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Politics › Re: Robert Mugabe Sleeping At Buhari’s Inauguration: Pic Released By Saharareporters by johnie: 6:42pm On Jun 02, 2015
sexymoma:
Mugabe is always sleeping at any summit, Inauguration, Conference meeting... So i won't blame him much
The most interesting thing to me is that nobody is bold enough to wake him up when he takes a nap (make the baba go slap them or sack them? ) :-)

Not even the presidents of Equitorial Guinea and Gabon who sat beside him at the inauguration.

The organisers did a good job not sitting him between two dignitaries.

Now, that would have been a sight!
Education › Re: Makoko Floating School, Lagos In Pictures by johnie: 6:18pm On Jun 02, 2015
Sveen:
I'm still trying to understand why it had to be built in the middle of a lagoon, ergo, they're gonna have to transport the kids on boat, and their parent would allow it. That's superb.
The pupils and their parents are "boat people."

They live in houses built on stilts within thew vicinity of the school.

The children are used to water transportation,
Foreign Affairs › Re: Zimbabwe Minister Outraged At Saharareporters And Nigeria (pics) - Cramjones by johnie: 6:00pm On Jun 02, 2015
OkikiOluwa1:
pls, what really happened?
how did SR disrespect Mugabe?
Watch the video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L95kciDCBfw

Watch what happpens after Mugabe enters his car.

It is obvious that SR was not out for an objective interview.

SR would have ridiculed Mugabe no matter his response.

The guy shouting at the end of the clip is Sowore the founder of SR.

Obviously, this is not journalism!
Foreign Affairs › Re: Zimbabwe Minister Outraged At Saharareporters And Nigeria (pics) - Cramjones by johnie: 5:50pm On Jun 02, 2015
Double post
Foreign Affairs › Re: Zimbabwe Minister Outraged At Saharareporters And Nigeria (pics) - Cramjones by johnie: 3:28pm On Jun 02, 2015
Max24:
Is that Sowore? I thought he was on exile.
Yes. That was Sowore!

I don't recall him being on exile.

I wonder how he and his team got a pass to the event.

SR is not mainstream. I hope someone did not violate security procedures to get SR the pass.

If that was the case then there is wahala!

What if something untoward had happened to Mugabe? Who would be blamed?

What this means is that any blogger with strong connections can get a pass to such a high profile event, similaly create s scene and report it on his/her blog to draw traffic not minding the embarassment or security risk it could cause$

I hope this does not repeat itself.

As a matter of fact, this ought to be probed!
Politics › Re: Appointment: ‘APC Is Holding Buhari Hostage’ - Newtelegraphonline by johnie: 3:17pm On Jun 02, 2015
Reference:
Well society is slightly more complex than most of us assume.

You need power and it comes from the people. The power to change Nigeria comes from Nigerians not the Captain.

It doesn't matter how good your captain is. If he doesn't have a good team around him he wouldn't win trophies, simple as that. In Nigeria leadership is grossly, grossly over-rated. The followershio is too heavy an anchor to bear in this country.

A Junaid who probably cannot win an election in his bathroom will probably decide how this country is run over the next 4 years. We have serious problems in Nigeria. Who the hell is he and where the hell did he come from? But once again, that is Nigeria for you.
Amother Gbam!

Coldflares, Semitunde and Referencen have hit the nail on the head.

When these northern ethnic jingoists want a post, they play the geo-political zone card. They would see nothing wrong in two people who are Hause or Fulani from NW/NC/NE occupying corresponding posts.

I fear we would hear nothing about a national conference or restructuring of the polity under a PMB regime. Too bad!

As for PMB's seeming inertia, time will tell.

It is gradually becoming obvious that strange bedfellows came together to "capture" power solely for their personal interests. While it may cause some initial friction, I see it as an opportunity for our democracy to deepen if properly managed.
Politics › Re: Appointment: ‘APC Is Holding Buhari Hostage’ - Newtelegraphonline by johnie: 2:56pm On Jun 02, 2015
coldFLARES1:
God forbid that we may one day wish that Jonathan retained the position. I feel immensely disappointed that Buhari seem to have aspired for the presidency for more than 12yrs without an idea of what to do for the good of the public. How disgusting it is to think that a man of 73 seem unable to assert himself because he may have his eyes set on a second term. With the deceit of a public declaration of asset already executed, it won't be wrong to say PMB is grossly overrated on his 'unique' selling points of honesty and integrity. All too soon, I am beginning to realise we have elevated a loafer to draw salaries and allowances for the next 4yrs while condemning our country to either stagnation or regression. . . .and to all these hausa people priding themselves as powerbrokers and emerging from the blues, we are watching you.
Word!
Politics › Re: Appointment: ‘APC Is Holding Buhari Hostage’ - Newtelegraphonline by johnie: 2:52pm On Jun 02, 2015
semitunde:
My point was really that we can have Saraki as senate president and still have a Yoruba as speaker simply because one is from the Southwest and the other is from North Central.

