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Politics › Re: Why Buhari's Failure Will Spell Doom For The Nation by light004: 6:48am On Jan 01, 2016

dOnLarich:
I will keep saying this .. There are too many descendants of Joseph the carpenter ( jesus pop ) in this world .. Bro you deserve a very chilled ORIGIN cause you just nailed it

I agree with the writer. I understand the spill over of the elections bitterness has not left us and that has made some Nigerians to wish the administration doom. As the writer rightly said, Buhari's govt failure will spell doom for us all and we need to pray for their success irrespective of our political divide. The PDP spokesman has demonstrated this in his criticism and statements but some Nigerians term him weak and ineffective; expecting him to act like the APC spokesman that saw nothing good about the last administration.

I also want to admonish the President that he should see the entire country now as his constituency and treat all equally, justly and fairly. He should also caution his party members not to see the victory at the election as a battle won and start constructive engagements with Nigerians. Most unfortunate is the term used by his spokesman to denigrate supporters of the last president as wailing wailer that is so insensititive. Defeat is painful already but to rub it in is mischievous and wicked.
They must start the healing process and let every Nigerian feel a sense of belonging to this great Nation. I hope we can follow the right part

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Politics › Re: Obanikoro Replies Sahara Reporters by light004: 2:47pm On Dec 29, 2015

braine:
Oga sharrap dia. You're hiding! Come down to naija if e sure for you.

I pray you grow in understanding and stop groping in darkness. Saharareporters has led many astray and they continue to do just that. Don't join the league of the gullible ones.

Politics › Re: NNPC To Announce 85 Naira Fuel Pump Price In January 2016 by light004: 8:08am On Dec 26, 2015

sameer1212:
Good. Wailers will not like this news.

you know loser with their comments. what has this issue got to do with the wailers. Absolutely empty fellows in the name of change that traded their common sense to illiterates.

I hope this is not one of their empty pronouncement that they will deny as usual. Seem to me like govt magic.

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Politics › Re: Olakunle Taiwo: 'How ‘sagay’ Interview Ruined My Honeymoon' by light004: 3:57pm On Dec 23, 2015

Oche211:
Who is the owner of the phone line that granted the interview. Afterall, all sims are registered in Nigeria. Get d guy arrested let's see his face.
How can u communicate wit some1 4 more than a year nd nt realise he is fake especially an impersonator of a big man as prof. Sagay. They even whatsapp self.
I smell a rat 4rm as far as hell fire...

Thanks for seeing what I'm seeing. A lot is not adding up, I believe there is more that meets the eyes in this case.

No publication goes out especially one that is this sensitive without proper crosscheck by the editorial board. This news made major headlines in a matter of minutes went it broke. No newspaper will be so careless not to crosscheck before publishing a major headline like this one.

My fingers are crossed and patiently watching. The truth must be revealed.

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Politics › Re: Tribune Sacks Reporter Who Fabricated Sagay's Interview (pics) by light004: 8:02pm On Dec 21, 2015

Realdeals:
Will this be enough to stop the Prof. from instituting a case against them?

Has anyone heard from the Prof. himself on this issue? The prof needs to come out to clear the air. Sahara reporters can't be his spoke person.

I smell a rat but don't want to jump into conclusion. certainly, we have not heard all to this sage.

Politics › Re: DASUKIGATE: Jonathan ’s Headache: SUN by light004: 3:33pm On Dec 20, 2015

Everest880:
Anybody who Read This Nonsense to The end?

I just couldn't myself.

The write up is full of crap, this is one of the paid journalist who writes for the highest bidder.

Anywhere the belly face! No iota of serious thinking or investigation but assumption and hearsay.

Crime › Re: See Photos From Traffic Robbery On Mile 2 Last Night by light004: 3:19pm On Dec 20, 2015

Mattada:
Insecurity everywhere

What's the Army General doing? I thought insecurity was gone with the bloody civilian that was alleged to be clueless.

Please General, this is why million voted for you and you promised to offer much more. General, don't tell me you are clueless too and don't know what to do even your misguided brothers are really upset now; just killing and bombing.

