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 Politics › Re: Nigerian Troops Ill-equipped For War In Mali! by Iolo(m): 12:34pm On Jan 21, 2013 |
Originalsly: Is there a difference between guerilla approach in by Boko Haram and those in Mali? If you can't identify and confront the enemy in your own country how would you in another? As for the only order they need is to go in and kill.....kill who? ...everybody in sight? I already knew that the NA would not be on the frontline nor their jets ever be used.Face reality...they are not up to date nor familiar with the technologies and equipment that would be used by those commanding operations.That's what the UN usually do....get other countries to sign on to say X number of countries are in the allied forces and use their soldiers for manual labour. After Mali...who's next?...Nigeria?...am sure they would be observing and assessing Naija troops!How many Boko Haram bombs have gone off in recent months? How many bombing headlines have you seen this year? Bombings have reduced my bro. The Army, SSS, NIA and Police are solidly behind that. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Nigerian Troops Ill-equipped For War In Mali! by Iolo(m): 12:32pm On Jan 21, 2013 |
pro01: The only thing true about our country's armed forces is what I stated in my previous post. I can NEVER take an unprofessional, rag-tag army of primitive bullies seriously, let alone "stand up" for them. When they stop the frequent undisciplined and animalistic acts of oppression and brutalisation against unarmed and defenceless Nigerian civilians, only then would I begin to look for reasons to be 'proud' of them. As it is, they are enemies of the Nigerian people. Yes, I said that. Bloody, cowardly brutes. They deserve the cruel fate that awaits them in Mali.I have had the unwanted privilege of being in the North during a religious crisis that provided me with my first encounter with Nigerian Soldiers in combat mode. Truth is they are utterly professional and have been the ones to dampen each and every religous crisis that has uprisen over the years. If all your experience of Nigerian soldiers in combat is from Youtube, and Newspapers then you are wrong. The Nigerian Army is hugely professional. They will do whatever they have to to attain their objectives. |
| Politics › Re: Nigerian Troops Ill-equipped For War In Mali! by Iolo(m): 9:58am On Jan 21, 2013*. Modified: 10:18am On Jan 21, 2013 |
So the army of a tattered Mali are those capable of fighting the rebels alongside the French abi? But Nigeria's army is the one that's incapable. We are the only West African nation to have troop transport aircraft, and to have sent fighter planes. Another point that almost nobody has noted is that the troops sent to mali from the video above did not wear the traditional green camoflage we normally use but one specially designed for desert conditions. Every single one of them has a bullet proof vest and helmet. Does this not go to say that the Nigerian army is very well prepared for the mission? Anyone that looks at pics of the Malians viz a viz the Nigerian soldiers would know the writer is an anti-Nigerian bigot. Simple. 12 Likes
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| Politics › Re: ACN Releases List Of Merger Committee by Iolo(m): 11:04pm On Jan 20, 2013 |
[quote author=head_to_to]Like who?[/quote]That's not for me to speculate on. The basis of my analysis is as follows: - Buhari (CPC) won in most Northern states - the ACN might be able to get a lot of votes as GEJ"s goodluck/"he's" a South-South person let's vote for him" charm would have weaned by them. The ACN should be able to win more than one state this time around. - By winning the entire north, most of the SW, and slimming down the rate of defeat at the SE and SS from the 85 - 90+ % in 2011, to say 70% (they don't need to win these states from a numbers point of view)...they'd have the majority votes generally and would thus win. The merger would also ensure that the new political party is able to meet the atleast 25% votes in 2/3 of the states. So my analysis is basically on the strength that the CPC is a Northern powerhouse while the ACN has shown SWers what good governance is all about. In another view, it would also help the PDP buckle up. All the slow slow they've been doing would I believe suddenly change because they have their own political analysts that would tell them that if the people are not happy by the time elections come, its going to be a very difficult win. Let me lastly add that I'm not personally against GEJ. He is trying in many ways. But he needs to increase the FIRE. The FERMA is completely dead, and the East West road is ...well sleeping. He should also have the courage to fight these coward NASS people, Governors, and the greedy Oil Coys to sign the PIB and see that the present constitutional amendment process liberates the LGAs and State Houses of Assemblies so we can have a truly federalist system with checks and balances. He also needs to initiate law-backed reforms for the police, EFCC, judiciary and other important elements of our national system. |
| Politics › Re: ACN Releases List Of Merger Committee by Iolo(m): 9:45pm On Jan 20, 2013 |
