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PropertiesRe: Any Architects In The House? by larez(m): 8:57pm On Sep 14, 2009
Can you spot the catchment areas? Jibowu, Onipan, Palm Grove.

PropertiesRe: Any Architects In The House? by larez(m): 8:55pm On Sep 14, 2009
Note that the topography is exaggerated (X3) to clearly see the water flow. A real topography map of this area is necessary for micro analysis. Let's do macro for now.

PropertiesRe: Any Architects In The House? by larez(m): 8:52pm On Sep 14, 2009
It is interesting that you say that some other company may try to steal the idea and run with it. I will simply say goodluck to that company. See the thing ab out people who steal ideas is that they lack vision. They are always seeking the fast buck, and hardly do any homework but assume that they have stolen all the gems. This is why we see white elephant projects all over Nigeria. People who try to benefit from other people's hard work without adequate compensation will have kharma catchup with them in the long run.

After my post that you responded to, I have kept my generator running to further research the feasibility and discover why such land would still be there without people rushing to grab it up. You should be aware that many people in the Lekki Axis will love to move back to the mainland because of serious floods and traffic jams. This was the reason that I started looking for potential land that could be properly developed on the mainland. Now, they say a picture speaks a thousand words: In my bid to confirm the property that was posted, I decided to checkout the drainage system for the area to be able to project the kind of flooding to expect in the immediate environs.

Surprisingly, what I discovered set me all the way to the beginning of Ikorodu road at Western Avenue, and traced it back to the property, and then from the property to Opebi after Maryland and Ikeja. In this process, I discovered why Palm Grove was given it's name, and why certain areas of Ikorodu road will always stay flooded, with the roadway breaking up constantly. Lagos is not overall as flat as I used to assume you know, there are parts of Lagos that are 100 feet above sea level. I had often assumed that the creeks were pretty much drainage at about water level throughout Lagos and will rise and fall with the tide at the water bodies.

Now, I have discovered that many of those creeks are much above sea level, and basically act as dam traps that the immediate area or more drain into after rainfall, which the water consequently releases after cresting. Furthermore, I discovered that when there are heavy rains, and all these traps are emptying at the same time, there is the possibility of very Major floods that will take a while to recede since any extra rain will flow directly off the traps until evaporation and absorption happens.

With this study today, I can comfortably say that Lagos has almost been destroyed by ignorance and civil servants without a clue. If I were the planner of Lagos, I will put a moratorium on any permits for construction on the mainland around certain drainage areas until I can present a case solution for the problems. I say this because, there are some people who are sandfilling certain important areas of drainage that will consequently cause water to flow faster and reduce absorption which will create heavy floods in lower elevations. A lot of damages have happened already from the overbuilding of land, which is causing water to have less surface areas to drain and thus speeding it' decent to catchment areas.

In the United States, most building departments have rules about new developments that state that the flow of water off the disturbed natural surfaces (The perimeter of the development), should have no more water flowing off the land post development than pre development. What this means is that the quantity of water flowing off the perimeter in it's natural state, should not be exceeded after completion of the sub-division. The reason for this is obvious. when you build on Land, you are preventing that area of the Land from absorbing some water, as well as slowing down the rate of flow of water. Hence, the areas left will have a tendency to flood, and because of the higher water level cause the runoff down slopes to be faster. Shrubbery and grass, and even sand will slow the water flow.

In Lagos, people overbuild their properties. There is an impervious limit in building departments all over the U.S as well. For example, You can only build on a certain percentage of your property, with the rest of the area being undisturbed (natural state) or with grass and trees planted. All these just in an effort to reduce the rate flow of water from precipitation. None of these are considered in Lagos, and then they wonder why there is flooding.

Take a look at the following pictures and spot where the problems are. I have noted them, and my experience on the ground has confirmed the areas that I always see flooded after rainfalls. with a critical eye, you will be able to spot them with these shots that begin at the end of Western Ave and beginning of Ikorodu road. The shots follow through Northwards and then veer westward towards the last shots. I want you to share what you can decipher, and I'll confirm with you. There are solutions for these problems, but this time around, I want to get paid for it. All the money they are wasting on rebuilding roads will continue being waste until the roots of the problems are taken care of. I will add a few comments to the pictures as well at least to note the danger zones where intervention should be an emergency.