I no want believe say naija open eyes enter one chance oooooo! Baba do something.

Business › Re: Naira Situation Worsens, Falls To N270/$ by light004: 8:23am On Dec 18, 2015

MadCow1:
Thanks to Jonathan and Dasuki

When Oil Prices were at 120 USD per barrel, Jonathan & Pay-Pay in collaboration with Dasuki, Jim Nwobodo, Bafarawa, Odili and cohorts were busy sharing our money like 'WHOT'.

Now wey Oil Price na 32 USD per Barrel, wetin una expect.

I believe that BUHARI is a right man for Nigeria now, but it seems like we waited 6 years too late to elect him.

Just imagine if Jonathan had won the last election, Dasuki and co would be chilling somewhere enjoying their loot and even planning on looting more and we Nigerians would have been ignorant and oblivious to it.

#GodPunishPDP..

you need brain, that's all. Shocking how an average nigerian reasons.

please educate yourself how government run anywhere in the world, the govt needs to put in place the right policies and restore investors confidence. You will be shocked what will start happening. Nigeria seems like a rudderless ship.

Buhari needs to start governing and stop throwing blames here and there?

Politics › Re: What Do You Think About My Boss' Parable? by light004: 6:53pm On Dec 15, 2015

GogobiriLalas:
As you rightly noted Nigeria is not the most corrupt Nation in the world and corruption is everywhere, but so also are all the socio economic problems you mentioned...Nigeria's problem is unique however because even dog has become corrupt in Naija, all what everyone requires is an opportunity...even you if you get chance, you for don empty CBN by now...it just can't continue like that na..

Well, I rest my case here. Every man to his own opinions and views.

I tell you something, Nigeria is not a productive nation and it's certainly not because of corruption but lack of skilled manpower. Thus, if corruption is eradicated today, Nigeria will still remain undeveloped and backward because we do not have the skills to compete effectively in the 21st century. you can take that to the bank.

Until we focus our attention on building the right institutions and empowering them rather than focusing on few men with overrated egos; Nigeria will remain in the woods. Until, we realize the necessity of education and give it our highest priority through deployment of sizable percentage of national revenue; I'm sorry, Nigeria may remain in the woods. Until, the constitution is upheld by all and sundry as supreme and all men are subject to it, I'm afraid, Nigeria may remain in the woods. Until, we restore the dignity of the black man to believe himself and his capabilities; never thinking that he is inferior to any other race then I'm afraid, Nigeria may remain in the woods. I can go on, on..... and on but basically, we are not suffering from corruption alone but fundamental issues of illiteracy, poverty, after effect of slavery and colonization, inferiority complex, religion, various forms of prejudices and so many more. These are the breeding ground for other vices including corruption.

Corruption is a product of illiteracy and poverty in a land devoid of opportunities. We have so much work at hand and seriously, we have no time to waste anymore.

Politics › Re: What Do You Think About My Boss' Parable? by light004: 1:03pm On Dec 15, 2015

GogobiriLalas:
seriously! Corruption turns the economy into a basket, there's nothing you can do to fill it water until you plug all the holes...Nigeria is in much need of a cultural revolution, have you ever gone out to chat with the average Nigerian youth? Bros nobody cares about the country every one is looking for how to make it and not just make it o, I lavita loca make it. Not only must the corrupt be brought to justice, there must be a public show, display, live coverage, media fan fare etc. to demonstrate to all that we would no longer tolerate the subversion of our collective resources. I'm not a fan of Bubu by a long shot, but on this point, he's right on.

Guy, on a serious note, it's impossible to eradicate corruption totally anywhere in the world but it can be minimized to a considerable level. Nigeria is not the most corrupt country in the world and some of the most corrupt countries are highly productive than Nigeria and their economy is very robust. China is more corrupt than Nigeria with a tougher penalty on corruption than Nigeria.

