₦airaland Forum

Brexxit(m):

We celebrate mediocrity in this country too much.

The amount of money Akwa ibom state has received for the past 8 years is enough to turn it to a world class standard like Dubai.

The Governors of Akwa ibom are thieves, especially akpabio.

I agree 100%!
In 2007 to 2011, Akpabio received from the federal government of Nigeria N260billion. At that time, US dollar per Naira was $0.75.
He used that money to award fraudulent contracts to his friends and turned in no projects at the end. That kind of misused of money prompted former minister for finance, Mrs. Ngozi Iweala to denounce and to call out Akpabio for his reckless behavior. Then, in 2015, Akpabio received from federal revenue allocation N300 billion and used it to finance President Goodluck Jonathan re-election campaigns on the promise that if President Jonathan won his re-election, he would create Ita state out of the current Akwa Ibom State for Akpabio. And thank God, President Jonathan lost his re-election.

So, to your point, the money Akwa Ibom State government has received over the past 16 years could have built the state places you find in US and Dubai. But it has not because the state government is run by criminals and organized crimes network.

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“The pain will be beyond endurance,” one researcher said. “[It can] burn through clothes in a split second. If the fabric is flammable, the whole person will be set on fire”.

Good news for Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram. I can see them rejoice now because they love to inflict pains on people. And it is also a good news for Ipod in the southeast. Essentially, those in business of import. They call themselves Jewish or profiteers.

Which country is going to be the first to order this dangerous military hardware? I bet you Nigeria tops the list of first buyers. That is because Nigeria doesn't buy ideas to improve people lives, but ideas to destroy people lives.
Useless nation

President Buhari presides over federal executives council meeting (FEC)!
Phony photos---to prove what?
How many people wear agbada have sense?
Mind-boggling !

Bola Tinubu: " he will not turn down your clalls for him to be the next President of the country."

Health will be a key issue in 2022/2023 presidential campaign. I cannot imagine any nigerian voting for Tinubu to replace Buhari. Both are sicked and incompetent.

Congratulations.
You and your new born look great.
And long life and prosperity, Ya'll

hisexcelleny34: "Amala and ewedu speaker. the way you guys took over Anambra"

You right and I agree. When politicians eat Amala and Ewedu, they say anything to buy home crowds support.
But lets go back to 2007 when Mohammed Buhari picked Obi as is running mate, did Buhari win that election?
The short answer is no. So, Gbajabiamila prediction of APC victory in Ebony state is only a prediction. I predict that APC will not win Ebony State unless an Ibo person is included in APC presidential ticket.
Oh, and by the way, people of Ebony state have been on the record many times to argue that they are not Ibos. Have they changed their minds now?

Tutudesz: " Igbo people una like to avoid the bitter truth on ground"

You are right on the money!
The people of southeast don't like someone to challenge them for putting out false information. They want people to agree with them 100% of the times. No, that is not me.

Can you imagine Ohanaeze Obiozor----chairman of Ndigbo cultural groups falsely claiming that only Ibo can rebuild North? That is real insult. What is Mr. Obiozor relying on? I don't see anything in southeast that can be used to rebuild North or any part of Nigeria, none.

That kind of lie got me real upset!

Laggafin "This is Simply hate speech against a blessed tribe and u will die with hate bile.. I think the admin shouldn't allow ds distorted jaundiced and bigoted empty vituperations of a wild envious lazy cat be pushed to front page or published"

You are making me laugh again, and again!
And you know why. Because you fault me for something not true. I didn't write hate speech. I simply set the record straight. You have the chairman of Ndigbo cultural groups----Chanaeze Obiozor, falsely claiming that only Ibo can rebuild North , that should be condemned because it is a lie. Ibos cannot even build southeast,yet, talking about rebuilding a region 10 times bigger than the size of southeast.

Again, I did not write hate speech, but setting the record straight, my friend!

