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Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by ba7man(m): 11:04pm On May 14, 2016
great664:
. Sure its trash to you just like Pearls and Gold are trash to pigs too...

You don't know the value of it....just continue in your zombeiness... Yours has no cure
More Trash. undecided

Just a daft feeling intelligent over here.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by great664(m): 11:21pm On May 14, 2016
[s]
ba7man:
More Trash. undecided

Just a daft feeling intelligent over here.
[/s]some daft may be better than you, thanks to you gradually or subconsciously you can feel the difference in IQ even when you don't say it out directly..

#Zombie
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by nameo: 11:29pm On May 14, 2016
Pidggin:
Those who voted change will hopefully suffer most, the thought of bringing the suffering and hardship upon themselves is an added cross that will continue to torment them cheesy
Hahahahaha grin grin......

Some of una get mouth for NL I swear cheesy
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by WhoRUDeceiving: 11:33pm On May 14, 2016
lunaticfringe:
History keeps repeating itself... Africa cannot just seem to get it right with their choices of leaders... Nigeria the 'great country' of myth have become the biggest gaping a***hole in the universe under the direction of a confused, degenerated, boring specimen called buhari(the greatest curse)... angry angry
But I thought the Sai Buhari guys used pictures to deceive people that Buhari is great.

The truth is Nigeria was never designed to be a functioning country. That is why we have the same recycled leaders that do exactly the same things. OBJ was globe trotting left and right, and now Buhari the same.

Remember the whole sharia nonsense, then in another regime Boko Haram. Then Massob and now IPOB, there was MEND and now Avengers, and of course the usual Yoruba betrayal in 1967 and then again in 2015.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by qleap2all(m): 12:22am On May 15, 2016
olokfor:
Since the president of the good people of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in on May 29, 2015, we are still waiting to enjoy the dividends of democracy. By and large, our lives are worse off. Majority of the over 170 million Nigerians are in more pains than they were. Only liars, boot lickers and those near the corridors of power and apologists disagree. Things can get better, no doubt. But right now, things are far worse than contemplated.

Here are the 14 ways the lives of the masses have been affected…



Income dwindling and devalued

If you earned N18,000 in 2015, at an average exchange rate of N180 to a dollar, your income is actually $100. Today, your N18,000 can only buy $52 ( at N345 to a dollar ).

Apart from this simple arithmetic, your $52 today cannot buy the same items it did last year. Prices have skyrocketed!

Effectively, your income has dwindled and practically devalued. This scenario is extended to all groups, no matter the income and status.



Stock market collapsing

The collapsing stock market is evident. Today (Friday, May 13), market capitalization stood at N9.098 trillion. In April 2015, capitalization rose to N11.990 trillion, after Buhari was declared the winner of the presidential elections. That is a difference of N2.9 trillion.

Investors are scared, the market is not doing too well because businesses are troubled. A lot of the quoted companies are facing difficulties because of the unfriendly operating environment.



Dollar plummeting

The dollar at the black market fell to N190 in the euphoria of Buhari’s victory. Shortly after, it jumped over the N200 mark … and it has been rising ever since. Today, it is about N345, even as government mentioned a spurious N285 figure.



Factories quieter, businesses struggling

With foreign exchange difficult to come back, and raw materials unavailable, many factories are quieter, production scaled down, as some close down. Even enterprises are as troubled as cost of production rise. Many traders and supplies are hiding under scarcity of dollars to jerk up price, hammering entrepreneurs who are out of breath and panting. Artisans are moaning as machines cease their thud and whimper.



Rent higher

Land lords are also using scarcity of dollars and rising cost of living to increase rent, further reducing the available income of the Nigerians. With shelter on top of everyone’s scale, there is no escape. From rooms to self contained, shops to flats and duplexes, rent is up.



Food more expensive

Even those selling tomato and fish, pepper and groceries are blaming the dollar and hiking prices of their produce. People are skipping meals and reducing quality and quantity. There is more hunger in the land.



More people out of job

As factories and businesses struggle to produce, with some scaling down, others closing shop, unemployment is rife. Many more people are under employed or out of job. This sad scenario is evident.



Petrol scarcer and more expensive

For the better part of this administration we have been at filling stations, in kilometer Lon queues, sleeping there and paying far above the N86.50 per litre for petrol. Across the nation, we have not had this long palaver with petrol. Now, a litre has been fixed at not more than N145, but we are still buying it far more than that price and it is scarcer.

