₦airaland Forum

Abdul05:
Of course, he is right

Most of obi supporters are ipob terrorists...


Even today if they gathered themselves for rally or protest.. Nigerians anti-riot police would be their escort ..

He noted that since 29th, March 2022, when the committee started working they told the insurgents that it was wrong to hold pregnant women, children hostage.
“We told them nowhere in Islam encourages that. We were pleading with them to reconsider their stance and release the hostages.”

YEMI OSINBAJO, BOLA TINUBU AND QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FUNERAL

Yemi Osinbajo, a legal guru, a jurisprudential genius, a Professor of Law, a highly-acclaimed Pastor, a well-respected Servant of the Living God, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, a writer and author of many books, an expert on the law of evidence and our nations's Vice President came from very humble beginnings and yet has done so well.

His story is one that we can legitimately describe as an excellent example of the accomplishment of the Nigerian dream.

God is clearly with this man and no-one can take that away from him.

His humility appears to have opened many doors for him and the Lord has granted him favour both before the Heavens and before men.

Yet, in my view, the greatest honor that has been bestowed on him so far in his life was to have had the privilege of representing President Muhammadu Buhari and our beloved country Nigeria at the historic and utterly resplendent state funeral of Queen Elizabeth 11.

He was there with with no less than 200 other Heads of Government and State, 500 officials representing various countries from all over the world and Kings, Queens and members of all the Royal families of Europe.

In addition to that he was there with with a sea of adoring faces and a massive and utterly devoted Union Jack-waiving crowd that lined the streets of Central London from the gates of the 319 year-old Buckingham.Palace, leading up to the 753 year-old Westminster Abbey and to the beautiful country roads leading to the 952 year-old Windsor Castle just outside the nations capital.

This was an event that was dramatically and dazzlingly remarkable in its pomp, pageantry, ceremony, magnificence, historical content, military precision, unprecedented perfection and mind-blowing splendour.

It was also an event which was done in honor of one of the greatest, most majestic, most reverred, most respected, most disciplined and most-loved monarchs of not just the Royal House of Windsor but also of Great Britain, Europe and indeed the entire world.

Yet it didn't stop there.

She was also a monarch who sat on the throne of her ancestors and forefathers and reigned for longer than ANY other in the history of Great Britain whilst in the history of Europe the longevity of her reign was second only to King Louis X1V of France (the Sun King) who built the beautiful Palace at Versailles and who ruled his nation for 72 years years from 1643 till 1715.

Queen Elizabeth's reign, which spanned from 1952 till 2022, was as outstanding, dramatic and eventful as was her funeral.

It was a truly grand occassion the likes of which, in terms of achievement, celebration, solemnity, historical relevance, international significance and good old fashioned splendour, may NEVER happen again.

Even more remarkably it is one that was watched on live television by no less than 4 billion people which is just over 50% of the world's entire population and which represents a world record in terms of live television-viewing.

All this and providence, coupled with the finger of God, made it such that the individual that represented our great nation of 200 million people at such an august gathering and historic occassion was a diligent, scholarly and hard-working yet modest little man with a very humble background from a sleepy small town called Ikene near Ijebu-Ode in Ogun state, South Western Nigeria by the name of Yemi Osinbajo.

This is a great testimony to the awesome power of the Living God.

I am aware of the fact that the Vice President is a committed Christian and a praying man and the Lord has clearly answered most, if not all, his prayers.

For all he has achieved in his life we give thanks to God and we give Him alone the glory.

Yet having said that we must NEVER lose sight of the fact that God used just ONE person to make all this possible for Osinbajo who, before his political elevation, was nothing more than the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Lagos state.

That person appointed him as that Commissioner in 1999 when he himself was elected Governor of Lagos state and he kept him there for 8 years.

In 2015, 8 years after he left the exalted office of Governor of Lagos state, that same person single-handedly nominated him to be the running mate to President Muhamnadu Buhari in the presidential election and his nomination was graciously accepted.

