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[quote author=dem_people link=topic=818479.msg9714775#msg9714775 date=1323272085]But if we both feel this way, why is it hard for you to understand that we're better-off going our separate ways?[/quote]I honestly believe that you are in a self destructive denial. The only thing keeping you people from annihilating each other is one Nigeria. The East is not big enough for Ibgos who will return home if the country splits up. Truth is bitter but you must deal with it. olodo

Goodness gracious, Abagworo!!!      


This activity is a confirmation of Sadauna's observations.

realchange:
do you think that Gowon could have beat the crap out of Ojukwu at any time? the way i see it, you are like gowon while Onlytruth is Ojukwu kpom kwem! you wan try?

Gowon didn't have to. Someone ran away faster than speedy gonzales.

PointB:
^^^

All votes are valid. Use you other monikers

Everyone does not participate in your multiple moniker crap. Okwute Egyptians piafuka gi &&&&

btw, that Onlytruth is a relentless biafran. I'll love to meet him in a boxing ring and beat the crap out of him.  He deserves the title since you people have rigged out Dede and Eziachi.

@PointB, How do I withdraw my vote for olodo Onlytruth?

[quote author=alj_harem link=topic=817702.msg9707440#msg9707440 date=1323188117]@Bolded

it is not GEJ fault, the man in my sincere opinion is trying but there are something he needs to set right first before going on with fuel subsidy.

if the government want to stop fuel subsidy benefits, then stop buying from the importers. simple[/quote]I'm sure there are ongoing plans to get our refineries up and running. By the way, its in the best interest of these importers to keep the refineries in a disabled state. I can assure you that tens of companies are willing, able, and ready to take the place of the current importers and supply the same products at current prices.  We cannot assume that there are no plans by the government to remove the subsidy without having thought of ways to control prices thereafter.

@A-ZeD, at some point you have to give your government a chance to succeed or lose. GEJ seems to have well meaning and proven professionals in place who are making the right moves at the moment. Give yourself and this government a chance.

You sound quite incoherent as well, hear you: "If the marketers are fleecing the country then thay are doing with the concent and aid of the government". If you believe what you wrote then your stance against subsidy removal is dumb. Is it not the same government who is now withdrawing the consent you talk about? abeg make we hear word. Where do these dullards come from sef.

[quote author=lanre_front link=topic=817702.msg9704716#msg9704716 date=1323168089]When Nigerians start paying N150 for fuel, that is what they are paying for. Instead of these "PDP annointed fuel importers" waiting to collect the money from govermnet in form of subsidy, they just collect if directly from the poor masses - you & I - in form of fuel price increase[/quote]Don't count on paying N150 for fuel after subsidy is removed. The government has the power to impose price control measures on these importers. FYI, there are at least 3 - 4 companies willing to replace each importer who does not want to continue importing and sell at current prices, after subsidy is gone.

Its time to open the books of these importers and let everyone see the astronomical levels of their profits at the expense of you and I.

To the rude ones among you, it is SIR Ahmadu Bello.  The observation that the Igbos are the type of people whose desire more or less to dominate people isw spot on. The said desire is pathological and we can observe the phenomenon right here on NL.  I mean, observe how Onlytruth portays this trait day in day out. BTW the said desire is not necessarily a bad thing.

Let the market determine the price while the government regulates.  Oil companies should be trying to maximize their profits, but in certain cases where national security and well being is involved, reasonable price control becomes necessary.

Let the subsidy be removed and any company who wishes to go bankrupt as a result should proceed.  I submit to you that there are hundreds of companies who will replace those companies who choose to exit the scene. The government should control the price and let any supplier who does not want to comply exit the business. Call their bluffs.  I bet you none of the current suppliers/importers will fold up.

@PointB, You should be above wuruwuru if you want to do this well. The typical egotistical authoritarianism customarily exhibited by you people is just what you portrayed by single handedly disqualifying Ndu_chuck  for, as you put it, "Not an Igbo faithful". Whatdaheck does that mean? olodo

ngwanu, give Dede1 then. Remove Onlytruth from the list right away, that bearded boy is too biafran to qualify.

Son of a gun, Eze Elmo!!!

