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Health / Re: Tribunal Suspend Efe Ovueni For Hugging, Blowing A Kiss At A Colleague In Canada by Dreambeat: 10:26pm On Feb 04, 2022
Most of these laws are not fair to the male folks. A female white colleague crossed her hand on my neck sometime back, I did not make a fuse about it neither did anyone else. If na me try am now, maybe dem for call meeting for me. The truth is that always know the place where you live or work, be mindful of their rules both written and unwritten. Most importantly know about the people's culture, this will save you a lot,it will prevent you from putting yourself in trouble

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Politics / Re: Nnamani: Ugwuanyi Will Choose Will Be Next Enugu Governor, That’s Our Tradition by Dreambeat: 3:04pm On Jan 30, 2022
aspabay:
Nnamani: Whoever Ugwuanyi chooses will be next Enugu governor… that’s our tradition
Nnamani: Whoever Ugwuanyi chooses will be next Enugu governor… that’s our tradition.



https://www.thecable.ng/nnamani-whoever-ugwuanyi-chooses-will-be-next-enugu-governor-thats-our-tradition
Chimaraoke not Ken. Ken was the senate president, Chimaraoke was a governor.
Travel / Re: Protest At Abuja Airport As Dana Air Delays Flight For 7 Hours (Video) by Dreambeat: 11:12pm On Jan 26, 2022
Dana air should just close operations. It is the MOST useless airline in Nigeria. It almost cost me my international flight with its flight cancellation
Politics / Re: Rudolf Okonkwo: Why Bola Tinubu Lost 2023 Presidential Election by Dreambeat: 11:35pm On Jan 22, 2022
Magic1:
Rudolf Okonkwo: Why Bola Tinubu lost 2023 presidential election

When it is all said and done, history will record that Bola Tinubu used the first part of his life to destroy the last.

RUDOLF OKONKWO • JANUARY 16, 2022

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

In his article, “Osinbajo’s Road to Abuja: The Untold Story,” Olawale Olaleye told how Osinbajo ‘defeated’ Bola Tinubu to become Muhammadu Buhari’s vice-presidential candidate.
According to the story, early in 2015, as soon as Buhari became the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu set up a committee to come up with a way to justify to the nation his inevitable choice as Buhari’s running mate. That was because the Buhari-Tinubu ticket would have imposed Muslim-Muslim candidates on Nigeria. One of the committee members was Yemi Osinbajo, the current Vice President of Nigeria. As the story went, Osinbajo expressed to the committee members that it would be difficult for him to go back to his constituency and explain the potential Muslim-Muslim ticket. Osinbajo’s discontent got to Bola Tinubu, and he held it as a grudge against his former Attorney-General when he was the governor of Lagos State.

While this was going on, Muhammadu Buhari’s committee set up to shortlist his possible Vice Presidential candidates arrived at three names. One of the names was Yemi Osinbajo. When Buhari took the three names to Bola Tinubu to give him the honor of picking one in recognition of his contribution to Buhari’s campaign, Tinubu flared up when he did not see his name on the list. In the intriguing negotiations and permutations that followed, despite Bola Tinubu’s initial rejection, Osinbajo ended up as the Vice Presidential candidate of Buhari instead of Tinubu.
That was how Tinubu lost out in his quest to be Buhari’s running mate in 2015. Of course, if Bola Tinubu had been Vice President for the last six year

The troubles with Bola Tinubu’s candidacy are enormous. Some are within his control, while others are not. No candidate for the presidency of Nigeria has ever come into the campaign with much political baggage as Tinubu, not even Muhammadu Buhari.

We can find in three folds everything wrong with Muhammadu Buhari in Bola Tinubu. In 2015, there was the myth that Buhari’s abbreviated performance in 1984 as the military Head of State was what Nigeria needed. We cannot say the same about Tinubu. Nobody can say that Tinubu’s abysmal performance as governor in Lagos State from 1999 – 2007 displayed any spark of brilliance that can make a dent in Nigeria’s precarious situation today. In 2015, some thought Buhari was disciplined. In 2022, everyone knows that Tinubu is not disciplined. In 2015, some saw Buhari as incorruptible. In 2022, everyone knows Tinubu as the epitome of bullion-van-level corruption in Nigeria. In 2015, some looked at Buhari as healthy and agile. In 2022, everyone knows Tinubu is ill and sluggish. In 2015, some perceived Buhari as someone that commanded respect within military circles. In 2022, everyone knows that the only military wings that respect Tinubu are the touts, alayes and the area boys.

