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Jamie248:
This is clearly via qualifying exams

Also many people forget the fact that SanwoOlu was a solid banker prior to joining the government as commissioner and eventually governor.

Realism and Idealism in International Relations.
In international mediation, the following quotes come to mind:
** IF THE NEWS Is TRUE **
Realpolitik: "he who has the power wins" and
Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War: "The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must."

Tinubu clearly understands the political game, and I commend his masterstroke in preempting the situation by flying to the U.S. whether or not he’s meeting with Trump or Vance. The move projects an image of a president who responds to crises and is willing to engage, rather than one ruled by ego of meeting with a VP.

this is a very ignorant stat. How many of those that compiled the list have travelled to the countries listed. I cant tell you a few of the countries listed do not deserve to be there. I wonder why Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and others are on this list....

I called but didn't get any response, so I searched, discovered and resorted to using a company called the publish NG (https://www.publish.com.ng/incorporated-trustees/).
They were pretty fast.
All i had to do was go to their website, filled in the info and they handled everything promptly within 2 days.

Goal!!!

Penalty it seems ..

https://www.sabcsport.com/tv/live
depending on the country where you are, you may need VPN (set to south africa for example) to watch on this channel.

commentary here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/cfgUT-umZEw

she was actually arrested. this is toronto police website:
https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/suspected-hate-motivated-threatening-investigation-9/

Kog45:
Yes Ilorin are staunch Muslims but I have seen Ilorin men who are Pastors.

Fact,when I was growing up my church pastor is an Ilorin man known as Pastor Elelu from popular Elelu family and also we have AYO Bello family who are Christians in fact their father was the first Ilorin man to become a pastor but guess what any Ilorin Christian is an outcast in Ilorin.

You are absolutely right! I have some relatives in Ilorin and they often talk about the Elelus, Ayo Bellos, the Suberus and Mohammeds (i think he married a delta or south easterner christian). So I can corroborate your story.

with this news, i think it may make sense for Dangote to do backward integration and start exploring oil himself for his refinery.
Sad that an oil producing country cannot supply the refinery.

the long story can easily be summarised as follows:

GSK's exit from Nigeria was primarily driven by a profit-focused strategy that had been in motion for over a decade. Despite citing forex scarcity and local competition, insiders reveal the decision was rooted in a long-term plan to reduce direct involvement in African markets, moving to a distributor model for higher profit margins. Efforts to sell shares and receive forex aid were rebuffed, indicating a premeditated and methodical exit strategy. The decision left Nigerian patients with limited access to essential drugs, demonstrating a prioritization of corporate profits over public health needs.

How do you define which hunt ? being prosecuted without evidence or being charged with evidence ?

Obansy112:
If he's worst as you claimed, he can't be hiding in kogi state and his people didn't snitch on him. Yahaya Bello is far better than all the kogi previous governor's. Truth is bitter, Yahaya Bello is only been whitch hunted by Emilokon boys who feel threaten by his achievements as kogi governor.

Good one! I've always wanted to do this.

ednut1:
Its long holiday weekend in Canada ( public holiday on Monday July 1). Took an extra day to go on a bicycle adventure . Start point- border of Toronto/Etobicoke and Mississauga . End Point - Niagara Falls.

Solo ride but joined a group along the way.

1- Cycling Statistics
2- Energy gels, Energy Drink, Dates, Chocolate and fruits
3- Bicycle

Unknown to many. Alex Otti and Jide Sanwo-Olu link runs deep and it didnt start today.
I know for a fact (through very reliable source) that they were colleagues at the same bank (UBA) decades ago.

couldnt have said it better Jakumo! @jakumo

Jakumo:
This is by far one of the most viscerally terrifying kidnapping accounts that I have ever read in recent times. For typical law-abiding citizens who have never contemplated harming another human being, it is impossible to visualize the depth of gleeful, sadistic evil that resides in the hearts of career criminals who injure, maim, and kill their victims as a matter of daily routine. This first-hand account of a kidnap ordeal provides a jarring insight that lays bare in stark relief the abject paralyzing horror movie that is Nigeria in 2024.

Surveillance drones are required for deployment by police formations all over the Nigerian federation. With a round-trip mission range of well over ten miles, a used $500 DJI Mavic 2 Pro fitted with a new $200 extra-range battery sold online by Ali Express, could be issued to EVERY police station in the federation, after adequate laptop-based simulator training has been given to the drone operators. With this $700 security investment in all or some of Nigeria's police stations, and with flight batteries charged at a centrally located solar-powered drone battery charging station in each town, the tide can very quickly be turned against the kidnap gangs now proliferating with alarming speed all over the Nigerian federation.