Fuel Subsidy: Jonathan To Use Executive Order For Its Abolishment


If GEJ goes through with this and his promises regarding power deregulation, then he would start to earn my support.

OPPONENTS of fuel subsidy may have lost the battle, going by the government’s plan to handle the combustible issue.

President Goodluck Jonathan and his cabinet have opted for Executive Fiat to remove the subsidy, The Nation learnt yesterday.

The government will not depend on any legislative instrument to back its action, a source said.

The withdrawn subsidy will be part of the 2012 budget being worked upon by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

The cash from this souce is to be ploughed into reviving the country’s decaying infrastructure. But the popular belief is that such an action will raise fuel prices and further impoverish the poor.

Dr Jonathan may have been emboldened to take the decision by the legal advice on the constitutional clauses which empower the Executive to withdraw the subsidy.

A cabinet member, who pleaded not to be named because of what he called the sensitivity of the situation, said the government will not go back on its decision to remove the subsidy.

The source said: “The government has decided to make the withdrawal of fuel subsidy a purely Executive matter; we will resolve this debate over the subsidy in the next few weeks with the 2012 Budget.

“There is no way we can manage 2012 Budget without removing fuel subsidy. It is central to the economic growth we are trying to accelerate.

“We felt it is better to take a painful but a necessary decision in the interest of the nation’s development and its future.

“This government will eventually be vindicated when Nigerians start feeling the effects of the removal of subsidy on education, roads, health, water and other infrastructure.”

Responding to a question, the cabinet source said: “Whatever is the decision of the Senate and House of Representatives on the withdrawal of fuel subsidy is advisory.

“Go through the 1999 Constitution, you will discover that the government is constitutionally empowered to take such a decision.

“Section 16(2) of the Constitution gives the government the backing to withdraw fuel subsidy because it is purely economic matter.

“The section says in part: ‘The state shall direct its policy towards ensuring (a) the promotion of a planned and balanced economic development; (b) that the material resources of the nation are harnessed and distributed as best as possible to serve the common good.

“That the economic system is not operated in such a manner as to permit the concentration of wealth or the means of production and exchange in the hands of few individuals or of a group , ”

The source explained that the government has demonstrated faith by publishing the list of the beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy.

“The publication of the list has shown our commitment to unmasking the subsidy cartel and utilising the funds realised from the removal of subsidy.”

The Federal Government is proposing a N4.8trillion budget for 2012, with a $70 to $75 benchmark price for oil.

Apart from the take-off of the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), the government is also proposing savings of about N1.2trillion from the withdrawal of fuel subsidy.

But most Senators and House members have asked their leaders to prevail on the President to meet four conditions.

The conditions are:

•a publication of the list of the beneficiaries of past fuel subsidy;

•presentation of facts and figures or statistics on the true picture of the amount of fuel subsidy;

•a comprehensive release of palliative measures Nigerians will enjoy, if the subsidy is removed, and Action Plan to make the measures work; and

•concrete work plan on how to make all refineries function at optimal level.


http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/28681-fuel-subsidy-jonathan-to-use-executive-order.html

@Onlytruth, something tells me that you will not live up to the hype you are displaying here on NL. I'm sure I will not see you anywhere close to Enugu or Nnewi on Feb 2 2012. That is if you know of the event which is scheduled to take place on that date, olodo.

Ojukwu To Be Buried Feb 2


Why can't they just bury the man and let him rest in peace already!

The late Biafra leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu will be buried on February 2, next year, Anambra State Governor Peter Obi announced yesterday.

Obi spoke to reporters after a meeting of Southeast governors in Enugu.

According to him, although the funeral will begin in Enugu, the late Ojukwu’s body will be taken to his country home, Nnewi, for burial.

According to the governor, a committee will be set up to discuss the burial.

He said all the Southeast and Southsouth states that made up the former Eastern Region as well the presidency will participate in the ceremonies.

“On 2nd of February, 2012, the burial ceremony of Dim Ojukwu will take place in Enugu, after which his remains will be taken to his country home, Nnewi for internment”.

The ceremonies will begin in Enugu because it was the capital of the former Eastern Region, Obi said.