On account of the scarcity, smaller businesses are coughing and collapsing as they struggle to power their generators. People are late for work as they queue at stations or wait for buses. Homes have become unbearable as darkness, with power outages, has become our companions.



Power outages punishing

On one occasion at least, the whole of Nigeria was in darkness as megawatts slipped to zero! Total darkness!! And for the better part of the last one year, ordinary talk with no action has dominated the public space concerning electricity. Households have become inhabitable; sleep has been murdered as heat conspired with lack of electricity and fuel to punish Nigerians. Companies are becoming cemeteries.



Nigerians sadder, more aggressive, depressed and fall ill easily

Many more people than ever are sadder, forlorn and confused. They are at a loss on what steps to take, they are losing their humanity. Legions are more aggressive, easily angered and quick to quarrel at little slights. Some are transferring aggression, from their lack of financial stamina. Depression, serious depression in the league of mental issues, is commonplace. And it is easy to fall ill as immunity plummets as a result of lack of hope and confusion.



Insecurity and rise in opportunistic crime

There is a general feeling of insecurity as trouble spots multiply and hoodlums take advantage of financial difficulties. More dangerous crime of rituals and kidnapping are coming into our lexicon. Petty crimes are frquent. And terrorists, Boko Haram and Niger Delta Avengers have not been conquered. Now we have herdsmen who are raping, maiming and killing.



Future looks bleaker, especially for youths

The army of unemployed youths, graduates and the uneducated are frustrated. They have lost hope as millions join the labour market that is far more than saturated. New companies are not springing up as expected, jobs are hardly created. Those in school are jittery and worried about the future.



Economic migration

Many are taking dangerous routes and migrating as economic refugees. They believe anywhere is better than Nigeria. And those in Nigeria are flooding the cities, putting pressure on infrastructure and resources. They are abandoning agriculture, and some there may be serious scarcity of produce hitherto widely available.



We are less compassionate and willing to help others financially

Those you run to for help, big men and women, are also complaining. Spiritual places of solace and refuge have fewer donations and are helping less. It appears compassion is dying. The average family is abandoned, on their own…


http://www.metronaija.com/2016/05/14-ways-we-are-worse-off-since-buhari.html

cc: lalasticlala mynd44
How come you didn't mention anything money that were embezzled. The major cause of the economic hardship and how corruption is fighting back. It is no business as usual. Rather than lament think and see how you can bring out the best in you. Tough times don't last tough people do last
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Emassive(m): 4:28am On May 15, 2016
dullard infected victim..... Zombie alert!!! Critical stage
ba7man:
When GEJ and his croonies were looting the Nation dry in full presence of everyone, these Mumus didn't know we would be worse off soon.

When oil prices were free falling without the previous administration saving, some people's brains couldn't tell them we would be worse off soon.

When corruption was the foundation of the Nigerian economy, some people's brains didn't figure out we would be worse off soon. undecided undecided undecided

I'm glad I never got to witness how GEJ would have handled this economic crisis he helped create.... if he had won.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Emassive(m): 4:31am On May 15, 2016
3years is like forever meehn!
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by fx45(m): 12:57pm On May 15, 2016
ba7man:
Sorry, didn't read what you wrote up there. undecided
Slow folks find it difficult to read....
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by ba7man(m): 2:45pm On May 15, 2016
fx45:
Slow folks find it difficult to read....
Get the hell off my mention. Who was talking to you?
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Firefire(m): 3:57pm On May 15, 2016
grin cheesy
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Firefire(m): 3:58pm On May 15, 2016
ba7man:
[s]When GEJ and his croonies were looting the Nation dry in full presence of everyone, these Mumus didn't know we would be worse off soon.

When oil prices were free falling without the previous administration saving, some people's brains couldn't tell them we would be worse off soon.

When corruption was the foundation of the Nigerian economy, some people's brains didn't figure out we would be worse off soon. undecided undecided undecided

I'm glad I never got to witness how GEJ would have handled this economic crisis he helped create.... if he had won. [/s]

Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by gurunlocker: 3:59pm On May 15, 2016
ba7man:
When GEJ and his croonies were looting the Nation dry in full presence of everyone, these Mumus didn't know we would be worse off soon.

When oil prices were free falling without the previous administration saving, some people's brains couldn't tell them we would be worse off soon.

