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Politics / Again, Lagos Is One Of Worst Cities To Live In by JamesG: 2:48pm On Sep 05, 2011 |
By Ayo Okulaja September 4, 2011 04:11PM Despite the global acclaim for current Lagos state governor for his ongoing overhauling of the city's infrastructure, Nigeria's economic and commercial capital has been ranked as the world's fourth worst city to live in. This was revealed by the annual ‘Liveability Ranking and Overview' for the year 2011. The survey was conducted by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the Economist magazine; Lagos retained its fourth position as it was ranked in 2010, after a further depreciation from 2009, when it was the fifth worst city to live in on earth. The ranking is conducted after an assessment of living conditions in 140 cities around the world using 30 indicators cutting across the following broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. There are other sub-indicators for each of the categories such as the ‘availability and quality of both private and public health care' coupled with ‘general health indicators' while ‘prevalence of petty/violent crimes with threat of civil unrest/militancy' are evaluated for the stability indicator. The incessant rush-hour traffic congestion on major roads of the metropolis; insufficient low-cost housing, and its attendant impact on the housing needs of the rapidly growing population are glaring examples of the strained infrastructure needs of the city under the infrastructure indicators. . . . . . . . . http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5740791-146/again_lagos_is_one_of_worst.csp |
Politics / Re: Obasanjo Feeds Daniel In A ''Ritualistic'' Manner by JamesG: 12:48pm On Sep 02, 2009 |
All too common practice in Ethiopia - sign of affection and acceptance. Obj is very cultured, we should know that by now. |
Politics / Re: Obasanjo Feeds Daniel In A ''Ritualistic'' Manner by JamesG: 8:51am On Aug 29, 2009 |
OBJ is old school culturally - this' sign of affection for a younger person. Don't rubbish baba for preserving an old african culture. Maybe if we as Nigerians are more cultured we won't be in the predicament we are in today. |
Politics / Re: Thinking About It: Obj Is Indeed The Best Leader Nigeria Has Had Since Indepenc by JamesG: 8:32am On Aug 29, 2009 |
OBJ is the best compared to all the past and present clowns. OBJ had nothing to do with the |
Politics / Re: Should Nigeria Sue Sony Entertainment For This Rubbish. by JamesG: 8:24pm On Aug 28, 2009 |
At least the minister of information should protest the Ad - and maybe request an apology and retraction. I just don't believe a major corporation like sony can be this careless. |
Politics / Re: Ferma Seeks Restoration Of Toll Gates by JamesG: 10:55am On Aug 28, 2009 |
babzyshe: Obj is not in power - Yar'Adua is. Tolls are necessary if the revenues generated would be used to maintain the roads - and in fact without tolls the roads can not be maintained periodically. So this' our quandary. |
Jokes Etc / Re: Obj New Wife (picture) by JamesG: 10:37am On Aug 28, 2009 |
Stupid thread! This' a sign of affection for a younger person - Synonymous to your mom/dad feeding you – an old African tradition. |
Politics / Re: Must Watch Video About Lagos State Population. by JamesG: 2:34pm On Aug 26, 2009 |
naijaking1:Biafra is the conceptual homeland for the Ibos, just like Isreal was pre 1947, for the Jews. So it is not surprising that they are in all the nooks and crannys, of other states. |
Politics / Re: Must Watch Video About Lagos State Population. by JamesG: 1:44pm On Aug 26, 2009 |
naijaking1: Quick answer - biafra does not exist! It is a concept. |
Politics / Re: Must Watch Video About Lagos State Population. by JamesG: 1:03pm On Aug 26, 2009 |
Bialegend: Your grammar is not succinct - I am lost |
Politics / Re: Nigeria Customs Service Gets New Comptroller General Of Customs by JamesG: 11:33am On Aug 26, 2009 |
These appointments are not vetted? |
Politics / Re: Senate Orders Yaradua To Sack Lukman by JamesG: 10:27am On Aug 26, 2009 |
He's totally clueless - another corrupt official from the northern political elites' club. There's no way Yar'adua will sack the bastard. |
Politics / Re: Nigeria As Presented To The World By Efcc And Ministry Of Information by JamesG: 10:11am On Aug 26, 2009 |
Nigeria is a country with lots of socio-economic problems, but has potential for greatness. The Oligarchy are slowly dying away - new and young progressives will take the helm soon! Case in point, Fashola. |
Politics / Re: Which Nairalander Would You Like To See As President? by JamesG: 9:47am On Aug 26, 2009 |