When northerners want to put people in post, they bring out the zone card, but when they see someone like Saraki they say he's Yoruba. They should follow the zone.

There are Hausa and Fulani people in North East/ West/ Central. When they put people in positions through such zoning, we don't complain that they are all Hausa /Fulani na abi?
.
Gbam!!
Foreign Affairs › Re: Zimbabwe Minister Outraged At Saharareporters And Nigeria (pics) - Cramjones by johnie: 4:16am On Jun 02, 2015
Walexey:
That was plain stupid and childish imagine towards d end " where's that Zuma sef" if SR is truly a professional body they could lose their jobs.
Lose their jobs?

The founder of SR was the main culprit at the event. He was the one shouting and harrassing Mugabe when he entered the car.

He chose a female reporter to gain access and then piggyback to Mugabe. A male reporter would not have been allowed to get that far.

When SR founder harassed a Nigerian minister at a townhall meeting in US, he was hailed.

Now he's taken his "home bad behaviour" outside people are beginning to notice.

He had better be called to order before it gets out of hand (I doubt that though).
Politics › Re: Aisha Buhari’s Inauguration Wristwatch Cost £34,500 (N10, 453,000)-BreakingTimes by johnie: 5:45pm On Jun 01, 2015
Can someone tell me how much her ring costs?

Abi dat one na knock-off too?

shebi na the watch una still dey talk?
Politics › Re: Photos From Osinbajo's Thanksgiving Service With Amaechi,others In Attendance by johnie: 5:08pm On Jun 01, 2015
FastShipping:
Imagine no single person with cowboy hat with black regalia in the crowd. grin grin grin
PYO and this his black regalia!
Politics › Re: This Is Wickedness! See Amaechi In Dustbin(pix) by johnie: 3:16pm On Jun 01, 2015
iphanyiuma:
I don't know who is more stupiid between the op and amechi... You were busy giving the portrait different positions and taking pictures inside that filth... More grease to your elbow
I thought I was the only one who noticed this.
Politics › Re: Senate President: Tinubu Frustrated As Saraki Emerges Front-runner by johnie: 9:18am On Jun 01, 2015
Caseless:
See the crumbs these guys serve us in the name of journalism. So AKUME is no more Tinubu's candidate like they have made us to believe, it is now Lawan.
Kontinu!
Lawan and Akume are running a joint ticket- Lawan for president and Akume Deputy.
Politics › Re: Old Mama Who Donated N1m To Buhari, Pictured With Tinubu, Atiku And Buhari by johnie: 2:42am On May 31, 2015
Abeg, na only that wrapper she get?
Politics › Re: Check Out This Epic Old School Photo Of Tinubu, Abacha And MKO Abiola by johnie: 2:07am On May 31, 2015
I wonder when exactly this picture was taken.

What is just after Abacha became HOS?
Politics › Re: Photo: Imoke, Okorocha And Ngige Spotted Together by johnie: 1:38am On May 31, 2015
That was at Ojukwu's burial.
Sports › Re: Is Nta Sport24 On Startimes Showing The U20 World Cup Live? by johnie: 10:00am On May 30, 2015
NTA sports (270) and ST Sports 2 (251) just showed Ghana VS Austria Live!

Match ended 1-1.

Ghana escaped by the skin of their teeth scoiring a penalty at the 90 mins!
Politics › Re: Abubakar Sani Bello Sworn In By Mother-In-Law (photos) by johnie: 6:31pm On May 29, 2015
Is she crying?
Politics › Re: Osibanjo's Daughter Denied Access To The Inauguration VIP Stage. by johnie: 11:36am On May 29, 2015
Why?

They should have arrived and taken their seats before the arrival of the dignitaries.

Mrs Osinbajo had to intervene before the children were allowed to follow them up the stairs.

Did Buhari's children arrive with him?
No, I believe they were seated long before their parents.

Osinbajo and his wife need to brush up quick!

Last night Osinbnajo had his GCON medal hanging (or if you like, hidden). under his sash.

I expected his wife to adjust this for him but she did not.

Protocol and etiquette!
TV/Movies › Re: Startimes Bouquet Adjustment And New Channels Announcement by johnie: 8:09pm On May 27, 2015
Did they remove DaVinci Learning?
Politics › Re: What Foreigners Think About Nigeria's Fuel Crisis by johnie: 9:34am On May 25, 2015
JudismphD:
see the criminals putting us in this mess
Why are Tinubu and Otedola smiling while GMB is not?

huh

I guess this is a metaphor for the state of the country where GMB represents Nigeria which is currently being squezzed by the smiling-to-the-bank oil merchants.
Politics › Re: 35 APC Senator-elect Endorse Saraki Senate President Candidacy by johnie: 6:00pm On May 23, 2015
ketiy77:
Bukola saraki is a northerner who only immigrated to the Independent country of the Kingdom of Western Nigeria. but for many years, the nigeria newspapers (osibanjo) have been telling lies about a stupid war. they are from Nigeria. they only cross over to Independent country of the Kingdom of Western Nigeria.


