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Politics › Re: Gamaliel Onosode Dies At 82 by Reference(m): 1:28pm On Sep 29, 2015

Was a great man. Will be missed by many.

Politics › Re: Bello Gidan-hamma, His Wives, Mother, Stepmother Die In Mecca Tragedy by Reference(m): 7:16pm On Sep 28, 2015

Wow. So, so sad. I don't think this country is doing enough to acknowledge this tragedy and helping the families in this difficult time. May God Almighty grant their family and friends the fortitude to bear such a great loss.

Politics › Re: NLC Denies Requesting For Saraki's Resignation by Reference(m): 7:59am On Sep 28, 2015

bife:
the rate which counter press brief is been given recently makes it more obvious that our fraternization aren't based on having uniform philosophy

Which is why Nigeria is what it is today. We don't all agree on any one thing. In the corruption department Nigerians cannot decide what is corruption, when corrupt acts are done, who is corrupt. The system is messed up.

Car Talk › Re: This Accident Happend At Aggrey Road PortHarcout This Morning(very Graphic Pic) by Reference(m): 7:39am On Sep 28, 2015

Every day you wake up alive, in health, in peace and in safety just give thanks to God for the gift of life because that is what it is, a gift. May we learn to number our days, treasure life and live purposefully because it is just like a mist.

Politics › Re: Buhari Prevented From Meeting Pope Francis After Late Arrival by Reference(m): 9:35pm On Sep 27, 2015

adioolayi:
Thank you...so why the noise if a President didn't meet a Head of State as scheduled... Can't they meet other time? Besides... it was clearly stated Nigeria's mission failed in their responsibilities to detailed PMB fully...I think he shouldn't be blamed totally and this is being blown out of proportion.

I did not say it was a big deal but when you consider the calibre of other people he met then it should be viewed in proper perspective. The Pope's visit to the UN is perhaps a once in a lifetime experience. And to Catholics it may be a big deal.

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Politics › Re: Buhari Prevented From Meeting Pope Francis After Late Arrival by Reference(m): 9:19pm On Sep 27, 2015

Jesusloveyou:
what is so special about d pope, what are they going to discuss sef, just to shake hand with him, nonsense, instead to beg PMB for a meaningful discussion that wil benefits both d Muslim and d Christian on how to live together peacefully

Hmmm. Like the more important, pressing meeting with the almighty Obasanjo which he promptly attended....

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Politics › Re: Buhari Prevented From Meeting Pope Francis After Late Arrival by Reference(m): 8:37pm On Sep 27, 2015

adioolayi:
Mr President didn't meet the pope...yes..and so what?
He is a Muslim and believe in someone greater than Pope...
I believe in God...He can communicate with God Almighty anytime he wants

Kai. Education is good. Abeg. The Pope at the U.N. is in the capacity of a Sovereign. He is the 'Head of State' of the Vatican which is designated as a country complete with diplomatic representation and is a member of the UN. He did not visit the UN on religious grounds but in the capacity of a 'Head of State'.
Heck. There were no 'hail Mary's, no mass, no laying on off hands and no Holy Communion at the UN, it was pure government stuff.

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Crime › Re: Boko Haram Attacks Kogi DSS Office, Frees 30 Suspects by Reference(m): 8:01pm On Sep 27, 2015

efreaky:
There are sleeper cells everywhere.

Then I'm afraid we are really in for it. The whole thing is a mess. Once more I call on the government to open channels to these folks and negotiate.

Crime › Re: Boko Haram Attacks Kogi DSS Office, Frees 30 Suspects by Reference(m): 7:49pm On Sep 27, 2015

tsdarkside:
no witdrawing,no surrender,,,,,,we shall fight fire with fire....death-sentence is upon boko haram.....

they keep on attacking weak spots....they will never fight us face to face.....forget boko haram,they are gooners....we will kill them till kingdom comes...caliphate my asss......

