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Douglasdale: ONITSHA — The Nigerian Navy at the Onitsha Naval Out-post in Anambra State, yesterday, arrested 20 suspected drug peddlers at Nsugbe, near Onitsha, following an intelligence report against the activities of hard drug users in the community.
Briefing newsmen after the operation, the Commanding Officer of Naval Out-post, Onitsha, Navy Capt. Mike Oamen, said it was only by fighting hard drugs that the war against criminals and their syndicates could be won.
Oamen noted that those arrested were selling and smuggling bags of hard drugs such as cannabis sativa and other stimulants in the community.
He said the navy had assured the governor that Onitsha and its environs would never again be a haven and breeding ground for criminals and people with evil intentions.
His words: “So, what we have done is to make sure that we begin to deal with the root cause.
“After exhaustive discussion, especially at the security council meeting, we decided to look at how to reduce to the barest minimum, the availability of illegal drugs in Onitsha and Obosi so that it would also have an impact on the level of crime within the state.
“We are working. We try to get intelligence reports so that we swoop on them and that method is beginning to yield dividends because the crime rate has reduced and we will continue to sustain the effort.
“So the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, will now do its work by sorting those arrested out to know those that would be prosecuted. We’ve intensified patrol on waterways too, because it is part of the route through which they bring in the drugs in the name of vegetables.
“Traditional rulers had given their unflinching support to the restoration of security in Onitsha and its environs by volunteering information that led to arrest of criminal elements in their communities.”
The commander added that the collaboration of the naval out-post and the NDLEA would be a continuous exercise, adding that the navy would not give them (criminals) a breathing space in Onitsha and its environs.
He said: “Very soon, those shops, kiosk, shanties and even parlours and hotels where hard drugs are sold would be closed down while their operators will have to look for better things to do.”

kingthreat: The Easterners see the movie industry as an avenue for money alone not development. That is why Nollywood will never develop. The same way it was 2001 is the same way it is now. No wonder, no intelligent mind i have come across watches Nigerian movies except those directed by Teco Benson, Obi Emelonye, Tunde Felani, Kunle Afolayan.

Titilayodeji13: You'll all agree with me that the drama that played out in the just concluded election in Ekiti have caused a paradigm shift in the South-West, aftermath of Ekiti election a particular guber aspirant have not only ride on Okada,buy guguru in open market but have also wear "Ankara lori Versace" in the name of getting farmiliar with the masses,the result of Ekiti election have also brought forth celebration dance across the S/W reawakening the winning spirit of PDP across the geopolitical zone. Ekiti Election have shown wonders that rice can perform among the Yoruba race either raw or cooked thereby giving rise to "Aregbe rice" "Ajumose rice and Akala rice.
However, of utmost interest to me is the impact the result of Ekiti election have had on governance in the Pace setting state, my fact finding drive through major locations in the state capital revealed that Gov Fayose's victory at the polls have returned Oyo state to square one.
Gov. Ajimobi may have his flaws but I give it all to him on orderliness, sanitation, security and general decorum in Oyo state but after Ekiti election, take a ride from Dugbe, Agbeni-Ogunpa market, Iwo road interchange, mokola,Bere, Oja'ba,Challenge, Apata, Bola Ige market and indeed all other major hotspots in Ibadan, it's free-for-all allover, street hawking has returned, indiscrininate parking of vehicles on major roads ,okada people now have a free day all over,the usual weekly sanitation is no more, a lot of things have gone the way they were four years ago, everything seem to be in shambles,the "YES O Cadet" have gone to hiding, all in the name of seeking the face of the masses, Gov Ajimobi have never been this soft in his quest to introduce decorum and sense of responsibilty in his people, why did he suddenly relax ? In a bid to seek re-election ? If this is the rule of the game, then are we ever going to develop ? Come to think of it, is the second term syndrome a blessing or a curse.
My million naira question to fellow Nigerians this morning is ;
With the second term syndrome, are we ever going to develop in Nigeria ?

Titilayodeji13: You'll all agree with me that the drama that played out in the just concluded election in Ekiti have caused a paradigm shift in the South-West, aftermath of Ekiti election a particular guber aspirant have not only ride on Okada,buy guguru in open market but have also wear "Ankara lori Versace" in the name of getting farmiliar with the masses,the result of Ekiti election have also brought forth celebration dance across the S/W reawakening the winning spirit of PDP across the geopolitical zone. Ekiti Election have shown wonders that rice can perform among the Yoruba race either raw or cooked thereby giving rise to "Aregbe rice" "Ajumose rice and Akala rice.
However, of utmost interest to me is the impact the result of Ekiti election have had on governance in the Pace setting state, my fact finding drive through major locations in the state capital revealed that Gov Fayose's victory at the polls have returned Oyo state to square one.
Gov. Ajimobi may have his flaws but I give it all to him on orderliness, sanitation, security and general decorum in Oyo state but after Ekiti election, take a ride from Dugbe, Agbeni-Ogunpa market, Iwo road interchange, mokola,Bere, Oja'ba,Challenge, Apata, Bola Ige market and indeed all other major hotspots in Ibadan, it's free-for-all allover, street hawking has returned, indiscrininate parking of vehicles on major roads ,okada people now have a free day all over,the usual weekly sanitation is no more, a lot of things have gone the way they were four years ago, everything seem to be in shambles,the "YES O Cadet" have gone to hiding, all in the name of seeking the face of the masses, Gov Ajimobi have never been this soft in his quest to introduce decorum and sense of responsibilty in his people, why did he suddenly relax ? In a bid to seek re-election ? If this is the rule of the game, then are we ever going to develop ? Come to think of it, is the second term syndrome a blessing or a curse.
My million naira question to fellow Nigerians this morning is ;
With the second term syndrome, are we ever going to develop in Nigeria ?

mikolo80: Which one be insult there again o. Is ekiti not a rural state. Have they not good back to bondage (15yrs of pdp no light no road no water +30yrs of the pdp ppl in military govt included to make over 45yrs of bondage). What use is free education when its not relevant and most of its graduates are unemployable

Oxone: Lets assume the wife earns lets say over N500k/month or more in a multinational with better job security and better prospect and the Man earns say 150/200k a month as a contract staff somewhere. If for some reason along the line, one of them needs to be a stay at home parent, who should it be?

