Firefire:


I respect your opinion(s).

But what happens to forgiveness ?

What happens to brotherly love ?

How may times are we suppose to offend our brother per day to get forgiveness ?

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. - Bruce Lee

This is my message. "Peaceful resolution of all human conflict without any casualties" - Firefire

I wish you well.

Shalom!

trillville:


Who defines democracy? The people or some imaginary being? Must we follow the western definition? We need to think differently and focus on important issues.

Lee Kwan yew did things his way, and he is praised, Deng xiaoping, did things his own way and he transformed China. We need to think differently as Nigerians. We can't just follow what another persons culture blindly, it never works out well. Let's focus on electricity and water abeg and leave this matter for Mathias.

Forwetinnah:


So you're comparing GEJs action to Buhari's outright BAN? Okay let's wait till he starts closing media houses for exposing him so you can look for another fault of GEJ to compare it with.

ChangeisHere:

barcanista:
Oga we will not allow Buhari chance to reinvent his dictatorial leadership on Nigerians. He can do that as Governor of Katsina State but not as President

barcanista:
Is this the plan? Are you aware that there can be no democracy without freedom? Whoever can't guarantee that has no business in leadership.

trillville:


Who defines democracy? The west? Why must democracy have absolute press freedom? Is having press freedom more important than electricity?

trillville:


Who defines democracy? The people or some imaginary being? Must we follow the western definition? We need to think differently and focus on important issues.

Lee Kwan yew did things his way, and he is praised, Deng xiaoping, did things his own way and he transformed China. We need to think differently as Nigerians. We can't just follow what another persons culture blindly, it never works out well. Let's focus on electricity and water abeg and leave this matter for Mathias.

barcanista:
Is press freedom competing with electricity? How can you demand for electricity without freedom? Do you know the duties of the press? You and buhari sha.....

obi4eze:
OP is just trying to get traffic to his blog and I think it is good for him. He can keep deceiving the gullible there but he can't continue it here because we will continue to expose him

torkaka:


.....as in, we keep the clown on his toes. . . .let him go to his blog and spin junk analysis

AWONEYAN:
Mr post and get paid, this is an over flogged issue...
Next pls

torkaka:

.....as in, we keep the clown on his toes. . . .let him go to his blog and spin junk analysis

dustmalik:
Dead On Arrival. We all know this issue has been beaten down, blue and black. I see this as a way of promoting your website, as your 'STOMACH iNFRASTRUCTURE BID' didn't work out for you. Anyway, to each, their own.

trillville:

Whatever!!!
All I am saying is focus on serious matters that affect us and not press freedom. It is important but certainly not the cornerstone to development.

dustmalik:
Dead On Arrival. We all know this issue has been beaten down, blue and black. I see this as a way of promoting your website, as your 'STOMACH iNFRASTRUCTURE BID' didn't work out for you. Anyway, to each, their own.

Whynotthetruth:



Who are the 'we'?...why not use 'I' which is the appropriate word here for you?...

Lalasticlala and other mods, kindly ignore anyone who's against moving this article to homepage. Press freedom, freedom of speech and expression can't be tampered with by incoming government. Hence, the extent of heat and pressure from different sources and individuals no matter how many will deter anyone with such heinous ambition of muscling and intimidating the press alongside citizenry. Save our democracy by moving this to homepage... thanks

Whynotthetruth:



Define junk analysis... All I see here from your post is envy and hatred...kill it before it kills you...

trillville:
Senseless threads like this one brings tears to my eyes.

Barcanista, i have a few questions for you

What are the negative effects on the common Nigerian as a result of this supposed ban?

So because in the western world, press freedom is key characteristic of democracy, Nigeria must follow what is defined without any change as regards to our cultural differences?

If buhari bans all forms of press freedom but he gives Nigerians cheap electricity, clean drinking water, better medical facilities, security, jobs, etc, do you think he would be re-elected?

If your answer is no to the last question, please give sensible reasons.

I suggest you watch Mrs. Ezekwesili's interview at Oxford. Don't focus on her defence of obasanjo, but listen to her reasons for why Nigeria is as messed up as it is and also listen to her solutions. If you have time, read Ben Bruce's advice to buhari too.

Although press freedom is a really good thing, we should not make a mountain out of a molehill. Please let's focus on issues and criticise reasonably so we can all have a better Nigeria.

barcanista:
On the 26th of April, AIT Crew went to cover the meeting between the Cuban Ambassador and Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari. On arriving the Defence House (Abuja), the Buhari security team stopped AIT from accessing the premises. According to the security team, there is an order barring AIT from covering Buhari'es Event.

Buhari's Media Aide Confirmed And Reitrates The Ban
When asked, Alhaji Shehu Garba, Buhari's spokesman confirmed the ban on AIT. In his own word

“AIT has been asked to stay aside based on security and family concerns. In addition, Buhari has decided that they will have to resolve some issues relating to issues of standard and ethics.

