London was the most arty-farty useless nonsense that i've seen of any olympic opening ceremonies, save for the part depicting the NHS and the cauldron being lit. Beijing was far better in showcasing the best of China in all its cultural glory and splendour. I actually got bored watching it after less than an hour, but trust the Brits to big-up their woeful rubbish.

London was the most arty-farty useless nonsense that i've seen of any olympic opening ceremonies, save for part depicting the NHS and the cauldron being lit. Beijing was far better in showcasing the best of China in all its cultural glory and splendour. I actually got bored watching it after less than an hour, but trust the Brits to big-up their woeful rubbish.

mr_man: ESUPOFO, meaning the devil has failed. i know a man that gave his child this name. People call him baba esu i.e father of the DEVIL, and call the boy ESU wen they want to bully him. i guess the name is really affecting him because he has some devilish tendencies just last week he broke clinton's leg(my dog)

@mrman, you no go kill peson abeg!

meetmeonline:



This is so inspiring, it reminds me of the need to working harder to rather saw myself in front and not telling stories of how I lived in the same street with Dangote.

Not trying to say you wasted your years but to reaffirm the obligation in me that I MUST NOT TELL THE STORY BUT BE THE GOOD STORY!

@meetmeonli
You're too shallow for me to start exchanging words with. In life, some will tell the story and some will be the story.I am comfortable in my own way, those fellow corpers of mine that I mentioned in my post are comfortable in their own different way, "different strokes for different folks". They achieved whatever they achieved, and I am proud of my own achievements in my own modest way. I could barely make sense of what you wrote, it reminds me of the jumbled writings of a low IQ chimp. There's a Yoruba adage that says, "omo ti oni baba oun ola, enu e ni oun na wa". What have you achieved so far in your lowly miserable life you fool.

Ministry of information, youth, sports, culture and social development, Sokoto, Sokoto State, 1985/86. The same set as Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi and Tony Elumelu (previous UBA GM). The best time of my life outside undergrad days at Ibadan (UI). We were well received and treated as one of theirs, no discrimination as long as you respected laid down laws, rules and regulations. NYSC allowance then was (N120) one hundred and twenty Naira if I'm not mistaken. Kaza, i.e. live chicken were three for seven Naira at the ultra-modern newly built market (kasuwa). Food was cheap, life and limbs were safe and secure, no killings, no mayhem. We lived and felt at home for the best part of ten months plus. Corpers Lodge on Dan Chadi road, Sokoto was bliss.

ogbeche77: For those who attended UI.your own is coming too.....Rashidi Yekini University... Come Oct.1st

@ogbeche77.

Boy, you no well at all.

Ebele Jonathan, whatever else you choose to rename please do not touch UI, a.k.a university of ibadan, else i'll no longer be held responsible for my action thereof. Thank you.

bknight:

If ur skull was to be split, I'm sure ur head'll be packed full with rags.

Forget wat sentiments u have against d man. Clearly on achievements, from his younger days in d army, he remains a truly nationalistic patriot.
While he was accused of acquiring a lot of land for his ota farm, d effects of d land use act remains a saving grace till date!
While may have stolen a lot of money thru d GSM venture, d effect of such laudable achievement will outlive him, serving you and I and generations to come. I bet d freedom of speech u have here through d internet would never have found a voice.
While civil war raged on, he commanded d battalion dat fiercely fought to victory.
This same hero u castigate, received victory for my beloved fatherland.
The first ever public attempt against corruption was his 'jaji declaration'.
While other govt dribbled us with anti-corruption campaigns and ran them more or less like NGOs, OBJ took a bold step and for d first time ever in d history of this federal republic, corruption became a criminal offence thru d first independent and corrupt practices and other related offences act of 2000 soon after he took office. A former military general signs an anti-corruption bill into law
Yes, general buhari may have been d most careful with spending, his well-known austerity measures saved and strengthened d naira, he really didn't drive d economy much. well, many will say he didn't stay long. I ask,n how long was a military man expected to stay. How did he come into power?
OBJ was d first and only military head of state to hand over power to a civilian democratically elected president.

