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Politics › Re: The Beatification Of A Coup Plotter, By Owei Lakemfa by Mecka(op): 2:49pm On May 23, 2021
Buhari is a scam
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Mecka: 1:27pm On May 23, 2021
Lage Raho Munna Bhai 10/10
A very healthy, hilarious and positive movie. Good mooorning mumbai!
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Mecka: 12:59pm On May 23, 2021
francisgodstime:
most of our players currently are Medicare from mount, pulisic( once in a blue moon player, ziyech and harvertz particularly. What is saving mount is that he did not cost d luck any dime
This mount you people keep crucifying, according to some PL commentators he has been chelsea's best player so far this season pound for pound, and these are experts in the game that i believe know better.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Mecka: 11:47am On May 23, 2021
Congratulation atletico madrid. Next yr is another triumphant victory
Travel › Re: New Drone That Allows Humans Fly Launched (Photos, Video) by Mecka: 10:14am On May 23, 2021
georgen2u:
This Is a prototype in future it will be modified to allow sitting a protective shield and parachute, so it will be so nice just like humans walking in the street of LA goes most people can afford it for urgent work or emergency
I heard a Russian invented sth like this but it never worked because of the Earth's atmosphere.
Politics › Re: Farouk Yahaya: 7 Things You Must Know About New Chief Of Army Staff by Mecka: 9:50am On May 23, 2021
Appointment without screening. Welcome to federal republic of northgeria
Politics › The Beatification Of A Coup Plotter, By Owei Lakemfa by Mecka(op): 9:38am On May 23, 2021
If a man says he is against theft, why is
he supporting his neighbour to steal?

By Premium Times

Mahamat Idriss Deby , 37, bedecked in
the military fatigue of a four star
general, spotting a red beret and some
decoration on his chest, was seen at the
Nigeria Aso Rock Presidential Villa on
Friday, May 14. He had at least two
other four star generals in similar
fatigue, red and blue berets, which
announced in unmistakable terms that
this is the military dictator of another
unfortunate African country. The non-
condemnation, non-rejection, or the
acceptance of his coup by so called
democracies, is a testimony to the fact
that coups are not out of fashion, out
dated or unacceptable in the world. If
anything, it is a confirmation that a coup
in Africa is welcome if it fits into the
agenda of the beholder.
Not even in the mad seasons of Nigeria
coup plotting and subversion of
professionalism would a 26-year old
have become a general, as is the case
of Mahamat, who was seven when his
father overthrew the Chadian
government and within nineteen years,
he had gone through formal education,
military training and become a general!

The senior Deby died on Tuesday, April
19, reportedly of gunshot wounds
sustained in a fight with rebels. But
rather than allow the Speaker of the
National Assembly, Haroun Kabadi, to
act as President for 40 days, while fresh
elections are held in accordance with
the constitution, Mahamat executed a
coup sacking the government,
dissolving parliament and suspending
the constitution. When Chadians
protested against the coup, they were
killed, injured or detained.

Those like overlord France and big
neighbour Nigeria that should condemn
the coup, insist on the supremacy of the
constitution, stand by democracy and
caution the coup plotters against killing
protesters, supported the plotters.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le
Drian, whose country will never allow an
unconstitutional take over in its territory,
justified the coup, citing a so-called
needed stability and security in the
country. He claimed the overthrow of
democracy in Chad was logical because:
“There are exceptional circumstances.”

In a dishonest rendering of events, Le
Drian said: “Logically, it should be Mr
Kabadi…but he refused because of the
exceptional security reasons that were
needed to ensure the stability of this
country.” What choice did the Speaker
have with guns trained on him?
Nigerian Foreign Minister, Geoffrey
Jideofor Onyeama, in justifying the coup
said Nigeria does not want a power
vacuum. To solidify military rule in
Chad, President Muhammadu Buhari
rolled out the red carpet for the coup
plotters. He told them: “We are bound
together by culture and geography, and
we will help in all ways we can.” He did
not ask them to stop killing those
protesting against the coup or bring the
killers to justice. Rather, he told them:
“We will also help you to ensure a
smooth transition in 18 months, as you
have promised your people.”

For those of us who fought gruelling and
bloody battles against military rule on
Nigeria streets, and ensured the return
of civilian governance, from which
Buhari is benefitting, the image of a so-
called African Head of State in military
fatigue, sitting under our country’s Coat
of Arms in the Aso Rock Presidential
Villa, is a disgusting and disturbing
image.
We had thought that Africa had gone
beyond such criminality. But young
Deby’s presence, pounding the floors of
the hallowed chambers of Nigeria’s
Presidency in military boots, is a sad
reminder that coups are not a thing of
the past. It also gives the impression
that while Nigeria’s democratic physique
is civil, its soul is military. So, even if the
chameleon changes its colours, it does
not change its essence.

