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uyplus:
Suddenly he has delisted making Nigeria's economy the biggest in Africa because Nigeria has suddenly gain top spot despite the economic recession and amidst falling oil prices and poor forex earnings.. I doubt he would have been resilient enough to achieve this incredible feat. Even the IMF and world bank are startled at Nigeria's success thus far..

I normally don't comment or quote people often, but yours I couldn't excuse.... Mr. Jonathan has never spoken ill of this country since he left power and I feel sorry for those waiting for him to.
Now notice that the ex-president was talking to Youths about Youth empowerment in Africa, while using his government as an example. If I were thinking like you, I would have asked, "why didn't he recount his rail revitalization achievements, agricultural revolution, free fair and credible elections"? It's allowed to criticize at least it makes one feel good of even a terrible situation like the one we currently face. If that works for you just carry on bro.

Good one


Non of the new ways happens around me anyway

The local government.

Even though this is typically wrong in a functioning country, sometimes it's better to work with conscience and get a win-win result. If you want a result, suggest that you split the cost.

Why not... man I love luxury

tuniski:
That is good! Just that it is difficult for many to separate the hardship of today from the likes of @delemomodu . If the leadership today is waiting to read from all manners of advisers solicited and unsolicited, then it is obvious we made an error of choice in Buhari!
The change is a scam and the leading proponents today are seen as jesters. Please don't blame those who are dismissive of @delemomodu!

blame them? No, not in the least. If I read the article looking at the author I will immediately feel disgusted. But the points are well spelt out and balanced in my view. For who ever cares to know, I see Dele as one of those smart Nigerians who were fooled by the evil project called PMB. For now we can only do our best to come out of this mess more experienced, democratically matured and wiser, else the suffering willbe for nothing.

babyfaceafrica:
broda dele is not serious!!!!!..you don't know him that's why you are salivating at his post!!

Yea I really don't know him like you do but I know he follows my twitter handle and on several occasions we have had deliberations on some of his articles. I've followed pendulum for a long time and I don't ascribe to any political party but I like balanced views when I see them. Appreciate your concern

babyfaceafrica:
This man too like story

hi, did you actually read the "story"?
Owk these are few points you would have noticed if you did;
"President Buhari should go behind politics and politicians and do the needful"

"Nigeria is too great and naturally endowed to be sentenced to archaism and antiquity".
These few quotes tells you it ain't just a story, it's a constructive criticism. Always spare time to read. It helps a lot.

Lalasticlala please let's move forward

Epistle to Mr. President according to Uncle Bob Dee
Read on;






Fellow Nigerians, the biggest story everywhere at this moment is that Nigeria is broke, as poor as a church rat. The frustration of our citizens is boldly written on many faces. Even the rich are crying. Depending on who you talk to, Nigeria is broke because of the profligacy of the PDP-led government in 16 years of the current democratic dispensation. According to these persons, the worst victim and our ubiquitous scapegoat is Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who reigned fully as President for five years out of the 16 fabulous years of PDP misrule. For my part, I sometimes wonder if the politicians under Jonathan stole more money than under his predecessors. And then, what of the PDP politicians who absconded over to APC in the gale of unprecedented desertions that rocked and ravaged that inglorious political party? What happened to all the traced loot and recovered cash at home and abroad, not just under President Buhari but also under Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan? Others profess that Nigeria is broke simply because, since independence, we have not put together a coherent economic and social policy capable of harnessing the abundant human and material resources that God has deemed fit to endow us with. We have embarked on disastrous development plan after disastrous development plan and never been able to put together a creditable and veritable team of individuals that could make some sense of those plans and salvage them. In short we have lacked competent hands at the helm of our affairs. The problem is not therefore with Jonathan and his ilk of seeming merry bandits but with all those that have led us to date although some have clearly been more culpable than others.

