Feedthenation's Posts

Nairaland Forum › Feedthenation's Profile › Feedthenation's Posts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 (of 263 pages)

Politics › Re: I’m More Than Ready To Meet Modu Sheriff In Court – Fani-kayode by feedthenation(m): 6:22pm On Feb 23, 2016

This is getting more interesting, we should wait for more dirts to be exposed soon...me can't wait...

PDP and their wahala...

Politics › Buhari Says No To Islamic Coalition Against Terror by feedthenation(op): 5:54pm On Feb 23, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari has turned down an offer by Saudi Arabia for Nigeria to join the coalition of Islamic states against terror.

However, the leaders of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed commitment to a “stable oil market” and a “rebound of oil price”.

Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said that at a bilateral meeting between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Riyadh hosted by King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz, the two leaders accepted the fact that their two economies are tied to oil and that all cannot be well with both countries when then the world oil market is unstable.

They therefore committed themselves to doing all that is possible to stabilize the market and rebound the oil price.

The two leaders engaged in extensive discussions on regional and global issues, and agreed that terrorism posed a common threat to their states and would require close cooperation to prevail over the threats.

Garba quoted Buhari, who was making his first pronouncement on the invitation to join the coalition of Islamic states against terror spearheaded by the Saudis, as congratulating the Kingdom for forming the coalition, saying: “Even if we are not a part of it, we support you.

“I must thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the recent creation of a coalition to address the menace of international terrorism. Nigeria will support your efforts in keeping peace and stopping the spread of terror in your region.

“This is in consonance with our own commitment and ongoing efforts in seeking to stamp out Boko Haram terrorists from the West African sub-region and Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC).”

On global terror generally, Buhari said: “International terrorism made a statement by attacking one of the advanced countries by carrying out an attack on Paris, in which 130 were killed.

“Now we have to come together to find a common solution to the problem of terrorism.”

He thanked the Saudi government for continuing support to Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.

Turning to the menace that Libya has turned into, he expressed regrets that the late Libyan leader, Muammar Ghaddafi recruited, trained and armed citizens of many states in the Sahel region.

“With his fall, these mercenaries have returned to their countries doing nothing but to shoot and kill,” he said.

He cited Burkina Faso and Mali as the main victims but expressed happiness that the countries neighboring the Lake Chad had tightened their ranks to finish off the Boko Haram threat.

“Luckily, we have cultivated our neighbors. We are now working together against Boko Haram,otherwise the problem would have become worse,” he said.

In his remarks, King Salman commended the progress made by Nigeria in combating terrorism, and promised to give further support and assistance.

He welcomed the support of the Nigerian government for the new ant-terrorism coalition and implored the president to consider its full membership.

King Salman pledged his full support and cooperation to Nigeria under its present leadership and directed all agencies of his government to follow up on the discussions.

“I now instruct my team to go and sit down with your relevant agencies to push forward cooperation between our states,” the King said.

https://www.thecable.ng/buhari-says-no-to-islamic-coalition-against-terror

1 Like

Christianity Etc › After 20 Years Of Marriage Israel Houghton And Meleasa Are Officially Divorced by feedthenation(op): 12:45pm On Feb 23, 2016

Well, another Christian Marriage has fallen a part. Grammy Award Winning Gospel Artist Israel Houghton and his wife Meleasa are calling it quits. According to a statement released by Houghton he admits to having cut out on his five five years ago. To what degree he had an indiscretion is not known. He did not aggressive if this was just a a one time fling or if he maintained an affair with another woman.

Obviously while out on the road Houghton was knocking it down in between ministry appearances. Obnoxious Media is shocked and disappointed to learn that one of the last of the good guys is not so good after all. Seems that Christians especially those in ministry cannot handle success and marriage simultaneously. It is heartbreaking to face the harsh reality that you may not be able to have it all. Hopefully Tina and Teddy Campbell can be that example of how to overcome issues in marriage and still have a successful career in the Gospel Industry.