Consequently Osinbajo was elected Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and has been there for the last 7 years and will be there, God-willing, till May 29th 2023.

Today, 7 years after he was elected Vice President, the person that nominated and ensured that Osinbajo reached this exalted height is taking his own shot at the Presidency and is indeed the presidential candidate of the APC, the political party to which Osinbajo belongs.

It is incumbent upon the Vice President and every other person that has benefitted in any way from that person's goodwill and favour to support him in this great endeavour.

I have no doubt that the Vice President will do this and has been doing so ever since the conclusion of the party Convention but it is still worthy of mention as an example to others.

The person in question is Osinbajo's political godfather, benefactor and mentor and his name is none other than Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Asiwaju of Lagos and the Jagaban of Borgu.

He deserves a hearty congratulations and thanks from all of us for what he has done in the life of his political son Yemi Osinbajo and indeed in the lives and careers of so many of his other political sons and daughters.

Most political fathers and mentors do not delight in the rise of their protegees and often go out of their way to downgrade and suppress them or even destroy them after they leave power and office.

The reason for this strange disposition and attitude is inexplicable and I have long pondered over it.

Yet this is NOT the case with Tinubu. He takes pleasure in his sons and daughters rising.

He builds up his own, stands behind them and lifts them up despite the fact that he has suffered many betrayals from quite a number of them over the years that were evidently afflicted with what one can only describe as Absalomic tendencies.

For those that do not know who Absalom was and what he did to his father King David, I suggest you read the Holy Bible.

Absalom wished death, destruction, shame and disgrace for his father, entered into open rebellion against him and attempted to steal his crown and take his throne.

He was seized and enveloped by an evil spirit which sought to take, by any means necessary, that which belonged to his father.

This is what Bola Tinubu has been subjected to on several occassions by some of those he has helped in the past.

Yet he keeps forgiving, keeps loving and keeps showing them kindness.


He keeps repaying evil with good not only to those who betrayed him but even to those that may have despised him and poured venom on him in the past for no just cause.


This, in my view, is actually the secret to his success and the source of his power.

His forgiving nature pleases God and provides a strong defence for him.

Constantly doing good to others even though one may be repaid with evil and betrayal in return is a great and holy virtue.

Few can display this rare trait and Bola Tinubu ranks amongst those few.

I close with a word to those that he has assisted politically and otherwise over the last 30 years: it is YOUR turn to join hands together and lift him up by praying for him, standing by him, identifying with him and assisting and supporting him to achieve his dream of becoming the 7th democratically-elected chief executive and Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

May God make a way for him and may He crown the efforts and grant the prayers of those of us that have lined up behind him in this great and noble quest.

May the light of God dispel every darkness, may the finger of God remove every obstacle, may the sword of the Lord cut short every naysayer, may the glory of God return to our nation and may Lagos, the center of excellence and a state that has done so much for our country and given so much to our people, produce it's first President of Nigeria.

Finally may all those in the political arena that I respectfully describe as Asiwaju's disciples, protegees and mentees who have not done so already join the rest of us by saying a big 'AMEN' to this prayer.

God wills it.

(FFK)

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Christistruth00:
How do you expect them to retain their Positions if their Party Loses ?

Christistruth00:
The Governor said no and all his Officials and House Of Assembly must deliver their Poling units and districts

5 Reasons Why Philosophy Majors Make Great Entrepreneurs

When accomplished entrepreneurs like Reid Hoffman, Peter Thiel and Carly Fiorina credit their philosophy backgrounds for their success, you have to wonder if they're on to something.

There's an age old stereotype that philosophy majors are unemployable; the joke goes something like this:

The engineering graduate asks, "How does it work?"

The law school graduate asks, "Is it legal?"

The philosophy graduate asks, "Would you like fries and a Coke with that?"

Sure, it's funny -- but is it true?


The numbers say no. In fact, only 5 percent of recent philosophy grads struggle to find jobs. And when accomplished entrepreneurs like Reid Hoffman, Peter Thiel and Carly Fiorina credit their philosophy backgrounds for their success, you have to wonder if they're on to something.

