I don't think I've ever heard a foreign court pay ransom to a Nigerian for infringement upon is right.

cc obinoscopy

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Jidenna has responded to criticism regarding his
commentary on the experiences in Nigeria.

During a VladTV interview that was published July 9,
the “ Classic Man ” star spoke about returning to the
African nation to bury his dad.

“When I actually buried my father, I had to bring a lot
of AK-47s,” he said. “I had to employ military
commandos…Just to bury my father.”

He also discussed his skin color in the interview.
“When you’re light-skinned, you’re a heavier target for
being kidnapped,” he explained. “You’re seen as more
valuable. You’re seen as you’re white.”


The Backlash

Those comments caused backlash.
People on Twitter, for instance, voiced their
disappointment with Jidenna’s comments.

It's people like jidenna promoting
stereotypes about Nigeria all over the
stupid media and it's sad because he's
Nigerian #disgraceful
— Fatima popoola (@campalagirls) July
11, 2015

@Jidenna was asked simple question
bout stereotypes…catyln Jenner n all ..u
Brought in how u imported weapons?how
does dat make sense pls?
— Marc Achu (@macstunner) July 11,
2015

Damn stupid idiot get some brains
@Jidenna nobody in Nigeria will kidnap
you, you're too broke Nigeria doesn't
want you so don't claim us
— King Nyphen Freshh ♛
(@NyphenSanders) July 12, 2015


The Response

So, on Wednesday, Jidenna addressed the matter on
his website. In the statement, which can be read in its
entirety below, the singer opened up about being
kidnapped and shot as a child. He also discussed the
positive experiences he’s had with Nigeria and
explained his perspective more fully.

To all my Nigerian brothers and sisters…
I am, always have been, and always will
be proud of my Nigerian heritage. I
understand the pain and anger caused
by some of the comments I made in a
recent interview, and I wanted to
address you directly. Contrary to popular
belief, this interview was not the first in
which I mentioned Nigeria. In fact, I’m
frequently bragging about how Nigerians
attend the world’s most prestigious
institutions, and how we are known to
produce world class doctors,
entrepreneurs, innovators, lawyers,
engineers, professors, athletes and
artists. Unfortunately, people tend to
leave these moments out, and, in this
case, highlight stereotypes. I would
never do or say anything to intentionally
disgrace the legacy of my father nor my
fatherland. But to not relay my own
story, both the good times and the bad,
would be a disservice.

My name is Jidenna, which means “to
hold or embrace the father” in Igbo. It
was my father who gave me this name
and who taught me countless parables,
proverbs, and principles that made me
the man I am today. These same
principles helped me to write the record
“Classic Man.” When I brought home a
98 percent on a test, my father would
say, “ah ah, where are the other two
points? Go and get them, then bring
them back.” My father and Nigerian
culture has always stood for excellence.
While the majority of my childhood
memories are beautiful, I also have
experienced the challenges that Nigeria
has faced since Independence.

When I was 5 years old, my family was
robbed at gunpoint, my mother was
beaten, family members were kidnapped,
and I was shot in my foot. As is the case
with all kidnapping, targeting those who
are perceived to be wealthy is the
objective. In this instance, my father was
the target because of his prominence in
the community. This was a traumatic
experience for my family that would
shape our entire lives and our
experiences in both Nigeria and America.
As a little boy, I swore that I would never
let that happen to my family again. As
my father often said, “Once you’re bitten
by a snake, you‘ll be ready to shoot a
lizard!” At the time of my father’s burial
5 years ago, my family in the village was
concerned about increased targeting for
kidnapping since the rate of abductions
had increased dramatically in the area
we are from. We were traveling from
America, which along with our biracial
appearance, had the potential to attract
attention and pose a threat to our
security. In light of what happened in the
past and the tense climate at the time,
my family took precautions to ensure our
safety. This was not an uncommon
protocol at the time. I recognize
incidents such as these are not unique
to Nigeria or the African continent, and
there have been significant
improvements in the region since this
period.

