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mikeansy:
What does the National Intelligence Agency do again?

Why can't we infiltrate the ranks of Boko Haram so that we know the next attacks before they happen?

The National Intelligence Agency is the nation's secretive intelligence service tasked with foreign intelligence i.e. it's tasked with the overt or covert collection of information/intelligence on targets outside the nation's borders. Operatives tend to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign affairs.

The NIA could come in handy here. As Borno state is a border state, it's easy to smuggle in weapons into the state, along with fighters. The NIA could play a role in identifying the key sources of weapons within Chad, and take out the supply conduit and key players in conjuction with the Chadian authorities, or alone covertly.

The use of Navy officers may not be much of a suprise. Keep in mind that officers from Naval Intelligence tend to be seconded to the DIA. And I assume that the Navy's special ops unit, the Special Boat Service, may also be involved. Yes they're trained to work in coastal areas, but they're also trained in counter-terror/CQC, recon, and direct action (DA). They will come in handy.

Mehn, my tithes will NEVER go to the church again. Rather, I'll donate them to orphanages.
By the way, these churches MUST be taxed. No excuses.

For a tribe that’s seen to be quite sophisticated and educated, and one that boasts of a lot of great men and women that have done the nation proud, it is a pity that they have chosen Tinubu, a known drug dealer and user, as their new leader. Pity

What happened to the sacred institution called marriage ?, Lord help us,

@ op
Dude, I've been in exactly the situation like you, but with a difference. after my postgraduate studies, I was one broke and frustrated brother going through HELL. But two things got me through all that. One, God Almighty, and two, my lovely fiancée. She stood with me through thick and thin, and gave nothing but lots of love, care, attention, and support. Keep in mind that she's just a low paid officer in the civil service, yet she kept offering financial support, which I of course turned down due to male pride and the fact that I didn't want place any form of stress on her. Boy, she wasn't really happy. But in those dark days of mine, she was my very own cheer leader who believed in me.
Well, times have sure changed, and I definitely know that she's a keeper and I'm going to spend the rest of my life with her.
Now your own girlfriend? Well, she sure acts like a real gold digger. So here's my advice: DUMP HER SORRY A$#. Let her go.

Ok, I believe that there may be a little over reaction to what th Fed govt did with respect to the mobile services within abuja during the inauguration. As I've pointed out in previous posts, the action ought to have been localized, not a blanket one.
Still, you all need to understand that this was done as a result of the bombing perpetrated on the 1st of October last year. Detonators rigged to mobile phones have been increasingly used in most conflict regions or areas were terror attacks are high due to political unrest. With the age of the internet and with more people becoming tech savvy, laying hands on the schematics for a detonator, particularly one triggered by cell phone signal, is quite easy. That's why the intelligence/security were just taking precautionary measures. And keep in mind that this is the very first time this has been done (at least overtly), so there may be some mistakes. But I believe that with time, actions like this will become more and more localized to target areas/ areas of interest, similar to what's been done during counter-terror Ops.

And with regards to President Obama and central London, you're right about the whole network not being jammed. But when it comes to his convoy, you may be wrong in that what's done is a bit subtle. Like most heads of states, including Nigeria, the President of the US (POTUS) has a secret service chase SUV festooned with omni-directional antennas. This vehicle serves not only as a comms vehicle, but also as an ECM (electronic counter measures) platform which jams your usual GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS signals, or CDMA depending on what part of the world he is. So taking pics with the president may be easy, but making a phone call? Now that may be a "problem".

reindeer:
Thanks man!
I was beginning to wonder if there were still thinking Nigerians.

I think your point if flawed. First of all, not everything was turned off. Many sections of Abuja, including the Central Area, is covered by a network of optical fiber cables used by PNL service providers like Regal Telecommunications, and these weren't switched. Also keep in mind that CB radios were still online and are used extensively by both the security/intelligence and emergency services.

But i'll agree that all the radio cells shouldn't have beenswitched off. Just those covering the Eagle Square up to the Three Arms Zone and maybe Maitama cos of the embassies and the Transcorp Hilton.

