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[img]http://I feel insulted anytime I see Nigerian troops brandishing AK 47s Does anyone realize how old that weapon is?
Even Biafra designed her own rifle from scratch.
South African military carry a South African rifle designed and deployed to service in 1982 called R-4 see pic.

And I also notice that the waist line of Nigerian soldiers have not reduced one bit! Someone rightly classified Nigerian military as a scare crow.[/img]

Dude, the R4 rifle you just showed in that picture is actually a copy of the Istreali Galil rifle. And guess what, its design was gotten from, yep, the AK-47 RIFLE due to the later's reliability.

By the way, Nigeria manufactures the FN-FAL (NR-1) and the AK-47 (OBJ-006), under license of course. But the later, 'though old, has proven to be the MOST reliable, one of the deadliest, and least maintenance-intensive rifle in the world. The American M-16/M-4 don't even come close.

You cannot be enlightened and educated by an slowpoke, thats like following a blind man down a mountain


While the Chinese go to the Beijing Military museum to look at F-7s (OLD Technology they got from Russia) The Nigerian Army decides to order 12 F-7S





can you imagine the cost of spare parts Why can't the Nigerian government use Nigerian Engineers and Scientists to invent and
improve this technology? Nigerian Engineers read the same textbooks as Chinese Engineers so why? Nope, instead they will use these contracts to embezzele and reduce the Nations defences to a JOKE.

Look at that aircraft again. That is the old Chinese version of the Mig-21, not the newer F-7. The newer F-7 has a cranked-delta wing design.

My day at the office?  Let’s see,  I spent the hot afternoon troubleshooting my coy's fixed communication link. Apparently, rodents have been chewing on our optical fiber cable that serves the Asokoro district of Abuja from our local exchange centre (one would have thought that the coy would’ve have used armoured loose-tube cables). I just hope I get those little buggers  . Now we’ll just have to dig out the cable from its trench, carry out visual inspection on the cable and do a little reactive restoration work (splice the cable again); all these done under the hot Abuja sun. Now, aint that sweet    ?

I don't think it's a white elephant project. Considering how packed up Lagos is, I think it's a great idea. Something similar to London City airport as it could cut down commute time. However, the airport should be made smaller, about the same size as NAF base PH, and should be restricted to small-medium size aircrafts (Dash-8s, ATRs, Embrear, Gulf jets, etc). The govt. must also ensure that it isn't located close to residential areas (safety and noise).

The use of nuclear energy isn't a bad idea. HOWEVER, I'm really concerned about its utilization here in Nigeria due to our VERY poor maintenance culture. The last thing we want is another Chernobyl in our backyard. Then there's the issue of security.

zebra:
It's not the ATR-42 that crash landed; it's a G-222. The ATR-42 is used for maritime patrol and air recce, and its base is benin-city. The G-222 has its base in ilorin. I called one of the ATR pilots yesterday who confirmed to me that it was a G-222 that crashed landed during a mock excercise in PH. The pilots involved are experience pilots who after their basic flying training in nigeria went abroad to qualify as transport pilots; The captain of that flight is a Group Captain while the co-pilot is a Wing Commander. I know both of them very well when they were fling in NAF flying school in kaduna. i doubt if the crash was a human error.

Please read my 2nd post. I said that it may have the G-222 transport aircraft involved in the incident. Nigerian newspapers wrongly identified the aircraft as the G-888.

Based on the cause of the crash, we'll have to wait for the official report from the AIB and NAF. But if i'm to offer a few guesses, it may be the following:
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[li]The pilots may have failed to deploy the aircraft's spoilers on landing. The spoilers aid in slowing the aircraft down on landing by increasing its drag.[/li]
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[li]If it rained that day, or if the runway was wet/water-logged, then the plane may have hydroplaned as water would have filled up the grooves of the aircrafts tires, making it a flat surface, thus reducing the traction between the tires and the runway surface. As a result, the plane skids away into the bushes[/li]
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Then again, these are only guesses.

supereagle:
Air Force Plane Crash landed, bad omen, that shows that Nigerian Air force pilots were not properly trained. What will happen in a case of external aggression ? Food for thought

It's posts like this that annoys the hell out of me . What the hell do you mean that Nigerian Air Force pilots are not properly trained? NAF pilots are definitely not the best, but do you know that the FG spends A LOT to send our pilots to elite flying schools outside the shores of the nation for type-rating flight training. Do you know that these pilots undergo far intense appraisals than their fixed-wing and rotary colluegues in the civilian sector?

By the way, the US Marine Corp (USMC) airwing just lost an FA-18 fighter jet. Based on that incident, are American military pilots also incompetent? Finally, do you know that machines also fail?

