₦airaland Forum

IbnSultaan:
abeg DAT one no be quarter guard Even NMS boys go do better job .

Lol...I just weak

edward1984:
Is this man not suppose to be retired ? Why not give the young and up growing leaders of this country a chance, The jobless graduate turning into robbers and fraudsters cox of our bad politics. Appointing old men to do what ? to carry on the rust of the country and we keep saying Nigeria will be a better place, I really hope so. People I apologize in advance if my comment offends anyone.

This comment cannot cause offence except to those that have a sick sense of entitlement. It is a fact...I wonder why some find it palatable that old men that have served their full term n drawing their pensions will be pulled back into active service. So will they be receiving their pensions as well as remuneration for their current offices or what?

IbnSultaan:
shoo I was only joking
He will were The uniform when the need arise

Ah, ok o! I think say u serious ni...The need has arisen sef. How can he be inspecting the guard and receiving salute with traditional attire?

IbnSultaan:
it doesn't matter
haba
U want a Nigeria Army colonel to were civilian uniform

The customs uniform is not a civilian uniform. His appointment is an appointment to head the Customs. It is not a contest between the Army and Customs neither is he a serving Colonel. He is retired. If that is the requirement of his office then he ought to abide by it. So are u saying his full portrait that will hang in all Customs offices all over Nigeria will be done with him in native/traditional attire? Or on the walls where pictures of former CG's of Customs are displayed his will be in native attire because he is a retired Nigerian Army Colonel? The height of incongruousness!

Choi! kpako childhood no be here o! Op...I hope this 'Val-deri, val-dera' is correct o! Cos we learnt ours as 'By the riii, by the raa'... I admit our version looks silly now but I hope I will not be jumping from frying pan to fire in adopting yours o! Ehen.

I wish there will be a marching order to get those protruding stomachs in uniform down to proper proportions within six moths or face demotion/dismissal. Which kind setting be this? Some even have their belts riding above their mid-riffs haba!

Meanwhile this new CG must not always be in jalabia and dansiki abi na caftan...he needs to look the part of his office too. It is a paramilitary organisation so his appearance must reflect his office when in official capacity!

angieberry:
I really did mean armless, like without any arms or weapons.
I dont have the 'h-factor' you know.

The proper word would then be unarmed cos d actual meaning of 'armless' is someone without arms/hands or clothing without sleeves.

ddippset:
that's what I am saying in essence. We are saying the same thing, its just that you don't like the fact that you think iam sympathetic with Amaechi. You and I should seek a better Nigeria. Everybody probe your predecessor. Buhari probe Jonathan. Wike probe amaechi. All 36 state governors probe your predecessors(unfortunately we are hearing nothing about other 35 States) if you read carefully and happily one more time, you will see that's just my message.

I picked on ur post simply because u declared d ongoing judicial inquiry a witch hunt. That smacks of some sympathy for Amaechi. U went on to say that in a few months Wike's 'sins' would be exposed like u actually have a problem with Wike probing Amaechi! That amounts to declaring Wike guilty and indicting him without proof. These statements automatically identify u as an Amaechi /APC apologist which would have been fine but for your attempt to claim impartiality at d beginning.

ddippset:
Not in any way supporting or defending amaechi but every officer who has held an office with immunity has stolen billions of naira. Especially governors and presidents. Probe each of the 36 state governors who just handed over and see that they did exactly what amaechi is being accused of. Uduaghan, akpabio, chime, yero, babangida aliyu, wada, amaechi, Theodore orji. Now the question is why only amaechi? Simply a witch Hunt! Wike's sins will be unveiled soon. Wike himself knows. It's just a matter of months. Ubec scam is there. Note I didn't mention odili or makarfi or ibori or igbenedion. Iam talking about this dipensation because iam expecting one wailer to jump in now. Or two.

This is a State issue. Wike is doing his job in Rivers State. Should he probe other former governors in other states or force their governors to probe their predecessors? It is the same way people were asking why Jonathan was singled out for d probe of his tenure when Nigeria's problems didn't start only when he became President and people rather asked why he didn't probe his own predecessor. That it is within Buhari's power to probe whomever and whatever.

