₦airaland Forum

owobokiri:
Punch and her village reporting. . All the "intellectuals" quoted in this write up are from the south west an APC stronghold. What will it take an editor/reporter to pick up his phone and dial say the HoD Political Science department Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, or that of uniport or Unical to have a feel/pulse of other parts of the country as it regards buharis desperation to persecute Jonathan and Jonathans clumsy attempt at a fight back? A vindictive process that is being baptised as "probe". . Why pass some clannish verdicts off as some national opinion?

The slave west at it again

criminalmindz:
friends and colleagues from every part of the nation and some of my best friends are not even from my side of the country.

However, recent events are making me to have a deeper reflection and I wish we- Southerners in this instance- can have some kind of introspection. Out of 25 appointments made so far, 18 are from the North, 3 are from the South West, 4 are from the South South while the South East has ZERO appointments. A tweet which I saw today stated that “southerners are only competent when it’s time for elections but northerners are competent in terms of governance” and this made the following thoughts run through my mind:

1. Only Southerners have been accusing fellow Southerners of corruption. Oshiomole has been attacking Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as if Ngozi turned down his marriage proposal. The same Oshiomole tried to make nonsense of Akinwumi Adeshina’s successes in the agriculture sector. Ambode tried to pull Fashola down and successfully smeared him with stains. Maybe that’s why Fashola did not get the Chief of Staff role. I’m yet to see a Northerner accuse another Northerner of corruption, even when they belong to different parties. The closest a Northerner got was when the new Kano State Governor attacked Rabiu Kwankaso but he quickly sheathed his sword and even disowned previous reports of attacks. Why are we like this?

2. Are Southerners the only ones who are corrupt? Were there no northerner heading the ministries and parastatals? Did the outgone Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko not have an alleged case of certificate forgery but he still served out his tenure until he resigned voluntarily? I’m not in support of corruption under any guise but the fight against corruption must not be seen to be sectional.

3. How come it’s easier for the President to believe that Sanni Abacha was not corrupt in spite of recovered loot while it is so easy for him to believe Goodluck Jonathan is irredeemably corrupt?

4. I still remember that aside from God, Tinubu made Tambuwal what he is today. The same Tambuwal would later call Femi Gbajabiamila ‘incompetent’ and rated Dogara as more competent. The same Tambuwal was propped up by Tinubu, a Southerner against a fellow Southerner, Mulikat Akande. Obasanjo was very key to denying Goodluck Jonathan a second term. A good number can still recall how OBJ tore his PDP membership card in public glare. The Northerners find it easy to support themselves but we are always pulling ourselves down. Babangida Aliyu, Sule Lamido and all the other Northern Governors including the former PDP Chairman Adamu Muazu often times refused to campaign for Goodluck Jonathan openly and many times even espoused the virtues of the opposing candidate on the rostrum!

5. Southern leaders and Presidents pull down Southern business men but prop up Northern ones. How many people still remember how Obasanjo ran Mike Adenuga out of town but both Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan made Aliko Dangote what he is today. No northern leader goes against their own. I dare to put it on record that President Buhari will never go against Aliko Dangote for any reason.

6. How come OBJ pardoned Salisu Buhari, the ex-Speaker who forged his credentials and he later was given an appointment as a Governing Council member of a University and heavens did not fall- but when Goodluck Jonathan pardoned Alamieyeseigha it became one of the major issues counted against him? Is there one rule for some and another rule for others?

7. We find it easy to raise our voices in support of the deportation of Buruji Kashamu but have no qualms with Atiku Abubakar strutting around the corridors of power.

8. Only Southerners find it so easy to abuse their elders when they voice opinions not in tandem with the popular opinion. We find it easy to diss Afenifere elders and call them ‘Afenifebi’ while hurling expletives and curses at them. We even abuse our kings and priests. Northerners will never abuse an Emir no matter how unpopular what he said is. Can you imagine any Northerner raising his voice against the Sultan? In spite of Tanko Yakassai, Balarabe Musa and Dangiwa Umar’s perceived support for Jonathan, northern youths did not abuse them. But our own youths run down our elders on social media while our educated elite also support the act.

