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Usa should let us be, let's deal with Russia since them no wan helps us...they should stfu and gtfo please

Director, Africa Programme at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jennifer Cooke


Nigeria has turned to Russia to buy heavier weapons following a recent strain in relations with the United States.

After the US rejected a request for Cobra attack helicopters, Nigeria cancelled a US military training programme linked to the fight against Boko Haram militants.

According to the Voice of America (VOA), analysts now are weighing the effects of the arms deal with Russia.

A Director, Africa Programme at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jennifer Cooke, who has been following the US-Nigeria relations, said: “In the broad sense, I think the relationships are good and enduring. But at this particular moment there is a great deal of tension particularly over the security relationship.”

Cooke added that each side has a different perception of the situation.

“Nigeria’s perception (is) that the US is somehow abandoning Nigeria in its moment of need as it’s threatened by Boko Haram and not providing the kind of security and military assistance that Nigeria feels it needs right now. For the US, there’s deep concern over Nigeria’s response to Boko Haram – a very military heavy response -- and one that has raised a lot of allegations about mass human rights abuses,” she said.

Also watching developments in Nigeria, a senior analyst at the defence and security analysis organisation IHS Jane’s 360, Ben Moores, said: “I think the U.S. is still fully committed to supporting democracy in Nigeria in terms of a trading relationship, in terms of military equipment. I think it has changed somewhat with [the] withdrawal of trainers – a training team from Nigeria.”

There are several reasons, Moores said, why the US would not sell Nigeria advanced weapons systems.

“The advanced helicopters and fighter jets the US has, they wouldn’t want to go to Nigeria because that equipment could be passed onto a third party. And also selling fighter jets and attack helicopters to Nigeria doesn’t perhaps solve the problem that Nigeria has when dealing with the insurgency. What you really need is a better motivated force, a more professional force to deal with some of the social and cultural problems that exist in Nigeria.”

Rights groups have reported those abuses include the killing and detention of innocent civilians. Cooke said the US considers human rights an important issue in Nigeria.

“The human rights standard is not just for moral reasons. It’s that the US has learned the hard way that human rights abuses in failing to engage communities really becomes a security setback over the long-run as well,” she said.

But defence analyst Moores said US concerns go beyond human rights when it comes to weapons sales and military training.

“My understanding is that there were leaks or moles inside the Nigerian military, who were leaking information to Boko Haram. They were leaking certain bits of information, training information and perhaps information on the team itself.”
Moores explained why Nigeria would turn to Russia for the types of weapons it could not get from the US.

“Russia is known to sell equipment at a relatively low cost. It’s known to sell to pretty much anyone without any questions asked. It doesn’t ask for any guarantees in terms of the where the equipment will go – how the equipment is used. There’s no oversight. They don’t have to sign up for agreements. Not only that, but Russia is able to supply equipment relatively quickly – and to supply equipment that is fairly easy for less technically capable militaries to get that equipment into the frontline at a relatively fast pace,” he said.

What’s more, he said, Russia may give Nigeria a billion dollar line of credit to buy the weapons.

The IHS Jane’s analyst said Nigeria has a long wish list of military hardware, including jet trainers, light to medium fighter jets, some tactical transports and ground attack helicopters.

Moores added that Nigeria has agreed to buy some Russian MI-35s and MI-17s.
He said: “These are fairly older aircraft and quite expensive to run. So, that’s probably why the Nigerians would have wanted to go to America first.”

The analyst also said that Russia was now training Nigerian Special Forces.
Cooke on his part, said the Nigeria-Russia relationship was one to watch.

“Russia is willing. It has arms available to sell. It’s willing to train. And it’s early to tell, but one wonders if there’s maybe a larger play by Russia in terms of winning new partners and poking a stick in the eye of the US, for example. I think the Nigerian government, right now, is looking for help wherever it can get it.”

Cooke said it was easy to criticise Nigeria for alleged human rights abuses and corruption. However, she said, it was important to understand the position that Nigeria is in.

“I think there has to be this fundamental acknowledgement of what a difficult problem they are facing when a group straps suicide bombs onto 14-year-olds -- or suicide bombers into mosques – or dresses up as police and security forces and kidnaps hundreds of girls. The Nigerian government does not have the kind of training, the kind of equipment, the kind of command and control that the US military has.”

Cooke said the US should have a more positive and constructive dialogue with Nigeria. A lot of that, she says, has to do with diplomatic tone.

The relationship between the US and Nigeria has changed in another way too.
The US used to buy a lot of Nigerian oil. But sales have dropped sharply as it has become much more energy independent.

The US itself has become a major exporter. Oil prices have plunged this year and more declines are forecast for next year.

