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That is the way to go, difuse tension by negotiation not propaganda, intimidation and violence. I commend all those involved in calming the situation and call on both sides to meet and sort out issues around the table. Both the aggreived and the authorities must be willing to give and take in the spirit of peace and mutual understanding. This is commendable and a marked progress from the dark days pre-Yaradua, another dividend of the empowerment of the minorities by the acsension of the Jonathan government. There is finally someone who can represent them and who understands BOTH sides of the argument. Yes, Jonathan has seen the limitations of the State and is best placed to intervene. That is why it is important to empower all parts of the country particularly the minorities to create a proper sense of belonging in this national project. It can only strengthen the union.

mikolo80:
keep calm and read more or watch documentaries if you can find 'em

Where the Legislature awards contracts. Which drama is that, 'Aso Rock Down'?

To be a good president Buhari must strive to build the institutions to handle his policy directions, institutions that will last when he is gone. He should let them work and be totally distanced from them. To build institutions you must first build trust, something I don't think this President has. Nigeria doesn't need strong men, but strong institutions. If Nigeria is a corrupt society people will just wait for him to leave power and return to the status quo or worse. Those who cannot wait will battle to undermine him and woe to a man if he stands alone. I want to see and hear more about the law, law enforcement and the Judiciary than of Buhari playing the parts.

mikolo80:
ministers should not awardcontract. that's up to national assembly

How will I respond to this....I just don't know. Haba.

trukoments:
U can't point any form of corruption on this man like your master and role model Gej, but u really want to see the crop of ministers he's going to appoint so u can cry out loud that he's corrupt, huh? May God run your life the way Gej managed this country, shout amen! I dare u

So he can't appoint ministers because of the potential dirt the PDP will dig up, ha. This is serious. Can you guys see how you have roped yourself in by setting a standard you cannot possibly live by. Get set for turbulence ahead. Your fears are coming.

londoner:
Good move, but what will the process be and who WlLL award contracts?

'Good move but what will the process be...'

'Good move but what wiill...'

'Good....but....'

This is the summary of the government at hand and its supporters/promoters, high on rhetoric, short on ideas. They dismantle this and that but rebuild none. If it is such a good and fantastic policy move, why the 'ifs' and 'buts'. Buhari is fast becoming paranoid of all those around him. If he cannot trust anyone to form government, cannot find the tomatoes to make tomato paste he might as well go hungry. This thing is not working.

Fourwinds:
and so when did Buhari took over power.? if such are there and it is brought to d notice of EFCC under his reign, I believe it will not be swept under d carpet

Oga. It is happening right now as we speak. Look, corruption is hard-wired in our DNA. I cannot tell you what I hear every other day. Though I commend Buhari's effort and proposals but I'm afraid at this rate very little will be accomplished by the end of his tenure. No contractors are working at present, infrastructure is decaying left, right, centre. These are the tangible indices by which the administration will be judged.

lolaxavier:
Wailing wailers/The mumu above me/Tanoids be like 'Buhari wants to profit from awarding contract by doing it himself'. If you are one of those with thoughts like that, always remember that thunder will continue to fire you left, right and centre.

So who or what will award the contracts to clean the streets, supply stores to the military and build infrastructure, a super computer, an angel of God or the United Nations. Is it not a man heading one institution or the other that will take charge and will such a person or group of persons not be subject to corruptive pressures.

If Buhari does not trust anyone around him he is bound to fail in governance either through inactivity (which we are seeing) or gang up (which is slowly manifesting within his ranks). He cannot have it both ways. The economy will not prosper by blocking holes alone. It has to be filled with water as well.

