₦airaland Forum

Kingpee2:
This has always been their motive,they will use the same office to shut them up,this dude use to be a good human right activist till they gave him the knife to cut part of his own national cake,reminds me of when Oshiomhole was the labor congress chairman,look at him today with his power driven ego.

So true!

I grew up hoping people like Oshionmole would lead this country. But Lord Acton was right; Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.

You would always think you can make a difference, until you get there and see how rotten the whole system is. You have no choice but to join the bandwagon.

nikkygal:
This list is blood curdling haba!

Does it mean Nigerians don't have any other job abroad now than crime and fraud? How can this number of people be involved, and yet they've not even finished their arrests?

This is such a huge disgrace. This country is on a downward spiral...geez!

Look at their nicknames: 'Thank you Jesus, 'Pastor Ken', Son of God etc. Bunch of fraudsters constantly making things more difficult for legit folks like us...Awon adojutini gbogbo...

Please lock them up & throw away the keys...

lalasticlala
Mynd44

My sister, there is no two reason for this, it’s Greed. Every body wants to live and show off, come back to the village with big cars and impress their village people, to the shame of those who haven’t made it yet.

It’s the same reason Nigeria is very backward: more than half of those in power and privileged positions are only interested in filling their pockets and keeping the circle of power close to their caucus. Ever wondered why the same people keep rotating the different offices and portfolios? It’s just that Greed.

An average Nigerian is not contented with what he has. big kudos to every Nigerian who is living within the means God have graced him/her with.

Paroh:



Fucking lawyers. Always thinking they're better than anyone else. See my signature

Smiles... don’t take it personal... they are trained to be that way!

HigherEd:
*in no particular order.



Lalasticlala


Paystack was founded in 2015 by two 2015 graduates of Babcock. Akinlade and Ezra Olubi.

Flutterwave founded in 2016 by Iyionluwa Aboyeji a graduate of University of Waterloo at the age of 26.

Andela founded in 2014 by. Ian Carnevale, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Jeremy Johnson from 2U and Christina Sass.

Propertypro founded in 2013 Fikayo Ogundipe; Sulaiman Balogun; Oladapo Eludire; Oluwaseyi Ayeni

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Ifeanyi Anazodo, Jimoh Maiyegun, Akindele Phillips
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please note that Iyionluwa who cofounded Andela in 2014 resigned two years later to establish flutterwave. However in late 2018 he stepped down as CEO of flutterwave also






Tolet.com.ng aka propertypro.ng

Nice thread.

Problem with all these startups is the copy cat ish. Nothing is really disruptive about their offering. They seem to be offering same value with little tweaks; when they can actually innovate and do something entirely different and offers greater value.

Odingo1:
Yoruba don't have courage to do anything, one gun shot today at Surulere lagos this morning, they all ran away leaving only one Igbo man standing.

And you know this because?

BroadStreetBull:
Calling for a revolution is different to calling for a protest.

Sowore called for a revolution, no reasonable government would sit by and watch someone call for a revolution.

As usual those who are condemning these are the 5 percenters and the wailing wailers who are still awaiting the coming of Atiku like the second coming of Jesus Christ.

That's the reason I love the Arabs like in Tunisia, Syria and Algeria. Immediately after the arrest of Sowore thousands of them would have occupied the streets of Abuja already.

But what do we have here in Naija?

Revolutionaries who are cocked locked and ready.
Fully strapped, ready to throw stones and shoot bullets from Nairaland and Twitter.

Even to carry ordinary placard sef, they would do it on the internet.

Yeye.

A lot of people here do not even know what a revolution is!

This is an half-truth; which as well equals false.

Right to protest against blatant disregard for Nigerian lives cannot be curtailed, in whatever form. Venezuela, Egypt etc... didn’t stop their citizens from doing same.

Not all revolution is about a change of who is in power. Revolution is about a change of Government- I.e status quo, how things are done, a constitutional system, etc. You literal interpretation is misguided.