The truth is we must address the root causes of corruption which are everywhere around us but we pretend they don't matter. Let me mention just a few:

1. Inequality: high income disparity, fractured justice system, the poor has no access to justice.

2. Lack of Opportunities: no access to finance, poor infrastructure, no jobs, bad business environment, etc

3. Low income wages: minimum wage N18,000, can a family of 3 survive on this for a month?

4. Poor Education: This is the main crux of the problem; an illiterate mind is a lose cannon. Good example is boko haram.

Fighting corruption is a noble idea but it must go along with other govt policies.

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Politics › Re: What Do You Think About My Boss' Parable? by light004: 10:06am On Dec 15, 2015

GogobiriLalas:
The problem with your boss's analogy is that Nigeria is not a shop it's a nation and if you don't catch the thief who robbed your nation today, rest assured, more thieves are encouraged for tomorrow...in fact tomorrow is too far...

No one has suggested that the thieves should be allowed to go without any punitive measures meted out to them but the president should stop making it the central focus. The nation is bleeding due to lack of attention to critical sectors of the economy. Even, the fight against corruption is one-sided or is it that only people in PDP are corrupt?

Please let face the facts, the President needs to shift his attention to more serious issues and allow the security agencies and judicairy to determine the fate of these looters.

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Politics › Re: What Do You Think About My Boss' Parable? by light004: 10:01am On Dec 15, 2015

gists:
I suggest you better look for another job elsewhere because if this is how your boss reason, you people may close shop sooner than you think.
Ministers appointed and doing their work and someone is saying Nigeria closing shop.
Oil vessels are on the high sea with extremely little buyers and add the fact that the oil price is down, yet you boss thinks getting stolen funds (in billions of dollars) to beef up the country's financial strength is a waste of energy.
Are the ministers not working? The other day Fashola gave a presentation just as the minister of finance is embarking on an ambitious revenue drive

Facts they say don't lie. You can't deny the facts, no matter how hard you try. is Nigeria better off since Mr integrity was sworn in? all the indices are nose diving at a dangerous speed; foreign investors are running away and new ones ain't coming.

My brother, stop deluding and defending what's not. Nigeria is in crisis and the President needs to understand that corruption can never be the only sickness hampering a nation's development. Note, corruption is not the problem but the effect of the problem. Tackle the problem and you will eliminate the effect. Corruption like its many root causes is hydra-headed and takes different forms.

Nigeria is sick and needs a doctor urgently. Baba should face the job of building a virile economy that is substanable, create jobs and opportunities.

Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 9:41pm On Dec 12, 2015

koboko69:
Now I can confirm that you are a big dunce. Can you show me any piece in the news where any onr have been pronounced guilty. It is very normal for thr media to follow up on cases like this. What u reading or hearing om news are accusations... No one as pronounced any one guilty.....
You are a very usless and senseless hypocrite blinded to hate for Buhari. So when international media picked the story on Deziani, Ibori, Alams, that was also media trial. Abacha is dead yet everyone says he is corrupt and a theif.....including you. Can you tell me a court that Abacha eas tried? Smh for people like you in Nigeria

You are truly pathetic. Like I said, empty head will always discuss people never issues. I am really constraining myself not to exchange further post with you because it's of no use. You talked about guilt perception that is unreal. I wonder where you live or if you visit the social media and see the kind of words used in describing Dasuki or Dopesi. Today, they are referred to as thieves, looters and similar words n phases. As you said, they are not yet guilt but your excellent govt has already trail them in the media

Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 3:58am On Dec 12, 2015

koboko69:
The only thing i can say to u is that...you are pathetic! Damn! Your senseless hate will kill u

I guess, you haven't heard the phase, attack the message and not the messenger. It's equally pathetic when one reads such thoughtless post from otherwise intellectual if one can refer to you as such. The lack of depth and intellectual capacity is the bane of our society. Abundant supply of educated illiterate all around displaying their ignorant in the social space. Unmistakeable trait is person attacks and never the issue.

