One of the reasons unwanted pregnancies should not be terminated.

Ride on Nino, I am also proud of you!

If you can sleep without pains and wake up hale and hearty daily, remain thankful and grateful to God. It is indeed a miracle.

How do we abate the menace of incompetence in our professional institutions?

Happy for you madam!

Nma27:
Great Ife! Great!

Great!

Mavor:
Abi!! Maxima don dey pursue money from OAU tay tay!!! God has been faithful to him. Nice one.

Na so oo.

Was the first to bring Mo'Hits crew to Ife when it was just D'Banj and Don Jazzy. Great show, Amphi packed, huge debt (because show na N50), dude remained resilient. Lol

Great guy

tolarr:




Chai!, I didn't notice until you mentioned his name. Guy, You be ex-oau true. You be 99/2000 set?

Errm Errm, yes, 99, lol

Maximaaaaaaa.

Nice one Femi Ogundoro.

Chai, "chase your dreams", Maxima (as we fondly call him) has been consistent with his vision for Maxima Productions for almost 2 decades, all the way from OAU Ife. Proud of you bruv.

Congrats Miyonsea.

@Op,
The rhetorics, irony and figurative language is spot on.

Looking at the precedence, this is a country of all sorts.

dacovajnr:
it's Amona tete mabo not Amana keke...An evergreen music

Amana & Keke
O boi, NL is the best source of serotonin, endorphins and dopamine combined

Final price!
Rip Tiote!

The maddest stunt ever.
He paid the most stupid price all for so called magic.

IamLucy:
I just replied back thanks.

Really, not yet received...

EasternWind:
The former belongs to a tribe that must be subjugated in the spirit of one Nigeria, whereas, the latter came from a tribe with clearly defined constitutional rights to kill and maim other Nigerians.

The former what to spoke the truth and exposed the wickedness of Nigeria/Nigerians against Biafrans and Igbo nation, while the latter speak in furtherance of the institutionalized wickedness against the Igbo race.

The former was like a child with enough gut to inquest into what killed his father, but the latter can be compared to a thief with blessings and backing of his father.

The former is like an angel of God who has come to the rescue of men from Satan's(Nigeria) torment, but the latter is like a devil incarnate, workers of iniquities whose activities of wickedness to mankind gives joy to Satan(Nigeria).

The former challenged the powers that be, them "Elites" that have held Nigerians ransom and hostage for years, while the latter challenged the poor masses, the captives of the mighty "Elites".

The former is well educated and intelligent in addition to commanding intelligent minds too, and this calls for fear in the camp of the Elites, while the latter is a ill educated and command illiterates who can never see beyond their nose nor discover the ruthlessness of the Elites against them.

Ogwu ka oham n'onu

The travails of the former and the latter as "spoke the truth" by Easternwind

"If no be say matter be as e be...."

Social media, the new albatross of marriages

CuddleBear:
Give me 10k out of that millions
thank you

PM ur acct details...

Very interesting piece.

I hope their online protagonists (throwing per second e-punch), who are struggling to survive the hard economic exigencies, note the summary of this political analysis - "few men who have successfully enriched themselves for almost 2 decades. They may continue for another 2 decades if they continue their theatrics to confuse their followers"

What a country!

Sowore thrills me.

eezeribe:
EFCC's Twitter handle is officially the comedy aspect of the organization.
I can't imagine FBI getting this Low...
Any day I hear that EFCC has sacked her social media manager,I won't be surprised cos it's long overdue.
What have they not tweeted on? From use of English,Arsenal top four hopes,Paul pogba,30 billion in Davido's account... etc.
Whoever manages that account for them should be properly educated on what he is expected to do in his job,very soon they would start posting pornographic pictures on their handle.
Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

The EFCC handler is an amazing PR personality.

Effective communication equally requires engaging your target audience. S/he does that aptly well.

The FBI you referred to should learn from EFCC twitter handler.

My 2 cents...

@ istoctober,

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" - Romans 3 vs 23

"Let him without sin cast the first stone" - John 8 vs 7

You are a good woman.

Our confessions should be to God. Your home may never remain the same if you confess to your husband. It will have more severe impact if the other party you cheated with is known to him.

Why did I say you are a good woman? I sense genuine repentance in your posts on this subject but you are filled with a ton of fear in deference to the sanctity of your marital vows. You need to let go of this fear. God is not man. He forgave you from the day you sought forgiveness and decided not to revel in your sin.

What your husband needs, is your unflinching and very genuine love.

Shamefully, the present trend is for spouses to cheat without remorse. You have shown remorse and I think your husband is lucky. I reiterate that you are a good woman.

I have failed severally, and I have always left an iota of strength to forgive my spouse if she ever finds herself in your condition. May be more difficult if the other person is a trusted known entity.

