2 weeks

Teeboy22:
pls any1 living and working in qatar here shd kindly share his experience,,,lifestyle,,work,,nd other stuffs ...tnx.....[center]pls any1 living and working in qatar here shd kindly share his experience,,,lifestyle,,work,,nd other stuffs ...tnx.....[/center]pls any1 living and working in qatar here shd kindly share his experience,,,lifestyle,,work,,nd other stuffs ...tnx.....

Ask a more specific question. U.A.E and Qatar are not so different. One is like a smaller version of the other. All these things have been treated here over and over again. Just read back on the thread

alertbest:
kudos to all, i had found this thread both informative nd educative and i pray that God will put smile on your face as you make others happy.
I saw this thread like two weeks ago and have being reading it diligently from page 1 and now at page 170.

i want to know if my use of recommended glasses can not harm my chances of been employed in dubai and also to know if i can do safety courses with the fact that am using glasses.

No it doesn't stop u from pursuing a career in safety management. There are even safety glasses that can be worn along with ur glasses.

babeonline:
Beautiful!

I knew Eyo was going to top that list.

Eyo has Ijebu origin I believe.

Yes, u are very right. Na Lagos 'flexing' convert am to Lagos masquerade

justwise:
@DrDre1
Is that true?

No sir.

lmmaculatecon:
Wow.....if these allegation is true then drdre1 should not be allowed to post on that thread again, 800,000naira no be beans oo, @pablomaria are you sure of what you are saying ....if yes, tell you friend to post the details so we can see what happened.....
@Justwise, seun and other moderators take note of this allegation, l saw the accuse viewing the thread and he choose to ignore a serious allegation like this,alternatively,Justwise keep an eye on drdre1 since he is most active in the dubai/qatar thread.....

Be careful with ur assumptions sir. I don't know anything about what he's saying. That u saw my name showing as viewing this thread doesn't I'm here and ignoring the 'serious allegation'. Take a trip to the Dubai/Qatar thread to get some insight if u have the time. That will make u understand certain things beyond what is posted up there.

@ Pablomaria
Hello sir. I'd assume this is a case of mistaken identity or assume u are acting on false information. Try not to derail a good thread where people are trying to help each other.

blissythings:
Thank you very much Ma. I will do just as you have said and ask questions on any one that is not understood. God bless you. Thanks

I see Madam Monchouchou has pointed u in the right direction. Read up and I'm sure u will have more than enough to answer any question u may have. If anything still seems hazy, ask here and u will get the best replies as much as possible. The honest people that will guide u here will most likely not reply private messages so don't bother sending that again. All the best

@ Ottty
Hello sir

At last!!! Wew!

CFCfan:
It's entirely plausible. Like I said some weeks ago, GEJ may even be covertly funding Atiku's campaign.

With the sort of people that Jonathan has been cutting deals with recently, this can't be ruled. Atiku may be a mole in APC and OBJ may have even stressed it to Tinubu also. Jonathan having a pact with Atiku can even be the least shocking going by the list of the other people he has blatantly associated himself with recently

CFCfan:
Yes, their convention will ratify the choice of GEJ, as required by the Electoral Act.

Oh I see. I didn't know theirs was planned for today also. I guess it's goodluck to the contestant then. Meanwhile, after the event, they should give Abiola's wife her form o

Obiagelli:
9ice performing, perfect chance for him to table his grievance with the apc leaders.

lol...he should perform and leave. There's no need to table anything. He should go back, work on himself and make people see reasons why they should give him a chance in the next 4 years.

Obiagelli:
Also live on TVC, meanwhile NTA and AIT is busy with pdp convention. Is not funny nobody knows the pdp is also holding its national Convention

PDP National Convention?

Pistols

NewNigeriaMind:
Please you all need to check out this dude on twitter: @DrDamages

one tweet from him:

#APCDecides: if Jonathan will defeat Buhari & Atiku put together as pdp bragged why are they watching APC primary as if it is World cup

Sometimes I wonder what Jonathan will do that guy if he gets a hold of him. He really damages his person and party

Good... I knew he would step down eventually. They are jist there to distract Atiku. Atiku is also aware of this plan so nothing shocking there. The only thing that would be shocking is if Atiku says he's stepping down. OBJ well done.

