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PoliticsThree Things We Learnt From The National Assembly Leadership Elections Yesterday by Williamso(op): 1:54pm On Jun 10, 2015
Now that the elections to the Senate and House of Representatives leadership have come and gone, here are some things we can say have been learnt:

1. Buhari may be a good leader, but he is a terrible politician: This goes without saying; playing completely neutral in who becomes the senate president when your party is in the majority? In a country like Nigeria? That is gross political ignorance. Two key tactics that make a great politician are the ability to lobby, and the ability to intervene. How is it possible that while everyone was lobbying for a preferred candidate, he chose not to intervene? That smacks of political naivety. One need not go too far to see how previous presidents were overtly lobbying for their preferred candidates for legislative leadership positions. We can only hope that his nonindulgence will not come back to haunt his presidency. (Although something tells me he had a hand in the emergence of the SP and the Speaker. Take that with a tablespoon of salt though)

2. Everyone is a winner (Except Tinubu): Yes there are winners everywhere (Except Ndume, Gbajabiamila and Monguno of course). The APC unwittingly won an internal battle against the outrageously influential Tinubu, and can boast of being a party without (conspicuous) godfatherism.
PDP are even bigger winners than APC; this is the first time a member of a minority party will be made a principal officer in the senate (excluding minority and deputy minority leaders) in Ekweremadu. This also shows that PDP's 16 years in power taught them a lot about hardcore politics. All they had to do was cash in on the crisis in APC, which they so deliciously did, and now they can boast of being influential in the scheme of things (at least it seems so on the surface). (Make no mistake, had APC supported Saraki, PDP would so easily have backed Lawan, and the rest would have been history).
But the biggest winner in all these has to be Senator Bukola Saraki. Knowing how to lobby the right people for his personal ambition (I'm not saying it's a good thing). He has just shown how smart a politician he can be, and his overzealous ambition might actually take him places - I won't be shocked to see him running for the number 1 office come 2023, or even 2019 (Watch this space).

3. Politicians will always be politicians, and Dino Melaye is no exception: One would have expected that after all that the PDP did to this man to terminate his political career, and the respite and platform the APC gave to him, he would at least be somewhat loyal to his party. Well, that's something honest people do, and politicians are not honest. So after vilifying the PDP at any given opportunity, the first thing he did as a senator was to defy the APC (that rebounded his political career), and align with the same PDP (you would think he loves to hate) just to get in his candidate as the senate president. That speaks volumes of a man's character. I tend to find solace in this quote though "Leave politics for politicians and governance for technocrats" - PMB 2015, because politicians will always be cunning, deceitful, dishonest, unscrupulous, insincere, crafty, mendacious and Machiavellian; but that is what makes them politicians.
PoliticsRe: Photo Of National Assembly Gate Today's Morning by Williamso(m): 2:43pm On Jun 09, 2015
traffic jam
RomanceRe: Do You Think Virginity Is Overrated??? by Williamso(m): 10:09am On Jun 08, 2015
Personally, I don't even consider it a criterion in the search for a soulmate. There are other more important qualities that could make or mar a woman than to bother on "virginity". Jeez.

All this talk of V especially on NL is sickening angry
PoliticsRe: The Status Of Federal House Of Representatives Speakership by Williamso(m):
What's the purpose of this thread? I don't think any sane person will call Femi a "speaker-elect". Just like you used Mulikat as precedence, the party is only trying to adopt a candidate that all the APC reps should (not must) vote for, but to avoid the mistake of PDP, instead of the party hierarchy imposing a candidate, it was thrown open to the APC reps (elect). I see it as an event with good intentions. Everybody knows the conclusion of the said "primaries" is not binding!

This should even be hailed as a good step towards internal democracy, and should Dogara wish not to abide, he should realize that he risks his party losing out completely, as a PDP candidate, with the help of all PDP, Labour and APGA reps (elect) could emerge as speaker. Talk about cutting your nose to spite your face...
PoliticsRe: APC To Buhari: Probe Wike’s Tenure As Minister by Williamso(m): 2:19pm On Jun 06, 2015
Why are Rivers politicians being this childish and immature? I didn't really support Wike's emergence as my Governor, but if Rivers APC want to be taken seriously on this, the probe they seek should go as far back as when he was Obalga chairman; when he was still in sync with Amaechi.
Same with Wike, he should probe Amaechi's 2 terms in office and not just the last 18 months.