There was no network interruption during the Presidential Inauguration. Rather all the radio cells covering Abuja were simply taken offline i.e. the Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) of the various service providers (MTN, GLO, etc) were "switched off", presumably under orders from the DSS/SSS. What would’ve been left functional would have been the VHF/UHF CB radios used by the security services, particularly the NPF (including MOPOL and ATS units) and the DSS/SSS, and probably SATCOMMS. It was actually a smart security move as the last October 1st bombings were suspected to be remote triggered via cell phone (a cell phone rigged as a detonator and wired to blocks of TNT/C4 explosives). This tactics has been used extensively with IEDs (again C4 or artillery shells daisy-chained together) and VBIEDs terrorists, Iraqi insurgents, and the Taliban in Sri Lanka, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, to name just a few. That’s why US Army patrol Hummvees and Stryker vehicles were re-equipped with radio jammers.

However, I think there may have been a single flaw. If I were in charge of signal intelligence (SIGINT), I would’ve simply taken the BTSs covering the Central Area were the Eagle Square is located and its environs. That way, Abuja residents would’ve still been able to communicate while the government is still monitor and intercept suspicious communications.

I normally don't post replies to posts like this. But based on what I've just read, I must say that the based on what i've just read, the young lady in question takes the gold for sheer stupidity and immaturity. Most guys won't just profess their love for their partners on their update on FB. Hell, I'm deeply and madly in love with me fiancee, but have NEVER professed my love for her on the social site. My profile/status is enough to tell all other ladies to back off.

If a guy is actually going to cheat on FB (i.e if he's that stupid), there's the message/mail service 'cos it's private. And there's the good ole e-mail services.

Ok, I think I may have made a mistake. I guess Oshiomole is an alumnus of Ruskin College located in Oxford. And I may have been wrong about him being a Rhode scholar. 'thot i read something like that in his bio.

@ Dis Guy, I dont follow. Did I miss something ?

- Godswill Akpabio (1) harassed the opposition,

No offence Sagamite, but you just got that point SOOO WRONG. Akpabio NEVER harassed (I believe that you're refering to ACN). But here are a few facts i feel you must know:

1) ACN thugs was responsible for the murders of innocent people during the pre-election riots. Funny thing's that PDP never retaliated.
2) ACN thugs were responsible for the for the destruction of large number of govt and private properties during the same riot. these includes the over 100 brand new taxis and tricycles aka keke-napep (vehicles meant to replace commercial motorcyles), and (here's the good part) a private secondary school that was STILL in sessions with students attending classes. The poor kids had to take refuge in the bushes while their school got burnt. Fun huh?
3) your so-called opposition (I mean the ACN) had the most aggressive campaign in comparison with other parties, with their thugs harrassing innocent bystanders or hitting passing vehicles with their brooms. Real mature.

With all these, you don't expect Gov. Akpabiyo, who is the chief security officer of the state, and the security agencies not to react?

Good
Adams Oshiomhole (Edo)
Pros:
- Understands the needs of the common man
- The Edo people were clamouring for him and, so far, no indications they have been disappointed
- Was very pro-active as Labour union leader
- Seems to be in the ACN clique of progressives

Cons:
- Not highly educated

Uhmm, Sagamite, i'm afraid you're wrong here. Oshiomole is a Rhode Scholar. He is a graduate of Oxford University.

Sagamite, Akpabuyo of Akwa Ibom suspect? Dude you REALLY REALLY need to travel to Akwa Ibom. Thanks to Godswill Akpabuyo, the State has arguably the best civil infrastures in the nation, particularly the road networks. They (i.e. the roads) are waaaaay better than that of Lagos (yep, that sounds strange and funny, but it's the simpe truth). In the span of just three years, the Governor was able to transform the state from a backward state to one that's being envied. Mehn, that man ought to be among your 1st three best governors.

Postgrad studies abroad, particularly in the UK, aint easy at all. From the voluminous amount of data you have to cover AND UNDERSTAND for exams, the various courseworks and practicals, to the almighty dissertation. Oh, did I mention all those crazy researches you'll have to do?

But its definitely worth it.

@ IBRO YAYA

It is impossible to gain access to one's phone logs, even with the owner's consent. Even the police and intelligence services require a legal warrant b4 such sensitive info is released. So those sueing the Judge either presented false records OR retrieved his phone records illegally. Either way, they may have broken the law and shot themselves in the foot.