Firefire:
Don't be e - restless, Buhari shall win the primaries.

He got good trends of Primary winning.

Sai Buharo!

Thanks lol. I'd try my best not to be. I guess this is a chessgame between Atiku and Tinubu (by proxy). Tinubu will seriously hate to lose on his turf.

@ Obiageli
Thanks for these updates.

The Northern elites have never like Buhari and I doubt if they ever will. They know he will block many things they feed fat on...but when the masses in the north love someone, they do almost to the point of death. U can't take that away from them. I bet PDP will be praying Atiku wins this to make it easier for Jonathan. If Buhari can get 12 million votes despite having a so called loud-mouthed Pastor as running mate, under a 'small' party; imagine how far he can go with support from a power block that has held the center to ransom since the inception of democracy. 2015 will be interesting

Gosh! What kind of suspence is this? They should finish quick and announce Gen. Buhari. Obasanjo's influence can't be ruled out. The political landscape is just so tense with many things happening. I'm so 'e-restless'

lioncoolst:
Ladies and gentlemen!

I often visit Nairaland to read posts and comments without commenting myself because I like to learn from intelligent and sound minds. However, the saying goes that all it takes for evil to thrive is for few good men to say nothing; I am one of the few good ones, and I have chosen to react to some of the comments here on this thread.

I am a believer in the notion that as youths of Nigeria, we are no longer the leaders of tomorrow as we have been deceived to believe over time by people who have no interest in the future of Nigeria or its youths. Rather, we are the leaders of today! Now, how can one claim to be a leader when he does not possess a shred of wisdom or what is popularly known as "common sense"? Even though for all intent and purpose, that sense is not common as I have observed over the years.

Here is a nice write up and an opportunity to learn from a man of experience, an elder statesman, a 2-time President of the FRN, a former BOT Chairman, a Party leader, a sage, a man known for his wisdom, cunny, sense, a master strategist, among other things. I am of the opinion that such a man should be understudied to know what he knows, and what makes past, present and future presidents of Nigeria to go to him - cap in hand - asking for his advise and seeking his blessings.

So, coming to this thread, I was looking forward to reading inspiring, motivating and sensible comments from some folks who appear to be in their prime. However, I was disappointed to be confronted with silly and witless comments like "..see pot calling kettle black", "do not mind that man, he is more corrupt than..." and so on and so forth.

Now, my question is "is this the issue at stake?" Is this the topic of discussion?" The answer is crystal - "No". So, why leave the substance and start chasing the shadows!!

Now, I know that it is not everybody that has the ability to reason before opening their mouths. Rather, some folks open their mouths first and do not even reason afterwards thereby showing that such folks have no substance in them, and this is quite unfortunate. Ignorance is bliss with these persons.

To whoever has ears to hear, kindly be informed that by reading books that were or are written by great and prominent people, you are given a window of opportunity to see what they have seen in their lives, a glimpse into their minds and probably what made them great and invincible, and also how their minds operated and still operates. In this instance, what he saw and experienced while he was in government as the number 1 citizen of this country, even though I still think the man is still in government.

There is an adage that says "what an elder sees while sitting, a child cannot see even if he climbs the tallest palm tree!" There is wisdom in this adage, I believe, and the adage is applicable in this instance. We, as youths of this country, need to sit down and learn wisdom, knowledge and understanding from elder who have experience, knowledge and cunny, for the betterment of self and the country. And you will agree with me that the man called OBJ is such a man to learn from, even though you do not like him. And no matter how much you dislike or hate him, you cannot do anything about it. So, rather than harboring bitterness and giving yourself headache over a man who does not know that you even exist, why don't you share from his wealth of knowledge and wisdom! For example, imagine these words:

“Timely information is a very important principle of war and also of politics. In politics, just as in war, what matters is not just your plan, but knowledge of your opponent’s plan. Knowing their plan, I had the choice of playing along with them or being firm, I chose the latter."

If you have read the book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, you can relate to this. Anyway, as the saying goes, "a word is enough for the wise."

Thank you.

This is the type of submission that strengthens my hope in Nairaland and Nigeria. This forum is a true reflection of the Nigerian society and when u see some comments, u just keep wondering how did we come to this point as a nation.