₦airaland Forum

wincyhov: all these things wen blue so how many sense dem get?

Wot is d colour of ur blood?

Or could be that the male touches are irrestistible

cococandy: How do you know?

cococandy: How do you know?

Well, my life revolves around women...... Dnt get it twisted

Pls this is not a war. Just wanna know y cos its gradually becoming d order of d day

During atenatal period,,some women will choose or prefer a male doctor to be checking on them till they give birth to their baby...
So my question to the women in this group is:
why do you women prefer male doctors to check ur baby during atenatal period..
Question for the real guymen here:
will u want a male doctor to check ur wife during atenatal?
Matured answers please

Nigeria has recently witnessed an embarrassing scenario with the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents who captured a part of Nigeria and thereafter declared it an Islamic caliphate. It was even more embarrassing that some Nigerian soldiers rather than put up a gallant resistance reportedly abandoned their responsibility of defending the nation and ran to Cameroon, in what military authorities ridiculously called “tactical manoeuvre”.

Let us recall that the Governor of Borno State, Kasshim Shettima, once told the world that Boko Haram fighters were more equipped and motivated than Nigerian soldiers. A senior Federal Government official criticised him for “being myopic, unpatriotic and full of mischief”. Several persons branded the governor with all sort of names. Sadly, the Federal Government ignored the message and tried to kill the messenger. Now, in debunking this information and trying to preserve the integrity of the armed forces, where has this left us?

We understand the challenges of waging war against terrorists but at the same time Nigerians expect more from the military. We expect more than mere reassurance that the military is winning the war; we expect more than mere protecting military integrity in the face of criticism. We don’t envisage a situation where the military comes out at all time to defend its face without pulling weight against the insurgents. The military has given mild excuses for its defeats each time its men are captured by the insurgents; just like the recent excuse of “tactical manoeuvre” in Gwoza. By the way, what is “tactical manoeuvre”?

In warfare, a tactical manoeuver takes place in a deliberate coordinated military (troops) movement; it is a move that requires dexterity and skill. A tactical maneuvre is made in order to gain advantage over or avoid enemies in welfare. The military should explain to Nigerians if running to Cameroun was the best way to maneuver the enemy.

The Gwoza attack leaves one to ask about the operational capacity of the military. Where are the fighter jets procured by the military over the years? Do we really have one or do we corroborate the position of Shetima that the military lacks weapons?

The video of the attack on Gwoza went viral and we saw how the insurgents went on a shooting spree. We also saw how our military men ran for their lives. We saw how their armouries were looted and their vehicles taken away out of the barracks. These operation lasted for hours and yet the insurgents came back to declare the town a republic outside Nigeria. We still need to ask; what happened to our fighter jets? Is the Nigerian military, Gwoza military? If there is a fighter jet and the military is not just stationed in Gwoza alone, then, why was there no mobilisation and air bombardment?

Every one that watched the video needed not be in the military to know that what was required at that point was communication for a back up. It was expected that signal would be given to the nearest command for mobilisation of troops and equipment into Gwoza for aerial bombardment.

At this point, we still need to ask more questions; could this be an act of sabotage? Because if this is not, I see no reason why there was no order for the reinforcement of troops into Gwoza to contain the enemies. Also, we would want to know if it was a question of lack of capacity amongst the military personnel. This would be very hard to believe because Nigerian soldiers have fought more battles in the past and it is assumed that they are very knowledgeable in combats than the insurgents.

We are aware at some point in time that some of the military personnel have complained of poor welfare; but we also know that for the past three years, the military has received more funding from the national budget. How much more do we really need to spend?

Peeping through the budget of the military, it is discovered that for the past three years the Federal Government has provided money for the acquisition of new war planes such as the B Bombers and F-16 fighter jets. Where are the fighter jets? I don’t believe these jets are kept to decorate the barracks. They were bought for war threatening operations like that of Gwoza.

A further analysis of the military budget, particularly the Nigerian Air Force, shows that the force received a total of N73.8bn in the 2014 Appropriation Act. Out of this sum, the force proposes to use only N7.2bn for capital projects while the rest will be used as recurrent expenditure and over head cost.

