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I have done it for over two weeks before, though not easy but sometimes a man's ego and a woman;s stubborness can prolong matters

The events of the recent past have really made one to wonder if we were truly ripe for independence.
What we have seen in the last few months have been policy reversal and somersault, inconsistency on the part of government and a lame attempt at fighting corruption.
With these inconsistencies, it is clear that there would not be any solution to any of the myriads of problems staring us in the face, at least for now. The government lacks focus and will to make any meaningful impact.

From independence till date, nothing has really worked in the real sense of it, which makes one wonder if the independence we got was really worth it. The entire infrastructure is in comatose and the common wealth is the pockets of a few politician and their cronies. No potable water, no light, no good roads, lives and property are not secure, the list is endless

One would wonder what would have been our lot (the Talakawas) if the British were still holding the reigns of power in Nigeria. We all know how Hong Kong is today.

Without mincing words it is crystal clear that we are not ripe for independence, perhaps with the benefit of hindsight, we should have allowed the British to stay a little bit longer.

This is not to say the colonialists are perfect or flawless, but I believe the basic things of life would be guaranteed for an average Nigerian, and the impact of the oil and gas revenues would impact positively on the lives of average Nigerians. The situation whereby we only hear figures without any thing to show for it in terms of welfare would not be.

This is my view.

Surely there is, do you have a Masters Degree here?

Any naija church in the south east will be a good spot for you, not only peckham. you may not get a good girl in the club, except you want opio.

We all know that Dangote is very rich, but boast lies in the belly of fools. Mike Adenuga is richer than him, and he has never boasted about it.
M.K.O of blessed memory never boasted or compared himself with other people in terms of money.
If Dangote has truly made his money in an honest way,no thanks to OBJ, im sure he would not be boasting like this.
Carlos Slim overtook Bill Gates as the richest man in the world cos of the charity donations that he has been funding.
Mr Dangote, how much of your money has gone into charity? Fine, you have been employing nigerians, which is good, but at the same time it is a symbiotic relationship. It is not how rich you are that matters, but what you have done for humanity without expecting any gains therefrom.

There will be no peace for the wicked. OBJ has murdered sleep, he may run from pillar to post to cover up his misdeeds, but surely one day, nemesis will catch up with him. God the final arbiter and the impartial umpire is waiting for him at the end of the rat race.

Each time I ponder on the happenings in Ibadan, it saddens my heart. Ibadan used to be the political heart beat of the south west.
Its a pity the Cicero (of Blessed memory) is no more, and as oga Ribadu rightly said, Ibadan has been politically compromised.
The elites are either too intimidated to talk or have compromised. Until Oyo state people in general and the Ibadan people in particular rise up and challenge the authority of the garrison commander and his never-do-well godson, there wont be peace or development in Ibadan.
As wicked as OBJ was, he never sent thugs to attack protesting workers. lets await the outcome of the election petition tribunal, then we would know how long Oyo state will be in the shackles of poverty, intimidation and sheer brigandage. The hawks may be on the prowl now, but the time is near when they would be disgraced out of Agodi.

I think it is parochial to use religion as a means of electing people into political office. Religion ought to unite us rather thandivide us. I know the fact that Tinubu is being succeded by a muslim, is not religious

hot-angel,
I agree with you, but its only I have never heard that expression 'bouncing baby girl' before.

It is a common cliche among us (Nigerians) to refer to a newly born male child as ' bouncing baby boy', but why do we refer to them as bouncing?
What do we call a girl child?

it will be either iyabo or kamoru

so with no quid, no ride, no show 4 bobos den?

I think many Nigerians in the diaspora have lost touch with what is on round in Nigeria. Rigging is something that is opened, and the evidence is not far fetched. For example,When the incumbent deputy gov hijaked voting materials in Ondo state, and even INEC confirmed this. I am sure some people will still be asking for evidence of rigging. Gosh!!

I am from Oyo state, and I am saddened by this result. The future of nigeria is bleak if this kind of rape on democracy continues. OBJ is a complete failure and posterity will not forgive him.

