₦airaland Forum

finalboss1:
ehm are u asking me

Not innocent u bros. Sorry about the mix up.

finalboss1:
hmm...why his he telling us .strike tomorrow... how ll this stop it

But you are dressed like a doctor. Theatre code for DOCTORS and sterile ware is green, nurses white and blue for anaesthetists. Why are you in green and why the stethoscope? The only person to carry theatre stethoscope should be dressed in blue while seated at the head of the table. Where did you train?

GudluckIBB:
Were was Labour when Ekiti state under fayose has not paid salary for over 5 months

Where was labour when Osun state has not paiD salaries for months.

This is a distractio

All Nigerians depend on fuel one way or the other. The same cannot be said of workers' salary.

Sunnymatey:
They should include promo like ' pay for 2 rounds, get 1 free'. Lol...

Pay for 2 and get 1 free plus good dose of condom permeable HIV types 1, 2, 3 . . etc.

tolexy007:
#Copied

i seen these people as true activists of poor masses when they absolutely kicked against the removal of fuel subsidy e.g Professor Wole Soyinka, Tunde Bakare,David West, Funmi Iyanda,Ayo Sogunro, Ikhide Ikheloa,Dino Melaye, Tolu Ogunlesi,Nasir El-Rufai , Ibe Kachikwu,Bola Tinubu etc including ACN and CPC . Muhammadu Buhari : Before he became President, he fiercely maintained that fuel subsidy ''does not exist'' but few days ago his government just removed a non- existent fuel. They occupied Nigeria in 2012 Mr Lia Mohammad was canvassing Nigerians in 2012 that fuel subsidy was a scam.Nigerians were convinced to believe that there is nothing called fuel subsidy and Mr GEJ was not bold enough to stand on his feet. If truly fuel subsidy needed to be removed, we don't need politics of antagonism simply because of power.If fuel subsidy is removed by APC or PDP that is not the issue, the issue is just the level of sincerity in it.Today they are seeing people against the removal of fuel subsidy as wailers.APC should know that they can't sow hatred and heap Love. What goes around, comes around.That is the Laws of Karma .They said there was nothing called fuel subsidy in 2012,today there is something called fuel subsidy and must be removed. The moral lessons are these,remember that the actions you are taking today may stand against you tomorrow and don't conceal the fact because of hatred but speak the truth because of love.

God bless Nigeria

Powerfully and truthfully spoken but are they listening? No, I guess.

tolexy007:
#Copied

i seen these people as true activists of poor masses when they absolutely kicked against the removal of fuel subsidy e.g Professor Wole Soyinka, Tunde Bakare,David West, Funmi Iyanda,Ayo Sogunro, Ikhide Ikheloa,Dino Melaye, Tolu Ogunlesi,Nasir El-Rufai , Ibe Kachikwu,Bola Tinubu etc including ACN and CPC . Muhammadu Buhari : Before he became President, he fiercely maintained that fuel subsidy ''does not exist'' but few days ago his government just removed a non- existent fuel. They occupied Nigeria in 2012 Mr Lia Mohammad was canvassing Nigerians in 2012 that fuel subsidy was a scam.Nigerians were convinced to believe that there is nothing called fuel subsidy and Mr GEJ was not bold enough to stand on his feet. If truly fuel subsidy needed to be removed, we don't need politics of antagonism simply because of power.If fuel subsidy is removed by APC or PDP that is not the issue, the issue is just the level of sincerity in it.Today they are seeing people against the removal of fuel subsidy as wailers.APC should know that they can't sow hatred and heap Love. What goes around, comes around.That is the Laws of Karma .They said there was nothing called fuel subsidy in 2012,today there is something called fuel subsidy and must be removed. The moral lessons are these,remember that the actions you are taking today may stand against you tomorrow and don't conceal the fact because of hatred but speak the truth because of love.

God bless Nigeria

Powerfully and truthfully spoken but are they listening? No, I guess.

NwaNimo1:
The economy is frustrating...

