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Politics › Re: No Military Solution To North West Security Crisis — Shettima by SmartyPants(m): 10:35am On Jul 18, 2023
meum:
If he said this I’m not surprised. So why do we have military chiefs & an NSA? Let’s have all ethnic groups come up with their own code of conduct. Abi dem no get?
But can't you people just read and digest for once??

He said it would be a mix of military and societal approaches - what's wrong with that?

He further said the approach would be applied to ALL insurgents in Nigeria. You didn't see that??
Politics › Re: IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Moblle Police Escorts From VIPs (see full list) by SmartyPants(m): 10:39pm On Jul 17, 2023
ChiefOkporghe:
Oh, you're right.
I'm sorry.
That's very gracious of you. Cheers.
Politics › Re: Withdrawal Of Mobile Police Escort From Vips Is Fake News - Nigeria Police Force by SmartyPants(m): 10:27pm On Jul 17, 2023
BabaIbo:
cc SmartyPants, how far bro?
How far with what?
Celebrities › Re: Chef Dammy Bags ₦‎1M Endorsement Deal With Fekomi Herbal (Photos) by SmartyPants(m): 10:08pm On Jul 17, 2023
donbachi:
Fuel, transportation and food stuff.... before you say "jack".1million done finish in on month
Should she return it?
Politics › Re: IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Moblle Police Escorts From VIPs (see full list) by SmartyPants(m): 7:06pm On Jul 17, 2023
ChiefOkporghe:
Special Protection Unit is different from the Special Intervention Squad is to be set up by pooling a large number of cops from the MOPOL and other tactical units.

Also, those paragraphs you quoted were made by retired cops who are not even active and official spokespersons of the NPF.
You're a strange person.

Did I mention the Special Intervention Squad anywhere? huh

I said there is a Police Special Protection Unit and this is the unit, according to the write up, that will protect the VIPs. What does that have to do with the Special Intervention Squad which will be comprised of the withdrawn PMF and other tactical units?

It ought to be obvious that the reason the paper interviewed those retired cops is to give you the reader information on how these things work. If you choose to reject such information, well that's your own. The fact is, it was included in the report for a reason.
Politics › Re: IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Moblle Police Escorts From VIPs (see full list) by SmartyPants(m): 12:03pm On Jul 17, 2023
ChiefOkporghe:
You that can read, where is this stated?
2nd and 4th paragraphs from the bottom.
Politics › Re: IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Moblle Police Escorts From VIPs (see full list) by SmartyPants(m): 10:08am On Jul 17, 2023
BabaIbo:
To be honest, in a matter of time those mopol will be back there.

I see this as initial gragra.

Police SPU have been guarding VIPs before now, so that one no be new thing na.
Let us be observing first. For now it may be genuine or IGG as you've said.
Politics › Re: IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Moblle Police Escorts From VIPs (see full list) by SmartyPants(m): 10:05am On Jul 17, 2023
seborrhic:
Indeed school is not for everyone.
So when educated people are coming out,you would count yourself as one?Despite the op making bold important aspects of the release for your understanding,you still fail to read and understand.
Don't be a buffoon. The report clearly states that VIPs are to receive officers from the Police Special Protection Unit and will not be left unguarded.

Which school did you go to that didn't teach you how to read?
Politics › Re: IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Moblle Police Escorts From VIPs (see full list) by SmartyPants(m): 9:53am On Jul 17, 2023
seborrhic:
Every IGP does this same rubbish.
Why can't this people come out with unique ideas for God's sake!
So they expect former office holders with means to be going about unsecured with rate of kidnapping and frustration in Nigeria?
The other reasonable alternative is a policy document that empowers private security guards to carry arms,so that they can be employed as guards by these set of exposed people.
But can't you read??

It is clearly stated that they are withdrawing PMF to replace them with SPU. The protection remains.
Crime › Re: Army Foils International Ammunition Smuggling Syndicate Heading To Anambra by SmartyPants(m): 9:14am On Jul 17, 2023
Zonefree:
No armed group uses cartridge for operation unless local vigilantes.

This could be someone's legit business as shops in Onitsha sell these cartridges.
So why was it hidden?
Sports › Re: Harry Maguire Dropped As Manchester United Captain by SmartyPants(m): 5:44pm On Jul 16, 2023
Chienex24:
What was he expecting exactly? Still very shocked he hasn't been sold....

Man utd sef dey tire person!! How do they want to be competitive next season? Land better striker, no! Sign another Dmf, no!! Sign back up players for defence no!! Instead na to waste money on top one mount-ain wey no dey play shit!! I just tire!
How will they sell him unless there are clubs ready to pay a reasonable fee?

