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chicfarmer:
Oga una go sack coaches taya. So the 7 abi 8 coaches wey una don sack since Fergie, no wan Sabi coach, abi?
Continue joking around. Carry yeye players full everywhere. How many united players can get in the City or Arsenal team? Tell yourself the bitter truth.

Lol...It's a spiritual problem, so, no matter the number of managers they appoint, post-Ferguson, Manchester United will never return to their glory days.

They won many games and trophies, during the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson through CHEATING, REFEREE BIAS, and OUTRIGHT FRAUD!

The examples are too many...

Those clear red cards not given, those contrived extra time (famously called 'Fergie time'), those goals that crossed the line but were not given, those fouls that were not called, those clear penalties that were not given, etc, etc, are seeking to be remedied.

I hardly agree with Kenneth Okonkwo, but on this matter, he could be correct!

This was my response to an associate when Peter Obi and Kwankwaso joined NDC, a party where Seriake Dickson is the Sole Administrator.

This is Dickson's political career, because I could see that you do not know him at all, all you knew was that he was Bayelsa State Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Governor of Bayelsa State and an incumbent Senator.

1. Founding Chairman of Alliance for Democracy (AD), 1998-2000 in Bayelsa State.

2. National Legal Adviser and member of National Working Committee of Alliance for Democracy (AD), 2000-2002.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was one of the founding members of AD in 1998, same time as Senator Seriake Dickson.

Tinubu was elected Governor of Lagos State in 1999, at the same period Seriake Dickson was Chairman of AD in Bayelsa State.

Dickson's political career started at AD!

How you didn't see how easy it was for ADC renegades to join NDC is surprising to me.

If you had analysed Dickson's interviews since Obi and Kwankwaso became NDC's Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and also his recent comments about 'Obidient Movement' and party structure/funding, you could easily have noted that he is working for Tinubu, his old political ally, with whom he started his political career at AD.

How both Obi and Kwankwaso didn't see this telling background remains a mystery. It is either they are both politically naive (I would be surprised if Kwankwaso was, considering his vast political experience), or they are willingly working for Tinubu's reelection!

Tinubu is a long game player and very, very strategic.

He is adept at building long-term political relationships, which he could call up in the future for a reciprocal favour. Examples are too many to describe here!

He will win a second term in January 2027.

This is one of the most idiotic promises a politician has ever made in recent times! Do these guys think well?

How could any normal human being promise solar panel on every single roof in Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people, with such a wide topography?

In the smallest state in Nigeria, Bayelsa State, no Governor or Government can put solar panels on EVERY roof, let alone the whole of Nigeria!

Hmmm.

Hmmm. Some Nigerians are not discerning. Kwankwaso has just perfected the assignment President Tinubu gave him (following his many meetings with Tinubu since 2023 and as recently as a few months ago).

How the opposition can't see that multiple platforms for the Presidential election is a win-win for any ruling party, as it was in 2023, is quite befuddling.

How will Tinubu, who as a candidate his own party members worked against, eventually won the Presidential election, now lose as an incumbent?

Kwankwaso had, all along, been scheming for 2031 Presidential election, when the 'prize' returns to the North.

Congratulations to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the political chess player! January 2027 is just a few months away. There would be plenty gnashing of teeth! Lol.

HacheNoire:
It’s interesting how the oppositions are decimating themselves 🤣😂🤣

Do these minions know election is next year?

The A-Force (Asiwaju Force) is really one to study, research and reckon with. It has thrown the opposition into chaos and pandemonium’s.

Not only next year, it is JANUARY, just 8 months away! The so-called opposition parties have already won the election for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu! They are repeating the same 2023 mistake. QED.

helinues:


When I said Kwankwanso will repeat the votes splitting in 2027, some people didn't understand.

Our agent, well done

Well written...

How supporters didn't know that Kwankwaso's ultimate desire is 2031 presidency is still baffling!

Kwankwaso seeks to deliberately split Atiku's votes, especially in the North, for Tinubu's reelection (as he did with NNPP in 2023), knowing that Atiku, by himself, admitted that 2027 was his final push at the presidency, since he would clock 81 that year.

Kwankwaso is working to diminish any rival Northern politician that is interested in the current election cycle- 2027- so that he could bargain for a national platform for 2031 election, when power would return to the North.

Smart politician.

okosodo:
This Dezaini matter is Tunubu's distraction alternative. She is not the only thief we have had in nigeria, but she is the most prosecuted.... Smell the cofee

How is Tinubu using it as 'distraction alternative'? This case began in the UK courts, during Buhari's administration, so what has Tinubu got to do with it?

Your second comment is too daft- so, because Diezani isn't 'the only thief we had in Nigeria', the UK courts should acquit her of all her corruption charges?

Did you use this brain to go through your educational journey from primary school? Damn!