Economy frustrating the killer alone?

haul:
Don't be hasty man.
Lagos have good environmental laws in place,
When it comes to civility in business SW is second to none,
And there are proper nations who have managed oil without distorting their lands,
The oil discovered in lagos is offshore which means everything is done on water not land.
And don't compare I majority ethnic group who has produce astute politicians and leaders in every stratosphere of the nation that can influence things their way. The numbers don't favor minority group of SS.

You have no experience in matters like this. Moreover your comments are more political than geo-scientific. So why don't we wait and see? You have also not considered the 'omonile' influence.

omooba969:
Ipob crew una don hear?

No more our oyel, our yel, our oyel...

An already polluted Lagos State will go under when real exploitation starts. Wait and see what oil does to communities. FGN takes the meat and leaves the bones for the owners. Welcome to environmental hazards.

PrettyCrystal:
God bless u strong man

This bokoharam no dey fear. See muscle and fire of patriotism for Henry body despite Borno war front hardship. God bless you Henry.

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Intellect20:
Lol...this people just want to deliberately destroy this country. Arrest or even mere invitation of GEJ will bring about the end of this country!

Intellect20:
Lol...this people just want to deliberately destroy this country. Arrest or even mere invitation of GEJ will bring about the end of this country!

Intellect20:
Lol...this people just want to deliberately destroy this country. Arrest or even mere invitation of GEJ will bring about the end of this country!

How and why? When and where? I am damn confused.

Bossforeva:
A Barber simply identified as Chinedu, has accidentally killed his baby after a fight erupted between him and his wife on Thursday Morning.

This happened at Umuchima Village, in Owerri West Local Government Area.
Umuchima is one of the villages, where off-campus lodges are located in IMO State, especially for students of from Federal University of Technology, Owerri and students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede.

It happened that at that particular morning that there was a minor issue, which escalated to the man bartering his wife.

As this was going on, the woman carried the three months old baby, thinking that at least this will subside his husband’s anger. But the worst came out of that decision as the baby hit his head, while the mum was evading another punch from the husband.

If you take a closer look at the woman’s left arm, you will notice the scars, which was as a result of the beatings she got from her husband.
This prompted the indigenes, to alert the Vigilante Group, who quickly swang into action and arrested the man.

As the man was being questioned, he was shedding tears, after thr result of his actions dawned on him.

He also complained that the woman never bothers to wash his clothes, never says the truth, that she cannot be trusted.

http://www.starttells.com/blog/2016/05/15/man-kills-his-baby-while-beating-his-wife-at-umuchima-village-near-futo/

Let the law take him.

itsdumebi:
What Type Of Bag Is The Minister Of Sport, Solomon Dalung Carrying?

That kind of looks like a Hunting bag...or some Juju bag like that..What do you think?
http://dumebiifeanyi.com/kind-bag-minister-sport-carrying-photo/

He should not try one of those gimmicks like buying corn or roasting plantains by the wayside because such act will match his dressing so well that people will be unable to erase the picture from their psyche.

Richardonald:
We all know all of u, politics a dirty game, jump from party to another whenever the existing party falls........ If broda jona was still presido u would not say all this traread sh

I have just read the section of Obj's 'My watch vol 2' where the author highlighted the roles of Senators Hambagda of Borno and Mantu of Plateau states in relation to then Third term saga. Mantu is cleaner and more intelligent than he looks. My opinion though.

cassidy1996:
Madam, please help him...

All those who make policies have their children studying in the best universities overseas do . What you expect? If it is survival of the fittest then this is jungle.

olatade:
• Workers to reject downsizing of public work force
• Fuel scarcity persists despite price hike
• Naira may exchange for N283 to dollar

Three days to the threatened mass action against government’s increase in the price of petrol, indications emerged yesterday that the Federal Government would meet organised labour today in Abuja over the issue, dangling a carrot before labour leaders.

The Guardian learnt that at the meeting slated for 3:00 p.m. at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Federal Government will be coming to the parley with the proposal for a new minimum wage that is fixed at N45, 000.But the increase comes with some provisos including reduction in the number of civil servants and merging ministries and agencies.