U started with a disclaimer that u aren't writing in support or defence of Amaechi but u clearly are! If Amaechi is guilty he should be punished accordingly cos it's better to catch at least one than to do nothing when something can be done. Provided there is fair hearing for Amaechi to tell his side of the story which he has said he would not do!

Good! Teach them a thing or two! When there are problems to actually solve they'll be nowhere to be found but against hapless citizens dem go show themselves! Animals! Once dey put on any law enforcement uniform they forget a basic principle of humanity which is to love one another!

mekaboy:
Well since biafrans dont have answers, others are answering for them. I heard Nnamdi kanu saying the other day that Biafrans will learn a new language. Was funny to me. I go leave what i am doing begin learn language.

Why the interest in the details since u don't support the idea? U aren't concerned about the wellbeing of Biafrans so what's with the questions? If they choose to learn a new language, are u invited to join them?

Only the truth can set people free. Slowly but surely evil will be exposed for what it is. The timeline of these massive withdrawals only show that there was sudden demand because of Amaechi's unholy association.

No one should cry for or attempt to think for Biafrans. They do not need to present a blueprint of plans for governance for ur approval. The love is not by force, their demands are legitimate so it's not subject to speculation really.

AlPeter:
all rants! What will happen of Yoruba boys hold a rally in ABA in support of an opposition shouting and bragging?

Answer the questions I posed if u dare to be honest! Igbos are egalitarian...hold ur rally in Aba peacefully. Don't just commit crimes or pillage the neighbourhood. That's all.

Omololu007:
nope,people should serve from their geopolitical zones or state of origin they come from,I don't agree with residence,cause it will favour the people that don't stay in their region the more.

Not a problem either. A good way for those who grew up outside their region to go and know their fatherland

disumusa:
you need job

Lol...nothing to say cos u have nothing useful to say...empty vessel!

AlPeter:
your quote is the main reason why it seems a lot of folks discriminate against the Igbos. Each community has it's own rules but you folks don't just seem to get that, even the Whites understand this. Imagine Yoruba folks in Rivers saying they will make sure Wike lose in the Election by voting en-masse saying they have the numbers to do it challenging every other tribes, what would you think will be the result? Or doing a Yoruba rally in ABA shouting they will ensure there own candidate will win, How do you think the average Aba boy will feel?

That is all sentiment! Politics is a game of numbers and votes are a matter of choice. It is the duty of the political party to field credible candidates that are acceptable to all. Those who support their candidates are free-born, politics is not culture or tradition. U will not see an Igbo person contributing to who becomes Oba, that is a traditional office. What are the rules of the Lagos community anyway? That the Oba decides who is Governor? Or everyone must agree with him? Since when and how? People discriminate because they cannot stand playing on a level field and nothing more!

I still ask u, did Igbos not also support Ambode? Did Yorubas not also support Agbaje? Who is the Oba to decide the electoral choices and votes of Lagos residents who are qualified to vote? Were they not all Nigerians entitled to cast their votes for their choices? In places like the UK and other countries where some Nigerians and Africans have emerged mayors or occupied political offices who has threatened them or those that voted for them? Did other tribes in Lagos not also vote their preferred candidates? If all Lagos residents vote one choice then where is the competition? Do we have a one-party state? Even if Lagos is APC can another candidate on another political platform not contest and win?

You cannot justify the senseless and thoughtless act/threats of the Oba so just admit he was wrong or let it be. He was rather the disrespectful one and should have had regard for the revered seat he occupies! He is not even supposed to be partisan as a traditional father of his subjects. I ask again, why didn't he call out Yorubas that supported Agbaje?

Questions to answer! Can I please plead for leniency from the invigilators cos the students of this class need a guarantee of soft-landing to actually attempt these questions. Thank u Sir, Mr Teasha! aka Onye Nkuzi!

emerged01:
Alright.
I guess you are from Rivers State.

