Wednesday, 30 July 2014
“Only luck can take you above the situation we find ourselves in Nigeria…” _ Hon Farouk Adamu Aliyu
When are going to reach the promise land.
What is the hope for the young Nigerian aspiring for a better life? Are we ever
going to have Justice take the upper hand? When are as a country going to climb
up the ladder of accountability to a hill top of a progressive society. Corruption!!!
The most popular miscreant in our community. It is like no Police can put him
behind bars. Our possible solution to the menace corruption_The Rule of Law_
has failed us. This days we can scarcely believe if there is any rule of law in
Nigeria, if legal offenders and men who syphoned public funds continue to go
live free without any punishment.
At the just concluded African Students for Liberty conference held at the University of Ibadan; Hon Farouk Adamu Aliyu [a former member of the National assembly and a former gubernatorial aspirant of Jigawa state at the last general election] was one of the speakers who spoke on the intriguing topic “THE RULE OF LAW”.
He being known for his ardent for being controversial didn’t fail to live up to this bill in his smile equivocal speech on the first day of the conference. He spoke expressly on the rule of law, its downside, on how it has failed in responsibility of checking and balancing the excess of our society. He didn’t failed to take enormous jibes at Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Speaking with students who quizzed him on various matters pertaining to the society at large he was able to do justice to begging question bordering the mind of Nigerian youths.
Here’s is a summary of the ad hoc press conference:
Student: Sir, in the creation of local government in a state, by the Nigerian constitution for a state to go ahead to create additional local government it has to be done agreement with the National assembly, whereby at least two third of the both arms of the National assembly vote in support of such decision. But Lagos for example which you made a case for in you speech didn’t go through the due process for creation of new local government. They only stop at the State assembly. So aren’t the Federal government justified for their decision of cease the state allocation funds meant for Lagos state during the Tinubu era. The Law is explicit enough
At the just concluded African Students for Liberty conference held at the University of Ibadan; Hon Farouk Adamu Aliyu [a former member of the National assembly and a former gubernatorial aspirant of Jigawa state at the last general election] was one of the speakers who spoke on the intriguing topic “THE RULE OF LAW”.
He being known for his ardent for being controversial didn’t fail to live up to this bill in his smile equivocal speech on the first day of the conference. He spoke expressly on the rule of law, its downside, on how it has failed in responsibility of checking and balancing the excess of our society. He didn’t failed to take enormous jibes at Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Speaking with students who quizzed him on various matters pertaining to the society at large he was able to do justice to begging question bordering the mind of Nigerian youths.
Here’s is a summary of the ad hoc press conference:
Student: Sir, in the creation of local government in a state, by the Nigerian constitution for a state to go ahead to create additional local government it has to be done agreement with the National assembly, whereby at least two third of the both arms of the National assembly vote in support of such decision. But Lagos for example which you made a case for in you speech didn’t go through the due process for creation of new local government. They only stop at the State assembly. So aren’t the Federal government justified for their decision of cease the state allocation funds meant for Lagos state during the Tinubu era. The Law is explicit enough
Hon Aliyu: I am not trying to
stand for Tinubu or saying what he did was right. In fact it’s not only Lagos
such has happened or may be it is only the one Lagos you know. I heard recently
that it happened in Ekiti State, and it been done in some other parts of the
country. It is because there is a lacuna in the constitution, there is nothing
explicit about the constitution. You know it is this same constitution that
gives Gonernors of state so much power to do what they like in their state. It
it akin to the case in Lacuna where the
president of the country, Dr Goodluck Jonathan is asked not to contest on the
next election because you can only be sworn twice and no more. But He (the
president) claims that the first was under another man’s mandate. However,
there are subsistent issues the likes of Bonny Haruna with the PDP, Ameachi…
This are matters still evolving. So until they are tested(The rule of Law)
before we can know. I am sure, like the case of President Jonathan will be
tested. So if comes out to contest, we take the matter to court.
Student: The Vice Chancellor
of my University was allege to have attributed the decision to increase the
tuition fee of the university by 150% to the president of the nation or by and
by the presidency. Can you please shed more light on it.
Hon Aliyu: It can’t be the president. May be the ministry of education.
Hon Aliyu: It can’t be the president. May be the ministry of education.
Student: But he should be aware of it, and he has failed to make any
statement to that effect. And the Institution has being closed down for long
time now.
Hon Aliyu: Honestly, their main reason for all
this is a propaganda is that they want oyu out of school.
Student: Then what is the solution.
Hon Aliyu: Then walk them out.
Student: Sir, I think your generation has done things that has had ripple
effect on the lives of young folks in Nigeria negatively.
Hon Aliyu: That true!
Hon Aliyu: That true!
Student: What is the way forward.