AMINDA:
Bala Mohammed may join the NDC along with Seyi Makinde. Goodluck Jonathan is also being courted to fly the party's ticket. He may choose Bala as Vice. Jonathan on the ballot will serve as a third force and will further complicate things for Tinubu in the SS and NC.

You are naive...Rather than 'complicate things' for Tinubu, as you stated above, it will FAVOUR Tinubu.

It is clearly logical that the more there are opposition parties on the ballot, the easier it is for any incumbent to split votes and win!

Examples are many, starting from the 1979 elections!

TOPCRUISE:
How the hell we did not qualify to the World Cup with the excellent football we are playing

We started playing this well the moment Eric Chelle was appointed manager.

We practically missed out of qualification for the World Cup when Finidi George and Austin Eguavoen were managers in the earlier games. They were both clueless and also invited players on the basis of favouritism.

Such a pity!

Ifyok50:
A big congratulations to Arsenal!! But sincerely, I knew without a doubt that Villa were going to lose today the moment I saw Emery's formation - playing Sancho as no7, a position he's not mastered; Buendia, in no11. Like how? In this type of crucial match?

If you observed very well during the first-half, the Villans struggled to attack, and as for me, the two wings were not really functioning.

It was as if Rogers and Sancho were confused about their positions , and as such, they didn't really link up well.

If only Emery had brought Sancho to his already accustomed position (no 11), leaving Rogers in no 7, then Buendia left mid-field, the game would have been completely different! Gunners wouldn't have dominated all through. Yes, for real.

As for Timber, he too wouldn't have had a field day, because Sancho would have terrorized him.

Anyways, congrats to the gunners once again.

God bless you! You are very objective.

This is how fans of opposing clubs should act.

Give credit when it is deserved; and move on.

WhiteIverson:
Arsenal fans celebrating like they've won the league. They've somehow forgotten that they also donated 3 points to Aston Villa some weeks back😂😂

Bloody hypocrite!

Before the game, you daft lot boasted that Aston Villa will beat Arsenal; but after Arsenal smashed them 4-1, you are now writing this balderdash!

You lot are so shameless.

Give credit where it is due.

Being a fan of an opposing team shouldn't make you unfortunate. Damn.

Sonofgod1990:
Congratulations to my boys. I just want to take dis time to remind assanal that they are coming down from that first position dis week

You must be so obsessed with Arsenal, to have written this balderdash about them, when your miserable club, Man U, are beating a relegation canon fodder, Wolves.

This same Wolves that had not scored a single goal for so long, scored against your spineless Man U tonite!

This same Wolves with only 2 points all-season and are bottom of the league table!!!

This same Wolves that are worse than that abysmal Derby County team of that particular season!!!

You lot are so shameless!

oglalasioux:
No one should pity these elites. They are playing power games and we will get emotional about their predicament whilst they don’t care about what happens us if they were in political leadership.

God bless you! This is the most sensible post on this thread.

When Sylvia stole billions and wrecked Bayelsa State as Governor, and also did same as Minister of State Petroleum, did the lives of Bayelsa people and Nigerians improve?

When Nigerian political elites fight, like their counterparts abroad, including the so-called 'saner climes' (an often-used expression I consider self-deprecating and senseless) do, the common people should merely watch and get amused. They fight (or pretend to fight publicly), they steal, and they eventually reconcile.

The same David Lyon, of APC, who was at the brink of becoming Governor of Bayelsa State, only one day prior, but for the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, is now in the same party and in cahoots with Governor Duoye Diri (formerly of PDP) who benefited from his misfortune!

Aregbesola and Tinubu have fallen apart. Who would have predicted that?

Please leave politicians to 'roast' themselves! Majority of them do not care about you...

They get away with 'blue murder' because they know too well, that Nigerians are so gullible! Instead of fighting them together and demanding accountability, we support them based on region, religion and ethnicity, a la "my thief is better than your thief, leave him/her alone." So sad!

We should cut Arsenal some flak. In one week, they humiliated Tottenham 4-1, smashed Bayern Munich 3-1 (despite the huge boast and loud noise by Bayern Munich players and many pundits before the game), and drew 1-1 with Chelsea (without their two brilliant defenders- Gabriel and Saliba- who didn't play because of injuries)...

The defenders who played for them, this evening, have never started a game, together, before now. Every good club would have struggled.

Playing against ten men doesn't usually guarantee a win. There are many instances, across many leagues and competitions.

Manchester United, at home, lost 0-1 to 10-man Everton, just recently.

I still tip them to win the Premier League this season, UNLESS they suffer a major meltdown.

They start "having sense" AFTER they leave government/office! Always.

This is the same Yemi Osinbajo who was Vice President to President Muhammadu Buhari for 8 whole years!

Hypocrisy on steroids...