I don't hate because it's for the weak mind and lazy intellectuals. I deal with issues dispassionately removing all biases. We are not saying don't fight corruption but not on the media. People are already found guilty before taking them to court and according to our laws that's wrong and you are putting our judicial in a very tight corner. Let the security agencies carry out their investigations and build a water tight case to prosecute the alleged looters of our commonwealth. Media prosecution is wrong and misleading. It's very dangerous and destruct the accursed before the trail.
We should learn to refrain from insult on social media, it's truly uncalled for and mostly, you don't know who is at the other end. An African proverb says, you don't throw stones into a market place.

Have a good day!

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Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 3:38am On Dec 12, 2015

nokingasgod:
Tackle corruption, decimate the number of corruption club, let people in government know that one day they will be held accountable for their misdeeds while in government, checkmate the tide of corruption, block the leaks and you would have solved our problem by about 80%.

We are not expecting PMB to be a saint but already, his sainthood has been assured by the revelations of the past months. Now, the issue here is about war on corruption and not about PMB's overall performance which as well could be started on a fresh section.

Let me say again, corruption is not the major issue in Nigeria but lack of ideas necessary for survival in the modern world. Today, China is the most corrupt with the death penalty on corruption but remains the most productive nation on the surface of the earth. I Will encourage you to read our history dispassionately and see if corruption is the only thing plaguing our nation. Read up the recent article by Rev. Kukah on reasons for govt change and corruption. I can't recollect the title but more like an advice to Buhari and need for Nigerians to be watchful because Buhari is taking us on a familiar path with no result

Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 8:12pm On Dec 11, 2015

nokingasgod:
Don't mind them, all of a sudden they had forgotten that Buhari has deeply rooted autocratic tendencies. He could have forced the Dokpesis to make those ''defensive'' statements and even this Obaigbena, Buhari might have used the CIA to coaxed him into writing that letter from the U.S incriminating himself.

Its really not the way to run any nation and you are rightly pained. But you see my brother, the way things are, your pain will not know bounds in the next few years o because many more of those that looted our treasury shall be exposed and believe me, if PMB succumbed to pressures from people like you and could'nt prosecute them, Nigerians will visit them with jungle justice. The Change is really here already!

Nice piece! My friend, I hope you won't be the one to be wailing after the economy has been totally destroyed. Fighting corruption is fine and commendable but that is not all that is wrong with Nigeria.

You can take that to the bank.

Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 8:05pm On Dec 11, 2015

Goke7:
Fighting corruption was one of the reasons people voted for PMB so keep quiet since you never voted or believed in him

Very soon, you will eat that corruption. How can the gullible suporters be helped. Corruption is not fueling the free fall of the naira but lack of policy direction from this govt compounded with low productivity. Corruption is only one form of problem

Politics › Re: I Will Drag Dasuki, Dokpesi And Bafarawa To ICC Next Week- Femi Falana by light004: 4:17pm On Dec 11, 2015

Dannyset:
This is another critical angle I want people to view this Arms Deal Scandal from. "Human rights violation". A Lot of people has been killed because these monies weren't used for the purpose it was meant for. Probably lives won't have been lost to this extent if truly those arms were purchased.

Am happy a Lawyer(a very good one, with international pedigree) is talking about this. Most of us are just concerned with the loot without looking at lives lost.

Dasuki, it is over!

The danger of a single story. Wait to hear dasuki's side of the story before jumping into conclusion.

It's a pity that Falana, a SAN, can be talking conclusively in a case that he bearly has all the facts.

I pity my people

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Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 4:07pm On Dec 11, 2015

Goke7:
You guys keep trying to distract PMB but he is not fazed. Fighting corruption is part of governance as governance is all about power and control.

I pity you. I hope your commonsense is restored soon; you really need it.

No one is distracting Buhari but as a leader, he is distracting Nigerians from the real issues. People are focusing on the wrong things. fighting corruption is fine but that should never be the main theme for any government that has an economy that maybe heading toward reccession. I don't think, you are helping him when you don't tell him the truth. Arresting and jailing corrupt officials is fine but that will not in any way solve our immediate problems but coming up with right policies and engaging the people in productivity tasks will sure bring succour to the nation.

