₦airaland Forum

@ Dankan0
I live here in Nigeria. 'left the UK 3 years ago. So it's quite easy for me to comment on the current issue.

@ babseg

It's time we forget about the subsidy and focus on the main problems that have plagued this great nation of ours. The ongoing strike must now place immense pressure on the FG to fight corruption, poor leadership, and wastage in government. We must also fight for a considerable reduction in the cost of governance, and push the govt to fast track a number of projects that will help in easing the negative effects of the subsidy removal, these being transportation facilities (particularly rail), investment in alternative sources of fuels like ethanol (ask the Brazilians), building of all four greenfield refineries, ethanol plants, and fertilizer plants, more power stations to increase the amount of power generated from its current level, full repairs of the nation's transmission and distribution systems (the grid must also be segmented/broken down), fasttrack the gas revolution.

If the FG reverts back to previous price, then I'll know that we Nigerians are indeed very stupid. Reason? Rather than close an avenue of corruption and open a possible business oppourtunity to attract investors to that sector, we wouldve gladly handed over trillions of Naira to the very same cabal we claim to fight, and everything goes back to square one. Boy, the cabal members will be heading to the banks with big smiles on their face while the country continues to suffer.

Bloody lie

Ladies and gentlemen, let's be honest with ourselves. Our leaders where allocating billions of naira to themselves, but no one said a damn word cos we were too docile. Our reserves were plundered and we never did jack. All of a sudden, the FG removes subsidy on a product that affects every Nigerian, and everyone is on the street. Even looking at bbm bcs, its obvious that subsidy was the key focus, with every other thing an add on. Its time we change that and focus on the key problem that has nearly destroyed this great nation of ours: Corruption.

We MUST focus on the fight against corruption, poor leadership, and wastage in govt spending, demand for accountability in govt and a significant reduction in the cost of governance on all 3 tiers and arms. We must also pressure the FG to fast track a number of projects that will not only ease the effects of the subsidy removal on the masses, but also jump start our economy

I strongly believe that the subsidies shouldn't be part of the strike AT ALL. It is high time we Nigerians think about the nation's future and that of our children, and not just our short term needs. For those demanding for the reinstatement of the subsidy, keep in mind that our reserves are dwindling fast, and the reinstatement will simply mean we'll continue to enrich the pockets of the same cabal we claim to fight. When oil prices crashes again, there will be NOTHING to protect our economy. You think the current hike in prices are bad? Then let's see what happens when it occurs.

As painful as it be, I urge the FG NOT to revert back to N65/litre for PMS. Why put more money in the pockets of the same cabal and smugglers? Do so, and the whole strike would have been for nothing.

It's time we forget about the subsidy and focus on the main problems that have plagued this great nation of ours. The ongoing strike must now place immense pressure on the FG to fight corruption, poor leadership, and wastage in government. We must also fight for a considerable reduction in the cost of governance, and push the govt to fast track a number of projects that will help in easing the negative effects of the subsidy removal, these being transportation facilities (particularly rail), investment in alternative sources of fuels like ethanol (ask the Brazilians), building of all four greenfield refineries, ethanol plants, and fertilizer plants, more power stations to increase the amount of power generated from its current level, full repairs of the nation's transmission and distribution systems (the grid must also be segmented/broken down), fasttrack the gas revolution.

@ Karlfon, well said.

I'm all for a peaceful protest. But when a number of fools decide to break the law and harm the innocent, then the police have EVERY right to use whatever means necessary to protect the innocent and bring those bastards to justice.

We sure have a lot of morons running wild here. Can any of you fools tell me her offense? Or you douche bags just like spewing rubbish. Leave the woman alone.

@ 1025, you do know that what you're agitating for (a coup) is a treasonous offense punishable by death, right?

This is not good. At all. I guess Taraba is next,

@ Olodostein, excellent post. The points stated are ones I've been harping about in a number of threads I.e. Corruption and mismanagement by our politicians. Well done sir.

