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PoliticsRe: Goodnews For Southwestern! Crude Oil Drilled Outside Niger Delta For First Time by hopilo: 8:31am On Jul 15, 2016
It should be good news for Nigerians not South westerners.
PoliticsRe: Dino Melaye Opens Up: What Transpired Between Senator Tinubu And I by hopilo: 8:25am On Jul 15, 2016
Melaye said he never threatened to impregnate Mrs Tinubu because it is biological impossible to make her pregnant as she had reach her menopause. Funny guy
PoliticsRe: Dino And Oluremi Tinubu. Dino's Full Press Release. by hopilo: 8:21am On Jul 15, 2016
Melaye said he never threatened to impregnate Mrs Tinubu because it is biological impossible to make her pregnant as she had reach her menopause. Dino sha
PoliticsSenator Tinubu Has Reach Menopause So She Can't Be Pregnant - Dino Melaye by hopilo(op):
Just listen to Dino Melaye press conference on radio now and he made this funny statement "I never threatened to impregnate Mrs Tinubu because it is biological impossible to make her pregnant as she had reach her menopause"
PoliticsRe: I Was Called A Dog And Thug By Tinubu – Dino Melaye Fires Back by hopilo: 8:07am On Jul 15, 2016
Melaye said he never threatened to impregnate Mrs Tinubu because it is biological impossible to make her pregnant as she had reach her menopause. This guy get mouth sha.
PoliticsRe: We’ve No Information To Provide On Aisha Buhari Being Wanted In US –US by hopilo: 3:52pm On Jul 14, 2016
aressssa:
We are talking about you..

If she no go, shey you go enter lagoon?
Oh, you brought the chain... Oya lagoon now
PoliticsRe: PHOTO: Lara Oshiomhole Bag Award From Socio- political Group At The Edo State by hopilo: 2:55pm On Jul 14, 2016
Dino, this is not Bonga fish
PoliticsRe: If I Were To Do It Again, I Will Vote Buhari by hopilo: 2:39pm On Jul 14, 2016
Have you eaten today?
PoliticsDino Melaye Attacking The Same People That Paid Him To Fight GEJ Administration. by hopilo(op): 6:58am On Jul 14, 2016
When this concerns were raised concerning Dino Melaye in 2013, those he is attacking now and those he want to impregnant and impeach now saw Dino as a brave fighter just to get at the previous administration. But today their mad dog is attacking them. People like Dino don't get near governance in a sane society. Below is the except of 2013 write up.


‘Dino Melaye will do anything for money if the pay is right from a willing paymaster,’ a friend, Mohammed, who is familiar with Dino’s antics right from his school days in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, once said disappointedly about this latter day activist .

Since losing out in his bid to continue his legislative journey in the House of Representatives, Dino has suddenly found a goldmine in the world of civil society business. For him, a vindictive anti-corruption crusade is the sure path towards sustaining a dwindling financial fortune. In the last one year, Otunba Dino (as he wants to be fondly called), has selectively pursued a shameful campaign against targeted PDP stalwarts holding key positions in Jonathan’s government to justify why Bola Tinubu must finance his Senatorial ambition for Kogi West ahead 2015.

By history and antecedents, does Dino have any moral justification or any good conscience left in him to fight corruption? Sadly, this man known for patronizing pharmacies at night for sex-enhancing drugs, is very gifted in seizing the moment, exploring loopholes and cashing in on existing frictions to negotiate a deal with a paymaster that is ready to play the ball in his supposed anti-corruption crusade. Guess his target this time around: Governor Rotimi Amaechi, who has been secretly dolling out hundreds of millions to fight and discredit anything that is of the Jonathan’s administration. The Rivers State governor, gave the Deputy Senate President of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) the sum of N29 million to mobilize students against the Jonathan’s administration recently. He has been fingered as secretly financing the ASUU struggle. About two months ago, he gathered some willing members of the Civil Society from all over the country in Port Hacourt, for a paid protest. Hundreds of millions of naira was sunk in that aborted operation.