Hon Aliyu: Only luck can take
you above the situation we’ve found ourselves. You know when I was coming to
this venue, I came across a school, I guess by the name ‘Abadina Grammar
School’. The roofing sheets I am sure are as old as this University. If a
school could still use those kind of structures and no one can think of
renovating it. Then we are in trouble.
Student: Sir, You saying only luck… It means that for to be successful in
Nigeria is under a probability.
Hon Aliyu: Of course it is!
But that is the truth. How graduate are
gainfully employed. Some graduate of this institution who graduated 5-10 years
ago are still unemployed. So you think you will graduate today and get a job
without luck.
Student: Suppose you were still in the National Assembly. What would you do
to the issue of Boko Haram insurgence that is currently ransacking the country?
What will you do to the matter of the bring back our girls campaign?
Hon Aliyu: (sighs) to be fair with the government in
terms of bringing back the abducted girls. You can either do it by force… and
we are dealing with lawless mad people who don’t care about dying. Death is
nothing to them. So if you go with full force, you will be endangering the
lives if the girls. The government claim they know where the girls are, but
can’t go because of the situation. So they are trying to device means to get
them out. Where the fault is, how could any sane country allow over 300 people
be kidnapped at once.
Student: Sir, you said the government claim they know the whereabout of
those girls. For instance, the daughter of a governor was among this abducted
girls, what would they have done.
Hon Aliyu: They would have
put more effort to the matter than they have done so far. The elite have taken
over the country…
Student: sir, would you be contesting in 2015.
Hon Aliyu: I am not sure. My call is how to ensure Buhari becomes President in 2015.
Hon Aliyu: I am not sure. My call is how to ensure Buhari becomes President in 2015.
Student: If Gen Buhari eventually becomes President by winning the 2015
election, and the issue of Boko Haram persist. What will you do?
Hon Aliyu: first, if someone like Buhari becomes president. A lot of this people(Boko Haram Sect) will run away.
Student: It’s been rumoured that if Gen Buhari becomes President, the issue of Sharia will pop up. Is this true
Hon Aliyu: first, if someone like Buhari becomes president. A lot of this people(Boko Haram Sect) will run away.
Student: It’s been rumoured that if Gen Buhari becomes President, the issue of Sharia will pop up. Is this true
Hon Aliyu:
This country is govern by constitution. Nobody can bring any… this is rubbish.
Nobody can bring Sharia anywhere. Nobody can impose Sharia on any non-Muslims.
Of course in state like Kano and Zamfara can do that but they have provision
for their non-Muslims as well.
Buhari can never, nobody can. Just like Jonathan, he can’t generalise Christianity because the constitution doesn’t permit him.
Buhari can never, nobody can. Just like Jonathan, he can’t generalise Christianity because the constitution doesn’t permit him.
Student: What is the role of godfatherism in the rule of law?
Hon Aliyu: There is no rule
of law that backs godfatherism. We must know that there isn’t any difference is
in the individual. Our country is not govern by political parties’ ideologies.
The Governor of Lagos, Raji Fashola isn’t working in APC’S ideology. So it is
whatever the person wants he does.
Student: For me as students who aspire to be a politician and change his
society positively. How do I realise this dream owing to the fact that lives of
politicians are in danger in our country.
Hon Aliyu: I for instance. I
have put my life on the line. I don’t care for example if I am killed on way to
Lagos. Because in any case you are still going to die anyway. It better you die
on the right path than to die a coward. You have to decide if probably you are
willing to get killed.
Student: Lastly, one other problem is that our vote doesn’t count.
Hon Aliyu: Then make it count
this time around
if Annie catch you... u go hear wehn.........
LU HITS HIGH RANKING LIST
EL-Rufai son involved in a ghastly Motor Accident that took his life.
El Rufai's son Hamza El Rufai died this morning in a fatal accident. Here are pics from the accident scene. Hamza was driving the black Lexus car (pictured above) when he ran into a stationery blue colored Volkswagen Sharon car around the Ningi Barrack along A.Y.A - Kubwa road aroudn 5.30am this morning July 29th. Two persons were involved in the crash but only Hamza died. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, his corpse was taken to the national mosque by his parents while the crashed vehicles were deposited at the Maitama Police station.
Guess who is singing the Marching song......
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Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Signs you have been in Nigeria for some time..
Nigeria is a peculiar country and after living here for long, you will
come to accept and love all its peculiarities. When you move to Nigeria,
it seems so unusual, but thrilling and alive with opportunities. You
marvel at its strange surroundings and its people. Being Nigerian is
much more different when compared to being Mexican or American. Several
jokes abound as to how Nigerians display their unique differences when
faced with similar challenges alongside citizens of other countries.