Finally, if the guilt is unbearable, if you deeply think you need to confess, you may go ahead. Pray and brace up for the consequences. The Almighty will always mend broken hearts willing to be repaired. The end will be joy.

David sinned by taking Bathsheba by force and plotting Uriah's death. He was found by God, he repented, suffered the consequences but eventually, same union produced a great contributor to the Bible, and the wisest king, Solomon.

Stay happy and strong. Let go of your guilt. Be a good wife and love your husband unconditionally.

The candid advice of a married man!

*hugs*

Quite difficult to understand what the edifice is

The language of the rebuttal is very exciting. I like the author's choice of words.

Both Amaechi and Wike are beneficiaries of a dysfunctional system. How they accuse each other is laughable. They were born of the same political womb and fed milk from the same rotten breast of corruption. They are both lousy and uncouth.

@OP,

As you have eulogised the virtues of our dear Country, so shall your life be fruitful and filled with positive outcomes. Every country has its share of challenges. Ours may be quite compounded by our obdurate approach to growth, but does not mean we are without great deeds. In my few years of sojourn, I have noticed the following:

1. The arid regions of Paga, Ghana where kids also go through a struggle like our northern children.

2. The very mundane and stunted feel of Monrovia, reeks of Lagos of 1989.

3. The uncontrolled drive for prostitution in Johannesburg by citizens and migrants from neighbouring countries.

4. The filth of Deira in Dubai

5. Several homeless people, aged and young, sleeping on cold Church foyer slabs in Strasbourg, France.

6. A beggar who tricked me and took 50 Euros and ran away, while I intended to part with 10 Euros in Vienna, Austria.

7. A host of hostilities against immigrants and a gale of resident beggars in Milan, Italy. Visit Piazza Del Duomo.

8. Hard drugs and sex sold on the street of Budapest, Hungary. Stroll by the Sofitel at 10pm to get shocked. Also public walls get lined with a compendium of dirty slogans.

9. The struggles in Bratislava, Slovakia for some residents to make ends meet

10. Foshan District (China) factories, the welfare conditions and the toil of labour workers.

The list can go on and on for experiences of others all over the world.

We must continue to appreciate and launder our good traits, especially to foreigners. This is the only way to earn a modicum of respect. The global media and few bad Nigerian citizens have painted us with a paint of dirt for oo long. The cleansing starts with each of us. Kudos!

I was quite disappointed at GEJ for not making any efforts prior to his exit, to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference.

That is presently belated.

Government is a continuum, there is absolutely no reason why Buhari's administration should not revisit the recommendations.

The scorecard is still very low for Buhari's administration with all the prevailing economic metrics.

cooldood:


Its ok, but you havent answered a burning question at heart, who says the same way the administration has messed up the whole selection process barely 12 months ago, wont repeat itself? You said, A good (not compromised) manager knows when to implement clauses, but where is the place of an excellent manager that knows how to select parties and get it right the first time. I am simply not surprised though, as Ambode is following the footsteps of his predecessors/ Godfather(s), taking laws into their hands,going against the rule of their land, and so on. In fact, that is one of the main reasons Nigeria is where it is today.

You also think it sends a good message to the investment community, I simply just smile when I saw this. Go and read World Bank's ease of doing business report for 2017 and then you will understand the place of due process and contracts in why we are hovering around 169/170 in the last 3 years or so. You do not sign long term agreements, or terms or contracts, and within 12 months, wake up and cancel it because you are the Governor, it means you can do the same to the next investors, and so on and so forth. It is simply wrong! This scares investors away.

I was privileged to be part of EIU's Sub-Saharan Africa Investment Conference early this year, and my gosh! Nigeria's report card was just so bad, the only 'music' they kept singing about Nigeria was- lack of clear policy direction and inconsistency in decision making. Today you ban this, tomorrow you unban it, next day, you sign contract, the next month, you cancel it, same thing Lagos State is doing. It is bad governance, as simple as it is, and its the citizenry that suffer for it at the end of the day, not these illiterate leaders.

Subject to further intricate details,

I think the world feels different about Lagos.

I think the concessionaire erred and did not fulfil their own obligations as required.

I think a new concessionaire will emerge.

I think this new concessionaire will focus better.

If my thoughts and assumptions are wrong, I absolutely agree that your concerns are very valid.

Do have a splendid night rest.

cooldood:


Oga nobody has demeaned you,you don't understand the wrong signal contract cancellation mean to the investment community, it simply increases political risk and reduces investors confidence in your system. Not when the likes of JP Morgan and AFC are involved. The country risk premium for Nigeria is currently at 6.4%+, this overnight emotional decision just raises questions. Why not spend proper time selecting project contractors to avoid stories and unnecessary legal battles in future.