I am surprised that almost every comment mentioned "a lawyer as Minister of Science and Technology?"

First, the letter Mr. President sent to the Senate DID NOT specify the ministry Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, would be assigned. It simply said 'Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria'. That he would replace the former Minister of Science and Technology, did not mean that he would be assigned to that Ministry. After his confirmation by the Senate, Mr. President could do a minor cabinet reshuffle and assign him to another Ministry. This minor cabinet reshuffling has happened under previous administrations.

Second, for those who have consulted for public agencies, you would agree with me that the Minister is a political appointee. The main resource at any Ministry is the Permanent Secretary, Directors, and other staff, who execute day-to-day mandates. Examples abound, even in countries we, on the basis of self-deprecation, address as "developed world", "First World", "advanced countries", where the degrees of Ministers did not reflect the ministries they superintend.

For instance, coming home, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, a Professor of Political Science, an indigene of Kwara State, was appointed Minister for National Planning by President Goodluck Jonathan. He was said to have performed well in that Ministry.


Mr. President DID NOT DO ANY WRONG!

Hmmm. Even if PDP's appeal got a favourable hearing, and conducted the November convention, the possibility of the Supreme Court voiding the so-called convention (done without valid congresses in 14 states) is high!

The outcome of this, is that ALL PDP candidates for the 2027 elections, who, as usual, were selected by delegates from the 'illegal convention', would have their candidacy voided!

PDP is setting itself up for ultimate failure in 2027!

They didn't learn from APC's mistake in Zamfara State, in 2019, when APC won ALL elections (state and federal) but lost ALL, and the party that had a distant 2nd position, PDP, was asked by the court to take over.

Politicians never ever learn from history!

givedemwotowoto:
This is Democracy being destroyed by undercover agents of the dictator who claims to be a democrat

You guys are irredeemable with use of illogical thinking!

Was it Tinubu who caused PDP NOT to conduct valid congresses in 14 states, against its own rules, as stated in the court judgement?

Is it Tinubu that sponsored two PDP State Chairmen (Abia and Imo), South-South Zonal Secretary and other PDP members who took the issue to court?

PDP killed itself the day Atiku hijacked that 2023 Presidential ticket!

Today, former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, also got a court judgement barring PDP from organizing the November convention.

Was it Tinubu who also 'forced' Sule Lamido, who publicly criticises Tinubu everytime, and who has a reputation for being very stubborn, right from his SDP days in 1992, to take the issue of his deliberate exclusion from contesting PDP Chairman position to go to court?

When criticising , be objective, be sane...

Usmanovic95:
Medicine after death, they should have been serious from the start

God bless you, my brother/sister. The Super Eagles drew 5 games- 5, including a 1-1 draw vs minnows, Lesotho, in Uyo, in a group that has Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Lesotho and Benin Republic (only South Africa is a fairly good football nation among them).

If we had won just 1 or 2 of those dodgy 5 draws, we would have qualified with games to spare.

NFF, George Finidi and Austin Eguavoen messed us up long ago! Our current manager is only being used as scapegoat...

SmartPolician:
Godswill Akpabio was one of the best governors in Nigeria. That man singlehandedly put his state on the map. Before him, everyone only knew Calabar.

God bless you. Years before Godswill Akpabio was elected Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, I visited Uyo a few times. It was a glorified village at the time.

The huge transformation that occurred in Uyo, and in Akwa-Ibom State, generally, was largely from the efforts of Akpabio. You may say anything else you wanted to say about him...

Countless professional bodies, associations, etc, which would never have thought about any city in the South-South region, besides Port Harcourt, had their annual conferences, seminars, workshops, inauguration dinners, etc, etc, in Uyo only from when Akpabio was Governor. Fact.

David Mark?

We are paying the price for removing History from our school curriculum!

The likes of David Mark should never have been near a group of sane people, in any government, were we mindful of their roles in the doldrums Nigeria found herself.

Pity.

Our Super Falcons are one game away from winning their 10th WAFCON title, an unprecedented 10 trophies in 12 finals!

Eternal shame on some Nigerians who 'prayed' for their country to lose the game because of political choices and/or their hatred for the incumbent President! You may dislike your President, BUT you should not curse your country or wish it evil.

If the citizens of the countries our young compatriots seek to 'japa' to had fled their countries, where could have been the sanctuary of our young folks for 'japa' purposes?

GOD BLESS THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, MY DARLING COUNTRY! In my lifetime, NIGERIA shall attain its vast potentials!

The CEO/EVC of NCC is a certain Dr. Aminu Maida, a Fulani man from Katsina state.

Why wasn't his name mentioned throughout the news story?

If he were an indigene of a state in the South, his name would not only have been mentioned, the headline would have screamed about nepotism by the South...

Fear politicians!