Look, I am tired of typing. Clearly, on achievements, one may argue he did not do enough but no other president in Nigeria has done as much as he has. Let history teach you what happened in d days u were not born, don't come to cheaply insult peeps around here.

Some men have written their worth on d sands of time, until he's gone, u'll never realise how matured he had remained for Nigeria.
Besides, his only action towards boko haram issue (visiting their den) is more remarkable than than GEJ's numerous words

My one wish is to see that man for just 1minute and give him my humble salute. If anyone here takes my word to him, I'd be greatly honoured. I hold him in much regards.
I hope I have been able to convince, and not to confuse you, that O.A. Obasanjo(GCFR) remains d best u have had so far.

Long Live The Federal Republic of Nigeria.

@bknight. Thank you very much.

Chief Obasanjo is like the proverbial prophet that is not valued in his own country. His worth and contributions to the unity, growth and development of Nigeria despite his personal shortcomings as any human being will not be recognised until such a time in the future when he is no longer here on earth with us anymore. You cannot write the history of modern day Nigeria without acknowledging his onerous contributions as a true nation builder, patriot, and insightful leader. His many achievements both as a military HOS, and civilian president have benefited millions of Nigerians and have withstood the test of time. This forum is too limited for me to elaborate on his laudable achievements, as a student of history. Love or loathe him, he is the best of the bunch and is unparalleled till date achievement wise. He is head and shoulders above these wet clueless incompetent timid bunch.

OBJ, let it be known that you're well appreciated as a true-grit Nigerian of worth. Thank you.

BodyKiss: All you posting 'Obj' must be very st.u!p. Can you all balance his achievement with the amount of money he spent during his time?

Air your views/opinion, agree/disagree. There's no need for insults, simple. Some of us contributing might be old enough to be your father. If you'll like to "balance his achievement with the amount of money he spent during his time", then commission your own investigations. Show some respect and proper decorum. Thank you.

Former president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Mathew Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo. World renowned statesman but vastly under-valued in his own country, Nigeria. A truly detribalised Nigerian. The best and the most insightful leader/politician till date in a country so blessed with what some advanced nations will kill for. Come back OBJ, all is forgiven.

Agree/disagree with me please but no insults or immature tribal/sectional jibes. Thank you.

Detectives 'key culprits' in cash for information claim

By Mark Easton
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James Ibori was jailed for 13 years for laundering millions of pounds in the UK
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Two Scotland Yard detective constables and a former detective inspector have been named as "key culprits" in bribery allegations revealed to MPs.

The Home Affairs Select Committee was told about "apparent corruption right at the heart of New Scotland Yard".

Officers investigating Nigerian fraudster James Ibori were accused of taking cash payments for information.

The former inspector has denied any wrong-doing and the two serving officers have declined to comment.

The allegations surfaced during a parliamentary hearing on the role of private detectives.

During evidence from lawyer Mike Schwarz from solicitors Bindmans, MPs were told of documents which allege that private investigation firm, Risc Management Ltd, was involved in "wining and dining and paying" officers working on the James Ibori case.

Ibori was the former state governor of the oil-rich Delta region in Nigeria, a corrupt official who stole hundreds of millions of pounds from his homeland. He was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment last month after pleading guilty to laundering millions of pounds in the UK.

Anonymous documents
Mr Schwarz, representing Ibori's London lawyer who was jailed as part of the case, said: "The key culprits appear to be the key players who are the senior investigating officer, DI Gary Walters, and two of the key investigators who are DC John McDonald and DC (Peter) Clark."

Mr Schwarz told the committee there were records that "show about half a dozen payments totalling £20,000 over eight or nine months."

The allegations were originally made in an anonymous bundle of documents sent to former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson and the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) last summer.


The two serving officers have not been questioned over the allegations
In October last year, the IPCC instructed the Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) to conduct an internal investigation.