PropertiesRe: Any Architects In The House? by larez(m): 10:40am On Sep 14, 2009
Honestly, i am about to give up. Look at this layout that I did after scaling Satellite imagery. 80 Lots and space for a Clubhouse, right across from Gbagada adjacent to Anthony.  Just needs a little drainage management, which will enhance the project. At N15m/lot this is N1.2B. Currently marshland, but can be changed. I've been trying to present this, but all I get is dancing around. Now compare the planned area to the chaos around it. There is also potential to have a ring road that will solve Maryland Anthony traffic issues. Noone to listen.

PoliticsRe: Ribadu Resurfaces In Nigeria! by larez(m): 6:08pm On Sep 13, 2009
When you fight crime, crime fights back viciously. No be Ribadu talk am? I shake my head for me people.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Did Fashola 419 With Sunburn Hotel Deal by larez(m): 7:24am On Sep 13, 2009
I am glad that most people know that Fashola is not part of this crap and distances himself from any type of perceived magomago. This Brother is truly about taking care of his State and people. He shall overcome.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 6:49am On Sep 13, 2009
Jakumo:
Larez your concerns about the long-term effects of damming rivers are EXACTLY the same as my thoughts on the effects of dredging rivers and thereby greatly narrowing their floodplain into what will essentially amount to a tiny gutter.   Utter devastation of the natural environment can result from both forms of interference in any river's centuries-old course or flow rate, and this tragedy will ensue with a vengeance despite the pontifications of armchair analysts and critics like myself.
Believe me, I can relate very well with you. You should and have every right to be concerned, especially with the Nigerian factor added. But there is a difference. There are some colonial historical books that I have read that talked about British Ships navigating the Niger all the way to Lokoja. It was a seasonal thing then, and I can remember one of the explorers writing about having to make their trip back to Lagos by foot after their Ships got stuck in shallow waters.

With that being said, my concern will be more about the Dams, such as Kainji and the now proposed Niger Dams. These will have more of an effect on the river than making it deeper, which is what the dredging does. Although it is true that water tends to collect together, you should also consider that the Atlantic borders the River Niger which will keep levels maintained for a great distance. The dreging may have an initial eefect of draining some swamps, however, with one or two seasons of rain, this will level out. It will all depend on the bathemetry of the river itself though. But if there is a low and high tide, this will indicate that the topography is stable, and only the moon affects it's levels. I do not have the data to determine this.

I am currently reading up and downloaded a bunch of information regarding the Wind patterns of Nigeria. I am leaning towards a conspiracy theory by Oyinbo to reduce desertification of the North by creating artificial large water bodies that could feed the clouds from the lakes created by Ogun and Osun Dams. When you look at the locations of Abuja, and these new artificial lakes, you will see that they are strategically located to provide moisture to seed clouds that will end up at Abuja and environs. To achieve this, Lagos will have to be sacrificed, and allowed to be encroached on by the Atlantic Ocean. If this proves to be true by the confirmation of Wind patterns, then Lagos State Government needs to take note.

It is comforting to see fellow Nigerians taking time out to evaluate projects being sold to us by the so-called Almighty Oyinbos. We have many Nigerians that are experts and very capable of reading to gain the expertise. Many socalled experts also lack the vision to see the whole picture especially some of these being imported from the middle east. We should all stay on our toes and not allow the future of Nigeria to be sold out to people who are just looking for a quick buck.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 5:56am On Sep 13, 2009
@SapeleGuy:

If you are referring to the Break-water that opens the channel to the Ports, then you have a point there. At the time of the construction there were no simulators available to test the concept. I remember as a kid that we had to walk at least 1 kilometer to get to the water at Bar Beach from where the road currently is. I guess the erosion was not as active then. However, this was like 35 years ago, and if you read about global issues, you will realize that ocean levels are rising as the Ice caps melt. This will indicate that there are many factors at play and not just the Breakwater creating the situation.

On the other side of this Break water is Takwa Bay. Judging from the complaints that I have heard from the Oil company people about the need to constantly dredge the waters there to keep it deep enough for Oil Tankers at a draft of 15 meters, it will seem to me that the sand deposits are building up on that side.

But here is the good news: I have seen recently the proposed plan of Eko atlantic City. Eko Atlantic city goes out about 2 Kilometers from current Bar Beach, which will be about the way it was back in the Early 70's. There will be Breakwaters and Sea walls. There will be channels and blue waters. This control will have reversed the issues of the break water. As a matter of fact, the end of the breakwater is the termination point of the plan. With the wave action terminating at this point, I will suggest that it balances the effects of the breakwater. Also, with today's simulation capabilities, I am sure the experts will have played out different scenarios to determine what is best.

