₦airaland Forum

Honestly, this idea of displaying titles is becoming something else. I got to know Barrack Obama as a professor when I read one of his books "Audacity of Hope" Even as a president, most times you can only hear, Barrack Obama" alone. To me; it is pride and at the same time a misplaced priority. You can imagine a Nigerian will attend 1 or 2 days workshop or seminar organise mostly by fast business men trying to make money for themselves at the detriment of even the attendees, the next moment, the same attendees will upgrade their CV/title to reflect the newly acquired scam certificate. Most Nigerians seems to abandon productivity in pursuance of vague things.

We know the truth. Boko Haram is not only a PDP oriented group. Hence, they cuts across parties line. You'll recall, Sen. Buka Ibrahim has been on the forefront in making inciting statement whenever issues of BH comes up. I'm not surprised he was also named to represent them in their so-called conditional peace talk. However, CPC should learn to accept the bitter pill also; 'their paymaster is not pure as far as this matter is concerned'

It's indeed a sad news for every patriotic Nigerian. I just hope this would serve as deterant to other desperate Nigerians. It's very unfortunate to note that most people are more comfortable by being so unrealistic. We must learn to take responsibility of every single step we take. Do not be carried away by claims coming from the western world...there is no place where people are not suffering. However, there is no gain saying the fact that, his demise is propelled by misplaced priority and unwarranted urge(greed) to make it by fire by force.

I can confidently predict how this drama will end. Having been keen of following cases emanated from the activities of the so-called terrorist group gladly sponsored by politicians who feels they can use these bunch of illiterate cum less privileged to hold us to ransom. And this would be the end: 1. Senator Zanna has already stated that, Bama is a drug addict- he mentioned this to undermine the impending confession that will be made by Bama. By trying to claim he is of un sound mind shows the level of desperation to cover up their collective crimes. 2. I can deduce from the senator, having claimed the guy is innocent is an attempt to insult the intelligence of our security operatives and indeed the good people of Nigerians. 3. How can you say, you sent him away when he visits your compound all the time? 4. How did he gets to know the former Governor(your ally) who most of us believed he is the grand patron of the so-called sects. It's very unfortunate you guys feel we don't know what is going on. I wish the Govt has political will to arrest these old fools playing politics with human lives.

In the midst of my several troubles, He cares! I can't stop thanking Him. This topic is so matured, we only have very few digression. Big ups to the OP.

I Have observed closely, trends of Ondo State politics most especially these few weeks, coupled with predictions emanated from the 2nd round of the gubernatorial debate held 2 weeks ago. I therefore submit my prediction visa-as-via the outcome of the general election: LABOUR PARTY = 1st, PDP =2nd, ACN = 3rd. This is posted for to a critical perusal...so, lets exchange views on this

It is very unfortunate this same guy has been running his mouth wide for the past few years and nobody has called him to order. Does it mean, Abah Ibrahim is bigger than the SSS? Imagine his careless utterances all the time and no one has invited him for questioning. I wonder why our intelligence unit is shying away from arresting this guy. I'm not trying to support injustice or what ever but, the truth of the matter is, must you continue to kill innocent Nigerians because Federal Govt failed to address acclaimed issue of injustice meted out on your Geo-political zone? I guess, instigating a trial against this guy would go along way in curbing the menace of the so-called terrorist group.

What's new about this article. Yes! you condemned the killing, but we all condemned it as it happened. On this note, i think your condemnation does not hold anything reasonable, it's rather based on a shallow minded goal of capturing power by all means. It is very obvious you're trying to play politics with this unfortunate incident. You will recall the incident of post-electioneering violence which was virtually propelled by careless utterances attributed to your pay master. Up to this moment, we haven't recovered from the shock of that incident. To me, however, your article is clearly pointed at the level of greed and selfishness that characterized your political party "evil association" I therefore use this medium to state categorically, your claims are baseless.

I'm damn tired of these old crooks. Funny enough, they feel Nigerians are daft like them. Imagine, they're still deceiving their dull brain they're traditional rulers. It is only in this part of the world that destined criminals are allowed to walk freely on the street, making inciting claims every single day.

