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1970? ... that is absolutely false. First of all I doubt if there were any streetlights in Nigerian cities in 1970 looking like those, even in the europe and America, secondly, the picture will surely be in black and white and from that elevation, tell me they stood on a groundnut pyramid to take that and I will believe in the unicorn....

Finally that white looking highrise building you see in the background is the Headoffice of the defunct Bank of the North (now Unity Bank). Can't remember the exact year it was built but I witnessed its construction, the movement of some of the offices from Ado Bayero Road and used to go visit my aunt on the 7th floor.

Surely this cannot be 1970. More like early eighties, probably 81 to 83.

The EPL is just ultra competitive so don't blame managers. They will need double the size of their already massive squads to cope with the intensity of the league week in week out. Every week has a tough encounter because half the teams in the Premiership spot international grade coaches who demand constant high level performance. None of the top ten teams will just walk onto the pitch expecting to be defeated and with clubs such as Leeds likely to be promoted with a manager in the quality of Marcelo Bielsa coming to the Premiership....hmmm...

The Premiership is tough.

I have nothing more to say.....
I hope folks who sided with Mr. President's tragic statement will stand boldly in their near dead consciences to justify this.
And I hope tp hear from the Army Chief who takes delight in obeying his Commander in Chief.

My work is 75 percent physical. This doesn't apply to me. I need boundless energy always and I have no retirement plans whatsoever.

Kentox:
It is hightime we stopped poor illiterates from voting in Nigeria. Is very sad that those poor illiterates being bought with 500 naira are part of those deciding who rule us.if you are too poor don't vote, you can easily be compromised!

They aggregate the collective will of Nigerians. If left out their status can never change. Enlightenment is what is needed.

[quote author= post=76046375]Na wa o!
See what his tribesmen did to this good man all because of hatred for PMB and DOLLARS Atiku was sharing to them!

It is a big shame to Kingsley people, that they deserted him but rather support a klepto!

Well, they even deserted and refused to vote for Ojukwu years back!
What manner of peeps![/quote]Protest voting is done everywhere in the world. Leaders can be voted out. The 2015 GEJ vote was a protest vote against a corrupt government. Democracy is not only about voting into power, people vote to end things too, to change the agenda, to punish the ruling party, etc and when they do the primary consideration is removing the incumbent. Most other considerations are secondary.

So for them, the Moghalu vote will not deliver the results expected just as either Mr. Buhari's CPC, Tinubu's APN or Saraki's nPDP could not do alone in 2015. Were there no south-south folks who voted APC in 2015?, there were. So why try to tribalize things when it is your principal in the hot seat.

My own advice to Moghalu is for him to join one of the two leading parties, the APC or the PDP and try to push his agenda within those circles if he is interested in getting the power to actualize them. However if his intentions are more noble, to be a sort of judge advocate over the entire polity on a wide range of matters, without a serious intention of holding office, then he has my support as one who will always see things differently and not be encumbered by the politically correct positions of the popular two.

But seriously, we need to crystallize the polity around the two leading parties. The big two is the most focused and efficient model for political contest. If we do, the parties will naturally develop ideologies and centre power away from individuals and on to positions and we all know most issues of life are diametric, yes or no, left or right, front or back, conservative or liberal, etc. You simply cannot have 97 effective political positions on every matter. This is simply ridiculous.

After this election Mr. Moghalu should take one of two positions and work from there. He now has the popularity.... (which maybe what he sought all along) to elevate him beyond grade level Councillor and House of Reps...

It falls in line with my earlier assertion. I think we MAY be witnessing the beginnings of a crystallization of the polity around the fundamentals of socio-economic conservatism and liberalism in a US political manner.

The big political talk last week was of society's elites, the wealthy and opportuned gravitating towards the PDP as the protector of their status and their aspirations. A party who was remembered for its economic liberalism and a promise of more through the pronouncements of privatisations, etc, as opposed to the APC which most of them asserted was clearly 'Anti Wealth' with evidences of deeper government oversight ànd scrutiny, tightening of economic controls and policies that have stifled business and focused resources only on social programs.

Obviously this position is about the present government of Mr. Buhari and cannot be stated as the emerging ideology of the APC as a party since it is clear that economic conservatism cannot be used in the same page containing the list of its prominent leaders.

