₦airaland Forum

onuman:
Benue-Plateau is not Ful...ani land.
Benue-Plateau people are traditionally farmers, not cattle rearers.
Benue-Plateau people are mostly Christians.
Fula are Muslims and are from the Sahel region.
Genocide against Christians is what has been going on in the Benue-Plateau.

Everything you wrote there are not lies, they are 100% correct….but they are not the root causes of the conflict. Identity the root causes and then you will see the solutions

thatigboman:
oga, it is 100% christain/muslim crisis with the muslims being the aggressors

You can say that again but it doesn’t make it true. As long as we don’t define the problem properly, we will never get the solution.

One of the major reasons why this Plateau/Benue herder crisis is persistent till now is because the problem has never been properly defined; as long as it is defined as Muslims/Christian crises; it will never be solved…..it’s like in mathematics; once you don’t define “x” properly; you can’t solve the equation….you may even get a answer if you are a good manipulator but it will be a wrong answer.

This issue is a farmers Vs herder problem; (not Muslims vs Christian), the solutions should be drawn from this perspective. It has been going on for more than 40yrs now and until it is properly defined and addressed for what it is; the cycle will continue

PulaPower:
Your first mistake is reliving SA is better economically. There’s nothing in SA other than the white elites controlling the resources

No, I didn’t make a mistake. They did, they believe SA is better economically that’s why they went there. But if you can’t have savings of 1000usd where you think you are better off then there’s a problem.

Some of these guys will do better here in Nigeria

Not to be insensitive but what are they doing there if they can’t buy a (less than) 1000usd ticket to come back home for their own safety and lives.

They (some) have been “hustling” or working there for a while now so they aren’t making money or no 1000usd in savings or they just want the government to pay for their tickets home

I understand some of them have families or maybe can’t quickly sell off their properties but they shouldn’t be that stranded considering they are in the better country (economically). Something ain’t right

Seun, pls find a way to escalate this observation to the security agencies. It may be really important.

kettykin:
please can someone with data explain with out any insults, the cost benefit analysis of this project and why the Govt did not fix the grid first before commencing on roads that have alternatives. is this what Nigeria should be doing now?

My personal observations and information gotten privately from people in the sector up to the ministerial level.

The grid and power issue has constitutional restrictions (e.g like who can generate or distribute electricity e.tc) attached to it. Some powerful influence have tied all these laws to themselves one way or the other that’s why you always have Power Act 19xx or another Bills relating to NEPA every year. So the government cannot just pushed through their power policies without settling all these Big influences that designed this Bills over the years (either via Bills Or paying huge fees). But the road construction or ministry of work is not like that.
It is straightforward, worst case the government will pay the land owner (remember govt own every land irrespective of the title you hold) and can push through the construction just like they did with the coastal road.

This government have been trying to unbottle all these Bills recently, Buhari did one just before leaving where they say States can now generate electricity and add to the grid, Tinubu administration has signed it. The latest one is that we shouldn’t be paying for our Meters, that the Disco should be responsible for it. These are the things that are being unbundled one by one and it takes time because (you have to pass it through the Senate) and you are removing food from some big influences table that they will fight back because they have the resources. One major war coming up this year will be Power subsidies; the government is paying so much on it and no power to back it up. I would have loved to explain how power tariff subsidies work in Nigeria, but it will be really long; those who designed that law are wicked people

Until all theses botttlenecks are resolved largely, our power problems will persist. I hope this helps a little.

PS: I am trying to play in this sector so these are based on my own findings

SadiqBabaSani:
It is no more news that Daniel Bwala Special Adviser to Mr President on Policy was torn to shred by a very articulate Mehdi.

Social Commentators believe Bayo Onanuga the 'Mr I know all's should have done that interview.

I was so happy seeing Bwala getting slaughtered on live TV because of the many lies and disgraceful comparison he tried to make on serious national matters that affect Nigerian' lives directly.

Why is Mr Bayo afraid to face Mehdi Hassan instead decided to send Bwala.

