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Jonathan and PDP must answer allegation of rigging, says Tribunal

By GOWON EMAKPE

July 15, 2011 03:12AM
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The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, yesterday said President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must answer allegation of rigging and other irregularities in the petition filed by the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) challenging the result of the 2011 presidential election.

Presiding judge, Ayo Salami, dismissed the preliminary objection of Mr Jonathan and the PDP asking the tribunal to dismiss the petition because it was filed on Sunday, which was a non-working day, saying that the petition is competent and would be heard on its merit.

"The days of technicalities are over; the tribunal will hear and determine the petition on its merit," he said, adding that the petition is competent as the registry of the tribunal was open for business on Sunday in order to hasten the assignment of the tribunal as it has a life spam.

On the objection that the tribunal should dismiss the petition because it was not properly constituted, as Muhammadu Buhari and Tunde Bakare, for whose benefit the petition was filed, were not made parties to the petition, Mr Salami ruled that the Electoral Act and the 2010 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria permits the CPC petition.

"The Electoral Act 2010 and the 2010 Constitution allows either the candidates or the party or both to file an election petition before an election petition tribunal," he ruled.

Wole Olanipekun, counsel to Mr Jonathan, in his application asked the tribunal to dismiss the petition because it was filed on Sunday, which was a non-working day.

Mr Olanipekun argued that the registry of the court, under applicable rules, is not to be opened on a Sunday for the transaction of any business.

He further argued that the CPC could not show cause why they filed the petition on Sunday, since they had two more days to exhaust the 21 filing days as guaranteed by the Electoral Act and cited a statute, Sunday of Servant Act of 1677, which states that "no public business should be carried out on Sunday." The lawyer also said the tribunal should dismiss the petition because it was not properly constituted, as Muhammadu Buhari and Tunde Bakare, for whose benefit the petition was filed, were not made parties to the petition.

No time for technicalities

Mr Jonathan and the PDP are challenging the legitimacy of the petition filed by the CPC seeking to nullify the April 16 presidential election. In the objection, Mr Jonathan and PDP said that the court lacked the jurisdiction to hear the petition.

Joe Gadzama, counsel to the PDP, aligned himself with Mr Jonathan's counsel to seek the dismissal of the petition.

According to Mr Jonathan and his running mate, Namadi Sambo, the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the petition because some of the grounds relied upon by the petitioner were pre-election matters which could not be determined by an election tribunal.

But Ebun Sofunde, counsel to the CPC, told the court that the provisions cited by Mr Olanipekun cannot be read in isolation of Section 150 of the Evidence Act.

According to him, it has not been suggested that the petitioners forced the registry of the court open, saying it is the person objecting to the validity of the filing that ought to file an affidavit that there was no directive for the registry to open, even as he submitted that the question of the last day of filing is totally irrelevant.

Joined as defendants in the suit are the Independent National Electoral Commission; its chairman, Attahiru Jega; Goodluck Jonathan, Namadi Sambo, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Resident Electoral Commissioners for the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The CPC is contesting the result of the election in about 20 states of the federation. Though a copy of the petition was not made available to journalists, Mr Sofunde said the election was non-complaint with the Electoral Act 2010 alleging irregularities.

They are to call 151 witnesses to prove their case.

The tribunal had recently ordered the INEC to provide to the CPC the list of local contractors engaged by the commission to print ballot papers used in the presidential election. It also directed INEC to allow the petitioners unfettered access to ballot papers and other electoral materials used in the April presidential election in the custody of the electoral body.

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^^^It's all crap and i support a divide/separation!!!!! Don't believe in having to trust someone that hates me or wish me ill around.Its better we redefine the borders to an acceptable stage, all are happy and every interaction is about mutual understanding and respect.

Naija ripe for division

Thanks for the heads up.I shall notify my Northern brothers to gear up.So as to match the treats in its track!!!!!! Keep it coming.

