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Abeg make I hear word. There should be a section for village politics.

Sirniyeh: .
Hello dear, I dont against the personality of GEJ. What I'm saying in essence is that PDP has no democratic ideology that can change this country. Idea rules the world. The mindset of PDP is to loot. They are myopic in their thinking to establish democratic formula to bring drastic measure of development. They are shadow chase. In 1984, Gowon rose to challenges, he declared that anyone caught with drug traffiking should be killed immediately. When they killed like 5 as scape goats, things changed. We need or must imbibe military policy into our democratic system. Lack of this is opening more doors for people to venture into politics to loot. GEJ is too dull for such action. Favourism and selfishness is the problem of PDP

Bro, let's put a stop to the nonsense. You are vacillating a little too much in this ur argument. In one post GEJ is the problem and not necessarily PDP, and in the next, PDP is inherently evil. Pick one lie and stick to it.
As we both know, no political party in Nigeria has an established dogma that all it's elected members adhere to. We can see this from the serving governors. Some PDP governors are performing more than others, same goes for ACN and other parties. The same caliber of rogues that exist in PDP are present in APC, ok.
In this scenario, the average Nigerian with no direct financial investment in party politics is better off voting based on candidates than on affiliations to political parties. So, return with this argument when APC picks a candidate, then we can pick the least of all evils presented to us from all the parties. Heads up, if the likes of Tinubu or Buhari emerge from APC, then GEJ has all my support for a second term.

The Oputa panel was not your traditional court setting, it was an investigating commission with the simple intent to uncover truth. No one was being charged for any crimes at the panel, but so much truth was unearthed that it is a shame the Nigerian government is yet to utilize these findings to bring anyone to justice.
Diya's testimony only confirmed what people had been thinking; he wasn't a stand up guy. I can understand being unnerved when caught in a situation like he was, but why carry on with all the bogus commentary....I'm sure Abacha wasn't very impressed.
- Stating that if he had gone to Abacha to tell him of Bamaiyi's plan, then Bamaiyi would have come back to kill him..lol. Dude u were 2nd in command, and u shamelessly sit there to tell us ur cowardice got the best of you.
- Lying and denying that he never knelt down and cried before Abacha, who was gentlemanly enough to hand him napkins..lol. Alas, Diya did not abandon this lie even after the tape clearly showed otherwise.
By the way, these desperate attempts to mention Diya in the same capacity as Ojukwu are just comical. One cannot mistake a chicken for a lion.

GenBuhari: This puts to the bed the lie that there was no coup plot and that Abacha was just using it as an excuse to purge yoruba officers.

Adisa(RIP) admitted, even after Abacha had passed that there was a coup plot. Diya was simply confabulating.

[quote author=Warri _Pikin]O'l boy, Diya was a real coward! How could you plot a coup against your friend and your Head of State?
Abacha probably knew Diya was a lying snake that he recorded their meeting.Even at that, Diya is still denying everything he did on the tape.
I didn't like Abacha, but for sparing Diya's life after Diya had plotted to take his own, he was a truly forgiving man.[/quote]Did Abacha really spare his life? Didn't he lock them up somewhere? Methinks Abacha was getting around to their execution, before the CIA put him to sleep.

Nna mehn, una wan scatter nice squad wey Keshi assemble. Keep the core of the team intact, but there's still room for improvement. Osaze(clearly a head case) and Anichebe would add more bite to attack, and Joel Obi would be a good addition to midfield. Everybody else should forget about it for now.

Obj's privatization scam is definitely one of the worst things to happen to Nigeria, and this is a country that has had a crap load of poo happen to it. All it did was consolidate much of Nigeria's wealth in the hands of the usual suspects and their cronies. What better way to ensure that the country's wealth remains in the hands of a select few than to mortgage all it's assets to them under the guise of privatization. As the OP rightfully noted, look for the Dangote's and Otedola's to keep rising on the Forbes list, as the gap between the haves and the have nots widen in Nigeria. They screwed Nigeria again. Simple.

