smbmedia: The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday described the destruction of oil installations embarked upon by the Niger Delta Avengers as an invitation to another civil war.
It also warned the militant group to desist from its “madness” of breaking oil pipelines, saying that the country cannot afford another war at this time.
Speaking in a telephone interview yesterday, ACF Chairman and former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Ahmadu Coomassie, said the Avengers unending attacks on the nation’s oil installations were unjustifiable, as [b]necessary machinery to develop the region has been put in place by the Federal Government. [/b]He said: “There is the Ministry of ..... see more...... http://starmediabase..com.ng/2016/06/dont-push-us-to-another-war-northern.html
Yes, necessary machinery has been put in place to develop Niger delta and that is why they cut amnesty budget from N60bn to 20 bn, cut Niger delta ministry money from N51bn to N19bn, cut NDDC money from N250bn to N41bn. Do they think they are addressing fellow camels?
Sweetlemon: As a physical and social psychologist, I study people and society behaviour. Look at the country today, Practically every region apart from the SW is neck deep in one ethnic, political or religious crisis or the other. Most are targeted against the FG so I will bring out the NC from the rest of the other regions.
The North central and the South west are the only regions that have never been known to take up arms or try to destabilize the FG in any way just because they feel "cheated" or "marginalized". Yes Yorubas may make some annoying noises when they are not included in govt making but they don't fight. The FG because of that. Most SS and SE sympathizers of militants claim they support the bombing of pipelines give the excuse of 5% statement Buhari made. Even if he did say that he won't treat the 5% equally with the rest, let's take a look at GEJ's statement of "Amala and ewedu" and "motor park touts". Did Yorubas in Lagos start bombing oil depots in Lagos because of that? It was as glaring as daylight that GEJ's govt hardly had Yorubas in high places, yet did OPC decide to take up arms against the govt? Even if and even when some Yoruba groups start misbehaving, a larger portion of the SW population would always totally disown such groups or persons immediately thereby reducing the powers of the troublesome groups. This is because terrorist groups thrive best when their host communities sympathize with them or even keep quiet.
This is the very mistake the NW and NE made with boko haram. Most kept quiet and a few even gave them kudos and before anyone knew it, BH had formed alliance with world terror groups and the host communities are the very ones now feeling the direct heat. This is the EXACT direction the SS and SE are headed or even worse because they are not only encouraging the militants and Biafran agitators but also cheering them on.
Now let's look at states with the highest and lowest concentration of non-indegenes.
Lagos - Most developed state in the country, the center and headquarters of all private sector companies Ogun - Boasts of the highest number of educational institutions, highest number of industries, highest number of growing investors Kano - Most developed state in the core north, very top business destination from all corners of the country. There's hardly any successful businessman in Nigeria that hasn't been to Kano. Kaduna - Political hub of the entire North including NC. Budding commercialization, houses the highest number of expatriates and foreigners in the North. Edo - From Ekpoma to Auchi to Okada to Benin, you'd see and great deal of non-indegenes contributing to the IGR of Edo state and even holding top govt positions. After Cross River, Edo happens to be the most peaceful state in the SS even while generating a considerable amount of IGR if used wisely.
These are other states with high number of non-indegenes but they are mostly in their state capitals
Oyo (Ibadan) - A budding city that can stand on it's own as a state has more than enough non-Yorubas to confuse you as to whether it's a Yoruba land or not. Very peaceful. Rivers/Delta/Cross River (Portharcourt and Obio Akpo/Warri/Calabar)-Very resourceful cities visited by businessmen all over the country and inhabited by non-indegenes and high number of expatriates however, the recent rise of militancy is threatening this as oil companies are beginning to shut operations in the SS.
The poorest and least developed states in Nigeria like Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Ekiti, etc. have the least number of non-indegenes.
The facts from the above lists are definitely not mere co-incidence. There is a direct relationship between being accommodating and being highly successful. I don't know much about Kano, but in Ogun and Lagos states, you can head or own practically anything you wish without going through the rigours of all that state of origin thing most states use ranging from landed properties to businesses, and even heading parastals. The only thing you can't head are traditional stools. The typical extended family in SW and many in NC have mixture of both Muslims and Christians and the heavens did not fall. Let me tell you something, Yorubas do NOT like Northerners any more than SE or SS do. A lot of Yorubas I've spoken to want their Odua republic as much as you want yours. But they handle theirs a lot more maturely. Instead of throwing tantrums and sponsoring or sympathizing with terrorists, they go back to the drawing board, re-strategize, and before you know it, they've landed a good deal. They are patient enough to wait for decades if need be. Look at Lagos state for instance that had been in the opposition since forever, but today look at them now. Yorubas have mastered the art of dining with their enemies just to get a big chunk from a deal because they realize that unnecessary fights only make a nuisance and laughing stock of them thereby achieving nothing because you cannot carve out a successful country by going to war. It has never succeeded anywhere in the world. The effects of the war will always come back to haunt them.
