nairalanda1: Yeah, I am suspicious of the guy, but he was acquitted by a court of law. And that superceeds any suspicions I may have of him.
As much as I oppose female abuse, at the end of the day, the Law has said he is not guilty. I admire the Mayor's desire to stand up for what is right, but the guy was acquitted.
There is a reason why we got courts.
That he was acquited only means that they would not send him to jail for the rest of his life. His acquital does not in anyway absolve him of the suspicion of being a danger to the public, especially vulnerable young women.
If the courts failed his many victims, then the state officials have the obligation to put a secondary safety net for their young women.
Righthussle: You're telling us the truth just as you told us that the cause of covid 19 was 5G network that was introduced in China.
I just wonder how 21st century humans will spend their precious time listening to someone like you and even give you their hard earned money and think in their minds that they have given their money to the force or being behind the existence of the universe.
Everyday, I find more and more reasons to despise religion. A Poison that eats away the human brain bit by bit.
Not surprising that narcissistic sociopaths like FFK and Reno Omokri, both political jobbers and political runs girls, moonlight as Religious clerics. It goes with narcissistic personalities. There is something embedded in their psyches.
Smartwave: I don't understand, the way southeast people reason again? This man spent 8 years as Governor with nothing serious to show.
It's not a South east thing. Sycophants and praise singer are to be found in every nook and cranny of Nigeria. Again, Stockholm's syndrome is a real thing.
MightyCJ: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Is A Tool God Is Using To Develop Abia North — Rev. Elekwa
Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa, a respected cleric of the Baptist Church, has hailed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, describing him as “Abia’s greatest gift from God” and “a divine instrument” through whom God is transforming Abia North Senatorial District.
Speaking to newsmen, the cleric commended Senator Kalu’s impressive strides in rural infrastructure, particularly citing the construction of roads in Ndi Orieke, Ohafia LGA, and Amannagwu, Arochukwu LGA, along with over 80 other roads across the district.
“The road in Ndi Orieke, Ohafia, and the one in Amannagwu, Arochukwu, are just a few among the many life-changing projects Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has brought to our people,” Rev. Elekwa said. “He didn’t just talk; he acted. These roads have opened up our communities and empowered our farmers, traders, and transporters. For me, this is real empowerment—far better than sharing wrappers or giving out small cash.”
Reverend Elekwa highlighted several other communities that have benefited from Kalu’s leadership, including Atan Abam, Alayi, Ezeukwu, Ndi Inya Abam, Isu, Umuzomgbo, Itumbauzo, Okoko Item, Nneato, Akanu Ohafia, and Abia Ohafia.
“Kalu is not only building roads, he is building hope, restoring pride, and empowering generations. We must acknowledge and protect this legacy,” he added.
Taking a firm stand against those criticizing the senator, the cleric described detractors as “political jobbers and sponsored nonentities.”
“Those attacking Senator Kalu are jobless noise-makers who have never brought a single block to their communities. They are threatened by his success and are trying to distract him. But they will fail,” he stated.
Reverend Elekwa urged the people of Abia North and the entire South East to rally behind Senator Kalu, describing him as a beacon of leadership, vision, and grassroots development.
“The South East needs leaders like Kalu—bold, generous, and development-driven. I urge our people to stand with him and ignore those who only know how to criticize without results,” he concluded.
Apparently, God forgot to use him to develop the entire Abia state when he was governor. I guess God must have advised him to loot now and develop later.
bookson: That's called faith - believing God and exalting His word. The word doesn't have to make sense before believing it.
Of course, common sense is not required to understand religious things.
So , when you build your entire worldview on religious dogma, then your life , as you live it, cannot ever make sense. As a man thinketh, so he lives. No wonder the most religious nation on Earth, Nigeria,is a basket case.
GRACEGLORY: . While the tariff strategy aims to address global imbalances and encourage other countries to offer the best deals to the U.S, it also sets the stage for the president to implement the largest tax cuts that he promised the Americans.
I believe Mr. President got a plan.
Again, this is just another irrational excuse to justify the whimsical and dangerous actions of a meglomaniac.
Every single trading relationship the US has with other nations were specifically and deliberately crafted by the US for the benefit of the US. The US economy is greatest beneficiary of the current global trading arrangement. So it doesn't make sense that they are complaining of unfair trade. US economic power comes from these trade arrangements that makes everything available and cheap for US consumers. This is what every empire in history dreams of and fights to attain. That Donald Trump is trying dismantle the underpinnings of US economic power and dominance is baffling,..unless he is on mission to do just that.