Nobody in this present government administration can go toe to toe with Mehdi Hassan, he does this debate thing for a living and particularly well too. He will shred them all. If I were Bwala I would’ve just turned down the invite.
Reno may be able to throw some jibes but ultimately he will be shredded too.
Go ask Piers Morgan what Mehdi did to him. He makes all of them look stupid.

ednut1:
My dad and mum added me as directors of their companies. One naira i never see collect🥲😂

Sue them nah. Do you need a lawyer 😀

splmosixx:
Nice one from Mr President...

So disheartening how our leaders make policies without considering its effect on the masses...

Some people will still cash out from this policy.


Naija my country...

It is the people that are making the implementation of the policy difficult because they don’t want it to work. They will rather deal with cash so it’s easier to steal.

whippersnapper:
The ebora ewu was a great man who loved the country with everything he has. He was a nationalist.Tinubu's APC on the other hand, came like a thief in the night not only to kill and destroy but to snatch,run,maim, sabotage the last hope of nation on the crest of Africa's liberation

1. Ebora Owu (meaning Deity of Owu; Owu is a community he is from in Abeokuta)
2. Why are you using “Was” for him? Is it your level of English language or you want him dead? You used it twice

mrvitalis:
Frank was never fast tracked till he got to commissioner of police

Please look below and tell me which of this promotion was fast tracked outside commissioner to AIG

Facts don't lie

From the image you posted, it’s obvious. He spent 2 yrs as DCP, that’s fast track instead of the normal 4/5 years his peers spent. That’s when he became force PRO proving my point

He also spent 2yr and 3month between CP and AIG instead of the 4/5 years, (he was promoted out of the Force Pro if I’m not mistaken).
That means in four years, he moved from DCP to AIG, this normally take 8/10yrs for his peers

Do you see the fast track now Mr Vitalis?

mrvitalis:
Google would have saved you this embarrassing situation

Frank was promoted simply because by law There must be DIG from every geopolitical zone... But there was no AIG from South East out of over 20 AIGs ( surprised?)
So The most senior South East police man then which is Frank had to be promoted to AIG then DIG from commissioner of police to fill the gap

It's still the same nepotism and Igbo phobia we are talking about

You see you are the one embarrassing yourself here, did Frank MBA start his career as a DIG? Answer is NO. He started out like other officers…..He was once the force PRO (I don’t know how old you are) some of 10-15yrs ago. That was where the fast track of his career started out. Under the GEJ administration. He leaped from his peers and seniors (including Tunji Disu) from that period. Was is an unfair advantage? Not necessarily it’s the way corporate life plays out but he wasn’t the best out there.
And that pace has been kept till now.
Ben Hundeyin is the force PRO now too, he has jumped over his seniors just like Frank MBA, it doesn’t make him the best of his peers. This is where mentoring and sponsoring comes in place in corporate leadership, it’s only people that are sponsored that move forward, no emotions at that stage.

The fact that some of the people he jumped over are now jumping over him too is not necessarily because they are better than him, it’s the way it plays out .

mrvitalis:
Go find out the reason then come back

There’s no other reason other than man-know-man (aka nepotism). Benjamin Hundeyin is enjoying the same privilege now. He is not the best of his peers, even if he is, he still has lots of senior colleagues/officers above him that have been sidelined to pick him for his current position.

Next 20 years another Northern president will select a Nothern police man as IGP and Ben Hundeyin (and his people) may be complaining that he has been sidelined

noleflendum:
Why are some Igbo boys complaining about the appointment of Tunji Disu as IGP? Have they forgotten the time when Nnamdi Kanu ordered attacks on policemen, when many police stations were burnt, and many policemen were killed in the Southeast? What brought sudden love for policemen?

What you forgot to mention is that Frank Mba was also fast tracked (in his career) during GEJ administration (for whatever reasons) over Tunji Disu. In terms of length or time of Career, Tunji Disu joined the police force before him and was his senior.

Besides, this type of scenario happens all this time at this level in military career and it’s not a Nigerian thing.

princeade86:
no. Court always at wike side. Several times, they tried to expel him,but court giving him back up. Even till now.

