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Babalegba: okay okay, we have heard you and we accept that your level of education and erudition is impressive BUT we will still shout at grown men hiding behind religious laws and tradition to molest children.

Initially, I also thought it was a child marriage bill. The first time I saw the story was on Facebook. But the amendment is not about child marriage. My point is that because of prejudices against Northerners, people didn't bother to find out more.

Now we know! We now know that Twiiter, Faceobook is all we know and do. Nigerians can no longer read. Again, that amendment did not endorse nor encourage child marriage. It looks like that because social activist and well educated celebs told the equally educated southern masses, that a child marriage bill has just passed in the Senate. And every nook and corner of social media was filled with "No to child marriage"

We cannot even discern, analyse & interpret a simple Senate amendment. Of noteworthy, every senator from the North voted to retain sub section 4 b. Does this make them all pedophile, illiterate old men or do they just believe that Sharia law is sacrosanct to them and must be defended by all means? Are we just tribal bigots that believe all Northerners are sub humans? Sobering thought amidst all the noise

naptu2: 1) There were already many underage wives when Aminu Kano made the proposal in 1979 and there was no Child Rights Act. Also note that the subsection does not legalise the act of marrying a child. It only addresses the issue of girls that are already married.

2) Read this article. It has a list of states that have passed the Child Rights Act and those that have not. It also speculates the reasons why it has not been passed in some states.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/06/nigerian-child-and-the-child-rights-act/

Does section 4b really encourage more underage marriages or does it offer some protection for girls in these relationship?

if it confers the right to renounce citizenship then what other rights can be advocated to empower these disadvantaged girls? Right to education, own asserts etc

Yetima may be a Poster boy for underage marriage, the practice is well entrenched in Northern Nigeria. So how do we enforce any legislation?

Civil rigth advocates should focus on "empowerment of the girl bride" and over time make it more difficult for the practise to continue.

greenhope: I am a contract farmer and you don't need to buy lands to farm because there are farm settlements in Nigeria and all you need is to pay for the cropping period per hectare. In Ekiti where I have planted 29 hectares this year with TMS 30572 cassava variety all we paid was N4000 per hectare. (An hectare is 15 plots).

Interesting. What was the yield per hectare you got after harvesting? How much did you spend on labour and herbicides?

Jeez! I thought she was going to bust a vein. Why are you so angry Stella? Not on some stuff? are you? that aside...

Let me get this: The Senate amends a bill on the right to renounce Nigerian citizenship ...we are talking about the right not to become a Nigerian. What right does Nigerian citizenship even bring self? (debate for another day)

Then all hell is let loose because Yerima (a known cradle snatcher) surreptitiously tries to legalize his habit of marrying young girls. Has he succeeded? Senators are confused, people are confused... no clarity on what it means. Yet Nigerians remain passive about the root cause of underage marriage: POVERTY

Stellla and her cohorts should be angry about the excruciating POVERTY in Nigeria: 11 million Nigerian kids out of school, millions of graduate are idling away; people dying everyday from curable illness. This a just a sideshow that gives Yerima attention

I guess anything to get attention on social media for a couple of days is worth it

[quote author=A-40]Its not about them not wanting to tank its about them not having a choice! Gasol is on the downturn so is Nash more or less. Kobe won't be back till November at the earliest maybe later its not looking good for the Lakeshow
As for the Mavs I don't think they are in tankmode! You don't spend 15 million dollars to upgrade your back-court if you are not at least trying to win


Naa the Celtics didn't have much choice! Allen bolted! Pierce well he wasn't exactly ready to take a paycut same as KG
Doc was obviously not willing to rebuild so really their hands were tied. A draft pick and cap flexibility may not guarantee success but hanging on to old ninjas like Pierce and KG wouldn't either
The key is not losing Rondo IMO