In the recent interview to which I’ve
been referring, I shared my family’s
experience traveling from the States
back home for the burial. In this
interview, I used the term “light-
skinned.” When using this term, I was
actually referring to my immediate
family’s mixed or biracial appearance.
See, no matter what language I use to
describe my heritage, I’m certain that
someone will feel some kind of way.

This is a larger discussion not meant for
this statement, but certainly derives from
our colonial past and postcolonial
present, and in the States, from the days
of slavery to the present times. My
comments about skin tone were related
to the notion of perceived wealth and
value, not my personal beliefs. My point
was never to imply that biracial or “light-
skinned” people are the only ones or the
most targeted group of people
kidnapped, or that I myself was wealthy
at the time. Rather than focus on my
perceived value, let us continue to focus
on the value of Nigeria.

There is no question that Africa is
playing a pivotal role in the future of our
planet and that Nigeria, with it’s booming
economy and burgeoning middle class, is
a driving force. I will continue to play my
role in the Renaissance taking place in
Nigeria and Africa at large. We may not
agree on everything, but know my heart
is your heart, and my experience is part
of our collective experience.




http://www.mtv.com/news/2217354/jidenna-nigeria-kidnapping/

Italian authorities have granted a Nigerian migrant
$40,000 following the ruling that his human rights were
infringed.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Italian authorities have granted a
Nigerian migrant $40,000 following the ruling that his
human rights were infringed in his daughter’s adopting
process, a European Rights Group said Friday.

The case submitted last year concerned the Italian
court’s decision to place Eyitope Akinnibosun’s two-
year old daughter, who travelled with him from Lybia
to Italy in 2008, in the care of social services and her
subsequent adoption by a foster family.

On their arrival, the undocumented migrants were
transferred in a refugee centre in Trepuzzi, where the
psychiatrist noted Akinnibosun’s daughter was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and had a difficult relationship with her father suspected of contributing
to the illegal trafficking of people.

In 2013, following the Lecce Family Court’s ruling
to suspend the migrant’s parental responsibility
and contact rights on the basis of his material
and emotional inability to take care of his
daughter, the child was placed in a foster family
and subsequently declared eligible for adoption.

On July 16, the European Court of Human rights
declared a violation of Article 8, right to respect
for private and family life. According to Human
Rights Europe organization, Italian authorities
compensated Akinnibosun non-pecuniary damage,
other costs and expenses, resulted from the
social services not taking the appropriate steps
to enable the migrant maintain any ties with his
daughter and overcome their difficulties.

Recent conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East
displaced millions, triggering a mass exodus
to neighbouring countries and an influx
of undocumented immigrants to Europe. According
to UN data, some 130,000 people have risked the
journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe so far
in 2015.

http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150717/1024766475.html

lalasticlala

braine:
Sweating is not a bad thing. It reduces the salt content of the body which is a good thing, especially for obese people. I'd rather suggest the person works out daily and sweat it all out before heading out.

Spot On!

Sweating keeps the body cool in hot weather but it becomes a problem when one perspires excessively. If
not controlled, it could lead to body odour. Here are
ways to manage sweating

1. Use antiperspirants

Deodorants only mask unpleasant smells, but antiperspirants stop sweating. Antiperspirants contain
aluminum salts, which plug the sweat glands and
reduce the amount of sweat that travels to the skin.

Men who sweat always should use extra-strength antiperspirants even for the groin. To apply on the groin, simply swipe the antiperspirant over the sweaty area. Discontinue immediately if there is any rash, burning sensation, or irritation on the skin.

2. Stay fresh

To sweat less, take extra measures to stay fresh.
Covered and hidden parts of the body like the armpits
and crotch area are prone to sweat more than other
areas. Bathing two or three times a day especially at
the periods when the body sweats the most, could
keep the body cool and reduce sweating. Also, applying talcum powder could help cool down the body.

3. Reduce caffeine intake

Caffeine, contained in hot coffee has a way of
stimulating the sweat glands and makes you sweat more. It stimulates the central nervous system, which
activates the sweat glands. If you have to drink coffee, be sure it is not too hot.

