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 Politics / Re: $550million Abacha Loot: Mr Nnaka, US-based Lawyer Insists On 40% As Legal Fees by ikenga67: 12:46pm On Sep 11, 2016 |
For the guy to be able to tie this down in court means he has a legitimate contingency fee arrangement with the Nigerian government. Contingency fee representation is usually 33 -40 percent. But it is usually used in cases where the expectations of recovery is remote and the amount to be recovered not known and usually to be negotiated or fixed by a jury. Also it is used mainly by people that cannot afford attorney's fees. It is shocking that the Nigerian government will enter into contingency agreements in the first place, and to use such arrangement in this situation (where such huge amount is involved and the major work of discovering and segregating the money is already done by the US govt and all that Nigeria needed to do was make the simple case that the money should be returned) is criminal. I see everyone dumping on the greedy lawyer but seriously the major culprits here are the Nigerian officials that agreed to the fee arrangement. It can only be with an eye to a share of the fees that they could have entered into such manifestly wrong contract. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics / Re: How To Develop South East Nigeria To An International Standard. by ikenga67: 1:40pm On Jul 24, 2016 |
I really admire your passion Ada. For someone so young your interest in politics and especially your advocacy of the Igbo cause is very touching. Keep it up and keep neing an inspiration to the young ones that have the most at stake. By the way do you reside in igboland? |
| Politics / Re: Haiti To Join African Union by ikenga67: 10:05pm On May 04, 2016 |
Hahahahahaha. Actually, in spite of the geographical barrier Haiti belongs more at home to sub-Saharan Africa than anywhere in the western hemisphere. So it is a kind of home-coming. The mind-boggling superstition, the abject poverty, the mean spirited people, the decrepit communities, the dysfunctional public institutions, you name it, Haiti is more Mali than Costa Rica. You wont even believe that this blighted outpost of African despair shares an Island with the Dominican Republic. 1 Like |
| Politics / Re: Shiite-Army Clash: Mass Burial For 347 Corpses – KDSG- PICS by ikenga67: 1:34am On Apr 12, 2016 |
Terabyteck: I guess it is easy to pretend that the atrocities being perpetrated by the so-called Nigerian Army (and the so called security agencies such as SARS) is a result of Buhari coming to power, but that is just hogwash. Was Buhari president when the same military were committing countless mind-boggling atrocities in the north east in the name of fighting insurgency? Was it Buhari or GEJ that was president when a band of soldiers invaded a police station in Lagos State and went on a murderous rampage because a policeman had killed a soldier at a border check point? Was Buhari president during Odi or Zaki Biam? We just need to tell our selves the truth. For so long, whether out of cowardice or sheer indifference to the plight of other, we have basically given blood-thirsty sociopaths and drug addicts the license to visit on unarmed civilians the kind of terror that even Ghenghis Khan and his mounted hordes would have envied. Unfortunately some people have the unbelievably stupid notion that the cold-blooded murder of un-armed civilian is a natural consequence of the martial training of soldiers. Nothing can be far from the truth. The most important attribute of an army is not its weaponry or its tactical or operational nous. It is its discipline. What separates an army from an armed horde (like the Hutu Interehamwe of Rwanda) is the discipline in its ranks. What is most important to any military hierarchy (and the civilian leadership that oversees it) is the maintenance of discipline. Just recently an Israeli soldier was arrested for shooting dead a Palestinian youth that had attacked Israeli troops and had been lying wounded. Even more importantly, the Israel military and civilian authorities immediately came out with statements condemning the act of the soldier. Does anyone think the Israeli authorities acted out of love for the lives of the knife wielding enemy? of course not. They acted because they know very well that maintaining discipline in the ranks of the young men and women bearing arms is very necessary for the maintenance of Israeli democracy and a civilized state. It is very saddening when Nigerian authorities (and disturbingly, civilians) turn a blind eye or even defend the lawless acts of its so-called soldiers. It does the Nigerian armed services and the Nigerian state no good that there are soldiers who will descend to the level that those that murdered the Shia at Zaria descended to. It behooves every well meaning Nigerian in spite of our political or cultural divides to condemn in clear terms such inhuman conduct. In every situation we should always uphold our common humanity, otherwise we all become but beasts. 6 Likes |
| Politics / Re: Shiite-Army Clash: Mass Burial For 347 Corpses – KDSG- PICS by ikenga67: 7:15pm On Apr 11, 2016 |
