₦airaland Forum

Wow, so what happened to the ebola warrior, hmmmm the power of incumbency sha....

Akiika:
Is your community business friendly? Most of the youths and community wrapper tying elders are militants that lay siege at offices of companies to demand unfair payments for no services rendered. The present government have popularized militancy to be very lucrative that nobody wishes to work. Think deeply and you'll agree that this is in fact the inconvenient truth.

Hey, smart boy. And what makes Bayelsa business unfriendly while Lagos is. Is it not investment in infrastructure both social and economic that Nigerians have denied the peoples despite discovering oil there and taking out billions from the ground over the decades. Please just keep quiet. Even if the oil majors fail to recognise this and successive governments have also, the people have a right to express dismay at individuals who are in a position but fail to do so and pretend to love the peoples at election time. What is love if not giving and doing so sacrificially. What is or has Bruce sacrificed for the peoples of Bayelse to deserve their vote (entrusting their destiny into his hands). Are they not correct to anticipate that he will just take their collective wealth and send it out claiming 'business unfriendliness'. Abeg think. They have every right to be cautious.

What makes you and I educated and enterprising is the investments we have benefitted from. The peoples of the Niger-Delta have been denied this by Nigeria in cahoots with fhe IOC's for decades to keep those parts in the 'dark'. Now people are calling into question their leaders and we still have a problem with it. Tomorrow when the north wakes up, drops the toga of religious extremism and political feudalism and demands real accountability of its leaders to halt the spread of terrorism we will shout them down abi. Afterall what do they want with schools since 'boko' is 'haram' abi.

Omooba77:
Muray Ben Bruce the Chaiman of Silver Bird group Wins PDP Bayelsa East Senatorial seat.



The Chairman, Senate Committee on Oil and Gas, Downstream sector, Senator Emmanuel Paulker and former Director General, Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), and Chairman of Silverbird Group, Mr. Ben Murray-Bruce have emerged as the ruling People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) flag bearers representing Bayelsa Central and East Senatorial Districts in the 2015 general election.
However, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri lost his re-election bid to the immediate past chairman of the Bayelsa State Scholarship Board, Evangelist Foster Ogola.
This was contained in the result declared by the Chief Returning Officers in the three Senatorial Districts and coordinated by the Chairman, Bayelsa State National Assembly Primaries Electoral Committee, General Idi Adamu, (retd).

Ben Murray-Bruce
Murray-Bruce won by 138 votes, 127 votes more than second placed Anthony Ikoli (SAN) who polled 11. Hon. Nelson Belief 2 votes, Mrs Irene Digitemie Opuene 4 votes, Hon. Clever Ikisikpo 0 votes while Austin Dressman and Professor Ayebaemi Spiff withdrew.
In Bayelsa Central Senatorial District polled Senator Emmanuel Paulker 174 votes to win and retain his place. Austin Ogionwon Febo got 17 votes, Ebiundu Komonibo 1 vote, Torunana 1 vote.
In Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Evangelist Foster Ogola 69 votes winner, Hon. Ayakeme Whiskey 27 votes, Captain Matthew Karimo 12 votes, Dr. Stella Dorgu 3 votes, Chief Frank Akpoebi 2 votes, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri 0

Source Silverbirdtv

I am so sorry but I just.....can't......help....but.... notice the names. Senator Heineken, Evangelist Foster, Hon Nelson Belief, Irene Digitimie, Hon Clever, Austin Dressman, Hon Whiskey,......even the Chairman of the electoral committee General Idi A.......don't ask me...

Abiolainfo:
lolz... Plus security abi and $1 = 201

Security is your business mister. If you cause trouble, you will get trouble. The currency devaluation is the right move. Pay more taxes and wean yourself off crude oil. That's in your hands too. Learn to be a responsible citizen and play your part.

Abiolainfo:
Nice one but sincerely if you're to rate jonathan past 6years in office, how many percentage overall will you give him %

He's achieved 98% of what I expect. Perhaps only the PIB left.

Category 4 storm or magnitude 6.5 earthquake, call it what you want.

Wike is one determined son of a gun. APC be afraid. Be very afraid. I like Peterside a lot but.....

crudedude:
Someone should help us answer this question in layman terms.

It means more control of the oil sector by Nigeria and the communities where exploration (exploitation) has been undertaken for the last 40 years. It means bad news for the status quo. The unions are fighting for the first point, the communities the second while the rest of Nigeria is desperately hanging onto the last.

So what have you been up to girl..... (her reply), 'its my life.....its my life.....' ( sorry Dr. Alban).

Bosville:
They Regained their foreign form and their Home performance is Crap 4k em'.......SMA

In this part of the world there is no correlation between the two. Where are those yelling about IK Uche, the in form, goal scoring, Super Eagles messiah. Abeg make I hear word.

Descartes:
I said it that our problem here is not Executive or Legislature but Judiciary

You have a serious point. Even if you had the Executive and Legislature working well. Will anyone try sitting on a two-legged stool.

lydelara:
With the way some Nigerians think and especially 'children' on nairaland, you begin to think the predictions of the Americans will come to pass.

