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 Politics › Re: FG Deploys 2,000 Tractors, 9,000 Implements To Boost Agro-Industrial Growth by Portage1: 7:10am On Feb 19 |
creativejagaban:Continue to mortgage yourself and your children and unborn children's future supporting a "less progressive" approach to a common future everyone can enjoy! No wahala    , Have fun while at it in your warped penury. |
| Politics › Re: FG Deploys 2,000 Tractors, 9,000 Implements To Boost Agro-Industrial Growth by Portage1: 6:50am On Feb 19 |
Mechanization is necessary. Agreed. No serious economy runs large-scale agriculture without structured equipment access. That is not the debate here. The real question is governance architecture in my opinion - think about it, primary agricultural coordination, land access facilitation, rural infrastructure support, and community-level service delivery fall squarely within the constitutional responsibilities of local governments. Local governments receive allocations specifically to support grassroots development, including agriculture extension services, rural road maintenance, and farmer support systems. It then begs the question - so why are we applauding the federal government for deploying tractors when agricultural production happens locally? If local governments were functioning as intended o, as in financially autonomous, accountable, and development-focused – then, mechanization service hubs should originate at the local level, coordinated with state oversight. Simple. Federal involvement at the very least should be policy standard-setting, financing frameworks, and macro coordination and not operational deployment! Abeg, when Abuja becomes the face of tractor distribution, as it is, it silently normalizes the erosion of local government responsibility. It centralizes visibility and credit, while the tier closest to the farmer remains structurally very weak. Unfortunately, this is the recurring pattern in Nigeria - central government performs grassroots duties because subnational governance is somehow hollowed out  . That is not efficiency. It is simply compensation for institutional failure to say the least again!If mechanization must be federally initiated, then the real reform should include somethings similar to these - Enforcing local government financial autonomy Mandating co-funding participation from LGAs Structuring asset deployment through LGA-level mechanization boards (there are boards anyway – nobody knows what they do by the way). Publishing (accessible by common man) LGA-specific accountability metrics – as in, that is another angle to measure any form of meaningful progress and accountability! Hopefully, it survives all cultural nuances/ divisions. Otherwise, we are celebrating what should already be routine social responsibility at the grassroots level o. Common maaaaaaan  - Agricultural transformation will not happen because tractors arrived and let’s face that reality. We have seen tractors distributed in the past. Transformation (truth be told) will only happen when governance flows downward efficiently instead of upward theatrics / drama/ showbiz being perpetrated. In the end, Mechanization is indeed a good policy. But centralizing applause for local obligations is governance distortion o  For me, the long-term solution is not more federal heroism – and propaganda (Naija’s are used to that already by the way). It is all about functional local governments across the country! 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Ogun State Builds 5,000 Homes Under Dapo Abiodun (Pictures) by Portage1: 6:35pm On Feb 07 |
ogaemma:Why not ask the same Chinese to please help build ordinary 100,000 units for far fraction of the cost the Governor spent on this projectInstead, you (the Government) will rather apply for loan (from the same China) and spend anyhow you like! SHAME. |
| Politics › Re: No Plans To Divide Nigeria - Riley Moore by Portage1: 6:09pm On Feb 07 |
Moderator101:What unsettles many Nigerians is not the denial itself, but the fact that such a question had to be denied at all. Governments do not publicly clarify imaginary conversations; they clarify issues that came close enough to serious corridors of power to require reassurance. Now, on a lighter but telling Naija note if nobody mentioned “division,” why was the eraser already on the table? In this part of the world, we don’t ask guests to explain why they didn’t move the furniture unless someone had already shifted a chair. When “it didn’t come up seriously” becomes the defense, then - the real question quietly becomes - who raised it, and why did it sound plausible enough to dismiss? 3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Nigerian Drug Dealer Arrested In South Africa With Drugs Worth ₦34 Million by Portage1: 6:39am On Jan 20 |
$24,000 worth of drugs is not hardship - it i’s poor judgment. Millions of Nigerians, both at home and abroad, earn similar amounts through honest work under far tougher conditions. He didn’t need to leave Nigeria or sell drugs to hustle and survive - many people do it every day, o! This isn’t survival; it’s a mindset problem, and it reflects a deeper systemic decay that will take serious cultural reset and reorientation to fix. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: US Detains Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister by Portage1: 8:57pm On Jan 08 |