When corruption was the foundation of the Nigerian economy, some people's brains didn't figure out we would be worse off soon. undecided undecided undecided

I'm glad I never got to witness how GEJ would have handled this economic crisis he helped create.... if he had won.
****, they didn't save? are you sure you read news? you didn't read when they say those governors say he should share money they are suppose to save? Bubu is a failure.... you can read line 5-7 of the main article to confirm your ****
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Proffdada:
great664:
I know you won't because it did not blame GEJ, you guys have been programmed to agree on everything Buhari and blame GEJ,#ZOMBIE

PS: I didn't wrote it for you alone but for others to read too. ....its a forum and that is an Anti-Zombie and it's very effective though painful. #TruthHurts
how can this have 4 likes? huh
Jonadunce cluelessness still lingers in some people
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by santanamimi(f): 4:05pm On May 15, 2016
We can't blame ourselves. We just wanted something better and so far, we got it wrong. Sometimes we need to go through pains to get better. It's well.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by amaben2020(m): 4:05pm On May 15, 2016
great664:
That's just the fact!

After 30 yrs of leaving Aso Rock, He has no other improvement on self, education, policies, life pattern, decision making, No NGO, nothing....

He was just sitting and eating his loot and Pension and income from his shares...

And they want someone like that to change Millions of Nigerians in 21st century

Smh for those they deceived
he left Dodan barracks not Aso Rock
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by blkmum700: 4:06pm On May 15, 2016
ba7man:
When GEJ and his croonies were looting the Nation dry in full presence of everyone, these Mumus didn't know we would be worse off soon.

When oil prices were free falling without the previous administration saving, some people's brains couldn't tell them we would be worse off soon.

When corruption was the foundation of the Nigerian economy, some people's brains didn't figure out we would be worse off soon. undecided undecided undecided

I'm glad I never got to witness how GEJ would have handled this economic crisis he helped create.... if he had won.
don't mind the fool who wrote that rubbish,he or she can join NLC to protest,No state in Southwestern Nigeria will protest that rubbish,Subsidy is gone forever,anyone who doesn't like it should relocate to another country.i know some people are still angry they lost power but so sorry to say,they have to wait till 2023.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by InvertedHammer: 4:06pm On May 15, 2016
great664:
That's just the fact!

After 30 yrs of leaving Aso Rock, He has no other improvement on self, education, policies, life pattern, decision making, No NGO, nothing....

He was just sitting and eating his loot and Pension and income from his shares...

And they want someone like that to change Millions of Nigerians in 21st century

Smh for those they deceived
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And you guys welcomed him back with an open hand.

Most of you believed that he was the best. If he is the best among all, what does that say about most of you?

I think that God has decided to teach Nigerians serious lessons of life and he found a good enabler in Buhari.
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Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by great664(m): 4:06pm On May 15, 2016
Proffdada:
how can this have 4 likes? huh
Jonathan cluelessness still lingers in some people
Lol, Mr Professor, are you surprised? You forgot I failed your English Exam because you were a bad Tutor? You nor wise enough to know say i and o dey close in keyboard and sometimes Android Keyboard Auto Correct?
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by great664(m): 4:08pm On May 15, 2016
amaben2020:
he left Dodan barracks not Aso Rock
What's the difference between the two....just like HOS and President
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Emeskhalifa(m): 4:08pm On May 15, 2016
the OP has said it all.
bfr coming of Buhari, my laundry used to be so stuffed up with loads of clothes
used to make upto 40-50k in a month now i cant even make upto 20K cry
tried data reselling and it's now crumbling so fast with the new data prices... cry cry
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by topsam1(m): 4:09pm On May 15, 2016
Na so una rush rush go collect independence by fire by force.....and see the aftermath effect....no patience at all..... E beta make i suffer now and enjoy later. Abeg no abuse me oooo
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Nobody: 4:10pm On May 15, 2016
great664:
Una nor dey tire or ashamed of this blame game? Did GEJ met the country in good shape? Did he complained ? They voted you to perform/work not complained about the past..

This thing is tired some..... GEJ Agricultural reform was seen and felt by everyone ,Nigeria was able to boast of Pyamids of food like in the 60's.

Even Dangote built a Tomatoes processing plant because he saw the wastage last 2years courtesy of GEJ, where are they today? Nigeria na import tomatoes that was wasting past year....is GEJ to blame too? The farmers who are beneficiaries ?95% Northerners) are already feeling it, here you are blaming GEJ... Check how he fight the cabals and corruption on agricultural sector that boost the farmers without arresting, jailing or defamating anyone....

