₦airaland Forum

HtwoOw:
Apparently human rights violation and cases were committed during GEJ's tenure, but more importantly USA knows the defence budget was being shared by top politicians hence why they chose not to associate with GEJ

However the Shia and sunni issue can also be regarded as human rights violation but it hardly got much publicity , eventually USA will come around and I hope she does at least for the safety of everyone else in the country


If USA blocks all purchase maybe we should look to the country we got colonized by to help us in desperate times


God bless Nigeria

LoveMachine:
NCAN NL branch has deemed this inconclusive INEC style. According to the Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh Amendment just because a man bares a name it does not declare ethnicity.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt-uY1GPh0Y

ImperialYoruba:
Because this one is not Ibo nau.

The US had blocked the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan from acquiring Boeing CH-47 Chinok helicopters from Israel in January 2015 purportedly due to human rights issues involving the military.

It was further learnt that plans had reached an advanced stage to bring in 12 MI 35M, one of the latest helicopter gunships from Russia.

Vlad ain't loyal mehn.. , Russia why? Does he not care about automatic citizenship one utopian paper country has promised him...

Strong indications have emerged that the United States has again blocked the Federal Government from acquiring fighter ground attack aircraft considered crucial in the ongoing campaign against Boko Haram in the North-East.

Investigations showed that the US has prevented the military from acquiring the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil.

A Presidency source said on Saturday that Nigeria and Brazil were almost striking a deal on the acquisition of the light attack aircraft when the US, which produced the aircraft, prevented the deal.

It was gathered that the leadership of the Armed Forces had taken a decision to replace the ailing Alpha jet platform of the Nigerian Air Force with the newer A-29 Super Tucano.

The source said that the Brazilians, who were initially enthusiastic about the deal, suddenly became reluctant.

The source added the US had told the Brazilians, who acquired 99 of the aircraft from the US firm, Embraer Defence System, that the aircraft deal be put on hold due to human rights issues involving the military.

The US had blocked the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan from acquiring Boeing CH-47 Chinok helicopters from Israel in January 2015 purportedly due to human rights issues involving the military.

Like the case of the A-29 Super Tucano, the Boeing CH-47 Chinok helicopters were produced by US firms and could only be sold with approval by the Americans.

The latest development has dimmed indications that the US was relaxing the arms embargo on the country with the election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

US Congressman Darrel Isah had said shortly after a meeting with service chiefs and defence authorities in the country in August 2015 that the US had commenced the process of relaxing the embargo on military assistance to the country under the Leahy Law.

The Leahy Law prohibits the US defence sector from providing military assistance to countries involved in rights violations.

[The source added that the US Government was not pleased with measures adopted against those accused of human rights abuse in the operational areas of the North-East.

The source said, “The issue of the arms embargo against the country by the US is still in force. The US is helping in the area of training; they also have some of their platforms like the C130 which is so crucial in the campaign and operations of the military.

“However, the surprising thing is that they have again prevented the country from acquiring A29, Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil.

“The US sold the aircraft to the Brazilians but they gave a condition that they could only be resold to other countries with the consent of the US. This means that Brazil must seek the permission of the US to sell.

“The Brazilians were enthusiastic when they visited Nigeria and the impression we had was that they were ready to sell, provided the funds were available.

“Curiously, they later developed cold feet because America started quoting human rights issues to block the deal.

“The aircraft are unique because the plan was to use the A-29 Super Tucano, Fighter Ground Attack aircraft to replace the ailing Alpha jets.

“The Alpha jets are old now; the Alpha jets and the MI helicopter gunships are the two major platforms deployed in the North-East.”

However, it was said that the US had inspected some facilities of the NAF even though the deal was shrouded in uncertainty.

Our correspondent gathered that the prevailing arms blockade had again compelled the government to look in the direction of Asia and Eastern Europe for arms supply to fight Boko Haram.

It was learnt that the Federal Government had paid for 10 Super Mushak trainers from Pakistan expected to arrived the country by the first week of December 2016.

It was further learnt that plans had reached an advanced stage to bring in 12 MI 35M, one of the latest helicopter gunships from Russia.

It was gathered that pilots and technicians who were sent to Russia for training on the use of the sophisticated helicopters had completed training and had returned to the country to await the arrival of the equipment.

Although the military had not changed the plan to replace the Alpha jets with the A-29 attack helicopters, the government was said to be acquiring the MI35m in phases.

rusher14:
Ask Jonathan.

DropShot:
China has also promised them to invade Kuje prison to free Dilector Kanu.
After that, they will then declare Biafra Republic in the name of Chukwu Okike Abiama.

kropotkin2:
Yes yes yes January 20 is around the corner

wristbangle:
Happy weekend tigress

CSTR13:
If anything less than 10% of that loan is not to be spent on critical infrastructure in the south east, then they should block the goddamn loan forever.
The South east citizens would probably bear the biggest brunt of the repayment anyway through import tariffs and custom duties..

Fkforyou:
I guess those screaming they don't know Mr.Eazi don't watch music channel that much. He has some good songs out there (bankulize,anointing, skin tight, dance for me, ohema e.t.c) and I won't mind if he wins the award.

When you hear "it's your boy eazi" just start to dey move your body small small cos na jam when go burst your brain...

Flexherbal:
How long is Nigeria going to keep borrowing!

Opharhe:
Oshiomole still tried honestly. Though I would have preferred an Ize-Iyamu Governorship. Hopefully Obaseki proves himself worthy of the mandate.

AfonjaStinks:


This is the greatest insult in the history of Nigerian music

All the songs this guy did was a hit and you wanna compare him to kids that sings Shoki and that guy that has only one song (Reekado)??

Hallelujahs was a hit

Holiday was a hit

Dance was a hit

Onye n'ekwu was a hit

Anything was a hit

Wash was a hit

Tender was a hit

Duro was a hit

Wash was a hit

Pana was a hit

Diana was a hit

He has hit songs more than those little kids put together

How many hit songs does Olamide have ?? But this guy who started music in 2012 already have 11 hit songs

This is the greatest insult in the history of Nigerian music

engineerboat:
May God spare our lives till then.

Once again good morning

bejeiodus:
The author of the article raised some valid points but he failed to acknowledge that the case can be fast tracked. Counsel to Jegede has applied for an accelerated hearing which would ensure speedy adjudication. It is still a puzzle why Jegede, a senior advocate, waited this late before he challenged the substitution of his name with Jimoh's name in court.

SamuelAnyawu:
Nice Writeup...

I Think Mimiko/ Jegede should have a close door peace meeting with Sheriff/Jimoh/Sacked State Exco's to allow Jegede to run as the authentic PDP Candidate.


I Think I need a Law degree in Base University, Abuja

It doesn't mean that INEC must return his name back on the candidates' list. 

Even if my brother (Jegede) files the appeal which constitutionally won't be decided until February, 2017, his notice of appeal doesn't have the capacity to make INEC remove Jimoh Ibrahim's name from the candidates list (Even when it is clear to all that Ibrahim can never win his own local government let alone the whole Ondo state). 

bejeiodus:
Politicians are notorious for saying one thing and doing another.

ZKOSOSO:
Why Acting when he can be substantive??

We carry awa lens de view Buhari stomach on dis matter!!