That why they dont know the history of the Independent country of the Kingdom of Western Nigeria.

They are just people who cross over the river niger. and they think, it is part of Nigeria.. because most people are illiterate in africa. When some of them cross over to places like ilorin, they think it is part of Nigeria.

And Osibanjo father inlaw was funny of telling lies in his newspapers. And making up fake story...

All of this are in the place... they migrate too..


They are people who went to another country, claiming it is part of their country.

https://oduuk.org.uk/Aafin_Olofa.jpg
https://www.erinilecommunity.com/wp-content/gallery/Exec/the%20elerin%20palace0001.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/Afin_Oba_Ajasse_Ipo.jpg
Aare Musiawa, is that you?
Politics › Re: 35 APC Senator-elect Endorse Saraki Senate President Candidacy by johnie: 4:33pm On May 23, 2015
Is that Twitter.handle authentic?

The grammar is suspect.
The handle name (why include APC?) is suspect.
The picture is suspect.
Politics › Re: Currency Tumbles As Venezuelans Look To Offload Bolivars by johnie: 3:55am On May 23, 2015
This is one of the countries Nigerians are quick to point to when removal or reduction of oil subsidy is suggested.

The scarcity of basic needs in that country is phenomenal!

They have even introduced a '666-like' smartcards to track citizens' purchase of these lacking essentials.

If only Nigerians could see and appreciate the full picture.
Politics › Re: Top 10 'dodgy' Contracts Awarded Under Brf In Lagos State by johnie: 3:40am On May 23, 2015
How many of these projects were actually executed and completed?

NLanders living in the areas the projects are located should please confirm.
Politics › Re: Fashola Praises Jonathan, Says He Saved Nigeria by johnie: 8:03am On May 22, 2015
illiad:
The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has again commended President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat at the March 28 polls.

Mr. Buhari, who gave the commendation in Abuja on Thursday when he received Nigerien President Issoufou Mahamadou, said Mr. Jonathan’s action turned around Nigeria’s nervous political process.
He said: “The Nigerien president purposely came to congratulate me on my victory and President Jonathan for the maturity and statesmanship that he exhibited by accepting that he had lost the election.

“His action actually doused tensions and averted crisis in Nigeria.

“Not only Africa but the world has commended the president for that because if he had disputed the elections, there would have been crisis in the country.

“That is what people don’t want, not only Nigerians but other countries. So, he came to commend President Jonathan for his courage and statesmanship.’’


www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/183439-nigeria-wouldve-been-in-crisis-if-jonathan-disputed-elections-buhari.html
Yesterday it was Fashola.

Today it is Buhari.

Tommorow?
Politics › Re: Fashola Praises Jonathan, Says He Saved Nigeria by johnie: 6:35pm On May 21, 2015
shocked

Lobatan!

Wonderment!

So Fashola can say this?

The truth is gradually being revealed.

I expect to hear more after May 29.
Politics › Re: Wanted:Yinka Odumakin, Publicity Secretary, Afenifere & Buhari Former Spokes man by johnie: 6:30pm On May 21, 2015
cirmuell:
The guy said he can't work with people surrounding Buhari, that's why he jumped ship.grin
You are right.

There are some people from the days of AD and Afenifere that Odumakin, Agbaje and some others will find it difficult to work with.

You know them now!
Politics › Re: Breaking: Muazu Resigns As PDP Chairman by johnie: 3:16pm On May 20, 2015
Fayose responding on Channels TV.

... Welcomes resignationn say its normaal practice across the world.
Politics › Re: Construction Work Begins On N325bn Lekki Seaport by johnie: 8:06am On May 20, 2015
stevecantrell:
Usually the rail line to all these projects are mapped out before the sites are commissioned. Lagos has serious problems on the way and many can't see that yet.
You and Grandstar are right.

That's the problem I have with the Lekki exp way expansion.

No BRT Lane!
No rail line!
Oversized roundabouts instead of bridges!

Looks like proper planning was not done.

I fear we are heading for a major traffic disaster on the road - that's if it is not here yet!
Politics › Re: The World's Infamous Dictators… And How They Met Their Violent Ends by johnie(op): 5:38pm On May 07, 2015
Culture › Re: Not Too Long Ago, Pupils Went To School Unclad In Some Parts Of Nigeria (photo) by johnie: 11:14am On May 07, 2015
Isn't the man arrowed in the picture Chief Obafemi Awolowo?

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