brain54:Exactly the point. He has been a runaway individual for some time - but in the US, you have to be under legal status. He didn't want to be out of legal stay here. He made attempt to extend his stay - but the database flagged him (perhaps he already overstayed by 1 day or 2 sef or even hours anyway), they likely handed him over to ICE - who of course have the jurisdiction over such cases. Eventually, he will be sent back to Ghana and face what he was running away from in the first place. To the US, it is part of the clean-up efforts they have been doing since the beginning of this administration. |
| Travel › Re: I Used AI To Redesign Onitsha (Photos) by Portage1: 9:07pm On Dec 22, 2025 |
I somehow get the point of the post, and honestly, kudos to the guy. Showing possibilities matters because sometimes people need to see what is possible before they can believe it. But in the real sense, this isn’t magic, and it isn’t even “foreign.” Cities don’t become functional because of AI images or big speeches. They become functional because of systems i.e., boring, unglamorous systems that work consistently. Here’s the part many of us miss, "Government" is not some abstract thing floating in Abuja or Awka. Government is people. We really need to make sure our people understand this basic FACT. The town planners are Nigerians, the land officers are Nigerians, the works department, drainage unit, road maintenance teams, Nigerians. Local government chairmen, councillors, civil servants - Nigerians. So, when we talk about “if only government would…”, we’re really talking about us, in different roles. Lovely looking places like this don’t start with flyovers and fancy roads. They start with basics done well i.e., • Clear land-use planning that is actually enforced • Drainage designed before roads, not after flooding • Roads built to standard, not patched every rainy season • Markets, walkways, setbacks, and transport planned together In short, none of these are new ideas. Nigeria has trained urban planners, civil engineers, surveyors, interestingly many of them world-class. Some of them work abroad today doing exactly these things for other countries anyway! the difference is not intelligence. It is governance culture and accountability. So, when communities tolerate cutting corners, illegal structures, and “manage am” solutions, the city grows chaotic. When we elect people based on tribe, noise, or pity instead of competence, we get predictable results. When civil servants are pressured to “look away,” systems break down. So yes, Onitsha can look like this. Aba can. Ibadan can. Port Harcourt can. Ekiti can. Ikot Abasi can. Yenagoa can. Jalingo can. Bakassi can so also are remote places in Kaduna, Sokoto or Borno can. Not because of AI o, but because it’s already within our human capacity. Real change doesn’t start with aesthetics. It starts when as an example, • We demand standards, not slogans • We respect planning laws, even when they inconvenience us • We reward competence, not connections • We remember that public office is not a miracle position - it is a responsibility The irony is simple sha, the same Nigerians building structured cities abroad are the sons and daughters of the same cities we complain about. So let’s appreciate the vision, but not romanticize it. Future isn’t waiting to be imported. It is waiting to be organized o j’are. And the work starts with the quiet places - local governments, planning offices, works departments - long before the roads look pretty on camera! 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Sanwo-Olu Launch New Orca Mall In The Business District Of Eko Atlantic City by Portage1: 7:11am On Nov 27, 2025 |
tfelicityk:Wake up - this was a project that started a decade or more ago, and this is about time to bring "quick development to the region"? So the last 8 years was for what exactly? Is it to slow down the development or ? I am trying to understand what the poster in quote is saying  In a sane / working society - it is the municipal or city's duty to create accessible standard road network. A well planned road network. If that is done, then watch as the so called "developments" will speed up. The beauty of it is that the city will stand to gain / generate income from just creating accessible road network within and around their locality. If it takes borrowing or taking out loan - it is a guaranteed return - why? A good road network will command a very high purchase price for a single plot. And the city pockets the return and continue to service the loan or whatever. The point is that the place was planned (agreed) - and for whatever reason, it took 10 years for them to get to where they are presently. Which is a shame on the Governments along the "chain" i.e., Local, LCDA, commissioners (Land, housing, works), etc. This was an avenue to have generated a lot of return to whoever this place jurisdiction is under. To now add salt on injury - the whole Governor went there shamelessly to cut the ribbon for A MALL Same thing goes for cutting ribbon for road c'mon people, these things they are cutting ribbon for are basic things any microcosm of a larger city or society should have anyways. They are supposed to be basic human and community rights. |