After all, many of the same qualities that make a good entrepreneur are the same qualities that make a good philosopher. Both occupations require clear communication, critical thinking and the ability to sell your ideas. And while these are just a few skills that entrepreneurs share with philosophers, there are many more valuable lessons that founders and CEOs can learn from this ancient yet timeless discipline.
Here are five reasons why philosophy majors make great entrepreneurs.


1. They love of debate.
One important skill that all philosophy majors learn is the ability to follow an argument all the way to the end. It's a valuable skill if you're running a meeting or sitting in front of potential investors. Healthy debate becomes more important when your business starts to grow and
you've got more stakeholders; in fact, debate is often the key to finding the most effective course of action. One way to add value to your business is to implement an open debate policy and encourage your employees -- no matter what level they are -- to share a different point of view or contest decisions that they don't agree with.
Remember, you're not trying to win arguments
("be right", rather, you're trying to find the best
path forward ("get it right".

2. They're comfortable with the uncomfortable.
As an entrepreneur, you'll have to make decisions on issues that aren't always black and white. That means you'll have to get comfortable working in an environment where there are few guarantees. For most people, it's a steep learning curve, but for students of philosophy, ambiguity is nothing new. Philosophy teaches you to manage that uncertainty and stay calm.

As an entrepreneur, you're always, in the words of Walt Whitman, "conquering, holding, daring, venturing." You'll likely spend a lot of your time in the great unknown, so you'll need to be able to tolerate ambiguity. Next time you find yourself at a fork in the road, think about making a decision with 51 percent confidence. While it's not ideal, it's far better than waiting for solutions
that never present themselves.

3. They see the big picture in the smallest details.
If you can't see the big picture, you could end up pursuing ideas that don't go anywhere. It's easy to get sidetracked by details and suddenly find yourself in the weeds. A philosophy background is invaluable here as it helps you envision how smaller decisions will eventually fit into bigger ones and how your offerings will help your company down the line. One way to ensure that you're always on the right track is to step back and ask yourself how new features might fit into your broader product offerings or how minor tweaks might affect your future expansion plans.



4. They keep their emotions in check.
It's important to have a passion for what you do, but you never want to confuse enthusiasm with capability. In philosophy, you learn to detach from your emotions and make decisions with sound logic. As an entrepreneur, that's a valuable lesson, since it's easy to fall in love with a new idea or product, especially if you've already invested a lot of time or money into it, and overlook obvious flaws. If you find yourself falling head over heels for a new project, ask yourself if you're really taking the best approach or ask someone else to provide a second opinion on whether or not you're moving in the right direction.


5. They dissect complex problems.
Albert Einstein famously said, "If I had an hour to solve a problem I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions." This quote highlights a skill that philosophy majors have to master: the.ability to break down complex problems into simpler ones. As an entrepreneur, you'll have to solve complex problems early and often. You'll
have a leg up if you can break them down into digestible pieces, rather than trying to solve them all at once.

While entrepreneurs can benefit from a number of different backgrounds, many of the traits that make great business leaders are shared by philosophers around the world. So the next time you find yourself struggling with a complex problem or in a situation where there's no clear solution, take a step back, swap out Carnegie for Plato, and try and look at things from the perspective of a philosophy major.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/5-reasons-why-philosophy-majors-make-great-entrepreneurs/295699

Christistruth00:
That is the mistake you always make in Politics

It is not how many votes he has but how many he Controls

He is a Governor

Kingsdave:
just noticed recently each time I try pumping water with my SPG 3000E automatic gen ... The sumo starts pumping in space of 3 minutes it cuts off and stops pumping ... I have tried to increase the voltage of the gen , it does the same thing... Is it from the gen or sumo

tinsel:
What nonsense? Was he not a native doctor? Was he from Agulu? Did he marry any wife or had any kid? This man was always wearing white day in day out.
Alor, was the only person the touts at parks in Anambra we're afraid to confront.