That means a lot less money in Nigeria’s coffers, as it does for Russia, also an oil exporter. Russia’s economy has also been hit hard by economic sanctions due to its political and military moves against Ukraine.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/us-analysts-weigh-nigeria-russia-arms-deal/196407/

danaiks:
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Mek una come back come vote for gej na only him we know. Vote out the killer man buhari

Opeedo:
May we find her! AMEN

Piple wey kidnap her go don tidy her ooo, she fine....hope she returns asap

Patangela:
Fine girl

Seconded

aaogunleye:
Counting on-going,the peoples general coasting to victory.APC.. change.No to cluelessness,No to corruption!

Is it showing on tv?

TheRealMrStan:
http://www.informationng.com/2014/12/obasanjos-autobiography-niger-delta-amnesty-programme-fuelled-boko-haram-insurgency.html

Ok

Movesz:
So

Mtchew the most feeble governor in politics with no power, just to talk.... dependant thingy

DickDastardly:
The man who said this is a bastard!

Overtake wan overtake overtake....foolish deputy governor that will lose his seat next year

krall:
All of you rushing to view want to see woman that is bathing

Thanks for telling us what you came to do...welldone

Oyibo stunt

eleko1:
I dnt knw.U'll do us a good favour by mention it out.It won't even cost u nothing if u u put it into booklet and publish.Is Ur Jona lame/cripple that he can't order his arrest?Just wait and see

Ok

Excerpts from Atiku's speech
By the end of this convention, you would have elected a presidential candidate. That is not the main reason that I'm here. Nigerians want change and they want change because they are fed up with the PDP government. They are tired of the crushing level of unemployment. They are tired of poor electricity. They are tired of the dangerous PDP mathematics, a dangerous maths where 16 is greater than 19. They are tired and disgusted by the siege of power and the tear gas of our speakers on the orders of the same executives that deceived the speaker to reconvene the assembly on issues of national importance. Nigerians are tired of the dead traps called road. They are tired of the collapse of the public school system.
You came here because you believe in change. You believe that our hopes and dreams can become a reality. You believe that our great country can set a standard for all of Africa to see. Change for a better Nigeria and Nigeria for all as the candidate of our great party in 2015.
Today we would demonstrate that every vote counts. The APC is offering something we have never had in a long time. We would have the chance to replace a party with a party that knows what to do.
A party that understands that education should not only be accessible but delivers what it takes. The nominee you are about to elect must be a person trusted by all across all ethnic groups in the country.
Distinguished delegates, fellow Nigerians, I continue to speak out for democracy. I've been a successful entrepreneur creating jobs empowering men and women.


Buhari spoke after Atiku.

Know that the hopes and destiny of Nigerians are with you and they expect you to play a credible role. I expect you to do the same. I seek to be the next president of our beloved nation because I feel I have something to offer our great nation at this time.. I am ready to lead Nigeria to its rightful future. I have always serve Nigeria to the best of my ability.. I am not a rich person, thus I cannot give you dollars to purchase you, but the fate of this nation is not for sale.. What I will give you is my commitment, and service. For the past six years Nigeria has moved backward.. We are a nation afflicted by endless crisis. PDP cannot save us.. It is now time for change.. PDP government may say it needs more time and continuity, but what we need is change. To solve Nigeria’s problems. we need leadership with integrity and strength.. The next leader should not just mouth change but live it.. I own no foreign account or companies benefitting from government contracts.. I am what you see before you; a simple man who belief in serving Nigeria and God.. In the past I led a war against indiscipline. Today, I will lead a battle for hope.. You cannot trust the corrupt to end corruption. . Failure and incompetence does not deserve continuity.. Make no mistake as is always the case, for those who seek to bring change, it will not be easy.. I will govern Nigerian in accord with the constitution and rule of law.. I will tolerate no regional, religious or ethnic balance.. I will select the best Nigerians in my government.


Excerpts from Kwankwaso's speech to delegates
I congratulate the National Convention planning Committee for doing a good job. “The environment has been made so good to allow the delegates to vote for persons whether they collect money or not. In the next few minutes, voting will start and I belief the delegates will vote for the best aspirant to fly the flag of our party. From 2011, education has been free at all levels in kano state. The government is feeding children in all public schools, five times a week.. We have the most lighted city in Nigeria today.. Kano was able to establish IPP which produce 35MW for the city of Kano. With Kwankwaso as president, we will do whatever what it takes to move education forward. As a former Minister of Defence, I am wondering what is happening to our armed forces who were doing extremely well. Our administration will provide all that is needed to the armed forces to return its glory.. I will use my experienced relationship as a legislature to work harmoniously with the Legislature.. As a former governor, I will also work in harmony with all governors... Our administration will ensure the reduction of corruption. We have done it in Kano and I see no reason why we cannot do it at the centre... We will work hard to ensure peaceful co-existence and stop our citizens from becoming refugees in their own country and neighbouring nations.. Delegates should support the right candidate and I belief the right candidate is Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.



