₦airaland Forum

It was a through n through. More like putting an ordinary sack to stop a bullet traveling at the speed of sound!

bidexiii:
THESE HIS TRAGIC............

Hope no one was wearing it during the shot.

rugged7:
Americans are not to be trusted.
AT ALL...

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/18/opinion/block-the-sale-of-warplanes-to-nigeria.html?smid=tw-share

Americans are just bunch of arrogant, self-centred fools. Imaging them accusing our soldier of rape. I swear if I were Buhari, I will wait for their senate to approve the sale then reject the offer.

ENDTIME WEBSITE

I was just going through the budget jejely when I stumbled across the money allocated for the update of their website. Almost a billion naira for website update only
Even if they want to build the website from scratch, is it suppose to be this much

MMSD201610014587 Website update #795,234,275



http://www.budgetoffice.gov.ng/index.php/component/content/article?layout=edit&id=102

Thiza:
Gunmen kill five security personnel in Nigerian Delta, oil companies evacuate staff
Gunmen killed two policemen in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta as they slept in a security post on Monday evening and three soldiers were killed in a second attack, police and the army said.

The raids took place a day after five police officers were shot dead in the same region.
Recent violence has raised concern that militants might resume an insurgency that has been quiet for the past several years. A labour union on Tuesday called for the evacuation of oil workers from the region.
The army said it would use "all available means and measures" to crush militants attacking oil facilities, saying: "They will stand to regret the consequences of their actions."
http://www.defenceweb.co.za/

I think this guy need a temporary ban to regain his senses, always spreading terrorist propaganda. In fact, I see no difference btw u and Tinfoil.

crestedaguiyi:
technically bombing in the north and butchering in the south of the zoo.

Buhari , on assumption of office, the first thing you did was to dismantle the check points mounted by the military on the oeders of the past administration, today boko haram are down south butchering , raping and maiming and you think i should not point accusing fingers at you.

what was your aim for dismantling those check point if not for boko haram to move across the nation.

your spokes person just told us that boko haram are in the south in the guise of herdsmen, the same boko haram you created free passage for.

since they are boko haram, why is the army protecting them from the anger and venom of the youths in our communities in the south.

God will judge you

CHILDREN OF HATE!

Henry240:
This is what a Nigerian JF-17 Thunder would likely look like.

How u take know?

africaken254:
off topic:An economics professor flight was delayed after a female passenger thought the equations he was writing might be a sign he was a terrorist.

read more http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/07/professor-flight-delay-terrorism-equation-american-airlines

Lol, Weapon of maths destruction!

agaugust:
See the army that wants, to help other countries.....see them sommersaulting tanks in Kwa ZULU Natal province

Where at thou?

Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta

A former Minister of State for Education, Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo, who regained her freedom on Tuesday evening from her abductors, says she did not eat any food during her one -week ordeal.

Looking frail and tired, the former Senator narrated her ordeal at the Government House in Abeokuta where she was brought at 10:09pm by the Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali, to meet with Governor Ibikunle Amosun.

From Wednesday April 27 when she was abducted till her rescue by the police Anisulowo said she said she survived only on water.

The ex-lawmaker, who represented Ogun West Senatorial District in the Senate between 2003 and 2007, expressed her appreciation to God, the governor and security agencies.

She said, “I’ve been on water, I did not eat anything throughout.

“I’m short of words, but I want to thank the Governor and also thank God. I want to thank His Excellency (Amosun), for all the effort you have put in with the security agents.

“I know the courage you have and the spirit to fight to the end and that was what kept me in the bush, there. I have an assurance that with the security agents that you have, you will work it through. I thank God.”

Also on the ground to receive the rescued Senator were the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, and other top government functionaries.

On his part, Governor Amosun appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, for their intervention.

He also commended the security agencies in the state for working together and ensuring Anisulowo’s release.

He explained that by using modern technology to track suspects, sooner than later, kidnapping would become unattractive to criminals.

The governor said the kidnappers had before they were caught abused him, the Inspector-General of Police and demanded N200m ransom.