[b]It is with a collective heavy heart that we announce that after over 20 years of marriage and a long separation, Meleasa and I are officially divorced. Several years ago I failed and sinned in my marriage. Though this is new to many, it is not new to us as we have been working through this for over 5 years. Although we tried, the challenges in our relationship have proven too much to overcome. We have always handled our family and ministry with grace and generosity toward others, discretion, and privacy. So, for the sake of our amazing kids, we are also handling this privately with pastoral oversight and assistance. We choose to remain friendly and kind to each other going forward. I am in the process of restoration and I have repented for my actions. Although I am sincerely sorry, and forgiven, I soberly realize that I will live with the consequences of my failings for the rest of my life. As this has become a public matter I want to apologize to the many who have supported my ministry through the years. I’m sorry for the many who will be hurt to learn of my personal failure. I regret any pain or disappointment that this news may cause you. We thank you for your prayers and for allowing us to handle this privately with those who are set over us in this process.

Prayerfully,
Israel Houghton[/b]

http://obnoxioustelevision.com/2016/02/22/obnoxious-breaking-news-after-20-years-of-marriage-israel-houghton-and-meleasa-are-officially-divorced/

https://www.facebook.com/IsraelHoughton/

Literature › 7 Black Women Science Fiction Writers Everyone Should Know by feedthenation(op): 10:38am On Feb 23, 2016

Though Black women's literature spans every genre imaginable, the visibility of Black women in speculative fiction is often low. These women create work that not only speaks to their experiences but imagines new worlds and possibilities. Their stories take us on journeys. And while though the work may offer temporary moments of escape, when we return we're better able to interpret our own place in the world. If you're interested in taking the trip, you'll want to check out these Black women science fiction writers.

1. Octavia Spencer

Octavia Butler's work has reached a broad, mainstream audience in a way that few Black women science fiction authors have enjoyed. She began writing Sci-Fi at 12 upon realizing that she could create better fantasy stories than those she saw in TV and movies. In 2010, Octavia Butler was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame posthumously.

Must Read: Kindred

2. Tananarive Due

Tananarive Due wrote her first novel, The Between, in 1995. Since then she's gone on to author a number of novels that span multiple genres including the African Immortals Series. There have been reports that a film version of My Soul to Keep is currently in production and will star Blair Underwood. In 2012 became an endowed Cosby chair of the Humanities at Spelman College.

Must Read: My Soul to Keep

3. Andrea Hairston

She has authored and a handful of science fiction plays, and her first novel, Mindscape, was awarded the Carl Brandon Parralax Award and was shortlisted for the Phillip K Dick Award and the Tiptree Award. She also wrote a short story for the anthology So Long Been Dreaming: Postcolonial Science Fiction & Fantasy. She currently teaches at Smith College.

Must Read: Mindscape

4. Nalo Hopkinson

Born in Jamaica, Nalo Hopkinson has published a number of novels and short stories and edited anthologies. Her novel Sister Mine won the John W. Campbell Award, the World Fantasy Award and the Sunburst Award for Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. She currently teaches at University of California Riverside.

Must Read: Brown Girl in the Ring

5. N.K. Jemisin

Brooklyn resident N. K. Jeminisin has been shortlisted with a number of awards for her science fiction/fantasy short stories and novels and was awarded the Locus Award for Best First Novel for The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms.

Must Read: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

6. Nnedia Okorafor

Nigerian-American Nnedia Okorafor's writes African-based science fiction stories. Her novel Who Fears Death won the World Fantasy Award for best novel. In addition to her novels for adults, she's written prize-winning young adult books including Akata Witch, Zahrah the Windseeker, and The Shadow Speaker, and a children's book Long Juju Man. Hopefully, we'll see her work again soon in theaters because Akata Witch's film rights have been optioned. She is currently a professor of creative writing and literature at the University of Buffalo.

Must Read: Who Fears Death

7. Nisi Shaw

Nisi Shawl's unconventional life lead her to life as an acclaimed science fiction writer. In 2008, she won the James Tiptree, Jr awarded, given to outstanding works of science fiction or fantasy, for her novel Filter House.