Excerpts from Sam Nda-Isaiah's speech
APC has a divine responsibility to win the election next year. This is not the country you want your children to grow in. I want to tell you why I'm the best candidate. I fit the slogan of the party, which is change. I don't think that there is a better candidate than me. Nigerian wants a new generation to step forward to lead the nation. I'm the only one with a clear plan. I'm the only one that have come with big ideas. That's why I believe I'm the best. This country is too divided. And there is no country that is as divided as this country that can make progress. That's why I want to come with big ideas.
Any leader that cannot secure its people has lost its right to lead. I'm going to achieve it as the person who takes the job of the commander-in-chief seriously. In this country, we still have soldiers who I believe are the best in the world. If they are well armed, Boko Haram would not be a match for them.
I'm talking of the kind of big ideas that would eliminate unemployment in the country, the kind of big ideas that if we call ourselves the biggest oil producer in the continent we would not be importing oil.


Excerpts from Okorocha's speech
I am very happy to be part of this history making event. We are the last hope of Nigeria and today we must get it right. We formed APC believing that coming from our small parties, we stand a chance. We are here gathered for the love of our nation. We are here to provide for nigeria the much needed dividends of democracy. There is nothing wrong with the Head of State, but there can be something wrong with the State of the head. I celebrate General Muhammadu Buhari who is today 73 years old, and Atiku is today 68 years old and Kwankwaso who is 52 years old. Jonathan is 57, Barack Obama 53, Rochas Okorocha is only 52 years old. Nigeria of today is different than Nigeria of 1960s. I am here to sing a different song, that of unity. We are here to give Nigeria a good cheque; a good leader. I offer myself to offer service as the president of Nigeria. Political power can only be justified when use for the good of the common man. “My people, my people” When I say to Nigerians, I will make education free, Nigerians will believe me, because I have done it before. I am a child of poor parentage, I hate poverty and what it brings. Today destiny has brought to your shoulder to change the fate of this nation, you must do it well, not on the basis of sentiment. Vote for me and I assure you that the Nigerian Naira will be equal to the dollar. My people My people.


Now which is the best speech from this aspirants?

farem:
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What is happening at the Eagle is Legacy of waste and jamboree. It is part of austerity measure in wasting billions to CHOOSE one PDP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FROM/BETWEEN/AMONG only ONE(1) CANDIDATE! (Pls help me with better way to describe this Austerity Measure event)
" Jonathan casts his vote at the PDP Presidential Primaries and Convention"! -against who??
How can there be word "win" where there ARE only ONE candidate? Madness of the millenium

Ok we don notice you now gtfo

baLLoTBOxX:
Very boring. He came 2nd? No one! Mtchew. Look below

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Waiting for Jonathan the Runaway Debater.

He ran away from presidential debate for not getting EXPO (the questions before the Debate)
https://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/51834000/jpg/_51834439_011562166-1.jpg

He had a shameless counter debate with dbanj (who was not contesting the 2011 election)
https://africamusiclaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DBanj-and-President-Goodluck-Jonathan.jpg

What he did with Dbanj was a big disgrace, so he went ahead debating himself alone on National TV
[img]http://www.nigeriafilms.com/image.aspx?img=Y29udGVudC9jb250ZW50L0dvb2RsdWNrLUpvbmF0aGFuLWF0LWEtMS1tYW4tZGViYXRlLmpwZ3w2MDA=[/img]

Does debate win election? All those that debated what their situation now?

Caseless:
u all think gej cant defeat buhari, why not pray for buhari to win since he's easy to beat?
PDP as a whole de fear buhari.

We don't want buhari cos if we win him he will kill innocent people again

kristonium:
Also do not underrate the power of 'Power'!
The primaries are mere formalities! The 'Power' ..The Tinubu and co already knew who would bear the party's flag!

What yeye power?

Money is power

orobs93:
Can see u are not even a serious Nigerian

I no wan mek u teach me na, u be Oxford dictionary?

Na u get lagos? You know when it was created? No dey talk careless ooo

NgeneUkwenu:
All join! We Cant handover Lagos Treasury To These Desperate Criminals!

You no go focus on apc primaries? Na to come dey look 4 pdp news? Odeoshi, koro calm down and work with jimi that's what matters now not all this fight just manage accept the defeat if we win lagos you go benefit, inu go? Ezigbo Nwa

orobs93:
How do you mean...do you even know the meaning of ideology?