These are some of the thoughts that have been running through my mind. I don’t pretend to have all the answers and I do this at the risk of being labelled an ethnic bigot. The point however is that Southerners have to get their acts right. We have to put our house in order. The bickering must stop. Let’s engage our emotional intelligence. Let’s not allow others to exploit our tendency to self-destruct.

Well said bro,it's time for the western Nigerians to take the lead not to run down your fellow southerners.the north never does this to their own for if this generation does not imbibe and practice this truth,am afraid the words of usman dan fodio will continue to hunt the south.wake up southerners.it's time.

The only option you have now is divorce.biblically you are free,else your head will enter the marriage.wisdom is profitable to direct.my own peace.

Debayurr:
I think what's important here is to carve a niche regardless of what grade of certificate u have...If u have a 1st class without anytin relevant doin wit ur life,ur 1st class will just b a reason why people wud mock u....if u have a 3rd class and u can play your cards ryt with divine backing u're also gud to go..All I see important here is getting a life regardless of ur bleeping grade...some ppl have some life issues while in sch which resulted to their poor grades which they had to get over with after sch

Squeeze a dirty 1,000naira note and take out a mint 1,000naira note to the store and tell me its not worth the same value...Just brand yourself and find ur purpose..shikena

PS. I have an uncle who works wit the Nigeria customs with a 3rd class,he is close to a billionaire and living life, yet I have another who's struggling wit a million with a strong 2.1 after working wit a bank for 25yrs..ALL WE ALL NEED REGARDLESS OF YOUR GRADE IS DIVINE GRACE...

You just nailed it bro,without divine grace you will eat your certificate.have you guys observed that the third class and pass graduates are the ones meeting up with life while the 2.1 are busy cheering their certificates as if it puts food on the table.we have professors that are so hungry so what happened.I guess irony of life.we need God's favor to make it bro.

KINGSAMURAI:
sorry o, i never knew u had 3rd class, pls visit TB joshua and go back to school or u go and learn handwork.

You don't insult people after you must have sorted to have a 2nd class lower.for your info,most 3rd class graduates flood most with 2nd in some general interview.if you think your degree is worth anything go abroad for masters and hear what they say about your degree.our educational system is rotten so your degree obtained is not measurable.so leave the 3rd people alone bro

naija2dabone:
For those who have the details:

1. What is his net worth?

2. What is his total liabilities?

3. Was his assets held in his wife name stated

4. Was his wife the £10m 'inauguration wrist watch' included?

5. How did the 150 presidential cows suddently increased to 227 cows?

6. How did "I have only 1 million in my bank accounts" now grow to 30 million

7. A 'land somewhere' in PH? like seriously he doesnt know where the land is?

8. Was Union bank that gave him the N27 Million loan for APC nomination form as he claimed then?

9. Mud houses? Pictures pls

10. Cars as gift....ok from who? Amaechi? Fashola? Tinubu? or .....

Amaehi gave him the lands at ubima and he does not know the location.

jcross19:
70 percent of nigerians are fools, I mean core fools why on earth net will a black man declare his assets for you? You people get sense? You are all mugus someone who have been denying all the promises he made will now declare his assets for you? Go and get sense nairalanders. Our prayer should be let him deliver that's all forget assets declarations both buhari and his government are criminals.

True talk bro

Ikology:
What APC supporters have failed understand is GEJ era is gone!!!
PMB promised to declare his assets public!!!
So why calling GEJ
PMB cannot be trusted kpomkwem.

Don't mind them bro.pdp has failed and they should learn to put failure behind and tackle the current president so he doesn't take us for granted.

babafirst:
The time wey the honest Baba neva declare the assets una dey complain now the Baba don declare assets una no wan let us rest with stori stori of first lady wearing expensive watch,150 cows becoming 270 cows etc.Now this stupid new one of 'form',na ontop ogogoro una think say d baba declare assets?Una no dey shame.People like Diezanni are living fat on your stolen wealth una dey support am.Make una look for another excuse to nail this Baba because if you continue to use integrity the man is innocent.Infact I am dashing the Baba one extra cow to increase his stock to 271.