There is fire on the mountain...PDP run run run. The opposition is merging, PDP governors are busy fighting the national leadership. I just know that if the CPC, ACN, and ANPP can present a single consensus candidate they are very likely to win the general elections. GEJ please read the handwriting on the wall and fulfill your promises before 2015. Just give us light, more rails, and road and our votes will be urs. Otherwise OYO o. |
| Politics › Re: What Have Niger Delta States Achieved So Far? by Iolo(m): 2:59pm On Jan 19, 2013 |
[quote author=GARRI (x7)]The worst managed states in the Niger-Delta region are Delta, Bayelsa and Abia... Its sad to note as well that Goodluck Jonathan is a part and parcel of the rot and mismanagement of resources in the region... If Goodluck Jonathan has failed to develop develop his state and ensure that capable hands are at the helm of affairs one isn't left in doubt as to why the PDP-led Federal Government hasn't ceased to disappoint Nigerians...[/quote]I wonder why your tying GEJ into the scenario. Is he the one to tell the Governors how to spend their monies? If he unduly interferes its still some people that would say he's interfering. The ND has experienced really bad leadership since time immemorial. Esp Delta and Bayelsa states. Their Governors must be pressured to start doing more by the populace. |
| Politics › Re: Pictures Of The Nigerian Police College, Ikeja by Iolo(m): 12:00pm On Jan 19, 2013 |
J12: This one of the reasons policemen lack motivation and are corrupt.In addition, you have to bribe to get your uniforms and kit, you have to bribe your way to "juicy" postings. Insurance doesn't pay in cases of death, and the sear filth of a place they call a police college. These young recruits are already demoralized and have little or no faith in the police force as soon as they enter these dumpster colleges around the country. |
| Politics › Re: NRC Resumes Cargo Train Operation After 10 Years by Iolo(m): 11:54am On Jan 19, 2013 |
I do wonder how people manage to keep up a negative mindset even in the bright light of progress. Whether it's GEJ or Fashola or whomever that does good, no matter political affliation, let's celebrate. You can't be all negative about your country and expect your leaders to take you seriously when you criticise unconstructively. 3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: NRC Resumes Cargo Train Operation After 10 Years by Iolo(m): 10:42am On Jan 19, 2013 |
[quote author=Cunt_Destroyer]The NRC also had fuel tanker carriages that are now lying fallow in their train yards across Nigeria. The same people that insist on having trailers prowl our roads also killed the NNPC pipeline project with redundant relay stations dotted across the country. This same group are so powerful that any meaningful progress on railway project is frustrated by them. These are the Bafawaras and co who own on average over 2,000 trailer truck heads. Currently there are more articulated vehicles plying our roads than normal vehicles and these trucks cause a high proportion of accidents on our roads. These trucks are usually driven by inexperienced young drivers high on codeine, glue and weed and will not hesitate to drive you off the road. The most dangerous stretch of road network is the Minna - Jebba -Ilorin route which is pox-marked with portholes and dangerous trailer drivers.[/quote]As someone very much involved in that industry, take it from me, we don't have more trucks than cars in Nigeria. There is little or no conspiracy here as no one told the Federal Government to leave the NRC badly funded and railways unattended over the past 20years +. Am sure you don't expect the fuel wagons to move on bad railtracks right? The thing is its only now that the tracks have been refurbished that stuffs like cement, fuel, containers and other bulk goods would be transported by rail. And trust me it'll help lessen the need for so many trucks little by little as these services begin to run on a regular basis. Every one with 2000 trucks has them cause they want to transport their own goods up country due to the lack of an efficient rail system. No one has 2000 trucks for rent to others. I do hope you get my drift. This is good news for everyone. 3 Likes |
| Family › Re: Why Do Couples Tend To Look Alike? by Iolo(m): 11:18am On Jan 18, 2013 |
To further expand OP's question, I have noticed that adopted children (this applies to the relatives taken under care and the completely non-related adopted kids) as I have come to notice tend to look like their siblings after many years of living together? Why is it also that in cases where a woman in a marriage gives birth to a child fathered by another man, such a child would still look like his siblings, and adopted father as the years go by. Please note that some men have really strong genes leading to distinct facial n body features (such as big eyeballs, large forehead, large head to body ratio, and vice-versa) that no amount of co-habitation can change. Am not referring to these sort of people in my analysis, more to those with more generic facial n body features. I brought this up to illustrate that the true answer lies beyond having steady sex as in a couple as people are suggesting. Why is this so? |
| Politics › Re: Pictures Of The Nigerian Police College, Ikeja by Iolo(m): 10:26pm On Jan 16, 2013 |