He, however, expressed happiness that no ransom was paid eventually, and Anisulowo was rescued unhurt.

He said, “I have always argued that our security agencies can work, unless they don’t want to. We need to give kudos to God and thank our security people. This indeed is a different experience for me; I see the extent to which our security agencies can go.

“I don’t want to sound immodest, but I want to thank Mr. President and the IG, the Army and the DSS. They created a war room and everybody was communicating every day. Like I said, I don’t want to sound immodest, but truly, the way they have resolved this is amazing.”


Source: http://www.punchng.com/didnt-eat-six-days-senator-anisulowo/

giles14:
it back fired cos d christains n Igbos dey were slaughtering wised up,don't forget dat d initial casualties were d southerners,and d North nor its elder both traditional and religious offered no condolence or reproach.

even our present president was crying dat it's a conspiracy to wipe out the North.
or is it the threats to take ihejirika to d ICC

So what you are invariably saying is that Boko Haram terrorists ask their victims their tribes, religious affiliation and the party they supported in the last election before they kill them. That is simply ludicrous! Do their bombings in public markets separate Muslims from Christians before maiming them? Saying Boko Haram started by killing Christians and Igbo alone is totally erroneous and a foolish attempt to manipulate history. If truly you know the genesis of Boko Haram, you will know that they started by killing security officials, especially police.
In addition, no single tribe has suffered from the activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria than the Hausas and no religion has suffered from Boko Haram persecution than Muslims. So check your facts very well before spewing out the usual "Igbo has been marginalised" trash.

SergeAlain:
Sorry i meant 'God' not 'god'

U can still modify ur comment.

EducationNG:
Good morning nairalanders. Some minutes after saying my morning prayers, I went out to feel the morning air. All of a sudden, I saw something moving at a corner. A long black snake. Now this is a built up area and I have no idea how this snake got here. The reptile was moving in a suspicious manner and I just knew I mustn't let it go. Since it was within my compound and close to the building.

I quickly grabbed a stick and attacked it. The snake put up a show, dangling its head and tongue and dodging my blows for about 4 minutes. Finally killed it. See attached pictures.

About an hour later I noticed my right palm seems swollen and is a little painful. Any idea what could have caused that? Please note that I didn't touch the snake at all. I used a stick and a cutlass.

Can anybody give me possible reasons for the swelling and pain in my hand? Also, what kind of snake is this?

Go see a doctor. Some snake can bite without leavin any trace.

Henry240:
That's not a Super Mushak, that's a Diamond Trainer Aircraft. The Air Force has been deploying the Diamond as a primary trainer for pilots for the past 12 months, seeing the Air Beetles would soon be withdrawn from service.

Watch the video on Channels Tv carefully, after they showed the green Diamond Trainer Aircraft, which one of NAF spokeman said 'will soon be put out of service', they showed a small white Aircraft flying and later taxying on the runway.

Can anyone post pics of NAF newly acquired PAC Super Mushshak?

Saw it on Channels Tv that Nigeria Airforce has bought new PAC Super Mushshak for training and other equipment. I hope this is a strong step towards acquisition of JF THUNDER.

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Na only Mumu go ever believe any news from naij.com

bidexiii:
with love to Boko haram......

Pray they recieve it with good health. Many more of its kind to come.

bidexiii:
According to beegeagles and some other sources the jf-17 thunder and few russia attack & multi-role helicopters for the NAF is already a DONE DEAL.

OK, we will keep our fingers crossed.

bidexiii:
Nigeria To Buy Attack Helicopters From South Africa, Others – COAS


The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, yesterday disclosed that the Nigerian army might soon procure the South Africa (SA) made Rooivalk attack helicopters or any other deemed okay for the full take off of the newly introduced Army Aviation Corps.

Seems no one is talking about the procurement of JF-17 THUNDER again with the first quarter of this year almost gone. OR is it that NAF is contented fighting with the dinosaurs?

To the VASELINE CREW!