The paperwork included what purported to be detailed invoices and expense ledgers from Risc Management Ltd, headed at the time by two former Scotland Yard detectives, Keith Hunter and Cliff Knuckey.

Among the entries in the documents are details of what were said to be payments made to sources for confidential information about the on-going police investigation into Ibori.

One entry, dated shortly before police were due to interview James Ibori's London solicitor, reads: "Engaged with source in eliciting information re: forthcoming interviewing strategy to de (sic) deployed by police."

Immediately below, the entry states: "Cash payment made to above source for information provided. £5,000.00."

Credibility doubts
The DPS has said it has "an open mind" as to whether the documents are genuine or an elaborate forgery designed to pervert the course of justice.

Mr Schwarz criticised the internal inquiry into the corruption allegations as having "huge failings".

"Two of the key officers are still on duty on the same case and one has retired and joined Risc Management," he told the committee.

In a statement the Metropolitan Police said: "The MPS is investigating an allegation that illegal payments were made to police officers for information by a private investigation agency.

"The DPS referred the matter to the IPCC in October 2011 which agreed to supervise a DPS investigation into the allegations.

"This is an ongoing investigation and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage whilst the investigation is under way."

The BBC has confirmed that in the seven months since the DPS inquiry was launched, neither Risc Management, nor the law firm who hired them on behalf of James Ibori, have been contacted. No police officer has been asked about the allegations.

Already under fire for not properly investigating allegations of phone hacking, and with officers facing allegations they accepted cash from News International journalists, the new claims heap further pressure on the Metropolitan Police.

It is not possible to be certain whether the documents at the heart of the corruption allegations are genuine or elaborate fakes nor whether corrupt payments were actually made.

Risc Management denies it has ever paid money to any police officer.

Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18158372

Godogwu:

I seriously don't know why some Nigerians still have this foolish way of thinking........first of all, most of these houses aren't owned by politicians!!!, people actually work in Nigeria....we have doctors, nurses, engineers, lawyers, CEOs, business men and women, actors, artistes and so on.....politicians are not the only wealthy people in the country. Most of these politicians actually started making money on their own before joining politics . secondly, the fact that you don't own a property like this doesn't mean money has been stolen from you; I'm very sure you didn't have a billion Nara that was forcefully taken by the government.....I believe you should work hard on your own and stop blaming the government for your misfortunes because there are people out there making cool cash in Nigeria.

The forum is for you to air your like or dislike of the topic being discussed and not for you to jump on my neck for airing my personal opinion. If you don't like my comment look elsewhere. Simple.

Mansions built with money stolen from you and I.

Exactly the same question I was asking myself this morning. The simple answer in my case is NO.

Beaf:

Any ethnic group or section that feels too big to be governed by a man from a minority ethnic group can leave.
It is now in every groups interest to arm up, nobody will take bullshiit from anybody in the name of population or "born to rule."
Simple as 2 + 2.

Thank you. True talk as never said in it's best form.