Elections are over, start facing the real issues and leave the partisanship behind you.

Politics › Re: Nduka Obaigbena Of Thisday Writes EFCC Over Funds He Received From Dasuki by light004: 3:22pm On Dec 11, 2015

koboko69:
They tried all their best to pin the insurgency on APC....

Now APC is in power....that line is no more selling. ..

Theynow scream APC promised to end the menace in so and so months.

They want Angel Buhari to perform Mircacles in few months ober something sponsored and allowed to thrive by the immediate past President

Seun all my threads about BH you banned me about and hid.. .I hope you can see I am now vindicated.

I have lost friends and colleagues to this battle. Battle allowed by Jonathan, Dansuki and PDP to thrive just for enrichment and political purposes. Immagine how many lives would have been saved if the money was used for what it was meant for....

THE BLOOD OF THE SOLDIERS,OFFICERS AND OTHER SECURITY APPARATUS INCLUDING INNOCENT CIVILIANS WILL HUNT THIS DEMONS TO THEIR DEATH.

In between.....Why is there no This Day Festival again

Half truth is the hallmark of this govt and any haste or rush conclusion could be misleading.
I'm pained by what I read everyday. This obviously is not how to run any Nation; creating tension, locking people up, throwing accusations left, right and center will only distract the govt from its real purpose of providing good governance and securing the well-being of its citizens. There are serious problems plaging the Nation rather than solve the problems, this govt is busy going round to look for who to blame for the problems and gullible supporters are busy rejoicing. How much will be recovered from this exercise compared to the needs of this nation. Sorry, if this govt continue in this manner without a change in strategy, Nigeria may be hit hard by their inaction and negligence. It's not a warning, it's already happening and more will come if care is not taken. For the gullible supporter; this wasn't the change they promised you. Take it or leave it!

Politics › Re: Okonjo-Iweala's Letter To Jonathan Asking For Permission To Send $300m To Dasuki by light004: 4:00am On Dec 11, 2015

skidskid:
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/16921/scratching-the-surface-romania-s-fight-against-corruption

m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-910885.html#spRedirectedFrom=www&referrrer=

www.euractiv.com/sections/justice-home-affairs/report-athens-slammed-over-political-corruption-318862

you can ask Google for more....

it's only people in Nigeria that will say govt should keep quiet about it and only charge them to court straight away lol . when in international arenas. foreign govts and investors are watching events closely .

I haven't seen any country (even north Korea that is a closed country) where high value individuals will be involved in scandals and the news won't be reported

The question is: does that memo now signify an illegal act or equivalent to embezzlement of funds? We easily forget the danger boko haram posed in the last administration and the outcry that the government was not doing enough that you the military was underfunded and lacked capacity.

We have a very short memory and APC fully aware of this turn it to their advantage. Compare what APC promised with what's on ground today? Then you see the need to provide distractions from the main issues of power,job loss, foreign exchange, unemployment, dead of small businesses, high cost of basic food items, etc and this issues seem unimportant but demonizing Jonathan government for the evil that befell us is top priority, thus there lies will be exposed.
Only the gullible are still fooled by this government

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Politics › Re: Okonjo-Iweala's Letter To Jonathan Asking For Permission To Send $300m To Dasuki by light004: 3:25pm On Dec 10, 2015

Lilimax:
Na look we dey look as event unfolds

It's ridiculous for any serious govt that understand the need for judicial process to go on the pages of newspaper scandalise its predecessor.. This APC govt sucks, you don't trial corrupt cases on the pages of newspaper. Your evidence has no value in the public space but in the court of law. APC should know that there is a limit to propaganda and a continuation of this harmful habit will further box the govt into tighter corners leading to more lies and desperate measures.

Please, it's a normal practice for the finance minister to seek for the president approval on carry out fund transfers or disbursement and to make it look criminal is the height of irresponsibility by this govt. They should carry out their investigation discreetly and go to the court with a water tight case rather than go to the public anytime they stumble on a piece of evidence. This is a charade, a mockery of our intelligent agencies.