You call a DSS regional facility a weak spot. If weak why keep such dangerous elements there. Do you know Kogi is 2 hours away from the Federal Capital. Do you realise the seriousness of such a situation.

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Crime › Re: Boko Haram Attacks Kogi DSS Office, Frees 30 Suspects by Reference(m): 7:43pm On Sep 27, 2015

thecollector:
Only in Nigeria u hear criminals attacking the head quarters of law enforcement agencies. I can't even imagine the day lawless elements will have enough nerve to attack the CIA or FBI offices in America, they willl use them to test new weapons

Well the US is not facing an insurgency on its shores. Remember the last shooting at a naval recruitment centre and a few lone gunmen on US military bases both on american soil and in Afghanistan and Iraq. It happens. But what concerns me is the failure of intel or the lack of tact that exposes these outfits especially what should be a clandestine organisation to attacks. No one should ordinarily know who is detained where. Heck. This is not the police or military we are talking about.

Crime › Re: Boko Haram Attacks Kogi DSS Office, Frees 30 Suspects by Reference(m): 7:33pm On Sep 27, 2015

This is quite puzzling. How these folks could leave the main theatre 700 miles away in Bornu and strike unexpectedly. Means one of three things.: The trafficking in illegal weapons across the north goes unabated despite the might of the security forces across the region or two; there may be 'sleeper cells' scattered across the region or three; Boko H may have formed alliances with other criminal elements currently not closely monitored due to the 'war on terror'.

Whatever be the case an attack like this can only mean one thing, someone of great value to them was held there and the DSS should go over the list carefully.

I am also concerned that the DSS being a clandestine organisation, a sort of 'secret service' could easily be penetrated like this. Prisoners held by such an organisation should be classed as 'John Doe's'. There should be no trace of them anywhere except if they have moles in their midst.

Politics › Re: Resign Now, Labour Unions Tell Saraki by Reference(m): 6:21pm On Sep 27, 2015

daresimon:
You are right bro.

But If we should continue to leave every corrupt officers it will not augur well with the country.

If you think this doesn't concern you, bro, it does concern you as it does me.

If a public officer can be used as scape goat, then every other politicians will learn from it.

We are not there yet, we will get there.

Obasanjo removed 3 Senate Presidents and 2 Lower House leaders in fairly similar circumstances. What has it done to corruption from then till now. You really need to understand what this corruption thing is about. Remove Saraki or not, it will not make a dent on corruption. This government is not equiped to handle it.

Politics › Re: Resign Now, Labour Unions Tell Saraki by Reference(m): 2:00pm On Sep 27, 2015

Like someone said Obasanjo 'changed' was it 3 Senate Presidents and 2 Rep leaders through his 'corruption wars'. Did it even make a dent on corruption under the green dome. Of course not. They remain corrupt to this day. What will make this one different. Practically none of the legislators can pass muster. What will make a candidate with soil on his hands avoid public office in future is a 'system' (not a man) that will jail him irrespective of his status. The get-out-of jail card of this government is political correctness. Which judge or judiciary will back that abeg.

Btw: why didn't the APC screen Saraki out from contesting in the first place to save themselves and the country all these troubles. Shebi the DSS and co. were there under a hostile government that will have gladly churned out enough dirt on him.

Politics › Re: Resign Now, Labour Unions Tell Saraki by Reference(m): 1:46pm On Sep 27, 2015

dokunbam:
We cannot continue to celebrate corruption, more so a senate president. Am not against Bukola but against what he has committed

There should be respect for the office of the senate president, therefore a corrupt person should not preside on the process of making laws for this country. This is sending a strong signal to others in Nigeria at large.

Its a shame on this country if we have a corruption person as a senate president. what kind of law will they be making there if not to satisfy their corrupt selfish selves.

Let us all stand against corruption and build a better Nigeria

Good you are ending by saying 'LET US'. That is the talk of a creator, one who knows what he is doing. This is what a leader should be saying. This is what God said at the beginning. It is the only way societies, nations are formed, co-operation, solidarity.