It doesn't matter.We are neutral and so we could benefit from alot of countries.Presently Iran is far more advanced than us and prefer to build there indigenous technology.Even if it means reverse engineering.They make there own cars,industrial parts,ships planes,military arsenals,space technology,science research etc.It maybe not be as good as that of the western world,But would the west share the knowledge they have with you.A bird in hand is better than thousand in the bush.Today our military can not produce much more than assault rifle munitions. So if that is true then let them help us with the technology required to start,Since the west won't give us.Our nearest treats in Africa are not better than Iran militarily.With such technology know how we can build our own and improve on there own.Just maybe someday the west would want to share our little know how for something better than aid.About if we would piss the west?We won't it will make us more appealing and important to them if they realize we could have a choice and survive without them or possibly suppas them.Respect will be extended.
Whether Iran is evil or not i don't know.Simply because the west say so doesn't make it true.It will be silly to hurriedly crest them so.Since they pose no immediate treats to us.Also they could be used as a means to an end if we know better.Considering that countries in Europe still deal with them and still visit them or host them.Wetin concern us?We sometimes like to play into the interest of western powers who never like us except when it suits them.
In the global arena number and power matters.The saying no permanent enemy or foe is a good way to start.They need relevance and we could also find something worth while in them.If you most know the west refuse to give us space technology along with its knowledge.That was why we opted for the likes of china,who train and sale the technology to us.You should know that the west will never give us anything good.It is also known fact that they prefer to give only aid,which is not what Africa needs.The aid contracts are awarded to western nations so the money,production and experts remains there.We continue to suckle for ever under aid.Our major meeting AU and EU had,They tried to rip us off.So what matters to the west is there interest and i bet you if tomorrow Iran sucks there balls.You would see the change of attitude and it the west would still not change there imperialistic attitude.
Internationally we must learn to open our eyes and get everything from everyone that could make it better for our citizenry.Nigeria first and others next regardless.That includes even dealings with the west,Asia,middle east etc.
If you doubt this!Lets assume today out of willingness Nigeria stops oil to the west in order to sell it to African nations who are closer and in dare need.Out of love for your own and consideration.Before you know it,Our image go begin spiral internationally and then next trouble go start.The government will be targeted next.The same way Saddem did there dirty deals in the gulf and later said no.The same way the Ayatollahs said no to imported technology and external influence/interference.
We can't fight the west and we can go against her but we sure can make her like us more.A visit to Iran will not change our policy and will not change how the west think about Nigeria.So let him go if he wish.Another good example is Chechnya.Rebels are not getting any military hardware from Iran,how?Simple the Russians said we support you and in return you give us your word that no body from our Islamic militant groups gets support from your nation.So if today Iran poses security treats in terms of arms shipment then we could sit on a table and say you want a friend then you must be on same page with us about our security period.Not crest  them evil and refuse dialogue.Even Israel will not reject meaningful visit or dialogue with them.Because Israel would want a divided middle east and it will serve her even more if she could get more allies amongst the Persians/Arabs.She also has an agenda for that.Talk more of Nigeria,being neutral to both interest.Simply mind our business will do and exploit what is good to us in everyone.

God dey  
We don't have any hope.Not with government and not with the elites.

^^^^ He didn't establish Boko harm.He only gave it the propulsion and trust to become a treat.

My take on the 7 years single term is that it should be reduced to 5 years single term and rotational within the 6 geopolitical levels.Also consideration should be given to rotation of powers in all states(Governors) and regional levels.Priority must be attached to  ensuring that a tribe does not keep floating representatives at the detriment of other minorities within states and zones.For any tribe that holds power for presidential and state must not repeat such until others have had a turn, either at state or regional level period.

For me the single longer term is better.We save cost on the stupid INEC expenses.Lastly it gives enough time to carry out polices.About whether we will be stuck with a leader who is bad for a longer time.I say we could push for an impeachment and support wider protest for removal.The leaders are also expendable.We only need to sit up and push against any leader who sucks!!!!We need to start utilizing our God given right and power to boot a leader out when we have no use for such a person.

Only justice can stop Boko Haram scourge says Eskor Toyo

AS Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenge of checking the menace of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, one of the nation�s foremost economists, Professor Eskor Toyo, has said,

Posted at 13/07/2011 04:08 AM | Updated at 13/07/2011 04:08 AM

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By Simon Imobo-Tswam, Abuja

AS Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenge of checking the menace of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, one of the nation’s foremost economists, Professor Eskor Toyo, has said only justice can make the sect abandon its war on the nation and its helpless security agencies.

