Sports › Re: Argentina Vs Switzerland: World cup Quarter-Finals (3 - 1) On 12th July 2026 by lanreni: 7:33am On Jul 12 |
Greatdand007: England will beat Argentina straight down I am betting on England Oga, don't lose your money for nothing. It is France vs Argentina The script has been written sir.  |
Crime › Re: Bandits Bar Sokoto Residents From Farm, Impose Fresh Levies by lanreni: 12:20pm On Jun 16 |
LabStores: See mind na. Some people are definitely perpetuating these evils deliberately in order to make this government look useless and irresponsible...
This was similar to what they did to GEJ And this was the similar foolishness of GEJ in not going after those he claimed are planning his downfall with all the security agencies under his control. It is only a sign of Nigeria having incompetent leaders all these while. Unfortunately, the degree of incompetency and cluelessness is growing  |
Politics › Re: Peter Obi: "NDC Took ₦10M Bribe From Aspirants” — Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges by lanreni: 5:20pm On Jun 09 |
ObaOfYorubaLand: Even though the mods and Seun the owner of nairaland knows this is fake news but thy still allow this fake news on nairaland.
@Seun, Mynd44 kindly delete this and ban the @op for spreading false news on nairaland. Don't mind them. Nairaland has gone to the dogs because of money and cheap adverts. Smh! |
Education › Re: Husband Of Oyo Principal, Rachael Alamu Pleads For Wife's Rescue by lanreni: 11:26am On May 31 |
Tareq1105: My friend keep quiet there.
How dare you think government is not doing anything to secure their release? You think anybody is happy about what is happening?
The sowore you're talking about spoke from the angle of inexperience. He doesn't know what he's saying.
It's easy to talk from outside but when you find yourself there, it's only then that the reality will dawn on you.
I don't know why you guys think a leader would be happy to see his people kidnapped for ransom. You think Seyi Makinde is sleeping well? You think Tinubu is not doing anything about it? Common, let's be reasonable and guided in our comments.
Sowore is a small boy full of fantasy. On the contrary, you are the one that's unreasonable and misguided in your comments. In saner climes, the president would have been giving daily progressive efforts in securing their release. Some of you who have chosen to be psychophants of this administration don't realize how embarrassing these types of massive kidnappings are. It means terrorists have comfortable bases and safe routes *right inside your country* That is why Tinubu also advised Goodluck to resign then, because it shows a complete failure of leadership from top to bottom. |
Politics › Re: 2027: Jonathan’s Declaration Will Disrupt Entire Political Environment – Agbedi by lanreni: 8:25am On May 28 |
GEJ shouldn't fall for these sycophants. However, there's a reason he was tagged Mr. "Clueless". His albeit interest has urged them on. He will end up destroying the remaining goodwill he enjoyed after leaving office. |
Politics › Re: Atiku Arrives Ibadan For Opposition Summit by lanreni: 7:21pm On Apr 25 |
Richtaiwo: I am not supporting Atiku, but it is obvious that he remains the most formidable figure among the opposition contenders. There is a reason Tinubu appears entirely unbothered by the swarm of political cockroaches, lizards, and croaking frogs parading themselves as presidential hopefuls, yet found it necessary to respond personally after Atiku’s media interview.
Real political relevance is not measured by loitering around airport terminals, carrying luggage for celebrities, posing for photographs with puppies, or washing aircraft lavatories. Serious strategists do not waste their time on inanities as they are too focused on their objectives. From your write up, it is clear you are an Obi hater. However, let me try to answer you logically, hoping you are one of the few 'emilokans' that still have sense. Tinubu isn't afraid of Atiku and Obi individually, but he's afraid of their coming together as a united force. At least the last election proved it. Even if Atiku doesn't run, but throws his weight behind Obi especially for northern votes, Tinubu knows he is still in trouble. Vice versa for Obi behind Atiku; wether they run together or not. Atiku was talking politics which is his terrain, so it is easier for him to respond to Atiku's interview. Recently, more than before, Peter Obi has been reacting to economic and security statistics, which is not Tinubu's forte. That's why he doesn't respond to Peter Obi. He knows that the statistics "they have refused to chop" is hunting them now. You won't be responding up and down to comments of those who are not in power if you're truly busy doing productive things with the power you have. |
Politics › Re: Apc Releases Timetable For 2027 General Elections by lanreni: 8:52am On Apr 21 |
Richtaiwo: Meanwhile, I understand that one fraudster from agulu is still pleading with Amaechi to step down for him, as though Amaechi had ever suggested that he doubted his own chances of emerging victorious.