Can the Northern Nigerian People Give Igbo 2023 Presidency?
By eeetuk

Ibo leaders’ frequent trips to the Northern states of Nigeria to beg the residents of the region to give them 2023 presidency is sickened and unprecedented for two reasons. First, it is unconstitutional. They should know that by now. The Nigerian government is democracy----a system of government in which people choose their president by voting, not monarchy. Second, Northern Nigeria does not hold monopoly to decide who should be president of Nigeria. However, and just because Northern Nigeria consists of 19 states and South 17, should not decide who controls the presidency of Nigeria. In democracy, winning the presidency is winning the hearts and minds of voters, not buying them.

And Nigerians who choose to vote in favor of candidates from the North for presidency over their southern counterparts do so because they see Northern Nigerians as people who are more likely to share power, and not keep it to themselves as most southern leaders would do.

That said, but I want to talk about reports on what Ibos leaders are saying about producing 2023 presidency of Nigeria. And I begin here by citing statements made by Ibo leaders:
Former governor of Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Ezeife has in many occasions said that the South-East is prepared to kneel or bow before every ethnic group to clinch the 2023 presidency, Sahara Reporters, December 5, 2021. That is sickening and a complete taboo. I find it difficult to believe that Ibos who participated in writing the 1999 constitution of Nigeria will go this low. Kneeling down to beg Northern Nigerian states to make an Ibo person the president of Nigeria is not attainable. I thought Ibos ’culture forbid people from kneeling down to beg. So, I now know I was wrong. This is laughable in my view. Can you imagine what will happen if Ibibios, Yorubas, Hausas, Ijaw, Edo and other ethnic groups in Nigeria were promoting their ambitions in this manner and what Ibos will say in their reactions? They will raise hell.

And just a few days ago, the chairman of Ndigbo cultural group, Chief Ohanaeze Obiozo made a similar blunder by saying this “there is no other tribe that will rebuild the North except Igbo, as there is no other tribe with a huge population, investments and had contributed in the past for the progress and development of the North except the Igbo.” -TheSouthernexaminer—an online website reported (12/08/2021.}
who is Ohanaeze Obiozor talking to or deceiving?



Southeast geopolitical zone does not have any successful business model to rebuild southeast or Northern Nigeria or any part of Nigeria. None, Period. Ohanaeze Obiozor is a liar and idiot. And for him to claim that no other tribe will rebuild north except Ibo is a low blow to the people of the Northern Nigeria. What measurement is Ohanaeze Obiozor using to reach this outrageous conclusion?

So, I urge the people of Northern Nigeria to send a letter to Ohanaeze Obiozor to warn him about the consequence of his utterances and insults to their region.
Oh, my God. I am shaking my head in outrage.
Mr. Obiozor is living in an alternative Universe. The southeast geopolitical zone is a slum. Southeast is not even developed and they are talking about rebuilding the Northern states of Nigeria. What successful development in Southeast is Mr. Obiozor relying on? Renting shops in slums neighborhoods to sell outdated and imported items from abroad? Please don’t get me started.
No part of the southeastern states can be used as a model to develop Nigeria—going forward. And here why.

The past 20 years in Southeast has witnessed a sharp declined in the population. Beginning from 1999, the population of entire Southeastern geopolitical zone was estimated at 12 million. Today, the population of Southeast geopolitical zone is between 4 to 5 million people—amazing decline.

What caused the population of the Southeastern geopolitical zone to decline so rapidly?
The decline in the population of the Southeast geopolitical zone is caused by two things: first is lack of innovative ideas by Ibos to attract investments—which could generate jobs growth and keep local residents to live in the zone. Southeast geopolitical zone has the worst infrastructures development when you compare them to other part of Nigeria. Roads are in terrible state. Bridges don’t exist. Rising flood water has destroyed farmland all over southeast. Fishing industries have ceased to exist---leading to the largest migration of Ibos to other parts of Nigeria to look for jobs and places to live.