When you’ve lived in Nigeria for so long, a lot about you changes. You
think different, talk different and behave different. A foreign resident
who has the unique traits of a Nigerian may start to wonder if he has
lived in Nigeria too long.
Here are top 10 signs that you have been in Nigeria for too long:
1. You develop a sixth sense
Nigerians can smell anything fishy, especially when it has to do with a business deal. In the same manner they can recognize a good deal or an opportunity when they see one. If you try to behave like a Nigerian when you haven’t really learnt how to be one, you may end up becoming the victim. Like we say “cunny man die, cunny man bury am” and ‘cunny’ is our way of saying ‘cunning’.
2. You become a hustler
Nigerians don’t just thrive, they hustle. At any stage of our lives, whether we are awaiting admission to a higher institution or just graduating, the ‘hustle’ stays on our minds. And just in case you’re wondering, hustle in Nigeria refers to the innate struggle we have for survival and the many schemes we come up with to achieve it.
3. You are now used to Nigerian Foods
Nigerian foods are very delicious but most foreigners find it disgusting when they arrive. When you discover that you are now okay with Nigerian foods, in fact you eat Pounded yam and Efo riro like you are from Ekiti State, it means you have stayed too long in Nigeria and you are now a confirm ‘Naija’ person.
4. You Speak in Naija slangs
When you’ve stayed in Nigeria long enough you learn the use of slangs. We use them often times to make our conversations unintelligible to people outside of your discussion circle. Kids use them to communicate in the presence of their parents and so on. Some include ‘para’ for angry, ‘egunje’ for bribe, ‘gbagaun’ for grammatical errors, ‘gbedu’ for music, etc.
5. You dress uniquely, you have falling in love with ‘Ankara’
Staying in Nigeria for long affects your sense of style. We have our famous ankara, adire and the other traditional wears and most foreigners get to the various funny but beautiful combinations. For weddings, ‘aso ebis’ ( or parlance for uniform dressings at a wedding) are the order of the day and you find yourself wearing one when you are attending a Nigerian party.
6. You get thick-skinned
Living in Nigeria over time also toughens you up. You see, hear and experience so many things that make you resilient and thick-skinned to life’s hard knocks. Eventually, situations and challenges that people struggle through become a bit of a walk-over for you.
7. You become a go getter
Living in Nigeria is an achievement. A lot of odds are against Nigerians yet we fight to succeed. When you are used to waking up as early as 4 am just because you want to get to the office promptly, its a sign that you have been in Nigeria too long. When your mind is set on a goal and you work towards it until it is realized. Being a ‘go getter’ is evident in the spree of successful and flourishing SMEs you see in Nigeria.
8. You know how to bargain with no shame
Anyone who has lived here for long buys things uniquely when they’re in a market place. When we sell, it’s also different; Nigerians can sell ice to an Eskimo. We are good at pricing (a Nigerian parlance for bargaining), we know how to beat down the price of an item to the barest minimum. We price with no shame!
9. You attend comedy shows and laugh at Nigerian jokes
Nobody understands Nigerian jokes like Nigerians because most jokes are cracked in pidgin English and you can only understand the language when you have stayed in Nigeria for long.
10. You have a deep sense of cultural norms and traditions
A typical Nigerian upholds certain traditional ways of doing things. You become family conscious and relate well with the people you call friends. Our music is different and most Nigerians like ‘owambe’ (partying and celebration gatherings). There is respect for elders and you can tell what part of the country either by the name, appearance or accent.
Have you been in Nigeria for long? Share with us in the comment below, your experience and signs that indicate you have become a Nigerian.
Here are top 10 signs that you have been in Nigeria for too long:
1. You develop a sixth sense
Nigerians can smell anything fishy, especially when it has to do with a business deal. In the same manner they can recognize a good deal or an opportunity when they see one. If you try to behave like a Nigerian when you haven’t really learnt how to be one, you may end up becoming the victim. Like we say “cunny man die, cunny man bury am” and ‘cunny’ is our way of saying ‘cunning’.
2. You become a hustler
Nigerians don’t just thrive, they hustle. At any stage of our lives, whether we are awaiting admission to a higher institution or just graduating, the ‘hustle’ stays on our minds. And just in case you’re wondering, hustle in Nigeria refers to the innate struggle we have for survival and the many schemes we come up with to achieve it.
3. You are now used to Nigerian Foods
Nigerian foods are very delicious but most foreigners find it disgusting when they arrive. When you discover that you are now okay with Nigerian foods, in fact you eat Pounded yam and Efo riro like you are from Ekiti State, it means you have stayed too long in Nigeria and you are now a confirm ‘Naija’ person.