Change Is A Gradual Process!

bidexiii:
A JET ROCKET STRIKE......


@xbee007 VIDEO HAS BEING UPLOADED TO MY YOUTUBE ACC. and the video of NA;*THE UNTOLD STORY OF HEROIC DEEDS IN GAMBORU NGALA* has being corrected and replaced with the full length video.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bgMBpZ_16o

Thanks so much. I will download it now.

@bidexii


I saw this video on NAIJ.COM. I will appreciate if you can upload it to ur Youtube page so that downloading it from there will be easier.


Link to the site: https://www.naij.com/772095-boko-haram-heavy-bombardment-nigerian-air-force-video.html


Link to the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1PHe2mlyOXPajlWdjRwSXMwUkk/preview

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has dismissed the motion by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, seeking to quash the 13 counts of false and anticipatory assets declaration preferred against him.
The Danladi Umar-led tribunal resolved all the issues raised ‎by the Senate President against him and affirmed that it had jurisdiction to hear the case.
Umar who read the ruling directed that the prosecution to open its case, ruling that contrary to Saraki’s contention, the Attorney-General of the Federa‎tion was competent to institute charges before the CCT.
The tribunal also ruled that Saraki’s contention that he was being prosecuted for offences allegedly committed about 13 years ago was out of place.
It also held that the Saraki’s reliance on its (CCT’s) earlier ruling dismissing the charges against a former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, was wrong.
Umar held that the t‎ribunal had since realised that the ruling discharging Tinubu was made in error.
While the prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), said he already had his first witness in court, the lead defence counsel, Mr. Kanu Agabi (SAN), asked for an adjournment to prepare for trial.
The tribunal chairman agreed with the defence counsel, insisting that criminal cases must not be rushed.
He adjourned the trial till May 5.

Source:http://www.punchng.com/cct-dismisses-sarakis-motion-for-quashing-of-charges/

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Source Or I Don't Believe It.

I copied it from National Open University.