Must Read: Filter House

http://www.forharriet.com/2014/08/7-black-women-science-fiction-writers.html?m=1#axzz3yOkXN1Ws

Politics › Re: Governor Ambode Receives Delegates From Barcelona Club At Lagos State House.PICS by feedthenation(m): 5:09pm On Feb 22, 2016

Why can't Lagos state govt devlop a local team that will be supported by lagosians?
At the end of the day, talents will be taken from Nigeria, to further make Barcelona a great club from people buying into Barcelona's merchandise...it's all about marketing and having a global influence to the detriment of the local league.

11 Likes 2 Shares

Politics › Re: House Of Reps Summons Diezani Alison-Madueke by feedthenation(m): 5:03pm On Feb 22, 2016

Don't these HORs read or listen the news again?

Politics › Re: Aminu Tambuwal And His New Wife Maryam (Photo) by feedthenation(m): 4:58pm On Feb 22, 2016

beautiful lady...the governor take eye go market...

Romance › Re: If Your Spouse Ex Brings This Range-Rover On Your Wedding Day (Photo) by feedthenation(m): 1:30pm On Feb 22, 2016

I don't think it can ever happen....but if it does...we will sell the car and use the proceeds for other valuables...

1 Like

Family › Re: Before you divorce your Adulterous hubby by feedthenation(m): 6:07pm On Feb 18, 2016

Peace is the absolute key in this kind of situation.

Politics › Re: Prof. Wole Soyinka To Buhari, Convene An Emergency Economic Conference by feedthenation(m): 6:06pm On Feb 18, 2016

Yes indeed, instead of PMB gallivanting all over the place on useless journeys.
The country needs a steady & focused approach in relations to the economy.

89 Likes 6 Shares

Politics › Re: Why I Supported Modu Sheriff’s Emergence As PDP Chair – Fayose by feedthenation(op): 6:04pm On Feb 18, 2016

What will those folks who Fayose is a hero to them say about this statement?

Politics › Re: PMB Appointed Tolu Ogunlesi As His Special Assistant On Digital/new Media by feedthenation(m): 6:00pm On Feb 18, 2016

TheFreeOne:
Finally. What of Omojuwa

That's true, what about Omojuwa huh

Now I know why Mr Ogunlesi campaigned vigorously during the 2015 election, he has been handsomely rewarded.

Politics › Why I Supported Modu Sheriff’s Emergence As PDP Chair – Fayose by feedthenation(op): 5:57pm On Feb 18, 2016

Begs aggrieved members to sheath their swords.

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has hailed the emergence of former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), calling on all members and supporters of the party to support the new chairman.

Governor Fayose, who spoke through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said the choice of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff was in the best interest of the party.
He said; “I have always defended the party even at the risk of my position, personal security and comfort. I have always stood for the truth, and I cannot now be part of any decision that won’t represent the party well.

“I supported the processes that led to the emergence of Ali Modu Sheriff because I believe in him and for those who may be aggrieved for one reason or the other; I plead that they should sheath their swords in the overall interest of our party.

“Most importantly, the reality that we must all face is that we are in a peculiar situation and such a situation deserves a peculiar approach. “What the party leaders have done therefore is to tackle the present situation in our party with the most appropriate solution and we must all stand by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who is our present solution to our present situation.”

Speaking further, Governor Fayose said, “the All Progressives Congress (APC) knows Senator Ali Modu Sheriff’s capacity in terms of political network, being a three term senator and two term governor, and must be afraid that with such a person as the PDP Chairman, their regime of lies will be over soon.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/fayose-hails-ali-modu-sheriffs-emergence-as-pdp-chairman-urges-support-for-him/

Politics › Nigerian Trad Ruler, Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, Arrested For Money Laundering by feedthenation(op): 2:17pm On Feb 18, 2016

Agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) late last week interrogated Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, a flamboyant Nigerian monarch from Ondo State. An EFCC source told SaharaReporters that Mr. Akinruntan, who holds the traditional title of Olugbo Of Ugbo, was grilled in connection with his suspected involvement in money laundering. The source said the investigations were too early to determine the amount of money involved in the alleged crime.