So if you don't mind, shut the f@#k up and stop spewing rubbish.

emmydee:
since it was a mock exercise, why put human beings on it?
48 people going nowhere.
Why didnt they use gallons of water if they wanted d plane to carry load?
Can u imagine this joke? 48 people on a suicide-like mission
Oyibo dey use dogs etc for test, naija dey use humans.

Thank God they did not die!

You do know that first class militaries and security agencies run mock exercises with live participants, right?

@ Harakiri, from your previous post, I have to say that you handled it quite well. Personally, i doubt I would have had the patience for all that; 'would have ended the relationship and moved on.

It must have been a G-222 transport plane that overan the run-way.

@ Spyker

The Nigerian Air Force does NOT operate the Dash 8, but brand new ATR-42 Maritime patrol aircrafts. Please get your facts straight.

muggle:
Oh dear!

This is disappointing. We all claim to be God fearing but here we are, attacking each other's belief.
There is no way someone will listen or hear what you have to say if all you do is show signs of dislike
and hatred towards him.

As Christians, we are supposed to love, love and love till eternity. The worst we can do if someone is
going to make you go against God's word is to avoid him/her. Also, we are not to judge anybody.
If some people here says those who embrace terrorism in the name of Islam are not real moslems then
it should be seen as so unless it can be proven that it is written in the Quran to practise terrorism.

As it was mentioned here, the Crusaders committed all the attrocities they did in the name of Christianity
and as far as the moslems are concerned, they are Christians. Likewise, there will be some extremist in
the moslem world. All we have to do is to encourage more Islamic scholars like this to come up with the
truth and be prepared to argue it out.

Calling each other names and attacking self beliefs will not bring about peace which we all want. If we, the
so called educated, literate and enlightened members of the society do think like this, how do we expect
those who do not have the opportunities that we have to think and behave.

PLEASE, PLEASE AND PLEASE, LETS REASON TOGETHER TO SPREAD THE RELIGION OF PEACE.

BEST (AND MOST SENSIBLE) POST ON THIS THREAD.

Sagamite:
Oga, why you say so?

Which of the first tier you wan replace or even compare them to?

Please don't get me wrong, all the schools you listed in the first group deserve to be there. Still, I feel that the schools I mentioned also deserve to be there based on their reputation. For example, Brunel outperforms a school like Sheffield University in Engineering and Product Design (Brunel leads). The same goes with the Sport Sciences, courses that Brunel university excels when compared with MOST universities (well, excluding Loughborough Uni).

And I consider Cardiff to be quite a strong school academically . By the way, you never even mentioned Cranfield Uni. I would've given my left nut to go to both schools for my postgrad studies.

Cardiff, Brunel and Reading in 2nd tier list? Sagamite, I'm not so sure I agree with you there.

@ poster, NO IT IS NOT PROPER AT ALL!! What the hell was your fiancee thinking sleeping in another man's house? And the excuse was downright lame & stupid. No light, riiiiight. 'can't she buy some candles or a kerosene lamp? Guy, you better talk to your woman to find out more

@ walata44, you should be bothered. Those men were not some corrupt politicians but officers & rating of the Nigerian Navy. They put their lives on the line everyday so as to ensure that we all sleep well @ night. And they died on the line of duty, doing a job that I doubt you have the balls to do. Besides, they are fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, & children of someone. So show some bloody respect.


@ blacksta, why don't you wait till the official investigation is published before you accuse the navy air arm of incompetence. Machines will always fail e.g. the crash of the hi-tech airfrance airbus A-330 off the coast of brazil last year, the crash of the brazilian boeing 737-800 NG aircraft in the amazon 2 years ago, etc. Keep in mind that the Augusta 109 recon helicopter is a new generation hi-tech helicopter that can only be flown by competent pilots.

@ poster, an APACHE?! Typical Nigerian journalism with zero research. The Nigerian Airforce uses the Mi-35 attack helicopter, NOT the AH-64 APACHE. We don't have the later in our inventory.

That said, may their gentle souls rest in peace. Amen.

@ Onlytruth, you are SO WRONG on the Ibibios & Efiks being full Biafran supporters. On the contrary, we had ABSOLUTELY NO LOVE for the biafrans, gave full support & fought on the federal side (Nigeria). If we were so loyal to that failure called biafra, how come the southern region fell so fast? Even my uncle fought with the 3rd Marine Commando Div. against the biafrans, rooting out those fools from the region.

I lived in the UK for two years (postgrad. Studies), returned back to Nigeria two months, and I can tell you that it was the very best (& easiest) decision I've made. With the british educational system being the only exception (no thanks to the current state of our universities), living in the UK is DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT. To my fellow Nigerians who intend to relocate to other, I strongly advise that you have a rethink. We currently face a lot of problems in our beloved nation, but these in turn provide A LOT of opportunities (that is if you can take advantage of them, rather than sit and whine). Besides, why not stay home & contribute your own quota to the development of our nation rather than run to another man's country were you may not be accepted, & live as a 2nd class citizen doing menial jobs?