I wonder why most Nigerians are so tribalistic in every of their thoughts. Come to think of it, have you guys sat down one day and consider the history of our sovereignty visa-as-vis the number of years the Northerners ruled? Yet, that region still characterized with high rate of under development. I think, it is high time we started reasoning beyond tribalism otherwise, Nigeria project would continue to be a nightmare. As far as am concerned, GEJ is a Nigerian. He's not only from Niger Delta. If he fails to spread the dividends of democracy, posterity will judge him at the rightful time. Lets be more concerned about even development. Regional politics is anti-development strategy.

I deduced something from this post. Judging from how archaic this guy is, seems you toasted him (no offense). I can't believe the guy could be bold enough to approach any lady. I supposed, he would have opted for a village arrangee marriage if not that you approach him. Peharps, he must have used jazz to woo you. However, it may be you're not very beautiful, he now thought someone like you should have joined him in the farm. Anyway, just take heart. I believe, if that is your destiny, you already have him to work on. Who knows, he may turn out to be the kind of person you dreamed to marry. More importantly, this is the right time to let him see reasons why he must up grade to be able to handle contemporary challenges . Not until when you sign the register.

Politics? I shall return soon –Kalu
Our Reporter September 3, 2012 11 Comments »
Politics? I shall return soon –Kalu

•Says the real looters of Nigeria’s treasury are walking about free

Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, is on a new crusade. The founding member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says he’s going to prevail on every possible international anti-graft agency to compel all former Nigerian public office holders to disclose the source of the stupendous wealth, which many of them flaunt today. Kalu, who spoke from his Maryland, Washington, DC. home in the United States, said the object of this new campaign was to establish, once and for all, the truth about those who stole the country’s wealth or used the privilege of public office to loot the public treasury. According to him, this has become necessary given the fact that those who actually looted the public treasury have gone scot free while the names of a few innocent people are being bandied around as corrupt. On politiking, Kalu who seems to be on a sabbatical of some sort, says he’s not in doubt that he still has a role to play in the future of Nigeria. Excerpts:

Why have you been quiet in the last few years?
Well, em.. em I have been quiet because I decided to be quiet. Nigeria is a country that is going through evolution; a new cultural and value representation of our people because our people have lost value. They’ve lost culture, they’ve lost the norm that makes human beings exists. So I felt we are sick. A society where everybody looks very sick, I have to withdraw.
Are you comfortable looking at what you helped establish destroyed?
I am not totally a politician, mind you. If you know my history, I have been a businessman since under the age of 26. I have always remained a focused and reputable businessman.
But the story has been that you played vital role in the founding of the Peoples Democratic Party. Do you think it is okay to see what you helped build getting destroyed?
It’s true that I am one of the main pillars of the PDP and I supported PDP very well. In fact, it’s just that new comers have taken over the party. You cannot write the history of PDP without mentioning my name and some other people like Atiku Abubakar and the rest of them. So, we put our sweat into the formation of that party. We put in everything we had to build that party. But there are those that are billionaires today who could not afford N10,000 to contribute to the party in 1998. We funded PDP and made it a successful instrument.
Who are the billionaires you are referring to?
Like former President Olusegun Obasanjo. You know he openly told journalists that he came into politics with only N20,000 and I am sure you are aware of that. He said it many times. We now see new buildings from Otta to Abeokuta, flying jets to everywhere in the world.
It is believed that you played an important role in Obasanjo’s presidential bid in 1998 and we believe you two were very close. What went wrong?
I parted ways with Obasanjo because he wanted to continue joking with the country called Nigeria and Nigerians are blind. Unfortunately, they prefer people lying to them to people like us. I am going to send letters to the United Nations Secretary General, the European Union and the United States and all the major powers that all those who have served in Nigeria should come forward to disclose their sources of wealth. Let them show their bank statements, either with defunct Allied Bank or ACB. Let them come and prove how they bought houses in Victoria Island, Maitama, Abuja. Let us know who the real thieves are. You cannot be calling people thieves when the real thieves are walking free on the streets of Nigeria. It is not fair to me in particular because I know that at the formation of PDP I contributed N500 million in 1998 and I don’t know how many of them that own N500 million in 1998. But today I am a thief. I also contributed almost $1 million to Obasanjo’s campaign in 1998, when nobody had no penny to give. Why I am a thief today is what I don’t understand.
Former President Obasanjo recently, called members of the National Assembly corrupt. Do you agree with him?
Yes, because a lot of fraudulent people who used to engage 419 are in the National Assembly. The government knows these people. They know they have criminal cases against these people before. These people fraudulently found themselves into the National Assembly and we see that Nigeria has transformed to giving power to many unemployed people who have fraudulent records to be in leadership position.
Does Obasanjo have the morality to call the National Assembly members corrupt?
No, I don’t think so.
Why?
Because Obasanjo made the country the way it is today. Obasanjo caused every problem we are facing in Nigeria today. He has no moral right to say anybody is corrupt. Even when I was in office, I told him that corruption is under his table but they didn’t listen to me. The Americans know, British, Germans, French, they all know. This is why they have no respect for him. The only people who respect Obasanjo are Nigerians.
Will you go back to politics?
I am still watching. The best way is to siddon look. Let us see whether this lie will prevail over the truth. It has never happened before and it will never happen because falsehood will not prevail over the truth. You see governors telling lies openly. You see ministers telling lies openly. People in leadership positions lying in public. This has never happened before. It cannot continue like this.
Let us talk about your visit to the US. Is it just social or political? And why have you been elusive?
No, I am not elusive. It’s just that I don’t want to talk to journalists. Even the Nigerian problems, journalists are part of the problem.
Were you at the State Department? If yes what did you go to do there?
I go there regularly. Seeing me there should not be an issue. I have a lot of issues that take me there. So I have been in and out of the US State Department.
What about the US Department of Agriculture?
I often go there too to discuss agricultural policies as it affects Africa.
Are you into farming now?
Yes.
Do you have a farm in Nigeria?
I have farms all over Africa.
So you have no plans for 2015?
The Answer is no. I want to continue to be a private citizen.
What if your people want you?
This is one of the ways people deceive themselves. Nobody does what he does not want to do. If I really want to come back to politics, don’t worry I will tell you. I don’t need my people to force me to come back. But I know I still have a big role to play in Nigeria.
So Nigerians should look forward to a come-back, because you seem to be full of rage now. Are you going back to PDP or PPA?
I don’t know yet but PPA might be a great possibility.
Let’s go back a briefly to 2007. You left PDP to form your own party, ran for presidency and won in two states, you also produced two governors. How did you do that with Obasanjo’s PDP might?
It’s the will of God and we are going to do more of that. Nigeria must change and change is coming.
Why did you leave PPA?
I needed to focus on my trade, on what I have been doing before I entered into politics.
In 2007, you were arrested by the EFCC and arraigned for corruption. Did you steal Abia State money?
Well, to my conscience, I am clean. I have never made any deal with any contractor, I have never made any deal with any commissioner or any staff of Abia State Government. If I have spent money, the money I spent is security vote. Mind you, under Obasanjo’s government, contractors working for Abia State Government were detained for nine months, asking them to implicate me but the contractors refused to do it. They went to harass my mother in Aba. You know they have been pursuing me.
Why the witch-hunt ?
Because they knew I could have been president and they didn’t want me to be. Obasanjo used his powers to fight me. I am not going to comment on that case because my conscience is as clear as snow. The international community knows that I have not committed any offence but it is before a court of competent jurisdiction I do not need to comment on it anymore. I want to allow the court to do its job.
Are you saying you are innocent?
I say that my conscience is clear. Legally, I am not supposed to speak about the case and I don’t want to say much about it. I know I have not taken money from anybody. I did not do any dirty deal as governor of Abia State for eight years.
How would you rate Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and Ibrahim Lamorde of the EFCC?
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu would have succeeded more as EFCC chair but he dabbled into politics and I am watching Lamorde not to do same because he will finish himself if he does. Nuhu allowed himself to be used by Obasanjo. If it is not politics, there is no reason for my arrest in the first place. Nuhu had all opportunities to have been the Inspector General of Police. He started well and ended with politics. Obasanjo dragged him into it. Nuhu knows Obasanjo’s secrets. He knows all of them. But he refused to say it. He was on the floor of the National Assembly saying that 31 governors were corrupt, meaning wiping out the whole leadership. But where are the 31 governors? Only Orji Kalu is now being tried. Obasanjo is more corrupt than any living Nigerian in Nigeria today and nobody is arresting him.
How will you assess the security situation in Nigeria? What is your assessment of President Goodluck Jonathan’s way of handling issues?
The situation is very bad and these are part of what I discussed with some State Department officials. I have also discussed this issue with EU officials and the Commonwealth. I think President Jonathan has the power to stop the situation. He is the President.
Why do you think he has not been effective?
I cannot say why.
Don’t you think that he inherited this problem from previous government? Don’t you think if Obasanjo had addressed this issue when he was in office it won’t be as bad as it is now?
No, we addressed this issue then. We solved it. Inasmuch as I disagree with Obasanjo on many issue, particularly his not being fair to people, I also agree with him for the love he has for Nigeria. But he is a very wicked man to have taken my bank, airline and other businesses.
You said he loves Nigeria?
Yes, he partially loves Nigeria but he is a thief.