Christianity is not a religion but a faith. You donot understand to believe - religion, you believe to understand. That is the difficulty in its apparent simplicity. That is why it appears 'hidden' to men of reason. You cannot 'reason' out things of God. We had lost that understanding ability to Satan in the garden of Eden. To get it back you have to be inhuman, believing what you cannot see.

azimibraun:
Don't praise GEJ, don't Condemn PMB and don't Curse SMY. Let's just pray to God and support the government to triumph over evil. SMY ddnt handle Mohammed Yusuf's issue properly, GEJ politicized Boko haram only to realize very late it was not a political issue, PMB gave the people too much hope on crushing bokoharam within a particular timeline without actually having details of how tough it will be redeeming the pledge. But in all God will see the nation through. RIP the dead.

How did Jonathan politicize the insurgency.

dragon2:
In a federal republic, there is a division of powers between the federal government and the government of
the individual subdivisions. While each federal republic manages this division of powers differently,
common matters relating to security and defense, and monetary policy are usually handled at the federal
level, while matters such as infrastructure maintenance and education policy are usually handled at the
regional or local level. However, views differ on what issues should be a federal competence, and
subdivisions usually have sovereignty in some matters where the federal government does not have
jurisdiction. A federal republic is thus best defined in contrast to a unitary republic , whereby the central
government has complete sovereignty over all aspects of political life. As in the United States, [3] most
federal republics codify the division of powers between orders of government in a written constitutional
document.

Wikipedia.

Keep kidding yourself. Federal Republic indeed where states cannot sweep their streets and pay teachers without centralized disbursement of resources. Is it not a proper federation that well meaning Nigerians have been fighting for but the establishment, the mafia, the born to rule hegemony resists vehemently. If you don't know who you are others do and will not hesitate to tell you.

The best days of the APC are long gone. Once again its all downhill from May 29th.

When you have power you don't need anything else. Accentuation is the sign of need.

OrlandoOwoh:
I'm not surprised, coming from one of the so-called member of the "Yoruba elders" that campaigned for Jonathan.

Respond to issues not people. That is the foundation of development. Ignore them and watch the gradual corrosion of institutions. We have been down this road before and you have worked examples in the failures of the PDP, the same line a lot of you folks are towing.

Not only that but call them up and offer to send a representative to attend. Nigeria must constantly put its foot forward, offer peace and cease being behind the curve and reactionary. Every opportunity to difuse and de-escalate smouldering magazines no matter where they are found whether in the north east or south south should be exploited. We have wasted countless lives and resources on conflicts that started at best as mere agitation and at worst as criminality. We must develop ideas and conflict resolution mechanisms to handle all agitating groups no matter what issues they raise and ideologies they profess.

The Nigerian State must always be prepared to negotiate its existence. It is not a destination, but a journey.

ypzilanti:
At least Americans have set a standard that open racism is not acceptable. If u must be racist keep it to yourself.
In Nigeria, have we set a standard? Have we all agreed that voicing tribalism or acting so is not acceptable? We see adverts for jobs and housing saying " we need an igbo lady" or " Yoruba tenant". We are so full of s#!t.

It is because you call it tribalism that it sounds Nigerian. Call it what it is, racism, pure and simple. Is it when national borders are re-drawn we know that tribalism equates to racism.

No Nigerian should comment on this thread. We are worse racists.

kilode100:
Mansion ke?

With that cheap blinds and badly done wall paints??

Abeggi.

Thought I was the only one who noticed. Press men and pancake.

The biggest chance to solve the Niger Delta question lay in the Jonathan administration. It was an administration borne out of affirmative action towards the minorities but along the line we chose ourselves instead. Tompolo should have been left to face Jonathan alone so that power, ultimate political/governmental power is demystified. Now they have excuses and the present government is not helping matters. Nigeria just doesn't want to make the sacrifices it takes to establish itself.

deathmen12:
Burning and killing will not solve Nigeria problem, am tired of seeing pple dieing, Lets give peace a chance. Pray God give our leaders wisdom to handle the affair of this Nation.