Authors David autor, David Dorn & Gordon H. Hanson (2012) have written articles on the effects of import on local economy. In their recent article on local labor market, they stated that import from countries with high wage can drastically reduce wage and employment in countries where the imported items are sold, Krugman 2000. This is significant because it proved why imports are jobs killers and has led to dwindling population in southeast geopolitical zone.

Why Nigeria Next President Cannot Come from Southeast.
Nigeria next president in 2023 cannot come from southeast for many reasons. First, southeast is the worst developed geopolitical zone in Nigeria---not providing any road map for developing Nigeria. Second, States in the southeast have no good roads, and the few that exist are in terrible state. This is significant because Nigerians need a president who will build roads and bridges throughout the country to connect Nigerians together and develop economy that works for everyone. Third, citizens of southeast are unfriendly with people outside their tribe—reason why Nigerians don’t want to invest in the zone and why many Ibos have migrated outside the zone. Fourth, a southeast president will promote policy that favors minority exclusion in federal hiring, resources distribution, and development of infrastructures throughout Nigeria. Fifth, a southeast president will engage in unconstitutional laws—which would allow military to take over power again. Sixth, a southeast president will park courts with Ibos—promoting bias ruling in issues affecting individual liberty and more. Seven and lastly, a southeast president will flood Nigeria markets with imported goods—paving way for Nigeria economy to collapse within days of taking office.

Ibos don’t know how to develop their neighborhoods to attract outside investments. You never hear Ibo leaders call for the building of roads, bridges and highways to connect all the 36 states in Nigeria. All southeast citizens care is renting shops in slums neighborhoods and stocking them up with imported items---leading to breeding rooms for all sorts of crimes and decline in jobs opportunities.

The residents of the southeast relied 100% on imported goods to sell. Import is job killer. Every time you spend $1 to import stuff from overseas, you kill between 50 to 100 local jobs. We have seen the effects of this by the number of Ibos who have flee from the southeast zone to Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria.

The second reason for the decline in the population of Southeast is corruption by the governors of the Southeast geopolitical zone. Since 1999 when Nigeria transited from military rule to civilian government, many southeast politicians, and especially the state governors had amazed wealth to into private pockets for personal use.

Nigerian newspapers---especially the premium Times has reported that the former governor of Imo state Rochas Okorocha was arrested and questioned for corruptions by efcc. And in recent article published in Nairaland, Mr. Okorocha has promised to build school in Katsina state. Where did Mr. Okorocha get his money from?
Is this why Igbo should be president of Nigeria in 2023?

Orji Uzor Kalu is the former governor of Abia state. He was found guilty of stealing over N7.65 billion and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, PRNigeria website reported. Is this the kind of person from Southeast geopolitical zone that should be president of Nigeria?

So, for the purpose of this conversation, I want to introduce Ibos to how the president of Nigeria is produced---in hope they will stop begging Northern Nigerians to give them the presidency. The 1999 constitution of Nigeria states as follows on the process for electing the president of Nigeria:

How the president of Nigeria is produced
134. (1) A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected, where,
there being only two candidates for the election -
(a) he has the majority of votes cast at the election; and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
(2) A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there
being more than two candidates for the election-
(a) he has the highest number of votes cast at the election;
and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the
Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
(3) In a default of a candidate duly elected in accordance with subsection (2) of this section their shall be a second
election in accordance with subsection (4) of this section at which the only candidate shall be -
(a) the candidate who scored the highest number of votes at any election held in accordance with the said subsection
(2) of this section; and
(b) one among the remaining candidates who has a majority of votes in the highest number of States, so however
that where there are more than one candidate with majority of votes in the highest number of States, the candidate
among them with the highest total of votes cast at the election shall be the second candidate for the election.
(4) In default of a candidate duly elected under the foregoing subsections, the Independent National Electoral
Commission shall within seven days of the result of the election held under the said subsections, arrange for an
election between the two candidates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed elected to the office of
President if -
(a) he has a majority of votes cast at the election; and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in
the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
(5) In default of a candidate duly elected under subsection (4) of this section, the Independent National Electoral
Commission shall, within seven days of the result of the election held under the aforesaid subsection (4), arrange for
another election between the two candidates to which the subsection relates and a candidate at such election shall be
deemed to have been duly elected to the office of President, if he has a majority of the votes cast at the election.