In the United States, the US Army Corp of Engineers is basically responsible for creating and maintaining Dams and water related projects, as well as maintaining them. They have built Artificial lakes larger than some big cities in Nigeria. An example is Lake Alatoona which is North East of Atlanta (My favourite water sport lake). Lake Alatoona was created to support a Dam and reduce flooding. There was a natural valley in the area which was dammed up, However, there was a miscalculation of the Topography and it ended up swallowing about 3-5 times the projected area (lol). I mention this to note that mistakes had been made in the past, and these mistakes have allowed for better research which consequently leads to better planning.

One should never be an enemy of progress and live based on fear. Projects that could benefit man should be conceived and studied for possibilities. This is why environmental impact analysis is important today. Someone mentioned the Dam being built in Niger Republic. When I read about this, I was concerned about the impact of this Dam on the River Niger. This is a classic example of what I consider to be economic sabotage by the West against Africa. There are International rules and regulations about shared water bodies. Since the River Niger flows into Nigeria, Niger should not have a right to block it with a Dam since it does not terminate in Niger, and it flows towards Nigeria. An act like that could be considered an act of war.

If the impact analysis shows that there will be less flow from the Niger in Niger, then even Kainji dam can be threatened and there won't be enough water feeding into it. In the case of Kainji Dam, it was a feasible project because Nigeria used it to control floods, create electricity, and most importantly because the Niger terminates into the Sea within Nigeria.

This is the same case in regards to River Osun that I had previously mentioned. Osun State has no right to dam up River Osun because it does not terminate within Osun State. It is only under a despotic Military regime that this would have been possible. Ogun State and Lagos State technically have a right to blow up the Osun Dam because it has had serious adversarial effects on the Flora and Fauna down-stream from the Dam. And rather than allowing it to resume it's natural flow after the Lake biult up behind the Dam, Osun State has started channeling the water to other parts. This is clearly illegal on any level of International water use laws. Ogun State and Lagos State should take this seriously because huge changes are beginning to happen especially at Lekki Lagoon and Lekki Lake.

River Osun was the main source of the fresh water that flowed into the Lekki Lake and Lagoon. It also fed the mangroves of Ogun State all the way into Lagos State. These are now drying and dried up, and the swamp ecology is changing around the area. 10 years down the road, it could have a devastating effect if the flow is not resumed. Unless it was a planned policy to drain these mangroves for the use of the Land, it is pure ignorance to allow this to happen, and I still insist that Lagos State Governor should take this up and prevent Osun State from continuing to divert the Legitimate water of Lagos State to other areas of Osun State uncompensated.

Worst of all the effect of not having this flow from Osun River is the salination of Lekki Lagoon. River Osun and River Ogun, are the 2 main sources for keeping Lekki Lagoon fresh, and both have been dammed. This is pure sabotage to Lagos State. If the excuse was about floods, then these rivers should have been dredged and probably channeled to prevent the resilting.

Looking at this trend makes me believe that these were calculated sabotage against the growth of Lagos state. It will only take a few years for all the waters of Lagos State to become salty, and the ecological changes will be huge. From my understanding, these approvals were made under Military regimes headed by Northern leaders, which makes me wonder. With the Ocean encroaching further into Lagos and without the fresh water balance from the interior, The shores of lagos State will soon be overwhelmed by the ocean. This may have had more of an impact on the erosion of Lagos beaches, as the Ocean surge shifts the beaches into Lekki Lagoon, which inturn raises the floor and allows waves to overwhelm Lagos itself. If this isn't corrected in time, Lagos will soon become swampland within 2 generations.

I personally being a Lagosian will simply contract Mend to blow down the dams that have been built to kill Lagos. All that I have stated is basically a theory. I do not claim expertise in this field, but have spent a lot of time reading about and studying Lagos from Satellite imagery. Much data is needed to determine the changes that have occured sine the construction of the dams, and the bathemetry changes of the Lekki Lagoon. Special attention needs to be focused on the inlets into the Lekki Lagoon. This should prove my theory as facts, and lagos State should look into this urgently. Over 1 Billion Naira was spent by Lagos State for erosion controls at Bar Beach that could have been caused by the Damming of River Ogun and River Osun. Not only was water navigation terminated which has economic consequences, but there are other Domino effects as well. EKO O NI BAJE O.

PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 6:13pm On Sep 12, 2009
@$poOne, you're very welcome, and I am glad you spoke about the Mississippi River. This is one of my case studies, and it is very much a legitimate comparison to the River Niger. There are so many benefits to this project that I could list them all day. One thing for sure is that it will boost traffic to the Warri and calabar Ports which will consequently reduce traffic at the Lagos Ports. Barges will basically move cargo from these various ports. Many progressive communities will also spring up along the River which will depopulate Lagos as well.

The issue I have here is if the Government has made plans on the use of the River Sand that will be dredged. A whole City can be built with this. It may also create an opportunity to build an Interstate highway close to the River that could run from the Delta all the way to Kogi State, but then, the use of water transport should be promoted instead.

Tourism will be heavily boosted because I am sure Nigerians will step up to the opportunity of developing Cruise lines for the River which will bring a lot of international traffic into the country. An International Boat show with races and sponsors will be great during the winter times of the Western world. There just isn't a limit to the possibilities, but I know for sure that within 5 years, areas along the Niger become boom towns.

Some people just criticize for the sake of criticism, but some of us blessed with vision can see all the possibilities.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Resurfaces In Nigeria! by larez(m): 12:33pm On Sep 12, 2009
Solomon227:
@ Bialegend
if u tink u ar goin to start whipin up tribal sentiments on diz Ribadu issue u must b crazy.Since we all ave summarily agreed naija problems wil b over wit coruption at its lowest scale reading and Ribadu is d only govt appointee dat has demonstrated he can alwayz take d theives to laundry anyday,anytime.Like many nigerians, tired of misrule,I dont care if Ribadu is from Yaradua vilage,im ready to cast my vote nd spend my money 2 see him succed dis Mudull Yaracorrupt.Watch out! Obama presidency course wasnt initiated by Obama,after deliverin movin keynote adreses @ Dem confrences people started rallyin round him 4 future leadership and behold d future is here;several millions of Americans caste their money and votes to earn D "Change Dey Bleive In".Dis is a clarion call to all dat are tired of misrule,to all dat ave had their luggages searched 10x @ foreign ports of entry,to all dat avnt been able to use their credit card online frm naija,to all dat ave had to hide their true identity to keep their job,to d nigerian Rev dat was delayed, stepd aside nd searchd thoroughly in Kenya while other nationals pass,to thousands of genuein students dat av been denied visas by UK/US embassies,to all d "some nigerians" SONY addresed their apology to.

I feel your pain too. Don't forget it when the move begins. Y'all can read more here to see how bad it is.
<Aandoarka's lies> http://www.saharareporters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3677:aondoakaa-lied-against-me-ribadus-statement-to-the-metropolitan-police-in-london&catid=42:exclusive&Itemid=160
PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 12:28pm On Sep 12, 2009
SapeleGuy:
Larez - you wan kill person with laugh. 'Proper water management' - Please tell me where in Naija that happens, next you go dey talk about environmental risk mitigation strategies.
E be like sey you be Babalawo ke, how you take red my mind so? I dey yarn all this stuff as I dey try solve Lagos problems by myself. I don even study Holland and the way wey dem dey take prepare for Ice caps wey wan melt flood dem country. Any way sha, Dem need do environmental risk mitigation strategy though. grin grin grin
PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 11:56am On Sep 12, 2009
Ibime:
Case in point:

