₦airaland Forum

atlwireles: Why do you see problems here This is a plus for the PDP. Finally shedding off some dead weigh. Incompetence a word used by people trying to look serious, when they are not. We still have 2013, 2014 and then 2015.The Nigerian voter will then, make their personally assessment of the president and the PDP. The question for you, is why, did this govs, remain in the PDP. When your APC was there for them

software man: In fact, Jonathan does not even need the south south, igbo votes alone can return him come 2015.! Is there a limit to this delirious delusion?

Your Jonathan cannot even hold his party together talkless the country. if he has addressed the issue in the governors forum the way a true leader should PDP will not come to this sorry pass under his leadership. As at now, Jonathan became the leader of PDP with 23 governors., now they are less than 17. As a result of his incompetence his party has become fictionalized for the first time in it's history.

Meanwhile Jonathan supporters - always mostly from the south east-are here blaming everybody else when the real problem lies with their man.

What a dangerous kind of love.!

Obiagelli: sunnewsonline.net/news/crude-oil-theft-doom-looms-as-govt-loses-n365-billion-in-july

www.nairaland.com/1410810/n365-billion-lost-oil-theft

hassey: i'll urge u to ask ur parents of d party dat won d last presidential election in dos state. Since u av no idea of d party dat won in dos state u mentioned. Well for ur info, GEJ won in kano, niger, sokoto, kaduna, kwara, jigawa, and sum other nothern state. Jst few is won by CPC.

Obiagelli: firstly you should find out about your country before calling people name,
Secondly you should hold me responsible for the crude oil theft becos I was elected to protect this nation and its resources

Obiagelli: this criminal that supervised the stealing of 360 billion naira of crude oil in July alone should be in jail.

eGuerrilla: I was actually responding to your statement, copied in below, which erroneously ascribes superlative powers to Obasanjo in an effort to rationalise current events.



What I was trying to get across is that the recent implosion within the ruling party is part of an incremental change that has been unfolding for some time now. Our politicians (on both sides of the divide) can only slow down the evolving process, they cannot stop it.

Eledan: Keep shut and make sense for a second!

What has my political affiliation or whatever name you fancy got to do with PDP self-destructing right in front of all Nigerians?

Keep my personality out of the discourse .

eGuerrilla: You are very wrong here Comrade. Primarily because change is a natural constant, Obasanjo would have had to concede ground eventually. In fact, the failure of his TTA, despite the war chest devoted to that enterprise, was something of a watershed moment. As our democratic institutions have been evolving since 1999, we need locate a discussion like this on a continuum.

Sincere 9gerian: Are you talking of the same OBJ that ruled from 1999 till 2007? OBJ that removed disloyal governors with 5 legislators? OBJ that decimated AD in the southwest with Iwu's INEC? OBJ that told Amaechi to step down as candidate of PDP in 2007 because his candidature has "k-leg"? Who could stand in the way of OBJ when he held sway? If you'r having amnesia, I am not.

confusion247: Those that break away did so because of their greed. Compare the leadership style of Turkur and that of Ali during OBJ and tell me which is better.

REHOZIBAH: I agree wit 90% of what you said but the part that says they want to disgrace the president is watery! Who is the president if I may ask? Is he God,a Deity or an Oracle that can't be challenged if he errs or if he is committing an infraction against his own party's constitution?

Even OBJ was not this brazen,crude and desperate....he didn't suppress dissent and opposition in the party. Ekwueme,Rochas and some people contested the party primaries with him even if he used monetary inducement to have his way but he ddint go openly to crush them....he employed subterfuge,guile and tact

But GEJ is clueless hence pandering to the wish of those who are asking him to bare his fangs too early...infact we were told OBJ begged Atiku at some point but the moment he got his 2nd term ticket,he went on to decimate Atiku

That's what I expect GEJ to do but he is too hasty to wrap things up hence riding rough-shod over perceived enemies

REHOZIBAH: I agree wit 90% of what you said but the part that says they want to disgrace the president is watery! Who is the president if I may ask? Is he God,a Deity or an Oracle that can't be challenged if he errs or if he is committing an infraction against his own party's constitution?