I have to say that I'm quite suprise & also disgusted @ some of the posts I see here, particularly posts from those who claim to christians but would really love to see the deaths of fellow humans just because of their faith (muslim). You guys are no different from those islamic fanatics who call for the death of innocent people 'cos they are "infidels".

Let's get something straight. While a number of islamic fanatic are responsible for a number of atrocities, thank the sri-lankan tamil tiger group (LTTE) for pioneering the use of suicide bombers. By the way, the group is a hindu group, but I don't see anyone complain.

With regards to islam & terror, be advised that a large majority of muslims, regardless of their geographical location are NOT terrorists. It is also fair to say that muslims have suffered the brunt of terrorism far more than any other group, from the various religious skirmishes that flare up in Nigeria, to the suicide bombings that presently occur in Pakistan,,Afghanistan, and Iraq. Sadly, they're the once that have to pay for consequences. By the way, most of us are quick to blame al-qaeda & other groups for acts of atrocities carried out globally. But we refuse to determine the reasons behind their action. Now don't get me wrong; I do not support their actions, but members of these groups didn't just wake morning and decided to dorn a suicide vest or pick up an AK-47. These men & women were pushed thanks to a number of reasons, and u only have to look at the middle east to see why, from the israel-palestine conflict, to the support of corrupt regimes & dictators in the middle east by the west, and the invasion of a number of muslim nations. And let's not forget the overthrow of democratically elected govts in the middle east (e.g. Operation ajax Iran), the provision of financial support and weapons (including chemical weapons) against a muslim nation (iraq-iran war. Thousands of innocent iranians-men, wome, & children- were killed when iraqis used chemical weapons supplied by the good ole USA against them; it's still a suprise that the iranians chose not to react in kind), the support of terror groups by the USA (the taliban) and then there's the stationing of foreign troops, particularly americans, in muslim countries, particularly saudi arabia which is considered to be the very heart of islam. Then there's the added mess in iraq and Afghanistan. With all these, it's no suprise that a number of people have resorted to use terror. Afterall, when a weak man is pushed to the wall, he will fight back hard and dirty.

@ Deliver us, having personally experienced an incident in which a fellow Nigerian (a lady) was thoroughly embarrassed @ the american embassy in Lagos by the americans, I WILL turn down a free greencard in a heartbeat. & I DEFINITELY MEAN IT FROM THE VERY BOTTOM OF MY HEART. Besides, what's there in the USA that I can't find anywhere else?

Wrong. I would argue that Nigeria has become far more integrated with every tribe (from the majority tribes to the minorities) having an equal stake in the welfare of the nation, thanks to equal representation in govt, & other cultural factors like increased inter-marriages '& resettlement. Don't get me wrong, there're still a number of inter tribal issues still faced by the country. Then again, which multicultural nation doesn't face the same, from spain (basque) to malaysia (malays against ethnic indians or chinese). Sadly, we still have a number of people with their civil war mentality, blaming all the nation's woes on a single region rather than take into consideration the actions of their fellow ethnic brothers and sisters. Thankfully, they're fast becoming a minority group.

So think whatever you want, but the FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA is here to stay. The nation's integrity is DEFINITELY assured.

@ edoyad, I think you had better look @ the international market. The USA may be a large market, but that position is now shifting to the east to China & India, thanks to their growing economies, large population, and growing middle class. It may also interest u to know that institutions like the IMF are fast becoming irrelevant, reason being that the east, particularly china, is presently the global centre of financial power.

That said, why can't we Nigerians make this nation of ours great ourselves? Nations like Singarpore, malaysia, sweden, denmark, etc aren't were they are today because they were spoonfed. Even the germans & japanese got to were they are now, thanks to lots of hardwork & patriotism.

To those who list Germany and Japan as examples, you've just shown your ignorance. And I strongly suggest you get a number of history books on western europe and the south-east asia pre ww2 and do some reading. Germany (Prussia) and the empire of Japan were not some 3rd world back-water nations pre ww2. Rather, both were very strong 1st class industrial powerhouses. Pre ww2, the Germans had a major recession after losing ww1, but came out of it stronger & better. The nation was also known for its innovation in engineering and quality of their product. Keep in mind that this nation during the ww2 conquered a large portion of europe (op. Blitskeritz) and engaged 2 superpowers militarily, almost bringing one (ussr) to its knees (op. Babarossa). As for the empire of Japan, they had also conquered a very large swath of asia, kicking out the british from them, and the americans from the philippines (read more abt general macauthur, supreme allied commander for the allied forces, pacific). It took 2 atomic bombs to break the will of the japanese.