Whichever view you subscribe to, the question now on every lip is: could Nigeria be broke? It is difficult to imagine that a country that was declared the biggest economy in Nigeria barely three years ago has suddenly transfigured into a miserable apparition and a laughing stock in the comity of nations. But I personally refuse to believe Nigeria is as broke as our leaders now make out. I have listened to series of arguments on why the Nigerian economy has plummeted from the pinnacle of the temple to the deepest depth of the abyss. The most constant and plausible prognosis is that Nigeria was a disaster waiting to happen and that Jonathan as the undertaker had only succeeded in embalming the dead body in order to keep it looking fresh while the soul was already gone.

As a Minister assured me, it was only a matter of time; Nigeria would have collapsed on Jonathan and led to our hasty interment as a nation if he had stayed longer. My response was that why did President Muhammadu Buhari offer to be the lamb of God by allowing a danger that could not be averted to collapse on his own head? Or why could he not stabilise the nation at the state and stage he met it without the country running dangerously amuck the way it is doing right now? There is a Yoruba saying that: orisa boo le gbemi, se mi boo se ba mi (if the gods can’t make our lives better, they should simply leave us the way they met us! That is the cry of those who feel Buhari has failed on his promise to save Nigeria from the perfidious reign of PDP. What is most galling to most observers is the endless accusations and counter allegations from the past and the present governments. I had advised the APC government to stop the blame game long ago so as to save itself the barrage of attacks from those who are only interested in results and not excuses. Such people do not care if Buhari decides to hang Jonathan and all past operatives of PDP combined as long as our economy stops this kamikaze plunge.

I’m certain the situation won’t improve until the government wakes up to its responsibilities. The government cannot retain the old style of governance and expect a drastic and monumental change in our lives. The cost of governance is still atrociously high. Our style is still ostensibly ceremonial and definitely ostentatious. We can’t continue to practise capitalism without capital.

For starters, and to demonstrate his seriousness and resolve to tackle our almost comatose state, President Buhari needs to butcher the presidential fleet and the lavish protocol and fanfare that seems to attend every departure from Abuja and subsequent return. That is the beginning of our salvation. Jesus Christ demonstrated he could float on water before asking his disciples to join him. That is the way to go.

Our State houses are over-funded and one cannot justify the level of expenditure required to maintain them. Political aides are too many. Their roles duplicated and sometimes triplicated. They have become major drainpipes for a bleeding economy. The end result is that they confuse and obfuscate rather than bring clarity and discernment to a system that is already in the throes of death.

Our parastatals are too many, too large and too unwieldy. Our airports, both international and domestic, which serve as the first advertisement of our country to that much sought after potential investor that the government that the government craves are an eyesore and remain most useless despite the many agencies directing and controlling affairs there and the vast sums of money supposedly spent in trying to transform them. I do not know of any nation with such a propensity for self-destruction. This cannot continue.

My humble suggestion as always is that the Federal Government should stop behaving as if it has all the time in the world to fix our problems. It should endeavour to fight corruption and poverty simultaneously. We must replace what there was with what there is. Not all cases of corruption are high profile or derive from greed. The most endemic form of corruption is the one that has percolated across all of us out of necessity or desperation. Corruption would always be attractive when and where the needs of man cannot be met. This is usually corrected in most advanced nations through credit systems, social welfare, scholarships and loans, etc.

We cannot continue to preach to empty stomachs. The attitude of saying we are suffering because corruption has been blocked is no longer tenable. If this is true, what would happen is that only the poor man would bear the brunt. Those who have stolen in arrears and in advance would always get by. The poor have nowhere to go except to device their own means through petty bribes, armed robbery, beggarly existence, blackmail, kidnapping, brigandage, terrorism and so on. The fact that this can only be counter-productive to economic and social development cannot be refuted.

The Federal Government should make its priorities known to the people. It should not operate like a secret cult. There is no better government than an open and transparent government. The world today is just one wholesome unit because nothing is secret anymore. Social media has put paid to the arcane art of secret government that our previous leaders practised. Much traction would be obtained by a government that keeps its people informed of what it is doing in all areas of its operation and the challenges it faces rather than one that is selective in what it tells the people. I know that the average Nigerian is understanding, patient and forgiving if provided with information that it can properly digest.

