₦airaland Forum

Setting politics aside, His Excellency, RMK, has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the advancement of education in Kano State since assuming office in 1999. His administration opened doors of opportunity for countless young people through the award of scholarships, empowering them to pursue their academic aspirations. Beyond this, he played a pivotal role in strengthening the state’s educational infrastructure, including the establishment of two universities that continue to shape future generations. Taken together, these achievements underscore a clear and lasting legacy—one defined by meaningful investment in human capital and a deep dedication to educational development.

Sorry for using a wrong word. I left when I was just a child, a very small child.

sacajawea:
You left as an Infant... In 1982 (44 years ago actually), and you still remember things?
"You left as an Infant".
Or another Noun you meant to say

Epe is the town where my earliest sense of life began more than forty years ago. I left with my parents in 1982 as an infant, yet the place still lives vividly in my mind. That long, steep road winding through Epe — whenever it appears on TV, no matter the day or time — I recognize it instantly.

This is a big fat lie because the road construction from Aba to Port Harcourt is no where near 95% completion. I know because just last week, I travelled from Port Harcourt to Aba.

May be he went to beg them to do the right thing, because in that 2019 gubernatorial election in Kano, the present governor, Abba Yusuf won the election, but APC rigged the election and the then governor, Abdullahi Ganduje was reelected. Even after meeting with the supreme court judges, Kwankwaso candidate, Abba Yusuf still lost at the supreme court.

RichBoy247:
So Kwankwaso bribed Supreme Court judges through Anyim Pius Anyim

[quote author=3seriez post=13828810e's not saying anything new here. Our Judiciary is for the highest bidder. It did not start today. When politicians tell you go to court, you think they don't know what they're doing.[/quote]

The truth is PBAT won the 2023 election. Any contrary opinion is only influenced by sentiment.

It's nice meeting you, too. I used to visit Top Camp whilst visiting a family friend or whilst passing through to Polo Club.

Racoon:
All you said was correct except I think 242 Recce Battalion moved to Iberoko Barrack Badagry. 244 Recce Battalion later moved and have been station in Saki Oyo State. Meanwhile Lived at Officer Quarters Top Camp area close to Headquarters 52 Signals Regiment. Nice meeting you sir.

I was in Mokola barracks too in the 80's and early 90's with the 242 Recce battalion and later 244 Recce battalion that came from Enugu. 242 Recce battalion moved to Ikeja cantonment in 1987 and was replaced by 244 Recce battalion that came from Enugu. When did you live in Mokola barracks?

Racoon:
Late General Salihu Ibrahim seems to always be the first in most of his postings in the Nigerian Army. Then as a Major ( but later Lt Gen) S Ibrahim was the first Ex-boy Commissioned Officer to serve at NMS.

He was the chief instructor( CI ) Military in 1971. He later also become become the first Ex-boy Chief of Army Staff later in 1990s during the IBB/Abacha era. In the below photograph, he is seen with Military Wing Instructors.

I so much love this Lt General Salihu Ibrahim . The man is a gentle man officer to the core. Goes about with a gentle mien and soft spoken. Saw him repeated in Ikeja and Mokola barracks when he came visiting back then. God rest his soul.

It is highly likely that PBAT will win reelection. Atiku and Obi have very limited chances because the political dynamics have shifted significantly since the 2023 elections. In 2023, Peter Obi received unusually high support in parts of the North, especially in the Christian‑dominated Middle Belt. He won Plateau, Nasarawa, and the FCT, and also secured large vote totals in Kaduna and Benue. Much of this support came from Christian voters who rejected the Muslim‑Muslim ticket, believing it might lead to discrimination.

That concern is unlikely to shape the next election. Many voters now point to the PBAT administration’s record, which they view as balanced toward both Christian and Muslim communities in terms of appointments and project distribution.

For example, the more than 300,000 votes Obi received in Kaduna in 2023—largely from Southern Kaduna—are unlikely to remain with him in 2027. PBAT has strengthened his support in that region by establishing a federal university in Southern Kaduna and appointing Chrsitopher Musa from the area as CDS, later elevating him to Minister of Defence. These developments suggest that those votes may shift toward PBAT in the next election.

I disagree with this list with all my heart. South Africa is even in the list and Nigeria is not.

SpencerForbes:
Wait, for real? They put countries like the Philippines, India, Japan, South Africa 😳😁, Thailand, and China on this list— the only handsome people there are the movie stars! —but left out our own? And Nigeria isn't even on there? Smh 🤦‍♂️ They should've at least added Ghana! What kinda nonsense stat is this? This whole list is a joke. 😒

Even as a Christian, I used to listen to this man's preaching on television in the 90's in Kaduna.

By any means, whether mathematically or technically, Nigeria has qualified because with the remaining two games, Benin and Rwanda will meet and will either play draw or one takes three points so, even if Nigeria loses the remaining two games, it will finish second on the table.

lalabrother:
No, if Nigeria loses its remaining 2 matches, and Rwanda and Benin wins their remaining 2 matches. Nigeria will end the qualifiers in 3rd place and automatically out.

You don't expect a USD 20B refinery recently built to sell at a price lower than cost of production. Crude oil is sold to the Dangote refinery at international market price in Naira equivalent to current dollar exchange rate. What do you want him to do? To sell below cost price and kill the refinery?

chatinent:
Dangote, the monopolist, has become more of a bigger issue to Nigerians than the FG.