There cannot be peace without justice. Nigeria should negotiate with its constituents. There was a national conference, a not perfect discourse but all the same a good step forward. What is the government doing about it...... You can't force a people together. People relate by will not be force. That is how progressive nations are built.

oz4real83:
Jonathan's actions and inactions still causing apprehension and chaos even after leaving office!.certain Individuals who are supposed to be behind bars were left free and threatening fire and brimestone if their selfish interests are not met. He empowered criminal elements in the society and made made them demi-gods. But God pass them all. All their plans about causing havoc in the country will never come to pass.

So you are okay with the status quo. Well you can't impose your ideals and desires on others all the time. Life is about give and take. If you are not willing to give, it will be taken.

free2ryhme:
I sincerely believe common sense is over rated in this country where ignorance is bliss. Why would I destroy my house in order to prevent my neighbour from fetching water. Even though the neighbour might leave the tap running after he's gone thereby resulting in flooding and damaging of items or equipment in the house hence I protest by destroying water supply or possibly burning my house down. The truth is that actions below mediocrity pervaded in Jonathan's administration that begs to question morals, ethics and value of governance. We had individuals becoming rich overnight without the wealth trickling down to the masses of the region they actually protect. Where in the world is government infrastructure protected by the militia instead of appropriate government agencies? We honestly cannot continue this way. A serious government (which I believe exists now) will do everything to accommodate sincere existence and provide security whereby resources are not plunged into every channel yet bringing about mediocre results which was the norm in the previous administration.

You need to understand this country. Being a realist and facing the problems we have will save you a lot of heartache. Typically we know how a pretty picture looks like but we don't know how to paint. What is your solution to the Nigerian question beyond the status quo which is not universally accepted.

calcal:
Buhari just need to make a trip to Russia.

That is where he should have started. Russia makes decent weaponry, we already have army, airforce and naval stocks from them so integration will not be a problem, they are not as expensive as western gear, Russia needs all the cash it can get due to sanctions and most importantly, they will notq interfere in our internal affairs. They will not dictate to us how to use them. Buy America and in five years when you need spares and some crazy dude like Donald Trump occupies the white house then what do you do.

prettyboi1989:
whats the biggy? if america cant sell weapons to nigeria and they are willing to help in the fight against insurgency y cant they send their troops to nigeria with their fighter jets just like the way they supported iraq against isis.

Forget that. Nigeria will NEVER allow a foreign national army operate on its territory. Take that from me. Any government attempting to do that is courting insurrection. That is the armed forces I know. It took ages for the South African mercenaries scheme to be accepted and only after the military insisted it must remain clandestine and regarded as training and logistics only.

hinwazaka:
Obama would have sold arms to him but his hands are tied. The republican party controls much of the congress and they are not favourably disposed towards progressives. They would have slowed down any deal. Two years from this day, Buhari will begin to feel the heat from a republican president
If he is not careful, he will end up like Morsi and Hussein

Obama loooves Nigeria so much that he has avoided the country like a plague since becoming President because democracy in Kenya, Ghana, Senegal and South Africa are light years ahead of Nigeria's. Continue playing the ostrich. Look its rainy season. You will get mud in your wig.

How many times have I said that America is not our friend and we should be looking east. Just wasted time, money and goodwill visiting that nonsense country. Since our independence what has America helped us to accomplish. Leahy law my butt. Yet they sell arms to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel whose human rights records are 'fantastic' and are bastions of democracy and free speech. Just fed up.

skullbaba:
The last time an Hausaman appointed an igboman to that position, he and his family were slaughtererd in bed. I am not a tribalist. I am just a student of history

So tribe is alive and well. Tomorrow the same you, yes you will come here and say, under this new government we are seeing competence replacing sentiments. I think we are just..... wasting our time. Without restructuring this country, nothing will ever change. You can change government all you like, you cannot change the Nigerian mentality and psyche, which drives everything and is the reason why we are the way we are. I don't expect Buhari to do otherwise because I have not deceived myself. It is not his fault and it is normal. Nigeria makes you sectional by default.

