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okpara ugo: The tone of the poster reeks of hate. He passed no message and suddenly starts talking rubbish. Both governors are in the SS and i have visited both states extensively. Amaechi/PH has nothing on Akpabio/Akwa Ibom. You can convince those who dont travel..

...IGNORE BUTTON...

ugo Nwanne m.. stop saying what you don't know.. I've stayed in ph for 6 yrs and I spent 7 months in akwa ibom. minus the roads, akwa ibom can never ever be compared to Rivers State.

Amaechi is developing all sector simultaneously while akpabio is doing just roads and media campaign.

only God knows what Christianity in Nigeria is turning into.

I have heard of a scenario where a pastor asked someone that wanna marry a sister in his church how much he has in his account. his reasons being that no good father will leave his daughter to suffer.

that's the reality of Christianity in Nigeria. hypocrisy

you all are getting this wrong. in the sacrament of holy matrimony, the pastor/minister is just a witness to their vows. he has no right whatsoever to renegade on his Promise to be a witness.

let's forget all these plenty church business strategies.. the pastor is wrong. very wrong. these two decided to make this solemn vows despite their past. who's Mr. pastor to condemn them.

@Op, find another minister to bear witness to your friends vows.

this is so wrong.. I read an article some time ago that said that nursery school and kindergarten is meant to cultivate the love of learning and appreciation of a society in a kid.. not creating a geek.. that's exactly what this school is doing

manny4life: I dislike using the word "GDP" because a lot of people throw the word around, and very few understand the core components of what GDP is. GDP is the measure of economic activity, thus, there are diverse economic activities - Trade, Transportation, Energy, Mineral, Energy, Telecommunication, Construction, Agriculture, Manufacturing, etc. These are ALL economic activities, while the industries fall under "manufacturing", it does not change it's legal tender --- MONEY (Cash and it's equivalents).


I never said one was better than the other, what I said was, if we evaluated based on upon economic activity -TRADE- which is the reason for the cash influx, then Ojo is economically viable than Ikeja. Cash influx is not necessary physical cash, this applies to all forms of short-term current cash or it's equivalent.

To answer your question, as long as a market location is involved in TRADE (buying/selling = economic activity), then the volume of tender will be a determinant who's bringing in what exactly. The volume of money is what counts, this is why I said it's a trade off between surplus and deficit. This is not to say that Industrialization is bad, it is indeed encouraged, but I'm just saying it like it is. Heck, Ojo Alaba LG may decide not to trade at all and go all in into "Capital investments", it still counts as part of GDP. What matters is the volume of money (legal tender).

100 companies may be producing $1/unit and each company produces 10million units, that's a $1billion economic activity, however, Ojo may decide to build a $2.1billion mall, roads, rail, energy lighting etc. At the end of the day, Ojo spending $2.1 billion (govt spending) is way better that $1billion. GS is a component of GDP as well, I hope you see the logic. Same rule applies to industries. Keep in mind, this is only FACE VALUE.

PS: Industries still accept cash and cash equivalents as a form of tender. When the industries sell, they sell as WHOLESALE, and when the wholesalers sell, they sell as retail. At the end of the day, they will accept cash or it's equivalent as a tender, therefore, the volume of cash or it's equivalent is a good measure of who brings in what. To add, if they sold abroad, they'd have to pay us in our legal tender (FOREX) thereby exchanging foreign currency to Naira OR exchange using a standard trading currency $$$.

Now that's the most reasonable Post I've seen on this thread. I'm not an economist. so I'll say thanks for clearing things up.

I was born in Onitsha but I really believe that despite the plenty market activities, there are little manufacturing going on around here. that said I have another question that I'll be happy if you'd help me.

I was watching a documentary. Prof. gemawat of havard was speaking at a Ted global conference. he said something about measures of GDP not being accurate and effective as it ends up being counting more than once.

something like a business man imports something from China (GDP for China ), ship lands at apapa (GDP for Lagos ), transported and sold in Onitsha (GDP for anambra), a trader buys and retails in uyo (GDP ) for akwa ibom.

now that's a complex and confusing network

and for all of you making noise that akpabio have achieved more than Amaechi, are either mediocres or very ignorant. Development is more than a few beautified kilometers of road.

forget all the media hype, akpabio is no where near Amaechi. lemme give you highlights of Amaechi's achievements; models schools all around the state, 60 hospitals in 60 days, greater port Harcourt city project (a brand new city under construction ), a new stadium, the monorail project. Rivers State roads might not be as Beautiful as akwa ibom roads but they are quite decent except for East West road that looks like a road in war zone that have been ravaged by constant shelling.

akpabio on the other hand is a media freak. for every 1 million naira project, there's 100k set aside for publicity of that project. and in the 7 months I stayed in eket and uyo in 2011, the only thing I saw were roads and of lately the ibaka deep sea port.

