₦airaland Forum

Eziachi:
Again, another simply information that should be common to you. Austerity measures was introduced by the Shagari's governement as a pre condition from the IMF and world bank before they can loan them more money.
This ipad generation are supposed to be well informed, right?



Buhari refused to take further international monetary loans, with their harsh economic conditions, which Babangida himself reverse even after a waste of time debate where Nigerians across the board rejected any further IMF loans


Dumbo, the sentences are in concurrent. Gosh! not real 100 years.
Where did you get this iinformation, 1. That Awwal Ibrahim was his friend? Ibrahim was one of the oldest politicians at the time and the total budget of his state throughout his tenure was probably lower than what you have just quoted that he stole, which was a rabid nonsense. Ask your daddy again, if he knew, he will tell you that the politicians of that era stole in hundreds or thousand, not in millions as today, due to factors like the Naira power in those days.
The only politician caught at the time with huge sum was Alhaji Barkin Zuwo of Kano and it was hundreds of thousands, not even a million.

God bless you, Sir. Nothing else to add.

May your days in life be long.

carterguccy:
Pathetic.. That Allah u dis animals are doing it in his name will not give you peace of mind both you and your savage families..

Amen!

chat2deen:
We need to keep celebrating these soldiers so that their deaths are not in vain and people remember that they were here and died trying to keep the rest of us safe. His name was Ayo Oloruntoba, a native of Ilorin. He was among the last troops killed in Adamawa state a few weeks ago. Rest in peace, Ayo!

http://lindaikeji..com/2014/12/another-falling-hero.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+/OqshX+(Welcome+to+Linda+Ikeji's+Blog)&m=1

I knew this guy growing up. His father was a career civil servant at Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja.

Rest In Peace, Ayo!

okoyemike:
You don't have to insult me to make a point brother, we aren't quarreling. Its is merely my opinion and stance, feel free to vote whomever you want.

Just ignore the agents of hate and division. That is who they are. The moment you refuse to scream "GEJ till 2019", you are marked as enemy or "slave".

Just ignore these agents of darkness. 16 years of PDP with no meaningful achievement to show and many people still think we should give PDP another four years. Those who want PDP still need to get their heads examined.

theshadyexpress:
Mathematics is ur problem

I'm sure u even have problem counting ur teeths ,u think I'm lying?try it first

Blockhead
GEJ till apc rodents pass mathematics

Stu.pid OLODO! It is teeth. I have never seen it written as "teeths". Olodo!

Good for you Mr. Mathematician. Someone brought cooked up numbers and you expect me to believe him. Let him furnish the exchange rate under Shagari and under Buhari and let us deal with the numbers here. Some of you cannot just come here with cooked up number without links to back up your claims. 107% depreciation of naira under Buhari is a stretch.

Till you or the op can provide the real data between 1981 and 1985, I will be here...

aare07:
Once to everyman and nation comes the moment to decide; in the strife between truth with falsehood, for the good or the evil side.” J. R. Lowell, 1819-1891, (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS,VBQ, p 254).
For great nations, the choice comes once or, at most, twice. For Nigeria, the choice had come several times. And, the fact that, today, the failure of a country which was more advanced than South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand, among others, in 1965, is unanimously attributed to the lack of purposeful leadership is an indictment of the leaders as well as the followers.
To the best of my knowledge, nobody had been elected into office, either at the Federal, or State, level who had not enjoyed some significant measure of support. Even when the votes were supposed to have been rigged or bought, with “Stomach Infrastructure”, fellow Nigerians had been involved in the deals. Nobody alone can impose himself on a nation of 170 million people. As Joseph de Maistre, 1751-1820, in VBQ p. 80, has warned us, “Every country has the government it deserves.”

Buhari and Jonathan
So if Nigeria, a potentially rich, but, actually poor country, has a government in which a Minister can purchase two bullet-proof cars, at inflated prices, that is what we deserve. If another Minister can spend billions of naira leasing a jet for her official use; and, then go to court to stop anyone from asking questions, because her “boss” never did, that is what we deserve too. If the BOSS himself runs a Presidential Airline with nine aircrafts, while the Presidents of France and Brazil and the Prime Ministers of Japan and Britain manage with one each, that is what we also deserve.
By contrast, we now have a challenger, who was a former Minister for Petroleum Resources (he leased no jets) and a former Head of State (no Presidential Airways then). Yet, he could state, without fear of contradiction as follows: “While others who have occupied those same positions have grown mysteriously rich, I still live on my army pension. I own no foreign bank accounts, I own no companies profiting from government contracts.”
To me the difference is clear; as clear as drinking tea or coffee with milk; or drinking mud water. Let those who had become mysteriously rich explain the source(s) of their wealth to Nigerians – including how much tax they paid on them….