Now what's cowardly about all what I've mentioned so far? The ability to reason rationally and not allow strong emotions control how you reason when dealing with political issues does not in any way mean cowardice but simple diplomacy. Quite on the contrary, Warriors from the Oyo and Ife empires were two of the most powerful in West Africa (history class for another day) Someone mentioned in one front page comment that Yorubas can't fight. Spotting Linda Ikeji and Wizkid beef and I laughed because I remembered how some trouble making Igbo kings were mercilessly flogged in Akure and a town in Oyo state for holding traditional titles in Yoruba land! So evidently, Yorubas know when and how to pick their fights and when and where to draw the line.
What am I saying? Would it kill us to borrow a leaf from the Yorubas and learn how to relate with others politically, economically, and socially? Instead of bombing and causing unrests just because our "brother" lost elections, would it kill the SS and SE to instead go back the drawing board and figure out how best they can reclaim the FG or even if they want secession, figure out how best to go about it without destroying their own lands? If we eventually get our own country how do we start all over again after polluting our lands and waters and driving away investors from our oil? Little by little SS leaders are beginning to cry out that they can no longer fund this and that. How will there be money when federal allocation from the oiyel will greatly reduce courtesy of militancy? You cannot be cheering on terrorists and still expect to eat your cake and have it.
Do you now see that it is actually better to be a "coward" than a self-destructive warrior?
You seem to have either been born yesterday or at best a teenager. Where were you during the days if June 12 agitation, the days of NADECO and JACON when bombs were going off in the SW with reckless abandon?
Did they not teach you about operation wetie of the 60s that led to the SW being known as the 'wild wild west'?
In the history of Nigeria, the only places to have had a state of emergency declared in the south are the Western region, present day SW and Ekiti state in the SW.
Do not come here with the intent to revise history.
SuperS1Panther: Obasanjo sacked officers that has ever took political post in 1999 and heaven did not fall.
Military institution is the institution of the state and not of any president or any party in power and it should remain non-partisan, not corrupt, with high sense of professionalism.
Anybody that wants to wail over the sacking can do so to the detriment of his eyeball. The gauntlet must be laid and has been down for future would-be partisan and corrupt officers that are meant to be loyal to the state.
If they are from certain regions of this country, that is their headache. It will make them to realise that you do not abuse your office, responsibility to the State and duty, just because your kinsmen or your political party is in power.
We should always remember that power is temporal.
What is bad is bad. Nigeria is bigger than any corrupt or partisan army officer. The case of Ekiti was a brazen attack on the sensibilities of sane minds and the electoral process of this country. Osun State people only stood their ground against the military.
Hating wailers from the wailing wall and ''awon eyan Benjamin Netanyanhu'' can wail if they so wish.
Yes, OBJ retired soldiers who had held political posts. Which group dud Buhari sack now?
emorse: You fail to get my points. Let me break them into bite size pieces for you.
1. If the Niger-Delta secedes, it will not guarantee peace in the region. On the contrary, it will be the beginning of a fresh war of supremacy among the numerous tribes in the region - not forgetting the Biafrans.
2. The federal presence in other regions is about the same as in the ND in recent times. Almost non-existent. This is contrary to what our leaders would have us believe. 3. The revenues that have accrued to the ND states in the recent past if properly managed would have been sufficient for some considerable development. (this is what I was trying to prove with the pics). Lagos caters for over 9m people with about N33b monthly. I see no reason why Delta cannot take care of 4m people with N16b monthly. Or Bayelsa with over N11b for less than 2m people monthly. This is asides NDDC and ND ministry a location o.
We and our leaders are responsible for our predicament. The sooner we realise this, the better. After we sort ourselves out with the little we presently have, we can begin to demand for more from the FG.
PS- Try to avoid insults in your posts. We should be sharing ideas, insults. That's what matured people do.
emorse: This is where you and many others get it wrong bro. After secession, the battle will shift to Ijaw vs Itsekiri vs Urhobo vs Isoko etc, etc. And we will be worse off. Before you begin to argue with me, think of the fact that with considerably larger population and relatively limited resources, Lagos state for example is faring a lot better.
Contrary to what many think, there's little federal presence in Lagos o. The Apapa-Oshodi expressway for example which is a federal road has been a major problem for lagosians. Lagos-badagry expressway is just slightly better. Third mainland bridge was only painted(the paint don't fade self) with sure-p money. And the list goes on.
And in your warped reasoning you think Lagos will keep generating the amount of revenue it's generating today should the country break up?
Have you actually looked at the various components of Lagos' IGR to know what percentage each component contributes?
You think the seceding ND will allow the IOCs and their ancillaries to keep their HQs in Lagos while exploiting oil in the ND?
You seriously believe the level of commerce flowing through Lagos ports will be sustained when the seceding country now has power over its own port and can upgrade same and with majority of the importers coming from East of the Niger?