This reflects nothing more than the usual, deeply irritating sense of entitlement. It is difficult to comprehend the sheer arrogance of expecting a fellow aspirant to abandon a legitimate ambition simply to satisfy your own vanity. Across the world, every serious contender for elective office fights to earn the opportunity. Yet one illiterate appears convinced that he should simply be handed the ticket because he has a pack of paid social media attack dogs barking noisily in his defence. On the contrary, it is Peter Obi that is actually playing the real politics. If you can be honest with yourself, hoping you will not descent into self bias, you will agree that PO has more chances in the general election than Amechi. It is therefore right to lobby all stakeholders in the party, knowing full well that Amechi will only succeed in dividing southern votes in the primaries if conducted. It is Atiku that should be doing this rather than walking in self entitlement. He failed to lobby Peter Obi to be his vice, rather than allowing him leave PDP. Votes divided and Tinubu wọn. He is making the same mistake again, which is allowing Kwankwanso come into the picture. Direct your hate for PO to Atiku who is the one not playing the real politics. Amechi just wants to spoil southern votes in order to bargain if Atiku emerges. |
Politics › Re: Over 50 Killed In 'Accidental Bombing’ At Borno–Yobe Border Market by lanreni: 3:38pm On Apr 12 |
It is clear that terrorists or their sympathisers are the ones who ate now in possession of some aircrafts.
The IRGC in Iran started like this. Now, they are stronger and more relevant than the Iranian army.
The template of Afghanistan - Iran government is gradually playing out, with the APC jihadi party in power.
Tinubu knows that he has only the next four years to steal all he can, because when the north take over power again, Nigeria will be gone and islamised through genocide. |
Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 (3 - 2) On 27th December 2025 by lanreni: 11:34pm On Jan 10 |
0Brien: Was Tanzania easily beatable? Stop underrating any team, you will not hear. These are the "small teams" that denied us the world cup ticket. Because we chose to play like a small team. No small team is in the semi-finals, because class is always permanent. If the super eagles had played up to half of the energy they used against Algeria, we would have qualified for the world cup. |
Romance › Re: "I Am Single And Searching, I Need A Husband – Lady Calls For Applications (Pix) by lanreni: 11:59pm On Jan 09 |
brain54: Very funny...
She came back to say she has gotten a partner and she didn't need more applications as she had selected from the ones she got so applications should stop.
She actually got so many applications.
Two things made the applications much. 1. The guy won't pay anything. This connotes financial independence. 2. While being paraded as a 'trophy' wife, the guy can decide to have kids outside wedlock.
It is a glorified girlfriend and boyfriend relationship. So it will be easier to comply especially for many typical African men. We are living in strange times was my conclusion. But it worked for her and if she got what she wanted then what else?🤷 |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Says Venezuela To Purchase Only America Made Product by lanreni: 7:35am On Jan 08 |
LegendHero: Yes, they are poor. Over 70- 80% of their population live in extreme poverty. Is that what is going on in Nigeria too? I laugh when people call Nigeria poor. Like Nigeria, it is purely corruption that has made Venezuela poor. By the way, aside from money from crude, what has the former president used the proceeds of drugs to do? Since they cannot manage their wealth, let USA help them to do it, pending when they get sense. Go to Bukina Faso and see what Traore has used their large gold deposits to achieve within two years. Gadaffi achieved much more with Libya's oil |
Romance › Re: Could She Be Cheating On Me. by lanreni: 12:08pm On Dec 31, 2025 |
Hier: Just follow your instincts, but from all speculations, if she's hiding something from you, then that's the skeleton itself
In a relationship, she shouldn't be hiding anything, but the thing is, you might have to affirm if it is really happening before you can break up with her, you must have enough evidence
All this story on top a confirmed oloshi? I am weak. The simp of a man will still goof with this advice because she will turn on the gaslighting mode. Simps become confused when gaslighted. You don't promise a woman marital security too early. She is probably using him just to secure accommodation. When the real person shows up she will bounce. I advice men, don't be too quick to be emotionally entangled. I can be you're probably having sex already. For a loose woman, sex is taken as payment, and in this case, as payment for your goodness. It doesn't guarantee loyalty. First step; stop having sex and sleeping on the same bed. Failure to break away from this type of women, at best for you will be gathering a child/children that isn't yours.