It is interesting that apart from the
constitution forbidding the non-
democratic seizure of power, the
Nigerian government and military have
been shouting themselves hoarse
against any coup. On December 5,
2020, the then Chief of Army Staff, Lt.
General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, declared,
while decorating 39 newly promoted
Major Generals, that: “Democracy has
come to stay. We will not tolerate any
agent of destabilisation. The years of
military misadventure in politics have
never carried us anywhere. It is over.”

He warned the new Generals: “Do not
hobnob with politicians. At this rank of
two star Generals, do not lobby for
appointment. If you want to lobby for
appointment, lobby the Chief of Army
Staff and you can only do this through
hard work, discipline and loyalty. The
crop of officers (39 Major Generals)
decorated yesterday will never be
dragged into any interest that is contrary
to the sustenance of democracy in our
nation. All our eyes are on you. We
know there are several moves to get
your attention. You must make sure that
whatever you are doing, and when some
persons approach you, you must act
within the confines of the constitution.”

In the face of the deteriorating security
situation in the country and general
unease, the Nigerian secret services, the
Department of State Services (DSS), on
Sunday, May 2, raised a red flag against
any attempt to force an unconstitutional
change in the country. As if on cue, the
next day, the Nigerian Armed Forces
issued a statement firmly rejecting any
unconstitutional change of government.

It said: “We categorically declare that
the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain
totally committed to the current
administration, as well as all the
democratic institutions associated with
it.” The statement further declared that:

“We will continue to remain apolitical,
subordinate to the civilian authority,
firmly loyal to the President,
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed
Forces of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari
and the 1999 Constitution as amended.”
The Presidency followed up these
declarations by claiming there are
Nigerians who want to force a change in
the country. The Presidency, in a
statement issued by the Special Adviser
to the President on Media and Publicity,
Femi Adesina, claimed that: “The agent
provocateurs hope to achieve through
artifice and sleight of hands, what they
failed to do through the ballot box in the
2019 elections. Nigerians have opted for
democratic rule, and the only acceptable
way to change a democratically elected
government is through elections, which
hold at prescribed times in the country.
Any other way is patently illegal and
even treasonable. Of course, such would
attract the necessary consequences.”

So, if the Nigerian government is so
firmly against coups, why is it
supporting and encouraging the coup in
Chad?

If a man says he is against theft, why is
he supporting his neighbour to steal?
For some African leaders, while coups
are forbidden dishes, there is nothing
wrong in sniffing them or enjoying their
aroma, provided they are cooked in
other shores. They are like chichidodo,
the neat, clean bird which hates
excrement but feeds on maggots
growing in the lavatory or excess dog
faeces.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/462992-the-beatification-of-a-coup-plotter-by-owei-lakemfa.html
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Do You Think About Working In The UN by Mecka: 8:08am On May 23, 2021
AquaPetals:
They have a decent pay...
And you get to have enuff girls to copulate with
you get to fork variety of pussy. black, Asian, Arab, Indian, Latino, Caucasian etc Lord!
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Do You Think About Working In The UN by Mecka: 8:04am On May 23, 2021
iamyemiakins:
Enjoyment, humanitarian services, travels and tour.
I go fork foreign toto tire
Family › Re: Why Would A Wife Ask Her Husband Money For Sex? by Mecka: 7:25pm On May 22, 2021
Maski87:
If my husband doesn't bring money, no show for him oo
Haba! madam. What happened to for better for worse.
Politics › Re: Only 5,000 Of 20,000 Private Schools In Lagos Approved – Official by Mecka(op): 6:33pm On May 22, 2021
Just imagine. And parents will be paying through their nose to these schools
Family › Re: Why Would A Wife Ask Her Husband Money For Sex? by Mecka: 5:24pm On May 22, 2021
no matter the circumstancess, sex is supposed to free in marriage. I cannot pay bride price and be starving
Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Mecka: 4:16pm On May 22, 2021
GboyegaD:
Dinner:

Beef pot pie with a side of Greek salad topped with feta cheese and fresh mango.

