₦airaland Forum

zoedew:
I pray and expect us to work harder so Nigeria gets better.

Prayers, Nigerians have been praying ceaselessly, I don't do superstitions if that's what you mean. I believe more in planning and executing it meticulously.

zoedew:
I am not interested in partisan politics my friend. I cannot know a bad and incompetent leader when i see one and he is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan! It is an empirical fact! Have you noticed that food has become cheaper in recent times in Nigeria? All i want is a better Nigeria.

Those are the lies you tell yourselves, cheap food? Or the government have embarked on food impotation spree in an attempt to crash food prices, are the farmers and stakehders not complaining that it is affecting their sales and local food production and therefore it is counterproductive.

Giving an example of artificial food price in an undeveloped country like Nigeria is very unresourceful, besides it is just one aspect of Governance, what about other areas namely;
Corruption
Human rights violation
Electoral process
Non partisanship of Government institution I e effectiveness of government institutions like the security agencies and our courts.
Job creation
Nepotism
Cronyism
And transparent social programs that will take the impoverished populace out of poverty your beloved party have plunged Nigerians into for the past 10 years.
Infrastructural development

Look, Governance is of the whole, don't quote artificial food prices.

zoedew:
What a bombshell! Who wants an ineffectual buffoon for a President!!

The effective you helped elect, how is it working out for you??

Akpakomiza2:
Governors control large numbers of voters directly and indirectly

through weaponisation of poverty, politics is the only thriving business in Nigeria.

onatisi:
It's very funny how these politicians underestimate the intelligence of Nigerians; it seems they have this belief that they control the mentality and decisions of Nigerians.

an intelligent observation, unfortunately that's the crux of Nigeria's problems.

BondRiv:
Come back to do what? Continue his lawlessness and politics of ingratitude? He should move on.

what is this comment? are you serious?

Slurity:
You are not aware that an elected person can be removed from his or her position?

is this a bait question or what? we are talking about constitutional breach and you are asking an annoying question.

PigTormentor:
At least the Nigerian constitution allows the President to declare a state of Emergency under certain conditions. However, there is no place in the constitution where a Governor like Fubara is permitted to demolish the State house of Assembly and at the same time try to remove the elected House members.
For demolishing the House alone, the guy deserves to be impeached and imprisoned.

And those certain conditions have not been met. You know, I know and everybody knows. Even if those conditions are met, you cant remove democratic institutions unilaterally, this clear abuse of power.

I'm not defending Fubara cos I'm not from Rivers state but I know those lawmakers defected to the opposition party and the law is quite clear on that. (you lose your seats)

Politicians have been fighting dirty since 1999 even your Ex NADECO fighter come president was a rugged fighter to the extent when he was contesting elections in Lagos his major opponent Funsho William's was gruesomely murdered in his house.

When Adam's oshiomole in his tenure as the Governor of edo state got the hint that he was going to be impeached, he partially destroyed the state house and relocated the house of assembly to the government house but no SOE was declared, he carried on governance. infact it was Adam oshiomole who stared this trend. Why is Rivers own different?

Look, i don't care much about these politicians I'm just concerned about the dangerous precedent his has set, it means whoever is at the helm of affairs can orchestrate situations in oppositions states and declare SOE afterall the Ex NADECO fighter come president did it in his time.

this is just so abnormal. one elected official removed another elected official and everyone has moved on.

Abbeytoy:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's declarations of a state of emergency in Rivers State is both necessary and opportune. The political turmoil in the state has reached a critical point, with both sides purportedly receiving support from militant organisations. While Asari Dokubo appears to be the sole significant Ijaw militant leader who supports Governor Siminalayi Fubara, former Governor Nyesom Wike has the backing of other influential figures. Fubara clearly does not have a monopoly on the use of force.