Unlike Buhari, who had several opportunities to try, Tinubu has just one chance – 2023. It is a do-or-die situation for him. He has no second chance. If he doesn’t win, he goes home without fulfilling his dream. That puts tremendous pressure on the man.
So, we expect a vigorous campaign from Bola Tinubu. And as the first week of his one-shot campaign shows, it won’t be an easy ride for the self-described “kingmaker” who wants to be a king.

The self-inflicted personal baggage of Tinubu is well known to all. His inability to present a straight biography is one of them. Nothing about him is straightforward – his age, his name, his certificates, his schools (primary, secondary, university), his parents, his source of wealth, the state of his health, his ever-changing ideology, etc. Even his classmates are unknown. At least, Buhari has been taking pictures with his secondary school classmates as proof that he went to secondary school.

Though possession of a crooked biography has never stopped anyone from being the president of Nigeria, the case of Tinubu is so egregious. They are coming at a point when Nigerians are less tolerant of such character flaws. It does not help that more and more Nigerians are beginning to see the correlation between such flaws and the performance of the bearer, as Muhammadu Buhari exemplified. It does not help Tinubu that Nigerians are coming into a new awareness of how personal things affect professional things and how individual faults impact the collective interest of we, the people.

Of course, in Nigeria’s crooked democracy, the people have little say on who will ultimately become their president. The power brokers are the most significant determinants of who will emerge as president.
Here is what is working for Bola Tinubu.

If APC fields Tinubu as its presidential candidate, APC is finished. If APC does not field Tinubu as

If Tinubu were to become the presidential candidate of the APC, his first challenge is finding a Vice Presidential candidate that will be satisfactory to Northern leaders. As we have seen in the past, a Northern Christian is not satisfactory to the North as a vice presidential candidate when the presidential candidate is a Southern. It doesn’t matter if the Southern is a Muslim because, in the North, a Southern Muslim is not seen as authentic as a Northern Muslim. The North would rather have a Southern Christian president with a Muslim vice president than a Southern Muslim president with a Northern Christian vice president.

While a Muslim-Muslim ticket could win the presidency in 1993, it was unacceptable in 2015. And that was why Bola Tinubu was not named the Vice President to Buhari then. Buhari’s performance makes it ten times more difficult to sell a Muslim-Muslim ticket to Nigerians in 2023. Of course, Bola Tinubu thinks he can sell it, another indication that he lives in a world of those who have taken mkpurummiri. Tinubu thinks his Southwest base, known to care less about whether their leader is Muslim or Christian, will abide by him. This is so 1993.

But the truth is that the power brokers in the North are not going to take that chance. They instead back another candidate that will not bring about so many complications to their interest. And that is why they are leaving the room for a Northern candidate to be the presidential candidate of the PDP, just in case they need to default to supporting the party in 2023.

Another thing not working for Bola Tinubu is that in northern power circles, nobody trusts him. He is not an Obasanjo. In the past, he had expressed his distaste for one-Nigeria.

Coming out of NADECO, he once flirted with the campaign for a radical restructuring of Nigeria in ways the North detests. The bottom line is that Tinubu does not fit into the character that either the North or the South will want for president. No wonder the Southwest-based cultural group, Afenifere quickly disassociated themselves from his campaign for president.

When it is all said and done, history will record that Bola Tinubu used the first part of his life to destroy the last. He was not the first to do so. And he will not be the last. That realisation should console

Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo teaches Post-Colonial African History at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He is also the host of Dr. Damages Show. His books include “This American Life Sef”, “Children of a Retired God” among others.
Apt, for the unbiased and discerning mind!

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Politics / Re: Ifeanyi Ejiofor: Nnamdi Kanu Never Denied Being The Leader Of IPOB by Dreambeat: 11:06am On Jan 20, 2022
We knew all the while. FG is shopping for public sympathy by churning out lies for their zombies. Bunch of scumbags, they know they have no case against MNK.