Bro, think again. If push comes to shove and secession becomes inevitable, the dynamics will be greatly altered. Trust me.
retsonbiz: The Future is going to be Harsh for Nigerians in the Short Term. It is going to be Harsher for the Docile People in the Niger Delta. It is time to tell your Miracle Workers to work harder...You will need them; PMB is probably and unintentionally conditioning Nigerians for the Hard Fall; It is Coming. The reset process is going to be intense and excruciatingly painful, there are no alternatives. I see Governors in Panicking mode already; The Thieving Governors in Delta and Bayelsa are laying the foundation for future wailing Governors from the Niger Delta. The Deceptive Voodoo Economies of GEJ/Iweala/PDP over the past decade is coming home to roost. The Development Lies of the Niger Delta Ministry; The NDDC; The 13% Derivation Fund and the Trillions Looted by our Political; Religious and Societal Elders is unravelling right before our eyes. At below 700,000 barrels per day and coming down; The US Dollar is heading Higher; Inflation is Heading Higher; Food Prices are Heading Higher; Cost of Living is Heading Higher; Poverty is heading Higher....Pray all you want; Fast all you want; Call on your Supposed God all you want; The God I serve is a God of Realities. You only Reap only what you sow. Every other God is a counterfeit.
Scavengers are preparing the ground for a full Military Option; With PMB's intent on sanitizing the Nigerian State, we are all simply seeing the Stupidity in our Humanity. Corruption and Criminality has enveloped deceptively our common-sense. The only possibility of PDP being in the Presidency in 2019 is for the Nigerian State to be in Total Anarchy and Absolute Economic Chaos. Looters will not Relent. They do not have the interest of the People; They are Greedy; Selfish; Demonic; Evil; Destructive and Wicked...From Boko Haram to Violent Fulani herdsmen; From IPOB/Biafra to Ijaw Avengers; From Cultism to Kidnapping; From Economic Saboteurs to Electricity Saboteurs. The Evil of the Majority of the Nigerian Elite who have been in leadership position for decades is fighting back with their all. Corruption is Fighting Bloody; Dirty and they are Throwing the Kitchen Sink at President Muhammadu Buhari. They are hoping he dies; they are hoping he fails and they are betting their all on the demons among us to destroy the future of us all.
I am the carrier of bad news today; be prepared; be ready; cry not for your country. We as a people failed; our parents failed us; we are failing our children and their future. If this must be overcome, let the goodness in all of our collective humanity rise up and fight for Integrity, Discipline, Fairness; Justice; Equality and Openness. There can be no Fiscal Federalism without Fiscal Sanity. The Political Leadership in the Niger Delta and Particularly the Ijaw Nations are the Enemies of the People. For decades they have looted any attempt at fixing the problem of the region. Our Failure as a Region is our Fault as a People. Leadership in the Region have failed for decades and the people have encouraged it. Let us all enjoy this hardship, It is just beginning.
Leiman100: From Grapevine. Jonathan's recent meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari was not connected with NDA and pipelines,oil facilities. Mrs Diezani Madueke,Jonathan oil Minister had sung like canary. She mentioned Jonathan has a beneficial owner of some cash she was caught with in Britain. Due to unwritten gentleman agreement PMB prior to his inauguration that GEJ shall not be embarrassed after leaving office. Presidency is working assiduously though diplomatically to save ex President Jonathan neck.
****How much was found on Diezani in the UK?
In case you do not know,,try and find out. The amount involved is about £27,000.
contactmorak: Musician Jazzman Olofin shared this photo of a woman and her child who fell asleep by the roadside while selling fruits. He wrote: "Struggling mothers like this... Don't bargain with them, instead pay more. Show a little love, share a little hope. Survival is a tearful battle for most, especially with children. In God we trust... Happy Sunday!". Well said...
modath: If they can no longer publicise their deeds, their sympathizers and supporters will lose morale then the whole agitation will peter off, No command base, loss of value..
There are many ways to skin a cat, (even a cat with 10 lives)....The twitter handle may be taken down too soon, i guess......
NDA and their sponsor go taya....
And they told u they were carrying out their activities to gain sympathisers?
They do not need to publicise their activities by way of putting it online. Their activities are already publicising themselves. When you don't get electric supply and no forex.......body go yell u say NDA dey perform.
They need to chill down though cos na all of us dey suffer am but Buhari remains the most divisive president in the history of Nigeria.
DonBobes: The army has withdrawn from Tompolo's village. I called my coursemate & he confirmed they were asked to withdraw. So that the villagers can go about their lawful businesses!
omenka: Until we move away from oil, crooks would always use our dependence on it as leverage/tool to blackmail us into doing their bidding. An "ex-militant" once told the world that a meeting was held at the instance of Jonathan and a decision was taken as per what course of action to take in an even he loses at the polls. He lost and they initiated their plans.
If this report is anything to go by, the thief would definitely come with his demands which is likely to include letting Okpolo Eyes , Madam Headress, Dasuki, and FFK off the hook. The shitstorm that would come from taking such a decision would be one heavier than the presidency can handle.
Politics › Re: Students In Akwa Ibom Disrupt Townhall Meeting Organized By FG by jamesibor: 2:28pm On Jun 13, 2016