Nigerian politicians and their petty vendetta ambitions sef! angry
CrimeRe: Three APC Members Shot Dead In Imo by Williamso(m): 12:18pm On Jun 06, 2015
nawa oh
CelebritiesRe: Zack Orji Gets Tattooed On Set (photos) by Williamso(m): 9:52am On Jun 05, 2015
Nice one!! Looking all gangster and shi*** cheesy cheesy
CelebritiesRe: Wizkid Gets Honoured At Cyprus International University (photos) by Williamso(m): 9:35am On Jun 05, 2015
Dude should/could have worn a suit, or at least a blazer... This kind of dressing sef undecided undecided undecided
RomanceRe: Display Of Flashy Things That Scare Broke And Responsible Dudes Away From Ladies by Williamso(m): 9:31am On Jun 05, 2015
There is a serious misconception here; that broke dudes are responsible... This is utterly silly. undecided undecided
PoliticsRe: Lawyers Drag Gbajabiamila To Court Over Speakership Position by Williamso(m): 9:22am On Jun 05, 2015
But he has been a member of HoR since 2003, yet convicted in 2007?? Something is amiss here
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 2:12pm On May 30, 2015
bbdd:
Hi guys.

A friend of mine was denied admission to a school for master in biomedical sciences in Bonn because they claimed he didn't have any modules in molecular biology and genetics

I'm not aware of that course being offered in Nigeria. He took several microbiology courses in school which includes genetics according to him.
Please is there a way to explain to them that such a course isn't offered at undergrad level in Nigeria and perhaps reconsider their decision ??
He's feeling quite bad.
Uni-Bonn? Lol.... That he even got a reason for rejection should console him. I was rejected with no reason given... angry angry

And oh, their decision is final grin grin
PoliticsRe: Who Set 2015 As End Of Amnesty Program? by Williamso(m): 8:16pm On May 29, 2015
pazienza:
Amnesty only exists because of injustice.
The ideal thing is total resource control, if that exits , Buhari will have no reason granting amnesty to people who own the resources.
It's like a thief that hijacked my land and claimed my plantain plantations as his, but when I fought back, he decided to placate me by offering me on monthly basis a part of the money he makes from the plantation, but at a point he started feeling he was being too generous, and now decides that the just thing to do will be to stop paying me.

Give back to ND their resources, let them pay loyalty to the FG like it was in the past, that's the just, fair and ideal thing to do. That way, there will be no more amnesty, and the rest of Nigeria will seek for means of survival, which will eventually lead to the so much talked about economy diversification.
Finally, you have made sense (No pun intended).
I agree with what you have said, but the problem is the oil belongs to us as well as Nigeria, it doesn't belong to us alone. Granted we deserve the lion's share, but asking for all of it is petty greed and sheer foolery.

Also, we should realize the enemy is not the Fulani or the Hausa or the tiv or the Yoruba. The enemy is us. With all the funds gotten so far, the people tasked with rebuilding the ND only ended up enriching themselves. Getting 101% resource control wouldn't change that - quote me anywhere. We have NDDC and MinDA already, what's their legacy?
The amnesty program should not be scrapped entirely for now (training programs have been impressive), however, the idea of paying lazy people for doing nothing should stop. If that should be done, then I and every other Niger Deltan, whether we carried arms or not are also entitled to that stipend.
PoliticsRe: Who Set 2015 As End Of Amnesty Program? by Williamso(m): 7:45pm On May 29, 2015
pazienza:
No it's not. In rent the house doesn't belong to you, but in this case the house( oil) belongs to the ND, which the militants are part of, your example is flawed.

In contract, there is always option of renewal once it expires , the renewal option depends however on the employer only, he can decide to renew it or not.

Same is applicable in the amnesty program, the FG has option of renewal, they will not renew it only if Buhari doesn't want to, there was no part of the contract that said that it mustn't be renewed.
Nigga what are you on about? In case you didn't get my analogy, the person paying the contract (tenant/GMB) can decide not to renew if he deems fit as long as there's nothing binding that a contract must be renewed. I used that to explain contract renewal, and you're making it seem like it was stated in the expiring contract that it must be renewed!!!
Maybe I don't get you shaa, but are you trying to say GMB must continue amnesty "solely" because his predecessor wanted to stop it and he shouldn't be copying his predecessor?

If this is what you mean, then I know there's something fundamentally wrong...
P.S.: You no "Niger Delta" pass me oh!
SportsRe: Sepp Blatter Wins FIFA Presidential Election, David Cameron & Platini Not Happy by Williamso(m): 7:06pm On May 29, 2015
IceDune:
The people with voting power still love him.

