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Am impressed!!!

looks like the guy is a silent achiever.

Apart from the good roads and health facilities am particular impressed with the tri-cycle assembly plant

Long over due.

But, better late than never.

Where is NANS and the Labour Unions in all these. Seems labour Unions are only concerned about wage increase.

Please let's all rally round this noble venture.

Gbawe:
Even as I don't agree with you , I have to commend your intelligent and well structured debate. If Duke were VP he would do exactly what he is asking Jonathan to do. This is why Duke , Ken Nnamani (former senate President) and others like them where schemed out of reckoning for roles in the Yar Adua government by OBJ and other Kingmakers. The likes of Duke have their own mind and they would be difficult to control. Do you not wonder why there is no place for PDP achievers like Duke in the Yar Adua Government ?

Let us tell ourselves the basic truth. I have always insisted that , at this stage , virtually all Nigerian politicians are corrupt. It is the system. What we must pragmatically look for are 'enablers' who will facilitate national progress alongside their 'shennanigans'. Jonathan and Yar Adua are not in that mould. Duke, Nnamani and Fashola are .The likes of Yar Adua and Jonathan will aid the cabals 100% to the detriment of Nigeria. Yar Adua , for example , will not dare to contemplate the deregulation of the power sector because he is a hostage to the diesel and generator mafia !!!!  Do you now get my drift? I.e whatever cross Duke has to bear, he will still do things that will improve Nigeria if he is ever in a position to do so  . Fashola is bearing his own cross (Tinubu) with pragmatism while he continues to be an enabler who is delivering.

I do not believe DD is a hypocrite . I don't think Duke is telling Jonathan to do what he will not do if similarly placed.

As regards the constitution, please read the article again to note that Duke is not asking Jonathan to defy the constitution or usurp Yar Adua's powers. He is only asking Jonathan to be an effective deputy rather than a totally invisible and impotent Vice President

Exactly!!!

adconline:
Jonathan is really a toothless bulldog. Gowon assumed the mantle of leadership when Ogundipe was the most senior officer, because there was a power vacuum. Even with OBJ's toughness, Atiku was able to make himself very powerful and visible. Why is Atttorney General more visible and powerful  than the VP? If OBJ who  was more ruthless , powerful and exprienced than Yar'dua could not remove Atiku, why do you think that Jonathan will be easily removed. It's only the NASS that can impeach Jonathan. He's not an appointee of the President. He was on "ticket" with Yar'dua

Thank you.

princekevo:
Oh c'mon, what constitution? The one that has been made as useless as an outdated nursery school text book.
I cant believe any Nigerian would be talking abt a constitution as regards to Jonathan taking over an authority(position) that constitutionally belongs to him, but denied. Do you understand the word "power vacume"? That is exactly what intelligent people around the world see Nigerian situation to be. Tell me in that your constitution a provision mad for such.

We need to tell ourselves the truth Jonathan has failed us as the true son of ND, he has no single clue what politics is all abt, not even Nigerian dirtiest politic. If he ever think someday they will tap him up from his slumber to constitutionaly give him the power, then he must be dreaming.
In politic you fight and lobby for power , u dont sit down and wait them gets to u. I wonder how yaradull on his sick bed, with Turia all the way from Saudi Arabia, lobbying the senate and the FEC to hold on power for his husband. Our brother in Nigeria who could have in support of 100million Nigerians can not do anything. Probably he is scared of being dismissed if he make any drastic step and fail. That is jst the simple why cowards die many times b4 their real death, and why many destined to be at the top ended dying as follow follow, becoz there afriad to take a bold step.

Why do you think ObJ accused Atiku of Corruption? Why do you think Tabo mbeki accused Zuma of corruption? Today is the same Zuma not the President of S.A or do you think if OBJ mistakenly fell sick for 49days outside Nigeria Atiku would fold his arms waiting for him his return to take over power.

Tml we start complaining tht the North has hold on to power since independence as if they tied our hands and legs from assuming power. whereas, is all about our cowardice and foolishness. I am very sure that if the president was to be a SS with a northern vice, they would have manupulated every thing and took over power for weeks.

totally agree with u!


The only gross I have with the likes of DD, the elites and Civil society groups is that they are are waking up a bit late.
All these noises and demonstrations should have started long before now.

But I am most disappointed in NANS and the Labour Unions. Like Beaf said, during June12 crisis, students fought IBB and to a stand still and Abacha to a large extent.
but today NANS and labour unions have become corrupt and totally spineless.

