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 Politics / Re: FG To Concession Lagos - Ibadan Expressway by Pukkah: 12:27pm On Jan 07, 2014 |
juman: Frankly, it's the right way to go. If you look at the breakdown of 2014 budget proposal, you WILL NOT expect any miracle on infrastructure. If you compare the about 73million population of Nigeria in about 1978 when the expressway was built to the present estimated population figure of 160million, you will agree that we need another option to link the two busiest/populous cities in the SW. The population of Lagos around 1978 could not have been more than 4m. Thirdly, the present Lagos-Ibadan expressway has lost its status as a freeway or expressway. There are so many estates and houses, religious centres, businesses, etc which make people dash across the highway. Fourthly, the human carnage on that road is so much that nothing is too much to be done to provide an alternative. ilugunboy: I even forgot to include the trailers. They are a nuisance on the road. It was an expressway between Alausa, Lagos and Ojoo, Ibadan. Today, it is no longer an expressway. SW should make a bold move and leave the shameful Lagos-Ibadan with the FG; then move on to build a fresh, world-class highway, with light rail option, which can be tolled. The highway should have strict set-back regulations to shut out residential/business buildings and hawkers. This will decongest Lagos and open up other places in the SW. For example, why can't someone work in Lagos and live in Ibadan? There is land. There is a business case. The governors are in the same party. What's holding them back? 1 Like |
| Politics / Re: FG To Concession Lagos - Ibadan Expressway by Pukkah: 11:51am On Jan 07, 2014 |
juman: Why can't things be done that way? Why can't there be an old road (the existing one) and a new one? The existing one is largely no longer an express way in terms of purpose. Unlike the way it was in the 70s and 80s, it has become like an intra-city road. People cross the road in large numbers starting from Alausa, through Berger, OPIC, Arepo, Magboro, Ibafo, Mowe, up to Sagamu. There's some respite after that until you are close to Ibadan. Getting to Ibadan, the so-called expressway is very busy all the way from the Toll Gate to Ojoo. I ask you, is Lagos-Ibadan still an expressway? It has been overtaken by urban sprawls and development. If things can't be done that way, you won't have old Ife road, old Abeokuta road, etc. I am not absolving the FG of its incompetence but we need to move on. The expressway was bad for ages before the concession to BiCourtney. Almost 5 years after the concession, the story is still the same. Can't we go think beyond the incompetent FG before giving sound infrastructure to our people? 1 Like |
| Politics / Re: Robbers Attack Estate In Ogun, Kill RCCG Pastor by Pukkah: 11:01am On Jan 07, 2014 |
When will the Federal Government reform the moribund Police? When will state police be allowed? The Nigeria Police we have today is a joke. |
| Politics / Re: Man Who Set Himself Ablaze Owes Bank, Others by Pukkah: 10:59am On Jan 07, 2014 |
Yeah, the country is tough and the man should not have ended it that way, but why would any couple have 7 children these days? |
| Politics / Man Who Set Himself Ablaze Owes Bank, Others by Pukkah: 10:59am On Jan 07, 2014 |
A middle-aged man, Frederick Onigbo, who committed suicide by setting himself ablaze behind an NNPC mega station in Gwarimpa, Abuja, owed a bank and others. Frederick had doused his body with fuel and set it on fire in the bush behind the filling station on December 23, 2013, but his charred corpse was not found until five days later, after a desperate search by his wife and children. Frederick’s corpse was evacuated to the mortuary of the General Hospital, Kubwa by policemen from Gwarimpa Estate Police Division. The remains will be taken to Awgu, Enugu State for burial this week. His wife, Uchechukwu, told PUNCH Metro at their Gwarimpa village residence on Friday that the deceased was pushed into taking his life by debts and economic hardship. She explained that Frederick had taken a N300,000 loan from a bank, which he wanted to start a business, but he was duped by his business partner and he became despondent, resulting in the tragedy that befell the family. Uchechukwu said, “My husband was a very caring man and a peacemaker; I never believed he could kill himself because he was a gentle and romantic person. I believed he must have taken the decision to end his life because he owed a lot of people, including a bank which gave him a loan. “He wanted to use the money to import goods from India, but his partner duped him and since then, he had not been himself and he also owed other people.” The widow who lamented that she had been saddled with the responsibility of taking care of the seven children her husband left behind, said only support from kind-hearted Nigerians could help her survive the responsibility fate had placed on her doorstep. The bereaved woman stated that she had to borrow N120,000 to pay the General Hospital Kubwa where her husband’s corpse was embalmed. According to her, Frederick’s mother, who died in November,2013, has yet to be buried and the family is working to raise money for her funeral before Frederick committed suicide. The National Coordinator, Women and Family Advanced Initiative, Dr. Uche Obi, also urged members of the public to come to the aid of the Onigbo family. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Altienne Daniel, said investigation had commenced into the incident, adding that the police needed to go beyond the general explanation that Frederick committed suicide by probing the motive and other factors surrounding the tragedy. http://www.punchng.com/metro/man-who-set-himself-ablaze-owes-bank-others/ |