And clearly, there is something fundamentally wrong with the Nigerian Constitution. The President: APPOINTS
1. The heads of the Judiciary - and all the Justices of the COURT OF APPEAL AND SUPREME COURT
2. All the heads of the Nigerian Military - service Chiefs
3. The head of all the paramilitary- Police, Customs etc.
4. The National Assembly leaders are from his party.
5. All the ministers of the Government
6. All the heads of Government MDAs, including l the Central Bank of Nigeria,

And so on.

If you think all these will change with just a mere walk in Abuja, you are gravely mistaken.

I am not calling for violence, but an awakening of the average Nigerian man to these realities is very important - for the sake of the future generation. The fruits of this revolution may not be reaped now. But I am sure by the next election - the minds of many Nigerians would have been enlightened to the failure of this government. I just hope by then the Northerners won’t still be the clog in this wheel Cos those guys have no Brain to reason - no apologies at all.

tuniski:
Isn't it obvious that aside being northern Muslim fulani, Atiku is everything buhari is not! Just like you may be everything your brother isn't aside being siblings!

Of course no two persons are the same, even twins.

Likewise, I am sure you are familiar with the phrase - “the Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”. Both of them are Northerners. They are both former leaders of this country. They are both Muslims. They both contributed to the mess, presently called Nigeria.

And that’s exactly the point here. Only a fool will continue to do the same thing and expect a different result. I don’t see Atiku doing anything differently from what he did in the past - “render scores jobless with his privatisation mantra and fail to pay all of them the Pension and benefits”

NEPA, NITEL, Nigerian Airways, just to mention a few. Go and verify my comments about him, then you should tell me why he is any better.

tuniski:
Atiiku is opposite of buhari!

How?

I don’t trust you either.
Atiku is no different from Buhari - you are just another Northerner hungry for power.

I have never been an ethnic bigot. But somehow, I am kind of tired of the forceful amalgamation called Nigeria.

If only we could go back to Regional government with separate leaders. You guys can live in your penury and FOOLISH Jihad in the North for all I care.

Nairaobserver:
Nigerian rapper, Reminisce finally change his look after cutting off his blonde hairstyle to skin.

See more photos below
Source: https://www.nairafame.com/2019/08/reminisce-finally-change-his-look-cut.html

Cc Lalasticlala
Cc Seun
Cc Mynd44

Alaga Ibile!!!

Baba Hafusa sha lalaga!

Btw:
Still wondering why Nairaland hasn’t got new emojis for close to a decade now. You just want to “raise hands up” on Threads like this... but you simply can’t

luxy44:
You are just being emotional. This is logical. There is no well managed refinery in Nigeria, it will be stupid of Dangote to contract the construction of his refinery to a local. In fact, which past projects would they hve included in their proposal?? I am sure they wouldn't bid for the project.

I think the issue is not whether they contract the job to foreigners. Its the disregard with which they treat the Nigerian labourers. Contracts should spell out salient requirements like these. These things don’t happen in the West

Gaspardd:
First i am kinda lazy tonight but in as much as i would want to pour out my heart out, but then i will just let pictures speak for themselevs.
Dangote refinery is an ongoing project sw in lagos state. Its rumoured to last for 10yrs but then media and politicians will tell you they re to start operation by thus yr. Lol cus 80% of the construction is still at foundation(piling) stage.

Now Bleep all that, what i want to talk about is the welfare structure of the general project.
1. Indians are the major controller of the project but then some china companies are handling some parts of it.

2. I will be speaking more on about the indian companies cus they re d ones i work with and then again you wouldnt dare to go work with a chinese company.
Chinese companies work mondays to sundays, but indians leave out sundays as a free day. And again chinese do not need your CV, you just have to be ready to work and u re good to go if u can survive it.

The pictures below will show you how Nigerians re being treated vs how indians are being treated.

Get this on TWITTER and INSTABLOG 9JA.

Your situation will change.

Nigerians can’t live and work like slaves in their country.

SirLakes:
No be the same eksu wey we sabi
Eksu, as in Eksu former unad

I understand bro
You gotta defend what you have

Your point exactly?

