Kasssandra:


Only way for FG to repair refineries...remove subsidy first. Because the money that would have gone into repairing refineries is spent on subsidising fuel in the first place.....

If you remove the subsidy,it means nigerians will buy directly imported fuel which goes above #450 per litre!
The resultant effect is hyperinflation!
Nigerians and the economy will not survive if any president attempts to remove fuel subsidy without repairing the refineries!
Pandemonium is inevitable! Endsars protest will be childs play compared to what might transpire!
We cannot keep paying for the incompetence and negligence of an FG that have refused to get their priorities right!
Nothing was preventing the FG from getting funds to either repair or build new refineries!
A state in the US has 47 refineries and we are grappling with just one refinery which may not be enough to serve everyone!
Nigerians are not the ones that stopped them from building new refineries since this administration started!

Kasssandra:

Finally, you want fuel and diesel to be sold at cheap prices...from your last sentence. It does not work like that in real life. The people who bring and make the diesel you use want to be paid well. Same for fuel. And subsidy costs don't cover all their cost of living.

Is our crude oil imported?
Do we not have crude oil for domestic consumption?
Once local production begins,the 'landing cost' at the port will be taken out!
Achieving cheaper diesel and fuel is possible when more players come into a deregulated system which is already at work!
Let us start local production first and let the private refineries like dangote compete,this will drive down the price eventually!

rusher14:


Government has no business in business.

Government should not be building more refineries.

Instead they should support private investors in any shape or form to get them to produce locally.

Let them build or repair the refineries first to alleviate the sufferings of the citizens!
Now that they are a private entity,they can also issue licences to companies who intend building refineries!
Despite having private owned refineries,the USA also have government owned refineries!
Seems the financial challenges and inflation rate in the country has not gotten to you!

Kasssandra:


The only way refineries can be repaired is that subsidy has to go first.



That way there would be

1.Enough income comming in to incentivise domestic refining...which means NNPC would repair refineries quickly to take advantage of the profits.

2. Investors would be willing to invest...since subsidy removal means enough profit

3.No more free government money, which means that the refineries better work, or NNPC Ltd loses money. Under such a circumstance, sabotage, crude oil theft, etc would reduce. A refinery worker sabotaging the refinery means lost money, which hits his pocket first. (There is one reason why MTN works better than Nitel ever did....they get no government money.).

And anyway, two refineries are being repaired now...because NNPC wants to take advantage of the proposed June 2023 removal of subsidy date.

So What happens when the FG repairs or build the refineries first?
When the subsidy is removed who pays for the actual price of the imported products?
How much is aviation fuel? How much is a single trip by air?
Diesel has been deregulated right? How much is diesel sold in your own state currently?

MDM2021:


Seriously? The leaders who can do far better that your country has never had since its creation in 1960. Sorry! Some of your leaders who did that in the past performed when your country ran as a region-based federalism with the central government being administered by the British. That was when you had, for instance, the late sage - Awolowo - trail blazing in the Western Nigeria of then with astonishing performances. Since 1960 that the British left that country, it has never remained what it was.

You must go back to the foundation to address the root cause of your problem and stop chasing the shadows. Is this the kind of presidential system run in America? Is this the parliamentary system given to you by the UK? You can't leave leprosy and be killing ringworm. It's just a waste of time.

So if i get you correctly we should all as usual keep lamenting about our poor leaders and give up because the ones we have currently have failed us?
As much as i agree with you that we need to go back to the very foundation that adequately worked for the nation which is true federalism,we must also know that we the electorates have the mandate to elect the right personality to take us there!
The likes of Awolowo or Azikwe that you mentioned did not just find their way into leadership positions by imposition...They were elected by the citizens of the country!
We cannot keep complaining of bad leadership and yet sit still and do nothing hoping for God to miraculously drop a messiah as president to leader us...
If we want things to change,we the citizens must do our best to elect the right candidates not just in the presidency but the state and LGAs!

rusher14:


You cannot repair our refineries.

By now this should have been clear to all.

The solution is to sell them off to private investors but I'm sure Labour would oppose the sale.

If they cannot repair why is the minister for state Sylva saying the PH refinery will be in operation by the end of the year?
If this was possible,why was the repair not carried out right from the inception of this administration?
Lets even admit without conceding that our moribund refineries are beyond repair,what stopped the FG from building new refineries instead of denying that there was anything called subsidy?
A state in america Texas has 47 operational refineries yet we are trying to revive a refinery when we have the resources to build new ones!
I stand to be corrected....Nigeria is the only OPEC country that still imports petroleum products!
What a disgrace!