This type of expenditure pattern on its own is a very bad prioritisation. Yes, it is agreed that there should be enough vote for logistics and training of personnel including allowances of officers, but dedicating only 10 per cent for capital budget in the wake of insurgency shows lack of sensitivity to the present situation. This expenditure pattern was the same for both 2013 and 2012. We noticed that in 2013, a total budget of N 78.1bn was appropriated and out of this sum, only N14.2bn went for capital expenditure. In 2012, it was a total of N73.4bn and just a paltry sum of N5.9bn was dedicated for capital projects. The situation is even worse when we consider the fact that little provision for combatant and warfare equipment were made within these years.

Details of expenditure that can be sighted in the capital budget of these years show that what characterised the capital budget of the Air Force was majorly on repairs, maintenance, and purchase of aircraft spare parts. There is a sample of expenditure in this pattern, namely, repair and retrieval of five C-130h aircraft engines, propellers and refrigerators in Lagos; reactivation of five G222 aircraft and an additional G222 aircraft in Kwara.

Where are the provisions for more fighter jets, war planes, aerial viewing equipment, drones and other necessary technical equipment for the fight against the insurgents?

It is so unfortunate that the hundreds of billions of naira that have been appropriated for security in the fight against terrorism contain unnecessary priorities. Sadly, the make-up of these huge sums is for security votes which is not accounted for, and recurrent expenditure. It is even more worrisome that despite the increased allocation on recurrent expenditure, the military personnel still complain of poor welfare.

Nigeria has got to the point where sincerity and openness are the only way forward in treating national affairs. This is even more needed in the fight against the insurgents. The lives of our officers are so precious and should not be lost cheaply in the hands of the insurgents. The safety and security of Nigerians should not be jeopardised with the corruption and insensitivity of our leaders. Based on this, it is advised that the necessary equipment needed for the fight against the insurgents be procured, the personnel should be well-trained on combat and counter-terrorism. Large scale offensives like that of Gwoza should be well-prepared for; the military should never be caught off guard. Such military offensives should be approached hands on with the use of air troops which should serve as a cover for the ground troops.

The sincerity of government is needed most especially in the funding of the military. The soldiers should be well-funded and the use of these funds should also be monitored. Recruitment of persons into the military should no longer be based on connection but on merit. There is the need to avoid frivolous expenditures without useful tags, like the security votes. Finally, there should be consistent check within the military for sabotage and any of such reported cases should be accorded deserving sanction


http://www.punchng.com/opinion/where-are-our-fighter-jets/

Nigeria has recently witnessed an embarrassing scenario with the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents who captured a part of Nigeria and thereafter declared it an Islamic caliphate. It was even more embarrassing that some Nigerian soldiers rather than put up a gallant resistance reportedly abandoned their responsibility of defending the nation and ran to Cameroon, in what military authorities ridiculously called “tactical manoeuvre”.

Let us recall that the Governor of Borno State, Kasshim Shettima, once told the world that Boko Haram fighters were more equipped and motivated than Nigerian soldiers. A senior Federal Government official criticised him for “being myopic, unpatriotic and full of mischief”. Several persons branded the governor with all sort of names. Sadly, the Federal Government ignored the message and tried to kill the messenger. Now, in debunking this information and trying to preserve the integrity of the armed forces, where has this left us?

We understand the challenges of waging war against terrorists but at the same time Nigerians expect more from the military. We expect more than mere reassurance that the military is winning the war; we expect more than mere protecting military integrity in the face of criticism. We don’t envisage a situation where the military comes out at all time to defend its face without pulling weight against the insurgents. The military has given mild excuses for its defeats each time its men are captured by the insurgents; just like the recent excuse of “tactical manoeuvre” in Gwoza. By the way, what is “tactical manoeuvre”?

In warfare, a tactical manoeuver takes place in a deliberate coordinated military (troops) movement; it is a move that requires dexterity and skill. A tactical maneuvre is made in order to gain advantage over or avoid enemies in welfare. The military should explain to Nigerians if running to Cameroun was the best way to maneuver the enemy.

The Gwoza attack leaves one to ask about the operational capacity of the military. Where are the fighter jets procured by the military over the years? Do we really have one or do we corroborate the position of Shetima that the military lacks weapons?

