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Politics / Re: FCT Traffic Gridlock: Army General Pulls Gun On FRSC Operative by VolvoS60(m): 12:47pm On Feb 21, 2020 |
godofuck231: ^^^ No sir. The military is not everything "whenever the police fails" as you put it. They are government workers. When you strip everything down to basics, they are government workers - just like government nurses, teachers, engineers, doctors etc. The only difference is in the details of their job description. Their job is to neutralize internal or external threats to the security of this country. I will let you be the judge of how well they have delivered on that assignment against the rebels in Nigeria's North-East. I don't buy into the theory that military personnel on the roads are doing us a favour by not telling us the "important" orders they are following - orders which require?! them to break traffic rules the rest of us must follow. This impunity must stop. This belief that soldiers/airmen/seamen are above the law must stop! The military hierarchy in the last administration believed that it wasn't necessary for their procurement methods to undergo the same scrutiny that civilians go through. You are aware of the result - the grand corruption in the purchase of kit and equipment that cost the lives of the rank and file - in their thousands. This is a big part (though not the only part) of why the war against Boko Haram remains unfinished - some senior brasshats believe they are above the law and can get away with anything. If they are so worried about time lost in unnecessary traffic, what stops them from collaborating and exchanging ideas with civilian authorities to solve the traffic problem permanently across Nigeria's urban areas? No - they won't do that because they consider themselves superior to those goddamned bloody civilians. Its far more convenient to drive against traffic or in the emergency lane and then claim to be "staff" when challenged. We need to stop making excuses for lawlessness. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: FCT Traffic Gridlock: Army General Pulls Gun On FRSC Operative by VolvoS60(m): 3:14pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
godofuck231: ^^^ Ok. Point taken. The question is whether the fellow was authorized to be in that lane at that point in time. Is it that all law enforcement agents are allowed to use the emergency lane anytime? LASG has had several cases (too many to count) of military personnel using the Bus Rapid Transit lane when they are not allowed to do so. This contempt for traffic rules by soldiers happens across the entire country. If this so called general was authorized to be in that lane nobody would challenge him. It is that simple. Some people do not want the rules to apply to them simply because they think they are better than everyone else. The world doesn't work that way. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: FCT Traffic Gridlock: Army General Pulls Gun On FRSC Operative by VolvoS60(m): 8:45am On Feb 20, 2020 |
godofuck231: ^^^ Which law? What point are you even trying to make here? |
Politics / Re: FCT Traffic Gridlock: Army General Pulls Gun On FRSC Operative by VolvoS60(m): 8:43am On Feb 20, 2020 |
seunjungle1: ^^^ Its not clear what you are trying to do or say here. What's all this talk about human feelings and good fatherhood? What does that have to do with anything? |
Politics / Re: FCT Traffic Gridlock: Army General Pulls Gun On FRSC Operative by VolvoS60(m): 8:37am On Feb 20, 2020 |
tyup: ^^^ Lame. |
Politics / Re: True Ethnic Origins Of Nigeria’s Past Presidents And Heads Of State by VolvoS60(m): 8:26am On Feb 20, 2020 |
Interesting thread. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: 8 Things Babangida Said In His Interview With Daily Trust by VolvoS60(m): 11:44pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
2metrelaurie: ^^^ GDP doubled?!! You can't reduce 8 years of an administration into a couple of sentences. Getting debt relief from multilateral creditors was that administration's signature achievement - I'll give them that. But what else? Remember the monetization policy of that administration and how senior government officials used that policy to illegally buy up their official residences? Remember how that administration raised the price of petroleum products a whopping 5 or 6 times? Was the "subsidy" that large to begin with? Remember the resources poured into the failed 3rd term bid which he denies to this very day? Remember the ugly crony capitalism of that administration which manifested in actions such as the sale of ASC to unsuitable hands? We can go on and on. |