Hmmm 347 people were murdered for nothing much more serious than constituting themselves into a nuisance? And the 'authorities' blithely just gathered the bodies and dumped them in a mass grave without even bothering to identify them? This is really beyond saddening, and the troubling aspect is that far from an isolated incidence, it is just another example of a mind-boggling total disregard for human life!! Seriously how did we get this far? Where is our humanity and our morality. When did we become these kind of animals? How could a people so religious at the same time be so indifferent to such egregious display of inhuman monstrosity?? 121 Likes 6 Shares |
| Agriculture / Re: Photos: My Catfish Pond by ikenga67: 3:01pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
queendalyn: Is there a way I can reach you off line please? I am very interested in getting something like this. I have a very large quantity of the strongest most durable tarpaulin material, just need to get in touch with someone that can do the construction. Really will appreciate you getting back to me. Thanks |
| Agriculture / Re: Layers Cage Brand by ikenga67: 8:10pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
I need about 20 cages. What would be the total cost for the electro galvanized 120 capacity to include shipping and installation to anambra state? What level of discount should I aspect? |
| Business / Re: How Much Did You Exchange The Dollar For Today? by ikenga67: 1:44pm On Feb 06, 2016 |
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| Business / Re: How Much Did You Exchange The Dollar For Today? by ikenga67: 12:27am On Feb 06, 2016 |
fcetbici:I can do 300 for this one. |
| Business / Re: How Much Did You Exchange The Dollar For Today? by ikenga67: 10:28pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
I have $1000 in the US and want to do a deal this weekend. |
| Romance / Re: I Slept With My Male Friend During Our Short Break Up, Shld I Tell My Boyfriend? by ikenga67: 9:46pm On Jan 20, 2016 |
Hmmmmm. Winston Churchill once said that the truth is sometimes so precious she needs to be surrounded by a bodyguard of lies. This situation is one of those truths. Take my advice and don't tell. I know part of why you are tempted to tell is to lighten the burden on your conscience. By coming onto a forum like this to discuss this, you have gone some way to expatiate the guilt. If you need more catharsis, turn catholic and go to a confessional, but don't tell your boyfriend. Trust me, no matter what is his immediate reaction, telling him will definitely drive a stake through your relationship that you can never get rid of. If you really love him, then you have to bear this cross alone. 1 Like |
| Agriculture / Re: Help!! Where Can I Get An Irrigation Sprinkler In South-east by ikenga67: 3:50pm On Dec 22, 2015 |
Daniel058:Where are you in the southeast |
| Food / Re: 22 Foods Nigerians Miss Most While Living Abroad by ikenga67: 8:24pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
All that stuff are readily available in just about every corner of the US. Thats all they provide at Naija parties and summer time is party till you quench time. Really the only two things I think are very hard to get are 1. Ube (pear) the type they eat roasted corn with. 2. Fresh ugu leaves. |
| Agriculture / Re: Nairaland Farmers Contact Details by ikenga67: 1:33pm On May 19, 2015 |
noblefarm: What you have in those pics is a rear tine tiller. The second pic has a sulky which you sit on and basically convert into a riding tractor. Except you are are old or infirmed in anyway, you dont need a sulky. These machines come in 2 fundamentally different types. There is the straight out rototiller which does just tilling and takes other minor attachments like a furrower (for making beds). Then there is the 2 wheel tractors (BCS, Gravely etc) that take interchangeable attachments including the tiller. For straight out tiller, I think Troy bilt horse is one of the most rugged out there. I just sent one used one to Nigeria but its for use in my farm. I dont know the price in Nigeria (or even if you can find them) but here the prices vary between used and new, between different model and between different capacities. basically you can get a used basic garden variety rototiller for less than $100 but for a new BCS plus attachments for example you will be looking for thousands. Probably the best way to find out what is available and pricing is to do internet research. Youtube is a good place to see the machines at work. If you cannot find them in Nigeria and prefer getting from here, you can contact me and I will see where I can help. |
| Politics / Re: Nigeria, Russian Firm Stake N16trn To Build Four Nuclear Plants by ikenga67: 3:49pm On Apr 14, 2015 |
Just like they built the flagship of Nigeria's very succesful industrial transformation - Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Talk is cheap, lets take this serious when they have built the plants. |
| Agriculture / Re: How To Grow Pineapple Plant / Pineapple Suckers (Hybrid) For Sale by ikenga67: 6:17pm On Apr 09, 2015 |
Do you have the suckkers for sale? If so, how much? |
| Politics / Re: Oronto Douglas Is Dead (Jonathan's Aide) by ikenga67: 4:36pm On Apr 09, 2015 |
Very sad news. Real smart dude with very engaging and vivacious personality. Kind of reminds you of Saro-Wiwa. We did our law school court assignment together at the Mushin Magistrate Court . May his soul rest in peace 1 Like |
| Food / Re: Oven Dried Catfish For Sale. Fully Spiced With Medicinal Herbs by ikenga67: 9:53pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
Am not selling the fish. What number can I call you tomorrow and what is best time to reach you. |
| Food / Re: Oven Dried Catfish For Sale. Fully Spiced With Medicinal Herbs by ikenga67: 7:29pm On Apr 03, 2015 |