A federal judge in Nigeria dismissed
charges Monday against a former bank CEO accused in a massive mismanagement
scheme that nearly brought down the country’s financial sector. Erastus
Akingbola, formerly the CEO of Intercontinental Bank PLC, walked out of court a
free man while Justice Charles Archibong harshly criticized efforts by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to prosecute the financier, the
banker’s lawyer Felix O. Fagbohungbe said. Archibong’s decision to dismiss all
the charges against Akingbola came after lawyers for the anti-graft agency asked
to resubmit charges against the banker. Fagbohungbe said the judge told the
court the trial had dragged on long enough and accused the commission’s lawyers
of incompetence. The judge’s order also asked the nation’s attorney general to
disband the prosecution’s team and suggested that ethical violation charges be
brought against them. “They weren’t
diligent. They wanted to delay the procedures of the court,” Fagbohungbe told
The Associated Press after the hearing Monday in Lagos.
Akingbola had faced charges accusing him of money laundering and
falsifying records. Wilson Uwujaren, a spokesman for the commission, could not
be reached for comment Monday night. The failed prosecution comes amid other
high-profile corruption cases falling apart in Nigeria, which analysts consider
to have one of the world’s most graft-riddled government. The banking cases were
especially horrifying, as analysts say the mismanagement involved nearly brought
down all the nation’s banks. Central bank governor Lamido Sanusi fired Akingbola
and four other bank chiefs in August 2009 before he injected $2.55 billion into
their troubled banks. Sanusi had been nominated new central bank chief merely
two months earlier and faced a spiraling financial crisis that threatened the
oil-rich nation’s banking system. Analysts later said the crisis grew out of lax
regulation of financial institutions in Nigeria, leaving ample room for banks to
cook their books. A top exporter of crude oil to the U.S., Nigeria is also
considered West Africa’s banking epicenter with some of its banks having opened
branches outside the country. Despite stopping a 2009 crash, banking remains on
the ropes in Nigeria. The federal government nationalized three major banks in
August over insolvency worries. Akingbola’s own Intercontinental Bank was taken
over by Access Bank PLC in January.

Andre Villas-Boas - AVB. Ain't Very Bright.

Clueless and inexperienced.

Was undermined by the clique of the entrenched triumvirate of Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba. Antagonising them has been the undoing of past managers at Chelsea  with the exception of Carlo Ancelotti. What a pity!

Chelsea do not understand that you can't buy victory and commitments with money. The poor chap tried to rebuild with young committed newbreed of players but Abramovic's impatience is glaringly there for all to see. Gunners for life.

Public charade from  EFCC and the massively corrupt Nigerian Judiciary. Ole gbe, ole gba. Just release the chap and stop wasting everybody's time and tax payers money chasing shadows. He'll be discharged and acquitted for lack of evidence as usual. Pointless exercise really.

Lagos=one big dirty slum.
Smartness=criminal tendencies.
Hate the place. Was born and raised there as a true son of the soil, Obalende/Ikoyi.
Primary school - Ereko Methodist School, 35, Berkley street.
Secondary school-St Gregory's College. Principals, Amenechi, Obianwun & Omoera (RIP).
HSC  A/Level - St Gregory's College.
University of Ibadan. Regained my sanity away from that crazy place.
NYSC - Sokoto, pre Boko Haram madness. Pure bliss. Friendly, easy going people, honest and true to their words. No one trying to out-smart or criminally take advantage of you. You would buy things and leave the money there in the absence of the owner of the ware or petty goods.

Give me a bus-load of dynamite and bulldozer and I'll gladly raze the place to ground zero.

Okija_juju:

Even if Jesus becomes the Head of the EFCC, John the Baptist becomes the head of ICPC and the Holy Spirit becomes the Attorney General/Public Prosecutor, as long as the Nigerian Courts remain what it is today, NO HALF DECENT CROOK WOULD SPEND A NIGHT IN JAIL. . .

Blame the courts not the EFCC. . .

^^^
Gbam.

Okija-juju, I hear you, the spirit of our ancestors. You have spoken very well.

These bunch of inept clowns (Efcc) are basking in others glory. That so called Justice Marcel Awokulehin's sorry behind should be hauled before ICPC and the NJC's disciplinary bodies, to explain his curiously shady judgement in discharging and acquitting James Ibori, a known felon in Asaba in 2009.

Where are the Dariyes, Jolly Nyames, Saminu Turakis, Chimaroke Nnamanis et al that these jokers  called Efchinchin were supposed to be prosecuting? Or are they waiting for the British CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) to do their dirty work for them again? Shameless donkeys.

Nothing stops anyone falling down when touched by these frauds and charlatans, especially those looking to impress others while playing to the gallery for all to see.

The simple answer is their use of hypnosis and sleight of hands coupled with the gullibility of those being led and taken-in by modern day shaman, a.k.a pastors and so called MOG.