Dino has been able to identify a spendthrift in Amaechi, hence looking for when it is right to have his own share of Rivers money. Unfortunately, the raging controversy over the car deal in the Ministry of Aviation has provided that sure link for Dino to hit yet another jackpot. Dino is fully aware that Stella Oduah has stepped on many toes in the ongoing reform of the aviation industry. It is on good authority that he once told a confidant that two individuals, Amaechi and Wale Babalakin would be good targets to make cool cash off. Both men, who certainly have deep pockets, are direct and indirect victims of the aviation reform. Dino is very much abreast of the impasse generated by the grounded airline belonging to Rivers State government for violating aviation rules and Babalakin running battle with FAAN, an agency of the aviation ministry. He knows all these and has been looking for that money-spinning moment to do some abracadabra. Stepping on toes is usually one of the biggest challenges of carrying out a reform in any sector. Certainly, no reformist will find it easy to make a change in any sector with entrenched interests from some members of the political class or business cabals. Aside the alleged Aviation cars scandal, Stella Oduah still has many battles to contend with. The protest being organized by Dino Melaye and cronies against Oduah is certainly one of those battles. For those that will be joining Dino to do this protest, kindly demand for a fair share of money sent in dollar denomination by Gov. Amaechi through his Chief of Staff, Tony. The cash was delivered 9pm on Tuesday (N72 Million in first installment), while the balance of N38 Million will be paid on Thursday. The agreement is for the protest to be sustained for three days. Wednesday – Federal Secretariat, Thursday – National Assembly and Friday – at a yet to be determined location in Lagos State.

Dino is full of tricks, so while he will be praying for security agencies to scuttle the planned protest, there is every tendency that he will be using a front to contact Wale Babalakin to key into this protest against Oduah by bringing out cash to ‘kill a common enemy’. Certainly this is a good moment for Dino to further make his empty noise and enjoy some cool millions. It is quite unfortunate that the car issue which should be thoroughly investigated to guard against witch-hunting has come at this time that the country is witnessing a massive turn around. However, it is expected that irrespective of the gang-up against the Aviation Minister or any of the agency, nothing should stop them from doing the right thing. Reforms come with pain, but the end certainly will justify the need.

Placing Dino side by side with his own history, one could only pity his obsession for dirty money. He was at the fore front of the Ettehgate scandal in the House of Representatives. He fought that futile battle to protect his pocket and chairmanship seat of a lucrative committee. The same man is today sermonizing about corruption. If Dino is serious about the fight against corruption and not motivated by money and politics, let him take to the streets to protest the Lekki scandal and Lagos government’ purchase of armoured cars. The recent buy–back of the Lekki Concession rights is unarguably the biggest scandal ever perpetuated by a state governor. A deal by Fashola to settle Tinubu for 2015 election money. Yet Dino, his other twitter activists and Lagos critics will pretend not to know. The Lagos State government is reported to have bought three armoured cars for N600 millions, yet the likes of Dino and Femi Falana, SAN, will never ask questions from all these. Nigerians are fully aware of their antics. The only man that has remained impartial even in death is late Chief Gani Fawehinmi of the blessed memory. It is very sad.

With the likes of Dino Melaye, the fight against corruption has been totally compromised and is now a lucrative venture. The current noise by Dino is just a storm in a teacup. President Goodluck Jonathan is quite aware that this is part of an organized set up to pull him down. Those funding this campaign against Oduah know that she worked tirelessly for Jonathan’s emergence in 2011 and may be strategically involved for 2015. The battle is on, but for Dino, he should be conscious of the future of his children. Certainly this struggle is money making venture for people like Dino and by extension, a conspiracy beyond aviation car deal saga.

