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This is no lie dude! Akon was live in flesh & blood at the Get in on house party on Saturday in Lekki. There he stated it himself that Konvict is signing on Wizkid, Psquare & Tuface. Believe that!!! Details will be out shortly in the press! According to him, he says he's tired of doing his thing up in America alone and it's time to get some African brothers to join him  and he's got to start up from Lagos.The party was off da hook! With appearances by Eldee, Tiwa Savage,Banky W, Skales & so many others!

Methinks the Kanye west (G.O.O.D music) deal with Don jazzy & D'banj got to him as he is supposed to be reppin' Africa directly since he's originally from Senegal. Remember he did a remix of the don't dull song with Wizkid? They both performed this song on saturday too!

RIP Sunday Bada! God Rest your soul!

please whats the mileage on this ride and how do we inspect?

united all the way!

This High chief is a financial rascal! was at a function just after the IPO some years ago and he was spraying dollars like there's no tomorrow. I also understand that his third foot is very restless. always looking for somewhere to run into. [size=5pt]if you know what i mean[/size]

not surprised at all!

jidegirl12:
@ Siena. what is the best family SUV or minivan aside from Siena (i m taking it back)
I am thinking;(all 7 seats)

Navigator

4matic

Sequoia

Dodge Caravan (pure water here now)

Quest (the old one looks sleeker than the new one dont you think?)

Hyhundai

Just need your opinion tho, I want the one i can easily reach the kids from the front seat if you know what i mean.

If you ask me, I'll tell you to go for the Volvo XC! its simply a wonder on wheels and the ideal family SUV.

Not every body that flies at night on a broom with a cone hat is a witch!Some operate in the open just like this woman here! WTF!!! sounds like one of them superstory thingy! can a mother really do this to her child?? I think as for me, I'll go any length to severe any ties i have with her!

@ OP,
Pls do all you can to get 'that woman" outta your house AQAP!!!

This thread has been derailed with all these bike stories! Pls keep ur bicycle stories to yourselves and offer the OP some good advice! Haba!!!

Efetobore Sodje! i remember this guy! Used to annoy me so much with the green white green durag on his head & the funny beard. I think he's got my vote.

Pius Ikedia was also another disaster. Always running with his head down like a bush pig!

Am searching for an FX 45 pls! we've seen lots of FX 35.

But can some one please tell me who will thus be responsible for screening and confiscating  fake and substandard drugs and products at the port before they get to the end users? I agree these agencies were suddenly becoming monsters, but we also cannot forget in a hurry the numerous seizures of substandard drugs and products by NAFDAC & SON respectively at the ports not to talk of the large catchment of arms discovered recently at the ports.

May I on behalf on Bishop Kukah re-post this here since Nairaland remains the biggest Nigerian community online.


THERE is no place like this fantastic country and no people like Nigerians. Land and people, I do honestly love you all. On a good day, the noise, chaos, anger, frustration fused together to produce some really good jazz. September 8 was one of such days and I thank God I was instrumental to the events.

Where really does one start to say thank you? The difficulties in finding a point of departure are no reason why one cannot and should not try. What is more, although I had a chance to say a big thank you to many who were on the field and a good number who were not present, I have continued to receive tens of text messages and emails from far and near from those who would have loved to make it but could not. When one thinks of the sheer distance and the fact that Sokoto is not near anywhere and what the decision to make this trip meant for a majority of those who came, putting aside three days, words are not enough to say a thank you.

I know a few people who told me that they would have loved to come to Sokoto but they were afraid of Boko Haram. When I tried to explain to them that although I have not lived in Sokoto, I know it to be one of the most peaceful parts of this great estate called Nigeria, some of my good friends the cynics, still dismissed me with the thoughts, Well, you never can tell. It reminded of a poster I had in my room when I was a student in the UK. It read: Don’t complain about room: You are only visiting. I live here. You only visited. Sokoto is my new home for as long as God wants.

