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A LESSON FOR ALL NIGERIANS
Mubi, the biggest commercial town in Adamawa state, was thrown into chaos the day Boko Haram descended on them and the people found themselves running for their lives. The terrorists shot sporadically, killing a lot of people while those who could escape jumped into any available car to run to safety. Christians, Muslims, Igbos, Yorubas, Tivs, Hausas and any tribe or religion, jumped onto any vehicle that was headed outside the town. Soldiers scampered onto trucks with civilians, begging to be saved, hundreds of people who could not get a vehicle ran into the hills. In their frantic effort to stay alive, no one paid attention to anybody's religion or ethnicity before asking them for help or helping them to stay alive. It was a community of people, united by their desire to escape the common enemy that hunted them all without discrimination. Ethnicity and religion vanished, all they were left with was their humanity. Those climbing the hills stayed together, helping one another stay on their feet as they all tried to survive.

The most interesting part of the narrative is that the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Badeh is from the same town of Mubi. It has been reported that few hours before the attack, helicopters flew in and evacuated his family members from the town. The chief of Defence staff by the way, is the most senior military officer in Nigeria and he controls the army, navy and air force. Before that sad day, someone from Mubi would have boasted that the Chief of Defence Staff is from their home town. But on the day that it mattered the most, he evacuated only his family members and abandoned everyone else to their fate. It means he had information of the impending attack and as the most senior military commander, he did not fly into the town to lead his men to battle to defend his community. He quietly saved only his family and left even the soldiers without an inspiring commander to motivate them to engage the terrorists and defend his community.

One lesson all Nigerians must learn from this story is that as a people, all we have is our neighbours. When you need some help at home, you knock on the door of your neighbour. The president, governor, senator or minister is not there to help you. Why then should you continue to fight your neighbour because of a man or woman who cares only about his own family? Our elites may deceive us about sharing the same religion or ethnicity with us, but time and again, they have proven that they do not care. We have been fools, killing one another on the basis of religion and ethnicity while they stay united across all the divides and plunder our wealth. The time has come for us to rise, educate one another and unite to fight our biggest common enemy. The politicians are our enemies and not the poor struggling men and women in our neighbourhoods.

What now will the people of Mubi boast about as the gain of having their son as the chief of Defence Staff? If you go to Otueke where Jonathan comes from, there are many people who live in excruciating poverty! There is still a lot of poverty and suffering in the home towns of all our governors, ministers, parliamentarians and former presidents, while they and their families live in scandalous affluence. The minister of petroleum spent over 10 billion Naira on a private jet. That money can end the poverty of several communities in her state. Stella Oduah bought two cars with 120 million Naira while there are people in her home town who can't afford 500 Naira to feed their family in a day. The time to throw away the sentiments is now! Support only a man or woman who has a just heart and will serve everyone and every community regardless of if they come from there or not. The moment anyone begins to talk to you about religion or ethnicity, reject him summarily! We need leaders who will unite us because our shared humanity is greater than any differences between us. And if someone does something wrong or fails in governance, do not support them simply because they're your own. Share the message.

Masqurade no fit free themselves.or they no get jazz

mkpakanaodogwu:
he was just an ordinary terorist and not a a a religious fanatic sent by a higher being to the the task that the so called higher being can't perform without a human helper

u are insane.ordinary for a terrorist dt even kill.u must be one.

nice one.

thanks all for ur responses

bravolad: I think you need to be more specific when you talk about fuel consumption. Besides, with engine configuration and size of a vehicle, fuel consumption is relative. Driving conditions and state of the vehicle also impact on fuel fuel consumption. You can not discuss it in isolation.

However, as been observed, what model of the Toyota Sienna are you looking at? The models range from 1998 - 2002, 2003/4 - 2010, 2011 - date with different engine capacity, body and mpg. If you are expecting a Camry mpg, look else where. But I can assure you of its ruggedity, reliability and performance compensate for whatever you spend on fuel. It's a beast on the motorway. If properly maintained, you will enjoy it for a very long time.

I will give a specific review if I know what model you plan to buy.

d model is 2002.
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A LETTER TO NELSON MANDELA
Dear Dr. Nelson,

Please, when you get to the world beyond, tell Herbert Macaulay that the
party he found has been turned to People Destroying Party

Tell Obafemi Awolowo that we now pay school fees without going to
school

Help me tell Nnamdi Azikiwe that the long wall to democracy that he
built has fallen, only the cracked fence still stands

Tell Chief Anthony Enahoro that the independent nation he fought for is
no more

Tell Ahmadu Bello that our judicial system now favours the rich.