Prior to taking this strong action, President Tinubu attempted to resolve the disagreement multiple times. He originally invited both sides to settle their disagreements amicably, but they refused, leaving the case to the courts. In another attempt to restore peace, the president called a meeting with important state leaders to establish a long-term solution, but no tangible progress was made.

Tensions rose when some militants, acting on previous threats, began targeting oil pipelines over the weekend—acts that tragically continued today. Faced with the looming possibility of widespread violence and economic sabotage, the president's decision to declare a state of emergency is a proactive effort to prevent a total breakdown in law enforcement.

Importantly, this intervention assures that Rivers State workers do not face the implications of frozen state accounts, which could interrupt critical services. With only Asari Dokubo's organisation openly backing Fubara, limiting additional disturbance is possible, unlike in prior periods when many militant factions banded together against the government.

Anyone who opposes the president's decision is either playing dirty politics or does not care about the well-being of the people of Rivers State. Such people appear to be pleased to watch innocent citizens suffer as a result of a catastrophe they did not cause. This state of emergency is more than just a precaution; it is an important step towards protecting the people of Rivers State, maintaining peace, and protecting the nation's critical resources from further harm.

F U

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RIP Diva

illicit:
Because they were in different parties and Election was fast approaching...

pls explain

I'm waiting for a reasonable to this.

Villagesquare:
I see some people saying Tinubu's Economic reforms are necessary so I ask them again why didn't he Tinubu support Jonathan in the quest to remove subsidy in 2012. Secondary can Tinubu give Us a detailed breakdown of the amount saved from subsidy payment and what they are used for. We all can't be fools nah.

good question

when these guys talk about "things are going to be okay", what do they mean exactly?
are the cost of food stuff going back to the way it was?
is the cost of Transportation going back to the way it was?
is the price of fuel going back to the way it was?
is our exchange rate going back to the way it was?

what do they mean exactly, we have been hearing this for a long time.
it goes beyond rhetorics, how do they quantify these statements

Nigerians worship money.
We shamelessly have no more morals and value system.
Our politicians, head of government agencies, national legislatives and the judiciary are all shameless. They have passed the threshold of shamelessness to the point they dont even care anymore. They dont care about the perception of Nigeria's institutions from Nigerians or foreigners.

You see this country is only good for making money and nothing else.
We should decide what type of governance system we want, whether dictatorship, monarchy or whatever cos democracy is certainly not part of it.
These geriatrics have bastardized the very institutions that forms well functioning society and the MILITARY are being rewarded handsomely to stay out of it. Tell me! why must every President appoint Army Chief from his own ethnic stock. These people actually dont believe in the country.

Shame on our so-called politicians, leaders, head of agencies, judiciary, legislatives and all Nigerians who are supporters of these lots.

I cant imagine Nigerians will see BLACK and call it WHITE, they will see RED and called it PURPLE.

we have certainly learnt that to do the RIGHT THING DOES NOT PAY. so sad.

jayce232:
I hope this deputy governor allows the new elected governor to work! The man have been making too much noise lately

I have been looking for this type of comment. How are they going to share the "spoils of war".

Does it mean the new Governor will have to go to Auchi (Edo North) for orders??

This company should just change all their branches to Mr biggs, all they care about is hiring light skin women at their customer service desks.
And at the end of year they will give them best Bank award, shior!
They are just living in thier past glory

supervisor needed in a security company.
must be a graduate

if you're interested pls send me email

GEJDHERO:
President Bola Tinubu may bar revenue-generating agencies from collecting revenues on behalf of the Federal Government as he plans to introduce a single agency – Nigeria Revenue Service – to handle the task.

https://punchng.com/tinubu-plans-to-bar-customs-npa-others-from-revenue-collection/

very good

nice and interesting read. it's De ja vu all over again, we Nigerians are not ready to build this country, if we are ready the rest of the world will know.

This primitive ways of acquiring power in a supposed democracy, I dont know if it's a black man's thing or universal.