Linguistic Issues in Multilingual Nations
Despite the resourcefulness of multilingualism and linguistic diversity, it is not devoid of specific linguistic challenges and issues. The management and maintenance of linguistic diversity and multilingualism is complex and it involves political, legislative, social, linguistic, psychological and administrative issues. Multilingual nations often have to grapple with problems of language contact and change, choice of national and official language(s), language policy on education, safeguarding minority languages, language functions and roles, language curriculum design and planning, language planning and policy; and language maintenance and revitalisation. With specific reference to Nigeria, some of the major challenges of multilingualism are discussed below:
1. Lack of comprehensive and deliberate language policy in Nigeria
In Nigeria, for example, Oyetade (2003:105) highlights different chal- lenges and issues that are associated with language policy and planning in Nigeria. One of the language issues has been the lack of comprehen- sive, deliberate and planned exercise of language policy in Nigeria. “Language policy as an organised and systematic pursuit of solution to language problems remained largely peripheral to the mainstream of na- tional language.” Nigeria’s language policy emerged out of national concerns such as the development of a National Policy on Education and the drafting of the Constitution for the country. Nigeria can only boast of a national language policy with reference to these documents – the Na- tional Policy on Education and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The existing attempts at language policy making in Nigeria have only given recognition and prominence to the three major languages – Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. The overt recognition includes the provision in section 1, paragraph 8 of the National Policy on Education (1981; 2004) that “in the interest of national unity, every child should learn one of the three major languages in addition to his own.” In addition, it is entrenched in the 1979 Constitution in section 51 and 91, and also repeated in sections 55 and 97 of the 1999 Constitution that: “The business of the National Assembly shall be conducted in English and in Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba when adequate arrangements have been made therefore. The business of the House of Assembly shall be conducted in English, but the house may in addition to English conduct the business of the House in one or more other languages spoken in the State as the House may by resolu- tion…”
2. Lack of Implementation of (Language) Policy Statements
Another language issue identified in Nigeria is lack of implementation of policy statements. Indeed, scholars (Oyedeji, 1997; Abioye, 2010) have observed a persistent pattern in government’s attitude. Abioye (2010: p. 99) has even argued that:
Government has consistently exhibited lack of political commitment by paying lip service to its policies rather than actively encouraging and backing the implementation of these. Also, misplaced priorities have seriously affected education in Nigeria as government spends extravagantly on sports and politics whereas projects and policies are poorly implemented/completed, sometimes diverted, inadequately monitored or even abandoned and subsequently forgotten. Indeed, in most cases, educational policies are sometimes personalized and used in scoring cheap political goals or in settling scores.
Until now, the 1979 Constitutional provision for the use of the three major languages in the National Assembly has not been implemented. The English language is mainly used for the business of the National Assembly. Minority/majority language dichotomy has generated language or ethnic loyalty among Nigeria’s minority language speakers. There is prevalent phobia that the recognition given to Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba is an attempt to make the minority languages subservient to the speakers of these dominant languages politically, socially and economically. Oyetade (2003) suggests that language policy and planning efforts can be hinged on a well-articulated ideology, and all other aspects of our national life must be in conformity with this ideology.
3. Controversy on the Need for an Indigenous National Language
Another obvious language/linguistic issue in Nigeria is the problem of the choice of a national language among various indigenous and exogenous languages in multilingual Nigeria. Nigeria’s dense multilingualism, multiculturalism and multi-ethnicity pose a huge challenge in the desire and effort to choose a national language. Due to the existing roles of English, some people suggest English as the appropriate nation- al language while also pointing to inadequacies noticed in Nigeria’s indigenous languages. Kebby (1986) argues that: “No Nigerian language can serve scientific and technological needs ... because none is complete.”
However, some Nigerians have advanced the need for an indigenous Nigerian language as national language because of certain reasons: nation- al consciousness, unity and pride. A break away with English will justify Nigeria’s claim for political independence, put an end to the elitist society that English has created and the choice of an indigenous language will facilitate national integration as all members of the country speak the same national language. Olagoke (1982) argues: “There are many Nigerians who feel strongly that the country needs a “lingua franca” other than English, not only to foster national unity but also to facilitate self-discovery and pride convincing the world and ourselves that we are truly independent of Britain.”
The proposition to choose an indigenous language as a national language is laudable, but the question is the choice of national language among the many Nigerian languages. Attah (1987) identifies one of the paradoxes of the national language question. He notes that while many Nigerians express a desire for a national language other than English, few are convinced of the need to choose a language other than their own. The proponents of the national language therefore may be divided into three major camps based on their preferences/choices. First are those who want the national language to come from the major Nigerian languages. Second are those who reject the candidacy of the major languages and opt, instead, for a minor language preferably one of these languages – Kanuri, Fulani, Tiv and Edo. Third are those who prefer an entirely new language created by mixing three or more of the existing Nigerian languages so that it would be neutral and no ethnic group would lay claim to it. Different names have been suggested for the pro- posed new language; some people would want to call it WAZOBIA formed by integrating the three major languages - Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. In fact, “WA,” “ZO,” and “BIA” - Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo words respectively - meaning “come.” But Igbeneweka (1983) cited in Attah (1987), who had constructed a new language by combining different local languages in the country, would want to call it “GUOSA.”
According to Oyetade (2003), three major dimensions are usually focused upon: national integration, education and national development (see Bamgbose 1976, 1985, 1990; Elugbe 1985; Adeniran 1993, 1995; Oyelaran 1990; Oyetade 1992, 1993; Essien 1990; Oladejo 1991; Akin- naso 1991; and Iwara 1993). These studies have invariably come up with a variety of conclusions and recommendations. For instance, some scholars have recommended the one language option for the purpose of national integration. The languages frequently recommended have been English, Hausa, Pidgin, Swahili, and even a purposefully “created” artificial language. The assumed “benefits” of each of them and the associated problems are discussed in Bamgbose (1985). Proponents of the multilingual approach have supported the elevation of Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba or as many languages as possible to the status of national languages.