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Politics / Re: Babafemi Ojudu: Not Surporting Tinubu Is Not Betrayal, I Won't Be Blackmailed by Dreambeat: 12:24pm On Jan 18, 2022
Moferere:
In all these 2023 permutations and discussions, what is the fate of our Eastern brothers?
Your eastern 'brothers' want out of this sinking ship, so mind your fucking business. Be more concerned about your region

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Politics / Re: Breaking! 9 Soldiers Killed In Abakaliki by Dreambeat: 1:36pm On Jan 14, 2022
Golan007:
When the soldiers go to town, make una no cry oh.
How cowardly can you and your likes be? They were attacked by gunmen but you coward is here advocating that the soldiers should attack defenceless civilians. I spit on you!

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Politics / Re: Over Three Million National Identity Numbers Of Nigerians Stolen By Hacker - SR by Dreambeat: 5:33pm On Jan 10, 2022
This is what happens when you hand over people's data to a confirmed terrorist.
Politics / Re: Hacker Hacks NIMC Server, Steals Over Three Million National Identity Numbers by Dreambeat: 5:30pm On Jan 10, 2022
This is what happens when you hand over people's data to a confirmed terrorist.

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Politics / Re: Wike Declares 19 Persons Wanted Over Black Soot In Port Harcourt by Dreambeat: 11:21pm On Jan 09, 2022
Confirmedzombie:
Look at how people from SE appeared in the lust.

This people will leave there region only to enter Rivers state to do illegal oil bunkering.

You will never see IPOB comment on thread like this cos ibo names appeared.

Wike dealing with IPOB front and back.

God bless wike
Some of you just come online to spew thrash. So in your small brain, you believe their are no indigenous Igbos in rivers state

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Sports / Re: Lukaku Changes Social Media Bio After Been Dropped For The Liverpool Game by Dreambeat: 8:28am On Jan 03, 2022
He should continue sitting on the bench till ad infinitum

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Tuchel Drops Lukaku For Liverpool Game by Dreambeat: 4:03pm On Jan 02, 2022
Lukaku should be on the bench, I never wanted him in Chelsea in the first place. I blame Timo Werner for all this, if he wasn't misfiring, who would have thought of bringing a player like Lukaku to the club. Someone that can't even trap ball. Horrible first touch and he is now claiming superstar

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Celebrities / Re: Richard Mofe-Damijo Celebrates Wife, Jumobi On 21st Anniversary by Dreambeat: 2:12pm On Dec 29, 2021
myners007:
Can Somebody explain how did Mee his first wife died mysteriously?
Learnt she died after an unsuccessful uterine fibroid operation

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Politics / Re: NLC To Embark On Nationwide Protest Against Fuel Hike On January 27 by Dreambeat: 8:34am On Dec 28, 2021
For jokes, text 419 to NLC. Terms and conditions apply. A bunch of scammers and political jobbers claiming to fight for the masses.

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Celebrities / Re: P-Square Postpone Concert Due To Illness (Photo) by Dreambeat: 10:47am On Dec 15, 2021
Omicron spreads faster than the previous variants. It is not just in Nigeria, for us in the diapora as well. For the past two weeks, it's been off and on fever, body pain and fatigue even with double vaccination. Lots of Nigerians think it's malaria because of similarity of symptoms
Politics / Re: Umeh Kalu: Nigerian Army Planting Bombs In South-East & Blaming IPOB by Dreambeat: 12:47pm On Dec 09, 2021
omenkaLives:
Typical.

Nicholas Ibekwe described this stupid attitude perfectly when he stated..

cool
Bunch of unity beggars. Na una go tire, the typical Igbo man is resilient, you can't break us. Never!

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Politics / Re: Ohanaeze Describes Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest As Illegal, Asks FG To Release Him by Dreambeat: 8:00pm On Dec 05, 2021
AlexBells:
Ohaneze Youth or whatever thats an empty, baseless and incomplete, statement

A government which will kidnap someone from Kenya knows that is illegal so you don't need to remind them, what I expected was that so and so would happen If you don't release him, but if you have nothing to say, then leave the legality to the lawyers.

You don't tell everyone what is an open secret and that makes it feel like an insult to the sensibility of reasonable people.

What I expected was an "IF" statement, like If Kanu is not released from this illegal incarceration that so and so would be done, otherwise the statement above just feels like a kindergarten kid reading from the playbook
I totally agree with you. All this playing to gallery by politicians should just stop
Politics / Re: IPOB Vs Orji Uzor Kalu: How IPOB Lawyers Were Dribbled – Ejiofor Alleges by Dreambeat: 8:03pm On Dec 04, 2021
jmoore:
Ejiofor wu onyeara!!