I can't imagine reading some post here of people castigating the Americans. Its simply absurd. I know, 99% of Nigerians don't watch nta again(dstv our new national tv), so its simply absurd when th9se who watch CNN and hear the news about the international community, will know that Russia is one of the worst countries on earth today, with their invasion of Ukraine.

But, some Nigerians, because of their foolish and tribalistic tendencies, and their believe in 'its our turn', just post rubbish on nairaland.

If you like, believe it or not, GEJ regime is the worst in the history of Nigeria.

I know your parents wont be and has not being sincere with you in telling you about Nigeria, because some of them fought and lost the civil war and thereby, refused to accept what really happened.

Some beer parlour rumours when I was young has it that Ojukwu told Awolowo at the airport that they were going but Awolowo backstab him. History and recent revelations has brought light into the whole lies.

Come to think of it, its only in the west that the igbos are truly free apart from the east in Nigeria, but this same children, are bound in making the same mistake their fathers made.

Back to the topic, the Russians arr well known for tgeir double dealing, and it wont be a surprise to those who know and those who listen to world news that the russians can do what they just did.

The Americans refused to sell weapons to the Nigerian government because they know the truth about the boko haram fights. They are well aware that the Nigerian government are lying about the fight againt the insurgents and that most of the weapons will fall into wrong hands.

Imagine, boko haram moving in multitudes with trucks and at times APCs, and not detected by our securities even in a war situation.

Please, Nigerians, think.

You know very little about the Nigerian military and its role post civil war to date. That the GEJ government even thought about approaching the US government for arms is the question. Apart from the Hercules heavy lift transport can you name one piece of American weaponry in the inventory of Nigeria since independence in good and bad times. Why we stupidly think America will sell us weapons in our time of need is baffling. The difference is clear. America and the west will only sell if they have a strategic interest in the outcome of the war. In this case they don't care whether we swim or sink. Russia on the other hand will sell to anyone to make money. Call it double dealing all you want but it helped Gowon win the war and keep the Nigeria you see while the west turned its back against Nigeria through 68 to 1970. It was only when they saw the tide turning in favour of Nigeria that they pretended to help.

America is not our strategic partner. They want a weak, divided and trouble ridden Nigeria for obvious reasons.

Taiye4Christ:
Bikonu, pardon my ignorance but...















IS CHAD AT WAR??

They've been at war for over a decade. First a civil war then the Libyan fallout, the Tuareg insurrection, now this. Do we think their military won't seek to refresh its inventory from time to time.

Most likely a legit transaction between the Chadian and Russian governments. They should just state why they had to stop over without prior notice.

Build vertical not horizontal. Its far cheaper. Multi-rise buildings instead of these repulsive shanties people call houses everywhere.

Olacharles:
It is being said that one of the true measure of a good leader is through his/her successor. This singular measure rubbished Obasanjo's achievement as a great leader not once but twice!

Take it or live it; Tinubu was able to resuscitate and sustain the foundation of development as laid by Awolowo in southwest region. He thread where others dread! He choosed to remain in opposition even as almost a lone fighter in AD/AC. The strong opposition we have in the country today can be attributed to his political sagacity. His doggedness is paying off as he sets to control d center.

Fine, he has been severally accused of greedily amassing wealth even though he was very wealthy before his foray into politics as he was one of the major financiers of NADECO then. By and large, he has been able to use the wealth to install credible people at the helm of affairs in this country. People like Mamora, Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Aregbesola, Fayemi, Hamzat, Opeyemi Bamidele and a host of others were made by him.

No doubt, Fashola is a very sound administrator and Lagos has been greatly blessed by his tenures. He should rather thread softly as he is never a political leader in Lagos. He is most likely to go into political oblivion if care is not taken. I trust Tinubu's judgment on the choice of Ambode as the next governor of Lagos state. We should rather support him as he happens to be the only true political leader in southwest at least for now.

What do you mean by install. Then why do you vote. Why do you wait for a man like you to be installing while all you do is follow. Please don't equate stability with progress or quiet with comfort. Cote'd Ivorie under Houphet Boigny was an oasis of 'stability' and 'progress' then he died and....

Much as he has raised an opposition empire the democratic benefits accrue to other parts of Nigeria which are flexing and building political muscles. The south-west and Lagos in particular is in political kindergarten. No debates, no elections, no pair reviews, nothing. Just wait till Tinubu is gone. He's taken the APC this far. The smart money should be on building institutions that can endure.

Reading further. Yes a good leader should produce a good successor but who is the 'leader' in Lagos. Should Fashola not have been given the task of 'selecting' his successor. Why is his judgement in this case under question. Simple, Fashola is not quality enough to take top top decisions. It is like saying grandpa gave birth and raised me and then wants to sire my kids as well. You may have Obama chipping a word for Hlllary Clinton but Jimmy Carter, now that's a laugh.

benlay:
thanks for your comments, I was looking for the post that says most hitech US military equipment come from China, that's ridiculous for someone who thinks he knows but he does not know jack.