If this same administration had done the needful by having the will power to repair and build new refineries from 2015,we would not be experiencing an inflation in the price of aviation fuel where a single trip by air attracts more than 80k!

If PMB had dedicated resources from the beginning of their administration to ensure refineries are working instead of resorting to blame games,there would have been nothing like fuel subsidy by now and diesel that was 230 per litre last year wont be selling for 700-900 naira!

Massiveglory:
The heat is too much. Sleepless day and night loading for urchins .

Una wan give pipu serious heart attack today

MDM2021:


Hardly can you find a saint among today's set of politicians in Nigeria. Don't be deceived, as things are now, there's no magic wand any of the candidates has to resolve the myriads of problem confronting the country except it's restructured at least to how it was handed over at the independence.

That is not totally true!

We have leaders who can do far better than what we are witnessing today!
Provision of Power supply,curbing insecurity,repair or rebuilding of refineries and encouragement of more local production is not rocket science if we have focus driven leaders not just at the apex of power but the buttom where you have the LGA chairman!

The mere idea that there is no magic wand is a ready made excuse by some folks who are benefitting from the mess that Nigeria is currently facing!

We dont need saints to make Nigeria better,we need the right leaders who understand what needs to be done and the will power to do so!

If this administration had prioritized the rebuilding or repair of refineries in their first 4 years while lobbying for the bill to decentralize electricity in the country,we wont be in this financial mess where we have to pay a whooping 6trillion for just fuel subsidy!

Its unfortunate that despite all the numerous issues that were discussed in the interview, its the 'my turn' part of the entire discus that got the OP's attention....
Several issues were discussed like power,insecurity,subsidy,corruption etc

The very fact that he is an advocate for state policing is quite admirable because state and community policing is an idea whose time has come unfortunately the present administration lacks the willpower to do what they what they used in campaigning in 2014!

He also talked about the refineries which has always been my concern about the present administration.... How can the PMB led government explain how it took the 7 years to even think of looking for funds to repair a refinery they claimed is moribund and beyond mending?

Madeu:
Why can't Obi mock Atiku? Atiku has been running for president since 1992. He changed parties to actualize his ambition. This is Tinubu's first trial.

Obi is working for Atiku to dilute Southern votes. It's evidence that Obi and Atiku are businesses.
How does a known trader succeed without the help of a customs officer?
We have seen South East again trying to scuttle Yoruba chances in national politics. Happens in—the 50s, 60s, 70, 80s, 90s, and now 2023.

He did subtly!
Maybe you should go to YouTube and watch the video again but this time with an objective mindset!

Realist12:
Obi just like every social media influencer is looking for attention. The "my turn" statement doesn't fit in his point but he had to chip it in . I expect APC not to give him a reply. The disdain in Zains face shows how inept Obi responses are .
Of course he knows Tinubu boldly said that during the heat of "anointed candidate" because he has worked for the ambition of the party and most of their elective positions, something Obi can't boldly say , he has no contribution to any political ideology other than inheriting structures laid by others and dumping them when he sees they can't offer him more . Like APGA, like PDP now in labour that he didn't labour with ab initio.



It's ironical you talking of slaves and masters where as we know those fleeing from the shackles of one master to reside in a " No man's land " doesn't that tell you there's freedom in the land that's why you can call it "No mans land " ?
Because the land provides you freedom for economic, social , educational prosperity. Free from the Bondages Obi put y'all in . But you still want that said master you fled from his reign to reign over the" No mans land" ? You're wicked . You can't afford to go backward neither can I.
You should be happy the prince Tinubu of the " No mans land " is here to liberate you but Stockholm syndrome is holding you back . Vote Tinubu as That's only way to reduce y'all taking the night bus to the "No mans land." You can have a taste of refined governance in your state .

Please can you care to explain how the APC government has addressed insecurity?
Can you also give reasons why it took the FG 7 whole years to 'think' about how to get funds to fix just one refinery despite promising to not only repair the old but build new ones?

Exxxgeee:
This one don dey talk nonsense again

Okay...

jeromestarks:
There are many girls living with this kinda regret now. Some left a good guy for a rich guy and now they're dumped. Others rejected a man they think is not their specs but now they wish they haven't.

Guys listen carefully, if a lady rejects or dumps you, get down on your knees and thank God.

The girl who loves you will not stress you.