KG would be 39 next year
Paul Pierce would be 36 or 37
JET would be 37 next year

Those niggas too old[/quote]On the Mavs: Monta Ellis & Calderon? That Mavs move was just a ruse; that team is not playing to win. Once they lost the Dwight sweepstakes there was no hope. Wait till the Feb deadline and Dirk may even want out

On the Celtics: Thing with Ainge? he's too smart for his own good. Why break up the team instead of a smoother transition to a new generation. Yes, get rid of Jet but hold on to Doc, Pierce & Garnett for maybe 2 yrs to help the young'uns establish a winning culture. Suddenly C's are in same class as Bobcat, Wizards and other scrubs. Even the Cavs & Raptors are ahead of them

On the aging Nets stars: I believe these guys can still ball. They can hold their own against Heat and with experience overcome Pacers. With Deon Williams & Joe Johnson, its a solid teanm

[quote author=A-40]Its ironic that [b]two of the winningest franchises in history are contemplating going on full tank mode [/b]well at least one of them is. There is plenty talk about the 2014 draft class being the best since 03 with Andrew Wiggins touted as the next once in a generation player
I won't be suprised if the C's are already looking for who to dump Humphries and Gerald Wallace's contract on problem is without Rondo to sweeten the pot I don't think anyone would even listen to them[/quote]Are you referring to the Lakers? The Lakers will never tank; not in their DNA. Luxury tax means nothing to the Lakers. The second prime suspect is Mavericks. Yes Celtics & Mavericks are definitely in tanking mode.
A shame Celtics have not learnt from the past. Pierce almost bolted town before Garnet & Allen joined him Ripping out the heart of your entire team (the core of your identity) for salary cap flexibility and draft picks is a huge gamble. Theirs no guarantee a top draft becomes a star

The Nets may even ride on the back of these aging stars to the conference finals and give Miami fits (or even win). Spend to win now or Build to maybe win later We'll see which philosophy prevails

Roland17: My brother, i have prepared my self for the worst this coming season, what are we going to be doing with Humphries, Brooks is very poor defensively so i don't even believe he can change, How many points can Bogans give us.

My bro, i have accepted my fate as it is right now, i think the Nets and the Pacers would make some noise this season.

The C's can tank this season and pray the ping pong God answers their prayer. I hear the 2014 draft is pretty deep with talent.
Or pray Humps, Brooks & Rondo become the new big 3

In any case, only divine intervention can save this franchise

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Jarus: Yeah, Ade Bendel, Fred Ajudua and the one that was later elected into House of Rep and later died.

And these guys spend all these monies on musicians: Kwam 1, Adewale Ayuba, Obesere and co.

You mean Morris Ibekwe. Naija musicians turned this scumbags into celebrities

... And Nets starting five:
- Garnettt
- Pierce
- Lopez
- Deron Williams
- Joe Johnson

Now this looks like the 3rd best team in the East; after Heat & Pacers. Definitely at par with Bulls

It'official: Celtics are in rebuilding mode. No wonder Doc couldn't wait to get out asap.

Back to the Celtics era before the Big 3. Bad basketball and stinking the joint. unless they can get a decent coach. But who wants to coach a team whose core will be Rondo, Gerald Wallace. Humphries, & Brandon Bass?

Oh boy! C's fans will endure a long period of crying, teeth gnashing and agony

Amaechi's action defies common sense. Do you have to say "hello" to the President when he's seated with his foreign guest? And when you came in late to an event, just go to your seat. Simple. Why cause more distraction by trying talk to the President. If its that important he can request to see the Jonathan after the event or arrange a meeting later.

Loathe him or love him, Jonathan is still the President of Nigeria and he must be accorded all respect that befits that position.

Amaechi played this one like a rookie. Leaders play smart, not to the galleries.

Deep Sight: There is absolutely no need to rationalize or defend the intended British Policy, as every nation's foreign policy must be dictated by its self interest and the interest of its citizens.

As such, the United Kingdom is free to implement the said policy, just as surely as we are free to implement a similar policy with regard to them.