That’s the reason he keeps building houses for judges, he is bribing them right in the open.

Why should the FCT minister under the executive arm of government be building houses for federal judges under the judiciary. We need to find a way to stop that.

OredoPikin2:
If the state had a functional fire service, the fire that started meters away from the barrack would have been put out before getting to the barrack
So Yes, Tinubu govt should be held responsible

How could you be holding Lagos state responsible for an incident that the FG is fully responsible for? Yes they can help but they are not the responsible party.

richeeyo:
The idiots who built Lagos were no where to be found

This was a military incident, on a military installation that the FG was fully responsible. Nothing concerns Lagos State government.

erad:
Fire service... What would they have done?

They would have curbed the fire before it got to the armory. The fire started somewhere else and spread to the depot

I just moved to Lagos when this incident occurred, coincidentally I was living in Jakande Estate Oke Afa, it was a terrible experience, receiving the survivors that crossed that Canal that night and hearing their stories still hunts me till today especially when I pass through that burial ground.
How can a full military cantonment not have functional fire service. No one paid for the negligence till today; a mere Just Sorry was enough

Ttalk:
You need to request for refund of your education. How does a random YouTube interview translate to fact.

An enlighten person will request for the copy of the evacuation notice from the government and clearly show where 150m ROW is requested.

The guys is right, FG is demanding 150m ROW on the coastal road, the markings started this week. Our projects are threatened but we are slightly lucky. So yes it is happening right now 150m set back.

Trump’s dementia would have been severe by then, and Tinubu is smarter than that. don’t think it will happen.

EzehFx:
It sinusitis/Sinus infection. A Google search would help you understand the infection. It been over three plus weeks now I've been battling this infection.

The first time it started over three weeks ago my mom rushed me to a healthcare centre and that where I was told I've frontal sinusitis. My head seems as it it wants to explode... The pain is out of this world, it feels as if something is breathing in my forehead that is causing extreme pain. I was given antibiotic injection for three days and some drugs..... The drugs just relief me of the pain for some hours then it starts again.

So as the doctor told me and with my research, this infection is chronic (long term) and it been taking a big part of my life. I'm just 20 and I don't know my this is happening to me ... I've been living on pain relief/anti-inflammatory drugs for the past three weeks now .. I'm confused I don't know what to do.

It 2Am now and I can't even sleep😢😢😢😢the pain

Guys pls have you had the infection before?? How did you cure it. Mods pls move to frontpage I really need answers🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I also suffer from this too and the best way to fully resolve it is surgery (open up your nasal cavity) but if you don’t want to do that then you have to be using nasal spray all the time.
If you allow fluids to build up in your nasal cavities then it leads to aches and infections and inflammation.
Get a good nasal spray and live a good life

Modified: I need to put more info on this topic because of so many claims I see up there especially about herbal remedies; one needs to understand what causes sinus infection
So naturally/normally we build up fluids in our nasal passages and these fluids will drain normally through the cavities however if you were born with smaller cavities or you build up fluids faster than you drain them out then the fluid accumulates up to the forehead leading to aches/pain and discomfort. This fluid may get infected after a while if not quickly drained.
So the antibiotics doesn’t necessarily cure the fluid accumulation, it only kills the bacteria problem; you need to drain out the fluid as quickly as they build up and there are only two ways
1. Open up your nasal cavities via surgery
2. Use nasal spray to “thin up” the fluid and make them drain faster
3. Or move to a hot and less humid region

Everything other remedies (using heat or hot elements) tries to thin out the fluid too to make it drain faster. I Found the nasal sprays to be the most efficient of them all.
Good luck

FreeStuffsNG:
Supreme Court got it wrong on LG autonomy
16th July 2024


By Punch Editorial Board

FEDERALISM is the imaginary bedrock of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, designed to balance power between the centre and the sub-nationals. However, the recent judgement by the Supreme Court concerning local government autonomy has raised critical questions about the integrity of this federalist structure. The judiciary should interpret the Constitution to reinforce decentralisation.