U can say that again

odinson1:


This is another excuse,if a woman likes you, she'll always want to have sex with you. If you aren't good in the game, she'll teach you.
Women break rules for men they like,and Make rules for men they don't like.
Don't let the lies women say get in your head bro

Over-True!

fergie001:
Another dropped point for Potty

Keep up with the same energy when Manutd play a loss or draw tomorrow

iwaeda:

Very sweet

E be like the new owner of Chelsea never know say Potter nah serial draw soup specialist for Brighton

This draw soup with shaki and kpomo was brought you by Salsburg

uniqueuser:

Lol i am a huge fan of klopp

Haaaa seriously....I highly doubt that sha
How can you be a huge fan of Klopp and after a few dodgy results,you want him to get the tuchel treatment?
Bro thats not fair for a manager that has turned a midtable team to a fearsome squad since he took over in 2015!
I guess the reason for the overwhelming slurs from some LFC fans is because klopp has set the bar of standard so high that any result aside a win will always bring his managerial competence to an intense scrutiny...We must also not forget where we are coming from so that we can appreciate the amount of work he has put into this team for the past 7 seasons!

uniqueuser:

and have only voiced concerns. Meanwhile out of the three matches we've won this season, the wining goals of two of em came around 80' + (newcastle n ajax).

Your concerns are valid and who would be happy with roller coast results we have been witnessing?
However,we must take into account that the team is going through a phase as more players in the team are hitting the 30 plus mark and in need of few changes esp in the midfield!
The phase must be gradual and should not be rushed in order not to kill the spirit and unity in the team...some folks here might disagree but that is the way i see it and i gladly welcome their epistle of doomsday brickbats!

Finally,the idea of blowing teams away may not happen for now since we need to go back to the basics and start building from the back considering the fact that we have been leaking goals of recent...When we get some clean sheets under our belt while churning out victories like the one witnessed last night,we can now go back to annihilating teams!

YNWA

uniqueuser:

The match no convince me sha...we gat 17days before the next match lets hope the players discover their mojo back

If we had lost or drawn the game,you would have requested that klopp gets the tuchel treatment from FSG or insinuate like others here that he is not good enough as if he were just a boy scout coach that needed to work on egg shells to impress people about his ability....same klopp that in the last three seasons have won everything for LFC!

Well at this stage,every win no matter how it comes is important and will serve as a motivation to do better despite the humongous mockery this team and manager have received from rivals and some of its fans!

Wordson:
Seriously?
Liverpool fans no dey advocate for sack for their coach like Chelsea or Man U na

Check well probably a fan who became an LFC supporter during the reign of Jurgen Klopp
Only those who became fans earlier will know that Klopp is currently the best manager that has won everything......!
Still remember some seasons when we were even struggling to make top 10 during the time of Roy Hodgson and the second coming of Kenny Daglish.....

fergie001:
See pushing but VAR people have done it again.

Real Sociedad said Hi

YNWA

Uzomarrr12345:

Your politicians are probably happy to see the blame has shifted from them to the Queen !

At least , they can use this period to thief our money in peace , while we focus on Queen

Our Mumu never too much !!!

Michelle70:
A relationship that gives u headache is not a relationship.


Moreover, a girl who fvcks around is not ur gf, she is a public property.

Personalizing public property is called embezzlement. be warned

@fergie001 how far no rollcall today?

Low budget Real Sociedad don give una wotowoto for Old trafford ontop say nah europa league

BigDawsNet:


I got you point and I think kloop style is not bad for real...

But their is a reason Mancity keeps winning the league every season?. Very simple! They buy important players...

Do you know why we brought Nunez? It's because of the champions league final... we lost couple of goals and that finisher was missing... at the cup conference, klopp admit if he had sharp striker... he would have won... less than 3 month... he brought Nunez straight...

If we won that champions league... we could hav been settling with firmiho and jota till today....

So as a team manager.. you don't have to wait for fans to complain before you sign a particular player in a particular position...

Elliot, Calvahor are future players no doubt...
But I believe klopp should start this guys from bench..

Foden for example is a top quality player... this guy has been on bench for over 5 years now.. his a very good player but Pep believe Forden is not mature enough So he use the likes of Godogan, kelvin, Rodri...

Look at the midfield and compare to ours...
We are not richer than City but I believe we have the money to get quality worldclass midfielders...

So if he doesn't invest... we will keep settling with second position at the EPL table...

Like I said before,LFC do not have the financial muscle like man city to buy expensive players!
Darwin's purchase was already muted long before we played the finals!
U are actually agreeing with what I just said about the gradual phasing of players!
Pep with all his financial muscle will never want to replace the likes of de bryne and gondogan who are approaching their 30s and decide to replace them with the player bought from Leeds!

When you are taking out the older players,and replacing them with new ones,you most do so intelligently as a coach in order not to disrupt the team!
What did I just hear you say?
Man city is not richer than LFC?
Abeg no talk am for public Mae them nor laugh you.....U are comparing man city owners that one of the oil well will buy the entire Liverpool club?
Go and google the owners of man city and we will talk!