Sorry, you used the word your lady, is she your wife or someone you are looking up to marrying.
Just confront her about it, tell her she's making you feel insecure and you need answers and ask her to tell you what is happening between her and the said guy, that you heard them doing such and such the other day and it is making you feel insecure, if she brings drama, she doesn't value the relationship and you should just know she's hiding something, but if she's sincere with you and loves you, she will fight to make you have your security back and she will prove that the guy is nothing, how would she do that, she will give you her phone, show you all the proofs, debunk your insecurity, even call the guy in your presence and talk to the guy and tell the guy in your presence that you are her man |
Politics › Re: Christians In Nigeria Must Be Protected - Netanyahu Insists (Video) by lanreni: 10:08am On Dec 31, 2025 |
Maj196: Death to all terrorists but Netanyahu dey overdo him own  |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Are Some Company Secrets You Can Spill Since You No Longer Work There? by lanreni: 4:31pm On Dec 29, 2025 |
badaru911: ... I worked in a popular industry, at night, the sky go turn to brown you won't be able to see the sky. Enough pollution by releasing the waste. And in the morning, they moved back to the normal process.. Believe it,we are one of the best that always win the environmental friendly award and assessment in Nigeria.. Hope it is not in Agidingbi, Lagos area o!  |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Are Some Company Secrets You Can Spill Since You No Longer Work There? by lanreni: 4:10pm On Dec 29, 2025 |
I was 'codedly' sacked from a school where I caught two students almost having sex at one of the staircases. From that day, the countenance of the director changed towards me. I was deployed to start teaching, since I was employed as a quality assurance officer initially. Davoneskay: If you are/were a teacher, you can relate with what I'm writing here. Most time when students are caught having sex by the school authority, they are secretly scoulded/punished. They aren't reported to their parents/guardians.
Another one is that some staff of schools are pedophiles. In situations whereby a teacher is caught doing such with a student, he/she only gets sacked and the student gets counselled. The parents are not informed. Things dey happen abeg.
There's more that I know but it seems I'm only talking to myself. This thread don overstretch, hence, fewer viewers. |
Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 (3 - 2) On 27th December 2025 by lanreni: 7:12pm On Dec 28, 2025 |
Why should we play for a draw if we are really serious as a team? After all, Uganda should be easily beatable compared to Tunisia. It should be an opportunity to access players in the bench and other types of formation, which might prove useful in the knockout stages. |
Politics › Re: Sowore Reacts To Trump-Ordered Airstrikes In Nigeria by lanreni: 1:12pm On Dec 26, 2025 |
Are you now the government's spoke person? You think the Nigerian army doesn't have the 'superior air power' US used? The FG under Tinubu have made the Army lame ducks. It wasn't at the request of the Nigerian government. Go read Trump's post again. Nigeria is becoming a failed state like Afghanistan due to sabotage! When your neighbour is the one that is helping your children kill snakes in your own compound, while you are alive and well, you have lost something sir! seunmsg: We lost nothing. The strike was at the request of the Nigerian government. Both countries worked together to identify the targets while US conducted the strikes because of their superior air power. See the tweets from the US War secretary and US Africom |
Politics › Re: NSA Office Clears Kwara Govt, Says Arrested Persons Are Vigilantes Known To FG by lanreni: 11:18am On Dec 18, 2025 |
May God keep Blessing you with sense in a country where many have sold theirs on the alter of tribal, political and religious sentiments Wickedfact: 1. Is it the duty of the NSA to issue releases to defend the State Govt?