So expect localities with a greater proportion of the non politically affliated elites, the upper middle class and their backers to lean towards an outright Atiku vote with those who have an axe to grind against them, the lower strata to stick with the incumbent.

Interesting times ahead....

somehow:
You expected him to win Abuja before?

Abuja is home to all manners of jobbers who're money hungry. A Buhari presidency na bad market to them.

Most people living in Abuja can only survive for long on free money.

This is just absurd. The FCT is the administrative headquarters of this country. If those who administer this country, its MDA's, parastatals and the various industries, companies, businesses, professionals and individuals who support the government of Mr. Buhari are 'jobbers' then let me see how he can run a country on his own, without officials.

Yes, because of the structure of Nigeria it doesn't generate much to the GDP of Nigeria and takes far more than its logical share of tax receipts but it can boast of leading the way in at least one sector, the construction and housing industry which employs thousands directly and indirectly and arguably the hospitality sector.

The circles we revolve around often define the way our thought processes work and I will strongly advice you visit the leading banks and find out where the money goes.

Can you see what I am saying. The fallout of Mr. President's misguided comments. Why are arms brought to polling centres. Even if the rules of engagement specify deadly force it will be against weapon wielding micreants and a rapid reaction force can be on standby for that.

When the order came to withdraw the military and paramilitary aides of some top citizens little did we know that it excluded an exclusive list of the President's men.

netpro:
Buhari's gave a strict order, you guys complained bitterly. It could have been worse.

It was a callous order. Polling units are not battle grounds and the government should not be killing its citizens on purely civil matters.

tiredoflife:
So this is your definition of good governance

Told you by 2019 everyone will be demystified. My surprise is that folks like you actually believed all that stuff. Nigeria's problem has never been corruption. It is her structure. For a political heavyweight such as the man to still depend on handouts to win elections after 20 years of uninterrupted rule shows that without restructuring no politician can sustain power cleanly.

AgboUC:
Best performing senator from the East interms of infrastructure. Best of luck to h him.

Senator Ekweremadu has done exceptionally well for his folks. If power was zoned to the East he will have been the best candidate as the ranking Senator with a great wealth of experience.

somehow:
It's a lie, no police is expected to carry arm in this elections according to the IG.

Mobile police are to patrol, not to be stationed at any polling unit.

Soldiers are not allowed to go anywhere near the polling units.

Your president knew what was to happen, hence the reason he wanted security men armed and around but all of you kicked against him.

So now, who should we blame?

I repeat. No one should be killed on account of elections by the security services and the military has no business in the political space. INEC has enough laws to remediate such civil incidents. If they are insufficient, then the laws should be amended to reflect the threats. By no fiat can anyone order the killing of a fellow citizen unlawfully.

senatordave1:
Sharrap,he's the most relevant politician in abia now.he will deliver abia north to apc....

Very unlikely. The incumbent is very, very strong.

I warned about this. If violence breaks out, what should we say. What is the military's business in a purely civil exercise. What is wrong in apprehending him and evoking civil justice if he is caught in a crime. Why can't we live by rules and laws. What if that soldier has a brother or sister shot dead in the course of elections somewhere, what will he say.?

zionmde:
After everything I have seen in this country
I declare my support for Buhari
he will be the last leader who will rule because most Nigerians don't have sense
the idiiots who are really suffering are still voting in the line of ethnicity and religion while the educated and enlightened ones want to vote in the line of capability. but guess wat? the educated ones will be home for the fear on their lives while those who have nothing to loose in life will decide who rules us again

The country is hopeless, no rescue in sight at all

sometimes it takes acute suffering to instill common sense.
let the suffering continued jare
Who cares?

Hmmmm.....

The Army monitoring elections meanwhile the terrorists are monitoring Maiduguri.... what is the police for....

jeff1607:
sadly atiku can't do anything even if he wins because of the skeletons he has in his cupboard, only sowore can do that without feeling the heat of black mail.