Government should regularly make public its plans. The President himself should talk to the nation on a regular basis. It shows not only that he has a human face but the people can resonate with him, after all it is him they elected and not his coterie of advisers. It is an archaic way of governance and a relic of the military way of governance for spokesperson to issue press releases on behalf of the President. That is why there is often great confusion from the multitude of messengers deployed by the Government to disseminate information on its behalf.

The President’s blueprint to resuscitate and restore the economy of this country should be well thought out and articulated. It cannot be done by mere slogans, mantra and platitudes. The President’s word must have the force of conviction and should be practised as much as it is preached. The blueprint must be easy to execute. The President cannot do everything at once and his adoring public knows this. However, we believe that the President can do many things and that is why fought for him and we elected him. Once the generality of Nigerians can see that the President is proactive that would change the perception that this government is doing nothing, whereas I am sure it is doing a lot.

Once government can reduce the cost of governance and concurrently reduce corruption, it should invest heavily and urgently in infrastructure, especially our roads, airports and railways. All the talk about diversifying the economy is futuristic. Nigerians need to begin to feel the impact of this “change” government. Projects that will immediately impact on the people and alleviate their present suffering should be implemented. Palliatives to soothe the deep wounds and hurt of the people should be put in place even if it entails greater sacrifice on the part of government and some form of quantitative easing. For instance, I am sure that the NNPC under its new dynamic leadership can put together a package that will help the generality of Nigerians. Within one year, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is already considered a success because he is investing in visible things rather than nebulous ventures. There is a feelgood factor in the air in Lagos State. If Lagos can do it the Federal Government has no reason to fail. It is gratifying that Lagos continues to be in the vanguard of unprecedented development and improvement for its people.

Education is another key area to invest in. Until we bring our schools to international standards, travelling abroad would continue unabated and our scarce resources would be donated to even much smaller countries in Africa. The Federal Government should treat the issue of education as of utmost emergency. I would rather we educate our kids and sponsor the brightest of them to the best schools in the world than give dollars at cheaper rate to pilgrims. So many families would be affected and touched by this gesture. We should borrow from the examples of China, India and others. They sent their kids to the best schools wherever they could find one and by the time they returned home, they started changing the economic and socio-political landscapes of their beloved countries. Nigerians are as brilliant as they come and if given the opportunity they will fly to the moon. We cannot compete in today’s world without quality education.

The Federal Government needs to jazz up its style. I will continue to say it, there are many distinguished Nigerians out there who can help reposition our country in the right direction. We should stop making governance look like rocket science. Even within APC, there are known and tested geniuses who have the knack for discovering talents and nurturing them. One such person is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lagos is what it is today because since 1999, Lagos has been blessed with young and vibrant leaders. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was once Vice President and since leaving power he has displayed uncommon business acumen. He has also invested in one of the best schools in Nigeria today. There is no reason these men cannot be given special roles when it is obvious that this government needs to inject more verve into its contentious capabilities. A man who asks for the way would never get lost on the road, according to a Yoruba proverb. I’m not sure APC has made sufficient use of the amazing talents available in Nigeria. President Buhari should go beyond politics and politicians and do the needful. Nigeria is too great and naturally endowed to be sentenced to archaism and antiquity.

Issiorait

Jaymaxxy:
without dropping Carter 5?

I swear that's the baffling part. Rumor had it that if he did that would be his death.

Dwayne Carter known by his stage name as Lil Wayne has officially announced his retirement from rap music. A news many of his legion of fans haven't quite come to terms with. Some have accused Weezy of ruining their 2016 with that announcement.
See tweets below;

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United State of Anambra

Funny enough Omojuwa has been living in denial ever since this government emerged. He has rather pitched his tent with the Vice President, but what do I know.
You see, I stopped being a political fanatic the day Chief Gani Fawehinmi was buried. No politician will ever earn my respect again. Sometimes I am even tempted to give PMB a benefit of a doubt, but mehn to think am buying a bucket of garri for 800bucks is more terrorizing!


