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The statement from Keyamo may seemed good on paper, but in the context of the law, it is wrong.

Just imagine a minister or member of parliament in UK, telling a Crown Police or Scotland Police to drop a civil or criminal case?

The British media would roast that Minister and the government. You do not interfere in police investigation. A Nigerian member of parliament in Canada was quizzed because he tried to call a higher authority when a police man pulled him over on the road. You don't interfere with the legal and justice system if believe it to be fair

You allow the rule of law to prevail and apply punishment to culprit and compensation to the party that felt offended.

I knew that Ibom Air would quickly agree to drop the case as the opinions were weighing in against them.

I am sure when all the facts of the matter are laid bare, you would shock who the guilty party would be and the compensation that may arise if the justice system is not compromised.

It's a very competitive selection. If you are not a first class graduate, your chances decreases by 90%. That's how scholarships works. You have to be among the top 1% applicants to stand any chance. For intended phd applicants, ensure you made distinction in your masters or you have few publications under your belt. If your article or research works have been referenced by others or peer - reviewed in any learned international journals, your chances increases by 95%. Securing an International scholarship is no joke o! No deceive yourself

I don't understand Nigerians with gigantic mansions. At the end, you will be inside one room at a time. At no distance time, maintenance would become an issue. For me, I am a core minimalist and fine lines and detailing. Lots of big houses and no electricity to power them. I will prefer a small modern 3 or 4 bedroom garden-like duplex with high quality finishing and steady power to gigantic edifice with blocks and concrete works everywhere and no constant power

I may not like what the Lady did but this POs statement made sense.

Banning her for life seemed quite excessive!! She should have been issued a caution or warning.

The lady seemed to be like someone under the influence of substance. The way she reacted was shocking, which was the same way must addicts reacts to troubling or charged moments. They may look innocent and harmless but ones you trigger their anger, the addiction in them takes over.

I feel sorry for her and I expect the authorities to tamper justice with mercy. This is going to be a traumatic experience for her and this needs to be handled well.

Most Igbo men in their 70s and 80s have stories of their respective civil war era. My own father, 80 now, trekked from Calabar to Umuahia and to Ogidi, in Anambra state, just to escape the federal troops that were indiscriminately shooting at young men. The war should have been avoided. I agreed that the Igbos felt unsafe after the 1966 counter coup but don't rule out Ojukwu's ego in the whole episode. If someone else was the military administrator of the Eastern Region, the war may not have happened. Leaders and their decisions are sometimes shaped by their personality and character. That war should not have happened. All peaceful options were not followed and ojukwu was in a haste to secede and Gowon was in a haste to thwart Ojukwu's plan.

Eastern region was grossly ill prepared for the war and under estimated the ability of the federal government to engage British and Soviet government to their side, ensuring regular supply of high- calibre munition. But Ojukwu was busy sending young men to battle field with three rounds of ammunition rifles, den guns and "cock and shoot" rifles to face people, armed to the teeth with the latest AK 47, backed by MiG fighter jets, the most sophisticated jet of that era. Sometimes, I wished that Majors Ifeajuna and Victor Banjo had succeeded in their internal plan to overthrow Ojukwu and restarted negotiations with Lagos. You don't fight wars with emotions, especially, when you are grossly under armed. Even the great negotiations Professors Kenneth Dike, Eni Njoku and Eyo Ita concluded with the French government for support to Biafra was trashed by Ojukwu as he felt that the agreement ceded the control of Biafra to the French, making him, Ojukwu, to loose his relevance. You have to be diplomatic to get what you want, even if it means conceding some grounds. When Ojukwu eventually agreed to certain proposals by the French to supply arms, the Biafran armed forces was already degraded and posed no major challenge to the federal forces. This is the reason why the Biafran army was more of resistance fighting force than an attacking fighting force.

I wonder how people are thinking that Jonathan would come out to contest - contest against who? Who is giving him ticket? Jonathan is not going to perform any magic. I am surprised at how people are rejoicing that he would defeat Tinubu. Story for the gods. People here, especially the children, should know that emotions do not win elections

Stupidity!!!

This is not shown on a national television

If you want to watch, it means you have to pay.

Holier than thou irritates me.

I have not set my eyes on the current episode and do not care about what is going on there.

If you know how much the promoters pay in fees to government, you would be shocked - fees and taxes running in millions, if not billions.

What NBC makes from BB Naija season is more than what they make from all the TV stations in a year

He is a product of the system - He still benefited from the system, one way or the other.

He cruises in exotic vintage cars paid by politicians and private sector allies, who may have benefitted from him when he was the CBN governor

I know say na SE family. In laws can truly stress the husband in Igbo land, no be small. The wife would want the husband to set up business for her brother, sponsor her younger siblings to school and open shop for her mum in the east, even when the man is "killing" himself with hustle. But if you are rich and have no problems supporting your in-laws, you will be highly respected and valued. Even you will also feel happy and fulfilled that you are doing all these for your wife. If you have the means, please do it. You are creating legacy for yourself

Something they ought to have done since

If this was a well-run private sector entity, the responsible officer would have been sacked.

