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PoliticsRe: Tinubu To Unveil Lagos-badagry Expressway In May, Says Umahi by RhinoChest: 6:43pm On Feb 21, 2025
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked



How can we be celebrating the expansion of roads in an era where other countries have suboceanic road tunnels, supersonic trains, shuttles in space, humanoids, medical advances and super-suspended extra-long mountain bridges?

And to think we've not even achieved 24hours of constant electricity, or functional ambulance services makes the sad reality of our dear country struggling to catch up with other country's long forgotten past.

A country where it's leaders inaugurate petty road construction is worse than a village in Benin Republic.
Dude. It’s step by step. The others you referring to also got there in stages.

You can’t have functional ambulance if roads are in bad shape.
PoliticsRe: FCT Will Unveil Many Projects To Mark President Tinubu’s 2nd Anniversary - Wike by RhinoChest: 2:08pm On Feb 16, 2025
Loyal minister and very arduous at his job. If the rest of the ministers can be like him, Nigerians will be proud globally.
CareerRe: First-class Graduates Should Be Forced To Join DSS, Says Deputy Director by RhinoChest: 8:20pm On Feb 13, 2025
I have always thought the smartest Nigerians should join DSS and other security intelligence agencies but they shouldn’t be compelled.

First class students will be given priority but should not be forced to join. If you want to attract the smartest, offer the best financial packages with great working conditions.

What DSS should do is have a graduate scheme where only first class students will be eligible to apply. They should then write an assessment test that basically test logic and IQ.

Those with top scores should then be trained both locally and abroad in all sorts of security and operational tasks.

We need the smartest Nigerians at DSS. We basically need them to think outside the box, be mentally agile and adaptive. They should be the best because they will have to ensure terrorists and criminal organisations, both domestic and foreign are exposed and apprehended.
PoliticsRe: Customs Hands-Over Massive Arms, Ammunition In Lagos (Photos) by RhinoChest: 7:55pm On Feb 13, 2025
Sometimes, our security operatives are too eager to show results without being thorough with their investigations.

What stops customs from collaborating with DSS to know where the weapons are heading to, so culprits are rooted out from stem? All involved are arrested, including the terrorist organisations it’s going to.
PoliticsRe: Lagos Enters Agreement With Summa Group To Develop Lekki-Epe Airport by RhinoChest: 12:22am On Feb 12, 2025
I hope no money is spared and this airport is built to world class standard. If it gets operational, I would demolish Murtala Airport, sell the land to developers and they convert it to a beautiful estate, having all kinds of amenities like parks, gyms, libraries, etc.
PoliticsRe: El-rufai: I’ve Been Hearing Rumours I May Be Arrested — But I Won’t Go On Exile by RhinoChest: 1:44pm On Feb 11, 2025
bewisemasses:
El Rufai is a political adversary u never want to have.
It was part of d reason Tinubu picked him and Wike as part of his team.
Its going to be a long drama till 2027.
The chicken has indeed come home to roost
Rubbish. Nigeria has moved past the likes of El-Rufai. Tinubu doesn’t care if you are opposition as long as you don’t deliberately sabotage government. No one forgives that, not even international communities.

Under El-Rufai’s watch, security situations in Kaduna worsened under his leadership. Why would you govern a state and can’t guarantee the safety of lives and property of the people you swore with the holy book to protecthuh?

President Tinubu should just forge ahead with diligence and hard work, ensuring all the ministers are kept on their toes daily and I see him succeeding come 2027.
PoliticsRe: APC Paid Women For Demonstrations Against Jonathan’s Government - Amaechi by RhinoChest: 11:39am On Feb 01, 2025
He has sons and daughters that will protest and fight. I’m sure they are of age. Does anyone know where they are? Are they enjoying daddy’s loot overseas or in Nigeria?