BigDawsNet:


Kloop is a very good manager no doubt... but we both know he loves to gamble sometimes and he kinda build a very tight relationship with our players which makes him have difficulties in replacing them...

Players like
Milner
Jones
OX
Kieta
Firminho should hav been sold 2 years ago... but kloop keeps begging this guys to stay...

Same reason we hav over 7 players in dia 30s in our squad...

Milner was released because his getting old in mancity over 5 years ago... That same Milner is the option we are depending on right now.. now tell me how we wanna compete with City..

I love kloop... but let assume his not a stubborn man..

By now, we could hav won atleast 3-4 EPL, 2 champions league and atleast 1 local cup every season...

Liverpool is a rich club... I don't blame FSG... I know if klopp demand some money they will definitely give him... he's just a man that loves to mange funds and build a players rather than sign worldclass...

I'm sure we will come out of this form...

Every great manager gambles...Every success driven coach in the world had taken big risks and most times have paid off for them...The conservative one have remained small and paid the price with a sack like Tuchel!

The players you have listed may be nearing the wear and tear stage of their career but it would be foolishness to outrightly and instantly replace them...The simple ideology is to gradually phase them out by bringing in youth or new players without totally disrupting the dynamics of the team!
Take for instance Nunez,Jota and Diaz were bought to ease the gradual phasing of the trio of mane(who already left),firmino and eventually salah who are in their 30s!
Same thing is happening in the defence and eventually the midfield.....any immediate replacement will destroy the team!

Milner 5 years ago was bought by Brenda rogers not as a starter but a calming and vocal influence to the team that lacked leaders then!
Klopp saw the motivational influence of milner and always wants him in that team!
He may be old but every manager will tell you that you need older and more experienced players that have seen it all to motivate the younger ones either on the pitch or on the bench!

We could have or should have is a wish.....You should not forget where LFC is coming from before making humongous expectations!
I stand to be corrected...how many managers alive have taken LFC to 3 UCL finals and won one? How many managers in LFC has taken LFC thrice to the summit of the league and won once?
Last season we won 2 cups and almost ran away with everything including the UCL but someone has to win and someone had to lose!
The most important thing is to keep fighting and keep trying which is what they are doing.....

Liverpool is not as rich as Mancity or manutd or Newcastle considering the part of the country where the owners are from!
Liverpool do not just buy any players just due to hype or pressure but they go for the ones that can fit into the philosophy of the team and become an upgrade to what they already have!
Yes you are right...Klopp would even prefer to get a low budget player and improve on them rather but a star player who will become heady and disrupt the team's unity....so far,he has succeeded with such structure!
When you buy stars,its puts pressure on the manager to deliver and failure to do so will put the manager on the chopping block like Tuchel!

Your last statement is apt...Thats the spirit!

BigDawsNet:


Openmine... are you sure? Why are you hiding since all dis while... I'm not sure I hav ever seen your post about Liverpool on nairaland to be honest...

Na U nor dey see me but I know you as a Liverpool fan!
I comment once in a while!

BigDawsNet:


I never humiliate my manager, I'm a true Liverpool fan. but no manager is perfect... so its our job to complain when he select some Inactive players or make some weird transfer

Mane is a great player and we don't like the idea he sold him... not just me but millions of our fans all over the world ain't happy with the transfer...

I'm happy now that we have moved On and thank God Diaz is doing well... his not dere yet but hez cool...

U complain constructively!
Pep hasn't won UCL for man city but see how their fans rallied around him believing the following season will be theirs....where was Liverpool before klopp replace Brenda rogers?
Liverpool were playing Europa league...
Klopp remains the only manager alive that has won everything for LFC in early and present 2000...I stand to be corrected!

As for mane,I don't even want to go into details because I have done so in several sports threads on nairaland where some rival fans tried to twist a wrong narrative about the club including the misplaced assumption that mane was treated badly by the club!
Mane wanted to leave...he said this to the press that he had earlier to klopp that he will be leaving LFC.....that's why klopp made plans quickly to replace him with Diaz!

Even when there were rumours that LFC wanted to negotiate a new 3 year contract with him,the agent and already said his client mane had made up his mind to leave!
If you have any contrary report,please feel free to post the link here let me confirm!
The bottom line is mane wanted to leave and there is nothing anyone would have done to stop him....simple!

Diaz is doing exactly what mane and salah did when coutinho left.....others will take responsibility!

LFC is going through a stage where the older players need to be phased out gradually while introducing and giving confidence to the younger and new players that will show up in the future!

Lamba spree on the first page

The coach deserves it!
Why would you allow a club whose country has been at war and players that haven't had any club games for months to wallop Leipzig at home!