Seasonal flooding in Uhuogbogo in Ahoada

The forest that lies between Eleme and Okrika also floods every wet season.
I understand your anxiety. There are areas such as you describe in Mfamosing, Cross Rivers as well. But trust me when I tell you that the flooding comes from mountain ranges around it, and drain out to the River Niger. This should not change with the dredging, It could be managed by building up the banks around where it empties into the Niger to keep pre-dredging levels of drainage the same as post-dredging levels. A good hydrology study may need to be done.
PoliticsRe: Almanjeris Take Over Lagos by larez(m): 11:43am On Sep 12, 2009
illusion2:
Don't waste your time with dis boy-Bialegend,he's small boy with absolutely no brains. . . . cheesy Just check out all his previous posts&profile & u'll discover he's a sexual pervert as well. . . . . . .imagine taking a picture of his flaccid manhood & posting on NL shocked shocked
Na wah oh, I hear you my Brother.
PoliticsRe: Almanjeris Take Over Lagos by larez(m): 11:28am On Sep 12, 2009
Anambra jungle Chimpanzee. lol, why would I expect a jungle animal to be civil. Abeg, I forget where you come from.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Resurfaces In Nigeria! by larez(m): 11:22am On Sep 12, 2009
I still believe that crea8tivity is noone else but EFCC Chairwoman hereself. Hello Madam Waziri, how Family now? You dey enjoy that your new Benz jeep?
PoliticsRe: Almanjeris Take Over Lagos by larez(m): 11:20am On Sep 12, 2009
Bialegend:
Awusa fake masters and their loyal Yoruba slaves fighting over almajiri business. What a fine business. As an Igbo, i will surely capitalize on this. Send out 1,000 almajiri children of the fake masters on the streets and at the end of the day all of them will come back to make account of over 100,000naira for me. Calculate the amount i will be making in one year while constituting a nuisance to those ostrich slaves. What a biz that will be earning me a lot to change my luxurious car within every 3 months.
Could you at least be less crude with your remarks? We are here to discuss issues not try to cut each others throats. You can be civil if you will only try just a little harder.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Resurfaces In Nigeria! by larez(m): 10:28am On Sep 12, 2009
[quote author=jas_o link=topic=322089.msg4529535#msg4529535 date=1252746741]Some people are still living in darkness, those that remain doubting thomas are blind and def to understand what Ribadu advocacy stand for, however I'm happy as one of generation that's witnessing Nuhu Ribadu contribution to make change in Nigeria, despite evils dominant in this Nation i believe Ribadu will strive to achieved his aim, i stand to say is time for change and end to this evil control of Nigeria nation, with ribadu in place my sceptic on changes in Nigeria has been shelved I'm now concentrating on solidarity for the GR8 MAN. Go to www.saharareporters to read the beginning of Great Gani in Nuhu Ribadu, I'm sure you will succumb to change.
@holland
Is high time you stop this cowardliness, you have been blunt enough i think this does not make an end, your spirit should wake and take control even if you're brainwatch, fine i may not conversant with your academic quality but since you can write you're no longer illiterate stop supporting evil even when you attributes your write up here as personal opinion this contradict what is needed now in Nigeria, change is all we need is unequivocal.[/quote]God bless you for wanting what is good for Nigeria. Honest and hardworking Nigerians appreciate Ribadu. But remember that looters, despots, and thieves will not submit without a fight. Ribadu is a martal threat to people who belong in this category. God bless Mallam Ribadu, may he strengthen him to be able to carry the mantle of Gani (RIP).
PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 10:02am On Sep 12, 2009
Jakumo:
During every year's rainy season, and in numerous junctures along its winding course southward through central and southern Nigeria, the River Niger spreads out into shallow seasonal floodplains, where nutrient-rich sedimentary deposits carried by the flow rejuvenate a vast, meandering ribbon of farmland, whose cultivation has fed significant populations of Nigerians for generations.

The proposed plan to dredge the River Niger, if actualized, will concentrate the flow of water into a centralized narrow shipping canal, whose depth will prevent the occurrence of that natural annual flooding over of seasonal farmland, denying the crops planted there that vital flow of river-borne fertilizer, and placing at grave peril the livelihoods of all communities who rely on the continued viability of that farming for sustenance.

As the River Niger fans out into the multitudinous tributaries of the Niger Delta, her seasonal flooding of rain forest and swamps has for eons created the ideal conditions for those areas to serve as nature's aquatic incubator, where new generations of numerous fresh water and marine fish and shellfish species emerge, migrate and mature, to sustain both traditional community fishing activities, as well as industrial marine fishing fleets on the high seas.

The damage caused to these fragile eco-systems by oil pollution from the Niger Delta oil fields, though massive, will PALE in comparison to the systematic annihilation of all bio-diversity in the River Niger basin that would result if the threat to dredge the entire course of that river is carried out with the kind of industrialized thoroughness that is possible using modern dredging equipment. Whatever may be the personal or regional economic returns envisioned by those currently scrambling for contracts to dredge the River Niger, THE COST, measured in human lives and livelihoods, as well as in destroyed aquatic specie breeding grounds, will be orders of magnitude more severe.
A typical example of the nonsense propaganda being spread by the Oyinbos to hold back progress in Africa. Proper Water management will prevent any of this happening. Regardless, Dredging goes deeper and does not lift up water. This is propaganda at best. Oyinbos are busy dedging and creating channels even where there were no rivers. Do a check right here on the internet and see for yourself. Especially when the price of Oil skyrocketed. Puhleeze do not even begin to believe their lies. Dredging River Niger could lead to Nigeria's industrial revolution. Is it not also these Oyinbos that are daming our rivers and telling us it is good for us while our roads are being destroyed? Are they providing locks and Boat lifts for us to be able to tap the commerce potential for our rivers?