The Olowofoyeku's family making Nigeria proud.
One of the family members (relatives) was also in the Disney nigeria-based first of its kind animated series Iwaju (together with Hamid Ibrahim and Olufikayo Adeola):
https://www.cnn.com/world/africa/iwaju-disney-plus-nigeria-premiere-kugali-media-spc-intl/index.html

presidential plane developing faults is not new. see below:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-67902806

Couldn't have said it better. We love to enjoy better amenities, but we dont want to pay for it. I am sure there are other alternative roads people can take if they dont want to ply the super highway. But for anyone that values speed, convenience, and time value of money, I am sure this is a no brainer!

EponObi:
Bunch of jokers. Nigeria really spoilt her people silly with subsidies; so much they are tuned out of reality.

It's only in Nigeria that people wants all the solid infrastructures and the goodies that comes with it without paying a dime. Even tax, most don't pay. Before the fuel subsidy was removed, most were moving about with the faux reality that they are rich and earning enough. The removal shattered that reality completely. And na them dey say rubbish the previous years about the government not doing anything for them.

Fuel and dollar subsidy was removed everyone started crying.

Without toll, how do people expect the project to come to reality? The funniest thing is that most people championing this narrative have traveled outside the country and seen how infrastructure work in "sane climes".

Another issue is illiteracy. Many don't even understand the project, its importance, and what it stands to offer us all regard savings on travelling expenses, economic boost, and repping the nation on the global stage.

The costal highway will reduce the travel time from Lagos to Ilaje, Ondo State to just 45 minutes (that's just for one out of the many lanes that will cut across the South West, South East, and South South). Anyone who thinks the #3k toll gate is too expensive should use the alternative routes. It's that simple. Moreover, the minister Umahi said the 3k is just the average, meaning small vehicles could pay like 1.5k and heavy duty trucks pay 5k. So wtf is the buzz all about?

Like I've said, the country pampered the people too much with subsidizations. Too much.

You all complain of a simple toll on the greatest infrastructural development this nation has ever seen but will pay through your noses by acquiring loans and selling generational properties just to get visa to the "saner climes". You will get there to become 4th class citizens and pay through your noses all the days of your lives to their governments in form of taxes, bills, etc - literally slaving away daily so you don't get thrown out of your houses.

People think a 700km costal highway is one of those roads within their housing estates. A super highway that will have a train lane in the middle for that matter. Una never ready.

FreeStuffsNG:
It's a fiscal strategy to use monetary instruments like these fixed income notes to mop up more naira significantly in order to lower inflation. That's absolutely brilliant.

May God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

Couldnt have agreed more. If all sides are considered (securitization, savings by the people in secured govt instrument, and mop-ups money in circulation), its a very brilliant strategy.

Lexusgs430:
Explanation don enter o...... You go explain tire.... No evidence......
😂🤣

So what have you said now other than quote someone else' popular phrase. And how has this improved your life ?
*shaking my head*
Brother (and I say that with all sense of respect), look at things critically and see forum like this as a way to learn not just catch cruise.
I learn from everyone. And I am learning from your response as well (on how not to engage in civil dialogue). 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

HarunaWest:
Theres nothing embarassing about the letter. Nigerian chamber of commerce and Industry failed to make business contact with the qatari authorities. They wanted to just capitalize on President Tunubu's state visit to initiate business talk and the qatari side refused. If it were in Nigeria, such proposal would have been approved because we are opportunistic in nature. This is what eye service causes. When people that have no idea of their job functions are manning those positions.

@Harunawest I commend your objective explanation and comprehension of the core matter.
You perfectly understand how trips like this works and many add-on activities that try to capitalize on the main official visits.

It frustrates me sometimes to explain simple things to those who are just fixated on a confirmation bias.

This is not about party affiliation its about critical thinking and improving our reasoning so we can improve our lives and not be gullible to every news.

Tinubu would govern and go, someone else would be in that position in the next upcoming cycles, but what do we do as individuals to rule our lives and the quality of our reasoning? There in is the core problem of naija.

Lexusgs430:
Name those investing...... I dey wait o...... 😁

I laugh because, If you look at the official FDI trend, you would miss this point.

There are people (and I am one of them) carefully analyzing the trends and snapping up key prospects in different sectors with future growth opportunities because Naira is now cheap. Its all about positioning, delaying gratification and understanding the points of inflection.