The video of the attack on Gwoza went viral and we saw how the insurgents went on a shooting spree. We also saw how our military men ran for their lives. We saw how their armouries were looted and their vehicles taken away out of the barracks. These operation lasted for hours and yet the insurgents came back to declare the town a republic outside Nigeria. We still need to ask; what happened to our fighter jets? Is the Nigerian military, Gwoza military? If there is a fighter jet and the military is not just stationed in Gwoza alone, then, why was there no mobilisation and air bombardment?

Every one that watched the video needed not be in the military to know that what was required at that point was communication for a back up. It was expected that signal would be given to the nearest command for mobilisation of troops and equipment into Gwoza for aerial bombardment.

At this point, we still need to ask more questions; could this be an act of sabotage? Because if this is not, I see no reason why there was no order for the reinforcement of troops into Gwoza to contain the enemies. Also, we would want to know if it was a question of lack of capacity amongst the military personnel. This would be very hard to believe because Nigerian soldiers have fought more battles in the past and it is assumed that they are very knowledgeable in combats than the insurgents.

We are aware at some point in time that some of the military personnel have complained of poor welfare; but we also know that for the past three years, the military has received more funding from the national budget. How much more do we really need to spend?

Peeping through the budget of the military, it is discovered that for the past three years the Federal Government has provided money for the acquisition of new war planes such as the B Bombers and F-16 fighter jets. Where are the fighter jets? I don’t believe these jets are kept to decorate the barracks. They were bought for war threatening operations like that of Gwoza.

A further analysis of the military budget, particularly the Nigerian Air Force, shows that the force received a total of N73.8bn in the 2014 Appropriation Act. Out of this sum, the force proposes to use only N7.2bn for capital projects while the rest will be used as recurrent expenditure and over head cost.

This type of expenditure pattern on its own is a very bad prioritisation. Yes, it is agreed that there should be enough vote for logistics and training of personnel including allowances of officers, but dedicating only 10 per cent for capital budget in the wake of insurgency shows lack of sensitivity to the present situation. This expenditure pattern was the same for both 2013 and 2012. We noticed that in 2013, a total budget of N 78.1bn was appropriated and out of this sum, only N14.2bn went for capital expenditure. In 2012, it was a total of N73.4bn and just a paltry sum of N5.9bn was dedicated for capital projects. The situation is even worse when we consider the fact that little provision for combatant and warfare equipment were made within these years.

Details of expenditure that can be sighted in the capital budget of these years show that what characterised the capital budget of the Air Force was majorly on repairs, maintenance, and purchase of aircraft spare parts. There is a sample of expenditure in this pattern, namely, repair and retrieval of five C-130h aircraft engines, propellers and refrigerators in Lagos; reactivation of five G222 aircraft and an additional G222 aircraft in Kwara.

Where are the provisions for more fighter jets, war planes, aerial viewing equipment, drones and other necessary technical equipment for the fight against the insurgents?

It is so unfortunate that the hundreds of billions of naira that have been appropriated for security in the fight against terrorism contain unnecessary priorities. Sadly, the make-up of these huge sums is for security votes which is not accounted for, and recurrent expenditure. It is even more worrisome that despite the increased allocation on recurrent expenditure, the military personnel still complain of poor welfare.

Nigeria has got to the point where sincerity and openness are the only way forward in treating national affairs. This is even more needed in the fight against the insurgents. The lives of our officers are so precious and should not be lost cheaply in the hands of the insurgents. The safety and security of Nigerians should not be jeopardised with the corruption and insensitivity of our leaders. Based on this, it is advised that the necessary equipment needed for the fight against the insurgents be procured, the personnel should be well-trained on combat and counter-terrorism. Large scale offensives like that of Gwoza should be well-prepared for; the military should never be caught off guard. Such military offensives should be approached hands on with the use of air troops which should serve as a cover for the ground troops.