With numbers a government was changed. With bigger numbers you can change a strong ideologic hold which is corruption so any sensible leader will look for broad based support not further polarizing people which includes the judiciary.

It is too easy to predict how all these corruption war will end because it is like a V6 engine with one or two of its cylinders shot. It is only a matter of time.

If you are a government of Nigeria you must take all of Nigeria to task or else visit the mechanic, you are going nowhere.

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Politics › Re: Resign Now, Labour Unions Tell Saraki by Reference(m): 1:32pm On Sep 27, 2015

arabianights:
First of all have you taken your time to even go through his assets declaration,investigation reports from efcc and police as well as charges levelled against him?

my dear, in countries such as china,japanSaraki will be hiring the best lawyers to save him from life imprisonment and not his seat as sp.Kai infact he wont try this nonsense in china or Japan.zero tolerance for corruption or failure as a leader most especially if you are under their finance .

This man ,witch hunted or not is guilty and very greedy.i hope he resigns

Countries such as China have justice for all. It is not selective, politically motivated or vindictive. People just want to downplay or take as irrelevant the role of social justice in development. You simply cannot develop if all citizens are treated equally before the law and have equal access to power. This government will have somewhere about the same success as the Obasanjo regime because justice then and now is a means to a very personal not national end.

Not that it matters to me cos you have to elect someone and I know that the change we expect will take several decades not tomorrow and not in this regime.

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Politics › Re: Resign Now, Labour Unions Tell Saraki by Reference(m): 11:11am On Sep 27, 2015

egift:
One criminal at a time. It is good you agree Saraki is also a Criminal. So help Nigerians send the criminal to jail. Mentioning Tinubu in a topic that has nothing to do with him, make you look very insecure.

That's the crux of the matter. A successful corruption war needs broad based, non-partisan, pan-national support. That is what is called justice, totally blind. When you begin to politicise it or sectionalise it, you lose support among the public and in the judiciary then it becomes a long mud slug and the battle ends in failure.

When the anti-corruption flag was flown starting some two years or so I did say that it will be bloody and no one will come out looking good including Buhari himself. Time has proven that.

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Family › Re: Your Grandma Is 95 Yrs And If She Needs A Surgery Of N15m And You Have N16m? by Reference(m): 9:09pm On Sep 26, 2015

Lexusgs430:
We are going on the proviso, that the operation cost is agreed. Once you sign consent form and on the table, no refund o !!!!!!!

Bad deal. Let my lawyer decide whether I can go ahead.

Family › Re: Your Grandma Is 95 Yrs And If She Needs A Surgery Of N15m And You Have N16m? by Reference(m): 8:49pm On Sep 26, 2015

Lexusgs430:
No I would not. At that advanced age, a heart surgery cannot be advisable. For all I care, she could die on the operation table. Would I get a refund ?

Depends. A medical bill is not one lump sum. For that amount you will likely go into pre-treatment negotiations with your lawyer to get a fair deal.

Family › Re: Your Grandma Is 95 Yrs And If She Needs A Surgery Of N15m And You Have N16m? by Reference(m): 8:47pm On Sep 26, 2015

gladys470:
Mama we just have to look on to God ......

I see. With 16million sitting in your account na God dey look onto you oh.

Family › Re: Your Grandma Is 95 Yrs And If She Needs A Surgery Of N15m And You Have N16m? by Reference(m): 8:41pm On Sep 26, 2015

MurderX:
She has to manage the situation, it wont be for long.

Hahahaha. Monica says it all.

Family › Re: Your Grandma Is 95 Yrs And If She Needs A Surgery Of N15m And You Have N16m? by Reference(m): 8:36pm On Sep 26, 2015

That's the reason oyibo do scheme called health insurance.