4. You Speak in Naija slangs
When you’ve stayed in Nigeria long enough you learn the use of slangs. We use them often times to make our conversations unintelligible to people outside of your discussion circle. Kids use them to communicate in the presence of their parents and so on. Some include ‘para’ for angry, ‘egunje’ for bribe, ‘gbagaun’ for grammatical errors, ‘gbedu’ for music, etc.
5. You dress uniquely, you have falling in love with ‘Ankara’
Staying in Nigeria for long affects your sense of style. We have our famous ankara, adire and the other traditional wears and most foreigners get to the various funny but beautiful combinations. For weddings, ‘aso ebis’ ( or parlance for uniform dressings at a wedding) are the order of the day and you find yourself wearing one when you are attending a Nigerian party.
6. You get thick-skinned
Living in Nigeria over time also toughens you up. You see, hear and experience so many things that make you resilient and thick-skinned to life’s hard knocks. Eventually, situations and challenges that people struggle through become a bit of a walk-over for you.
7. You become a go getter
Living in Nigeria is an achievement. A lot of odds are against Nigerians yet we fight to succeed. When you are used to waking up as early as 4 am just because you want to get to the office promptly, its a sign that you have been in Nigeria too long. When your mind is set on a goal and you work towards it until it is realized. Being a ‘go getter’ is evident in the spree of successful and flourishing SMEs you see in Nigeria.
8. You know how to bargain with no shame
Anyone who has lived here for long buys things uniquely when they’re in a market place. When we sell, it’s also different; Nigerians can sell ice to an Eskimo. We are good at pricing (a Nigerian parlance for bargaining), we know how to beat down the price of an item to the barest minimum. We price with no shame!
9. You attend comedy shows and laugh at Nigerian jokes
Nobody understands Nigerian jokes like Nigerians because most jokes are cracked in pidgin English and you can only understand the language when you have stayed in Nigeria for long.
10. You have a deep sense of cultural norms and traditions
A typical Nigerian upholds certain traditional ways of doing things. You become family conscious and relate well with the people you call friends. Our music is different and most Nigerians like ‘owambe’ (partying and celebration gatherings). There is respect for elders and you can tell what part of the country either by the name, appearance or accent.
Have you been in Nigeria for long? Share with us in the comment below, your experience and signs that indicate you have become a Nigerian.
JAZZ GONE WRONG
It was gathered that Sulaiman had wore the amulet and gave a gun to his cousin to fire at him. The cousin fired the shot and killed Sulaiman instantly.
Residents were unaware of the mission of duo, but the sound of a gunshot was said to have attracted attention of the people of the area to where the incident happened.
Siji was said to be found weeping beside the body of the deceased.
Siji reportedly explained that the deceased compelled him to shoot at him to test the potency of an amulet.
It was gathered that the deceased, who was known to be a tough guy, could be preparing to use the charm for the governorship election in the state.
The incident was said to have triggered panic among the elders of the community who believed that some other youths might have similar charms.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Osun state Police Command, Folasade Odoro, could not be reached to react to the incident.
Lecturer of Unnamed school doing things with a female student.
O! ye lecturers, this is not fair ooooo. You don chop almost all our babes for campus ... why una dey do dis na.... see dis one.. you get Wife for house ba..... chai!!! There is God ooooooooooo
PDP's end will be ugly- Tinubu
He alleged that the impeachment of some All Progressive Congress governors was an attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state but vowed that the PDP’s joy over the impeachment would be short-lived.
Tinubu’s media aide, Sunday Dare, said this on his Facebook page in a note titled, “PDP, Jonathan are building on quicksand,” on Monday.
He said it was unfortunate that the PDP-led Federal Government had trivialised the attempt on the life of a former military Head of State, Maj. Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
He berated the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, for politicising the incident and expressed dissatisfaction in the manner with which investigation was being conducted.
He said, “Olisah Metuh’s recent reaction to the attack on General Buhari and the APC in which he strongly insinuated unreasonably that the APC must have arranged the attack on Buhari is a clear case of dementia. To disrespect General Buhari’s life and dishonour the innocent lives lost in order to score cheap political points is both offensive and unconscionable.
“The sun sets soon for the PDP and the party’s end will be ugly. Under the PDP, Nigeria suffers violence. The PDP takes Nigeria by force.
“The PDP plays with the tiger’s tail by pillaging the economy, brazenly stealing from public funds, subverting the Nigerian constitution, corruption of the police force, military and SSS in a desperate and near-criminal desire to win all elections.
“The truth is out about the culpability of the Presidency and a select few in the military and the President’s cabinet in the ongoing rapacious employment of state apparatus, resources and electoral institutions to impose a one party rule on Nigeria.”
He said President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was worse than the dictatorship of both General Sani Abacha and General Ibrahim Babangida.
“The military leadership now serves the interest of Jonathan and the ruling party rather than defend the people and the constitution. Once the military is politicised, there goes our democracy,” he added.
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