Some meat pies for next week snacks.
You did Justice. This is awesome
Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Mecka: 4:08pm On May 22, 2021
Castleberry:
Suya shawarma
wow
Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Mecka: 4:06pm On May 22, 2021
cococandy:
Okra and goat stew
Fabulous food
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Mecka: 3:40pm On May 22, 2021
thatthickgurl:
Sierra Burgess is a loser
I would check it out. Thanks
Politics › Only 5,000 Of 20,000 Private Schools In Lagos Approved – Official by Mecka(op): 3:32pm On May 22, 2021
By Agency Report
Just a quarter of the about
20,000 private schools in Lagos
State had been approved by the
state government, Folasade Adefisayo, the
commissioner for education, has said.

Mrs Adefisayo, who spoke during the 2021
Ministerial Press Briefing in Commemoration of the
Second Year in Office of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in
Lagos, said many of the private schools were not fit
to be approved.

She said the condition required for the registration of
the private schools is to have conducive classrooms
and the full material testing of the building.

According to the commissioner, the registration of
private schools in the state increased by 127 per
cent, from 2019 to 2020: in 2019, 729 private
schools were registered, while in 2020, 1,660 private
schools were registered.

She said the registration of the schools was to
ensure that no child was left out of school.

Mrs Adefisayo said that during the period under
review, the Education Quality Assurance Unit of the
ministry initiated the establishment of 27 mini
libraries, to ease the process of research and
statistics for students.

“The Office of the Education Quality Assurance is
saddled with the responsibility of ensuring smooth
evaluation of public and private schools.

“Also, monitoring their academic activities and
ensuring the schools adhere to the required
guidelines provided by the state government.

“During the period, the agency conducted over 2,247
resumption monitoring on schools and 173 whole
school evaluation was conducted.

“The agency conducted 131 interventions/follow
through visits and organised a virtual online training
on the role of private schools in the implementation
of the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection
Policy,” she said.

The commissioner said that the government in
partnership with SKLD Integrated Services Ltd set up
and installed a Casio Mathematics and Science
Laboratory.

She said the objective was to provide continuous
support and resources to meet the strategic
objectives and need in enhancing the delivery of
science related subjects.

Mrs Adefisayo said that since the inauguration of the
Mathematics and Science laboratory, the ministry
had trained no fewer than 100 teachers across the
six Education Districts.

It had also trained over 60 technical instructors
across the five Government Technical Colleges in the
state.
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A Classroom

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Education › Re: Excessive Use Of Social Media ‘kills Destiny’ – Oyedepo by Mecka(op): 2:57pm On May 22, 2021
Vaughanlanrewaj:
Sincerely, I can't agree less with him on this. He should see their writing in pen on paper, riddled with horrible wrong spellings and unpardonable syntax error , to see how far lost many of them are.

To redeem them and their future, something drastic needs to be done and will have to give way . One of such could be regulating the use of the social media for some age group by time allocation capable of restricting data, content and internet time access to them.

Someone will be struggling in life with career and academically but won't use the internet to get more insight into the topics he is struggling with but ready to participate in social media chats and haul insults at people old enough to be his grandfather , in the process incurring curses upon himself. They are highly opinionated on everything yet they are the biggest victims to Ponzi schemes including crypto-ponzi because they think life long sustainable wealth creation is
well said
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Discussion Thread On Ogun Teach by Mecka: 2:29pm On May 22, 2021
Babagboju:
Dats means you have not write the exam
mend your language
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 2:24pm On May 22, 2021
pozehnani:
Wow! Great!

This one you're looking more funky than madam... Kikiki.... She looks cool too and very "wifely"

Happy anniversary.
we are waiting
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 2:18pm On May 22, 2021
Ishilove:
I don't need to post it on Nairaland. We value our privacy
rumour has it...
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 2:14pm On May 22, 2021
Deborah98:
lol your comment is contrary to your moniker... Be positive joor grin
deborah, the lord told me to tell you you shall get married and have twins
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 2:07pm On May 22, 2021
Cowbell521:
na because u never jam cheating wife
my neighbor wife dey play away wife like club
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 2:01pm On May 22, 2021
Hathor5:
10 years of love and support.

A place to call home.

Home cooked meals.

Regular sex without any STDs.

The laughter of children.

The pride of fatherhood.

Need I say more?

Your life, your choice. kiss
but i hear some wives hoard sex from their husbands despite all he has spent
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 1:57pm On May 22, 2021
Cowbell521:
Other people to do wetin? Enter marriage bandage? Maybe na Deeper life girl u Mari because I hie say their marriage dey last
but people dey marry every saturday dey smile...am confused
Family › Re: Marriage Still Rocks: Two Nairalanders Celebrate A Decade Of Pure Love by Mecka: 1:46pm On May 22, 2021
Michelle55:
Congratulations.. May you celebrate more years together and may this beautiful smile never depart from your home. God bless your home!
This could be us

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