Trump is trying to accelerate the impact of the interest rates by using tariffs as a form of pressure. This tactic is to finish what the hike in rates is expected to do, that's why he's pushing the Federal Reserve to lower rates now to prevent a recession from the combined effects. While the tariff strategy aims to address global imbalances and encourage other countries to offer the best deals to the U.S, it also sets the stage for the president to implement the largest tax cuts that he promised the Americans.
I believe Mr. President got a plan.
Respectfully, this economic illiteracy at its worse. If you are parroting this nonsense from someone else,pls cease immediately. It makes you look like a slowpoke. Number 1. When you destroy $10trillion from the economy in a whim, and then tell yourself you're just trying to prevent a recession? Nonsense.
The federal reserve was already poised to lower interest rates at its next meeting this month. They didn't need to destroy the US economy and drag the entire world just to persuade the fed to reduce interest rates. That's nonsense and comical. Pls cease and desist from parroting this low IQ nonsense in public.
Trump is trying to accelerate the impact of the interest rates by using tariffs as a form of pressure. This tactic is to finish what the hike in rates is expected to do, that's why he's pushing the Federal Reserve to lower rates now to prevent a recession from the combined effects. While the tariff strategy aims to address global imbalances and encourage other countries to offer the best deals to the U.S, it also sets the stage for the president to implement the largest tax cuts that he promised the Americans.
I believe Mr. President got a plan.
Respectfully, this economic illiteracy at its worse. If you are parroting this nonsense from someone else,pls cease immediately. It makes you look like a slowpoke. Number 1. When you destroy $10trillion from the economy in a whim, and then tell yourself you're just trying to prevent a recession? Nonsense.
The federal reserve was already poised to lower interest rates at its next meeting this month. They didn't need to destroy the US economy and drag the entire world just to persuade the fed to reduce interest rates. That's nonsense and comical. Pls cease and desist from parroting this low IQ nonsense in public.
Reminds me of another dump economic plan by another dumb and clueless president, Buhari. In one swoop, He sucked out trillions of Naira , federal government money,from the banking sector, and by extension, the entire economy, and deposited them in an account with CBN, supposedly to fight corruption in government. Depriving the economy the necessary engine oil upon it runs on. Well, we all know the catastrophic results of that dumb move.
Why do nations elect criminals and Mor.ons to lead them?
mrvitalis: One thing I have always said is if I ever decide to be governor or president Economics would be made compulsory in all schools from SS1 to university 200 level...
Volume of debt or size of debt is not an issue Ability to repay is the issue
Someone can owe 2 million and be worse than someone who owe 10 billion
In nigeria the issue we talk about is our revenue to debt servicing is too high..
We need to increase revenue, sadly the only way to do that is to borrow more but use it for what would generate revenue or ability to pay back the loan
So borrowing and using it to build road, bridge, rails, and the reat feel good projects is foolishness... Very big foolishness
And that's what APC have been doing since
But robust economic activities are what generates revenues for the government. In a stagnant economy such as have, government can only generate additional revenues by squeezing the already suffering masses.
Baxilexi: Agreement is an agreement - such a foolish consistency adored by slaves. I guess we should still submit or commonwealth to the British by this maxim.
If an agreement is detrimental to the people, the constitution, convictions, oath of office and personal contrition. Should it still be honored?
Personally this saga has opened my eyes to the multifaceted nature of our problems.
Nigerians don't want a good society, they just want someone they know to access the treasury, by hook or crook and share. David Cameron couldn’t have said it better- “fantastically corrupt.”
How we are not vexed that people can boldly speak of putting others in office, like we run an oligarchy or monarchy is bemusing. Instead we vilify the unwilling or repentant subject for turning a new leaf.
Even the 3 wisemen in the Bible didn’t honor their promises to Herod because of his inimical intent. So what do we actually pray for concerning Nigeria as Christians and Muslims? To change whose heart?
Just the other day in Lagos, a group of men voiced their position beyond the veil as being the grundnorm of authority in the Lagos assembly and no one sees the inanity in their statement. Same in kogi, an ex-governor uses the current governor as a vassal and no one sees anything wrong with it. And now port harcourt.
This is sad.
We lack norms, we lack values, we lack integrity.
Think for a minute, if Wike’s angst is for better schools, hospitals, jobs, welfare of his constituents or personal gains.
Thanks a million. I cannot fathom why Ordinary Nigerians not only tolerate,but celebrate obnoxious behavior from their sociopathic leaders.
