godofuck231:
what I can explain here is that the military in Nigeria is everything when ever the police fails the military stands to quarterback, seeing an ordinary car not even a flag vehicle running one way something might: be at stake, this is the FCT not just lagos, most: of these men can't tell you the kind of orders they are given, but: they have to deliver time is always no man's friend especially in the military bad things happen when they turn up late, it's the way they are wired .

in Afghanistan the us navy seal team six was wiped out after the admiral took 3 minutes or more to walk to a secured sat landline to speak with the team leader, after then the sat had hovered past the position directly ontop of the mountain, from there forward communication was bad, 3 minutes!

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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.

godofuck231:
in the road use act there is a lane reserved fore emergency, it's called the emergency lane, it's used be ambulances, and coroners and law enforcement agencies to beat traffic or for civilians when in danger behind wheels and can't just stop in other words it's called an emergency exit lane.

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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.

godofuck231:
by law he's on a special ial assignment and there is supposed to be an emergency lane , was the emergency lane clear at that time, do these FRSC men know these generals are high targets to bokoharam and sitting in traffic is suicidal at this time when the country is at war

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Which law? What point are you even trying to make here?

seunjungle1:
Just look at the story as it was well scripted.
People will believe that the said corps marshal was there because of that greed luck not knowing that MR. Boboye was coming from Benue state where he went to commission a project with a major general in Nigeria Army.

One thing that is not clear enough is that was it the same General Mr Boboye ushered to Benue state that pointed gun on one of Mr Boboye's boys?

Why I doubt the claims in this news is that the General Mr Boboye travelled with cannot point a gun to the said FRSC guy and no general in Nigeria can do that at the present of that major general I'm talking about because he has human feeling and he's also a good father.

The writer of this story is just trying to show some beauty in the work of fct minister.

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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?

tyup:


how on earth would you be comparing a General in the army to a mere DPO

do you even know what it means to be a General?

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Lame.

Interesting thread.

2metrelaurie:


External debt non existent , Foreign reserves grew geometrically , GDP doubled and a better standard of living.

You want to compare the security situation now to 99-2007?

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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.

GidiWoodsMan:


Obasanjo with all his horrible flaws remains the best president/head of state nigeria has had till date.

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Then the bar has been set abysmally low.

He's been just one of several unsuitable leaders who failed when it mattered most.

2metrelaurie:


Contrary to popular belief OBJ
Did a great job as president
Compare Nigeria before and after OBJ

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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.

You go fear locally made Kevlar vest na...

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.

chukwumzurum:

Still there's nothing to show of it..
Could u believe u can hardly find a block house, or a good home in northern communities.
U could go severally miles before u see a house constructed with block and cements...

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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.

Kingpele:
I wish obasanjo was the president from 2007 to 2015, if only we knew his suceessors in the persons yaradua and GEj would be too weak to nip these terrorism in the bud, if only we knew we would have given him third term, this government is still not doing enough

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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.

Blue3k2:

Mr Omipidan said: “it would be unthinkable to say lawmakers got cars eight years ago and they should continue to use the same thing.

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A people get the leaders they deserve.

solmus:

lets us all face reality, Any one who is a federal representative and later move to the senate is not a poor man, he is very far from poor,

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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:

Everyone of us insulting him, if giving the opportunity we would also collect whatever salary we are paid, abi which worker would ever beg his boss to reduce his salary because it is too much..

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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:

Trackit website showed unlike Ben Bruce, most of his constituency Project are visible in Kogi, and his people love him, he shares Federal employment slots everytime, and spoke for his people...

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Kindly direct me to this trackit website. A websearch has not come up with anything useful.

solmus:

He didn't just become a senator, he climbed the ladder of politics from student union president, secetary of African youth council, and a radical anti government protester.

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And your point is...?

madridsta007:


You have a point.
However, until someone publicly acknowledges that he or she made an error- in this case, a grave one that has led to Nigerian deaths and a country in seige of Fulani terrorists- we should not assume for the person and suggest that "he has realised his error".

He/she had a mouth then. He/she has a mouth then. They can speak if they really want to acknowledge that they made an error.
Until that confession is publicly made, the fellow hasnt actually realised that they made an error. Forgiveness isnt assumed. It is requested, through the tongue.
He hasnt made that acknowledged. I cannot give him any credit.

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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.

madridsta007:

Sonola that is a Buharist, one of those who, in the face of screaming evidence of Buhari's incompetence and bigotry, told Nigerians than an illiterate was best placed to lead a multi-ethnic nation.

He shouldnt think we have all forgotten.

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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.

Professorcplus:
For those of you making noise about how crazy Agberos and their chairmen can be don't forget they are better and respectable guys among them that abide to law and seek for unity. It's the same job some even use to send their children to higher institute and making big impact.

