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How are u guys? Since you guys still visit Nairaland, any updates/info/encouragement/head-ups from y'all?

Peace.

DaGC:
I keep telling people that any government official slashing his/her official salary is just trying to look sympathetic to Nigerians and in turn get popularity.

The salaries have never been the problem. Allowances, that's the sh*t right there.

If they slash salaries, it will affect their allowances because the allowances are multiples (x2, x3, x4) of their salaries.

If the salary slash is big enough, it will reflect effectively on their allowances but if the slash is minimal, the effect on their allowances will also be minimal.

Ebora owu in action

Pant I.

PabloAfricanus:
Not just Awo, but Ayida and all the civil service and foreign service crew still cringing from the cold blooded murders of January 1966.
Awo with the benefit of hindsight was relatively naive and a bit blinded by his unapologetic tribal politics.
The Igbos were more than willing to have a working relationship with the Yorubas...as most of the Igbo nationalist leaders
had Yoruba leanings, spoke Yoruba or lived and schooled in then Western Region.
I think the Yoruba leaders generally did not like the domineering and pushy attitudes of the Igbos.
The Igbos undoing was their lack of political and diplomatic experience...plus not factoring in London's response
to the deaths of Ahmadu Bello, Tafawa Balewa and the rest.
If Awo had chosen the path of secession, there was nothing stopping the Westerners from forcing
the remaining Northern soldiers out of their region.
By the time of the Aburi meetings, majority of soldiers in the divisions had been relocated to their various regions.
It was an opportunity passed on.
The then Western region would have been had a chance of being a model of an organized African country.

Gowon was used, Awo was used both by the British and the Fulanis and they never realized it.
They were rather tolerated by the oligarchs.
As I have commented earlier, the Yorubas played a game of convenience...it was what it was.
But the real masterminds were not even Fulanis or Yorubas...the stakeholders were the old colonialists in London.
Nigeria was likely their checkmate to any oil production instability in the Arabian gulf and elsewhere they had planted puppet rulers.
Even the Soviets and France had to back down on Biafran support when they realized what the game was all about.

The British had decided that only the Hausa/Fulani sufficiently had the political, cultural and military experience to
secure their investments in their former colony.
The Igbos proved too smart and headstrong to play "civilized" politics with.
The Yorubas typically thrived in chaos and educated tribalism...not enough to handle international politics.
The other minorities were just not visible enough.

The only anti-dote to the Fulani (not Hausa/Fulani as some suppose) hegemony while Nigerian remains a nation is the Orkar formula.
Or a complete dismantling of Ironsi's unitary style of govt and a return to the former regions.
Unfortunately the strategic positioning of allies across all ethnic groups by the Fulani would have to be broken first.

My not necessarily correct opinion.

The British formulated the political equation for Nigeria. You re right on that point and once the northerners understood the equation, they capitalized on it. They are always united most of the time especially when political decisions are to be made.

Just imagine, a combination of north plus SS/SE against SW or north plus SW against SS/SE will produce a wide margin. On the other hand, a combination of SW plus SS/SE against the north will produce a small margin if any. It's just the way the equation was formulated but unfortunately, many of us don't really understand this and those who do, seek their self preservation.

The British really gave the typical northerner good orientation. I have always noticed that the average northerner who hawks pineapple, rides Okada, sells sweets and biscuits, or even sells water in 25 litre jerry cans have a pocket radio tuned to BBC, VOA and other world class stations. They have been oriented to appreciate world class information and it is being delivered to them in their mothertongue giving them a sense of self worth and superiority.

When will BBC transmit in Yoruba or Igbo language?
When will the typical Emeka/Nkechi and Tunde/Bola be more interested in good information instead of lewd music and half naked dancers?

Ehimax:
its like every1 got a success mail

It's possible. It could also be that most of applicants who are regular on this thread got success mail.

Really?

Buskolo:
Bro what's up? Hope u got the success mail

Yes I did.

I give God the glory.

May our success go beyond this level.

To those who are yet to get a positive response, keep the struggle up. Don't get discouraged even after any disappointment.

Ehimax:
Who can be bold enough to call Mr Chidi to ask what is going on? as we nor get insider. if i had the number i would have done it. Because this wait is too long.

Unfortunately, I also Dont have Mr Chidi's number. We can send him mail though. I want to believe he's one of the guests that view this thread cos he mentioned something like that on the day of my interview.

For someone like me who had to abandon a project for this, I'm really eager for a feedback.

dre11:
This is just so absurd...... How can you impregnate a lady and pay such a ridiculous amount as bride price

Even half kilo of chicken pass #300.