We need them to lead protest.
PoliticsRe: Why Military Can’t Come Back To Power, By Gen. Abdulsalami by RhinoChest: 11:04am On Feb 01, 2025
SmartPolician:
That's not the reason. Why the military cannot return to power now is that today's soldiers don't have brave hearts like those who fought in the civil war.

For instance, Babangida trekked from Enugu to Umuahia during the civil war. These are men who were brave and had guts. Today's soldiers are boy scouts who only joined the military because they couldn't get decent jobs.

For you to usurp power, you must be strong-willed because if it doesn't go well, you'll be executed. That's why Babangida and his men chased Buhari out of power.
Strength is making peace reign, not destroying peace.

Just any brave coward idiot might throw fire into a building but it takes a strong man to build the house.

Why is it that all major powers we queue in their embassies have democracy and stable government?

Anyway, u speaking like a teenager.
Foreign AffairsRe: Rwanda Ready For Confrontation With South Africa - Kagame by RhinoChest: 2:53pm On Jan 30, 2025
To everyone who always wish a President or leader should have indefinite tenure, Kagame is a case study against it. Putin another example.

Why support rebel just to facilitate your own personal interests? Congo is already a fragile country, and this will add further carnage to the people.

To Nigerians thinking Nigeria is bad, just look at Congo situation.

With peace, just about any form of progress is imaginable.
PoliticsRe: Japa: Only 6,000 Medical Consultants Remain In Nigeria – MDCAN by RhinoChest: 12:28am On Jan 27, 2025
In my earlier post, when Nelfund was passed into law, I suggested students that gain admission into medical schools, from Doctors to Nurses ought to be given scholarships, people said it discriminates other courses.

If we keep losing our doctors to other countries, we might as well incentivise students, so we produce even more. Yes, improve paying and working conditions but churn out even more doctors.

I would freely give medical students N2,000,000/annum towards their education. Upon becoming a doctor, they don’t have to pay it back, they just have to practice in Nigeria for 5 years.

Also, private universities like Covenant University should be encouraged to have medical colleges for doctors and nurses.
PoliticsRe: Boko Haram Kills Nigerian Army Commander, Two Senior Officers, 17 Soldiers by RhinoChest:
I think every outposts, especially remote outposts like this one should have a risk assessment evaluation as to what the options could be if assaulted and what the response should be when attacked.

1) Fortification: Say our troops are occupying a remote outpost prone to terrorist attacks, first and foremost thing the Nigerian Military ought to do is fortify such buildings to withstand any direct attacks and give time for the military to return fire.

If an abandoned school is being used as outpost nothing wrong with that but some engineer corp should go out, modify the building to offer protection in case of any direct attacks.

2) Back up:
Why would you post military operatives to zones prone to attacks and not have ways they can call for back up at moment’s notice? Every of our active outposts should have back ups and reinforcements within minutes. Outpost A should be able to assist outpost B within minutes. It should all be rehearsed daily. If outpost A and B are simultaneously being attacked, there should be outpost C that ought to come to their aid!!!! There could also be mobile brigades that could shuttle between outposts.

3) Air Support:

You don’t even need fighter jets, all you need are helicopter gunships that could get to outposts under attack within minutes and repel any attack. While repelling the attacks, ground reinforcements could further aid in repelling the attacks. Two gunships and the third helicopter dropping additional manpower could be all that is needed before more troops arrive.

You don’t need huge budget, all that’s needed are proper coordination and training with the limited resources at our military’s disposal.

Also, there should be cheap drones that could always fly above all our outposts day and nights that can provide advance warning on any impending attack to both the outpost and command and control to send back ups.
PoliticsRe: Taiwo Oyedele: We Have No Objection To Governors’ Proposed VAT Sharing Formula by RhinoChest: 2:58am On Jan 19, 2025
JAWBONE:
Lol..

