₦airaland Forum

lexy2014:
Its unfortunate that many folks in Nigeria will choose to find excuses why those in power use state resources to provide the best for their families while you who is defending them is given crumbs and made to watch from a distance how they feast on your entitlement as a citizen.

The statement imade isn't absurd. It is very valid and you have even validated it by the things you have said. Was Dubai always this rich? Is their present prosperity wholely down to oil and their autonomy?

If you say Wike is limited in performance because Rivers state isn't autonomous but depends on FG for sustenance, where does Wike get the money he spends on frivolities like it is his personal money he is spending?

Look at you contradicting yourself:

"There may be various reasons for that, none of which support the conclusion that Wike has not done well."

Later you said:

"It may even be true that Wike has failed in the area of state eduaction."

At least am glad you acknowledged that he failed in education. If you say his failure in education doesn't "invalidate good performance in others", what are the others? If you saying he has performed in others, it then validates my statement that by now Rivers state should be like Dubai.

If Wikes children prefer foreign environment, where did Wike get the money to take them to the foreign environment ?

Since he travels abroad with his children, why can't he as governor use the resources of the state to provide "foreign environment" for every child in the state or is it only his children that prefer foreign environment? Abi, do you forbid foreign environment?

Why will his children not be safe and why will they be targeted? Who will target them?

These arguments are a waste of my time honestly.

1. You are asking me if Dubai's wealth is totally down to oil wealth and autonomy. All that you see in Dubai was not built with sand. It was built with money - having the foresight to build it is an aspect of good governance but one must have the autonomy to make decisions before good decisions can be made. Isn't that obvious?

Logically, it is clear then, that regardless of whatever else is influencing the progress of Dubai, it cannot be divorced from having resources and the autonomy to make decisions. And therefore, the more money and the more autonomy one has, the more progress is expected.

2. If you read what I said and found a contradiction my best advice is that you fix the contradiction in your perception. There is no contradiction anywhere.

What I said was Wike has performed. And that even if he did not perform in one area, that does not mean he has not performed in general. I think even a primary school student can understand this point.

I also haven't said he hasn't done well in education. That is your own point, and I am merely telling you that even if we concede to you that he has failed in education that is immaterial for the reason I've posted above.

3. Where does Wike get the money to send his kids abroad if he is constrained by federal government allocation? Not sure what your point is here. Is it school fees money of a few millions that will transform the State? lol.


4. Why may Wike's kids be unsafe?

I think you just want to argue for some reason. So you can't conceive any reason why the children of a man with so many enemies in a country that is already generally unsafe, and in a state that is rife with cultism, might feel unsafe in a public uni?

Okay.

lexy2014:
That means rivers state should be like Dubai by now. If he is working a lot, why could his children not attend the state university?

Thats an absurd statement.

Dubai is a city State that controls more oil revenue than the entire Nigeria. Rivers is a State that is still dependent on the federal government allocation. It is also limited by what the constitution has determined must fall within the purview of federal governance. I.e, the exclusive legislative list.

I don't know why Wike's children don't attend State unis. There may be various reasons for that, none of which support the conclusion that Wike has not done well.

For example:

1. His children may simply prefer the foreign environment. They are entitled to that option.

2. His children may not be safe going to the state uni where they could be targetted.

3. It may even be true that Wike has failed in the area of state eduaction. Does failing one subject invalidate good performance in others?

There is no Nigerian politician i particularly care for, except Wicked Wike.

They say he talks a lot but they pretend not to see that he works a lot.

Frigga13:
More of this is needed in the southeast

Make Una continue with false alarm..
Na that bar unknown gunmen the hangout .. everybody knows that already

Soludo kill them all.

I wishing the day .. Ekpa and his boys will declare war on Nigerian government

That all I pray for them

Foolish IPOB bingos

Are you making sense to yourself?

So they know that the unknown gunmen hang out at that bar but couldnt arrest them?

lexy2014:
I don't have a way cos the word has a universal meaning. I guess you are the one interpreting it in your own way

The "universal" meaning of Manipulate in the context that relates to human behaviour:

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:
- Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.
- The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/manipulate

Tambuwal manipulated the primaries by pretending to be a candidate in good faith, while deceptively planning to hand over his delegates to Atiku at the last minute.

