₦airaland Forum

Usbeel
Pls answer my question on Yankari.
Is it still functional?

DrDapcee: My family has multiple properties earmarked for demolition on this road… the income from these properties sustain the big family. The future is bleak. We have done nothing wrong. We have c/o. we made adequate clearance for future road expansion as adviced by our architect. Some of the houses date back 20yrs in age. All going down. …
We did not get any formal warning from the ogun state government. All we saw were markings on our property. No written notification. No media communiqué, nothing. We went to Abeokuta and we got conflicting reports both from the government office and the ministry of lands. In summary, they assured us that demolition would only start in 2015. They requested quotes for value of our properties…. running into nine digit figures. We gave them. They offered less than 20% of the current value of these properties. We asked for a design of the road so that we can plan a structured demolition of our property ourselves so as to preserve the memories of these properties and minimize destruction by their hungry bulldozers. They did not give us any. We were in the dark, confused, anxious, unhappy, disappointed. All of a sudden, we heard Amosun came last Sunday, spent about 20mins, walked about a 100m and was heard to say that work would commence tomorrow(monday).
I encourage development in every level and agree that Yakoyo /Alagbole road needs an overhaul, but why put the cart before the horse.
Amosun mentioned that he had warned us 2yrs ago about the proposed destruction. Why did he not use this period to compensate us so that we would not be in this current situation of unplanned homelessness after many years of comfort? I pray none of you become homeless, it is a wicked experience. Amosun never engaged stake holders of the area. When development started in the area back in the late 80’s and people were ignorantly purchasing the land from omo oniles, was there any advice from the government against such? If indeed there was a master plan for that road, why did the government not clamp down on development of that area during the early 90’s when development of that area was in its nascence?
Amosun has wielded his power immaturely and insensitively. Such impunity should not go unpunished regardless of the intention. Did you know that taking the road through the vast undeveloped area surrounding alagbole/yakoyo would save the government more money by saving on ‘compensation’? Why was this option not explored? This road would link to the Lagos/Ibadan express way about 5km from Berger junction.
This has exposes many problems that face our country. We the residents of this area are also human, powerless against the selfish govenrment but still human and deserve some respect. It is us today, but remember it can be you tomorrow, in another form. We should challenge such insensitivity to citizens. Most of these houses are the sole source of income for the owners. where do they go now? where would they sleep? compensation whenever it arrives will not alleviate the current distress and trauma.
God, we leave this in your hands. Fight for us, no body else will.

A very insensitive APC led government.
The best move will be to settle it in court.
Sad indeed.

I wonder if she is under house arrest that she can longer travel to carry out her ministerial duties.

Elegance personified.

princemolak: u fink so?

Absolutely,
What the OP has made the heading was mentioned in passing, as a possible addition.
Alright
Choose the most likely heading for the article.

A AMOSU BEGS DEMOLITION VICTIMS FOR FORGIVENESS
B 6 WAY ROAD "TO BE" CONSTRUCTED IN OGUN
C LIGHT RAIL"TO BE" CONSTRUCTED IN OGUN
D LIGHT RAIL CONSTRUCTION "BEGINS".......
E AMOSU "TO PAY" DEMOLITION VICTIMS

The topic is misleading.
It should have read,
"AMOSU BEGS DEMOLITION VICTIMS FOR FORGIVENESS"

Usbeel: I hope you know Bauchi is one of the fastest growing city in Nigeria(population), also, the state business activities is boosting in a high rate, especially because of this bokoharam thinX, this make some of Borno and Yobe people choose to settled in Bauchi, and previous Jos crises.
More so, the state has the Nigerian National Park(Yankari) which receives visitors from parts of the world daily, and also, our people will no longer travel to Kano/Abuja/Lagos for flight things!