Scrap the ministry of police to start with or make the IG the minister of police affairs. Too much bureaucracy is what's killing the police. Even the IG has little sway over its capital budget. I wonder how a ministry of police run by outsiders will be able to know what capital projects are best serving for the police force. Hence, a lot of funds go to waste due to misapplication. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: What Can Be Done To Curb Corruption In Nigeria? by Iolo(m): 8:24pm On Jan 15, 2013 |
50calibre: There is just one thing that can curb corruption in Nigeria as it is right now, and that is draconian laws.Bros, power is soo sweet that your single term of 10 years would seem too short for you to spend when the time comes. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: How Many Of His Promises Has Jonathan Kept? by Iolo(m): 10:20am On Jan 10, 2013 |
manfred10: This is a reasonable assesment but he has left the most destructive desease which is corruption untouched,his general performance is still less than average.corruption will destroy all he is building in less than 2years.If he goes for corruption he would be tackling 60% of our country's ailmentYes you are correct. He needs to speed up his growth rate. In terms of corruption, do you really think GEJ is going to be the one or indeed anyone under the PDP umbrella to fight corruption by sending people to jail? He's never been a fighter, but I think to an extent he wants to eradicate corruption but the circumstance around him doesn't permit him to do so vigorously. Let me start by saying that Nigeria is a country that requires you have political leverage in order for you to rule. As the president, one of your many leverages is wielding the power to appoint into juicy posts, influencing the award of contracts to the favor of your cronies, and also believe it or not letting those who've acquired stolen wealth live in peace cause they'll be loyal to you, and you never know when you may need them. The PDP is a party of not one main like or Godfather but one in which there is a collective thinking towards a particular goal amongst several people who hold the ability to raise financial or raise votes. As president, you want more people in your "friends" column than your "enemies" column otherwise things would be difficult for you. The truth is the minute GEJ or indeed anybody starts fighting corruption, they begin to fight back with whatever leverage they have. They use their stolen wealth and influence to do things. If you don't bribe the judge (which makes you corrupt), they'll be the ones to do so and so on. As a politician, you'll begin to lose friends and gain enemies. Leadership and holding the boat called Nigeria would become even more difficult for you. The truth is as soon as you attack just a few people within your own political set up. You become a risk to several people. There's hardly anyone who is free of corruption amongst the elite, just look at the reps, senators, top businessmen, and past leaders. If as a president you send them all to jail, you would have popular appeal amongst the masses but very limited appeal to the elite - and don't forget that in Nigeria unlike US the elite are the ones that sponsor elections, no small time person is asked to donate. This means that as soon as its time to campaign for a 2nd term, even though the masses love you to death, you'll find it difficult cause your campaign would be broke. The elite hates you and would try their possible best to stonewall you. You might not even get to win your political party primaries for a return ticket cause everyone of the delegates who is either an elite or is godfathered by an elite hates you. You also have the fact that proportionally more corruption takes place at the State and LG levels than at Federal level. How does a president fight present governors that are immune to arrest? And if you try fighting the ex-govs you'll definitely lose your sway amongst "the people that matter" as I described up above. This is my personal opinion, and I have just tried to list out the political implications of a genuine corruption fight and how its going to be a suicide mission for anyone to try (without being an autocratic) including GEJ. What I can say I see about GEJ is that instead of trying to prosecute people, he has been more focused on closing loopholes. Its now incredibly difficult for you to dupe the Subsidy system as was in the past. And nowadays the budget office has to sign off on any serious money contract to be awarded by the ministries so you'll need a collaborator within there to be successful if you want to inflate contracts. Another thing he is doing is releasing capital and recurrent budget monies systematically to the MDAs. And you now have to give account of how your 1st quarter budget was spent before you'll get that of the 2nd quarter. |
| Politics › Re: How Many Of His Promises Has Jonathan Kept? by Iolo(m): 9:57pm On Jan 09, 2013 |
bright007: He promised to end the Boko haram menace by June 2012..Did you experience any Xmas or New Year bombings? |
| Politics › Re: How Many Of His Promises Has Jonathan Kept? by Iolo(m): 9:55pm On Jan 09, 2013 |