Mr. Akinruntan, who is the traditional ruler of Ugboland, is also known as “Obat.” He is the chairman of Obat Oil Limited, a company that had been cited numerous times in fuel subsidy scams the past.

Our source disclosed that EFCC agents first interrogated Oba Akinruntan last Friday. He added that the monarch was asked to return to the agency on Monday where he faced further questioning from investigators looking into his possible role in significant money laundering and other financial crimes.

Asked if the traditional ruler was likely to face prosecution, our source stated that EFCC agents “have made a lot of progress in putting together a case that warrants charging him [Oba Akinruntan] to court.” But the source added that it was too early to disclose when the traditional ruler might face prosecution.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/02/17/nigerian-traditional-ruler-fredrick-obateru-akinruntan-arrested-money-laundering

Politics › Details Of Diezani’s Foreign Diplomatic Passport Revealed By Dominica Officials by feedthenation(op): 2:03pm On Feb 18, 2016

Journalist Till Bruckner, writing in the Huffington Post, interviewed two officials from the Caribbean nation the Commonwealth of Dominica government on the citizenship status of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke.
The Commonwealth of Dominica, like many small nations, allows for people who invest in the Dominican economy to receive citizenship under the law. This practice, which has been growing in popularity worldwide, is a major source of foreign direct investment into the Dominica according to the reporting by Mr. Bruckner.
Vince Henderson, Dominica's permanent representative to the United Nations, and Emmanuel Nanthan, the head of the country's Citizenship by Investment Unit, were interviewed on questions surrounding Dominica’s Citizenship Programme and its efforts to increase foreign direct investment.
The issuance of diplomatic passports to non-citizens is a crucial aspect of the program as it encourages various foreign business leaders to serve as “ambassadors” for the Dominica, according to the Dominican officials.
Mr. Bruckner questioned the ethics and practice of granting these passports, citing Mrs. Alison-Madueke as an example of a passport holder who clearly is corrupt.
Both Mr. Nanthan and Mr. Henderson argued that the Dominica government followed its due diligence before issuing Mrs. Alison-Madueke her passport.
However, the embattled former minister was given her passport only 6 days after meeting with the Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit in London, leading to questions about how thorough or serious her citizenship process was.
The Dominica officials argued that Mrs. Alison-Madueke’s passport approval process was begun long before she met Prime Minister Skerrit.
When questioned on the secrecy behind the former minister’s appointment as the Trade and Investment Commissioner for Dominica, Mr. Nanthan and Mr. Henderson admitted that the Dominican government should have been more forthright regarding the appointment.
Mrs. Alison-Madueke has been in the UK receiving treatment for cancer since former President Goodluck Jonathan left office in May 2015. In October, she was arrested by agents of the National Crime Agency in the UK accused of money laundering and other financial crimes.
It has also been alleged that Mrs. Alison-Madueke was planning to flee the United Kingdom using her diplomatic Dominica passport but that plot was spoiled when the UK authorities arrested her and suspected accomplices.
Mrs. Alison-Madueke worked for Shell Petroleum prior to her appointment to the cabinet of former President Umaru Yar’Adua. Upon Mr. Yar’Adua’s death in 2010, President Jonathan appointed Mrs. Alison-Madueke to the Petroleum Ministry. She was widely regarded as one of the most powerful members of Mr. Jonathan’s cabinet.
Her tenure was marked by numerous questionable deals, including controversies over billions of dollars of oil revenues that were reportedly not deposited with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Nigerian anti-corruption police investigators told SaharaReporters that serious investigations and collaboration with the UK, and the US would continue to determine the scale of corruption perpetrated by Mrs. Alison-Madueke and her collaborators. Earlier today her husband was arrested by agents of the anti-corruption unit accused of laundering over $600,000 for his wife.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/02/17/details-diezani%E2%80%99s-foreign-diplomatic-passport-revealed-interview-dominica-officials

Politics › Re: Setting The Record Straight On PDP Chairman Ali Modu Sheriff by feedthenation(m): 7:15pm On Feb 17, 2016