A combination of the hospitality of the people of Sokoto and the weather gave us the most peaceful celebrations anyone could have imagined. There were no incidents as thousands of ordinary citizens, male and female, young and old, Christians, Muslims and non-believers from within and outside Sokoto, people, covering the entire spectrum of our national life, angled their way into the Trade Fair complex on September 8. On paper, it will be tempting and it might actually be grammatically accurate to suggest that they were all trooping into the complex to honour me as the subject of this historic event. On the contrary, I think I was the object. In which case, my ordination and installation were just one of those opportunities that a great people and a great country have to show their sense of solidarity, affection and trust in one another. I am glad that I merely offered them a platform, a stage on which to act out their roles. This should confirm to the political class that all is possible for us.

My friend Issa Aremu among others and many reporters have already written excellent and timeless pieces highlighting the nature and beauty of the mosaic of humanity that converged in Sokoto. In a miniature way, I was reminded of the funeral of the late Pope John Paul II which had placed the Presidents of Iran and Israel or United Kingdom and Zimbabwe next to one another and who, had to shake hands during the kiss of peace at the Holy Mass at the Vatican. It summarises my motto that God is indeed love and we manifest that love in how we deal with one another.

The messages that we received were enormous and it is so hard to even begin to appreciate the emotions in their contents. I received well over two thousand text messages, not counting personal letters, telephone calls and emails. The messages and the emotions were as moving as they were a lesson in encouragement. They were a summary of the fears, anxieties and hopes of a great nation. Written separately, they came from every state and segment of the Nigerian society. They crashed one phone but I still have well over two-thirds saved in a second phone.

There were three common themes that ran through nearly all the messages. First, there was the general feeling among most well wishers that this was long in coming and (my) patience had been rewarded. Two persons, one a priest and the other a laywoman quoted the Hausa proverb that said, what belongs to the frog can never go up the sky! Secondly there were those who said that the timing of the appointment and location were perfect. Governor Yuguda sent me a long text lamenting the fracture of the North and prayerfully hoping that the Sultan and I would be part of the healing of the area. Thirdly, the Sultan was almost literally a recurring decimal. I have to remind people that I have not been appointed to be member of the Sokoto Emirate Council, nor have I been asked by the Holy Father to set up a Catholic Chaplaincy at the Sultan’s palace. Most text messages were optimistic that both of us could make a change on the issues of restoring confidence in the relations between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. I truly pray and hope so.

Of course anyone who knows the Sultan will appreciate his incredible sense of openness, joviality and warmth. He has brought so much freshness and accessibility to the revered institution of the Sultanate. His simplicity has not diminished the respect and reverence that goes with the institution. He was glad to receive a delegation of about 40 Catholic bishops and priests in his palace on the eve of the big event. He threw open his guest houses, paid hotel bills for my guests and so on. In one hotel, my guests have to say whether their bills were to be put under Bishop Kukah or the Sultan. A good number of guests had told me well ahead of time that the sultan had already offered them accommodation.

Two minor incidents have made me really think again about how complicated God’s ways are. In 2006, we came to Sokoto for the 40th ordination anniversary of Bishop, Kevin Aje, then the bishop. On the day of the Mass, I was conscripted at the last minute to preach as the preacher had failed to turn up. At a reception in the office of the Deputy Governor, I met a gentleman who introduced himself as the Commissioner for Lands. I joked about getting a plot of land in Sokoto as I would love to live here. Strange enough the gentleman thought I was serious because later in the evening, his staff tracked me down and asked me to fill an application form which I did but never thought anything of it. Now, it seems I have to track my file. Secondly, some two years ago, I was speaking to the Sultan when the line went off. He called me back and jokingly asked if I had run out of credit. I jokingly said yes. In that case, he said, I think I will ask the Emirate council to take over the payment of your bills. Now, I am back to Sokoto and the Cathedral is now mine. What is left is for me to get my Land and hand over my telephone bills to the Emirate Council. This God na wah!

General Buhari captured the sentiments of many when he stated in his congratulatory message that he was afraid I would no longer be available for public engagements. No need to fear General. The Church has only given us a bigger platform. As long as injustice and hunger stalk this land, we shall continue with the struggle. We shall go to where the Lord sends us. Since God is everywhere, I shall consider myself a bishop without borders. After all, that crowd in Sokoto is evidence of the reward for the engagement across boundaries.

