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Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 8:40pm On Sep 16, 2019
ChasteGhuy:
You have not answered my question. What are the duties of special/technical advisers?

Or let me paraphrase, what should be the ideal roles of special/technical adviser?
There you go again reaching for the unattainable in context of the applicable scenario.

In the corporate setting that is called being distracted.
The context we speak of here is what is the reality ...which is that in Nigeria the role of special adviser is merely ceremonial hence your inability to name even one since Independence who left a mark .

Let's not waste time speaking of the idealistic and focus on the reality in terms of the choice this gentleman made which when viewed objectively was a direct decision.

If tomorrow the government feels they need him to really make an impact then they should offer him the minister portfolio which obviously they won't because like everything in Nigeria there is not intent to do the right thing .

Looting of funds is the status quo.

That is the summary of it all. If the government wants to do the right thing sincerely they know what to do and smart people know. This hence why alot if them stay away from governance ..

There are alit of very intelligent elite in Nigeria whom I have had the privilege of interacting with I mean heavy weights whom have dire t access to the likes of tinubu , obj and even buhari.
Earlier when I didnt know better I would ask them why they don't run for office to help change things .. and the answer was always similar " this government isn't sincere about changing things and I cannot allow my name to be attached to such , in future if things change and they are ready they know where to find me.

Several years later I finally understood ...

I tire of trying to explain the same thing in so many ways hence I may not continue this as I am exhausted and have something to work on, so if I don't respond further do not be offended, I am just physically exhausted.

Enjoy the rest of your day

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 7:02pm On Sep 16, 2019
ChasteGhuy:
Advisers can't change anything?

Please, educate me: what's the role of an adviser?
In Nigeria which advisers since Independence has changed one thing ?

Name one, I will be waiting .... Take your time and search

This is Nigeria .. not a developed country , this is Nigeria where corrupt leaders have been in power since military era and the people have imbibed corruption as a norm.

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 5:44pm On Sep 16, 2019
ChasteGhuy:
Imagine a Nigeria where someone like Seun Onigbinde accepts such appointment and held his head up high in spite of overwhelming opposing voices, he remains undaunted and brings to table exactly the better changes he once advocated for.

Talk is cheap.

If I were him, I wouldn't test the depth of a river with both feet.
Bro be realistic.

How many memorable advisers are there in history world wide? None only presidents or vise presidents , ministers, Chancellors, Prime ministers , etc

Because advisers can't change anything in reality, the position is merely poetic at best .

If this was an offer to be the minister then we can talk .

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 5:41pm On Sep 16, 2019
makyegh:
Yours must a reflection of the extent of your knowledge and experience. Limited.

If you are a business owner or head of Govt, you would know that recruiting those who have displayed a capacity for understanding your challenges are your best prospects.
You don't engage them just to "shut them up with big salaries".

That's so low.
There is a saying that goes :
There is the way things are and there is the ay things should be, you only neglect the way things are at your own peril .

You speak about the way things should be, not the way things are.

Be realistic.

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 5:40pm On Sep 16, 2019
maasoap:
With citizens like you, your mindset and your mentality, it will be very hard for Nigeria to move forward. That's it
It's unfortunate you feel this way.

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 4:19pm On Sep 16, 2019
ChasteGhuy:
That's why there's an adage that says: look before you leap
grin
Nigeria will be great again when more people speak up and do the right thing

Moments of weakness's can be forgiven if they at the end do the right thing

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 4:18pm On Sep 16, 2019
ChasteGhuy:
It is already in history that he accepted the appointment and went ahead to delete most of his posts on Twitter that was against the government only for him to later resign before even commencing duty.
But history will count him amongst those who said no by turning down. Appointments..

Walk with me down imagination.. imagine a Nigeria whee Oshiomole refused to ever accept political backing to run for governor and was still NLC chairman fighting for minimum wages .. trust me by now government would have been paying N30,000

Or imagine is Keyamo never entered politics as was always speaking out ? When Sowore called for protests Keyamo would have backed him

Do you know how many appointments the late grandmaster Chief Gani Fawehienmi turned down?