“We will be talking with them to try and resolve the matter, but for now the station has been asked to stay aside, because like I said there are some family and security concerns. They have been asked to step down their coverage until we resolve the matter with them on ethics and standards.”

When asked whether he should be quoted, Shehu said, “yes you can quote me that I said we have asked them to step aside and that we are resolving the issues of ethics and standards with them.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/hate-campaign-buhari-fights-back-bars-ait-from-covering-activities/


Buhari Denies Knowledge Through The Same Media Aide
Though the ban was later to be reversed by the APC leadership after public condemnation, Buhari rather than apologise for his inglorious attempt to gag AIT crew from carrying out their responsibility, he chose to play and insult the sensibilities of Nigerians by shifting the blame to his "overzealous Aide".

According to the Press release by Shehu Graba, Buhari instructed that only his media should deal with the press and "everyone should stay in their defined area of responsibility". The irony of it is that the Media Aide Alhaji Shehu Garba that sent the denial release is the same Shehu Garba that earlier said "Buhari has decided that they will have to resolve some issues relating to issues of standard and ethics."
To show that Buhari was/is insincere, neither his media aide Shehu Garba nor any of his security team has been punished or reprimanded with respect to the ban. Also Shehu Garba is yet to withdraw his earlier statement where he quoted Buhari giving the ban order on AIT.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/182257-buhari-denies-barring-ait-blames-overzealous-aides.html


Buhari Should Take Responsibility For His Action
General Buhari with due respect should understand that Nigeria citizens are not fools. As a leader, he is responsible for every utterances that comes from his media aide especially when he is quoted to be involved. He should stop the policy of blame game and shifting his responsibilities to others. The President elect should stop taking us for granted and should be ready to accept his gaffe. A true leader is one that apologize and repent after committing blunder and not one that run away from his responsibilities. I hope the Buhari administration will not be a government of blame-game. I hope Buhari will come clean on issues that relates to him and his government when he takeover the reins of power.



God Bless Nigeria
Source: http://www.solomontonye.com/2015/05/on-26th-of-april-ait-crew-went-to-cover.html

barcanista:
Are you not aware that High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the proprietor of AIT had to warn Buhari and his team?

torkaka:


. . . . . . .hey funk foo. . . . .don't try to joust me. . . . . . . .first off, you guys (you, the op & some other minions here) take this online moniker thing way above station . . . . .i mean, get a life!!!! . . . .this is what happens when you don't have a day job or something doing. . . . . .junk analysis is pulling newspaper thrash and lemoning up with beer palour input. . . . . . .if you want to be a good social parrot, start at the basics . . . .READ, COMPREHEND & INTERPRETE

trillville:


Who defines democracy? The people or some imaginary being? Must we follow the western definition? We need to think differently and focus on important issues.

Lee Kwan yew did things his way, and he is praised, Deng xiaoping, did things his own way and he transformed China. We need to think differently as Nigerians. We can't just follow what another persons culture blindly, it never works out well. Let's focus on electricity and water abeg and leave this matter for Mathias.

dearpreye:


I'm really shocked at the way some of you here reason! How do you come about the conclusion he's jobless? How? This place is really becoming boring.....you guys need to change. .

Truckpusher:
The truth is, some of them aren't satisfied with their jobs or they themselves are so jobless hence they can relate.

Whynotthetruth:



Without press freedom, will you be here typing this epistle

torkaka:


. . . . . . .hey funk foo. . . . .don't try to joust me. . . . . . . .first off, you guys (you, the op & some other minions here) take this online moniker thing way above station . . . . .i mean, get a life!!!! . . . .this is what happens when you don't have a day job or something doing. . . . . .junk analysis is pulling newspaper thrash and lemoning up with beer palour input. . . . . . .if you want to be a good social parrot, start at the basics . . . .READ, COMPREHEND & INTERPRETE

trillville:


Does my epistle bring electricity and water to Nigerians? Is my ability to write my epistle more important than Nigeria getting electricity? Of what importance is my epistle to the average Nigerian?

I hope you are understanding my point now. Let us focus on the important stuff. Countries with little press freedom have electricity and drinking water. Let us get the basics right first.

Whynotthetruth:



smh... do you understand what you're typing or what

dearpreye:


Bro, there's nothing more basic than freedom of the press and speech. It's NOT in my court to provide power for Nigerians!

trillville:


I want freedom of press too, but I want electricity more. I will take electricity anyday over freedom of press. Checkout lee Kwan yew of Singapore. He stifled press freedoms but he developed his country. Let us be critical on important matters that is all I am saying.

trillville:
[quote author=trillville post=33424734]

Does my epistle bring electricity and water to Nigerians? Is my ability to write my epistle more important than Nigeria getting electricity? Of what importance is my epistle to the average Nigerian?

I hope you are understanding my point now. Let us focus on the important stuff. Countries with little press freedom have electricity and drinking water. Let us get the basics right first.

barcanista:
You and Buhari are yet to understand that we are not in a dictatorial era. He can't punish nor sanction the media. He should go to court. Most importantly, he should learn to be honest.