Okowa equally manipulated the Southern governors with whom he had agreed that they would put up a united front to push for a southern candidate, then deceptively supported Atiku at the last moment.

If you disagree, that's fine. Do you.

lexy2014:
I checked it that's why I asked you....How is that manipulation? Has the meaning of the word changed?

You're entitled to seeing it your way.

lexy2014:
How is that manipulation? Has the meaning of the word changed?

I'd suggest you check your dictionary expeditiously.

That ad always irrirated me for the blatant monetization of sympathy.

Always felt the parents were shameless and callous to put their child crying and begging fher life out there like that.

Behold it was a scam.

lexy2014:
Which blatant manipulation?

The manipulation of coming on stage to withdraw at the 11th hour, and instruct ones candidate to voye for another.

The manipulation of agreeing on one position as southern governors and one person going behind others backs to arrange a self serving deal.

I hope that clarifies things for you.

arantess:
Did wike not also manipulate and buy delegates with rivers state money too?

they all played their cards and he lost, simple

You're still missing the point. Atiku played a better game but Wike still cane second with hundreds of votes.

Okay so is it that you cant see all the big PDP voices speaking out for him?

What about all the APC figurea that have been trooping to Rivers?

Sajanis:
A newspaper company telling us to go and verify?
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Drop Us Your Company Name:

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Why not read and see that the writer has verified for you?

Smithkafors:
You too talk Wike..... You wanted to scatter PDP.

I remember Wike insulting everyone up and down before the primaries. He even went to ANAMBRA to insult Peter obi. I like AA because he doesn't talk carelessly but very deadly.

Woke would have been a baggage for AA as VP because no one likes him except some people with deep seated hatred.

Vote Peter obi for a better Nigeria. Open your eyes, the same people in APC are now regrouping to finish up Nigerian carcass.
Oshomole, Festus, lalong,shattimma and you are blindly supporting them. I pity una.....open ur eyes.

No on likes Wike? Yet he came second even after blatant manipulation?

Mynd44:
Ukraine is bombing Ukraineand calling it "good news"


Is this playing?

Ukraine bombed Russian positions in Russian-held Ukraine territory that was previously inaccessible.

Don't tell me you need someone to spell little things kike this out for you all the time!

ewa20buredi100:
Thank you very much.

My brother said that the fee he saw on Udacity was 400USD per month.....not for the entire duration of the course (which is 5months)

Or he didn't check well?

When he starts applying there will be a discount africans

God1000:
women and children are the ones dying most, this is nothing to rejoice over

Post the figures and the source of this data.

yunus22:
Good morning Sir!
I am the boy you...to help set up a business in which you promise to get back to me later before the week end when you are less busy to continue the conversation after I sent you the proof of the photo printing machine i bought.

My bro my attention has been on other things of recent. Will be with you soonest.

Kaysalas:
Please, is this a keyword or a typographical error?

Error o. Meant related*

ewa20buredi100:
500USD is almost 400,000 naira (which one can conveniently use to do a Masters in Nigeria)


So what are the things one needs to put in place (like must-have-gadgets and accessories, etc) to ensure smooth learning and what are the challenges in learning online courses?

Can these challenges be avoided or reduced to barest minimum or they cannot be avoided?

Thank you

500 usd is max 335 at black market. But if you're sure your Nigerian Master's has value, then go for it.

For online learning, all you need is a laptop, internet, and discipline.

ewa20buredi100:
Will the person be given a certificate at the end of the course?

If yes, is the certificate a recognised and accepted one in upwork or fiverr or any where?

Thank you

A. Yes

B. Certificates aren't of much use in the online economy. People just want to see proof of your skill in the projects you've done.

But to answer the question, Udacity carries much more weight because the instructors are recognized in their fields.

How lucrative are IT courses? Very. The way the world is going now remote jobs should be his target.

Are they expensive? Not always.

I'd recommend these sites:

1. Udemy 10 - 20 usd per course
2. Udacity around 500 usd for a group of related courses that will make one a master of a certain area.