This has got to be the most stupid proposal I've heard. Like every other Nigerian, Northerner have the constitutional right to serve in the Nation's military and security services. Hell, they're even at the fore front in the fight against BH, and a lot have paid the ultimate price.

I personally would suggest that any new intake be SERIOUSLY VETTED, regardless of the place of origin or religion. Check for affiliations with extremist sects. Also run a polygraph test monthly for every other person. It will help.

I'm suprised that this thread has degenerated to another ethnic slug fest. How did the Igbos get dragged in? Isn't APGA a recognized national political party and part of the political opposition group in LAGOS state? The last time I checked, the opposition reserves the right to critique policies enacted by the government. That is DEMOCRACY for you.

@ ekp ile, if you disagree with APGA voicing their opinion in LAGOS state, then I guess you shouldn't complain when ACN is not allowed to voice theirs in other states or the Federation.

One more thing guys, please ease up on the insults, particularly those against parents. It is so wrong.

Merry Christmas.

@ Eko Ile, APGA has every right to critic the actions of the LAGOS SG. The same right equally has to critic current FG policies. Remember, they are the opposition, that's unless the LAGOS SG runs a dictatorship.

@ ayusman16, seconded.

As long as the dowry has been paid, then yes it's compulsory.

@ *Wilywily, please do yourself a favour and shut the Bleep up. What's with the ass-drawn garbage about the yorubas u just posted? Where u high on khat or something else?

Every offensive military operations in Urban terrain, from the Tet Offensive in the 60s, Mogadishu in the 90s, to Najaf and Fallujah in the last years, will ALWAYS result in civilian fatalities/collateral damage. The key is minimizing it.

That said, I must commend the NA for a job welldone. The capture of the arms depot clearly indicates that the intelligence services (probably SSS or DIA) really did their homework. Kudos to them.

I'm ok with the presidency procuring armoured vehicles, but the cost is damn too much.

@ sheuguy, then explain the murder of scores of Muslims and the mass exodus of Muslims from Maiduguri during the BH attacks. The incident at Kano obviously indicates that Muslims don't support BH.

Btw, you called my first post "immature". Care to explain?

@ shwyguy, you were asked to provide proof that the Muslims up north support Boko Haram. I'm also interested in this "proof" of yours cos I currently live and work in the NE, and I can confidently say that the Muslims equally dread and despise the activities of BH. Muslims are equally being killed here.

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Seriously, you guys need to simmer the Bleep down. This group should leave the innocent alone, irrespective of their tribes. They should either focus on BH, or let the security services do their damn jobs.

Golden babies

@ EPOMA, are you refering to the same Akwa iBom were we enjoy some of the best civil infrastructures in the country? Along with quality healthcare and free education for children?

And they still call him Odechukwu.

Kudos to GEJ and his team. My vote was definitely not in vain.

@ Ngodigha

It's obvious you failed your geography class. Please do explain how the igbos became the majority tribe in the SS. Why don't u hit the books, then get back to me when you're done. You guys want our lands, abi? Come and get it, that's if you cowards won't run away to ivory coast as usual. Thieves.

@ dayokanu

My brother I wonder oh. These fools just won't leave the SS alone oh. In every thread like this, you see them post BS like "the SE/SS, ". Can't these fools speak for themselves without dragging us into their mess? Na by force?

@ pointB are you for real?!

My fellow SS brothers and sisters, I guess its time to leave OUR own lands cos apparently, its all "owned" by the igbos.

Seriously, you SE NL tribalists really need to stop. All your posts reek of desperation and greed. You're all doing the igbo race a great disservice. Pathetic!

Oh btw, why don't you guys try and steal our lands again. 'seems you're all itching for a 2nd ass whooping. Idiots.

@ Ngodigha, leave my mother out of this. Don't you have any respect for parents? Or was your home training that poor. Useless fool.

Did someone say saboteurs in the south-south? Did we ask the igbos to drag the minorities into the seccession plan and biafra?