2. Is it the duty of the NSA to arm State vigilantes?
3. If it is the duty of the NSA to arm State vigilantes, why did the NSA not arm the Amotekun?
4. Why is it that the NSA has not armed the Hausa Yan Sakai Vigilantes fighting bandits in Sokoto and ZAMFARA, the Amotekun in the SW, the Agunechemba in the SE, but now arming Fulani "vigilantes" in Kwara? |
Education › Re: 15 Universities That Have Produced The Most Billionaires by lanreni: 2:49pm On Oct 18, 2025 |
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Politics › Re: Fethullah: Turkey Warns Of New Terrorist Group In Nigeria by lanreni: 1:03pm On Jul 16, 2025 |
People should not take this particular Turkish government seriously. Erdogan and Fetullah were once good brothers in Islam working for the same cause through education and healthcare. Every good Muslim perpetuate his or her faith through any means possible, including career and giving. This is normal. His rise to power was sponsored by a sister organization. So when they fell apart, it was normal if you decide to sponsor his removal from office, of which is not compulsory for it to be bloody. I was because of bitterness of an attempt to remove him in power that they became termed 'terrorists' and a 'terrorist organization'. As a Christian, I have worked in one of the Turkish schools founded by the movement in Nigeria. I can categorically say, it is one of the most fantastic schools I have ever worked so far in terms of standard, welfare and scholarship. |
Politics › Re: Four Soldiers Killed As Boko Haram Attacks Military Base In Yobe by lanreni: 4:18pm On May 04, 2025 |
Well said. However, sabotage has eaten deep into the Nigerian army and all other security institutions in Nigeria. "You cannot wake someone who is pretending to be sleeping"Dogalmighty17: Let us be brutally honest with ourselves now. Nigerian army is beginning to border on incompetent. These needless loss of lives can very well be avoided. Why is the army still fighting as if it is in the 90s? Why is it using incredibly outdated tactics?
I watch steadily the theatre of war that is Ukraine I see how simple cheap drones have become a game changer, stopping Russia in its paths. Drones have changed the game effectively stopping the advance of any attacking force from any direction.
This reason is why the United States last week made it mandatory that every division of the US army will be equipped with thousands of drones going forward.
Why sit and wait for an attack when drones gives you eyes in the sky, heads-up ability to spot the mass of the enemy as they advance and send attacking drones at them to disorient and dislodge them. The moment you are exchanging gunfire with an adversary it is already late.
That's why you will not see large scale infantry and mechanised attacks in Ukraine anymore. Drones have rendered those tactics obsolete.
These drones cost less than 5000 dollars. It is willful malice that every Nigerian FOB should not have tens or more of these deployed. The stand-off ability drones offer makes them an asset to any theatre.
Let's not forget the reconnaissance ability drones give. ISWAP and Boko Haram have camps they amass in and advance from. Drones give huge abilities to take the fight to these elements. Hearing news of the army always being on defense is becoming irritating. This is over 15 years of Boko Haram and ISWAP now. Have we not gathered enough intel to know the location of these camps? Why is it that we never read that Nigerian army has attacked the camp of the insurgents? Why is it always that the army has to be on the defensive against them?
The ultimate sacrifice men of the army have paid is inestimable and is deeply appreciated. But it is time to change tactics. The old ways don't work anymore. |
Politics › Re: Court Stops Sale Of Farotimi’s Book, Orders Police, DSS To Seize Copies by lanreni: 10:00am On Dec 12, 2024 |
galserv: Who pass you pass you Slavery mentality  |
Romance › Re: Man Calls Out Lady For Buying Food And Eating It Alone On First Date by lanreni: 7:26pm On Dec 01, 2024 |
PerfectStranger: But men take care of the bills often times. She could have ordered for 2 instead. Why should she order for the two? It would rub on some men's ego the wrong way. Besides, based on his whining about not being given food online, I have a feeling she already knows he is a stingy man  |
Romance › Re: Man Calls Out Lady For Buying Food And Eating It Alone On First Date by lanreni: 7:22pm On Dec 01, 2024 |
LordReed: She just taught him how not to be an insensitive dullard. He spoke for 1 whole hour at an eatery and did not order anything, that is a giant red flag. Glad she had sense. I like such cerebrally strong ladies. To hold a conversation for more than an hour without ordering for Hennessy and Shawarma on the guy's head. She was looking for content. She didn't order something expensive showing prudence and not wanting to destabilize the man especially if he doesn't have money (from her assessment). The guy might lose her if he ruminates too much on such flimsy things. As she communicated mental strength, he should have complemented with emotional strength by apologizing for not asking what she will take, as her if she will take more than the meat pie (even if you don't mean it), and offer to pay. |
Romance › Re: Man Calls Out Lady For Buying Food And Eating It Alone On First Date by lanreni: 7:09pm On Dec 01, 2024 |
Don't be offended dear. E no too get sense like that. Magnoliaa: I marvel at the level of your comprehension on topics.