| Politics › Re: Sanwo-Olu Launch New Orca Mall In The Business District Of Eko Atlantic City by Portage1: 6:48am On Nov 27, 2025 |
Just wondering what a whole Governor is doing cutting ribbon for a Mall located in the State he governs? what exactly is his business being there at all? there are other pressing issues he needs to address nahhh. Afterall, the Mall is located in a local municipality or government or LCDA whatever they call it. These departments or extension of governments should be the one cutting this ribbon if at all any government official need to be present anyways. I mean, the ideal situation is a city bringing in investors by offering business related incentives (Tax free to the city or whatever), it is supposed to be a sort of concession by the city to an investor!Anyways, what is the Governors business in the sort of inauguration? Absolutely none. Because of a Mall - and so what Mall? of all things? There are other pressing social issues battling the State.Just wondering - why have retinue of commissioners, special advisers (on public fund payroll) - yet you as the Governor still created time for such irrelevant venture by just "a business entity" - all dressed up - disrupt transportation system for few minutes to cut a ribbon for something you do not have a business with in the first place A WHOLE STATE Elected GOVERNOR 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Portage1: 7:39pm On Nov 11, 2025 |
What we witnessed yesterday wasn’t just awkward: it was dangerous. The sight of shouting, pushing, uniformed military men carrying guns - while the FCT Minister was standing right there - is deeply troubling. One accidental discharge and everything could’ve blown up. Here are the bigger questions we all should be asking: 1. How did this even get to that level? In a civilized process, officials check documents, issue orders, and secure the area before a minister shows up. Yet what we saw looked like show-of-force rather than procedure. If there was a land‐dispute, where was the prior investigation, where was the official notice, where was the security perimeter? This chaos suggests the system broke down. 2. Why was the Minister present on-site at the peak of the drama? There is a reason that in most governance systems you don’t bring a top-minister into a hot standoff unless everything is already managed. Here it looks like he stepped into the middle of a mess. For many Nigerians, Wike already has the reputation of being a “land-grabber” himself - someone whose office seems to act first and ask questions later in the land-allocation chain. This scene only reinforces that perception. 3. What does protocol say about land disputes in the FCT? Land administration in the Federal Capital Territory should be governed by documented process - allocation, approval, development control, revocations. It appears none of that was visibly respected here. Instead, the military presence hints at muscle over system. That’s not just inefficient - it’s destabilising. 4. The optics and implications for fairness. When citizens see armed forces involved in a land dispute with civilians, and the minister himself on‐scene, the message is: power trumps process. The rule of law depends on visible equality before it, but the scene sent a different message. Especially when Wike publicly called out the use of military influence in land matters, saying “no one is above the law” in direct reference to a former naval chief. "Daily Post NigeriaBusinessday NG" 5. What does this imply for trust in governance? If the chain of approvals, notices, and documentation can be bypassed or ignored in a public administration district like Abuja - where land value is enormous - then ordinary citizens lose confidence. If a top minister’s appearance looks less like oversight and more like intimidation, that erodes legitimacy. Anyways, this wasn’t simply a remote event. It was a flashpoint of governance failure: flawed process, inadequate risk management, and a top official appearing in the thick of it. The minister’s presence should have been the final stage of resolution, not mid-crisis. The fact we’re still here without tragedy is lucky, not normal. Nigerians deserve systems that prevent such raw confrontations. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Politics › Re: Sadeeque Abba Warns Trump: We Will Bury American Soldiers Alive In Nigeria by Portage1: 4:41pm On Nov 05, 2025 |
LagosOrigin:They do not even need to be on the ground and the entire geographical location called Nigeria will be gone in less than 30 minutes. Nigeria that is just the size of State of Texas. All they'll need do is position one of their carriers on the international waters - fire up just about 40 drones and maybe throw in Just 4 F15's (McDonnell Douglas Eagle). That's all. It is what they are best at o. No boot on ground - for what exactly? |
| Politics › Re: Ekiti Has Enjoyed Rapid Economic Growth In Three Years, Says Oyebanji by Portage1: 8:22pm On Oct 16, 2025 |