After the BAT disaster, the next Northern president will return the whole thing to the way it was before so enjoy it while it lasts
I don’t think the current tax system favours any region per se. It’s old and needs revival. Any president after Tinubu would be glad to have it, as it will boost income, become a fiscal tool to regulate inflation, instead of ever relying on monetary policies and CBN to stabilise inflation.
PoliticsRe: Dangote Refinery Fuel Production Impacting European Markets – OPEC by RhinoChest: 6:45pm On Jan 16, 2025
ElSudani:
You are right, sometimes Africans unwittingly support these diabolical schemes.
I believe same thing is playing out with Ajaokuta. I hope Tinubu can finally fix that too.
No need pouring gov money into it though.

Let private firm take it on with government support.

If it’s viable, private firms will take it on.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu's Govt lacks credible people to explain their reforms - Emir Sanusi (vid by RhinoChest: 11:28pm On Jan 15, 2025
surgical:
He has nothing to offer ,he is a twin of bismark rewane,they are both voodoo economist, they don't have solutions to current self inflicted damage that Tinubu has arrogantly foisted on Nigerians
A first class accountant that is devaluing when his country is import dependent, without plans to ramp up production and export
Your analysis isn’t smart nor economically sound.

You are aware you need forex to prop up your currency if you peg it to dollar.

Imagine your forex is dwindling due to;

A) Low oil output because the previous gov didn’t do much to raise output or bring new investment into the sector.

B) The little forex you have, you returning it back to the owners because you paying subsidy.

C) Lots of debt accrued, to both service debt and meet other financial obligations.

Even if you want to peg your currency, where would you turn to bring in more forex?

What this government has done is smart. Oil production is up, subsidy is gone, so they have more money going to states and for projects.

They plugged the leakages and raised the revenue.

If oil output goes up together with other exports at quick rate, we should see the value of naira rising, and the rise at this moment in time will be sustainable, stable and long term without any costly intervention from Central bank.

Once naira appreciates, fuel prices at the pump will go down, and you should be seeing inflation easing. Right now, government is at the right path.
Foreign AffairsRe: Mexico Firefighters Arrive U.S To Help Battle Los Angeles Wildfires (Photos) by RhinoChest: 2:34pm On Jan 11, 2025
Nice!!! Neighbours helping neighbours. How it ought to be and not someone coming from nowhere trying to sow division and hate!!!

Kudos Mexico!!! Mexico’s very best coming to the rescue!!!
PoliticsRe: Despite borrowing over $3.2bn, Nigeria’s power generation remains at 4500MW by RhinoChest: 2:21pm On Jan 11, 2025
I’m not the biggest fan of Minister of Power but there have been slight improvements. Just because money was released doesn’t usually mean there will be instant fixes. It takes time for the money borrowed to be released and takes time for procurements to arrive.

What can be done?

1) The metering gap should be closed ASAP. If we believe the minister on his promise that 1 million meters will arrive before March, that’s good news.

Meters will increase revenue, ensure Disco’s obligations to Gencos and TCN are met, and incentivise Discos to only maximise their profits by either supplying more electricity or expanding their market. Because estimated billing will be eliminated under mass metering program, only way for discos to make money is to supply more electricity to customers. If everyone is metered, the government can save money by pulling out of electricity subsidy all together. Just by that simple action, TCN will have robust capital to invest in their infrastructure and more Gencos will come on board. There will also be hostile takeovers of Discos by even better companies in Nigeria or overseas once a steady and convenient flow of revenues through metering is guaranteed.

2) TCN has been proactive and committed to improving their infrastructure and the minister should ensure they do even more. They need to transmit in large volumes with stable frequency so that we don’t experience collapse. They should also have a private security apparatus that will guard their infrastructure in conjunction with the Nigerian security forces.

Once those two things are in place in the short run, we should see major improvements.