God bless you.

datolee:
Sometimes I feel for the “poor” Nigeria voters who are constantly fed with half-truth and in some instances, outright lies. We are at it again, being told how perfect, stable Naira was under Buhari. To even quote GMB, . http://www.thecable.ng/exclusive-interview-im-opposed-muslim-muslim-ticket-says-buhari/2

Two things are involved here:

1. At no point during the administration of IBB was naira N80 to a dollar, the highest it was at parallel market was N21.90

2. When Buhari took over in 1983, the Naira was exchanging for N 0.724 to a dollar, by the time he left office, the Naira was exchanging at between N1.5 to 1.7 in the parallel market. We will make use of the N1.5 exchange rate.
From 1983 to 1985, the Naira moved from 0.724 to 1.5 representing a 107% depreciation of the Naira!

The question therefore, with 107% depreciation of naira from 1983 to 1985, how stable was the naira under Buhari?

Don't just come here and give us manufactured numbers. Show us prove showing the naira depreciated by 107% between 1983 and 1985. You cannot just manufacture number out of thin air. What was the exchange rate under Shagari administration? Don't just come here with half baked information and want people to believe your garbage economic data.

I am waiting for the data....

Collynzo9:
Learn to relax when issues beyond your brain capacity are being discussed.

Absolutely nonsense. I know you would have preferred I scream "GEJ till 2019". Defending indefensible and the economic quagmire we are in at the moment due to ineptness of one man.

What the op and a dunce (Collynzo9) like you failed to include in the so called data was the state of Nigerian economy during Shagari regime. What was job market like before Buhari came in? Were basic commodities available in the market at the time? How much did we have in reserve during the time of Shagari? How much was crude oil sold for per barrel as to what is sold for today? Was the government in good position to pay salaries towards the end of Shagari regime? You and the lying op failed to tell us the complete picture of the time and you now want me or any right thinking Nigerian to believe the lie for the sake of bringing Buhari down. The op and dunce like you also failed to tell us that how Buhari met a very bad economy when he came in while GEJ did not meet a bad economy when he came in with Yar'Adua. Have you forgotten that Obasanjo left a prosperous economy when he left office? What was the exchange rate when Obasanjo left office or when GEJ assumed office? Compare the exchange rate of when GEJ came in to what Obasanjo left for Yar'Adua and GEJ administration. You and the op also failed to tell us how Buhari managed to pay off our debt and declined predatory loan terms from IMF. I would have given the op a little bit of respect if he had compared Buhari's regime or Buhari's economic policies at the time to Shagari's and IBB's economic policies. Compare those three regimes and open a thread to discuss it with me.

For those who care to listen, the Shagari administration plunged Nigeria economy into economic quagmire before Buhari came in and Buhari came in to salvage the situation. What is happening today in GEJ administration is similar to what was happening during Shagari regime which Buhari came in to salvage with fiscal policies. Basic commodities came back to the food shelves, inflation was reduced to bare minimum, fiscal discipline returned, redundant workers were laid off, corruption disappeared, everyone was on their toes.

Buhari did it back then, he is coming to salvage the situation again.

At least it wasn't $1 to 196 Naira under Buhari's watch.

Don't just come here and give us manufactured numbers. Show us prove showing the naira depreciated by 107% between 1983 and 1985. You cannot just manufacture number out of thin air. What was the exchange rate under Shagari administration? You also failed to tell us the inflation rate at the time which Buhari reduced to about 5%. Don't just come here with half baked information and want people to believe your garbage economic data.

sufido123:
The joke is on you and your so-called saint Buhari. Take it or leave it 2.8 billion dollars was allegedly stolen by him in 1977 or 1978. He also allegedly stole an additional 25 billion naira from PTF.

IBB SETS TO EXPOSE BUHARI OVER MISSING $2.8B OIL MONEY

A complex situation that may be too hot to handle may soon erupt between two former heads of states, General Buhari and General Babangida over political differences. Babagida, we gathered, has threatened to bring up an issue that seems likely to create conflicts if not quenched now.

“On Gen. Buhari, it is not in IBB’s tradition to take up issues with his colleague former President. But for the purpose of record, we are conversant with Gen. Buhari’s so-called holier-than-thou attitude.

“He is a one-time Minister of Petroleum and we have good records of his tenure as minister. Secondly, he also presided over the Petroleum Trust Fund ( PTF) which records we also have. We challenge him to come out with clean hands in those two portfolios he headed. Or, we will help him to expose his “records of performance during those periods. Those who live in glass houses do not throw stones. Gen. Buhari should be properly guided.”

The above statement was issued by the former ministry head of states, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida through his media adviser, Prince Kassim Afegbua. The gap toothed retired military officer has threatened to expose the shady deals his colleague, General Buhari did while in office as Petroleum Minister.

If you remember, Buhari once held that mouthwatering position during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime in 1976. No fraud was recorded then aside the missing $2.8B conspicuously missing from the NNPC account in Midlands Bank, U.K.

Never knew this country was this rich until this expose came up. So, the honey and milk of this country, which the masses are deprived of, have been audaciously milked with impunity. Who then is the Messiah? God, let thy Kingdom come.

http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/22157/33/ibb-sets-to-expose-buhari-over-missing-28b-oil-mon.html

Another nonsense.