TonyeBarcanista:
The naming of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, the former governor of Borno state as the PDP National Chairman and successor to Alhaji Adamu Muazu has generated a lot of controversy in the polity. A prominent member of this forum and staunch critic of PDP, who I consider my brother, friend, and big boss called me to mock the decision of the party. In all honesty, my reaction was more of wearing a sad face that I joined him in the mockery. Who would accept the fact that an "alleged Boko Haram founder" has been saddled with the task of navigating a party that is so engrossed in controversy and is in dire need of leadership? My initial displeasure wasn't hidden even towards some of my PDP comrades.

However, I made up my mind to thoroughly appreciate the man Modu Sheriff and to holistically look at issues that surround his tag as Boko-Haram "founder" to establish whether or not such a moral burden on him is justified.

Sheriff: A Boko Haram Sponsor or Victim of Blackmail?
The Belief...
Before now there is this belief that Ali Modu Sheriff in preparation to 2003 election against then incumbent Malla Kachalla entered into agreement with the Yusufyya BH movement. According to "belief", the Yusufiyya group would support Modu Sheriff's gubernatorial bid on condition that Sheriff's government(if elected) would implement Sharia rule in Borno state. It is also believed Sheriff's appointment of Haramite Alhaji Buji Foi, the National Secretary of Yusufyya Movement as commissioner for religious affairs was in furtherance of the "agreement".

The Facts...
As much as I would not want to draw myself into "defending" anybody associated with BH, I think it will be appropriate to lay this issue to bare. Facts on ground shows that sharia system was adopted in Borno state on August 18, 2000, the law was tagged 'Borno State Sharia Administration of Justice Law 2000'. It came just over a year after Sheriff's predecessor Bala Kachalla took office and almost three years before Sheriff took office. This fact ordinarily should nullify the rumour of purported agreement between Sheriff and Yusufiyya movement prior to 2003 election.
www.news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/887355.stm

This new episode in PDP's chapter just gets very hilarious & interesting...

It is even a fact that on adoption of Sharia system in Borno state in 2000, then Governor Bala Kachalla constituted Borno State Sharia Law Implementation Committee in February, 2001 headed by Professor Abubakar Mustapha, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, with Boko Haram leader Muhammed Yusuf as a member of the committee. If there is anyone that Yusufyya would have supported in 2003 would have been Bala Kachalla, who flew the AD ticket for re-election but lost woefully to Sheriff. Why should Yusuf not support Kachalla when he not only approved Sharia system but also appointed Yusuf into Sharia Implementation Committee?

With respect to the appointment of Alhaji Buji Foi as commissioner of religious affairs, facts on ground showed that before his appointment as commissioner, Foi was Chairman of Kaga LGA(Borno state) under the administration of Bala Kachalla. It is not uncommon to see incumbent governors' appoint former LGA bosses into their cabinet. There is no record to show any public knowlege of Foi BH activity before his appointment. It is pertinent to note that Foi resigned from Sheriff's cabinet to join forces with the sect because the sect saw Sheriff's government as a number one enemy.

If indeed Sheriff was a "founder" of BH movement how come it was his predecessor in office that had direct link with Muhammed Yusuf and Buji Foi? How come it was his government that first declared BH as terrorist group in May 2010 even before the FG(2013), UK(2014) and USA(2014) declared the group as such? How come the group killed his brother Alhaji Goni Mustapha Sheriff, brother-inlaw Alhaji Awana Ngala, and ANPP Guber candidate for 2011 Engr, Modu Fannami Gubio? Who will kill his own paymaster? Why didn't the group help him win 2011 Senatorial election even when his party(ANPP) won the governorship poll, Presidential poll and two seats in the Senate in the said 2011 election?