To look at it objectively without being a GEJ supporter but a supporter of progress no matter the political affiliation of the facilitator, I'd say that GEJ has kept or is trying to keep up on a number of his promises. Some of them such as building airports in every state probably shouldn't have been made at all as they don't make any sense. Others such as creating jobs have been fulfilled partially through the Youwin and Sure-P programs. Electricity generation is coming up gradually. We currently have the capacity to generate I think 7000MW to 9000MW but for gas and evacuation issues at the new power plants. The Geregu pp is almost up and govt has given contractor the go-ahead to construct the 3000MW Mambilla dam. These issues are being worked on. I have also taken time to notice new transformers and some smaller step down units being installed in various parts of Lagos state courtesy NIPP. The TCN has been handed over to Manitoba, a private international firm for effective management. He is also seeing through the OBJ era privatisation scheme by continuing the privatization process. In terms of Education, he's opened up the north with the Almajiri schools and more universities. Don't know what he's doing about those in the south. In terms of Transport, roads rehabilitation has been below par except for the Lagos-Benin and the recent awarding of the Lagos Ibadan portion to Julius Berger and RCC, haven't heard of any other construction anywher else. Trains are up and running across the South west to the North that I know of. I see a lot of Lagosians enter trains daily. These trains run from Ota or so to Iddo and cost just 50 naira, so they are a real money saver to the thousands of people who take them to and fro daily. He's concluded the Onitsha port. The river Niger is presently being dredged. A huge portion has been dredged already. The Airports have been refurbished...for the first time since almost all of them were built. We now have a Doppler radar and improved runways for instrument landing. He's employed the highest number of women in his cabinet keeping his promise for gender equality. He's sent the PIB to the NASS for passage. The PIB would remove the rubbish that NNPC, DPR, PPPRA presently are and replace them with institutions that would be listed on the stock exchange. The PIB also seeks to renegotiate Nigeria's cut on Joint Ventures with the Oil coys. He signed the FOI bill into law. OBJ blatantly refused to do so. He has empowered INEC so we now have elections that have some semblance to what occurs in other sane countries. He recently removed duty on Airline spare parts to make it cheaper for Airlines to do maintenance. The Aviation ministry also plans to buy 30 aircraft for the various Airlines. This is what I can remember for now. And I guess one should be able to make an inference from the above. Our major problem is that the rot is just too much to have it all cleared up in only a few years of GEJs leadership. 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Who Has The Strongest Military In Africa? by Iolo(m): 9:23pm On Jan 09, 2013 |
Military strength is better measured in terms of amount spent in the military year to year than in number of personnel. For example North Korea has a military of 1.5m plus combatants and they are still no match for the United States. Nigeria spent $1.7bn on its military giving it the 58th position just behind Sudan. The US occupies the No 1 position with $700bn spent. In terms of monies spent it seems we are lacking behind a number of African countries including Algeria, Egypt, SA, and Angola. Does this mean we'd be defeated in a war with the African countries ahead of us? I don't think so. Here's the reference list for anyone who's interested. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_military_expenditures |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Is The Least Salary 4 The Nigeria Police Force. by Iolo(m): 5:40pm On Jan 09, 2013 |
It used to be like 15k but I think its been raised to around 30k. This is for Constables. |
| Business › Re: How Much Does The Average Nigerian Spend Yearly? by Iolo(m): 11:42am On Jan 09, 2013 |
daryoor: no do long calculation check our poverty ratio and u'll see that naija na poor country.Ever heard of Credit Card? Oyinbo dey swim for debt o. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Is Dangote Really The Richest Nigerian??? by Iolo(m): 10:06pm On Jan 06, 2013 |
@OP, you seem to assume that state allocations go direct to the Governors bank accounts. Stealing govt money is not as easy as just redirecting money from Government account to a private account without raising suspicion. Believe it or not, the thieves amongst them still must "think" of how to steal, and they obviously can't plunder the entire states capital budget for themselves. Even the worse governors must share the loot round and grease the palms of their cronies. My point is that Dangote is officially Nigeria's richest man, and its financially impossible for any governor to singlehandedly have stolen more than $10 billion to himself within an 8year period. |
| Food › Re: Wierd Substance In Five-Alive Juice (Picture) by Iolo(m): 6:04pm On Jan 04, 2013 |
Honey Princess: U don hama just sue Nafdac for not doing their job and the cocacola company believe its a break thru 4 u and ur family. 2013 future is bright n beautiful if dey ask u wat u want just tell dem u want a new house in VGC lagos, ur acc shld b loaded and a nice ride make e 4 no lossThis is not NAFDAC's job. Its for the company's internal quality control unit. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Crossing Your Legs In Church, Is It Wrong? by Iolo(m): 5:59pm On Jan 04, 2013 |