bamdexfarms: Do you charge extra for delivery to lagos? Is there a minimum order for delivery in Lagos? I understand you sell each bag N500, abi? |
| Politics / Re: Eziachi: Dearest Jonathan & My Fellow Igbo Brothers by ikenga67: 2:59pm On Apr 02, 2015 |
Eziachi: Guys take a chill pill already. Its not the end of the world!! What Buhari has promised is a Nigeria where public institutions will work as designed, and in partnership with the private sector, everyone gets lifted by the rising tide. What the Igbos need more than anything else is not having our sons and daughters in important places (we have had that in abundance under GEJ and that has not bettered our lot one bit: the Northerners have had it since forever, go to any place in the north and see how much good that has done them!). What the Igbos need (and I believe will benefit abundantly from) is properly functional public institutions and rules that apply to everyone. It was in this field that GEJ woefully failed and if Buhari can deliver even 10% on that, then just sit back and watch the unleashing of the creative Igbo energy for the benefit of all Nigerians, and indeed all of Africa. 3 Likes |
| Politics / GEJ, Certainly No Richard Nixon by ikenga67: 3:36pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
The final result had not even been announced and everyone is tripping over everyone to congratulate GEJ on his magnanimity, respect for democratic norms, whatever, in conceding defeat in the just concluded presidential election. Not surprisingly the truth is quite different from this emerging narrative: GEJ have not actually conceded. Doubt it? Just read again what is being bandied around as his concession statement. The best you can find there is that he had sent Buhari best wishes! In fact in that same statement GEJ reserved his right to fight on by his reference to provisions of the Constitution and electoral laws. And of course, his party, the PDP, had formally informed us that they are headed to the tribunals. The emerging narrative here is to paint Jonathan as our own Richard Nixon (before he became the Watergate villain) who lost the 1960 presidential election to John Kennedy in what many (at least in the Republican Party) believed was nothing short of day light robbery, largely orchestrated by Mayor Daley’s Chicago machine. Many urged Nixon to challenge the final result but he finally decided against that saying that America was too great to have a contested presidency. This same statesman-like attitude is already being claimed for Jonathan by all Nigerians, and indeed the entire world, relieved that the election has not descended into the chaos most feared. I have no doubt that after he has exhausted all legal and illegal designs to stick on to power, he will claim this as his lasting legacy, and a people so used to crooks, fiends and brigands as their leaders, and ever so willing to forgive and forget anything, will readily wrap his name in this saintly halo. But let’s get the records straight for the history books. Jonathan has not conceded. Far from that, the finality of all of these has not fully dawned on him. Has anyone pondered the significance of the fact that GEJ watched the returns of the presidential election not with his partisan team and close circle (his wife, the Ijaw cliché, Fayose, FFK, etc) but with Abdusalam and his so-called peace committee. Has anyone pondered what GEJ’s reaction would have been if he had been with his crowd at that time? I have been wondering what the Peace Committee told or promised GEJ to convince him that all was not lost – obviously his look was that of someone in an alternative universe and not taking in what was happening before him. He looked drugged!!. Whatever they could have promised him, I have to admit we owe them a bit of gratitude for helping ease the tensions of the moment. But while we thank Abdusalam and rub our hands in imagined or real gratitude to GEJ, we should not get over our selves here. Even in his most clueless state GEJ definitely understand the relations and tensions between legitimacy and power. He understands that for all his limp swagger (and the empty threats of his chorus) it was not power but electoral legitimacy (no matter how tenuous) that underpins his position. He knew that the moment he lost an election (no matter what he thinks of it) the power he supposedly holds in his hands avail him none. So please, let’s make the landing easier for him and help heal the divide a closely contested (and the dirtiest since FFK’s dad was strutting around the old Wild West) election created, but let’s not exaggerate one person’s powers. The power belongs to the people. |
| Politics / Re: Why Igbos Voted Jonathan - The Hypocrisy by ikenga67: 11:21pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
shortgun: Internatioal airport I will not even touch? As for the people he appointed into office, they will soon all be private citizens in Lagos/Abuja and trying to warm their ways into the good books of GMB. I ask you directly, is the primary interest of the Igbos in just having their own in temporary possitions? Do you care about the lack of security in Igboland? What has GEJ done to address that? Do you care about the brain drain from Igboland? Do you care about the worsening crony-capitalism that is destroying the Igboman's natural competitive advantage? Are you concerned about the impact of the deepening corruption on our ability to project our enterprising spirit? or you just want Okonjo Iweal for Finance Minister and Ihejiriaka as COAS? 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics / Re: Why Igbos Voted Jonathan - The Hypocrisy by ikenga67: 11:05pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