Same way your polithiefcians were in a haste to sell moribund power assets to their cronies,and till today its one story or the other from all parties.

Where is the place of proper RFP and due diligence before selection. Now Ambode has wasted 12 months of development time due to their ineptitude and corrupt tendencies.

I think otherwise though.

I think the international community will for the first time notice that a sub-unit in Nigeria is focused and willing to make progress. For years, investors sign all sort with us but notice that they can act otherwise without any penalties. The so called investors thereafter deploy ways to benefit or fleece our resources on the heels of the influence gained.

In this instance, 4th Mainland Bridge is a flagship project that a plethora of investors will be willing to participate in. Mr Akinsanya confirmed this. I reiterate that it sends signals to all and sundry that the LASG is simply looking for serious partners.

Irrespective of the pre-qualification process or due diligence carried out, any party to an agreement can fail. This is why determination clauses and remedies are included in all agreements or contracts between different parties.

A good (not compromised) manager knows when to implement or enact such clauses.

My final 2 cents on the subject..

cooldood:


Again, you surely are on a lonely path, only you will complete.

The project was given to the concessionaire under a BOT arrangement for a period of 40 years and parties to the concession include Africa Finance Corporation, Access Bank, Visible Assets Limited, J.P. Morgan Nigeria and Advanced Engineering Consultants, and if these guys have committed huge resources so far, do you think it will be an easy run for Ambode and his fellow 'fools' to simply cancel and bring on board new parties, I laugh in German. Wait and see.

Also, have you seen the terms of the contract before you posited that Lagos State Government had a right to trigger a termination after 12 months into a project? What type of flimsy excuse is: "due to slow pace of the work", why are they not giving the public detailed info., or have they found a more cooperating consortium who will grease their palms quite easily?

Again, you mentioned that Africa is way behind because of concessionaires or supposed partners who do not meet their obligations, you can imagine such, it is clear you are far from the corridors of political actors in Nigeria (or you are blindly defending them or pretending, its either of the two). Most projects are given to the cronies of these political idiots, who then go ahead to do and undo, so blame it on your certified illiterate politicians who are simply thinking of how to max. out of huge infrastructural projects. Lekki Epe Expressway concession is an example (Tinubu is a major stakeholder in LCC, in fact, he owns a huge part of HiTech Construction Company- the construction company that is in charge of most road projects in South West), Lagos-Ibadan (Obasanjo to Bi-courtney, his crony), MMA II, Ajaokuta Steel Plant (Obasanjo to his son Gbenga) and so many others.

Oga, it is not about the speedy delivery of these projects, it is about kickbacks for these polithiefcians.

You are very reprobate and have a very bad approach to your feedbacks. You should learn to address or react to the opinion of others on a faceless forum without ad hominem attacks.

Back to the subject, my comments:

1. I painstakingly explained to you the difference between an MoU and a proper contract. I am quite convinced that there are prerequisite conditions ahead of entering into a full contract. We are supposedly not privy to the letters of the MoU, hence we cannot lampoon the LASG for exercising her rights under the MoU. It is possible that both parties agreed to time-bound milestones as basis for determination. Why not wait for the concessionaire to contest or challenge the termination before blaming the LASG? Should LASG wait endlessly for an erring concessionaire because resources have been expended? Are you privy to the concessionaire's decision? How sure are you that the concessionaire did not opt to discontinue the process on further careful examination, irrespective of the efforts and resources expended? How sure are you that LASG did not give relevant notices ahead of the determination?

2. Kindly refer to item 4 of my penultimate post. I clearly stated "graft" as one of the key reasons why Africa is behind. Graft means political corruption. You can gain further understanding if you research on "graft(politics)".

3. Yes, delay by a party to an agreement is a very valid "relevant event" on any construction projects. Presently, I have a project where it will cost the Employer N15m/week or part thereof as loss and expense to the Contractor. And in similar vein, the Contractor will pay 0.25%/week or part thereof (approximately N12m) as Liquidated and Ascertained Damages to the Employer for time related delays.

It is good to share opinions. It is very wrong to demean others.

Montaque:

People that didn't do their due diligence well, you are here praising them. They should shine their eyes this time around or they will terminate another MOU

I agree to a great extent.

Sometimes, irrespective of the prequalification process, parties do fail. The essence of my positive reaction is because the LASG monitored the timelines. Quite unprecedented. It gives a somewhat reassurance that the concessionaire may have not financially induced the decision leading to the selection in May 2016. It also reflects that the government was free to enact her right to determine the agreement too.

greenpasture:


As one who voted APC at the last election, I am not comfortable with the news. I dont think it was a great contract. I dont think the project coordinator needs to be an unknown firm like visible anything.