The Marxist academic, who made this known at a press conference in Abuja, said the hostile approach of the Federal Government in tackling the crisis was counter-produtive.



His words: “Fundamentalists are only fighting the war they used to fight those days in Europe and that cannot be ended by arresting them. It can only be ended by the complete enthronement of justice in our national life; not when boys take up arms, here in the North, or when they take up arms in the Niger Delta, you go there and start fighting them. It is rubbish. Let them do justice.



“There is no use struggling to protect injustice or the interest of those who perpetuate injustice in Nigeria. Rather such persons should be fought and exposed. You Nigerians always talk of stability. But you cannot stabilize injustice.



In fact, injustice should be destabilized. Go and tell them that Eskor Toyo said so.



“Jesus Christ was a communist and rebel. That is why they killed him. The Prophet Mohammed was a communist and a rebel. That is why they chased him away. They wanted to kill him. He ran to the Albysiania and then to Mecca. They wanted to kill him because he was a communist and a rebel. I want every Christian to know that. I want every Muslim to know that.”



“Now concerning the boys who organised Boko Haram, the Army arrested their leader, Mohammed Yusuf, and turned him over to the Police and the Police killed him. The government is Boko and should be Haramed, prohibited so that boys like these ones could have jobs.”



On the much hailed 2011 general elections, the controversial lecturer tagged them “a sham,” and their certification as free and fair by foreign observers was “inaccurate.”

For those saying Buhari is not on the list,how about Shagari,Gowon,GEJ,ED Clark,Tinubu,Saraki and Abdulsalam?
Please let Buhari be.He is not the president or security chief.If anyone should be blamed take it to the doors of ANPP or PDP.
The same Buhari stood ground to support the right of GEJ to contest .when the zoning palaver was at its peak.
The same Buhari who condemn the Boko harm after the Police HQ bombings.
The same Buhari who rejected the meeting invitation to support zoning and deny GEJ legitimate right to run.
What is it with those bigots,hypocrites and evil minded people spewing crap all over against Buhari.
The people shouting Buhari never condemned, the April post election violence on time should know he did.Even earlier than GEJ.The same with the Police HQ bombing.All those saying ill about him over everything are just bigots and fanatics.
About splitting the nation,honestly if it will bring peace and rid us of this regional enmity.Then make God almighty allow it happen.

Atleast GEJ has gotten some level of endorsement for the military action.The commanders just need to be told to ensure there men handle people around with respect for life and property.Not to act like some brainless killing machine.

Ex-Borno Governor created Boko Haram – Gen Useni
On July 13, 2011 · In Headlines

BY KINGSLEY OMONOBI, DANIEL IDONOR, NDAHI MARAMA, Oscarline Onwuemenyie & Fredrick Okopi
ABUJA- THE Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni (rtd) yesterday gave an insight into the emergence of the deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram, saying that the group used to function as a political thuggery cell to a former governor of Borno State.

The retired army general who spoke with State House correspondents, after separate meetings with President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo also supported the use of force by the Nigeria Army to flush out Boko Haram, saying that “like in war, the soldiers must be working on information on the Boko Haram. Innocent ones would definitely be killed in the process of trying to dislodge the Boko Haram members from their base”.

This is just as the leadership of the ACF called for the convocation of a Northern Peace Summit to discuss and proffer possible solution to the menace of the Islamic sect, currently ravaging the region.

President Goodluck Jonathan flanked by the Chairman Arewa Consultative Forum, Lt. Gen Jerry Useni and Vice President Namadi Sambo (2l) while others watched during a meeting with the Presidency and the Northern Leaders at the State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida

Gen. Useni disclosed that he had earlier warned the former governor against the use of thugs during election, saying that like in Rivers state where thuggery gave birth to militancy, Boko Haram used to be a political thug group; but later metamorphosed into a terror entity.

National problem

His words: “Just like the Boko Haram issue, it started like a Borno affair but now it is becoming a national problem. I remember when I was the Deputy National Chairman of the ANPP, I went to the state (Borno) to commission some projects and when we were driving along one of the major streets, I saw young boys selling petrol in jerry cans and I asked him (the governor), why he allowed them to be selling on a major road like that, and he said, “no, no, leave them they are very useful, during the general elections, we can use them to turn everywhere.”