No serious govt will come out to ridicule its predecessor with empty allegation as this. There is absolutely nothing wrong in the letter, it's in order and Buhari will also approve such letters just like he approved the bail out funds, emergency funds for the IDPs. Let stop playing politics with virtually everything in our national life.

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Politics › Re: How Will You Rate The Performance Of INEC Under Buhari's Administration? by light004: 8:50pm On Dec 07, 2015

ionsman:
And you are what?

An intelligent man to know that your president needs help.

Elections are over, start looking at issues objectively. It's a shame for the president to have failed to organise elections successfully in two states. it calls for concern for all well meaning Nigerians. Buhari worse enemy are sycophants like you who don't see anything wrong in him despite the fact that he is human afterall.

Politics › Re: Oshiomhole Fires Back At Okonjo-Iweala "You Should Be Ashamed..." by light004: 9:56am On Dec 04, 2015

ademega:
this one is strong oh

sometimes I like this osobaba, he tells the truth which is a bitter pill. he doesn't even hide anything for others to say.
as for me the zombi he has said it all.

wailers do u have any other funny thing to say as your usual practice?

Oshiomole is simply kettle calling pot black. People like him should be ignored and giving them any form of attention only help to inflate a battered ego they are trying to shore up. He is a complete disagree to his former colleagues.

Politics › Re: Dasuki Denies Implicating Anyone In Arms Procurement Probe by light004: 3:18am On Dec 04, 2015

Keneking:
When former director of finance in the office of national security adviser ....who pays has already mentioned names.

This is simple logic and it's always shocking how we fall prey at all times to the antics and lies of APC. They are demons and liars. Another tactics to take attention off serious matters such as, power, fuel, unemployment, boko haram, etc. the govt want to pay half a trillion for what they referred to as subsidy scam.

Why are they so desperate? Why can't they allow the rule of law to take its course if they truly have a strong case against dasuki and others? Why is the war on corruption fought on the pages of newspaper using lies and propaganda through their paid agents such as, Sahara reporters, the nation, their paid e-rats on social media.

I think, we need to remain vigilant before we are fooled again. This is not governance in the 21st century; this govt has returned us to the Stone Age of dictatorship.

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Politics › Re: Buhari Cancels Weekly FEC Meetings by light004: 4:09am On Dec 02, 2015

ibisko04:
Far from your taught. Definitely, gains were made in the last sixteen years.
How much we gained are not corresponding with the waisted resources.
Criticizing in real sense of it is what I do, not crying and making noise where it is not necessary.

So, gains were made. That's all I needed to get from you and those gains came as a result of of regular interaction afforded by the weekly meetings. End of story!!!

Politics › Re: Buhari Cancels Weekly FEC Meetings by light004: 7:46pm On Dec 01, 2015

ibisko04:
Stop blabbing my friend. Tell me what we have gained as a result of federal executive council weeklies meeting.
I am not a blind follower of any government. When it is time for me to criticize this government, I will not hesitate.

I can see you need education but sorry, naira land is a place to share ideas and not for learners. It's unfortunate that you don't understand the benefit of communication and coordination afforded the govt through the weekly executive council meeting. It's obvious you are among the ones that says that PDP achieved nothing in the last sixteen years and my simple reply is compare the preceding sixteen years before 1999 to the sixteen years after. Let see if you conclusion will be the same in an objective analysis.

I don't care weather you criticize the govt or not. You don't criticize for the sake of it but for genuine reasons.

Politics › An American Constitutional Lawyer And Author Bruce Fein Write Pre. Buhari by light004(op): 2:51pm On Dec 01, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari
Aso Rock, Abuja Nigeria
Dear President Buhari:
When you visited the United States Institute of Peace last July, you pledged that you would be "fair, just and scrupulously follow due process and the rule of law, as enshrined in [the Nigerian] constitution" in prosecuting corruption.