Aah what a lovely morning . And its so much fun reading the rants of a rabid dog who just learnt how to use a PC. Shangothor, is that the best reply you can offer? Well, I guess I'm not suprised. If you like type in the largest and boldest red fonts, but its obvious that you'll never learn. Once a block-head, always a block-head .

Aah what a lovely morning . And its so much fun reading the rants of a rabid dog who just learnt how to use a PC. Shangothor, is that the best reply you can offer? Well, I guess I'm not suprised. If you like type in the largest and boldest red fonts, but its obvious that you'll never learn. Once a block-head, always a block-head .

See this bloody fool!! You really think I'm a clubber that wastes ridiculous sums of money on drinks and all what?! LMAO!! Thanks for the joke, it really brightened my evening . But the talk of the flashy car wouldve been nice though . And I guess you have absolutely no respect for your own mother cause you won't have insulted mine. 'guess your folks raised you wrong fool.

Contrary to what you may think about, I've experienced the very worst this country has to offer. Is it the rampant corruption, or the high unemployment rate. And how about the rotten civil infrastructures, or the broken down health system. And like you, I also lived abroad for quite sometime, so I know how the system works. But unlike you bloody asshat, I still love my country, and I have a lot of faith in her. despite all the stupid thieving politicians, we're slowly seeing a new breed of people rising up to right the wrongs of the past. We now have a situation were more Nigerians are now clamouring for good leadership, unlike asshats like you who would rather whine about the problem instead of proffering useful solution. And we're currently witnessing the slow revamping of different sectors of the nation's economy.

So you can still wallow in that useless fantasy or wake up from your slumber. You can also get the Bleep out of the country if you're tired (the last time I checked, all embassies were still open for business), and leave the nation to those of us willing to fix its mess. Gd night, useless slowpoke.

One more thing, you kept harping about Lagos. Well, I won't deny the fact that Fashola has done quite a lot. But dude, Lagos isn't the whole state that has gotten its act together. I suggest you take a trip to states like Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Enugu. Travel out dude.

For the love of God, get your head out of your a@$, numb-nuts. Zoning was entirely a PDP concept that has been totally rejected by everyone. If not, the current president, who happens to be from SS, won't be running for a 2nd term. fashola, like everyone else, has every right to run for the presidency. That's if that drug pusher/god father Tinubu will allow him.

With regards to Boko Haram, do you think Christians/southerners were the only ones attacked? Dude, do a little more research rather than talk out your backside. Both Christians and Moslems, northerners and southerners were murdered in cold blood by that terror group. Right now, northers are the ones taking the brunt.

One last thing, yes I am a dreamer. But unlike your own screwed up fantasy, I'm seeing mine come true. I see a country were my fellow countrymen now thirst for good leadership, a country were the rot in its infrastructures is SLOWLY BUT SURELY FIXED, a country were every tribe (or state at least) has an EQUAL say in govt policies and political appointments. Nigeria has a very long way to go, but with GOD on our side and a lot of hardwork and discipline, WE will take the nation higher. So you can either join us, or still leave your head stuck up your bum.

For the love of God, get your head out of your a@$, numb-nuts. Zoning was entirely a PDP concept that has been totally rejected by everyone. If not, the current president, who happens to be from SS, won't be running for a 2nd term. fashola, like everyone else, has every right to run for the presidency. That's if that drug pusher/god father Tinubu will allow him.

With regards to Boko Haram, do you think Christians/southerners were the only ones attacked? Dude, do a little more research rather than talk out your backside. Both Christians and Moslems, northerners and southerners were murdered in cold blood by that terror group. Right now, northers are the ones taking the brunt.

One last thing, yes I am a dreamer. But unlike your own screwed up fantasy, I'm seeing mine come true. I see a country were my fellow countrymen now thirst for good leadership, a country were the rot in its infrastructures is SLOWLY BUT SURELY FIXED, a country were every tribe (or state at least) has an EQUAL say in govt policies and political appointments. Nigeria has a very long way to go, but with GOD on our side and a lot of hardwork and discipline, WE will take the nation higher. So you can either join us, or still leave your head stuck up your bum.

