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ogododo:Hmmm! He who brings home ant infested firewood should not complain when the lizards come calling. |
opamoses1:If corpers are going to stay in their zones, then they might as well scrap the whole thing because it won't work anymore. The whole point of the program is to give university graduates a chance to experience different regions and cultures around the country. |
What are the prices? Especially the blue one? |
adamusuleiman3:How is he reported "missing" when it has been confirmed he is with the police with clear bail conditions set? |
This hatred for the President has robbed many of us of our objectivity. Otherwise, I see nothing wrong with the questions asked by the TV reporter. The questions asked are not half as scathing as those usually asked by Rufai on Arise TV or Seun on Channels TV, to great applause. Generally speaking, the NLC President is a citizen of this country and does not enjoy any immunity from arrest or invitation by the police. The Police has displayed great restraint and deference for the NLC President's office by sending an invitation rather than apprehending him, which is what they would do for the ordinary Nigerian. I think it is now necessary for Mr. Ajaero to show some self respect and regard for the office he occupies by making himself available. There is no way someone of his ilk can claim to be oppressed by the Police. Except he has something to hide, Mr. Ajaero should honor the police invitation expeditiously. |
treesun:But what if he is actually indicted for some unpatriotic acts? Is the NLC president above the law ![]() |
Racoon:The 2 issues are not mutually exclusive. Government should find a way to free those kids and ensure adequate security across the country to prevent a reoccurrence. But government should also make urgent moves to stem the brain drain within the medical sector of Nigeria. There is no country that will train medical professionals at a grossly subsidized rate only to release them almost immediately to developed countries. If you want to practice medicine in a developed country, go and study medicine in that country and see how easy and cheap it is. |
TonyeBarcanista:You have said a lot and ended up saying not much. The fact is that since the return to democracy, the north only joins a protest under a president of southern extraction. If a nationwide protest breaks out under a president of northern extraction, the north sits it out. Frankly speaking, I have no problem with that, but it is what it is. They always rally round and look out for their own. We saw it play out in the Y'aradua situation where northern politicians stood firm in insisting GEJ must not be sworn in even after it had become obvious that Y'aradua was either incapacitated or dead. We down south are always quick to throw ours under the bus because of our petty rivalries but the north will consistently speak with one voice. They always tilt towards their own if it comes down to making a choice. Kudos to them. |
ogododo:Waiting for the first dunderhead that will blame this on Tinubu and Nigeria's government. ![]() |
Chinjo2:It's good to see you arguing so passionately in defense of the governor of Edo State and his associates in CAN. I hope you would present a similarly logical argument if an APC government were in charge of Edo State. It seems that our sense of truth is now dictated by our political affiliations. It seems we have all suspended our logical reasoning and critical thinking, and it's truly a shame. |
Hmmm! I hope the Bengalis do not regret their actions. Soldiers aren't trained to lead civilians. They are not democrats. They rule by decree and do not believe in human rights. I just hope for their sake that the new leader doesn't cultivate a taste for power and decide to stay. |
alsudan:What difference does it make whether it is live or pre-recorded?🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ |
slaawomirr:Tinubu is safe in Abuja. If he isn't in Abuja, he will br safe in Lagos. In fact, if the whole of Nigeria goes up in flames, he will be safe elsewhere. Guess who has no where to go if it all goes up in flames? The people blocking Aduwawa and those planning a "cataclysmic revolution". So do not worry...do not worry at all. |
thesicilian:Talmbout "IQ dropping" like it was ever anything but mid! Watching BB Naija or any other program on TV does not interfere with anyone attending a protest. If Watching BB Naija interferes with your ability to plan or join your protest, turn it off or tune to another channel. Makes no sense to ask government to ban a program or ask a private entity like DSTV not to do their business because disgruntled Nigerians want to protest. Now run along please. |
diesel86:Why to dey burn burn dey always sweet una ![]() |
thesicilian:What's wrong with planning a protest and watching TV? Maybe the planners should stop eating and taking a bath too, just to show you how "serious" they are. |