He shares the money well!!! grin
As in ehhh?? If it were an African country now these hypocritical whites will start shouting ICC.... SMH
SportsRe: Sepp Blatter Wins FIFA Presidential Election, David Cameron & Platini Not Happy by Williamso(m): 6:59pm On May 29, 2015
How did Blatter win? FIFA is a joke! The biggest joke of our generation.... huh huh huh
PoliticsRe: Who Set 2015 As End Of Amnesty Program? by Williamso(m): 6:46pm On May 29, 2015
pazienza:
My point is that, if Buhari will be terminating the amnesty program, it will be because he wants to, not because GEJ planned doing so, as the OP would have the gullible ones believe.

In other words, there are simply no relationship between GEJ plans to terminate the amnesty program and Buhari plan of doing the same.

Buhari must stand for his actions and not hide behind GEJ plans.
I think you're missing the point, which is that GMB is not terminating the amnesty programme. The contract the militants signed is terminating itself. Where there would've been a (legal) problem is if he intended to breach the contract by terminating it before the said deadline. It's just like moving out of an apartment when your rent has expired. You're not obliged to renew your rent
PoliticsRe: Who Set 2015 As End Of Amnesty Program? by Williamso(m): 6:25pm On May 29, 2015
pazienza:
You are the ridiculous one.

The FG led by GEJ had the option of terminating it or renewing it once it expires on December this year, but going by the report of this article, the FG led by GEJ had plan of terminating it in Dec. It's a plan since it is yet to be carried it.

You, my friend are the ridiculous one. Better tell Buhari to start owning up to his own actions.

"LAGOS — The Federal Government,
said, yesterday that it will not go
back on its words to terminate the
amnesty programme for Niger Delta
ex-militants in 2015"
Do you know how ridiculous you sound? You can as well say GMB is copying GEJ by breathing, after all, if GEJ was president, he won't be holding his breath... undecided undecided
PoliticsRe: Who Set 2015 As End Of Amnesty Program? by Williamso(m): 6:06pm On May 29, 2015
pazienza:
Lol.

Since when did Buhari job description now include carrying out all of GEJ plans?

If that is now part of his job description, better let us know now.
GEJ plans? Bro it was part of the amnesty contract the militants signed, not anybody's "plan"


You're hilarious cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 4:36pm On May 29, 2015
shaggy12:
Hi guys,i so much appreciate your response and also giving me options and stating schools for me to check out.
Have sent an email to the stated schools asking if a letter to proof my English proficiency will be accepted but yet to get response from the skuls.
It's on their website, no need to mail the schools. Just go and get a proficiency letter from your university. Gracias
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 11:17pm On May 28, 2015
shaggy12:
Hello guys, I have been reading a lot on these page and. I wish to ask for some advice/guidance. This is my little story. I know winter application is off the balance but am bracing up for summer and the preparation has begun. I have a Cgpa of 3.12 studied computer sci /maths with over 4years working experience in telecoms as an engineer with major Telecom giants like glo, mtn to name a few. I wish to apply for M.sc in information/communication technology. My major challenge is the IELTS. Am opportune to get the letter of proficiency from Ministry off education in Lieu of IELTS. With the help of gurus here like eke40seven, danindia, cindino, styles, and others I may not remember, please can you help me with schools that can waive ielts in place of letter of proficiency. Also, what are my chances of getting admitted with my Cgpa.. I hope to read from you guys soonest!
Try Ruhr Bochum University: Cognitive Science, OR
Kiel University of AS: Information Technology, OR
University of Stuttgart: Computer Science, OR
University of Bielefeld: Intelligent Systems

Their application process is still on (you can make WiSe2015) and you can use a proficiency letter.


Good luck.
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 9:07am On May 28, 2015
@Crowns2, I remember there was a time you were asking about seal for authentication. Did you finally get your documents sealed or you sent them with only stamp(s) and signagture(s)? Did you apply via uni-assist? And did they accept it that way? Thanks.
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 10:31pm On May 25, 2015
All in the name of giving hints. I should probably have kept my fingers shut to avoid unnecessary rubbish.


Futurewiser:
Learn how to talk with good manner of approach. Truth is bitter. Telling somebody that you cannot spoon feed him or her is harsh. if you were not trained to regard people then start learning it now. Train yourself now. You are not better than anybody in this forum so mind your choice of words.
Sorry Elder, I'm very sorry. I should probably have ignored your post as I probably lack training for online regard. Perhaps you should open a school for online etiquette; I'd probably be the first to enroll.
Once again, I'm very sorry. I'd probably note your handle so as to never respond to any of your posts again as the untrained person that I am. Wish you good luck in your quest for admission.