The club is also constrained by a budget of just 150 million.
Politics › Re: Soldiers Arrest 12, Intercept Vessel Conveying Crude Oil by SmartyPants(m): 2:23pm On Jul 16, 2023
danvon:
Soldiers arrested them? What are they paying Asari Dokubo for?
The report notes that the suspects were apprehended with a vessel by personnel of the Joint Task Force, operatives of TANTITA Security Services and officials of the NSCDC, while illegally conveying crude oil off the coast of Escravos.
That is Tompolo's company. Asari Dokubo wasn't awarded this contract.
Education › Re: Where Is The Ball Placed? by SmartyPants(m): 8:55pm On Jul 14, 2023
beautyhd:
Where precisely?

There are two places that can be described as under.
The shelf below the table.
Politics › Re: COAS Lagbaja Deploys Army To South-East To Counter IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Order by SmartyPants(m): 9:37am On Jul 14, 2023
helinues:
@ emboldened is where the problem lies cos it's inevitable.

No way army will operate in a place without extra judicial killing cos ROE is always different in such operation .
What kind of talk is this? There is no circumstamce under which extrajudicial killing is acceptable and no reason why it should happen.
Politics › Re: 12 Million Households To Get ₦‎8,000 For Six Months, Says Tinubu by SmartyPants(m): 3:50pm On Jul 13, 2023
This is not the way to go.
Politics › Re: Obi: IPOB Has Disowned Sit-At-Home, Security Agencies Must Tackle Criminality by SmartyPants(m): 2:10pm On Jul 13, 2023
gidgiddy:
If Kanu and Ekpa were to drop down dead today, there still will be no peace, if anything, things will worse. To look at Simon Ekpa is to miss the point of why there is no peace
Possibly. But why is there no peace?
Politics › Re: Obi: IPOB Has Disowned Sit-At-Home, Security Agencies Must Tackle Criminality by SmartyPants(m): 1:51pm On Jul 13, 2023
Beremx:
MagicBishop, the same way they captured Nnamdi Kanu, they should do it to Simon Ekpa. After all last time I checked, Britain hasn't recognized IPOB a terrorist group
Kanu was captured because he decided to be adventurous and visited Kenya. If Ekpa does the same, i have no doubt the same treatment awaits.
Car Talk › Re: Tax Removal: Agents Project 15% Rise In Car Import by SmartyPants(m): 10:07am On Jul 13, 2023
I don't think it will play out. Domestic second-hand sales will surge as the effects of fuel subsidy removal unfold. The demand for new second hand cars won't increase.
Sports › Re: Napoli President Sets €200m Price Tag On Osimhen, Says "Only PSG Can Afford Him" by SmartyPants(m): 5:02pm On Jul 12, 2023
grandstar:
I think Osimhen should stay an extra year or two before he departs for good. Let him bring them more medals

I'm no football pundit. Just my 2 cents
Napoli are not champion material. They have already sold their key defender and their coach has left. It's time to move on for Osimhen. he should be in either France, Germany or England as the style of play in these leagues is good for his style of play.
Sports › Re: Osimhen: A Motivational Journey Of Perfection, Skillfulness, And Consistency by SmartyPants(m): 3:32pm On Jul 12, 2023
That's not his earnings. That is his market value. I'm sure you can read.
Autos › Re: Comptroller General Of Immigration Visits Innoson Factory In Nnewi(photos) by SmartyPants(m): 12:46pm On Jul 12, 2023
Phoen1X:
Anambra state leads,...while others follow.
Anambra is the Taiwan/Japan of Africa.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: My Boss Refuses To Pay Me My Salary For June Till Now by SmartyPants(m): 12:41pm On Jul 12, 2023
Stan2330:
How much do you think this will cost?
I'm in a similar situation where my employer doesn't want to pay my may salary
I stopped work there on 5th of June. He said I should have given him a prior notice but I should get a replacement which I did
More than 2wks into June I didn't get my pay so I told the replacement to stop work
So I want to get my pay back
Depends.

The case I mentioned featured a low-level staff whose pay was around 60k. I don't know what the agreement was with the lawyer but if he could afford it you should be able to.

I'm going to guess it will cost around 50k if you choose a low-level lawyer. The important thing to note is that if your case is strong, the Court will usually ask your employer to pay the costs of your litigation - which should be pegged at a reasonable fee.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: My Boss Refuses To Pay Me My Salary For June Till Now by SmartyPants(m): 11:07am On Jul 12, 2023
jidowu84:
It's so painful to write this here cos I am feeling very bad right now. I don't know how to deal with this matter cos it's actually driving me crazy. He is a very wicked soul for sure but his wickedness ought not to affect my family. Kindly advise on what to do. Leaving the job is inevitable but no job in site as an option for now
Take him to the National Industrial Court. Don't sleep on your rights and have no fear. I was at the National Industrial Court yesterday and someone won 140k from his employer.