“So, it means they were used during the elections. So, that was how it all started. And if you remember, we had the same problem again in Rivers State where one of the former governors used thugs and at the end of it, they became militants. So, there is always reason for something”, he said.

The ACF, Chairman attributed the emergence of Boko Haram to bad leadership and political thuggery but suggested a summit, as a way out. He said: “There are lots of things responsible for all these and the best way is for us to sit down and tell ourselves the truth”.

According to him, it is for this reason that the ACF is organising Arewa Peace Conference in December this year; stressing that “all the governors will come so that we will sit and talk and our monitoring group will follow up”.

Legislative powers

He noted that “as an organisation, that is all we can do since we have no legislative powers. But for now, we are going to start something before the conference”, warning that “it is not enough to be issuing statements like ‘Boko Haram your days are numbered or Boko Haram you are this or that. We need to look at it in-depth” .

While blaming the Boko Haram saga on governments of the affected states who have resorted to thuggery as a means to wining elections, Gen. Useni believed that “good governance will reduce the menace. I mean good government at all levels” .

He observed that “no matter how good a government at the top is, some politicians at the state and local governments will abdicate their responsibilities and divert public funds meant for infrastructure development to fund their political ambition”.

Asked why they were in Aso Rock, the ACF boss said, “we are in the State House to congratulate the President. Since the elections, we have not come as a group to congratulate. We feel that we should come as a group to greet him and give him our respect”.

And on the issues discussed during the meetings, he disclosed that “in my speech, I touched on the issue of insecurity and that we as an organisation condemn violence in whatever form and our position is that we should always try to seek redress through normal processes”.

He added that “we just came out from the Vice President’s office where he told us all they are doing as a government to redress the problem. We have agreed that there are Nigerians even within ACF that have been trained in security matters and we, as a group, will send a small team to come and discuss with him and find out the best we think can be done to handle the problem”.

Besides, he noted that the ACF abhors the use of violence in whatever form; saying, “we believe there are due processes through which we can voice our complaints. So, why should we kill to satisfy our grievances? So, the more we condemn this, the better for us; not for some people to go and sit-down and be saying ‘good for them”.

2 soldiers injured, 3 killed in Maiduguri blast

Meanwhile, Boko Haram members yesterday continued their reign of terror in Maiduguri as two bomb blasts by the sect members left two JTF members seriously injured while three of the sect members were killed by gunshots.

The first bomb attack occurred early morning yesterday along Baga Road, in Maiduguri while the second blast went off on the main road opposite the United Bank Of Africa (UBA) Baga Road branch, shattering the windscreen of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) vehicle that was on its way to rescue the victims of the first blast.

An occupant of the NEMA Vehicle, who is the Information Officer of the agency, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye told our Correspondent on phone that, the second blast affected the windscreen of their vehicle. “We were rushing to Baga road after the early morning bomb blast to rescue the victims in the convoy of another JTF Patrol team, when another bomb which was targeted at the JTF vehicles that we were following exploded opposite UBA Bank. It destroyed our windscreen, but no one was injured.

Confirming the blasts, the Operation Officer of the JTF, Colonel Victor Ebhaleme told our correspondent on phone that, suspected members of the sect at about 7:30am threw a bomb at the Patrol vehicle of his men at Baga Road which injured two of the occupants, while the JTF was able to gun down three of the suspected bombers.

Colonel Victor, however, could not give further details of any arrest but it was gathered that, two other people were killed by stray bullets during the encounter. He said, the JTF had already cordoned off the area in order to fish out those behind the incidents.

Gov. Shettima begs residents not to flee

Meanwhile, Governor Kashim Shettima has expressed sympathy over the recent happenings in Maiduguri Metropolis and Jere Local Government area as a result of security measures aimed at curtailing incessant bomb attacks on innocent people in the state.

A statement which was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda, urged the residents “not to panic or migrate from their houses as adequate measures have now been taken by government to ensure that security operations would henceforth be undertaken with human face and with absolute respect for the freedom of movement and peaceful abode of all citizens within the urban centres of Maiduguri and Jere Local Government areas”.