The stack difference between private and public enterprises

In private sector, some errors and negligence are not accepted - there is always a consequence for actions or inaction.

ADC should have followed the stipulated guidelines and filed "notice of change" of management to INEC

Anyway, the drama is not finished. Other legacy issues may come up and ADC may be kept busy with recurring issues till election day

Kai, so those more than 200 chibok girls could not be found, more than 10 years since the incidence? I wonder how their lives are where they are, if they are still alive. See how these lucky ones' lives changed tremendously, just because of new found environment and opportunities. As someone earlier said, if she was in Nigeria, she would be looking malnourished, with baby strapped on her back, with other four kids to feed. Culture. ignorance and environment do hold people down, true, true.

So sad that I don't know her. I can't believe that I don't watch Nigeria TV stations again. Me that was so addicted to NTA in the late 90s and 2000s. There was no newscaster or presenter in NTA that I didn't know his or her name. Now, once I watch Aljazeera or Euronews, I am done with news. All other news about Nigeria, I get from nairaland and other social media.

Their time to hammer!!!

The same way the former LP state chairmen hammered in 2023 when Obi came on board.

The legacy chairmen of the ADC must be settled or else they would be used to cause problem and embarrassment to Atiku and Mark

INEC has already listed Nwosu as the authentic chairman of ADC.

Nigeria's politics can make you turn mad if you are not strong, mentally

This internal wrangling may continue till 2027 and INEC would come up with an authentic ADC leadership and candidates.

A determined illegal immigrant would not mind forfeiting the $5k bond to remain.

Some would prefer to forfeit the money and remain in the US, illegally, than to return home.

This is not about prayer or waiting on God for some miracle - If science can solve your problem, please go for it. It was God that gave man the intelligence to deepen the scientific knowledge.

This is one of the reasons why I do not agree with my Church, the catholic church, on their stand regarding IVF.

You will see couples, looking for the fruit of the womb for years, with penitential observation and prayers, yet, no show.

But they will do IVF and the thing will click. Is it not God that created the children born through IVF?

A friend of mine waited for 13 years and no child. He eventually agreed to an IVF with the wife and they birthed triplets. All na God grace, biko.

The way the Russians were giving safe passage by the rebels after the fall of Asaad showed that there were negotiations and concessions made, which has made this new found love to happen. The rebels never attacked the Russians when they indicated their willingness to abandon Asaad and peacefully left Syria. The new Syrian regime is looking for friends at all costs. The odds are stacked against them and I am happy the way they are going about it - they are not seeing people as enemy and has let by gone be by gone.

Despite repeated provocation from Israel, they have not retaliated nor has the regime described Israel as an enemy. I think the regime wants peace and wants to live with neighbors, peacefully. Agreed, Syria has been degraded militarily and does not pose any threat to its neighbors, the newly "baptized" hard core Islamist rulers in Damascus are interested in forging new alliances for the sake of Syria, which is good. They have blacklisted their long time allies, Iran and Hezbollah, and are more focused on building relationship with the West and the gulf states.

Their new president, in his desperate attempt to look liberal, has started wearing designers suites, instead of his military uniform and has trimmed his long beards to a modest height. His current appearance is at opposite to how he appeared during his rebellion against Asaad. He has taken a new toga of a reformist and a moderate and the world is waiting to see if he would live to expectations. He has largely maintained peace in Syria, except in pockets of areas, where Asaad is popular and the remnants of Asaad forces are still controlling the areas. He was warned to desist from using force to quell the remaining dissenting voices, which he adhered to, making him to look like someone desperately in search of lasting peace.

I hope he's not going to fall for this "food" being offered to him? It seems that parties have noticed his desire to be the flag bearer of any political party. So, almost, all the parties are wooing him. He should stay with the coalition and fight for the ticket. If he looses, he should remain and support whoever emerges as the flag bearer and wait for another opportunity.

fitinwell:
Just say you are talking to me... I make the money, but my family spends the money...

I make so much money that... I still wore a torn boxers...

Bro, you have to be strategic and intentional with taking care of yourself as a man.

I used to deny myself some luxury things because I wanted to have some money left to cater for families and extended families, including some projects I was handling. Despite the fact that I was trying to be economical, I saw myself, especially my wife, spending thousands of naira on my children to buy good clothes for them. I sent monies to extended family members, yet, kept on denying myself of some good things. I had to put a stop to it, starting with my resignation from my place of work in 2016 to go solo and set up my own independent consultancy as the 9-5 job was taking a great toll on my health and well being.

My wife objected because she was the number one beneficiary of the generous emolument I was receiving as staff but I had to explain myself that I needed to rediscover myself and focus on myself, seeing what many men that had worked hard for their families faced. In my house, i have a personal fridge in my room, where I stock it with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. I go out on my own to enjoy myself, buy the best clothes I could offer, wear the sneakers that I have always cherished and above all, have all the time myself doing what I like as I don't report to any boss.

I have said it before, even though my annual consultancy fee has not matched my last emolument as a salaried person, I am still far happier now than I was as staff. I have to manage my costs and live within the means of what my consultancy is bringing. Thank God, I was able to invest wisely while still a salaried worker, it helped to sustain my current status. My health and overall well-being are far better and I live a far better quality of life.