“It was after we were deadlocked that they brought me the blank form. So, Atiku ran with Obi and failed. Only Lagos state from South-west voted for Atiku,” Akande added."


Another evidence to show that picking Ibo person as a running mate in 2023 presidential election by any party will be certain dead sentence .

My sister just bagged PH.D from OAU!
First, congratulations to your sister for well deserved graduation.
Second, what did your sister study? You told your audience everything about your except what she study.
Now, Nigeria dose not have electricity or steady power supply for over 60 years after Independence.

Can someone talk about their fellow family members who have bagged PD.D in electrical engineering and the progress they are making in getting us steady power supply?

I am tired of hearing about Nigerians graduating from college, yet, foreigners are still building our roads, bridges, factories , etc.

"Nigerian women have been warned that if they refuse to submit their money to their husbands before spending it, they risk having their prayers unanswered"


Laughable remark!
It is laughable because the statement itself is a product of fake prophet. No real prophet will make such a careless statement.
Who said wife should submit money to husband before spending?
The answer is Patience Obi. Does that name ring a bell?
I hope no woman gives her hard working money to her husband because relationship is temporary.
And besides, doesn't a woman has same responsibility like a husband?

Third world mentality, I am tired it!

"At least, two people were reportedly killed and property worth millions of naira destroyed when gunmen invaded Etekwuru autonomous community in the Ohaji/ Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State."

Two people reportedly killed and property worth millions of Naira destroyed is another of many confirmations that Nigeria is a failed state and unsafe to live. A failed state is one in which the central government is unable to control the country---thereby allowing different factions to emerge to try to take control.

Isn't that what is going on in Imo state and other part of Nigeria?

So, what is the next solution aimed at getting Nigeria under control again?
I will argue here that if Nigerians want their country back, all Christians and the Southern states should send a powerful a delegation to the United Nations to argue that President Buhari must step down, ASAP. President Buhari support for Islamic State and Boko Haram has fueled violence crimes across Nigeria. The bombing in Abuja---leading to the deaths of several people, the kidnapped of school children's and chiefs in Christians northern Nigeria neighborhoods and the refusal by President Buhari to recognize bandits as terrorists are tied to President Buhari poor leadership. President Buhari must resign, ASAP

"A Nigerian, Temitayo Bello, has bagged his second PhD after completing three different bachelor’s degrees and three different masters’ degrees."

Useless degrees!
Now, Nigeria has no electricity to power homes and businesses.
What I want to know is can Temitayo Bello use all these degrees to help Nigeria to provide homes and businesses with steady power supply?
I think getting education should be based on what it will do, not photo-ups.

"Beautiful to see the finishing touches to the installation of the Production lines at the Coconut Refinery. "


Look at the picture below featuring a group of men---wearing agbadas and slippers . Who invited them to coconut refinery production ceremony ? There are a big disgrace to all the people of Akwa Ibom State for appearing on a big occasion with slippers. Their appearance looked primitive---setting the state of development in Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State back many years from now. When civilized people looked at that picture and see people dressed in slippers, their take away is Akwa Ibom State is not developed . That kills any kind of interest in people--who may be interested in doing business in Akwa Ibom State. Please next time, ban anyone wearing slippers to public event. Slippers belong to your private bedroom, not public ceremonies.

Oh, they are from Northern Nigeria---a view widely held by many that people in Northern part of Nigeria are uncivilized.

"Nigerian blogger and writer Linda Ikeji is celebrating 15 years anniversary since she started blogging."


Has a beautiful personality, and especially her face, but her butt is too fat to attract somebody like.

Femi Adesina:“A few survive the misadventure, while the larger number perish in the famished bowels of the Desert, or the watery enclave of the Sea. But why should our youths stay at home? Minister Dare unfurled the reasons.”