Nigeria needs a stubborn president who can do the unimaginable without fear of blackmail

That is what you folks said before 2015, always looking for a messiah, Nigeria needs.... Nigeria needs.... Nigeria needs... then you elect yet another strong man doomed to fail because the ground, the people on whom the seeds of good governance should be sown is infertile, dead, dumb, unproductive, ignorant, weak.... just as the hordes of folks you see in that picture waiting for crumbs....

They are the custodians of the power they donot realise and woe betide Adam and Eve to have handed everything to the devil for a morsel. Even God cannot help Nigeria develop.

Oga. No person, No candidate, No President can help a people that cannot rally round a single, simple positive ideology for life and reasinable living. In their minds they have doomed themselves to servitude, poverty, penury and such will be the lot of Nigerians for a lifetime to come. Just put in your kids a mindset of values, the power of critical thinking and a heart for liberty. Perhaps they will do a better job. This generation is wasted.

By 2019 everyone will be demystified. Corruption is not the problem of Nigeria. Restructure Nigeria out of this failed feudal state.

They would certainly gain more milage if they just focus on their primary function of defending this nation against what is clearly a serious insurgency in the north east. The military has no business in politics and those that invite them into the fray should realise the grave danger they expose this nation to.

We have a federal police force and between them and the civil defence corps all civil matters should be handled. We must as a nation begin to move forward.

We spend so much building houses, buying expensive cars and living the extravagant life, but when it comes to security we are completely bankrupt of ideas, applications and systems. The average citizen in the developed world invests more in security despite the support of functional law enforcement organisations.

Africans love 'strong men'.... from their Pastors to their Presidents, the average mind is preloaded with feudal software.

Naughtysite:
Being rich does not mean someone is a looter.

Success is not a crime.

Poverty in the midst of plenty is a bigger crime.

Drop the looter word, unless you referring to Ganduje oshiomhole, fashola and Akpabio.

Its the new song of socialism. Parts of society have tagged them, 'wealth haters' or pretend haters since their leaders are equally all wealthy billionaires who have managed to convince their supporters otherwise just as the soviet leaders of the fifties and sixties who prescribed poverty for the peons while they languished in luxurious dachas far away in the countryside and away from prying eyes....

Nigeria is in interesting times. New stuff keeps emerging all the time. Good one APC, good one.

Four days.... after hundreds of billions in cost... hmmmm.... third world.... scant efficency...

birdie:
It depends on the weather. Backing baby on the back keeps the baby warm with heat from the mothers body so this is good when it's cold. At other times however, the baby carrier is okay especially in crowd places where one need to keep and eye on the young ones.

There are back facing baby carriers and slings, just not common here, why, I donot know.

itodojr:
For me baby carrier comes with numerous advant ages.
1.security:it give's whosoever using it the opport unity to have an eye on the baby at all time as against back which one may never know what is going on with the baby.
2.posture And Physique:Using baby carrier is less prone to breast sagging and it gives room for more comfort hence,giving a smart appearance.

And I have heard of serious domestic injuries resulting from baby carriers especially the from facing ones (more common in the market), so my conclusion is such that your activities dictate what you use. If outdoors your mode of transport, where you go, what you intend to do where you go will decide what you use. So for a woman/man of this age, in this country, it is wise to be competent with both and be fully aware of their advantages and limitations.

I think the safety and comfort of both parties, the mother (as in this case) and the child is more important than the type or culture of the physical device used to carry the child. There are two popular carrier positions, front facing and back facing. Both have advantages, disadvantages, dangers and discomfort so it all depends on ones activities while carrying the child.

Most traditional carriers are back facing (few side facing) and this had been so because traditionally the African woman has always been hands on when handling children and multitasking at the same time so cooking, cleaning, farming, etc are things not safely or comfortably done with a front facing carrier. Also the longer hours in carraige puts great strain on the body of the traditional African woman. Front facing carriers exert more strain on the body frame so it is unlikely going to be used where public infrastructure is lacking.

Back facing carriers are also considered more risky to the baby when used outdoors because the baby is not in visual line of sight and for some activities can even endanger the mother due to the severely altered profile and centre of gravity. If movement is made through tight and obstructed confines like open markets it may be wiser and safer to front carry for the safety of both parties.

