I see INSCRIPTIONS on this man's skirt. Just below the belt. Look closely.




Benin Bronze

I'm yet to be convinced that the Benin Kingdom did not have some form of written text.

IKENGA



The Ikenga may be nothing more than the ancient Egyptian god Khenmu



KHENMU

Other Names: Chem, Kemu, Khem, Khnum Patron of: the creation of people and animals.

Appearance: a man with the head of a ram.

Description: Khenmu formed a triad with Anuket and Satis, and was possibly a Nubian god originally. The worship of Khenmu dates to the earliest of times in Egypt, the Unas Pyramid Text indicates that his cult was already old when that ancient document was written. Called "the Great Potter," Khenmu was the creator of people. He sculpted them out of clay from the Nile, held them up so that Ra could shine his life-giving rays upon them, and then placed them in the womb. His wife was the lioness-goddess Menhit, and their son was Hike. Originally a primal force deity of creation like Ptah, his role was later modified to fit him into the pantheon of the state religion.

Worship: Worshipped throughout Nubia and Egypt, his cult centers were Elephantine, Sunnu, Abu, and Semnut.




http://www.touregypt.net/godsofegypt/khenmu.htm

Full text:


VANGUARD, LAGOS

Power sector privatisation: Indians again?

Mar 21, 2011
   
SINCE August 26, 2010 when the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR unveiled his administration’s road map in the Power sector, various business groups and investors have indicated interest in participating in the acquisition of the Power Generating Plants.

Firms such as Essar, Reliance, Tata, among others have expressed interest in response to BPE’s advert in the national dailies of December, 2010. This much is contained in most of the Newspapers that rolled out on Monday 7, March 2010, following the deadline of the submission of Expression of Interest by potential investors to the BPE.
Our concern is the domination of Indian firms such as Tata, Essar, and Reliance in the race to acquire the Power Generating Plants given the pedigree of Indian Investors in Nigeria. It will be helpful to go down memory lane to  put the Government and Nigerians on the alert.

The Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State was concessioned to the Indians in the early days of the Obasanjo administration. It did not take long before the Government discovered their pilfering prowess when they started stripping the assets of the dying steel company.

The Government at that time did not waste any time to chase them from Ajaokuta so that even if nothing is added to the Plant, it should not be pilfered and reduced to a scrap yard.
Then came the Mittal group with Global Infrastructure Holding Company that bought the Delta Steel Company as scrap for a meager US$20 million without paying a dime.

They succeeded in rehabilitating the steel rolling plant from where they made the money to pay the Government the cost of purchase. This is the kind of business the Indians are known for.

They want to reap without sowing. DSC as it is today can best be described as a rolling mill with its production of round bars and billets leaving out other economic products of the Steel Plant that will require capital investment.
They are repatriating huge foreign exchange to their home country from DSC without investing a kobo. Contractors’ payment  is unduly delayed, the community is  strangulated using the greedy Chiefs and middlemen, the safety of the environment is ignored with hazardous chemical waste being discharged into the atmosphere from their furnace, the premises is the dirtiest that can be seen of any steel company across the world.

Until recently, there was  mass importation of jobless Indians in the name of expatriate into the country to work in DSC.

The Management became weary of their people when they discovered that most of them colluded to steal their money. Most of their so called expatriate were then repatriated leaving us with a small number of expatriates in DSC at the moment. Are these the elements  we want to  replicate in the Power Sector?

Nigerians I'm sure are weary of investors who will rather exploit than add value to the system. The international electronic media e.g CNN has been awash with advertisement such as ESSAR investing $100 million in Nigeria’s Power sector.

They are used to buying scraps for pea nuts and ripping off developing economies without any capital investment. Otherwise, how did they arrive at the figure to invest? They are already sending a signal to the Federal Government that the Power Plants to be sold are worth less. Before now, they have been reluctant to invest in the Niger Delta describing it as unsafe and unfriendly environment to do business.

How come they are so enthusiastic and excited at buying our Power Generating Plants located in the heart of the Niger Delta now?  If they have so  much financial muscle as they want us to believe, they should apply for license to build new plants which the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) will gladly issue once they meet the requirements.

There is abundant natural gas as raw material for gas fired thermal power generating plant. This way, they will be bringing in capital, increase the nation’s generating capacity, adding value and creating jobs. They should forget buying old plants at cheap rate and sustaining the present generating capacity of the plants as they have demonstrated in their various investments in other sectors.

We have decided to go this far to show the insincerity of the Indian Investors in Nigeria so that our Government and Nigerians will be cautious in dealing with them, noting their sugar coated tongue, empty show of wealth and technical wherewithal. Let them show their capacity in value adding.

Moreover, the Government should be aware that indigenous Investors have the capacity to turn around these power plants, increase their capacity and stabilise the sector for the enjoyment of Nigerians and businesses in the country. Just to remind us that company such as NAFCON was acquired by Nigerians and the Technical Team that rehabilitated the Plant and  has  kept it running is predominantly Nigerian.

The impact of that investment in the immediate community of Onne and Eleme can only be imagined not to talk of the multiplier effect on the economy of Rivers State in particular and Nigeria in general. This feat can be replicated in the Power sector with all patriotism.