I'd come across a street named "Safe birth" around Fadeyi area very close to Palm grove

I think, this should be the first commendable criticism to be attributed to El-Rufai in the history of GEJ administration. No doubt, he is intellectually sound but don't know why he chooses to be on a logger head with GEJ's govt. It would be wise he refrains from unjustifiable hatred and start being useful to himself and the society at large. I'm begining to see El-Rufai becoming himself on this single contribution rather than the 'Hell-Rufai' he chooses to become lately.

My fear about this innovation is that, our "Oyel"(Oil) price would soon drop drastically. Advanced countries are not relenting in their efforts to create a sustainable option for crude oil(gas). A big blow dooms Nigeria economy. I just hope we become more innovative avert this time bomb.

I have a dream of a new Lagos where Police Armoured van, pick up and the likes would be impounded for flouting traffic laws. Those guys are bad influence to other motorist.

Yes, we know that greed, competition, etc are major propellers of the economy according to Karl Max but, can't we just bury atleast greed for now so that things would change for the better? It's very unfortunate that the whole time wasted during the evaluation exercise was in vain because of greed occasioned by an individual's action. I know, this is a very trying time for the President. I urged him to keep faith, patriotic Nigerians are behind you most especially in the power reformation.

It's a pay back time for Mr Abati. I'm quite convinced this article wouldn't have come from his table if he were still staff of Guardian. However, I think this should be a lesson for those criticising GEJ, government as viewed outside is quite different from the inside. It's very unfortunate most attention seekers feels the only way to become popular is by hurling unnecessary spell at themselves by insulting their Leaders. Sadly, most people who are fun of doing this are either strongly acclaimed Christians and Muslims. This goes to show how moral bereaved most Nigerians are. I grant...

Honestly, i have read so many "weed and the likes" induced comments with regards to this topic. However, I think time is not yet ripe to condemn or raise high the achievements of the government under the stewardship of GEJ. Also, it's very unfortunate even when things will continue to improve(hopefully), those who are neck bent to see this government fail would never acknowledge it. I implore Nigerians to see Nigeria just as their own constituency otherwise, we may end up sending unbearable curses to ourselves. As for those who delights in abusing the president whom i know represents the symbol of our unity (Nigeria), it is very unfortunate because, even our belief (collectively) acknowledged positions of authority. I just hope you desist from this sinful act to avert the curses you invite to yourself and family. I grant...

Issues in Dangote’s graduate drivers scheme
Our Reporter August 21, 2012 4 Comments »
Issues in Dangote’s graduate drivers scheme

BY Suraj Oyewale

When I picked up a recent edition of Guardian newspaper and saw a full page advert by Dangote Group seeking to employ and train 2000 graduates for its newly established Drivers Academy, a number of thoughts raced through my mind. Expectedly, the initiative has started generating heated debate in Nigeria’s highly critical cyberspace. On the surface, one will be tempted to crash the roof on the Group for such a ‘demeaning’ offer to Nigeria’s legion of respected graduates.