In its latest judicial intervention on the suit filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), challenging the state governors’ control of LGs, the Court declared that the government is portioned into three tiers – federal, state, and local. This is a blatant assault on the tenets of federalism.

The judgement barred the governors from receiving, retaining, or spending the LG allocations. The Court held that states receiving LG funds violate Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution. It asserted that the Constitution states that any money leaving the Federation Account must be distributed to the three tiers of government. This is erroneous: in federalism, there are only two units of government – the centre and the federating units.

The Supreme Court erred in its judgement as the LGs have no place in a federal constitution. Therefore, one of the fundamental flaws of the 1999 Constitution is to list the 774 LGs in it. This must be corrected.


In federal jurisdictions, such as the United States, India, and Brazil, the constitution recognises only the centre and province/region/state governments. States fund the LGs as the councils are under them. Thus, the Supreme Court judgement is a conspiracy against federalism.

The Court ruled that state governors do not have the power to dissolve elected LG councils and replace them with caretaker committees. This violates Section 7(1) of the Constitution. While we agree with the justices that the councils should be run only by democratically elected officials, the question of financial autonomy for LGs has no place in a federal constitution.

The State and Local Government Joint Account was created because council bosses were looting funds and not paying primary school teachers. Since that account was created, primary school teachers are no longer owed salaries. Sadly, paying the monthly allocation directly to the councils would not stop the diversion of council funds.


Rather than chasing shadows at the Supreme Court, the Bola Tinubu Administration should focus on the political and economic restructuring of the country along the lines of true federalism. Federalism, as envisioned by the founding fathers, was intended to balance power between the central government and the constituent units, ensuring efficient governance, fostering development, and accommodating the country’s vast ethnic, cultural, and regional diversity.

The journey towards federalism has been fraught with challenges, inconsistencies, and deviations from its core principles. Nigeria’s federal structure was designed to prevent the concentration of power at the centre and promote regional autonomy.

The principle of federalism was meant to allow each region to govern itself while contributing to the collective unity and progress of the country. This was seen as essential for a country as diverse as Nigeria, with over 250 ethnic groups and many cultural identities.

Despite having the constitutional framework for federalism, Nigeria operates more as a centralised system. The Federal Government wields significant legislative and executive powers, often encroaching on areas that should fall under state jurisdiction. With 68 items, the Exclusive Legislative List entrenches the impunity of the Federal Government.

States should stop the illegal practice of dissolving elected councils and appointing caretaker committees. Local elections should be free, fair, and credible to ensure accountability.

The journey to true federalism in Nigeria requires a collective commitment to restructuring the current political and administrative framework. By bridging the gap between the theoretical foundations of federalism and the practical realities, Nigeria can harness its diversity, foster development, and build a more united and prosperous country.

https://punchng.com/supreme-court-got-it-wrong-on-lg-autonomy/
Mynd44 nlfpmod

This Punch Editorial is the worst Political Job ever, since when did Journalists/editors start interpreting our constitution for us a Nation. It’s so obvious a governor or former governor is behind this Op-ed disguised as Constitutional interpretation by a group of journalists.

This whole editorial is arguing for Federalism (which is not bad) instead of interpreting the constitution itself.

The mere fact that the LG council men may divert the money for personal use and not pay teachers does not make the judgment wrong, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE GOVERNORS ARE CURRENTLY DOING.

IMO, the Supreme Court should sue Punch editorial board for defamation

doncartel:
Instead of building Lagos-Calabar highway with N15 trillion, the same amount can be invested in the power sector to give Nigerians 24-hour light.

I am arguing with someone who says that the money is better spent on the highway because Nigeria cannot achieve 24-hour electricity until like 100 years time.

At least millions of people will be taken out of darkness with N15 trillion.

It definitely will improve the power condition of the country if properly managed but we have definitely spent more than that in recent past with no significant improvement.

Have you heard about the $16 Billion Dollars OBJ spent on power and nothing to show for it?