Mr know all. Educate yourself. Teacher teacher abi lecturer be ur name don't teach me nonsense

Atiku likes to lie why? Apc and their lies too much haba

olamkas:
BY WHO?

Sss, police, navy, everything called force in the country

khattab02:
Ibrahimovic and trickish goals!!

Goallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Obj can go and die for all I care

Sources told SaharaReporters that despite getting earlier assurances from the candidates to step down, several of them pulled out from the agreement and stubbornly decided they will proceed to the convention ground to run against the retired general.

The side meetings had led to a prolonged delay of the kickoff of the convention.

Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano said on twitter that he is still in the race.  Publisher of Leadership newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah, also insisted he would run.  Prince Emeka Madumere, who acts as the campaign Director for Governor Rochas Okorocha’s presidential campaign, also told Saharareporters by phone that his principal will contest the primary.

Party sources told SaharaReporters that they received credible information that President Goodluck Jonathan met with former Vice President Abubakar Atiku last Wednesday to discuss ways of frustrating Buhari from the race. Atiku is believed to have spent a huge amount of money to influence delegates to vote for him.

http://saharareporters.com/2014/12/10/apc-presidential-candidates-pull-away-stepping-down-will-all-contest-primary

An Abuja High Court has found former President Olusegun Obasanjo guilty of contempt, after the former leader defied the court’s directive barring him from releasing his autobiography.
Mr. Obasanjo released the new book, My Watch, Tuesday, in Lagos, days after the court order.
The court had ordered that the book launch be put on hold over claim the three-volume series contained details of a libel case already before the court.
The case involves a drug trafficking allegation made by Mr. Obasanjo against Buruji Kasahmu, a leader of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the southwest.
Mr. Kashamu had requested the court order to stop the release of the book, citing the case.
But the move is believed to have been a cover to block Mr. Obasanjo from making public some of his most scathing assessments of President Goodluck Jonathan, as contained in the book.
Mr. Kasahmu is an ally of President Jonathan.
On Tuesday, the former president defied the court order and proceeded with the book launch saying the judge acted in error and deserved to be sanctioned.
The former president also said the book had already been published before the court gave its order.
Justice Valentine Ashi, in a ruling Wednesday, gave Mr. Obasanjo 21 days to demonstrate why he should not be punished for going ahead to publish the book.
The court also ordered the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the State Security Service (SSS) and the Comptroller of Customs to recover all the books all book stands, sales agents, vendors, the sea and airports and deposit them with the court’s registrar pending the determination of the case.
Mr. Ashi said it was immaterial that the book was published before the interim orders were made.
He said Mr. Obasanjo should not have in the first place published the book since the Kashamu case was already in court.
“The fact that the book was published in November is irrelevant. As long as the substantive suit is not yet determined, no party is entitled to publish or comment on material facts that are yet to be decided on by the court,” the judge said.
“I hold the defendant, not only in contempt of the court, but to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt and ordered to undo what he has wrongly done.”
“The defendant, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo shall be given 21 days, from the day this order is served on him, to show cause, via affidavit, why he should not be punished for contempt committed by publishing and distributing for sale to the public, the book, My Watch, in plain disregard of the pendency of substantive the suit and the order of this court made on December 5, 2014 restraining him from doing so.
“The defendants, whether by himself, agents, servants, privies or whatever name called, is hereby restrained from further publication or offering for sale or distribution, in any way or manner, the book called My Watch or the like of the visual or written materials which contains a re-publication or statement extracted from the letter referred to by the plaintiff,” the judge said.
He also ordered that orders of the court be served on all media houses in the country and be equally served on Mr. Obasanjo by publication in two national dailies.
The judge rejected claims by Mr. Obasanjo’s lawyer that Mr. Kashamu failed to produce the book to prove it contained libellous details.
The judge said it was the duty, instead, of the defendant, in whose custody the book was, to show the court that the plaintiff’s fear was misplaced.
He said Mr. Obasanjo’s failure to do so, showed he had something to hide.
Mr. Obasanjo’s lawyer, Realwon Okpanach, said the former president will appeal the ruling.
He said the court order, which the former president flouted, was given in error since it was not proven that the book contained libellous materials.
“The orders made cannot be enforced. They want the court to stop an act that had been concluded. That is impossible. We had published the book in November, they came before the court in December and asked that the publishing shroud be stopped. Is that possible?” he said.
“We shall file our appeal within the stipulated time of 14 days in the case of interlocutory orders.”

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/172948-court-finds-obasanjo-guilty-of-contempt-over-book-launch-to-rule-on-punishment-in-21-days.html

Stupid party filled with nepotism and propaganda

As confused as apc. This party just lack ideology filled with propagandist

This foolish cramjones has been paid again to unleash his stupidity on NL again.