SirLakes:
As in Ekiti State Uni

U must be a joker

He is not... that’s my alma mata

Bustincole:
Ilubirin project has become an abandon project since 1910

That’s private now.

jnoz23:
lawyer wey no know I'm work na suegbe!
is he not supposed to sue somebody for negligence of duty?
social media warrior dem!
spits...

First off, he is not a suegbe. The guy in question is a very good friend, and FYI he owns a reputable commercial law firm in Nigeria.

Second, lawyers don’t bring frivolous action. People don’t just sue the government if they don’t have a locus. Even if he does, has suing the government ever made a business sense or being effective?

You spend loads of money, and spend months/years pursuing a matter in court- to what end exactly?

In this instance, I think you are wrong.

Learn to use Social media to your advantage.

famzynet:
The way everybody is graduating with first class from UK keeps me wondering if their own first class is different from the one we know in Nigeria.
Congrats to her.

No it’s not. But there are lots of factors that makes it easier for a smart and serious student.
1. They have a conducive environment for learning.
2. Their courses are hands-on and flexible, you learn at your pace.
3. The lecturers have an open door policy, so you can walk in and discuss your academic issues with them anytime.
4. The grading system is blind-marking, so no one knowingly decide to fail you.
5. Access to 24hrs library - physical/online - I mean the most authoritative texts in your field, not some outdated papers or books.
6. They don’t encourage regurgitation - so if you are someone who is critical and problem-solve, yu will do amazing.

Etc!

Nigerian degrees are overrated. Funny enough, a Nigerian degree cannot get a ‘graduate job’ in the UK, unless you do a masters- and still, it’s less likely to get a graduate job, even with a masters.

Most Nigerians in the Uk do the odd jobs - although those jobs still pays well.

klever18:
dem be our wife

In other words...

Oko Iya won la je

delugajackson:
This is outrageous. Is there any hope for the future of this country? After 5years of sweat, tears and frustration, a best graduating student gets N100 as "reward."

Meanwhile his counterparts on the other side that spend 3 months kissing, wh.oring and engaging in mundane activities on live TV go home with N60m cash prize at the end of the day. This country is doomed.

I understand your reserve.

But something about many school prize awards is that they are not offered by the School. They are usually funded by legacies and Trusts from people (dead and living) who have left instructions (usually in the Will) stating that every best student from - and - should be given this prize award, taken from their trust every year - some for 100 years. It’s something most rich people in Africa don’t do anymore - Buh folks in the West, I.e Bill&Bellinda Gates Trust, Warren Buffet Eric - all have Trusts like this running into millions of dollars.

I wish our present Rich folks could do the same! The government and schools can’t do everything!

Again Most of this are paltry because they probably were initiated years even before you and I was born.

As well, this couldn’t have been the only awards offered by that Dept. He might have had up to 6 awards.

PS: I also received #250 for all my efforts in the same institution, so I can actually relate with this. But I had colleagues who had more than 100k prize awards too. Depends on the amount of prizes offered in the department!

Hmmmm

Pharoh:
Giving local government direct allocation is not being done well like other global best practices as you mentioned. I believe those local authorities in other countries draw budget yearly and plan how to spend these allocations or tax revenue. They have services to offer and alot to manage. To be honest local authorities do alot abroad and it's hard work. I have seen the duties giving to local authroities in our constitution and it's quite okay. My problem is with them not having a yearly budget and plan like the federal and state governments. They should also be open with their books and give yearly account of money spent.

You made some sense.

But I don’t think the FGN would allocate funds with having a budget plan from the LGs. It’s not so much about the direct funding - but the autonomy of the LGs is quite important for grassroots development. I believe we will have the checks and balances come in naturally.

SenatePresdo:
It Takes mental courage to watch AFCON, a competition filled with mediocrity.
archaic gameplay from all sides.
what is the Nigerian team even playing that should make seedorf see them as a tough test.

I'm sure U.s.a women would comfortably beat any African team, yet be playing good football.
AFCON is overrated by Africans.

No wonder we have never had any African team reach the semi-finals of the world cup.

Absolute Truth!

funshybam:
Perhaps, to fully accommodate the lawlessness of the FG.... We'll to see what is eventually amended there

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/332193-like-predecessors-buhari-ends-first-term-violating-nigerias-procurement-law.html

Quite possible.