Even OBJ was not this brazen,crude and desperate....he didn't suppress dissent and opposition in the party. Ekwueme,Rochas and some people contested the party primaries with him even if he used monetary inducement to have his way but he ddint go openly to crush them....he employed subterfuge,guile and tact

But GEJ is clueless hence pandering to the wish of those who are asking him to bare his fangs too early...infact we were told OBJ begged Atiku at some point but the moment he got his 2nd term ticket,he went on to decimate Atiku

That's what I expect GEJ to do but he is too hasty to wrap things up hence riding rough-shod over perceived enemies

seanet02: ^^^^^^^
What are you talking about?
You mean this is the best thing to happen to gej?
You need to have some sleep

seanet02: . Stop playing the ethnic card

hardywaltz: ODE
Let me educate u a little:

HONORABLE JUSTICE P N C AGUMAGU IS NOT THE FIRST JUDGE TO GO ON SECONDMENT AND STILL MAINTAIN SENIORITY ... SEVERAL JUDGES HAVE DONE SO ..... THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE ICPC EVEN WENT ON SECONDMENT TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND STILL RETURNED BACK TO RISE TRU THE RANKS FROM THE HIGH COURT WERE HE LEFT TO RETIRE AS A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ... HERE IS A SNAP SHOT OF HIS BIODATA
....... JUSTICE EMMANUEL AYOOLA ... JSC (former chairman of ICPC)

In 1976 he was appointed a Judge of the High Court of Western Nigeria, and soon after a judge of the High Court of Oyo State.[2] He served as a Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Gambia (1980–1983) and was Chief Justice of the Gambia (1983–1992). He was Vice President of the World Judges Association in 1991. He was President of the Court of Appeals of Seychelles, and Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria (1992–1998), Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (1998–2003), retiring in October 2003 at the mandatory age of 70. He then became the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (2003–2005). He was Chairman of the Working Committee on Law Revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2000.

Justice Agumagu's appointment as Acting Chief Judge of Rivers State is in order. The Governor did not err in law. Section 271 of CFRN 1999(as amended) is very clear on the powers of the Governor to appoint the Chief Judge.
Agumagu was appointed a High Court Judge in the Rivers State Judiciary in 1990. He was on secondment from the High Court to the Customary Court of Appeal. He is the most senior judge in the Rivers State Judiciary.

ENOUGH OF PLAYING POLITICS WITH EVERYTHING ...

homesteady: Now some politicians have made 'Crying in public' their new method of getting votes!
They know themselves!

bloggernaija: Aadoota , merindinlogun,aadorin..
N be oyinbo teach us mathematics. We don dey do arithmetic before oyinbo reach here.
It is possible

Read


PROJECT THREE: THE YORUBA NUMBER SYSTEM
The Yoruba people currently number over 15 million. According to their legends, they came from the East, to settle in what is now Nigeria, Togo, and the Republic of Benin (Dahomey). Many historians believe that the Yoruba migrated to their present home from Upper Egypt, between 600 and 1000 A.D. They are city-dwellers. Their ancient cities of Ife and Oyo were founded between 800 and 1000 A.D.

The Yoruba have always had a monarch, whom they believe to be descended from their gods. However, the Yoruba government and social structure is not dictatorial. Responsibilities are shared. Although recognition and respect for rank is evident, there is also the possibility of moving up in rank through hard work. In fact, the Yoruba describe their culture as "a river that is never at rest".

The Yoruba were great traders. The city of Oyo, founded by a group of traders, was positioned to control trade routes all the way to the coast. They traded gold, slaves, and cocoa.

THE YORUBA NUMBER SYSTEM

In her book, Africa Counts, Claudia Zaslavsky describes the Yoruba number system as a complex system based on 20 (vigesimal) that uses subtraction to express numbers. For example,

35 = (2 x 20) - 5; 47 = (3 x 20) - 10 - 3; 51 = (3 x 20) - 10 + 1;

55 = (3 x 20) - 5; 67 = (4 x 20) - 10 - 3; 73 = (4 x 20) - 10 + 3;

86 = (5 x 20) - 10 - 4; 117 = (6 x 20) - 3

According to the Yoruba system, the numbers from 1 to 10 have unique names. The numbers 11, 12, 13, and 14 are written additively (i.e., 11 = 10 + 1, 12 = 10 + 2, 13 = 10 + 3, 14 = 10 + 4). But the numbers from 15 through 19 are written using subtraction from 20. The numbers 21, 22, 23, and 24 are also written additively. The numbers 25 -29 are written as subtractions from 30. Each number after 30 is written as a multiple of 20 plus or minus tens and units. This pattern is repeated for numbers up to 200. After 200, the system becomes irregular. The number 20 and its multiples are considered special to the Yoruba. Here are some of their Yoruba names.