ChristCee:
The only way to detox this platform is to enable phone number verification and even a verified badge for people who completes a KYC verification process.
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Then there should be an algorithm that ranks comments based on the choice of words and ratio of likes to dislikes.
When people know that getting a new account after a ban is impossible, they will behave. Also KYC will allow people to own up to their posts and be more responsible online.
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Right now, one dick and harry will just post nonsense as a first comment and it automatically stays.
Likewise this is the era of AI, mods cannot effectively manage a huge forum like this. Employing advanced AI to remove and moderate trashy contents will even speed up the site and server storage space.
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Mr. Seun should reach out to me and let me give him a good contract.

I totally agree with you; I have also suggested this verification system too, in fact only verified people’s post will be on the front page.

Comments should be ranked by sets of criteria which should include verification and likes; that way these tribal and troll comments will easily get lost
Seun please consider all these

Nice one OP, keep the update coming. I will contact you shortly

MadamVanessa:




Says who is he? He's nobody as far as Nigeria politics is concerned. He's only a demi god in the confinement of Lagos state, outside Lagos Tinubu is nothing .

For someone that doesn’t know the difference between elected position and appointed position talking with so much confidence

Sixfiguresmart:
Do you have something troubling you about what I wrote? Are you going to direct my expression and command me? I can back up whatever I say if I am called to the stand. I am not naive. I have much more injustices that I witnessed during my time there and if I blow the cover, it will be worse off than this. Why are you trying to defend an nentity and who gave you that right? Where are you when chevron pollutes the Niger Delta region. Where is your voice? Where is your voice against tribalism in Chevron?

Oga, if you do not like what I wrote, who cares? I wrote what I wrote and it must stay that way. I have my fundamental right to tell my tales. Stop trying to hush victims because you want to protect an entity's reputation. You will never believe me even if I call names. I do not need your vote of confidence. I simply need you to get lost and never be found. If you do not understand me, get lost again. Go and interchange with those whom you believe.

You are a liar…..your story is a lie. Simple.

We are not talking about tribalism neither are we talking about environmental pollution here so don’t mix up issues, that’s what liars do when they are busted.
You don’t just accuse someone or an entity and expect us to believe you hook line and sinker.

This is not an attempt to hush any victim, victims should tell their stories in truth without maligning others.

Learn to tell your story with Truth.

Sixfiguresmart:
Thank you, Mr. Chevron. You remain the sagacious emperor and almighty knower. Same reason that I chose not to be brought before people like you. Cos' a victim has to prove his innocence. You are the kind that sit on panels to judge victims. What case can a victim present to someone with your antagonistic judgement stand?

What you need now are details. Provide this and provide that... while debunking everything presented. Are you a jury to demand details? You went ahead relegating the victim further by categorising him. What difference does category provide in crediting your antagonism? If I mention your father's name, What would be your next move? Simply push back and vilify the victim the more.

Stop exuberating in your contumacious pride. The world is larger than your bubble. It is over a decade now and I am not here to seek your support. I am only telling my history to pave the way for others who are or may experience this in the future. If you read what I wrote correctly as the Mr. Sage that you are, you would see the timeline.

I said that my final YEAR was horrendous. I didn't say that I was fired outrightly for declining sexual requests. It was a chain reaction.

I won’t go on an emotional rant/blackmail like you just did……….Also the title of your post read “Fired” by a gay boss”………….Anyways When you include half-details in a story, you will be challenged. When you put names of people/organizations/places you will be challenged because you maybe making an unintentional damage to the reputation of such name and you should be ready to defend it if called upon.

Your story could be told without naming the company just like you didn’t name the supposed person that harassed you. This will in no way diminish your “truth” but when you include names then be ready to defend yourself.

Like a stated earlier, your story is not 100% true and you know that in your mind. To all victims out there, learn to tell your story with the truth that it demands. I believe victims should share their stories but I also believe if supposed victim includes a name then such name has the right to defend their reputation.

Do they have LGTBQ in chevron Nigeria? Hell yes….I know a couple myself but the likelihood of them harassing the OP the way he described is low due to the company open policies (which is known to them) and their training.

So OP, provide more details by answering the questions or edit your story to remove the names