There are serious minded Nigerian entrepreneurs  whom the Government can negotiate with in the acquisition process of the Power Plants. These must be credible entrepreneurs with track records in the turnaround of moribund businesses  not  portfolio-carrying government contractors with offices in State House.

Niger Delta, the home of gas in the country cannot be stripped unclothed once again of their resources by foreigners who care little or nothing about her people and environment. The people are prepared to defend their rights and their God given resources by every legally acceptable means known to the comity of Nations.
They are very hopeful and mindful of the effects of functional Power Plants to them, their families and the economy. They know what Indians can do and are not prepared to entertain them anymore.

We have concentrated on the Power Plants because it is the key to power stability in the country. The distribution aspect is trading which is what Indians know how to do best. It is what is generated that can available for distribution. The more megawatts we can generate the better for the country hence we think it is the fulcrum of the Power Sector and most significant component of the Power Sector.

Having exposed the cunning and exploitative tendencies of Indians, we do not need them because they will not add any value to the Power sector. We have seen them before, we know them. They can connive with corrupt government officials who will in turn project them positively to government top officials. This will certainly not be in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.

Mr TIMOTHY JUMBO, an engineer, writes from Sapele, Delta State.

Power Privatisation - Do NOT Sell Power Plants To Indians, Say Nigerians

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/power-sector-privatisation-indians-again/

Gbawe said:

Keep talking Gas and keep working yourself up excitedly over anything else Jonathan utters from his insincere mouth. It only confirms that some Nigerians are premature ejaculators with memory deficits. We can discuss laudable plans all day but all our discussion will all amount to zero without political will from our leaders. Any Nigerian above the age of 20 knows that our leaders are not short of 'world domination' plans that never amount to anything.

Wrong. We set out to dominate the telecoms market in Africa and we did.

We set out to be an African banking hub and influential international player, and we did.

We set out to dominate African construction, and ended up being the world's fastest growing construction industry after China!

We set out to increase GDP by expanding the non-oil sector, which we did, placing us among the 10 fastest growing economies in the world.

So YES, we do achieve things we set out to do!!!


GEJ/SAMBO 2011

lol

Amtrak Passenger locomotive, US!






US Passenger Locomotive! (The F40PH)



''Along with the other variations of the F40PH and a few other passenger locomotives, the EMD F40PH-3C is known as a "Cowl Unit". Despite being an older locomotive than the F59PHI (below), the F40PH-3C makes a great locomotive for pulling passenger trains, as the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) unit above shows. Several passenger/commuter railroads have at least two of these locomotives in their fleet (with the exception of Amtrak California, who uses the F59PHIs). Railroads that operate this locomotive include ACE, Coaster, Florida Tri-Rail, Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), and VIA RailCanada. Other companies such as Metrolink, Caltrain, Metra, Music City Star, and the Virginia Railway Express use other F40PH variations.''


http://locomotiveid/emdlocomotives.htm



Indian Passenger locomotive!





So it's not just us using these locos. EVERYONE DOES!

We are spending Billions of dollars for 1970's legacy machines and people don't understand why in the year 2011, purchasing a machine that covers Lagos to Ibadan in 7 hours is nothing to shout praises for.

For goodness sakes' that was a maiden voyage. An exhibition. It wasn't a routine scheduled train journey!

Mainland China locomotive



USA locomotive




Indian locomotives!




Nigerian locomotives

cap28, please drop some more wise observations by the great Chinweizu.

^^^Err, no, what such roads need are proper drainage systems, not extra thick asphalt.

Is Buhari even aware of the potential benefits from natural gas, never mind formulating a coherent policy framework on it?

Nigeria targets 600,000 jobs as N15tr gas projects begin – The Guardian


NIGERIA’S march towards getting into the bracket of top global economic powers got a boost yesterday as President Goodluck Jonathan launched a gas-driven economic roadmap.

The ambitious plan, code-named “Gas Revolution: Rebirth of Nigeria’s industrialisation,” was also used as an occasion for the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) among the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Xenel of Saudi Arabia for the construction of a petrochemical plant, and Nagarjuna of India for the setting up of two fertiliser plants.

At the event, Jonathan said Nigeria no longer has any excuse for the absence of productive industries and the high rate of unemployment considering its enormous proven gas reserves put at 187 trillion cubic feet (tcf).

“Today (yesterday), we take a small but important step in a conscious effort to reverse that trend. This marks the beginning of what I believe will be an amazing journey of transformation of our own destiny and the restoration of Nigeria into the league of nations, which has leveraged its strength in the abundance of natural gas to transform the lives of present and future generations,” he said.

http://nigerianbulletin.com/2011/03/25/nigeria-targets-600000-jobs-as-n15tr-gas-projects-begin-the-guardian/

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^^^It is made thick like that precisely because of the earthquake prone nature of the region, to enable roads withstand the weekly earth tremors around the country. Most countries do not build the asphalt so deep!!!!! Phew!

^^^ u not happy, take the fvcking bus.

