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Kaybaba5:
UNTIL 1999, the presidential fleet was under the control and supervision of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Before 1999, senior Air Force officers in their grey upon blue well-ironed uniforms were seen on the 11th floor of Federal Secretariat, which was then the office of the SGF, hanging around. But in June 1999, former President Olusegun Obasanjo transferred the fleet to be part of the schedule of the Chief of Staff to the President.

The argument was that the Chief of Staff, being conversant with the President’s itinerary, is in a better position to control the fleet adequately. I understand that the fleet is now under my friend, Col. Sabo Dasuki (rtd.), the National Security Adviser (NSA) whose loyalty and patriotism are never in doubt. Before 1999, the fleet was almost dormant for lack of use.

General Ibrahim Babangida (72) hardly travels outside the country, except to visit some states and Chief Ernest Oladeinde Adegunle Shonekan (79) whose tenure lasted less than 100 days, made use of the fleet only once when he attended the Commonwealth conference outside Nigeria. The second time he used the fleet was when he was overthrown and brought down to Lagos in company of Chief Dapo Sarumi.

General Sani Abacha hardly travelled outside Abuja, in fact during his era, pilots attached to the presidential fleet complained of under-utilisation, raising fears that they might lose their licences for not flying enough. In 1997, he made only five trips outside Abuja; in 1998, he made three trips, the fourth would have taken him to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso on June 8, 1998 for the African Union Conference, the very day that he died.

General Abdusalam Abubakar, who spent less than 11 months in office, was too busy with his transition programme that he hardly travelled. He made four trips during his era, two to Niger Delta to inspect the oil spillage in that area. As for President Olusegun Okikiola Obasanjo, the Jagunmolu of Egbaland, he was a flying President. Even till today, when the presidential fleet is outside his control, he is still flying around the world. He loves to fly. That is the way he is. And the pilots attached to the presidential fleet loved him for that.

The presidential fleet still remains today the most important posting in the Nigerian Air Force. For example, the present Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Sabundu Badeh, was a product of the Presidential Fleet, as he flew former Vice President Atiku Abubakar between 1999 and 2007 severally. Even the present Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Nunayun Amosu, was a product of the Presidential Air Fleet too. The Fleet has one of the largest aircraft in the world in comparison to other countries.

The British Prime Minister has no presidential aircraft. Members of the British government charter either British Airways or Virgin Atlantic most times. The government of Tunisia operates a Boeing 737 BBJ. An Airbus A340-500 has also been purchased and VIP-configured, but was never used for travel and has been stored since the 2011 revolution that ousted former dictator, Ben Ali. The Tunisian government is reportedly trying to sell both aircraft.

The government of Algeria operates an Airbus A340-500.
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong travels on commercial aircraft, usually operated by Cathay Pacific. He travels with helicopters operated by the Government Flying Service.
The Ivoirien government uses a Gulf IV as a VIP aircraft. A government Boeing 727-200WGL is also in service.

The State of Israel does not currently possess a specific jet for use of its Head of State. Wherever the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flies long distances (out of the country), the government leases an airliner from the state airline, El Al. Meanwhile, the President, Reuvin Rivlin, and other high-ranking dignitaries are relegated to El Al first class commercial service. As of 2014, the Knesset is considering the purchase of such an airplane dubbed ‘Israeli Air Force One’.

Kenya’s President has a Fokker 70 for use as the presidential jet. Fokker executive plane was purchased at a cost of $50 million. The 70-seater jet was reconfigured into telecommunications facilities. Prior to the purchase of the Fokker, the Kenya President primarily used Airways for his international travel.

The Saudi Arabian Royal Flight operates a Boeing 747-300 and a Boeing 747-400 for use by the King of Saudi Arabia.
The President, Prime Minister of Singapore and government officials typically travel on regular scheduled commercial flights run by Singapore Airlines. However, on rare occasions or short trips, government officials may travel on one of the few passenger-configured Fokker-50 operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

The President of South Africa travels in a Boeing 737 (BBJ) operated by the South African Air Force’s 21 Squadron, which is based at AFB Waterkloof near Pretoria; the executive capital, i.e. the seat of the executive branch of the South African government.