,4. Change your wardrobe

If it is likely that you will spend a lot of time outdoors,
opt for clothes with cool and breathable fabric like cotton or linen. Also, clothes that absorb sweat can also help you stay dry. Some colours, like black and other dark shades make people sweat more. Men who have sweaty feet should not go barefoot when wearing shoes. Damp feet are a perfect place for smelly bacteria and fungi to thrive. Opt for sandals for air circulation around the feet. If you have to wear shoes, wear with socks to absorb the sweat. Socks made of cotton are more effective.

5. Try Botox

Botox, used by most celebrities to smooth out wrinkles, has also been successful in treating excessive underarm sweat. It works by blocking chemical signals from nerves which trigger muscles of the sweat glands to open up and release sweat. The disadvantage is that it is not a permanent solution but its effect can last up to six or eight months. Also, they could be expensive and have side effects. Consult a doctor or dermatologist before receiving Botox injections.

6. Get medication

Not all cases of excessive sweating are ordinary;
some medical/health conditions could stimulate
excessive sweating from the sweat glands. When this
condition lingers for long, it is advisable to see a
doctor for diagnosis, prescription and treatment.

http://www.punchng.com/spice/for-men/sweat-less/

There are several reasons that might cause a person to get missing part of which are:

Kidnapping
Police arrest
Hit n Run accident.

Could you believe that Lagos state police command is currently investigation of 100 cases of missing person between January to May 2015? Oh, and that's only Lagos state.

What is the way out? Maybe the recommendations should be base three classes as follows;

What should the government do?
What should the security agency do?
What should the citizenry do?

Punch wrote an editorial report on this issue which I may have to copy/paste here later.



Note: Your contributions might actually make a change.

Cc: lalasticlala, obinoscopy, ishilove

Foul Play!

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This OP is ultra ignorant!

Rotimi Parrot Ameachi!

b3llo:
this is very bad and evil of the perpetrator. The students should be investigated until the murderer is fished out and made to face the law. May he RIP

Its really pathetic!

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has declared that
he is not moved by those attacking him over his
emergence as the leader of the 8th National
Assembly.

Saraki has been under serious verbal attacks
following his refusal to accept the outcome of the
APC mock election, where the party settled for
Ahmed Lawan as the Senate President.

However, the former Kwara State governor said he
was aware that many persons had labeled him a
traitor, as had gone as far as digging up several
stories about him and blaming him for the crack in
the National Assembly.

Saraki said he remained unfazed by the “negative
lives” and promised to continue being focused
regardless.

Reacting to stories about him via Twitter, Saraki
stated, “I’m aware of activities of certain online
platforms being sponsored by mischief makers to
post all sorts of negative lies against me.

“The lies will not change my focus to deliver on my
mandate, which is to ensure legislation that will
directly impact the lives of Nigerians.

“No matter the pressure, no special interest group
can blackmail #8thSenate to do their bidding. I AM
ACCOUNTABLE ONLY TO NIGERIANS,” he tweeted.


http://dailypost.ng/2015/07/10/criticisms-wont-stop-me-i-am-only-accountable-to-nigerians-saraki/

Cc: Don lalasticlala

tymoti:
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obinoscopy, ishilove, com move dis thread go crime section. no vex.

Tragedy struck yesterday at the Government
Technical College, Malali in Kaduna north local
government area of Kaduna state, when a 19 year
old student, Mohammed Sani was found dead on
his bed in the school hostel with machete cuts on
his body.

Father of the deceased, Alhaji Harisu Sani, said he
received a call from the Principal of the School
around 4:30am. He asked if he was the father of
Mohammed Sani and upon confirmation, he was
instructed to rush down to the school because his
son is dead.

“Based on this, I dashed to the school thinking my
son passed away in his sleep but when I arrived at
his hostel, I saw him in the pool of his own blood,
stabbed on the right side of his chest with a sharp
object which I suspected to be a knife.’’

“What baffled me most was that there are about
200 students in the hostel and I wonder why none
of them saw the killer or killers and did not raise
any alarm. I believe that my son was killed by
somebody within. The school authority and the
state government should tell me what happened to
my son because as a boarding student, he was in
their custody” he said.