EVERYTHING PAT UTOMI WROTE IS 10000% CORRECT. THOSE INTENDING ''leaders'' WHO PREFER TO DEBATE ON FOREIGN-OWNED STATIONS LIKE NN24 RATHER THAN NIGERIAN STATIONS, SHOULD BURY THEIR HEADS IN SHAME.

GEJ/SAMBO 2011

The denial of airtime was probably due more to the lack of sophistication in the use of words in Buhari's advert than anything else. Phrases such as ''no roads'', ''no water'', ''no light'' etc etc are ABSOLUTIST terms that will easily and rightfully be construed as exaggerated and misleading by the govt, since in fact, there ARE many ''good roads'', there IS water and light. It's just a question of degree. And THAT must be reflected in any political advertisement.

So Buhari's team should stop being bush, and learn how to write proper adverts!

blacksta said:

Mr Poster


Can i know how $6 bill will be sourced

How $6 billion will be sourced? Do you realize Nigeria makes over $350 million per day from oil exports alone? With $40 billion in reserves as we speak? With the current budget based on $75 per barrel price as opposed to real current price of $115?

Dude, the money isn't a problem at all for Nigeria.

men's dept said:

Wow, fantastic. At least the HOS and govt people flying with him can fly around the world in style, and give foreigners a sense that Naija is afterall, a real nation, developed, peaeful, and serious.


By the way, its great the rest of Naija folks have to use Air France, KLM, and even Emirates to fly, meaning that perhaps there's something inherantly inferior about our people

That's ridiculous. Nigeria has growing, credible national airlines with international routes such as Arik and recently Air Nigeria.

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What a transformation we're witnessing. This will revolutionize transport in the country.

Rail Revolution: Nigeria To Spend $6 Billion On 200 Trains

The drive by Goodluck Jonathan to get the country moving gathers steam, as he pledges $6 Billion on locomotives in an all out drive to make Nigeria the RAIL HUB of West Africa.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-25/nigeria-to-spend-912-billion-naira-on-locomotives-punch-says.html

Eze Uche said:

This man is destined for greatness!

Could he be our Mandela?  

Jonathan - Africa's Only Hope, Says International Analyst.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-trippi/why-nigeria-will-not-need_b_839569.html

cold said:

Socrates once said:'man know thy self'. Nothin cld be worse than self deceit.

Socrates was referring to individual responsibility, not the discussion of national issues.

Y'all can keep deluding yourselves. & FYI u don't luv Nigeria anymore than i do so taq all that blind patriotism & shove down your throat

You cannot respond to expert projections as were referred to and to cover your deficiency, you claim 'blind patriotism' on the part of the person who presented them. All you've shown is your intellectual impotence.

naijangel 7 said:

I honestly can't believe that all that money was wasted in purchasing old slow, noisy trains. What were they thinking?

Shut up and return to the celebrity/fashion section where you belong. Failing which, at least get on the damn train first on a regular journey as opposed to a maiden/trial voyage, before jumping to your dull-brained, mascara pasted face conclusions.

aguiyi said:

see how you guys are celebrating the purported fall of Gadhafi,the only African leader that the west listens to and fears. Soon they will put a leader that will do their bidding like your leaders do and impoverish the nation like they have done to yours through the help of shell and your selfish brothers.

The silly Libyans will not see the trap until Gadhaffi is gone, and for those of you rejoicing,what Gadhafii did for Libya ,all your leaders put together has not been able to give 10% of it

My friend shut your trap biko. What is it that Gaddafi did for his people? How many people are in Libya? Are they up to 6 million? Why would he not provide them all material comfort when he produces as much oil as Nigeria? If all I had to do was spend all our oil income on Surulere, will it not turn to Dubai in one month?

Even after he steals 4/5ths of the money, the change will still be more than enough to provide all the basics for his tiny population. Nigeria has done a lot more for ITS people, at least 40 million of whom are middle class, than Gadaffi has had to do with his income. Meanwhile, in Libya, thousands of political prisoners languish in jail, thousands have been killed and tortured for dissent, and political plurality is banned. That's slavery.

Lagosboy said:

GEJ will debate with himself , argue with himself and eventually make a fool of himself.

Why should the 3 men honour BONs debate when GEJ ran with his tail in between his legs , fearing tough questions from Kadira Ahmed. I guess DBanj will be the anchor of the BON debate as well.

Una no go kill persin for this forum.

Where are all the ACN supporters here? They're rather silent at the moment.

Libyan Airforce ''No Longer Exists'' - Allied Commander! 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2011/03/24/libya-gaddafi-s-air-force-wiped-out-of-the-sky-by-allied-airstrikes-86908-23011916/

Chei, Gadaffi don chop bottle sha.

Blazay said

Oh well.
What can I say?
I wish I were a white man.

I don't care about the sexual myths.
What is the use of a big sointin with no brains?

So you believe you have no brains because of your skin colour? What a failure in life you are. Shame on you. Pathetic waste of a life.

One needs to stress as well that the level of perceived social injustice by the underclass determines the occurrence of looting. If they feel they've had a raw deal, or been otherwise short-changed by society, then opportunities for looting are regarded as their deserved 'payback', and seen as entirely rational.