Indeed, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba confirmed the scheduled meeting saying he got a text message inviting him and other labour leaders to the meeting.

A source in the Presidency told The Guardian that ministers had been told to lead the initiative on the downsizing.Also, the Efficiency Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance, which is saddled with coming up with cost reduction strategies is working on the template for the reduction.

The Federal Government would also be relying on the report of the Steve Oronsaiye’s panel on the rationalisation of the civil service in the streamlining process.

It was also learnt that though government said it would not devalue the naira, it would indeed embark on what it termed ‘appropriate’ value of the national currency, which may be in the region of N283 to the dollar.

Meanwhile, fuel scarcity persisted in most of the major cities of the country yesterday despite hopes that petrol would be available since government at the last Federal Executive Council meeting raised the pump price of petrol to N145 per litre.Yet, some outlets are retailing for as high as between N150 and N175 per litre.

A visit to some areas in Lagos showed that most petrol stations were under lock and key, with only one or two selling the product for N145 per litre.

In a related development, the Arewa Defence League (ADL) has called on Nigerians to stand by the current administration over the recent increase in pump price of petrol, saying the increase is not meant to worsen the sufferings of the masses but aimed at ensuring availability and sustainability of the product.

But the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, berated the government that promised to create jobs but was now tinkering with the idea of embarking on one of the most massive job losses Nigeria has every witnessed.

He added: “We cannot be talking about creating jobs and at the same time be talking about mass sacking of workers. This is a government that promised jobs and now, it wants to embark on mass sacking of workers. It is difficult to reconcile the two extreme ends. We will not accept any proposal for job cuts if put across to us.”

Wabba pointed out that the challenge of retrenching workers has always been that government at all levels has failed to make provision for payment of entitlements.

He explained: “Well, every employment has terms of agreement. Nobody can force any worker on an employer and no employer can insist a worker works for him. But very importantly is the fact that exit strategies must be in place for painless exit. The problem over the years has been that government disengages people without preparing for the payment of their gratuities and pension. I believe there are many employees that will be happy to leave today if all their entitlements are ready.”

While hinting that while the labour centre and their civil society allies are ready to come to the negotiation table, he explained that the issue at stake is far more germane than price increase.

He said: “I must say that the issues are beyond the price increase and dollar exchange rate. The issues are about the totality of the corruption that has characterised the downstream sector for many decades. Simply pegging the exchange at some N285 or so will not address the problem. It is a simple matter that if the demand outstrips the supply end, the price of the dollar will increase and Nigerians will continually pay for petrol. So, there would be no to price increments if the fundamentals are not discussed.”

Wabba said while labour is open-minded about all the issues, it will push for solving the challenges with timelines that would be respected.
“Just increasing the price is taking the easy way out. This is because, as the President and Dr. Kachikwu have observed in the past, what has held the downstream sector down is corruption especially as it concerns the landing costs. What government is trying to do now is transferring the burden to the Nigerian people. What government needs to do is to find the right mix to put an end to the quagmire.”

Long queues have remained at filling stations, including at the popular NNPC mega stations which offered Nigerians some respite before the increase.Black marketers were also in active business, with some selling at N350 per litre.

Besides, with the upward review of the Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol from N86.50 to maximum of N145 per litre (about $0.73), the cost of petrol in Nigeria is about the lowest in Africa and among some oil producing countries.

Data obtained from GlobalPetrolPrices, which was updated at the weekend, showed petrol in Chad costs $0.78 per litre; Togo, $0.80 per litre; Kenya, $0.81 per litre; South Africa, $0.84 a litre; $0.85 a litre; Niger, $0,90; Ghana, $0.92; Sierra Leone, $0.94; Uganda, $0.97 and Angola, $1.00 per litre.

Also, in Rwanda, Mali, Malawi, Guinea, a litre of petrol sells for $1.15, $1.15; $1.17; $1.17 respectively, which are far higher than the price in Nigeria.