Kenneth4u205:
Tinubu is too desperate for my liking. Now he is hiring fake ESN just like he hired fake bishop. Since when does ESN start recording their operations and uploading on social media?

Why cant you guys take responsibility for once??

Secondly:
Of course, it's all about Peter Obi.

We Igbos don't vote because of tribalism.

We vote with competence in our minds.

We Igbos are basically business-minded and only competency-driven government will enable our businesses to thrive.

And Kingsley Moghalu was not competent?

Go and sit down

Littlefingerjp:
Who is Kingsley moghalu??
What is his political background??
As governor, Peter obi was PA to goodluck Jonathan. Do you know what GEJ saw in him
No governor has held such post to the president.. Go and verify, if GEJ years ago was able to recognise a man with virtue, my brother what are yu waiting for

We are talking about 4 years ago when PO was not on the ballot. If you really wanted a strong candidate to change Nigeria it should have been Moghalu or pata pata Sowore, not Atiku just because PO was his vice, when we all know that a vice has no power.

Lets be sincere with each other.

For now, I am still undecided but let Peter Obi come out with tangible plans that he intends to implement - not elaborate descriptions of the problem but step-by-step plans to solve them.

Hakeem3:
Lol so the right candidate as a person to u is Atiku. Chaii. Ignorance is really a disease.!

Are you daft? You didnt see where I said im not interested in any of them?

But even if i did, the day will never come when i will have to justify my choices to the likes of you.

Secondly:
Don't be silly.

Atiku was an option last four years simply because Peter Obi was not on the ballot.

But this time around, Peter Obi is on the ballot so automatically, Atiku is NO LONGER an option.

Hope that is clear to you now?

Indeed, as expected.

So its all about Peter Obi as a person rather than about choosing the right candidate.

If not, wasn't Kingsley Moghalu on the ballot?

Secondly:
Don't be silly.

Atiku was an option last four years simply because Peter Obi was not on the ballot.

But this time around, Peter Obi is on the ballot so automatically, Atiku is NO LONGER an option.

Hope that is clear to you now?

So its all about Peter Obi as a person rather than about choosing the right candidate.

If not, wasn't Kingsley Moghalu on the ballot?

This is why I can't take a single Obi supporter serious.

If Atiku and PDP were good enough for you 4 years ago, and Obi was happy to run with Atiku, how can you, in good conscience now be so vehemently against the same Atiku?

There were candidates like Moghalu then but you didn't care. Now you want us to believe it's all about picking the right man for the job.

Well, I don't particularly identify with any of these candidates and I think each of them has something to offer while none of their hands are clean. But I think for now Atiku has the best chance. Will he loot the nation dry a second time? Time will tell.

But I feel PO should have waited to be Atiku's vice, and he would have walked the ball into an open net for the presidency thereafter.

blancsn1:
If fct ban use of car pipe water for car wash does that mean it provide pipe borne water. Go to Shomolu area around palmgrove n onipanu you will still see pipe borne water flowing maybe once a week can we then say Lagos is providing pipe borne water.

Have you ever been to Abuja before, if you have tell is the location n let us know if you have pipe borne water. Which or the new estate springing up in Abuja as access to pipe borne water. I am glad you have finally figure Enugu should not even be in the discussion.

If Abuja fct of less than 3 million people can not provide pipe borne how do you jerks expect Lagos to provide same to over 13 million without any assistance from the FG.

Does Abuja offer beta health security civil service transportation compared to Lagos. Why is judgement not based on that why based it on water.

Fct has well over 6 million residents

sonnie10:
List of lies. Aren’t you ashamed of yourself?

Go and verify

GoooodHardDick:
Nigeria should practice unicameralism, I urge peter Obi to see to this. The cost of governance in this country is too much na e dey make these senators dey mumu

Peter Obi should see to it how? Do you people even know how laws are made and changed?

Klington:
These people can accept monetary gifts even from the Devil himself

blood money.

If your brother is a criminal does that implicate you too?

Its possible to get a UK job without a cover letter but a CV is practically mandatory. Well, who am i to call you a bloody liar?

Congrats!