Lets us join the current struggle and demonstration 'save Nigeria' as much as we can

michelin89:
They are a bunch of useless people. They go around blabbing how i hate Michelin89 and stuff. Idiots and common award them nor fit give person. In what way are they even influencing my life?

As from today make anybody yarn say he hate me and I go show am how hate suppose be.

Olodo haters.

OK I hate you.

Oya, show me how hate suppose be

[quote author=mama-gee link=topic=373188.msg5282655#msg5282655 date=1263063114]Don't disturb me or Leave me alone

these two words kill me. [/quote]Its because you like to disturb people.

Nigeria President is M I A. 

Missing In Action. 

O ma se o. I pity my country. 

Yar’Adua’s daughter denied access to him
Meanwhile, despite the report that Yar’Adua was said to have spoken to Jonathan, it was learnt that access to the president in Saudi Arabia is still restricted. Sources say that many of those who had made efforts to see Yar’Adua in hospital were not allowed to do so. Also, it was learnt that the hospital in which the president is being treated has strict instruction not say anything about him.
“This is why the hospital has been referring inquiries about the president to the Nigerian ambassador in Saudi Arabia,” a source close to the presidency said.

Saturday Sun gathered that the restriction of access to Yar’Adua is not only for his associates. Some family members, it was gathered, are not also allowed to see him.

It was learnt that one of the daughters of the president was denied access to him in Saudi Arabia when she stopped by, on his way to the United States, where she had gone for the delivery of her baby. The daughter was said to have waited for days and when it dawned on her that she should not be allowed to see her dad, she proceeded to the US.

“Why the president’s daughter was not allowed to see him is because it was feared that if she saw the president, she would tell her husband the real situation. The president does not want that,” a source said.

Yuguda also visited
It was gathered that Yar’Adua’s son-in-law and governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda, was also in Saudi Arabia to see the president. Sources revealed that the governor, who just returned, stayed longer than he expected because he was not allowed access to Yar’Adua earlier.

http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2010/jan/09/national-01-09-2010-04.htm

I will rather believe this source than your (OP) source

Na today?

proudly9ja:
A step in the right direction in my opinion

I agree with u.

Jucielisa:
My husband was removed from the uk in June 2004 due to entering the uk on a false passport, he bought his return ticket home to Jamaica himself. In march 2006 we got married in Jamaica, following this he made a spouse application to live here with me in the UK, this application was refused and so he made another application which was also refused. He appealed on the diction but eventually that was denied. After all this i heard about this 10 year ban coming in to force but dont know were my husband stands or if it applies to him. I do not know were to find out this infomation or who to ask. please help!

For using false/fake documentations, you get banned 10years. there is nothing you can do about it.

If the offence was just overstaying and he returned at his own cost, he might have been considered.

But using a false passport, get's 10year ban. Sorry.

suxes2005:
@justwise: can u kindly advise me on how to get the e-passport without much probs?

SHALOM

If you are in Lagos, go to either Festac or Ikoyi immigration office. There are always so many touts around these places, ignore them and walk straight into the premise.

Seek help and assistance only from Immigration officers in uniforms with names tag.

lawale65:
ogaoooooooo for you people well i can not blame you all you know noting go to passport office at ikoyi or festac so the people i want to work for we not see me abi i hope you are all mad,

i can not blame you, come and lean i will show you how to do it all,

international passport
hotel booking
ticket
admission

when you are ready contact me 07081518893

Ode, Ole. At least try and improve your English language 1st before you teach people how to scam.

[quote author=TOPE2000! link=topic=377230.msg5271397#msg5271397 date=1262911095]You said it best . . . . . i swear if i see a man with long beard, carrying a bag, to make matter worse reading a quran . . . . . i swear i go run no offence o[/quote]I feel you too. Honestly since after 9/11 every time i found an Arab looking guy in a plane with me, I have to say a quick silent prayer 'Oluwa ma je ki n si oko wo' (Lord don't let me enter the wrong flight)

gattuso10:
can any body here help me with any europe invitation letter?

What you are asking for is next to impossible.

Will you give an IV to a total stranger you meet on the net

Even friends and family are not so easily trusted not to talk of total stranger.

[quote author=nice-guy10 link=topic=377460.msg5268120#msg5268120 date=1262879598]Bros, i only have lV to yemen, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.[/quote]funny

CushiTic:
That's bullshit, I've only been to these three countries in the list, and I can swear i loved every single second of it. And Yemen is by far my favourite country in the middle east.