Politics / Re: 8 Things Babangida Said In His Interview With Daily Trust by VolvoS60(m): 11:41pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
GidiWoodsMan: ^^^^ Then the bar has been set abysmally low. He's been just one of several unsuitable leaders who failed when it mattered most. |
Politics / Re: 8 Things Babangida Said In His Interview With Daily Trust by VolvoS60(m): 11:33pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
2metrelaurie: ^^^ If he did such a great job, why would "popular belief" think otherwise? Anyway, popular belief is not necessarily factual. The fact is that OBJ did a poor job. |
Politics / Re: Amotekun ‘Commander’ Storms Ekiti Assembly In Combat Regalia (Photos) by VolvoS60(m): 10:16pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
You go fear locally made Kevlar vest na... |
Politics / Re: Reps Order 400 Exotic Cars, Reject Nigerian Brands by VolvoS60(m): 10:03pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
Fantastic. Nigerian voters and taxpayers are not yet ready to live. They are content just to exist. When they are ready to shake off their chains - they know what to do. |
Culture / Re: Emir Sanusi: North Cannot Continue To Rely On Quota System by VolvoS60(m): 9:56pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
chukwumzurum: ^^^ Incredible generalization up there. So you are saying with a straight face that you 'can hardly find a block house' or a 'good home' (what does this even mean?) across the entire expanse of Northern Nigeria? Educate yourself, man. It is true that Northern Nigeria has serious development challenges but that doesn't grant anyone the licence to spread outright falsehood. |
Politics / Re: Hundreds Sleep On Maiduguri Streets For Fear Of Boko Haram by VolvoS60(m): 9:27pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
Kingpele: ^^^^ No. Mr. Obasanjo would have done nothing. He had a track record of cracking down on soft targets and then looking the other way when there were real threats to public order. Do not forget that it was during his administration that Islamic religious law was adopted by several state legislatures in Northern Nigeria as state religion. What did OBJ do to counter this threat to the Republic? He did nothing. The quest for the 3rd term you refer to was just one example of the lawlessness and corruption of the OBJ years - we have not forgotten the futile attempts by that administration to bribe equally corrupt lawmakers to support that dead on arrival third term agenda. The OBJ presidency was a failure - just like all the ones that have succeeded it so far. |
Politics / Re: Osun Government Splashes N260M On Cars For Lawmakers, Despite Owing Pensioners by VolvoS60(m): 8:49pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
Blue3k2: ^^^ A people get the leaders they deserve. |
Politics / Re: Dino Melaye Flaunts His Corvette 1977 Model Car by VolvoS60(m): 2:34pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
solmus: ^^^ Unclear what this means. Unless you have a statement of his financial position - this is speculation on your part. But even more important, what does this add to the discussion? solmus: ^^^ Yet more speculation on your part. You cannot claim to know the views and possible actions of 'everyone' who has 'insulted' this man. You can only speak for yourself. solmus: ^^^ Kindly direct me to this trackit website. A websearch has not come up with anything useful. solmus: ^^^ And your point is...? |
Politics / Re: APC’s Historic Swindle, By Sonala Olumhense by VolvoS60(m): 2:13pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
madridsta007: ^^^ Again, fair points you have made. Can't argue with them. I used to read his column (I think it was in the Sun or the Guardian?) then but I haven't done so in a while. It would be interesting to run through all his pieces from 2015 to date to see whether or not he ever publicly admitted his error in backing Buhari for the presidency. He just may have done this. If indeed he ever put in print his regrets in backing the Buhari administration - then I think he's done his bit. The climate then was one of extreme frustration with the GEJ administration - and the public were desperately looking for a saviour. Unfortunately, their choice was an emotional one and not a rational one. This administration has been a massive disappointment for those who put their hope in it. They have learned a bitter and expensive lesson. |
Politics / Re: APC’s Historic Swindle, By Sonala Olumhense by VolvoS60(m): 1:19pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
madridsta007: ^^^ Fair point. He did support Buhari then - as so many Nigerians did. He has clearly realized his error and is on the road to atonement. He should be given some credit - however small, for that. |