Our past leaders have been clueless people who have destroyed much of our potential. With knowledge, we should begin to take steps to reverse some of these destruction. We should have a healthy and thriving Maritime industry.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria To Dredge Niger River - What's Your Take? by larez(m): 3:47am On Sep 12, 2009
@Beaf:

Must everything be about Niger-Delta? Come on man!!! Lagos needs many areas dredged, by noone listens to my cries, yet they keep complaining about flooding. The dredging project will have major positive impacts on several areas of problems in Nigeria. As a matter of fact. This will be one of the most positive impacts on the country and it's economy for the past 100 years. We are all gung-ho about railway but do you know for example, a barge that carries 1,500 tons of cargo delivers the equivalent of 15 jumbo rail hopper-cars with less adverse pollution impacts -- equivalent to taking 58 large semi-trucks off the highways. The waterways can move 500 tonmiles compared to the 400 ton-miles per gallon that rail transportation achieves.

Let me give you a list of some of the impacts of opening our inland waterways:

[list]
[li]Less harzardous traffic conditions by keeping many trucks off the roads.
Faster Industrial growth due to easier transport of Heavy/oversized equipment.
Revolutionary growth of our mining sector due to cheaper means of bulk transport.
More jobs created in an industrial revolution.
Higher revenues from taxes generated from Industry and Labour.
Reduction of the gaps between the rich and poor.
Technical skill growth in population.
More social amenities available to the population from revenues generated.
More recreational facilities created by propectors to support the demand generated from middle class growth in the country.[/li]

Now we all know that Oyinbo doesn't want this for Africa since Africa is the dump for their used and dillapidated trucks. They actually now advertize all over the internet for Nigerians to come and buy used trucks from them. Look at Nairaland here, everyone wants to bring trucks to Naija for transportation. But our roads keep getting destroyed and our people keep getting killed in road accidents.

Our failure is not limited to leadership, but also to our unwillingness to embrace change. We should look at what Oyinbo is doing in their own countries and not what they come to do in Nigeria. What we see is where they want our minds to be. It is unfortunate that we that have seen and lived with Oyinbo, even excelled and added to their growth. But when we come home to try to influence and change our country, people only want to steal our ideas and create another white elephant. They do not understand that he who has the vision sees the complete picture. They take a few tidbits and run with it. This is a shame of our society.

IT hurts me everyday knowing how much data that I have on-hand to help Nigeria, but politicians keep dancing me around and stealing intellectual property. Fashola is being hailed and praised in Nigeria because he stood up against the bad norms of the society and decided to do something. However, there is much more to be done, and the most revolutionary activity that will change Lagos drastically is to shift 80% of truck traffic to the waterways of Lagos. These waterways that we ignore are the heartbeats of most areas of the world blessed with water like in Lagos. I need to stop because I am only feeling more pain at the moment. But here is a clip from one of the documents in my possession. We should all be celebrating if the River Niger gets dredged for navigation.
[li][/li]
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Foreign AffairsRe: Taiwan's Ex-president Gets Life In Prison For Corruption by larez(m): 1:58am On Sep 12, 2009
Notice how this thread has remained bare? Nigerians don't care and this is why there has been no change. People are currently celebrating the life achievements of the Great Gani, but what he stood for hardly comes to their minds. My heart weeps.
PoliticsRe: Ribadu Resurfaces In Nigeria! by larez(m): 1:55am On Sep 12, 2009
Everyone needs to take note. Look at the names of the Anti-Ribadu people, and jot it in your memory. I have noticed that these are the same exact despotic people who move in gangs viewing anti-Nigeria/pro despot opinions. These are the Children, Sisters and Brothers, Wives and Husbands and Girlfriends of the people ruining Nigeria. Once you have noted their names, just ignore the crooked thieves in the future. They only have pinions to keep their bellies fed.