AngelGabbyShara:Abeg, who are they trying to deceive with all these grammar and statistics? Every time election season approaches, suddenly “GDP has doubled” and “Ekiti is now a reference point.” Reference point for what exactly - poverty or propaganda? Let’s be honest. You can quote figures from NBS all you want, but anyone who understands basic economics knows inflation alone could make any state GDP “rise.” When ₦1 in 2019 now buys half a sachet of pure water in 2024 (about 300% - 900% increase) , you don’t need magic - your GDP will “grow” on paper whether or not anything productive actually happened.They claim trade and agriculture contribute 60% of the economy. That’s not something to boast about; that’s evidence that the state has no real industrial base. “Trade” here means people selling recharge cards and garri in the market. “Agriculture” means smallholders with hoes and cutlasses praying for rain. Where are the agro-processing plants? The supply chains? The exports? None. Then there’s the $80 million AfDB “Knowledge Zone” funding - a nice headline, but when you ask for proof, you’ll hear “procurement process ongoing.” That line alone tells you nothing is happening. Nigerians have heard that phrase for decades. It’s the same way every administration builds “ICT hubs” that never go beyond foundation level. And this claim of raising IGR from ₦700 million to ₦2 billion monthly - wonderful! But how? By over-taxing market women and civil servants? By chasing people who are already struggling? If there’s no new industry, no new large employers, where is the extra revenue coming from? Collecting more from the same poor base isn’t progress; it’s extortion with branding. They even said they cleared 5,000 hectares for agriculture as if it’s some giant achievement. That’s barely enough for a single serious commercial farm. Nigeria has local governments bigger than that. What we need is mechanization, irrigation, and real agro-industrial clusters - not ceremonial land clearing for photo-ops. Meanwhile, the Governor’s entire speech is filled with “thanks to President Tinubu.” That’s the main message. The rest is noise. You can smell the politics from miles away - dress up loyalty as economic success, add some statistics no one will verify, and call it a “State of the State Address.” Bottom line, there’s no tangible improvement in the quality of life of ordinary Ekiti people. The roads are still bad, the youths are still migrating, hospitals still lack basic equipment, and salaries are still delayed. What good is a “90% GDP growth” if the people’s standard of living hasn’t moved an inch? Until these leaders start publishing audited data, project breakdowns, and independent assessments instead of speeches that sound like campaign promises, all this talk of “rapid economic growth” remains exactly what it is - fancy rubbish packaged for applause. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Business › Re: Elumelu Cuts Short US Trip, Mourns Afriland Towers Fire Victims by Portage1: 1:15am On Sep 18, 2025 |
Interesting as some people were saying / suggesting he did the right thing by travelling back, well maybe. But absolutely useless - medicine after death Just a thought, what manner of organization or company will subject their workers to such working environment? A place where I am certain they've never done fire drill ever. Yet the same building is housing all manner of BIG Men / Madam Ogas! (DMD, ED, Manager this and that, CFO. All of them with driver and all manner of unjustifiable official perks. These same people forgot themselves over time and continue to work in such a building. Risking their lives - No escape route. No first responders. No Health and Safety department. Yet they all answer yes Oga/madam. Small time the owner will be gallivanting all over the place claiming to be super rich - Abeg, of what benefit is your riches if the same "rich man" subject people that work for him (in a supposedly flagship branch) into some inhumane working environment that is almost certain might kill them eventually? Why? Honestly, they all need to organize and demand a better working condition - or work remotely. Simple. It is really painful because these are avoidable things and situations. It is very basic for an employer to make determination to ensure the safety of its workers /employees. It will not Suprise me if their HR never employed anyone with Health and Safety background. Yet, they have HR Director or MD sef. Typical naija mindset - what does Health / safety employee doing working in a bank. They'll say forget "na money dem dey count for bank o". Very corrupt mindset. |
| Travel › Re: Festus Keyamo Reacts To Kwam1 - Valujet Incident by Portage1: 2:49pm On Aug 07, 2025 |
sholatech:I agree with the response too. Especially the part where he said "IN THE CIRCUMSTANCE, I HAVE ALSO DIRECTED THE NCAA TO PLACE KWAM 1 on a NO-FLY list pending further and full investigation, just like the Captain and Pilot. ALL AIRLINES, both domestic and International should IMMEDIATELY be informed of this directive and anyone who flouts this directive risk withdrawal of their operating licence". Most airlines in the west will even ban the passenger for life! Meanwhile the Captain and Pilot too violated the expectations entrusted to them. These are the type of pilot that can wake up one day and decide to crash an aircraft. Licenses should be suspended for few years or revoked while they undergo evaluation if they ever want to fly again. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Imposes New 15% Tariff On Nigeria, Others (See Full List) by Portage1: 3:39pm On Aug 01, 2025 |