Tell Muritala Muhammed that we still use kerosene to cook and candles to see.

Tell King Jaja of Opobo that we are still slaves in our country

Please, tell Dele Giwa that Nigerian press has been bought with money

Tell Chinua Achebe that things has fallen apart

Tell Yaradua that we are back to zero point agenda

Tell Fela that his prophecy has come to reality. NIGERIANS ARE SUFFERING
AND SMILING!

..... And please don't forget to tell Prof. Iyayi that Federal government paid
200 billion into ASUU account but they have not seen alert!

If our politicians think Mandela is as great as they
have been shouting why cant they emulate Nelson
Mandela in leadership, simplicity and service to the
people? While Mandela died in his country South
Africa, many of our politicians die abroad except
when they die in an accident. Mandela was
hospitalized and treated in a South African hospital
throughout his health challenge while our leaders
prefer to go to foreign hospitals to treat common
headache. Mandela died a contented man and not
a wealthy man. He did not own any diamond mine,
private jet, bullet proof vehicle whereas our
politicians are fighting themselves over our oil
blocs and our national treasury. Mandela did not
worship money. He surrounded himself with the
love of the people.Mandela was not known to be
religious. He never attended any Holy Ghost service
or any special religious convention. He served God
through service to humanity, forgiveness and love
for his neighbour. Our politicians have many
spiritual leaders praying for them yet their ways are
not right with the people they claim to serve. God
is not mocked. He sees the hearts of all men.
Shame on all Nigerian leaders shedding crocodile
tears and paying tributes to a great man like
Nelson Mandela. Pay tribute to him by emulating
his leadership style. Mandela believed its better to
lead from behind and to put others in front. All we
are asking is for the leaders to do like Nelson
Mandela. Fix our hospitals, give the masses quality
education, give us good roads, lead by example. All
we are asking is, fix Nigeria. Please share until it
gets to our good-for- nothing politicians who are
stealing us blind. According to Nelson Mandela, We
must use time wisely and forever realise that the
time is always ripe to do right

when will u come to ogun state

is it any type of buter

@make-up pls are u on wasap.pls contact me.

dis happen in ijebu ode some tines ago when police beat ladies for indecent dresing

why are they complaing when they are been molested since their tradition surport it. useless tradition.

dt was then when social media has not become a killer trap but now i cant.

i wish and pray so but is late.

sometimes mistakely

u are invited

Nothing hurts more than being
DISAPPOINTED by the person you thought
would never hurt you. That person who
came into your life and promised never to
act like your EX, never to make you cry,
never to make you regret...That person who
promised to be your
everything with you
forever...
It really hurts that all those were lies to
soften your heart for that person to USE
you, to get what he or she wanted and
when it was done they moved on not
considering the pain you will go through,
the time you wasted and your energy…
Friends, always take your time and deeply
know someone, never rush to give in your
heart, take your time and think about that
person's intention of loving you, and always be
slow in trusting
someone.

u are invited

u are invited

in nollywood every witch must confess befor she die.whc is not so in real life

5 things American Movies Teach Us:
1. Chinese Have Nothing Better To Do Than
Teaching Or Practice Kung Fu.
2. More Than 50% Of U.S. Population Are FBI/CIA
Agents, Working Undercover.
3. The Purpose Of School System Of U.S. Is To
Promote Basketball / Baseball.
4. Aliens Have Special Interest In Attacking U.S.
5. U.S. Is A Place Where You Can Meet All Mythical
Creatures Like Werewolves & Vampires.
5 things Indian Movies Teach Us:
1. At Least One Of The Identical Twins Is Born Evil.
2. While Defusing A Bomb, Do Not Worry, Whichever
Wire You Cut… You “Always Choose The Right
One".
3. A Hero Will Show No Pain, While Getting Beaten
Up; But Will Show Pain When A Girl Cleans Up His
Wound.
4. A Detective Can Solve A Case Only When He Is
Suspended From Duty.
*The Most Hilarious*
5. If You Decide To Start Dancing On The Street,
Everyone You Meet Will Know The Steps.
Now your turn: 5 things NollyWood teaches us?

nice one

he as nothing to say on ASU strike which he was made d minister for,he is busy talking on politics.abeg let here word.