Lemme go back to background and be watching, I hate the noise on this front page.
#repping 5% though

PROFESSION BIZ
15 Secrets of Really Persuasive People





Whether you’re convincing your boss to fund your project or your preschooler to wipe his own hiney after using the bathroom, persuasion is a skill that’s instrumental to your success in life.

Persuasive people have an uncanny ability to get you leaning toward their way of thinking. Their secret weapon is likeability. They get you to like more than their ideas; they get you to like them.

Here are the 15 tricks of the trade that exceptionally persuasive people use to their advantage.

1. [b]They Know Their Audience

Persuasive people know their audience inside and out, and they use this knowledge to speak their audience’s language. Whether it’s toning down your assertiveness when talking to someone who is shy or cranking it up for the aggressive, high-energy type, everyone is different, and catching on to these subtleties goes a long way toward getting them to hear your point of view.

 

2. [b]They Connect

People are much more likely to accept what you have to say once they have a sense of what kind of person you are. In a negotiation study, Stanford students were asked to reach agreement in class. Without instruction of any kind, 55% of the students successfully reached agreement. However, when students were instructed to introduce themselves and share their background before attempting to reach agreement, 90% of the students did so successfully.

The key here is to avoid getting too caught up in the back and forth of the discussion. The person you are speaking with is a person, not an opponent or a target. No matter how compelling your argument, if you fail to connect on a personal level, he or she will doubt everything you say.

3. [b]They Aren’t Pushy

Persuasive people establish their ideas assertively and confidently, without being aggressive or pushy. Pushy people are a huge turn off. The in-your-face approach starts the recipient backpedaling, and before long, they’re running for the hills. Persuasive people don’t ask for much, and they don’t argue vehemently for their position because they know that subtlety is what wins people over in the long run. If you tend to come across as too aggressive, focus on being confident but calm. Don’t be impatient and overly persistent. Know that if your idea is really a good one, people will catch on if you give them time. If you don’t, they won’t catch on at all.

4. [b]They Aren’t Mousy

On the other hand, presenting your ideas as questions or as though they need approval makes them seem flawed and unconvincing. If you tend to be shy, focus on presenting your ideas as statements and interesting facts for the other party to mull over. Also, remove qualifiers from your speech. When you are trying to be persuasive, there is no room for “I think” or “It is possible that.”

5. [b]They Use Positive Body Language

Becoming cognizant of your gestures, expressions, and tone of voice (and making certain they’re positive) will engage people and open them up to your arguments. Using an enthusiastic tone, uncrossing your arms, maintaining eye contact, and leaning towards the person who’s speaking are all forms of positive body language that persuasive people use to draw others in. Positive body language will engage your audience and convince them that what you’re saying is valid. When it comes to persuasion, how you say something can be more important than what you say.

6. [b]They Are Clear and Concise

Persuasive people are able to communicate their ideas quickly and clearly. When you have a firm grasp on what you’re talking about, it’s fun and easy to explain it to those who don’t understand. A good strategy here is to know your subject so well that you could explain it to a child. If you can explain yourself effectively to someone who has no background on the subject, you can certainly make a persuasive case with someone who does.

7. [b]They Are Genuine

Being genuine and honest is essential to being persuasive. No one likes a fake. People gravitate toward those who are genuine because they know they can trust them. It’s difficult to believe someone when you don’t know who they really are and how they really feel.

Persuasive people know who they are. They are confident enough to be comfortable in their own skin. By concentrating on what drives you and makes you happy as an individual, you become a much more interesting and persuasive person than if you attempt to win people over by trying to be the person they want you to be.

8. [b]They Acknowledge Your Point of View

An extremely powerful tactic of persuasion is to concede the point. Admit that your argument is not perfect. This shows that you are open minded and willing to make adjustments, instead of stubbornly sticking to your cause. You want your audience to know that you have their best interests at heart. Try using statements such as, “I see where you are coming from,” and “That makes a lot of sense.” This shows that you are actively listening to what they are saying, and you won’t just force your ideas upon them. Persuasive people allow others to be entitled to their opinions and they treat these opinions as valid. They do this because it shows respect, which makes the other person more likely to consider their point of view.