It was also gathered that Ojukwu’s remains will be taken to Zungeru, Niger State his birth place, and Lagos where he started his career.

Also yesterday, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation (Ohanaeze Ndigbo), led by Amb. Raph Uwechue, visited the family of the late Ojukwu yesterday to condole with them.

They also addressed the Nnewi National Assembly and the traditional ruler of the commercial city, Obi Kenneth Orizu.

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo told the family and the people of Nnewi that Ndigbo will only be happy if the Ikemba Nnewi is given a state burial.

Ohanaeze said Nigeria should honour the great height attained by Ojukwu by honouring him in a special way.

After signing the condolence register at the Ojukwu family home in Umudim, Uwechue said Ojukwu died when Ndigbo needed his leadership counsel the most.

The traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Kennenth Orizu, said at his palace that Ojukwu’s death should bring unity in Igboland. He described his death as painful.

Former President General of Ohaneze Dr Dozie Ikedife said before the former warlord’s burial, the Federal Government should bestow national honour on him or stay off his burial.

The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nduka Eya urged the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to ensure that Ojukwu’s legacy does not die.

A younger brother of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Mr Sunday Ojukwu, praised Ohanaeze for respecting his brother, with their visit.

The Director of Information of MASSOB, Comrade Uchenna Madu, said the group took over the family house of Ojukwu to avoid any breakdown of law and order.

He urged the Federal Government and Obi to rehabilitate the Oba to Okigwe road and other Nnewi roads that are dilapidated before his burial.

Uwechue said: “Ojukwu died for Igbo cause and we must give him every respect he deserves.

“He never thought of breaking up Nigeria, but he fought in order not to allow the Igbo nation to be conquered by anybody, I resigned my position as Nigeria’s Ambassador to France to join Ojukwu in his cause to liberate Ndigbo. I was not sacked.”

The former Prefect, Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Francis Cardinal Arinze has thanked Obi for the attention given to the late Ojukwu during his illness.

In a letter to the Governor, Cardinal Arinze promised to continue to remember the dead hero at Holy Mass so that he will have eternal rest.

He extolled the late Ojukwu’s intelligence, firmness of principles, love for his people, high qualities of leadership and courage to face challenges, noting that he occupies a significant place in the history of Nigeria.

The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi, the Most Reverend Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, said Ojukwu’s death end the earthly life of a legend.

Rev Okeke noted that the late Ojukwu, in spite of numerous challenges, remained the undisputed Igbo leader, the authentic rallying point of all Igbo people and one who had the  interest of Ndigbo at heart, a patriot and an icon who led the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) with vision and courage.

http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/28676-ojukwu-to-be-buried-feb-2.html

@Rad1cal, Et Tu Beafé ??

Scientific rigging ko, paranormal activities ni. How did they figure out that there was scientific rigging? I believe the same allegation was made during the last election cycle. Why didn't other parties take precautionary measures to ensure that there were no such activitiies this time arround? I don't particularly like PDP and I'm not its card carrying member, but I have to say these ACN guys are sore losers in this case.

Fashola and co. should worry about giving Lagos residents from other states equal protection and representation in government affairs before running to Abuja with hands out. This move by Lagos State is quite disappointing.

@ekt_bear, I'd recommend that you visit Kano to some gain exposure to the incredible opportunities that are present there and to have a feel for the population outside of wishful thinking and tribal based emotionalism.

@cogotoErgo, nairalanders like you are appreciated for reporting these incidents promtly. Here'e a picture attached to the news when confirmed by dailytimes this morning.

Islamist sect, Boko Haram has bombed two police posts in Azare, north of the Bauchi state capital, Bauchi. The militants also raided a bank.

The sect which has been around since 2002 has recently increased the intensity of its attacks.

The movement is seeking to Islamise the whole country, and claimed responsibility for the UN bombing in Abuja earlier this year.

Yesterday, people suspected to be members of the sect attacked a wedding in Maiduguri in Borno state, killing two guests.

http://dailytimes.com.ng/article/boko-haram-hits-bauchi

@adamabdul, you are onto something there if you were referrig to An-Nur (or in oher words disambiguation).  You may be a silent student. sanu

@emmke, if you feel threatened by the phrase "predominantly Muslim", hope "majority Muslims" sound less threatening to you.

afam4eva:
Don't mind him. he just makes bogus statements that he can't backup. The Islamic north have succeeded in giving foreigners the opinion that there are more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria.