Since the per capita income of the UK far outweighs that of Nigeria, we should place a bond on their citizens in exact proportion to the difference in per capita income. Thus, if the income of the average Nigerian is $10, and the income of the average Brit is $300, then, given their bond of 3000 pounds, the bond we will impose on them would be 90, 000 pounds.

Now there is no need to rationalize this in any way, shape or form: we are merely catering to our national self interest. If they cannot live with the bond we impose, then they would have to revisit the bond they have imposed.

This way, Nigeria will be taken more seriously in international affairs. They would be very wary of waking up tomorrow with any other such ideas of bonds. Its quite scandalous already, the amount of money they make from mere visa application fees.

Now, as President, I will go further. I know very well that Nigeria is a large nation by any parameters anywhere in the world. I know very well that we are strategically placed enough to hold our own diplomatically with any nation in the world, and we have done it several times in the past with this same Britain, South Africa, Russia, the USA and others.

As President, I would press the issue by directing that our 90, 000 pound bond takes effect next week.

I would further direct that all Britons currently in Nigeria have to remit the bond within one week, or be deported immediately.

Strategically I know that they cannot take same retaliatory steps because their interests far outweigh ours in every respect.

I would go further still. Not publicly, but privately, I would have my ambassador inform the British authorities that this will end very ugly. Businesses would be affected, oil mining licences withdrawn from companies with British equity, and many more. These people would think in their interests. During the Abacha years, Nigerian airlines were barred from Britain on safety grounds. The FG promptly barred BA on safety grounds. They blinked first, and they blinked immediately.

I tell you, we can more than hold our own diplomatically. The very first sneeze from the FG, if well targeted, will make the Brits cancel this instanta!

During the Yaradua years, these people were in a panic because the Chinese and Russians were making strong bids for Nigerian Oil Mining Licences that were about to expire. I would play dirty. As soon as I issue my directives on the bond for British Citizens, their intelligence services would simultaneously notice hectic and consistent visits of Russian and Chinese officials and businessmen to the Presidency in Abuja, and NNPC.

Dem no yet see bad boy presido, I tell ya.

In reality Nigeria has no leverage nor can we force our will on most nations. Years of been ruled by visionless and corrupt leaders has consigned us to the heap of powerless nations. Think the Brits can impose such policy on South Africa or Brazil?

Any tit for tat will ultimately hurt ordinary Nigerians. Our leaders will only blow hot air and back off to save face

Besides, asking visitors for bonds is just creating avenues for our corrupt immigration officials to fatten their pockets. Egunje will be rampant at the border and life will be made more difficult for ALL visitors not the Brits only

Game 6. Spurs fans will never forget. 29 seconds to go up by 5 and blew it

The Manu turnovers again!

Nada three for Green so far

Spurs offense missing tonigtr; Heat defense back

Epic meltdown by Spurs. Missed free throws, Manu turnovers & huge mistakes by a great coach.

Still looking for the headband. Yes missing Lebron headband confused the Spurs

Unforgettable game! Heat looking good to win all

[quote author=A-40]I find it quite curious that Spo didn't use Birdman in any of the 3 road games! He's someone the Heat could probably have gone too for easy buckets when Wade and Lebron where searching for their J's! Roleplayers tend to struggle on the road so I guess that's why he was left out or he coulda been injured too[/quote]True.

In any case, Bosh has declared that Green will not get open shots tonight. After 5 games and 25 made 3 points! well we'll see what the Heat plan tonite

Fhemmmy: Lol . . Spurs are well talented too oh, so it is hardwork + Talent * God's blessings = The Championship ring

championship rings? lol a bit early to pop the champagne! The Heat may still win = drinking ogogoro instead of champagne

Fhemmmy: The day is finally here for Miami to show what they are made off, and for the Spurs to make a statement that they are the low-key Champs with not too much talking . . .