If Chinese companies were making most components that go into say the M1-A1 or M1-A2 or the Apache or the Raptor then trust the Chinese everyone will have a copy of those things as they have flooded the world with AK's and T-72's.

ocelot2006:
Warships are still being built around the world till date. What has changed is the design, weapons system, and technology used.

Of course. But the term 'battleship' is a specific type of 'warship' used to destroy other vessels or beach head fortifications with massive guns and munitions in the wars of the 30's up to the 50's. The advent of the ship killing missiles and the changing nature of warfare has rendered them useless. Navies round the world go for smaller, quicker and stealthier vessels like Corvettes and Destroyers to protect and assault. What will you do with a huge battleship against pirates or militants....

anonimi:
What EXACTLY is not true

That most parts of American tanks and other hardware come from China. This is ridiculous. Top grade weaponry is not made in such large quantities to necesitate manufacture offshore. What China offers in terms of cheap manufacturing does not apply to the american military. That's why in the independent global arms market you cannot get American weaponry or clones to buy. They make everything themselves.

anonimi:
How well do YOU maintain YOUR own house, flat, office, shop, market stall or personal space
When was the last time you repainted/refurbished/renovated/redecorated it?

Is the Nigerian government not a representative reflection of our aggregate, collective VALUES

It is very easy to blame government that we think erroneously as an abstract, remote entity while we ABANDON and neglect our own ROLES

Don't mind him. We use the term 'maintenance culture' without thinking that the term 'culture' means a collection of societal values. Is it only government that has values. What about the people. Pissing on toilet floors, stealing lamp posts, bridge rails and scraping gravel of road shoulders. We are all culpable.

BackDatAssUp:
The Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service is the most advanced Special Unit in the Military.

https://www.maritime-executive.com/media/filter/large/img/2014_05_24_00_00_23navy_training_exercise_in_Africa_maritime_security.jpg
They are deployed in the NE.

NIGERIAN NAVY SPECIAL FORCES WELL TRAINED, WELL EQUIPPED” – GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER ; SAYS POSSESS SKILLS SET UNAVAILABLE TO OTHER PARTICIPATING REGIONAL NAVIES


https://beegeagle./2014/04/19/exercise-obangame-2014-nigerian-navy-special-forces-well-trained-well-equipped-german-naval-officer-says-possess-skills-set-unavailable-to-other-participating-regional-navies/

That's what I've been saying. The SBS is established essentially on a British military doctrine dissimilar to what the American SEALS operate. Our military TRADOC like many other aspects of our lives is British based and it will be extremely difficult to integrate it with American Military TRADOC.

BackDatAssUp:
Russia placed an order with France for a Mistral Class war ship.
http://www.france24.com/en/20141205-france-may-never-deliver-mistral-warships-russia-navy-ukraine/

Most of the Parts in high tech US war ships, jets and Tanks come from China.

The last paragraph is not true.

PROUDIGBO:
Still buying battle-ships from other countries more than 50 years since gaining independence!

Nobody builds battleships anymore. In naval warfare the era of the battleship is over. Radar, antiship missiles and attack submarines have made battleships floating grave yards.

MzPreshie:
Continue advicing her. Giving in shouldn't be an option.

Calll her goat or dog first. Or whatever you women call philandering men. Why the soft touch. Advice ko, advice ni.

dridowu:
Half a loaf is better than none but seriously poverty na bastard.

What poverty. All I see is diligence and pride. What I see is a man willing to protect and maintain his assets. Such people I want to identify with. Such people are open to investment. Such people do not lack. I'm sorry but in my opinion poverty is a mindset first and this person doesn't have it. I will rather board his keke than a broke a.s.s. airline that will send people to the afterlife.

Shows that cyber-popularity counts for little on the field of battle.

And the native doctor lives on. Is this jazz or protective psychology at work.

Must be 17. And its more like quantitative reasoning.

AlfaSeltzer:
Wenger! Please go!

Go where. Can you remove the pyramids of Egypt. You better pray it gets worse, far worse before Christmas so that Arsenal can stay up with a new gaffer just in time.

asha80:
haha ok na support ikpeazu after all he has been working for abia state waste management aba city for the past four years and he did a good job lol

Fantastic job. The landfill on the Enugu-Portharcourt expressway is filled to the brim so he creates new ones in town on the Portharcourt road that is so bad if you happen to 'go slow' near one of his mega trash bins you will seek the Lord in prayer. Even pastors swear and curse on that road.

Afam4eva:
I don't know who this Anyim of a guy is but i will vote for anybody that will perform better than the current resident anumanu in Abia state irrespective of party affiliation.

Meanwhile, can someone who's familiar with this man's resume enumerate his achievements for us.

...hmm let me try. He's 5ft 11 inches tall and built like a truck....an F150....2010 model....

thunder74:
In a sane society, this is how it should be. Deputy succeeding their superior for continuity. It gives room for growth.

If it is by popular support, fine but if it is an imposition it may just be a continuation of bovine expellants aka bull crap.