But a deeper look at the issues surrounding the idea is necessary no matter the opinion one forms on it, ab initio; after all, lack of analytical review of policies and events, are at the root of the pervasive bolekaja criticism that has made public debate an exercise in waste of time and resources in Nigeria. The billionaire founder of the conglomerate, Aliko Dangote, is a man that is liked and loathed in Nigeria in equal proportion.

To some people, he is a business shark that doesn’t tolerate competition and uses his connection with political powers-that-be to tilt policies in his favour and reap billions in the process. To others, he is a diligent businessman in a capitalist economy that is passionate about his country, nay his continent, establishing factories across all regions and employing people. Dangote is the largest single employer of labour in Nigeria today and if the 2000 drivers join his payroll, he will widen the gap as Nigeria’s numero uno employer.

But what ordinarily looks like a noble idea is laden with a number of questions. According to Dangote Group, the initiative will ‘assist to uplift the operating standards in road transport industry’, amongst other merits. When one looks at the manner haulage drivers operate on our roads, one will easily agree that the industry needs serious reforms. Some of us still have phobia for long distance highway driving because of how these ‘Kings of the roads’ lord over the highways, without regard for other road users.

Not a few road accidents happen on daily basis due to the activities of these barely literate drivers. But for the grace of God almighty, this writer could have been consumed by their activities last year when on my way to my Kwara hometown for sallah, two heavy truck drivers were carelessly competing for space on a double-way road, at a sharp bend for that matter. The commercial bus that had overtaken me earlier was not as lucky.

Virtually every Nigerian road user has had nightmarish experience, even if of near-miss, with these ‘lions of the highway’. So I will be the first to agree that Dangote group’s attempt at overhauling its road transport function is a welcome idea. Other road transport business owners, especially petroleum products marketing and transporting companies, should follow suit. Indeed, the reforms should be nationally coordinated with the Federal Ministry of Transport developing the framework under which these operators operate. But a big question:

is illiteracy and lack of tertiary education the cause of this inhuman behavior of these truck drivers? If the answer to that is no, I’m afraid shoving the illiterates aside for the graduates in the business is not the magic wand to this monstrous attitude. It can be easily argued that one that passed through the four walls of a tertiary institution is expected to be more refined in attitude, but this is only partially true. After all, we will not look too far before we see OND holders, at least, in the current crop of highway drivers.

But this flaw notwithstanding, I believe formal training like Dangote Drivers Academy is expected to give its 2000 drivers will go a long way in instilling the needed expertise, and equally importantly, attitude, which can make a difference. There is also the question of whether someone that studied say Sociology in the tertiary institution now being employed as a driver is not underemployed. Well, everyone knows that the course of study at undergraduate level has little bearing with most Nigerians’ eventual career.

This is why an Engineering graduate will go on to become Bank CEO or CFO. Yet, some people have asked why they need to go spend four or more years in the higher institution, when they could have learned driving and become a driver in one week. But this argument misses the point when confronted with the fact that what one learns in the higher institution goes beyond the classroom teachings.

The exposure, the finesse, the interactions are meant to shape our being. This is why Dangote expects a graduate driver to make a difference. A bigger question –and the main point of the controversy – is: is it not an insult to the sensibilities of Nigerian graduates for a ‘capitalist’ Dangote to throw such a lowly job at them? This is a tough question for me, as I am not sure my answer will not be different if I were in the other side – the side of the unemployed army of graduates. Frankly, I don’t see this as an insult. I will explain.

Driving is a job long seen as meant for the uneducated class. I emphasized ‘seen’ because it is only a matter of perception, it is never a rule or fact that is cast in stone. Here is someone trying to revolutionize the job and give it a better public perception. If we look round, we should see that many of the jobs associated with the illiterate, lowly class in the society in the past are now being revolutionized.