Finally, Nigeria and Nigerians, I love you and thank you so much. This journey seems long. The goal posts seem to shift so often. But no, they are nearer than you think. Nigeria and Nigerians, I will remember you each time I climb the altar or kneel down to pray. Our hands are on the plough. Together we shall never look back. The sun will shine and the smiles will return sooner than later. I thank God that I was born in this sacred land among such a beautiful people. I do truly love you all.

• Kukah is Bishop of the Catholic Church, Sokoto Diocese

http://www.guardiannewsngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63919:kukah-thank-you-nigerians-thank-you-nigeria&catid=38:columnists&Itemid=615

@OP, next time, try getting ur tyres from authorised outlets. By this I mean the direct manufacturer's rep in Nigeria. This I usually do. Though the tyres may come in expensive, they offer limited warranty (say 4wks - 6months) and they provide sundry services like computerised wheel balancing, alignment, fixing of tyres etc. I really don't think its about the GT radial brand. I believe the guy that sold it to you sold fake tyres.

please do! I'll appreciate. Hope the ride will be neat enough so I can convince him to change his mind on the YOM.

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career growth/progression is it IMO!

Though I welcome this development on one hand, I am indeed very scared on the other hand cos our security agents will misuse and abuse the citizenry.

Big Brother! Govt To Monitor Phone Calls

THE Federal Government may have concluded plans to push for legislators’ endorsement of electronic surveillance of telephone calls by security agencies to stem the tide of security challenges in the country.

The e-surveillance or eavesdropping will involve wire-tapping, through interception of telephone transmission by accessing the telephone signal itself.

It is similar to security arrangements in countries such as the United States (U.S.), Britain, China and Israel, among other nations, scripted mainly to detect unwholesome communications that could undermine national security. It also targets drug trafficking and money laundering.

Currently, a bill to that effect is being drafted for the National Assembly, with the current security challenges prompting the authorities to lobby the lawmakers to fast-track its passage.

When passed, the law would ensure codification of messages for easy interception by security agencies, which would also promote information sharing on a national security network to checkmate unwholesome plans that could promote insecurity in the country.

Telephone operators have however expressed reservations about the bill, stressing that it could compromise the privacy law currently operating in the country to protect phone users.

MTN pointed out in a statement from its head office yesterday that the plan needs to safeguard against bugging by unauthorised persons.

“MTN Nigeria’s network is subject to the same standard protocol that pertains across the world and cannot be intercepted by unauthorised persons. The company goes to extraordinary lengths to protect the confidentiality of its customers and data or call information are judiciously protected in strict compliance with the relevant laws,” the statement added.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would however not confirm the security eavesdropping plan, even as the agency affirmed an ongoing process to enact a law of Lawful Interception in the country.

In an interview yesterday in Abuja, Executive Commissioner, (Technical Services), Dr. Bashir Gwandu, told The Guardian that the order would not be effected until after its passage by the National Assembly.

Gwandu noted that in other countries where this is done, a court order must be obtained, adding that after the exercise, the security agency in question is still required to report back to the court or to the National Assembly with findings, for check and balances.

Also, Head, Public Affairs Unit of the commission, Rueben Muoka, told The Guardian that the commission has no power currently to give any such order to the security agencies, adding that as part of measures to fight crimes being perpetrated through the phone, there is an ongoing process to enact a law of Lawful Interception in the country.

Muoka noted that the law is not meant to invade into people’s privacy but to intercept criminal tendencies.

He said: “This doesn’t mean bulging people’s lines but to empower security agencies to intercept criminal tendencies using phones. If anybody is being tracked for criminal offence, the law, when enacted, would empower security agencies after certain procedures have been fulfilled to intercept.”

“There is no law that is made to infringe on people’s rights because they also have the right to challenge any infringement in the law court. This is democracy, so no law would be made to violate anybody’s rights but there is also a limit to every right.”

In U.S., there were 2,379 authorised wiretaps in 2009, targeted mainly at drug pushing through mobile phone calls. Each authorised wiretap captured communications of about 133 individuals lasting an average of 42 days.

Information gathered from the wiretaps led to 4,537 arrests and 678 convictions.