Has Nnamdi Kanu complained he doesn't want to see Orji Uzor Kalu?
Did you read the article before commenting? Has Nnamdi Kanu come to inform you that he was happy with the deceit by Orji Uzo Kalu and his DSS partners in crime

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Politics / Re: Banji Akintoye Resigns As Chairman Of NINAS, Calls The Group A "FRAUD" by Dreambeat: 8:24am On Dec 01, 2021
Good he realized on time. When Nnamdi Kanu told them that the Lower Niger guy, Tony Nnadi was a fraud, they didn't listen
Health / Re: Crystal Akpan: UCTH Doctor Allegedly Commits Suicide by Dreambeat: 2:56pm On Nov 14, 2021
RIP Lad. Too much pressure on a male figure

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Politics / Re: Biafra: No Dialogue Until Nnamdi Kanu Is Released – IPOB Leader’s Lawyer Tells by Dreambeat: 6:21pm On Nov 12, 2021
Dialogue or no dialogue, my own is that Buhari, Malami and the snake man called Burantashi must visit ICC to answer for their atrocities.

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Politics / Re: Gunmen Engage Joint Security Operatives In Gun Battle In Ihiala by Dreambeat: 11:22pm On Nov 09, 2021
Orangebasket:
Sorry if i sounded rude oo.. But most times you all need to verify news before denying it... Not everything is for jokes..i hate what my state Anambra has turned into..i sincerely pray this election will put an end to all this madness.
One love bro. Udo diri gi.
Politics / Re: Gunmen Engage Joint Security Operatives In Gun Battle In Ihiala by Dreambeat: 5:44pm On Nov 09, 2021
Orangebasket:
Dont always be foolish.. I am here in Anambra..and its true!! No be everything una go dey doubt!
Do I have time to descend to your gutter level. The answer is no. So run along boy
Politics / Re: Gunmen Engage Joint Security Operatives In Gun Battle In Ihiala by Dreambeat: 4:35pm On Nov 09, 2021
Na lie. They are trying to prevent the journalists from observing the election that they are planning to rig

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Politics / Re: Early Pictures From Anambra State Governorship Election by Dreambeat: 10:21am On Nov 06, 2021
These are paid elderly voters. The youths know better, they are more informed of the happenings in the present day Nigeria. They know what they want, Nigeria as it is is not what they want. More importantly they know the election is not going to make a positive change until the fundamental issues are addressed

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Politics / Re: Anambra: Officers were not protesting but chanting victory songs - Police by Dreambeat: 9:48am On Nov 06, 2021
grin grin grin cheesy cheesy. Nigeria is a comedy village

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Politics / Re: IPOB Cancels Sit-at-home Order, Urges Participation In Anambra Election by Dreambeat: 9:17pm On Nov 04, 2021
Fake news. Sit at home remains
Politics / Re: Cath. Diocese Of Orlu Releases Statement, Contradicts Army Claims On Ipob Link by Dreambeat: 6:48pm On Nov 04, 2021
Nigeria army is a disgrace. Only dumb zombie.s believe their stories.

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Politics / Re: Anambra Election: Moghalu To IPOB "Your Tactics Are Harming Igbos Greatly" by Dreambeat: 6:55pm On Nov 03, 2021
FlipModeSquade:
Apart from turning Igboland to a killing field?..

Maiming and harassing Igbos..

What EXACTLY have your IPOB achieved? cheesy
You mean the DSS and the tyrant in Aso rock turning Igbo land to a killing field. They will all meet their waterloo, just a matter of time
Politics / Re: Anambra Election: Moghalu To IPOB "Your Tactics Are Harming Igbos Greatly" by Dreambeat: 6:43pm On Nov 03, 2021
Can Muoghalu suggest a better option. Definitely not the old way that has not yielded any positive or meaningful result for Ndi Igbo. Until this is done I stand with IPOB

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Politics / Re: Military Engages Gunmen In Shootout In Idemili South Anambra (Video) by Dreambeat: 9:38pm On Oct 31, 2021
Bighead9:


No vote. A Northerner will soon rule over you as an Administrator, after Buhari declare a State of emergency in Anambra.
STFU and get the f.uck out of my mention. Why don't you ask your family members to go and vote on that day.

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