| Politics / Re: Ojodu Has The Best Power Supply In Lagos by Pukkah: 10:54am On Jan 07, 2014 |
Is the power supply still stable? How many hours now? |
| Politics / Re: FG To Concession Lagos - Ibadan Expressway by Pukkah: 10:45am On Jan 07, 2014 |
juman: Federal government is confused as usual. Mynd_44: They should just hand over the roads to the states. The FG has too much to worry about. The FG has been incompetent in the development of infrastructure. But why can't Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states collaborate to build a fresh highway to link Ibadan to Lagos and toll it accordingly. Must it be this Lagos-Ibadan expressway which was built in the 70s? They should start to think differently. 1 Like |
| Politics / Robbers Attack Estate In Ogun, Kill RCCG Pastor by Pukkah: 10:40am On Jan 07, 2014 |
A gang of armed robbers stormed Redstar Estate in the Magboro area of Ogun State on Sunday, killing a senior pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God. PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, Tunde Olawuwo, was killed by the robbers for refusing to cooperate with them. It was learnt that Olawuwo, who was the area pastor in RCCG Mount Zion Parish, Agiliti, Mile 12, was also a senior auditor at Redstar Express, a courier service company. According to Police authorities, armed men stormed the estate around 2.55am and robbed two houses before attacking Olawuwo’s house. A senior police officer, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said, “We were told that around 2.55am, robbers attacked the estate and started shooting indiscriminately. Olawuwo was said to have hidden inside the ceiling of his house. “The robbers probably thought he had hidden a gun in the ceiling and ordered him to come down but before he could do so, they shot him and he fell down. Before he could stand up, they stabbed him in the stomach and his intestines were ripped out.” PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, who was also the president of the estate residents association, was in his 50s. Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone, said the matter was being investigated at the Ibafo Police Division. Adejobi said the police were able to intercept the robbers and kill one of them. He said, “When policemen heard the shooting, they moved down to the scene and engaged the robbers in a gun battle. One of the robbers was killed in the process, while the others escaped with bullet wounds. “The corpses have been transferred to the Sagamu General Hospital and investigations are ongoing. We also call on members of the public, especially hospitals, to alert the police of anybody seen with bullet wounds within the area.” Meanwhile, PUNCH Metro learnt that some estates located off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been experiencing robberies recently. PUNCH Metro had reported last week that a gang of 20 robbers stormed Ascon Trailer Park tying up the policemen on duty and stealing an undisclosed sum of money. It was also learnt that three weeks ago, robbers attacked Brentefield Estate, Oke Afa, Magboro, and robbed from house to house for several hours before fleeing. http://www.punchng.com/metro/robbers-attack-estate-in-ogun-kill-rccg-pastor/ 1 Like 1 Share |
| Politics / Re: My Stand On Who APC Should Field For The Presidency/VP - Femi Fani-kayode by Pukkah: 10:14pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Geniro: The horse dies in battle because it could not refuse its riders. The spoon dives into hot soup because it cannot say no. The fly follows the corpse into the grave because of its greed and foolishness. Whatever the wise man says is usually tactlessly parroted by the jester. Here, you are the horse, the spoon and the fly. On a milder note, you are also the jester. Enough said. 2 Likes |
| Politics / Re: Osun Govt. Acquires N51million Land To Build Church by Pukkah: 8:37pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Delafruita: I have nothing against a state sponsoring a carol but I do have something against a state building a church unless that church is intended to be an ecumenical centre. churches. What's the fundamental difference between spending taxpayers' money sponsoring a 9,999-man carol and building a church in a secular country? I'm not in support of the two; the same way I don't support sponsoring of pilgrimages. You seem to support one but not the other. Why? |