When Did APC Realise That Sheriff Is a Baggage?
Sheriff has been a member of the opposition since 1998/9. After he left power in 2011, he was appointed BoT Chairman of ANPP, that has John Oyegun(now APC Chairman) as member and also Ogbonnaya Onu(now a minister) as chairman of the party(ANPP). As BoT Chairman of ANPP, he was instrumental to the merger of ANPP, ACN and faction of APGA that formed the APC. He was also a member of APC Board of Trustees between 2013 till he left the party. He wasn't kicked out of APC, he voluntarily resigned to pitch tent with the then ruling PDP. Now I beg to ask, when did APC realise that Sheriff was a baggage?

It is pertinent to note that prominent Borno politicians linked with BH members are members of APC including; late Senator Ahmed Zanna and Senator Ali Ndume. On October 8, 2012 the JTF spokesman Lt Col Sagir Musa released a statement to say that a BH commander Shuaibu Muhammed Bama was arrested in the house of Senator Ahmed Zanna(APC). Zanna only claim was that Bama was/is his nephew and he wasn't arrested in his house. In fact, DSS had to invite Zanna for "questioning". Despite this, the APC still went on to present Zanna for Senate in 2015(which he won but died before inauguration). Similarly, the APC still presented Sen Ali Ndume for Senate in 2015 despite the fact that he was indicted for divulging phone numbers of prominent Nigerians to BH sect and is presently under trial for terrorism charge. If APC could present these two indicted men for election, if they could massively campaign for them, how then are they crying over Sheriff's appointment as PDP boss?

On Sheriff's Appointment As PDP Boss:
As much as I am not too disposed to the former Borno state Governor, I still believe that it is unfair to base opinion on him due to prejudice instead of established fact. As a party loyalist and patriotic Nigerian, I owe it a responsibility to stand for just cause for Nigeria(where my ultimate loyalty lies) and PDP(that I'm aligned with). As such, I think party members should look beyond prejudice and support the new leadership under Senator Modu Sheriff. It is my prayer that the party under Sheriff carry everyone along, bring in the youth, and take the party to greater height.

Finally, is Sheriff the best man for PDP top job? Only time will tell. All I can say is "Welcome onboard Mr Chairman".

May God Bless Us All and Bless Nigeria

Politics › Re: We’ll Replace Buhari In 2019; Nothing Will Stop Us, PDP Chairman, Sheriff, Vows by feedthenation(m): 7:00pm On Feb 17, 2016

He has to talk & beat his hefty chest to jusify his tin-canned chairmanship...

13 Likes

Politics › Re: BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Diezani’s Husband Alison Madueke by feedthenation(op): 6:58pm On Feb 17, 2016

It's getting really interesting...

Politics › Re: BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Diezani’s Husband Alison Madueke by feedthenation(op): 6:45pm On Feb 17, 2016

Slowly, surely & steadily....the drag net is getting slower to home!!!

Politics › BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Diezani’s Husband Alison Madueke by feedthenation(op): 6:45pm On Feb 17, 2016

Sources inside the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have disclosed to a SaharaReporters correspondent that Mr. Alison Amaechina Madueke, the husband to the embattled former Minister for Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke, was arrested today.
Mr. Madueke was arrested this morning by EFCC agents in Abuja for illegally laundering more than $600,000 through his personal accounts.
According to an EFCC source, “[Mr. Madueke] was arrested this morning [in Abuja] and released on administrative bail.” The EFCC also seized Mr. Madueke’s passport and placed him under caution.
This is the latest development in an ongoing global investigation into the financial activity of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Maduke, who was arrested last year in London for financial crimes. Mrs. Madueke was at the helm of the petroleum industry in Nigeria during a time of unprecedented theft, according to analysts.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/02/17/breaking-efcc-arrests-diezani%E2%80%99s-husband-alison-madueke

Politics › Celebrating The Stormy Petrel, Omoyele Sowore At 45 by feedthenation(op): 6:34pm On Feb 17, 2016

‘I set my goals and objectives in accordance with my vision. I study them and strategically execute them. My detractors discuss my successes and failure because they have nothing to execute. I am in the news more because I’m working, Nigerians discuss active men in the field. Mentioning any negative news about me will double the wealth of any news media that published it. My name today is a financial market for journalists. Not even elected politicians get the publicity I am enjoying. My comrades, go and work till mentioning your name becomes a source of increased wealth for someone. Even my weakness creates wealth for vendors’. —I REMAIN, ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU–

I ran into a big problem on how to start this small piece on the stormy petrel, Omoyele Sowore at 45. To put words on paper became a big problem. How do I start to celebrate this one-man riot squad in the chequered history of our country? How do I begin to celebrate a young man who has done what his age mates could not even do even as a students Union Leader at the University of Lagos? How can I begin to tell a story of a young man who has the courage of King David, courage of Esther, wisdom of Solomon and the strength of Samson?