shortgun: But at least the Northerners were voting for one of their own? When did the Ijaw become one with us? Have they even be good neighbours? In 2011 the Yoruba voted for GEJ (or allowed him to claim their vote), but in 2015 they decided that he no longer represented their interest and switched to the opposition. The Tiv of Benue state did the same thing too. So how did the Igbo got so hooked on GEJ that they gave him embarrasing %? Of course it has not been for anything he did for us because he has not? It could not be for anything he promised us because he just totally lacks what it takes to deliver on any meaninful promise. We went embarrasingly deep for GEJ because our so-called leaders (the Peter Obis, the Iwuanyanwus, etc) were very succesful in basically selling us a dud. It was never out of any principal or any high-minded ideology that we became GEJ's tools. It was because we had been propagandized into believing all manner of fanciful things. I am as Igbo as it comes, but one thing that never seems to marvel me is how such an individualist people can be so susceptible to propaganda and primal fears. I just can never understand it 13 Likes 3 Shares |
| Politics / Re: Why Igbos Voted Jonathan - The Hypocrisy by ikenga67: 10:51pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
peppyluv02: Nnem, did you think I was referring to the Igbos when I wrote about " a people who still largelry see their ethnic identity through a mixture of jealousy and hatred of the swash-buckling Igbo"? Of course I was referring to the Ijaw. Historically, they have always been truculently oppsed to the Igbo and have alawys found cause to allign themselves with others in opposition to us. GEJ even tried a little of that in his pathetic last minute letter to the Northern people. The point I am making is that we need to examine how we allowed our so-called leaders to get us believing, without reflection, that the interest of GEJ and the Ijaw are perfectly alligned to that of the Igbo to the extent that we became the intractable face of opposition to perceived Northern designs for something that is not much than the desire of an incompetent Ijaw man to be president of Nigeria for as long as he could and after then happily hand over the same Nigerian state without any structural changes to the Northern Moslems he and his co-travellers have so skillful manipulated us into hating and being hated by. 9 Likes |
| Politics / Re: Why Igbos Voted Jonathan - The Hypocrisy by ikenga67: 10:10pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Afam4eva: My brother lets call a spade a spade here...we really dropped the ball on this one. No matter how anyone wants to parse it, history will surely record this as one of the lowest of lows for the Igbo nation. That a proud, very discerning and fiercly independent-minded people, through skillful manipulation by a handle of their so called leaders ( who in turn are nothing but a shameless clache of bean-counting Abuja/Lagos contractors), allowed unfounded primal fear and grade-school propaganda to turn the entire Igbo nation into the pathetic enclave of an accidental, clueless and weak president, from a people who still largely see their ethnic identity through a mixture of jealousy and hatred of the swash-buckling Igbo, is tragic and calls for deep soul searching. 20 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics / Re: Presidential Results From Abia by ikenga67: 2:04pm On Mar 30, 2015 |
Guys not to rain on your parade but some context: in 2011 GEJ had 1.17M recorded for him in Abia State as against 3700 for Buhari! |
| Politics / Re: Kebbi Presidential Election Results by ikenga67: 2:00pm On Mar 30, 2015 |
Some context here: In 2011 Jonathan had 369K vootes recorded for him in this State as against 500k for Buhari!! |
| Politics / Re: Breaking!! ANAMBRA Presidential Election Result by ikenga67: 1:43pm On Mar 30, 2015 |
Context: 2011 result in Anambra GEJ 1.145M; GMB 3 thousand! |
| Politics / Re: I Support Buhari by ikenga67: 6:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
And all that story about how Tinubu and co would just run the government if Buhari wins? Just hogwash. Think about it, if OBJ and co could not control GEJ whose essential core makes him a perfect candidate for control by others, how can anyone want us now to believe that the supposedly stubborn Buhari will be controlled by others. The truth of the matter is that the Nigerian President has no god-father, since maybe the days of Tafawa Balewa and even he was working to break out from the shadows of the Sarduana before they were both tragically assasinated. Buhari's arrangement is just a tactical nod to the reality of Nigerian politics after 3 failed attempts. Just watch what happens if he wins. |
| Politics / Re: I Support Buhari by ikenga67: 6:22pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
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| Politics / Re: I Support Buhari by ikenga67: 5:49pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
DONLEKAN:I dont understand. Does it need courage now to listen to your conscience? And are you ignorant of the very many Igbos that have been supporting Buhari? |
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