| Politics / Re: My Stand On Who APC Should Field For The Presidency/VP - Femi Fani-kayode by Pukkah: 8:33pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
This Cramjones of a guy is an enigma. He puts forward his opinions, whether or not they are explosive or not, with some uncanny calmness and gentle stubbornness. He ignores insults and turns a blind eye to snide remarks, preferring instead to focus on his message(s) which is to promote his APC party and weaken the PDP (my guess). He's tenacious without being rude. He answers only relevant questions without losing focus. He also sidesteps issues that could snowball into distractions. Honestly, the PPP team on the side of the PDP/Jonathan has a lot to learn from this guy who ruffles feathers without being ruffled. 3 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:22pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
noblezone: But do you need to create needless enemies in the bid to create Biafra? Won't Biafra, if realized, need friends? |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:20pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
tomakint: The Supreme Fool on that thread, with whom I exchanged a few hot words, knows himself. You are yet to return to the thread to clear up the issues I raised, in response to your attempt to defend the opening post, until then... |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:17pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
shymexx: I just check the past commanders of those army divisions and it seems OBJ actually elevated Igbo's during his tenure because all the Igbo commanders I saw there headed those divisions while he was president. In addition to that, ask them who brought the following erstwhile obscure people into prominence: Charles Soludo, Dora Akunyuli, Oby Ezekwesili, Okonjo-Iweala, Ernest Ndukwe, (Okereke-Onyiuke?). Even Festus Odimegwu as the MD of NBL Plc was a regular in Obasanjo's Aso Rock. Some people have very short memories. |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:12pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
noblezone: I just pray for God's help for many of you oh. Most people actually criticized Obasanjo while telling Jonathan to respond to the ISSUES raised in OBJ's letter. And I have never been a fan of OBJ. |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:10pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Pukkah: This report contains exaggerations and outright lies. https://www.nairaland.com/1582722/may-not-survive-obasanjo-tells#20712263 |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:07pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
And this is what Peter Obi said in October 2008 concerning Orient Petroleum, except this report is talking about another Orient:
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/archive2/tblnews_Detail.php?id=64784 |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:06pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
ogologodimkpa: Two words from the article -Hatred & Jealousy Where is the hatred? Where is the jealousy? Yar'Adua was at the forefront of the international status of Enugu airport and Orient Petroleum. Don't believe every report hook, line, and sinker. Today, who is behind spreading hatred? |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:05pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
ilugunboy: Thanks bro. It was sickening seeing some people gloating and threatening to die over a useless report that celebrates hate and acrimony. |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:04pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
tomakint: There's nothing 'spot on' in his post. All these fabled conspiracy theories aginst the East should stop. I have given you evidence that Yar'Adua approved Enugu airport to international status and a regional aviation hub. What do you have to say to that? Let's stop this 'we against them' or 'they hate us' mentality. |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:02pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
And this is what Peter Obi said in October 2008 concerning Orient Petroleum, except this report is talking about another Orient:
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/archive2/tblnews_Detail.php?id=64784 |
| Politics / Re: “you May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan (another Revelation) by Pukkah: 5:02pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Oh, I didn't see this thread on time. There's another thread with the same story on which I've posted some things and tried to educate some fools. I will reproduce some of my posts from the other thread. Pukkah: |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 4:45pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
revolt: revolt: It's obvious that you're an angry young man. I'm not saying you should not die for GEJ, but at least you should not die with ignorance. Hope this excerpt will cure your ignorance and fanaticism:
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/as-akanu-ibiam-airport-enugu-welcomes-international-flights/156006/ 3 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 4:04pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
tomakint: My opinion is based on the examples cited by THIS report to arrive at its conclusion. It would have been a different thing IF the report was about a 'civil war policy' without citing incorrect or nebulous examples. 1 Like |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:59pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
tomakint: This report rests on 4 pillars: Enugu airport, Orient Petroleum, Census, and crude oil in Anambra/Kogi. Right? Odimegwu goofed with his comment. Fact. Jonathan did the right thing by querying him and he resigned. Who do you blame for this? Let's be honest. Yar'Adua approved Enugu as an international airport and as a REGIONAL hub? Fact. Right? I've provided links to what Peter Obi said on Orient Petroleum. Right? Crude oil exploration is also baseless as Abia is an oil producing country. Why wasn't Abia denied by the so-called 'owners of Nigeria'? Did I leave anything out? I'm not even supporting Obasanjo and I have serious issues with the way APC is going about some things. While I criticize him, I have also suggested many things to Jonathan as I believe he could and should have changed many things. This report, I maintain, is spurious and calculated to create some imaginary enemies for the SE and SS. I'm not saying the SE or SS don't have enemies but this report pieced together rubbish assumptions and tales just to create hatred, panic, and pandemonium. Erm, why are you defending the report, are you the author? 3 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:51pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Bishop Juice: I think insanity is setting in for you. I really pity you. At this point, I have to leave you in your incurable madness but independent-minded and honest people who pass through this thread will see the facts for themselves. 3 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:41pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
tomakint: You are the one that's sick and the sickness is in the head. Open your eyes and your brains to read and argue with facts. The useless and provocative report you put up there contains exaggerations and half-truths. In a sane society, you should be offering apology for misleading people and not to be up in arms with the person correcting you. 5 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:37pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Bishop Juice: Do you have any sense at all? Provide the evidence that I opposed the upgrading of Enugu airport or go and kick the bucket! Why do you guys just like to spead hate, rubbish and misinformation? If you feed from lies and untruths, why not restrict the odious and criminal meal to your dingy dining room? I told you with proofs that the report in the opening post of this thread is exaggerated and filled with lies. I told you that Yar'Adua was the President that superintended the upgrade of enugu airport and Orient? Yet, you continued your ignorant blabbing that SW criticised the upgrade - again without any proofs. Don't you know when to lock up your unbridled mouth and walk away with your tail between your legs? Is it that your proclivity for violence, divisive messages, and odious meals exceed the low brainpower in your cranium? Why are your posts usually donned in desperation, laced with idiocy and wrapped in senselessness? Can you see it's obvious you have no sense? Other sensible people, who initially but erroneously believed the report, have wisely abandoned you. 6 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:26pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
tomakint: There's nothing 'spot on' in his post. All these fabled conspiracy theories aginst the East should stop. I have given you evidence that Yar'Adua approved Enugu airport to international status and a regional aviation hub. What do you have to say to that. Let's stop this 'we against them' or 'they hate us' mentality. 7 Likes |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:16pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
ogologodimkpa: Two words from the article -Hatred & Jealousy Where is the hatred? Where is the jealousy? Yar'Adua was at the forefront of the international status of Enugu airport and Orient Petroleum. Don't believe every report hook, line, and sinker. Today, who is behind spreading hatred? |
| Politics / Re: “You May Not Survive This” – Obasanjo Tells Jonathan! by Pukkah: 3:13pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
And this is what Peter Obi said in October 2008 concerning Orient Petroleum, except this report is talking about another Orient:
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/archive2/tblnews_Detail.php?id=64784 1 Like |
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