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Gov. Soludo educational qualifications are NOT a waste by means.

Campaign for your illiterate candidate.

Who reincarnated who?

It is not easy but ensuring security remains one of the primary responsibilities of the Governor. So Gov. Soludo should step up big time.

Yes. Anambra State may be under siege but saying Soludo has not done any project is merely badmouthing a strong man who refuse to come and worship at his ministry's ground.

Interestingly and ironically, ex-Gov. Obiano employed a lot of unorthodox means to quell similar siege during his time and he is currently in court for diverting security votes.

This is avoidable.

Make it a zero tolerance to foreign itinerant Islamic preachers that cross our borders and start preaching to local people. It doesn't matter how sweet his Arabic sounds or how big his Koran is. Just arrest him, take him to the capital city and investigate his background.

DSS should always maintain network of undercover agents and informants across Nigeria.

Looks like this Babafemi Ojodu na proper coconut head.

Any new coalition that lacks a Marshall Plan to build a new economic foundation for Nigeria will be tragic.

We need to move away from the leadership mediocrity that has persisted in the last 20 years. We need something different from what Tinubu is currently doing. We a paradigm shift.

If Sharia Law is not a tool of oppression and suppression against the poor and women, why are politicians in North still have two hands with all the looting (stealing) they are doing?

lapazi:
I hope you would maintain same sentiments when it’s one of your favs that’s behind bars. Or when the oppression is committed by one of those you consider to be the problem in Nigeria.

I don't have to maintain any sentiments. I am expressing the current realities in Nigeria. It is not today that Nigerians started oppressing each other using money. E don tey!

The truth is I want Akpi out to make money this December as an artiste but I am helpless as a court has given him bail and police has refused to release him. What do I do? Invade police headquarters? The only thing I can do is to warn other people that a fight with a person richer or more influential than you will certainly will cost you in Nigeria. So people should choose their battles with wisdom.

redcliff:
You can have money and still be fuckedbup.. its jnowinf people in high places that is the thing...

I agree but having money makes you friendly with those in high places and often the money facilitates your transition to the high places. Imagine Victor Osimhen partying and smiling with Gov. Sanwolu and Tony Elumelu. Take away money and fame, Victor won't be qualified to be Tony Elumelu's gateman.

tobby20:
I no understand but this akpi na usa citizen o
How he no go get money
Drley play

US citizenship no dey give money. Akpi as an artiste is poor where Burna Boy dey. Songs to songs, album to album, awards to awards, game to fame and money to money Burna Boy has upper hand to influence enforcement of law in his favor in Nigeria.

Normal normal no celebrity would visit police and fail to share money.

The lesson of this Speed Darlington case is that if you don't have money in Nigeria, don't make trouble against the rich because you will suffer if the rich decides to spend money on your head.

Not good optics or PR for Tinubu's government.

trium:
1. President Bola Tinubu held a media chat at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence, where he shared his thoughts on various pressing issues.

2. This is why, for journalists to respect themselves, they have to reduce playing outside their courts. It is better you invite your guest to your studio than go to his place. A CEO who invites you to his boardroom has some influence over you because it is his court. Abati saying no one asked them to submit questions beforehand is both damage control and deviation from the fact that it was not live, it was recorded. This means there is time to edit and of course, the President will be relaxed.

3. While I understand what you are saying, not all journalists will cower to the office because they are professionals. All they will do is to adjust a bit. Their temperance will definitely not be the same as they were in the studio but they will still ask.

4. The reason why the media is the 4th estate of the realm is because they are the voice of the people. If you know you're looking for a position, leave the place. We don't want a situation where those who were elected by the people have nothing to fear anymore. Our legislature is compromised, the judiciary is no longer blind and we can't afford to have a choir of media men singing for the President or elected officials. This is why I condemned those who went to interview Wike, let him come to the NUJ house or a neutral place, don't go to his house or office to interview him. You have lost some of your independence that way.

5. I am not a fan of Rufai but sometimes we need people like that. You know why? Media allows the common man think and judge for themselves. If everyone behaves the same way and thinks alike, you'll lose interest and viewers. People think differently and he makes sense sometimes with his questions. When he asks those questions, if you have no fear, you put him in his place with facts. But a situation where people curry news, it means they are like the rainbow, they can fade in and fade out.

I watched Abati, Ayo and Rufai on TMS and I liked how 3 of them had different points. While Abati was trying to hound over him that he had being conducting Presidential Media chats since 1999, those were still not responses to the burning questions Rufai asked. No one cares if you invented media chats. As a journalist, are you asking questions the masses want an answer to. You need to remember who you are loyal to. Yourself or the profession. Rufai can be overboard on some issues but I won't deny quality questions when they come in and I qm not someone who puts people down. I am interested in the issues than the personalities whether they are doing it for likes or dislikes.

6. Obasanjo started the live media chat and some questions have irked him in the past. I remember one of the journalists, I can't remember the name, it may be Gbenga Aruleba, I'm not sure, asked him a question that irritated him. The media chat is not a chat, it is a Q&A. People will call in then and there was no social media. It is not a place for soft landing but in this one, Maupe was one of the few who tried to follow-up with a question. If you are a critical person on your show and then you have the opportunity to show that in person and you don't, you are a coward.