 

9. [b]They Ask Good Questions

The biggest mistake people make when it comes to listening is failing to hear what’s being said because they are focusing on what they’re going to say next or how what the other person is saying is going to affect them. The words come through loud and clear, but the meaning is lost. A simple way to avoid this is to ask a lot of questions. People like to know you’re listening, and something as simple as a clarification question shows not only that you are listening but also that you care about what they’re saying. You’ll be surprised how much respect and appreciation you gain just by asking questions.

10. [b]They Paint a Picture

Research shows that people are far more likely to be persuaded by something that has visuals that bring it to life. Persuasive people capitalize on this by using powerful visual imagery. When actual images aren’t available or appropriate, these people tell vivid stories that breathe life into their ideas. Good stories create images in the mind of the recipients that are easy to relate to and hard to forget.

11. [b]They Leave a Strong First Impression

Research shows that most people decide whether or not they like you within the first seven seconds of meeting you. They then spend the rest of the conversation internally justifying their initial reaction. This may sound terrifying, but by knowing this, you can take advantage of it to make huge gains in your likeability and ability to persuade. First impressions are intimately tied to positive body language. Strong posture, a firm handshake, a smile, and opening your shoulders to the person you are talking to will help ensure that your first impression is a good one.

12. [b]They Know When to Step Back

Urgency is a direct threat to persuasion, so tread lightly. When you try to force people to agree instantly, studies show that they are actually more likely to stand by their original opinion. Your impatience causes them to counter your arguments in favor of their own. If your position is strong, you shouldn’t be afraid to back off and give it time to sink in. Good ideas are often difficult to process instantly, and a bit of time can go a long way.

13. [b]They Greet People by Name[b]

Your name is an essential part of your identity, and it feels terrific when people use it. Persuasive people make certain they use others’ names every time they see them. You shouldn’t use someone’s name only when you greet him or her. Research shows that people feel validated when the person they’re speaking with refers to them by name.

If you’re great with faces but have trouble with names, have some fun with it, and make remembering people’s names a brain exercise. When you meet someone, don’t be afraid to ask his or her name a second time if you forget it right after you hear it. You’ll need to keep the name handy if you’re going to remember it the next time you see the person.

14. [b]They Are Pleasers

Persuasive people never win the battle only to lose the war. They know how and when to stand their ground, and yet they are constantly making sacrifices that help their cause. They are always giving in, giving ground, and doing things for other people that make them happy. Persuasive people do this because they know in the long run this wins people over. They know it’s better to be successful than it is to be “right.”

15. [b]They Smile

People naturally (and unconsciously) mirror the body language of the person they’re talking to. If you want people to like you and believe in you, smile at them during a conversation, and they will unconsciously return the favor and feel good as a result. Persuasive people smile a lot because they have genuine enthusiasm for their ideas. This has a contagious effect on everyone they encounter.

 

[b]Putting It All Together

Persuasive people are adept at reading and responding to other people. They rely heavily on emotional intelligence (EQ) to bring people to their way of thinking. With 90% of top performers high in emotional intelligence, it’s no wonder that persuasive people rely on this skill to get ahead. Add these skills to your repertoire, and you’re on your way to joining this exclusive group.

Looking at this gist from the "5%" angle.... man you will realize why am not surprised


I don't speak for 95, they already concluded it's the best thing to happen to this country
Lemme come and be going before they wake up.

Jacksonville:
Who is getting emotional here? you said working for zuckerberg brings more pay.. Then i said self-employment is the best..

Now i had to stoop low to your level of understanding for you to get my point... Be smart and embrace the truth. It hurts...


Of course someone will help you build your empire in the long run. If you don't motivate them, how would they help you?... Hope u get my point..bye.

ouch! Now am really hurt

You really didn't have to quote me bro. Am so hurt cuz you had to go through all dis trouble to explain a point to my dumb ass and till now am still not even getting you lol. I like to associate with my typa dumb people too. Pls leave us d hell alone o. Even if we work our entire life and we are contented with it, shey u still have problem with it?. Too much of motivational speeches often lead to frustration.