Ribadu, my man, I said a prayer for you and your Family today. If anyone dares to lay a finger on one strand of hair on your body, we will mobilize in masses. I will personally invade all the homes of my neighbours to get them out on the streets to confront the authorities. I will be in front, and if bullets fly, I'll gladly take the first ones. Some of we Nigerians will rather die than continue to be stepping stones for criminals and despots holding us hostage.
PropertiesRe: Will These Home Designs Sell In Nigeria, And Where? by larez(op): 12:48pm On Sep 11, 2009
These marketers sha!!
PoliticsRe: Abacha Funniest Statement. by larez(m): 11:12pm On Sep 10, 2009
hymen:
iya wo dimka
kilo wa se l'oja

mo wa r'ewedu

ededu elelo

ewedu cici

tete ma lo le
won ti fe pa dimka

ye ye ye ye
fila e ti jabo

ye ye ye ye
gele e ti jabo



sori too long to translate
Wow, i can actually read Yoruba without Ami oke, ami arin and ami isale, lol
PoliticsRe: Solution To Everlasting Electricity Failure In Nigeria = Mike Adenuga by larez(m): 11:07pm On Sep 10, 2009
[quote author=George_D link=topic=320807.msg4520585#msg4520585 date=1252610574]it's in everybody's bloodline to be a champion, sister.[/quote]did you even have to respond to such silly statement? Most of these people live in a solid state of "I'm loyal sir" to prove that they are worthy of the crumbs thrown at them from the table. Go read that statement again and see if it doesn't sound like something a lunatic will say. Since when have we started stopping subjects from evolving? I get tired of these crumb chasers who lurk in Nairaland to protect the interests of their paymasters.
PropertiesRe: Will These Home Designs Sell In Nigeria, And Where? by larez(op): 8:23pm On Sep 10, 2009
Ajileko, here you come again. You know those are houses that I designed and were built in the Atlanta area. Take out the chimneys and what do you have, Dang Bro. I am already designing some cribs specifically for Naija, Okay? ou wan build some of them?
PoliticsRe: Abacha Funniest Statement. by larez(m): 4:33pm On Sep 10, 2009
Gaby, you need to hook me up with him so he can supply me with soldier guards when I begin developments in Lagos. So there won't be any Omo-onile palava.
PoliticsRe: Alani Akinrinade Demands Sovereign National Conference by larez(m): 4:24pm On Sep 10, 2009
complove:
larez, why you think say yoruba people go care say,somebody loss house for abuja.you fit name anything mike adenuga or femi otedola do for yorubas. na university or na wetin.then no do any thing, them no care.so we yoruba too no care if they loss all of thier properties too. wetin concern us with somebody money.mike adenuga or femi odetola dont dash yoruba people money be4. No.to hell with anybody loss anything in other part of nigeria, na wetin go better for many of us, na we care about.
Lol@complov, Na everybody don sink money for Abuja oh, As your name be comp-love, mek you use that last part spread through Naija. Mek we all love every Naija oh. I just dey warn people wey dey too knack teeth yafun-yafun mek dem calm down. North ey dem dey call names sef get plenty better resources.
PropertiesRe: Will These Home Designs Sell In Nigeria, And Where? by larez(op): 3:54pm On Sep 10, 2009
ahmedoo:
any those designs are cool but dont think they will suit nigerian envirinment. chech this out
Abegi my Brother. Go siddon somewhere. But I like your courage to post your rendering on this thread. Keep working on it and you'll get there someday. Goodluck
PropertiesRe: Plot Of Land At Oke Alo, Gbagada For Sale by larez(m): 3:15pm On Sep 10, 2009
price and measurements?
PoliticsRe: CNN Ridicules Governor Sylva by larez(m): 12:20pm On Sep 10, 2009
goggs:
Resource Management first then Resource Control. If not the fight will be on behalf of the elites
Very insightful and makes a whole lot of sense.
BusinessRe: In Uk But Wants To Go Into Haulage Business In Nigeria. Help And Advise Please? by larez(m): 9:38am On Sep 10, 2009
Cornelli:
The location is in Ishiagu Ebonyi state
Got your email. Lagos is the market in focus at this time. Sent a reply as well.
PoliticsRe: CNN Ridicules Governor Sylva by larez(m): 11:56pm On Sep 09, 2009
bombsquad:
@ Larez.:You sabi book . .I hereby award you 'WORTHY EXPORT OF NAIJA', carry go!
Lol@Bombsquad no be so oh, Na pictures I sabi, forget book sef. Wetin person need take reading do when dem talk say "A picture speaks a thousand words". If you look pictures tire, you sef go sabi.

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