bolabizzle:If you leave some of these so called youths, they would be the worse set of despots that ever existed. |
God1000:Not just government. Even me I am nervous. Every rational Nigerian should be worried and afraid. After the Endsars nonsense and what we are seeing in Kenya, we should all be worried. This protest is going to get out of hand and just make things harder for us regular folks. God help us all! |
dre11:The analysis is well-done. However, I must respectfully disagree with the characterization of Dangote as an "innocent victim" in this situation. He has a history of exploiting loopholes and government inefficiency and corruption for personal gain. However, I sincerely hope that a swift resolution to this matter can be found, as it has the potential to greatly benefit the Nigerian people by increasing our local refining capacity. With BUA joining the industry and the government's efforts to restore the PH refinery, the economy stands to improve significantly. By the way, when the government official said 45% completion, he didn't mean the actual refinery. He was talking about the pre-commissioning stage, where they test and calibrate everything. Dangote Refinery is actually 100% complete. There are just some certifications, approvals, and calibrations that still need to be done. |
nlfpmod:I beg to differ. Mr. Dangote is not Santa Klaus and has no record of displaying any form of patriotic benevolence to Nigeria or her people in the past. He is a ruthless capitalist that has thrived on government patronage to perpetuate a near monopoly in any industry he plays in. No one blindly invests 20 billion dollars in one of the most hostile investment terrains in the world out of patriotism or charity. While not denying or excusing corruption by government officials or the NNPC in particular, I daresay the only reason Dangote is running from pillar to post in this situation is because he is not getting the usual government leverage and support to ride roughshod over the "competition" as he has done with cement, sugar and other consumables. Dangote Refinery must work! But not to the detriment of the average Nigerian. Government must stand firm in ensuring that strict regulatory framework is put in place to prevent Dangote's tendency for anti-competition practices. He is not unfamiliar with the terrain and this attempt to reinvent himself as "Saint Dangote" is dead on arrival. |
fergie001:His apology is commendable. Government officials, particularly those in high-ranking positions, must learn to speak carefully and thoughtfully. Their words are invariably scrutinized and interpreted in various ways. I believe a comprehensive training on effective communication and public speaking should be a core component of any induction program for newly elected or appointed government officials. This training would better prepare them for the public-facing aspects of their roles and the responsibilities that come with their positions. |
If I were rhe Lagos State government, I would not pay too much premium to these contrived ratings. Rather, the government should double down on efforts to change the narrative. Just focus on completing some of the ongoing infrastructural projects, especially the light rail projects. As far as I am concerned, they are on the right track and very soon, it will become clear to everyone that Lagos is the best among equals. |
KEVIND: |
I must be honest and say that all of these photos are merely packaged media public relations material. I reside in Satellite Town, where Oriade has its headquarters, and I can confidently tell you that, with the exception of the projects that the Lagos State Government (LASG) is directly sponsoring, the situation is quite a mess. The road construction projects from Atiku Market to Maza Maza and from Finiger to the waterfront are progressing well thanks to the Lagos State Government. The one from Alakija to Navy Gate which was stalled for over a year now, has recently began to get some attention by the LASG. But from Navy Gate through Close 1 to Stepping Stone junction is a nightmare as are most other internal roads. When Madam Ramota attempts to address the issue, she brings in enormous rocks from an unknown location. As a result, we nicknamed her "Ramota Olokuta." Under her watch, Satellite Town, which was once a relatively well-organized and respectable residential area, has regrettably declined to near a near slum. The roads are in extremely poor condition, shops have been set up haphazardly, and recently, individuals who may be employed by the LCDA have been stationed at various locations, causing inconvenience to okada riders, haulage vehicles, local refuse collectors, and the general public. Honestly, on a scale of 100, I would give her a 40% rating, and if this is an attempt to position herself for a higher position with all of this PR, I do not think she deserves it. |