Hmmm, dunno what I got from this post, but if I'm ever in Nigeria,and happen to be in Lagos, I'll look up Ify Freckles Obi. . .she sounds like the Kim Kardashian of MAULAG

Tolexander: A tale of two men(writers). One
decided destructively scattering
the city with his pen from abroad
while the other is constructively
criticizing her with his pen staying
at home.
Professor Oluwole Soyinka you
are the man. Little wonder you
were awarded the nobel
laureate.
Keep it up.

What is this drivel? Leave it to tribalistic yoruba monkeys like u to rubbish the good intended efforts of Prof. Soyinka, by adding an ethnic spin to it. Both professors u alluded to have been known to stick by the truth, regardless of whose ox is gored...especially, that American based one.
No need to play dodgeball with whom u were referring to, we all know. If u are dense enough to make that statement, u might as well stand by it.

^^^^That is what I've always said when people say ndi Ngwa are the bulk of criminals in Aba? I ask which ndi Ngwa, where are they? Umu ohi Aba are mostly from that Bende/Ohafia axis Hoo-Haa.

Shhhhhiii, Crayola you castrated that old jobless fool. Chop knuckle!!!!!!!

kingoflag: Yup, I am!

Guess why?

Cus you guys are f.cuking sick in the head!!!

Indeed. That is very rich, coming from an individual that cannot even maintain his decorum when confronted by an opposing viewpoint. Take a good look in the mirror, funny guy.

^^^^Actually, you seem to be the only one hyperventilating and throwing tantrums.

Yesssirr, I'm a thorough Ravens fan, and what a glorious day it was. The team has been knocking on the door for few years now, and we finally got to see the greatest Raven of all time, Ray Lewis, retire on top. Between the Super Eagles win and the Ravens lifting the Lombardi trophy, yours truly was really having a blast yesterday!!!

Super bowl certainly does not have the viewership that the World Cup finale has. Besides the U.S, no one else gives a crap about the super bowl.

[quote author=Negro_Ntns]calm down and focus on the topic.[/quote]Oh, I'm calm and very much on topic.

[b]Onlytruth, I don't care what the haters say, you're that dude! Your leadership in this past year has been nothing short of inspirational. I love Ndigbo with all my being, and I doff my hat to you for providing the much needed leadership to Ndigbo on this forum. Ndigbo took a leap of faith when we chose you as our mouthpiece on this forum, and my brother, you have not disappointed me. Whenever Ndigbo needed to be heard, you expressed our collective opinion as eloquently and emphatically as you have always done. Indeed, Odumchi has his work cut out for him, in trying to sustain the pace that you have set. I'm hopeful that he would deliver.
I've been absent from this forum for a minute, and I was determined to stay away, but I must confess that it's most unfair to leave the burden of Igbo affairs here to just a few. I hope to lend my voice to any matter that affects the progress of Ndigbo, to the best of my capabilities. I have a lot of confidence in the present generation of Igbo youths, and if there's anything I learnt in my foray in nairaland, it's that the Igbo Spirit is alive and well, despite the challenges we face in Nigeria. I hope we carry everyone along, even as minor disagreements might occur, as we forcefully march into a glorious future for Ndigbo, and Nigeria in general. Once again, nwannem nwoke, I have no problem in giving credit where it is long overdue. You are not alone in this uphill journey, WE ARE HERE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Igbo kwenu!!!!!!!!!![/b]

[b]Seeing all the nonsense written here, I can't help but laugh. I'm not even mad at all the habitual hate mongers that infested this thread. . .they're suffering enough from the affliction of such hate. It's their burden to bear, not mine. . .so, I choose to exist above the excrement of society that litter this site. I'M PROUDLY IGBO, GO AHEAD AND HATE THAT. Mr. Omatseye is entitled to his opinion, like I'm entitled to mine, and my opinion is that I've seen nothing that suggests that Yoruba are more accommodating than other groups in Nigeria. There are Yorubas living all over Nigeria, without any form of molestation from the indigenous people, it's only expected that the Yorubas do the same for others. Why anybody would be offended by this opinion, is beyond me. I'm hearing that Yorubas have not attacked any group in Lagos, so credit and appreciation must be given to them. So I ask, have Yorubas been targeted in Port-harcout, Enugu, Warri, Jos, or any other city in Nigeria where they have significant populations? Has anyone refused to sell them land or property in these places because they are Yoruba? The answer is a resounding NO. Then why should any one insinuate that Yorubas should be commended for reciprocating the same treatment they get from others. It's comical and outrageous, to say the least. For the chairman planing genocide against Igbo, ji si ike, you have found your calling in life.[/b]