9jahotblog:
Na lies and propaganda against the incoming President Atiku Abubakar be this. This lies and propaganda will never hold any water. It will even strengthen Atiku presidential ambition more and his voting strength in all the 6 geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Keep on wailing keep on ranting on the media with lies and propaganda. Atiku/Okowa has come to win. Atiku Abubakar is a goal. Pdp !!!! Power to the People.

Emir01:
Shut up Ipob sympathizers. Most of you are now crying like a baby. Let them continue their stupidity. Which government are u talking about, the one you rejected.

omenka:
When you people are ready to look yourselves in the eyes and tell yourselves the truth, that's when you kickstart the process of healing your terror ravaged wasteland.

When it all started, didn't we warn you people about the gateway to hell you're opening? But no, since you hate the government so much, you had to suspend your sinces and allow hate lead the way. You applauded the killing of security agents, asking what checkpoints are doing in your useless enclave, while settin criminals free and burning down correctional facilities. Today you want the same government to come to your rescue.

You people should stew in the soup you prepared. Nonsense.

TonyeBarcanista:
DISCLAIMER: This doesn't represent my present views


Tonye Barcanista

NaijaRoyalty:
Tonye barcanista is Obidient ..
He's seen the light

I have been observing the recent moves by a former Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who is also a veteran aspirant for the office of the President. Atiku Abubakar has suddenly shifted from his subtle campaign for President to what seem to be
like an almost direct campaign for the number one seat in the country. In the Social media, some sycophantic groups and individual with inspiration from their stomach have been making noise by endorsing the Turaki Adamawa-perhaps, with expectation of gratification “when the time comes”.

While I am not against Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to exercise his right to aspire for the office of the President in 2019 or any office in Nigeria, I have the responsibility as a young man, a patriot and a youth leader in my own right to enlighten Nigerians and eligible voters about Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy (just like I would to any other aspirant for the office).


I shall give some reasons why Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is unfit to occupy the office he is aspiring for;

1. Lack of Integrity:
During the period when he was the Vice President of the country, Atiku was appointed to chair the Petroleum Technology Development Fund by the President, Chief
Olusegun Obasanjo. As Chairman of Petroleum Training Development Fund (PTDF), Atiku lodged over $30million and $164 in Trans International Bank and
Equatorial Trust Bank respectively from the account of PTDF according to EFCC’s forensive indictment in 2006.
In fact, ‘loans’ that yielded interest as high as 15% to the banks were collected from the said banks by Atiku and his proteges AFTER PTDF millions of dollars has been lodged with the illegal account. It was all business! When the deal was busted in 2006, Atiku simply said that he ‘kept the monies for safe-keeping’ and even claimed that he deserves commendation. He brought back the PTDF “capital” that he put in private account and benefited hugely from it.

Atiku Abubakar was indicted by EFCC, Senate, and a Presidential Committee. He is yet to clear his name. As usual, a court that he went to never discussed whether he was innocent or guilty, but simply said the FG Committee lacks power to investigate and indict Atiku Abubakar because they weren’t courts.

You may look these for reference.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/
africa/6402241.stm

www.saharareporters.com/2006/09/24/
objatiku-scandal-what-efcc-failed-disclose-
thenewssaharareporters
www.saharareporters.com/2007/02/28/
breaking-news-ptdf-scandal-senate-indicts-
obj-atiku-impeachment-motion-looms

It is a shame that we are in a country where we forget easily. Otherwise, how could sane Nigerians be asking for Atiku’s Presidency when Nigerians in unison were asking for him to come out clean as for back as 2006.

Apart from the PTDF, Nigerians are yet to understand how Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from a humble background became an extraordinary billionaire despite the fact that most of his productive adult life was spent in the Nigeria Custom Service.
There is also an indictment on Atiku in the USA, I am yet to see him take up the challenge to take a trip to the United States as requested by exPresident Olusegun Obasanjo in 2014.