7. Tundun also had this approach that was critical but she was there with Abati and their CEO to speak to Buhari. What media houses must understand is that people are not stupid. And this takes me back to Abati trying to intimidate the younger ones with how long he had been doing this. No one cares!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lKTSdpc0go

The media was the biggest loser in the American election because they saw how journalists were taking sides, giving politicians an easy pass and lambasting 1 candidate. The people know when you have done well and the people know when you have done well for yourself only but you keep deceiving yourself that you have done well for everyone.
Nigerians don't seem to understand that a huge % of their population are youth. A huge number of them don't know history and don't care what you did in the past, they are assessing you based on what you are doing today. You may say they have a mob attitude but they also ask critical questions and once you ignore them, you reinforce their belief that you guys are living in your past. This is why you cannot ignore the likes of Rufai because there is a demography that follow them. Don't forget that the younger generation are not using traditional news like we used to in the past so ignoring them is like speaking to your classmates for a school election.
I have seen instances where Monday Obilo, Kadri lady amongst others have interviewed high profile candidates but they bite hard. it's not an easy job to do but if you are experienced enough, you should have more leverage than newbies.

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Guestmale:
is Mr President suya?.

I no know book!

The truth is when journalists are invited to the State House to interview the president, they would have to,
- One, overcome being awestruck of the intimidating State House environment and being starstruck when the president appears in their midst.
- Two, they are not likely to fight the president in his own house. Instead they will maintain certain level of decorum to avoid embarrassing him and being tagged an enemy and targeted.
- Three, being selected from hundreds of senior journalists in the country is a kind of honour and they would willingly pay back.
- Four, if they you want to leave State House happier and 'heavier' than they came, they would have to help the president appear smart before his audience. In this hard time, many journalists including majority of Nigerians including those criticizing would want to leave happier and heavier.

Bottomline is it will only take hotheads like David Hundeyin, Sowore, Fisayo Soyombo, Joyce Onyemuwa, etc to face the president and ask him uncomfortable questions in his house.

I agree with Rufai Oseni on this. Yes, President Tinubu answered the questions which those obsequious journalists asked but he wasn't actually grilled.

I wanted to say something more critical but I changed my mind. I don't want to spend this festive period in a dingy cell.

Merry Christmas, guys!

It is difficult to really hate Davido. Very difficult!

This is not a protest but a village youth association march past with a banner provided by one bitter elder who is not bold enough to show his face.

Look, every Ikwere who wants to be identified as and with Igbo should do so and those who don't want to be Igbo but Ikwere should equally do do. Be whatever you choose to be but make you pay your tax and remain law abiding. The Constitution guarantees freedom of association.

One thing is certain: an illustrious son of Ikwere will be the next president of Ohaneze Ndigbo after Imo State is done with their current tenure.

Divide and rule shenanigans!

Muslims should know that Christians by nature can endure blasphemous messages but Muslims can't. When fliers and banners with all kinds of messages which Muslims consider blasphemous start showing up in Lagos, I hope the State won't go up in flame.

The State government should do the needful. A stitch in time saves nine.

Dear Kamen Chuks Ogbonna, I am sincerely sorry about the death of your principal late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah. Obviously, his death is personal loss, given your closeness to him.

One thing I have learnt is that sudden death changes equation in a sudden manner and leaves many stranded and even hopeless.

So take heart, brace up, realign, re-strategize and chart a new way forward using both your professional and practical political experience.

CyrusVI:
Tellme you're Igbo without telling me you're Igbo

I dont know how this is a perfect comment under a thread like this

Its about Unesco recognizing this place as one of world's heritage. How this one take enter?


Very soon, we will start scrolling past igbo people comments on major forums without even reading it. as its beginning to look like you all(both the elite and the minnows) can always go low to throw snide tribal remarks even on unrelated subjects

Lagos State is celebrating UNESCO recognition but what about Lagos State itself doing something that will transform Badagry.

By the way, I don't care if you scroll past my comments. Since I joined Nairaland, I have always said my mind and I won't change that because Tinubu is president or because you are paid peanut to gaslight people. Below is a screenshot of my opinion of Badagry in 2021 even Tinubu became president.

My advice is you should always keep open mind about issues instead of twisting things to suit your agenda. Everything shouldn't be seen from tribal lens. No society will develop doing that. Thank you, bro.

For whatever the much touted master plan of Lagos State is worth, the sad fact that Badagry is still in 2024 what it was 1999 shows the plan isn't master enough. There seems to be an element of lack of developmental vision and may be a sprinkle of injustice in the drawing of that plan.

#Badagrylokan

This unnecessary praise-singing from empty-headed politicians is annoying.

CodeTemplar:
What happened to all that money? Poor contract while playing or mismanagement?

Read the post once again. The answer is there.

Wishing him and his wife successful surgeries, and speedy recovery. Thank God for life, shaa!

We have well-funded National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) with mandate to take the lead in the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector through research and development.

But the Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha preferred to visit and partner with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council on livestock breeding research.

Is this ignorance or stupidity?

One thing about America is the ability of its political structure to self-correct in line with permanent interest of the state.

Therefore, at the any time the critical stakeholders view statutory presidential pardon and how it is applied as being abused by outgoing presidents against the interests of the state, correction will be made and loophole blocked immediately.

Opposition must rally round or Tinubu stays. No other way.

First, Bianca Onoh and now Mark Okoye!

President Tinubu trusts APGA more than the members of his own APC in Anambra State. There seems to be an alliance with Gov. Soludo.

Pure madness.

You are meeting an NYSC member at her place of posting for the first time and you are so possessed by Spirit of violence that you fought her and tore her official uniform. The very first time and you couldn't control yourself!

Deserves an ignominious sack rather than a demotion.