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soe:
No need

Buhari should know that Tinubu means well for the party...it is like a pet project to him.

The reason PDP so much wants his downfall is cos they know that a strong tinubu will remain a nightmare to PDP.

Buhari shoukd learn from his 1985 coup that acting "mr nice" doesn't work in Nigeria.

That was how David Mark, Sambi Dasuki and 2 other officers "nicely" walked into his state house, sat down, ate dinner with him, watched the 9pm news with him, laughed out loud before bringing out the pistol to send him on house arrest.

Saraki is patting him on the back while slowly rubbing the power off him...and Tinubu has nothing much to lose.

Wise up Buhari. Wise up

Same Sambo Dasuki and David Mark are still loitering around him today.

Buskolo:
YEAH EACH TIME I COME HERE TO CHECK I NOTICED LAST VIEWED BY YOU.... MEN LETS PUT OUR MINDS ON FRIDAY...

Lol.

IRA ekiti keeyi oo?

otokx:
Decisions need 2/3 majority if we are not mistaken

When the 'ayes' have it, 2/3 may not really count o

Maxymilliano:
He came a distance third, Muhammed Lawal was the incumbent, and the main contender then.

So I can understand why someone like Lai Mohammed would see this palace coup of Saraki as a slap on his intelligence.

He must have felt played coming from the same state as Saraki.

It's all politicking sha.

iykololo:
GOSH!!! This wait though,pls NBL RSVP.

Refreshing this page for like the 1001st time today.

Unfortunately, it seems there's no one on the inside that can give any update.

aderonila18:
Saraki betrayed his own father and sister so it's nothing new for him. He has always been a traitor

I remember when Saraki contested against Laid Mohammed way back 2003 in kwara state.
Saraki floored Lai.

jasper83:
Op you are wrong ooo. Your list is complete without UNILAG, do your findings and you will be amazed with their facilities. Like 5years ago Shell donated to them a massive geology lab opposite the faculty of science and a brand new coaster bus to research work. Presently more than 5 of their lecturers are consultant to Schlumberger and co. Pls do ur finding oooo

Shell donated a building whose foundations has not been laid till today because of internal politics.

The undergraduate program is good but their PG sucks like die.

ybalogs:
Patiently waiting. I just know Fashion will play a major role in this dispensation.

As in PMB's fashion style abi?

Buskolo. Timbik

OK

OK ooo

Ehimax:
it went well, wen did u have Ur interview conducted?

Did they mention when they'll get across to you as regards the interview outcome?

Utchman1:
I read every single word.

It is no wonder Nigeria is the way it is. It did not start today.

It is our Nigerian way of doing things. Okonjo-Iweala cannot try this at world bank where she works; there is no way she will not attend scheduled meetings. Imagine making verbal financial statements for a gathering of governors and legislatures.

But coming to think of it, why has Adams left it this late?

It just goes to confirm further that Nigeria was in autopilot under Jonathan.

I read everything too. However, I expected this write-up to have come out before now. If all governors had demanded for a breakdown of the ECA and SWF before now with one voice, the baseline for the incoming govt may have been defined before now.

The write-up is an eye opener. I'm waiting for NOI's response and I'm gonna read every word too.

efilefun:
Never seen Nigerians happy like this cuz of a new government apart from the death of Abacha.... shows how worst this outgoing administration had been

This woman lost the respect i got for her during OBJ's administration... She just ridiculed and tarnished her image under this clueless administration...

It's because OBJ had a better understanding of governance than GEJ so he was able to keep her on her toes. Remember that immediately she began to misbehave, OBJ 'relegated' her to another ministry and she resigned. If GEJ really had a clearer understanding of our economy, he would have let go of her a long time ago.

Where are the Block 5 up people Na?

Dont tell me there's none on this thread o.

Coming back.....

These guys need helicopters to work effectively. If only the government can upgrade their hardware.

Rotiix:
To those wondering why ppl go silent once they resume @NB, its not due to selfishness or bad blood, but once u get there, u'l learn its unethical to divulge company's info on social media. Yea the work might be demanding but NB is a place to be, I must tell u the truth the experience has been awesome! Exercise patience, u'l definitely be called, probably when u least expect. Wish u guys luck. #Peace.

Thanks bro. I'm encouraged.

xreal:
oh that's the S.U.B.

they look calm.

it isn't usually calm like this is those days.

BTW, wetin Man'O'War dey find among you guys? Hope they are not whipping you?

Long Live Shegun Madamori
Long Live Biggy

If you weren't extra bright academically; you dare nit contest.

iRepbETTERbYfAR

U remind me of that Aluta on PS. No be moi moi that day. I trekked to town ni.