Holimykel:
Should this news found out to be true, then posterity will never forgive president Buhari for this graue injustice. If you want to fight corruption, fight it holistically not sellective.

You simply cannot do that. He (Buhari) knows, I know and most right thinking people know, that it amounts to suicide, pure and simple. It is a zero sum game. If the law is the law, you cannot have a government in Nigeria. It is not where to start. By 2019 you will see clearly what Nigeria's problem is. I think Buhari is the last chance at national redemption, abi.

Sunnymatey:
Jonathan could not had probe OBJ bcause he was intrumental to his emergence as president the same way Buhari will not probe OBJ b/c of the role he (obj) played in making Jonathan unpopular to pave way for his favourite candidiate, Buhari. But we must tread with caution, the unity of this country is paramount. If some thieves are seems to be untouchable, then the fight against corruption might just be a jambory. Danger! Danger!! Danger!!!

Okay, so you can see that there is something more important than corruption, more sinister than corruption and MUST be tackled FIRST if we are ever to escape the shackles of corruption. Where are those who were boasting that Buhari could eradicate corruption. It is time for you to come out now and hold him for his words. We are watching because he will be setting a template for the future, a future we should not complain about when he is gone because he will not be there forever. If he is setting a statute of limitation, fine, then he should put it into law. That is the way to go.

Omotolu:
...it's not about handing over to an Ibo man, ibos should present a credible candidate for the nation's highest office. But for me and my family,we WILL NEVER VOTE AN IBO MAN TO THE PRESIDENCY. If I may ask what has an Ibo folks done for Buhari to deserve being handed the presidency?

Then your country cannot develop, pure and simple, but I'm sure the critical thought is lost on you since you donot know what development is due to years of living in desperate delusion and druggery. All countries moving forward are bending over backwards to accomodate their constituents. They see the strength of their countries as represented by the weakest members and reach out to include them. You talk of security, you talk of economy, how do you progress without inclusion. How do you take on the world with a fractured implement. Just wasting your time.

ephemm:
This story s targeted at drawing sympathy towards GEJ and his administration.
PMB said, he belongs to nobody;
he also said a few days ago on CNN while speaking with Amanpour that he will fight against corruption even if his party members are involved.

Your story is baseless.

And as for Eurobomber, I am Yoruba & I love Nigeria as a country and I will love to see a typical Igbo man as the next President of Nigeria, but I fear the Igbo man will be impeached easily, checkout when Senate presidency was zoned to SE between 1999 & 2007, how many senate president did we get?

'.....but I fear the Igbo man (President) will be impeached easily...' My friend you are still gripped by fear and schakled by tribalism. And yet you desire an advanced country framed by the rule of law, and laid in peace and prosperity. Those countries you admire have departed from sectionalism. Buhari met a black Amercan president (you are all excited about), the other day you saw British MP's of Nigerian heritage (including the Igbos you assert are unelectable). I'm just sorry for the terrible state you have found yourself, striving, groaning and grumbling about all that is wrong with your country when it is clear to you in the mirror. It is a pity that you simply cannot see that this country cannot work without the strength of its constituents acting in unism.

The Confed flag has been flying over government buildings in some southern states of the US since the civil war. No one had been arrested for that. Texas has openly agitated these past years for succession from the US, no one has been arrested and no one will question the patriotism or capability of a Texan or a candidate from South Carolina standimg for the office of the President of the USA. What they look at is the 'State of the Union'. The US acts fairly to all, Nigeria does not act fairly to all. The Confed flag came down by election by the representatives of the people of that state, by popular will, not by coercion, threats and mistreatment.

Nigeria on the other hand wants its constituents to fall in line by force, no matter how it treats its minorities and the people of the east and then it turns round to complain that they do not cooperate to build the nation. You puncture holes in your bucket and compain its never full. You are wise, not so.

I think this is better, if not the government will get bogged down and risk indicting itself.