Long queues have remained at filling stations, particularly at the popular NNPC mega stations which offered Nigerians some respite before the increase.Black marketers were also in active business, with some selling at N350 per litre.

Attendants at one of the filling stations along Oshodi -Apapa Expressway, Lagos told The Guardian yesterday the retail station had already run out of the commodity before the announcement of the new price regime.

Experts believed that the recent hike in the price of fuel would lead to hardship and have therefore urged government to initiate measures to ameliorate the effects on the economy.

A Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering and the Deputy Director, Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics & Law. Dr. Olugbenga Falode, told The Guardian that this is because whatever happens in the oil sector affects all other sectors of the economy and by implication, it affects the macro-economic policies of the country.

Also, a Professor of Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Francis Eniterai Ogbimi, said that mere adoption of deregulation and privatisation cannot build refineries and increase refining crude petroleum. Increased production is the solution to low supply, not the adoption of ideologies like capitalism deregulation, privatisation, liberalisation, socialism or communism, he said.

According to him, only seven per cent of the nations in the world practise full deregulation of the sale of petrol, adding that the United States does not practise full deregulation as the American government controls the price of petrol.




http://m.guardian.ng/news/govt-to-propose-n45000-wage-meets-labour-today/

Comparing Nigeria with Malawi. . all in bid to justify inefficiency and official corruption.

[quote author=olatade post=45660894]• Workers to reject downsizing of public work force
• Fuel scarcity persists despite price hike
• Naira may exchange for N283 to dollar

Three days to the threatened mass action against government’s increase in the price of petrol, indications emerged yesterday that the Federal Government would meet organised labour today in Abuja over the issue, dangling a carrot before labour leaders.

The Guardian learnt that at the meeting slated for 3:00 p.m. at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Federal Government will be coming to the parley with the proposal for a new minimum wage that is fixed at N45, 000.But the increase comes with some provisos including reduction in the number of civil servants and merging ministries and agencies.

Indeed, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba confirmed the scheduled meeting saying he got a text message inviting him and other labour leaders to the meeting.

A source in the Presidency told The Guardian that ministers had been told to lead the initiative on the downsizing.Also, the Efficiency Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance, which is saddled with coming up with cost reduction strategies is working on the template for the reduction.

The Federal Government would also be relying on the report of the Steve Oronsaiye’s panel on the rationalisation of the civil service in the streamlining process.

It was also learnt that though government said it would not devalue the naira, it would indeed embark on what it termed ‘appropriate’ value of the national currency, which may be in the region of N283 to the dollar.

Meanwhile, fuel scarcity persisted in most of the major cities of the country yesterday despite hopes that petrol would be available since government at the last Federal Executive Council meeting raised the pump price of petrol to N145 per litre.Yet, some outlets are retailing for as high as between N150 and N175 per litre.

A visit to some areas in Lagos showed that most petrol stations were under lock and key, with only one or two selling the product for N145 per litre.

In a related development, the Arewa Defence League (ADL) has called on Nigerians to stand by the current administration over the recent increase in pump price of petrol, saying the increase is not meant to worsen the sufferings of the masses but aimed at ensuring availability and sustainability of the product.

But the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, berated the government that promised to create jobs but was now tinkering with the idea of embarking on one of the most massive job losses Nigeria has every witnessed.

He added: “We cannot be talking about creating jobs and at the same time be talking about mass sacking of workers. This is a government that promised jobs and now, it wants to embark on mass sacking of workers. It is difficult to reconcile the two extreme ends. We will not accept any proposal for job cuts if put across to us.”

Wabba pointed out that the challenge of retrenching workers has always been that government at all levels has failed to make provision for payment of entitlements.

He explained: “Well, every employment has terms of agreement. Nobody can force any worker on an employer and no employer can insist a worker works for him. But very importantly is the fact that exit strategies must be in place for painless exit. The problem over the years has been that government disengages people without preparing for the payment of their gratuities and pension. I believe there are many employees that will be happy to leave today if all their entitlements are ready.”