Nauseating, it's even made headline news on ITV London tonight and being reported by the veteran, Ronke Philips. What a life?

He even stole from DIY store Wickes when he worked there as a cashier. Once a thief always a thief.  Did it have to take British law to bring him to justice for the impoverishment of his own fellow citizens back home?

This crook walked free in Nigeria. That says much about the country, its timid posturing and supposed lame fight against corruption.

The corrupt and incandescently shameless judge(s) that acquitted him and his accomplice of all charges in Nigeria should hang their heads in shame. It has taken more astute and competent judges elsewhere in the world, (UK) to show how incompetent and under-par our Justices and judiciary system are. Camels!

Odji fefe. Ole buruku.

Former governor of Delta state, Nigeria, Chief James Ibori pleads guilty to money laundering charges in London.

http://www.punchng.com/news/breaking-news-ibori-pleads-guilty-to-money-laundering-charges/

American singer and actress Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, her publicist Kristen Foster has said
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American singer and actress Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48.

A spokesman for Houston's family confirmed the news, telling Reuters: "Unfortunately, it is true."

The cause and the location of her death were unclear, Houston's publicist Kristen Foster told the AP news agency.

Regarded as one of the most celebrated female acts of all time, Houston's later career was overshadowed by substance abuse and her turbulent marriage to singer Bobby Brown.

Houston's background was steeped in soul and gospel music.

Her mother was gospel singer Cissy Houston and she was cousin to singer Dionne Warwick, and goddaughter to Aretha Franklin.

Having grown up in New Jersey, she began singing in church and then in the night clubs of New York, and was a model before being signed by Arista Records.

At the height of her career in the 1980s and 90s she won many awards and enjoyed several number one singles and albums.

Houston also enjoyed success acting in films such as The Bodyguard and Waiting to Exhale.

In recent years drug use took its toll on the star and her voice - once acknowledged as one of the finest in pop music - was badly damaged.




http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-17001548

Enjoying the fruits of your labour abi? Can't blame you my guy. The harder they come, the easier they fall. If those ladies spread their legs anyhow, poke away

Chief Olusegun Okikiola Mathew Aremu Obasanjo. The father of modern day Nigeria, Balogun of Owu, "the best President" and the most patriotic of the lot till date. Never the most refined in his guile and manners but by Jove he has the balls of steel and the clout needed to lead as a true leader.  

Some of the projects that he instituted as well as structures and institutions that he built while the CinC of the armed forces and the head of the Supreme Military Council are still in existence till date. The piss-poor bunch that came after him bar the duo of Buhari/Idiagbon were just not it.

I wish there are compassionate lawyers out there willing to sue the pants off this  fraud,charlatan, buffoon and egotistic fool, pro bono, on this lady's behalf, of the person of David Oyedepo the woman beater/assault perpetrating preacher.

Silly fool. You're either able and willing to perform deliverance or not. There's no need to assault someone just to hide your incompetence and inadequacies as a fraud.

Come back Jose Mourinho, all is forgiven.

Ain't Very Bright (AVB-Andres Villas Boas) is sure going to get the sack pretty soon with these horrible string of defeats.

Bayer Leverkusen 2 Vs Chelsea 1.

An ageing and decrepit team of OAP's - Old Age Pensioners.

Any hope for Chelsea in EPL and UCL?

Bayern Leverkusen 2 vs Chelsea1

Tobi_dad:

Every fraternity assumes an air of secrecy and a rite of passage. These rituals appear strange and pointless to the uninitiated in order to keep future fakers in claiming that they were also part of a frat group. The fraternal bond is meant to be strengthened during your college years with your co-frat buddies through common slang, dress codes and also music. The idea behind a fraternal group is to promote co-operation after graduating in business, job offers and whatever personal help can be given to any member. In short a fraternity is more of co-operative society. Unfortunately, we live in a society that has the ability to make good things bad and bad things even worse.
Only in Nigeria is there a problem with fraternities

Thank you. Very well said.