* Ahmed, a public commentator writes from Abuja
PoliticsRe: We’ve No Information To Provide On Aisha Buhari Being Wanted In US –US by hopilo: 4:00am On Jul 13, 2016
aressssa:
And if she no go nko? you and your ipob brothers go enter lagoon?
We know those in the lagoon already from the change they brought.
PoliticsRe: Confusion As PENGASSAN, NUPENG Contradict Each Other On Strike by hopilo: 1:19pm On Jul 08, 2016
Pengassan and Nupeng are two different Union. One for senior staff the other for Junior.
PoliticsRe: "There Was No Secret Recruitments In CBN, FIRS, Others" – Laolu Akande by hopilo: 8:21am On Jul 08, 2016
This government is 2 faced.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Fighter Jets Bomb Bokoharam Terrorist Location In Sambissa by hopilo: 8:01am On Jul 08, 2016
Seen this same video before
PoliticsRe: Pengassan's Reason For Strike. Does It Worth A Strike? by hopilo: 8:45am On Jul 07, 2016
badonkadonk:
Well... Honestly don't think their reason is worth going on strike for...
That irregular JV funding is a major issue because multinational said FG are not bringing their 60% equity funding in the JV and the business is not sustainable due to global oil price fluctuations, and that they need to downsize their workforce which are Pengassen members to stay afloat. So to prevent Job lose of their members they need to strike to force FG bring their equity funding in the business. It is call cash call.
PoliticsRe: The Missing Moon - Public Opinion by hopilo: 3:00am On Jul 06, 2016
Epic and true representation of the drama of this government.
PoliticsRe: NNPC Is Now 'northern Nigeria Petroleum Company' - Nigerians Slam Buhari by hopilo: 9:57pm On Jul 05, 2016
Omoyele your eyes are open now, no wonder of late you have started using your Sahara reporter to scratch this government small with that Burantai Dubai story of yours. Your lies against the last administration brought us here, so please enjoy your bargain.
PropertiesRe: When The Architect Has Phd In Space Management (photo) by hopilo: 8:30am On Jul 03, 2016
This building will collapse and we all know the region with high incident of building collapse in Nigeria.
PoliticsRe: Hill top and Street View Of Abakaliki by hopilo: 8:19am On Jul 03, 2016
I am suprise, I need to visit as soon as possible. Who will be my tour guide?
CrimeRe: See What A Policeman Did To A Man In Akwa Ibom 4 Refusing 2 Give Him Bribe(pic) by hopilo: 5:38am On Jul 01, 2016
This is Babaric, let us know the policeman name and number if you had checked the tag on his uniform.
PoliticsRe: Maritime University To Commence Academic Activities Soon – Naval Chief by hopilo: 8:31am On Jun 29, 2016
castrokins:
That One Is In Okerenkoko
Thanks, but come to think of it, how many Maritime University we need? Why not put money into one for now. Okerenkoko, Oron and now this Ibia own.
PoliticsRe: Maritime University To Commence Academic Activities Soon – Naval Chief by hopilo: 7:37am On Jun 29, 2016
Did l hear him say already constructed infrastructure? Hmmmm l thought Ameachi said it's only Land they purchase that why he is not interested in the project. Or is these a different Maritime University? Need clarification from Delta state citizens
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: England Vs Iceland: Euro 2016 (1 - 2) ON 27th June 2016 by hopilo: 6:31am On Jun 29, 2016
caprini1:
As in ehn....I will look for the CD of that game and buy ,just to watch it and laugh,anytime I want to crack my ribs.
I tell you, especially the side he said, "these scoreline will live with these players on the pitch for eternity" He is an English man annoyed with his compatriot performance and he just was short of placing causes on each player.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: England Vs Iceland: Euro 2016 (1 - 2) ON 27th June 2016 by hopilo: 1:33pm On Jun 28, 2016
caprini1:
This supersports commentator .....is just a clown grin
The man finish England for him commentary
Foreign AffairsRe: Donald Trump Arrives In UK And Hails Brexit Vote As 'great Victory ' by hopilo: 9:59am On Jun 27, 2016
I think both Donald Trump & Boris Johnson will rule US & UK, if they win their election that mark the end of Nigeria as an entity. Boris Johnson the advocate of Brexit will certainly support agitators for self determination and Trump hard line on Muslims will push for the break up of Nigeria. It's what the drafters of end time events have program already and no one will stop it.
Foreign AffairsRe: Profile Of Two Blondes That May Lead Two Powerful Nations US & UK Soon. by hopilo(op): 9:33am On Jun 27, 2016
olatunjithomas:
op, you think Donald Trump will rule America?
I think both men will rule US & UK, if they win that mark the end of Nigeria as an entity. Boris Johnson the advocate of Brexit will certainly support agitators for self determination and Trump hard line on Muslims will push for the break up of Nigeria. It's what the drafters of end time events have program already and no one will stop it.
PoliticsRe: We Are Better As One United Nation - Murray-Bruce by hopilo: 9:25am On Jun 27, 2016
United is the key word, the truth is that we are not united so why stay as one?
Foreign AffairsProfile Of Two Blondes That May Lead Two Powerful Nations US & UK Soon. by hopilo(op): 8:47am On Jun 27, 2016
DONALD TRUMP

