₦airaland Forum

Bluetooth2:
Dude isn't dead and he has been released.

Next time, keep your lamentations to yourself !

You're just a child in an adult's body. Silly too! It is my prerogative to say what I feel when and how I decide to. You don't get to educate anyone on what n what not to say. Learn the art of public engagement whether anonymous like here or otherwise. I am aware he's alive and that's good news.

If u check closely the ones that oppose this more vigorously are the men. Whether this is because it's one of their ways of maintaining some kind of hold over the women or because dey just won't want to see women enjoy their beauty I don't know.

Granted they are commanded to cover certain parts but I'm sure the hijab is nt d only way especially in light of current security concerns. A short head cover and a veil should suffice for all purposes of decency n religious concerns. Still, let what needs to be done to ensure security n protection be done. The use of hijab to perpetrate wicked acts of destruction is only a manifestation...The malaise has to be dealt with from the root so that ppl are able to one again live free n practice their faith without any intimidation or persecution because of their beliefs.

Bluetooth2:
Buhari is in the US meeting with Obama. The best thing a former cso to the ex-president who understands the workings of the service to do is raise a false alarm so Obama will review his case with Buhari and other future arrests.

Like I said, your lamentation is unnecessary since the false alarm is yet to be confirmed.

And like I said, it's my opinion and I will air it whenever I feel. It is not ur place to decide whether it's necessary or not.

This is so true! It's what I keep preaching and advocating. Until this appearance of favouring certain groups over others which is inherent in our current system of governance is dropped, there'll constantly be dissatisfaction and with that comes a lot of negative repercussions. Nigeria is too big to be operated as a hand-me-down or Father n son relationship like we currently have. Each region needs to be able to stand on its own and put up its contribution from a position of strength not stand cap-in-hand at the end of every month for pittance in the name of monthly allocations.

For Radio Biafra, as vilified as it may be people need to take time to listen...is anything being said untrue? If he's saying the truth and people are disturbed then it's time for some soul searching. At the end of the day the regional re-structuring/autonomy we call for may be a better deal for Nigeria than an outright call for secession. Rather than condemn outright pay attention to the long and sustained 'noise' from a particular region and provide a viable alternative! Their complaints are relevant as far as they're concerned are relevant and must be treated with all the seriousness that it deserves.

mike404:
ARRANT NONSENSE HOW DARE YOU CHALLENGE YOUR SLAVE MASTERS DECISION

Uh!!! Are u alright? Perhaps a fever? Cos u just ranted like someone in the throes of a very high fever! Get a doctor and stay on ur meds... Hopefully you'll get cured and learn to make ur findings before vomiting crap!

Bluetooth2:
All this epistle on an unconfirmed report ? Smh

Like I said, I hope it's not true...that acknowledges the unconfirmed status of the report. Every other part of my 'epistle' is my opinion which just happens to be true!

If you can't take the heat please get the heck out of the kitchen! There's a reason Presidents age visibly within the span of 4/8 yrs tenure...they have a lot to face from decisions to criticisms to saboteurs and so on. GMB is President and it comes as a package deal. Op, u said he knows there are over 160 Million Nigerians but he doesn't know the individuals so I don't know why you are drinking panadol on the matter. He may not know them but they know him as an individual. He is exercising a mandate handed to him by a supposed majority and without even the added headache of post-election petitions like he gave past governments each time he lost at the polls. They have a right to call him out on whatever they feel he is not doing right! He starts enjoying all privileges as President of the FRN from day one so he must also deal with the responsibilities and heckling that come with it. He doesn't have the luxury to pick and choose so don't attempt to appoint yourself his mouthpiece cos like you said, he doesn't know you either and it's none of your business!

PrinceAdepoju:
Whether you like it or yes, Buhari knows Nigerians are over 160 million, but he doesn't know you are there!
Think!

I hope this is not true otherwise how can this be happening in Nigeria? These security offices and their leaders have sworn to uphold the supreme law of the land, is this what it is? Now the cover-ups and lies will start flying around in order to extricate themselves from the implications of the death of this man in their custody. When will we learn to uphold human rights and the sanctity of life? Even the actual boko haram criminals caught in the act are kept alive at tax payers expense and subsequently released yet they had to oversee the death of a man that by law is innocent until proven guilty!
If there is any justice or sense of decency some people like the DG of the DSS ought to tender their resignation or see to it that the parties responsible are immediately dismissed and prosecuted but no, his life is considered expendable in this regime of demons posing as leaders...

May his soul RIP whilst tormenting his tormentors!