This is great news. With the no-interest policy, I think it will really attract a lot of people, particularly owners of SMBs, thus aid in boostingbthe nation's economy.

LMAO!!! Shangothor, you must be really high on something potent !! Dude, drop the bong!!
If Nigeria is the devil's lair, then the same can be said about every other country in the world. People like you make me laugh, cos rather than tackle a source of a problem, which in this case is corruption and gross mismanagement, you feel more comfortable passing the buck to someone else like the British or the devil. People like you are part of the problem instead of the solution. So, you can snap out of your drug induced haze (or whatever you just smoked at your end) and play your role in aiding your nation, or continue to wallow in that useless fantasy of yours. Just get the hell out of the way of those willing to move this nation forward.

@ shangothor, what vote? The one in you dream? My friend wake up! I guess you're among those Nigerians who think that dividing the nation will automatically solve its problems, the easy quick way. BULLSHYTE!! Nigeria isn't the only multicultural nation with multiple faiths, neither is it the only one created by the British. But they're moving forward with some becoming 1st world nations e.g singarpore, Malaysia, all thanks to the sacrifices their citizens made to get them. Play your own role in making this nation great by being a patriot. Think positively about your nation and contribute to its growth. Speak up against mismanagement and corruption, and offer positive criticisms. Thousands of people, including our founding fathers (Herbert Macualy, Pa Enahoro, etc) fought, and in some cases died for this great nation. So its up to us to make it work. And I know that we WILL get there.

But if you still advocate for the nation's division, then go and divide your own home. Oh, and if that isn't enough for you, feel free to hug the transformer down your street. You'll be doing the nation a big favour. But mark my words, the Green-White-Green will always be flying on this indivisible nation, a nation that will be moving forward towards progress and prosperity for generations.

LONG LIVE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!!
NAIJA FOR LIFE!!!

Wake up from your collective wet dreams. The unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be broken. We are not the only multicultural/multi-religious nation on earth. Yet while others like Malaysia, Singerpore, have made it worked, we're all here whining. Do you really think that the nation's problems will be resolved when we split? What makes you think that after separation, the problem of ethnic domination won't rear its ugly head in the new states? For example, assuming the south-south bcomes a new nation, do you think the ethnic groups won't be fighting for domination?
So pls quit whining and play your own role in making this nation of ours great. Put your nation first before your ethnic group or religion/creed. Whether you believe it or not, we need each other, and our multiple cultures and creeds is actually a blessing to us, and the one thing that makes us unique.

Wake up from your collective wet dreams. The unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be broken. We are not the only multicultural/multi-religious nation on earth. Yet while others like Malaysia, Singerpore, have made it worked, we're all here whining. Do you really think that the nation's problems will be resolved when we split? What makes you think that after separation, the problem of ethnic domination won't rear its ugly head in the new states? For example, assuming the south-south bcomes a new nation, do you think the ethnic groups won't be fighting for domination?
So pls quit whining and play your own role in making this nation of ours great. Put your nation first before your ethnic group or religion/creed. Whether you believe it or not, we need each other, and our multiple cultures and creeds is actually a blessing to us, and the one thing that makes us unique.

Wake up from your collective wet dreams. The unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be broken. We are not the only multicultural/multi-religious nation on earth. Yet while others like Malaysia, Singerpore, have made it worked, we're all here whining. Do you really think that the nation's problems will be resolved when we split? What makes you think that after separation, the problem of ethnic domination won't rear its ugly head in the new states? For example, assuming the south-south bcomes a new nation, do you think the ethnic groups won't be fighting for domination?
So pls quit whining and play your own role in making this nation of ours great. Put your nation first before your ethnic group or religion/creed. Whether you believe it or not, we need each other, and our multiple cultures and creeds is actually a blessing to us, and the one thing that makes us unique.

This news is definitely a step in the right direction.

I've never dated any yoruba girl, but I have a lot of yoruba female friends. And I must say that they (at least the ones i know) are quite beautiful and intelligent. But I don't think I can date or marry a yoruba chic. No offense ladies, but I prefer my Akwa Ibom girls .