This same George Moghalu was the Pioneer National Auditor of APC, who got re-elected National Auditor of APC for a 2nd term, and who former President Buhari appointed as MD/CEO of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA); but now that he is the Anambra governorship candidate of Peter Obi's faction of Labour Party, he has suddenly become a SAINT to some people!

Incredible hypocrisy.

Kill yourselves for politicians, who are friends across several aisles, and you become "the joke" when they enjoy at lavish parties in their closets!

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a mature politician. Give it to him...

This is one of the reasons many of his proteges, and political allies, who rebelled and left him, returned, and he accepted them with open arms.


If it was President Olusegun Obasanjo, he wouldn't have just completely ignored Amaechi's milestone birthday, he might attend an event and tell stories of how bad Amaechi was, right on his 60th birthday! Lol.

Pretenders! Liars! Wabara is, obviously, pained! He is trying to console his fellow party men and women, with this dodgy comment.

There is no political party, as Nigeria's politics is configured today, that would lose a sitting Governor to another party, and would not be worried!

Anyone, even a kid politician, let alone a very experienced one, such as Wabara, knows the huge role Governors play in election (both pre and post election management).

Why are PDP henchmen crying about losing Delta State to APC? They know the power of mobilization of resources for elections.

Wabara is acting like a dead man who is pretending to be sleeping.

PDP is a dead political party.

Any of the likes of Labour Party, NNPP, ADC, APGA, etc should take the role of the main opposition party in Nigeria.

It is a shame, for Peter Obi, someone who seeks to be President, to say that a third party is responsible for crisis in his own party! It is public admission of lack of leadership skills!

Peter Obi, whenever he speaks, appears shallow and inept. I still struggle to see the 'thing' his rabid supporters find in him.

His commentaries, opinions, and interviews are usually winding, uncoordinated, tepid; and are always bereft of any cogent matter that suggests any form of insight!

His answers are always pedestrian, pandering to the loose talk the average man on the street want to hear.

How could that kind of fellow seek to be President of Nigeria, a very complex, diverse nation?

It's baffling...

Nigerians who feared that Muslim-Muslim ticket was going to 'Islamise Nigeria' (whatever that meant), which is impossible in a democracy ('Islamise' or 'Christianise', that is), must have deliberately refused to follow Tinubu's antecedents in politics.

Tinubu, as Governor of Lagos State:
70% of the Commissioners in the major ministries under him were Christians.
He instituted annual Thanksgiving at Lagos Government House (where leading pastors, such as Pastor Adeboye of Redeemed Church, Bishop Okonkwo of TREM, Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper Life, adn many others prayed). This tradition has remained till today.
He was the first Governor in South-West to return missionary schools to the churches.

Even outside of his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, check his "inner caucus" (Cardoso, Edun, Alake, and many others), majority of them are Christians!

The current Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, PhD., was a former Executive of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Lagos State. Go listen to the Bishop's campaign materials, online, for Tinubu. He gave so many testimonials about Tinubu's extreme, very uncommon level of religious tolerance.

At the home front, his only wife is not only a Christian, she is a Pastor. His first son, Seyi, is a Christian, only the other son (who we see attend prayers with him) is a Muslim; in fact, ALL his daughters are Christians.

I have friends in the North who always told me that Tinubu is a nominal Muslim; so, why did the body of Christ, the church and Christians, campaign against his Presidency in 2023?

Even now, check his appointments (DGs, MDs, CEOs, EDs, etc, etc), majority are Christians.

By his nuances, antecedents and proven reality, Tinubu is more Christian than some Christians. Facts only.

Paraman:
But some fools claimed Tinubu owned Remita

Never mind the mischievous clowns... Everyone who worked in a bank, at least since about 25 years ago, knew that Dr. John Tani Obaro, Founder of Systemspecs Group, also owned/founded Remita!

It was daft to have suggested that Tinubu had anything to do with that company and its payment platform(s).

The same Abdullahi Adamu, who as APC Chairman, announced Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate, in 2022, as the "consensus Presidential candidate of APC" after a fellow Northerner, former President Muhammadu Buhari, was about finishing his 8-year tenure! The bigoted Abdullahi Adamu?

These daft, slimy politicians do not rate Nigerians at all!

Nasir El-Rufai has become so bitter that he could visit the Devil for any so-called '2027 alliance' to unseat Tinubu, ONLY because he wasn't appointed Minister! This same El-Rufai, who had become 'a bull in a china shop', has his proteges in strategic positions the current Government. These are the Minister representing Kaduna State in the Federal Executive Council, a Deputy Governor of CBN, President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Central Coordination (aka "Head Girl"...

One wonders what might happen to these clowns WHEN (NOT IF) Tinubu is elected for his 2nd term in 2027.

El-Rufai, the overrated chameleon, has gone rogue. It is such a shame, especially for those who thought that he was different...