How can I tell a story of a young man who cannot accept a tip from anybody no matter the amount even at a time when young people like him can kill for N10,000? How can I describe this young man who has shown, through actions and deeds, that something good can come out of Nigeria? How can I celebrate this great man who has proved beyond reasonable doubts that hard work, honesty, integrity, diligence, character, truth pay? How can I celebrate this young man from Ilaje in Ondo State who has revolutionized the online media in Nigeria and created a niche for himself? All these were going through my mind until I stumbled on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s quote above about himself a few weeks ago. It may not have fitted perfectly into Omoyele Sowore’s status but the guy is getting nearer to it. When a child washes his hands very well, he dines with the kings and queens.

Frankly speaking, I do not know where Nigeria would have been now if the social media outfits led by Sowore’s Sahara Reporters were not there to kick start the silent revolution that sent the thieving PDP and their huge followers out of Abuja. I do not know what our unrepentant politicians would have been doing now if the pack led by Omoyele Sowore were not there to redesign, retool, regig, reshape, and reposition the course of Nigeria’s history. Hours on end and when it mattered most, this active young man, full of energy, power and strength shew bullets, drilled the deepest well and did the unthinkable to chart the way forward. Like a Five Star General, he was in the front line giving orders, taking the heat, and paying the price of leadership. He was not deterred, he was not perturbed and was not shaken. The struggle to free Nigeria of corruption and inept leadership was a task that must be done. For this struggle, he put his feet, hands, heart, mind, soul, resources etc. on it and today Nigeria is telling a better story.

When I see failed old men, with nothing worthwhile for their long stay on earth, struggle to criticize and put down this guy simply because he is a pain in the neck to their patrons, negative role models and leaders, I ask myself again and again, where would Nigeria have been without this guy’s determination. When I see morally challenged midgets struggle to abuse Saharareporters, Sowore and what they stand for, even without resisting the temptation of going to the news medium every hour, in search of credible news stories, I have cause to thank God for the strength of character he gave this young man. Fact is that Sowore and Saharareporters are eternal spikes to many a corrupt politicians, their enablers and hirelings and is an eternal threat to bad governments. The outgone PDP government will eternally live in dread of such credible platforms because Saharareporters foretold their doom. Most importantly, they have watched in frustration as all their wild actions to discredit and stop Saharareporters have rather made the medium so popular in Nigeria today.

Through actions and deeds Sowore has proved that no power can stop a popular idea whose time has come. I understand he ran for the Presidency of the University of Lagos in the early nineties on the slogan; “No one stops an idea whose time has come”. Sowore has proved beyond reasonable doubt that one man can make the difference. Omoyele Sowore has proved that honesty pays. Those who started this great journey with him have fallen by the way side and moved deeper into the junkyard of history, licking their wounds and blaming others for the woes they brought upon themselves. Some have ended up in pay-me-i-write-for-you journalism, and consequently boxed themselves into a corner, leaving the big space for the big boy called Omoyele Sowore and his team.

In Sowore’s life I have come to believe that everything is possible, that as a man thinks, so is he.
At 45, I can only tell Sowore that his best is yet to be. I am aware of the blackmail and intimidation he has suffered in the past. I am aware of internet fraudsters and hackers who tried to clone Saharareporters. I am aware of his numerous enemies who wish that he goes down. They will fail. Because they are not Sowore, because they do not possess the candor, the charisma, the courage, the diligence and character of Omoyele Sowore, they will always fail. Because they do not possess the extra-ordinary wisdom of Sowore, because they do not possess Sowore’s capacity and capability, they cannot go far.