There is money to be made in any market whether upturn or downturn. if you know, you know.

Lexusgs430:
Onanuga go explain tire........ No investment evidence........ 🤣😂

Which right thinking person/entity, would currently invest in nigeria........ 😂😁

That is where you are very wrong, trust me, a lot of people are investing at this point. that I know from personal experience.
Its only short sighted people that would take only myopic and emotional view to what is happening right now instead of taking an investment position to make a killing at the right time.

Additionally, it's essential to approach document interpretation with objectivity, because when we let sentiments rule our reasonings, they cloud understanding.

I scrutinie the document carefully, and it certainly reveals that, it has nothing to do with Tinubu core official visit in itself and its not about Tinubu being snubbed, but its specifically involve certain activity by an arm of the govrnment or an association looking to collaborate with a ministry in Qatar.

We all fall prey to the first intepretation that makes sense, which may not necessarily be true.

We must learn to reduce this blindspot, and the importance of discernment, as intuition and emotion alone, when higher than objectivity can lead to deception.

Leaking official documents is unacceptable, irrespective of political leanings or the party in power. Such actions aimed at sabotaging the government must not be tolerated. They underscore a civil service that has grown excessively large, lacks discipline, and fails to uphold confidentiality despite its role. Honestly Heads should roll for this.

Indeed, prioritizing power fixes would have masisive effect but it doesnt mean mean neglecting other pressing issuess well.

Addressing years of decay isn't a straightforward task; it's multifaceted and cascading. Just as one can multitask, tackling various challenges simultaneously is possible. We must acknowledge that Tinubu cannot simply wave a magic wand to solve everything; turning this massive ship around will take time.

Boldideas:
Fix power, Fix Road, Fix Security, Fix our refineries and this dollar issue will die a natural death!!!!

If power is fixed, industrialization will take it roots and move this country forward!!!!

Stop all these speculations! Tinubu fix power!!! It is becoming a thing of ridicule for a nation like Nigeria not to have power!!! It is a thing of shame! Unless you're a witch too like your predecessors.

What some term 'Trial and Error, I see as data collection, trend observation, and adaptation—a hallmark of seasoned professionals confronting multifaceted challenges.

Despite the mess he has inherited, Cardoso endeavors to right several years of rottenness and burying our head in the sand. Yet his boldness in addressing longstanding issues is absolutely commendable.

Orubebe01:
Trial and error system of government

I thought they said that tinubu is a master strategist a first class graduate of accounting and that he built Lagos. We are seeing how he built the Lagos.

We warned you, but you never listened in the name of let's teach igbos a lesson they won't forget people that voted for him are being thought lesson that they will never forget, karma na your mate?

I typically try not to criticize others' perspectives, but respectfully, I find it essential to challenge the notion that equates being unmarried with being a failure in life. The prevailing narrative that considers marriage as the "greatest achievement" seems outdated and limiting.

It's crucial to broaden our understanding of success and fulfillment beyond traditional societal expectations. I believe people have diverse aspirations and life paths, and their choices should be respected.

I've encountered individuals who have consciously chosen not to pursue marriage, and they lead fulfilling lives, making significant contributions to society in unique ways. Their impact and fulfillment defies the stereotype that marriage is the sole measure of success. It's high time we shift these narratives and embrace the diversity of life choices that lead to personal happiness and meaningful societal contributions.

Some individuals, due to societal pressure, were desperate to get married and had to bail after a horrible experience. "No gree for anybody" to pressure you, "dey your dey."

G00dharddick:
Marriage is a woman's greatest achievement in life. Their lives literally depends on it, this determines the length of Cash out and billing they'll give the man till he dies.

A man literally gains nothing from marriage at all. However, girls who are not virgins must avoid getting married, if they do, their bride price shouldn't be paid.

That aside, you are even allowed to come into the country with expired passport, many people dont know this.

ItShallPass:
He had a valid U.S passport and came to Nigeria solely for the purpose of renewing his Nigerian passport.

Maybe you need to check your facts, there is the federal government allows you to come into the country with expired passports. Its the directives for the past 3 -4 years. please verify.

joseph1832:
two wrong doesn't make a right, right. Good. After the NIS have dealt with its members, they should also investigate that professor for why he traveled with an expired Nigerian passport.

If its found that he indeed, traveled with an expired Nigerian passport, the professor should be disciplined also. It's that simple.