Nigerian suffer from acute Stockholm's syndrome, after years and decades of being rap.ed and pillaged by the political elites. No hope for this country.
Basic123: You are not logical. Stop attaching emotions to everything. Have you asked if there is any legal reason why the land should be revoked?
Anytime a party in power uses its power to intimidate the opposition party, there could be no legitimate reasons for doing so. It is a sad day for Nigeria's Democracy.
Economically, Canada will succumb to the 51st state request. As long as Trump through congress extend his term, case closed.
As the world stands now, the USA needs to extend territory. That’s why Donald Trump first defund all organizations that can challenge upcoming actions (U.N, WHO and others). Militarily, USA now own Gaza as Trump plans to deploy their military there to clear everything including Gazans out.
Greenland will be taken from Denmark as price for USA protection of Europe and if Europe still needs protection, the USA needs Greenland.
Also, USA needs Ukraine. That’s why Trump ask Zelenskyy to sign mineral deals without guarantee. What’s the purpose of owning a land without authority to mine your mineral. As long as Zelenskyy accepts the deal, that land become of interest to USA and they will put boot on ground to Safe it.
Sirmwill: If they are not seeing cryptocurrency being utilized for bribery and stealing of public funds in the government, then they are dullards
Indeed, my friend. Illegal arms, drugs, rice or whatever would definitely have to be paid for in one form or another. How such large shipments of hardware are shipped and smuggled in Nigeria should be the focus of DSS and EFCC, assuming, of course, that these agencies are genuinely focused on anything.
givedemwotowoto: People who read to learn will buy and read it. It offers a lot of insight into the past which can help you understand where things are headed based on the present. We’re all learning. If you don’t read, wisdom is farther away from you
I disagree. The book sheds No new light on any relevant issue in Nigerian history. The book is 32 years too late. This is just about a poor man, a poor spirit trying once again to con all of us for his attemp at redemption. What IBB forgot is that true redemption cometh from within. And obviously from the tone of the book and his self-adulation , he IBB had not learned anything at all , and would thus still die accursed.
It reinforces the fact that at the end of the day, the poor masses are on their own, and would always remain on their own. Only stupidity make the poor masses fight for the rapacious political elites.
CodeTemplar: No wonder Nigeria is in perpetual reverse. Did the soothsayer tell you it will happen by injustice? That means beelzabuub runs things. Idiotic lots.
Idiotic lots indeed. I wonder why the soothsayer forgot to predict that these kleptomaniacs would destroy Nigeria.
Since FG acted on Binance dollar manipulating in Nigeria, Naira has been gaining strength.
Is it only Nigeria Binance was banned or have issue with the government country?
Why should we be using crypto rate as dollar rate in Nigeria?
Annoyingly, those who have no idea about the extent of Binance manipulation would come on this thread to defend him. Annoyingly
Modified: It's important for Nigerians to have a clue about the basis of Binance trouble in Nigeria.
So Binance and some crooks in Nigeria, colluded together to be placing fake orders on Binance which will required dollars settlement. The crooks would use the receipt of the placed orders to exchange naira to dollar at a very discounted price as the amount is huge.
Eventually, the orders are not existing, the demanded dollars are meant to be laundered outside Nigeria most especially other African countries and sell at high price.
It got to the extent that there was too much demand on dollar which made the suspicion.
Now , how many years have Binance been manipulating naira-dollar rate in Nigeria? That some people said Binance left a year ago while the dollar is still around N1500. So you expect years of manipulating to be vanished within a year?
This is nonsense, and you know it. I can agree that crooks in Nigeria ( and there are millions of them) were using Binance for currency arbitrage. They saw opportunities for quick profit and they used it to their advantage. Looking for loopholes in the system and taking advantage is what every Nigerian does, from top to bottom. However, claiming that Binance itself was complicit is absurd. Binance is crypto currency platform where crypto currencies are bought and sold. Nigerian bankers and firms have been know in the past , even sanctioned for manipulating stocks for their benefits. Has the Nigerian stock exchange been banned or closed for the actions of rogue players?
I believe everything, every single thing that this man is saying simply because we all know that Nigeria and Nigerian politicians, and the Nigerian judiciary are thoroughly corrupt.
MasterJayJay: Bokoharam, iswap, bandits, lukuwara are in southern Nigeria?
Reno Omonkey and his foolishness.
The wife beater is talking about morality.
The idiot remembers that some countries also conduct mass wedding but can't remember that some countries are still paying fuel subsidy.