2. Tribal Supremacism:
One of the challenge of President Buhari’s administration is that he is more aligned with his brothers in the north than with the rest of the country, though Buhari has never.hidden where is primary loyalty lies (his north). While many think Atiku is detribalised (we can only be patriotic and not detribalised anyway), the bare truth is that Atiku is a northern supremacist that believe that his northerners should always align with their own. Unlike Buhari, Atiku is pretentious about his- but his sin shall find him out.

In 2010, in their bid to stop Goodluck Jonathan from seeking the ticket of PDP in the 2011 Presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, Aliyu Gusau, Gen IBB and Bukola Saraki(now Senate President) all submitted themselves to Adamu Ciroma led Northern Political Leaders Forum to come up with a consensus NORTHERN candidate to upstage Southern Goodluck Jonathan. Atiku was eventually chosen as the eventual “northern candidate” over Saraki, who wasn’t considered “northern enough” by the Ciroma led Forum. Atiku led a campaign in the north that he christened “Naka Sai Naka” meaning “Northerners go for your own” .


The record is there for all to see http://
www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12193681


3. Insincerity And Deception:
Atiku is a very wealthy man no doubt, but of late we have seen a picture of him drinking sachet water aka pure water. When did Atiku start drinking such? Who is he trying to deceive? We won’t forget the N40 sacthet
Milo/tea gimmicks that the Buhari campaign employed to deceive gullible Nigerians into believing that he was a “poor man”. We won’t forget the “akara” frying stunt of Mrs Aisha Buhari during the electioneering period in 2015. We should realise that when politicians are desperate, they take to any act just to impress and deceiving the gullible into giving them their votes.

#NeverAgain should we be falling for such. It amounts to deception in the part of the elite to continue to use such gimmicks.
Also, Atiku has been making case for federalism and stuffs, but in ALL his years in Aso Rock as VeePee, he never initiated nor suggested such. In fact, Atiku was a very powerful VeePee between 1999 and 2003, as he was in charge of home-front while Obasanjo was travelling the world, yet he never thought of any pro-Federalism/ restructuring policy. It is true that he fought against the third term agenda of Obasanjo, but we all know that he did it so that he can be able to succeed the president in 2007- he didn’t do it for Nigeria.

4. What Does He Have To Offer That He
Can’t Suggest To Incumbents?


Atiku is part of the political system in Nigeria. In 1993 he ran for President, but lost to MKO Abiola in the Social Democratic Party primary election. In 2007, he ran for Presidency under Action Congress, but lost to Umaru Yaradua of PDP, and coming behing ANPP’s General Buhari. In 2011 he ran for Presidency and lost to Jonathan in the contest for PDP ticket. In 2014, he ran again but lost to Muhammadu Buhari in the APC primary, coming behind second placed Rabiu Kwankwaso. Now he is eyeing 2019!
What is Atiku looking for after serving as Vice President for eight years? What did he forget in the villa that he wants to go back to get?

Atiku is already 70, he will be 73 in 2019, he is not an outsider of the system (like the American Trump), what does he have to offer that he couldn’t offer as VeePee? What stops him from sharing his “developmental” ideas to the incumbents since 1999 (considering that he was always in the incumbent parties)? What stops Alhaji Atiku from grooming younger, smarter and intelligent politician for the plum job?
Like I said earlier in my first paragraph, I am not against the right of Atiku to seek office, but I am against the idea of him becoming President. Nigeria cannot afford to continue to rotate failures and grannies. We need generational shift in leadership, we need to retire the system elite and bring him visionaries in 2019.

https://omojuwa.com/2016/11/4-reasons-nigerians-cannot-afford-atiku-aso-rock-tonye-barcanista/

RenaissanceGuy:
Can't you see that that user has deactivated? So how do we know who he was or/and his current moniker?

uniquelyspecial:
It's unfortunate you interpreted it that way.... Like I said, dealing with the issues is always a good a of addressing crises of this nature.

Do you think IPOB activities won't continue if Ekpa and Kanu are taken down?
That is if they are truly behind the UGM thing.