fergie001:The SC judgement is a BIG win for the people. It is definitely not a distraction. It gives some power to people at the grassroots to elect people they know will seeve the people. There is hunger in the land...YES. What have you as a governor of a state like Oyo done to ameliorate the situation. Oyo is blessed with huge swathes of arable land that can grow virtually every staple food crop. How much has your government invested in agriculture? Always pointing fingers at the FG. Now wey dem don comot feeding bottle for their mouth, dem dey mount soap box dey cap trash. Before you point fingers, show your workings in Oyo State. |
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God1000:There is nothing peaceful about that protest! |
RodgersAkpafu:Stop frothing at the mouth and reconnect your brain for a moment. Been an ex-diplomat does not necessarily grant you special status over other regular travelers. If the diplomat was indicted for a crime or anything shady while he was serving his term as ambassador, he would not be granted reentry to the country or to any of the other 28 European countries covered by the Schengen visa. It doesn't matter whether that individual is the US ambassador or the ambassador of Mars. The same country that reportedly denied a former diplomat a visa is granting visas to regular Nigerians like you and I on a daily basis. I say again, the former ambassador has not told the whole story behind the visa rejection. Now run along my friend. |
KEVIND:There is more to the story than she is stating because if regular people like me can get a schengen visa, it is unusual for someone of that status to be denied. Instead of finding out why a well travelled career diplomat is being denied a visa to a country in which he lived and served for 3 years, we are here blaming "Nigeria". We all act as if Nigeria gave us all the bad reputation we have internationally, rather than the other way round. We all contributed one way or the other to giving Nigeria and our passport the poor international rating. It did not happen in one day and it will not change in one day either. Speaking to the matter of this diplomat for instance, there could be a number of factors responsible for the rejection. It could be down to something as simple as filling the forms incorrectly or not supplying adequate information. Rather than use that as another avenue to rubbish or denigrate the country and our passport, file an appeal and find out why you were denied. |
Gistmedia10:The restaurant is described as "upscale". Most upscale restaurant have a strict code of conduct and set of rules. There are some you can't enter unless you are semi-formally dressed. There are some that won't let you in without a jacket on. Dpme do not allow jeans or denims. Above all, they reserve the right to cater to a particular clientele based on the rules they have set as long as you are not discriminated against on the basis of gender and color. |
God1000:I honestly do not blame those countries. If you cannot afford to migrate legally to another country, stay in yours, elect the right leaders and hold them accountable for good leadership. The other countries you are running to did not become great overnight. A lot of work, blood, sacrifice and discipline went into it. They do not want to accept us into their countries because they see the mess we have made of ours and are afraid we will do the same to theirs if they let us in. Rightly so too. I mean just look at what is happening to countries that have thrown their doors open to every Tom, dick and Harry from Africa and the Middle East. There is nothing wrong with seeking greener pastures in other countries. But please submit yourself to their screening process and get proper permission to enter those countries. Or better still, stay and tend your field until it becomes a green pasture too. |
KiNg0G:He actually displayed the very attitude the coach complained about. Talking with such arrogance and pride about what he has done for Nigeria? Osimhen is probably too young to know who George Finidi is and what he and his generation of Eagles sacrificed for the country. How many matches has Osimhen played for Nigeria? How many goals has he scored? How many trophies has he won that his ego is threatening to overtake his sense of reasoning? I think the problem is that most of the foreign based players have little or no regard for home-based coaches and the NFF does nothing to help the issue. How do you hire someone as chief coach and relegate him after just 2 matches? Was Finidi supposed to perform magic with a recalcitrant set of players who were playing like they did not understand what's at stake? Do those players look like players that are ready for the world cup? You hire someone on an agreement of 15 million naira monthly and then you cut his pay to 1.5 million naira after 2 matches? Who does that? I am glad the man resigned in order to maintain his self respect. |



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