I love wild life.
Is Yankari still functional?
What does it have to offer?

ochukoccna: And how is it beer parlour analysis?
Especially for a newspaper that is going to be another propaganda outlet like Gbenga Daniel's Compass
How many NEW newspapers have survived and had a decent patronage to stay afloat?
The best of the lot based content and good journalism was 234Next and I believe you know what has happened to it
I recall Observer used to be everywhere on the streets of Lagos when growing up but I can't recall when last it was so readily available
The PUNCH, Guardian and Vanguard are about the best Nigerian newspapers and you mustn’t discard their staying power having learnt the ropes so long ago
Apart from the Leadership [which seems concentrated in Abuja] name any new Nigerian newspaper of late which is making a serious statement
Correct your MILLIONS of folks to HUNDREDs OF THOUSANDs regarding your circulation figures for Nigerian newspapers
Globally, newspaper circulation figures are dropping and Nigeria is not an oasis different from the rest
Even the globally acclaimed Newsweek had to cease physical printing and go totally online because the financials didn't add up
Our dear old Punch tested paying to access their content online and had to drop the ludicrous idea because their rivals esp Thisday had readers flocking there
The Internet might not totally eradicate print media but you must understand that is where many people source their information from esp for free in this age and time

The Daily SUN
Is new and waxing strong.
This day is relatively new.
No need for your long twisty litany.
If you have the funds and expertise, you'll make a difference.

Siena: I agree. Ownership of a marque may change, but the heritage remains the same.



Italian cars are the best on planet Earth? I disagree with this.

Mainstream Italian cars, like Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo compete against the mainstream German marques. These Italian cars are high maintenance, and can be described as fragile. The average comparable Japanese car may not match the performance of the Italian rivals, (which are argueably real driver's cars) but are streets ahead in terms of durability. As a daily driver, An Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS is highly strung, a Toyota Corolla Sport, BMW 120 M-Sport or Audi A3 1.8T Sport isn't.

The supercar sector has been dominated by the Italians - Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bugatti, Pagani, Maserati for many years. Then the Nissan Skyline R32 / R33 came along, narrowing the gap. Today, the Nissan GTR is a formidable contender, a sport Grand Tourismo, with 4 seats and performance to seriously threaten the Italian masters. Very few Italian supercars are practical as daily drivers, and definitely not for a family. Then there's the Porsche, which is as practical as it gets, especially the Panamera, which has supercar performance in a 5-door, 4 seater body. It will also outlive the Italians.

Down the road from me is Verdi Ferrari, all they cater for is supercars. Google them, and see what they're up to. Italian supercars spend a lot of time undergoing surgery, as they break often. I like them, but as a daily driver (and sole means of transport) not practical. If you're referring to outright pace, then a Caterham 7 will run rings round the average Italian supercar.

Oh my goodness,
you almost made me come by mentioning PAGANI, CATERHAM and NISSAN SKYLINE etc in the same sentence.
You know your cars.

Pagani is as exclusive as it gets.
Just like the Caterham.



My take is, no one knows how to make a car drive better than the Germans, for now.
However, when it comes to reliability the Japs have it.

Very practical example, my friend got a new BMW 5 series some years back 2007 with a full BMW motor plan and warranty, along the line (3 years) he just had to give up the car as he was always at the dealership.
Broken AC(my old maxima has its AC running for 6 years)
Faulty electricals i think power seats/nav
Kept changing the light bulbs
etc
Bear in mind you have to use PREMIUM everything from petrol to oil to run flat tires.
I once drove the car and i have never experienced any family car that drives better.

He did not upgrade his model but opted for a 2012 Toyota Fortuner which has not seen the dealership except for routine.

I think German cars are too finicky, they need premium everything including maintenance for you to enjoy them.
Only VW maybe is an exception,
Yes they are mostly luxury brands but lexus and infiniti are not that choosy.

masu: if we are to go by the logic we found in the writeup "to help local airlines survive"

1) close down lagos international wing and kano airport elts use Abuja and Enugu alone as entry point.
since lagos and kano are host to close to 20mil Nigerian we espect that local airlines will fair better conveying passengers from Enugu and Abuja to far north and west.

wickedness is cancerous

Epic.