GEJ is the most deceptive politician I have ever seen. The man pretends to be lamb while in real life he's a wolf. Look through his eyes and deception is written all over his eyes.

If dem go care to listen............

ajoguegbe:
They say religion must not form a basis for voting. You will believe that until you read this:
https://www.nairaland.com/2054479/why-never-vote-islam-into

Same rubbish as usual.

sufido123:
Buhari's aura of incorruptibility is lame and asinine. It is also over flogged and undeserved ask IBB:

Rubbish! IBB never said anything like that.

Rubbish from you.

lacasa:
Going by your idiotic sense of reasoning, if APC/Buhari wanted to sneak in PVCs, jigawa would bee their state of choice?.

C'mon, I know u are slow but I'm giving u benefit of doubt, dnt make me lose all doubt

It pays to be upright no matter what condition you find yourself. The man could have had it all if he had decided to move to PDP since 1999. In fact, he would have become president if he had been in PDP.

GMB is the only former military General that is not part or has never been part of PDP to loot or enrich himself. All former military Generals are in PDP today. Obasanjo did everything to get him to become PDP member but Buhari refused.

^^^

Thanks.

elipheleh:
Before now I was undecided on who to vote for in the next presidential election in Feb. 2015, but has made up my mind to vote for Continuity (GEJ and SAMBO). Reasons are
1. I doubt the sincerity in APC to fight corruption, the powers that be "THE CABALS"(APC) will never allow him (Buhari) to fight corruption as he is too weak politically.
2. If Buhari (Military) plotted a coup to oust Shagari (Civilian) then what makes him think that we need him as a civilian president?
3. Buhari refused to accept invitation to Oputa Panel set up by a democratic government, if he believed in democracy, why did he refused to honour the invitation?
4. Buhari incited youths in the north in 2011 to kill and destroy properties in the north if he is not declared winner in 2011 election. And that was exactly what they did and many people are still counting their lost till today.
4. Buhari at above 70 now should be a statesman and not be a presidential candidate. To be candid, if APC had brought out Fashola and Okoroacha, I would've gladly voted for them.
5. What make him think that in the whole of Nigeria he is better than everyone to fighting corruption?


In conclusion, this is my own opinion as a citizen.

You are a liar! You were never an undecided voter. Anyone can go and check your past posts. You have always supported GEJ and PDP. Your past posts were all about the regular known epistle against Buhari and APC.

Why do some of you like to lie? It is not a crime to vote for PDP or GEJ but coming online to lie is sad to say the least.

You do have credibility problem.

Buy me

elipheleh:
Before now I was undecided on who to vote for in the next presidential election in Feb. 2015, but has made up my mind to vote for Continuity (GEJ and SAMBO). Reasons are
1. I doubt the sincerity in APC to fight corruption, the powers that be "THE CABALS"(APC) will never allow him (Buhari) to fight corruption as he is too weak politically.
2. If Buhari (Military) plotted a coup to oust Shagari (Civilian) then what makes him think that we need him as a civilian president?
3. Buhari refused to accept invitation to Oputa Panel set up by a democratic government, if he believed in democracy, why did he refused to honour the invitation?
4. Buhari incited youths in the north in 2011 to kill and destroy properties in the north if he is not declared winner in 2011 election. And that was exactly what they did and many people are still counting their lost till today.
4. Buhari at above 70 now should be a statesman and not be a presidential candidate. To be candid, if APC had brought out Fashola and Okoroacha, I would've gladly voted for them.
5. What make him think that in the whole of Nigeria he is better than everyone to fighting corruption?
In conclusion, this is my own opinion as a citizen.

You are a liar! You were never an undecided voter. Anyone can go and check your past posts. You have always supported GEJ and PDP. Your past posts were all about the regular known epistle against Buhari and APC.

Why do some of you like to lie? It is not a crime to vote for PDP or GEJ but coming online to lie is sad to say the least.

You do have credibility problem.

The PIN is not right.

Slander!

I am not surprised by PDP agents. What else do they have other than lies and mud throwing?

mikeansy:
The act of moving the money to your private account is outright stealing

But it's also corruption because you abused your office to gain this advantage

Note the difference

Stop spinning rubbish.

In Nigeria's case, we are talking of diverting public funds when we talk about corruption. Most of the corruption in our society today only happen in our government agencies and parastatals.

Emergence of Osinbajo as V.P candidate has rattled GEJ and his supporters since Tuesday. The Satanists and PDP at large have been in disarray for three straight days. They were hoping for Muslim/Muslim ticket so they can run wild in the market. The emergence of Osinbajo was a masterstroke that rattled the den of Jonathanians. The Jonathanians ought to be fearful.

The change we want is almost here.

Sai Buhari/Osinbajo!

mikeansy:
When will your Presidential candidate defend and talk about this manifesto live on TV?

No one has time to read a long book

It's the digital age, Buhari should announce his manifesto himself

That's the price of running for election in the digital age

Rubbish! How do people watch him on TV when your pay master hasn't provided electricity for over five years?

More to come....

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