Gerrard59:
Thank you, sir. But the most important aspect isn't included: fewer children. Nothing, absolutely nothing (this is globally referenced) defeats having fewer children.

The average Nigerian family shouldn't have more than two children.

Most Nigerian families would never agree on fewer families, especially, our old school mothers and their persistent pressure on you and your wife to add another one, since Mama Ifeoma's son or daughter has put to bed, their fifth child and you are still on number two, more than three years after you had your second. As a man the pressure is on you. Raising a child is not just providing the child with food. It is your ability to be able to be committed to the child and put him or rather, prepare him or her for success in the future

We are waiting for the Angolans. They are the main title challenger

As a man, if you don't want to take care of yourself, na you sabi. The pressure and demands of the society are already stacked against us. Don't over do yourself all in the name of providing for your children and unborn kids. Be selfish and indulge yourself on things you like, that may likely prolong your life. Spend that money and get yourself quality fruits all the time, eat healthy, exercise, go out solely and enjoy yourself. Slow down and take it easy. If your body is not strong for any hustle, shelve it and regain your mojo and health before anything. Finally, if you don't have the means to cater for a family, don't marry yet, or better, postpone it till you are better prepared, financially. Financial stress and pressures have ruined many young men in their quest to meet up with the demands of the family.

Thank God that I finally left the Lagos morning "madness" behind.

I remember my days as a graduate trainee in one of the investment banks in VI in early 2000s, waking up around 4 am to rush and meet up with staff bus or else, you would enter Danfo with your suit. By the time you got to the office, you would be smelling of exhaust smoke/fumes and your well-polished black shoe would have accumulated different kind of dirt and the sole of the shoe, if care was not taken, might pick up shit/poo on the road.

I envy my SE brothers - Monday is now the day to host town or street meetings, catch up with friends, do exercises and attend to that matter that you have been postponing.

Nigerians and envy! Once we hear about uncomfortable news about Nigerians abroad, we rejoice because we want them to come and join us in the misery. We underestimate the impact the Nigerian diasoporans are having on Nigeria's economy. We ignore the many families, relatives and friends they are supporting back home, through their remittances that have continued to spur spending and money circulation. If not because of diaspora remittances, naira would have crumbled to N4k to a dollar. Imagine the resultant impact of that to the economy, which everyone would feel the impact. Let's all have broader perspective to issues affecting someone as it indirectly affect us as well

Amaechi of all people! Yet, you stayed with Buhari for 8 years, creating one of the longest stretch of economic stagnation, not seen in decades. You and Buhari contributed to the current mess we are witnessing and the leader of your party then, who is now the current president, has taken off where your principal stopped, as he promised. You all are the same.

My message to anyone is to try and make something out of the chaos we have and focus on your personal self development and career advancement. Priotise yourself and create something for yourself and your family and leave Nigerian politicians to keep fooling around. Taking Nigerian politicians and politics seriously will affect your mental health. Take care of yourself and keep making progress, not minding what the political class are dishing out to us. Above all, refrain from abusing people because of one politician that doesn't know about your existence or you feel has the magic wand to turnaround the fortunes of this country. They are the same.....the earlier you know this, the better for you.

" It is a blunt indictment of government that failed to grow what it inherited, let alone transform it."

I no know say this Bolaji Abdullahi sabi write. That line was epic!!!

Poverty and greed are driving lots of young girls into prostitution, hook ups and relationship with idiots, just for material gains. I feel sorry for lots of young girls from poor backgrounds and broken homes.

Tinubu may be reserving UNILAG or UI to be named after him

He should have named the Transport University at Daura after Buhari instead of University of Maiduguri.

Some iconic schools name should not be changed for posterity and historic purposes

The last picture was probably when he was in the final state of his health. The end seemed near and he could feel it. I am sure he was seeing death at that time.

Needed him most to be the rallying point for the CPC wing of ADC or what?

I dont know why we like saying that people died at a time they were needed most. What happened when the person had the opportunity to effect changes within his society? Politicians are always praised once they died in Nigeria, with the usual phrase: "He died when the nation needed him most".

The Indian State would still release the man. The BJP Party of the Indian Prime minister, Mordi, is not different from Pakistan. They all believed in "honor killing" and subjugation of women. A good Indian lawyer would free the father, through the Indian courts that have been anti women. Honor killing is an acceptable culture in both India and Pakistan

Love800:
Nawa oh!

This is sad!

Can you still advice one to still come to the UK with all this happening?
Atleast the UK still guarantee good-life and financial living.

It is still better than what we have at home if you are ready to start afresh

Love800:
Are you serious about this!

The way you dey talk am, e con be like say na for oshodi lagos na dem take pursue you. Oshodi is a dangerous place to walk at night.

Very common in UK. I experienced it again when I walked passed a night club. Two guys were outside, holding their drinks. Gradually, they started talking to me in a heavy Scottish accent that I couldn't hear but their pace of movement towards me started increasing, I bailed out, fast.