[b]I find myself in agreement with Beaf. Buhari probably marvels at the extent of retrograde amnesia that pervades the collective Nigerian psyche, as he grins in unbelief at the messianic status he suddenly enjoys. When a man of Wole Soyinka's prominence takes it upon himself to refresh a nation's memory of the ignoble character known as Buhari, one would expect a hint of attentiveness from those being cautioned. The problem, I sense, is that some people have unwittingly let their displeasure with the contemporary government guide them into the void of outright stupidity, in believing that Buhari has anything tangible to offer this country.
Nevertheless, I've frequently wondered how Idiagbon is often cited as the true authority in the Buhari regime, yet is never apportioned much blame for the atrocities of the regime. If he was truly the man in charge, then history must hold him accountable accordingly. It's faulty to attribute whatever good that came out of the regime to Idiagbon, and saddle Buhari with the negatives, as is often done. [/b]

[b]@Ismhab[/b]Civilian is not an insult. I was once a soldier, but a civilian now. Your Boko boys, do not want a piece of my father's Army. . .they're wise to to continue in their guerrilla warfare, and never confront the NA squarely. It's unfortunate that they cowardly target non-combatants, but the noose is tightening and their days are surely numbered.

-Seems like civilians are very impressed with this planting(also called sitting on your head), but u considered yourself lucky in NMS if a senior ordered you to 'plant it'. It could be way worse, even though it was usually accompanied by a lot of wazzing(flogging) with an assortment of frightening equipment. However, baggers have been known to fall asleep in this position, unbeknownst to everyone around, until the order 'jump up' is given and the individual does not move. That is how much we had adapted to planting in NMS. It would be impossible to fall asleep while hanging, somersaulting, marrying a pillar, and a host of other more vicious punishments.

-The picture above(looks like NDA) would actually be a resting position, while 'hanging', after your arms have absolutely fatigued and can't hold your body up any longer. . .you 'take 5' by dropping your head to the ground.

-Salute to all the Exboys on this forum. We all look back in amazement, and wonder how we made it through those six hellish years . . well, five years. Being a lord in class six was sweeeet!!!

-@Gaggi, we received full military training(over and over, for six years) and are posted to different units in the Army after graduating fom NMS. In case u didn't know, we got paid at NMS too.

This is still 2012, we're no where close to elections in 2015 and people are already threatening to soak dogs and squirrels in blood. By the way, at what point does Buhari cross the line between exercising his right to free speech, and constituting a threat to national security? Buhari can criticize the government without all these not-so subtle threats of his.

obailala: I quite agree with u here. As much as i think what she said was absolutely wrong, mode9 actually created the scene by trying to respond to her comment. He should have simply ignored her comment/opinion since his own jugdement was final.

Bro, to me, he came off looking like a very insecure person. He could have simply asked her why she thought otherwise or like u said, ignored it. . .instead of feeling insulted. Watch this kind of shows, and there's usually a little back and forth between the host and judges. . .just to spice things up. Then he starts whining about it more, after the show, when he could have just played it down.

Prosperity gospel and fake miracles, that's what most of these so called pentecostal churches engage in, 90% of the time.If Jesus is coming soon, it does not concern them. All they really want to know is how He can bless them on this earth, as supported by selected scriptures. Their ”daddies” flaunt their wealth as evidence of God's goodness and tirelessly remind all thar care to know that they are also entitled to similar heavenly largesse. . . .as long as they sow the right seed, in the right place(church). There u go, I said it.