Years back, we all saw farming as the preserve of the illiterate poor. Now, ex-presidents, retired Generals, and many well educated elite are into farming. Young graduates and upwardly mobile executives are also moving into the sector. I have a friend, a young guy in his early 30’s, that resigned his investment banking job for farming.

I have another friend, my room mate in the university, who, not waiting for any paid job after his youth service, went into small scale fish farming. So what are we talking about? It is all a matter of perception, driving job is seen as a lowly one because we all made it look it so, giving it a better perception is a matter of mental outlook too. If farming is no longer for the poor illiterate only, driving too is long overdue to be absorbed into the societally acceptable jobs, at least for anyone that couldn’t find a better job. After all, not a few Nigerians drive cab for a living in other lands.

I do not expect Dangote Group to pay its 2000 drivers less than N100,000 per month. If I guessed right, this is not an entirely bad idea. A lot of the formal sector jobs graduates die to get do not pay up to N50,000 per month.

I know banks that pay less than N50,000 for its HND staff. Now, questions for the Dangote group too: what is the career progression plan for these graduate drivers? Can a well-polished graduate driver ever become a Manager or Supervisor? Or will he remain a steering manipulator throughout his entire career in the organization? What are the incentives to make these drivers abide by the rules you teach them in the academy? I have some advice:

The drivers, upon completion of their course, should be absorbed into the company’s organizational structure like any other entry level graduate. There should be yearly appraisals and promotion for performing drivers like it would do to any other staff. Performance may be tied to number of accident-free journeys a driver makes, in addition to other measures.

The company may also consider as incentives hire purchase schemes for its drivers. Right of first refusal may also be given to drivers ahead of other staff when the company deems it fit to dispose a truck after a number of years of use. For a job that requires high level of energy and mental alertness like driving, adequate holidays should be part of these drivers working condition.

Of course, I am not unaware of the fact that, Dangote being a private organization, has the sole prerogative of drawing its internal policies, including driving policy, but this advisory from an outsider is not totally out of order, especially when we look at the fact that we are all ultimate stakeholders as co-users of the roads Dangote drivers will ply. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, Albert Einstein said many years ago, is insanity.

Dangote group’s initiative is a welcome idea if all the potential loopholes are addressed, and other heavy truck owners consider similar initiative (not necessarily employing graduates only) it may go a long way in bringing the needed sanity to our roads. Rather than descend heavily on the Forbes Billionaire, we should look at the bigger picture and encourage him. I fully endorse the scheme. Oyewale writes from Lagos.

Make El-Rufai go boil beans. These so-called politicians still feel they can deceive us. I wonder why he was not making noise when was dining and Wining with PDP. This goes to show the level of desperation most of our politicians displayed. He's only thirsty of power that is why he's neck bent to making inciting statement. He must be a joker.

This Guy called abba Ibrahim is always fun of making inciting statement. Imagine, what he vomited. No wonder you guys are sending bomb every here and there. My simple question for this guy goes thus; You guys ruled this country for a considerable number of years, what impact have you guys made to ameliorate the deplorable situation in your region? What effort do you made when you governed your state for 8 yrs? You are not even happy, you're reaping where you did not sow. What stop you guys from developing agriculture in your region? I think this guy supposed to be invited to interview the SS Boss because he's fun of saying sh*t when ever he comes to the public...

Honestly speaking, It is very difficult to please a man. You guys out there criticizing Alh. Dangote, can any of you mention atleast one single thing you have done/contributed to the betterment of this country? i guess most of you would have nothing to present. I wonder why you guys are encouraging laziness and pride in a public forum like this. However, I believe, the only way to get things done in a better way is trying to do things differently from conventional. Okay, lets consider this analysis; In the US(America) literacy level is placed at 98%, that is to say that, virtually every American must have gone to school. Does that mean, they don't have Truck drivers there? Lets tell ourselves the truth, the world is moving forward, it is only in the third world that seems nothing is happening. I usually tell people I come in contact with; if you refuse to grow, the world would definitely grow and leave you behind. There will come a time that, if one is not educated, he may likely not find any job. Anyway, I think, the problem is not far fetched from the fact that, people see driving as a job meant for illiterates, to me; it's very far from it. Driving is a noble job in developed places. We need to step up after all, driving entails safety and very lately, virtually every thing is getting computerized. Fellow Nigerians, lets not despise the days of little beginning.