Everything is just wayo, wayo, yet when other countries call Nigeria and Nigerians corrupt and unsalvageable we get angry and defensive.

These guys even changed the country's national anthem on the premise of building a cohesive and stronger nation then turn around bastardize the institutions that makes the society function.

I dont foresee any changes in the next 15 years.

nothing new in his assertions, we have been saying this for a while.

The FG is micromanaging the economy of 220 millions of Nigerians from Abuja, paying each states certain stipends every month, Hahaha

no wonder high level corruption pervades the Land, people kill themselves to get into positions of power so that they steal and covert the same resources.

meanwhile:
our population grows at a steady 2.5% annually
inflation is about 33%
unemployment rate is about 50-60%
A country that borrows money to fund recurrent expenditure
poor critical infrastructures and yet these Agbada wearing geriatrics wont cut down the cost of governance.

well, 10 years from now we will still be going back n forth with this.

nwirinedu:
How can someone live here and be normal? Govt should encourage the building of estates for the police, this can be done through their cooperatives and trusts. Its better for them to own their homes, for their families, portable living quarters can be built for those who are on constant redeployment. Most of their personnel who are redeployed request for it.

bro, those people can't maintain shit..

xpressionx:
Police barracks always looking like a dump site.

Government will share cars to all military and paramilitary forces, one year later police own will be looking like what survived earthquake.

lol... isnt it funny that out of the Armed forces in Nigeria, I mean the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Navy, Nigeria Airforce, the Nigeria Police is the most dirtiest. They are so indiscipline and corrupt to the point of being filthy.

Go to Naval and Airforce base and see how squeaky clean it is.

I have lived with Men of the NPF as a kid or while growing but mehnnnn! well let me dont say too much.

Black man wants power but doesnt know what to do with it.

😔

Shaketable:
What gaslighting? U tell ur fellow country men to stay out of the politics of ur region in same country o! But u want to go to another country to be part of their politics? Who is gaslighting who. U think other people in other parts of the world didn't see ur region doing this to ur fellow country men?

I dont quite agree with this, other tribes have been contesting and winning elections in Lagos prior to 2023. Something triggered this new movement...it is left for you to figure it out what triggered it and when you do please let us know.

Check Amuwo odophin reps prior to 2023.

Lizzysamuel:
There is enough insensitivity to go all around the world.😂😂



It’s the audacity for me, the audacity of same people who demand that certain part of Nigeria shouldn’t participate in an election inside Nigeria where they live and pay tax.

what's the big deal here? I dont see any problem, if the irish people don't want her they shouldn't vote for her.
The only problem that would cause a stir is when she starts chest thumping that she must participate and win.

Every country has the right to protect its values in whatever way she sees fit.

seanfer:
But some people support them with emotions... They get defensive whenever we try to let them know that no politician is out there to protect our interest.. They call us names.

Yeah, dopamine is added to the game sort like football club fans.
It is unfortunate how our political space has been hijacked by a certain group of greedy folks.

The business of politics in Naija is so lucrative, it is the most lucrative venture in Naija and that is why they will steal, kill, betray and rob to get there. Who can do
all these if not greedy folks.

And why so many Barristers and Lawyers in politics. Lol

seanfer:
You sabi the politics very well...

Yup, we know these people like the back of our hands...even before they make a move we already know.
😀😀

Her calculation is simple.
She joins APC
Hon. Dennis Idahosa becomes Deputy Governor
She obtains APC ticket for House of Reps
She wins the election because Ovia north East is an APC stronghold.

Well, if APC doesnt win the forthcoming gubernatorial election she stays at home. It's a gamble like bet9ja.

It has nothing to do with Love or hate for either APC or PDP. It's just purely self interest.

babasolution:
You people don't know kogi at all.kogi is better off than most of your states,you people will not understand, it's not by bridges and roads.

Pls don't make me laugh... lol
Just give us examples in the areas they are excelling.
I'm just curious.