Give Buhari administration credit for acknowledging the dangers many Nigerians have faced migrating abroad. Iwoud have been much happier if Mr. Adesina has put out the alarming stats—to show the number of Nigerians dying in dangerous seas and deserts after fleeing Nigeria to seek greener pasture abroad. Since Mr. Adesina has missed these important facts in his press release, let me present here what Nigerians have gone through:
 27,000 Nigerians died in 2017 off the coast of Libyan fleeing Nigeria in an effort to seek greener pastures overseas, The Guardian news reported
 10, 000 Nigerians died in Mediterranean seas, Punchng, 2017 reported
 52 Nigerians died during deserting crossing in June 26, 2017, BBC news report
 There are thousands of stories like this reported and unreported.

So, for the Buhari administration to have acknowledged the dangers thousands Nigerians have gone through each day like hunger, starving and to budget only N5.2b to address the issues shows how unconcern the government is about in solving the problems Nigerians are facing each and every day.
Shame on Buhari government!

Hunchogee: "Akwa bom is building a first cable bridge
Congrats Etinan LG A Akwa Ibom state"

Not congrats Etinam LG . Instead, it should be congrats Nigerian people. A bridge does not belong to a tribe, it belongs to all Nigerians and all road users, Nationwide. I have read many posts from the people of Southeast geopolitical zone calling Niger Bridge Ibo bridge. That must stop. Niger bridge belongs to all Nigerians, and not Ibos. You guys in Nigeria must stop tribalizing infrastructures projects, Full-stop.

"Femi Fani-Kayode, the former minister of aviation, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)."

Efcc has become a real laughing organization. This agency has always harassed citizens to get some publicity for itself.
I mean----when is the last time efcc has gotten anyone convicted for corruption? in a few days from now, after Fani Kayode has kicked in 10% of what he stole to the pockets of efcc officials, he would be released. And that is the end of corruption against Kayode. Please and for God sake, shutdown efcc now. This agency is not worth the publicity it is getting, full-stop.

First ever female major in joshasnisburg, Africa is young. She won 144 votes over her rival 121. First, congratulations to the newly elected mayor. Second, this would never have happened if the election was in Nigeria because winners would have been decided days before election. This election result is a product of free and fair election.

When will Nigeria ever have free and fair election?
I can hear people say " NEVER ". And I agree, 100%.
Mohammed Buhari elections in 2015 and 2019 proved it.
Corruption!

"A Nigerian model and beauty queen, Favour Umeike who fought for university admission has rolled out the red carpet in celebration as she finally graduates. "

Favour Umeike graduation from college is a good for two reasons. First, it will inspire younger generation---especially women to follow her foot step to get education. And second, studies show that when women graduate from college, their children are likely to go to school and graduate as well. Educating Nigerian women is significance if Nigeria is ready to build economy that works for everybody.

But one personal note to make here: I think Favour Umeike is too fat to be a model. She needs to loose weigh to remain a model. Just saying!

"I am the first born in the family, due to financial challenges, I want to know if it Will be wise to further my education base on promises by family members to sponsor my education or should i learn a skill......"

skills training and education are the same---with one significant difference: education covers both skills training and education. In skills training, you are introduced to techniques to do something well. Ability to to do something well is acquired through learning----and that is education.

what do you want to become tomorrow?
If you answer this question with clarity, that should decide for you where to head to---in the next chapter of your life.

in my own case, i wanted to be a school teacher. I went to and graduated from teacher training college. And today, i am a teacher.

"A video revealing when a SS3 student was seen showing his friend the injuries he sustained after he was brutalised by a naval officer at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta, Ogun State is trending online."


Who is Ogun state governor?
Arrest , prosecute and jail this naval officer for child abuse. It will show that Nigeria is under civilian rule and not military. This naval officer should be immediately dismissed from the military and March into prison cell. This is outrageous and insane. I call on the citizens of Ogun state to begin immediate state wide protest until this officer service in the Nigerian military is terminated, full stop.