Also, we need to check on NNPCL on how the Ob3-gas pipeline and AKk projects are going. We heard it will be completed in August 2024, and since then, no news yet. Gencos will even have more gas, all they need to add more megawatt to national grid are turbines and we get even greater power!!
EducationRe: 75% Of Life’s Success Isn’t Taught In Nigerian Schools by RhinoChest: 12:07pm On Jan 11, 2025
RhinoChest:
We need Nigerian students taught more maths, science, technology and philosophy not rubbish “life success”… It’s broad, undefined, and shallow.

Teach a child reasoning skills, skills that will make them think outside the box, find solutions to complex problems , encourage creativity and curiosity. Skills that will make them smart enough not to fall into traps of deceitful charlatans and cunning folks. Skills that encourages teamwork and cooperation.

With these skills, life success will follow.
EducationRe: 75% Of Life’s Success Isn’t Taught In Nigerian Schools by RhinoChest: 12:05pm On Jan 11, 2025
We need Nigerian students taught more maths, science, technology and philosophy not rubbish “life success”… It’s broad, undefined, and shallow.

Teach a child reasoning skills, skills that will make them think outside the box, find solutions to complex problems , encourage creativity and curiosity. Skills that will make smart enough not to fall into traps of deceitful charlatans and cunning folks. Skills that encourages teamwork and cooperation.

With these skills, life success will follow.
TravelRe: FG Allocates ₦‎2.5 Billion For Passenger Boarding Bridges At Lagos Airport by RhinoChest: 12:01am On Jan 09, 2025
I do applaud President Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure upgrades across the country. Festus Keyamo has been a real gem.

What they however need to get rid of with immediate effect are immigration officers begging for money. It should be a sackable offence!!! Kemi Nandap should ensure it ends for good.

Imagine foreigners coming to Nigeria and their first impression are immigration officers begging for money, highly unprofessional!!!!

Get rid of the bad eggs, pay them well with generous entitlement, up skill them if necessary and ensure that practice ends forever!!!
CelebritiesRe: I Wish I Was Nigerian — Candace Owens by RhinoChest: 11:43pm On Jan 08, 2025
She looks very Nigerian. She doesn’t need to do that ancestry DNA. U could tell by looking at her that her ancestors are from Nigeria.

I however do disagree with her strong stance , particularly her staunch support for Trump and crazy MAGA.
SportsRe: NFF Appoints Éric Chelle As Super Eagles Head Coach by RhinoChest: 10:45pm On Jan 07, 2025
I really don’t get NFF anymore. What kind of appointment is thishuh?

Do these people even watch Footballhuh Nigeria mustn’t miss out of this World Cup!! This World Cup is in USA for goodness sake!!! A way to showcase Nigeria to the world!!!!

Also, because the World Cup gets watched by billions of people worldwide, federal government will get cheap publicity for investors and people to talk about Nigeria globally if we qualify and do well at the tournament.

Travelling outside Nigeria, once I make it known I’m Nigerian, foreigners will talk glowingly about Kanu, Jay-Jay and you strike a bond, which can lead to friendship, business contracts, trust, etc.





Minister of Sports, pls look into this and make sure we get a coach of high calibre because NFF are bunch of clueless incompetent folks that can’t run a poultry farm.
AgricultureRe: Unsold Stock: Poultry Farmers Lament Massive Loss by RhinoChest: 2:12pm On Jan 05, 2025
If you have unsold stock, reduce your prices. You can’t blame unsold stock on anyone. Unsold stock is a worldwide phenomenon.

Reduce price kpatakpata and u will at least get something.
CrimeRe: 28-Year-Old Nigerian, Eniola Isaac, Who Was Trafficked To Iraq Is Finally Free by RhinoChest: 3:14pm On Jan 03, 2025
I know people are going through a lot in Nigeria but just wanting to leave without knowing where you would be taken to isn’t the answer.

Iraq of all placeshuh I hope the government really improve the lives of the people. The situation is getting critical!!!