The statistics did not include terrorism-related wiretaps or those conducted through the National Security Agency (NSA’s) warrantless wiretapping programme.

Rising terrorism threats in U.S. have upscaled NSA’s electronic surveillance in recent times, with the agency’s mandate being widened as a foil against security slips.

In the U.S., federal law enforcement officials may tap telephone lines only after showing “probable cause” of unlawful activity and obtaining a court order. This unlawful activity must involve certain specified violations. The court order must limit the surveillance to communications related to the unlawful activity and to a specific period of time, usually 30 days. (Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2516).

Until recently, California wiretapping laws were much more restrictive, prohibiting all wiretaps without the consent of all parties to the conversation, except for investigations involving certain controlled substances violations (California Penal Code 629; 629.02; 631). However, as of January 1, 1996, the State Legislature amended this law to allow state law enforcement officials to obtain wiretaps in investigations involving murder, solicitation to commit murder, aggravated kidnapping, crimes involving bombings, and conspiracy to commit any of these offences. This law is intended to bring California wiretapping law more in line with the federal law. (California Penal Code 629 et. seq.)

Courts have held that the California law does not apply to wiretaps by federal agents authorised by a valid federal warrant.   For example, federal agents may go to federal court and obtain a warrant to place a wiretap in California, even though state officials may be barred by state law from obtaining a wiretap under similar circumstances.

Both federal and California law enforcement officials may eavesdrop on and record telephone conversations without a court order under the so-called “one party consent provision” (18 USC 2511(2)(s); California Penal Code 633). In other words, if state or federal authorities have the consent of one party to a conversation (such as a government informant), the conversation may be monitored. This provision applies only to eavesdropping by law enforcement officials.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63303:-big-brother-govt-to-monitor-phone-calls&catid=1:national&Itemid=559

can't we just get the prevailing tax rate in Nigeria? I often hear it when people say Norway & some select countries charge 36% as tax. Can't we thus get a range say between x % and y % for Nigeria?

Karen looks gorgeous! In as much as I really don't fancy her kind of personality, she definitely deserves my thumbs up!

No WAY!!!

Boko Haram in Warri! Coming soon to a Cinema near you!

Watch out!

This is the best piece of news I have heard since Jonathan assumed office 2 years ago even as acting president. It's obvious he influenced the project to be sited in his home state of Bayelsa. Anyways kudos! according to the leader of the Hyundai delegation, the 1st phase of the project will employ at least 2,000 Nigerians.

Good step I must say! we need more. . .

where's this ride located so that I can ask someone to check it up AQAP? more so, was it bought & registered brand new in Nigeria? it appears like a South African spec but i suprised it comes with a spoiler, keyless engine start, alloy wheels and yet fabric seats and 1.8L. that appears strange.

Boko Boko Boko!!! why? why?? why

thought cases of witchcraft and sorcery were not admissible under the law? can any lawyer throw some light. it's indeed baffling!

what no one has been able to tell me is what actually provoked Olisa? was it cos the guy was sleeping on the couch in the office? or did he say something offensive to Olisa?? what possibly could warrant this kind of beating from a senior colleague?anyways, I trust warri boys sha! Senior colleague ko, senior colleague ni. . . na heaven's gate we go go judge the matter finish! idiot! And to imagine that I had some 'small' respect for him? I am tempted to believe that he's into drugs really. Did i also hear someone here mention that he isn't married at forty-sumthing?? irresponsible somebody! SMH,

PointB:
The starting point is always 'idea'. Let hope the have the political, and bureaucratic will power to pursue this laudable idea - of course with losing sight of other sectors.

Only positive comment so far. sometimes I wish we were not so pessimistic. but what can I say? it isn't really our fault. who wouldn't give up in a situation like this?

[quote author=tpia@ link=topic=749184.msg9102899#msg9102899 date=1315446944]^^the more you type the more i.diotic and disgusting you sound.

i'd give it a rest if i were you.[/quote]@tpia, can't you see there's absolutely no point exchanging words with this lost fool? its practically impossible to help him retrace his steps from the way he writes here. No matter how hard a lizard tries to blend in a stream, it can never become a crocodile. A pig will always be a pig!!!