No, I am not.

Very interesting read! And it is gospel too...I wonder how some cannot read and laugh. They threaten fire and brimstone and hold themselves as upright. But woe unto them Mumurisees! Lol

emerged01:
"Buhari should steer clear of Rivers else it will be the beginning of the fall of his government".

you ignored this statement. or is there any other meaning to this statement?

I did not ignore the statement, that is exactly what I referred to with the Big brother analogy.

Is there a monopoly of bright minds? They abound in all regions so they should employ these at their homes first. The adventurous ones will travel further and deliver what they can where they find themselves.

I keep asking, how much real unity has the amalgamation of Nigeria fostered? If that is too far, then exactly how much unity has NYSC brought about since its inception? Beyond learning about other cultures and inter-marriage what more really? Even the cultures can be learned remotely or as a funded research project not because one was sent there because he/she had no choice! They either scrap the thing and save money or ensure corpers get real experience! Is it not teaching they are forced to do apart from professionals like lawyers, doctors, nurses n co? Did they all study education? Why the deliberate misfit? There is so much wrong with the system so if it will not be reformed then I'd rather they scrap it.

Beetroot:
I agree with you that states should be self sufficient.Their redundant nature has not helped matters.

On the other hand,posting corpers to their respective zones,or allowing them to choose their place of deployment will only breed clannishness,limit innovation and the transfer of ideas and inhibit collaboration between bright minds.

I believe we should adopt a more cosmopolitan approach to issues like this.There is a bigger picture.

emerged01:
Read to comprehend the body of the message not the title. The title says something differently from the body.

He basically gave a recital of past occurrences of the previous elections, declared that Rivers people are no push overs and are prepared to protect their mandate at all costs! Abi is the FG now the big brother that can take from the little one and expect not to have a fight on his hands because he feels meaner and bigger? Let there be no discernible interference, that is what I see in the op. Cos Rivers is a PDP state pure and simple.

emerged01:
incitement of violence is now a crime. only in Nigeria,a group of people threaten government with violence.

The op said separation. Is separation same as violence?

I am rather going to the root of the problem which must be identified before any corrective measures are applied. State creation in this funny federal system we run is not viable. The regions must develop and source funds for their development and not have the FG dole out cash every month. Trying to make out any solutions without making fundamental changes will not amount to much of anything in the long run. There is no need to keep managing an already bad situation so change it already!

The corps members should be posted within their geopolitical zones of origin/residence. That way they contribute to the development of their regions and cultivate the culture of collective ownership.

Beetroot:
You are ignoring the obvious which is, the states have been created already.That isn't gong to change anytime soon and you can't just collapse states at the snap of the fingers.

Corpers in a way are a form of human resource,the knowledge they carry is better dispersed than concentrated in a few states.We should encourage them to see possibilities in their states of deployment and if possible,kick-start their lives from there.

VirginScrotum:
Nnna eh, the number of Government bodies that have suddenly become proactive under this government.

Is the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) a government body? Is the call to ban oversea treatment for political office holders a new one?

You see why it is unhealthy to even engage the likes of you? I gave an opinion which is out there for u to address on its merits or lack of them but u had to call urself and your people lazy! Such a shame!
Don't guess! I am Biafran! I call it as it is because Nigeria is a conglomeration of nations thrust together without their consent! It is cosmetic because deep down everyone will fall back to the default setting of tribe and language. U already made it clear by making reference to what part of the country I am from, fully insinuating that people from a certain area think the way I do or have similar opinions so u see NYSC has not done much! The pioneers might have reaped some benefits but the same people have turned it to what it is today so the sharp divides along ethnic lines are as wide and clear as day. The truth is the truth my dear and it is time to be honest. Pretence and lies never go very far...they are always exposed at some point.

philfrey08:
Did u jus call it a cosmetic national unity?
Anyway i can already know what part of the country you are from..... na wah for you.
God wud bless whomever came up with the NYSC idea. Nysc shd not b for lazy pple like u esp those who dont appreciate its aim