₦airaland Forum

I understand and support the call by Farida Waziri, there should be no hiding place for looters and their accomplices. To ridicule her on this is to say it's ok to steal so long as you give a part it to your pastor.

Kobojunkie:
@Sweet9ja, forget what you think of others on nairaland, and their approach to dealing with a problem all too obvious. There you are, and there is common sense right in front of you. Forget what you THINK(note: this still lives 99% in your mind unless you can substantiate even 1% of it) the President claims he stands for, and focus more on COMMON SENSE and what it requires of you.

No one gets to write the book on HOW it ought to be done . . . . what common sense depicts is that when you and I, as human beings, citizens of a country(yes, even Nigeria)see something wrong, WE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. We don't just fold our hands, pretending it will all go away if we just keep quiet or ignore it. These people, whom you have chosen to "hate on" on nairaland, are probably doing what they think they know to --- they are doing something about it--- the question is, why are you suggesting they stop doing what they are doing and instead do nothing since in your earlier post you suggest they all instead wait 4 years before acting?

@Kobojunkie, I have no reason to hate anyone, rather I dislike the manner of approach to sensitive issues as displayed by many on NL.
Ofcourse, everyone have the right to air their opinion but, let's keep it decent and in the spirite of love.
GEJ is not a majician to turn things around in one sweep but, I'm sure he's very much aware of what he got himself into and is working toward moving naija in the write direction.

My dear kobojunkie, forget the bad approach stuff, you and many others on nairaland are not sincere as regard criticising GEJ. What I read here is no criticism, it's pure hatred toward one man, all that he stands for and all that have anything to do with him. Why all the name calling, the insults, death wishes etc, etc? How will that encourage the government of the day to work toward improving our lots, the common man in Nigeria?

aguiyi:
you must be high on something.
can u show me a tribalism related post on this thread or you are Reuben Abati trying to apportion blames

u nko, wetin u high on, coke? abegi go sidon. GEJ is ok, if u no like am, make u wait for 2015.

DivideUs:
^^^ break d TV

abi?

lagcity:
Nigerians deserve all the suffering they get under GEJ. Buhari is far better than GEJ. SAI BUHARI!

hahahahohoho, haba, mallam, ah, ah ,ah, my ribsooo, you're very funny. So you really think the ayatolah would do better?

IBEXY:
A Romanian oil contractor told me Nigeria is the easiest place to visit. He actually stated so many of his fiends in naija were not qualified to be there. He stated all it took was to pass a few brown envelopes here and there and its open sesame.
I was so embarrassed

You should as your Romanian friend why they and Bulgarians are yet to be allowed, after joining the EU, to settle and work in other EU countries, a right enjoyed by other EU citizens.

How is this going to help Nigeria? Citizens of countries such as Indonesia and Turkey are suffering thesame thing Nigerians suffer at the hands of these western embassies, yet anyone carrying an EU passport only need to pay for a visa at the port entry when travelling to those countries.
This policy if put in place will only hurt Nigeria, especially now that we are trying to promote tourism. We should actively encourage foreign investors and tourist to visit Nigeria not chase them away.
When our economy improves and most Nigerians can afford to go abroad and return then all these discomforts will stop.

Thanks, thanks Beaf, you said it all.

Whatever the case maybe, the Sultan, who is the spiritual leader of all moslems in naija, should have choosen his words more carefully. The modus operandi of bh is very different from what other rebel group in naija has used so far. The level of violence in ne of naija is easily comparable to that in Afghanistan and Iraq. If the situation is not properly handle, the whole north may become another Somalia or Afghanistan, cos' what bh really want is a return to the medieval era.

ak francis:
why are we criticizing the bill? we should try and give goodluck jonathan the benefit of the doubt. no politicians in Nigeria today are better than Goodluck. most of the politicians who are criticizing the bill became millions through politic.Tinubu, the leader of the ACN should set agenda for the ACN Controlled states and get rid of area boys in every bustop in Lagos and the omo onile syndrome which are endemic in the southwest region instead of diverting the attention the south western people against the unwholesome reality in the south western region. anyone who is thinking that the ACN has a good agenda for the country should have is head properly examined. What serious opposition have the senators and house of representative given to the ruling party PDP in the house?the southwest may be crying fowl because they lost out in the PDP zoning arrangement. this is the dire consequence of regional politic. you cannot eat your cake and have it. The six year single term will help stabilize the polity and sustain our fragile democracy and social -economic development if the president will not benefit from the bill. we should shun sentiment in criticizing the federal government and stop voting for area boys as senators, representative and party leaders. we should elect the intellectual that will contribute to national development. the earlier we realize this, the better for us all.

Thank God there are still free thinking people left, I totally agree with you. What have we archieved with the 2X4 year term that's being practised? The bill if passed by NAS, could bring long tearn solution to the high cost of electioneering campaigns, good governance, economic development and political stability. Nigerians should concern themselves with making sure that GEJ or/and the current govs don't benefit from it and leave the rest up to the NAS.

adieu Amy, rest in peace.