To be fair, the americans did pump in money into these nation (the marshal plan). But it definitely wasn't for freedom, but rather to pacify these nations & establish a foothold & grow its influence in europe and asia. Keep in mind that germany was the very frontline against the soviets during d cold war, & japan against the soviets, the PRC (CHINA), & NORTH KOREA. if I may add, nation building is no longer in the foreign policy of the usa, no thanks to  the mess in iraq and afghanistan.

I also had a dream: that some Nigerians dropped their slave mentality and inferiority complex and thought well of their country: that they stood up from their lazy behinds and helped in the development of the nation: that they stopped blaming the north for all the nation's problems (yep, we all own a piece of the blame pie): and that a bullet was shot through the heads of people like the poster for treason. And if I may add, I dreamt of the USA take its filthy paws and bloody nose off Nigeria.

For those of you who support the dream, maybe you idiots ought to look @ the cases of Liberia, the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, & Iran during the reign of the SHAH. You think the USA gives a damn about human rights and development? Then maybe you guys need to wake up to reality and read about how your proposed saviours dealt with the inhabitants of Ascension island in the 1960s, or the indigenous inhabitants of Guam till date. You will be very suprised. In the foreign policy of the USA, one thing stands out and that is its INTEREST (favourable concessions to or control of another nation's mineral resources, the growth of its hegemony, etc). It takes top priority over human rights and democracy.

I'm afraid I disagree with the poster. I definitely don't think that console games have any negative effect. That is if it is being played in moderation. In the UK, more hand held games are being marketed and sold with the being to sharpen the brains of consumers. Being a former candidate for the PPL and CPL candidate (b4 I opted for a postgrad degree) & aviation buff, I've bn told by pilots that people who play video games tend to performe well in simulations and the current LCD filled cockpits of new generation aircrafts. These days, we also have games like the wii that's quite good and brings the family together as everyone can partake in games that are fulfilled.




However , games tend to be addictive sometimes, and that's were it gets dangerous with the addict living a secluded life with no social connection, and gaining much weight instead on exercising themselves.

ROSSIKE, EXCELLENT POST!!!'about time someone tell these idiots!

Dudu boys, bring out those Mi-35 attack helos. It's time to unleash hell on MEND once and for all.

The irony of all this mess is that compared to the Isrealis, a considerable percentage of Palestinians are christians. But hey, the Palestinians don't deserve to live.

Those who call themselves christians but support the atrocities in Gaza ought to be ashamed of themselves. You guys are nothing more than hypocrites. You people really need to pick up your books and go through the history of that region. No christian in his/her right mind will support the killing of innocent people on both sides and support the inequality and justice that goes on in that area. Or are you guys trying to say that Palestinians aren't humans and don't deserve to live a peaceful life? What the hell happened to the 2nd of the two golden rules laid out by Jesus in the New Testament ?

[quote author=Tudór link=topic=18621.msg4756360#msg4756360 date=1255873376]Gaza is blockaded because the terrorist hamas controls the territory. . .no need feeding and clothing rag-heads who wanna murder you. Targeted assassinations are against well known terrorists. Like I said if the islamist bastards keep terrorising israel, they should be prepared for whatever repercussions.[/quote]Seriously, have you really been following the news about that region? Hamas controls Gaza because they won the last elections fair and square. Even the foreign election observers, including US ex-president Jim Carter, said exactly the same thing. Fatah couldn't stomach their loss. Thus they evicted Hamas from the West Bank with Hamas retailiating in kind. What followed next was the imposition of a blockade of the Gaza strip by the Isrealis and Egyptians (under preassure from Isreal and the USA), the increased restriction of basic aids (food, water, medicine, etc), and the control of Gaza's airspace and territorial waters. And why did this all happen? Because the Palestinians voted for the "wrong" party. There is simply no hope in that area with people basically living in an open prison and the young (men and women) having absolutely no future.

So note this: as long as Isreal treat those people (men, women, and children) as subhumans, taking away their basic freedoms, Isrea will know absoutely no peace and will continue to live in a state of fear. That is the cold hard truth.

[quote author=Tudór link=topic=18621.msg4755270#msg4755270 date=1255837384]What of The Hamas and hezbollah militants firing/sending rockets/suicide bombers into Israel? What'd you expect the israelis to do, shoot candy and ice cream into gaza?

If you're willing to allow your territory to be the launching pad for acts of terrorism against a sovereign state you should be prepared for the consequencies.[/quote]Maybe if Isreal stops the stealing of Palestinian lands, freezes the building of new settlements on stolen, stop the targeted assassination of Palestinians, hands over Shebba farms to Lebanon, vacate the territorial waters and airspace of Gaza, end the blockade of basic aids (food, medicine, etc) to Gaza, then maybe young Palestinians and members of Hezbollah will not be pushed to carry out acts of terror. Remember, when you push a poor man who has lost EVERYTHING (loved ones, friends, his dignity, etc), he will be forced to act `cos he no longer has anything to lose.

Annang nko? Are we also invited?