I think these should be the criteria for using whatever method. There is no one system fits all. Safety and comfort should be the decider. When those considerations have been met then other mundane issues such as modern or traditional carries can be considered. As such it will be wierd to use slings to carry your baby when dressed in traditional gear to a local function just as it will be wierd to use a wrapper to your son's weekend fun outing while you are dressed in a t-shirt and slacks.

The people had to phone the governor to make a decision on whether to accept the 'monetary program'.... shows clearly what the problem of this country is.... a weak, ignorant people will always be at the wrong end of the socio-political equation. It is a viscious feudal system that has very little escape room. The numbers are clearly with those unable to make clear, concise, informed, independent politcal decisions that will truly change their lives.

Their leaders know this and will do everything in their power to exploit and maintain this position. I just donot want to quote the long list of failed socialists and marxists of ages past but you just cannot escape from the thought that it will take some serious set of near death events for this cycle to be broken. When will the people wake up and take the wheel of this cascading, crumbling, crashing socio-political vehicle.... sad.

DamZik:
The greatest achievement of this hypocrite administration is the beatification of poverty. Most people (outside the political profiteers) still supporting Buhari are the poverty stricken people whose only consolation is in "Jailing of the Rich". The government have successfully sold the notion to these set of people that becoming rich is evil and anybody doing well financially is a thief and looter who is to be executed. This is part of the reasons why illiteracy has being weaponised over the years by the political elites to perpetually keep their people in servitude and slavery.

Buhari is capitalising on this evil mindset of poor Nigerians who find pleasure in the falling of rich people from grace to grass. To them poverty is righteousness while wealth is corruption. Majority of Buhari's followers are ignorant illiterates who have hatred for the well-to-do.

Whereas, "Buhari and his forty cabal thieves" are stinkingly rich buying banks, telecom companies and industries up and down.

No sir. It is called socialism, the great divide in modern politics throughout the world. Nigerian politics is perhaps coalescing around the lines of left and right, socialism and capitalism just like you have the Dems and Repubs in America.

When you consider the great programs and economic outlook of either side with the APC wanting bigger government with TSA, government businesses such as Nigeria Air and social programs via direct cash to the people like 'Trader Moni', school feeding then you become aware of what their broad agenda is: socialism

Conversely the PDP tends towards a smaller government and more power to the private sector (privatisations), lower taxation, more FDI, etc, making them appear the poster boys for big business and capitalism.

If Nigerian politics revolve around these distinct ideologies it may not be that bad for starters. Both are perhaps necessary medications in nation building and development. Both should not be taken in excess or abuse is certain. Both socialism and capitalism must reach an equilibrium for peace and true prosperity.

Yes, the growing feeling out there now throughout Nigeria and surprisingly in the north (just back from Abuja) is that this government is looking more like an 'anti rich, anti wealth' movement and uses the poverty of the generality of the people as a political weapon. So even the northern elites are beginning to openly express concerns about that. There is a joke going the rounds that if it was the APC and this government that started of the democratic process in 1999, that GSM will exist but so will NITEL as the sole operator...whatever the consequences.

Its all good. We are not bound to see everything the same way. That is why liberty must be upheld, institutions strengthened and the nation itself restructured so that everyone has a say and every citizen has a right to live and aspire the way he or she wants for a better society.

That is why we must ALL support, and establish strong institutions, institutions that are independent and respected and operate far above the whims of those they are meant to supervise. It is a very hard task involving tremendous sacrifice. To build institutions is as daunting as public ridicule, as unforgiving as suicide.

If not for institutions there will be no muslims in America today and a good number of minorities will have emigrated. Without institutions the UK will be leaving the EU in a few weeks with no deal, bad deal... Theresa May's deal. If Venezuela had strong institutions its people will not be eating from the garbage bins today though in the top ten league of oil producers.

Folks, choose how you wish to live. Your country, your choice. Strong men since independence have made Nigerians sit in the dirt at the feet of Ghanian immigration officers today. Why haven't they risen from their graves and retirement homes and lofty thrones to end this shame and reproach. No, they are gone, with their wealth and sordid legacies and left you with the mess.

And here you are.... still supporting them.

My views on the NNPC are well documented. No further comments.

Any unlawful death will be accounted for. This should be a nation of laws, that guide institutions and the operators that temporarily run them.