I hope this is not true otherwise how can this be happening in Nigeria? These security offices and their leaders have sworn to uphold the supreme law of the land, is this what it is? Now the cover-ups and lies will start flying around in order to extricate themselves from the implications of the death of this man in their custody. When will we learn to uphold human rights and the sanctity of life? Even the actual boko haram criminals caught in the act are kept alive at tax payers expense and subsequently released yet they had to oversee the death of a man that by law is innocent until proven guilty!
If there is any justice or sense of decency some people like the DG of the DSS ought to tender their resignation or see to it that the parties responsible are immediately dismissed and prosecuted but no, his life is considered expendable in this regime of demons posing as leaders...

May his soul RIP whilst tormenting his tormentors!

Why are some people here acting as if it'll be a big deal for Buhari to probe Amaechi n wife? That will be no skin off his nose and his ultimate pleasure because to all intents and purposes Amaechi is an Igbo man though from Rivers State. Tribalism is a stronger factor than party affiliation and Amaechi's penchant for betrayal is all too real. GMB will gladly set him as an example not necessarily because of his supposed anti-corruption stance but because it's a perfect reason to dump Amaechi which is d ultimate plan. Use them n their money, get what we want and shove em!

dustmalik:
Go back and read the OP. He called the president a F00L. Therefore, he deserves any insult hauled at him.

Are u the President's mouthpiece? Did u ever jump to Jonathan's defence? In as much as the op did not 'insult' u or any other person on this forum then what exactly is the problem? The 'insult' to the office of the President or the occupant of the office? GMB is as much his president as yours so why is it alright to insult GEJ but not GMB? If u feel the need to insult then limit it to the op and not his family and even a lineage yet unborn. Not that any of those words against the op amount to anything but it just shows the unfortunate level of comprehension some people operate at, u cannot even be objective! What about the content of his message or post? Did u and the ayokellany that insulted the op even address it? All u are after is your perception of an insult to the president...what about his actions that definitely reflect on Nigeria positively or negatively?

ayokellany:
OP I can tell your father is twice as f00lish as you might think of Buhari. What as you father ever achieved all through is miserable pathetic life on the planet earth ? May your generation dead alive and unborn never live to see happiness till enternity, not in this life or the life after.

May your father and mother die agonising death. May all your lineage till and never progress even though it's a known fact that till eternity no one from your generation can ever attain the position of a president.


Adieu to the agonising death that will kill you, your father and mother.

Is there really any need for getting to this level? Do you have to rain abuses this way for a mere opinion? Does the op's family or lineage have anything to do with his opinion such that u wish his parents an agonizing death? Even if u feel slighted by whatever the op has said do u now have to spew forth such vitriol on forum like this? Na wa o! A little civility goes a long way please and u could have easily countered the op's points without saying all of these.

The honest truth as I see and believe it is that the reason for the renewed struggle for Biafra is the continued and sustained oppression and segregation of a particular people, the Igbo. If we had a confederation or regional system of government where each group will develop at their pace and any inter-relationship will be on the understanding and agreement of parties involved then Igbos would gladly relax knowing that they'd be free to expand and develop freely. If there are laws stipulating a rotational leadership at the Federal level so that the region's know their places are secure then the energy being expended in this fight for secession will be channeled to more productive pursuits.

The government as constituted today is glaringly skewed in favour of certain groups to the almost absolute exclusion of others and that is grossly unfair. Still the cry for Biafra while understandable is a little premature now. It's is just like when GEJ removed subsidy without having created viable alternatives to cushion most of the effects and it was done so insensitively without sensitizing the people In the same vein the Igbo/Southern leaders have to do the groundwork first. Make the region attractive to the envy of others. The SE Governors Forum can set targets to be met and set up foundations for regional development while fully involved at the Federal level. Let others see and buy into our vision and soon we would come from a position of strength to bargain or demand as the case may be, either for separation or a more even involvement at all levels.

They must strive to rid the region of criminal elements and develop internal security as Chief security officers of their states. Those security votes should be put to good use and greed be dealt a death blow. That way we can ensure almost full support in the event of a referendum for support or on the other hand, having shown convincing leadership at the state n regional level there'll be no choice but to support such leadership at the Federal level.

Scrypt:
Lol. Oboy NL, land of clowns. OP na wa Oh. .

I am trying hard not to laugh.

I am trying to stop laughing! With this kind epistle you'd think the cake would be exceptional... @op: not to rain on ur parade but u for wash hand na! The actual creation is an anti-climax to your oral presentation. Anyway more grease to your elbow as u develop further.

Wait o! Na now I dey look well sef! Bia op, did u use an oven or firewood/coal setting? D iron tray na die! What is that wrapped in foil underneath the 'main' cake?
P/S...what intercontinental dishes did u learn from your mother's kitchen?