Now before you all let your Ego get the best of you, remember that there are kids involved

Radiant, Sienna and co over to you

koboko69: Yeah. But right now, they tend to be drawing us backward.

jennykadry: Honestly? no

Here in australia people see it as normal, but me see it as a taboo

Seriously?

koboko69: Its no news that when Dora Akuyuli died, we all sang of her achievements irrespective of her being an igbo woman. All tribes had one good to say about this virtuous woman, youruba, igbo, hausa, middle belt, south south. Without mincing words, I can categorically say this woman made a good name for herself. However it is something of great pain and concern to see how the igbos now support monumental corruption and impunity by this present administration. GEJ has successfully divided this country along tribal and religious lines. We have had several people accused of corruption during the OBJ regime, there were not screams from their kinsmen of victimization but rather cries that culprits be brought to book. Thieves like Ibori from delta state, we SS screamed for his head, Alams of Bayelsa state, we screamed for his head when he was accused, same with the former IG of police. When Bode George was accused, yorubas screamed and wanted him brought to book and answer for his crimes. Some of these ex convicts were granted presidential pardon by Jonathan and now in the folds of the killer party. OBJ is not a saint but we all know he at least brought some criminals to book, weather political witch hunt or not. Mind you most of them are fellow PDP members.

One question begging for answer is that can the ame be said about the oil goddess and the aviation bullet proof car madam? The reverse is the case now, what we hear is “she is our sister”, “we have to eat from the national cake too” "he is our brother" and other sick excuses.

Here is an extract from PDp’s own Vanguard.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/misdiagnosis-killed-akunyili/

The same Buhari igbos hate so much took care of their own by approving funds for her treatment abroad and commended her for are uprightness. The same OBJ igbos abuse so much online, appointed their own despite the tribalism card some forces tried to play. (the idea was appointing the right person for the job and not appointing criminals, or appointing for being loyal like Jonathan does) I am not surprised that this same set of online e-vultures celebrated widely the rigging into power of a criminal that was impeached before for corruption and still have cases hanging on his neck by the EFFC Jonathan have rendered useless. Meanwhile this particular set of e-urchins were all rampage all over the place when Sanusi was appointed an Emir, even though they know he was maliciously suspended for saying the truth. Till date he has not been charged or taken to court. I am not surprised this virtuous woman lost a senatorial seat in her own state simply because of her stand against illicit and fake drugs in the state. Ideally she should have won without any problems with her excellent records. The Igbos needs to look beyond tribalism and sentimental politics to move Nigeria forward.

DISCLAIMER:This is not to instigate a tribal war!!! Sensible comments only.

zeemo2007: President Jonathan keeps getting stern and grave as 2015 approaches. With all his strategies towards the achievement of his 2015 ambition, I am in awe of all he has been doing to achieve his desires by any means possible despite below par performances.

If GEJ can devote all these strengths and strategies he has been using to achieve his 2015 ambition towards solving INSECURITY, CORRUPTION, UNEMPLOYMENT, HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING felt by all and sundry, I am CERTAIN we would all unanimously Vote him back to office in 2015.

GEJ looks more decisive than OBJ that was also desperate when he wanted to achieve his third term agenda then.

It is obvious you would be dealt with if you are an impediment to the 2015 ambition of GEJ. We have started seeing examples.

We shouldn't be surprised if all the APC governors are impeached for corruption, misappropriation of public funds and other numerous offences that are clearly committed by all the politicians and office holders in the country including the FG himself before 2015.

Most of our politicians are just corrupt and power hungry bunch. What is the assurance that the APC folks wont commit worst ?

How do we expect an honourable, decent, and ethical fellow to participate in this type of politics ?

It is now obvious that Jonathan has been exercising the 40% to 50% of the powers of an executive president as enshrined in the constitution.

Frankly, all of you are corrupt, thieves and heartless bunch.

It is obvious you will continue to be president till 2019 but please perform positively (We want security, employment, electricity and high standard of living) as you loot. Thank you.

Good luck to you GEJ.

@zeemho

January10: your local government councillor cruise around in d latest hyundai brands? Abeg where are u from? Common sense is not common sah. Make councillor they renovate schools abi..

maxit2: You call Brazil ordinary ?

You must be deluded. I have been there, i have seen and experienced Brazil.
They are like 5,000 years ahead of this cursed land you and i call our fathers land.

vicadex07: Lie lie...where did the OP get the information from. The Oba. The only link he provided is for the germany vs brazil match and you people have already started insulting each other cos a fabricated story.

Mayor_of_Lagos: Ibos should be banned from construction business. No where in West ever recorded collapsed buildings untill Ibo started putting up structures in Yorubaland with substandard materials and cutting corners with expense.

Every month there is a collapsed building somewhere in alaibo.

Ibo and substandard go together like like rice and stew! Ibo should be banned from building any structure in Nigeria, bungalow or multistorey. They are yet to discover and master the secrets of urban planning and development......their inherent cave habits and nature has not been cured and they will ruin us all if not stopped NOW!