vislabraye:Perhaps Nigeria should use the oil themselves (ourselves). See, if the oil stays here, do you know the number of social issues that will be solved just like that? With oil, we can innovate, earn quality education, maintain electricity, transport food easily from farm to table. Meanwhile, if we sell the oil (and continue to), whoever is in government (In Nigeria) just earned more money that will be stolen anyway! The citizens suffer and will continue to. This is not a curse - rather a cause and effect situation. The major problems we face in Nigeria are social issues. Once this is taken care of, people will live a more contented life and be satisfied in some way. People are only chasing money because it is scarce. People are choosing "japa" simply because quality social life does not exist even if you are making millions of Naira per month. 2 Likes |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: U.S Govt Asks For Donations From Citizens To Pay Off $36 Trillion Debt (Photos) by Portage1: 10:45pm On Jul 25, 2025*. Modified: 11:02pm On Jul 25, 2025 |
WriterNig:Interesting perspective from the handle WriterNig. But a little research would have gone a long way in educating readers with facts. See, the U.S. is like a very rich person with a giant credit card bill ($36 trillion). Instead of paying it off, it just keeps paying interest - about $75 billion/month - using tax money and borrowing more. Simple. As long as their people (Citizens) trust their own Treasury (which they all do), this cycle keeps spinning. But the main trouble is the higher the interest rate, the more expensive it becomes to keep it going. U.S is essentially making interest payments to keep their country going. They can only do that because they have solid institutions that will continue to run sef if Governor or President no dey. You cannot say that about Nigeria as an example. Even if they say to us that they are servicing our debt, they cannot explain how. We simply do not have a system. We are also not making plans for any. Our people want the best, but not ready to pay taxes. See in the U.S, their Treasury collects taxes (income taxes, payroll taxes) - everyone MUST pay. Businesses pay taxes and also get incentives from Government to establish / develop. Now, if all Taxes collected is not enough, they issue bonds to cover the interest on old debts. Debt servicing 101 - just keep up with the interest, while not reducing the total balance. Meanwhile, you may want to ask - who gets the money? right? well, U.S Citizens and institutions (those who buy Treasury bonds), foreign governments (Japan, China etc), and maybe their own Federal reserve sef. All these is possible because they apply econometrics principles. They also believe in it - Economics+Statistics+ Data "the math and statistics behind economic decision-making". Sadly, Naija does not - so now you see how it can be very challenging for Nigeria to raise hands - the people we vote into power do not have the capacity to discuss all these, but they will rather borrow more and more without any plan of paying it back nor servicing. Nigerian public office people will borrow money from a foreign country and end up using it to buy official cars to drive on a road they refused to construct.Governor will be fighting for security votes or whatever it is called. Clamor for wardrobe allowance (like seriously). Unreasonable amount o. The discussion is huge sha! |
| Politics › Re: Mayor Of London, Sadiq Khan Is In Lagos (Photo) by Portage1: 3:08am On Jul 16, 2025 |
naptu2: 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Nigeria Needs $10bn Yearly For 20 Years To Achieve Stable Electricity - FG by Portage1: 6:01am On May 15, 2025 |
Wait first, $10 Billion a Year for 20 Years Just for Stable Electricity? Like really,? and REALLY? I read that statement from the Minister of Power (one Adebayo Ojo) and honestly, I had to pause. $10 billion every year, for the next 20 years? That is $200 billion just to give Nigerians what many countries already consider very basic and necessity: i.e., stable electricity. If you’re like me; trying to build, work, raise a family, or just live in this same country, you probably feel both frustrated and a little insulted. If not more Let’s talk straight, this isn’t about the money. We’ve spent billions before, and still, here we are. Blackouts. Generator noise day and night. Businesses losing money. Students sweating over candles. How is this still our reality? The only reality we have been able to come up with over the few years! Anyway, here's what I believe we all need to understand, Nigeria already has 13,000 megawatts of installed power generation capacity, but only around 4,000–5,000 MW is delivered. That’s not a generation issue; it is simply a system failure. Countries like Vietnam (with half our population) have almost full electrification and didn’t need anywhere near $200 billion