My vote is for seun for being a Nigerian digital age visionary! But he must also lend about 40% of his capitalistic idealology to socialism for the not so fortunate. |
Politics / Re: Why Pay To Read The News From The Punch Website? by JamesG: 9:18am On Aug 26, 2009 |
Greed! It won't work, spend $1500 a month when you can get the same news from other sources for free, including Nairaland |
Politics / Re: Must Watch Video About Lagos State Population. by JamesG: 8:46am On Aug 26, 2009 |
Don’t be fooled, the Northern oligarchy want to destroy Lagos – this’why no effort has been made to decentralize the economic base of the nation. It is a shame that they are bent on destroying what is arguably the most naturally beautiful city in West Africa. I am glad Fashola is doing something about it. |
Politics / Re: IBB Calls For National Prayer. by JamesG: 2:59pm On Aug 24, 2009 |
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Politics / Re: Fashola Shows Yar’adua How To Do It; Even Abacha Did It! by JamesG: 12:23pm On Aug 24, 2009 |
I thought the CIA poisened the bastard |
Politics / Re: Notable Transporter, G.U. Okeke Kidnapped! by JamesG: 11:59am On Aug 24, 2009 |
Unfortunately the haves will be the victims of this heinous crime - A page from Soyinka ideals will be in accord. They need to align with the populace to right that which is wrong about the government and its policies. |
Politics / Re: IBB Calls For National Prayer. by JamesG: 11:39am On Aug 24, 2009 |
Beware of false prophets… for they are devils in disguise. |
Politics / Re: Should The Military Come Back? by JamesG: 11:30am On Aug 24, 2009 |
That's the worse that can happen to this country! They've done nothing but wreck the country!! The Country is still trying to dig itself out of the total economic/social distruction brought on by IBB and Abacha, and its taking this long to even get any kind of traction. |
Politics / Re: Notable Transporter, G.U. Okeke Kidnapped! by JamesG: 11:13am On Aug 24, 2009 |
Sign of the times in Nigeria – unfortunately kidnapping is now a profitable business in Nigeria, and quickly replacing 419. Gloomy days ahead for the politicians and elites – they must pressure the government to do more for the have-not. Mexico, Brazil, and other South American countries, have all had the same problem. The only solution would be providing basic sustenance for the poor, and jobs for our young people. |
Politics / Re: Lagos “deports” 160 Northern Beggers by JamesG: 10:32am On Aug 24, 2009 |
Fashalo is doing the right thing - he must protect the wellbeing of the people of his state; that's why he was elected. Mayor Bloomberg of New York did the same for out-of-state homeless people. |
Politics / Re: Monopoly Gone Wrong - The Ibru Group! by JamesG: 3:06pm On Aug 21, 2009 |
babaearly: Before throwing insult try to unserstand my last post - unfortunately, I can't be more explicit to you. I said the SUM of all the companies through unfair leveraging power forms a monopoly in each exclussive business sector. I am not the local champion , you are for throwing insults. |
Politics / Re: Monopoly Gone Wrong - The Ibru Group! by JamesG: 2:18pm On Aug 21, 2009 |
Ibru company A, B, C, …Z may not exclusively be Monopolies in A, B, C, …Z business sectors. But the Sum of Ibru Company A, B, C, …Z equates to Monopoly in the A, B, C, …Z business sectors, as a result of unmatched leveraging power – hence anti trust laws. Dangota is guilty of the same – I will say Dangote has learned well from the Ibru Group. Microsoft Bill Gates tried the same in the US and UK, and was stopped. |
Politics / Re: Monopoly Gone Wrong - The Ibru Group! by JamesG: 1:36pm On Aug 21, 2009 |
Jarus: I think supporters and those benefiting from Dangote, Otedola, and Jimoh Ibrahims, would make the same points you are making onbehalf of the Ibrus here. Whether you accept it or not, Oceanic Bank is part of the Ibru conglomerate, and have benefited immensely from the same. When it was all seemingly rosey, there had not been any evidence of the Ibru group disassociating itself from this bank. Now that Oceanic Bank mismanagement and funds misappropriation has come to light - BIG Ibru propanganda machines are out in full force! And you tell me there's no Monopoly? |
Politics / Re: Libya To Execute 220 Nigerians By Tomorrow 8/7/09 for being illegal by JamesG: 12:42pm On Aug 21, 2009 |
