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A soldier in Maiduguri has tweeted about his experience at the war front. He wrote about his reasons for fighting, the attitude of other military personnel, the challenges he faces (imcluding land mines) and the welfare situation of the troops on the frontline.

We stopped by in a Location close to Lake Chad. Those Naval personnel stationed in that Axis. . . hmm, I rest my case.

One came to me and said, "Oboi una don turn Animal for this Bush o". After telling him how long I've stayed in the Frontline he shouted and said do I still have life? I told him here am I talking to you. Those who ran away from the operation who are afraid to die, some are no more today...Those who advised me then never to join the Military that I will die, some are no more today, they died before me.

So why should I be afraid to fight and die for my father land?? Those who were brainwashed and are happy to die and go to heaven to meet their so called Virgins... Then why won't I be happy to die and go to Paradise

My father served the military for 38 years he was ready to call it quit if not being forced after fighting Biafra, ECOMOG and the rest.

We are Armed forces in our family, incase you don't know. We are 5 in number in this Operation from the same Parent and we are very happy to be here.

Narrating story to the naval friend.. He was short of words and said that he's only some months here and he's thinking of quitting the Job. . . . I said, "listen quitters never win and winners never quit... Stay strong and bleed more in war times. Bleed less during peace"

he was looking at me like a dead man walking... Who will stay and fight if all of us here quit the Job we willingly Join?? The Military is the best Job one will ever think of as a Career if not for some selfish people we have as leaders.

Only GOD knows where those Officers and Generals my father use to tell us about are now.. during ECOMOG and other Guerilla wars Nigeria encountered...

Dear @MBuhari 4 years is drawing near yet nothing is heard about the NIPPS. . . We don't ask for increament but pay us what is coming from CBN.. the so called finance and other selfish people can't sit down comfortably and be eating our sweat. . . why will a Hundred plus thousand come for a Soldier monthly some people will cut it down to 48 thousand?

How will they ever see Heaven?? There's serious Judgement in Heaven.. even the day of judgement I will still stab those that cheated on this suffering and go to Hell... Please do something because we and our families are dying in pains


Dear COAS please those young Soldiers in the Frontline are Okay.. I see no reason why the so called experience Soldiers are afraid to come to the Frontline. . The amount of young Soldiers I see in the Frontline recently is very alarming. Those fat legs who prefer going to Liberia and Sudan to count Dollars bring them here and let these young Soldiers go and learn Military job gain some experience before bringing them hear.

The only problem we have now is land Mines aside that Maiduguri is very cool and calm now. Infact you can walk from Tumbu Gini to Maiduguri without fear.. "only if you know the area"

Dear CNS please let your men know they are coming to Maiduguri for Operation not to come and die why putting such negative thought in their mind about being here to die.

Do you know that, aside Politics, it can't take up to 8 days to flush and clear everything called BHT?? But where will another ATM open for the so called. . . .

Only God will save the poor in Nigeria. Good day.

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Ishilove:
If you were a lady I would have said you are on your period

*brings out hand* Friends

Wait a minute while I go and search for the quote.

Ishilove:
Ten years ago I've as binging on Samurai Jack

The only anime series I've ever watched is Pokemon. I was introduced to animes about 22/23 years ago. A man, walking alone in the forest encounters a demonic looking being and fights him to the death. Lots of Kung fu and sword fights. This demonic being later rips the man's arms out.

Gruesome anime. Blood and gore were uncensored

Mine was around 1989 or 1990. Akira and Fist Of The North Star. I can't even remember the storylines anymore.

Ishilove:
So it seems. I'm not a fan of animes, though.

I watched several episodes of the anime around 10 years ago (from 9 pm till sometime in the morning). Unfortunately I never got to the end of the series because there was a problem with the disc.

And it's live on Channels TV.

Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC).

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Background.

According to the Kaduna State Government, electronic voting machines will be used today in elections for the first time in the history of Nigeria. They will be used in today's local government elections in Kaduna State. Here are pictures of the machines.


https://mobile.twitter.com/GovKaduna/status/994985177930661888

Range Rover Spot? That's Dr Cork's car!

BlackPantherxXx:
Naptu2, i LOVE ALL OF YOUR THREADS.

I really learn a lot from you, you are the Nairaland resident historian.

That State House Marina(lovely building by the way).....What is it used for now?

What of Dodan Barracks? You said it was rebuilt. Any pictures of the reconstructed one? What is it used for now?

The Presidency moved from State House Marina to State House Ribadu Road in 1967. However, State House Marina was still used for some official functions between 1967 - 1991 when the Presidency moved to Abuja. Ambassadors and high commissioners usually presented their letters of credence to the president at State House Marina. State House Marina was also the venue of the arrival ceremonies for certain visiting heads of state and government, e.g. Margaret Thatcher, King Juan Carlos of Spain and Robert Mugabe. President Jimmy Carter of the US stayed at State House Marina when he visited Nigeria in 1978.

Maryam Babangida often held her childrens day and independence day parties at State House Marina and Wole Soyinka was presented with a national honour at State House Marina after he won the Nobel Prize in 1986.


State House Marina was almost abandoned between 1991 - 2011. The only state activity that took place there was the signing of a condolence register when Stella Obasanjo died in 2005.

President Goodluck Jonathan hosted David Cameron at State House Marina in 2011 and he liked the place so much that he stayed there (instead of Ribadu Road) whenever he was in Lagos.

Governor Ambode sent a request to President Buhari that the Lagos State Government should be allowed to take over State House Marina. President Buhari approved the request last year and Fashola formally handed the house over to Ambode earlier this year. I think the Lagos State Government plan to convert it into a museum.


The Presidency was at Ribadu Road from 1967 - 1991. The president of Nigeria stayed at Ribadu Road whenever he was in Lagos between 1991-2011 (President Obasanjo celebrated his birthday there in 2004). The residence was seriously damaged during the Orkar Coup (I'll never forget that day) and it was rebuilt by Julius Berger. The other parts of the complex were not seriously affected.

The last time that I saw the Council Chambers being used was in 2002 when Obasanjo paid a state visit to Lagos. He and other Federal Government officials met with Tinubu and other Lagos State officials at the Council Chambers.

State House Ribadu Road has been used as a heliport since 2011. Whenever the president or vice president is visiting Lagos (especially the Island) they fly to Ribadu Road by helicopter and then go to their destination by car (the Ribadu Road complex is very big and it's got a huge field that can accomodate many helicopters).

IamaNigerianGuy:
Born 1938 ? Served in the military ?
This bio is wrong.

There are three Abba Kyaris that are very popular and people often mix them up. The OP has mixed up two of them.

ThisisBuhari:
OK Mr I know. But at least we know say the president' s office is what comes to mind whenever Aso Rock is mentioned.

Actually, what comes to most people's minds when you say Aso Rock is the Council Chambers. That's the place that most people see on TV.

It was the same with Dodan Barracks. What most people think of when you say Dodan Barracks is the Council Chambers, not the president's office.

Anyway, the thread says presidential complex.

Picture below: The Council Chambers.