Don't be afraid.
Business › Re: Forbes Index: Dangote Africa’s Richest For 12th Consecutive Year by SmartyPants(m): 8:59pm On Jul 11, 2023
successmatters:
Wow, what a great man that cannot do anything about thr poverty in his region.
How would he do that?
Romance › Re: Should I Break Up With Her, Because Of Her Entitlement Mentality (Pixels) by SmartyPants(m): 2:14pm On Jul 11, 2023
ItisWell22:
💯

Like a g-boy and his underaged, skinny girlfriend. 🥱
You've described them so well grin
Business › Re: UK Pounds Sells Above N1,000/£1 At Black Market For 5 Straight Days by SmartyPants(m): 2:10pm On Jul 11, 2023
somehow:
What is the purpose of floating the naira?

Wasn't the elimination of black market one of the reasons given?
There is no way to eliminate the black market. As long as dollars flow into the hands of private actors, there will always be a possibility of selling from kne individual to another. That's the black market.

What they wanted to eliminate was arbitrage...where people took from govt at 450 and sold on the black market at 750.
Romance › Re: Should I Break Up With Her, Because Of Her Entitlement Mentality (Pixels) by SmartyPants(m):
This is looking more like hookup than relationship.

grin

You are already tired of her from your responses. You don't have much affection for her coz even if she is over billing you there is a way one talks to the one you love or care for.

She also seems to be managing you because you pay the bills.

Do the needful.
Business › Re: UK Pounds Sells Above N1,000/£1 At Black Market For 5 Straight Days by SmartyPants(m): 10:56am On Jul 11, 2023
somehow:
Do we still have a black market rate after naira was floated or who's lying to us?
There will always be a black market rate. The difference is that in a free market, the black markert rate has a close relationship with the bank rate.
Business › Re: UK Pounds Sells Above N1,000/£1 At Black Market For 5 Straight Days by SmartyPants(m): 10:50am On Jul 11, 2023
cucumbar:
shut up with this your candidate didn’t win nonsense.Who told you that you are not an APC supporter?
You think governance is voting in known corrupt entities and wishing away the repercussions abi?
It’s so funny that the majority of you lots are paupers but tribalism has dulled your brains. Bastard!
You're amusingly dull. The APC candidate won. If you are agaisnt APC then by definition, your candidate lost.

Even a primary school kid can deduce so.

But i'm not surprised. You have nothing to offer.

I suggest you get busy with your cucumbers. Don't forget to use lots of lube.
Business › Re: UK Pounds Sells Above N1,000/£1 At Black Market For 5 Straight Days by SmartyPants(m): 9:54am On Jul 11, 2023
cucumbar:
Foolish APC supporters Dey there Dey talk parity. How you guys open your eyes and support rubbish is amazing.
I am not an APC supporter. I am a Nigeria supporter.

You would like for everyone to play this silly game of running the country down because your candidate didn't win.

Sorry, you have a better chance of having a cucumber shoved down your smelly arse than me joining you in your idiocy.
Business › Re: UK Pounds Sells Above N1,000/£1 At Black Market For 5 Straight Days by SmartyPants(m): 9:32am On Jul 11, 2023
EtinosaDLaw:
May this imminent demise of the Naira favour me and my family
Which imminent demise?

The same report says dollar depreciated to the naira while the naira held parity with the Euro.

But you want to seize on the slight appreciatiation of the pound to prophesy the demise of the naira in your family?

We're already in Q3 2023. Get sense on time!
Politics › Re: Tax Committee Chairman, Taiwo Odele Schools Critic by SmartyPants(m): 8:19pm On Jul 10, 2023
onegig:
A lot of you are just ignorant and believe access to social media gives you a right to misinform people.

Conflict of interest? When everyday Consulting firms are working for government?

His portfolios would be reassigned, even his work tools would be pulled till his work with government is complete. It is like going on sabbatical.

I know a lot of partners who were nominated for government advisory positions and they were required as part of risk management policies to limit or completely denied access to internal resources. This person bringing up this is just either malicious and out to personally attack the guy or completely ignorant. We want professionals in public space but we still go out on needless personal attacks. Doesn't make sense.
You're not getting the point. The consulting companies by default work for clients who are anti-tax. The government is proposing pro-tax moves and appointing someone who by nature is anti-tax.

Will he work in the best interests of a pro-tax policy?

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