The church is apparently your fathers house so I guess you should be allowed to sit anyway (that doesn't expose ur innards) your comfy with. |
| Politics › Re: Is Governor Fashola Becoming A Bad Governor? By Uzoma Ahamefule. by Iolo(m): 10:13am On Jan 01, 2013 |
What right has he to criticise things from wherever he is without seeing things on ground here first. I'm sure he sees Okada on major intercity expressways in vienna. I'm sure nearly every tom, dick, and harry can just purchase an Okada, and people start putting theirs lives in the care of the rider without his learning traffic rules and how to drive properly. I'm sure Okadas break his side mirror and scratches his car in traffic. I'm sure Okadas have been used to rob him or any of his family before, perhaps, they've snatched his wife's bag. I'm sure in Vienna, nearly every vienna has a tale of one family member or the other who's been killed, maimed or badly injured by a reckless Okada rider. Abeg the day of criticising for criticising sake should be long gone by now. The annoying part is that it wasn't an outright ban, and the motorcycle unions were consulted and asked to remove the streets they felt they still wanted to be plying. In the entire Lagos state, only the Alimosho Okada riders responded and requested for Governor road and Abaranje roads to be excluded. So who's fault is it that other chapters couldn't lobby more residential streets off the list. |
| Politics › Re: People Think That Tinubu 'Rules' Lagos: Why? by Iolo(m): 1:26pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
Omexonomy: take ur time stop expousing bola i am warning you always say negative things about gej  |
| Politics › Re: People Think That Tinubu 'Rules' Lagos: Why? by Iolo(m): 12:26pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
A man whose tax consultancy firm gets a handy 15% commission on all Lagos IGR. His construction company Hi-Tech has handled a lot of projects in the state at exorbitant prices. He also has vested interests in the Lekki Concession Company in charge of tolls and construction on the Lekki-Epe road. He's cornered a juicy piece of land belonging to a Local Government Council and used it to his benefit. A man who was able to influence states, senators and reps under the ACN umbrella to donate billions towards his birthday celebration. To sum it all up, Fashola tried reducing his coys commission on IGR and Tinubu almost made him lose his 2nd term ticket if not that he backtracked. What other evidence are you looking for? 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: 2,750-year-old Temple Found Near Jerusalem by Iolo(m): 1:41pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Libkid: How does this affect religious wahala we are facing in this country?How does you posting that we have religious wahala affect anything? |
| Politics › Re: Okonjo-Iweala & Sanusi Disagree On National Debt Policy by Iolo(m): 10:40am On Dec 29, 2012 |
hypeman: How??The US didn't even use its debt money to build shishi. Most of it was used to fund the Iraq and Afgan wars, social security, medicaid/medicare and also to fund the budget deficit that came up during Pres Bush's time. China is close to $1trillion in debt with foreign reserves in the trillions of $. US is $16.4trillion in debt their reserve is less than $1 trillion. Nigeria is $6billion in debt with more than $35billion foreign reserves. Debt is a good thing if we will spend the money wisely. The "wisely" part is my fear. 10 Likes |
| Politics › Re: The Truth About Fashola's Success by Iolo(m): 9:57pm On Dec 25, 2012 |
thelastPope: You even shamelessly posted the picture of one building and its interiors as Fashola's achivement in six years! Pathetic!Idimu - LASU has been done for like 2 - 3 years now. It's all tared with side walk cef. Passed there today. |
| Phone/Internet Market › Re: Blackberry Playbook 32g For Cheap Sale (25k) by Iolo(m): 9:32am On Dec 25, 2012*. Modified: 3:23pm On Dec 25, 2012 |
Are you in Lagos ? And what Part ? You also didn't leave your contact details. Send a text to . Ill get in touch. Cash ready for today. |
| Technology Market › Re: New Blackberry Playbook 16gb @45k by Iolo(m): 11:43pm On Dec 23, 2012 |
Anyone down for 30k? Maybe not brand new maybe a refurbished playbook. Cash ready. |
| Travel › Re: Crashed Navy Helicopter Had ‘engine Failure’ After 10 Trips by Iolo(m): 11:21am On Dec 17, 2012 |
This helicopter was a twin engine craft so how did both engines fail at once. ? Na WA o. |
| Politics › Re: In Your Own Views, What Actually Is Nigeria's Problem? by Iolo(m): 6:29pm On Dec 16, 2012 |
Our main problem. The root of all other problems is that the bulk of us have little sense of ownership in the nation as a whole. An American in power thinks of implementing laws and working towards the betterment of all. A Nigerian thinks of his own village state region or tribe alone. This I feel is our problem. |
| Politics › Re: Azazi, Yakowa Die In Helicopter Crash? by Iolo(m): 9:40pm On Dec 15, 2012 |
To those saying whatever about passing road. The Nembe part of Bayelsa is an island. So its either u go by boat or air from Yenagoa. Road no follow at all. |
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