But

Lagos needs to stop breaking and shunting contracts. What milestones were set for the project, how many have been missed? What warnings were given? What penalties other than contract cancellation are available? Contracts have never been sacrosant in Nigeria and Lagos had an opportunity to change this. It didnt do so this time. What recourse does an aggrieved party have? The Lagos High Court? Please.

In the next round of concessionary discussions, we want to see proven names with a long history of success in similar projects. Since it is a dollar denominated project we want to see international arbitration as the first line of legal protection. A lot of money has already been spent. We cant keep doing ludo " peck and go"

Long live Lagos state. I am still a strong supporter of the governor and his party and every day i thank God for not allowing some charlatans speaking english to hijack the state to fund the repair of their ruined umbrella.

Thanks for the very well said comments.

They signed an MoU, a less binding agreement. I am glad this was monitored and action taken as soon as the concessionaire breached. Moving forward, it is strongly advised that the conditions for failure by the next comsidered concessionaire should be more stringent, especially if the expression of interest is high.

Excerpt of Wikipedia's definition of MoU:

"A memorandum of understanding (MoU) describes an agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in situations where the parties cannot create a legally enforceable agreement. It is a more formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement."

cooldood:


You clearly don't understand what you're saying cos if you do,you'd know that no single individual can just wake up one day and terminate contracts. It's the height of illiteracy.There's always a dispute resolution process in every serious MOU and am certain a unilateral decision by some crazy politician is not part of it.

This is one of the key reasons Nigeria will suffer for long. Go and ask the politicians that cancelled MOUs like Lagos Ibadan expressway,Ajaokuta,etc. It simply brings up very long legal battles that the people will suffer for long before any meaningful work is started.

What was he looking at before signing?Am sure some powers that be are just not happy with the Concessionaire perhaps the kickback is not flowing to them as expected so they have to look for a "very willing concessionaire". I won't be surprised if Tinubu orchestrated this.Yeye country.

Mr Cooldood,

I would have disregarded a response to your diatribe or tirade, but hey, someone could have been badly informed by your charade of limited understanding. My few comments:

1. Your opening remark "You do not know what you are saying..." is inapt.

2. Yes, a party to an agreement or contract can enact appropriate/apposite clauses to determine such agreement or contract.

3. Enacting a right under the relevant termination or determination clauses does not necessarily lead to a dispute requiring a resolution. Not at all. If the terminating party establishes a breach and gives appropriate notices or executes the determination clauses in accordance with the pre-agreed procedures, there shall be no dispute, and inadvertently, no dispute resolution.

4. Contrary to your assertion, Africa is way behind because of concessionaires or supposed partners who do not meet their obligations, and demand of graft by political representatives at all stages leading to deficient political will/integrity to call such partner to order.

5. The MoU often times is not the final contract. It is usually necessary to emphasize to eachother, willingness to proceed with the intended cause/intent for commencement of pre-agreef activities/deliverables ahead of entering into a proper contract. To this end, it is much easier to determine or terminate MoUs in the event of a breach. Kindly read the definition of MoU as culled from Wikipedia's definition:

"A memorandum of understanding (MoU) describes an agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in situations where the parties cannot create a legally enforceable agreement. It is a more formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement."

6. Mr. Akinsanya, confirmed the cause of termination, "slow pace...". This would have been a relevant event defined in the MoU. The fact that the timelines were monitored by LASG is very commendable.

7. Mr. Akinsanya confirmed that the interest by other investors from South Korea, Europe and USA is very high. The prompt action against this concessionaire will send the right message to others that the LASG is a refined, astute and informed Nigerian entity.

8. Irrespective of how stringent the prequalification process is, either party to an agreement/contract can fail. What is pertinent, is to have the appropriate remedies to address any breach. A proper due diligence at the prequalification stage only reduces the risk of the probability of a failure/breach but does not eliminate it.

9. Dispute resolution methods are pre-agreed and allowed for in such agreements/contracts for either party to seek redress when such party feels the other party has wrongly interpreted the clauses or when both parties cannot reach an amicable resolve on a key contractual issue, e.g financial claims or extension of time.

Enjoi the rest of the day!

A visionary and very proactive government.

Signed May 25, 2016, terminated May 22, 2017.

Enacting timely and promptly, the termination/determination clause on delays by the concessionaire.

If more public entities can be run like real business outfits without forgetting the mandatory social services, the results will be very far reaching. Today, Dubai launched a Robot Police Service. Soon, Lagos may lead a landmark development achievement in West Africa (at the least), at this pace.

Wishing Ambode and his team greater direction in the choice of a new suitable concessionaire.