The statement also re-assured the people of Borno that government is not unmindful of the current hardship being experienced as a result of the recent ban on Okada riders, saying that it will soon distribute tricycles and buses as palliative measures to ease the current situation.

Borno Elders call for immediate withdrawal of JTF

In reaction to the killing of innocent citizens and the mass exodus of residents from Maiduguri, a Committee of Borno Elders and Leaders of Thought has called on President Goodluck Jonathan, to as a matter of urgency, withdraw all soldiers from the streets of Maiduguri, arguing that the soldiers have failed to address the security situation perpetrated by the Islamic Sect, Boko Haram, but rather, they have succeeded in burning down houses and cars, killing innocent people and harassing passers-by since their deployment to the state.

The Elders also called on the members of the Ahlan Sunnah Lid Da’waati wal Jihad Yaanaa (brothers), a.k.a Boko Haram to consider the current suffering of fellow Muslims and look for alternative ways of pursuing their demand, as government has on several occasions appealed to them to engage in honest and positive dialogue, since they have already presented their demands.

Reacting, the JTF in a statement signed by Colonel Victor Ebhaleme, the Operations Commander, debunked all the claims by the Borno Elders that soldiers are involved in any indiscriminate treatment of law-abiding members of the public.

Colonel Ebhaleme stated that, the claims are baseless and uncalled for at a moment when the state is facing serious security challenges, and re-assured the general public that members of the JTF will never act in anyway against the peace of the state.

The JTF also blamed members of the outlawed Boko Haram for planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at residential areas which explode and damage houses and vehicles as was the case in Kaleri London –Chiki area

The JTF, therefore, called on the general public to disregard the rumour going round that people should leave the state capital, stressing that such rumour is baseless as there is no hiding place for members of the sect and their collaborators who resorted to spreading the rumour in order to instil fear in the people.

JTF however re-assured the public of their safety urging them to go about their normal businesses, as those leaving the town are motorcycle owners in search of livelihood as a result of ban by the state government.

FG to negotiate with aggrieved groups

The new Minister of Police Affairs, Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade, has expressed the desire by the Federal Government to negotiate with the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in order to achieve lasting peace in the country.

Olubolade who spoke with newsmen yesterday at the hand-over ceremony to his successor, at FCT ministry, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide, said “we will explore dialogue with any aggrieved persons so that peace will reign in Nigeria. If that fails, but we hope it does not, we will then consider alternative measures to guarantee peace in the nation. What matters is that Nigerians are able to enjoy peace wherever they live.”

He added that the Nigeria Police would be better motivated and equipped to do the job of providing security for the whole nation.
According to Olubolade, “We are confronted with enormous security challenges at this time, and it is something we must confront headlong. We cannot allow insecurity to take over the land.

“I am fully aware that I have a big job on my hands to improve the police force in the country to be better able to tackle crimes and other violent acts that disrupt peace and endanger lives of Nigerians, and I am confident that we can the job.”

Security of lives and property

The Police Affairs Minister stated that he was ready to work with the FCT administration to ensure security of lives and property, even as he urged the incoming Minister of State to also concentrate efforts in the development of the area councils within the Federal capital.

Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has assured that all stakeholders in the Abuja Project will be carried along in the development and administration of the Federal Capital Territory.

The FCT Minister gave this assurance while receiving the new FCT Minister of State, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide and bidding farewell to the out-going FCT Minister of State, Navy captain Caleb Olubade in his office in Area 11, Garki I District, Abuja.

The Minister restated that the business of developing the new Federal Capital Territory should be the concern of all Nigerians whether in government or not; saying that the redeployment of Navy Captain Olubolade to the Ministry of Police Affairs will boost the security arrangement of Abuja because he is a member of the big family.

Senator Mohammed noted that the secret of the success and wonderful working relationship with the out-going Minister of State is because they collapsed individual personal interest for team work and national interest.

The Minister who extended hands of fellowship to the new FCT Minister of State, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide said that exclusion creates suspicion.

Also speaking at the occasion, the new FCT Minister of State, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide thanked President Jonathan for the appointment and promised to assist in making Abuja a home to all Nigerians and foreigners.

She pledged her loyalty to the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan, even as she stressed that the vision of the FCT administration was to make Abuja not only the capital of Nigeria but that of the rest of Africa.