That has been the practice both for Christian and muslim pilgrimages...regrettably so. The government should have no business funding religious activities...they're to provide a peaceful and stable environment where people can practice their religion free of fear and persecution.

Omololu007:
i hate fools lik u.y cant u just speak for ursef alone.u hav resigned ur fate dat notin will change.i pray u will die witout havin up to 100,000naira in ur account fool

How could you! Why would u let such venom fester in ur heart and pass thru your fingers to type what u just did! This is an honest personal opinion and if u do not wear the shoe u can never tell where it pinches! He speaks from what he and his family have seen and experienced so who are u to judge and even curse? If he sees a bleak future it is ur duty as a brother, that is if u understand the word, to point out better prospects or even an alternative scenario and where you can do neither just zip it!
Kai! Nigeria! Where did we go wrong and miss it?

MrPeterson:
I think the best way to resolve this crises is to impeach both d spearker and deputy , else it will always be from one issue to the other. PDP VOTED saraki for me and he must remain loyal to them to keep his job . Expel him from Apc and then impeach him .

Impeachment doesn't just happen, there must be impeachable offences committed and party affiliation or supposed anti-party activities are NOT grounds for an impeachment. Even if he is expelled from the party, he had the valid required majority of numbers to clinch the seat of President. Unless he commits offences bordering on misappropriation of funds or dereliction of his duties, gross misconduct and so on, he cannot be impeached. An impeachment also calls for fair hearing not just 2/3 votes so he must also defend himself when any allegations are made against him. Note that party rules do not govern the business of the National Assembly even if APC will want to make it look like their party has the final say even when it may be detrimental to the common good of the people.

Let's just pray they get over these party/tribal sentiments and do what they were elected to do.

soloafe:
this is not a surprise. we Voted PDP all the way. Am even praying For rerun elections, so we can take back the few vote APC GOT In April.

Chai! It's not fair na! Show some love...lol

francizy:
That should be Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission you talking about right? They corroborated with AMU-echi to loot NGN 4.5billion and yet some people had the effrontery to hail him on Nairaland (the supposed change agents).. Very nauseating..

Yeah, RSIEC and it's sickening really. I don't even know why they went to the tribunal...APC of which day kwanu? They are a regional party mostly in the N/W, Central n S/W...The facts speak clearly that at the time of elections they hadn't gained much penetration in the SE and SS so why the drama? Anyway my fellow legal practitioners go chop too...dividends of democracy.

francizy:
Please elucidate on what you just said..

Done! They shouldn't have even recognised any candidates with the breach of that mandatory provision of 21day notice but still they went ahead. If INEC cannot or refuses to comply with d law it has sworn to uphold and regulate itself accordingly that is compromise and someone should be held responsible!

Just shows INEC/RSIEC was heavily compromised...If they cannot interprete and apply their own regulatory statutes and go ahead to fritter away resources to conduct sham elections I just wonder what they're there for in the first place. Isn't there a way to penalise INEC and other institutions that flagrantly flout the laws then come to waste the valuable time of the courts with frivolous petitions?

Congratulations to PDP and Rivers State.

What exactly is the problem? This is something that advocates equitable representation. Is there any Senator more Nigerian than another? Why are they then kicking against it? That u arrived the Senate via a particular party doesn't mean the party determines the rules of the House. Party activities must be kept separate from issues of governance. All hands must be on deck and let right prevail. None is designed to be enslaved to another so supposed numerical strength should not be used to attempt to oppress others.

This should keep members of the NASS up and doing so that all those there know they have specific assignments which they must carry out not hiding under the guise of party membership to become lazy! This is #CHANGE so they should be prepared to do the correct things and if different from the past governments then so be it. That is what was promised! If u keep running back to previous practices when there are better alternatves where then is the change?

It is time for parties to be formed and stand on ideologies which they actually believe in not just prostituting from one to another because of 'juicy' appointments. That way when anyone chooses to leave one for another ur is because of personal and patriotic convictions not for self-gain.

If only people will be honest and stop the winner-takes-all approach. Nigerians are entitled to their political choices and votes but must be equitably represented at all levels no matter the outcome of any elections. There is no justification for vilifying and sidelining a group of people for their collective choices unless it is now a crime in Nigeria. What then is the aim of politics and competitions? Win or lose we all have same rights and responsibilities. Pushing some people down or disregarding them will not bode well for all at the end of the day. Time and chance they say, happens to us all. Make use of urs wisely.

This is change! The idea of #CHANGE as Nigerians knew n voted for is that d APC comes in and does things differently from the PDP and even past eras of governance in Nigeria. Nigerians expect as GMB and handlers promised, a u-turn in the right direction since we have been headed wrong all along. If the rules favoured a political party before then this change is good in that it favours all Nigerians as represented by their regions.