The father, who resides at Michika road, Tudun
Nupawa in Kaduna south Local Government, told
newsmen that he is going to use all available legal
means to ensure that justice is done on behalf of
his son.

http://dailypost.ng/2015/07/10/19-old-year-student-stabbed-to-death-in-his-sleep-in-kaduna/

[size=14pt]"I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody"[/size] President Muhammed Buhari.


@Op, the report sounds like Patrick Obiagbon is talking;

“But that, to the small assemblage of Dracula’s,
buccaneers and barracudas of National Assembly
politics who do not take hostages, is a mere slap on
the wrist.
“In fact, Yakubu Dogara, the House Speaker, in a
petulant manner, launched into an academic exertion
on the etymology of “party supremacy”, insisting that
it is no match for “people’s supremacy”.

Because media houses and blogger report false news only to come out and apologize all in a bid to generate traffic.

Meanwhile,
Buhari Is Operating Like A Pseudo- Military
President – Njiko Igbo Forum
https://www.nairaland.com/2441206/buhari-operating-like-pseudo-military#2441206.17

Bollove:
Only blind and bigots won't see what PMB is doing .....
GraGra approach was the style of previous administrations and at the end of the day , you would discovered that they all failed ... PMB approach is neo-approach that I believe would work.

Have you seen what EFCC is doing recently, the last time that agency was active as this was 2007.

Our agency has high morale now and thanks to PMB .... the rest challenges shall fall-in in due time infact after ministerial appointment . I so believe.

I strongly hope you're right, I have my fingers crossed.

May he continue to rest in peace!

Only God Knows where Lalasticlala dey come across all this strangers.


Happy birthday Guy!

missbehave247:

Did you read posters comment in response to your post.? I deliberately left public opinion to judge.

Bollove:
But Njiko Igbo Forum would have loved him to be weak like GEJ ................
How many appointments has he done out of hundreds of appointments he will do
Some part of Nigeria get problem

Its his opinion! Btw, can you kindly a place where that man said something wrong? He said what we are all aware of.

Even, staunch PMB supporters are beginning to doubt if he can meet expectation.

Op, please include the following;

Lack of God fathers

Lack of political contacts

Lack of beauty (ladies)

They are Young but they have the mind of a Genius. Yes, they are Genius. Keep the flag flying guys

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A South-East based pressure group, the Njiko Igbo
Forum, NIF, has faulted the All Progressives
Congress, APC, over its claim that the President
Muhammadu Buhari’s administration had not made
sensitive appointments because it was still cleaning
the mess left by former President Goodluck
Jonathan’s government.

In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in
Enugu, the President of the group, Rev. Okechukwu
Obioha said President Buhari and the APC should
admit their failure and stop looking for excuses,
noting that it was unjustifiable for the President to
be running the country without Secretary to the
Government of the Federation, SGF.

While maintaining that such development was
strange to democracy, Obioha said, “Buhari’s one
month in government is no government at all; one
had thought that as soon as he comes in, things
will change because he made a lot of noise and
promises during his campaign.

“But from what we have so far, I will first of all say
that we are having a pseudo-military president now,
looking at what has happened so far. For a month
plus now, this government has no SGF, it has never
happened in the history of Nigeria; so, this is why
we are stating that what we have is head of state,
even though he answers president”.

Faulting those who believe it was too early to
assess Buhari, he said, “I get to wonder when some
people are saying we should give him time; what
time are we giving him? This is one month after;
we are not even talking of ministers but that
government should be set in motion; but he hasn’t
done that; all he is doing is gallivanting around
from one part of the world to another; we accused
Obasanjo of travelling so much but his own is
more; our people say that somebody whose house
is burning does not pursue rat.

“Now, let me say this, it is even becoming obvious
that before we do anything we go to America, we
go to London, we go to Zimbabwe, tomorrow we
will also go to Cote D’Ivoire before we take a
decision; that is why we say we continue to say
that he was rigged in; we can’t expect anything
because the process that brought him in is a
corrupt process”.

The group while sympathizing with the victims of
renewed insurgents in the country, decried the
transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra State,
describing it as a deliberate attempt to spread the
activities of the sect in the zone.