Just a clue: The norm has been giving fund to minister of agriculture who in turn buy seeds and fertilizer for farmers (In Nigeria hope you know the norm)

How he fight the corruption: The farmers registered with their finger print and you can't register twice, funds was disbursed directly to their personal account to buy seeds and fertilizer themselves, no more dash as usual or nepotism in sharing seeds as usual or using 10% of the funds and share the rest among chieftains....

That's 21st century ways of fighting corruption.. Not arresting, jailing and wasting tax payers money on court cases.... Wise up Man
God will bless You immensely for this comment.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by jojothaiv(m): 4:10pm On May 15, 2016
mbaboy:
Am not expecting much from Buhari ..... U cannot give out what u don't have.
I saw it coming...

Wasn't bother too...
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by Ngokafor(f): 4:10pm On May 15, 2016
Emassive:
3years is like forever meehn!
...You just spoke my mind!! shocked...cant wait for 2019 honestly..sadly it seems so far away cry
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by great664(m): 4:11pm On May 15, 2016
InvertedHammer:
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And you guys welcomed him back with an open hand.

Most of you believed that he was the best. If he is the best among all, what does that say about most of you?

I think that God has decided to teach Nigerians serious lessons of life and he found a good enabler in Buhari.
\
and everyone is enjoying the lesson and not part even their beggars that litter every street in Nigeria are receiving less alms from Nigerians as before.... 0 from me recently unlike before where I pay my tithe to them
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by AmmarOscar(m): 4:11pm On May 15, 2016
WHO ARE YOU?

1. Buhari said he would pay unemployed citizens. You clapped.

He said he cannot pay unemployed citizens. Also clapped.

2. Buhari said he does not know anything called subsidy. You clapped.

He paid subsidy. you also clapped.
3. When he removed all road blocks. You clapped.

When he reinstalled road blocks. You also clapped.

4. When he relocated military command to North East. You clapped.

He returned military command back. You clapped.

5. He said he would never devalue the Naira. You clapped.

He devalued the Naira. You clapped.
6. He said he would not have the office of the first lady. You clapped.

He has the office of the first lady. You clapped.

7. He said he will make N1 equals to $1. You clapped.

$1 is officially equal N280. You are clapping.

8. He said he will end Boko Haram insurgencies 3 months into his regime, he later said in December when the rains stop. You clapped.

Today, Boko Haram is still killing people. You are clapping.
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by amtaken(f): 4:13pm On May 15, 2016
CC:

Omenka

HungerBAD

Mynd44
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by jojothaiv(m): 4:13pm On May 15, 2016
ba7man:
When GEJ and his croonies were looting the Nation dry in full presence of everyone, these Mumus didn't know we would be worse off soon.

When oil prices were free falling without the previous administration saving, some people's brains couldn't tell them we would be worse off soon.

When corruption was the foundation of the Nigerian economy, some people's brains didn't figure out we would be worse off soon. undecided undecided undecided

I'm glad I never got to witness how GEJ would have handled this economic crisis he helped create.... if he had won.
Okay, GEJ was responsible for today failure....

But it's time you move on....
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by GistHub(m): 4:13pm On May 15, 2016
[color=#000099][/color] with time things can change abi? What do you think?
Re: 14 Ways We Are Worse Off Since Buhari Became President by RobinHez(m): 4:13pm On May 15, 2016
great664:
Una nor dey tire or ashamed of this blame game? Did GEJ met the country in good shape? Did he complained ? They voted you to perform/work not complained about the past..

This thing is tired some..... GEJ Agricultural reform was seen and felt by everyone ,Nigeria was able to boast of Pyamids of food like in the 60's.

Even Dangote built a Tomatoes processing plant because he saw the wastage last 2years courtesy of GEJ, where are they today? Nigeria na import tomatoes that was wasting past year....is GEJ to blame too? The farmers who are beneficiaries ?95% Northerners) are already feeling it, here you are blaming GEJ... Check how he fight the cabals and corruption on agricultural sector that boost the farmers without arresting, jailing or defamating anyone....

Just a clue: The norm has been giving fund to minister of agriculture who in turn buy seeds and fertilizer for farmers (In Nigeria hope you know the norm)

How he fight the corruption: The farmers registered with their finger print and you can't register twice, funds was disbursed directly to their personal account to buy seeds and fertilizer themselves, no more dash as usual or nepotism in sharing seeds as usual or using 10% of the funds and share the rest among chieftains....

That's 21st century ways of fighting corruption.. Not arresting, jailing and wasting tax payers money on court cases.... Wise up Man
See finishing! From an agricultural angle..::.. shocked
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