APC must also ensure that d dividends of democracy esp constituency projects are carried out and Nigerians feel the impact. They should work towards strong institutions that will stand even when people come and go, not strong people that will hold d country to ransom while milking our resources dry with impunity.

Senators of whatever party were voted to represent and better the lots of their people with good laws and every other thing. Party affiliation is not and should be seen to be an obstacle! Get to work!

doctokwus:
So what's the point op:that Monguno,a Borno state indigene has been corroborating with BH to decimate his own Kanuri people,including his immediate community or has been releasing BH agents to decimate the north and fellow northerners since 2011?
There is something am not getting here and somebody could help put me out of this puzzle

U never hear say na rat wey dey inside house dey tell d one wey dey outside say food don set? There is more to all these than meets the eyes...tribal sentiments never have and never will help us.

This change, good or bad will affect us all whether pro-APC, PDP or neutral. If something isn't right or doesn't appear right we must all be objective enough to be truthful and call a spade exactly what it is, a spade! Not a garden fork or rake or even a shovel!

These appointments do not appear completely clean. There is too much tribal colouration and now security baggage issues. The President and his handlers had better be sure of what they are doing o! We have no other home so there's no need to be blinded by tribal/political sentiments and affiliations.

Jarus:
Personally, I don't have any problem with the appointments, but 90% of Nigerians do. All we are saying is perception matters. We all know what we went through to "rebrand" him after of misperception, which unfortunately is buidling up again.

Even your 'rebranding' is another brand of perception, another angle from the prism through which the subject is viewed. For every rebranding effort u and urs made there was a corresponding opposing alternative but at the end the loudest drowned the voices of others. This game of shades is a never ending one so despair not. The rebranding must continue from both or even more angles until the best, loudest or most truthful, depending on the appetite of consumers, wins.

The Federal High Court and d National Industrial Court are courts of concurrent jurisdiction so a judgement from one cannot purport to override the other. The first in time will prevail unless it is overturned by a higher court. The NIC doesn't have jurisdiction to hear cases with the subject matter in question. This has nothing to do with employer/employee contracts so it is an anomaly if this report is true.

Good one! Please Lord, if only to smack Amaechi n co down once and for all, let this be real and consistent across Rivers State not just the novelty of fresh governance. For the singular act of betrayal coupled with looting and d general abuse of Rivers people, I rejoice at every turn where Amaechi is shown up for the turncoat he is. Even at federal level I pray he gets nothing substantial! Lock up the courts and still run to the judiciary to subvert justice, idiota!

Congratulations to the couple and baby. Meanwhile, what is it with people always bashing a woman, claiming that she took another woman's husband? What about the man? Did Nuella go to ask him out? Even if she did, a made a conscious choice/decision so when u apportion blame distribute it fairly or zip it! Did he not take a decision as an adult to quit a previous union? Whatever issues he may have had is his business and they are all adults that took decisions to toe the paths they do now so how is that Nuella's business or fault? She liked Tchidi, Tchidi liked her, decided to quit his union and marry her and she consented...is she responsible for him not working out his previous relationship? Is he a baby? Please live and let live biko! I don't see her holding a gun to his head! Besides the information u have with which u diss her is as gleaned form papers and tabloids, u are not in possession of all facts so just chill...husband snatcher indeed like the man is an invalid to be coddled and he has no fault or role to play!

MrCounselor:
Thank you bro, you buttressed your point beautifully without no stress. You just enlightened me.

But the main verb in section(1) are: SHALL & MAY (not MUST)... Meaning he may choose to or not, just expected of the president.

Now to the house, what if he choose not?
But I doubt he wouldn't choose any, just trying not to make costly mistakes. And by the way, Nigeria is not faring badly at the moment except terrorism even though Security Chiefs are intact too. My mind goes all out to the terrorism victims.

When the word 'SHALL' is used in formal legislative/statutory books or laws it connotes compulsion. In other words it is mandatory that the President shall appoint ministers at least one from each state who shall be an indigene of such state. The word 'MUST' is rarely, if ever, used cos that is not legislative drafting language. This is settled law and has been pronounced upon countless times by the Supreme Court. Therefore the President shall appoint ministers, his only discretion is when and even that must be within a reasonable time after which questions may be asked. Don't forget there is an Executive Council of the Federation which must work too. The governing boards of various MDGSs have d membership/leadership of ministers statutorily recognised as well. He may delay for a certain time but it must be done if governance is to be carried out as should be.

Looks like the lad didn't quite grasp his reading lessons cos he looks like he's being schooled by GMB. Talk of d blind leading the blind...