o. Even South Africa, despite its challenges, delivers more electricity with a smaller population and less total investment. So I have to ask, what exactly are we paying for here? Because the real issues aren’t hidden i.e., Transmission lines are outdated, distribution companies don’t collect or reinvest properly and Gas supply is very unreliable. Meanwhile, policy changes every other administration o and a constant potential slow down every 4 years if we are lucky! And let's be honest, corruption and poor maintenance culture continue to eat away at whatever progress we try to make. We honestly do not need more figures to throw around. What we need is: Decentralized solutions like solar mini grids, especially for rural areas. A serious, transparent roadmap, where we can see exactly where the money goes and what progress is being made. Public-private partnerships that are built on performance and accountability, not political connections (Lagos Ibadan highway - mere 90km or so distance is an example) and above all, a mindset shift. This isn’t rocket science, we’re not trying to colonize Mars. We’re just asking for electricity o. Something the pioneers already conquered over 150 years ago! The truth is, Thomas Edison commercialized electric power over a century ago. The fact that we’re still talking about achieving stable electricity in 2025 is not a lack of money or intelligence. It’s a lack of execution and political will. If you’ve ever lost business because of power cuts or sent your kids to school without light to study, or ordinary iron to smoothen your outfit at will - you probably understand this deeply sha. We truly deserve better. Not inflated budgets. Not another 20-year plan that leads nowhere. We deserve real, measurable progress and we have every right to demand it as Nigerians / NIGERIANS! simple. 1 Like |
| Business › Re: Kurrent.app Is Making Paper Business Cards Old School, Introduce Digital Cards by Portage1: 4:48pm On May 13, 2025 |
MrSundry:Exactly, why will i be compelled to scan a QR cde just because i want to know you? Huge security risk the company need to look into. 4 Likes |
| Politics › Re: 17.5km Egbeda-omerelu Road Completed By Gov Fubara, Set For Commissioning(pix) by Portage1: 5:32pm On Mar 26, 2025 |
mrksquare:20 - 30 years ago, Rumuokoro roundabout was once 'artery" road, Eliogbolo village with inner road at the time was also a good example. Go to all those places today and tell us how the network has improved. From Artillery junction, bori camp road, East West road to uniport and road to Bayelsa area. etc. My point is this, regardless of where a road is being constructed / built, it should be done the right way. Simple. Proper town planning should be taken into consideration etc. Rivers State - Port Harcourt to be precise lack foresight in town planning. Bad road construction everywhere, (Aba Road), Rumuola, absolutely no planning. Nothing. Yet, the small enclave (that cannot even match Harris County Texas), and upgraded to State level (many years ago) cannot even manage something simple as normal road or electricity power generation for the same people that voted these government officials. No sense of accountability whatsoever. And before you come back and say too much, this is a representation of the entire country called Nigeria. |
| Politics › Re: 17.5km Egbeda-omerelu Road Completed By Gov Fubara, Set For Commissioning(pix) by Portage1: 4:01pm On Mar 26, 2025 |
mrksquare:My friend, if you don't open up roads, how do you think food from farms get to you in fair price? People like YOU will be the first to complain that food is expensive and no money. If they ask you to farm, you will say no - you are a graduate (and dey find job - i.e., someone to employ you o). When in reality, you can set up a farm (find your niche) or even a farm technological solution to our current food provision and delivery problems we face every day. But NO, you are here suggesting a very bad and uncultured utterances. Please review and reset the mindset man! |
| Politics › Re: 17.5km Egbeda-omerelu Road Completed By Gov Fubara, Set For Commissioning(pix) by Portage1: 3:53pm On Mar 26, 2025 |
SmartPolician:I simply find it difficult to process, that - even in 2025, this is how much a State like Rivers (in the South South - main Engine of the Nation so to speak) can provide their own Bonafide residents I mean, c'mon - just for safety - do 2 of these lanes (dualize), that is if you want to be considered a progressive politician that came and made attempt at making life better for the people! PLEASE this is 2025! |
| Politics › Re: Hotel Presidential Enugu Nearing Completion (Pictures) by Portage1: 4:54pm On Jan 10, 2025 |