Such loftiness is laudable. As the Bible instructs in Amos 5:24: "[L]et justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."
But to be just, the law must be evenhanded. It cannot, in the manner of Russian President Vladimir Putin, be something that is given to punish your enemies and withheld to favor your friends. If so, the law becomes an instrument of injustice bearing earmarks of the wicked rather than the good.
In the United States, you declared a policy of "zero tolerance" against corruption. You solicited weapons and other assistance from the United States government based on that avowal. But were you sincere?
During your election campaign, you promised widespread amnesty, not zero tolerance. You elaborated: "Whoever that is indicted of corruption between 1999 to the time of swearing-in would be pardoned. I am going to draw a line, anybody who involved himself in corruption after I assume office, will face the music."
After you were inaugurated, however, you disowned your statement and declared you would prosecute past ministers or other officials for corruption or fraud. And then again you immediately hedged. You were reminded of your dubious past by former Major General and President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who succeeded your military dictatorship. He released this statement:
"On General Buhari, it is not in IBB's tradition to take up issues with his colleague former President. But for the purpose of record, we are conversant with General Buhari's so-called holier-than-thou attitude. He is a one-time Minister of Petroleum and we have good records of his tenure as minister. Secondly, he presided over the Petroleum Trust Fund, PTF, which records we also have.
We challenge him to come out with clean hands in those two portfolios he headed. Or we will help him to expose his records of performance during those periods. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. General Buhari should be properly guided."
You then swiftly backed off your zero tolerance policy because you would have been its first casualty.
You opportunistically announced that zero tolerance would be narrowed to the predecessor administration of Goodluck Jonathan because to probe further would be "a waste of time." That conclusion seems preposterous. In 2012, the World Bank's ex-vice president for Africa, Oby Ezekwesili, estimated that a stupendous $400 billion in Nigerian oil revenues had been stolen or misspent since independence in 1960. The lion's share of that corruption spans far beyond the Jonathan administration.
Your zero tolerance policy seems to come with a squint to avoid seeing culpability in your political friends. A few examples are but the tip of the iceberg.
A Rivers State judicial commission of inquiry found that N53 billion disappeared from the Rivers State Reserve Fund under former governor Rotimi Amaechi. Former Lagos governor and head of your campaign finance team Babatunde Fashola was accused of squandering N78 millions of government money to upgrade his personal website. The EFCC has ignored these corruption allegations, and you have given both promotions: the Ministry of Transport to Mr. Amaechi, and the Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing to Mr. Fashola.
In contrast, you have played judge, jury, and prosecutor in the newspapers to convict former PDP Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of corruption.
Is this evenhanded justice?
United States Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson taught: "[T]here is no more effective practical guaranty against arbitrary and unreasonable government than to require that the principles of law which officials would impose upon a minority must be imposed generally. Conversely, nothing opens the door to arbitrary action so effectively as to allow those officials to pick and choose only a few to whom they will apply legislation and thus to escape the political retribution that might be visited upon them if larger numbers were affected."
To investigate or prosecute based on political affiliation or opinion also violates Articles 2 and 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is unworthy of a great nation like Nigeria.
Make the hallmark of your administration justice, not retribution, and you may live for the ages.
I am a United States citizen and lawyer. I have no political standing in Nigeria. Some might argue that my speaking about the administration of justice in Nigeria bespeaks impertinence. But you chose to visit the United States to solicit weapons and other assistance from my government--a government of the people, by the people, for the people. The United States government represents me. What the United States government does reflects on me. I thus have an interest in addressing the actions of foreign governments that receive United States government aid.
Sunshine is said to be the best of disinfectants.
Sincerely,
Bruce Fein

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Politics › Re: Buhari Cancels Weekly FEC Meetings by light004: 2:30pm On Dec 01, 2015

ibisko04:
See who is talking. Tell me what happened every time they gathered in that weekly jamboree called federal executive council meeting?
Nothing.
They gathered together to laugh and make merry and the citizens go further down the economic ladder.

you tell me what's happening at the fed executive council meeting i guess you are a regular?. Empty head, you don't need to search far before they rear their ugly head. Jumping into conclusion without the slightest form of thinking. There foolishness has led us to this sorry state we are in today. Tell them $49.8billion is missing, they run to street screaming blue murder then return the next day, give them another figure on the same issue they will go to the street again screaming. Try asking them if they are sure or if it's possible such an amount is missing? Their answer, that is what Mr so so and so said. They are just empty!!!!