The fool mentioned VAT. Educated people use GDP to measure the economy while vandalized brains are still using a VAT system that is full of flaws to brag.
Don't mind the fuul. So Notherners have a higher morality, and yet has been a killing field for several decades. The almajiri system that he seems to be praising now is the primary root cause of Boko haram and all other terrorists groups that find it the northern system an inexhaustible fertile group for recruitment. And japa is now a moral failing of the South? Then why is he not living in Nigeria enjoying the lofty morality of Northern Nigeria?
In 2023, 700 couples got together at Lincoln Center to exchange or renew their wedding vows.
The Lincoln center is the most popular wedding venue. After covid, there was so much backlog that the center decided to try the idea of a mass wedding. They reached out to intending couples who were on the waiting list and about 700 couples agreed. The mass wedding was not SPONSORED by the government nor the Lincoln center. The Lincoln Center just made it possible to clear their covid era backlog.
In South Korea, mass weddings are organized by a religious cult, The Unification Church, for their own religious reasons. Again, it is not Financially Sponsored by the Church.
In Malaysia, mass weddings occur on a particular religiously auspicious day of year , simply because intending couples consider that particular day,the best day of the year to get married. The weddings takes place at a religious Temple, and definitely not Financially SPONSORED by the Temple .
Therefore, using these false equivalences to justify the Government Financially SPONSORED mass wedding in Kano and some other Northern states just shows how very dishonest Reno Omokri is.
Deepspirituals: Trump , Bringing America Back to where she Belongs Before .
This Man Knows So Many things Going on which is Affecting the American Economy,
Yes They must come back ..
Nonsense. Freemarket economy does not work with populist sentiments. Economics 101: Industrial production will always go where it is cheaper to produce. US and other Industrialized nations lost their manufacturing advantage, especially in the chip sector, decades ago. They can never regain it back. Secondly, the global economy is now more intertwined than before. No nation can isolate itself and survive, even the US. Even though the US is the largest economy in the world, it is also the most leveraged economy. A slight traumatic shift in any of its economic pillars could cause a cascading domino effect that can devastate the economy for years.
This meglomaniac fuul in power will definitely destroy the pillars of US economic and geopolitical power in the next 4yrs. Let's sit and watch.
Proud of Nigeria, but living in the UK. Doesn't make sense. If you're so proud of Nigeria, show that pride and go and live in Nigeria.
The big part of the problem is Nigeria is that we are so averse to simple truths. Nigeria is a dream killer. Every single Nigeria knows that including the rich and ruling class. That's why they send their children abroad to school, live and pursue their dreams. Why does it hurt so much when someone other than ourselves say that truth ?
Pls find time to watch the above video about the newly unveiled Google Quantum chip. It kind of dovetails to this particular discussion about relationship between neural electrical activity , information and consciousness. Pls let me your take on event.
DeepSight: I specifically asked how you know that the electrical signals are the cause and not the effect of emotions.
I never said such ,sire.
I only said that emotions produce unique electrical signals that are observable.
Now , likewise, the introduction of same unique electrical signal would trigger the same emotions because a direct mathematical correlation exists between the emotion and the unique electrical signal. If, A = B Then conversely, B = A The fact the we have drugs, an external chemical agent, affects moods and emotions is proof emotions are not wholly independent of environment and external stimuli.
I didn't watch the entire clip, but My response is this :
Of course there are sooo much that we are still to understand about the laws nature and human life processes. That's why we have science. Science is not dogma. Science is an inquiry, a never ending inquiry . We accept the things that we can empirically observe, and leave the rest in the domain of speculation, myths and superstitions until such a time that we get empirically observable proof.
So far, it has been working out very very well. Our lives today, in this era, are living proof of the pre-eminence of the scientific method.
DeepSight: As PastorAIO has already said, co-relation is not causation.
I wanted to ask you how you can prove that the electrical signals observed are the cause of emotions/ thoughts etc, rather than the effect of them, for example?
Mind you, I do not say that they are the effect. I only ask a theoretical question to advance the point that corelation is not causation.
. I'm trying to get my head around this question to make sure I understand it properly. I can only talk of what is empirically observable or has been empirically observed. Anything beyond observable phenomena is just speculation. MRIs , Catscans, etc, observe changes in electrical signals when different emotions are stimulated. That shows us first that emotions register electrical signals that are not only observable, but can be calibrated and compared to the wide variety of emotions that we experience. All neural activities, all communication at the cellular level occur via electrical signals, which are now observable.