Owerri residents were literally brought to there kneels today as members of the physically challenged union, made a protest match through the major streets.
This led to the blocking of warehouse roundabout, and Okigwe road, Owerri's major thoroughfare.
Within minutes commuters from Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba, Okigwe etc, were caught up in the grid lock.
This led to hundreds of motorists spending hours trying to bypass Owerri.
The FRSC, NSDC, and police were in an almost helpless situation.

The physically challenged said that Rochas had terminated the government aid they were receiving from the previous government.
Source eyewitnesses.

Fadelex: sharap and learn... that was a session probably a rehearsal... did u see audience there? stage performance is for audience, once again fela never performed on stage with underpant.... if u say otherwise, then u must have known fela better than his protege "Dede Mabiaku" and his son "seun kuti"
now go and bring ur homework lemme help u out

Fela rocked oversized sagging blue underpants on stage.
That is what I can see from the video evidence.

No one can disprove it,
It is a legacy he left.
And many young people(dumb) are emulating this.

naptu2: Dede Mabiaku is one of Fela's disciples. His parents once threw him out of the house because of his love for Fela, but Fela took him in and taught him music. Here is Dede's reaction when a contestant on Idols West Africa (a programme in which Dede was a judge) performed at the auditions in his underpants.

Dede: This is obscenity before the camera. You say you are representing Fela like this? Did you ever see Fela on stage like this?

Contestant: Yes.

Dede: Then you are a LIER, because Fela NEVER climbed the stage in his underpants.

Contestant: Fela climbed the stage with. . . . .

Dede: Excuse me. Shut up! When I tell you, take it from me. Fela NEVER climbed the stage with his underpants. Ok? So don't get that wrong representation at all. Do you understand me? Get that right before we start. Ok? Sing.


After a rubbish performance by the contestant.

Dede: Ok now, just stop. You make my stomach turn with anger, because everything you've done now is sickening and very insulting to the great one called Fela. These children, for God's sake! I don't know who gives you people these wrong impressions. Fela only put on his underpants IN HIS HOUSE! ON THE STAGE, HE DRESSED UP! You come here before the whole world and before the camera and you are wearing your briefs! And that makes sense to you? You must be on some wrong pills. You have the most horrible voice ever heard here. Out! Right now!


Watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDh_TsHKfJU

All what you have said is useless.
Just go back one page and you will see Fela in oversized sagging blue pants on stage.
No need defending lies.

These people will go mad oh,
They now want Stella to develop omnipresent skills overnight.
She is in Israel, striking deals to make our aviation sector even better.

There are new transformers being installed on daily basis.
It is no longer that difficult to find one to hug.
If you insist on it being wet, just go with a bucket of water.

escobar07: Which one is medical village? Just give the masses a functional healthcare system

I tire, seeking avenues for embezzlement.

jojoki: I knew you will mention that some were inherited by Bros Jona while he also bought some. My question is that can't He sell some of them and use the money for a better purposes. Remember what Malawian President did she sold off the only presidential jet and even cut off part her salary. Why are we soo wasteful people especially our LEADERS. With our black skin do we also have a black brain? Common sense should tell the president that this life is vanity and reduce the PAF.

We are just a laughing matter to these Oyinbos. Rubbish!

We are not talking of selling pepper here.

teeflak: If Barth Nnaji was relieved of his appointment when the Federal Government suspected that he was involved in the power privatisation deal, what about a woman that has overwhelming evidence against her that she was involved in this car purchase scam? Let's not bring animal farm into play.

Dude he was not relieved of his appointment, he resigned, and yes there is a difference.
Stop yakking dust.

Desperation.
Sahara reporters should not fall into coscharis' trap, he has a penchant for suing people to bankruptcy.

JUNK

misterh: Oh! While it's true that it wasn't GEJ that bought these aircrafts but him maintaining the status quo means he approves such reckless spending. What means has he put in place to reduce this wastage? Your premise is faulty to say the least. FYI, i'm not anti-GEJ neither am i pro-GEJ, i'm only a concerned citizen who wants the best for his country.

Are you suggesting the planes be abandoned?
Since he didn't buy them.

joeluv: It shld be 4 or 5, dont worry about the exterior....lol

I thought someone said 12 earlier, I'm confused now.