This man is a fake "man of God" and a bad loser. His prophecy of doom will befall no one but, him and his household.
Mr Bakare's statement is very much inline with that of Mr. Buhari. Seems all previous options they employed to distabilise the country have not worked hence this nonsense prophecy. These guys constitute a security risk to our belove country, in other countries including some in the west, they would have been arrested.

Please, don't do it, you'll only end up hurting your own, GEJ and the SS people.

redsun:
Bastards,may d hailstones/wraths of boko haram descend on gej and all those that destroys naija through corrupt practices

I hope you are aware that you can be traced and get arrested for this.

CPC flays UK's denial of visa to Momoh


The Congress for Progressive Change said on Thursday that the refusal of the United Kingdom to issue an entry visa to its National Chairman, Prince Tony Momoh, was suspect.

The party said it was aware that the UK diplomatic mission had been arm twisted to take the decision to deny Momoh visa to the UK.

The party urged diplomatic missions in the country not to dabble into the politics of their host nations.

CPC National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Fashakin, said the denial of the entry visa was based on some clandestine criteria and not on the evidence supplied in the application for the entry permit.

"We are not unaware of the immense pressure that the powers that hold sway within the political firmament place on everyone, diplomatic missions inclusive, within the nation space; but it is our considered belief that fairness should be the predication of every policy implementation," Fashakin said.

Fashakin said Momoh would not appeal the decision of the British mission to deny him the visa, the party however appealed to all diplomatic missions in the country to remain apolitical and untainted in their roles in the nation's politics.

The CPC, in a statement made available in Abuja, quoted the British High Commission as saying Momoh was denied a visa because he was not well established in the UK, despite evidence that a British citizen with a five-bedroom apartment and an appropriate bank balance would receive him in the UK,

According to the statement, the British High Commissioner said, "You have not provided any evidence that your sponsor is able to accommodate you as you claim. You have failed to provide any evidence that there is adequate room for you, nor have you shown whether your sponsor is financially responsible for anyone else.

"I am not satisfied you are satisfactorily established in this country or have demonstrated strong ties to it. Nor can I be satisfied that you intend to leave the UK at the end of the period as stated by you and as required by paragraph 41(ii) of HC395."

AK 46 + 1:
GEJ is right; no pain no gain. I would do same if I were in his shoes.
Reforming and restructuring is nothing new, govts all over the world use them to meet their economic plans.
If we really want to survive as a nation and grow to become an economic powerhouse, then, I'm afraid we have no other way out.
I strongly believe that;
1. Fuel subsidy, for exemple, should be gradually faced out.
2. Govt should introduce some form of road tax for all vehicle in Nigeria; fuel tax; or combination of both.
3. Commercial vehicle should be exempted from paying road tax.
4. The proceeds from these taxes should be invested in our road network.




@Sweet9ja: GEJ is running a very expensive government, with all the special advisers, ministers, their PA's Senators and house of rep members all gulp a huge portion of our money in this country. The govt is so expensive that our foreign reserves are being depleted on a daily basis.
Its a good idea but the point is road tax, fuel tax, fuel subsidy will enrich people rather than make desired positive changes.

Agreed, then let's demand that he reign in these excesses, rather than "throw away the baby and the bathwater".

duno:
@bolded, dont be surprised that it will be invested in our politicians pocket network.
All the reforming and restructuring done by govts over the world as u said would have worked here if only our govt is sincere. This does not happen to be the case as these monies will eventually be looted and shared among our politicians while the ORDINARY people are left  

I am very much aware that corruption is a major problem but,  what are we doing about it? Have we ever held huge protest in Nigeria to demand robust anti-corruption legislation or demand that those suspected of stealing public fund be tried and put behind bars?
Let's not use corruption as excuse to sabotage our country.

nateevs:
Why do you think world economies employ such policies? You think it's because they just feel like.
Why should government impose tax unless it needs to?
Has the government shown that it needs more money to make good roads?
What's wrong with fuel subsidy, if the state can afford it why not? It's one of the benefits of being a Nigerian.

What GEJ needs to show the people foremostly is his commitment to fiscal responsibility. And by being fiscally responsible, I mean wiping out corruption. How much do we get out of each Naira the country makes? What's to say that what Nigeria generates now is not enough to build a good road network.?

How can GEJ prove that by squeezing out extra kobo from the common man, it will be channelled responsibly?

Until he proves that, this is just another proof that this man is just another stooge and has no clue about what it takes to make Nigeria better.

Shame on you all that voted him.

Well, no elected govt will needlessly inflict suffering on it citizenry however, govt need fonds to operate effectively.
If we want to change Nigeria for the better, if we want to have all those things, ie efective national security, good infra, quality healthcare, good education for our kids, etc, etc, etc, then we must be ready to pay for it, because our oil income is not enough to pay for all that.
I think this President has made economic and human development policy.  
As for corruption, as far as Nigeria is concern, most, if not all, of us are one way or the other guilty of it. We all need a revoluction in our hearth to gradually bring it under control.
Last but not the least, those who voted GEJ made the right choice, they did not vote for quick fix.