97% of the comments describes the mindset of an average Nigerian youth Meanwhile no one mentioned or discussed anything like the Governor's primary responsibility. Which is to focus on governance, public welfare, and the development of critical infrastructure that serves the collective good of the state. In my opinion, engaging in ventures like building hotels, which are "private", profit-driven enterprises, not only distracts from his duties but also risks conflicts of interest that undermine public trust. Endeavors like this simply blur the lines between personal ambition and public service - fostering allegations of corruption or misuse of state resources. In real world or working system, the private sector is better suited to handle such ventures, and a Governor's role should be to create an enabling environment for private investors through transparent policies, infrastructure development, and security. By steering clear of personal business ventures, a Governor upholds the integrity of public office and ensures that their energy and resources are devoted solely to the service of the people. Very, Very long way to go in this country. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Ukraine Fires Us-supplied Long Range Missiles Into Russia, Defence Ministry Says by Portage1: 9:14pm On Nov 19, 2024 |
HydraFeeds:If it does happen - Both countries will cease to exist within few minutes. Not Joking. Cuba will even go in less than 20 seconds. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Construction of Naharati-Ukya to Unguwan Hausawa Road In Abaji by Portage1: 2:57am On Aug 01, 2024*. Modified: 3:18am On Aug 01, 2024 |
[quote author=CapitalLens post=131248757][/quote]Begs the question as to what previous administration did with the FCT budget No big deal - he is doing "some" of what he was appointed to do. A good choice by him. He can as well go the same way others before him did. I also read some comments earlier and it is interesting because the Nairalander said " the place is outside and not Abuja proper" but really?, how do you develop if you don't open up places ? A good example is why we still have empty forests between Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun State till you reach Ekiti, Edo, Enugu? Untapped / virgin land everywhere . Of what use are these places (forests/bushes) if not developed and make life worth living for your citizens.? State governments are not encouraging Agricultural farming - and not ready to even open these places up? Lagos to Oyo State is less than 90 miles... why is it still the same after so many years? Bushes everywhere and very scary too . There should be more than enough food to go round in Nigeria o.Nigerians and the myopic way of reasoning! Why not travel, or read books, broaden your knowledge and educate yourself about how the foreign countries we all want to run to developed These countries were all rural before becoming urban centers. Go on youtube and you will see videos of New York back in 1900's. Much better than most places in Lagos of today. Nigeria still has a very long long way to go o! It does not have to be that way since the technology and money is available. Infact, it should be fairly easy for a country like Nigeria to develop in every way we want to imagine (if we have willing leaders). The money is available, the population is available, the know how is also available (Nigerians with brains outside Nigeria) and in Nigeria too. Afterall, a good number of Nigerians left due to bad Governance resulting in brain drain. A lot of them will not "japa" if the environment in Nigeria was encouraging in the first place. |
| Sports › Re: Enugu Rangers Flew Into Ibadan In Grand Style (Photos) by Portage1: 12:26am On Jun 11, 2024*. Modified: 2:23am On Jun 11, 2024 |
doggedfighter:Guy was probably born around 2009. Found that very hard to believe though[color=#990000][/color] . If managed well, he will still play under 17 Fast forward - 4 years later, guy still playing under 23 with probably one Olympic attendance or win. After that, if he's lucky, he'll make it to Europe and start league proper and 2 - 3 years later. He's bound to retire ......the Question is: at what young Age? 25Years? |
| Health › Re: My Son Looks Like 7up's Fido Dido, Help!!!! by Portage1: 2:17am On Feb 29, 2024 |
blazer2018:Father - think back to when the child was 2-3 years. What was the time like for him back then? Did your primary healthcare Dr. or daycare staff ever mentioned anything like ADHD evaluation? especially the inattentive type? Or have you ever thought he might be on the Spectrum? has he been evaluated? Are you considering evaluation? You see, lot of the time if an individual is undiagnosed (especially early) - the world around him or her will never understand why the individual acts the way they do! Do more search and read more on neurodivergent or neurotypical, maybe you will relate better. Per research, these things if undiagnosed affects everything - as in the whole being and social relationships if you will. All the best. |
| Politics › Re: Documents From CSU: "Bola A. Tinubu" Was A Woman - David Hundeyin by Portage1: 3:32pm On Oct 03, 2023*. Modified: 4:08pm On Oct 03, 2023 |
001Lagos:Observation: The SSN on the Southwest college document 231-060-595 (this is questionable as the correct way of writing or typing a US Social Security Number should have been 231-06-0595. The document may have been tampered with as this appears to be a typewriter-based document. The question of whether the owner of the SSN is a male or female can be directed to US Government agency SSN Administration to confirm if the number is issued to a male or a female in the first place. By the way, SSN is unique to an individual - essentially, it is your identity in the US. Based off my limited knowledge, you can only have the number if you are: 1. Born in the US mainland or territory (automatically assigned) 2. Legally admitted as a resident in the US (through student visa, or green permanent resident card holder). In this case, the individual will need to submit documents that will be scrutinized / verified to the SSA office. I doubt if the then Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 1975/76 will knowingly submit a document suggesting he was a female! |