Yes! Win or go home. Fun series so far. Its been like a chess match, each team making adjustments after a loss. So what will the Heat do? Insert Birdman into the starting five and bench Mike Miller?

Like game 2, turnovers hurting the Spurs

birdman: The Spurs are definitely well coached. Dont forget though, Neal and Green had fresh legs all game long and Popovich kept subbing them in and out. Its amazing how shooters start to brick shots if their legs get worn out. There is a good reason Pops will not be giddy about this win. Even the best 3 point teams like Nash's Suns back in the day always fell in the playoffs.


I wish I could read Spoelstra's mind right now - probably coming up with some crazee scheme

Its not up to Spoelstra. Your 3 amigos just need to man up and play. You're not paying them $50 million/yr to wilt in the finals. I bet Gary Neal, Leonnard and Green don't get 10% of that.

Good news for the Heat: This series has been so inconsistent that Lebron may have a monster game tonight. Plus, Parker's ham string may be the X-factor (perhaps Miami's saving grace)

Well its Game day, Tip off @ 8.00 ET

Fhemmmy: I like the Maimi too oh, but i [b]just wanna see Duncan with another ring . . . [/b]

no go dey easy! Lebron played his worst game,this post season yet Miami blew the Spurs away

What a story! Why should Nigerians get excited about this

So the fruitcake in bathrobe is a royal? seriously! No wonder some people want the monarchy abolished

Afam4eva: Say whatever you like but Nigeria has been existing way before Abiola, so it will be idiotic on the part of any government to make June 12 democracy day. Is it not enough that the day is declared public holiday by SW states?

Correct. Nigerians instead need to search deeper about events leading to day and not just make it a symbol of democracy. Too many questions, too few answers on what transpired and led to that annulment. Did we have a true democratic election or an "arrangement" between a dictator and an influential businessman?

Gboliwe: I just cant believe the mentality of some humans! Damn!

You made the above post I quoted after going through the thread or you just jumped in without any knowledge of what is discussed and picked on the post you replied to? Who exposed whose bank details? Wasnt it the scammer who did that? If I dont give my bank details here, how would you get it?
Some people just love to make noise.

Yelling on this thread will not achieve anything. Have you informed the cops about this alleged criminal activity? Provide the cops with any evidence to investigate

All I'm saying is we do things the right way . And BTW, accont # is not same as bank details . Yes we have the
acct # but that leads nowhere.

Rational & calculated moves is the way to catch him. Cyber crimes are extremely difficult to prove and convict

Policewoman: Why don't they trace him from his bank account no. and arrest his scamming a.s.s??

And arrest him for what? Yes, he or she is a deceptive, heinous piece of cr*ap but what can we prove at this point?

The best is to stop him/her perpetrating his/her vile crime through this forum. That's about it

Disclosing people's bank details without a warrant is illegal and an infringement of privacy.

We need to do things the RIGHT way. Only trained and experienced investigators can fish him out from whatever hell hole is hiding

SamConquer: Should I say ''African Technology''(Witch) at Work.Take Heart..But this is Not easy to bear o

No it's not witches or African technology. Too many Nigerians die in road accidents because:
- our roads are very deplorable
- buses and cars are not road worthy. In fact commercial buses are akin to "coffins on four wheels"
- we have too many bad drivers
- accident and emergency rescue is non-existent

May the souls of the deParted RIP

musKeeto: Hope Nigeria wouldn't end up the way India once was.. A few extremely rich men, no middle class, lots of hustlers...

We're there already. Most Nigerians are now hustlers, eking out a living in Lagos, Abuja and other major cities. The Oligarchs (Dangote, Adenuga) continue to pile up the billions, politicians stealing, few Oil workers/bankers creating the illusion of an emerging middle class... And the rest? well God help you if you don't have relatives in "obodo oyinbo" to send you money. Last year over $20 billion was remitted from abroad to Nigeria

Tell you remittances is one reason we don't yet have a massive revolution. FACT