Success and God bless.
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 7:50pm On May 25, 2015
Futurewiser:
You have already spoon fed me by giving me the steps to it. Any way I have done all that before now and could not find a sch not too competitive so if you cannot assist, no need to pass insult or use the offensive word ''spoon fed'' cos nobody is your mate here.
I wouldn't normally reply you, but coming to a faceless forum to talk about how nobody is my mate, that shows how petty you are. And if you found anything insulting in my post, then you need to get off your self-acclaimed right of entitlement and work harder for what you want; nobody owes you the benefit of "giving you fish". You better learn how to fish for yourself.
Elder indeed angry angry
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 8:30am On May 25, 2015
nevilbot:
Something I want to understand from you guys is if nipost is getting worse or better. During my own application period 2013/2014, I sent close to 9 diff letters to germany, Finland and Netherlands and d one that took d longest to deliver was 15 days to tübingen in Germany. Mind u all I sent was from akure, ondo town and Owerri and I could start tracking dem like the second day. Within 2 days dey were already in Lagos and after5 days dey were off the shores of Nigeria.

Hope its not d dieing days of this administration dat is killing my beloved nipost so. Or is it dat u guys are not doing sumtin write cus dat 32 days go fear person ooo!!

Even stuffs I bought from China landed safe in Nigeria on schedule via nipost. Abeg make nipost no die with d death of gej administration oo, we poor guys still need it
BLOOD OF JESUS!!!!!!!!!!
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 10:26pm On May 24, 2015
Futurewiser:
Who know sch that one that studies Computer Science with GPA of 2.75 can apply to? Related courses are ok. Pls suggest. The sch should not be under uni-assist
Sorry bro, I don't think anybody will do that for you. You have to find out for yourself. No spoonfeeding.
Go to daad.de/en and navigate to international programs. Select all the criteria you want on the left and go through the profiles of all the programs that interest you to know which you feel fits your profile. I'm sorry but that's the best I can do.

Good luck.
PoliticsRe: Apostolic Church Nigeria Honours Jonathan (photos) by Williamso(m): 11:46pm On May 22, 2015
francizy:
His name is Goodluck and you wonder why luck followed him from poverty to boundless wealth.

His wife's name is Peace and you wonder why he played a crucial role in ensuring there is peace in Nigeria.

He deserves all the awards he can possibly get.

He's a good man.

A peaceful President.

A man who wishes no blood is shed for his sake.

God bless GEJ! God bless Nigeria!
Patience undecided undecided
CrimeRe: Job Seeker Who Forged Okonjo-iweala’s Signature Arraigned By EFCC [Photo] by Williamso(m): 7:35pm On May 19, 2015
sexyjob:
I wondered and had to read over and over. He has been done by the gods.
Swear down grin grin grin grin
CrimeRe: Job Seeker Who Forged Okonjo-iweala’s Signature Arraigned By EFCC [Photo] by Williamso(m): 7:08pm On May 19, 2015
UNEMPLOYMENT; bringing out the best (worst) in people...


Obiejigo, a Higher National Diploma holder from Federal
Polytechnic Oko, Anambra allegedly forged a reference letter
purportedly from the Minister of Finance, Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo-
Iweala alongside his curriculum vitae requesting for employment
into the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC;
Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND and Nigerian Security
Printing and Minting, NSPM.
This guy get mind shaa. What an irony; trying to use fraud to work for an antifraud agency... grin grin
PoliticsRe: Locating Nigeria's Four Topmost Offices In One Area Untenable - Uduaghan by Williamso(m): 12:55pm On May 19, 2015
People no get sense shaa. So North is North but South is SW, SE & SS? Guess daftness is the new trend.

If North is North, South should be South; and South will most likely be Speaker (Iriase/Gbajagbiamila)... All this raising of dust is uncalled for. I'm ashamed of my governor for this statement. SMH
TravelRe: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 8:23pm On May 18, 2015
nellyb24:
pls house hope my cgpa of 3.12/5 wnt have a seriou dent on me been selected.as you knw uniport na bastard.dey hate 2 c u have a high cgpa.dis 3.12 4 geology sef na strong eye i use get am.@eke
Sup Nelly, I know someone from your department who had 3.00 and is currently in Freiburg. You shouldn't have too much of a problem.

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