In the 90's Professor Iwu told the world that he had gotten the cure for Ebola Virus, it turned out to be untrue. In 2006, he told the world again that he would organise a free and fair election, but from his antecedents, we know thats not possible.
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for Iwu to organise a free and fair election.

please who won in oyo state?

from the website, no source was given for the results they posted on the website. I think that result is not authentic.
There are too many ambiguities.

PDP did not field any candidate in Rivers State, so how could they have won there, please lets know your source

what is the source of your info, please?

I pray Ajimobi wins in oyo state. We pray we never experience the reign of terror again

I think contributors on this forum should be mindful of their utterances and get their facts correctly before posting on this forum. Oates has surely not got his facts correctly, because I worked under Senator ajimobi at national Oil, now Conoilplc, and he was never sacked by Otunba Mike Adenuga for corruption. The man resigned voluntarily as the MD of the company.
On whether the man can govern the state, I think he is still the best candidate out of the candidates parading themselves now. Also I would not like to call the man Adedibu's boy, though Adedibu is like a father to him, cos Adedibu and Ajimobi's father were friends. This does not mean he would hand over the key of the treasury to Adedibu. An intelligent person is oftentimes described as arrogant by fools, but a discerning mind knows better. The man has succeded in his private life and career, so I think he would be able to succeed in Oyo state too, if what he has done are politically motivated, how come other senators have not done things that are politically motivated too.
Lets give honour to whoever honour is due to, if someone has done well, lets say so.

Is there any Naija club where one can dance owambe? That is the kind of fun i'm missing in London.

Nigerian tribune, today sunday the 4th of march 2007

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Sunday Ehindero, on Monday said a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain in Oyo State, Chief Lamidi Adedibu, had written an undertaking not to foment trouble before, during and after the April general election in the state.

Ehindero was speaking on the crisis that broke out between the supporters of the Oyo State Governor, Alhaji Rashidi Ladoja, and his deputy, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on February 3 which claimed two lives.

He also said that 19 people had been arrested in connection with the mayhem.

The IG said that it would be wrong for the police to arrest and detain Adedibu when it had no strong case against him.

When asked about the six direct data capture machines allegedly found in his home, Ehindero said he invited Adedibu and questioned him but did not find him worthy of being detained.

He said, ”What guides us in this job is the law and not what people say. What offence has he committed (to warrant his being detained)?

“I invited him based on the issue and he told us that he did not carry the machines and was not seen with them. What are you going to prosecute him for?

”He (Adedibu) had given us an undertaking that he would not cause trouble in Oyo State before, during and after election.

”I still don‘t know why the people are saying the man is not literate. If you see his handwriting and the way he constructed his language, you will bow.”

On the Akure mayhem, he said that those arrested were made up of supporters of Ladoja and Alao-Akala.

The IG said five guns were recovered from a pilot car at Akure Stadium, venue of the rally.

The guns were made of two pump action guns, two English and one locally-made pistol, and 133 cartridges.

Among those arrested were five policemen and the Aide de Camp to the Governor, Mr. Fola Ogunkoya a deputy superintendent of police.

The police added that the police were still on the look-out for other suspects. He said they would soon be declared wanted by the police.

Ehindero also announced a ransom of N250,000 on the leader of the gang (name withheld).

He also asked the Force Secretary to post the ADC out of the state.

Though the police boss exonerated the ADC in the mayhem, he said Ogunkoya ought to have charged the pilot car in which the guns and the ammunition were found before it was taken to the venue of the rally.

He also blamed the ADC for allowing a civilian to drive the pilot car in which mobile policemen were, saying that that was an offence. He also directed the force secretary to write a circular to all police command on the matter.

Punch Newspapers

Baba Yekini, the greatest Nigerian striker of all time.
All hail baba yekini!!

And Goodluck Jonathan looks like baba suwe

He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.OBJ's hands are too dirty.

No, I do not believein the Nigerian dream. A dream it is, and a dream it would remain until these marauders that hold forth are done with.

I dont know why people are making a big issue out of a slap. To slap your partner is wrong, but two wrongs dont make a right. Are you going to just walk out of a relationship you have built over a considerable number of years just because he/she slaps you? To me walking out or quiting is the defeatist approach.