Do research bro history remembers sacrifice

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 4:15pm On Sep 16, 2019
olarid01:
Honestly, he sent no positive message. What his actions shows is that he has no direction, that he's nothing but a confused critic.
He would've sent that message loud and clear if he didn't accepted the appointment in d first place.

He accepted the appointment and also proceed to delete his previous tweets, what do you say to that?
but at the end of the day he tribes it down

Remember no even ever recalls who comes in second in a competition only the winner

He did the right thing eventually and history won't say he deleted accounts or wasted two days to decide but that he turned it down

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 4:14pm On Sep 16, 2019
ChasteGhuy:
Wonderful...

So the young man suddenly realised he needs to "read between lines and think in broader terms" after accepting the appointment?
Cut him some slack

At least he eventually did the right thing which is my point

How many of us can do same? I won't be bold enough to declare that I can either

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 4:13pm On Sep 16, 2019
Evercurious:
THEN HE SHOULD HAVE GONE IN, BE 'ENTICED' AND STILL STOOD HIS GROUNDS ON THE NEEDED CHANGE AND RESIGN IF HINDERED..THEN II BE SURE THAT HE IS A MAN OF INTEGRITY AS YOU CLAIM.

DON'T YOU THINK SO?
Come on,we both no that won't happen

It's easier to resist the temptation than to indulge and declare you will stand against it eventually

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 4:12pm On Sep 16, 2019
Sterope:
Oshiomole was a NLC president. NLC doesn't stand for the masses. It has never stood for the masses and it will never stand for the masses.

Keyamo hasn't been a critic of this government prior to his public declaration, please correct me if I am wrong.
Oshiomole fought for labor against the OBJ and earlier government


Research on Keyamos past activities and activism
Recall?

I mentioned pre appointments seems you missed that
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 3:24pm On Sep 16, 2019
olarid01:
If I may ask, what go did his acceptance and resignation achieved?
He sent a message.. no! His action said no

Think on that

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 3:21pm On Sep 16, 2019
olarid01:
No, time is very crucial while doing the RIGHT thing. I'll leave it at that.
You left out the part where I said as long as the goal is achieved

Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery

JFK abolished segregation

Before and In-between these two we had several leaders but at the end of the day these two did the right thing

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 3:17pm On Sep 16, 2019
olarid01:
The question is not 'how the ministry works', it's about why he accepted the appointment in the first place. As a strong critic that he is, he should've done his homework before considering the appointments. All what this points to is that: He is either an hungry fellow looking for what to eat OR an uninformed critic having no idea of how things works.
I think I addressed a similar counter from another member already.

Again I ask... When doing the right thing does time matter as long as the goal is achieved?

At the end of the day history will never say he was part of the corrupt government.

I remember pre politics Keyamo, he was a staunch government critic and human rights activist.. today we all know his moral compass is long gone.

Oshimola pre politics era was an NLC stallwart ... He entered politics and alas went the way of Keyamo.

It pays to know thy self and always act in the right way

His criticisms are hurtng them more
Cheers
Crime › Re: Timilehin Jegede Is Missing, Family Cries Out (Photos) by livebyday(m): 3:13pm On Sep 16, 2019
The have they checked her boy friend's house crew are on their way

undecided
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 3:10pm On Sep 16, 2019
boxypane:
Oh. Sorry about that. My bad. But I no like your view at all!!!!!
Apology accepted

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 3:09pm On Sep 16, 2019
dapperman:
Sorry you are wrong.

He accepted it firstly.

This is an after taught due to pressure from his online followers, critics, political players et al.