EPL is here bro... am seeing Hull vs Leceister
Guess u working Saturday

Jacksonville:
Why not work for yourself and become an entrepreneur and equally a boss like Zuckerberg..

bro I hope the advice is for someone else and perhaps yourself. You hardly knw me and we ain't talking self employment yet. Stop being emotional over my matter. After all, is people that will help me build an empire. So you must serve before you are served. That's how things work. Get over the entrepreneur sh!t aii... we all are dis days. Bless up fam

Terrific!
Oil and ga no dey reign again, the "oil" is now in cyber space. You make more working for that boy Zuckerburg. Don't say I didn't tell you

I have followed Ahmed Salkida right from the day he gave that insight about boko haram, his close association with the late YUSUF the boko haram pioneer leader. Up until the kidnap of the chibok girls to the propaganda of the whole electioneering process, he remained quite relevant in the helm of affairs in that arena as far as BH news is concerned.
Today Ahmed in a reply to a twitter user alleged that the Chibok girls can re-unite with their families in 48hrs if FG so wish. See the feed after the cut....





I think it's time the FG begin listening more.

I am particularly happy because the private investor is an anambra born. My inlaw to be more precise... from Ogbu Abatete, idemili north LGA. Omelora 1 of Abatete. So the money will never leave the shores of the state. More grease my people.

Arsenate:
you don't know jos and you judge it only with what the media told you. 1 minute in jos and you won't want to leave. Even on this thread people that have been there have attested to that. I'm not making this up. It's a fact

he has no idea... am an Igbo boy, schooled in both COCIN dadin kowa and Rantya college.. we moved with my goons from west of mines to federal lowcost to billionaires quarters to tudun wada to bukuru layout back to azin nyako youth center, producing best rappers, international footballers and badt artists back to back. Jos is the Hip Hop/ Rap headquarter of West Africa! Please give him d msg. I am JOStified
Peace bro

Now that's terrible.

Daddy bye bye o.... bring bread when u are coming back..
Daddy never returns
Mummy where is daddy
He traveled to obodo oyibo, he will buy u alomplane when he's coming back. So don't cry. And the lies will continue till...
Rest in peace people.

Alright... project tour and gallerie

freeze001:
Nope, female.

aii folk... nice to meet you. Seems you identify largely with brilliant people. Your girl got something. I seldom comment here but she got me talking.

freeze001:
Kenny987 is female.

sorry for denying the ladies credit due them my bad totally.

Is Freeze001 a male

Wow.... I love red soil

Who else loves red soil




And to think those guys scooping the supposed fuel solution are going to use fractional distillation to separate it really wows me. Such intellects in ikom

kenny987:
In line with my learned brother posters above, I concur that you are an absolutely pathetic DISGRACE to rational thinking!

It is the basic minimum the law requires for eligibility. He swore an affidavit as to it's availability only not in his possession but that of the Army's. The requirement was an attachment of a copy of same as proof not to direct the INEC to the Army. A concerned citizen has picked on it and brought it to the attention of the court. Buhari therefore has a burden to prove his assertion ie possession of a WAEC/WASSCE certificate.

The law cannot depend on a mere allegation of literacy, it must be substantiated. In the event such proof is not forthcoming he will need to defend himself on the second leg of the suit which is perjury, lying on oath both as to possession and location of this qualification.

I get a leap of joy when I see dudes make sense. I just feel am not alone

agrovick:
Lolllllll
Don't ever give up, don't ever lose sight of the bigger picture you have in mind

I see you bro.... nah never giving up on this. Thanks

I will like to work in a Petrochemical firm, currently in my mind is INDORAMA Eleme.
I believe with the situation of things in the country and the need for diversification into agriculture, more attention should be paid in researching on more effective pesticides and soil enrichment additives etc. My love for chemistry is infinite. But here I am in an electronics shop selling TV with 2.1 B.tech Industrial Chemistry!.... it is well