The 21 Squadron also operates a fleet of two Falcon 50 and a Falcon 900B Fleet, 550/1 Citation 2, and a Global Express XRS is hired to escort the President on long flights as a back-up aircraft. The Falcon 900 is normally used by the Deputy President and high-ranking cabinet ministers.

The President of Zimbabwe travels in a charted Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200ER aircraft, which is part of the national airline’s fleet. Occasionally, the President will share the plane with commercial passengers on scheduled flights.
The Tanzania Government Flight Agency operates a Gulfstream G550 for VIP transports. There are two other VIP aircraft – a Fokker F-50 and F-28 for internal and regional destinations as well.

The President of Ghana flies on a Falcon EX 900 jet. The Botswana Defence Force operated a Gulfstream IV transport, but has since been sold and the Botswana Defence Force now operates a Global Express OK1. The government of Burkina Faso uses a special Boeing 727. A Falcon 900 has been added, and it is the type frequently in use now.

The Egyptian government operates an Airbus A340-200 as a VIP transport. The first presidential airplane was given as a gift from Saudi Arabia to Egypt.

The Pope is one of the richest and famous men on earth. He is the Head of the Catholic Church that has followership all over the world. Typically, the Pope flies on a chartered Alitalia fixed-wing aircraft when travelling to or from more distant destinations. Traditional protocol dictates that a Pope flies to a country he is visiting on a chartered Alitalia jet and to return on a jet belonging to a flag carrier from the visited nation; this may vary when he is touring multiple nations.

The Nigerian Presidential Air fleet is being maintained by over 10 billion Naira budget yearly. Poor states like Osun, Gombe, Ebonyi, Ekiti get less than two billion Naira every month from the Federal Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission as allocation. The presidential fleet is the third largest aircraft fleet in the country, coming behind Arik, which has 22, and Aero Contractors, which has 14. The Presidential Air fleet has 10 aircraft. They include two Falcon 7X jets, two Falcon 900 jets, Gulfstream 550,one Boeing 737 BBJ (Nigerian Air Force 001 or Eagle One), Gulfstream IVSP.
Others are one Gulfstream V, Cessna Citation 2 aircraft and Hawk Siddley 125-800 jet.

Each of the two Falcon 7X jets purchased in 2010 cost $51.1m, while the Gulfstream 550 costs $53.3m. However, airline CEOs put the average price of Falcon 900 at $35m, Gulfstream IVSP at $40m, Gulfstream V at $45m, Boeing 737 BBJ at $58m; Cessna Citation is $7m and Hawker Siddley 125-800 at $125-800 at $15m.

The question before us is, can we maintain the Presidential Air fleet in the face of our dwindling economy? The answer is no. The alternative is to sell some of the aircraft so as to reduce cost. It is even cheaper to charter planes for some of our top officials than to maintain the Presidential Air fleet as it is now.

The other angle is to let the Nigerian Air Force face other challenges, instead of the present rivalry among senior officers over postings to the presidential air fleet. I think we have many projects to tackle, besides the temporary comfort of our leaders. All these are for the consideration of the in-coming government of Major-General (rtd.) Muhammadu Buhari.

In his Essays of Innovation, Francis Bacon wrote: “And he that will not apply New Remedies must expect New evil; for time is the greatest innovator.”


http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/off-loading-the-presidential-fleet/

This is not good at all

[quote author=lordaustin post=33130726]@wapmaster001, a very important question has been thrown to the house but no one seems to be giving ears to it. In drawing th horizontal line, is it only the body of the candle that is considered or the candle and wick together.

@all using the strategy already, your input is also required.

Thanks.[/quot

He answered that question before,
Only the body of the candle is considered.

Truckpusher:
Another thread for janjawiids to console themselves .