20 = ogun; 40 = ogun meji; 200 = igba; 400 = irinwo.

Although this number system seems very difficult and abstract to westerners, it is perfectly natural to the Yoruba and is still used today.

YORUBA CURRENCY

Until recently, cowrie shells were the basic unit of currency in Africa. Cowries were either counted in groups of 5 or pierced and threaded in strings of 40. According to the Yoruba system for counting cowries,

40 cowries = 1 string; 2000 cowries = 1 head or 50 strings;

20,000 cowries = 1 bag or 10 heads.

As part of their trading commerce, the Yoruba had to count huge numbers of cowries. When a cowrie counter had to count thousands of shells, he would empty the bag onto the floor and start counting 20s by making 4 groups of 5 shells each. Then the counter would make 5 groups of 20 to make 100. Then 2 groups of 100 would be pushed together to make the important 200. The subtractive principle developed from counting in this manner. The Yoruba also learned to estimate well when counting large quantities of cowrie shells.

MATHEMATICS ACTIVITIES

Put about 200 counters of uniform size all together on a table or the floor. Some examples of counters are M&Ms, pennies, chips, cookies, lima beans, macaroni, or peanuts. Begin separating the counters as the Yoruba would, into groups of 5, 20, and 100. Using your counters, show each of the following amounts: 25, 46, 72. Explain how the Yoruba system of subtraction developed from counting cowries.
Express each of the following numbers according to the Yoruba number system:
a. 37 b. 62 c. 108

Explain the Yoruba number system in your own words.
Why do you think the system becomes unpredictable for numbers larger than 200. Provide an example with your explanation.
How does the Yoruba system compare to Roman Numerals? What are some similarities and differences?
CONNECTIONS TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

Wood-Hoopoe Willie by Virginia Kroll is the story of an African-American family observing Kwanzaa. Their African musical legacy is interwoven into the story.

hardywaltz: Stale news....
I'm pretty sure u didn't do ur research else you would have known that Justtice Agumagu is the most senior high court Judge but on Secondment to the Customary Court of Appeal.
Moveova Ameachi is not the 1st Gov to take such an action but ofcourse u wouldn't know that.
Do a little reseach it won't hurt u ok

ujoinme: Was looking for information on the accomplishment sofar on this masterplan to no avail. you seem to know more about the project can you give more inputs on it on this thread please;https://www.nairaland.com/1414626/nigerian-high-speed-rail-journey

since this thread is showing what has already been accomplished and not plans and projects under construction.
by the way congrats South africa those are really nice trains hope nigeria can learn from SA

eddiebruk: really...are the rail tracks in Nigeria fast rail tracks..? because that sure doesn't look like a fast rail track in Nigeria, and besides it's not just about building tracks, rail stations (and i don't mean those Kiosk they normally build as bus terminals) are also needed, and i actually dont see any of that yet, so please stop consoling yourself that someday you will get there, we have been saying that exact same words for so long now yet we are still not even 30% there yet.

ujoinme: Nigeria is set to have its own HSR heres the master plan:
http://1.bp..com/-Xut_A92scqY/TYAQl7RLDaI/AAAAAAAABmI/obXdbYmThsE/s1600/Nigerian%2BRailways%2BHSR.jpg

The abuja to kaduna line is currently under construction and the lagos to abuja will follow soon

http://www.nairaland.com/attachments/1274390_Nigerian_Railways_HSR_jpgcafc6bbd5b10cf7e637ba84a6b117fd3

Orikinla: [size=18pt]The difference between me and others is the simply fact that I am allergic to lies and rumors the stock in trade of majority of Nigerians on Nairaland and other gossip sites.

I knew why I ignored the rumour of Eze Odimegwu's suspension.

Lack of reading is having a negative effect on the IQ of majority of Nigerians, who think like id-iots and behave like idi-ots.[/size]

Longeria: Hmm.@ no cost? A sailor gives you fish every week without collecting "THAT THING" from you?


Berem, look into my eyes and confess that you are a habitual liar.

Symphony007: These are some of the things that really makes my blood boil. Just imagine the amount of fish, amatuer fishermen are producing, just imagine if they had modern fishing boats and trawlers, it is will produce more fish for us, some to exports, provide employment for the fishermen, the fisherment will get more money to spend, the more money they spend the better the ecobomy gets, the fishermen pay tax to the government, the government gets foreign exchange and internal revenue. The government is always talking about developing the economy, they don't know that one thing leads to another.