On the topic. Why not. If you are able to generate 16 million you are well capable of regenerating 15 million except if you won a lottery or stole it. Then it is either a gift or not yours respectively and so you will not miss it either way cos easy come easy go.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Newcastle United Vs Chelsea (2 - 2) On 26th September 2015 by Reference(m): 6:58pm On Sep 26, 2015

gurunlocker:
is Chelsea searching for oil? the way they are going down

Hahaha. Aye, aye sir. They call it submarining with Captain Mou at the bridge. 'Make depth three-three-zero...'

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Education › Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Reference(m): 4:32pm On Sep 26, 2015

Na tribe and religion Nigeria Gog and Magog dey cause am. Religion causes fear and suspicion. Fear drives people to the safety of tribe. When are we going to move forward.

Poster drop your mother tongue. Then begin to learn. Learning is best under a relaxed atmosphere so I will suggest clean english literature and motion pictures.

Crime › Re: Germany-based Businessman Shot Dead In Lagos (Pictured) by Reference(m): 12:59pm On Sep 26, 2015

All these 'businessmen'. What was he into. This is the key.

Politics › Re: Security Agencies Foil Attempt to Free Boko Haram Detainees In Lokoja by Reference(m): 12:51pm On Sep 26, 2015

njays24:
What does the govt plan to achieve by keeping these people in prison or detention? Why not save the country all the trouble and execute these animals;they've sworn to die anyway,so why not make it easier for them.

Can see your point. It is costly (in terms of lives and property) to keep them but our criminal justice system is not working well and remember what happened when the police went extra-judicial a short 6 years or so ago and poured petrol on the smouldering embers.

We should learn from our mistakes and handle things with civility painful though it is.

Politics › Re: Ministerial List: Buhari Dumps 73 Nominees From States - The Sun by Reference(m): 12:34pm On Sep 26, 2015

So who will take Buhari to the CCB for 'anti-party activities' as he clearly doesn't respect 'party supremacy' in appointments.....no.....I didn't mention Saraki here. What were you thinking....

Education › Re: At What Point Can We Say That One Is Educated? by Reference(m): 6:13pm On Sep 25, 2015

By reading the headline alone I will say, one can be said to be educated when....he or she believes there is a bigger underlying problem plaguing this nation apart from corruption, the owners of Nigeria so desperately want covered up so they throw bones of confusion into governance and watching the hungry masses yapping.

Politics › Re: Adamawa Governor, Bindow, To Appoint Igbo Adviser by Reference(m): 3:21pm On Sep 25, 2015

TonyeBarcanista:
Commendable act by the Atiku stooge.

As for those asking when Igbo Govs will start appointing non-Igbos, I shake my head at their ignorance.

Alhaji Haruna Garba, Seriki of Hausa is the Special Adviser to Governor Obiano on Religion (Islamic) www.newsexpressngr.com/news/detail.php? news=6947

Not really the same thing: Finance - Religious/Islamic matters.

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Crime › Re: Police Constable Kills 2 Inspectors, Commits Suicide In Yobe by Reference(m): 2:59pm On Sep 25, 2015

Needless, senseless waste.

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Can I Get A Birth Certificate? by Reference(m): 2:56pm On Sep 25, 2015

cycline404:
I got mine from National [b]C[/b]ensus Board, Somewhere in Surulere

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Can I Get A Birth Certificate? by Reference(m): 2:48pm On Sep 25, 2015

Be born again......bless you.

Business › Re: I Need Your Advise On A Business To Start With 10k? by Reference(m): 2:39pm On Sep 25, 2015

Read your books and strive for excellence. Your sojourn on campus is for that purpose. You have enough time after that to make all the money you want. Never misuse purpose, places and positions. Free yourself from the Nigerian mentality based on rat-raceology.

Note: If you were endowed with superlative skills or talents in whatever field you may venture because education will merely be a supplement, an addition or an enhancer but the fact that you seek advice and answers shows that education is vital in your quest to the top. Donot make the mistake of leaving the major to pursue the minor no matter how challenging your financials are.

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