And a convicted terrorist from Libya has been welcomed with opened hands in Tripoli. Lockerbie: Britain's worst terrorist attack 21/08/2009 Dec 21 1988: Pan Am Flight 103 from Heathrow to New York explodes at 31,000ft over Lockerbie, killing all 259 on board and 11 in the town. Nov 14 1991: Libyans Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah are accused of the bombing using explosives in a stereo, left. Libya denies involvement. MAY 3 2000: Lockerbie trial opens in the Netherlands under Scottish law. Jan 31 2001: Megrahi is found guilty of mass murder and jailed for life. Fhimah is found not guilty, freed and greeted by Col Gaddafi in Libya, right. SEPT 2001: The Mirror reveals evidence of a potential bomb threat at Heathrow hours before Flight 103 was ripped apart was ignored by Lockerbie trial. A heavy duty padlock on Pan Am's baggage area at Heathrow's Terminal Three had been broken hours before the doomed flight took off. Mar 14 2002: Judges dismiss Megrahi's first appeal and send him to Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow. AUG 19 2003: Britain lifts sanctions against Libya after Tripoli accepts blame for the bombing and agrees to compensate victims' families. JUNE 28 2007: Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says Megrahi may have been the victim of miscarriage of justice and sends the case back to the appeal court. OCT 21 2008: Megrahi is diagnosed with prostate cancer which has spread to other parts of his body. April 29 2009: A prisoner transfer agreement between the UK and Libya comes into force. Aug 12 2009: Scottish ministers deny reports the decision has been made to release Megrahi. Aug 20 2009: Scottish justice minister Kenny MacAskill, right, frees Megrahi on compassionate grounds. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/08/21/lockerbie-britain-s-worst-terrorist-attack-115875-21612720/ |
Politics / Re: Is Dangote Still Qualified As The Nse President? by JamesG: 12:57am On Aug 21, 2009 |
babaearly: Oremi mi no lie o! check the list yourself - attached.
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Politics / Re: Monopoly Gone Wrong - The Ibru Group! by JamesG: 11:47pm On Aug 20, 2009 |
adigun101: The Ibru influence is everywhere - the untouchables as it where! No problem with being rich - but blatent anti trust tendencies is subject to investigation And Yes they did steal from Nigeria's coffers - bailout of Oceanic bank by the feds, due to bad loans, to themselves, and close friends. Providing jobs does not devoid them of the rule of law - militants provide jobs for jobless area boys as well. Like I said earlier leave your pants on, my experience tells me this whole saga with Cecilia will die in no time - nothing will happen to your financial gains thru the "untouchables". And I will not comment on this again - my participation here is strictly for meaningful exchange not personal attacks, as your tone seem to suggest. |
Politics / Re: Monopoly Gone Wrong - The Ibru Group! by JamesG: 9:48pm On Aug 20, 2009 |
SapeleGuy: I couldn’t really say I am well versed in all the businesses listed here – but if there names should suggests their operations, then I would say they dominate the agriculture and fishing industries, in the lower half of the country, at least. And I’d say this constitutes a sector – and monopoly thereof. Monopoly in my limited knowledge also means price guaging/fixing, and this' one way competetion is eliminated. |
Politics / Re: Politics Library Project by JamesG: 9:21pm On Aug 20, 2009 |
Separatist proponents – this way those of us who love this country dearly won’t be subjected to vile comments. |
Politics / Re: Monopoly Gone Wrong - The Ibru Group! by JamesG: 9:13pm On Aug 20, 2009 |
SapeleGuy: I don't hate, and I do respect your opinion - but I am looking at the big picture. This is an example of monopoly that has gone wrong! We can not all be born with silver spoon in our mouths - but we do deserve a chance at a good life, this' why there are anti trust laws in democratic societies - and this type of laws further ensures our fundamental rights according to the 1999 constitution. The Corparate Affairs Commission should enforce these laws, but it is too marred with corruption. So my gripe is with the entire unjust system - the system that continued to be fueled, or held up by these elites. How much is enough for one family? How can a small business owner compete with these giants (the likes of Dangote & Ibru) - they own the banks, and friends with the regulator. It is probably accurate that the Ibru patriac started out modestly - but that just doesn't mean that they should crush any competitition using their influence. I am only venting here - not much will come out of these banking saga anyway. So don't worry yourself. We are not in an ideal/perfect democracy - but my hope is that we get there someday. |
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