na wao! after nine kids, still trying to bring more into avoidable suffering. sadly enough, most people who indulge in this act of giving birth to over 1 dozen of children hardly have what it takes to train up a single child. If you ask, they would keep making this parochial disposition "Na God dey give children" As if, those who controls the size of their family in a healthy manners are not children of God too. What do you expect, if a man is idle. he does not have any other thing to use his brain for other than thinking of sex all the time. may the lord have mercy!

As a Nigerian, I feel sad whenever I come across a bad news about Nigerians killed or to be killed in any part of the globe. However, I think there is a serious problem here. It is even greater than the economy hurricane we are facing as a country.In most Pentecostal churches nowadays, we keep hearing Pastors/Prophet and so on saying/prophesying; "Receive your VISA now" And I keep asking myself, Visa to go and do what? Can an American preacher make such pronouncement? If he tries it, I guess the whole congregation would definitely run away. Do not be surprised, this guy might have had such prophesy. To me, there's no reason for any individual to leave his/her country if the purpose is not well defined to be clean. People really need to understand the fact that, their life is sacred. Their economy situation is not worth their lives. After all, some Nigerians are still making it here not withstanding how rough the situation may be. We need to killed our urge for materials acquisition otherwise our urge kills us. I hope this would definitely serve as deterrent to someone who may want to venture into this bad business. May God save Nigeria from Nigerians!

Fellow NLders, I think the OP may not be far from the truth. Criticism has always been a tool of correction to political office holders. And one of the greatest challenges a leader must come in contact with is his ability to scale through the path of critics. Haven't said that; I noticed in the time past, so many things went wrong because most people were either afraid or naive to speak their minds. However, to me; criticism is not all about being destructive if truly people are seeking to correct the wrongs in governance. It is a crystal truth to say that, most criticism I come across during this administration are propelled by the following factors;

1. Greed 2. Effort to gain cheap recognition 3. Parochial disposition based on ill-information, 4. An efforts to come back to power by all means, 5. Demons (People) who are neck bent to make inciting statement to create disaffection within the sub-nations that makes up the country, and so on...
However, I do not wish to be misconstrued, I still identified very few criticism which are borne out from the fact that we still have patriotic Nigerians who believes "We can only be free when everyone of us is free"
In a nutshell, I think the Government would display the act of being more responsible if we subscribe to constructive criticism. I grant...

My problem with Nigeria politician seems to take a singular pattern. An average Nigeria Politician would always turn out to be a saint over night when once he loses an election. Dino Malaye is a PDP member who choose to walk into another party because he needed to win a do-or-die election. He started this anti-government campaign to gain cheap popularity because, he lost an election. However, am not trying to condemn his campaign for corruption free nation but, I can't trust him for doing this now. He may just be doing it for his own selfish reason(s). Who knows what will happen next if they eventually call him to have his own share of the national cake. In a nutshell, followers should be careful of these so-called politicians. Most of them are wove in goat's skin or better put, Chameleon. I will never trust anyone. Imagine Farouk whom I used to respect so much.

Everyone wants to be famous. It's possible but not too cheap as this charge-and-bail guy thought. I suppose he tries another avenue. Good Samaritan indeed!

This analysis have captured every details that one needs to know about the whole saga. Therefore, I will like to commend FESTUS KEYAMO for having the courage to post this un-biased view. It's very unfortunate that, most Nigerians are fond of defending people based on ethnic, religious, political reasons and so on... If we continue like this, I wonder what legacy we'll leave behind for our children. We must learn to say the truth most especially when it comes to things that keeps threatening our corporate/economic existence as a country(corruption). EFCC alone cannot fight corruption without our collective supports. I wonder what most of these so-called NGOs are doing this time. I expected them to have thought of instigating a protest demanding rapid process of investigation. Just pray this would not be like every other investigation in the time past

This one is called "Evil transfer"