I don't think there's anything akpabio did that's so extraordinary. ppl keep mentioning ibom power project which was 95% completed before akpabio came into power.

when it comes to religion, there's one analogy that makes sense and I buy completely. and guess what, it was propagated by an atheist. a blind atheist I've forgotten the guys name. but he said.

we all are searching for the truth. to some the truth is Jesus, to others it's Allah, budha and so on.

this truth he continued is like an ocean, a God head, where all wisdom and Good things emanate from. the different religions are like pathways through which we (the rain drops) get back to this ocean.

some will be lucky to fall directly into the ocean, others will fall in rivers, canals, and on land. but one sure thing is that they will eventually get to this ocean but in different time frame.

the ones that drop directly to this ocean are the ones you can consider the true religion. but then we can't ascertain which religion it is.

hold onto your religion like its the true religion while respecting other religions as being a different path to the same truth (God).

elampiro: Who said something about threat?

The best way is to tell them to come and see he beauty of God. Not encouraging them to remain in their unbelief.

come and see the beauty of God, if you don't, you will perish and Go to hell?

that sounds like "Syria hand over your chemical weapons, or we'll destroy you"

That's a threat my friend.

qhiwegh: Yes, all pagan ancestors went straight to the deepest pits of hell for idolatry and polytheism. The Bible says so.

shut up bro.. don't be surprised when you will stand rejected at the gate of heaven and you see your great grand father up there shaking his head.

Don't be deceived

ezeuba: Belief in an ideology and practicing that ideology are two totally different things, but both reinforce each other. For instance, belief in Christ and His message (Christianity) does not automatically make one a Christian. Practicing the teachings of Christianity in your daily life makes you a Christian. One may also believe in witches but does that then make that person a witch, even when he/she does not practice witchcraft. I believe in GOD but I do not believe in religion. Does that disqualify me from attaining to make heaven by following the good dictates of my conscience in my life here on earth? Only GOD knows. It's a pity that religion today has been hijacked by people who should have no business in the things of GOD but due to greed they anoint themselves and prey on the gullible. Salvation from hell and eternal life is a gift from GOD to man. We should see it as such and strive to live a life worthy of someone whom GOD would grant eternal life. GOD is not a machine, cannot be bribed, does not see us as Moslem or Christian or Hindu or whatever religion, even less HE does not care which church you attend or even whether you attend. All HE cares for is whether you have lived your life according to HIS will. That's all folks...

God bless you sir

gulfkid: The Bible says in Acts 17:30-31 "The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

Everyman will be judged according to the light he received. That is certainly not the same as having the opportunity and totally turning a blind eyes to it.
The Pope is gradually playing out the events in the book of Revelation. Remember he is just but a mortal man and his righteousness is but like a filthy rag before God. So everyman watch and pray, don't be carried away by the events of time. The end is coming and it is sure.

I'm on mobile, so I couldn't bold the part of your argument that God will judge the world in righteousness .

righteousness not religion

Richfella: Make them no end this controversial man o. He's really being very 'modern', open minded and all-embracing.

Hope he can trust his butlers before some irate cardinals slip some heaven-sending substances into his morning tea.

that was exactly why he was elected. the Catholic Church is lagging behind by 200 years due to the close circus of the Italian popes that have kept the church and the word of God shrouded like a big secret.

the church is supposed to be closer to the ppl and be able to offer succor to the multi dimensioned world we live in today.

reaching out is the only way to win souls for God. Not condemning and ostracizing.

the college of cardinals understood that, that was why they opted for a non conservative.

elampiro: There is a difference between the ancestors and now. The ancestors never had the opportunity to hear about God yet history has it they still looked up to heaves (sky) when they called upon a Supreme Being. They are different from atheist who rejected the good news.

Even if atheist might be saved, the head of Christians should call them to beauty of God rather than encourage them to remain in their unbelief.

so the best way to win them for Christ is to threaten them with hell? because they were born into a family a country a region that isn't christian?

the wisdom of men is foolishness in the sight of God.

Christians should stop judging others..

italo: This is Catholic teaching from time immemoria. The Catholic Church has always taught that those who through no fault of theirs do not know the Catholic Church to be God's true faith can go to heaven if they follow their conscience and live a good life.

Did you guys really think that all your ancestors would burn in hell?

thanks bro.. the question I ask all this Jehovah witnesses, dominion city and other protestant that come to preach to me in my house is "for someone who doesn't believe in Christ by the virtue of being born into another religion other than Christianity, but keeps all the 10 commandments except maybe the first 3, from a christian perspective. will such person make heaven?"

and most of them answer no.. and that's the end of their preaching to me..