She said, “We have made great strides in the development of Abuja as the nation’s capital, but still more work needs to be done especially in the area councils to bring them up the speed with the development trends on the capital city.

“I believe strongly in team work, honesty, loyalty and patriotic service to this country. I also believe in leaving a place better than you met it, bearing in mind that we are only but custodians of the various positions find ourselves, and we should use that to serve the people efficiently.”

The ceremony was attended by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Biodun Nathaniel Olorunfemi and the Permanent Secretary of Police Affairs Ministry, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji as well as some Directors of the FCT Administration.

Sect members vow to attack army barracks

Boko Haram has, however, vowed to attack Army barracks and accused the army of carrying out massacre and destruction of innocent people’s property in Maiduguri.

The group in a statement signed by Abu Zaid and circulated to some newspaper offices in Maiduguri challenged the JTF members to relocate to their barracks and remove their families and see whether they would not be attacked.

Abu Zaid said: “If you have the capacity to fight us, return to your barracks, remove your children and wives and see if we will not confront you within hours.”

The statement which was written in Hausa and Arabic languages alleged that the recent indiscriminate attack on innocent people, and destruction of their property was a sign that “you are weak, ungodly and fearful.”

Zaid also described as an understatement, the statement credited to the Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika calling Boko Haram members cowards.

He said: “We want to tell General Ihejerika that cowards don’t engage the military in a duel as we did in your barracks and on the streets of Maiduguri. But cowards are those who attack women, children in their sleep and who burn the innocent property. We have attacked you in your barracks in the past and God willing we will do it again very soon.

“You attacked us, first, in Maiduguri and then in Bauchi where you killed innocent people who were holding nothing, and now you are busy killing the innocent persons in Maiduguri and destroying their property. If this is not cowardice, what else is?”

We should learn to appreciate Nigeria and it's government.They always have issues and that is because you and i allow it.Lets look at Nigeria as our home and bring everyone to the side of building her and supporting our leadership regardless.Democracy is also what you want ,you get.The citizens are to blame as much as the leaders.The nation is falling apart, simply because is what we want it to be for now.
Nigerians must act as one and encourage productive projects.We must stop this hating.All anti government/Nigeria agents succeed simply because we are quiet or rather showing so much hate for each other that it slip pass us.Lets for once wake up and realize Nigeria can't just change for the better without our collective contribution and change of attitude.GEJ may be good but is up against multitude of Bad people(largely Nigerians).Alot of us in various spheres of life and Business in Nigeria are progressive.When it comes to Nigeria, we suddenly become discouraged or envious as if it is not our land and people.If Nigeria gets better is because of us and if it gets worst is because of us.It's not all that rest solely on the shoulders of government.

See people supporting the KILLING of INNOCENT people and even helping (by justifying) a supposed professional Army to carry out murder.They should keep going until the Army is faced by an army in its hundreds of thousand or millions fighting for survival.Before they realize they are also vulnerable.
    Instead of making friends with the population and closing ranks to flush the treat in the system.You are giving Justification to the haramist to last long and fill there ranks.
    The system is a complete waste and the army will only make it worst.Today even the USA had to work with the Iraqi population to throw al-qaida out of Iraq.some were former security operatives during Saddams regime.In Afghanistan same strategy is being put on ground and dialogue is constantly offered to the Taliban.No permanent foes or friends.
    Initially USA thought they could win with technology and a professional army.Even torture was employed.After years of low progress they realize you could offer things to win support( eg hearts and mind).What security is most effective than a vigil local community,Willing to help.In war you are expected to treat civilians with rights and considerations.Simply because no professional army can survive over a population that despises it.You need civilians always.During a war and after.Image building is important!!!!
    The inhabitants of Maiduguri are just being victimized from all angles and its really sad.They want help but can't get any. they are victims of the Government,Army and Boko haram.I wish the people suggesting a leveling and further killing of residents in Maiduguri as a way to go about suffer same in there communities someday and the army samples with there immediate families.

Big guy Obj  taking a nap. cool stuff,yeah!!!!!

first family of yar'adua during the early days!!!

Good one!I like this.

Next will be he is released and charges will not be brought against him.worst court grants him bail and later police has no case.They hardly know how to get evidence or press charges in court.