Or does misogyny really rots brain like this?
Did you read the post at all?
"Man with the balls of steel" but he was complaining about about the girl not ordering food for him?
"Hungry Nigerian bannies must be taught lessons" but she literally was eating the food she paid for with her own money? And then paid for her transportation and dress before going for the date.
What's the correlation of your comment to the narration above?? By the way, I like that kind of girl. For over an hour and nothing to wet the mouth, and e get mind to call it a date. Smh! I didn't know there are some 'good' ladies like this out there. You're independent, complain. You're dependent, complain. Na wá for some men. She seems balanced though. She is her own person while at the same time, she could sacrifice her precious time to go out with one low budget inferiority complex man.  |
Career › Re: At What Point Did You Tell Yourself "Damn It! I Am Done With This Job"! by lanreni: 10:25am On Nov 30, 2024 |
Oga you are part of Nigeria's problem even if I feel for what you went through. What is this syndrome that I see everywhere that the oppressed and victims would always seek to protect the name of their oppressor? What slave mindset is this? Or is it a made up story? Evil persists because we fail to name and shame oppressors. I am beginning to suspect a kind of wickedness in it to keep silent. You want others to also experience it also? There's definitely something wrong with our psyche as Africans and Nigerians which always push is to always indirectly or subconsciously respect, protect, rever and defend abusers. SMH! PapaNnamdi: I worked for a very popular MD in a renowned oil company. He is retired now, we worked under his own business.
The man is a devil's advocate.
I was happy I worked under him and experienced all the employee abuse, No public holidays No December bonus, Nothing You get a promotion, your job role and duties will be tripled but your salary gets a 2k5 top up. Capitalism at its peak,
I was happy because the experience made me swear never to work for anyone ever in my life again, I almost tore my certificates He made his staff work on Saturdays without pay, but if u miss a day due to illness you are deducted twice wat your daily ay calculation was.
There was a Muslim holiday for 2days I had to stay home to be sure I wasn't imagining things,
End of month my salary was deducted times 4, oh wow, this one na die. Had to get rid of all my certificates, and went into street hustling,
If I post the man name here , you do Google search and see him, you will not believe such a person that enjoyed so much employee welfare in a foreign oil company in Nigeria will subject people to slavery under his own company,.
Ppl wicked for this Nigeria oo |
Career › Re: Lady Bans Employees After They Called Her A Barren Woman (Photos) by lanreni: 8:18pm On Nov 27, 2024 |
Oga if you are a womanizer and you're called so, that's not a big deal and cannot be compared to being called a barren person. The fault may even be from the husband. What is wrong is wrong please. MuMuOnBail: Na wa ooo
Women take things too serious, I still wonder how they live longer than men? 
I have overheard my employees calling me Ashawo oga, Womanizer, Wifi-Pen!s, Abuja People Cork (APC) and so on, behind my back. (To be frank they are telling the truth)
Did I sack them NO! Did I query them NO! Did I treat them badly NO!
They are hard working and are giving me good returns, I will accept all those name as far as my business is growing with their help. Their December Bonuses are still intact and their salary increments will be starting hopefully March next year.