Even babaonechance is aware that Rivers State is a keg of gun powder,yet his deluded simpletons are coming up with an absolute balderdash .

Abeg,who get Nokia torch?

Bayswater just told them the truth and the demons are resorting to insults.

In Rivers State ,if we hear you shout 'A' before you'll complete the PC na your body go tell you.

who told you no APC in Rivers state keep deceiving yourself

Nice move @Wappy

I like this info, thanks op

Ok, I will try it out, thanks

quicyvictor:
Petrichor - You know that smell after the first rains (especially after a long day summer)? That smell is called petrichor. Petri means relating to rocks and chor means the blood of the Gods

Schadenfreude - It’s the pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. No matter how pure-hearted you are you know you have had the feeling of schadenfreude.

Dysania – Dysania is state of having a hard time waking up and getting out of bed in the morning. So the feeling you have every single morning.

Numinous - An adjective which means filled with or characterized by a sense of a supernatural presence. Anything you think is possessed or even blessed by God is numinous.

Palindrome – A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters which reads the same backward or forward. Like Lion oil or the word poop. Though it isn’t an official word Aibohphobia is the fear of palindromes which is itself a palindrome.

Semordnilap – Semordnilaps (also called Heteropalindromes or Anadromes) are words which, when reversed, are still valid words but not the same as the original word. Examples you ask?
Diaper-Repaid
Live – Evil
Desserts – stressed
Palindromes – Semordnilap (That really ingenious if you ask me.

Mamihlapinatapai – This word has actually won a world record for “most succinct word”. It is also one of the hardest words to translate. It allegedly refers to “a look shared by two people, each wishing that the other will offer something that they both desire but are unwilling to suggest or offer themselves.” I guess an example will be two kids who have a crush on each other and want to be in a relationship but doesn’t know the other person likes him/her

Aglet – I learned this word from a fantastic show called Phineas and Ferb(excellent cartoon) They had a song about it. Aglet refers to that plastic thing at the end of your shoe lace. Phineas and Ferb song

Acatalepsy – It means “incomprehensibility of things”. The Pyrrhonians(group of skeptic philosophers) who attempted to show that humans can never know anything for a fact. But really, can you know something as a fact without actually assuming anything?

Zugzwang – It’s a situation where you have to do something but it would be better for you if you didn’t do anything. It is generally associated with chess where you would rather pass than play a move.(You can’t pass in chess.)

Barm – It’s the foam or froth you see on beer or wine. Next time someone says “Don’t give me any froth,” while he pours you a cold one tell him what it’s really called

Floccinaucinihilipilification – The action or habit of estimating something as worthless. This word is the longest unchallenged nontechnical word. The chemical word for titin is longest word (debated) , it is 189,819 letters long.

Contronym – A contronym is a when a word has two meanings and they are opposites of each other. Ofcourse, you want examples.

Left- remaining, departed.
How may cookies do you have left?
None,he left with the cookies.

Rent – buy use of, sell use of
He was looking to rent he room out for some extra cash.
She got wanted to rent a room for a few days.

Variety – one type, many types
Alphonso is a variety of mangoes.
The store has a variety of mangoes

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia – The fear of long words. Yeah, I know. English is a cruel language.

Phobophobia – The fear of developing a fear. Probably the most ironic word in English language.


Hierophilia – Hierophilia refers to sexual urges, preferences or fantasies involving sacred or religious objects. I swear some people act like they have this.



Emetophilia – Emetophilia is deriving sexual pleasure from vomit. There are different instances, several of which are:
1) Hearing someone vomit
2) Seeing someone vomit
3) Being vomited on
4) Vomiting on someone else
5) Vomiting alone
Emetophilia is not only about being vomited on. It can also just be sights and sounds


http://askusque.com/2015/02/17-awesome-words-may-know/

Nice one op

SmartFaces:
Have you experienced or heard someone say he or she is gradually loosing interest in S*x? Some marriages experience this lots of the time for one reason or the other. I have been privileged to handle some cases in some marriages and trust me this is one of the issues they have and can be attributed to a number of reasons which when worked on, can be curtailed and improved.