All tiers of government should get to work!!
PoliticsRe: FG’s Unfulfilled Economic Promises In 2024 by RhinoChest: 7:35pm On Dec 25, 2024
They also promised electricity generation will be 6,000 MW by December. Adelabu promised it, minister of finance also reiterated it. Another promise failure.

Procurement of electricity meters. Nigeria borrowed $500 million dollars from World Bank. Yet to materialise!!

Also could someone verify if the OB-3 gas pipeline due to be completed August 2024 still ongoing or abandoned? Kyari made August 2024 completion date.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu’s Association With France Causing Disquiet In North – Galadima, Gololo by RhinoChest: 2:44pm On Dec 07, 2024
Why would you not need a friend like France, a major player in global sphere?
I know most francophone countries are reexamining the relationship, but that doesn’t mean we can’t utilise it to our benefits. We export to them, we want the return of Peugeot, we want some of their military hardwares, we want their expertise in Agriculture, etc. They want our solid minerals and they think we are essential partner in the fight against terrorism and illegal migration to Europe.

In international politics, have as many friends as you can. Nothing is personal, it’s strictly self interest and business.
PoliticsRe: FG Spends ₦‎8.8 Billion To Fix Vandalised Transmission Towers by RhinoChest: 10:45am On Nov 28, 2024
This is where u would think Nigeria’s secret services like DSS should step in, and make a scapegoat of the vandals. They should be arrested before they are allowed to vandalise.
PoliticsRe: VeryDarkMan Hails Wike For Fixing Roads After Drawing The Minister's Attention by RhinoChest: 5:19pm On Nov 21, 2024
This should show ministers and politicians that if they do good works, Nigerians will remember and commend them.

Wike shouldn’t just concentrate on roads but also on schools, hospitals, firefighting, sanitation, drainage. Etc.

Abuja could have the first recycling/ waste to power facilities in Nigeria, as a model to other states.

Wastes are recycled based on different protocols and environmentally well disposed of.
PoliticsRe: Soludo Presents N607bn 2025 Budget To Assembly(photos) by RhinoChest: 9:09pm On Nov 19, 2024
That’s almost $400 million. Not a bad amount if well spent.
PoliticsRe: Grid Collapses: States Ramp Up Plans For Power Plants by RhinoChest: 4:16pm On Nov 09, 2024
Meti99:
Generally speaking, power supply has increased under this man than ever..
And when national grid collapse it is fixed within shortest time..
You try Adelabu
This is the problem with Nigeria. We praise mediocrity, so we get below average results and wonder why Nigeria is in mess.

Power grid shouldn’t collapse in the first instance.

Tinubu is reluctant to sack failing ministers and I don’t know why.

You won’t get good performance from anyone who isn’t afraid of losing his job.
PoliticsRe: Lagos To Build Massive 4,000 Megawatts Plants To End Power Cuts - Reuters by RhinoChest: 10:23am On Nov 08, 2024
I hope Lagos state government can pull it through.

Instead of building fourth mainland bridge, this makes more sense.

Electricity generated and sold to Lagosians means Lagos state government can even use it to generate revenue from the initial stages, and they will make their money back.

Lagosians will have access to unlimited power supply, businesses will boom, more taxable income, more money to finance other projects.

Sanwo-Olu, make this happen and you will etch your name in the stars.
PoliticsRe: IPMAN Can’t Lift Petrol Without NNPC Approval – Dangote Refinery by RhinoChest: 9:44am On Nov 01, 2024
mannobi:
Are these people naturally dumb or intentionally daft?
Why can't they conclude on this irritating deal taking too long a time
It’s corruption taking place. Lots of personal egos and self interest over the country’s interest. NNPC is a cesspit of corruption.
PoliticsRe: Wike Distributes 80 Vehicles To FCT Youths by RhinoChest: 10:35pm On Oct 31, 2024
Let’s start electric vehicles revolution. Install solar powered charging cables in places across Abuja.

We should support electric vehicles/plug-in hybrid in conjunction with CNG.

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