Even if majority didn't go higher institute, yet they are more educated street wise than most of you. Watch how you address them because for different folk different stroke

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Indeed.

Lynette2cute:
When you become a cadet come back and comment.

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What does this even mean?

ekoson95:


why won't you have mouth to talk, after all people are out there in this freezing cold, without shelter protecting ur ass

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Lame. Utterly lame.

isaacprinz:
There is no need disturbing yourselves over this ignorance, I can bet with my balls that some of you condemning the act will do same when you go through the same process as theirs...these are bunch of civilians that were given the opportunity to train as cadets in order to become military officer's. Beside the highest in class among them will be tamar two...you can't find a senior cadet displaying such act of ignorance. It's the usual Nigerian civilian mentality that once you are in the military all power belong to you...lol they will see the reality soon give them like 3 more years or let them resume back into the academy and you will realize how humble they can be. So those of you seizing this opportunity to say the Nigerian Armed forces run away from insurgents is a blatant lie. These ones you are seeing now their first test after graduation will be to launch them there @north east if some will even pass out or say the Armed forces have not totally eliminated insurgents from that region.

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This doesn't make any sense.

tyup:
As a full blooded igbo guy I'll sincerely suggest our igbo women, wives and wives to be should be sent to either Saudi Arabia or Iran to know what it means to respect husbands as head of everything they can think of. they should be panel beated, dragged n trained brutally cause almost 70% of our igbo women are whores n I can't really phantom why they wount just be like our Yoruba counterpart whose Women are just so good and respectful

I'm still saying it that Yoruba needs to colonize us and really teach us a better way of life

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Lame.

You need to troll harder, man! You can do it! Apply yourself!

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Where's your location?

Is your motor oil full synthetic or 100% synthetic?

How much for:

Camry 2011:
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BiafraforTrump:
Afonjas and greed for money, only Afonja lawmakers tackled the idea of Adeboye. Afonja pigs like money that's why they are ready to betray anyone at anytime for a slice of bread from their Fulani masters table.

Shameless ugly looking people.

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Lame. This adds nothing to the discussion.

Reference:


A technocrat will get better milage out of resources. If it was a doctor, pastor or career politician handli g those projects yoi can be they will cost 3 times more at the very least and probably be 3 times poorer in quality.

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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?

okenwaa:


I'm Sorry if you find my choice of words a bit harsh, was just in my playful mood....

As for the middle that divided the road, no worry yourself cus he would want to plant flowers or tees there first before constructing the road divider and lighting the place up. Like I said earlier, he supervises his projects by himself and is not the type that abandons any halfway.

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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.

okenwaa:


Rain ke

Are you blind to see that the road was casted.....my friend that's raw concrete you're seeing there. The more water and sun touches it, the stronger it becomes.

And about the drainage system, that's what he does first before starting any road construction. He's a sound civil engineer that supervises all state projects by himself......not like the olodo who knows nothing about construction that you concurred to his post.

Children of hate!!

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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.

solmus:


you must have a tribalistic mind if you think anything is wrong with my wonderfull adjectives

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Having the time of your life, trolling from thread to thread, right?

Keep up the 'good' work.

solmus:




this man should just anex the whole of Ibo land and control, afterall their tiny land locked 5%ter state isnt even up to Niger State and same as Oyo in LandMass.

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Couldn't resist that low jibe, eh?

Troll harder. You can do it!

ideatoprince18:
Policemen are the most useless set of people.... I know there are good ones bit the bad eggs just make it impossible for me to like them.

Exactly same thing happened .... A Naval friend of mine came visiting and we decided to go and hang out at a cool spot. On our way there was a road block with policemen, they stopped our bike and asked us to come down.

Despite telling them that the Okada is private and we were friends actually going out they corked guns and pointed to our heads and seized the bike. My naval friend kept quiet , he just told them to tell him their station that he is coming to bail his bike .... The idiots were busy shouting "come with your #50,000".

He went back to Naval base and came with a whole lot of naval guys went to the station and requested to see the corrupt policemen or else they will turn everywhere upside down. You need to see the way the Foolish policemen were shaking and begging .. U will not believe that they are same people who cocked and pointed guns to our head. My Naval friend and his guys collected the bike and took the men away.

I Can only Imagine the Kind of drilling they would have received at naval base!!!!

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The naval ratings and those policemen are two sides of the same coin. There is no difference between them.

maasoap:


Police officers were among the victims, not even one armed robber was gunned down by the offii.
The other day, it was three Fulanis allegedly killed three armed policemen. It's a shame! It's either our security agents rise up to the challenge and state eliminating criminals or citizens should stop embracing crimes.

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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.