S*x is a sweet experience and should be enjoyed to the fullest when you want to venture into it.

Join me as we learn certain things that can kill our drives or urge for it.

Sex-Drive Killers.

Stress: The body does not react well to stress. Emotional, mental, physical and other stress may affect the physical function of the body, including sexual desire and performance. Realizing what underlying stressors may exist is the first step in treatment. Self-help may work but some people may need to visit a counselor or doctor.

Partners Closeness: Sexual desire requires two to tango, it must be mutual. Both partners need to feel connected and women especially need the feeling of being close. Poor communications, a sense of betrayal, lack of trust, and repeated fighting and criticism may create a relationship that lacks closeness and intimacy. Counseling may be the answer if couples find that the issues are too tough to resolve on their own.
Making love is more than just sex. Intimacy and closeness are important part of a health love life. If sexual desire is waning, it may be time to inject romance back in the relationship. Snuggling, giving each other massages and spending casual time together may help ignite that spark.

Alcohol: Alcohol is usually not the answer to any problem. While alcohol may decrease inhibitions, it also decreases sexual performance and libido. While some people believe that one performs better sexually when they are drunk, your partner may not appreciate a drunken advance and may be turned off by it, Maybe the smell or something. Alcohol is an addictive drug and you may need help to quit.

Too Little Sleep: It's been proven that people who sleep more, are better on bed. As with any physical activity, a rested body increases performance. Lack of sleep, including lack of proper sleep, may be the culprit that decreases sex drive. Sleep apnea is a potential cause for lack of good sleep and lack of libido. Medical help may be needed if you or your partner suspect it.

Having Kids: Being a parent is a full-time job and you need carve out time without a child or baby around. Planning quiet time for intimacy and sexual desire may require some creative thinking, like having sex when the baby naps, or hiring a babysitter so mom and dad can have a play date. Children are gifts by God, blessing and source of joy and happiness to homes but their presence should be managed so they don't kill your s*xual life.

Medication: Side effects of many prescription medications include loss of libido and sex drive. Some examples include:

High blood pressure medications including water pills and beta blockers
Cold medications that contain antihistamines and decongestants
Antidepressants
Birth control pills
Narcotic pain pills
Chemotherapy drugs

If this is the cause, your doctor may be able to suggest a medication alternative that might have fewer side effects.

Poor Body Image: Sexy is as sexy feels. Many people have low self-esteem when it comes to their body shape and this can affect their sex drive and desire. Being happy with yourself is an important first step. A supportive partner always helps. If you are not happy with yourself, i bet you won't be happy with anyone who comes around for it.

Obesity: Obesity affects one-third of our countries population and being overweight can limit desire because of decreased sexual enjoyment, lack of performance, and poor self-esteem. How you feel about yourself goes a long way in affecting how you enjoy s*x. Counseling may be helpful. That does not mean big people are good when it comes to that... Trust me some fat people are machines.

Erection Problems: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can not only affect the ability to have intercourse but also how a man feels about his ability to perform. There are many options available to treat ED and your doctor can help find the option that is best for you and your partner.


Depression: Depression affects all facets of life including s*x drive. Losing pleasure in daily activities often requires treatment including counseling and perhaps medication. Unfortunately, some antidepressants also depress libido. Your doctor and therapist need to know if low sex drive is one of your symptoms of depression.

Menopause: Menopause may cause physical changes that affect intercourse, including vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse (dyspareunia). Treatments are available to enhance s*xual desire and function after menopause.

Abuse: Abuse at any time in one's life that another party abuses you, it daters you from healthy se*xual activeness. Research has it that 80% of people abused and up being so so scared of s*x.

The list goes on, as these are not the only s*x drive killers that exist. You can add to this list as well.
Good day people.