But tbh that Act has lots of shortcomings- and reform is way overdue.

The PPA does not encourage ANY SUSTAINABILITY issue, neither does it compel buying Environmentally friendly goods/services. With all these floods and climate change, the PPA is one of the most effective means to tackle the excess carbon monoxide in Nigeria’s air.

The PPA does not encourage purchase of Local Contents. One would think that a procurement act will

1. Compel government agencies to buy local
2. Compel government agencies to patronise local service/goods providers.

But No... many government agencies just do what they like with Bidding processes; often collecting bribes from contractors before awarding the contracts - especially the Oil Market. If you have some time just go and read the Malabu Oil deal and the Egbin Power contract saga. The cases have been in courts for years - and you ask yourself how Nigeria would not be backward- when all our resources are lost to corruption.

The most painful part is that - they will embezzle and inflate contract prices - and will still end up doing shitty jobs. Before 4 months the roads starts having potholes - become flooded with water; so that they can award another contract for repairs soon.

I wonder why our politicians are so greedy.

tactius:
Seriously, you guys should give your bitterness a break.

Buhari graduated from what is now the NDA. At the very least he has a qualification equivalent to a BSc.

Also, service in the Army excludes you from needing to go for NYSC...besides, Bubu had been in the Army for 12 years when NYSC was set up.

And check out most of our governors...99% of them have their BSc. Even Gandollars has PhD ....from University of Ibadan self! ..Is educaiton a scam.

If you want to be President...stop grumbling. Go into politcs...and run for office. Don't be lazy. The Buhari you are mocking spent 10 years running for President. And it is not as if even the Northern elites liked him either.

Very well said Bro.

VisioDirect:
These people should be seuing the National Assembly for failing to pass vote of no confidence on the man who is unable to protect life and property of Nigerians or looking for legal means of conducting referendum in this failed state.

First, there is no such thing as Vote of No confidence in Nigeria. You only have impeachment. Vote of no confidence applies in parliamentary systems like the UK.

Secondly - members of the legislature are immune from proceedings with regards to what they do in the Legislative house. You can take some time to read the Legislative Houses (Powers & Privileges) Act.

No correlation with Soyinka’s whatsoever.

RichBoy247:
Not too late, you can still go and meet Sarathief in his village. You kick your elders, we bow for ours.

The best comment I have read here today!

Ugosample:
"no such thing as rights when an elder is involved"

that is a very interesting culture



umu asai

Yes it is. And it’s the reason people like Abiola, Obasanjo, Tinubu and most Yoruba Elders are able to thrive. People who follow them have to recognise their leadership. There is an acknowledgement of elders in the community, churches, homes... except for those who don’t have the shared values.

That’s the Yoruba culture. If anyone has a problem with it... it’s absolutely fine.

hisexcellency34:
Soyinka goofed .He should apologise to Nigerian youths who are represented by that young man

Apologise for what exactly?

I take an exception to the young man representing me. Where I am from - we respect the elders. We give honour to whom honour is due.

To think that he cooked up all those comments about him exchanging contacts with the Prof and talking about how is a doctor in bla bla. It shows he is a Liar.

Please restrict your comments to some Nigerian youths.

Richdad50:


The hypocrisy of these fellas running up and down to talk for the old man is not only shameful but also disgraceful. These same peeps never held their tongue when lashing out at elder Jonathan (ex President).

What the young man did was courageous and very polite. The strength of a man is measured in his ability to withstand equals and superiors.

Name one thing that Wole contributed to this country aside personal honours. Don't honour those who never honoured your fathers.

Richdad

How naive.

Even if you do not appreciate this man’s contribution to literature in Africa, and the world... you sure should understand what it means to be a Nobel Laureate.

That’s not a mean feat - and to think that he is the only Nigerian to have ever achieved that. That should tell you that his contribution to literature is recognised globally. That is not a personal achievement. Personal achievements are winning best graduating students etc. When you win awards like global peace awards etc.... your contribution to humanity generally is recognised.

You should understand the difference!

I read your comments often - never expected this from you.