He will be nailed because he lies a lot.did he not say public declaration of his assets.I guess you were sleeping when he made that speech.kindly go back and check history before you post

mmafhew:
Anytin apc do. Pdp will neva agree.. Agents of d devil

When apc was opposition did they agree with pdp when they do the rights.always go back to history before you post bro.

If they like let them change the chairman more 3 times it doesn't change anything.dakuku will not enter govt house to cover amaechi crimes.we don't want dakuku.Yorubas concentrate on how you guys will get back your loot from tinubu the drug baron.

madridguy:
BUNCH OF LOSERS.

CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.

APC WILL CHANGE BAYELSA STATE FOR GOOD NOT THE YEYE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA THAT CANNOT PROVIDE YOU PEOPLE WITH PORTABLE WATER.

The change slogan in rivers state what did he provide.don't you read and listen to news.the biggest change thief in the SS is about to be probed.swine.

chemystery:
Say NO to tribalism
I wonder when i see people like you who fight for their tribe and religion and speak against others tribe and religion.
Tomorrow you will be the first to shout RACISM when a white man does so against a black.
Why wont the white look down on us when we cant be our brother's keeper.
It is folly to fight for a religion, tribe or race. These are things we didnt choose on our own accord. We only came to the world and found ourselves as Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Efik, Igala, Ibibio, Annang, Bikwara, Yala, Tiv, Idoma,....

If you have thought of it that you could have been an Igbo, you wouldn't come here to spew trash concerning other tribes.

If you are moved by these words please try put these to a halt, else continue and see where it leads you, see how much it credits to your account.

I hate these fights between Igbo & Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. It irks me so much. Let's put it to a halt!

SAY NO TO TRIBALISM/RACISM

May you live long bro,

ExInferis:
before i even opened the thread, i knew they were going to be igboes.

At the airport 53m was Yoruba how about that bigot and tribalist.

Muri1533:
yes oooo my brother you are right. they have the opportunity of sixteen years to revive Nigeria yet they are unable to do so

Forget the name pdp and focus on the individuals.pdp remains apc the difference is that it accommodated some of ad and pmb party.

Sabrwahaqqo:
I was expecting a good read of how Billions of not Naira but Dollars have been siphoned or pocketed as is usually was when what is now the tail was the head

I had already placed in front af me bucket for collecting tears not crocodile tears but tears for future generations as is usually the case



But then, the disappointment came ! ,
I only got to see speculations over speculations
Allegations fueled by suspicion

Anyway, I am not surprised because they say a cheat feels every other person is also a cheater just like a liar think every other person is a pathological liar like him.


Till the opposition can come up with tangible accusation(s), all these confrontations will always meet me cocked . I will continue to believe and hope this new administration means well . Won't allow anybody to take that from me till I'm convinced to see things the other way round, Because believing praying and hoping is all I've got. Praying Buhari and is cohorts don't disappoint the electorate , the Nigerian Populace . PDP can go to hell for all I care!

Must we wait for 4years for this govt to play with us.pdp toyed with our past so we must learn and deal with any wrong move by pmb

MrMcJay:
Your post shows the kind of training your parents gave to you. I won't retaliate your bad manners.

Have a nice day.

Why would you post back when you obviously have nothing to say.bigot.it is people like you that talk without reasoning.I asked a question why not answer it for others to see who is trained or not.

obailala:
The point is that, these guys are just bitter and are just out to draw blood irrespective of whose ox is gored. So far the people opposed to these appointments have proven beyond reasonable doubt that the don't care about the competence of the said individual. All they are bent on doing is just to oppose, oppose and oppose even if the result of the policies they oppose favours them or not. These are just the typical traits of bitter souls.

Must you do the right thing by doing wrong fool clouded with foolishness

MrMcJay:
In January, Max Ozoaka sued GMB seeking to disqualify him from the 2015 Polls.

A few days ago, Mr. Dim-Udebuani Marcel sued Buhari for failing to include a particular group.

Now, Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo is suing for appointing Hameed Ali as the Customs Boss.

My question is this: is this how these guys are gonna wail till 2023?