It doesn’t count.
Sorry.
Let me ask you dear friend

If you hear a lady screaming rape and as is common in Nigeria most guys stand and don't interfer saying inane things like "you sure whether she don chop the guy money tire" then being human this makes you laugh along and agree then you walk away half way down the street the decency in you and moral compass makes you turn around and go back then interfere and rescue the said lady

Does this make you any less of a hero for standing for something? Now image the logic when a critic says after all he waka comot like us na later he go save the girl...

Does that even matter? What matters is you took the right step eventually..

Time doesn't matter when doing the right thing , hence the saying better late than never.

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 3:01pm On Sep 16, 2019
livebyday:
I respect a man of honor who stands by his convictions

This man has put to Shame the narative that goes "if you can't beat them join them"

We need more people like this in Nigeria

Case in point : Oshiomole, Keyamo, et al

You either stand for something, or fall for everything in life

Cheers


Edited

For those who don't understand

They are trying to silence him with an appointment where he will get big salary and bonuses and do nothing till his focus shifts to protecting his wealth hence he becomes like them

Again case Keyamo , Oshiomole et Al

Life isn't a Hollywood movie where one man refuses to bow and suddenly the whole nation starts singing and dancing change and revolution. It's more complex than that
This man isn't a Mary Sue! What can one man do in a ministry where from the administration , to accounts , to operations, to management are all corrupt and caucuses of thieves who only care about looting ?if the government was sincere he should have been made the minister then he can effect real change not as an adviser

Be realistic he didn't he best thing

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 2:57pm On Sep 16, 2019
Minjim:
When they hinder his work, then he can resign. Nigerians will be the judge then
Brooo

Remember he was to be an adviser in a ministry of over 1000 employees not the minister.

These people have been there for 20 years plus, they are used to doing things a particular way..

If he was offered the minister portfolio then he can stay because then can he make a change not as an adviser

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 2:56pm On Sep 16, 2019
Onlyonebuhari:
He resigned because people criticized him for taking the appointment. Why will he take the appointment if indeed he has a trace of honour in him? Let those who believe in Buhari be there, u can't fight Buhari and still accept his appointment.
The resignation came late my brother. He shouldn't have accepted it in the first place...........
My opinion though
Your point is sound but fails to take into consideration the reality like I stated above

A ministry is an institution not an SME , an institution of over 1000 employees whom have all been there before him for decades and are used to doing things a particular way.

Remember he isn't the minister he was to be an adviser . If they were offering him the minister portfolio he won't resign as then he can make a change

Cheers
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 2:51pm On Sep 16, 2019
Minjim:
You can't conclude on assumptions.
When he gets to that bridge, he'll cross it. Sadly, he'll never get their now.
If we leave the working of govt to the likes of only Buhari and Atiku, we'll just continue to go in circle. People like him can only get into govt by sneakin in. Nigerians won't even vote them in elections. This is a rare opportunity to sneak a competent man into govt and Nigerians distracted him.
The larger picture is the foundation such appointment can do to such a devoted man. It's a means to an end.
Assumptions? I have been interacting with various Ministries parastals and agencies bro

I know how they work in and out

He did the best thing
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m):
boxypane:
Sharrap there!!!
How does this make him better, if he is good at criticizing, now he has been given the light to make it right, but where is he now. He is a useless critique.
Don't ever quote me with such crude talk. If you cannot speak like someone eductated then miss me with such nonsense

You can't start a counter comment with an insult! Is this kindergarten?
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m): 2:44pm On Sep 16, 2019
Minjim:
Is conviction is to do what exactly, not help Nigeria?
I listened to the market noises and turned himself to the wailers lickspittle
You need to see the bigger picture

What can one man do in a ministry run by caucuses of corrupt politicians?

It's good to be realistic! Life isn't a Hollywood movies where one good man suddenly makes a whole nation decide to start living each other etc

They tried to use an appointment to silence him, it's clear his criticisms hurts more

Read between the lines and think in broader terms

Cheers
Romance › Re: I Love Sex And I Can Cook - A Young Lady Cries Out by livebyday(m): 2:38pm On Sep 16, 2019
Emilycp:
okay,sex,good cook, what about character , manners and qualifications ,and do you work? No sex we go chop, call me lets start if you want marriage truly.08066212559
Did you read the comments or Google search the image and realize she is a married officer?