Corruption is fighting back in the most dangerous manner. It is fighting from all corners in the Presidency, Judiciary and the National Assembly. The war against corruption must be sustained and Sowore must continue to lead the way. We must kill corruption before it kills Nigeria. It is not over until it is over. I salute the courage of this young man. I salute his pedigree. I salute his resounding and unbelievable courage. I salute his guts. I celebrate his education. Now, of what meat is Sowore fed?

— Joe Igbokwe wrote from Lagos

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2016/02/16/celebrating-the-stormy-petrel-omoyele-sowore-at-45/

Politics › Re: Ali Modi-Sheriff In Umuahia For Ikpeazu's Thanksgiving - Photos by feedthenation(m): 5:32pm On Feb 17, 2016

It will be a sad story if in the long run after uncountable rantings that our fellow citizens from the 'land of the rising sun' finally vote for PDP, a party with strong Northern Leadership & followership.

It would have been very interesting if our fellow citizens from the 'land of the rising sun' to develop their own regional party APGA into becoming a true national party like APC.

With these latest developments in PDP, the dream of having a presidential candidate from the 'land of the rising sun' in both the 2019 and 2023 elections are fast diminishing into the horizon.

Politics › Re: Ooni Ogunwusi Visits Buhari And Osinbajo At The State House (Photos) by feedthenation(m): 3:50pm On Feb 16, 2016

By the end of this year, between PMB & the new Ooni, who will win the award as the most travelled?

By the way, why is the Ooni always carrying the big stick?

2 Likes

Politics › Re: Buhari Appoints Abike-dabiri SSA On Diaspora by feedthenation(m): 4:20pm On Feb 15, 2016

A beautiful woman who understands the plight of those in the Diaspora.
Good appointment.

3 Likes

Politics › Re: Nigerian Goverment Sacks 20 More Heads Of Federal Agencies by feedthenation(m): 4:19pm On Feb 15, 2016

The question we should be asking is, why do we need all these parastatals, what's their benefits to the nation except to drain resources.
I think majority of these organisations should be liquidated and their staffs be posted to areas that need manpower.

Culture › Black In Russia - The Children Of Soviet Africa Search For Their Identity by feedthenation(op): 1:22pm On Feb 15, 2016

http://calvertjournal.com/features/show/5388/red-africa-afrorussians-black-ussr-portraits-generation-identity

1 Like

Politics › Re: Supreme Court Rules: Saraki's Appeal Lacks Merit,Trial At CCT Continues by feedthenation(m): 4:51pm On Feb 05, 2016

Saraki should henceforth without delay resign from being the Senate President until the outcome of his CCT case is finished.

On the other hand, whatever the outcome of this CCT case, the political career of Saraki has been seriously dented.

2 Likes

Politics › Re: Rotimi Amaechi Arrives Oyo State To Continue Project Inspection - Photos by feedthenation(m): 4:17pm On Feb 05, 2016

Someone should advice the Honourable Minister to watch his weight, especially is rounded tummy>

Politics › Re: Tinubu And Dokpesi Settle Libel Suit Out Of Court by feedthenation(m): 4:14pm On Feb 05, 2016

A very wise, smart and calculative move by Tinubu, you have to give it to him.

Politics › Re: President Buhari Begins Short Vacation by feedthenation(m): 2:06pm On Feb 05, 2016

Sai Baba needs to rest, nobody can work continuously for 8 months and not take a break.

Now, VP have got the chance to be president for 5days - shows our democracy is getting there, slowly and surely.

But i fear SR now oh....

1 Like

Politics › Re: Yoruba Obas Squatting To Snap With Buhari (Photo) by feedthenation(m): 11:53am On Feb 03, 2016

Those obas are 3rd class obas

1 Like

Politics › Re: Buhari Arrives Strasbourg France (pics) by feedthenation(m): 11:39am On Feb 03, 2016

Baba is still using the same trench jacket from 2014.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 (of 263 pages)