[quote author=dem_people link=topic=708293.msg8671692#msg8671692 date=1310058911]Haba Alhaji and Haka_nai. Una no get Arewa again, just like Ohanaeze and Afenifere? Abi dem no be organizations anymore? Even me dee go my own meeting for Ohanaeze but if u guys thought of Boko Haram instead of Arewa then I dee suspect una ooo.  [/quote]^^^^ for now i want to try Nigeria rather than this groups.Above all without Nigeria i doubt if they would exist.


[quote author=Ileke-IdI link=topic=708293.msg8671768#msg8671768 date=1310059739]So you're one of them? Your future generations will pay for what you ppl did to Nigeria. Mark my words

Maybe its the green air coming out of GEJ's armpit that intrigued you or maybe its his oversized head.[/quote]That is our president you insult like that.Wetin him do you?Haba now forgive am.He will change if you help him.

^^^^Actually people like you make me wanna insult someone.But i rather not.We need to change our attitude and brother you can associate us all you want and generalize your perceived fanatic views.I see no need to respond harshly.
So how is your day?I hope you are doing great.Nigerian can be what ever we want her to be!!!!
Goodluck and Nigerian need you.I need your support too.


[quote author=dem_people link=topic=708293.msg8671640#msg8671640 date=1310058418]

Haba haba haba. Una still dee online here when una suppose dee 4 d meeting where una organization dee discuss latest strategies?  [/quote]

For me its about being able to do it.Senator MC Cain and older people like gates are still working.Warren buffet is still out smarting the young ones and making cool cash globally.
Could one say its totally about age?I wouldn't!I know if Warren Buffet offered to head your company or ministry,you will hardly consider his age to give him the chance.
My only problem with them is merits and advantage over others to get the role he will be assigned.

@alj harem
I am from Borno too.
What i am saying is that we can only make it happen if we reduce the sentiments and work with this man.I may not like him but fighting/castigating him will only make it worst.We need to show that our president remains super and we are always there to support him,his policy and prefer suggestions that could make it happen.Even if we have to protest.Not like this!!!!
Its what we make of him God,turns him into!!! Calling him names and wishing him bad,makes it Bad!!!!

You guys should just pray for him and the nation.Just let him be.I never voted for him.Not with standing he happens to be our president.How can he do anything with everyone(Nigerians) attacking him and wishing him bad things.People outside Nigeria will laugh at us and think he is nobody considering how he is treated back home.
I may not like him as president and did not vote for him but he remains a bonafide Nigerian and has every right as far as i Know to be a president and get Nigerians behind him.

TIMES ARE HARD FOR HIM AND THE NATION.NOW IS THE TIME TO SUPPORT HIS GOVERNMENT AND NIGERIANS TO DO MORE TO MAKE IT WORK.

[b][b][b][b]“On the issue of Islamic banking, I will say we should look at it without a lot of emotion. I think that as far as I understand it and again it is a question that posed to the Central Bank Governor who proposed it, to my opinion it is another form of banking, where instead of charging interest, the people who take loans from this system share in the profits of the bank,” she said.[/b][/b][/b][/b]


What they said she said !!!! If it really makes sense to you

Where dem dey wey say she go fire Sanusi ? Nigeria NIgeria  

Ngozi: Islamic banking is ok – Daily Trust
Okonjo-Iweala

Okonjo-Iweala

Former Finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala yesterday urged opponents of non-interest Islamic banking in the country to dispassionately understand the idea, which she said is simply another form of banking that is functioning well in other countries.

Okonjo-Iweala, a managing director at World Bank and now minister-designate, spoke while fielding questions from senators at the Senate in Abuja during the confirmation hearing for ministerial nominees.

She said Islamic banking system is being adopted by many countries in the world and that it can function well along with other forms of banking that exist in Nigeria.

“On the issue of Islamic banking, I will say we should look at it without a lot of emotion. I think that as far as I understand it and again it is a question that posed to the Central Bank Governor who proposed it, to my opinion it is another form of banking, where instead of charging interest, the people who take loans from this system share in the profits of the bank,” she said.

saintneo:
@haka nai, I appreciate your comments, it gives more insight to the matter. However, we cannot fold our hands and watch as BH declare war on the FG and all its employees based on religious sentiments. Also, I believe you are aware of other terror groups in places like somalia. With kind of power that the Somali terrorist group have in their nation and the kind of mayhem they have unleashed on the people, do not you think that it is high time all these diaper-changing method is stopped and proper military tactics employed.