While hinting that while the labour centre and their civil society allies are ready to come to the negotiation table, he explained that the issue at stake is far more germane than price increase.

He said: “I must say that the issues are beyond the price increase and dollar exchange rate. The issues are about the totality of the corruption that has characterised the downstream sector for many decades. Simply pegging the exchange at some N285 or so will not address the problem. It is a simple matter that if the demand outstrips the supply end, the price of the dollar will increase and Nigerians will continually pay for petrol. So, there would be no to price increments if the fundamentals are not discussed.”

Wabba said while labour is open-minded about all the issues, it will push for solving the challenges with timelines that would be respected.
“Just increasing the price is taking the easy way out. This is because, as the President and Dr. Kachikwu have observed in the past, what has held the downstream sector down is corruption especially as it concerns the landing costs. What government is trying to do now is transferring the burden to the Nigerian people. What government needs to do is to find the right mix to put an end to the quagmire.”

Long queues have remained at filling stations, including at the popular NNPC mega stations which offered Nigerians some respite before the increase.Black marketers were also in active business, with some selling at N350 per litre.

Besides, with the upward review of the Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol from N86.50 to maximum of N145 per litre (about $0.73), the cost of petrol in Nigeria is about the lowest in Africa and among some oil producing countries.

Data obtained from GlobalPetrolPrices, which was updated at the weekend, showed petrol in Chad costs $0.78 per litre; Togo, $0.80 per litre; Kenya, $0.81 per litre; South Africa, $0.84 a litre; $0.85 a litre; Niger, $0,90; Ghana, $0.92; Sierra Leone, $0.94; Uganda, $0.97 and Angola, $1.00 per litre.

Also, in Rwanda, Mali, Malawi, Guinea, a litre of petrol sells for $1.15, $1.15; $1.17; $1.17 respectively, which are far higher than the price in Nigeria.

Long queues have remained at filling stations, particularly at the popular NNPC mega stations which offered Nigerians some respite before the increase.Black marketers were also in active business, with some selling at N350 per litre.

Attendants at one of the filling stations along Oshodi -Apapa Expressway, Lagos told The Guardian yesterday the retail station had already run out of the commodity before the announcement of the new price regime.

Experts believed that the recent hike in the price of fuel would lead to hardship and have therefore urged government to initiate measures to ameliorate the effects on the economy.

A Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering and the Deputy Director, Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics & Law. Dr. Olugbenga Falode, told The Guardian that this is because whatever happens in the oil sector affects all other sectors of the economy and by implication, it affects the macro-economic policies of the country.

Also, a Professor of Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Francis Eniterai Ogbimi, said that mere adoption of deregulation and privatisation cannot build refineries and increase refining crude petroleum. Increased production is the solution to low supply, not the adoption of ideologies like capitalism deregulation, privatisation, liberalisation, socialism or communism, he said.

According to him, only seven per cent of the nations in the world practise full deregulation of the sale of petrol, adding that the United States does not practise full deregulation as the American government controls the price of

fulanimafia:
Wisdom is needed on the part of the scAvengers who KNOW they cannot face the Nigerian military, and KNOW that it is their lands, rivers, livelihood and jobs that are being destroyed every time a pipeline is blown. Even suicide bombers are not as STUPI.D as those boys whose generations unborn might suffer the effects of their ecological destruction.

Buratai defeated ISIS and Dasuki backed Boko Haram militants who love death and dying, talk less of ragtag creek rats that love life, ogogoro and money more than the cause they are agitating for.

No wonder they have been hiding under their girlfriends beds since the military arrived.

fulanimafia:
Wisdom is needed on the part of the scAvengers who KNOW they cannot face the Nigerian military, and KNOW that it is their lands, rivers, livelihood and jobs that are being destroyed every time a pipeline is blown. Even suicide bombers are not as STUPI.D as those boys whose generations unborn might suffer the effects of their ecological destruction.

Buratai defeated ISIS and Dasuki backed Boko Haram militants who love death and dying, talk less of ragtag creek rats that love life, ogogoro and money more than the cause they are agitating for.