| Celebrities › Re: Mohbad: How Police Picked Up Sam Larry From Lagos Airport On Arrival From Kenya by Portage1: 8:18pm On Sep 29, 2023 |
Biodun556:In a normal society (the abroad), he can certainly go down for "involuntary manslaughter - a misdemeanor of the first degree" as one of the charges against him. He may not get death sentence in this case but "involuntary manslaughter through documented and verifiable bullying tactics may bag him something in the neighborhood of 5 - 10 years depending on the Judge. But if prosecutors are able to link him and marlians boss to drug peddling (aka trafficking, possession and intent to distribute), ahhh, we are talking felony here and will certainly bag him and naira a decent 15 - 99 years. There was this video circulating online where the victim - Mohbad, Naira marley were both lounging around one room smoking whatever - with visible Gun and Pablo Escobar kind of "Oja" (drugs) on the table. |
| Business › Re: Sam Larry: I Gave Mohbad 2M To Perform At My Mum's Burial, He Never Showed Up by Portage1: 2:38pm On Sep 29, 2023 |
Vlibray:2Million is a lot of money. How did he pay? raw cash? almost impossible. Who else is privy to the deal? Marlian boss or any other associate on Marlian side of Mohbad side? someone knowledgeable on both sides must be privy to the agreement! If Mohbad was still under Marlian record at the time, then the money should have been paid and shared per clause on the contract mohbad had with Marlian record. If he (Larry) paid through bank - there should be some sort of transaction trail. And if it was cash, where did the Larry guy pulled 2 million from? or the money is just sitting around in his house? Larry is probably a cash man, lots of Nigeria naira in his custody. So, what does he do for a living? to be able to have so much liquid cash in a cashless environment. A lot of questions begging for answers! 1 Like |
| Celebrities › Re: Tonto Dikeh Reacts To Pastor Bakare's Comment On Mohbad by Portage1: 8:50pm On Sep 26, 2023 |
I think the Pastor should have just kept his comment to himself. He is a public figure and anything that comes out of his mouth publicly will be scrutinized and forever on record too. In situations like this, it in his best interest to not weigh-in. The bible teaches us to be Christlike and the book of John 8 verse 3 - 11 painted it all. Christ did not say the woman was wrong or right. But rather challenged the accusers to cast the stone if any of them accusers are clean. Nobody holy pass and Christ would rather be seen among sinners teaching them how to be a better individual. This Mohbad case is a very sensitive issue with a lot of hidden and inconsistent information available to the public. The important questions are not being asked by the "people" leading investigation. Simple things like what the victims day was like 24 hours prior? who he was with, what he was doing? the people he visited, people that visited him - i doubt if he was all alone till they rushed him to the said medical facility. Therefore, without a complete picture, it is not really right for a teacher (in this case pastor) to take sides "publicly" at that. The best you can do is "No comment" - nobody will prosecute the pastor if he didn't say a word. It even took the medical facility a whooping 2 weeks to release their version of events. Like really they need two weeks to be able to distance themselves? Who regulates these establishments sefAgain, the Christ we are all trying to be like did not take sides in the bible story above. I guess the pastor heard the name and concluded, the victim was indeed a Bad Man due to alias name? that may be a Fallacious statement - hasty generalization at that (on the part of the pastor). But then, is Bad not the new good as opined by one commentator earlier? I guess it is a lingo. Imagine seeing the Pastors New car or new house and someone just commented ahhhhh, if you see Pastors house and car meeeeeen " ooooo badddddd gaaaaan" meaning wow, what a thing of beauty! So, i guess we may never really understand the context the victim got his stage name! I doubt one can be very, very bad and still maintain that he or she is imole (light) all the time. Anyways, Peace. May God rest his soul regardless of anyone's opinion. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Prophet Segun ADEBAYO Reveals What Will Likely Happen To Those Who Killed Mohbad by Portage1: 5:04pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Major7:He really needs to stay safe  Come to think of it, reading the statement and thinking in Yoruba language "asiwere po ninu opolopo eero"? according to him " The masses are always found at the gathering of the fool" 1 Like 1 Share |
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