I bet the reporter doesn't even know the location of the countries he mentioned let alone set foot in them.

You were in Yemen and you love the the place? am suspecting you o.

Did you meet Farouk while you where there?

Please what is your full name and present location, we need to put you on watch-list o

doggyall:
Only approved DNA center is Mokarras Medical center, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Approved by who?

funny. lol.

OMG!!!


This is serious. All in the name of travelling out

Is there anyone with a recent experience with the immigrations/airport securities? Will be flying to UK soon.

Dont woryy, Arsenal will deliver. No shaking.

Happy Birthday/Gunnersday. Gbosa!!!



Party at Debo's lodge after Gunners match. Admission strictly by Arsenal jersey.

No shaking!!! 3 points for Arsenal.

pafun:
I had a dream that America invaded Nigeria and annexed it by force  because it is a terrorist country like Afghanistan etc. 140 milion Nigerians took to the streets jubilant.
We are Americans at last !. No more Green card lottery , no more queueing at embassy. O happy day !
Now we can say things like hey men, motherf+++er , sh+t  etc  and wear I love NY tshirt to office without being accused of imitating Americans. Thank you Jesus !

Orisirisi. Please remain in your dreams o. Dont bother to wake up.

Whao! Interesting read. happened since June. Hope all mata have been resolved sha.

darosha:
d word marriage is vry complex,but 2 my own opinion i bliv d major cause of broken marriages is as a result of lack of respect on d part of d ladies.most of our mothers got married at a tender age and are still happily married. if ladies cld swalow dier pride i bliv marriages wl strt workin of fine.

Sorry the problem is not just with the ladies. a lot of guys are also not ready to give the commitments, responsibilities and faithfulness required for marriage to work. Men cheat more than women and they also get more violent than women.

For me if you are not ready to give all it takes to have a good marriage don't marry.

Am almost certain, it wouldnt have happened with obj in power. That guy commanded lots of respect globally. Not like this Yaradull who does not even command the respect of west africa

Nonsense.

1st they labelled Nigeria a terrorist country, now they are barring thousands of Nigeria from comming to US. Why dont they just close their embassy? Or stop all Nigerians from coming to US?

This is going too far. Afterall d father reported Farouk b4 d incident.

Times like these, I miss a leader like Idiagbon who knows how to call off this kind of bluff.

If he is alive & well, what will it cost him to make 1 or 2mins broadcast to Nigerians?

I refused to be fooled.

This is the time our President is highly needed to speak louder & more clearly on our behalf.

Unfortunately our president is no where to be found.

omega25red:
well i went to bahamas with my naija pali and no visa needed or course i had my green card. The thing is most of these places a torist driven so if you show up with your vacation hotel address and reservtion, they wont stop you from coming in. i went to punta cana in dominican republic they didnt even check your paper as long as you had the $20 needed for the arrival visa but then again i went there from NY so maybe that makes a difference.

You are very right, most of Caribbeans Islands are tourist friendly. And coming from US or Europe is also an advantage.

Ooni of Ile-Ife Oba Okunade Sijuwade has blamed the disunity in Yorubaland on politicians who capitalised on the disagreement between Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola to sow the seed of discord in the Yoruba nation.

He said in his palace at the press conference organised to mark his 80th birthday anniversary which comes up on the 1st of January 2010.
Oba Sijuwade remarked that effort is being intensified to re-unite the race.

According to the monarch, Yoruba leaders all over the world will converge on Cotonou in the Benin Republic in March 2010 to discuss the way forward.

http://www.compassnews.net/Ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37592:oduduwa-state-not-a-do-or-die-matter-ooni-&catid=36:news&Itemid=702

IT was a global honour for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II on Saturday, as dignitaries from all walks of life converged on his palace for the conferment of chieftaincy titles and a thanksgiving service which marked the grand finale of his 80th birthday anniversary.
The occasion, which attracted the presence of the President of the Republic of Benin, Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi and the Asantehene of Kumasi in Ghana, King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, also saw dignitaries from other countries in attendance.

http://www.tribune.com.ng/03012010/news/news4.html

Becomerich, What is going on? Looks like this your argument of Yorubas joining Republic of Benin is gaining ground.

Real4life, please change the title of that pix to "Playing games with Nigeria"

Kai, I wish someone can tell me who won, Ibb or Obj?

Who cares whatever Ghana/Ghanaians think or say. They are the least of my concerns.