Can you disprove the fact that Moslems make up 55% or more of the SW population and over 70% of the entire Northern areas? Remember that there are Moslems in the SE and SS as well. I suspect that you are in denial of obvious facts.

Sorry to break the hearts of the bigots and racists among us, but  the meaning of Naira name is Shinning, glittering. It is not a very uncommon name of a female Muslim. We all know that Nigerians are predominantly Moslims, so the islamic influence in some of this matters is not suprising given the point in history when the currency was named.

I can see that some unrepentant biafran cry babies have found another sorry excuse for self pity

cycober:
I keep shouting this in my mind. if we can't find a sensible solution to simple problems ourselves, then there are close to 200 countries in the world, what is so wrong in learning from others? this same thing happened in the U.S in there early history, where the cowboys and there cattle were in constant collision/fight with farmers in the great plains, one fed up farmer came up with a brilliant solution. barbed wire. and later on, the once free roaming cowboys also build Ranches for their cattle. problem solved.

I always loved the idea of having a ranch and a country home/or farm house. my advice, the government should give the fulani land. but only to create a cattle ranch, so they don't roam into peoples farms,, and every farm should be mandated to have barbed wire around it. It is that simple.

Your motives may be noble but your solution is inappropriate and not well thought out. The problem with most of us is that we don't really understand problems yet we propose solutions for them. What you've done sir, is equivalent to proposing the application of pythagorean theory to solve very complex differential equation, simply because you see X and Y in the differential equation.

My recommendation to you is to read up on the problem at hand before making simplistic suggestions as you posted above.

Onlytruth is always filled with dellusional ideas. Here is a homework for Uncle Onlytruth, please find out how many feet make a meter and how many storeys would 300 meters make. olodo, you people better start with a 3 meter high stature and at worst 30 meters. By the time the 300meter statute falls on its construction workers or tourists, I'm sure you'd blame it on the gods. half a word is enough for the wise, in the case of onlytruth proverbial 3 and a half words would be needed. ode, dan iska, bara. 300meters ko, 300 units measured by length of pollices ni.

You critics and haters are actually the butt of the joke for you lack English comprehension and are unable to dicipher sophistry in Patience Jonathan's linguistic prowess. She said "''Today is world aids day, and all of us have AIDS only that some people are positive while others are negative!"

olodos, do you know that "aids" also mean "to provide support for or relief to" ? Did it occur to you that she was refering to the meaning of 'aid' I just posted, when she was talking of positive aid? You all should leave Madam alone and get a life. Most of you don't know the difference between aides, aids, and AIDS virus, much more how to spell the words. Okwute Palestinian piafuka gi isi (all of una).

ndu_chucks gburu gburu    

@PointB, stop pretending to be a fool and an illiterate. We are talking about conflicts with Fulani herdsmen and you are primarily itemizing religious violence. You can do better than that, olodo

You people need to ask yourselves why these kinds of attacks did not take place 10 or 15 years ago. Give yourselves honest answers in the process please. Be sensitive as well.

Beaf:
I wonder if you too sectretly admire corrupt people. Its a disgrace.

I detest the comment above because you of all people should know better. Having said that, the task at hand is how to develop social engineering techniques which would rid the country of corruption. I'm afraid that barring drastic millitary activities or other extreme measures, it may take us a generation or two to get there.

Nna you people are hilarious!! LWKMD

@Beaf, I been think say you get inside info considering the way you dey boast say Tinubu dey go prison. wettin happen na? Tinubu has now been rendered squeeky clean by the tribunal. I don't believe anyone can prove that the man stole anything either. If they can't prove that he operated those accounts, how in the world are they going to gather evidence of fraud? Pele o.

Beaf will soon come and deal with you people. You will cry when he tells you of the perfected designs that will ensure that the ruling of this compromised judge is reversed.

As surely as there is oiyl in the ND, Tinubu will pay!!!