"A multibillion dollars modern city development project promoted by the Chinese investors , Hendai Investment Limited, is coming to oil rich Akwa Ibom state, it was gathered. The mouth watering project is billed to straddle on the landmass of 120 hectares at Ikot Andem Itam, adjacent to the automobile company, Itu local government area of the state."


Scam project!
This proposed investment project as advertised comes straight from Udom Emmanuel supporters--- known for saying good things to make their pay Master, Mr Udom Emmanuel to look good . Five years ago, these same people, talking Chinese housing project, were in Nairaland promoting pencil factory that never came to Akwa Ibom state. Days later, we found a warehouse in Akwa ibom stocked with already made pencils.

So, please don't believe this story about Chinese investor-----coming to invest in the state. Like in the past, it is the same old story that never bore fruits.

"President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday afternoon arrived in Paris, French capital, for a one-day official visit as guest of President Emmanuel Macron at Palais de l'Élysée, and will afterwards attend the three-day Paris Peace Forum (PPF), November 11-13, 2021."

I am really shameful of President Buhari trip to France for many reasons; first, I thought he was coming back to Nigeria to resign as the president of Nigeria; second, President Buhari does not show any concern regarding daily killings going on in Nigeria; third, President resignation today can help Nigeria to focus on ending ethnic killings going on all over Nigeria, end uncertainty about citizens safety, create economic that works for all Nigerians instead of just Northern Nigerian Muslim only. so, please join me to call on President Buhari to return home to resign, ASAP

"2020 graduates of Department of Electrical Engineering(ABU, Zaria). Please, clap for the only female in the class"

I have problem with men appearance!
With the exception of the lady graduate, the men don't dress like University graduates at all. They all dress up in agbada---which in my view is not a dress code for success. All Universities in Nigeria should propose a policy aimed at requiring college graduates to dress in suit and ties. Dressing up in suits and ties inspires graduates to achieve their dreams.

I am tired of seeing Nigerians dressed up like no light has come to Nigeria yet.

"Shortly after Justice Okon Abang sentenced Maina, security personnel from both organizations clashed while attempting to take custody of Maina."

A product of a failed government!
if Nigeria has a working government, there should not have been any confusion regarding which agency should have gotten the custody of Mr.Maina. Lack of a written document about which agency should have custody-----and you know what, gives rise this reported confusion. Shame on Nigerian government and officials trusted to run the business of the government.

" President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday at about 11.50pm for the Future Investment Initiative Institute conference. "


419!
President Buhari trip to Saudi Arabia is sham exercise. He is going there to rest in Arab hospital. And as soon as he returns to Nigeria , he will be heading to UK to rest in the hospital. His entire presidency has been on resting in foreign hospitals. And do not forget he is 84 years old-------most hospitalization age group in the world.
Total misuse of Ibibio oil money.

Ghali Umar Nabba: “The former speaker also said Buhari is “highly opinionated” and runs the country without appropriate consultations.”


I agree!
When I called President Buhari an illiterate, Speaker Nabba speech above confirmed I was right. An illiterate does not seek opinion from other people. An illiterate person always assumes what he or she does is right. An illiterate person does not listen. An illiterate person only thinks of their self-first and others last. An illiterate person does not seek ideas from others. So, all these called into questions President Buhari leadership skills in managing Nigeria for many reasons. First, president Buhari did not seek consensus on disseminations of cattle rearing in Nigeria—causing thousands of citizens to die. Second, President Buhari filled government jobs with jihadists who like President Buhari, have no education or job training in the fields---resulting in the collapse of economy. Third, president Buhari does not understand team work to get things done. That is why Nigeria cannot solve kidnapping, terrorism and bandits going on in Nigeria.

So, today, I am calling for the immediate resignation of President Buharis to pave way for a knowledgeable person to get the country on the right path to success. If president Buhari loves Nigeria, he will heal this advice.

Will President Buahri resign?