Politics › Re: Dickson Hoodwinks Jonathan To Commission Flyover - Sahara Reporters by light004: 3:18am On Nov 30, 2015

doctokwus:
It's not new.Anyim deceived him,dasuki did same to corruptly enrich themselves, Dickson is just using GEJ's head as many others have.

As usual reading is too difficult for a cow and researching definitely impossible, do you need a soothsayer to tell you that a bridge is built of concrete and iron that the aliphatic layer is protective and to make driving smooth. Crack in that layer doesn't mean the bridge is incomplete because the layer is only a covering and will be removed and replaced several times during the life of the bridge. Saharareporter toy with your intelligence because they understand how dumb you are.

How else can we help the gullible and the blind APC followers

Politics › Re: Buhari Cancels Weekly FEC Meetings by light004: 3:07am On Nov 30, 2015

ibisko04:
What is there to discuss weekly? All the weekly discussion of previous regime did not take us anywhere.
Policy and performance discussion should be a tradition to make things easier for the government.
You don't need to sits and laugh at the waist of resources every Wednesday and say you are discussing progress.
This is part of change.

APC supporters never difficult to recognize, lost all sense of reasoning and subscribe to blind loyalty. There hypocrisy stinks. It's easier to reason with a cow than this supporters.

El.rufia, the dwarf told them gej spent 64billion on independence celebrations for four years without thinking the goats went to town as usual to spread the false gospel but when Buhari government revealed the truth they maintained a deafening silence. No shame, no class, they lack integrity.
One word for APC is shamelessness.

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Politics › Re: Dele Momodu Writes Buhari, Says Nigerians Are Lamenting by light004: 6:32am On Nov 29, 2015

jamalsky:
If a country has been messed up by a group of people for over 16 years & we are stupidly expecting things to turn around in less than a year,that means we are all being unrealistic & just a bunch of pessimistic thinkers.All these problems being talked about today started years ago by successive governments & the worst problems began from 1999 & we know those that were ruling us then till this year.Let us make one thing clear,as in very clear,crude oil sells for less than $50 a barrel now,our economy over the years has been solely dependant on oil,common what miracle are we expecting to automatically have economic boost in the country at this time?Our economy would be in decline until we diversify & that is a process ,not just we sit down & start lamenting & fooling ourselves on social media & all.I have not seen people come up with constructive blueprints, publish articles on what could be done to make the country move forward,not talking with reference to idiots that have messed the country up for years making them feel like saints,with the crop of ministers we have in place now ,it is obvious that things should get better & policies put in place appropriately. We should all know that the country cannot afford to fail now & we have someone who sincerely has the interest of the nation at hand,so let's just be constructive in our criticisms & hope for the best. GOD BLESS NIGERIA.

The major problem with Nigeria are educated illiterates like you who try to justify against all odd what clearly seems to be so obvious to everyone. I don't want to take your write up piece by piece obviously, you are among the gullible ones deceived by APC. Wake up my guy, u have just being scammed. A politician that needs your vote will say anything to win your vote but when he gets into power, he does quite the opposite that should be evidence to you by now.

you don't act like an ostrich when faced with danger. you boldly face it and please, stop repeating that cliché that has no basis that PDP destroyed Nigeria in the last 16years. Please, do a little research because I'm sure you may not be old enough to witness the atrocities committed between 1983 to 1999 before the advent of the current democratic dispensation. That's the sixteen years before 1999 democratic government and tell me in all honesty that Nigeria has retrogress now compared to that period.

We are in a public forum and that should always remain in our consciousness when commenting. We owe it a duty to properly have done our ground work by doing proper research and investigation to ensure that we communicate only verifiable facts and not our emotions and feelings.

I understand how it feels to have been deceived but as they say shit happens. Move on or join the wailing wailer!!!!

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