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ok

crownprince102:
[b] 5.GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN: NIGERIA
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan is a Nigerian politician who was President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, Jonathan was born in what is now Bayelsa State to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a B.Sc. degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours. He holds an M.Sc.degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a PhDdegree in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt, which he did not finish according to Olusegun Obasanjo. Before he entered politics in 1998, he worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.
He is a Christian, and he comes from the Ijawethnic group. In 2007, President Jonathan declared his assets worth a total of ₦ 295,304,420 Naira ($1,845,652 USD). However on 9 October 2014, the r ichestlifestyle.com website ranked Mr Jonathan sixth on its list, claiming his net worth was about $100m (£62m). He threatened to sue the website, claiming it "was an attempt to portray him as corrupt." The page was removed, but was then published by another website which estimated Jonathan's net wealth at $10 million. He contested for Nigerian 2015 presidential election which he eventually lost to former dictator, General Muhammadu Buhari. He conceded defeat in a competitive election and became the first sitting Nigerian president to do so. Prior to his role as President, he served as Governor of Bayelsa Statefrom 2005 to 2007 and as Vice-President of Nigeriafrom 2007 to 2010. [/b]
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodluck_Jonathan

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sunwalk:
apply bollinger band default settings (20, 2)

Chart timeframe should be set to 1M

Expiry should be 5minutes

Signal is when the wick of a candle touches the bolinger band (not the body of the candle) open closing of that candle.

Check the recent screenshot for clarification.

GOOD LUCK

keep it up bro

sunwalk:
Money management rule:

Stake just 5% of your capital.

If you are at 20USD Stake just 1 (Payout set to 2USD)

for 50USD stake 2.5 (set payout to 5USD)

High rollers like me with capital above 500USD makes the most out of it (stake of 25USD = just a clean 20 win a day you are getting double your capital. NB= it applies to other capital)

So, get 20 clean wins before you move on to the next level of stake, for instance, 20USD capital with 1USD stake, get clean 20 wins, then move on to 2USD etc etc. ENJOY

SUNWALK

Nice one Sunwalk

ahaika23:
Photos of Nyesom Wike, wife Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike and kids

Nice pics

[quote author=InvertedHammer post=31473996]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALQZE5d5bIY[/quote

Imagine what a presidents wife said

fund my PM account pls
746854-PM-san***

nice one op
Thanks

I'm in PH so I need to go to lagos to go fix my tab?
@Dndroid

Its still not coming up @ Dndroid

My T1 went off and refused to come up again anyone with such experience here

Good work NA

Please Fund my PM account
15374-PM-San***

I thought Wike said its waste of resources, why are they now eager to use it.

FreeGlobe:
Hypocrisy at its finest form. This was Sahara reporters that went out of its way in slandering and maligning Stella oduah over her certificate, now Sahara reporters is now telling its readers to ignore the Army spokesperson because he disobeyed his deployment. Attacking the messenger and ignoring the message.
Nigerians be wise, let us boycott Sahara reporters as we have done to the Nations newspaper all owned by Tinubu. This is highly distasteful and unacceptable!

Sahara reporters are not quiet on the issue they were the first to write to US War college about buhari's qualification and they replied them that he was awarded a diploma, pls get your facts right before coming out in public,
The letter is here in Nairaland

Its not possible Akpabio can't owe teachers, he is the best governor in Nigeria and built the best stadium in sub sahara Africa and best road network in Nigeria, so what is salary that he can't pay?

Rozay where are you? give us situation report
;DIts not possible Akpabio can't owe teachers, he is the best governor in Nigeria and built the best stadium in sub sahara Africa and best road network in Nigeria, so what is salary that he can't pay?

Rozay where are you? give us situation report

So they have been feeding us with lies all this while that Buhari is an ilitrate,

But this guy might be making some sense in his investigations, if we can take critical look at what he is saying and leave sentiments coz technology is improving everyday

santuse:
pls fund my account
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Thanks account funded with speed

pls fund my account
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any Konga's agent in PH or where can I get it there?

Fat lie

Good for them