Even in school we gave our teachers, lecturers etc funny names too Insult changes nothing, ignore and move on |
Health › Re: I Am 39 Weeks And 5 Day Pregnant. What Do I Do To Induce Labour Naturally by lanreni: 10:37pm On Dec 30, 2023 |
It is quite unfortunate and sad many times I read about these so called gen-Z's and the younger generation who are informed so much, but are less knowledgeable and intelligent. Firstly, you come to a 'market square" to ask questions about what you should have discussed with your gynaecologist who is informed about your own unique body chemistry and the developing child. That doesn't show much intelligence. Secondly, you should have known, if you're truly informed, that there's a unique chemistry between a particular baby, the womb and the particular mother. Artificial inducement of this separation could have side effects on the baby in future. You haven't even reached 40 weeks, the pregnancy is still in order. Why the panic and the unnecessary worry? Thirdly, if you were really informed, you should have known the difference between a having labour pains (child wants to come out, but hindered by something) and child kicking (still taking in what it needs before coming out). Let CS be for only when the labour pains come and the baby is hindered. Avoid it as much as possible, only when the child and mother's life/health is threatened. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10008265/Finally, always stick to natural remedies and not artificial ones. Sex is an artificial remedy. It is like saying you will start drinking sperm up and down because it has zinc in it that is good for health! Do you know of other things that are not healthy for you or the baby in it? No wonder this generation like sex too much. Too much sperm on the head when about being born!  Wishing you safe delivery regardless! |
Family › Re: Eight Countries With The Most Unfaithful Wives In The World by lanreni(op): 12:03pm On Nov 03, 2023 |
garriAndsugar: Nigerian women suppose take the first, second and third place 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 |
Family › Eight Countries With The Most Unfaithful Wives In The World by lanreni(op): 11:35am On Nov 03, 2023 |
According to a Twitter user, who claims to have based his conclusions on a wide range of research that has been carried out by different organizations, came up with this list. 8th Position: United States of America 14% of married women said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 7th Position: France 16% of married women in France say they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 6th Position: Singapore 19% of married women have said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 5th Position: Russia 33% of married women have said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 4th Position: Malaysia 39% of married women have said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 3rd Position: United Kingdom 42% of married women have said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 2nd Position: Thailand 59% of married women have said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. 1st Position: Nigeria 62% of married women have said they have cheated on their partners once or more than once. In as much as there is no perfect research anywhere, the news and daily reports show this percentages (not just for Nigeria), could be higher than this. In another news, Nigeria ranks the second highest in the world (after Jamaica), for paternity fraud. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/nigeria-ranks-2nd-highest-in-paternity-fraud-in-the-world/amp/In as much as we would want to argue the veracity of the data used or the reasons that can be adduced to this trend, one thing stands true and clear: MANY MEN ARE FATHERING CHILDREN THAT ARE NOT THEIRS! One of the long term implications is you or your children could end up marrying their blood relations without knowing! If you're a single man planning to get married, make plans for DNA test, like every other tests such as HIV, blood group, blood type, etc. It is common sense to the married ones to do the DNA test on all their children as a matter of urgency. This matter is beyond the emotional sentiments of trust or faith (belief/confidence). The more you don't have anything to hide, the more you wouldn't be bothered if your husband does it without your consent. The more you trust your wife or believe the children are yours, the more you should get the evidence that corroborates your trust and confidence. Who knows, you could even be married to or be planning to marry your sister!! I rest my case. |
Family › Re: My Fiancée Is Acting Suspicious by lanreni: 10:35am On Oct 29, 2023 |
For the mere fact that you are calling someone a fiancee (7months) without engagement, already tells me you are in a relationship with yourself, fooling yourself. You are most likely having sex, she stays in your house, she cooks for you, etc. She don see you finish. Worst case scenario, you have been captured and caged. You hardly know anything about her, her friends, family, etc. She has captured you as a simp, while she continues playing the field. As a simp that you are, follow the advice of some above and confront her about it, while you allow her play the emotional blackmail card on you. Don't be taken away by her body, beauty and acting. End the 'relationship' now. Stop sleeping with her, stop her from visiting you at your place. Free yourself for you to see clearly. Don't settle for what will kill your peace of mind. You have made her get all she wants within 7months, so why should she be committed to you/your feelings as a coded olosho, who isn't planning to retire soon? Be wise! |
Politics › Re: Tinubu Orders Manhunt For Plateau, Benue Killers by lanreni: 11:25am On Jul 12, 2023 |
Let those who want to be fooled by empty statements be fooled. He will achieve nothing in the war against terrorism. Can he go against his fulani masters that have filled all the security outfits with their foot soldiers and sponsors, who are also part of his party bigwigs who brought him to power? |