No wonder they have been hiding under their girlfriends beds since the military arrived.

what ? ?

STFUand4kMeHARD:
@ Gun Point

In many states movement of people is stalled. There are no cues but the filling stations are empty. It doesn't matter how or who was pressured for achievement of inconvenience, the important thing is to relieve it immediately, peacefully or otherwise. The choice rests with government and governed. The proposed action of Wednesday is a good start. People are dying and suicide rate is increasing.

dainformant:
the hustle is real

If Obaseki wins, the man is sure to be put incharge of revenue accruing from Benin and Ekpoma motor parks for 4 years.

tsephanyah:
Awesome

Why should they not refund money for services not rendered and broken contract? They are behaving like MTN everywhere you go. They ought to offer apologies after refund and payments for damages.

tsephanyah:
Awesome

Why should they not refund money for services not rendered and broken contract? They are behaving like MTN everywhere you go.

gisthit:
lovely

I will not fly with her at the control s. This is purely for advert. How many hours has she logged?

coolitempa:





Deluded Biafrans every.... ....let the entertainment kontinu....

The yorubas are the problem of this country. The Abiola case will forever remain green when the political value of tribes in Nigeria are considered. Their bestman was substituted for a weakling that Abacha s aides pushed aside within hours. The same happened to Awo and would have happened to OBJ were it not for God. Yet they think they matter within Nigeria. The Igbo cannot take such rubbish. The Ijaws are not taking it. The Tiv gave Nigeria hell when the fulani and hausa politicians tried them in the 60s. Only the Yoruba nation can take such nonsense. Their foolishness is a political problem not because of their greatness or capacity but because of their population and location - all of which are accidental. Northern Moslems don't reckon with Yoruba moslem whom they despise.
So where is the greatest of our noisy Yoruba brothers?
The only great Yoruba alive is OBJ and the Yoruba don't acclaim him while the man claims to be Nigeria.

9jii:
see how you misled the Children of Hate. no wonder Africa has more problems than solutions.

See them above me. Abacha boys!

aljharem:
I do agree !!!!

The grass will fight for us. Anger will supply the energy required when the time comes.

faith551:
wateva goes for u bro, i just aired my view

Bros u just said it all in one phrase - my view.

faith551:
wateva goes for u bro, i just aired my view

Bros u just said it all in one phrase - my view.

malton:
Nigerian politicians: always doing their utmost to out-celeb celebrities.

They live like kings and queens while taxpayers feed off of the crumbs!

We have really elevated mediocrity in this country.

The new plague on the governors is the itch to build private universities with public funds in their villages. Sometimes existing social or public structures are unnecessarily destroyed without compensation.

faith551:
Angela Okorie beats them all without make-up's, she has such kissable lips
let me come and go and post my own make-up free picture

Martha Ankomah takes it all with or without make up. Neva heard about her before now though.

histemple:
I wonder what the actors guild does.

They sabi themselves. They probably think his form was prepared by make up artist, and that the man may be acting. But I know he is sick and in great need.

MaQuin:
BEARING any last minute alteration, organised labour and its civil society allies have resolved to shut down Nigeria from Wednesday, May 18, over the hike in the pump price of petrol announced by the federal government last Wednesday.

Recall the Federal Government on Wednesday announced a new regime of price that took the pump price of petrol to N145 per liter from N86.50.

Vanguard gathered that labour leaders will not later than Sunday send a letter to government demanding a total reversal to the N86.50 pump price of petrol before 12 am on Wednesday, falling which all economic and others would be shut from Wednesday.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/fuel-price-hike-nationwide-total-strike-begin-wednesday/

I know how it will end. I have become a kind of prophet on issues like this from experience. Labor leaders will be invited to A so rock for dialogue. Some will go 'cap in hand' and on return 'smile to the bank'. Eventually the pump price will be 'reduced' to something like 125 per liter, and the suffering continues for the masses while the jamboree continues for the political class.