When the policy affected him weeks ago, he was bleating all over the internet and giving side talks of how the Malta refinery owners refuses to give him raw materials!

They have called him to the kitchen and served him roasted agreements that benefits and he's lost his voice now! This is the same Dangote that has been given raw materials but has been conditioned to scratch their back while they scratch his.., at the detriment of Nigerians!

A monopolists' war!


All of a sudden, Dangote can no longer announce the price he sells! The NNPC are the ones announcing the price for Dangote! It's been denials and denials!


Another plot to keep increasing the price of fuel!


How do you mean to tell Nigerians that the cost of refining fuel at home is more expensive than the imported fuel!

Of course, that is why they padlocked Dangote's mouth so he either choose to earn more money and shut up, or never be giving raw materials again! This way, the agenda is still active!

This is the same fuel sold at ₦165/litre a year ago...with subsidy! And it's still sold with subsidy now, but at a higher cost!


Dangoate, Malta refinery owners, Opolo eyes, eFF-GEE, NNPSee, are the biggest fraud!

There are always exceptions to a ruling party winning all elective seats in a state. For a state like Kaduna, it is almost impossible for a party to win all contested seats even if the party attempted rigging.

Afrowits:
Naija Politics. Why is it that the party of the State governor always win all the seats when it comes to LG election in Nigeria?

This levy is not welcome. The government should explore other means of generating revenue.

The Bachaman people are well represented in the military, especially in the Army. I missed my growing up in Mokola barracks and the lovely Abe's beauty who is Bachaman by tribe.

onadana:
Hero...par excellence.A real soldier who led from the front.Remembered one of his interview with the BBC when the interviewer asked him,not many Colonel's lead their troops from the front line,that what will happen if he got shot or as he sees his men failing down around him.He said that's why he is a Soldier.He said his presence motivates his men...a real Bachaman...Adamawa hero..

Na statistics we go chop?

That's what my people failed to understand or chose not to understand that pump price of petrol will be more than ₦1000 per liter if Dangote refinery sold directly to marketers except government supplies crude oil to the Dangote refinery at a subsidised rate.

Gboss247:
Why are others marketers not importing apart from NNPCL?

The cost of producing one liter of petrol is more than ₦800, so if Dangote is to sell to oil marketers, we should be expecting pump price to be more than ₦1000 per liter. Bear it in mind that crude oil is being sold to Dangote refinery at international market rates.

Dannyset:
Why is Dangote not selling to other Marketers? Must it be NNPC?

Or Dangote is looking for who will take the heat incase the price per litre is too high for Nigerians?

Go build your refinery and sell at ₦300

sukar886:
Anything less that 300naira is rubbish

Tackling insecurity should be the main issues concerning next election. The present administration has failed woefully to address increasing crime and seems clueless and confused on how to effectively combat insecurity.

Federal roads are in bad conditions, claiming the lives of thousands and costing motorists huge amount of money in repairs. It takes more than 2 hours to drive from Port Harcourt to Aba, a 60km road, due to bad condition of the road which $100m will be more than enough to fix but a government would be so insensitive to purchase an aircraft for the exclusive use of Mr. president.

At a time when the government is telling citizens to make sacrifice because of its harsh economy policy, certainly, this purchase is a bad one and selfish.

Rest in peace, great Kataf man.

This disastrous performance is shameful and disgraceful and a reflection of the State of the nation. The minister of sports is solely responsible for this disaster and should honourably resign or sack if need be.

Saba bread, the best those years (90's). It is almost impossible to be in Kaduna without eating Saba bread. More than 30 years after, the tales of how good the bread was still lingers on.

Sangoamadioha1:
SABA br TVead no dey Kaduna again? I remember those days of thick SABA bread in Kaduna.

I was with my parents who are still alive between 1982 and 1991 in Letmauk barracks Mokola - it was called 242 Recce battalion when troops moved from Epe, Lagos in 1982 and later named 244 Recce battalion when 242 was moved to Ikeja cantonment in 1987 and replaced with 244 Recce battalion from Ukwunanu, Enugu.

Racoon:
I must say the main characters in this epic seat-on-edge film were really impressive especially Ramsey Noah and Chidi Mokem given that they have no military drill background except the ones acquired in the course of producing this movie.

Shot mainly @ Letmauk Barracks, Mokola-Ibadan, Oyo State; the cars, costume, social life and environment setting were just the ideal type given that it was the former 4th Battalion Barracks in the 1960-1970s Nigeria.

All the areas used for the movie were well familiar turfs especially the parade ground that is often used for the WASA ceremonies( I will do a thread on that one day) while my pop served with the army. Shout out to fellow barrack boys and girls folks all over. We rock!

Ajaokuta should be on the list. When I was there light would not blink for more than three months and was almost free then. God bless Ajaokuta "the steel city"

I was only trying to point out that the rise in inflation is a general phenomenon and not only exclusive to Nigeria.

seguno2:
In what way is our country comparable to the United States

To be honest, inflation is on the rise globally including in the US. Ghana's own was more than 40% and only drops to 38% recently.

Growing up in Ibadan in the 80s this company then was called Odua Investment Company limited and flooded the TV screen with the advert "Odua Investment Company limited egbon be eyan wa."

More than 50 percent of customers are not metered and are billed under estimation. It's only fair that every customer is metered before tariff increase so that they manage their energy consumption. NLC should not protest the increase but demand energy metre for all.