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A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by TechWalker007: 11:13pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
You read through and you ask how Nigeria is repeating her past. You'll think the writer was referring to the present Buhari's government.
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Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by curiobling: 11:25pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
you ve got what you all voted for...change to setback or moving forward,? we shall see 3 Likes |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Vanpascore(m): 11:28pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
so? |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by knostbrown01(m): 11:32pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
A leopard can not change its skin.... 3 Likes |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Bigprozzie: 11:35pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
curiobling: Key observations: Many intellectuals argued that the corruption and incompetence of the Shagari administration had made drastic action both necessary and inevitable. Traders, merchants and people in the streets welcomed the soldiers and looked forward to a quick improvement in their standard of living. Actually this is excellent revisionism that shows that we made the right decision to vote for Buhari The article shows that Buhari has a long history of fighting corruption! Unlike 1983 when he was a military Head of State, he now has a 4 year mandate (at the least). I am almost 100% sure, he will rule this country till 2023. By then, we will have institutions that no longer tolerate or aid corrupt practices. Buhari should take his time to address corruption. This is the main issue facing Nigeria. Under Jonathan, within the space of 5 years, the country lost over $30 billion to corruption. That is enough money to provide 24/7 electricity, clean up most of the environmental degradation in the Niger Delta, build roads and necessary infrastructure. This is dejavu but a positive one. 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by ZKOSOSO(m): 11:37pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Once a dictator always a dictator! We screamed to the high heavens for all to run from the change chanting zombies, but they won't listen. A Leopard cannot change its colour....ever!! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by WebSurfer(m): 11:43pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by MizMyColi(f): 11:45pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Truth be told, I don't believe in Buhari. Nothing about APC appeals to me, except their savvy use of mass and digital media. However, in the face of daily wails and complaints from every nook and cranny. I have decided to complain, and yet maintain a positive outlook. I have started by confessing positive. This nation is in the hands of the Nigerian people to save, the government up there don't care. This is just the truth, no hating. Even if it's not visible to my eyes... I declare that 2016 will be far better. Even if the whole world is complaining of scarcity, God will raise men and women who will lead us in all sense of selflessness and sincerity of purpose amid scarce resources. I pity the president, and at the same time, I'm angry at him All in all, I believe that things will be well. Tonight, I express hope for the coming year. As long as I remain a citizen of this country, we will not fail. We will get better. We, the people need to start seeing Nation building as a collective task. Let the government continue doing as they wish, a day of reckoning beckons for all those who abysmally and dismally work against the interests of this nation to the detriment of their fellow citizens. 14 Likes |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by braine(m): 11:51pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
I like the background and the fact that its being repeated. Nigeria needs strong and strict hands. 1 Like |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Saifullah01: 12:18am On Dec 20, 2015 |
This article was written few months into the buhari first stint as military head of state. And we all agree that the general consensus is that if buhari had stayed longer then Nigeria would have been on an irreversible positive trajectory. If anything this article should give us reassurance that buhari is strong willed, steady hands meticulous planner, this time with the international community at his side. 4 Likes |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Nobody: 12:31am On Dec 20, 2015 |
wow, look at my signature.. am I an oracle or what |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Pidggin(f): 12:43am On Dec 20, 2015 |
This is exactly what we are experiencing at the moment. He can never change 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Orjioorji(f): 12:45am On Dec 20, 2015 |
God bless Ndi Igbo |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by BobUg28(m): 12:57am On Dec 20, 2015 |
What do you expect when you vote for a man who couldn't present his school certificate before the indigens of Nigeria? |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by BobUg28(m): 1:02am On Dec 20, 2015 |
We saw it from the outset, the reason why so many people voted in APC centred on the fat and juicy promises the was cursively written in their manifestos. We were all made to privy into all that before preventing iy. |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by LasgidyPort: 2:57am On Dec 20, 2015 |
BobUg28: People did not care about any juicy promises of APC. People voted APC mainly because they got tired of the PDP govt of Jona. 1 Like |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by BobUg28(m): 8:06am On Dec 20, 2015 |
LasgidyPort: What difference has they made? 1 Like |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by BlackPeni5: 9:11am On Dec 20, 2015 |
Wow...A leopard truly cannot change is spots. I could have sworn that this report was written in 2015. Everything that happened then is happening again...may God help us. |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by drss(m): 9:18am On Dec 20, 2015 |
curiobling:hahahahahaha zoogerians go hear am. history repeating itself! |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by Sweetguy25: 9:39am On Dec 20, 2015 |
Buhari is cursed. Satan swear for that man that He will never rule Nigeria in a time of relative stability and Economic growth. And he'll be removed from power after he has ruled for two years. This time around, his removal will be from natural causes. 1 Like |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by TechWalker007: 4:09pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Bigprozzie: This is a failed attempt to turn the article on its head. 1. The article was written about Buhari's failures and not a justification for the coup that brought him. 2. Every coup had the deception of "saving the nation" for on corruption and decay, including the one that removed Buhari (Google Babangida's first speech after his coup) 3. Lastly, take note of keywords like pace, currency devaluation, delayed budget, alienating groups such as judiciary, students, labor and all. Take note of the attempt to gag the press, increasing food and essential commodities prices. Take note of the mass retrenchment of public officers then and now. Failure has come to repeat his failures. Looking at the article, it's dejavu all over again. And we know it was not a positive one the first time. It's also not a positive one today as you, even if you deceive yourself, you're suffering the same fate. We are stuck in the same circle as Buhari took Nigeria in 2 years. And for those who are too young to know, till date, Shagari era saw the best governors ever in many states. Most civil servants became landlords during Shagari. Ever heard of "Shagari Estates" around Nigeria? Many of Shagari's legacies are there till date, but not a single positive legacy from Buhari's first time as Head of State. Guess what, when Babangida overthrew him, people went to the streets in celebration! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by TechWalker007: 4:17pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Saifullah01: Stop deceiving yourself. Buhari is a failure. He was the first time, he's repeating everything again. Didn't even change the template. |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by MizMyColi(f): 5:59pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
DeviIhimself: My dear Happy Sunday. Ke'nke n'eme. 1 Like |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by MizMyColi(f): 6:46pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
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Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by coolscott(m): 7:12pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
[size=13pt]The thing that struck me the most is that the article looks like an 80s replica of what one might write about the regime today. In other words, if the NYTimes is to write about the administration today, the article might not be much different from this one. Actually, all the complaints in that 1984 article have been made in articles written this year about the current administration. Can anyone pick out any complaint in the old article that has not been made this time around about this administration[/size] |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by theshadyexpress(m): 7:20pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
all i can say is that a 1984 'mistake' cannot be a 2015 'solution' i don't know why Nigerians where conveniently made to think otherwise but the truth is gradually coming out and reality is gradually finding its bearing. May God help us |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by igwe123: 12:48am On Dec 21, 2015 |
Bigprozzie:what u quoted is a reference to the expectations when buhari took over while the article is about the disapointment four months later |
Re: A New York Times Report On Gen Buhari Government In 1984 by slimfit1(m): 1:12am On Dec 21, 2015 |
Success is a slow process failure is a fast process. Baban Buhari I support you pdp want to be using articles to cause confusion, the fight against corruption continues if it reaches you or your fathers father you are going to jail my friends. Carry on Buhari Climb a hill check the amounts of time it took you to get there and jump from the hill check how many seconds it took you to reach the bottom . |
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