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American businessman, television personality, author, and politician. He is chairman of The Trump Organization, which is the principal holding company for his real estate ventures and other business interests. He is also the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Having worked in his father Fred Trump's real estate and construction firm while attending college, he assumed control of that family business in 1973, later renaming it The Trump Organization. During his career, Trump has built hotels, casinos, golf courses, the Manhattan neighborhood Riverside South and numerous other developments, many of which bear his name, including Trump Entertainment Resorts (now owned by Carl Icahn). He has made the Trump name a valuable and distinct brand, licensing it to numerous enterprises in which he has minimal or no stake. He briefly sought the Reform Party's nomination in the 2000 presidential election, withdrawing prior to any primary contests, although he won two primaries after his withdrawal. Listed by Forbes among the wealthiest 400 of The World's Billionaires, Trump and his businesses, as well as his three marriages, have for decades received prominent media exposure. He hosted The Apprentice, a popular reality television show on NBC, from 2004 to 2015.

On June 16, 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for president as a Republican, and quickly emerged as the front-runner for his party's nomination. His platform includes measures to combat illegal immigration, opposition to many free-trade agreements that he regards as unfair, often non-interventionist views on foreign policy, and a proposal to temporarily ban immigration to the United States from countries with a proven history of terrorism against the United States, until the government has perfected its ability to screen out potential terrorists. His statements in interviews and at campaign rallies have often been controversial, with the rallies sometimes accompanied by protests or riots.

Trump won the highest number of states and votes in the primaries, culminating with a victory in Indiana on May 3, whereupon his remaining Republican rivals suspended their campaigns, and Republican chairman Reince Priebus declared him to be the party's presumptive nominee. Several weeks later, on May 26, the Associated Press reported that Trump had earned the 1,237 delegates needed to secure the nomination.

BORIS JOHNSON


Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (born 19 June 1964) is an English politician, popular historian, and journalist who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. Formerly Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016, Johnson previously served as the MP for Henley from 2001 until 2008. A member of the Conservative Party, Johnson identifies as a One-Nation Conservative and has been described as a libertarian due to his association with both economically liberal and socially liberal policies.

Born in New York City to upper middle-class English parents, Johnson was educated at the European School of Brussels, Ashdown House School, and Eton College. He studied Classics at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was elected president of the Oxford Union in 1986. Beginning his career in journalism at The Times, he later became The Daily Telegraph's Brussels correspondent, with his articles exerting a strong influence on growing Eurosceptic sentiment among the British right-wing. He became assistant editor from 1994 to 1999 before taking the editorship of The Spectator from 1999 to 2005. Joining the Conservatives, he was elected as MP for Henley in 2001 and under Conservative leaders Michael Howard and David Cameron he served on the Shadow Cabinet as Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries and then for Higher Education. Making regular television appearances, authoring books, and remaining active in journalism, Johnson became one of the most conspicuous politicians in Britain.

Selected as Conservative candidate for the London mayoral election of 2008, Johnson defeated Labour incumbent Ken Livingstone and resigned his seat in parliament. During his first term as mayor, he banned alcohol consumption on public transport, introduced the New Routemaster buses and cycle hire scheme, and championed London's financial sector. In 2012, he was re-elected as mayor, again defeating Livingstone; during his second term he oversaw the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2015 he was elected as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, stepping down as mayor the following year and becoming a prominent figure in the Brexit campaign.

Johnson is a controversial figure in British politics and journalism. Supporters have praised him as an entertaining, humorous, and popular figure with appeal beyond traditional Conservative voters. Critics have accused him of laziness and dishonesty, using racist and xenophobic language, and elitism. The author of various books, he is also the subject of several biographies and a number of fictionalised portrayals.

PoliticsRe: Samuel Ikon Writes US Ambassador, Threatens Legal Action by hopilo: 12:14pm On Jun 24, 2016
This Rep is known for his randy lifestyle. I will not swear for him
Science/TechnologyRe: Help! Swarm Of Bees Around Residential Area by hopilo: 9:32pm On Jun 22, 2016
No cause to fear, it's a natural scene in rural or villages areas that has tress and woods as bees habitat
Science/TechnologyRe: What I Saw In The Sky This Morning In Abuja! by hopilo: 11:34am On Jun 22, 2016
Looks like missile launch trace oooooo. Hmmmm Avengers abeg oooo
PoliticsRe: Harold Wilson Confession On Pre Nigeria Fraud by hopilo: 2:57am On Jun 21, 2016
You children can undo the evil now

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