This blogger made a fake story and you went dropping your number ?
Politics › Re: Seun Onigbinde Resignation: Oby Ezekwesil, Banky W, Others React by livebyday(m):
I respect a man of honor who stands by his convictions

This man has put to Shame the narative that goes "if you can't beat them join them"

We need more people like this in Nigeria

Case in point : Oshiomole, Keyamo, et al

You either stand for something, or fall for everything in life

Cheers


Edited

For those who don't understand

They are trying to silence him with an appointment where he will get big salary and bonuses and do nothing till his focus shifts to protecting his wealth hence he becomes like them

Again case Keyamo , Oshiomole et Al

Life isn't a Hollywood movie where one man refuses to bow and suddenly the whole nation starts singing and dancing change and revolution. It's more complex than that
This man isn't a Mary Sue! What can one man do in a ministry where from the administration , to accounts , to operations, to management are all corrupt and caucuses of thieves who only care about looting ?

If the government was sincere and not just intent on silencing his criticisms they should have appointed him Minister then he can effect change...an adviser can do nothing but earn fat checks and bonuses

Be realistic he didn't he best thing

Cheers
Phones › Re: Infinix Hot 8 Unboxing, Review, Price & Camera Comparison With The S4 (Photos) by livebyday(m): 2:16pm On Sep 16, 2019
Obas101:
copy copy... they copied Redmi note 8 and Realme phones... Redmi Note 8 pro is the best mid range phone in the world now... cant wait for it to come to Nigeria
This trashy device isn't water resistant, like all the other garbage phones they make the features are mouth service only
Phones › Re: Infinix Hot 8 Unboxing, Review, Price & Camera Comparison With The S4 (Photos) by livebyday(m): 2:14pm On Sep 16, 2019
eskorelvis:
Then go and make ur own phone or didn't user that it has a 4gig ram version
I know someone who bought tecno 11pro6gb ram

The so called 6gb ram phone gets hot and freezes alot when running resource intensive apps that my 4gb ram Samsung and Nokia phones run effortlessly

These phones are trash

Cheers
Phones › Re: Infinix Hot 8 Unboxing, Review, Price & Camera Comparison With The S4 (Photos) by livebyday(m): 2:13pm On Sep 16, 2019
rattlesnake:
32k this guys are reaping foolish nigerians
This garbage should not be sold more than 10k

Everything about it from screen to battery are all low quality with marketing buzz words to make this trash look like it's quality

Their so called 5000mha batter can't be compared to 2000mha battery of a quality brand like Apple, Samsung, Nokia, HTC, Xperia etc

Even Xaomi is way better

Cheers
Phones › Re: Infinix Hot 8 Unboxing, Review, Price & Camera Comparison With The S4 (Photos) by livebyday(m): 2:10pm On Sep 16, 2019
Mckandre:
copy copy, they did it because others re doing it, same as they did with the water drop notch design.
Exactly and the device won't be water resister they just added that for aesthetics

Tecno and infinix and very substandard brands
Phones › Re: Infinix Hot 8 Unboxing, Review, Price & Camera Comparison With The S4 (Photos) by livebyday(m): 2:10pm On Sep 16, 2019
tbadejo25:
Is Infinix making water resistant phones now, why is there rubber on the SIM tray?
Don't ever believe that

They can't even make proper devices talkless of water resistant ones

Cheers
Crime › Re: EFCC Arrests Kehinde Olumide Agbabiaka For Stealing N137M (Photos) by livebyday(m): 2:08pm On Sep 16, 2019
Unfortunately it is the bank who will bear the loss the customer must be compensated in full to the amoumt deposited the bank by this staff

Banks suffer like this monthly but alot of them hide it from the press in order not to loose depositor confidence

Example Access bank

Cheers

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