The NIF President , who also expressed doubt in
the ability of the Buhari administration to curtail
the insurgents said, “the insurgents are angry, the
people who instigated them are the one in power
now, so I don’t know how they will solve this riddle;
now, they are talking about negotiation, so they
have now admitted that these people are stronger,
they are now going back to square one, these same
people were againt any decision Jonathan took,
now they are going back; tomorrow, they will say
they are giving them amnesty.

“This brings to fore the injustice in this country;
that’s why I blame Jonathan in a number of ways;
look at Senator Ali Ndume, who is standing trial for
Boko Haram related activities, but he is walking as
a free man; then look at Biafran Zionists, they have
been detained for several months now; this is why I
blame so called Igbo leaders, they are only
representing their belle; so, I see these people
going further; that’s also why we are against what
they called prison swap; it is intended to make
Boko Haram spread to this place, but unfortunately
we don’t have anybody to speak for us, that’s why
they did this”.

On the current crisis rocking the National Assembly,
Obioha said Ekweremadu was being persecuted
because he is an Igbo man.

“You should know that the NASS we have now, the
face is Coca Cola but the body is Fanta; it started
during the time of Tambuwal and it was condoned,
that is why the Tambuwal they are bringing now to
mediate has no moral right; he can’t begin now to
talk about party supremacy because he is the one
that broke that jinx; that’s what these people have
followed.


“What we are now saying is that if it were to be a
northerner, they would have conceded; its only
because this is an Igbo man; they (the West)
connived with the north to remove Jonathan, now
they are reaping the benefit; the same NASS
members voted Saraki, Dogara and Ekweremadu,
so, all of them should remain there, if they are
touching him, let all the NASS leaders go;
Ekweremadu must never be singled out”, he
stressed.

http://dailypost.ng/2015/07/10/buhari-is-operating-like-a-pseudo-military-president-njiko-igbo-forum/

Cc: barcanista, ishilove, obinoscopy, omenka, lalasticlala

President Muhammadu Buhari may have recalled
his sacked Chief Security officer (CSO), Mr
Abdurahman Mani.

Mani, a senior officer with the Department of State
Services, DSS, was asked to leave the position last
week.

He was posted to Ebonyi state. Buhari had also
fired Widi Liman, his administrative officer. Both
men were accused of turning appointments with
the president into a “business venture”.

Bashir Abubakar, formerly an assistant director in
the Bayelsa State command of the DSS, was
appointed the new CSO to the president. Liman,
who is yet to be replaced, was a close aide to
governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai, while he
was FCT minister. He has been transferred to Oyo
state command of the DSS.

However, information gathered on Friday suggests
that the sacked CSO had been recalled to the Villa,
though in another capacity – President Buhari’s
chief detail.

Mani was yet to report in Ebonyi State before the
recall.

Buhari’s loyalists reportedly made case for Mani,
who was regarded as loyal and dedicated
throughout the course of the presidential campaign.

Mani had served in similar capacity to General
Buhari for four years prior to his election as
president.

The former CSO had opposed an order by the aide-
de-camp, Lieutenant-Colonel M. L. Abubakar, that
DSS officials should vacate about 10 beats in the
villa.

Mani, on June 26, issued a memo to counter a June
24 memo by the ADC, which also announced that
DSS officials should stop close body protection of
the president.

The memo, asked operatives of the DSS to ignore
the earlier memo by the ADC, because the “author
ventured into a not-too-familiar terrain.”

“The extant practice, the world over, is that VIP
protection, which is a specialised field, is usually
handled by the Secret Service, under whatever
nomenclature.


“They usually constitute the inner core security ring
around every principal. The Police and the military
by training and mandate are often required to
provide secondary and tertiary security cordons
around venues and routes,” Mani noted.

http://dailypost.ng/2015/07/10/buharis-sacked-cso-mani-may-return-as-chief-detail/

Cc: lalasticlala

Telegrams will provide your daily bread as part of its features!

Only In Nigeria!

missbehave247:

Is it a coincidence? The thread reports a man who misbehave after smoking weed and the first person to comment is missbehave247. Comedy full Nairaland! . Lalasticlala will laugh tire at the sight of this.