You are a fool,your blinded sight has made you not to see anything wrong on our dictator abi.can a custom man be appointed chief of army staff fool answer.the customs is a federal civil service institution and not a political party nama.
This is the change he promised you guys abi.soon he will appoint a carpenter to be minister of petroleum and fools with blind sights and mind will not see anything wrong with that.I laugh you in Swahili.

janus05:
Another phase of the scam by hausa / fulani. But Tinubu should be wiser by now.

It is his destiny to lead his people to eat pot of yam for their loyalty.

They will blow the self acclaim Yoruba race again and again.since they love back rubbing for a pot of yam.that's all they will get.we are watching.

Rotimi47:
The North only fear & respect only one tribe & that is the Yoruba tribe as all these other tribes hatting are learners. Their is one Nigeria today because of the 2 largest tribes in Nigeria; Hausa & Yoruba and there will always be one Nigeria if their alliance stand no matter what flat head chest beaters try with all their allies. The fear of the 2 gives them high blood pressure.

Change is what you will see if you know history well.

ardeks:
The best thing I guess a sensible Nigerian should do right now is to pray that God almighty makes it all easy and possible for him. Baba, I pray that may every good thing you have in mind for this gr8 country come to pass. Amen

Leave God out of this,we have been praying to God for 16 years of waste and corruption,where has it taken us to.we keep voting bunch of idiots and keep giving God headache for our foolishness.

sameer1212:
seriously I wish PMB should have made Mr ONU SGF. Well sometimes, some disappointments are blessing. All I know is that PMB will never abandoned them just like that, hope he has something bigger and better for them. "He who laugh last laugh better"

GOD bless Nigeria.

Yes for sure he will not,ambassadors to Niger and chad will do for their support.

What is the meaning of when we get there.if I may ask where has the president been since hundred days that he has not gotten there.bizNess of govt is not trial and error I laugh in Swahili.

PassingShot:
Wrong for APC to deny the 100 day in office promise.

However, Nigeria is already witnessing unprecedented change in some key areas that matter:
1. Electricity has improved despite that the Otuoke man promised us to expect better supply by March 2016.

2. Blocking of wastages and loopholes have resulted in increase in our foreign reserves despite that GEJ/PDP practically emptied same. They met it at $47.7bn, sold crude at average of $100 per barrel and still found a way to reduce the reserve to just $29bn. Incredulous!

3. Better accountability with income has resulted in increase in allocation to the three tiers of govts despite reduced income from crude sale.

4. The fight has been taken to the Boko terrorists unlike the other way round in the past.

5. Our image has experienced a positive outlook and no Ghana Prof or Kenyans can dare insult our dear country.

6, Stealing is NOW corruption and everybody seems to be keying in.

7. Some refineries have started working since July as against the 2016 promised by PDP

8. NNPC is being restructured so that it returns to profitability very soon.

No regrets supporting PMB/VPYO. Let wailers wail for it's their destiny to do so.

Paid bigot,it's in your dna

4stylz:
In a sane country; the president must have given a speech on this incident.. I wonder who we can trust in this country.

Army killing innocent civilians since forever and nothing has been done, it's the other way and now they are crying.. I detest Nigeria military. A good friend of mine just joined the army and he is now telling me NIgeria deserves hot hand. I just shake my head. Stupidity.

Why won't.we deserve hot hands.when we open our eyes and vote for someone with no certificate.what do you expect

Rotimi47:
People in these communities better start going around with proper identification documents because soldiers and the police are known to always revenge the killings of their own, those I pity are the known touts, hemp smokers and those without proper identification because they may be killed in revenge attack. People should not venture out every early in the day & very late at night or else they will have themselves to blame.

The criminals are mostly amongst the category of people you mentioned.the community knows them.

There has been constant armed robbery attack at the emohua axis of that road and the victims are the kalabaris that pass through that route to their home.no attack has ever been recorded on the kalabaris axis.so can we now use our tongue to count our teeth.the people of emohua cannot allow non indigenes to use their territory for criminal activities.so they know their sons

sammyj:
I wonder when the wailers will stop the propaganda against this government.
www.nairaland.com/attachments/2739269_clvrh3ow8aawwho_jpegb9410a887cc29efdba8c24c0caffdad6

That is the essence of democracy mumu.have you forgotten that what goes around comes around.