Politics / Re: Southwest NURTW To Makinde: Revert Proscription by VolvoS60(m): 1:11pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
Professorcplus: ^^^ Indeed. 1 Like |
Crime / Re: Nigerian Army Cadets Delibrately Cause Traffic Jam, Mock Civillians (Video) by VolvoS60(m): 2:24am On Feb 15, 2020 |
Crime / Re: Nigerian Army Cadets Delibrately Cause Traffic Jam, Mock Civillians (Video) by VolvoS60(m): 2:00am On Feb 15, 2020 |
ekoson95: ^^^ Lame. Utterly lame. |
Crime / Re: Nigerian Army Cadets Delibrately Cause Traffic Jam, Mock Civillians (Video) by VolvoS60(m): 1:45am On Feb 15, 2020 |
isaacprinz: ^^^ This doesn't make any sense. 1 Like |
Crime / Re: Wife Stabs Husband To Death In Port Harcourt (graphic Photos, Video) by VolvoS60(m): 1:18am On Feb 15, 2020 |
tyup: ^^^^ Lame. You need to troll harder, man! You can do it! Apply yourself! 1 Like |
Autos / Re: Mobil 5w20, 5w30, Castrol 5w20, 5w30, 0w20 All EXTENDED PERFORMANCE Available!! by VolvoS60(m): 3:07pm On Feb 08, 2020 |
ucodiddy: ^^^ Where's your location? Is your motor oil full synthetic or 100% synthetic? |
Autos / Re: AutoParts- Kyb Shocks, Ngk Plug, Bosch Brakepad ,Tyres-Free KYB Fixing by VolvoS60(m): 2:13pm On Feb 08, 2020 |
How much for: Camry 2011: Front and rear struts Front and rear strut boots Jounce bumpers Front (upper and lower) coil spring seats/insulator Rear (lower) coil spring seat Corolla 2007: Front struts Rear shocks? Coil spring seats Strut mounts |
Religion / Re: 50% Pay Cut: Pastor Adeboye Tackled By Lawmakers by VolvoS60(m): 10:52am On Feb 08, 2020 |
BiafraforTrump: ^^^ Lame. This adds nothing to the discussion. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: EBSU Students Appreciate Governor Umahi Over Construction Of Road (Photos) by VolvoS60(m): 3:55pm On Feb 07, 2020 |
Reference: ^^^ Some would find this controversial. Provocative even. Physicians are a proud bunch and do not take kindly to put downs. I have nothing to say about clerics and career politicians. But your argument is an interesting one. And who's a technocrat anyway? Does that group include lawyers, accountants and economists? Or is it just civil engineers and perhaps architects? |
Politics / Re: EBSU Students Appreciate Governor Umahi Over Construction Of Road (Photos) by VolvoS60(m): 3:28pm On Feb 07, 2020 |
okenwaa: ^^^ Oh. I'm glad to hear there's no ill will between you and the other fellow. I'm still not sure about the road divider and its purpose though. If it was indeed designed for greening - it certainly doesn't look very deep. The roots of any flowers or trees planted there will struggle for nourishment. I would like to see what it looks like a few years from now. I just hope it won't be left the way it is. I don't know much about EBS governor Umahi and quite a number of other governors across the country. Those on the ground should inform the rest of us about how they perform. Peace. |
Politics / Re: EBSU Students Appreciate Governor Umahi Over Construction Of Road (Photos) by VolvoS60(m): 10:34am On Feb 07, 2020 |
okenwaa: ^^^ Your language is harsh and uncalled for. Was there a feud before now? The fellow you quoted has asked some valid (to us laymen at least) questions. The pictures show that there are drainage channels on the sides of the road - good to see that this was done. But what of the middle of the road? If there is no drainage in the seperation/divider between the concrete carriageways, what happens over the long term as rainwater and debris collects there? The civil engineers here should chime in. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: EBSU Students Appreciate Governor Umahi Over Construction Of Road (Photos) by VolvoS60(m): 10:20am On Feb 07, 2020 |
solmus: ^^^ Having the time of your life, trolling from thread to thread, right? Keep up the 'good' work. |
Politics / Re: EBSU Students Appreciate Governor Umahi Over Construction Of Road (Photos) by VolvoS60(m): 9:59am On Feb 07, 2020 |
solmus: ^^ Couldn't resist that low jibe, eh? Troll harder. You can do it! 1 Like |
Crime / Re: Policemen Seize A Power Bike In Lagos (Photo) by VolvoS60(m): 9:21am On Feb 07, 2020 |
ideatoprince18: ^^^ The naval ratings and those policemen are two sides of the same coin. There is no difference between them. |
Crime / Re: Robbers Attack Ondo Bank, Four Feared Dead by VolvoS60(m): 10:03pm On Feb 06, 2020 |
maasoap: ^^^ The police are government agents. If they are not performing then the government has questions to answer. That is why people are calling Buhari's name. He and the other members of his party were elected to solve problems - not to give useless excuses. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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