If BH militants is fighting for something political, then they should come to the table just like the ND militants did. They tabled their grievances and a solution was proffered which is partially working at least. However, the demand of the BH on the total "Islamaisation/Sharialisation" of Nigeria irrespective of our religious beliefs of other citizens is very appalling; it is tantamount to declaring of a parallel government as against the secular government being run.

BH should be quashed as soon as possible to avoid its spread, negotiation seems not to be an option anymore.


While you ponder on my comments, I would like you to view these pictures.

Personally you are right for us to desire security and enjoy its benefits.All countries that enjoy same has caused them money ,patriotism and commitments.
Nigeria rarely has any external treats and its not today that our security problems have being identified.While FG spends money for the security and the papers full of facts stare them in the face.The top men and women of such establishments continue to steal the funds because the treats are yet to come.
Do you that in Bornu state we used to have cross boundary raids by nomadic tribes from starving Chadian and Nigerien rebels!Last I know they said they would fit the police with the ability to form a Calvary crack squad that could move in the deserts to keep them clear.Where are dey?
The same police use to have a marine division and well position force in the marine.Today where are dey?
Until the Boko haram,the Chadian and Nigerien borders were largely free.Until MEND our coastal waters were so free and open you could come in and out. Our security establishment knew not today that it is needed to ensure internal stability.Today custom are charged and ready to search for arms.Why now?Do you think that it started today.
They only responds if it affects them or they feel like acting and the have no power then you see them checking there inventory to realize all is grounded and not working.Yet monies were allocated to them.The corruption in the forces is simple.Lets exploit areas we get budgets for and have no present treats.Pocket such funds and claim it was utilized.
Left for me EFCC should start probing the army ,Navy,SSS,NIA,police and others.Check there records and evaluate there spending.You will be amazed at the huge corruption in the forces.How does a 30,000 naira earner afford to build a house in his village and afford a car.After feeding his family?Don't get me wrong the money paid them is small but compared to there expenses you could sense foul play.It maybe small but no reason to extort or divert monies made for other things.
Our recruitment into the armed forces is full of bias and devoid of best stand.That is why the senior officers can not task the security and get results.Simply because the wrong bunch are all over.The main man has to come down directly to supervise.Ordinary you don't need to.Why? if such can't function then why keep him or her on your payroll.It is a service.If a commissioner fails then he got to go.Not transfer him and assign a new guy.For junior officers that maybe the case but not senior officers.Why will one commissioner be able to stop it another fail to?
The whole security apparatus is a mess.Plain and simple.Re-organizing it would take a long time.Meanwhile playing gentle with criminals is the fast fix.Until security becomes proactive,intelligent,equipped and of service to the people of Nigeria (even a criminal).The simplest security standard could have nipped both militancy and extremism in the bud.Why?Thats because possibly the sect leader wouldn't have begin killed in such manner and today will be in court fighting the over incriminating allegations against him enough to jail or hang him and put things straight for his followers.Militancy would have been averted, if the Government understood and kept abreast with the peoples demand and wishes.Rather than the elite.Only as a last option do they pick extremist and trouble makers,who would obviously have being fewer.
My solution make peace while you fix relationship between government and the governed.Also while you salvage and upgrade the security establishment.Competent hands only.Training and exams (even if na JAMB) to rate standards and those far below, retired to give room for new improved security experts or Nigerians with the will to act,

saintneo:
BHT is now at war with Nigeria, the solution is to declare war with tem as well. The same measures applied at Odi, Bayelsa State should be implemented in Borno State.

^^^^ while you make such assumptions to the solutions,cast your mind back to the attack and the effect of such on the ND and the response from the international community.Lastly did it solve the situation in the ND?No it made it worse and people galvanized and fought the state.If you live in Naija,you should know brute force has never and would never solve any problem.It only makes it worst.Just like the initial clamp down on the boko haram sect and there violent return.