GEJ is right; no pain no gain. I would do same if I were in his shoes.
Reforming and restructuring is nothing new, govts all over the world use them to meet their economic plans.
If we really want to survive as a nation and grow to become an economic powerhouse, then, I'm afraid we have no other way out.
I strongly believe that;
1. Fuel subsidy, for exemple, should be gradually faced out.
2. Govt should introduce some form of road tax for all vehicle in Nigeria; fuel tax; or combination of both.
3. Commercial vehicle should be exempted from paying road tax.
4. The proceeds from these taxes should be invested in our road network.

ola olabiy:
It seems some guys on this thread need help with comprehension.

Is growing NOT different from 4th fastest growing?

No, seem to me you "need" that "help" more than anyone else.

Demoladoc:
ITS AMAZING HOW SOME PEOPLE COME HERE TO SHOW TOTAL LACK OF BRAINS AND IMAGINATION

it is no news that nigerias economy has been growing rapidly in the last 10yrs or so especially during the obasanjo years and many reasons can be aduced to this however just because the economy is growing doesnt mean it will immediately translate to employment and aleviation of poverty. there are many more other factors that need to be considered before any meaningful change can be felt by the masses like

good governance
population
infrastructure etc

look at china and india. these countries also have growing economies but with still large population of poor people because of their large population but they are actually way better than nigeria because they havebeen moving in the right direction becuase of good governace and they been doin yhis for years.

we ust have to hope and pray GEJ PROVIDES GOOD LEADERSHIP AND BUILD INFRASTRUCTUE AND FIGHT CRROPTION

So all these idiots coming here and slating our economic growth and comparing it to mosqiutos and goats are actually the goats themselves. learn to fancy your country as theres no other country you can claim

Thanks, please tell them.

After reading many of the comments, it dawned on me that we've lost that old fashion can-do attitude that characterise we Nigerians.
We don't even believe ourselve when we record a major archievent. You see for you to attain greatness you must first believe in yourself.

The Nigerian economy has indeed been groing for some time, it may infact be booming.
I read a couple of years ago that the middle class, that was largely wiped out during the dark years of military dictatorship is gradually groing again.
The report even mention the growth in sale of new cars in Nigeria, electronic goods, etec (another indication of growth).
Maybe it is not happening to you but more ordinary Nigerians can even afford foreign vacations now than 12 years ago.
Look around you, there are new homes everywhere, that have either been built recently or under construction.

I strongly believe in the Nigerian renaissance and you better believe in it too.

violent:
Wrong!

The petroleum industry is the main factor behind growth; it provides 95% of foreign exchange earnings and about 80% of budgetary revenues. Agriculture accounts for 25% of the GDP and is the major source of income for two-thirds of our population.

Nigeria's exports were worth 18.45 Billion USD in the fourth quarter of 2010. Exports of commodities (oil and natural gas) is the main factor behind growth and accounts for more than 95% of total exports. Manufacturing, technology, construction etc make very very little impact to the overall GDP figures.

So, is the oil industry not part of the Nigerian economy?

come chop:
The list is missing Ghana why?

We talking about Nigeria, ah!

No, that's the job of the Commander in Chief.

Make una wey dey bash GEJ go sit down.
He promised free and fair elections and he delivered on it, but you pretended not notice.
But, ofcourse, your, apostle of doom lost and you Almajiris went on the rampage, killing, raping and maiming fellow Nigerians.
Hoping to course enough confusion in order to stall the process or even instigate a military coup.
When that failed, you went back to bombing, calling yourselves some hurrible names and pretending to fight in the name of Allah, that will also fail.
Because, we know what you're after; total control of oil.
You will never get it again.

hackney:
Majority of food stuff are grown in the north ( i presume).

Denying the north the proceeds of crude oil will be an act against humanity. (same country)
I believe the S.S deserves much more of the proceeds but one needs to show fairness to
the north because if nothing else,they have some humans amongst them and they need to run their society too.

Bullsh**t! for all I care, the parasitic north can go to hell.

Well, I'm not surprise that we are treated that way by foreigners in our own country, after all everything foreign, to an average Nigerian, is better.
We even abandoned our culture and imported their's. We have adopted foreign religions that we don't understand and don't practise properly. And we ridicule our proud compatriots who still practice our indigenous religion and culture.
Well, let's give the government a chance to prove it can uphold our laws and defend people.
However, if they fail, then Nigerians should be ready to take matters into their hands and sack JB and any other MN that fail to respect the right of our people.
They can't be stealing our wealth and enslave us while doing so.

Yes, I wholeheartedly support the idea, corruption has killed our hope and aspiration as a nation.
Believe me once the first person is executed for corruption other will think twice before stealing our wealt

Corruption in any form is economic sabotage and economic sabotage is treason.

@DivideUs, I don't trust politicians but, I also don't believe every garbage that I read, especially when it's from SR.

Sahara Reporters is a junk news outlet and should be seen as such.

Ah, Sahara Reporters ke? abegi, dem be bad bele booo.