Am sure if the Pope or pastor oyedepo was born into a Muslim home, he'll still remain a Muslim. so why condemn muslims. they didn't choose the family they were born into.

this "you can't see the kingdom Of God, if you are not born again" condemnation that christians always proclaim is erroneous and should be discouraged.

I'll leave you with a word of wisdom from president putins letter to Americans

"It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s
blessings, we must not forget that God created us
equal. "

this statement I believe is valid in religious argument.. the good and upright shall receive the blessing of the lord.. something all religions teaches including our traditional religions

jadakiss213: would you shut up already?? Those are interim positions for christ sakes..Substantive ministers would be announced in a matter of weeks.

my dynamics textbook will always tell me, independent variables are more important than dependent variables. her professional qualifications.. but she neglected it for a dependent variable.. ministerial position..

his awesomeness: I'm a catholic. But the only time I worshipped in winners chapel was fulfilling. Without being told we already saw where people were parking so we parked. Everything went well between us and the officials cos did exactly what we were directed to do and it went well. Nw OP, I ask what do u have against the church? Ur friend probably went there drunk. Or he had a motive. So I say ur story is baseless. If u don't want too be member kindly change. U and oyedepo can never enter into heaven hand in hand.

shut up.. you are a Catholic!!! thunder fire that your mouth..

Chemical engineer here

The Rivers State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in collaboration with the Student Union Government (SUG), University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) have blocked the Choba axis of the popular East West road in protest to the ongoing ASUU strike that have crippled the nations federal and state universities for close to three months now.


www.uniportinfo.com/ASUU-strike-protest-sug-uniport-and-nans-rivers-state-chapter-blocks-choba-junction/

I've read all the commentaries on here.. Ppl calling jona weak.. that he can't win 2015 without obj.. well, obj doesn't call the shots anymore. Jona does.

who remembered the 2011 elections, presidential elections before gubernatorial elections.. with that arrangement, if a governor fails to win his state for Jona, he stands the risk of losing his own state. except maybe for governors who have completed their two terms.

now check the line up of this 7 renegade governors, they are already in their second terms, so they have nothing to loose. I believe that's their calculations.

but nevertheless, the power of incumbency cannot never be downplayed

frosbel dey preach? I thought that guy was an atheist?

otokx: knowledge has accuracy and is constantly updated. That info you got there is incorrect. Every session comes with its own pattern.

yeah right.. but there are basic things that are constant in all sessions.. and to the best of my knowledge, all those stuffs listed there have been constant year one registration requirements.

unless I'm wrong

ProfChris10: only 25names was in merit list in chemical engineering. Like how many names will be in the 2nd list please?

bro.. the faculty of engineering is kinda scaling down.. total number of admissions doesn't exceed 100 anymore.. always around 80 including basic..

only mech and electrical always go more than 100

download the uniport admission list here

http://uniportinfo.com/uniport-first-merit-admission-list-for-20132014-academic-session-out/

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the battle rages on.. here is my question, how many honest Nigerians can donate 1 billion naira? I mean Nigerians with honest means not politicians and business men with political ties.

and if you find that person, try and figure out if his annual net profit is up to a billion naira. and then check around for what he has done as CSR..

Idongesit619: Ikot Ekpene and Eket is also a commercial city...

eket.. can never forget the seven months I spent there in 2011.. nice small city.. fine sweet girls.. rich oil workers.. more like an Exxon mobil residence city.. the clubs.. sodoni, tempest, the hotels on Marina... missing the city, ubong and his delicious dog meat

Abagworo: Nigerian cities disgust me. Aba and Onitsha actually have some of the best skylines apart from Lagos. However the buildings are not high enough. Mostly 3 to 7 storey block of flats.

bros you are so correct.. the problem is just the poor state of roads... especially in the market areas.. main market starting from new market road.., head bridge, ariaria.. but business is always what bring most outsiders to Onitsha and aba so they end up seeing just the market areas. a drive to gra or 33 will paint a different picture. in the case of aba, ogbo hills

[quote author=St_Ichimaro.Gin]jeez, I ll keep silent in calling u names, 'cos ur post itself IS ENOUGH TO DO SO.

..tell me something, (even if u were to grade development on road only), why isn't Borno a commercial capital (even only in north)?

...heck, im done wif U here.[/quote]Borno has no seaport nor was it a formal capital. infact it is a land locked state at the hell end of the country and was kinda neglected in the scope of things considering Kano and kaduna and the colonial presence and influence... u can't compare maiduguri to Lagos.. but it is a cool city

Arcard: op d onitsha u knw must b heaven, for me onitsha wowo

Onitsha south worwor.. but onitsha north is cool except all those market areas.. gra, 33, housing, omagba, nkpor... and their plenty 4 story buildings

are you kidding me? how did this happen? in a cbt? i think ictc need to be investigated

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