The sincerity of government is needed most especially in the funding of the military. The soldiers should be well-funded and the use of these funds should also be monitored. Recruitment of persons into the military should no longer be based on connection but on merit. There is the need to avoid frivolous expenditures without useful tags, like the security votes. Finally, there should be consistent check within the military for sabotage and any of such reported cases should be accorded deserving sanction


http://www.punchng.com/opinion/where-are-our-fighter-jets/

Pls someone from imo, confirm this news

Breaking News
HON EMEKA IHEDIOHA VISITS GOVERNMENT
HOUSE OWERRI, PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS
AND SOFT LANDING BY ROCHAS!
The Deputy speaker of the federal house of
representatives Hon Emeka Ihedioha has paid
an unscheduled visit to Governor Owelle
Rochas Okorocha of IMO state at government
House Owerri, seeking for a soft landing via
APC political party. Ihedioha who went for the
visit in company of Mallam Aminu Tambuwal,
the speaker of the federal house of
Representatives was said to have gone to
Okorocha begging for senatorial soft landing
from the Governor should he fail to clinch
PDP party ticket aftermath of their primary.
It was also learnt that the coast is becoming
clearer to Ihedioha that PDP will not support
his candidacy whether by hook or by crook as
the party is still bedazzled and grudged about
the crisis ravaging them which led to the gale
of defections that greeted the party in recent
times criss crossing the entire geo political
zones of the nation. Information also had it
that Hon Ihedioha remorsefully apologized to
the Governor, begging his excellency for
forgiveness about his past deeds hence he
should see all their problems before as
political tussle as he is ever ready to work
with the Governor. Ihedioha further opined
before Tambuwal how he has been supportive
of all the APC agenda,s at the green chamber
even till date. He commended Owelle for the
great transformation going on in IMO state
which he described as overwhelmingly
amazing and shocking to IMO PDP. He was
said to have told the Governor that IMO state
PDP leaders are jittery about his tremendous
achievements but opined that politically he
shouldn't expect them to praise him as doing
so tantamounts to their political failures.
Contributing, Mallam Aminu Tambuwal who
was said to be his ombudsman/ mediator was
sufficed to have begged the Governor
repeatedly on why he should forgive
Ihedioha. Tambuwal pleaded that Ihedioha
should be carried along with his scheme of
political calculations, opining further to
Okorocha how Ihedioha and his tranch of
apostasies could wittingly or unwittingly
contributes to the APC development in
future.
But responding, Governor Rochas Okorocha
informed his August visitors that he will look
into their matter squarely even as i learnt
that the state Governor was very diplomatic
in handling the issue.
Meanwhile, some political leaders of PDP in
the state were said to have been dazed and
tranced about the treacherous behaviours of
Hon Emeka Ihedioha, arguing that his
hegemonic spirit and quest to always
overshadow everybody in every political
position in the state is becoming unbearable
hence they were of the view that the party
suspend and expel him forthwith or face the
alarming crisis that shall consume the party
due to his selfish nature they concluded.

Nigeria "chi bo anu ozo". How can a country's security forces torn apartt serially like this. Its a big shame. Shame to nigeria police forces

Reawakening of democracy. Lagos u too much joor

Come to think of how much this town contribute to the economy of the state. Onchendo and sons business, your time is up.

Let's I forgot, he is planning to go for senate where he will hide his crimes to humanity. Abians will u allow him

“The best politicians are those who look outwards not inwards.”

Everybody in my house is rushing for the salt. I have drank my own cup of hot salt.

Stil waiting for my turn in d bathroom

As regards to the smoking. What about weed?

My predictions
APC will fail the presidential election if the present Buhari as their flagbearer. Remember "no military ruler shall rule Nigeria again"

T.A orji. Abia state... Greedy and selfish, non achiever

Abia state nko?

Abia state nko

"There was a country" by chinua Achebe

Are we talking about achievements here?
...check out Aliko Dangote

Blasphemy

Naija all d way!... We dey behind una

pictures please!!!

Musa was our only source of attack irrespective of his flamboyant poor finishes.
Ujah was the worst of all, he couldnt summon up a single threat as demanded from a top 9. The single opportunity he got, he misused it vehemently. even mikel wasnt impressive and didnt dominate his midfield as he was playing with novice. My shput goes to oduamadi nnamdi.

If this continues, i forecast a likely divided pdp dat will unconsciously hand over power to the opposition

ariaria market in aba is stagnant and locked down

infact eh... wot is even wrong with dis yeye northerners/. why cant they respect thier old selfs and stop dis fightings and killings. I DEY VEX OOH